The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-04-19


any Importance. The commercial excitement in
creases. The following are extracts:-
BALrImoRE, April IT, The Crops-The Williams
port Md) Banner Of Saturday, states that the pros
pect OF the wheat crop in that vicinity IS exceedingly
unfayorabe and adds, that the same IS applicable 10
the nelgheorng county OF Berkely va. especially
that part which is contiguous to the Potomac rver.-
Many OF our farmers says the Banner have ptoughed
up their grain fields in part and have been waiting
few days with respect other fields, in the hope that
some favorable change might yet occur.
On the other hand, we have the following more Ia
vorabe account to the present appearances OF the
wheat crops, in the Hanover (Pa.) Herald, OF the
same date: "We have been making inquiries OF seve-
raj farmers, all of whom concur IN The belief that
should the weather continue favorable, the crop of
wheat. &C. will be fair one. Some fields IN TINS
neghborhood look well, while in others the grain IS
scarcely above ground; this however, IS probubiy
owing TO late sowing-a few warm days may effect
great change.-Patriot.
A slip from the Office of the Norfolk Herald, dated
The U. States slocp of war Fairfield, commander
Mayo dropped down from the Navy Yard on Thurs
day, to the anchorage of the Navy Hospital, prepare
tory TO her departure for the Brazil station The fol
lowing is list OF her officers -
COMMUNICATIVE Mayo.
Lieutenants-lst, H. Y. Purviaace; 3D. }. T.. Bisp-
ham; Sd, f. G. Tilton 4th, J. w. JARVIS 9Th, Q. ).
Glisson 9th, +. Huger.
Surgeon--J r. Brooks.
Purser-A. J. Watson.
Passed Midshipman-Wm. l.. Herndon.
Mdshpmen-J. S. Neville H. Gausevoort, r.. NJ
Totson, G. r. p. Rodgers, J. M Bankhead, J. $. X.
You, II. Rolando,J l.. Tooner III. Rodgers, A. Wier,
VIM Whitfield.
Captains Cerk-Alexander Tyler.
The Right Rev Bishop England arrived ia this city
yesterday, in the schooner Octayia, from Port au
Pnnce-Americdn.
New ORLEANS, April l0.-FiREs.-The numerous
fires that have taken place within the last few days.
admonlsh citizens, and particularly the po-
lice, whose especial provlnce Isl to be on the alert
There scarcely be doubt that we 10 look TO
set of prowng ncendiaries who infest our city, tor
the origin OF most of their CONGREGATIONS. The
public Safety demands that they should be frustrated
in their ncfarious designs if not brought 10 punish
ment.
On Saturday, again, we had another fire. more de-
structive than any Of those which have lately kept
citizens in alarm 1t is believed il had lis origin
in the loft of grog shop facing the lower railroad.
The houses of wood and such was the pro-
gress of the flames that they not arrested until
they had wrapt IN ruins considerable number of
buildings. Had the eonfagration taken place at
night, there is no telling where the destruction of
property would have ended. What is most to be de-
plored 49, that the occupants for the part of
the poorer class of appropriation, whose misfortunes
alone find alienation from the benevolence of the
community variety Of conIectures exists as 10 the
cause of this fire. some atribue to the sparks from
the steam engine; but the most general opinion APP
pears to be that IT was the work OF design.
AGAIN ANOTHER FIrE-Last evening about 9 o.
closk the alarm bell was sounded and on repairing
the spot found that the devouring element had de-
stroyed building and its appurenances at the corner
OF History and Craps streets. The fire, owing TO the
promptltude and exertlons OF fire companies and
cit zens subdued and the destruction of an inn
mense quantity of property prevented. We have no
tlmefo comment but must repeat the warning 10 our
fellow citizens to be on their guard.
A mast barbarous and cruel assault was yesterday
committed upon mulatto fellow belonging to Mr..
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would disgrace the most savage cannibals, he was
dragged hieess with cord round his neck several
squares. Still the denonlac fury Of his assailants
was unappeased, and they were preparing 10 put an
end 10 his life when citizen with great risk threw
himssfbetwecn the victim and his unfeelng prescott
tors and with the assistance Of Mr. Mchon, police
officer, succeeded in rescung him. Capt. Maurice
being apprzed OF this disgraceul and outrageous
currence, placed himself AT the head Of detachment
Of the Artillery corps who happened be parade,
and after some resistance succeeded IN capturing
| these inhuman wretches.
They are safely lodged in prison, and will, we
| trust receive the punishment they richly merit.
We learn that the cause of this outrage WAS that
| the victim indebted 10 one of them for barrel o
| potatoes! lie is still alive but in state of agony
| from hls wounds, which places his life IN great Jeo-
pardy.
| TnR ITALIAN OPEnA-Iast evening we were truly
| embarrassed TO the choice we should make be-
| tween tbs theatres. At one splendid scenic melo
drama Latte, was peri ,rmed in English; a! the othe
one of the newest and most delightful of operas wa
warblcd forth in French, and at the other the melody
Of an I,al9n Bcini in brilliant soft enchanting
tones from an orchestra and a combination Of voices
which have never been surpassed IN this city.
The latest novelty had for NJ this time the strongest
attraction: thus is il with mankind III general, anC
we found a crowd who like us were seeking for new
sensations. We passed couple Of hours in trans
port of delight; music more eloquent, and full o.
meaning than words and voices more sweet ans
flexible than the carol of the nightingale or the lut,
Of Apollo, thrilled TO our soul. Tananel, Papinta
Cereslnl and Caudo divided our admiration. Indeed
such feast has been before served TO the pub
lie of this cyand they will be the losers not To par
take of II largely.
passed one branch efthe Corporation TO pave Broad
way, from Chambers up to Pearl street. with longi
tudnal blocks of granite. We satisfied that th
system VIII be superior to any other mode of paving
Ii has been tried in Europe and found satisfactory
Besides, it is cheaper than any other mode. Granlt
exist here in great abundance, and pavement laid il
that article will last quarter of a century. Its dc
cidedly the best mode.
az Prince Louis Napoleon Bonapare, whom ",
Brmerly mentioned as being in town. carrying every
thing before him in fashionable life He is a yer,
Napoleon in the beau monde at present. The laaie.
are all dying TO see him.
The young man is amable, good looking you'll
perfectly innocent Of any of the great talents OF
magnificent conceptions of his wonderful uncle. II,