The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-29
Correspondence Of the Republic.
New Yonx, June 81, 4 p. m.
GREAT MEETING or GERMANS.

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! New YoRK, June 81, 4p. m.
GREAT MEETING or GERMANS.
A very crowded meeting of our German fellow
citizens took place last evening at the Shakespeare
Hotel for the purpose Of organizing an association
whose chief object is to raise pecuniary for
the support of republicanism in the father-and. 1t
was most enthusiastic and interesting assem-
blage The animated looks and gestures Of the
auditors, and the frequent vocferous applause, be-
tokened the delight with which they listened to the
addresses of the speakers, several of whom spoke
in most eloquent style. A large sum was collected
at the close of the meeting. Mr. Hecker, who has
been travelling in thscountry for some months past,
sailed in the " Cambria at noon to-day, accompa-
MED by Lieut. Mayne Reid.
| STEAMER FOB CHINA.
A small steamboat, so constructed as to be taken
apart readily, has been shipped for China to ply
between Whampoa and Canton She is one hun
dred feet in length, eighteen in width, and about
eight deep; and was built for r. B. Forbes Esq, of
Boston, by Lawrence e. Sneeden.
FOR CALIFORNIA.
| very respectable association of emigrants for
California sailed yesterday in the g Arkansas, >
commanded by Captain Sheppard. DR.. Randle, of
Iowa, is president of the association, the principal
object Of which is mining and trading, combined
with the Christian enterprise of supporting mis-
| throp is the gentleman selected on this mission of
charity. One hundred and thrty-three persons go
out in this ship. The Tribune relates an interest
ing anecdote connected with the sailing of the yes
sci:
GA sad accident occurred to one of the passen-
gers on Monday. The " Arkansas was lying out
side the !" Gallego," which was either loading or
unloading and, of the passengers of the fOrv
| would sail that noon, he struck sevcneiy by
large package which was being hoisted at the time,
and preciptated head foremost, about twenty feet
into the hold He received several Commissions about
the head and his spine was severely injured that
for some time the doctor despaired Of saving him.
The sufferer, who is Italian, 1--WE could not learn
his name,) seemed kept alive with visions of FL
Dorado, for he insisted on being taken with Them
Fortunately there delay of another day,
which helped very materially his recovery. We
saw him yesterday; and, though scarcely able to
stir of position, he in very good spirits.
He is said to be man of learning and intellectual
requirements, and exiled lately for his liberal OPT
MONS from Rome He chose to go out in this ship
from the religious nature of the passengers, and
had recommendations from some of the first men in
| the country A small dog kept faithful watch on
the sick bed of his Waster nor could he be made
to move"
| MORE OF THE AsroR HOUSE RIOT.
Captain Rynders, whose name is probably
known to most of your readers, is among those in
dicted by the grand jury for participating in this
riot, and also for an assault upon Mr. Fuller, editor
of the Mirror. On the Monday night when Mr..
Macready was assailed by missiles, Rynders was
in the theatre actively engaged, it is said, in aiding
the rioters. Meeting him in the lobby, Mr.. Fuller
playfully said " Well, Captain, do you head this
party" The reply was blow in the face, followed
by great deal of clustering Great interest is felt
in the approaching trial of these rioters.
AFLYNe SHIP.
An exhibition of an aerial ship is to take place
at Perth Amboy on the Fourth of July. 1t was
built by Messrs. Porter & Robjohn of this city, and
is quite curious and ingenious affair. 1t is calcu
lated to carry thousand pounds, and it is conf
IDENTIFY affirmed that it will make the voyage to Cali
fornia in three days. That will do.
ANOTHER CHURCH IN BROOKLYN.
Another elegant church has just been consecrated
at Brooklyn. ! refer to Grace Church the
heights. The ceremonies took place yesterday
morning. About fifty of the Episcopal clergy were
present The Bishop of Maryland presided Mr.
Upohn is the architect and the building is great
ornament to that portion of our sister city. There
is grand organ, splcndidly ftted-up pews, an
elaborate chancel, magnificent portico, painted
windows, and all the modern improvements have
been misunderstanding this temple fit for the
most fashionable and fastidious worshippers.
GREAT LUMP GOLD.
A massive lump of gold from California, weigh
ing twelve pounds and nine ounces object
of great regard on board the EBAY State" steamer
the other night. The precious mass on its way
to the mint at Philadelphia having been brought to
Nantucket from the "diggngs."
UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT.
| The commencement Of the University Of New
York took place this forenoon at the chapel. II
was quite an interesting occasion. great many
beautiful ladies were present orauons, poems,
music, congratulations, and excellent feeling, made
up the entertainment
| ST. JOINS COLLEGE.
This is very excellent Catholic seminary, situ-
ated a, Fordham, about twelve miles from this city,
on the line Of the Harlem railroad The quarterly
examination took place to-day, and was well at
tended. This college is very agreeably situated,
and is rapidly rising into importance and prosperity.
| THE WEATHER.
The effects Of the recent hot weather begin to
tell on the prospects of the farmers and gardeners
in the neighborhood in this city; while the panic
about bowel complaint has almost entirely destroy
ed the sale OF fruits and vegetables.
THE CHOLERA.
To-day forty-three cases and twenty-nine deaths.
Several fatal cases have occurred a, Hoboken and
that vicinity.
THE LAW COURTS
Have all adjourned for week in honor Of the me-