The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-01

superb river steamer ever bun in America Ia the
vessel now being finished 1t IT, Dry Dock, which
passes in point Of magnncsnee. any thing of the kind
that yet appeared upon the majestic waters Of
the Hudson or any of noble vsrs This truly superb
vessel designed to between this city ana Albany
and II expected will be finished about the first week IN
October Her tonnage will surpass that OF all other YES
sells of the kind by ABOUT 200 tons, as enough ehaeo
pane of carrying 1900 tons tonnage Her length
is $40 feet and her accommodations viii easily sur pc
tween 700 and 500 passenger The dome oyer .ne a
state room hall OF the most splendid things OF .ne
Kind which has been constructed, IN connection
with any of river steam vessels is over ivo zee,
in length and the berhs at either side are ana
beautifully fitted being painted in white and gold
Gothic arches over them are beautifully oInamentea,
in character and finished of also With gold This dome
win be enclosed and finished of according to most
tasteful design in stained glass. which will give It
most gorgeous appearance The ladies saloon fitted
up in the style OF what artists call the 1000 column
principle" also painted in white ana gold acco .
saloons of every other steamboat the river in point Of
style aud finish The greet height OF the saloons 100
between nine and ten feet-wil strike the eye Of the
visitor at once and these supported by mahogany
pillars which are polished of in the best style The en-
CINE the largest built in the United Staes-cyn-
der 81 inches diameter ~ feet stroke indeed It may DC
considered the largest in the world The paddle wheei
is 80 feet inches face of bucket u feet inches Ihe
and when the George washington is finished will sur
pass in point of machinery finish and general arrange
men any thing Of the kind mat ever upon
of this beautiful steamer as Tar as the budn
has progressed but when her tackle ana furniture snail
glance at her magnificent saloons which promise to
equal any of best hotels in point OF comfort and &C
commodations The engineer Is Mr. House.
Cry CosyESrIoN.-The Convention meets this even.
ing in the Chamber Of the Board OF Aldermen at
O'Clock.
Nh DAVID HEwLErr.-There several rumors in
circulation yesterday respecting the arrival OF the body
of Mr.. David Hewlett member ofthe Quick unardS'
who accidentally drowned in the river at Phiadel-
phia on Saturday last, while excursion Of plea
sure to that city We informed at late hour last
night by the committee appointed to receive the body.
that such was not the fact norcoud they ascertain rom
any reliable whether the body was recovered or
not although great exertions are being made by the
Philadelphians to effect that object
Frsg REruars roR AUousr.-The books in the Chief
Engineers office show return of 30 fires, which took
place this city during the month of August just ex
pred In most instances, the fires were promptly put
out and the damage comparatively trng
II appears by the books that several aarms were also
given The mischevous and mean practice of creating
false alarm of fire. is custom which has been resored
in many instances by persons who wish to harrass
and annoy the fire Companies originating Defines Dy
feeling false alarm of fire. raised by matter who,
should be visited with the most severe punishment as
know Of nothing so mean or cowardiy as mat OF put
ting body of men unnecessary labor. for the grati-
cation of silly hoax. The perpetrators in all such
ought be punished with the utmost rgor OF the
A LuNArIc-A man named Henry Tully, poor luna
tic taken up yesterday in the Streets and IS TO De
sent to the Lunatic Asylum
ARRAY IN THE SrREurs.-A man named Albert Jack
son, knocked down yesterday bya sailor, At the
Of Oliver and Water Streets and was badly cut
the face and otherwise injured He was taken to the
City Hospital 1t does not appear that the sailor has
been arrested yet for the offence
The WRoNo Fra New JERSEY farmer, named John
H. Gordon yesterday created sensation in the vicinity
of the Police Courts having appeared there to charge
some knowing vender Of cast of clothes in Chatham St.
under the following circumstances 1t appeared that
Gordon paid Saturday according to his own state
ment of $40 for suit Of clothes, which were duly
fitted on tried and approved Of as being au fat and up
to the mark fitting Gordon to IT,, when the clothes
man tied them up and delivered the bundle. Not wish
ing to leave for home until he sported his figure and
visited New York friends in his new swell case
Gordon put up ut boarding house, and proceeded to
adjust his toilet in due FORM on Sunday morning having
previously boasted of his purchase to fellow boarder
exhibit the shapes to nicely the vest duly
installed into office, but 10 and behold, the coat,
but the Skeleton Of what once coat. The arms
peced, the skirts were patched according to the
well known maxim that patch is ue,'eh hs hd na
patches with unutterabe contempt; and Immediately
peeled off his toggery lie applied yesterday at the
police office for advice in the premises and as yet we
do find that any action has been had on the subsct
difference OF opinion arising on the law OF the case as TO
whether or not il could be brought under the cognf
zance of tho police Thus the case rests at present
Tug wrAruxn.-Yesterday was extremely warm,
and reminded of of the warmes days OF the past
month
NuisAycE-The filth and garbage that has been
throw opposite No East Broadway, proved very
walk by in consequence of the ntolerable stencil pro.
ducsd therefom. The custom of throwing filth and
garbage into the streets particularly In warm weaher
is truly dangerous one.
DgArH OF WALTER BOWIE, Esq. Ex-MAroR.-Waltsr
BOVINE Esq taken i'll at Saratoga, few days since,
and returned to this city. He at the Office of the
General Mutual Insurance Company on Saturday, but
expired yesterday morning at his re dence in
street Besides that Of Mayor he filed offices Of high
in several Of banks and other corporate nstitu
tons MIR. Bovine first appointed Mayor by the
Common Council (the Mayor not being then eected) IN
1928 succeeding Mr. PaudiDg and held the office until
1888 when he was succeeded by Mr.. Gideon Lee.
ACCIDENT TO THE DELAwAnE.-This steamer met with
accident on Sunday morning, on an intended trip
sboe at the Hook where she still remains She had on
board over 100 passengers
The Osrooy-This splendid steamer left yesterday
Charleston and Key West Captain Reynolds, who dis
pense the inequalities of the Oregon to the guests
who invited on her late trial "Trip is the CAPTAIN
built steamer, and we wish her prosperous trlp.
PicxrocxErs Two gentlemen of our acquaintance
cOnversing professional business day or two
looking customer, in faded claret colored coat hap
pened to pas: that way and one Of the gentlemen
ed rather a seedy of customer and we would advise
friends to be the alert, should they meet such
covcy in their pereg rnaons We don't mean the long
man with the white hat who also sports faded caret
colored swell case
HoNoR TO WHOM HONOR Is pUr.-As the soop James
X. Polk, Captain James Smith, was coming down the
East river day ego, they discovered in boat
which in sinking condition, four men, who were
all deaf and dumb Gngg 70 ,ne s st rs
Collins they rescued the drowning deaf and dumb per-
sons and landed them ashore They belonged, as the
Captain supposed the deaf and dumb asy lum. Such
noble conduct deserves every possible praise and COM
mendation
CoRoSgn's OrrIoE, Aug 3l.-dccidental Death-The
Coroner held inques' yesterday at the 9th District
Police Office on the body Of colored by the name
of james Hicks born at Flushing, T. IS years Of age,
who came his death by accidentally falling down
flight steps Orange street. and striking his head on
the bottom STEP causing conclusion Of the brain which
caused his death in fe moments Verdict accordingly
Found Dro,rned The Coroner held an inquest yes.
teriay at the foot Of Carlisle street. the body OF an
unknown woman apparently about as years of age, who
was found floating in the North River Verdict, found
drowned.
anoherAso at the steamboat Office, foot of Liberty
street. on the body unknown man, about 81 years
Of age, who was likewise found floating in the North
River the Of CORTLAND street, supposed to be
German sailor the fact his having his person
piece Of paper written thereon
Staten Island, Aug. Is, 1896
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