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Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-25

townships, to be by them loaned to indi-
viduals agreeably to Legislative acts, as
it respects security, and per centage. ".
Resolved, That this meeting respect
fully recommend to the different town
ships, who are in favor of the above
method of disposing Of Portage County,s
share Of the surplus reyenueto hold simi-
lar meetings. g5 .5
Resolved, That the above proceedings,
be signed by the Chairman, and Secreta-
ry, and be published in the Ohio Star,
and Western Courier.
5.a LoRIN BIGLOW, Chm.
HORACE DANIELS, Sec'y.
Palmyra, May %, 1881.
Har5or of Clereland.-The deputy col
lector of this port has favored us with a
statement Of the number of arrivals and
departures, since the opening of naviga-
ton this spring. From this statement it
appears, there have been taoo hundred
and seventy-eigM arrivals, and two humid
red and sixty-six clearances. Of these,
were,
Ships,
Schooners, 1853
Sloops, 6
Steamboats,, l02
The above arrivals were up to the time
of the opening Of the Buffalo harbor. 1t
shows what was going on by way Of bu-
siness at this end Of the Lake while the
lower ports were closed with ice. 1t
shows further that Cleveland is the point
and the only point for a Rail Road to
unite Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with
Lake Erie. .-Cleu. ADJ.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-25

Tho third number Of tho WESTERN
AoRIcULruRisris is issued, and specimens
may DO seen at this Office. Y
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-25

Distressing Occurrencc.--On Sunday
last, while two boys, named Foster, and
Butterield, were regaling themselves in
small boat, at Fairport, they we're re-
quested by man (name not known to
be taken on board. Accordingly the
boys rowed to the end Of the pier, when
the man jumped on the side of the boat
which Immediately upset, and all three
were drowned. The bodies were soon
afterwards found, and that of young Fos-
ter was conveyed TO the relatives, at
Chardon, and the other two were brought
to this village and inferred, We have
not learned the former residence Of the
man, or Butterfeld They all have been
employed on the Rail Road PaiasuiHc
Republican. !.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-25

Fl OPENING OF NAVIGATION.
Vessels have commenced running on
tho lake from and to Buffalo. ltis said
that emigration to the west will be great
or this year than in any former year.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-25
Arriunzs from Rufnzo.--T

Arrivals from Bu6alo.--This long
looked for event has at length taken place
Navigation between Cleveland and Buff
falo, may now be said to have commenc-
ed. Three Steamboats,, the Charles TOWN.
send, Daniel Webster, and the British
boat Eclipse, arrived this morning from
the above port-with an immense number
of passengers, freight, &c. They en-
countercd some difficulty from the floating
ice at Buffalo, but sustained no material
injury Glen. ADJ. I"
CHICAGO CRY ELEcTIoN.--The re-
cent charter election OF this city, resulted
in favor of the Democratic candidates, by
majority of two hundred and thirty-seue'l.
At the election previous the wings sue
ceeded by majority of six. This result
is highly gratifying to the Democracy Of
the West and is another evidence of their
attachment to Democratic principles.--b.
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-25

made forthe costly Broadcloths with which
the English have been glutting our mar
ket on purpose to break down American
Manufactures, turn farmers and go to
work, goto work, go TO work! In SO do
ing they will gain subtantial wealth, which,
thJugh its amount may sound less, will
stand by better than the imaginary hun
dreds> of thousands and millions we see
scattered to the four winds by the first
breath of every periodical panic.
Painters WAGEs.-Copy of a letter
from the Post Master at Aurora. @
"Sir:-The Courier sent to this Office
to addressed Riley Cochran, is not taken
from the ofice-he has runaway-gone
10 Michigan. i a
Respectfully. yours,
w. r. HENRY.
Aurora, Ohio, May IS, 1887"
He owes us for papers, $1,Os
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-25
Respectfully..you
w. R. HENRY.

Aurora, Ohio, May 16, 1887"
He owes us for papers, $1,Os
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19


Yesterday afternoon about half past three o'clock the
spacious off the Castle Garden thronged with
boats TO witness the race between Pioneer and Forget
me-Not A challenge had passed between the bonny
boatmen of Whitehall and those of Fulton market The
Whitehall BOYS put in Pioneer, rather dark counte
nanced animal, with illei Of yellow round her brow.
She sat prettily the waters light as feather
and under the direction Of skful and knowing crew
On the other hand, Forgetme-Not, sable colored and
yet Of just features up to the starting point with
all the grace imaginable. Her oarsmen, with check
shirts and white caps formed striking with
those Of the pioneer in white shirts and black caps.
Hundreds of boats shot here and there-whie inter
minpling with the crowd be seen the LATTE, the
Alert, the Glide, and many of the class propelled
by brave young men,
In regular order set"
Every now and then mischevous sail boat, managed
by mschievous boys, would come laundering down up
on you, and make you uncertain 70 your fate-whcn
on a sudden, up would go the helm and she would glide
away in another direction. 1t seemed more like the
bay Of Venice with its thousand gondoa than the har
Dor OF New York
On the battery hundreds and thousands waiting
to see the sport while the trees seemed white with
boys in linen dress Castle Garden was crowded. The
coup fGii from the harbor was magnificent happear-
ed as ifthc city had poured forth all it, inhabitants TO
witness great which their existence de
pended. The greatest interest manifested. In the
distance were two steamboats, crowded with specte-
tors and they lay to, blowing of their steam thus add
Ing to the ofhc From the mast heads Of
vessels in the neighborhood many sailor watched with
| eager gaze.
| A4oclock the drum beat and the ANTAGONISTS
came slowly to the starting place. BY lot the Forget
me Not had the choice Of position. She took the right
going from the garden. The stake boat stationed
nearly opposite at the distance Of mile and half
| The signal was given. Away over the heaving wave
| went the Pioneer and the ForgetmeNo Now the
Pioneer marches off with firm, steady, aud swift gait
leading the Forretne. Not See heForgetme Not pass
es her rival shout is heard Hahl again the Pioneer Is
ahead and she keeps aheed. Now they approach the
stake boat Look out my boys. Still onward presses the
whtehallcr. With speedy keel, the Forget me Not
ceaves the brine beneath. Yonder they 60 The Pho
the stake full three lengths ahead OF her
enemy, ...... /. .e,U
| Crossing and re-crossing, the accompanying poa,s
kept on continual. A busy scene il was-envened oy
the cleaning Of thousand feathery oars in the setting
sun, and their quick plash in the waters of the noble
Hudson Here they courc booming the wave
The oars ofthe Pioneer made "a short and high curve
while those Of the FergctmcNot rose just above the
surface to get to their dipping place.
, al must show you the way" said the confident
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

manage his affairs-he was up at all hours of the
night seeing to things and wished TO substitute Hen
| ny McCadden for Jones' After some sparrng as to
the relative qualifications of these Gpnflnmsa NE
! solution was laid on the table.
In joint ballot the report of the chief engineer
| read and accepted.
| The Common Council then went into the business
of removals. Alderman Bruen was execu,loner, and
chopped off heads with nimitable sang froid He no
minated James w. Pnckney deputy comptroller, vice
VIM. Thompson
Alderman ln9raham opposed this. He said Mr..
Thomps son was an old man. knew ali about the bust
ness, gave satisfaction, and was no politician.
Aid Bruen said he was performing an angrateful
task-that Thompson might be poor, but poverty
was no qualification for offee-hat Mr.. Pinckney
was well qualifediaad been a sufferer from the ef-
ftcts of the policy Of the Administrations ought
to be aided by the opposition-or words that effect.
The Alderman was quite eloquent.
Aid. VaraI nominated the present incumbent
didn't know Pinckney-heard he was one of those
unfortunate merchants feared he had been an mpru-
dent one-f So unfit for so responsible an office De-
cided in Pinckney's favor, by ballot-20 to 10.
David Faucher Samuel b. Southmayd, and Isaac
Spencer, appointed city weghers.
Josiah Pnaling superintendent of carts, vice James
Henry G. Jolie superintendent of the lumber
basin.
Bazillai Weir, deputy clerk of Unisn market, vice
Aaron Vanderbilt, removed .
VIM. ii. Howell reapPointed deputy keeper of the
Female Penitentary at Bellevue.
Samuel Baldwin, deputy keeper at Bellevue, vice
Daniel Kearney, removed
James Scott, Alpheus Dearborn, and William Jar
Wis, measurers of charcoal vice William Simpson, Jo-
nathan Holbrook, and William Kennedy, removed
Peter w. Simmons was removed from the office of
city guager
Theophlus l.. Houghton, Samuel v. French and
Charles Hubbard, were appointed city guagers.
Thomas III. Morton removed from the Office Of
Inspector of firewood in the l4th district.
John l.. Sharpe was appointed collector Of assess
mens, vice George Mills removed.
The joint meeting then adjourned ........
Business was now resumed by the Board of Alder
men. Peter Palmer promised TO get licensce TO sell
liquor and therefore RENTED half his fine for sell
ling without!
Report relative to Engine Company No. 4, laid on
the table.
The Street Commissioner is to report on the expe-
dency of constructing receiving basin at the corner
Of Chapel and Anthony streets.
Two additional Sunday officers appointed for ward
IL.
long report relating to the grading of Centre
street, laid on the table.
Report relating to streets, city contracts, etc., or
dered TO be printed.
A report in favor of transferring stall in Washing
ton market to Francis b. Spcer, was debated until
IL o'clock, and preferred.
resolution relating 10 the removal Of certa n
lamp lighters, was referred.
Aid. Waterbury wanted 10 take up the report on the
great fire. but the board getting sleepy and adj
iourned.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

Whitehaller. These have trod beiore-so
hurry on and faint am your pioneer"
Your kindness acknowledge" replied the Fulton
uAarhesboss "and shout you arrive before me, tell
them am coming-that fear nothing, and not
faint. Go on, but forget not
The WHITEWATER, now surrounded by hundred
boats, came rapidly in Her rival kept steady pace,
but proved unequal TO the task the Pioneer coming IN
about sixty yards ahead. The whole multitude shout
ed and the brave boys of Fulton market like men bow
ed their heads in meekness and yielded Such is
the conduct Of the conquered brave. The vctors
bore themselves with becoming modesty. This strife
in boat racing, when conducted by our New York boys
is truly noble. Emulous, but not envicus of each 9th
prowess, they strive in contest fair 10 test their
powers. With such harbor, such boats, and such
men, we shall bid fair rival the world in speedy
keels" and workmanship. Our young boatmen
philosophers. They devote portion of their time
the poetries of liie-and boat racing is of them
There only thing wanting And that the
proud gondola with lovely in it. We hope that
al the regatta many boat will be waiting the
pretty girls of New York the bosom of the Ii
properly done, it will become highly fashionable. Our
ladies' viii thank for the suggestion for it will put
the gallantry of their admirers to the What can be
more interesting than elegantly fitted up boat with
half dozen beautiful women in rowed by their beaus
or lovers Ii is romantic Ii is far above the fashion
able amusements Of the day The lover, too show
his intended, occasion of this kind, whether he
possesses those personal qualifications that ought to be
the pride and boast Of sutton Woman forever should
preside at a regatta.
And thus ended the affair at Castle Garden. We did
learn the time in which the three miles made.
Every body went away satisfied This is however only
wake up" The summer will be envened by many
race yet
In relation to the Pioneer and Forsctmc Not We I'M
ders,and that the latter forty fifty pounds heavier
than the former Itappears that there ought to be
rule among the boat clubs in regard this natter
The weight Of both boats with their should be
equal to obtain any thing like certain result from the
trial of speed.
We return thanks the Fulton market boys for
their kind invitation and hope they may be more sue
cessful the time.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

manage his own affairs-he up at all hours OF the
night seeing TO things and wished to substitute Hen
ny McCadden for Jones' After some sparnng as to
the relative qualifications of hese esAflnmsa. Ne ne
solution was laid ON the table.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

s,rl., one door below Pearl, New York. jyIiSm
4 AND O.EICE.-JoIiN 4. BOGAHDus, Attorney
IL and Counsellor Law, Clinton Hall No bcrknas st.
oppnse the Brick Church door, city ~ New ,ofh 'nno,
Mississippi Arkansas Military Bounty Generai Lahu ONCE
Western Agency. :. - - -
either fst-Rcyoluionary. 2d-Late war. Sn.Iananiss
youneers Esglsh refugees from the nted states W
Can,la auI Scotia. 5-Deseers from the British
nv sr lie heirs ali the shove eth-Thies " lands
eort.r o tax, reclaimed IiHeirs under
,re entitled lands sold FOR taxes Mh-Thosc WIS psrtcd
% their discharges titles, before The patents
ued car reclaim the e-Isnds IN The ssyera states
,r territories the United Stacs Canada Now Scotia, and
T~xss bought sold exchanged paid aud titles m
vegsc obtained and perfected, on application 70 thus Of
Zee.
the United States. and other gentle
mon torwsrug any ohe claims aud acting a. agents
ter sections Of country VIII nc w ~ P~' "
On NH cnuunissons Communications post paid -
ar Valuable farming land for sale ~ the state OF iMino
400 srnps EACH parcels from W W "
,cre situated near and otherwise. Also, an Missouri
A. N4V1H
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19
sALURRIOUS sTOMACHIC


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To travellers tourists captains vessels will
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Their acquisition Prepared BY o,,.,so. 90 o.
Al their Created Water Depot, s6 and 80 Cedar 81
Soda and seiz Waters Syrups of all kinds, Sedlu and
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Joseph GILLoT II begs 10 inform the public, that he
ham, regular supply Of his approved Metallic Pens
The offers the best the United
States and ofwaan'ed good qualyanongst which may be
found his
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roee a wen sSe , s Pen d rrsrep r.pey>p
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p so ,,, ~ M Whole mercnnie community IN Europe
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they are tie market IN their attempt 70 impose upon
Each sr5. orthc genuine penis enyelopca neatly print
ed wrapper. descr pi. NJ the artclet contains. -
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ways reading from lie point Of the peni
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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

4 "a Nusn'@ ~AfsooN
ID CkED-S ". bay IAN, ~ the C6very sean tonfee-
~ ry and Ssloon Tor ladies' and gentlemen, respectfully M
arms his numerous fnds and the public that he = always
ay prepared with Ice Creams Lenonadcs Meais sodss
Tres Sc kc with the various decaces they come IN ses
on Tor Accommodations, also the brs assortment, ~
purr and wbolcscue coactonses on ne mn
proved prineipe = W. ~ respectfully invites lne perons
bod opportunity twisting ms ~aloon W
make sep s2@ Bowey. when they can uag, q hs CON
~ bis establishment ny bf same usnc
p~deinv his patrons viii always nnd
md select society. with accommodating wai',s - ". IN
ENDS 10 whole emit sole s'cuton W ns pow~y -
tahlixrct MIS-, Mrs w. the conecton.ry department,
md r, lie une erpors both. hope sti TO merit
drusnce of,he patronage seay extensively sxpcs~wced.
sth thanks FOR past irtors =. ~ bNNwNw
Bewery Steam ConsccS,nary and saloon, No - Bcwery
my1S-ly oppos, 'o sas'ngsana
uwnrvInrAIs. NOTE yGATEA ENGRA :
VII, rnR TwENTy DOiLaRs.--The FIRST establish
.c,s n Ills cty and here having 70 issue their
small NOTES change. uus are committed On them sndthe
,,,,l,c by The facility of procuring the blank vzns
House II credit, iherefsc, end necessary 70 ue
nIs,e of their LATHAMtGo Greenwich street b~irT
prsctal steel pt~ cnursv~r, viii furnish plate 70 oier
NJ The 6rrt style f t~euy ,loIls er7b, So o. and ~
cents where few hundred required the saving N sd
s,or n security win W. ohsiorS The plate can ~ sny
time converted, with slight alterations into csr ~ ~
bead r. WI forward specimens V an, rar ~ rrpw !"
most scdrcsAed tG0 Greenwich sues',
variety I've V'
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19
TYG sJFsCHY4E:

TBB aUBSCH1HEn has receiytd .. pc. i. .II. =.
from Eurppc, elegant Assortment OF the nnaersen
toned erticIcs which he offers for the most advsntse
terms, via -
Astral Lamps guilt bronze marble and cut glass banging
lamps, IN 9Th sa brvused for OIL or csmnssl nsi amps
brontsd gia~ ops pan. and spsuees g'n snu
byas ladies uxSs orrxrrufh work tables plated
~ buanrss sru~ fsnes psssed Kettles
boues sp Ne kr4 single and double barrel percussion
guns porkkt, holstev, ard Dwelling pistols
pe99mN 4 & WI. wRGAkS, III Fuito1 street
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

NJ aM YORK, JULY4. 1s31.-Thlsf y ~ rauilos
any person persons against trusting or arlorng my
wife Hester who said she will live with me aga-
ivla3s FREDERIC H. OITCALT.
ANEW yOHsA LIFE INsUhANCE mi
IN TRUST COMMUNICATIONS nay enect insursnces
9Th this Company their hyc or tie lives o. ohe
~ either Tor the of life for limited psr
al The payments preniur se either made annually,
In a rrO ~
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19
D I'VE 10 NGINGs-..oNc COURT srAMMERs

beg eace respectfully call the attention OF their friends
and he generally the and elegant assortment 81
goods lust received and opening their store, No -
Pearl street between Franks md Hague streets Consu
mers will fnd their establishments advantages No
where with IN addition 10 their entire new stock
of goods. a.,
sppeaon of the Three Fingered Paper Hanger, and Who
saw Strangers stands unriyaed IN the
ar, Of papcr hanging both for and despatch VIII at
tend IN person practicable all the work which shall
10 -n,,,s,. 81 m l,iscare my3i5m'
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19
re ADyIsEP, AL WIG 1AB9gT

IL TO purchase TUSCANS, LEGHUKNS, STRAW
HATS-the greatest choice the goods
the best hapeswh the lowest prices-may he found at T.
BENEFITS Straw Warehouse, showroom 297 Broad
way New York. shape, known by the Of the
Hat This is elegant shape, sets snug and easy
well pleases fashionable Ladies'
the bought Hats elsewhere daily Brought
this establishment he altered 10 this beautiful Hatas
House. call
Judge yourselves lie hos still large stock hand and
all classes with reduced
II Bear In mind the number 2g7 Broadway. iNl9.lmt
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-19

kxnA TO Lr.T.-Several small dwellings with many
conyenienoes suitable for respectable mechanics and
-, Others. Apply on the premises, No. Rose street.
ksA HOUSE TO LET, OR FOR SALE.-The
E iaoden built three house in 5h ST. few doors
broadway, being the middle of the three houses Just
she rms louise is finished ia the best manner, with
improvements, and possession can be had mniedi-
"eIy Apply To G. CLARK, 1856 Water street
M nSDWN a. CO.'S ONE PSt HAT
0tA osEI ne subscribers, since the year 1924, nave
al furnishing the public with elegant and sub
ahualiAI OF the most graceful form, the accommodating
pce OF - they can SOW that their efforts have beer
crowned with triumphant Hats
finish any heretofore offered, stand pre-eminen among
those OF higher prices, by the fashionable world To their
ornhe price moderate and ixed-the profit small all
myl9y BROWN & CO.
fysg TKEVAL!., STVDDAltT Il CO., No. IA
removed from No. Courtland large
and elegant new store where they have hand and
mings.
Also, fancy coored Pushes ladies' bonnets which they
VIII sell on accommodating terms.
Hats Caps, Stocks and Stock Frames, Wholesale Shy
N FROM A. JUST ES PONsTBILITYI
~ present emergency Of the times, the subscriber offers
, Tor sale the first quality Of satin beaver HATS at 3d.
the same kind generally sold by S4 In order 10
spared on my part GEO. r. H. BROWN, lbs Hudson ST. 4
Jcztlm' 2 doors above Canal.
NE,Wyy lI MI ENCM OFFIC +, CANAL
leave acquant her friends the public that open
ed private office in the OF named where
she VIII be ready TO receive applications families for
Young females OF good character in Of situations ami-
lies Application 10 be made between the aours Of O'Clock
". aud at night. jyl2lm~
REKLLN AND REFT-ECTING G,sATels-