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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

Since the h Of July, all the sound banks in the city
been curtang their circulation, and this pro-
babe that the aggregate circulation Of these banks only
oooco Since the suspensions ofspece payments the specie
has also been Increasing in the good banks making the ratio
between the paper and specie only a. Of paper u In specie
some the bad banks show ratio or Of to IL
in specie
are persuaded therefore, from Of which
there can be no doubt ~f oneaf Of S good b~ni IN o
YORK. cam by arrangement and understanding
specie payments early they please Mr. Woodbrrys
opinion their ability thus proved by their own statements
10 be founded in truth effect sumption would
oace destroy the advantage which the country banhs have
over the city. The influence sound healthy trade would
and sauary The bad banks would have shnt
u good banks Nil the sound business to
II would be happy measure honesty integrity, trs and
sound commercial health.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

NJ . N r. Y NJ A R * f. II.
"wednesday, August z


Stocks went up today the second call considerably Buy
than sellers The in
dulgedin to Mohawk disappeared entirely
Specie coming down. Spanish dollars article.
how as Ill, and Halves 81 goody quantity
sale v morning different bullion Offices United States
notes were paid out in exchange for specie per dis
count The of the old bank will be used for exchanges
IN spite of the cry against them
We glad learn that the North Riveank day.
began re,tem its rather stanss Why
banks pay their debts! fthey will pay hem let
be compelled by law the line of justice
SIxo'cLocK, r. M.
The activity the market rather fell off al the second
board appears that the and the mortgage have
the effect Of driving all floating capital into stocks Capitalists
will not lend either OF these laws, believing that stocks
as low they be- and therefore change in the money
market affect their value inuriously.
The suspension uury and mortgage laws Of the last lega
ture have had remarkable operation The
oftrade money, and tlroug ghost BY
the suspension law and the arrang under
ii, by the banks, OF bank facilities TIN IN
TO the hands of the traders the Of the city,
On the list of July about 81 100000 OF country safety ind
per lay in the banks in Wall yielding per
cent On this day is calculated that this has sweled
upto S30se0oo The city banks prefer this kind security
that OF our own merchants Accordingly they
call upon the country banks redeem their The
city banks receive mnch interest balances they
won Tor dscountng commercial paper On tho the
country banks charge per cent besides the exchange
country traders therefore, receive very facilities
banks at the expense Of the city
This ofhe singular effects Of the ridiculous suspension
law.
On the other hand the of public feeling very hostile
TO continuance Of the suspension
nearly $4,000 pending against the various specie
on their noteand uries decided tina. there
TO the in that law The judges think Otherwise
what the opinion ojudges in opposition public opinion
The Secretary Of the Treasury in document
OF the deposts banks specie
Immediately In this city unless banks adopt scuon
the suits against them will increase. Will they do We
know not-but here is table Of their
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

WEDNESDAY,, August I'd, PM
The English market great outlet our raw material
II consumes very nearly threeourhs staple What
increase the demand, hep in that ar
het Of The utmost consequence We rtend tenorro
evening develop the springs the espot srsde
N America Meantime il well known that tho suppiy TO this
mare, of manufactured goods will be very mesgre impaired
what formerly They will unierse American unnu-
lecturers, we know, but not TO this country the Eng
shman ooks The secret for frmness eyu eed
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

have already obtained extensions for IL, Is, 3D. and
"a m nths, and some even 3 years! If then these
dehnquents cannot be made to pony up how can the
Banks resume whose funds are in their hands2 Nor
is II likely the Legislature will compel them to STOP
since such an act would compel the legislators to
pay This, at present, they cannot do; therefore the
probability is that law gvers, good Jackson men,
will follow the example of those in Alabama, and le-
gazc the swindle for the most convenient period.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03


0fyouthful sports, was on thy breast To be
wantoped with thy breakers, they to me
Were deIight-Bvor
This delight and all the fresh feelings of boyhood
were renewed by visit, last week, to Long Branch
taking the steamboat nj o'clock, from the foot oil
Market street. at IL we landed at Ocean House, and
by IL were al Lock woods, at the Branch The river
the quarantine the bay, the hook the ocean, with all
their peculiar objects Of interest passed in panoramic
view before us. A heavy surf beats en- the strand.
and il 10 a most interesting amusement to watch the
sklful fishermen guide their little boats through the
foaming breakers-hau them upon the beach-un.
load their freight Of fish, pack them in ice and des-
patch them, in covered wagons 10 PhiIadelphia =
From this little scene of daily hustle, walk of two
minu es takes you to your stjour at the New York
House. where Lockwood never fails to furnish forth
most excellent dinner, his cuisine being adapted 10
the mos, fas'd'ous Paaes and his bar furnished with
liquors the most rscheroh<
There are bathing houses along the beach, where
the most delicate lady may safely lave her limbs-or
the vigorous swimmer test his strength with the reck
less breakers.
We passed pleasant afternoon in watching the
hsh- hawks plungng into the wavc-the porpoises, in
Their mlrth throwing themselves into the airand the
ieats OF vessels Of every description, approaching
leaving New York. The Sun went down, and was
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03
LEBANON SpaINcs. July 20.

LEBANON SPRINGS, July ~, 1881.
Mn. JAMES @. BEsssrT-Dear Sr,-You will
please forward your paper 10 for the next three
,HonthA as many OF my Doarders continually IN
quIrlng for the Herald and in our mountainou coun-
Try we have not been enlightened by your always
org nal I'd, as tci that should be pleased to read
your invaluable paper rs we'll as TO contribute to the
gralihcathn Of my numerous boarders, and at the
same time would be- pleased Il your time will allow, 10
you with US for your pastme, known that to
such an imagination as yours il would be particularly
gratifying To behold the magnificent scenery that ma
ure has granted us. Your obi serv't,
VIM. N. Bentley.
T. ). Send tho daily Herald.
AsswER-l should be very much pleased to send
me Herald 10 Lebanon Springs for the qualification
OF Mr. Bentley and his visitors but one little
circumstance prevents me. do business on the cas- N
system. Mr. b. forgot to send the money in advance
{ the time he wanted. Under these circumstances.
Mr.. b. were an angel from heaven, and Lebanon
the garden OF Eden, would not send him the Herald
started IN newspaper enterprise on eerain princi.
pes, and will no, change them for any cons,dern
i'on or any reason.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

qacky oy agorgeous host of stars studdng the desp
blue nrnament The corresponding color Of he ses,
WIN Hs oenne and unbroken horizon, add much 10
tne spiendor Of The heavens. The direction of tho
coast 100, beng nearly north and SOUTH by deter
INNING the position, makes il mach easier 10 find any
particular star with which we may have been ac-
quainted.
Next morning We rose at 4 to see the boats On off,
The eternal surf was still moaning and beating the
beach. Several schooners were close in shore swiftly
but silently pursuing their course Large Sims were
visible in all directions from the verge Of the horizon
and with equal pleasure and interest we gaxed at
"rhe boat upon the shore, eg
Andthe bark upon the sea-
We returned to New York at in the evening hav
ing concentrated much enjoyment in The brief space
OF two days, reasonably expect this side
heaven. We know no place that can excel Long
Branch, in affordng intellectual pleasure physical
enjoyment. With the sea one side, cultivated
country on the other, and pure air, and blue heavens
around and above there are health and excitement,
rest or employment, solitude or society, you may
choose With equal facility you may indulge in any
iavorte study; Ichthyology, Ornithology, Geology,
astronomy, or Gasiroaomy. But as comfortable
nome IS at all times an essential Ingredient Of happ
ness snail promise you enjoyment at the Branch,
except you take up your residence with Lock ood at
the New ork House. where the cheerful assduiiy of
the attentive host and hostess will supply you with
every domestic comfort.
N. b. There are no mosquitoes at Lock woods 8, nor
in his neighborhood
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

An ENvIous OLD LApy.-The Baltimore Express
tells us of rich old woman who resides in Hartford
county, Md, who has most unhappy disposition
On one occasion she heard to say that she "be-
grudged poor people the ITCH, seemed to afford
them much satisfaction to scra Itch themselves %
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

Dininution Specie s2ss744s Dmnuon Specie, 81 s57 s
Thssasment certainly showsa great dmnutien OF specie.
in the six months elapsed between the l OF January
LIST July Yet the proportion between specie and paper
these periods taking calculation the like couf-
dence, makes them stronger the LIST July than lss
January.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

We learn from the NEST authentic source, having
the solid stuff sursef that the North River Bank
this morning, paid Mr.. Lyman WhipPle 500 on '"e''
notes. and $20 besides in interest and costs.
This is of the suits that brought against .e
North River Bank for the recovery ON their notes
money paid in half dollars.
This suit was commenced fortnight ago agaissl
the North River Bank. On the first apphcauon OF
Mr.. Whpple, his agent for Inc reoemp'ioh Vi .''ei
paper, they were treated very kindly by the bank
"Cal again, and we will pay yoH." Mr.. Whpple ana
call again-but by this time they had screwedup Their
courage to refuse till they the issue OF the case OF
Mr.. Windl against the Commercial Bank When
this honest verdict was returned the directors
thrswn into dilemma and did not know what to do
In this new difficulty John c. Morrson Esq. of
Greenwich street, advised them to pay the demand
that honesty was better than shsfling-and that the
community would not stand too much This good
and seasonable advice was taken. Accordingly the
North River Bank paid over SS5, as we have already
stated being dead loss of $50 for refusing to be hon
est at the first call.
1t is highly probable that many other banks will
follow this salutary example. We know the Man
haitian Bank has already begun TO pay in specie. The
banks will not be longer tolerated in dishonesty Let
them pay out every dollar, and when all is gone let
them take their immense profits and get more 1t
would be much better for the banks to combine and
at once, than waste their funds in suits and
guirella warfare. We know of many ndlvdualsyos-
terday who intended to make calls the banks for
spece-or, in default, Immediately begin suits There
is no hope of any jury in New York siding with the
banks, and the courts of law, from the highest Judge
to the lowest, dare not do NJ their perl-dare mol
dare not-dare not-ddre not side lch the dishonest
broken banks.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

QUITE CoMroRTABLE.-In the centre of The cotto
district of Mississippi from March to July, the ther
memeter did not rise, at any time, to go
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

PoLrTEsEss.-To invite gentleman to public Ia
bio al hoicl-place him in the midst Of party Of
gentlemen well known TO each other-leave him 10
the mercy Of The servants allow him TO find his own
wine and segars, and desert him in toto Is this the
custsna North Of Mason and DixoH's linel Godfor-
bid
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

DHuacH QuAaPEls.-The quarrel in the consress-
uos q the German Reformed Church, in Forsyth
s.oe' V contest between the Lutheran and Calvin.
sstic parties.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

n Uacss the old republicans move RAPIDLY and
iearsessy, they will be crushed to the earth hv ,bs
Overwhelming force Of the young ones No, mo.
mcnt 10 to be lost
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

naAvo.-Ihe Boston printers have made nm I
purse Of more than 500 for poor Woodwork when
V inc benefit 70 take place. Call neo,ins-choose
committee Of arrangements, and do something b..
ss'des talk talk, talk.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

FiREweRKs.-If you want to hear good music, and
see magnificent display of the pryroiechnic art, 10
to Jersey City, at the Thached Cottage Garden, this
evening II is for The benefit of Mr.. Edge-that is
enough. The boats leave every fifteen minutes, until
after the display.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

IMpupEscE-Somcf fellow in Wall street has COM
mitted theft my countenance, and actually stole
my features squirt eye and all, and is now selling IT
and making money out of this piece Of grand larceny.
He has even had the lmpudence to advertise me and
say that it is good likeness. Now have just seen
this likeness and pronounce it likeness all. 1t is
a carricatura He puts my magnificent squirt eye on
the wrong side OF the head, and be *ttte+ to him.
Now this is novel species Of outrage that
scarcely know what measure to take / must consult
my friend John Haggerty. have q great mind to
have him indicted for grand larceny and libel. The
fellow too, has the nonchalance to say that lie took
the likeness when was sitting with my hat off on
boa a steamboat at a regatta.
| have been long afraid something in the wind.
On several occasions, recently, loaers asking
me if would Ike to have my likeness taken.
Certainly not" said |, "what want | of like
ness when have got the original y
This provoked Them, so they went OIL
/ Another loaier come 10 one day and said Mr..
\ b. / aav. a favor Ia ask Of YOU"
"Wel,' said /, "let me hear it,"
81 want 10 take your head"
"The devil you do = said looking up in astonish-
mcnt. You are certainly very moderate in your re.
quest"
"Plldo it in no time" said he. "Ill take your head
ir ten minutes"
81 have doubt of yoxr despatch
"Why," said he, /" l am going TO take the head OF
Webb and Noah, and all the distinguished in the
nation"
| l stared at him. /" We'll, sir, you may take the
two heads of my old friends, for believe there is not
much in them, whskers and oil, but as to my head
can't spare il yet have got several ideas for the
good Of mankind-and particularly womanknd-
which want to bring out, before ! can give it up
can't give you my head"
:" Lord love you! said he, 81 am phrenologst-
I oaly want to take your head in plaster Of ans
"Oh you are zone OF those humbugs called phre-
nslogists, are you y
"Yes, am."
"Do you see that doorl"
\ "Cer,ainly-I have keen eye"
"Very WELL it leads to the s,rcet--go-gs-go-po
to the devil if you please"
And to the devil believe he is gone. He certainly
shall have no head of mlnc and as to the painter
shall go before John Haggcrtys grand jury and hav,
the fellow indicted.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

~ The BallimoreaAs are getting on finely in hol
ticulture Their last exhibition was worthy of III
science.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

IASDLo'os-R ESTs-There has been great deal
ei removing within the las, few days. Empty stores
and houses arc plenty, and rents lower than ever
complete revolution 49, =
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

II When will the Rev. Colonel Stone give over
tickling pretty Maria Monk2
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

fAHTlr kIGnT-PAtrLy WnoSo.-The proceedings
ofihe E'gh'h Ward republicans have be- published.
They are against The Suspension Lsw-spainst the
1ssry Law-agnlns' the Mortgage Law. In this they
re right Thty are against national bank, but here
'hsy arc wrong IL IS very eviden, that The people
will not support The legislation OF late v,,,.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

o 'rrs LovE.-Chares Newcome a sailor, of Bos-
ton, was found down By the dock, suspended 10
chain cable by his handkerchief Not being quite
dead, the watch took of him. He repeatedly
tried 10 strange himself and all that could be got out
of hun was love her-I love her-and III die for
her. lock of his girls hair was found in one cor
ner Of his handkerchief
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

"Varety and excitement seem 10 be the very CO
sence OF life. "-Epening Star.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

The New Orleans Herald is in the agonies of death.
fireman on board the steamer Geo. Washington
was drowned on the 18th.
The Texan Minister Plenipotcntisry TO Great BIZ
TAIN Mr.. Henderson, is in Mobile bound for England.
There s some doubt in the mind OF the editor OF
the Mobile Chronicle to the constitutionality
Of Bank Of the United States. Wonderful Are
the State banks CONSTITUTIONAL Answer that with
the constitution before you
In answer TO the rumor we gave in the Herald about
Mr.. Van Buren, applying for the hand Of Victoria, the
Augusta Chronicle advises the President to doffhis
claret colorcd whiskers if he wants unite the ancient
house Of Undertook with that of the Royal Hano-
Freights on cotton to Europe are rising in New Or
leans.
The Bulletin says the city is as healthy as in mid
winter. The thermometer ranges al 30 in the shade.
The sale of the effects of the bank Of Maryland.
was to take place on the I'd inst.
ICorrespondence OF the Morning Herald
NEw ORLEANS Path July, 1897.
All hot! hot! hot! We are dwelling in such high
temperature here that hardly think your fire king
Chabert could inhale il without putting We are
absolutely melting but have nothing else to do,
there is no sympathy shown to our condition -four
money affairs little can be said for little is doing and
less is circulating For the ordinary purposes OF fe
away from mere marketing, il is scarcely possible to
obtain dollar II debt be demanded, the invaria-
BILE answer Isl have no money! If loan be so
clied, II is still have no money! If change for a
large note be wanted still is heard the hack eyed re-
sponse-l have no money! Every body who oan is
going out Of town. and with them, all our shin plas-
ers! In this classification merely include the indi-
vidual notes, and bar tickets Our three municipality
bills pass as freely as silver and are driving all the
irresponsible rags away. Fifty Thousand dollars were
appropriated yesterday for the completion Of the i'm.
provements already in progress, to form proper
wharves and landing places our portion Of the CITY
and be il remembered it 10 only one third part SO Won
see, il private purses low in supply, the public
funds continue pretty ssh or at least tina, improve
ments are not allowed 10 stand sn or even lanpui.h
for want of means. Our Banks remain in staff. euo
No public movement has occurred and no private ar
rsngsments have bsen allowed to lesk out The
opinion gave you before, that our legislation will do
literally nothing, - gaining ground from al zee and
hear It's members are too deeply implicated TO leave
their hands free. The big bugs who frs, bowed 10
NE storm, and whose only creditors are the Banks
tbu, then they are in for il to an enormous amoun0,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

YALE CoLLEoE.-The commencement is TO be on
the third Wednesday in August
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

How THIS I've learn that the mechanics ard
laborers at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, are paid in
bank paper worth ninety cents in the dollar, in place
Of Benton money. The honorable Purscr, James NJ
Halsey Esq, declined to participate in this fraud on
the hard working mechanic for some weeks, until or
dered TO do SO by those who take the responsibility
The difference in value between rags and specie mus,
find its way into the pockets Of those who have the
lingering Of it, before j, reaches Mr. II. How is this
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03
Long Branch.

have loved thee! Ocean. and nay JOY
OF youthful sports, was on thy breast to be
Borne, like thy b1bbles, onward from boy
Iwansoped with thy breakers they to me
Were n delight - Rvrou
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

sss2i sos s5,574,sos ss7s,soe ss,s25,Ie5
5,574,8o8 S7e.spe
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-03

UNITED STATES DISTRICT CoURT.-The only BUSH
ness of any importance the arragnng Of the crew
of the ship Manchester, against whom an indictment
had been found by the grand jury for endeavoring TO
create a revolt on board the said ship. Abner
Mackay George Lewis and the others pleaded not
guilty.
A separate Indictment against Mackay has been
found for an assault upon the mate. To this, upon
being arraiened he pleaded not guilty
The witnesses against these men were VIM. King,
the mate Arson Carson, the stewart; and John
Shaw, the cook. The trial expected to come on al
an early day-most likely this morning.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-09
D;sror,rv of D0yf oTfh, .N,oIeu Ar,

D;seortry IF part ofMe Stolen Dfoney.-A
package containing Sl2tO of the money stolen
from hrhind the stage, has been found. The
finder, Ia Mr.. Perkins, Of Manchcster,) gives this
account: that, hunting in the ncigl,horhood of
that village, on the 9th inst. he discovered three
persons, two OF whom were negroes, and the
third, he thinks, a white man. who. on seeing
hin, fled. He fired on them, but without exc
e%u,ion, his gun being loaded with partridge shot.
Making up to the spot he found the package of
money. We learn that the .tnder is stro ngly
suspected of knowing where the balance of the
xl26,O00is, though he has been ever since look
Ing for il in vain
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1837-01-09

Senator Parker.-fn a letter to the Editor of
the Alexandria Gazette, this gentleman replies
TO two charges that have been made asaiss, him.
lie declares, lst, that, in his opinion, Congress
possesses no jurisdiction over the subject of
slavery in the District OF Columbia and IDLY.
that his opinion OF chartered rights is not in con
sonancc with that Of Mr.. Dallas. /" have
never (says he,) though, that a convention, any
more than an ordinary Legislature, could impair
The obligation ola contract protected by the
constitution Of the U. States )" but he adds,
IN speaking Of the abstract question Of the
inviolabil'iy Of all charters, l have more than
once stated It as my impression that a charter,
erah'iog privileges, whether banking or com
.ncre'al, intended for public purposes, as we'll
as ior the benefit Of individual stockholders.
m,sn. be resumed by subsequent legislation, for
,.asons OF State necessity, provided just com
r%ensa''on was made to the persons affected BY
ne repeal, including of course the return ofany
I T,d eAaeted.D We would give the letter OF
luge Parker entire, if we had room. We are
SIad to see that his opinions on this subiec,
! nase been misunderstood.