New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-24
TElEGRAPHlC NEWS.
B6- For late and important Telegraphic
dispatches see Fifth Page.
CITY ITEMS.


SHOWERS AND FLooDs.-Yesterdsy was psssa-
by COOL q gentle breeze neuiralizng the effect OF
the sun. At about , P. NJ. there was 4 short but
delightful shower which so purified the air that
breathing became a real luxury. At - O'Clock
dense cloud, highly charged with electricity swept
rapidly over from the North and West and poured
down deluge of water that we have never seen
equalled To say " it raned" conveys no sort Of
idea Of the storm. 1t did not last more than fifteen
minutes lat its hight but in that short time the
streets we're covered from curb b curb with roaring
rivers; the track of the Harlem Railroad was so
hidden that drivers were obliged TO walk their
hoses very slowly down the Bowery and Center.
st lest they should run the cars OF the rails. A
great lake was formed in Pearl and Cross SITS. in
which we saw men wadiDg to rescue barrels that
had fosted from grocery store. A great number
of DeDs' were filed foot deep with water, aud
in lmsny places, where respectable hight from
the gutter promised security, men were busy with
trooms endeavoring to keep the water out
Enough water fell in this quarter hour deluge to
make dozen good showers. There were a dozen
or more vivid FISHES OF lightning, but at safe dis
tsnce with sirgle exception. The streets are
clean for once, and no thanks to brooms.
During the storm miniature lake was formed
in Sixth sv. between Waverlypace and West
Washing ton. place, and all the Easements on the
west side of the avenue, including that of the
Catholic Church, were suddenly filed with water,
doing considerable damage to furniture, &c. One
basement where the family was at tea, was so
suddenly filed that the party had barely time to
escape from drowning.
The evening was glorious; air Delightfully."- cool,
& neon that was worthy Of Ghebers devotion,
walks as clean as psrlor, invited hundred thous
srd promensders who esgerly embraced the oppor.
turity, grateful for one chance at the freshness Of
night of unsurpassed loneliness.
ARRIVAL OF THE CAsBRA.-The Cambria
rived ct the wharf at Jersey City, yesterday, at
PM. having left Liverpool on the 9Th inst. She
brings 80 passengers, and the usual heavy mail.
The Asia arrived at her wharf at Halifax, on
Thursday evening, 18th inst. at O'Clock, having
left Boston on Wednesday at noon making 81
hours, ard not 90 as has been reported She had
unfavorabIe winds during the
The VIcERoY-This fine iron steamer sailed for
Galway on Saturday, at l Pm. A great deal Of
interest was manifested in her departure large
crowds throDged her pier, and steamboat went in
company with her down the Bay The Irish Flag,
presented on the preceding day, together with the
Stripes and Stars and the Union Jack, loated from
the mast
VOYAGE OF TIE PAcIFIc.-This splendid steam
err made noble voyage. In spite of the disad-
vautsges Of new machinery, and frequent and pow
erful head winds, she arrived at Liverpool 10
twelve and half days from New York. Winners
Times says:
Shorty after O'Clock AM yesterday, June T. the Amer.
lean nal steamer Pacific Capt Eye which sailed from
NV. York on The 9Th ult made her appearances In the
Mersey khe reports having eucouniered strong head
winds in the Atlantic, notwithstanding which she com,
psted her Ltle ih, III osys, aud
proved hersefs 6rss'e saer and equal 70 the work she
De Than The Asnuc 1T less she ooked to greater
she steamed the Mersey 10 her mOorings
II bowng t;ro h m The north west al the time and
tte ept sloT almost 'swsy soeed leaving scarcely
srppe behind. Capt. Nye has long been Gvor''e GA
pIs packet station and rejOced 10 fed that ne
cones smcng once moe a. the commander Of such
slends the Pacific The passengers on board
lave prescribed him viii testimonial Of their esteem and
seesi d. o. vhch tie Ollo~iug isa copy:
Captain EzRA NYE, ComUalder OF TIE u 5 Ms1 Steam
shp Pscihc.
Al meet e of the passengers bosrd Of the United
State. steamship Psehc IN tbe port OF Liverpool on the
succ ssul completion Of her FIRST voyage Colonel William
". maxwell 49, appointed Chairman, and Joseph stone,
Sec e,.Ty, and he following resolutions were unanimously
Raced:
R.sIttd We have lhe highest confidence in the ssilag
qua hcsOrs n The sesmshp Psch sud lhat tHe appOni
r srd sUBu generts for the convenience and comfort
Of the passengers reflect great credit on the loersy oIas
Roir.d That our best thanks are duo to the co nander
Csytsn Nye ard his Officers and Engineers for their zeal
80 uooessng .fors 10 promoting the safety aut accom-
VILLAIN H MAXWELL, Chairman.
JosEPH Y. 5TOsE, Secretary.