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The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-21

Er" Circassian Hair Gil" Doct. Stlman's-s to
be the topic Of the next great debate in Congress.
We expect to get the speeches by Express Look out.
That great man. Thomas III. Benton, intends to in
ser resolution in favor of the "Oil in the place OF
the Great Expunged." God bless the patriot.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-21

II The body of well-dressed man was disco.
covered in the North river yesterday morning. Il
lies at the White Fort in order that an inquest may
be held upon it.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-21

CoRoNER's INauEsr.-An inquest was held yester-
day by Mr.. Justice Lowndes at the city Hospital on
the body of George James Robinson, who died there
in consequence of the injuries he received from fall
ing from the 4th the LIST floor of the store of Sa-
muel H. Plat and Co.,, No. 270 Pearl street, Mon
day last The jury returned verdict Of accidental
death.
The deceased was native of England and aged
l8 years.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-21

The Bowcry and IT'S new pieces are all the go'
up town Of late. The Fall of Waterloo, produced on
Thursday night, is really notwithstanding in point
of effect any thing We have seen for many a day
Added to this, have this evening the Gentleman in
Difficulties, or Gates farorite and the Brigands Son.
In the latter, Miss Waras appears to the best nd.
vantaUe
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-21

LEorsLATuRE or New YoRK.-On the 18th in the
Senate resolution was offered by Mr.. Maison for a
commitee to inquire into the circumstance Of sale
stock IN the Saratoga Bank, made by Senator
Young at b4 per cent premium during the time bill
was before the Legislature TO increase the capital
stock Of sad bank, with view to qualify him to vote
upon the biii 10 increase the sad capital stock.
very warm debate ensued Mr. Ioenis moveJ Tho
motion be ncgatived, but afterwards withdrew his
motion. Mr.. Yenng said IL was n vain a,temp, 10
prevent him from exposing corruption Mr. Tracy
pressed the original resolu ion-aycs l9-noos z.
There was no bus meas Of particular Importance
transacted in the assembly
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-21

faction, was produced on the INSTANT.
BoAnpISG ScHooLs.--The recent curious proceed
ings we have published relative to some OF the Beard
ing Schools Of New York, have created very general
excitement, and produces still more curious doings.
| We have general investigation to make on this sub
ject next week The sweet young girls must not be
| starved any longer. Meantime take the following:
Boarding schools.
Mn EprToR,-Your exertions in behalf of the Seam
stresses arc truly laudabe. You have bufleted the
storms of opposition and have nobly gained your
point Now, let ask Of yoa to turn your attention
s the situation of the young ladies in respectable
i female boarding schools. | read with the utmost
pleasure the proceedings of the young adies-boarders
in two fashionable and extensive boarding schools in
this city. Paying from two to three hundred dollars
per annum land some, believe, high as four hun
| dred,) for board, they certainly should be allowed
something better than either iirer pork at their
meals.
Their situation is such, that complaint is out of the
question: III they inform their parents or guardians
of their manner of living-which, by the by, good
care is taken prevent-heir story Of course con-
tradiced by their precepresses, and in such manner
as 10 leave ,ubt in the minds ofthe parent that
| the child merely says it for the purpose of being kept
| at home. Such instances not rare occurrences
| on the contrary, there is not female seminary in
| New York where such mposltlons not carried on
TO greater or less degree / say imposition, for
know no other word more applicable. Where the
mistress is able, from the proceeds Of her school, TO
give large and frequent part es she certainly ought 10
be able give her scholars at least respectable food
have stated the case, Mr. Editor, and TO you leave
il to say if such proceedings ought not to be amend
cdl slSbkr.
s'TMaor Noah and Colonel Webb intend 10 have
l.,,. Z,
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-21

BowERv TsEArRE.-This establishment is now
in fourishng condition. DInneford, its indefatga-
bic manager never in his endeavors to please
the public He is about producing three or four new
pieces of intense interest which, with new scenery
wardrobcs, and music, will no doubt reward him in
crowded houses Mr. VIM. Seton, his stage mana
ger, is gentleman and first rate melo-drsmatc
actor, out doing all the stars at present at this thea
ire His personation of Matty Mildew, in the drama
Of the Suicides Grave is certainly master piece Of
acting.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-05-06

sLOOkIng to the state Of things actually ex-
listing around u.s. said Mr.. Webster, in $685.
4, '!ooking to the great number OF State
banks already existing and TO the the vast a
mount of paper issued by these banks-con-
lsidered that, in the very nature OF things this
paper must be limited and local in its credit
and its circula;ion,I confess l see nothing
but well conducted National Bank which
lis likely to afford any guard against excess
i've paper issues. or which can furnish a sound
land uniform currency TO every part of the
United States. This is not only question
of finance-it not only respects the opera
tions of the Treasury--but it rises IL the
character of high political question. Ii res
ipects the currency. the actual money, the
measure of value of all property ard all la
Dor in the United States. hardly know any
thing less consistent with our public duty and
our high trust, nor any thing more likely to
disturb the harmonious relations of the States.
in all affairs of business and life. than for
Congress TO abandon all care and control
over the Currency, and to throw the whole
lmoney system Of the CO untry INTO the hands
of four and twenty State legislatures
we are waging war'-said Mr.. Webster
when he int, oduced lis bill for the rechar,er
OF the Bank-.ior the benefit Of the poor
We STAY the monster, the Bank. that we may
defeat the unjust purpose of the rich. and ee-
Nate ana fioieci ult poor! Ana What Is tiie
effect OF al thise What happens to the poor
and all the middle classes IN consequence of
the warfare! They are in the jaws of uSury.
Look To- the rates of interest amounting to
twenty. thirty. fifty per cent. Sir. this mea-
sure of Government has transferred millions
on millions OF hard earned property in the
shape of extra interest. from the Industrious
lclasses to the capitalists. from the poor to
the rich. And this is called putting down
monied aristocrac> SIR. there are thousands
iof families who have diminished. not their
iuXurIeS. not thu II anusemen,s. but their meat
and their bread that they might be able to
|save their credit by paying enormous interest.
And there other thousands, who. have
lost their employment, have lost every thing.
and who vet hear. amidst the bitterness of
their anguish. that the great motive of the
Government is kindness to the pocr!'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-05-06

The recruiting service has been su.n.,a.,
under the superstition that there will ~.
soon be need Of more troops than ar. o .u'
enlisted. o"n
Internally Texas is in flourish;,,
ton, her plan tiers are all busily enraSsd ,...r
their crops. which are said TO be yerv 80
is,ng. while IN the towns the inhah;,an,.
actively employed in preparing honSss e1s
stores. offices &c. The emigration 10 -.
country is already very conside rable. .na ~; :;
creaSinS every day.
What contrast is now per .en,ea /.
tween the two con,ending countries. Ms,;
co PROSTATE. bankrupt. and threatened ~;,s
all the horrors of another revolution. ia ;n..
pab!e of seltgovernment and lacks the nov.
er TO preserve order in her very capitol. y;
OTIS. r"bberies, and assassinations ara ~.
order OF the day. and individuals no To-.
feel any protection of the government. n
Texas, on the contrary. every thing is secure
and prosperous.
The citizen puTsues his daily avoca,;,,.
with full consciousness that no d,n,a,
threatens him. and confidence. cheerfu;nexs
and industry every where prevail.
Tie value Of claims of all kinds are al
vancing considerably, and much earerness
seems TO prevail in the country for the pur.
chase of titles to lands. This impe,us IL ow
ing. in some measure to the additional conf.
dence in the success Of their cause. which
the acknowledgement o: our government, has
inspired.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-05-06

The Baltimore Chronicle Of the l3ih inst 81, s
"1hc abolition resolutions recently adopted by the
Senate Of the Massachusetts Lag,sl,,urr, were
rejected. ny large mn 'r'y, in the lower House ;
and, ON heing sent back To TIE Senate, were there
re -consdcred ard unanimously ncga,ived."
methodist minister m Vermont think 5 IT wick.
ed to play bass VOL in chur H. and decl res that
II his people persist in using it, he will p-
vaie lite.
President Van Buren is said to he decidedly in
favor Of The South Sea Exploring Expedition.
An old mid in New York lately sued a hack man
Ns $3.50. a. damages for the loss Of q set Of false
teeth. caused by the upseitil II a hack.
The illinois Patro, give. account Of citizen
Who rcc-ivsd his 'inber from the MILL made
frame there from Is by "a {, Ell, raised il, shnpled
snd wcashcrhoaried IL. put in window and door
frames, ard partly painted the house-all in one
day.
Tae Snore'n. court Of Massachusetts have dic-
ded that Il h'n'i hndinc the sSner NOT to can, on
any given Kind Hf bus'ness-as, for ins. ance IN So
ling 49,, ~ hu>iness io anOihe.-is lille II and yos
he'"; inst yo,'f p'hcy, and the public interest,
Geryr'i Gt'ucs " Sp,k"n nf az a candidate for
tn .'th.rn,torsl 81! ,ir 81 Tennessee at the mex,
81
u - stated in the Mississippi Republican III >,
ex'rui'"n- 'm"fntn. IN the .ggreg tie Nn Tvs, mil
Ions NJ coll .rs were l.,el~ m ,h. n ,nds of tho
shcrii, against the citizens of Clinton, Mississippi
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-05-06

AN ACT to amend an act entitled "An Act
to provide for an equitable mode Of Levy
ing the taxes Of this state," passed Febru-
airy s, 1886.
SEC l. Be- !. enacted by the General AssemSl,
Of the State Of Indiana That hereafter it -iai be-
the duty Of the hoard doing county business IN each
county in the state. 10 cause thei. clerks 10 make
ont list Of polls and the amount of taxable pro-,
Ierty, except non-resdcns. carr, ing out the amount
levied by said be ard for road pu'P ses IN du III
cate form. and cause the sheffs of the several
courtics forthwith deliver the same over TO the
several supervisors If their said counties.
SCI . That the said clerks in making ont the
list required the frs, section ut this act, shall
furnish separate lists CONTAINING the number at
polls together with the amount Of taxable property
IN each supervisors district.
SEC. 3. That the supervisors of he several c"un
ties shall ave power 10 for, and collect the a.
mount levied by said boards for said purposes, IN
the same manner and under the same restrictions
as thourn the debt had been due item in their in
div iduaI capacity: Pror;ded, hoarfrer; That the
person or persons owing or beng l,a'le for any
road under this act shall have the right TO DIS
charge the same by iah", at the. rates of sevent.
five cents per day, or if discharged by furnishing
team teams, then they shall be allowed the
highest price or prices given by law.
Sec 4. Nothing shall be construed as to pre-
vent the super .sors Of the several Counties from
being COMPETENT witnesses IN all SUITS necessary tn
carry INTO effect this act.
Sec. 5. That the supervisors shall notify all per
sons within their districts no may be unable I"
pay any road tax under this act, in the same man
ner prov ided for m the general laws regul,-
ting super, iso,s i" callirg out hands to work on
roads AID highways.
Sec. t. That il shall be the duty Of the assessor
or AZ seasons. when appointed by the board doing
county business in each county in this state,
-es>ing the ,axrnle p, opery and polls, ~ assess
each con grcs>onaI township fractional township
in this their county, in alphabetical order, sear
atelv and distinctly one from the other.
Sec. T. That hereafter !, shall be the duty Of the
collectors of the state and county revenue Of the
several counties :ii> ate. or before The fir,
NJ snay in January in eacl, ear to pay over to the
school commissioners the amount Of tax winch they
may have collected 70: common school purp ses.
Sec. 8. That the supervisors of each road dis
'rict shall annually within twenty DAYS after the,
receive their certificates Of elect appoint
rs the case may be- make out list of the names
If al; persons sui "ct to work roads in their
peci,ye districts and deliver the same I" the c'era
who shli there upon annex tn the names Of each
he amount If road nth which he is Charged III
I he ass ssor- book returned.
SEC. .. That much of the act to which this l.
amendment. as comes wifhin the purvsew ol
this act, oc, and the sline is hereby repealed.
Improved February 4 1887
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-05-06
YEARLY Meeting Of Friends.

| In an aIlusion to the Frends yearly meet
ing, now being held in Philadelphia, the Com
mcrcial Herald remarks:
'.There must Re something peculiarly plea
san: IN this annual meeting and greeting o
Friends from different arts OF the Country
lit keeps upa feeling of interest in each 9th
fcr's welfare, and kindness AID attachment
1T nourshes the affections. expands the heart
enIvens and cherIShes benevocnce and love
and strengthens the bonds winch bin, us Il
our fellow beings. During these seasons oi
greeting. tic baSer passions winch creep un-
Iawares INTO the human breast, are stitled--
no one at such 4 time feels like INDUCING IN
any malice Observation-Disclosures. Ga tins ac-
jcuuni. it on no other, we cannot but think the
ins tuition OF Yearly Meetings most cx-
ccllent one.
1t is "i;en, and very justly remarked that
the state O. the mind exercises Il very ini-
portant influence upon the health of the bo-
dy. This Is strongly exemrl'fied by Friends.
As general rule, they are both healthy and
robust, have fine, clear mpeXions, rotund
..CurCs, and countenanceS beamIng with good
humor, CheeriuIuess. good will and content
ment.
We doubt not but Friends have anxieties
and troubles in these times. as well others
but there Is something IN the manner in
which they are educated which Sc. ms To en-
able them to become practical philosophers
and To fulfil the wise mans injunction, fret
not myself. Temperance and moderation
in all things is one of the most valuable max
inns. and by acting upon it they seem to pass
along the pathway of life with more quiet
ness and with less offretfulness and anxiety
than any class of people we know; and they
accordingly appear healthy and cheerful, and
enjoy, on an average, longer lie than most of
our fellow beings.
BY the way we know Of few better pre-
sc.iptions in regard to health than the til
Commandment Fret NOT TrIYsE.F'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-05-06
BOmbastas Benton.

II is rather an early day to open the canvass
for the next Presidential election. The question
is already opened. however, and the Chief If Ex-
pnngers is presented to the People their e,.,ur.
President by the organs Of the party in the West
This our readers will learn more particularly from
the following paragr ph, copied from the NJ ssnuri
Argus of the 2iih OF M,rch.-(National lnteI.
"Coionel Thomas II. BENrox IS expected 70 ar.
rive at his residence in this city S,. LoIsl in or
10 days. 4 warm greeting does he deserve from
his vii and faithfully served GtI!owci,zens. and
warm. most enthusiastic greeting will he, the merit
freSi0en.. receive. M man IN these C:.iiei St1fe
fills 81 large space in the public eye, ENJOYS So
much of the public confidence and public graiiu /.
CIR e m nc ut and most valued services, as THoN,z
HART BENTON; and no will lie supported for
the Presidency with more right hearty good will
~ TIE great toiy Of the working people, than
Col. BENTON"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-10-25
LIST OF ACTS
PASSED AT THE FIRST SESSION OF TWENTY
FIFTH CONGRESS.

PASSED At THE FIRST SESSION OF TWENTY.
FIFTH CONGRESS.
An act to postpone the fourth instalment
Of deposite with the States.
An act authorizing a further postpone
nent of payment upon duty bonds.
An act for adjusting the remaining claims
upon the late deposite hunks.
An act to regulate the fees of district at
tornies in certain cases.
An act for the relief Of ID. p. Madison.
A bill to authorize the issuing Of Treas
ury notes.
A bill making additional appropriations
for the suppression Of Indian hostilities for
the year one Thousand eight hundred and
thirty seven.
A bill making additional appropriation S
for the year one thousand eight hundred
and thirty seven.
A bill to continue in force certain laws to
the close Of the next session Of Congress.
A bill to amend al act entitled An ac,
to provide for the payment Of horses lost or
destroyed in the military service Of the Uni
ted States" approved Jan. ls, 1897.
A resolution directing the postage on let
ters sent by the express mail to be paid in
advance.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-10-25
PORT OF NEWPORT.
ARRIVED.

FRIDAY, 18th
Sch'r Marengo, Barnes, OF Belfast, Me-, 20 days
from Havana, bound to Boston, put in for haIbor
-Left there Sept. 30tb, Sch'r. Hannah, Boss of
this port.
Brig Leopard, Wade, from Somerset, for North
Carona-Sch'rs Virginia, Thatcher, from Balti-
more,-Coral, DiIsou, from Richmond Brilliant,
French, from New-York-Leo MAllen from
Philadelphia--all bound TO Boston.-Schr Hoog
ley, Verian, from Ncwburypor, for Alex lndra =
DO Jane, Lowndcs, from Bangor Aah frou
Providence for do.-Do. Catherine, Richardson
from Calais; and Dodge, Hedly, Eaton, iron
Camden, both for New York DO Aurora. Drink
water from New York, for Belfast, Me.
SUNDAY Oct ED
Brigs Napoleon. Hunt, from Havana, with Mo
lasses TO Gro. EsGs, Esq Eagle, Evans from
Norfolk, for Providence. --SloopS Camilla, Vars
Victory, Heath; Hero, Read and Tecumseh;
Gould, all from New York, for Providence.
CLEARED.
ship Audley Clarke, Shearman, Pacific Ocean.
Sch'r Export, Lawton, Mobile.
DO. Franklin Greene, Waite, New Orleans.
DO. Marengo Barnes, Boston.
Sloop Geo. K Mary Waldin, Providence.
Do. Hero, Read do.
DO. Tecumseh, Gould, do
MARINE MEMORANDA.
Cleared at Philadelphia, l4th inst, ship Louis
lana, Stanhope for Rio Janero.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-10-25

In this town. on Wednesday afternoon. at the U.
niianan Church, by the Rev. Dr. Claiming Rev
Uharies T. Brooks, Pastor OF said Church, TO Mis-
Harriet Hazard, 2d daughter of BENJAMIN Hazard
Esq, of this town.
AT Middletown, on Tuesday evening 18th inst
by the Rev. Mr.. Ross, Mr. William r. Barker. "a
Miss Phebe f. Sheffield daughter Of Col. Benia.
min T Sheffield, all Of Ahddeiown
Al jamestown, in 81. Matthew'S Church. on
Thursday evening. the l2lh Inst. by the Rev Mr.
Davis Mr. Edward Hull to Miss Ann w. Potter
daughter of Mr.. John Potter, all of Jamestown
In North Providence, l2ih inst. by the Rev Mr.
Vinion, Levi c. Eaton. Esq, of Providence, tc
Mrs Sarah B. Ruggles daughter of the late Hon
James B. Mason of Providence
In Charleston, s. c. on Tuesday the 10th inst
by the Rev. DIR, Gadsden, Mr.. Otis j. Chafee. for.
meriy ot!h's town, to Miss Mary A., daughter oI
George Kenlock ESQ., Of that city
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-10-25
% te0.

In this town on Sunday 18th inst, Mr. Pearce
Spear, aged 81 years Revolutionary pensioner.
On Saturday morning last, Miss Deborah n
Langley. Daughter of John 8. Langley in the Both
year of her age
AT Portsmouth on the 9th inst. Mrs. Abby T.
Chase, wife of Mr. Benjamin f. Chace and
daughter of Gen. Isaac Stall, of this town. in the
Both wear of acr age
AT Kingston on Wednesday last, suddenly, while
attending at the opening of the Court of Common
Pleas MI. Abel Courcll, aged 66 years; for many
years he was Town Sergeant of that town, and was
much respected.
la Attleboro, very suddenly, on Sunday evening
18th inst, Mr. Richard Robinson, well known as
the best metal button manufacturer in Europe OF
Amenca.
AT Dorchester on the Iith inst Hon. Perez Nor
ton, aged 81 years.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-10-25

Bill TO SEPARATE THE GOVERNMENT
FROM THE BANKS. This measure, as will be
seen, has been laid on the table until the
next session, Mr.. Clark Of New York pro-
posing the postponement, as he said, not 10
defeat il, but to consult Of his constituents.
This appeal was successful with some ten or
dozen of the democratic members, aud the
whole opposition uniting with them in body
the postponing proposition was carried
by vote Of 100 TO I07. If the privileged
question to lay on the table had no, prevail
ed, the bill would have been carried by ma
jority las was ascertained by the declara-
ton Of several members who voted for the
posiponement Of three votes.-Giobe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-10-25
rWINTER GOODS.-fD
WM. B. & II. J. SW AN.
MERCHANT TAILORs.

ND EsPECTFUELY inform their friends, ard
n y the public generally that they have received
from Boston, A FULL, AM - FASHIONABLE T.
ASSORTMENT Of Pilots Cloths, Lion Skins, Mo.
hairs, FlushinRs Kerseys. Broadcloths, Cnssimercs
Sattnet- aud vestDgs, suitable for the season, which
they will make up 10 order, in the best manuer
ALSO, Hosiery, Gloves, Suspendcrs, iidkIs.,
Comlorters Crayats Stocks, Bosoms, Collars. and
every other article usually fonnd IN such au establish
meni at prices which cannot fail to suit those who
eldsposed TO patronise them
Cutting particularly attended to-
con,plec assortment Of READY MADE
CLOTHING, constantly on hand, and for sale as
cbep anbe bought at any other store in the state
Oct. 4tb
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-10-25
NRoInIaoI8Dfp.

Fathers mothers and others, are respectfully invited
10 make early application, they wish to have their
children instructed in the correct principle Of Pen
manship Ill is not correctly taught. and satisiac
torily too, he will charge nothing for teaching them
Mr. Foster may be seen at all times from O'Clock
a. NJ. anti . in the evening. at his Writing Acode
my, where he would be happy to wait upon Ladies
and Gen,lenen at all hours during the day and even
ing, TO suit their own convenience.
Ladies classes are now convenlng at half past 2 o.
clock r. NJ
N: u. Specimens Of seventy pupils aud upwards
can be seen at the Ladies aud Gentemens Writ Dg
academy, in the Rooms fMr. ROBERT STE
NENs' HOUSE, adjoining the Post Office
Immediate application IS indspens able in order I;
secure seat.
Newport, Oct. 25th. 1897