Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-04


Harlem River; and not upon this island where land
is so valuable; where in few years II Will be very
much in the way; and where Immediately alter II Is
completed, and IN use, II will render the atmosphere
damp, unhealthy, generate unwholes0ne and de-
structivc missma and be the prolific source OF all
sorts of fevers, disease and death Again. the com
mssioners have committed foolish error IN maxi ing
the bridge over the Harlem River depart from a
strait line with the level Of the aqueduct. II now
has descent of 10 feet, thus:
Had the bridge been on level and the aqueduct
carried in proper manner and course across this
island and not been buried in place. sunk in sy-
Phon pipes in another and constructed different in al
most every section, we might have had beautiful
raised carriage way, perfectly level for distance of
10 miles on Manhattan Island. Bnt we presume the
ocotocos thoughts hat such arrangement would be
too arisocratic, and therefore proposals spo,t It, But
bad are the ngements, and defective are
the details, this work is nearly two-thirds compile
ted SO 600 900 or 81 900 900 have been already ex-
pended; are in want of good water; disease is
stalking abroad, the city is in filthy state; we are
in danger of another immense loss should a second
devastating fire break out; and therefore every
must see the necessity of the work being completed
possible And yet this poor qualification is
denied u.s. for owing TO the decayed state of our city
finances there is no money to pay the workmen, and
the work must stop almost imme dately; and the sec
tions we give above will show how severely the
frost and rain of winter will damage and destroy the
cry next election be-" The removal of the Water
Commissioners ~
THs CosRsE OF TIKI GALE.-It commenced ope.
rations in Charleston on Wednesday evening, and
swept along the coast IN a north easterly direc-
ton. The wind blew with great violence at every
place it touched, driving vessels ashore, blow
ing down houses, and sweeping destruction ever
fields and through forests We have already chro-
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have occurred From correct data we have com
piled the following statement, showing the route Of
the gale, the time it broke forth in each place, and
when ended. II is a curious table, and should be
preserved BY these means we can soon prove
whether Espy's theory is humbug or not.
Places .us ssun si.d .4ug changed 'cnd .lu: endsd
S ss:,r ., 7PM. Ne. - 6AM wv. ~ tPM.
New York, 50. GAM" 10
s Ne. Bedford . srM .
Gloucester, /. IL
Portland, /" - Pm.
ricane, have obtained frsn the L. :. r. cutter
Monday night from cruize Of eight days, in search
Of the SLAYER, L'Armstad, the following
"on Thursday lat Bock leland bearing NNE dis about
30 rifles experienced gale from F. which lasted 20
hours. On Friday at ~ while laying under double
reef.d forosa and the yards deck Knocked s.wn
hammock rail under water SLING the lee quarter boat ship.
ped which stove IN the ports and carried away head rails
TO right her we're Obliged 10 CO, the boat away aud
suncs the lee guns Lay il that situation three hours when
the gale abaied and We bore ~ for New York
o. The Philadelphia National Gazette Of Monday
had an article on the Bank Of England, professedly
derived from "Quin's Trade Of Banking" which is
said to embrace the substance Of the report Of the
secret committee of the House of Comnoas anno;nt-
ed in 1882 TO enquire into the expedency Of renew
ing the charter Of the Bank OF England The or,gi-
nal report have in our possession, together with
the reports Of all the secret committees on Joint
stock Banks, including the last made in the fall Of
1893 These reports contain the evidence Of all the
leading Bankers in England on the operations Of the
Baking system. They forms concentration Of finan-
cia knowledge the most complete, and are probably
the only volumes Of the kind in this country. These
combined with personal observation in England,
viii enable rs to give the most perfect view Of the
operation Of English banking on American AFFAIRS
matter Of vast and growing importance al this time.
See our money articles.
VIEW CATHOLIC CoLLsex.-A highly important
movement has just commenced in that portion Of the
religious world termed Romaa Catholics. This is
no other than TO establish an excellent college and
aseo'"g'Sn seminary, ioT Pious young Roman Iatho-
lies, on plan similar 20 many Of those magnificent
institutions in Europe Three public meetings have
already been held upon this subject at which Bsh-
op Hughes has fully and satisfactorily explained the
principles upon which this institution is to be found
ed, at the Cathedral on Sunday, at st. Peters on
Monday, and last night at St Msrys. Tonight there
Is to be asinilar meeting at ST James, tomorrow at
st Joseph $, and on Friday at tho TRANSPORTATION;
at all Of which Bishop Hughes IL announced to ap-
pear and explain the whole subject. A desirable
building has already been secured about IL miles
irons the city, and three miles from Harlem, with
100 acres Of excellent land and buildings sufficient
Tor every necessary purpose connected with the in
stitution. II is a most desirable movement in the
present advancing state Of religion and morals
amongst all classes and will be most literally sup
ported. II is the nucleus of a new and enlightened
order oi things amongst highly intelligent and in
huental body Of Christians.
Do Will Mr.. Bennett be kind enough 10 say what
relation Mons Tsglioni, now here, 10 10 Madame
Tagiioni, the celebrated English danseuss?
AsswEs.-A brother--"I may be mistaken, but
that Is my opinion"
YELLOW FsvsR.-Asnexed IL an extract from
letter received yesterday from Augusta Geo, dated
August p. hprcsents gloomy picture in a few
words-