The New York herald., 1845-05-25

any vessel, was made by this steamer. The
| large ship yard was completely filled with people,
and about four or five hundred must have been on
board OF her at the time she slid from the ways,
which she did with remarkable ease and facility
and at tho moment Of touching the water, which Is
generally such trial for boats of her LENGTH there
was not the slightest symptom Of her springng, or
what is technically termed "hogging." Not the
slightest accident occurred during the morning, and
every thing went of satisfactorily She after
wards towed round the Novelty works at the foot
of Eleventh street, where she is to receive her
gines, which all ready for her. and the owners
anticipate her being in readiness for her route by
the middle of July. She is most thoroughly finished
throughout, and her engines are every way built
heavier than ordinary. She will have " inch
cylinder with IL foot stroke her boilers will be 81
feet long, feet of shelve IL feet front, and feet
| length OF furnace. Her water wheels will be IA
feet diameter and IL feet face of bucket; her shafts
and cranks will be Of wrought iron the shafts are
l6 inch journals and weigh $4,000 lbs. cach and she
is of HOO tons burthen. This boat is to be COM
manded by Capt A. p. St John, late of the knick-
erbocker, which she will resemble in her fitting up;
and in conjunction with the Neptune, is to be put
on the Providence route. From her build and en-
gnes, it is anticipated that she will prove the fastest
boat that has yet appeared in our waters.
| THEArREs-The Park has been doing tolerably
| good business during the last week. Anderson,
however, has not had such full houses as during his
| last engagement The public are probably getting
tired Of some of his characters in which he has ap
peared so often. On Monday night, he plays Rich
ard the Third, which will doubtless attract crowd
i We have noticed that the Opera nights at Castle
| Garden the Park audiences are thinner, and less
| brilliant than usual.
Castle Garden now presents an astonishing exam
pie OF what good management and energy effect.
For the last fifteen years attempts have been fruit
| lessly made till now to draw toerably decent COM
panies to Castle Garden on the pleasant evenings
The success of the present effort is perfect. The
| immense theatre is nightly filled with crowds
From the distant parts of the city the visiters
| come-the omnibusses are crowded-crowds flock
to the Battery-and as the weather becomes warmer
the attendance will increase.
Tryon is doing wonderful business at the new
| Bowery Theatre. Crowds are nightly in attendance
of those who formerly frequented the old Theatre
Mrs. Charles, cideuant Mrs Hamblin, is going to
play "Lady Teazle" tomorrow night. Some of the
sptefnl people say that she play that character
capitally in former years she rehearsed it almost
every night in private She is capital actress, how
! ever, and we should not be surprised if Hamblin
himself were to go over to Tryons handsome thea
tire in order to see if she performs the character as
well as she did formerly.
Polly BoDNE.-The case of this unfortunate wo-
man will lbe argued, expected before the Supreme
Court tomorrow, sometime in the course of the
ensuing week. twas expected that she would have
occasion to be present in during the delivery of
~ IN, herco hufy have hean urAd
that such is not the case.
CASTLE GAHpEN-This place affords fine pro-
menade during the day, and the view to be seen
from the platform is most enchanting; in fact, for
those who wish to take pleasant promenade on
Sunday, free from the excitement of the various re-
sorts near the city, this is a most delightful spot
There is concert Of sacred music in the evening.
ExcuRsIoNs.-As the season is nowfast approach
ing when the stove-dried dust-smothered, and mud
begrmed inhabitants of old Gotham will seek fresher
air and peasanter paths, it may be useful to point
out few where they can enjoy themselves " to the
top of their bent," in the most rational, agreeable
and convenient manner possible.
The first on the list is Hoboken, where those who
have not seen it since the last season will be sur
prsed at the numerous alterations and improve
ments that have been made. The high embank-
ment close to the ferry has been leveled-the road
to the Elysium Fields widened and improved-the
stagnant pools all drained of-several most beauti-
full buildings erected-the walk along the side
. and paths to and beyond the SybiPs cave widened
and Notwithstanding the whole scene one Of the
most enchanting In the neighborhood of this city.
Its proximity alone it to be thought little Of
by those who would travel hundreds ofmiles to gaze
upon scenes not half SO interesting and romantic.
grounds have made such arrangements with the
authorities of New jersey to prevent any disturb
ance by the evil disposed who may visit them. So,
rowdies, beware.
Then there is Staten Island, with its hills and
dales, beautiful walks, fine scenery, delightful view
of the Bay and the Narrows-vessels Of every de-
scrlpiion and nation moving to fro on the waters
In this nelghborhood several splendid establish
ments, where visitors may enjoy themselves, fully
combined with ease, elegance and economy
a Among these are Clifton House and Bancard's
Few of the summer retreats in this neighborhood
surpass attraction Fort Hamilton. 1t is delight
ful spot. The road along the margin of the Bay is
picturesque In the extreme and is in fine condi
tion, having been much improved since last year.
pretty little steamer goes regularly several times
day. The house IS kept. in elegant style by Mr.
Alonzo Reed, and Is rapidly filling up with families
who desire saubrlous and pleasant retreat from
the city during the hot season. The shady woods
the splendid panoramic view of the Bay and the
Narrows-the frowning battements of the fort--the
fresh sea breezes-and last, not least the excellent
fare provided by the host, make Fort Hamilton
most attractive residence.
$ Coney Island affords pleasant trip With its
most beautiful beach for ride of an hour or two
after which the lover of clans may enjoy himself to
his hearts content with the finest in the world.
Bath House, between Coney Island and Fort Ha
mllton,s most delightfully."- situated, and well worthy
: of visit. A fine beach for bathing, with rural
walks, and pleasant views in its immediate vicinity
AT Rockaway, the care-worn and the Invalid may
enjoy the sea-breeze in perfection, away from the
din and turmoil of this busy life.
Glen Cove, on the Sound, East River, is most
. delightful spot where an hours enjoyment may be
y had, as well as at other places.
Almost magnificent hotel has been erected at
a Morrisown n. j., by VIM. Gibbon, ESQ.,, which is
now occupied by Messrs. Noe and Crowe. The
house most beautifully furnished in every part,
with convenences and facilities to be surpassed
. by any similar establishment within fifty miles Of it.
The good things of this life provided in abun-