The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-28
Bosros, Sept. IS, 1916.


( Bosros, Sept. %, lsao.
The Lmpressions of Nesc Yorker-The Rides and N.
! Drives Sheet Iron Band-7Ae .amsriean House
| Sailors Home--TAe gallant Capt Stuvxes-7hs nsv
packet ship Nelg Worid-Mhtary-73 Toe Navy Yard.
&c, &c.
Notwithstanding the innumsrable prejudicss which
have for years abored under respecting this great Bs-
bel of the East" is still magnificent city; and the
more psrambulae its narrow, winding. and well clean
ed Streets the impressed with its growing
porance until at last out of respect to of the good
people here and through Of justice, must freely
acknowledge its greatness the second city this
continent-and that's saying considerable for q New
Yorker.
There Ia always something new 10 be seen; mean
stranger get tired; for at every short and
crooked corner, novel feature some singular
specimen Of antquaed mechanism his attention.;
and diversified and varied the scenes streets and
houses that he might wander for weeks in the town and
its suburbs without becoming at all wearied satated
The very irregularty which, by the way, have
been most strictly observed in the formation of the
streets has whether consciously or not given to the
town peculiar charm, which admits OF but small por
The sporting portion of this orthodox place
endeavored to treat themselves to bit Of fun,
in the way Of scrub race, on the Cam
intended to run being two celebrated nsgs, not
brought OUT and the attendance large comprising
some of the first the list of Boston sporting nooriety
to please them trot gotten up; little interest howe
YER manifested in either of these last horses In
this species of sporting well in every other Boston
excels New York In horse jocksying and racing they
have facilities and advantages not possessed by Gotham
The magnificent roads striking out from all parts Of the
city. give them decided advantage. think count.
cd eight roads the poorest oil which might compete with
Sqr but above all are the Cam
and level and the scenery what shall say about 1T
Repete with loneliness Never In the Of my
istence have seen anything In either art nature half
beautiful The scenery il indeed enchanting more
especially to him who has soul capable of apprecatnG
tho rLo af G,nll Iko.,p
this ely SUM.
We are now through the middle of the day, enjoying
beautiful weather. but towards evening chilly piercing
north easter comes whistliDg and rafting with consids-
dim not even The n
biour, and weather proof natures Of the venerable
Sheet Iron Band dare encounter In consequence Of
which, fine coal fires have become ndespensa able
quisite at the American House, ono OF the bos hotels
in the city, and to testify to the quality OF the
commodity and the taste OF the host many Of the sfore
said veteran band congregae in social enjoy
ing this luxury to the fullest extentsn honor doubt,
duly appreciated by the good host
The corner stone of Sailors Home laid today,
by the Rev MIR Fearing in presence Of the Mayor and
tuition is founded much upon same principles as that
which guide extensive establishment in New York,
although upon a much smaller scale The building viii
be erectea through the aid of voluntary contributions
from merchants aud others and 10 situated in North
Square. opposite the Bethel The ceremony int
resting anu impressive embracing the various forms
usual ursn such occasions. Among those Who occupied
conspicuous part in The performance, the much
ges, of the cutter Hamilton whose beautiful little cran
graces this harborto his bene and untring
exertons, the sailors Of the United states much.
For with zeal becoming sailor and kind heart
ed he has lbored assiduously, sttenvely and with
CONNIE ndube Tor the welfare and better
condition Of this moot valuable class OF men; and while
lie has The operation Of many amiable spirits,
many bright eyes as witness to-day the occasion
of the ceremony none can doubt the communication Of
his sudable desires. While he has with him the good
will and pray Of so large and respectable portion Of
the fair sex, success 10 inevitable.
Yesterday vi tied Capt skiddy's new shir. at East
Boston he men are busy engaged in fitting her out
Her cabins are not yet completed To-day the
lower mzen and mainmasts weie put up They are
making rapid progress and she will probably be got
sets in Her appearance from the wharf at Boston 10
indeed noble and imposing but if may express my
short Of the seauty and grace which peculiar New
York built ships The Henry Clay in my estimation.
appearances Landowner and sits
on the water with and It is true,
she has beam but il is not carried out fore and Aft
with judgment The beams on her middle ana lower
decks amid ships are not in proportion they are much
too great, causing too much bulge and entirely too
great belly for any ship, much less merchantmsn-
The appearance, in this particular. is very ungainly
Of exposed When properly trimmed, her contour may
thing ever built in this neighborhood.
The military ardor of tho inhabitants was boiling over
been suspended early hour, and the whole popu
lace from patrican to plebeian, crowded to witness
grand review of some Of the companies ON
the Common. The scene beautiful and exciting in
the extreme and, notwithstanding the immense crowd,
the Affair was conducted Win harmony ana Ordor. a
splendid example here offered to the orignators Of
such tes and particularly to the municipal authorities
of New York. There could not have been short Of
five thousand persons present. and with this
enormous number one might fancy himself in quiet,
social party. free from all the pickering: and petty
visit to the navy yard should not be omitted by the
stronger there many things to be seen Of IN int
resting nature many things be admired which cannot
be found elsewhere VISIT also, to the receiving ship
Franklin is worth the time apart from the cordial and
welcome reception he Is sure TO nave AZ the nanos Oh ner
courteous and gallant officers L Z.