The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-07

ueinlse oil more old and distinguished citizens
during the past summer, than er before in the
same length of time. The following list COM
prises those we now call to mind
N. L. GRIswoLD, Esq, Of the firm of N. l.. ano
G.. Griswold, one of the oldest merchants Of the
city. The house in which he was the senior part
ner having existed more then forty years, passing
safely through all changes, of n political or COM
mercial character, which have been experienced
withinlhat period Mr.. Griswold, through life, en-
joyed the reputation of an upright merchant, and
phianhropistto the fullest extent of the term
PRESERVED FISH, President Of the Tradesmans'
Bank, and politician ofconsiderable eminence
WM. M. Price, formerly United States District
Attorney, an able lawyer, and generous, kind
hearted man.
JOHN FEEGusoS, one of our oldest and most
respected citzens
GEO z SHIPMAN, OF the firm of Shipman,
Ayres Co, one Of the oldest and heavies. houses
IN Wall street. Mr. Shipman had been mem.
Der of the upper board of brokers from its esta
blishment and through all the vicissitudes OF the
times, and Notwithstanding the heavy losses
which repeatedly fell upon his firm, he maintain
ed character for strict integrity and honesty Of
purpose, of the highest order.
VIM O'BRIEN, whose demise we announced on
Tuesday last, at a very advanced age, was the
oldest broker for the adjustment of marine losses
in the city. He has been engaged for nearly half
century exclusively in this branch of business.
1t is pursuit of peculiar character, requiring an
intimate knowledge of commercial law, aud the
usages and customs of different countries in the
adjustment off marine loss often interests great
number of persons An established broker, from
ne Inn 20 -,
make up a statement of such portions of the loss
as shall fall on the Insurance. and Insured Com
panes. Individuals and courts, in case of litiga
ton, rely greatly on the brokers' estimates.
None ever engaged, and none can find en-
poYment in tins branch of business, except men
OF sterling integrity Mr. O'Bnen was a man
who held his position with great fidelity, and his
estimates have been con6ded in with great con-
fdence he lived to an old age, and was always
greatly respected by all who knew him.
WALTER BOVINE, formerly Mayor of this city,
having been appointed in 1928 by the Common
Council, He had also fl led other offices of no.
nor and trust in several important institutions of
the city, and was a man almost universally re-
spected.
There are many others, equally distinguished
for their many virtues. The season Just closed
has been very severe upon our aged residents
in fact, all classes and ages have suffered very
much from the frequent am sudden chan
ges, and the extremes of temperature
The weather Of the past week has been
exceedingly oppressive, and has caused
vast deal of sickness. The very old and the
very young, have fallen victims to the changea-
BILE nature o. our climate.
m Az NJ Xarly
boast of tn steamboats in the world Her
merchant We have been called floating pala-
ces, but her steam. are superior to any other
in creation, both IN SIZE, swiftness and elegance
of appointment.
The Oregon, the Atlantic, the Hendrix Hudson,
the Worcester, and others, exceed in the beauty
and comfort of their interior arrangements, any
thing that can well be conceived withoat the aid
of ocular inspection. The saloon and state rooms
would not disgrace the palace of an Eastern mo-
march; such a profuson of gliding, of mirrors, of
costly upholstery, and luxurious magnifcence do
they exhibit in every particular, and in all the de-
tails of their construction. OF the Atlantic pri-
vate letter speaks as follows -
" We had sun shine sunset, and moon shine
while on board the Atlantic She is queenlike vessel
and contains OF comfort and luxury Her SPA.
and tasteful tea service the Of
the traveller and he reoces of raving exchanged the
sed AIR oil the city the mosquitoes hum for the refresh
ing sea breeze and the luxury of the Atlantic"
The great increase of travelling has imposed it
as matter of obligation on the proprietors of
these magnificent boats, to spare no expense IN
providing for the comfort and convenience of the
guests, and they have done their duty amply and
well.