The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-20

NEW YoRK, June IS. IS49.
IMMIGRATION FROM EUROPE.

The immigration from Europe TO this port has
been immense during the present season. few
days ago, one of Mr. Moses H. Grinnel's splendid
packet-shps, the 'New World, (" brought over sew
en- hundred Storage passengers! 1t is estimated,
accurate data that during the present year four
hundred and fifty Thousand immigrants will be
landed at the principal Atlantic ports of the Union.
Many Of these strangers will be of very differ
ent class from the majority of immigrants who have
heretofore sought asylum in this country. Great
numbers of the small farmers of Ireland leaving
that Inflated land, bringing with them more or less
property. Some families bring five or six hundred
pounds, and few of them of this class have less
large numbers of Industrious, frugal, comfortable
immigrants. Wisconsin appears to be the favorite
destination of these foreigners 1t is quite interest
ing to study the various groups of immigrants as
| they disembark on our shore Occasionally you
are shocked by woful apparitions of poverty and
disease; but in general the spectacle is gratifying
for no one can look upon these bands of sturdy
men and healthful women, with their numerous pro-
geny Of all sizes, without agreeable emotion, and
cordial desire to give them hearty welcome.
This annual influx of such large numbers of the
Woodworking European people, Injured to toll, of
simple and frugal habits, and thoroughly disposed
to love the land which they have chosen as their
home forever is one of the most important elements
in our prosperity and greatness / am glad to be
able to state that the comfort and health of imm-
grants during the voyage the Atlantic, begin
attract the attention of Of the largest ship
owners engaged in this trade As an instance of
the success which has attended the adoption of the
proper means of ventilation cleanliness, and ade-
quate accommodation, may mention that, during
the voyage of the "New World" to which have
alluded, there was not single of sickness on
board.
NEW RAILWAY PROJECT.
At the last meeting of the board of aldermen a
novel project for "belt' of iron rails and commo-
modious public conveyances, running along the
wharves of this city, submitted by Mr. Ran
dali. This plan proposes the construction of a
ground and elevated railway, with six tracks, oc-
cupying width of 30 feet, running along the bank
of the two rivers which embrace the city The
plan is at all events, ingenious. We are quite fond
of all sorts of projects here for public improvements
At present the enlargement of the Battery is the
most attractive. But c,i bono' AS it is, this mag
nifcent promenade, which has no equal in any of
the capitals of Europe or of our own States, is en-
joyed only by the poor immigrant, the nursery
maid, the home-sick stranger, and the dry-goods
clerk out of employment. 1t is, indeed, surprising
that in this metropolis there is public promenade.
Broadway used to be the place of resort, of plea
SAINT afternoon for the beaux and bellies of all ages
bu: that was in the olden time Union Square begins
to put some aristocratic airs in this way now,
and great deal of beauty, Stiffness, satin, nous
taches, elegance, foppery, awkwardness, preten-
sion, smalltalk, and poodes, may be seen and heard
of there after the fashionable dinner hour.
STEAMER EMPIRE.
The damage sustained by this boat in the late ia
tai accident is not 80 great supposed She
has been removed from the dry dock to the foot OF
Twelfth street, in order that the repairs may be com
pleted. The hull is entire. OF course much of the
furniture ruined rreparably; but it is said that
the Brussels carpetings will be restored as good as
new.
EXHIBITION or GERMAN PRODUCTS
A general exhibition in this city of the produce
and manufactures Of the Zoll-veren is in conempla.
ton. The manufacture Of silks and half-silks, as
you are aware, is most extensive in Germany The
culture Of silk in that country began in the time Of
Frederick the Great, and is now carried on with the
greatest success and on the largest scale. The CHIEF
manufactures in the Zolverein are in the Russian
Rhine provinces; and the exports to this country
amount to about one million Of dollars. No doubt
the proposed exhibition will be very attractive and
interesting.
FROM SAN DOMINGO.
Advioes from ST. Domingo TO the Sd inst reached
this city by the schooner melbourne" last night
The city surrendered on the 18th ultmo to SAINTS
Anna. President Hernanes made his escape in ar
English ship Of war bound to Jamaica. Business
was improving.
THE CHOLERA.
To-day the sanitary committee report AZ new
cases and II deaths of cholera as having occurred
during the last "a hours.
SUMMARY.
Cases. Deaths. Disct'd
In Centre street hospital 2 3 7
In William street hospital 5 2 1
In private practice IS IL
Total AZ IL
AMERICAN AUTHORSHIP.
learned to-day that the whole Of the first edition
Of DIR. Mayors book Of Eastern Romance and
Travel, consisting Of one thousand copies, has been
disposed OLA fact which must be extremely graft
flying to all who take interest in our native ters-
ture.
MANNERS or THE FASHIONABLE pRy GOOD, STORES
You have probably seen a story going the rounds
of some Of the newspapers, about two young ladies