New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-23


incurred frou, huge oxhorns But most popular and al
lrinr vas gams-not, We believe, exeiudvely Ger
map-panely Catch who can, and kiss, who eatcaes-
A rome |, drawn between several stakes inclostns
large area into this step sundry heroes, and after
short lime some adventurous fair slips under the rope
touches one of the happy BErsehes and she caught
before he clips back again under the rope pays the ior
felt of an oscuaiory Establishment to the bimbe VIC
tor IL was interesting that the eager pursuit.
of the male ups only equalsd by the gracious ress
nation Of the female cheeks With all this was mingled
the laugh broad oses the ringing huzzas OF some
cluster oedevoted to gerbler-snd the murmur OF
universal hilariiy The showers that threatened, did
not fall and the sun lay broad and warm upon the
unique and picturesque finale Of the musical jubilee
OF course, our Johnsonisn friend moraltzed. Toe
point of his criticism this, that IL Is needless 70
wonder whether engraft this delightful feature
of rural enjoy upon American habits because
the Germans are enough to pursue 10 tnele
own ratification without our assistance 10 pscul-
iarity Of the Germans to enjoy chesply-they do not
sheer at all haJiiy which costs less than hro dossa
head-,hey are willing to have good uue even II they
are not ruined by t. IL Is national weakness But
we ov the German Glee Clubs debt for their fest
val They have shown that good music and q good
time may be had without much trouble, and At very lit
tie cost Every member Of these Societies Is hard
working man. but they all love the enough to devote
little time to is cultivation and the great enjoymen
of the last few days Is the abundant harvest Of that
small seed. They thus honor the great mssters-in-
prove their tastes and quicken their feelngs-snd &C.
cure to themselves and these dependent upon them
rational and beautiful amusement In every way the
occasion has been triumphant and our cordial con-
graiula,ions accompany the various Glee Clubs upon
heir homewsrd way. As9 Hiedesehsa
II Gen. LESLIE COMBS of Ky. passed
through our City yesterday his way to Little Comp
tor, r. l., where he will spend some weeks with bis
family He is in excellent health and spirits, and will
do good work for the Wing before the November
Election
EThe screw steamship City Of Norfolk,
which was recently built for the Lac between this City
ana Richmond after receiving some alterations and In
provemeps, went down the lower bay yesterday,
Tuesdsy) on trial and pleasure excursion, and gave
entire satisfaction by her performance running the dis
lance of 90 miles, against wind and tide In hour and
IS minutes The chief Improvement which has been
tfected In her arrangements consists Ia new pro-
peer that has been substituted in the place OF the
former one of increased Dimensions, and better
adapted the power of the engine. The diameter OF
the present wheel is feet inches with expanding
pitch Of 81 feet and length Of blade feet inches
pressure 25 b 20 the inch the wheel making 81
revolutions per minute The vessel will hereafter DO
employed in the transportation of passengers AMI
freight between this City and Charleston aud Is now
loading for the latter port at Pier No. East River.
r. The New BIBLE HoUsE-The corner
stone OF the new Bible House, on Fourthavenue, will
be laid at p. NJ. on Thursday the oath Inst The
Board OF Managers and other active friends OF the
cause will meet preliminary In the Ninth street Dutch
Church a, quarter before six On the ground, the ex
ercises will be opened with prayer by Rev. Dr.
Bangs The Chairman Of the Building Committee will
then read description OF the building to be erected, aud
one of the Secretaries will read description of the
books and documents to be deposited The address
laying the cornerstone will be delivered by Hon
Theodore Frelnghuyen, President OF the Society," and
lie probable that several addresses may be delivered by
other distinguished gentlemen
HONORABLE TEsTIMoNIALs.-The Col
ector of this port has received from the State Depart
ment at Washington the following articles presented oy
tho British Government for distribution among tho per-
sons 10 whom they xarded testimonials Of humane
seryces rendered TO British In distress. viz
box containing gold medal and sextant bestowed
upon Capt Alexander Baxter, of tho ship "Cleone" Of
Ncw-Yo1k for rescuiDg, in December las the master
and crew of the Brsh brig Elizabeth " and three gold
medals, ore to Capt. w. H. Howard. Of tho United
States packet ship Daniel Webster" one to Capt
Levi Marston of the United States brig Harriet" and
one 10 Capt Browne of the United States sbp Star Of
the West" c saving In November last the passengers
ard crew of the British migrant ship Unicorn"
A GIFT FROM KossUTH.-William Il.
Cogsshall, ESQ.,, readers know has accompanied
Gov Kossuih his tour of the country, and has re-
ported bis speeches faithfully and ably Upon taking
leave of bin few evenings since, Gov. hossuta
presented to Mr. CoRgsha gold pen and pencil with
this inscription "A souvenir from l.. Kossuth to w
T. CegQshall" at the same time the Governor express
ed the hope that the he had advocated In this
country should be successful, Mr.. Cogg'hal might yet
report with that pen the valor deeds Of struggling
Hungary. To the hope implied in that remark all
brave hearts cry amen.
HoNoR TO WHOM Honor is DUE.-TWo
r1ep who quarreed Sunday, at the corner % Wash
peton and Christopher sts were brought yecssssy be-
fore JuItee Stuart of the Jefferson Marke. Sssn, VINO
on learning where they had obtansd their liquor, sent
at once and arrest the anSord-a Gamsn Of tue name
of August FeuchIer The Justice Inquired If be was
HcensedG "Yes" "Have you the license with your
"No" "How many glasses did you SELF" Cant tell
"Weu wasittuenty :" ono" "Tenf' mo" but on the
whole, the landlord admitted that he mil CHI have sold
eight Well" says The Justice, "lll fine you but go
this time twenty shillipgS glass" Fouchser paid the
money and left swearing that this the last time he
should open his place on Sunday.
u We are called upon to announce to-
doy the death Of CHARLES c. BERRY Esq, Commander
ofthe steamship United States He died suddenly Monday
evening his residence In Lawrencest, Brooklyn In
the 10th year of his age He has been connected with