Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-07

affair." as the sportsmen say came of yesterday IN the
Pnrk.- Absut tws hundred and fifty persons assem-
BLEED. With the exception of Francis Murphy we
could learn the Of any of the orators The
real lo-fos cunning foxes kept alosf and although
Ming Slam, Beng Flam and Webb were loudly call
ed for they could be ncuccd TO speechify on this
occasion.
A number Of very appropriate resolutions were
passed-the CHIEF of which were, "That It was expe-
dent for those who had money, TO get some as
quickly as possible" 'Tha the Legislature deserved
high censure for its permitting the banks TO withhold
payments of specie" That ii was expedlent to pre-
sent petitions TO the Common Council &C. &c.
"That if tacse petitions not granted, then they
were to grind their slcord and prepare for the on
slausht." SO 1 say" cried loafer in the crowd;
4" them as has swords to grind let em grind or we
shall lose al ,re possess r "Them's my sentiments"
cried another. "The bankers are all rogues and ,ce
shall be robbed" roared fellow with crownless
hat and his clothes fit representation OF Josephs
coat-all colors, and every whit as holy,
This is very fair specimen of the opinions deliver
ed and of the general character of the meeting
There were, however, great number efpersons, who
seemed to have joined in the mass merely from curl
osty and who appeared TO enjoy the sport.
After being together about three quarters of an hour
the meeting dispersed.
SINGULAR EFrEcrs or VApep BArH.-"I took
vapor bath the other day in John street," said
friend, "and never felt fine elastic clear, or
bright for the two three days in succession.
A bath has a wonderful effect 100 in matters of the
heart. For three months l was idolisRg one
Of the pretes girls in town, but somehow or other
could pluck up courage enough to put the dread
ed question. ! tried every way and every form-t
would not do. But singular TO relate, the very next
day after had cleared my ideas with the vapor BATH
l made call upon my Dulcinea, and We settled the
affair in half an hour I'll send you piece of cake
next week. We shall spend six weeks at Niagara
and the west God bless vapor bathing. 1t is excel
lent 10 npen affairs of the heart-just as good a
bright sun on peach orchard in the Jerseys. Good
morning"
Such was the speech made 10 us by friend the
other morning. The bath is still open at 36 John |
street. for similar unfortunates.
New CUSTOM Houss-The solid marble walls of |
this elegant edl6ce rapidly rising up to heaven.
The commissioners, with their hands in their pockets
their pockets lined with eight dollars day apiece
are gazing the work daily.
BY the time that this splendid temple is finished,
and ready to be used there will be no foreign CON-
merce take care of-and less employment for
tom house officers. The custom house viii then
make an excellent jail.
A CeNsIDERHATs IRisHMAN.-An Irlshman called |
upon me yesterday-"Is Mr.. Bennett in |"
"Yes-I am the person"
Misther Bennett, want to spake unto you ?"
walked aside.
"Msther Bennett, am told you are very con-
siderhate man-indade, quite generous-I am poor
man, and want something TO do. Can you give me
employment
"What can you doP'
~ can write leete.''
"We my friend, am afraid can give you moth
ing to do. l am everstockcd with people"
"We, Msther Bennett, heard you was a very
coasiderate man-so thought would apply to you"
swell, am sorry can give you unemployment
"Arrah, then! Msther Bennett, if you cant give
me no work can you give me donation or SOL hear
you area very considerable man."
al don't think / can. All the charity and good
deeds can muster, am considerate enough to be-
stow on poor females in distress. ! think they de-
serve il more than ourrascally he sex"
"Och the women are well cnough--bu, won't you
give me semehingT"
"Not cent Females in trouble can do little for
themselves-but when hale hearty get in dis
tress it is their own fault 7"
"Och thought you were a considerable man."
$50 AMI give all to poor weman-but devil
cent to any thing in the shape Of a man."
GOOD mornin," said Pat, making low bow.
"Good morning. said land so parted.
In this country, any being that wears breeches,
found begging. ought TO have his jacket well dused
No fear of man suffering in this land if he has in
dustry and is sober II he does, is his fault
But for poor woman in distress, LET rascals keep
all our spare cash, and superintendent charity.
MARnYiye.-A great many young persons are court.
ing and marrying the strength Of the expansions
OF the banks. The lawyers BUSINESS has been doubled
since the revulsion in commerce, and many actu-
ally getting rich. Young ladies now advised by
their pous mammas thus
Lucy, my lovely daughter don't encourage that
young man. he is in mercantile business. Lawyers
are the thing. They are making all the money"
"We ma, bu, if the banks will only increase their
Discounts that will make business brisk again"