Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-28

II 1t Is said that fifty suits will be begun against
the banks this week. Right. Compel the chartered
swindlers TO be honest.
~ A great political contests developing itself in
England since the death Of the King Queen Victoria
may be the last monarch OF the isle
O. Master Gouge is gougng out the eyes of the
democratic party with his nostrums.
CoyRr or COMMON PLEAS, July 27-Befo Judge
Irving inslow and Thompson rersus David
Blodged.
Th. was an action for breach of contract-the
damages were laid al $500.
By the evidence il appeared that the defendant had
agreed TO furnish the plaintiffs twenty hve pieces OF
india rubber cloth at AZ cents per yard according toa
sample shown at the time of tue contract for which
he TO receive 5000 i'm cash. and the balance by
nole al short date. The defendant had previously
made contract, and delivered the article TO dealer
nars ed Chase, who made objection the quality, and
refused to keep the same unless coat of India
rubber varnlsh was gwen to the cloth. Under these
circumstances the defendant imagine! Chase would
relinquish his bargain, and he accordingly made the
new contract with Winsow and Thompson. Upon
applying Chase, he refused 10 elnguish the goods
and in consequence, Blodged, the defendant,
able TO fulfil his second cont act with the plaintiffs
1t proved that a regular tender Of The $780,
agreed to be paid, had beer made.
The jury, without leaving the court gave a verdict
for the paindfs-damnges $685. and 6 cents costs.
Police July 27th.-A Coal Black Rose.-Rose Nc
Laughlan was committed, two charges first, for
stealing from Martha Wilkinson, No. Washington
street. two pettcoats and dress frock secondly for
stealing from Henry Agnes, No. 257 Grand street. a
Grape shawl, black silk VEIL &c. Ifher counsel can
not procure "set off, she will be tried today
A Wicked Parenk-Davd Parent committed
for stealing from on board the schooner Leakman,
Captain John Ricketts,, lying at Spring street wharf,
$s5 The prisoner made an ingenious defence, but as
ne could not, like the Commercial bank file an "affi-
davt of merits" he considered TO merit brldewell
He gave himself most excellent character, but
ertheess was compelled 10 receive corporation lodg
ngs in bridewe.
Fobbing a Watch-Wm. Seymour was committed
for stealing watch, the property of Mr.. Mcdonald,
No. PAP Canal street The prisoner, in his defence,
declared he merely .tobbed the ticker he didn't mean
10 steal il. This distinction between fobbng and
stealing not being satisfactory he sent to Bride
well.
Hocus Pocus-James Wallace was committed for
transmogrifying $50, the property of anthony
Hearkins, INTO SO one The complainant, who lives
al 81 Mulberry street, stated that he handed $50 BILL
of the Union Bank of New York, TO the prisoner to
get his opinion upon it, The prisoner, as be ,houeh',
complainant opened the BILL il wasn't $50 bill, but
only shabby 49, The prisoner refuses restore the
plaintiff his money. For this conuring trick Wal
lace was held 10 bail.
Shop ifting.-Offcer Isaac A. Rose Yesterday,
arrested woman named Nancy Smith, charged with
stealing piece of calico, from The store, No. 66
Catharine street. The goods were recovered by the
Olhcer, ana Nancy commtted Tor tral.
CoRoSERs INQUEST, July q On the body Of an
unknown man, found in the river ut the foot Of White
hall slip The deceased was dressed in blue coat
yellow nankeen panialoons and figured vest. He
was apparently about 80 years of age. On his shirt
marked w. r. Martin, No. A. The body is sup
posed to have been about about week in the water
Verdict found drowned.
ELECTRO MAGNETIC ESGrSE.--A writer in the
San of Tuesday, 18th inst, says Mr. Cook, The part
ner of Mr. Davenport, has made another and far
greater improvement in the electro magnetic engine
than any which have preceded it. Thus he goes on,
lavshing praise upon Mr.. Cook until quite the close
of his remarks when be says If fame be worth pur-
suing, Mr.. Davenport may yet enjoy as much of il
as man can reasonably desre!' Perhaps the writer
had an alluon TO Mr.. Davenport being permitted 10
take the first sail in the air upon one of Mr.. Cooks
improved engnes Mr.. Davenport being gentleman
| of extremely modest and unassumng manners l
presume he will be content TO remain silent partner
/ in the enjoyment of fame, if he enjoy his full
share OF the profits and, for aucht know he may
receive his foil share Of fame by induction from Mr..
/ Cook.
| / have been anxously waiting these two days,
hoping to have something, in SEINE Of the daily
4 prints from Mr.. Cook, by way of making an eauita-
bic distribution OF the fame thus lavished upon him,
among those who have felt as deep an interest in the
conc I'm as himself bat since he remains silent on
the subject, under the the necessity Of dong
myself
| would therefore give notice. for the benefit Of all
parties concerned that claim, as original with my
self only the entire union Of the popers Of gairanc
magnets acting together, in producing rotary motion
by magnetic attraction and repulson, which Messrs.
| Cook and Davenport are now using on sufierance
| instead of their CIRCULAR permanently charged steel
magnets which claim l shall cndeavor TO substan-
tate. Should there arise any dispute as 10 the PRO-
rity of the claim, a judicial tribunal of our country
must determine the question. ! would also give no
ice that the public may expect TO see forthcoming
(say in the of two or three wceks) magnetic
machine embracing several entire new and important
points, highly necessary TO successful application
/ Of the surprising power Of magnetism "a propelling
power, for which shall petition for letters patent;
/ but, in so doing, shall claim nshng which of right
belongs TO either Mr. Davenport or Mr.. Cook.
! Respectfully 5. STINPsoS.
i MARRIED..