The New York herald., 1844-09-04

Grand Temperance Excursi0n and P1c-N 10
Party OF the Harrison Union Daughters
OF Temperance, No. q.
On Monday last, the members Of the above So
ciety and their friends, according to announce
ment, took most delightful trip 10 Verplanck's s
FONT. AT an early hour in the morning, the
steam boat New Jersey, commanded by Captain
Foley, commenced taking up the party at the foot
ol Rivlngson street, the East River, and from
thence proceeded TO several other slips between
that place and Ar.os street, on the North River,
when it was found that the party consisted of up
wards OF five hundred adults, and one hundred and
fifty children. They then proceeded to their des-
nation; where, on their arrival, about o'clock,
they found platform erected in beautiful valley,
ornamented with branches of trees, and on the as
cent, opposite TO which were seats formed, capable
of holding near upon 1000 persons. On the grass,
under the shady bowers of beautiful grove of To-
Gust trees, soon were spread the various good
thinga, with which each party had supplied them
selves, presenting such sight as to cheer the
heart of the most hypochondracal- was good
humor, heartiness, and enjoyment These having
been amply discussed, parties then formed them
selves for other species of amusement Swings
were soon erected, and put into full play. The
Washington brass band, which accompanied the
party, was called into requisiton, and several
groups began to sport the light fantastic toe; while
at short distance might be observed a party en-
joying themselves with song and gIee. The more
juvenile were equally as well entertained by the
kindness of the proprietor Of the ground, Mr..
Henry by leaving at their disposal several barrels
OF apples and pears and several of the ladies were
supplied with some beautiful grapes, while melons
were plentiful as at last they were made balls of,
and pitched about amidst the company While
these good things being enjoyed, others of the
company were entertained by addresses from
Messrs. Bennett, Wells, Stewart, and Barley, ad-
vocating the temperance cause, &C., from
the platform Everything proceeded thus, until
about five o'clock, when the bell of the boat
sounded for the notice that the time had arrived
for re-embarkation, but such was the reluctance to
leave the enchanting spot that the notice had to be
given again and again ere it. the desired object was
accomplished Here Mr.. Bennett, from a wagon,
made brief address to the party on board the
to which, on behalf Of the pleasure party, Mr..
Croft responded, at the same time returning thanks
to Mr.. Henry for his unbounded kindness towards
them. The vessel then proceeded on her way,
stopping at Sing Sing for short time to give the
party on board an opportunity to view this pleasant
place. After this, dancing, singing, and other
amusements We're resumed and continued until
nearing ths. the first dn landing place a, Amos
the rain began to fall pretty heavily, and. as mis-
fortunes never come single, shortly after it was
announced that the Captain would proceed no
further than the next slip at the loot Of Barclay
street. This caused deal OF murmuring and dis
satisfaction as the greater portion of the party
sided near the East River, and it had been agreed
upon that they were to be landed at the same
places from whence they were taken in the morn
ing, The Captain was expostulated with, but he
declared 1t dangerous to proceed round the Battery
as the night was SO dark, and the rain falling in
torrents at the time; and to end all disputes the
subject, directed the engine fires to be exnguished
Upon this, several of the parties declared their in
tention OF remaining on board all night as no con-
veyances were to be had to take them toetheir re-
spectlve homes, and In pursuance of this intention,
many took possession OF various berths in the la
dies saloon and other parts of the vessel; while
others, who had been successful in procuring con-
veyances, though at considerable expense, gave
the Captain formal notice of their Intention Of
commencing legal procee dings against him for the
recovery OF such, IN consequence of breach of
contract on his part. AT this time the scene was
most exciting, near upon 100 infants in arms, ma
ny OF whom had been aroused from then gentle
sumbers, In order to be prepared for home, raised
their little voices IN notes unpleasant TO bachelors
ears, while some OF the ladies' were complaining
bitterly OF the ungaant conduct of the Captain,
others reasoning with their excited and vexed part
made confusion worse confounded that almost BAT.
fes description. The Captain, thereupon, declared
he would allow those on board two hours to re-
main, al the end OF which time, he would, by
force turn ashore all that were in the vessel How
the matter ended, we did not remain to see.
With the exception of the latter part, the whole
affair was one OF tine most pleasant we ever wit
messed, and did infinite credit to the Harrison
Union OF the Daughters of Temperance, who were
assisted in their arrangements by the committee
of the No.. Jefferson Division Temperance So
ciety. The liberal conduct Of Mr.. Henry, the
owner of the ground at Verplanck's Point, who
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ny other striking instances of the interest he took
in the cause of temperance, deservedly drew forth
great encomiums from all the party.
Mr. GREENS GAMBLING LEcTuRE.-These lee
lures promise to be Of high ability, as far as an
opinion could be formed>from that delivered last
evening. Mr.. Green's mode of presenting faith
ful picture of the frauds of professed gamesters,
their dishonesty, meanness and trickery, is alto
gether of practical kind just such is suitable to
make an impression on the audience, but, at the
same time, such as cannot well be described in
writing This will be readily understood by those
who know how much the profession" stand in
debed for their success to species of egerdemain
or athmble-rig pliancy Of fngers-to marked cards,
and in some cases, to the aid of machinery, as was
shown yesterday evening by Mr.. Green. In the
opening OF his lecture he apprzed his audience that
they were not to look for much to deserve praise
in his language or gifts as speaker, as he wished
to come before them in the humble capacity of one
who, while he detailed the errors Of his past life as
a caution to others, regretted it deeply, and was
determined to atone for it far as possible, by lay
ing bare the villainies ofa clsss with which he was
too long associated. Mr.. Green took for his sub.
ject last evening, the game of 'Faro, using cards
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audience, and some startling disclosures may be
expected IN his coming discourses, in addition to
those shown last night.
HIGHLAND GuARDs-Ths company proceeded
yesterdayby the ii o'clock train to the neghborhood
of Yorkville for target exercise. They mustered
in a field near to the Reservoir where after some