New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-09-26
The Oreson-Trip TO Albany Churches, &c.


The steamer Oregon made very successf,l
riP to Albany and back on Saturday and Monday
evenings We started at o'clock on sa,ursa,
evening from Pier No. North River. the Empire
leading as about mile, and the Knickerbocker
about ihree-qusrters of 4 mile These boats were
all well prepared to test the quality of the new can
didaie for public patronage. Rockets were sent m
and Roman Lights b7zed from the boats ahead AZ if
inviting the Oregon TO follow in the way they
showed her. These were answered in gallant style
from the Oregon by Isaac Edge, Esq the celebra;.
ed Pyroiechns;, who accompanied her for this pur
pose. In running about ten miles she rad over
hauled the knic kerbocker and in q few minutes af
forwards Alongside the Empire. which she also
passed in gallant style. Mr. Edge striking NJ Roman
Light show that the Oregon mu,t light them on thar
way.
With strong tide against her she made the fret forty
miles in two hours This equal to about % mile.
hour with favorable tide She arrived al Albany
o'clock beating the Knickcrbocker 90 minutes snd
the Empire % mnuiethe order of the boats being ex
scty reversed-the Kniekerbocker passing the Empire
and the Oregon passing both.
We may preach sgsinst racing as much a. We please,
but while travellers as they DO the captains must put
refused 60 down 10 tes when the bell rang and waited
to cheer when the Oregon passed her competitors
There probably little danger Of any accident vet
that they have had fair trial there should BE- no
more contention The Oregon has proved hersclf every
thing THAT her friends could wish, while the Knicker
booker and Empire will continue TO be public favorites
they deserve be. The bes, boats and the finest
captains in the world make their home on the Hudson
There is need of racing prove this The greatest
complaint s that the boats arrive soon leaving peo
pie too little time 10 sleep We up the river 40
quick that the distance between this city and Albany sp
pears ike mere ferry across river.
II has been said that people ought no, leave here on
Saturday evening for Albany because they mus, travel
Sunday morning This becton has been almost OBJ
Waited Sunday had nearly come upon at Poughkccp
sic, but almost kept ahead OF to Albany. Ia due
west with little start the Oregon could travel
like the British rereH with the speed OF the farths
vOution on It's axis.
have frequently thought that steam is Kind Of intel.
ligence which cndows the vessel with reason Some Of
the North River boats when hard pressed double Ike
a hare before a greyhound. IL noble chase and
well performed. These magnificent boats are kindred
spirits OF beauty and inteligenceet contention
from among them
Albany il delightful city and grsced with delightful
society From Mr. Buffers private letters just publish
ed il would seem that the peculiar privileges (reli
eous) they enjoyed in Clinons time were very great
Presbyterian chuch. The Doctor is very eloquent
preacher and gnshed He spoke feelinsly in
behalf Of Sunday Schools and urged the duty Of those
present 20 contribute for their support The Dnctors
congregation IL celebrated Tor ts ibcrsli,y and the
trbution on this occasion was large Those who
do wish 10 contribute should bee fol 10 take
any money with them when the Doctor breaches char
ity or begging sermon
Governor Wright has pew in DR. Sprague'- church /
and earned with great satisfaction that ne attends
cularly twice day. Il is well that the distinguished
men OF land should show becoming respect for the
Sabbath and political differences should not prevent our
approval OF good examples when set by political oppo
nents
The Delayan House IL perfect home FOR quiet and .
comfort to the stranger. II il peculiarly sunday
psrsking more of the character Of Christian family
than the noise and liquor fumes Of hotel There
religious exercises with excellent singing and music
the piano by he young ladies Of the house sunday
evening
On Monday great crowds came 10 the Oregon. 1t I
beautiful day. and this magnificent looked
beautiful If rejecting the smles OF the beautiful ladies'
Of Albany
nns The b els Assny a o ISIS KS PA VeASo
close in the wake of the Oregon. Below Undertook /
We passed the Empire To which some accident had hap
pened. At half pact o'clock the Oregon arrived al
her berth IN Nev.Nork The KnirkcrbOcter followed
her close the whole way down We had thus taken
In Albany and home IN New York pretty respect
able bed time
ought not TO forget the excellent supper Of the
steward of the Oregon In this line Acker is invincible
With such boat for speed and comfort such excellent
commanders as 81 John and HoughtOn and such ca.
erer the inward comfort as Acker who shall despair