New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-22
CITY ITEMS.

THE LArr RArs--It would be entirely beyond the
power Of computation 10 undertake to give valuation
in dollars and cents of the late rain Even here in tho
City il is worth tens OF thousands Of dollars. for
were enveloped in clouds of Dust and grass, flowers,
gardens and trees looked up with sconhed look be-
seeching for rain But the greatest sufferers were the
retail dealers of dry goods and fancy articles. Every
housewife too was beginning to complain Of dust
nothing but dust, that swept in clouds through every
open door and window, upon carpets beds, clothes
and food II was dusty time.
But what Of dust in the City, compared to the
try True our ridiculous fashion of setting
houses down upon the very line Of the Dad, 20 as to
save room by using the highway for store-house for
wood and farm utensils and for a cate-yard subjects
country folks to much dust in their houses as cit-
zens suffer, but still they endure that though
they cannot endure the sight of bare fields and leaf
less trees in this And such was the sight they
saw before the rain of Saturday and Sunday last.
Then it came at first gentle like driving mist, and
then in pattering drops, and finally it poured down
hour after hour in the delightful shower imagn
able.
All night of Saturday, oil day Sunday and into the
night it came pouring down its blessed influence
upon every green thing. Monday morning the sun
rose bright and clear, though little too cool, and
ments end cheerful little grassy green places and
upon leaves that had increased onehalf in size since
the rain commenced. In the country the effect was
still moro visible still more valuable. Our only
grct that it was not widespread particularly at the
North though it was not as much needed there as at
the South dor pleasant rain fell in the interior Of
this State week ago The effect upon the gardens
that supply our City market will be most beneficial
both to producer and consumer. Every green thing
has been held exorbitant prices oil the Spring.
moutul of lettuce sells for three to eight cents;
bunch of asparagus just enough for small family,
eighteen to thrty-seven cents BY the pound would
be more than fine white sugar.
This rain will prove great help to owing straw
berry crop. That plant is of the greatest water
drinkers in the Maine Law army II cannot produce
a full crop Of fruit in dry season without copious
artificial waterings. Ii wanted rain more, probably.
than any other garden plant IL bids fair now to give
NJ an abundance of its rich fruit Costly the siege
Of Sovasopo has been, the value Of the rain Of last
Saturday and Sunday will far exceed that mint of
wasted treasure, and since it has come so timely we
must say that the prospects of abundant Summers
harvest never were more fair in May than they are at
this present time in the vicinity OF New-iork
FARuERs' CLUB OF THE AMERICAN IssTrrUrE.-lt
will meet to-day at y O'Clock NJ. at tho of the
Institute, No. 35l Broadway Strangers are specially
welcome quantity of choice seeds from the Patent
Office presented to the Institute By the Hon. Hamii-
ton Fish of the United States Senate will be dstrib-
uted among the members.
OPENING OF THE IRyISG HoUsE.-This extensive
house was re-opened yesterday morning by the former
proprietors having been closed during the last four
weeks for repairs 1t is now Of the finest hotels in
the City 1t will be kept hereafter upon The European
plan.
CRYSTAL PALAcE.-Samue Brevoort, Acting Super
ntendent of the Crystal Palace, adyertises in our
columns this morning. He invites our citizens to
take farewell look at the various works of art that
remain for few days more on exhibition.
LAKE SUPERIOR JOURHAL.-We are glad 10 learn
that this spirited Paper is about being resumed this
Spring. with improvements. Persons interested In the
Lake Superior Region those wishing valuable In
formation from this interesting section Of country,
have now opportunity of subscribing, or persons
DESTROYS OF extending their business in that region can
do 30 By leaving either their advertising subscrp-
ton al the office of the Minnesota Mining Company,
No Isl Greenwich-st. Mr.. James A. Girarchin,
Agent of The Journal will be in the City TO attend %
the business Of The Journal for few days.
The steamer Illinois which left for Aspinwsl yes
terday carried out two companies OF II ited states
troops under the command of Major Prince to be
stationed at Fort SteilacooDlb Washington Territory
Major Prince who Is appointed to the permanent COM
mand Of that post IL young man who served under
Gen. Taylor during great part of the Florida war,
and siterward distinguished himself under Gen. Scott
in Mexico. He was severely wounded in the battle OF
Moline del Rsy, and for his gallant conduct in that
action was breveted Major Prince Is a native Of
Maine and carries with him New-England habits and
principles combined with modest bearing and gen.
eral culture that will warmly commend him 10 the
people among whom he Is to be stationed.
Baron Gerot Prussian Minister Of Washington, and
bis family sailed for Europe Saturday n the Hum
bodt.
yAoRASr FEMALES N THE srREETs.-asyor Wood
Yesterday morning had interview with Capt Turn
bail and other officers of the police relative TO the grs
OF bad repute nightly promenading Broadway lie
directed these officers to ares; all vagrant females
found in the streets using indecent language OF beaas
inc in an unbecoming manner. Girls who are 9nietE
waking the streets are not TO BE- arrested.
Tsr rKyEr.swErPIsa MacHIsKs-T,e amount
dirt removed by the Company working the s''ee'-
ueenipo machines for the week past Is l,-5' iosa''
nsbe. /. oa5 loads Tie Company find thtr ope'seo'A
considerably impeasd by the repairs o. me suee'',
which are quite extended, especially In tie First and
| Second Wards
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