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The sailing of the United States was scheduled for yesterday. The Chancellor being in town, Mr. Colden applied for an injunction against the United States, but it was refused until a hearing could be held. That was arranged for Monday the 28th. The bill has been sent to Mr. Livingston by this boat, for him to execute and return by the Chancellor Friday. Suggests that proprietors be on hand for the coming hearing.

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Reference made to Rhind's letter of May 14, 1821, to John Townsend which evidently was lost. Discussion of amount of wood in yard, number of hams and tongues on hand, availability of some Virginia hams. No appearance of the United States starting, at all events she will not start until next week.

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The United States is taking the place of the Nautilus to Staten Island while that boat is under repairs, under agreement for so much per day. Comment upon preparations for serving an injunction should the United States try the North River.

Scope and Contents: Resolution adopted at meeting 8th May, that Mr. Townsend be authorized to settle Capt. Schuylers account for damages sustained by Richmond intentionally running foul of his vessel to avoid greater danger from a vessel under way and also to compromise with Mr. Dennison for a sum not exceeding $50. Fire Fly will be ready this week. Comment on note that is due, dividends, negotiations for a loan, new certificates of stock. Discussion of manner by which Mr. Colden is...

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Comment on the Fire Fly with request for fire bars for her. Request for presence of John Townsend on the morrow to discuss affairs of the concern.

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Report that after leaving Albany, Capt. Roorbach was found on board, his business unknown, his intention being not to let anyone know of his leaving Albany.

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Boiler on Richmond reported unsafe, but hope expressed that the Chancellor will come down end take place of Richmond Friday morning so that the boiler will be ready to start on Saturday evening.

Scope and Contents: Refers to favors of 4th & 6th received. Injunction served on all except Douglass & Hutchinson who are on board. the boat at Amboy, and Roorbach. His enclosed for you to deliver to him. Refers to Cozzen's basket which Center refused to carry because they encouraged opposition and the boats of the Company must not be made the pack-horses. Trip of Fire Fly and statement of work to be done on her when she returns. Mr. Livingston and Mr. Dale have not sent their...

Scope and Contents: Publication in Albany papers respecting the United States is Roorbach's work. The United States now lies at Amboy, all hands discharged but two, and an application has been made for the Company to purchase her. Gibbons yesterday brought an appeal before Judge Livingston in the causes John R. had brought against him in the Marine Court, question of validity of State Grant was to be brought forward. Messrs. Colden & W. Livingston judged it expedient for our...

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Judge Livingston has decided Gibbons is not entitled to an injunction, he therefore has been compelled to take his Boat out of the waters of this State and she is now run from Jersey City to Brunswick. Have intimations the owners of the United States mean to make an attack from Connecticut and try the other side. Comment upon the line, arrangements to carry up the cadets, wood supply and possible contract of it.