The New York herald., 1865-11-22
TIL e S 7 o r M.
Tidal Overflow on The NOrtn and
East Rivers.
DAMAGE TO MERCHANDISE
THE STORM ELSEWHERE
DC. DC. &c.


been gathering his forces and threatening descent
Mother Earth let fly the turbulent elements upon and
made regular sorte in this vicinity, the results Of
which were In disastrous but SO far heard
from, not fatal TO human life.
In Brooklyn, upon the Heights few tottering fences
were blown down early in the day, and number Of per-
sons had their hats sent whng through the streets in
manner not at all convenient or comfortable to their
rain soaked propreors Several ladies' the Full
ton and Hamilton ferries about the hour
with their wardrobes in state OF remarkable disorder,
showing that however tickle the wind might be in other
respects II consistent and persistent in its inter-
ference with humanity, and was no more respecter Of
the rights of females than those OF the males Several
small trees were uprooted in East New York, but
particular damage was done to other property
That "there is always calm before the Storm is an
adage which has been transmitted to US through long
new proofs of its veracity from all classes and conditions
Of nature human and otherwise But despite the exist
ence of such an adage and the admonition which it
conveys, durng the calm TO prepare for the storm;
despite the knowing and omnous shakes OF the head by
persons weather wise and other wse who declared that
such fine weather as that OF last week could not last
long, despite the friendly and timely warning placarded
stringpieces and brick piles 'beware OF the north
eastcr;' despite all the experience Of the past, the
northeaster came and found almost entirely unpre
pared to meet IT, The northeaster, however, was not
satisfied with its abilities TO annoy and destroy,
it called 10 it's aid element which has been
garded, and justly good servant but bad master,
and which, propelled and impeled by Of those cond
tions of nature which "wait for no man, made,
not . descent but rise into tho cellars
and Easements Of md the neighboring
cities, the Of which have been 80 regardless Of
the Of the IF Non,a
taries TO attempt TO keep them forever from
enjoying that which was wholly their II is
not great many years since the bowsprts Of the ship
ping along the North river reached the roofs Of the
houses Oh Greenwich street. they now do on West
street. but the growth OF city and the increase Of
compelled the enlargement Of the business portion u
metropolis and in obedience the demands of the
necessities Of the times the realms OF Old Neps clans
mon have been invaded, and Washington and West
streets have succesevey appeared additional lairs
70 the island Of Manhattan Yesterday those residing
or doing business in the immediate vicinity OF the North
and East rivers were alarmed and spurred 70 action by
THE RISING or THE TIDE,
which was observed about eight O'Clock A. NJ being
something extraordinary-docks and piers became suf
almost everything moveabe in the ncghborhood Of the
rivers were washed from their positions and drifted
decorum o the anxiety OF their owners but was
not the woTsthe water seemed not content TO remain
within the limits laid out IN accordance with the laws
and ordinances OF the State and CITY, but visited the
ablishments Of those whose forehought had led them
TO prepare for such emergencies, and, some cases.
those whose remoteDess from the ordinary OF the
surrounding rivers had warranted them in feeling com
paratvely safe Bnt despite the precautions which
had taken TO render Their buildings waterproof and the
feelings or safety entertained by others, n large
amount OF property was mercilessly destroyed Along
West street. Washington street and Of tho streets
leading 10 the North river the water in the base
ments 10 the height Of from four feet Al The
Northern Hotel foot OF Cortandt street. the
almost level with the top Of the bar counter and tabcs
and chairs hoatcd around In most glorious confusion
Most Of those who have suffered heavily than others
have been busily engaged in balng and pumping the
water out OF their Easements to be unable deter
mine the amount Of injury they have sustained At pier
% North De deck load OF boat consisting chiefly
OF apples in hSre H. was washed away and completely
destroyed Many OF the wretched novels In the lower
part OF Washington street. In the Easements Of which
sometimes three -four families huddled visited
by the tides In greater ess degree annually in the
spring. when the occupants compelled 10 seek shelter
elsewhere IL may readily be imagined then how great
must be the suffering OF those miserable beings when
the tide reached height yesterday greater than IL had
attained In eighteen years. Ia ine all those who
had property Of any value stored in Easements in the
vcintcs above mentioned have suffered or les; ;
but would be useless TO lndividuaze where the suffer
ing has been 80 general.
On South street. East river all the cellars
or less Ged In barrels kegs and boxes
OF goods floating upon the surface Men were engaged
In bailng and pumping up 70 a iate hour and IN most
cases were successful in clearing out the cellars. At
Fulton Market the tide TO great height and filed
the Easements bat not doing any particular damage,
cept causing sudden cessation Of business The street
cars were up W the axles IN the water, but managed
TO plough through the 0rny waves 10 their destination
Apple stalls floating about in search Of
Many the ludsrous Incidents noticed when the tide
at ts height One poor old whose apple stall
mad become unm0Ored seen 10 wade out and bring
safely TO dry land amidst the laughter and cheers Of tho
amused spectators The damage TO the shipping not
very serious, except the chang against the piers Sew
era boats unoosed from their moorngs higher up
tho river, and were floating past Into the bay
many, however were subsequently recovered
For the past two days the fishing smacks and small
vessels have ba sufficient warning Of the approaching
storm, and accordingly made for home quickly as
possible During tho whole Of Monday afternoon fishing
smacks coming into the harbor for shelter, and
Along the Jersey fhore opposite the CITY, the tide
the highest that has ever been known within the memo
~ Of the oldest inhabtsnI In Jersey City the base
ments and cellars along Hudson street. and high up
~ Greene which is block above, were completely
flooded yesterday morning, and In the saloons the water
reached 10 within few inches Of the tops Of the count
Along the line OF the river the docks almost
entirely submerged and in instances started from
their pile foundations and partially torn up. All the
factories and mills the lower part Of the city aud
along the entire water front flooded and the fires
tinguishc Ia nearly all OF these establishments work
he's ceased and cannot be resumed until the tide sub
sides Tho same effect visible in Hoboken, and in
both places many OF tho inhabitants have been drewned
out" In some instances entire buildings are
anoat The damage the shipping has been slight, but
Of the vessels loading and unloading mt the wharves
and piers have been compelled 10 haul into tho stream
and seek anchorage.
Ths at0rrn NJ the East.