The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-04

n b. c. (BacchanisD row took place last FRI
day, at the Chestnut street Theatre, Philadelphia.
Particulars-a fight-black syes-bloody noses and
a clearance.
Mr.. 7. PIacide is At Mobile.
II Miss Tree made her first appearance at the
Chestnut street Theatre Philadelphia, on Monday
last.
CoRoNERs INauEsTs.-Two inquests were held
yesterday. One by Alderman Waterbury on the bo-
dy of man who was in the employ of Mr. Ferris,
the builder, who came to his death by being thrown
out Of light wagon he driving, in consequence
of coming in contact with omnibus, on Saturday
night last Mrs. Ferris also in the wagon at the
time, but escaped unframed. The deceased was la
ken to the City Hospital, where he was pronounced
only slightly injured; he died. however, on Mon
day. The verdict Of the jury was accidental death.
Another inquest was held by Mr.. Justice Lownds
on the body Of man named lothian Townsend,
aged As years. who died from intoxcation and expo
sure.
The deceased was found lying on the sidewalk,
and carried to the watch house, the particulars of
which are given in police reports, where he soon
after died.
The evidence before the jury tended 10 show that
the deceased was Of very incorporate habits and the
jury returned verdict of death from intoxication
and exposure.
STATEMENT OF FACTS RELATING TO THE MERcAN-
TILE LIBRARY AssocIATIoN.-The annual meeting of
the Association takes place on the 10th January
The election is held on the following day-The party
which supports the ticket headed "John s. Win
throp, Jr, for President is the which last year
upheld the defeated ticket headed Henry A. Buck
ingham. This party IS composed mostly of Secta-
rams who are anxious to exclude from the Library
IF Gcop
productions They are pledged to the elevation of
certain individuals, who have stuck to the Party"
ard their actions guided by political principles,
which the liberal portion OF the members very de-
sirous to exclude from all influence in choice of Off
GERS.
Previous TO the regular nomination Of officers for
the ensuing electoral year, the leading liberals
anxious TO bury old differences, and to present tic
ket made up OF efficient men from both parties, and
in order to carry this purpose into full operation, per-
mtcd at the usual meeting for that purpose the APP
polntment Of nominating committee on the prlncl-
pie of coalition. No sooner was this nomination had
than il was discovered that the liberal party was no
match for the other in cunning as majority of the
committee proved rery mindful of the former struggles
and defeats of "Me Party" They convened Sen
sible of our present first officer and in The belief that
he ,could decline reelection they by their recorded
vote reques ted Their secretary to communicate to Mr.
Rofe their desire that he should again stand for the
Presidency. Mr. Rolfe answered this letter forthwith
by stating Instability, from seUere indisposition, to
consider their request at the moment but promising
definite answer without deay--that rery erening,
and after receipt of this communication they met,
and nominated by majority "John s. Winthrop, Jr.
for President"
Disguised with such conduct, two of the commit
tee Immediately resigned. They then completed their
nominations, and, with a constant view to "Mc Par
ty passing the of II the present board of
Direction some Of whom have laboured SO constant
y in behalf of the Institution during the past year,
sacrifice all their leisure moments and, indeed their
personal interests One of the nominated, ashamed
of the transaction has since resigned
When these proceedings announced 10 the
members, general expression of Indignation follow
ed resulting, on Saturday evening, in a very numer-
Gus meeting ofIhe Association in the unanimous re-
nomination of Charles Rolie and in the passage Of
| certain resolutions which are now made public.
| Among other reasons, the friends of the old liberal
ticket headed "Charles Rolfe for President" adduce
the following as the grounds Of their support
LIST. The supporters Of the tlckethesded "John s
| Winthrop Jr, for President" have shown by then
nomination that they are opposed to all concession
and inimcal to the evident interests Of the Associa
ton.
IDLY. Until the recent nomination, "John s. Win
throp, Jr." was utterly unknown to the members
even by name-he has never, 10 our knowledge, done
any thing for the Institutionand if he possess Ia
ents they must certainly have been "hdden in nap
kin, for the ASSOCIATION IS entirely ignorant of hel
existence.
| 3dy 1t has always been customary to re-nomina
portion Of the old board, in order that the institution
should not suffer from the Introduction of officers ALI
| ignorant Of its management.
4thly. This regular nomination is more especall,
dscourteous, the present officers have been unusu
| ally efficient.
/ 5thly. The Institution under this direction ha
gone beyond the highest wishes of its most sangun
| friends. Its success has been unparalleled. Abou
500 members have been added 10 the roll and nearl,
1000 volumes TO the catalogue while amongst them ar
many works Of great variety, in every walk of scenc
and general knowledge, with due proportion of TIN
elegant and imaginative.
| 6thly. The present course Of Lectures is brlian
| beyond all precedent, and the Lecture Committee
composed Of three individuals, in completing thi
have incurred personal responsibility OF abou
| fifteen hundred dollars, for relief from which the,
have not and do not prefer any claim upon the As
ISOLATION.
7thly. The Librarian, who has been for years in tn
employment Of the Institution, has resigned and tn
Assistant Librarian will also leave in the course of
few weeks-throwing great burden upon the pre-
sent board, who alone, such circumstances are abb
| to subserve the interests Of the Library.
And finaly-The great principle Of the friends O
Charles Role ia this contest is the good OF the Mer
camille Library Association.
/ |
/ CouRT OF Ss-lMonday.-Before his Hono
| the Recorder, Aldermen Banks and Randall.
The Court met pro forma, and Immediately adj
jou-ned until Tuesday at ii o'clock.
i Iucsddy.-The court met pursuant TO adjourn