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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03
when music, heavenly maid was young,
While yet in early Greece she sung

proprlate;-
when music heavenly maid was young,
While yet in early Greece she sung
"Pardon me-" said the travelling clerk, Il think
you must be mstaken-those lines are to DC found
in Milton. No-Pope copied them-a-from the
Itaan-the Italan-a--from the French-and the
French, thnk-a-from the Persian, or Chaldaic-I
am not certain which"
Dehlman' ) notes are the only ones now at par, and
that are anxiously sought after Every one views
them with pleasure, and the young and beautiful are
particularly SOLICITORS take and circulate them.-
The only one who does to care straw about
them is Amos Kendall, who has run his head against
snag, by wishing SLOW on, in the character of
lawyer He wants TO demonstrate that he is not
only great pedagogue auditor, and Postmaster
General bat great Jursconsu and GIRL rHlain.
The Court has been filled for some days past by a,-
dtors, who came TO hear the discussions of The bar
on the new theory, preached by Amos, and supported
by the subservient and accommodating Attorney
General, whose legal opinion is always made TO suit
his maser-from principle of gratitude for official
favors. Ii is curious TO observe how this mans opn
ions can be made TO square with the wishes of the
executive-right wrong. The : Star Spangled
Banner" was quite ingenious and eloquent on the
subject and really supported the tangled and
volutionary doctrine with considerable ability The
Baltimore barrster is said, however, 10 have annhi
lated him in his reply. He was excessively tart upon
the Postmaster General, and literally hayed him.
The Attorney General too and his subservent
opinions were held up TO ridiculc and contempt In
short, Mr.. Johnson was exceedingly eloquen, and
was listened to with the deepest attention. From this
.atte Of wills, the chief justice Of the retired, at
night to witness the marriage Of of his daughters,
one OF the sweetest, amabe, and lovely girls in our
city. The Judges family are all very amable and
popular, and the marriage was attended by a host Of
trends of both sexes all secretly praying for the hap
pness OF the interesting and lovely young BRIDE whose
sweet countenance, and gentle depor neni have wo,
all hearts.
II isrumored and generally believed here that the
government will remove lis deposits from the Me-
tropols Bank, and place them in the Bank Of Wash.
lngon
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

POLICE, July lst.-Hair-A complaint was made
oy Ml Jonn de Forest, No. 472 Pearl street. against
v.Ius ans rlnegan, for stealing three bales Of ha,
value go. Canerine contrved 10 abstract the bales
from the store which she carried to Junk shop and
offered for sale. Suspicion, however arising that
the mar nad not been honestly obtained, Catherine
was arrested ana taken to the police office. In her
defence the prisoner urged that she had received the
bales from young man, and merely took them 10
the Junk shop TO get weighed This stery was not.
however, believed, and Catherine was committed for
trial.
!. A Nice A6air-A girl named Eliza Daley better
known as Irish Eliza was on Saturday arrested on n
charge of stealing, froEa Mr. August Stoche, No. %
Pearl street, at the house of James Whaley, on the
corner of Munson and Walnut street, SilO The
money was stolen from the compliments coat pock-
ct while II was hanging on bed post The girl
co messed the robbery and said she gave six dollars
OF the stolen money to Francis Hurlbat the barkecs
er OF the house, and the remainder 10 Mrs. Whaley.
THIS being ascertained, Hurbat and the woman Wha-
icy were arrested as receivers, knowing the money
nave been stolen. The three, after being examined
were committed to Bridewell.
Aiier these were disposed of James Whaley, the
landlord OF the house, and husband to the woman
"haley above spoken of was arrested as dlsorderly
person. on the caarge of officers Stevenson and
lompkns. Wheninlerrogaed respecting the money
stolen at his house. he declared he knew nothing
whatever about it. He was however, held to bail on
the charged keeping disordery house, and being
unable to procure the necessary security, was sent
over to keep company with his confined associates
Knapp, Stevenson and TOmpkns were the officers
who arrested the prisoners.
Ship Robbery.-A fellow named John Francis who
came from New Orleans in the ship CINCINNATI now
at Quarantine, where he had but just been liberated
from prison, took the opportunity while Moses VIII
lams the chief cook, engaged to break open his
trunk, on Thursday last from whence he stole bag
containing seventeen dollars in Spanish silver dollars
and three $50 bills of the bank of New Orleans.
Capt. Bassford, upon his cooks loss being made
known TO him, ordered search, which resulted in
finding the silver secreted in Franciss trunk but the
bills could not be discovered Some of the ships Il
men was also found, which had been stolen. Fran
els has been arrested by officer Welsh, and commit
ted to Brdewell.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

Ir At the Park, Miss Wheatey, an interesting and
pretty actress, plays for the benefit OF her brother
For the ladys sake, we hope she will be greeted by a
numerous audience. As TO young Wheatley, we care
not fig for him.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

n TIE BATTsny last night was . study. De
serted by all the parpenus and haut ton, it was full Of
smiling faces odd dresses queer figures, and original
germs Of genius that WILL in twenty years. shoot up
into the highest branches Of fashion. A few foreign
families, who laugh at our prejudices persist in the
belief that fine evening Sunday is just as good
as on Fnday-not so our beau monde The great
bulk of the Promenaders last night were strangers
from the Bowery, Greenwich, and away by Corlaers
Hook. The intellectual aboltionist and the negro
wench were on the same level. beautiful Sunday
evening the Battery is worthy of Hogarh There
is more originality and droery than any where else
in the country. 1t is real enoyment-no stiffness
no prde-no affecaton-no pretence. If girl has
hole in her stocking--or dandy patch on his
breeches, they know it, and nothing forit. COL
Ming, the great locofoco, with half dozen little
ocofocos at his heels, were also enjoying the hard
money sunshine.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

II This day, will be publishes N the Evening
Chronicle remarkable account OF 'ne burning u 'ie
Ben Shenod, from the lips OF one OF the surviving
passengers,-the only correct detail ye' puohshco IN
the United States.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

Boar RAcEs.-Several interesting Boat Races Will
take place al Hurl Gate Ferry, or the 4lh of July
We are authorised to state that the principal ANA
teurs of this amusement, fom this city and its vicinity,
which has existed between them. In addition 10
several Interesting matches, two liberal premiums are
to be given the fastest boats will be seen by an
advertisement in another column. Preparations are
making for brilliant meeting. During the day of the
Races extra line ofcars will leave Harlem Rail Road
Depot (Bowery) every fifteen minutes, and land pas
sengers within 300 yards of Hurl Gate Ferry Hotel,
where fall view can be seen, and from the large
retreat from the rays of the sun fare 12t cents.
very extensive club stand, public stand, pavilion &c.
is to be erected this at Hurl Gate Ferry, by
Mr.: WALL and few of our enterprising citizans.-
operation for the promotion of this innocent
ment and hope that the proprictors will succeed
in their enterprise. Those audable trials OF skill are
increasing both in number and popularity
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

IJ As to which side Of lady on horseback the
cavalier should keep, the Evening Chronicle of the
9th of June II has long been settled principle in
the riding schools OF England that the UT is the
right side.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

~ Booth at the Bowcry on Tuesday night! In
deed He is quick the trigger Well we've
often said it. Booth is the only tragedan aiue Its
pity he makes such fool of himself off the stage
But that's his own affair. How did he succeed in
England
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

SJ Mrs. Goold, Of Noun, Prospect Cottage, on tho
Flatbush road. Epicures, ifyou would spend pleas
AMI 18th. give this queen of cateresses a call.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03
$4,000

The expectation OF specie has diminished sensbly the
demand has ceased in Wall On Saturday city payer
money rose to 9per cent discount but this appreciation
attributed combination among bullion brokers
who into the market buyers than any cause
probable therefore, that in few days, previous to the
sailing Of the packets the confederacy will become
sellers and then raise the price, The rehpmeni e British
French goods is extraordinary fact The great depreca
ton in the price Of such merchandise, and the almost entire
cessation OF auction sales OF dry goods have caused importers
lqudae their foreign debts by returning goods them
selves This state of things depression also in
market for American goods and ia the end will great
rcvusoni in Manchester and Birmingham. Since the su.pen
SION Of specie payments estimated that the foreign deo has
been iquidated to the following amounts
Specie exported 10 Europe, 5ooo,eco
Produce exported, 25,CeoDoo
Returned merchandise, - 2GOO,00)
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

SARATOGA, this season, is to be very fashionable in
a certain way. All the bankrupts, blacklegs, and
broken brokers will probably give eeiai 10 that srsa,
resort, No young man 10 expected to carry there moro
than two shirts and dickey.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

CoReNER's INoUEsT-On Patrick Fell, No. GO Pitt
street, who died from the effects of drinking cold We
ter when heated. Verdict accordingly
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03
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To this might add sio,Joeoo, in good bsnkruptces
which generally qudate foreign debt well thing
else.
The curtaLnent OF the foreign greater
coasng or Internal this there fro
twelve different foreign naton all Of which viii have 10
in ballast besides one-haliof shipping laid up " the
American Lrewd they avaiitenseves
OF the state OF things ami turn 20 their advantage
The imports foreign grain ceasedthe price four
will be advanced, since the lowest depression oro
s8 s but cotton remains low The rse nbread
Is by local crcu.tasces The extreme eugra
ton Northwestern states has carried all the 6onr and
grain in western New Ohio them insead OF
coming here bread suas
will fall The crops abundant
The farmers the NORTH and ne planters 81 soui
depressed condition the merchants and spccv
la,ers connected with the banks large
community already recovering from the revuou, by the
introduction Of economy order and the cash short credit
system. The broken banks only partially connected
great frame work Of society IN this the Whole
bank capital about e oi o-the capitals cf,he rest ne
community, s67,,J72is7 this bews concusisey that one
half Of the banks IN New York shut up e oss
would be equal tina, ofe great IRE in Decemse 1852
This view might extended throughout the whole counlry,
clearly proving that the prosperity exist N great
attendance independent beyond The power ofthe broken
| banks
connection with this subject the Safety Fund coniedersJ
Of Albany Just sued Manifesto, containing rome OF the
mos, nes an berfugcs, evasions, lodgings,
and npu,cn pre,enson that have seem These spec1s
attribute e,poson OF the safety fund system O. me
ocooco and Nicholas Bdslc The amous Suspenson Law
Of Governor Marcy which violates every pnncpe o. oras
aod laudsd d, the very ecbo, and the nmaton is
given that paper money, under the name Of
new credit sys,em the perfection Of commercial scence-
Thee. doctrines and sentiments, only worthy ofthe
s... ro, canning from the safety Fund government,
alreavp active operation throughout the country Glars
Is here from Florida, individual well known IN the financial
t, e IN. Safety Fund. It's generally supposed that large
Florida paper money viii be issued here, u the put
Il, l ,ake IL Similar agents lave arrived from Ohio with
full Of and three dollar BILLS, ready for issue in
III. dc voted city Not With this band Of spectators
80 heen purchasing up broken charters all New
England and getting ready ue as, large masses Of
napsr money The broken bank Of Sci,uae, Massachusetts,
has been mentioned In addition, we have the
Two bubbles Just started in this ciyhc one called the New
vork Exchange Bank the Tonne BsIdng and the other
Joint stock Exchange Association No. Nassau street,
both intending ihes rags ~ imitation Of the SAFETY
Fund coufeSerases Besides, s probable that private shn
pas,sr. 10 the Of eoco have been issued Ny San
DIV welsh and deoded under the idea st silver
change scarce Nov silver shange pleasypientitr an
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

BEWARE OF DRINKING CoLD WATEn.-An Irishman
named Patrick Fell, residing No. 62 Pitt street, lost
his life on Saturday, by impndenlly drinking cold
water when heated. Now that the weather PROMISES
to be very warm, water drinking is highly dangerous.
Before tasting it, the hands should be well pumped
upon, and the face spnnkled the water should then
be swallowed in small quantity, and at long inter-
walls. BY following this precaution, much of the dan
ger may be avoided. Let all laboring men pay atten-
ton TO them
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

Roox.wAv will be a great day tomorrow. All the
pretty country msdsns Of Long Isans spenS the
fourth at Rockaway.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03


FaEAxs or FAscY.-Ye sterday, at 7 clock, we
observed a large number of persons congregaled be-
fore the prison IN the Park. Some were laughing;
s,me were shouting; and number of good or rather
bad, big boys were throwing stones al the windows.
Wishing to ascertain the cause, joined the crowd,
and beheld in of the upper windows queer look
ing kind of animal-wearing bilbeny blue face .
shaggy goat-ke covering and having his grizzly
hair surmoun,ed with pair Of enormous horns.
Speculation was tiptoe; some said il was the
devil others that il was a spirit while the thing
continued to play variety Of grotesque antics, much
to the edifcaton of the believers in supernaurals TO
the amusemen, Of the nfdes in that doctrine; and
to the horror Of sundry old women and clcrgymcn,
who had by this time joined the ,hrong.
A shower Of stones was now discharged at the per-
,inaceous spectre; al winch he merely grnncd grim
smile and shouted oh eh
oh! oh!v said he, and he grnned agr.na
You've all without, and Prn snug within"
The uproar now became tremendous the police
were obliged to interfere who, after seizng and bring
ing before the magistrate some Of the principal rioters
succeeded in restoring order. When the hubbub was
over, the canse Of all this tumult and wondermen
was found to be occasoned by double X sheriff Par
kins who had dressed himself in the singular man
ner We have described, and was
Playing such fantastic tricks before high he aven
As made men think the devil himself loose.
Poor Parkns--wc remember thee in better days
thy xcentricities have undone thee.
A NEwspApEa BoasowKn.-One who lives on 'n'
capital OF another The best way to get nd " ~.
an impos,er s to drive him from your deoss - =
would house thief Noesnileman or lazy ~ou's
guilty Of such gross violation OF night q """0
practice q borrowing newspapers.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

Ir Farewell, Celeste. You arc going then at last
Thou princess OF dance and pantomne, may the ocean
aymphs and maids, and old Neptune too in his crazy
car drawn by the golden dophins accompany the
noble vessel that bears you to old England's iron
bound shores! have long since Invoked Eolus, and
he has promised me that he will give particular direc
tons to his chief captain to lock up all the winds
cept the West and he will send Zephyrus his avorte
son, 10 speed the England on. There will be crowd
ed audience too tonight to hear your vaedctory, for
had only to hint of the affair the hundreds Of my
beautiful readers, and they Immediately resolved TO
paya just tribute to your genius and your TALENT
Farewell then, Celeste and may the hours speed
happily and pleasantly I'LL you tread on Columbia's
shores again.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

entered into learned dissertation on the origin ana
principles Of lnusic-and said he would conclude by
quoting passage from Pope, which was very aP-
propriate:-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

! FoREIGNERs-German dressed in red and blue are
curious looking of geniusses to an American eye.
saw large squad of them yesterday laundering
down Broadway. There was the father with his
child in his arms and the mother with the last babe.
red shawl about the size of kerchief vying in bril-
ancy with sundry scarlet ribbons fancifuly display
ed, gave very picturesque idea to these bellies Of
foreign land. Emigration is crying evil where So
cia life is concerned 1t breaks up all the goodly ties
of relationship and neighborhood, and the victims of
the system are thrown on far distant shore, TO be-
gin life anew. Necessity is the only law that makes
it bearable. My feelings are never so warmed, as
when see group of foreigners just arrived and
wandering up and down in search of home.
II MARINE PAVILION, Guilford Point, Connect
cut is an agreeable watering place, and a desirable
resort for strangers. 1t is about half way from New
Haven to Saybrook, and be reached every day by
post-coaches from New Hnven-fare 81 25 The
proprietor is prepared 10 entertain one hundred and
fifty visitors TO their hearts content at Sc per week,
or so per day-noisy children and good servants at
lfprce There is splendid sail-boat, and several
small fishing boats attached to the establishment, be-
sides cold and hot baths. Two beautiful rivers skirt
the Point, and heaven hangs it in the clearcs
blue. Fresh shell and swimming fish tickle the ap
petite each day, besides bar stocked with exquisite
lqueurs from farthest India. There are also several
meeting houses and good parsons in the neghborhood
for the pous-a ninepin alley for the snner-a school
house to say prayers and sing psalms inland several
famous swings for young ladies to show of their pref
ty ANGLES.
Poets, pretty girls and young nabobs would do well
10 ruscate few weeks at the Marine Pavilion.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-03

----- lrt not these WOODS
More free from peril than the envious cour'
And this our life exempt from public haunis,
FINDS tongues in trees looks ia the running brooks,
Sermons IN flowers, and good in every thsg,
L MniIlL ~ lLanna Nh1uI.a<nL.e
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-12

E1trnordinary sceRe.-The Cronioue de
 Paris relates the following extraordinarv scene as having taken place al the Court of
 Assizes, the truth of which however we do
 not take it upon ourselves to vouch for. A youth of abon, nineteen years was brought ln trial for having broken the window of bakers shop and stolen two pound loaf. 2 The PreSident-" Why did you steal the loafw prisoaer--"l was driven by hun- ger.' Why did you not buy il7' Because
 I had no money But you have gold ring on your tinger, why did you no. sell it?' Il am foundling. When was ta- ken from the bank of n ditch this ring was suspended fro" my neck by siIken cord, and l keep i' ih hope of thereby discover ing at last who were my parents. l cannot dispose of it. Tho Procureur du Roi made violent speech against the prison- CT, wh" was found guilty, and sentenced to imprisonment for five years. Immediately upon this woman, more worn by poverty iiaa age, came forward and made the fol- lowing declaration :-' Gentlemen of the Jury. twenty years ago young woman was seduced by young man of the same town. who after deceiving her, abandoned her. Poor and distressed she was obliged lo leave her child to the care of Proyi. dence. The child has since grown up, and
 the woman and her seducer have grown
 older; The child in poverty, tho woman
 ih misery, and her scd0cer tn prosperity. They are, all three now in court. The
 child is the unfortunate prisoner whom you have just pronounced guilty, the mot her Is
 myself, aud there sits the faaher, pointing | ,O the ProcsTeur da Roi. A "SN
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-12
D. L.. rARNAM's Patent Lifting ty2s1 Forcing .'e &~ PUMPS,

MANUFACTURED BY J. s. LEIBERT & co.
 at Germantow,s, near Philadelphia, Penn. NO. l, Large Pump for raising water for -lN the supply of Villages, or any purpose where great quantity of water is required, they will raise 200 gallons per minute.
 No. 2, will raise 60 gallons per minute, the above are we'll calculated for Stcamboats, Ships, Stone Quarries, or Fire Engines, for Steamboats they arc valuable for filling boil CTS or water tanks, washing decks, and may be safe guard in case of fire, as Engines they will throw water; Mo- l, 100 feet, No. 2, 60 feet perpendicular.
 No. 3, for deep wells of 100 feet or less, they will work easy any depth, will raise 20 gallons per minute.
 No. 4, House pump for drawing water from wells, cisterns, or springs, from any distance, height not exceeding 30 feet, and will raise from l6 to 20 gallons per minute, according to height and distance.
 These Pumps arc all formed of metal, ot the most lasting qualities, they are very sim pie in their construction, and those parts sub- ject to friction are packed with Leather, and may be readily renewed, (should they ever require it,) by any person of ordinary capa- city 9 years experience and the general ap- probation of those having used them, are a guarantee of their superior qualities, over 700 being now in use.
 For Pumps in the County of LitclGeld, ercepi Warren, Washington aud New- Milford, apply to ANDREW BUEI, in LitchfeM.
 July 20, 1886.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-01-12
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est Iightncss with the greatest streng.h..- ot this form are the quiIIs in birds wings. w"ere these requisites are necessary ..t An ingenious author asserts that the, r"g'h "t mans life may be estimated bv "v ''",c p"'s"'0ns ms he has strength enough too perform. l', Thus allowing seventy years for, "''. e""'r''"" age "f man, and sixty pulses a :"''".c Tor the common measure of puIses '' temperate person, the number of. nnl- saI,"ns ln his whole life will amonnt ,o a'2o1 ,o2o ,o0o but if by in,cmperauce he f"rce his blood into d more rapid mo,ion S so. as t"~glve sevcn,y-6ve pulses in minute the same pulses would be completed in hfty-sIx years, consequently the iifo would be reduced fourteen years.'