The New York herald., 1845-04-09

Hale, Rensseaeive; Isasc Hubbard West Troy; John
\ f,nyn. shiwater; J Bu'fei. Hoosiek T. J. Wallace,
nsin eo G steel Troy; isasc Weeks Ben
on; Mrs. Conklin and two dsus shters, dos W. Hin.
stree; New York. Dsraw do; Daniel Glsasoni Hsrod
onkiin, Rensselaerve; Mrs. Gardner. Hoosick; 4.
Claik, Michigan; hiss Thayer, H'osick; Z q. Ray
Utica; Elwood Frsnkiord; L. Hansler. do John Giney
i-nry +. Harrington; 3 H. Mann; Chancery Elwood,
tr Ensler; J. w Mel .ne; John IA Potter
ME- Conklin is not 10 be found.
t oeore the boat struck hs sngine had been stopped
-, ~ ,ne piot did not exactly know his whereabouts
me ierc being very low, there were great number
. pssseni;srs, an unusual proportion OF whom were
nee Whatever arrived; and when the boats IRON the
more came up they wisely remained at the distance
roo Or t~o for they perceived that the steamer was
las ana knew enough Of human nature to realize that
approach close to the wreck the rush oil trem
Ding ieow beings would inevitably swamp them, snd
the ultimate danger. But this precaution lends
TO the greater fear that lives lost for
many Jumped overheard especially in that terrible mo-
ment when the boat seemingly sheet Of flame amid
ships and hope existed but in trust to the chilling
waters One gentlemsh Of pethoic proportions, opened
WINDOW oi the saloon in the first agony Of alarm,
himself through with all his clothing upon him,
on the Hudson side where is mile to the shore and
seems scarcely possible that he have been saved
morning, on board both the Rochester and Express,
could not be found, and sad apprehensions enter
tanned As the berth list swallow was by no means
complete the ful extent of the loss cannot be ascertain
ed until II be known from many scattered and distant
homes who had probably trusted the sted
vessel There were several passengers from the West
States. The awful exhibited 10 the selfpos-
essed observer many striking traits OF human nature In
the very height Of the dsmay upper
ieck, when all darkness the snow falling fast the
coat sinking rapidly, wives shriekng for husbands sis
ers for brothers, and children for parents and the accents
oi prayer bes bchtted the lips, the voice OF strong
hearted ruian heard above the umult pouring
voeys OF oaths at the poor asonzed females around him.
was hurrying up from the lower CABIN with difficulty
escaping The pursuit Of the waters and when he reached
ne saloon he saw husband hasten from saieroom be-
side him. closely hugging vase, while his wife with
infant In her and snothsr little child by her sidc
shiieked to him a. he rushed away turning his
head to view their fas-' Husband husband in Gods
name drop your vase and your wife chidren'
But he disappeared unheedng gentleman, although
ON his back did not make an effort for himself until he
had secured the safety that family. We rejoice to be
able to Offset fendish exhibition of selfshness, with
The energy of dsnterested generosity passenger gave
his little boy about tive DID, TO person him
to take care Of while he looking for his wife, whom
whom he had entrusted it, they were no where to be
'eund and account OF them received up yester
The boat is broken entirely open. The engine, &C.,
may be saved provided holds together long enough to
raise them But It is SO complete wreck, that high
wind Is likely to break her entirely up.
NEW MOVEMENT IN OpERA.-The statement
which we originally made, that Pico and several
others of the Italian artists had been engaged at
Castle Garden, was correct, as will be seen
rom the announcement Of the proprietors of that
De Begnis, indeed, positively de-
clined on the ground that it would be woful de-
yradation Of the musical drama to sing in the
midst OF whiskey punches, and brandy toddies, and
sherry cobbers, at the rate Of twenty-five cents
agh,-that in fact it would be reducing the musi-
cal drama TO the same level with the cheap and
Shakspearean heroes and heroines Of the Bow
cry and Chatham, which arc exhibited at the rate
Of shilling piece. 1t seems, however, that Pico,
Slgnora Valtellina, Sanquirico, Vatellna, and An
ogalnl, have accepted an engagement. They are
o sing three nights week, when the rate of admis
hon will be fifty cents. On the alternate nights
he admission will be twenty.f five cents. This is a
lew and very promising movement in the classical
md musical drama, and we will see how it will
ucceed. The spacious amphtheaue is to be fitted
Up In the most elegant manner, while the cellars
ire filled with the NEST delicious fluids, so that
he audiences may be at once regaled with the
choicest Italian music and the most inspiring mint
uleps
De Begnis, in the meantime, is preparing to visit
tay, or to send agent thereto collect materials
or troupe, which, as we are informed in letters
rom Italy, can be collected on very reasonable
erms.
FASHIONABLE Day GOODS STORES, AND FASH.
oNAgLE SHopPNG-There is a great deal OF
'dftery In the newspapers about a most splendid
to be erected on the site of the old
Washington Hall, by Stewart, of Broadway, ia.
nous In the annals of dry-goods shopping. Ac.
'ording to some descriptions, this new establish
ncnt will be perfect palace, built of marble, and
8 destined to produce ga revolution" in the
ystem of shopping in Broadway. We would ad-
'se all those prophets to beware lest they make
alse prediction There is nothing SO capricious as
he direction sometimes given to, and taken by, |
fashionable shoppers. We should not be at all sur
'rised ithe great flourish about this very superior
establishment were to prove false alarm Where
an immense amount Of money is expended on the
decorations and appointments OF shopping esta.
ollshnent, high prices are, of course, absolutely
necessary to sustain the business. We should moi
De surprised if all the old stores in this trade on
The other side of Broadway, who make no great
TO superiority, such as the Becks, and
others, from therstrct attention to business should
maintain themselves In a much more decided po-
'ltion than this attempt to revolutonze" the
affairs of fashionable shopping in Broadway 1t is
an old maxim" Stick to the old shop where you
made your fortune-if you go to new stand, your
luck Will cnange!
TRAINS TO Boston. The Boston day line over
the Long Island Railroad will be run, until further
notice, on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays only,
cia Norwich and Worcester, and return from Bcs.
ton on the alternate days, at the usual hours
What is the cause of this?
The HONORABLE DANIEL WEBSTER arrived in
this city yesterday from his professional visit to
Albany, and remains at the Astor, until cause, in
which he is also professionally employed in this
city, calls forth HE advocacy.
GREEN PEAS IN THE MARKET-Beautiful, large.
and delicious green peas are in the market. from
The gardens of Mr.. Cunningham, Pelham, Ulster
County, New York.
CONNECTICUT ELRcTIoN.-We have returns suf
hcently ample and accurate TO tell what the resul,