The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-05

extraordinary philanthropy of Great Britain should have
should now burn fercely. Hthat power can induce
to acknowledge the independence of Texas now
she could have done it three years ago. What pity
Major Donelson the u, s. Charge, now hsrc-so
too, is Gov Yell The latter account of business
to the buffalo grounds You shall hear from me again at
San ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS before. G. W.K.n
FURTHER PARTICULARS op THE SwALLow--We
have received from friend, who has every reason
to believe that his brother and sster-inlaw have met
an untimely DEATH the following particulars in rea-
ton to the attempt to raise the Inflated steamboat
Swallow from its watery bed. We have never
known case in which more gross ignorance and
heartless negligence have been exhibited than by this
company and its contractor Instead of employing
one of experienced skill as wrecker, with the ne
cessary apparatus, we find that they have employed
one whose failure proves his incompetency. This
has evidently been done with view to linger on UNI
til the Legislature had adjourned, in order to stopany
proceeding from that quarter The mode of opera
ton is sufficient testimony ofthis. The John Mason
was sent to Albany for barge, and brought down
the worn out and iiiiserably leaky De Witt Clinton
She was entirely unfit for this service (stil acting
under the commands of the company, and as a con-
sequence, she now lies at the bottom in about five
fafhoms water, being the deepest portion Of the chan
mel.
LAST Monday morning the bow Of the vessel broke
OH and capslzed The three-quarterinch chain cable
put under her mldships, which expected to have
borne the whole dead weight of the vessel and her
boilers and machinery not being one-third of the
proper s'xe parted as matter Of course; and this
iilmsy piece OF iron the whole success of the plan
rested. Every man who visited the rock to inspect
the work, had predicted this result and even if the
apparatus had been sufficient it improperly APP
Phed, and thrice the necessary time was consumed;
but even In the simple article OF the lines to fasten,
there was deficiency. If the company contractor
really desired to relieve the agony Of doubt in which
the relatives of the deceased are left they would have
acted upon the suggestion made to them to have the
entire cabin explored by diver, with the necessary
lent opportunity through the hatch on the larboard
gangway. When the old De Witt Clinton was taken
to the Athens Dock all the fire engines were employ
ed to keep her from sinking.
On Tuesday last, Lewis, the contractor, threw up
ms work and proceeded to Albany, to institute suit
against the company for violating their contract with
nun, by sending the builder to interfere in his pro-
ceedings. He stated that he had been engaged at
the price Of 81 500, which was not enough for the
mere hire OF the necessary apparatus.
Forward, the chain broke in the night on Saturday,
and the boat started about fourteen feet Att o'clock
pect Of success the builder of the Swallow again in
terfered with the contractor and even this doubtful
chance was lost On the 9th, in the night the haw.
ser used tor fastening parted and the three boats the
oeoniSi ohu VESSELS tIlpOyeO, swung TOunQ. i ne
Swallow sunk, and the De Witt Clinton struck on
the rock and stove hole in her bow, and filed
80 ends this grand and boasted enterprise nor
VIII, It In our belief, be again renewed, until the
bodies which doubtless are in her, shall have been
SO decomposed, as to be unacceptable by their
friends. We understand that further efforts have
hitherto been made. Our Grand Jury has already
indicted the pilot, but companies like corporations
have no souls.
The SrBISG MEETING OVER THE UNION COURSE.
AS the time approaches for these races to come off
the interest they excite increases, particularly the
great race on the second day, between Fashion and
Peytona-the two crack nags, champions of the
north and SOUTH The latter grows in favor as she
gets better known and seen. Some ten or twelve
days since, 900 600 or 700 was freely laid upon
kashlon; but when Peytona was seen the odds
changed most rapidly; and for the last few days, the
betting has been about 1000 to 900 which has been
done at that figure, and even is at present wanted
AS to time even Is betted that it will be done in 81
to taken that il is done in 3d. and to that it
IS done under. This race promises to be one of
OF the country, since the great affair of Eclipse and
Henry; and, no doubt, will be as equally well at
tended. pair OF finer animals, to appearance,
never came together.
The course is wdened and improved, the stands are
altered and strengthened the latter, in particular
should be attended TO minutely, as the crowds at
tending will doubtless be grea0 In short, all the
arrangements promise to speak volumes for
the peinstaking and industry Of the Treasurer
Mr.. Ioler, under whose able direction and Hlpern-
!endence the whole is proceeding rapidly. II has
been stated that Mr.. Kirkman had other views
besides contest with the Jersey mare in bringing
SO strong stable to the North 1t was his chief de-
sign to visit England, taking with him his own sta
bic and Fashion, should the latter prove superior to
Peytona and her owner consent to her use, as we
doubt not nc would do in appealing so strong
" to his national feelings. The races at C;oodwood
MI kirkman looked 10 as the field on which to test
the merits OF English and American horses. The
Goodwood Cup is prize of great value, and hca-
Wy allowance IN weight is made to horses from a
foreign country
We have every reason to believe, that this gentle
man will carry out this object, whether successful or
not, on the present occasion the only obstacle or
difficulty he will have to encounter will be that Of
not having time sufficient for the training of his
horses, previous to the Goodwood coming of how
ever, under the able hands of such a trainer as Van
Leer, much can be done in short time. There is
little doubt but that they will be well rece ved on
the other side of the Atlantic
IRorTING MATCHES TODAY OVER THE CENTRE
WILLIE TRAcK.-Lady Suffolk again displays her
powers against Americas over this track, and much
good sport is anticipated. The attendance viii
doubtless be great In speaking of Lady Suffolk,
we see that Mr.. Clark has just published a most
splendid lithograph of this fine animal, with good
likeness Of her talented trainer, ID. Bryant.
A hurdle race was TO come of over the Metarie