The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-16

BUFFALO, August r. 1916.
Trade and 7rarel--Steam Navigation Naual
Nems, Sc.
Business cannot be said to be very brisk here at
the present time, although considerable stir is going
on about the docks and in the streets. You know
we are go-ahead people here, and it will be truly
exemphfed when one observes the numerous build
ing in process of erection here-many of which are
splendid and will be ornaments to the city but lit
tie is doing in the way of producc-dealers are
very cautious and do not dare venture much. Trans
actions IN wheat and -four are but few; some small
lots daily sod but generally to supply actual de-
mand or to keep mills in operation until the crop
begins to come in more freely.
There has been and still Isl vast amount of travel
through this city, no former year is anything like a
precedent to it. They come from all directions,
generally visiting the falls and going on east. Our
hotels are doing grand business. All sojourn-
ing here speak in the highest terms of the exceen;
accommodations. You, know, of course and can
Judge of the "American," which, in point of ee-
gance and the excellent manner it is kept can well
compare with any other IN the Union. Then we
have the Mansion" and " Western, y both good and
excellent, besides numerous Others so that all class
es can be accommodated and to suit themselves but
after all, the "Anerican" is the hotel-its long es-
ablshsd reputation making it difficult for other hou
ses to compete with It,
The steamers upon The lake are improving like
everything else One boat here, the Empire is
probably the most splendid steam vessel in the
world. She is finished and furnished on the most
magnificent scale, having upon her upper deck a
grand saloon, two hund red feet in length, opening
upon each side with splendid state rooms, some Of
which are large, calculated for families, maxi ing
real luxury TO travel upon her. She is besides
commanded by generous hearted fellow, Capt ID.
Howe, who strives in all things to make his passa-
ges comfortable and pleasant TO those who 90 with
him. Gen. Reed will be out during the present
month with his new boat, the = Niagara" which he
intends shall eclipse the : Empire" and he will try
hard She is now finishing and painting here
she Is quite as large as the Empire" and no pains
or expense will be spared to make her in everything
equal II not superior.
The" United States troops stationed here, leave
to-day tor Detroit, Fort Graat, Macklnac, Lake Su-
perlor NC, to relieve the troops now there who are
ordered southwest, towards Texas Their departure
occasions much regret, as the society OF the oill-
GERS added much 10 the gaety of the city. They
leave IN the steamer Dewitt Clinton they Will
carry the best wishes OF our citizens with them 1t
is doubtful whether their places will be supplied by
others tor some time to come.
Lieut. Ottngun Of the Navy is here fitting out the
VESSEL OF about three hundred and fifty tons, TO be
propelled by the old fashioned sdewheels instead of
Hunter's submerged propcllers as first intended I;
lhey nave been tried satisfactorily III the little stea
mer Alert" and proved failure. Commandant
stephen Champn has received orders TO take COM
, inand OF the tne steam friRae Michigan, on the
lake IL y Just tribute TO his worth that he is again
employed he was in Perry's victory, and severely
wounded, the effects Of which he never will re-
cover. The people Of Buffalo rejoice in the APP
pointment, although he displaces gallant officer
Capt lnman.