The New York herald., 1869-10-04

be go feet In length. and is 30 far advanced that
placed upon 1t for repairs. All along the river,
both above and below the dock, the scene Ia enyen
cap b and
ent classes OF merchandise from all parts OF the
world. At pier No. 40 vessel from Leghorn, Italy,
slabs OF marble from the Ferrara quarres, portion
Of which is destined for the new Post ONCE and
structed In the city. All is activity and hustle.
Here sloop unloading hay from Connecti-
cut and there schooner discharging produce
from Massachusetts,, while lying along at different
docks old scows filed with the refuse OF the city may
be observed, and located on each pile OF rubbish a
swarm OF human beings OF every age sex and nation
they may deem ealQble. At different intervals the
modest little seamen's Bethes are located. gener-
ally with Ii painting representing SAILOR, with Bible
IN hand TO attract the attention OF any honest Jack
who may perchancc. as he walks by, drop IN and
listen 70 the DISCOURSE OF the minister These chapels
seem 10 exert beneficial influence over the mind 8
OF seafarng men, as on the Sabbath they are crowded
TO sulocaton, and at the end OF the services each
sailor is provided with Bible and tracts to be read on
board snip. Between piers 80 and 40 large
SEAMES'S CHAPEL
This chape, will be the largest floating ark or Chris
tianily IN this country. and thousands OF dollars are
being eXpendel to forward its completion. The
new Bethel Will be two les III height $50 feet in
length by fifty feet IN width, with seating capacity
for ZOO persons. Tho interior will be divided into
the pastor. The edice will have tail belfry, frca
which on each Sabbath morn large bell VIII peal
short distance above pier Al the famous "Hookn
or cove Is IN View perfect forest Of mas,s prnSi
vlaltor Further up. at the loot OF second street,
stops further prostsss his Rib fbyard has been the
birthplace OF many sianch craft that now plohehs
the waters oil different oceans. The stagnation OF
the shipDuilding business Is here apparent and
nothing worthy OF note Is being done.
The different docks between this yard and Twenty
sixth street are, generally speaking, Ia moderate
repair ~ the business Is confined cheay TO coasters.
otG hnH nj ,ftnnn ho
ally torn down for the erection OF larger and more
comlnodous business houses When the Hell Gate
distractions are removed, as to admit the largest
class Of seagong vessels, the wharves In the upper
portion OF the city lying on the East river VIII
undergo miraculous Changes. The managers OF the
Cunard, Bremen aud lnman lines OF steamers have
already purchased wharfage grounds in the vicinity
OF Slxtieth and SEVENTEEN streets ana viii begin at
early day the erection OF magnificent stone piers,
which VIII gradually have tendency to draw other
companies in that direction.
AT the foot or Twcnty-sixth street the Commits
soners Of Charities and Correction are building an
extension to their old dock, upon which they intend
to commence the erection OF large building for
official purposes. This, with a few other minor i'm
provements. constitutes The coalition OF progress
along the East 1lsss ysyssF; TIE NORTH RIVER,
The Wharfage front OF the North river extends
properly from pier No. TO Fitletn street. Beyond
Thirty-ourth street, however, but little shipping
business Is being carried on, but the tendency for
moving upward VIII gradually extend business OF a
commercial nature to the full extent OF the city limit
IN the course Oh few years. Business On TINS side
ts activity, and to stroll along the river during
working day would forcibly remind old residents Of
the days when New YORK was without an equal.
The first Improvement Noticeable along the river
is the erection OF large freight depot at the foot OF
New Jersey itaiIroad Company. The building is
intended TO be used FOR storing freight and iner-
chandse prepara.or to transportation.
The next noticeable improvement above this iS q
building now in course OF construction at pier 3S,
destined to be
THE Largest WAREHOUSE IN THE CITY,
knlirOa0 IranRuOrtAttOn
| Company This corporation purchased three docks
during the present year, and have had piles driven
and flooring lad, SO That they are virtually one.
The great warehouse winch the entire floor.
ing Is COO feet in length and is 2o4 feet wide in the
widest portion. 1t 5000 square feet OF sur
| face, and 100 men are employed upon 1t at the
present time.
The New Jersey Railroad Company foot OF Des.
brosses street, have under way u large iron ferry
| house. The building III question occupies 100 feet
along West street. 1t VIII extend back beyond the
limits OF the present Terry house seventyfve feet.
1t Is OF peculiar style OF architecture and has an
| imposing appearance. IL win be divided OF into
sengers and vehicles One side Is to be devoted ex.
clqslysy t2 la&ss ara Tue Qlasy t0 The stsyper sa
| street. u few new improvements are In progress
Since the completion q the pacllc Raiifoad the pas
almost ceased ana II there ID not change for the
better during the next year 1t IS very probable that
tile vessels VIII be drawn OF entirely. Three OF the
nnest steamers OF this company, the Ocean Queen
Ariel ana Rising star arc at present laid up for the
| want OF something to do.
| few piers above Williams & Guion's Liverpool
| liDe OF packets lay. The vessels comprising this
| companys fleet consist OF SIX, viz.-Idaho, Man
| haitian Colorado Nebraska, Minnesota and Nevada
AS far up the river as the Transatlantic Company'f
! Qrcnch) DOCK the space Is nlIed with vast lumber
yards.
at Twentytnird street the new ferry house of :hs
Erie Railroad Company ends the Improvements alope
this river The building is enirey OF ,ron and TIT
architecture Is OF a striking nature. IL was cen
| stfucted at an outlay Of si3,500.
| 1t Is also stated and Vita some show of authority
that the ndeiatigabe aud irrepresslble Fisk Jf il
| to establish . line OF ferryboats to Bulls Ferry anC
Fort Lee.