The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-09

Last not least in this bright sssefhblage this gal
s q e'.uiy ls 1. R' y g sn;ng
delicsse attention, and most excellen arrangements
deghted oil.
How they danced to the divnest masic-imagine
How they enjoyed most delectable repast, Judge,
after you have appeased the cravings of your appe
tite
Dr. DopD gave very interesting lecture on Physi-
ology last evening at Clinton Hall He was listened
to by respectable audience, though small. Physiol
ogy has charms for the fair. Several very pretty
young ladies attended. We have hopes of the civil
cation of the world, when beauty and science go
hand in hand
To CoRREspoNpEsrs-We have ten thousand
communications on hand. "Reyolatien" shall be
tended to-and pretty sweet Emma" shall BIO graft
fed.
How FIRES AnIsE.-The fire which broke out the
evening before last at No. 81 Cedar street. and which
was so fortunately discovered and extingushed by the
watchman was occasioned by burning coal being
carelessy left upon the floor.
Is there no law to punish such gross disregard for
the lives and properties Of others? The Insurance
Companies should give this matter their attention
u s. DISTRICT Wednesday, Feb. eth-
Hope and Others Scrsus the brig Dido. $50
Judge Belts delivered his opinion as to the amount
of salvage the pilots entitled to in this case
Some weeks ago, we gave full report of the argu-
before his honor. The learned Judges decision
award of four hundred and fifty dollars in ia
vor of the plaintiffs
GENERAL SEssIoNs.--Wednesda Feb. eth.-Be-
fore his Honor the Recorder, Aldermen Whitehead
and Wheeler.
The Court opened this morning at half cast !! o.
clock, and continued in session till nearly o'clock,
daring which time one prisoner only tried-the
greater part Of the time being taken up with the usual
process of this Court, that is, Counsel not ready
witnesses in unknown lands-ne prosecutors IN at
tendance-prsoners not liking to be tried until next
term, &C. &c.
The unfortunate wight who this day fell under the
Recorders animadversion, was a negro named Jona-
than Jackson, charged with stealing watch. -,
Jackson some time ago endeavored to break jail,
and set the wooden bulk in his cell on fire for that
purpose, but detected and more safely secured.
The crime for which he was now on trial, was COM
mitted in this city, after which Jackson went to Phi
ladelphia, and there arrested by officer Bowyer.
The case was fully made out and the jury Immediate
ly pronounced the prisoner guilty.
The Recorder, in passing sentence, observed that
Jackson was q bad fellow, and had committed a very
bad crme-but as his Honor did not wish the prison
should come out of prison in bad time of the year,
he would sentence him TO only six months imprsen-
ment. We shall send you" concluded his Henor,
months to be put to hard labor, and 10 get stone
land that is the judgment of the Court"
On the case Of Thomas s. Hamblin, late manager
of the Bowery Theatre, implicated with Jared W. Bell,
printer, and others, for an Assault and Battery on
James Gordon Bennett, Editor of the Herald, being
called, Mr.. David Graham rose and said" Being as.
sociate counsel with Mr. Phoenix in this case, feel
should not do it justice without a small postpone
mcnt-we have a very material witness we can pro-
duce, il sufficient time be allowed for the purpose-in
dependent of which, should not feel myself justified
IN taking part in this prosecution upon the very short
Mr.. SANFORD, counsel FIR the defence, declared in
reply-"I cannot think of suffering this case to be
warded of in this manner. The charge against my
clients is serious one iftrue-but there no founda-
ton for this prosecution, and see no good reason
why my clients are TO have this accusation held in
perpefuo their heads-parhcularly, as they are
conscious that the charge is unfounded, and that
trial would free them from every stain OF crimnaity
beg the Court in justice to my clients to direct an
issue forthwith
Mr.. Phoenix said, "The counsel associated with
in this prosecution having, as think shown snfi-
Gent reason before the court why postpsnement
should be granted must state to your honor, as far
as regards myself in the situation of public prosecu
tor in this case, that shall make no opposition 10 the
posponement prayed for by the learned counsel re-
The Recorder said, "The court is of opinion that
the stated by the associate COUNSEL Of having
material witness TO produce, and also wishing time
10 prepare himself in this case sufficient 10 sane
ton the court in granting the notion
The cause was finally set down for tral on Thurs
day, Feb. l6.
POLICE, Wednesday, Feb. 8.-Spindiing Erfraor
dnary.-About o'clock this morning, gentleman
y looking parsonage was seen ascending the stePsof
the Astor hotel He enters. "Who do you wish TO
see sir7 said the door porter for since his affair with
Justice Bloodgood he has become remarkably civil.
a word with YOU" replied the stranger "Does
not Mr.. Quantrill reside herel" "He does, sir" al
wish to see him." at is rnther an unusual hour to
visit gentlemen" "True; but mine is an unusual
business--ny name 10 Merritt have warrant from
the police against him"
Another person now Joined the colloqusts-he
proved 10 be Mr.. Homan also attached TO the.poce
Office and they now ascended the stairs where the
object Of their search lay
dreaming his cares away
He was awakened, and the purpose Of their early
call made known
What wo,ld not Hogarth have given to have seen
the interior of the Aston house at this moment. Ill
news is a fast truveer-an earthquake could scarcely
have shaken its inmates from their beds in greater
haste than did the news Of the arrest Of the magn
cent Jesse ID. +. Quantrll.
"What is the matter 2" said one "Police officers
in the house?" cried another. who'd have thought
il r. added a third. mo more than eapecrcd!
chmed in one of those knowing ones, whose prophe-
cies are always true being hazarded but upon
established facts. All were now in motion from the