The New York herald., 1865-06-23
the scoTTisH PICNIC.

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Eighth Annual Excursion OF the New
York Caicdonfan Ciub-The Picnic or
the scason-Two Thousand People Par
tictpate-The Scotchmen in Their Glory,
90. n tffEttH kf8& Nft8
A picnic is usually enjoyable Slight things
however, occasionally interfere with and disarrange
the best laid plans fog does 90 occasion
ally. fog aided Earlys attack at Cedar creek on the
10Th Of last October formed Of tho features Of the
late ocean regatta and again. yesterday fog slightly
dsaranged the programme which had besn lad out for
the celebration of the eighth annual picnic the New
York Caledonan Club. delay Of one hour took place
In the time Of starting owing to the fog which prevented
the steamer Sylvan Grove making her usual morning
trip from New Rochelle on TINA shs took tho exour-
sonss board at South Sixth street. williamsburg at
eight o'clock being just one hour later than the
time advertised. a'as
WAITING AT THE DOCK
rather warm work. at that carly hour OF the
morning Women with babies and young children ar
rived early with military promptude in fact, and mar
shaed their light infantry dangerously close to the
waters edge for fear Of being left behind Every pass
ing steamer closely scrutnized by the anxious ma
irons who appeared derive great satisfaction from
rigorous performances OF the double duty OF looking after
the children and looking out for the steamer The ar
rival Of several members Of the Caledonian Club In kits
and tartan stockings created temporary diversion ana
raised every bodys spirits But tho day grew warmer
and no breeze came from the river, when suddenly
shout was raised Of
HERE SHE COMES.
Seaming around the head of the pier the Sylvan Grove
hove in sight The mon at the wheel worked with
frantic energy and soon she made fast to the dock
and gang plank ashore. The Caledonans manned
the plank and handed their friends safely aboard.
TO FULTON FERRY.
All aboard shouted the lines cast on and the boat
steamed down TO Fulton ferry, where her arrival was
greeted by another large party Handkerchiefs were
waved, friendly mods and smiles exchanged Few
hundred more, men, women children and baskets, were
taken board and the started for the foot OF
CHARLTON STREET, NORTH RIVER,
where the barge Walter Sands was moored On board
the barge about twelve hundred people and baskets
innumerabe The steamer lashed to the barge and
together they started up the river route for Dudleys
Grove Tho last stoppagc made at the foot Of
THIRTIErH STREET, NORTH RIVER,
where about two hundred people were in waiting Thc
whole number embarked on board the steamer and barge
about two thousand All OF them were known by
some member Of the Club so that roughs and members
of the light fingered fraternity had chance to crowd In
and exercise their peculiar avocatons.
UP THE RIVER.
The sail up the river was something TO be remembered
for life time Walter Scott sang
IT were worth ten years Of mortal life
But years than the great bard OF the North
toned will eapse two thousand people are collected
together under such enjoyable auspices as were those OF
yesterday. Men, women and children Of all ages had
few hours of peasurable enjoyment which they will all
long remember Robertson's string band had been en-
Scotland danced stately quadres merry reels and gddy
watzes; Colonel James L. Frazer, President and Mr.
Alexander Mclean Treasurer OF the New York and Now
Rochelle Steamboat Company, contributed very much to
the enjoyment OF the company.
THE CALIFORNIAN CLUB,
under whose AUSPICES the picnic was inaus1ratsd an
1855 they resolved themselves into society for the
pose of extending helping hand TO such OF their coun-
trymen might require assistance in the country OF
their adoption and also raise funds to build hall
where the national games Of Scotland can be kept up:
They received charter Of Incorporation in 1859, and
have now three hundred and fortyfve active members
Tho following are the names OF the o11cers:-
or oh' a
Treasurer John Barrie; Third Chieftan, or Secretary,
John Watt; Fourth Cheftan, or Corresponding secre-
Tho above mentioned gentlemen accompanied the
cursionists yesterday.
Tho excur.sonls.s arrived at Dudieys about half
past twelve o'clock Everybody looked out for good
Grove is about twenty miles from New York. up the
North r1vcr between Yonkers and Hastings. green
sward shady trees and high rocks all formed features OF
tho picturesque calculated to attract excursionists
DINNER
the frst thing to be thought or Up among the
clis tho excursonsts climbed, and soon the tables
casion Roast lamb, picked salmon, oysters, pickles,
all the other decaces Of the season soon COW
cred the different tables.
THUNDER STORM.
About three O'Clock the sky became overloaded
Heavy black clouds had for some time been gathering
and the rau long threatening, commenced TO fall
Captain II. Chase OF the Sylvan Grove instantly or
dered the whistle to be sounded when the swings
fooirace and other scenes Of amusement we're i'm
mediatcly deserted
HoMEwARp BOUND.
At half past four O'Clock the whistle sounded for
s'home sweet home The rain had already commenced
80 fall and gave strong inmaton to clear out and on
the two Highland ppers, who contributed
TO the enjoyment OF all on board
HOME, SWEET HOME.
By seven O'Clock all hands again on dry land,
and acknowledged that they had taken part the most
enjoyable picnic OF the season.
Income and Internal Revenue Returns.
MASSACHUSETTS.
In Lawrence the largest of income for 1854
Fuller, r. % :ii,asS; James Payne Is, ,s3s VIM A Russell,
s246s9, Daniel SOUTH $3.50; Samuel N. Steadman'
shattuck $500; f. D. Thayer, $40 IA; B. f. Watson,
$l5415; g. w. Wilder, $ls, $50 r. Cressey 50 Sss
Jacob Emerson Jr, So 1877; r. @. Gleason s74.al5
In Andoyer, John Aiken s., II; Francis Cogsweli
ssss oS.s rsy DsYs s
Joseph Roberts $S,sos; John Smith, s4A,sSl Peter
In North Andover, George L. DAVIS s4s, ,721; Theron
johnson, S13 1885, Horace NJ Stevens, 81 100; Noses
Stevens, $1s120 J. NJ Stone, $23,o51; J. A. Wiley,
$22 722
from the Newburyport Hcrald1
The assessors internal return FOR this Con
rregsona district for the month OF May this year over
the corresponding month Of last year enormous We
give the ngures:-
Nay 5s2 2. y
Nay 1884, H,os W
Increase. $so,S7S ~
OHIO.
Tho present valuation Of property In Cincinnati II
sog mn iucreaqe of 600 600