Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-27

LAUNCH OF Mn. STEVENS NEW YAcnr-Wr,.
LIAnssvKs-Irs PRosREss AND rrs Anus.x.urs.
THE win be great day in Williamsburg. Crowds
viii hock over there this morning It ten O'clock T.
witness the launch Of Mr. Steveas' new Yacht Slug
the most singular vessel ever constructed Since our
article respecting her, the ship yard Of Mr. Capes
mas been thronged with people from this CITY 10 get
gnnpse Of yacht that Is to cost $4,000, and
which is to outsail the eetest of the English Yacht
squadron. Her cabins are nearly finished, and ara
as superby decorated as the most costly draw;ra.
room or parlsr, either in this country or in
They extend fore and aft and her deck il wba, i
called flush, or one continuous level from stem "a
stern This queer looking craft 10 to din into IN.
East River today precisely at ten, A. M.-and there
fore those who wish to the operation had bett..
cross the river early.
There are other sights besides the launch ia b.
seen In Williamsburg. The scenery, the beautiful
cottages, &c, are unsurpassed. A very general and
rapid improvement has taken place in the towu Of
iiiiamsDurg within the past year or two Splen:
did Streets wide AID neatly laid outbeautiful gar
and cottages to match have been and are going
up-and the progress OF the place is great
The proximity Of Williamsburg 10 this city, and
the close connection by the line Of ferry boats have
induced many 10 purchase building lots and live
there Many Of our wealthiest merchants and lead
ing mechanics are now having constructed and
tastefully laid out, beautiful residences and
gardens. On one Of the principal avenues elegantly
laid out, is the cottage Of John L. Graham ESQ. q
this city, now occupied BY Mr.. Haight. His garden
Is one Of the largest and best arranged in this vicin
ty. Mr.. Haiyht, the younger, Is engaged in the
pleasing study of horticulture, for the purpose Of
making II profession; and what nober and healthier
profession can mortal man choosei There are very
few in this country who in the slightest degree
convsrsant with horticulture, in all its branches
and, therefore, Mr.. Haight, by strict attention will
stand prominent in the art, and it an art worthy Of
acquisition by man.
All along this Main street are immune rable e.r-
dens, and In the midst Of each stands pretty Cot
tage, fit for a Prince-even Prince John, to live
in Among others is a very neat one belonging to
George W. Strong, Esq, President Of the CONNER
cal Bank, who unites the pursuits Of finance ltera-
ture, and improvements together. The inhabitants
seem to vie with each other in the laying out and in
the arrangements Of their grounds.
when the Ferry Corporation is reorganzed, as it
is soon to be, every thing will be ready make Will.
liamsburg desirable place Of residence
Williamsburg is not without its pleasures and
amusements. In the winter, balls and soirfes are
given and in the summer Mount Vernon Garden
and Hotel is always open. A complimentary benefit
Is to be given next Monday evening proprietor
OF Mount Vernon, when there will be a display Of
Fire Works, and flow Of vocal and instrumental
music. The steamers leave Peck Slip every half
hour