Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-29

n.n,s 80 n presume to insult with impusity, the
Pioud SONS q leertys patriarchs-the sages Of our
Revolution. Let her beware !-Pieo,mne
GALLANT NAVAL AcrIos.-By the arrival Of the
Bark Ann Eliza, from Vera Cruz at this Port on Sa
turday we learn the arrival at that port of the Rrss
Libertad, ID gun, and Ell V,nsedor Of 10 Guns win
the Texan armed Schooner independence. meuntino
5 guns prize. The action lasted rouR Nouns and
the loss on the side of the Mcxicans reported very
great.
Unfortunately Capt. Wheewrighr, the commander
of the Independence, was killed Capt. W. was
native Of Boston, his loss will be deeply amen,ed by
the people of Texas.
Mr.. Wharton the late Minister to this country was
passenger on board the Texas vessel, he landed
at Metamoras and detained a prisoner
SMALL CHANGE.-Let all those who are in the ha-
bit OF buying small quantities of goods refuse to take
bank notes for more than their actual vaHe and in
one week there will be scarcity of small change
It's fraudulent for any person, that knows five
dollar note to be worth only 81 co. tender for 50
cents worth of goods, with view of getting 81 so
change IN silver; but this is done by Of aff sence
daily in the market and goes unpunished. more
some of them think they have done noble feat af
ter defraudlng the poor woman that sells vegetables
OF Az cents, in this way. | woader how they can
swallow the vegetables without choking.
PoLcE, MAY 29th.-Daring Hghcaynan A few
days since, Mr.. Villain Dock stader from cleveland
Ohis, was accosted near the post sfice Ito which he
had been to inquire for letter, and where, doubtless
his queries TO the postmaster were overheard by the
robbers, whose deeds about narrate) by two
old rogues, named VIM. Davis and Peter Bowsrhorn;
one of whom asked him if he was not from such
county, 10 which he replied he was. Some little talk
took place, when Dockstader was asked to drink
with them. lie consented, and the three entered a
grocery and took horn or two piece. After quit
ting the grocery the thres continued in company until
hot I'd 10 49, <tIn
when one of Dockstaders companions hanging back
suddenly gave him tremendous blow on the side of the
head which Knocked him down, the other then seized
by the throat, and threatened kill him if he made
the least noise resistance. The robbers then riled
his pockets Of what money he had, amounting 10
about twenty~thr dollars, and made of. BY the
description gwen Of the highwaymen by DIR. Dock
stader, the police soon had them both in custody.
They were Identified by the complainant, and fully
committed for trial.
Unpaid Ledgings.-A fellow was found secreted
in Hollis hotel on Saturday night, and upon being
questioned said he wished to lodge there but having
slipping into bed room. his story not being credit
ed he was taken to the police Office, where he gave
his name as Patrick McElray. He is supposed 10 be
the same man who some time since came TO Hollis
under the name of Patrick Leroy and who went away
in the morning taking with him several articles of
wearing apparel belonging 10 Mr. Hollis lodsers-
Committed.
Insulting .femaics.-A magnificent looking per-
sonase calling himself Joseph Goodrich was held to
bail in the sum of $500 for assault upon Mr. James
P. Jones, No. l56 ChRton street. The affray occur
red in the following manner. Mr.. Jones was walking
with lady when he observed the defendant Goodrich
grossly insult female passing by. Mr. Jones, like
brave little fellow, interered and desired The young
lady TO place herself under his protection, which she
did. Goodrich, nettled at this, seized Mr.. Jones Nv
the collar, and drew a sword frsm his walking cane
bat he found he had woke up the wrong custom
er, for Mr. Jones grappled with him. and after some
resistance succeeded in hauling the fellow to- the
watch house. Fortune favors the brave and the fair
favor them likewise.
Making Changc.-Edward Hill an old state pri-
son bird was brought UP by officers McCadden and
MADAM, charged with stealing dollar bill from ano-
theI negro. Ned said he took the bill to make change
and not having enough specie, gave il to a friend,
changet He took the bill and never returned-Com-
mted.