The New York herald., 1844-07-18

HoBoKEs.-OrTo Morry's PERFORMANCES
appears that some dissatisfaction prevailed relative
10 Ouo Motty's standing upon two horses, a leg On
each, and driving them the distance Of mile
within short space OF time, two minutes and Ten
seconds, which he had shoit time since pero,m-
ed over the Beacon Course. In consequence of
this dissatisfaction this celebrated equestrian under
took 10 repeat the task on an open road, and yes
terday II came of near TO Mr. Peuy's hotel, Hobo
ken The ground was from this spot 10 Bergen
Hill and back. About five o'clock he made his
appearance on the ground, and performed the feat
in most excellent style without STOP stumble or
fall, and came home amidst considerable applause.
Previous TO the foregoing feat, this truly wonder
tul performer went through some OF his other per-
formances, which, as we have so recently described
them, We need not now repeat sbstquently ho
went through other performances of a similar de-
scrpton, on tie green IN front OF the house. many
OF which were quite novel and truly astonishn
and must be witnessed 10 be fully credited; for in
stance, he stood ont from perpe endlcular revoly-
ing pole, which had been erected for the purpose,
fastened by one leg, and took between his teeth
two 90 lbs. weights, fastened together by n hand
kerchief, and two others, oRe IN each hand, and
remained with them IN this position or several
seconds. There were several other ieais performed
OF an equally striking and novel character, which
al once astonshed (alarmed the ladies particularly
those present, but they were all received with
siderable applause
Mr.. Perry appears TO be taking every pains in
afiording his vsiters amusem ment OF lighter de-
scrpiion, well the best OF the more solid
comforts OF life. The Virginia Serensders are
there, aiding in this matter, together with tight and
slack rope dancing, phaniasmagoria, &c, and one
or two good bands of music. Here every class
may have ample enjoyment and recreation
"Old and young, grave and sad,
Deaf and dumb, dull and mad"
Together with good air and mos, beautiful scenery
and, barring the roHdies, uhough we saw but
few OF them yesterday good company il was
quite exhilefaiing 10 see the numbers present on
tins occasion, all determined enjoying them
selves. There could not be fewer than 5000 per-
sons present.
BosToN LIGHT INFANTRY toast rejecting on
the hospitality extended towards the Boston Light
Infantry during their soJourn IN this city, was re-
Piled 10 IN the Peheian OF yesterday, and salts
factory reason given for the non-atIenton shown
them, but that apology will not excuse treatment
they received the Navy Yard at Brooklyn, and
at Governors Island. Al The first mentioned place.
brong sun, the officers Of b. l.. " were invi-
ted 10 visit the Lyceum, when drop of water
would rather have been received than that costly
invitation. As il was, some OF the corps fortunate
y espied pump near by, at which they slaked
their burning thirst; that ls all they received This
will GO for hospitality number one Now for num-
Der two. They were invited 10 visit Governors
Island, but no means OF conveyance were afforded
them Tor so doing gentleman, a late officer of
the Light Guard, and hearty, liberal good fellow,
generously chartered steamboat from his own
private purse, and conveyed them to the Island.
On their arrival, one of the members Of The "B L.
l." tainted away, from heat and fatigue iortu-
naiely little wine gotten ter him by sending
10 one of the officers quarters. That was The
amount of the refreshment they there received
So taking The Navy Yard in cons dera,ion, and
tacking TO that Governors Island, by way Of des-
sert, IT will serve to show the remarkable generos
ty exhibited by portion OF the gallant army to-
wards the citizen soldlery, as generous and whole
souled fellows ever marched at The call of their
country "Oh, shame where is thy blush - trust
| that there will be no similar exhibition Of gene
rosty during the visit OF the other corps that are
expected in this city. A CIVILIAN.