The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-21

marie in reference 10 the success which for long series
Of had crowned the efforts of the Society," and
presstd the hope that the conclusion OF existing hos
dcs the abos Of the Society would be resumed under still
more encouraging auspices.
On notion the Society adjourned.
PETER PARKER, Senior Vice President.
JOHN d. FRENCH, ralary.
Hauling Down the American Flag at singa-
pore by British Authorities.
From the Chm, Mai, April 10
appears by a letter received from Singapore, dated
that the Dutch bark Henrietta Maria (whose cooley his
tory readers are already acquainted wh) her
rival that place, at once became matter OF invest
cation for the authorities and As the Dutch brig Of
De HAM was duly expected taere the vessel, with all
documents &c, belonging to her, would be turned
70 the Dutch government for their consideration and
adjudication Captain Crawford, of the Henrietta Maria,
was summoned before Hon. II. Mckenzie, Lieutenant
Governor informed that detachment Of officers and
men from the De Hsal, which had just ived, would
take command OF the vessel the next morning and pro
cetd with her TO Batavia; the Lieutenant Governor
mar king at he time that Mr.. Williams, the
Consul, could have authority whatever In the matter,
and that Capt Crawford with his being the righfu
claimants of the vessel act accordingly Mr. vii
hams also at the same time, received official letter,
notify ing HIM Of the transfer Mr. Anthem, American
Vice Consul, then wrote official note TO Captain Cav
ford. authorizing him at once To hoist the American flag
ON board the Henrietta Maria, which ordi gly
done at SAD p. NJ. Al sunrise the folio wing day, the
oolors we again aoisted, and at A. Mr. Vsughaa,
Assistant Resident Councillor, board, expecting
meet the Dutch Commander and minated to Capt Craw
ford that he had acted exceedingly rash and nud cous
and questioned his authority bat informed by Capt
Crawford that he had the Official document ia his pocket
by virtue OF which he had acted Mr.. Vaughan, after
some further conversation then left ing that he,
he Captain, seemed determined not to yield the flag
quietly il would be the duty of tho Governor to
pnkody measures, and that he should Immediately inform
shortly Afterwards Mr. Vaughan again returned and re-
quesed n be allowed haul down the American colors,
add denver the vessel over 70 the Dutch commander.
Captain Crawford firmly refused, upon which Mr.. v.
went board the English frgae Spartan and ,rped
with med force which being drawn up Ia array
walked up Captain Craw ford, took the hayards from
bis hands, signazng Immediately after TO the Dutch
brig of war to come on board which they did, and the
vessel was d,vered over TO their chargo The oexS dav
the De Haai eai for Batavia with Henrietta Maria
In company, CAAin Na~ford and two Of his men still
remaining on board the Governor and Dutch Consul
having assured them that their claim viii be paid them in
Basavia
ment In many parties king upon great
national age upon the American fag but OF this
shall be better aoe TO form an opinion when In
possession Of fuller particulars One great question
pear TO 10 70 hoS far the Vice Consul Mr..
=. hossa On board ,he Henrietta Maria Snowuw ,hs,
nceodatons pending for her delivery over 70 the
Dutch authorities, and which would In no way viuate the
eims Capt Crawford and his Taken altogether,
appeass be Of those hasty and inconsderate
q which Consul Parkes has already set the pie in
Canton, but which hapry will mot be attended with the
IKE result
American Plants In the Botanic Gardens Of
Manchester.
From the Manchester Examiner, June
"P1anis have their time TO bic ON" and those who
would splendid cellectOo OF American plants
sembed together in the marquee monre at the Botanic
Gardens should the present opportupy that
viii soon pass away. This day (Ffiday) almost every
plant collections OF the various nursery who
have cnrSuted them will be in its glory, and the full
beauty VI the rhooodendrons and azAleas will continue
but few days We have already said that the collection
has never been equaed this part Of the kingdom and
opinion hAs been confirmed by those Of expert
Judgment In this respect But while from the
fret the plants have been seen 70 DO healthy vigorous and
IN full foage with large promise OF profusion or bloom
70 come, II IL one thing to see rhododcndron Ia
the green GARD Of It's healthy spring me and another
10 behold the plant refulgent In the bright
hues of countless bcdeckipg or blossoms whose gay
predominant and CONCEAL the green leaves In
The midt Of which they spring The chie collections In
The those Of Messrs. Waerer and God.
rey hessrs Baker Mr. standish-al fom the South
and will reaoy be understood that some must be
forward than others those Of hessrs Baker have hith
been the mot fully developed but those OF Me,srs
Waierer and Godfrey will probably be Ia their full pride
Of bloom day and Saturday, under certain modl-
scaions Of weather Monday aud Tuesday But taken
q q whole, perhaps 81 time could they be to
per con Than al present; and those who take the
least interest such should therefore seize the OPP
portunity while IL lasts To give bet OF viewing
The entire collection at glance, Mr. Darlington, the mana
eing director Of the gardens has had ecceo at each end
Of me (~hch 70 yards In lengthy largo stage
PLATFORM eight feet from the ground AID In ascending
gradee spacious enough accommodate ny or sixty per
sous From these stages birds eye view may be taken
OF the long ranges and serpepne parterres led with
heee o. namenA plants ana gay countless variety Of
tinted blossoms Inc rnoioiendron and the azalea
have In this respect natural harmony and consanguin
" the mi lat Of their variety fer while the azaleas give
the pure color and tue delicate busn and the rich
golden and orange hucs the rhododendrous contribute
0er myriad shades Of pink and lilac and crimson and 30
suppe and complement the natural range OF coors
We glad To learn that many Of the plants have been
sold snce their ARRIVAL and they have reached tho time
q their highest tlos ana hold evee In their gayest and
do better than recommend all who have al
maon for the beauties OF nature as well as for the ueau
sures Of ART fail in paying carly visit 10 the Ame
rcan plants In the B tanic gardens.