The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-11


the extortioner and the plunderer q The industrious
classes of society. M
REWARD OF FrrrY DoLLARs--CRInlSAL HoAx-
We published yesterday notice of the death OF Pro-
fessor Renwick, every word of which was gross and
miserable hoax proceeding from some scoundre, who
took that method to inurc the feelings of the gentle
man in question In the evening young man. APP
parently student called and handed the netice to
boy in our Office. The face Of the person was snui-
fled up. BY some means other it got into the hands
of the printers, and reached the paper. We perceive
that the Courier" was also hoaxed in similar way
We hereby offer reward of Fifty Dollars for the
discovery of the scoundrel, such evidence as VIII
faslen il on him in Court of Justice These hoaxers
of deaths and marriages must be fe1reted out.
LATEST FROM FLoRIpA-We learn by an Express
slip from the Charleston Mercury, that Gen. 1essup
was on trail of Indians leading towards the Waca-
sassa country; and intended if possible 70 follow II
up until he overlook the Indians.
II is supposed the Indians are scattered IN small
parties throughout the country.
On the 18th inst. the Albanans, under Gen. Jessup'
took an Indian prisoner, the west side OF the With
lacooche while he in the act Of SHINING beef;
he stated that he belonged to town situated on the
west side of the Withlacoochec at which were about
an hundred Indians, all Of whom were anxious to give
themselves up but they feared the whites would Kill
them.
Major Graham, with about 200 men and the In
dian, proceeded for the town.
The Indian stated also that the other tribes were
willing to come in to the Whites aad that all the war
riors, except fifty or sixty have left Oseola
We regret 10 add that Indian depredations
have been committed. On the Oath ult Lit. Smiley
was shot by the Indians at short distance from his
faiher-in-laws house, within five miles of the Mineral
Springs.
He was $50 yards from the house at the time chop
ping wood-three balls took effect-he was killed IN
santly and scalped.
Mr.. Sykes was in his corn house at the time, and
hearing the shots ran for his house, which he gained
amidst volley of shots from the Indians.
He succeeded in defending it against the Indians,
from twenty five to fifty, although there male
inmate in his house at the time.
TIE Indians retreated after dark and arrived.
From the Mobile Advertiser, learn that the cele-
brated Indian called Jumper and the negro Abraham
have been captured and that Oseola himself barely
made his escape with only five followers in direction
of the South
AMERICAN NATIONAL PREAcHER.-We find on our
table the 9th No. of the 18th VOL of this work. 1t is
collection Of sermons intended to spreai the
fer religious reading, among the poorer classes Of
Christians; which purpose we deem it well calcu-
lated to fulfil Ii is edited by Rev. Austin Dickinson.
The doctrines il advocates not of the newest
of the most fashionable order, but its piety is appa
| rent-its language simpe-and adapted to the mode
of thinking of the many. It's typography respscsa-
ble Published in monthly numbers each containing
two sermons, by John s. Taylor, No. Isl Nassau ST.
Terms 81 per year, in adrsmce.
| GRoss HuMBuo.-A group of paintings are to be
sold this evening at the Arcade Baths said to be
paintings 300 years DID, Of the old masters How long
will these things be practised upon our amateurs7
| LONELINESS ON PArBR-The portrait of the beau
| tfsl Ls Comtesse Augusta, is just published. A
lovely ddnseuse!
GEN. BpAvo.-By the New Orleans Echo, it APP
pears that General Bravo arrived at Metamoras on
the 9th ult with troops and portable batteax
for crossing rivers, &c.
IT The Harlem Rail Road spectators want to
carry their object the shoulders Of the mechan-
les. 'Twont do.
gr Mr.. Van Buren, has been declared the Pres-
dent by the House Of Representatives. Now is the
time for him TO declare his sentiments.
II Sandy Welsh is not only great actor, and a
great broler-but great trotter. He beat Harring-
ton the other day in tro and intends today, beat
him in selling beef at Valentines STALL Fulton mar
ket. The toast afterwards
u We have not forgotten our poetic correspondent
III" We never forget old friends.
Il Mrs. Carol, % John street. has vspor Bath,
fit to cure all diseases.
TT Loren Brooks cork soed boots are perfect
protection against consumption
LATE rRoa ALBAsY.-MoRALs OF BASKISG.-A
very important debate was brought forward on We'd
nesday last in the house Of Assembly-it was no less
than n resolution for the Bank Committee to inquire
and report, whether in their opinion the public morals
and public welfare not injured by the present sys
tenn This resolution, slightly amended by J. W.
Tucker laid on the table. Several riders TO the
amended resolution, were laid upon the tabc-tend-
ing inquire into the expediency or inexpediency Of
the present system, and inquiry into the advantage
Of general banking law. With these amendments
Mr.. Ames resolution was adopted, ayes no. noes 0.
For the Herald.l
How TO MAKE Coop SRRvANTs-First then, let
their work in every department be as light posi-
bic. They must have one or two hours daily 10 de-
vote 10 their own affairs.
Secondly.-Let them have a separate parlor or di-
uinp room for the discussion OF their menls and for