The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-17

the rain shall soon cease, serious damage TO the
-four merchants and others located on the pier
Flour Is coming from the west in large quantities,
but does not find ready market AT SAT, conse-
quenty great deal is being stored with US, await
ing more favorable state OF the market.
since the adjournment OF the Legislature, il has
been dull, and il not for the preparations for
the fall elections, we would almost forget every
thlng connected with politics ! see the pleasant
smiling face OF Lieut. Gov Bradish occasionally, as
also his associate on the ticket. Furman; they
awaiting The session OF the Court OF Errors, which
meet IN this city early in October. From the note
OF preparation heard from each party, anticipate q
sharp ana active canvass, and with good men on
eai tckel, neither party can complain of their can
ddate' popularity IT they prove unsuccessful.
In the musical line, we have Willis with his con-
certs at the Knlckerbocker Hall, and the Master
Hughes, at the Female Academy; each have large
satisfaction. The Poughkeereie Cadets arrived
last evening from Poughkeepsie, and were received
by the Burgesses Corps, whose guests they are and
escorted TO their lodgings at the Mansion House.
Each company looked very well, but | think the
corps, Bobby" and all, contrasted very favoraby
with our stranger guests. They Were to be review
ed by the Mayor to-day, but the rain prevented.
Engine Co. No. returned from your city a day or
two since much pleased with their reception by your
hremen, and hope to be able TO reciprocate the ia
yor whenever your fire companies may visit U.S.
We have had the HISTORIAN Bishop with us for a
few days past the last Sunday evening he addressed
a crowded audience at DR.. Sprague's church in
his native language, which was translated by the
Rev. Mr.. Perkins, for the benefit of those assem-
bled He expressed himself much pleased with the
many beautiful ladies he saw while here, and in
fact, he is not the only one who has been struck
with the beauty Of our Dutch girls Our Female
Academy has commenced its tall session with
prospect OF large addition TO its former number il
has deservedly attained a high pre-eminence by the
able manner il has been conducted, and The
thorough course pursued by its principal the Select
School of 5. Sprague Parsons, is also well attended,
and numbers many additional scholars Mr. Car
tanis, Greek, has been delivering n series of lee
lures at the chapel of the Female Academy, though
TO rather small audiences. The current OF patriotism
is evidently the ebb, the :" cause Of Greece"
being able only to draw a small collection.
west and took lodgings at Congress Hall. His
Lordship looks much better than when here year
or so since, his manner Is very unassuming and ap
pears more like one OF our citizens than lltled
bleman he is TO spend some part OF his time at
Undertook with Mr.. Van Buren,, previous 10 his
departure home
The century plant which has attracted so much
attention from its prodgious growth, and which is
being exhibited for the benefit oil the Orphan
Asylum, is at length bloom, and attracts many
strangers; one is well paid for visit TO it, fine
view Is had of the magnificent garden attached TO
the Manor House. We have fine race course be-
ing finished at the Bulls Head, some two miles from
this city, where all Jehu's drive TO of an after
noon. The Grand Fair, which meets the last OF
this month, is to be held at this place.
Money is scarce, business dull, and people cross
Respects to lie leune cditeur Haste, most truly,
VIRo.