The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-10
City Intelligence

AMERICAN Contributions TO THE EUROPEAN SrIUGGE--
The STEAM MARINE CArAruLT-We published some curious
details Friday last respecting scheme for the desruc
ton of the allied fleets in the Baltic and Black Seas by
of of those and terrible contrivances
which science has added the machinery of war 1t is
stated that several of countrymen have actually
tered into contract with and gone out for the purpose
Of experimenting for the Russian government the app
cation of these inventions. It remains be whe
Their, in the Of Captain Warmers alleged disco.
veres they will stand the practical test to which they
about to be submitted Since published the description
of the machinery of the Submarine Armor and Battery
Company, the plans of another invention of somewhat
similar character, have been laid before 1t is the
plagiarism Of an old idea, with application and
tive power 1t is called the steam marine caaput and
consists of vessel with double'bows armed with long
and sharp iron beaks, destined to break the sides of
hostile ships The cataput is propelled by steam, which
drives wheel in the centre of the boat below the water
ne and which is arranged to throw jets of scald
ing water on those who attempt to board it. model of
this machine exhibited few days ago in Wall street.
and attracted deal of attention from its ingenuity
Drawings Of have been sent out to Russia and look
with curiosity for the result of these American contrbu
tons to the elements of the great European
INDIGNATION MEETING IN THE FIFTH WARD-There is to
be an indignation meeting held this evening by the in
habtants OF the Fifth ward in reference the estab
slment of cmgrant lodging house. to be located in
rIuHkHH street, Inc cltlZenS OF that ward 1t seems
have protested against the opening of any building in
their ward for the lodging OF the newly arrived emf
grants, which they say will subject them to CONTAGIOUS
diseases such ship fever, &C. 1t appears that the
Commissioners Of Emigration have hired the old school
house at No l6 Franklin street between Church street
and West Broadway, lease of three years. at the
annual rent of 81 AGO. and it is said intend fitting it
up forthwith as an emgrant lodging house. Consdera-
BILE excitement is manifested throu ghout the ward In
reference TO this taken by the Commissioners Of
Emigration
EARLY STRAWBERRIES IN GEoRGIA.-Mr. Henry f. Turner
OF Savannah, has sent by the steamer knoxville
basket OF fine ripe Strawberries order that we
may pronounce an opinion, from gastronomic
experience upon what sort fruit Georgia can produce
We dare not describe the favor Of these berries out OF
respect to the feelings Of readers We believe that
upwards Of thousand baskets have been sent here
or are on their way or course they will Immediately be
bought up, they have not been purchased already.
NEW YORK LYING IN AsyIUM.-Wc notice that Thursday
the 18th instant, will be the thry-rst anniversary of
this institution, and ht tie day is TO be appropriately
observed We trust that many of citizens will attend
and otherwise lend all the support in their power to 50
charitable and deserving an enterprise.
PRESENTATION OF SILVER PLArE.-On Monday evening
last Hon. VIM. NJ Tweed presented with beautiful
service OF plate valued at six hundred dollars by mum.
Der Of friends. Mr. Richard b. Connolly County Clerk
made the presentation address, which responded
by Mr. Tweed. splendid collation. prepared by the
donors, after partaking of which the company ad
dressed by Captain Rynders, Dir. James L. Miller, ex-
Assemblyman Brown, and others.