New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-28

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The CRY IN SroRH.-The snow storm, WHICH
commenced late Nond'y night Increased 10 such an
extent yesterday morning that assumed the character
Of . tornado. The wind blew furiously through the
streets. laden with mingled snow and hail. which made
travelling difficult and most uncomfortable The tenn
persture essened 90 much that the snow collected to
the depth of two or three inches and formed sushy
depos,, through which pedestrians were obliged to
wade frequently snce deep rescherous crossings
A. the d.y wore on the gale increased Ia violence
People with umbrellas could scarcely make hesd~sy
axain., the wind, and those withou, them bore up "
they best could against the cutting hail Carriages ana
stages went splsshing slowly through the delayed
,horoughfsres The sky was gray and iuh OF s~h'
clouds and in the absence Of the usual noise and bus
tie Of business the sound of the wind bowling through
the see,y branches of the Park trees dresry in the
extreme. We made eur way TO the vharves along the
Nor1h and East Rivers with some difficulty The storm
msde one continuous war among the 'psrs and cord
aye of the crowded vessels that tossed and rocked on
the rough waves, rrmlDliLS VI ff''e
the same monotonous music, far out at sea The Bay
was shrouded in mist aud rain except the issnds which
loomed up dny here and there AMI few vessels were
in motion on its surface. The Ferries continued IN op
GRAFTON through the day though frequently at some
difficulty and risk owog the state OF the Rivers AT
the wi1smsburgh landing large number OF persons
who had collected this CITY were afraid to
venture on the boat gentleman who came relates
that the boat shipped Sea- which stove In the cabin
doors and flooded the cabin 70 the depth Of several
inches and a, other times IL rolled much that the
water came In At the cabin windows. one passenger
wss standing at end OF the boat outside. the rock
ing having made bis retreat from the cabin necessary
when by the joint eject of lurch of the boat and
gus, OF wind he thrown TO the other end and mar
rovly escaped being blown overheard. milkmsn's
horse and car, were thrown down, aud the owner with
them.
In the City the effects of the storm no. less sp
parent Signs and awning posts were blown down. and
several persons narrowly escaped serious injury. A
large wooden sisn ths top of building at the cor
ner of Fulton and Nassau SITS was torn away By the
wind and fell between two gentlemen on the sidewalk
grazing them In s descent and shyering the umbrella
of another In pieces. Toward evening the streets
were 90 deeply flooded, that q Western lowwster
steamer might almost have made voyage up and down
Broadway. II was somewhat amusing to see groups Of
persons Insulating the brink Of the rivers flowing into
the maa stream wide leap and too deep to wade
An opportunity for gallant and humane exploits was
occasionally afforded by this state of things. We saw
one gentleman stop, with prsseworthy gasnsry, and
carry two ladies' through pool Of snow and water,
calf deep 10 omnibus in the street. Some luckless
individuals slipped up the wet curbs,opes, and came
down with mufed crash scattering the slush In all
directions
The Telegraph wires, heavy with their coating OF
see, gave way under the force of the wind, and by
nig ht every line radia,ng from this City down.
The shipping along the Coas, and In the Sound must
suffer severe damage from thi, gale We have already
received intelligence of the loss Of New.Haven
schooner which sunk on her way up the Hudson yes.
terdsy. Her crew, consisting Of four men, were res
cued in very exhausted condition By Cap, Houston,
Of the sseambos, Splendid to whose humane exerons
they are without doub, Indebted for their lives We
shall probably hear of other though trust
Losses In the Of today At the hour of gong to
press the storm continues, with little dminutien of
violence
ORDISATIos.-Rev. r. 8 S. Dickinson will be
ordained Pastor of the Church of Houston and
Thompson cts this evening. number Of distinguished
Presbyterian diyines i'll take part in the services
THE OPERA.-I PurltaRt will be given to- night
at the Opera House, with the efficient and admirable
cast as heretofore. The duct by Novelll and Tai.
fsneli IL alone worth the price of ticket Max Ma
retzek has given particular regard toward having this
Opera well represented In all its details, and nothing
which he undertakes IL half done. His enterprise In
carrying the the management and assuming the re-
sponsbliiy Of Opera Season, however short merits
the cordial support of the musical public. Those who
love music for Ito own sake, and go to the Opera to
hear il, do not Of course need to be- reminded of ,hs
BALLADs.-Deppster gives another OF his fine
ballad concerts tonight at the Tabernacle lie will
sing q choice selection of beautiful songs.
" The STEAMER OREGON came in early yes
terday morning crowded with passengers, among
whom were many Western merchants who visit our
City to obtain their Spring supplies The Oregon now
under command Of Capt ST. JoHS, widely known ss
Of the most competent and smisble Captains on
the River has been thoroughly refted and painted dur
Ing the Winter and lie prepared TO sustain her chsrsc
tor the s~iftsst, and among the most commodous
and pleasant boats In the American waters. The Stew
ard Mr. Fuller under whose supervision the boat has
been put in ordsr) exactly understands the wants Of
the travelling public.
DAY LINE FOR ALBASY.-The beautiful steamer
COHEdezes, Capt WILLS, will commence running TO-
morrow morning on the day line TO Albany, leaving
at o'clock. See advertisement
DEATH BY DELERIUA TRENrss.--An inquest
held yesterday by Coroner Walters upon the body
Of VIM Cogs~ell, aged about 30 years, who ar.
rested a charge of petit larceny last Saturday
and conveyed to the Essex Market prison. where he
died on Monday Of deirum trernens. Verdict &C.
coringly
PUBLISHERS TRADE SALEs.-The annual trade
sales going with great spirit and activity
the auction rooms Of Bangs Plat Co. and Cooley,
Reese Hill The curious vlsiter may there sbou,
the middle Of the day representatives Of the pross
sion from all parts Of the United states including
Of our standard publshsrs-whose name alone the
title page OF book 10 Recommendation to Rad tt
The amount Of business done At this years sales In
Philadephis last week and here at present Is immense
and affords gratifying evidence Of the Increasing de-
nsnd for books throughout the country. The occasion
which brings many Of these wholesale dealers Of
manufactured brain stus together 10 very interesting