The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-25
- CITY Intelligence.

YBx EXTENSION OF BFKKMAs STREET ACnoss In PARK
his work will be commenced IN few days. under sbe d.
recicn the Street Commissioner Already the work has
been saked out Within It's boundaries are some Of the
Gaest trees in the Park which will necessary have 70 be
Filled. When the street Ia extended there Will b. n
tcsroped communication from Robinson street, North
rver ACROSS the Park 70 Beekmsn and thence 70 the East
river.
cuESN vIcromA's BIRTHDAY was the ortieh
Anniversary Of the birth OF Queen Victoria having been
born On the oath Of May, 1872 The English shipping In
Nie hsTbor dressed of in beautiful eyle with flags
aud bunting, and in many instances American vessels
were similarly decked with the dag OF ST. George entwiued
with the American ensign. The royal mail steamship Per-
sis lay at auchor IN the North river, of the Bat
tary. preparatory to her departure TO day, and
her display Of flags most recherche description
In absence Of any British vessel she dred
salute at honor Of Englands Queen. The Cansrd
bSos at Jersey City also dressedout gay coors The
Sseleb yacht ST. Ursula, Vt anchor of the Battery, aud
tbe b sh steamers Karuak, Adelaide City of Baltimore
cutter Washington also joined in the Salute In addos
the decorations on the shipping, the office and the flag staff
ne British Consulate we're decorated In very appro-
pfiste manner.
MILITARY PARADE The Hudson brigade Of New Jersey,
suder command Of Brigadcr General James + Hatfield
made Their spring parade Monday at the Eysao Fields
Vie day being devoted Geld exercises &c. The brigade
made very cfeoitabe turnout, nearly every company
beng equipped in the brigade uniform. The line was
ormed on Washington stree, about O'Clock, and
tier projected To- the Eysau Fields where they
Viewed by Governor Newell and staff A1jutant General
Sorkton, Qua rm,ster General Perripe aud General
knppie ltere were bet wecn and two thousand per
sens on the ground, winch gave the whole very
me appearance, and imposing sight Aiter the
review Governor Newell and the remaining guests
v-ie Hospitality entertained the New York Club House
A. three O'Clock General Hatfield drilled the brigade
throughout The loading and firing very well exc
eueo especals by the Tenth regmeht Col Shaer. rae
Hgbwood Guard, Capt Newkirk, appeared vel versed
IN firing; they, however, made mst1ke which
doubt owing 10 the gwen by the command
fire not beng heard by OF the members
Toe pa sde and drl cloees about O'Clock, when the
companies we're dismissed and returned nome.
TRIAL TIdP STEAMSHIP GuATEMALA-This vessel,
Intended for tho coast trade between Panama and the
ports alopg the coast of Central America trial
arp yesterday ornipg. She commanded by Capt.
Dow, and sailed from The foot Of Thirteenth street.
North river. There about seventy I've invited
quests board. As she passed down the river, the
american ensign flying at her ioretop and the Costa
RcAn leg at her Pr ak she saluted by the steam
boats by tolipg their bells full description OF the
Gastemsla has already been given in the herald.
Commemorative counterfeit tens the Hadey
Fails Bank, Hoyoke, Massachusetts, made their appear
sHoe yes erday afternoon
HARLEM RvKR-By referring to our advertising columns
will be seen that the " Fordha ners'' h.ve started
stesmhoat 10 land at Morris Dock, High Bridge aud
HcCombs DAM ana will give citzens beautiful sail
arongh almost the entire length Of Harlem Tor eight
Se0ls.