The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-22

the grain crops are concerned; but there isevery
probability of the potatoe crop proving deiecuVe
and deficient, more than the crop OF last year.
Should such terrible evil visit Great bi'aih' "
will not be difficult to forsee the result.
There is now a great social revolut' On IN pro-
gress in England, Ireland, and Scotland; indeed
in the whole of Europe. Famine Is the most
po,Uerful of revolutionary dement's.
DREADFUL GALES ON THE ENGLISH CoAsr-Nlx-
LANcHoLY DEATH OF AMERICAN PACKET CAPTAINS
-Bv the accounts received by the steamship
Cambria. we have the sad and melancholy inter
igence that some thirty seven American Vessels
were more or less injured; and that all the LONDON
packets that sailed during the month OF January
were obliged to put back to port.
But this is not all. We would be glad if we
could stop here 1t i, our melancholy duty to
say, for the information of the relatives and
friends of the deceased, that the amiable and
gentlemany Captain Rathbone, so long connect
ed with our packet marine, and SO enthusiasts
caly admired for his generous and noble cha
racter, was, together with his two mates and i've
of his crew, washed overheard from the packet
shin Columbia, of which vessel he was master,
on the 18th of January last, and lost. This is
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", with whom we deeply and sincerely sympa-
thise, but also to the whole American CONNER
cial and nautical community. There never was,
perhaps, a man more endeared to all who knew
him. than Capt. Karhbone. To know him was
to love him-and that he should have persisted in
the way he did, far from his family, his friends,
and his kindred, is indeed heart rendng But
Sin the midst of life we are in DEATH and may
1ua oil xphap summoned IN that bourne from
whence no traveller returns" be as pure and I'M
spotted as was he. All that was mortal of him, is
gone from us forever-but his name-the recollee-
ton of his virtuous and honorable life-our re-
spect for him when living-will be cherished by
all who knew him.
We would willingly stop here, but duty de-
mands that we record still further accounts OF the
effects of the raging element in that sad month.
The same gale that deprived us OF Capt. kath-
bone took away from us Capt. Loring of the ship
Eliza Warwick, which left our shores on the LIST
of January last. This officer, with three or four
of his men, was killed on board of his vessel by
injuries he sustained in consequence OF his vessel
being struck by tremendous sea, which well
nigh swamped her.
Accounts had been received at Havre that
Captain Pierce, of the packet ship Utica, died
from natural causes, while on his passage to
Havre.
Altogether the month of January has been a sad
and wonderful month.
THE FoRKIeN MAILS, &c.-The Cambria having
arrived at Boston, at o'clock on Saturday after
noon, her mails could not leave Boston on that
day.
1t was supposed that the Government started
an express over Long Island with them, but the
storm of yesterday was probably too severe Tor it
to get through. The only boat that came from
the East yesterday, vast Stonington steamer,
with Harnden's express. She arrived in good
time. The Norwich boat is still due.
The Cambria's mails may reach here this
morning We hope so, Tor without their letters
the merchants will be all abroad"
THE DAY.-One hundred and seventeen yea RI
ago ty-day GEORGE WASHINGTON, the Father Of
America, was born.
TheatricaIs.
PARK THrArnE-The capital play Of 'Look Before
You Leap which was received with much applause
on every occasion that it performed, will be repeat
cd at the Park Theatre this evening This comedy is pc
cuarly well adapted for the stock company Of this thea
tre and dsvsopes the sterling talents and requirement.
of each. Mr. Dyett, Mr.. Bass, Mr. Chantrar Mr. Bar
ret Mrs Abbott and Mrs knight, will take the prnci
pal parts In such hands will afford more interest
amusement would the performances Of the create
stars The historical comedy of the Landing Colum
bus which will be produced in magnificent manner
will be acted afterwards for the first time in six years
BowERY THrArRr-Ths grand spectacle OF " Ivan
hoe or the Jews Daug hter" which had such favorable
run here some time since, will be reproduced this
ming with the drama of the Flying Dutchman, thu
Phantom Ship" and the farce of " Turtle Hunting" w,
are satisfied that Mr. Jackson copsus the wishes of hi
friends and patrons in revving lvanhoe and the Phan
5fOrp Dia pH
have been. Crowded houses will OF course continue
long such attractions are offered.
New YoRx OrERA HoUss.-A strong bill il put fortl
here to- nght-four pieces that would move the heart
an anchorite. The first s the Pleasant Neighbor,"
the farce Of Lucky starsths Devil to Pay and tn
laurbsble sketch entitled the House Dogn This
certainly tremendous bill for evening and exhibit
determination the part of the manager to make hi
neat little place attractive any in the city. To
evenings receipts will be set apart for the relic
Of Ireland.
BowEaY AMrHIrHEArRE.-This is the anniversary
Washngtons Birthday, and the propretors of the Bow
cry Amphtheatre determined to celebrate it i
good earnest This evening too Sam Lahrop the funn
clown will take his benefit. We have glanced at tn
bill and should sythst il the strongest tits of IN
strongest put forth here In addition to the regula
performances there will be grand pony race in wnc
ba NAV cd bv ths extensive company Go to the Cirou
Tonight by ell means
The Misses Cushman had concluded most successful
engagement at Birmingham at the last accounts Tn
people that city in ecstaces and describe the
acting as unequalled After leaving Birmingham, the
appeared in Liverpool and Manche and thence the
r went to Sheffield, where they were playing with the
usual success at the latest dates.
We understand that the lion and oness brought out
the brig Jeune Albert at Charleston have boen dispose
of TO Mr. Raymond OF the New York Mepagerie for III
sum of $3.50 Mr.. RAYMOND went expressly TO purchas
the N, and will return to New York with his fondlnss
. in the Southerner.
Movements OF Travellers.
The bosterous state Of the weather yesterday, 80
retarded the arrivals at tho aforementioned hotels as
afford us very limited list for to day.
a AMrRrcAN-J Warren, Columbus; J. Farley, Alsb
q | ma; J. Buccland Virginia; Macado Liverpool A.
Levin, Missouri passengers in the New World.
AsroR-E Wheeler, Boston; A. James, New Orlean
. C. Fourbee Bottom; d. Bacon, do; II. Croker, do;
Davis, do; J. E. Body London; T Oshaughnessy. Conn