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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

The Mobile Examiner is spirited paper and has
way Of telling home truths-we presume them be
srch. The following excerpts from long article
the present state Of society, and with the exception
Of drkng aud duellng, win apply hundreds in this
city Wehave our eye set of these rowdies, such
~ might be seen at q certain theatre a occa.
sion, when one Of them pocketed over S40O for one
nights starring which should have gone into another
pocket. But Of that anon.
Let as hear wha, Southern paper says Of southern
manners
In New Orleans, ducls have become a regular daily
exercises and in this city bludgeons walking sticks and
cowskns supply the place of rifles and pistols. Not
day passes but hear Of difficulties arising between
respectable citizens for which good can be
signed and the end is that the stronger beats and ds.
cures the weaker until he is unfit for public and
frightful in appearance for private duties.
Ducng is a savage practice, and one which our laws
condemns but that is better than the budrcon or
dirkng system Of other places.
Let fashionable oafers read the following
But how is IL in this city 7 Gentlemen proceed to the
Mansion House. the Alabama any other principal no.
tel they leave their beds in the msrning A
soothing julep, other vorite glass stimulates
the wearied and fctd system into lively and spirited
ton coos the parched tongue and sharpens the appetite
for breakfast
When breakfast is over, they seat themselves in
clumps in front Of the door on the sidewalk lazly ex.
tend their eet and legs into the path OF the passer by
smoke their segars read stale political story
Tour carriers sell the Examiner in such crowds In
morning newspaper, and presently rising from their
seats the instance of simple candidate for of.
fee walk the bar and drink another glass at his ex.
pense. Perhaps they have hardly returned to their
seats when another fer candidates and musqutoes are
equally numerous in Mobile) steps up and the
remony is repeated; and thus every minutes in the
day, between nine o'clock in the morning and twelve
night, the dceterious practice is sustained.
This pretty picture Of genteel oafersm is followed by
words Of advice, which very well, and dc
serve attention.
Let young remain in their in the
ing read useful books wrie pretty essays for others
10 read Diet sparngly and drink very little Call on
the ladies in the afternoon, ride walk aud after tea
set down to social game Of whist, 60 to prayer
meeng-in either case envcning the subjects with
gay brilliant conversation, sparkling salies OF wit or
IN the discussion Of some Of those momentous topics
which belong exclusively young people and lose Their
interest and attraction, soon we enter Hymeneal
bonds"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

d understand either it or US How should they,
poor devils?
He the foreigner of distinction, has admired the Love
Promenade, with the beautiful willows which line its
walk-(en PEASANT blown down by the nd
yesterday the Castle Gardens newly painted and de
corated-Governors Island, sparkling like an emerald
It's old brick fort newly whitewashed as many of our
smashed spectators will soon be-Jersey City, newly
no. There is nothing in Jersey City. Iii like a
poor relation wearing the same old face and looking
best-at a distance.
The distinguished foreigner fancics himself CONNIE IL
fam His coat and pantaloons Of approved cut-his
boots Partisan; his hat-great condescenson-is Amer-
can, and his gloves colored match. Round the
neck of the animal is suspended eye gass-it is a
badge by which the tribe is knewn just you put cell
lars poodles.
81 am his Majestys dog nj Kew
Pray may ask whose dog your
His browning glory, however is his moustache. lie
looks to that TO do his business with an heiress
On marching forth, he had deposited the only decent
of only old tatered handkerchief on the out
side of his pocket not intending to remove H. nor
dreaming that any else would do So But ecce ,;o
it is done, and the foreigner of distinction" turns
out TO be regular humbug.
MoRAL-From this scene on the Battery.
LIST. Ladies. beware fappearances-hey are deceit
ful. Love promenade is lovely place Take whsk-
and EYEGLASSES fer what they good for and they
servceabe to-stu chairs and serve as playhings
for nsnkeys but scrutinise modern exquise's war
drobe, and beware Of moustachc
2dly. Mobiles, Counts Barons and foreigners of dis
tincton whose are in no mani land and whose
castles are in tableware of false 'front.' alias bosom
alias dickey. A pin may revolt, and unfold tail
Sport nothing that will bear inspection and beware
of the Handkerchief"
3D.. Newsboys, young rascals mind your business
give over gambling don't be corrupted by the example
of the big rascals of Little Wall street and escape Old
Hays the Recorder Blackwells Island and Sing Sing
4th Loaers in general, and characters in particular
boware
IF there's hole in a your coats,
rede ye tent it
Achiers amang ye takin' notes.
Ar faith he'd prentit
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05
The Maniac Mother;

A
In a beautiful house in street, Brooklyn IN a
dark, lonely chamber, reclining a couch is pale
and lovely woman Her eye has los, ts bright healthy
us,re and CLEANS with the pickering fire Of nsan
ity-her cheek Is blanchcd by sorrow, her haggard
speaks the anguish she has suffered yet
bears strong traces Of her former beauty.
She is still lovely, has beautiful children, and
brutal husband, whose cruelty has brought her her
present situation, least prevents her from being
cured.
This lovely and amiable woman has been reduced to
her present dcporable situation since the first Of May
She is perfectly harmless and full of the livees, afec.
ton for her chidren-wre,ched when they absoot-
nexpressiby delighted when they permitted to Vi.
sit her Her rascal husband confines her her room.
She is probably poorly fed and attended. and her liide
Ones hc idols Of her soul, seldom allowed to see
her. and then but for few moments. Kindness and al
lection would restore her health and happiness, but
no kind words does she receive from the lips that IN the
early days Of love she fondly chung to- No soothing
attentions from him. who at the altar Of God to
love, honor, and protect her.
Her piteous and heart rending means are enough to
pierce the heart of marsle-her signs came from bo-
som, which disappointed love, and outraged affection
has made a fountain Of bitterness and anguish. Her
friends are not aware of her deporabe stuation.-
When they come her, he previously allows her
children to 90 and her for few moments and then
her gratitude makes her forget her troubles and while
they are there she appears cheerful and happy, and
they go away mourning over the wreck Of her mind,
without being Of the treatment to which sh =
| subjected
| Her children dearly love her. Some one asked one
| Of them, ado you love your poor mother y
Eyes" said the lovely angel "and we go in and see
her when father lets u.s. The stood in her bright
eyea Of affection the mother she leved-a tear
Of gratitude to one who spoke kindly Of her.
The ncighbors have entreated the husbsnd-how that
name is disgraced-to send her asylum they have
even offered pay her expenses, but the brute says
| No she will die Soon He means she shall. The
physician says that few weeks Of kindness and care
would probably make her quite we'll but this is denied
her Her spirit crushed and her body beautiful IN
its bhghted decay, unless kind hand rescues her
from the clutches Of DEMON will 6 maniac mothers
grave.
r. The West Indians have a notion tL,t salt wa
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

R* OF about 28 acres, situated in he of Lancaster,
Erie county IA this State will be exchanged for either
Dry Goods or Groceres-especay the atter-on the
reasonable terms subject 70 bond and mortgage of e and
interest," ayable in from February last sand
situated about II miles from the City Buffalo, mile
from the Rail Road now building from Batavia Buffalo and
some or miles from the Erie Canal There improved
said farm about 100 acres and the balance beautifully
tmbered with oak, ash password sugar maple beech elm
Newell adapted to wheat and the heart the rich
est and best wheat growing sections New York
face efhe land precisely what should bc-neher entirely
fiat, yet uneven-with public highway passing
sides Of It, There are said premises good frame barn. and
poor loghoue, but comfortable for fae young
orchard, good water and aow acres
preparation for sowing wheat this with sufficient
and farming utensils for finishing the Title ndisputa
BILE For further particulars call address L. H. No 452t
Pearl street, New York. au3-mxe-st.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05
FOR SALE or 70 LrT-

l ing well calculated for either bleaching prating or
lying establishment In the building there two
large copper boil rs also vais and horse mill the
proved PLAN with an ample supply OF the pures water led by
pipes into the top OF the house. II is situated within mi
nute walk OF the navgabe Of the North River, and
within hours SAD of this CITY, beautiful cottage and
few land high state of cultivation, may be had
withthe premises. Inquire of JOHN q. BLAIR
lY3l wv Rrnn Il.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05
For snlc ~ above.

l. THE CLERKS GUIDE: comprising series sf
mercantile letters, FERNS of Invoices, Bills OF Paces
Account Sales with Hints 10 Young Tradesmen ex-
panaiory remarks Foreign and Inland Bill Insurance.
Exchange, nc. BY u. r. FosTEH. PrIcs, - sents.
?. A CONCISE TREATISE ON BOOK KEEPING,
calculating the principles and practice Of donby entry
and the modern method Ut arranging merchants accounts
Second edition, enlarged and improved To which - add
ed Equation Of Payments Commercial Terms, &c ny
u. =. FosrrR, volume, svo. pp. 2O1.--P7ce 81 y.
2. THE ART OF RAPID WRITING ILLUSTRATED
AND EXPLAINED; to which Is added the Angular and
Anti Angular Systems. BY u. r. Fosrrn, vol. svo.
with plates.-Frtcs, 81.
4. FOSTERS ELEMENTARY CoPf-BOOkS, IN
which the copies arranged throughout, and the slope
Of the letters the thickness ~ c down-sokes, &c. are
Indicated By process Of ruling designed to furnish
ScnooLs and FAMILIES with practical system OF teach
ing the art Of writing No. | to g
5. EXERCISES IN CURRENT-HAND WRITING,
for the OF the students at Fosters Commercial School,
No. 1s3 BROADWAY.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

~ NEW AnnA =. m ENT.-Ow
and after Tuesday llth July, the steambosa
<7-O ORANGE, Capt Frost, will leave New Yorh
the foot Of Chambers Tuesdays, Thursdays and Safur
days, at O'Clock p NJ, ana Peekskill on Mondays,
Sunday at O'clock A. VI, and New York O'clock r. n
landing the old state prison wharf yonk-rs Hastings
Dobbs' Ferry, Irving, Tarytown, Slug Sing, Crol0a.
Crugers Landing and Verpancks Point
Fare-To Yonkers, Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irving ana
Taytown Is Sing Sing and Groton 5Tt Cru-
gers Landing verplanck's Point and Peckskl, 80 cents
For freight passage apply the capt board or To
r. Barney corner Chambers and West street and To
Messrs Crook Fowk OF West and Liberty streets
m
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05
BOOKKEEPING, PENMANSHIP,
AND ARITHMETIC,

taught upon original and improved plan, by which
a competent knowledge Of these branches may be obtain
ed in third of the time usually devoted to that object
PRosPEcrusrs may be had at the rooms 1873 Broad
way torer Mr. .MiLhaus druggist storel
- AprLrs who experience any difficulty In the free
and command Of the pen, those who, from the
of proper instruction, write irregular scwl,
have these obstacles removed in en lessons and
enabled by novel and ingenious process TO write, with
and expedition elegant current hand, adapted to
the practical and every day purposes of life
From The Erenng Gazette.
The in which BooK-xEEPISo u frequently
taught conveys very imperfect idea of the practice Of
merchants. The great difference between theory and
practice-between the study Of art aud its application
10 practical use-is well known TO need remark and
we think Mr. Fosters plan possesses advantages worthy
the consideration of all who wish acquire the forms
and modes OF business thorough and eecua manner.
From the Republican.
We personally acquainted with Mr. Foster and
take great pleasure recommending his establishment to
the notice Of fellow-c We have examined his
system in DETAIL have observed MS mode Of instruction
in full operation, aud fully impressed WIN the practi
cablty and utility of his plan u facilitates, bcgend az
other methods the attainment OF free, elegant and rap "a
hand
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

UJ' Mr.. FAIRS new novel Of AN re" ia nearly rea-
sy for the press. Ts author Is at Berlin.-Mirr~ o
h's day
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

CO Mr.. and Mrs. Morley Mr.. Trims and Mr.
Herman, are giving Concerts in Boston.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

LoarERIsM.-Two persons, one a teacher IN public
school in this city, who is fast making himself notorious
for his bad conduct whom fathers and mothers
entrust the education of their children but whose
duct shows how little he worthy Of the responsible
ties Of such Office Coney Island the other
Friday and that day and Saturday, committed such
extravagances should ene them to kick from eve
ry respectable man in the community.
The who insult a lady, is fit only for the com
pany Of the lowest vsgabonds. Devils Of any decency
and responsibility, would kick him of their society.
A gentleman will never say unkind word TO the
most unfortunate Of the female SEX much less insult
with ribsldry those who the stamp Of virtue on
their brows whose every thought is innocence, whose
every look Is purity.
ale gentleman in Europe" said his friend,
when h was called to accoun, by some one for
his conduct. A pretty answer SO an European gen.
tlcman has prcscriptve right to insul, ladies' So
thinks Capt Marryati but he is loafer so Is the sub
iect of our sketch. Yet forsooh both are gentlemen
in Europe.
Natty Willis knows thing or two, and when he said
that Marryat,s novels sold considerably in the neigh
borhood Of Wrapping he not far Of the way; as
for his iiason with the beautiful Countess Of Blessing
ton that is another affair.
The ladies Of Long Island, will beware Of such gen
temen in future and such gentlemen may well avoid
Coney Island Let them conne their peregrinatons L
the vicinity Of the Five Points the corner Of Broadway
and Ann Streets and the lofty regions Of the Park The
atre.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05
NEW YORK, SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 5, 1887

"A TO LET-The store No. 1903 Fulton ST., suitable
fA for merchant tailor dry good business Inquire
Ann Il
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

m BROWN g. CO.'S ONE PRIC K HAT
ST0RE-The subscribers, since the year 1924, have
hamed at furnishing the public with elegant and sub
stanta HAT of the graceful form, the accommodating
price of S. They say that their efforts have been
crowned with triumphant The Hats manufactured
by them during the last three months in beauty and
finish heretofore offered and stand preemnent among
those Of higher prices by the fashionable world To
patrons they would saythe quality far be- uni
fomhe price moderate and xed-the profit small, and all
the sales for cash. l7s Chatham Square, cor. Nett St
myl9-y BROWN co.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

II The West Indians have notion tha, salt wa
ter will not extinguish fire, and consequently neglect
to use il for that purpose.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

ArA TO LE.T.-Several small dwellings with many
H convenences suitable for respectable mechanics and
Others. Apply on the premises No. = Rose street
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

AgA HOUSE TO LET, OR FOR SALE.-The
Tx modern built three story house 9th few doors
broadway being the middle OF the three houses jus!
finished This house Is finished in the manner, with
the modern improvements and possession be had mmed
ately. Appyto g. CLARK l36 Water street.
nlyl6 istf
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

~ The old Boston Fire Department has all broke 70
smash and fifteen hundred Of the finest fellows in exis
tence, are disbsnded Hereafter, operations in the
spouting line are to be conducted new system A
new department has been organnedto be paid so much
year by the city for their services They to have
but fourteen engnes-forty members each-the private
members receiving $50 per annum-foremen, 800
assistants and clerk, SIS.
The Mayor is authorised to borrow $4,000 to pay
them and other ncidentas This is experiment Let
see how il will work
T HALLrcx has written long poem to the tune Of
YANKEE DOODLE
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

- &C. ~ COTILION PARTY.--Tbeu,e,m-
Sruss..Sr- boat WARREN, having been engaged Tor !.
- Cotiiou Excursion Monday cveuingr
August 4h 1887 viii leave the so, Of Robinson Il
O'Clock, touching Canal half past O'clock and pro-
ceeding the North River will sop at Yonkers where !.
supper has been engaged al the Yonkes Hotel Mr. Browns
Band has been engaged Tickets which limited can be-
had nj ~ and % West street and Unders Jees
son and Madison street-Pccs Should weather prove
una,orabe on Monday evening" the will place on.
"Wednesday evening ollowng an2-9vyS
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05
TER,S
COMMERCIAL ACADEMY,

IS3 BROADWAY.
THE design of this Institution is to afford young men an
i opportunity of qualifying themselves for mercantile
pursuits in a SUPERIOR and expeditions manner; their
attention peng excusve.y u--c-aa - studies Of
teal utility The of instruction comprenenos
information indispensable to the merchant and the
Of business and combines the advantages Of private
lessons with the daily routine of the counting house.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

.f house Ne. Peck Slip suitable for an Office for
-tlst land sgent any light business, or for man and
his we No family with children need apply. Rent $50.
Possession Immediately,
u There will be other family house, the lower part
being medical office. au2-y
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

- = pleasant EXCURsION Tn
SxSssk75,T GLEN COVE, and the Intermediate places.
- = II required.-Thes steamboat RU FJJS KING.
Capt faes will leave The foot Of Courandt sunday
Fulton Brooklyn a quarter past TO- Catherine Frrrv
New York. at halt TO- foot Of Delaney street nj quarter
before H. and Dry Dock II O'clock passing through Huri
gate and viewing The beautiful scenery along East River
such as Flushing Bay and Point head Of the
Sound. Fare forthe excursion, SO cents
au3-3t* SCRANTON prorr;.so~
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05
NEW yoKx LIFE INSURANCE AND

Y TRUST COMPANY.-Fersons may cnect nsufancts
with this Company their lives or the lives OF Others
and either for duration OF life for limited peri
cd The payments OF premium may be either made annually
In a gress
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

S--.s ing will take place at ITemrstea al IIarlor !.
s11SA- Monday, August 7th, 1887. :
The steamboat BERGEN Capt Scott will leave the eo a
Canal street. on Tuesday, 9th inst A. NJ from The font
Market street half past 81 foot Of Delaney ST. M Iav,
Hampstead Harbo r. NJ afternoon during the meeting
Fare 37l cents each way a ~ IS, IL. -
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

= L~@>s RDAY LINE FOR HAHTFORD.
SIzxlssy~uNrrrr The steamboat CLEOPATRA, Captain
- Reynolds will leave from Peck Slip, &. r
clock. ' "s' -
FOX SACHENS HEAD.-The Cleopatra will stop al So
New York. Fare 81 -
rare 10 New London, 81 Stages will leave Lyme (Bacons
Landng edately on the arrival of the Cleopatra
FOR further information inquire board, or of
~, 40 ID. r. ALLEN, l69 3 suth g.
the above boat owners ivIq
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-05

= ss;@' ~ RAIL ROAD LINE FOR BOS-
sxsss.sss1=-~s4 TON, VIA NEWPORT AND PROVE
DENCE.-The steamboat LEXINGTON,
M Mapr vanderbilt will leave from pier No foot Of
MOTIFS street on Wednesday afternoon, August 9 O'Clock
Passengers for Boston viii the rail road cars
nlnedlatey on the arrival OF the LEXINGTON.
-" Freight tor Boston forwarded without delay.
Foriurther Information inquire on board, or OF
. go ID. r. ALLEN, 1863 South st.
b. All persons forbid trusting any one on account Of
the above boat
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-12-08
JOHN II. WHEELER.
REGULATIONS
With regard to visiter, fosbe Wiz,

|. The Mint will only be opened 10 Wis.
tiers from 9 o'c.ock, A. NJ. 10 l2 NJ. dur.
ing which time they will be conducted bv
an attendant, who will exhibit TO them the
different operations of the Mint and the Va.
rious machinery.
:. They cannot be admitted in wet wea.
Their.
O. Vlsiers are requested not TO handle
any Of The coin, precious metals, apparatus,
or machinery, unless iu the presence aud
with the consent of an officer.
4. Each Visiter will write his name and
residence IN Register kept for this purpose.
,. Nislters are requested not 10 offer any
lee 10 the attendants or workmen as no
person employed IN The Mint is permitted 10
receive such fee, under pain Of dismissal
from his situation.
JOHN II. WHEELER,
n, Superintendent.
'Hdft8fe, Dec. 4, ieSt, tsU
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-12-08
NOTICE.
Dee. 6. 1s31.

Evils IS TO totewan all persons from
trading for 4 note Of hand, drawn hv
me in favor of Messrs. Farrar & r abloson,
Charleston, 5. c., dated August 10, 1897,
for Sle7 Oh, which note was traudulent,v
obtained by man protesting to be the a.
gent OF Messrs. Farrar Il Robinson. lam
determined therefore, not to paw it. AS tae
account for which the note was given, has
lately been paid and a receipt taken for tue
same, Messrs. Farrar & Robinson deu1iap
having any note against me.
ANDREW SPRINGS.
Dec. 4, 1887 III
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-12-08
Lost.

& y the Sd instant, 90 a country road be.
- tween the Salisbury and Sraiesytle
roads, small Calf skin Pocket Book. con.
tanning one note on Joseph McConnaus hev.
for ST., dated February, 1884, one note On
Archibald Frew, for $40, dated November.
II, $50, and a small note on james hu.chi.
son for S4 "a, date not recolected, with a
number Of receipts and bills. Any person
returning said Pocket Book shall be re.
warded for their trouble. All persons are
iofe~arned trading for said noies.
Dee. 6, 1887. I'D