The New York herald., 1844-07-25
Long Island.


Correspondence Of the Herald
CRANDALL's HOTEL, lsLIp, L. l., July 5.
Fourth Of Jsiy at b,ip-a Boat Squadron-.Aeci-
dent-Sea Sharks.
Yesterday, being the glorious fourth, was cele-
brated in fine style by large party of gentlemen
from New York City, (men Of stamina, such as
| landlords look upon with courteous smiles,) who
came here to enjoy for few days the pure and in
vgorating breezes, fresh from the ocean, which al
ways prevail at this delightful place where fevers
| and sickness are unknown-where rude health and
rough appetites soon assa the visitors The rising
Of this even,fu day was received by the repeat
ed discharge of an enormous cannon, found in the
sand on Fire Island beach, Clearing its face the
British coat of arms, and requiring abou keg oil
powder for each dlscharge) with the usual accom-
paDiment Oi patriotism, pow der and smoke. Alter
breakfast the party mustered for sdll on the cele-
GRATED and beautiful bay IN front of the house,
where small fleet OF boats was In requlston; the
whole, by unanimous consent, with the title OF
Commodore, placed under the command Of a wor-
| thy Chancellor from New York, who by the i'm
partiallty and justice OF his decisions in the case
OF disputed brands, gave great satisfaction to h,s
| numerous friends Alter getting under weigh, the
fleet presented beautiful and strrng sight, fine
breeze filled the snow white sails If the different
craft, and swept their gaudy banners In the wind
AS each trying 10 outsal the other came on, cheer
i
post was at his mast surveying the scene with live
y qualification, and filling the air with peals OF
hearty laughter from all around al the sales OF his
| never failing wit and good humor. ] he day pass
ed on delightfully."- except a slight accident which
| for moment caused great anxiety in the party
(this bay being an inlet from the main ocean, Is
filled with all kinds OF sea MONSTERS sharks, sting
ereels porpoises, and even whales sometimes ven
ture in quest Of foOd) on this day II was remarked
they were unusually numerous, showing themselves
| with degree Of boldness unaccOuntable
On approaching the lighthouse the party prepar-
ed TO go ashore; a small sklff was brough! along
| side, when the Commodore stepped in first, ac-
companied by modest young man OF sweet, intel
igent countenance, dressed in black, whose poch-
| cts were filled with 4,h OF July. candy, sugar
plums. &c. Now whether il was that, or what II
was that had attracted large shark, who CONT
nued following the boat even up to her approach
ing the shore II matters not suffice II to say that
when this young man, standing in the skitf, clearly
saw the monster within two feet OF him,he became
50 alarmed to lose his balance, ard in his efforts
10 save himself, putting his arms round the neck
| Of the worthy Commodore, dragged him in the wa
ter with him; the water being pretty deep, fears
were entertained for their safety. when one OF the
party "a good swimmcD jumped in to the rescue
Of the Commodore, and saved him, but the youth
| in black, alas! was gone-nothing renamed but
| his hat floating on the water. After a laborious
and rutess search tor his remains, to the great sur
prise Of the party, he was found al the top Of the
light house (mnus his coat tally looking at the
Great Western quietly passing up TO the city.
AT length, this day, like every other, came TO an
end, with the addition Of sack races, foot races,
the healthy rosy bellies OF slip showed to great
advantage. And the landlords, one and all, in this
part OF the Island say they wish FourthSof July
would come once week instead OF once year.
MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR-A man named Gideon
Manchester, belonging to Tiverton, Il. l., was
committed to the Jail in this town. last week. under very
appears that this man. about
el months q
chil re; that after living with her few months,
he had taken her to her mothers house where he left
After living apart few weeks he visited her. time
in the mouth Of August last and directed her to
through the woods and meet him early the next
ming at certain place in the road, where he promised
meet her with horse and wagon and take her to New
Bedford She accordingly lett her home for that purpose
ter the same day arrived in New Bedford without any
baggage, and shipped Immediately for voyage to sea
previous his sailing he presented to female relsve
old fashioned gold ring which has been identified
having been by his wife at the time Of her leaving
home seems that on asecond voy age he taken sick
at Chelsea Mass for me his place OF residence
having been sscertaned he was sent hsme On its heng
known that he had returned to Tiverton, the whole
town was thrown into state Of eversh excitement in
consequence Of the mysterious disappearance Of the
mani the citizens a. the June % town me meeting appointed
be into custody and guard placed over him
to prevent his escape
consisting Of Judge Chds the Court OF Common Pleas
and Justice Duree Of that town. which eventuaed In
oomms TO take his trial for murder at the August term
Of the Supreme Court
We understand the prisoner is in very feeble health,
and doubts to be entertained whether he will live
until the setting OF the Court. -Neppon Mercury
IRISH RIOT IN BuFPALo.-About seven clock
yesterday afternoon, there was quite aspecimen Of
at the nfscted disict" In this city
Al one time as we informed by the watchnen, rome
two or three hundred-mostly Irjsh-were engaged In
general knock down. The police interfered and were
themselves pretty severely handled. Waichman Well
man. In particular was much and bruised At eight
o'clock every thing nearly quiet four OF tho prncL
pal riotsrs having been arrested and confined In the
wstchheuse.-Dss6sls Gssetts, July "a