Year: 1860




tween Heenan and Prof Ottiguon; in vbicl
of course, after some pretty heavy tbump
from the Professor Heenan came off ,ictori
Gus. The second act was a similar contest
between the Champion and Aaron Jones, tb,
latter proving less formidable antaconis,
tran the Professor To close the perform
anee lleenan fought two at ouee-CusicI and
Macdonald being The men. After this. speeeh.
es were made, chiefly to thank the spectator:
Tor courteous conduct, and the Heenan color:
were exhibited


Besides this, there is nothing to chronicle
except the arrival of that world renowned
true wife and woman, Lady Franklin as a
guest of Mr.. Grinnel's 1t is contemplated
giving her some token of national respect; but
in what shape is not yet decided.


The Great Eastern took her departure on
the l6th, as noiseessly as if all New Yorl,
had not turned out to welcome her arrival a
month before. In dignifed and majestic soil
tude she steamed down the bay with only
one little steamer in her wake, and with no
show of regretful respect whatever Such is
the power OF meanness TO overturn Brother
jonathan 5 goodwill and admiration. That
excursion to Cape May did the business for
the big ship.


Since the touch OF hot weather we had two
weeks ago, there has been a relapse into the
cool and breezy days Of May. Heavy showers
had cooled the earth and air; the suns power
seemed checked in some more distant atmos-
phere, Pickering light and shade danced to-
gether inside of half embowered windows
with real spring frolic, and the past-its prime
summer seemed rejuyenated into its baby
hood. Nor has this pleasant season passed
Indeed our August weather is no longer to
be much dreaded for sultriness in this lati-
tude the only Inconvenience of being in its
sudden changes from noon heat to night
coolnegs, passing as they do over several de-
grees. There have been some terrible tor
nadoes this month, and two earthquake
shocks in the Western and Southern States
The weather wise predict very unusual phe-
nomena this coming autumn; but | should
say we had seen wonders enough already for
one A. d.


The Prince of Wales having accepted the
invitation of the New York committee, pre-
parations are being discussed for his recep-
ton. The taste Of our public functionaries is
improving in the matter of receptions. The
Prince is to have a new hotel for his private
residence, and Is not to be bored with Il boist-
erous public demonstrations Great pains
will be taken to get up handsome military
parade during his visit, also a splendid exhi-
bition Of fire works. a grand ball at the
Academy Of Music, in which the British resi-
dents will participate as managers, is the
crowning feature Of the festivities arranged
for, as yet The British shipping is to be in
vited to congregate in our hartor, and our
own ordered to make as much display as
possible. All this is in really very good taste
and no doubt after the progress of the Prince
through the rather shabby provinces of
Canada, will he an agreeable surprise


Measures are being taken in New York to
send money to the Christians in Syria. The
first attempt to raise subscription was by
an unauthorized Catholic lriest but the
Archbishop having put down the attempt as
an imposition, the Protestanis have now
taken up the subject. and Invited the Cutho-
lies to join them in sending relief to the
miserable sufferers


More interest is felt in political circles Just
now than for some months The occasion Of
the new interest is the fusion in this State Of
the Douglas and Bell-Everett men, Breck-
inridge is thereby quite cut off from any
hopes of election, and the contest remains be
tween the fused parties and Lincoln's adher-
ents An open door of admission has been
left 10y the new party for the coming in of
the Breckenridge party at the last moment
It Is a most curious political spectacle; and
the final development will cause a great ma
tonal sigh of relief that the business is set
tied at last, and new point gained. OF
course this last movement in New York is
intended to defeat the Republicans at all
hazards, whoever may be President from the
other three parties; though it is pretty well
understood that there is not much chance for
at least one of the candidates. If Mr. Doug.
las carries New York, the other States will
follow and so of Bell and Everett. So far
the Fusionists have settled that matter.


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