New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-13

they deliver thus ordinarily keeping the supply good
should the report OF the Cro,on River az the dam be-
ing dry be- true there is sin ample supply for
month a east from Croton Lake should rs tro-
utarcs or streams running into IT, De dry. The Lake Is B
miles long holds -o0O01C0o gallons and is now full Il
is exceedingly unusual 10 have August pass away as
the asst without rain. and the Croton VIII probably
have had az much % bear this season as ever it will
There SHOULD De as little unnecessary waste OF water as
possible.
WILLIAMSBURG FERRr-The Ferry Commit
tee. consisting Of Alderman Crolius and Downing.
and Assistant Aldermen George II. Franklin, schultz
and Hibbsri met yesterday and completed the lease 20
Nr.srs Charlock Wall. Mls DcmiM and Morris. The
-n,lemen who have recently obtained the lease Of the
Peck Sip sud WILLIAMSBURG Ferries The Commit
Zee have taken much pains to investigate the matter
and The lease if faithfully carried out viii furnish two
excellent avenues 10 and from the city. The gentle
men possessing the lease it is said aye abuudantly
able In pecunary way 70 carry iu'o effect By the
OF the lease the company TO provide six
new steamboats, wiki machinery each Of them
TO be at least 100 feet long and large in proportion
and equal in fitting up size and quality, to the new
steam boat Wyandonk, recently built BY the Fulton
Ferry Company. Three boats 70 be employed on
the Peck Slip Ferry and two the Grandst-thcy
are to run from one hour before daylight to one hour
after sunset from Peck slip every ten minutes, and
Grand.t every i've minutes-and from one hourpast
sunset 20 midnight a, least every half hour--The
price Of communication is to be - for half year-thc
transient passage tho same as now. cts from Peck
/ sin and cts from Grand-s but the Committee
reserve TO themselves the power OF reducing il should
circumstances warrant The boats to be swim, com
nodious and well furnished The immediate outlay
OF the new company for toas, &c. viii probably be
$4,000.
- The steamship S0utkc,pcr, Capt. BERRY
arrived as nigh, from Charleston whence she sailed
on sunday morning. loth) a, o'clock Capt B. and
our friends Of the Charleston press have our thanks Tor
papers.
THl DESERT The performance Of the Desert
of Feicien David in Castle Garden last night was At
tended by a very large caravan OF auditors We know
not how many of these were among our quaniom Eel
low sufferers At Biddles Grove. but even allowing all
the participants in that memorable night to have been
present a goodly number would still remain The
performer. no doubt did their part well but the effect
of their singing and playing greatly injured oy'the
structure OF the hall which 10 badly arranged tor sound
| The opening chorus, Allah Allah o. was nney gwen
and the exquisite Night solos, sung by Mr. Paige
]
and delicate descriptive touches OF the symphony were
entirely lost We hope to hear il again, under more
favorable auspices After the conclusion Of The Desert
the large crowd Of Alm6es and dancing Dervishes in
attendance continued their amusement to the sound Of
quadhles from ErHnat'
CoNUs.-We have heard the Masque of Co
mus" az it has been produced at Burtons Iheater,
spoken of in the highest terms. The dances, decora
lions and tableaux in the best taste, and preserve
strict adherence the pure classical spirit OF Millions
glorious poem. This is something new in America
and we are glad to hear that It's representation is very
warmly patronzed.
NiHLos.-Last night II BarJ,e,e d. Serigla
was given Tor the las, time oy the present company
These beautiful Operas draw crowded houses nightly
and the singing Of the Lobordes Beneyen,ano, Rossi
Cors and sanquirco calls forth profuson of 5raros
and capping Of gloved hands Tonight Lncie ii Lam
,l,uir will be given and we shall the Opera House
filed TO the top
A NEW SovG BY DoNIzrrrI-We are indebted
70 sgnor DE BEGINS tor copy of an original song by
Donizotti-- IDOL ~ tale istaHfsthe manuscript OF
which he has furnished TO Firth, Pond s. CO. The
The words, which are simple and tender in feeling
were as vel As the music, written by the prince Of
De Begins A good translation, by w J. Wetmore.
Eco accompanies IT, The song possesses melancholy
interest from the recent sad fate OF Donzet, and from
is pleasing sentiment will At once attain wide popu
lariy It is very Handsomely printed with the piano
forte arrangements complete, by the same composer.
HENRI HERL-We learn with sincere gratifca-
ton tina, NJ Henri Herr, who is residing in this
City, NJ give Of his delightful concerts in about
two weeks 81 Herr IS an established iayorite with the
musical public and the announcement Of one Of his
entertainments viii be received with universal pleasure
As soon as the arrangements shall be completed, we
viii be able 10 give farther particulars.
~ We perceive that Signor SEccHI DI CAsALt
has been appointed Professor Of the Italian Language
In the newly completed spingler Institute, in Union
square This excellent choice Signor :. not only
speaks his native language with or eat dstinetness and
purity but has an excellent faculty OF mpartng In
s,raction The Institute is one Of the handsomest
buildings Union square, and in all is arrangements
IS admirably adapted TO the purpose for which Il was
specially bulk.
SMITH O'BRlES CLUB.-We call attention to
toe list Of subscribers 70 this Club in another column
Both the names and AMOUNT endorsed in the LIST will
show tina, this Club at least Is in earnest
! ~ Mrs. PERLEr continues 10 give lessons II
Landscape Painting and Oil Colors and in Drawing and
Perspective We take great pleasure in calling stten-
| non 70 her advertisement Ia another column.
ExcURsI0S.-The steamboat Cricket will make
her l4ss excursion 10 Greenwood Cemetery. Fort Ham
Lion and Cedar Grove this day. We recommend all
who are fond Of sea breeze 10 embrace this as op-
/ pcFtun.ty. zee advertisement
y The Mexican Pan0ramss at the Minerva
Rooms retain their popularity There can be no doubt
tia; this interesting well instructive exhibition
and may be relied upon = corree, representation
Of Northern Mexico Il Will be exhibited this afternoon
al o'clock, and every evening t..
DEATHS AT THE EAIGRANT AND MARINE Hos
Fs-AIs, sept ll.Mara Brady, Il, arrived IN the sid
dons Delhna Eyies :, IN the Northumberland; Patrick
Mahony. child Of Catherine In the Waterloo; Christie.
/ pher Brunkard child Of Ann, in the Rob Roy
DARIyG VILLAISY.-Iniormation was brought
to the City from Harlem yesterday that the mansion