The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-20

Hon. Geo BASoHoSr.--ws believe this distinguished
statesman has taken passage for himself and family on
board the Great Western steamship on her next passage
BEAUTIFUL SIoHr-The three Dutch men Of war that
have been for some time past in our harhor proceeded
down the bay yesterday morning at o'clock in gallant
brig Of war took the lead but the fgs,s overlook her
in short time The schooner the last in the train
The whole formed q beautiful sight
FRx--The alarm of fire near ] o'clock yesterday
morning. originated from stable being fire in the
If No 10 Morton street, supposed TO be the work Of
ncendiary. II was fortunately extnguished, but with
trifing damage by officer Meyer OF the 9th ward
Morris IRor WoRxs DESTROYED BY FIRE.-This ex-
ensive establishment, situated the Harlem Bridge,
near Westchester was entirely DESTROYED by fire
terd morning There about $4,000 worth Of stock
ready for the winter tradeost and only insured for
$500 This is the second time has been consumed by
fire. and il is presumed to be the work OF some vicious
person
FIRE ENGINE FOR New ORLEANs.-we were present
at the working OF Independence Engine No 2, Of New
Orleans, built by Henry Waterman, Of Hudson and
have not had the pleasure Of seeing this many day We
understand she is to remain at the house Of Empire En-
gine No az until Friday next when she will be shipped
to New Orleans, her place Of destination.
ORpHAsy BENrrIr-We would request our readers,
and the public in general 10 bear in mind that the
formances at Castle Garden on 3nday evening next
will be for the benefit Of the Prince street Orphan Asy
luna fact which consider only necessary TO men,
ton TO insure the largest attendance has been here
this year. because the claims that this benevolent society
have on the people Of this city well known and the
benefits it coniers on the PsTentless child well appreca
and interesting and will be enacted by artists Of
knowledged talent. The Acrobat famiIy-Barney vii
liams the celebrated Irish comedisn---Mr. Homsn-Mr
Goodman-Lothian's Brass Band-the Bufo Troupe
Ethiopian Serenaders, &c, have all volunteered theft
services for the purpose of making the to be recevr
ed for the benefit of the poor orphans large posi-
BILE. The celebrated dissoving views and Chinese fire.
works. under the direction of Professor Everstein will
also be exhibited There is no public nstu
ton in the city deserving Of the fostering and
patronage of the public than this Asy lum and hope
the benevolenty disposed portion OF people, OF all
SEXES, ages and conditions. will come forward and
tribute their mite towards supporting and educating these
faherless and helpless children and fitting them to be-
come useful and honorable members Of society.
kIor AT JERSEY CIrY-About one O'Clock yesterday
aftt rnoon, force of twenty-five men, went from New
York in the steamboat Proprietor, headed by Thomas
Beiby and attempted to take orcibe possession of the
steamboat lolas whereupon spirited contest ensued,
which resulted in the sggressors being driven of The
ring leader Mr. beilby detained to answer for his
conduct The individual who instigated these high.
handed measures purchased this boat sometime ago o.
the Messrs WoOsey, of Jersey City, who its ORR
ginal ownsrs They had q mortgage OF about Sl2 600
upon her and upon recent lawsuit in this city. they
were entrusted with possession of the boat until the
amount Of the mortgage should be paid to them by the
purchaser.
CoRoNER's OrFJcE- Sep l6.-Death by Dropning =
The Coroner held inquest yesterday on board the
bark Avert lying at the foot OF Rector street. the
body of Alexander Person native Of Perhshre, Scot
land 81 years of age who passenger in the above
vessel whose body found floating the dock at the
foot OF the above street Verdict TO his death by