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were even then the remains of an ancient city."

The population were in a state of terror and despair, and hopes were expressed and reports whispered,

Formerly, these were reluctant to mingle with the American population, but this state of things is rapidly

They were met by the Americans under General Jackson, 6000 strong.

—Over one-half of the population are Americans, of British descent.

At one time this scrapbook likely contained numerous additional manuscript pages that were later removed

influence has been more perceptible since the close of the Eastern war, by which quite a number of them were

Population of the World. Mr. C. F. W.

Deitterich, a statistician and director of the Statistical Department of Berlin, estimating the population

See Stovall, "Notes on Whitman's Reading," American Literature 26 (November 1954), 348.

See Stovall, "Notes on Whitman's Reading," American Literature 26 (November 1954), 348.; Transcribed

one week's issue of patents from the National Patent office at Washington illustrates America and American

—(Remember the show at the Crystal Palace, and the American Institute Fairs.)

Gallegher, Alleghany City, Pa. Needles for sewing: Benjamin Garvey, New York, N. Y.

American Institute Farmers Club April 21, '57 Origin and unchangeable nature of Plants and Animals. —

also contends that there is no upward progression into another of any species—that all are as they were

The North American Indian, as he was found here by our ancestors, was a carnivorous animal, as untamable

Yet when we suppose the age was faultless, or that all were actuated by pure and patriotic motives, or

American Institute Farmers Club

Because they were implanted in us by God for this and no other purpose; 2d.

enter respectively into marital relations with new partners, then we say that his views on this point were

It was stated that in London, Bristol, and other large British cities where an artificial supply of water

had been introduced, meters of different kinds were in use.

Morgan, City Surveyor, Mr. Padean, of the Collector's office, Mr. Mackay, of Brooklyn, Mr.

Burr, the deputy City Clerk, and Mr. Rend, and has just been patented in their name.

introduction of a water supply, and when it is in contemplation to establish new Gas works in the city

which the citizens of Brooklyn felt confidence, it was the construction of the works for supplying the city

If the present contract cannot avail to procure the city the canal it bargained for, we do not see how

Croton Aqueduct, N.Y., and Consulting Engineer in the construction of the works for the supply for this city

can be no fear of the permanent interruption of the works, for such a thing was never heard of as a city

But if this plan were resorted to an expense of several thousand a year would be caused by pumping the

will lay the subject before the Board of Aldermen, probably with a view to obtain the sanction of the city

The party seated in some fifteen carriages were first conveyed to the receiving reservoir at Cypress

Everything around quite dissipated the idea of a city being near at hand.

Some were in doubt as to the certainty of a full supply, but could say nothing in reply to the statements

Flushing Journal is grievously afflicted with the fear that the construction of the water works for this city

The quantity of water required to supply this city, large as it may seem, is but a drop in the bucket

The Journal winds up its tirade against Brooklyn by charging upon this city at large the attempt to drive

from noticing as it deserves, the Report of the Engineers to the Commissioners of Drainage of this city

Up to 1848 the details of the sewerage arrangements of London were under the control of seven distinct

boards of management, which were united in that year under one commission, called the "Metropolitan

About this time a series of experiments were instituted for the purpose of ascertaining the proportion

In the report received from the Engineer of this Commission, the principles of Town Drainage were laid

Council are urged to incur the extra expense recommended by the Commisioners, for the sake of giving the city

first twelve miles of the work, to Baisely's Pond, will bring us a supply adequate to the wants of the city

miles of canal are only believed to be wanted in view of a very large addition being made to the population

of the city.

To sanction a deviation now would be to give the contractors the whiphand of the city, and it may be

The Water Works—Brooklyn City Bonds THE WATER WORKS—BROOKLYN CITY BONDS.

on the city bonds.

While there is a cent in the city treasury, the holder of city bonds can recover judgment and receive

his money, even, if it be denied him by the city authorities; and if there were no tax raised to pay

a tax on purpose to meet the liabilities of the city on its bonds.

The pressure or "head" of water in this city is expected to be twice as great as that of the Croton in

which are being laid down in the 19th ward are far inferior in strength to those used in the sister city

In other parts of the city wrought iron pipes are being laid, and these cast iron ones it appears, are

The American Physique THE AMERICAN PHYSIQUE— Horace Mann, in his speech before the Christian Convention

Would the city be a bit the worse if these six were utterly blotted out of existence?

or if they were furloughed? or if they were steeped in perpetual slumber?

Cincinnati papers relative to the amount of poison contained in the lager beer that is manufactured in that city

[The German Turners of this] ☞The German Turners of this city intend giving a Grand Exhibition of Gymnastic

Health of Brooklyn the Coming Summer Officially the good people of Brooklyn (or any city) have such ceremonies

support depends upon the activity of their brain, often find their faculties clouded by and as it were

In reply to our remark that "if lager bier or tobacco were half so pernicious in their effects as Dr.

Dixon would have his readers believe, the American race would become extinct within a few years," the

the presence of these establishments has a very beneficial effect on the trade and prosperity of the city

have some men in our public bodies who would drive every vestige of commercial prosperity out of the city

as to the comparative philo-progenitiveness—to use a Phrenologic term—of the native and emigrant population

The total population of the State is given as 1,132,369, of whom about one-sixth are foreign born.

The total number of marriages which took place during that year are stated at 12,829, of which 6,918 were

The native five-sixths of the population have only 15,947 children during the year, while the foreign-born

It should be remembered that it is only in the vicinity of large cities that such fertilizers can be

Those who compalain so seriously of this alleged nuisance, doubtless were aware of its existence before

The two last vessels he was employed on were the barque Abrahams and the brig Sears, of New York.

Gross worked were the ship Benares , the schooner Passport , and the brig Abrams .

of these vessels brought contagious diseases into port, nor did they come from sickly places, nor were

Were it not for others, would that my horn had been sounded—so easy, so delightful I may say, was the

Although the stalls were partially cleaned, they were filthy enough; and the cows were also.

There they were, slaves for life—worse than that, prisoners for life.

At the fire last Tuesday morning, when the cows were hurried out, before daylight, they filled the whole

The animals were frightened—they ran to and fro, jumped over people's fences, &c.

If one or two cases like the following were only pursued with inflexible determination, by the Board

excellent, and the athletic and agile performances of about sixty adults, and thirty lads, who took part, were

According to an official rgport report there were, in 1828, in the empire, 828 centenarians, of whom

40 had exceeded 120 years; fifteen, 130; nine, 136; and three, 138 years.

Henry Anders, of this city. It is a reply to an article from the pen of Dr.

The report of Alderman Scholes, in relation to cow-stables and swill-milk depots in the city, a brief

authority goes on to say that cholera infantum itself, which is such a terrible scourge in our large cities

It is an absolute fact that in the large cities of Europe where other causes of disease with the exception

It remains to be seen whether or not our city is to suffer any longer the presence of these abominations

Hope Chapel in March last, and with which the reports in the newspapers at the time, abridged as they were

He is quite as severe on the American for his tobacco chewing and spirit drinking.

Eckford Club, at the Manor House, between the "Eckfords" and the Atlantic Club, in which the latter were

There were a large number of spectators on the ground and great interest was manifested.

behold death and destruction, contagion and cholera, and a thousand other evils, threatened to the city

from the existence of a sunken lot away at Bushwick or somewhere else beyond the line of population;

but a great, reeking, stinking canal, extending right up into the centre center of the city, escapes

receptacle of all the sewage, distillery swill, and other abominations, of the central part of the city

It was the move of a zealous partisan, and not of a sensible man, Mayor of a city of two hundred thousand

Nevertheless, in so vital a matter as the sanitary condition of the city, I do not think proper to separate

governing power in Brooklyn, after all) with the Fernando Wood and Bill Wilson democracy of New York city

Is it not disgraceful that this vast and populous city, with all that belong to it—wealth, improvements

Thus the clothes should have reference to the night air also—especially as most city residents live late

We recollect examining our City Hospital in Raymond street, some years ago, when it was just finished

Architects and builders, note this: "There is not a solitary public or private building in this city

A few weeks ago we were requested by the District Attorney of King's county to visit an unfortunate youth

not more than five feet wide by ten deep, and eight high, with a narrow window tightly closed; there were

has invariably a turbid and sleepy look, while its muscles are so much relaxed as to make it, as it were

whatever is proffered him, with assurances of benefit; and thus the ninety-nine quacks of New York city

Delvecchio deserves the thanks of the citizens of the City of Churches for his efforts in behalf of the

Even the Aldermen of cities—even members of the Legislature, submit themselves to be Dead Heads sometimes

will not become angered when you say “Never mind;” but for all that he would cheerfully pay if it were

Now, if American men are indeed so gallant, why don’t the theatres, railroads, saloons, &c., pass women

If we were asked our opinion of such things, we answer we should think it would always be a pleasure

Murphy We only wish all the appointments of the President and Senate of the United States were deserving

Murphy to the American Ambassadorship at the Hague. In the present state of things, Mr.

Brooklyn was, as we have said, but a village, whose affairs were managed by “Trustees.”

From this mould a permanent one was made, and several busts of Elias were formed, quite perfect, it is

city—the third in the United States, and evidently destined to be one of the greatest in the world.

exists that so early as that New York began to knock under to Virginia—submitting to vassalage as it were

Grand Buildings in New York City GRAND BUILDINGS IN NEW YORK CITY.

We believe that in less than fifty years from the present time New York city will contain more superb

private residences than any other city in the world.

opposite the Park, towards Beekman and Nassau streets, will also have grandeur—the grandeur of Americanism

There were performed the rites—in that city, and among that people, they and the building belonged.

The tendency even of the emigration westward is to settle in towns and cities—to inhabit or found urban

, rather than to populate rural localities.

There is an unhealthy love for city life and city dissipation engendered in the mind of youth, which

It would be much preferable if less pork and more mutton were raised in many agricultural localities.

would be far less want and distress in our large cities than there now is.

Steam on Atlantic Street Steam on Atlantic Street STEAM CARS IN CITIES.

The Central Road passes directly through the city, and with the changing of engines, the wood and gravel

other service of the road, about two hundred passages of locomotives across the main street of the city

horse-cars there instead of locomotives; but the interest of the city at large points in the contrary

The railroad has contributed to populate the island, and to build up even Atlantic street itself.