Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-25

Were you to see melancholy pig, how would you
address II IN the name Of any other animal2
VIII our pretty readers, their gallant beaux, give
us solutions to these questions?
A. Gen Morris sill sticks to his Ks. This
afectaton of old things only kept up ad kaptandum
"ufsus-n other words, 10 kateh literary loophers?
AZ Mr. Sewel Parker who was amenablv kill
ed by accident at Hoboken, was buried Yesterday
under military honors. He was the brother of Mr.
Samuel S. Parker.
COMMON CoyNciL July 24tA.-The Board of AL
dermen did not convene. The proceedings Of the
other Board we give below
BoArp or AssIsrANTs-Report of committee ON
roads and caaals in favor OF building sewers In 10TH
18th, and 18th streets The committee report that the
cellars in that vicinity liable 10 be inundated and
recommend the building of sewers as remedy. The
measure has already been passed in the Board of AL
dermen.
Alderman Ballard opposed the motion He said that
the proposed plan particularly that part which
commended sewer in Goth street, was one which
would destrsy great deal of property-a solid rock
would have to be blown up this blowing up of rocks
must necessarily damage the property built in the
neghborhood-he had not seen it himsef-he was
informed such was the
Alderman Williams supported the motion. He said,
large portion of the lots RENAME account
of the want of drainage 1t was highly expedien that
the measure should be carried into execution.
Alderman Woodruff said, the tract of the proposed
sewer had been examined by competent engineer.
There is some portion of rock, but the inhabitants
need not fear miniature earthquake by its being
blasted He should, therefore, vote for the motion.
Alderman Hyer said he did not know any thing
about it HIMSELF only what had been told him. He,
therefore, very considerably made speech of fifteen
minutes in which he delivered number of supposes,
and related what and so had said to such an one.
We paid great attention. but for the life of could
not make out what he talking about. The mo-
ton was ca ried
Pett,ons from two individuals for butchers stalls
Referred to committee on markets.
Report from the committee on laws containing a
resolution that it is expedient adopt the measure
passed by the late board of assistants regulating the
sale of bread.
Alderman Woodruff said he thought there was
some law in existence on this subject. The law now
regulates the sale of bread 1t is explicit. 1t says
that all bread shall be sold by averdupois weight
The new law proposes that the leaves shall be
with the makers names, and their weight duly
stamped upon them-loaves only of one and two
pounds weight to be soId
The motion was lost. -
DEAR BENSETT.-In order to escape the crowds of
ders which usually infest our good city Sunday,
Iteok passage in the steamer for Staten Island. 1t
was Just A o'clock when we left the dock. The boat
was crowded with lovely females, and admiring men,
The dear, delightful little creatures were all smiles
and JOY, glad to escape from the rude stare of mpu
dent young who parade the streets, continually
| insulting females by their language and manners.
The young ladies especially seemed be unusually
light hearted After sail Of about three quarters Of
an hour we landed at the Quarantine Grounds. We
walked leisurey up slight hill to the hotel kept by
MI. James. After taking cool glass of lemonade,
and prime Havana cigar, we went TO the garden Of
Mr.. -. That worthy gentleman OUTPUT in
his place were two beautiful young girls. They're
ton il. 1t was the most agreeable meeting have
experienced in a long time. We proposed walk in
| the garden. The sweetest of flowers were on each
side of us but they nothing to be compared in
l bcau IN he hO HING
Their svery laugh when they found q singular flow
er, or when amused At the buffeonery of my friend
rung loud and clear in the still valley. Time actually
seemed to fly IN The presence OF oar hon tess. We
heard the steamboat bell proclaim the hour for return
We were presented with beautiful boquet of flowers
and took leave just the boat olled for the last
| time.
We found the boat excessively crowded, and no.
ticed the fresh bloom the cheeks Of the fair ones
who, the morning had :arted with pale faces but
| returned with increased health and hearty appe-
tite. packet had just put her passengers on board
of the steamer and afforded infinite qualification
TO see the wondering faces of the women, and the
constituent OF the men, TO see so beautiful spot
across the big pond, as they call the wide Atlantic
We arrived in New York about O'Clock, well
pleased with visit 10 Staten Island. If yeu arc
ever in want of few hours pleasure pay visit to
the most beautiful spots in the northern hemisphere
s.
PsLIcE, July 24th.-A Ro,sdy.-John Anderson
belonging TO that species of loafeIs called Rowdy
Il
| Waterman Palmer, for creating disturbance, and
breaking the windows Of Ellen Weston, No. 100
Church street. John went to the house Of the lady
in question at about IL o'clock and demanded admit
lance. He was answered The door could not be OPEN
ed, and that he must make his next visit al a more
seasonable hour. This put Johns dander up and he
persisted in declaring he would come in il il were
only 10 show what ne could do Mrs Weston, how
ever, nowisc alarmed at Johns threats, sang merry
| John Anderson my Joe John
| John Anderson my Joe
/ I'll straightway call the watch, John
i So cut your stick and GO
Thereupon John seized brckbat and niiied The
glaze.
The watch was caed-John was seized-oonfined
in the watch house oil night and in the morning fined
IS and costs; which being unable to produce except
in shinpasters ne was sent TO plaster his shins in
Brdewell.
| Shifting Shirfs.-Mr Economy Potten, No II
! Park Place, made o complaint against Adene Miner
cslored GIRL for shifting several shirts from his pos
| session into her own Adelins declared she knew
nothing about the transaction, but part Of the pro-
perty being found in her possession, il was deemed
good evidence against her. and she was forthwith
| committed.
| Lerceny-A rogue named Hatfield was apprc-
hended and committed TO prison, charged with steal
ing from Mr.. Onin RICE No. $50 Fulton street.
valise containing clothing, watch glasses, &C. The
property was found in the prisoner posse How
he came by them will b. made knowp hefo,, The Re-