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The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-04-20

II The bakers have not yet taken our hint. Bread
is as high everhough flour is rs per cent. lower.
When will they have worked off their old stock of
Hour1
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-04-20

LrThe Courier and Enquirer threatens Mr. Van
Buren, with the cost Of his head il he docs not rcpen
the Specie Circular. Would not the gallant editor be
content with Vans whiskers If like Dua Green,
Van were to say TO the Courisr-" come and take my
head" would the latter accept the proposition, il we
guarantee that Duf's mahogany stock is not in
Washington.
All this talk about the specie circular is utter folly
fit were repealed tomorrow its effects would not be
felt to the amount of a thousand dollars.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-04-20

JAMES GoRpoN BTNSETr--SuR Conscious you
are only de@irous TO promulgate the TRUTH take the
liberty of correcting error in the Herald to the
generic name Of the Tea plant Yeu have stated it
to be Camea, but faint investigation, in any re-
cent botanical work. will convince you he tea plant
is defined thus Thea viridcs-Theo bohea.
This humble correction is due to your readers as
the CameIla is (among the ladies' becoming uni
versa favor,c and every explanation respecting it
will, consider, receive attention.
Your general remarks ne 10 the cultivation OF the
Camellia are sound and deserving Of attention.
Yours truly, &C.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-04-20

BY the express mail we have highly important ac'
counts from New Orleans to the 18th inst The great
revolution in commerce leaps onward. The want OF
confidence begins to extend to the banks in New Or
leans. The great southern trade in cotton is COM
pletely deranged. The last news from Europe has
suspended all operations. In Mississippi society is
on the verge of dsorganz alton. In short time the
people of the south will have nothing else to do but
to send an army to Washington to depose Martin
Van Buren,.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30


JAS. q. BENNETT, ESQ
MY DEAR Sir Your friendly and polite note of
yesterday, duly received, enclosing S77,67a gen
erousy contributed by the inmates Of your Office,
for my benefit; or, as you are pleased to express it,
" as a mark of esteem for private virtues" &C. &c,
"and from wheeling and sympathy which man
ought always TO entertain for his brother ia
lamty"
/ should have instantly acknowledged this act Of
bene6cence had not the unexpected incident produ-
ced such a excitement throughout my wasted
and debilitated frame that felt il impossible for the
moment to hold pen, and therefore beg you to par
don this delay.
To yourself Sir, individually, will not attempt 10
express my thanks for know that you will do me
the Justice to believe that feel all that l ought to
feel the occasion; but to those generous souls,
whose amoner you have become, be pleased to speak
my gratitude IN your own glowing and expressive
language; and may God in his infinite mercy, grant
TO you and to them double portion ofthat "trae qui
ity and peace which you have so fcelingly prayed
that may enjoy.
| am, mr. dear Sir with much respect, notwlth-
standing my mental and physical aocakness,
Yours, most truly, SAMUEL WooDwonTH.
Amiabie excellent, engaging WoopwoRTH May
thy benefit be truly benefit Ladies OF New York
We generous, we endearing creatures make the thea
that night brilliant and beautiful with thy pre-
eence. Let il be the great fete Of 1887.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

FRIDAY Sept y. AsS.
The monopoly attempted established by the Coal deal
in this city, may be regarded as having received ~
death blow will be recole that early In the spring we
probcd and exposed Vaccinations of these men to hx The
price OF coal and TO gradually winter arrresc
ed Although their meetings held as secret - posdose'
leaked out that in beginning &c August they were 20
start with fixing the price Of Anthracite at $685. On The Isl
OF Oc,sber to IL $40 the Isl OF November 70 s
and on the LIST Of January 10 Sf4 ton We defy ne
dispute the correctness this statement In order 70 a.o"
e penalties az orealRg they disclaned every thing As
combination or union Of although the Uniform
rpent among the charge and the same ee' -
ced Il beyond IN dispute Let how matters s'a"' m
moment c,u...,,,
The best Anthracite csal We purchased ~ rnsoePns
nc g. 80 per ten, e1>e lbs Freight from thence :"
eden,al charges, rs making exactly " TOT xs~ oa-
Now what charge OF the coal yard Dealers ms tbey
carefully conceal lest hey should mr.
nsh clue their imposons. Butt TOO known 70 be
the present price ~ per ton OF only 7eoe los
weight thus giving them profit Of 81 per cent on their
s,e Ye, these are the who have The ercntcry t. tell
us that the coal trade closing concern
In our las, report we mentioned the formation Of several
IN This city, who, by urchasng their coal first
hand had supped themselves at 81 70 the ton Of 2fo BIS
making sviar Of g ton. besides the gJdtcns weight
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

FRIDAY, sept .S-6 r. n
Planters generally do feel disposed TO forward the
crops market They keeping them back in hopes Of a.
advance pr, prices This viii not take place with the
supply that already In the ou,por The only way TO sd
the rates. to supply the markets with fresh ooon
Prime quality Is much wanted IN all the southern marts
the hanks the south entering into the ade
and advancing money the planters for their crops who
pledge themselves deliver cm at designated places The
banks the receipt Of the cotton win ship to Europe have
o and pr ceeds RENTED back 10 I've circulated hrosgh
the respective TO Which the banks belong.
Should the banks do all that promised the arrangement
will be very bsneGca TO the ec,os growing sateA Dui
should they purchase for speculation, win be quite di6eewt
affair We wait and BW why viii the planters lc<
the la mis- ru tic merchants.
We day without advice Of the cotton market south On
this city
This market remains without any material change The
stock Is yet small to operate upon.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

~ THE Ono, an "a gun ship leaves 'he Navy
yard today and takes her station N me river anchor
age ground. This vessel was buIll by me ia'e ienry
Eckord Ten years ago. and is as fresh as The day she
was launched Sheproceeds to Boston Russian
naval officer who has been looking at her says she
is The greatest beauty of the world
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

QUICK vevAcE-The Schooner Free Trader,
Capt q. r. Shsituck, left Oswego on Monday al
IL o'clock, 7th Sept for Cleveland Ohio remained
in that port days to tkse in cargo and returned TO
Oswego Tuesday 6 o'clock A. NJ, 10Th Sept, thus
performing the the trip in Q days Exclusive of the
time in port. The downward passage from Cleave-
land to Oswego through the Welland Canal, which
has been in prime order during the season, was per-
formed in DAYS and hours.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

On Thursday oath Inst Thomas Dvn, Of John Dvin,
baker
On Thursday 2sh inst, Margaret Brewer wife OF the late
Captain Benjamin Brewer aged GO years,
On Thursday h inst, Thomas McKecyer IN the 3ist year
Of bis age.
On Monsy, 25h inst, at Delaware City, Del, Samuel Wal
lace, In the 18th year OF his age.
On the 18th p Washington, Arkansas, Charles Ostra
der, OF this city, in the coh year Of his age.
Al New Orleans on the 10th nst G. r. Martin, son OF Ed
ward Martin, of this city. :. - n
On board ship Phese Nantucket, Feb Is, Peter y 30
carNus. Of Hamburg. ~. ", aged 80 years
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

a check on one Of the pet banks, instanter without
the ceremony Of going to law about it.. This fancy
tuscan mas now entirely gone out Of fashion, and the
article called fine Tuscan braid, which came into no.
tce here two or three years since, takes the lead
TINS, In The eyes mouth Of the law is called plat
and therefore pays 30 per cent ad vaorem, either in
the shape OF bonnets or of braid and not less 1--WE are
credibly informed by Mr.. King who is an extensive
dealer IN the arlice,) than five millions OF dollars
worth OF II IS consumed IN the United States annually
In no imported article has great an improvement
taken place, as in the Tuscan braid the coarses KIND
now IN the market was two years ago. the ilnest ;
and II is now got up fine that we can hardly be-
lieveit the work of human fingers The straw IS that
OF peculiar KIND 0. corn growing IN Tuscany and
the braid IS plated by The beautiful Florentne pea
SAINT girls living in the villages round Florence. The
straw grows abont two feet high, and II IS cut and
divided into three parts each of eight inches IN length
the finest braid being made of the upper part of the
stock The Leghorn is gone entirely out OF The mar
ke; last year The importers charged extravagant
prices for Legforn account of the scanty supply,
caused by negligence in manufacturing III the bon
net builders" bought-the thing did not take, and they
lost thousands of dollars throHgh "womans caprce!
The Tuscan straw has held undlsputed sway over
the heads OF the fair, in England for the last twenty
years, although i has only been IN general use in this
coanry for the last four Five years ago, hat OF
modling quality was purchased in England for five
gulneas five days ago a hat of precisely the same
quality was purchased IN Carl Kings store for hive
dollars.
Thus much for Tuscan-but the American split
straw Drald is Hner IMAM any imported pIaiu anu we
trust, will soon come into general USE giving lucra-
tive and honorable employment TO the thousands OF
beautiful girls embosomed in the beautiful hills and
valleys Of beautiful New England
We have done for this week. Our limits preclude
the possibility Of saying more on the subject at pre-
sent We have gsen details of the manufactures of
many of the most valuable articles in TIE Fair; we
have the statistics Of great many more which we
shall publish at an early opportunity. In the interim
we solicit all the statistical facts that friends
put in possession of together with notices of any
inaccuracies that have inadvertently crept into
count. We have neglected TO notice many from
want of room-none from want Of inclination.
In conclusion, say to the mechanics " God
speed!'-to the girls, "God bless your Go to the
Fair today take your sweethearts with you! Go
hsme in good time tonight Take one sweet kiss at
partng-only one. Rise carly on the morrew-go
TO church-pray for your sins-,hrow ours in for
lenyap' Love, honor, and obey yoar parents, and
your husband, when you get one! Encourage the
mechanics and marry one Of them (hui not ill! you
are 20) and pay particular attention the growth Of
DOMESTIC MksuFAcTuaEs!
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30
MN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

svI,V k.n-slLV acH-sILNEh.
rvsms roange, sucb shings. sxpences ten ano I'VE
cent niees will he givea exchange for aslves or Quar-
ce" P'sces ~. I've J.xL arths Office s1ott
rT nv MR. EDWARD SALT FIR, journeymsn halter and
lately 81 Albany Troy the city, he will please 10 can
atthe caiee cf Mcsss Douehery Bradford No. 81 william
street -
MANLY II in drug sore assistant well acquaniec
w with The business Apply 70 James smith broo yh
next door to the Ausnuc Bank, sWVt
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30
N a lRffUED.

Thursday, 18th inst by the Rev DR. Spring. William
Spear OF Boston sarah L. Eldredge, adopted daughter Of
Capt Jubal Terbeil, OF this city.
On Monday 2sh Inst by Rev Dr. Lyel Thomas G. Ro
biesop, tn Margaret Ccnroy all of Ibis city.
Monday, 25th ins nj Shutdown L. T., by the Rev Mr.
Edwards George Phillips to Elizabeth, daughter Of Isaac
Blydenburgh
Hayre the 10th ul, Capt Joseph Lsrkn, of Charles
Mass to Mary daughter OF the late Capt Thomas Hum
phrics, Of this city
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

IT Sgnor Gambatis concert went OIL with great
eelat great sensation was created by the first as-
pearanco OF Signorna r Garcia the younger sister
of the lamented Mabran, whose memory is adored
in this country. A full account of this interesting
creatures debut will be given in next
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

FRoM WAsHINGroN.-T mails last evening
brought us the speech Of DR. Webster agalns, .he
Treasury System-no more Congress sun 'aihi"s
the FIVE Points still blackguardlng
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

beat JOHN Bull in trsttng but for regular go ahead
gallon, we walk into them in STYLE
slows that y
"Party the training, and partly the riding Our
Jockeys set differently -they stoop forward on the
horse so as to seem almost TO lie upon his neck.
Yours sit bolt upright They catch the WIND act as
sail, and of course diminish the speed
"Ably argued-you are logcian Of horse; what
do you feed onT'
" Intellectual oats.
al thought so prove worthy your stock.
" Trust me-Pm off," and OIL the proud bfi'on
"Ah Tom Moore-mmoral Tom, IS that your
What you know me by my VISION m some
thing like you-you see out of the corner OF one Oh
your eyes, and can't see out OF any corner Oh one Oh
Never mind Tom, you regular go ahead
horse"
eyes, I'm like you there don't you take an inter
est in me-"
On yes, Tom-a horse of mettle is always favo-
rite with me. You've got bottom"
81 believe you" cried Tom, kicking up his heels
and snorng-" and as TO metal the way you fork
out the specie and pay out the shlnpasters is great
Then your so Id humane"
Don't swear Tom it's bad habit IN horse.
And man too" cried Tom" for that matter
but the fact is the cursed stable boys are SO protane
that they ruin any good pious horse though he were
preached to by Wolff or Burchard or the best of
them; but III tell you what"
"What 2"
of win the race, I'll put myself down for poor
WoOdworth." tear stood IN poor lom eyes as ne
spoke, which he tried 10 wipe out with his tail, but 1t
too short, SO the tear stood there.
"You see" continued Tom Moore, 81 bear the
name of poet myself and its great honor; so
won't forget Woodwork" The pearly tears
trckled down upon Toms nose, he snortcd off, and
to hide his weakness, galloped away. "Success at
tend you Tom" ives outed after him.
Tom kicked up his heels once more, but did not
turn round from which we infer that his sympathles
were aroused and that he sniyelling.
When horses are actuated by such sentiments who
can doubt but that the races will be great, glorious
and intellectual.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

10 The lovely women of New England are still
sending petitions TO Congress. Right. Why not
Try committee Of young girls, if petitions won't
carry your objects. Could the blackguards Of Con-
gress resist love and beauty?
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

New EpIDEMrc-The name of the new epidemic
which bids fair TO take the place Of the cholera, IS
called "Anima Magnetism" The Rev. Colonel
Stone, and few Others down in this awful dis
aster 1t affects principally the intellectual region,
particularly II the patient has any intellect at ALL In
the case Of the Rev. Colonel the disorder is very
moderate--the amiable Colonel fortunately having
very little Of that immaterlal material called "sound
mind
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

. MORO or THE HERALD.-Take noii ers-an damned
yosss, vlo .ssae tAen-ire temporarily n moderaeyS
ckeu Temperance soceetakc Of the srpnoes"ep Hs'
sait-go bed a. orise sir-nspo buy on crean-loa
God Almighty lore the beautiful girb-vote against ' -
sen-and kick all politicians and parsons 10 ne deat@
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

II How much "cold wittss" does Leggett Of thu
Plaindealer get for depreciatng VandenhoH of the
National Theatre, and putting Forrest of the Park7
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

A yeung gentleman recently married, eft Savan-
nah on the 10Th Of March, intending TO locate at Mo-
bile. His name s James Chester. He has not since
been heard of-though whether he has made away
with himself or been made away with, is not known.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

IL The caisine Of the City Hotel : superb.
dinad there Wednesday evening last, with pr-
waite party Of friends friends Of the counry-siends
of the drama-freHds of the cash system-irends of
good cookery and exquisite winesand ali friends of
each other. We numbered only ten-an excellent
number to make dinner party, amusing, witty, so
cial cheerful, and lasting in ils impressions. Grace
said by of the most original dramatic spirits
of the day-for the drama dos not destroy peiy Of
the " better brand" The SOUP sleeps head, wood
cock, and other game, were exquisite. We had
speeches, toasts songs, Rotations, limitations, and
brilliant eloquence without stint.
Some day shall give a full account of the good
things under MONS dc guerre.
quiet, moderate, gentle, subdued dinner party OF
eight or ten-no more-is exquisite enjoyment and
the City Hotel is capital locality. dislike all pub
lie dnners-a eating at ordinares. dinner at the
Bellevue Almshouse is about elegant.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

fr on with the coal duty" SO much for Buck
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

- . uRhALD oFFfcE, sept 20 1851.
Ma. SAMUEL WooDwosrH-Dcar Sir. Enclosed
vow will receive check on the Chemical Bank for
$40 and the balance in specie making SIT s7k which
has been raised IN my Office for you during the last
three weeks.
We send II 10 ron as mark Of our esteem for yout
private virtues admiration for your genius, and also
from fellow feeling and sympathy which man ought
always TO entertain for bis brother man in calamity
may Tod enable YOU to spend tho remainder az
yor days IN Tranquility and peace for only hereafter
VIII 'he bcnefactors ofthe human race meet with then
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30

u What two-penny paper is it that began and
carried on war against the shinplaster companies
in Wall street, till the proprietors were offered $500
or $500, or $500, in these very shnplaser. giving
their note thus -
New YonK, 22d Sept, 1881
Three days before the final Day of Judgment !
promise to pay 10 the Humbug Association, Wall
street for $500 received in shnplasters with which
pay my printers) FOR which facilities l engage not
TO publish any paragraph against them hereafter.
S50e. HENRY HuMBuG.
Now we advise all printers, laboring and working
men, to discover the politics Of those who want
TO pay them in shinplastcrs, and when they do, just
vote against them at the election. Let the polls
in November next, speak in voice Of thunder against
the rrco,emabc paper factories Of all sort and sizes
| Down with all shinp lasters
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-11-09
SPIRIT OF THE AGE.

The increase of speed in travelling is far
in advance of almost every other improve
ment. "Go ahead" is the cry, and the horses
are spnrred on, and the steam raised high, as
though the age of man had been reduced TO
half It's former length, and he were compelled
to accomplish as much work in half the time.
Curiosity has led us TO examine our files of
forty years ngo, and see with what speed the
Messages of car first Presidents were pro-
mn'gated through this country.
! In l779, Congress convened in Philadel-
phia on the 3D. of December, and at IL o'clock
on the 4th, President Adams delivered the
opening Speech. On the morning of the
18th, fourteen days after the delivery of the
speech. an extra was issued from our Office,
with the following announcement:
at gives the editor peculiar pleasure to be
enabled to anticipate expectation itself; at
publishing the Presidents Speech at four o.
clock this morning."
/ In 1887, we received the Presidents Mes
sage in about twcn,y-tour hours from Phila
delpha after a delay for reprinting both a,
New York and Boston, Portsmouth ~ H.,
Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-11-09
DOCT. BRANDRETIl'S
Vegetable Pills.
For snlc by
WIN. s. VOSE,

For sale by VIM. s. VOSE,
(The only authorised agent for this Island.)
VINhe Thousand who use and recommend
L these Pills, is proof positive Of their ex-
traordnary and beneficial effects. They in
fact assist nature to do all she can in the
curing every form and symptom of the only
one disease to which the human frame is SUBJ
jec,, namcy-impurity of the blood, or in
other words, an impure state Of the fluids
These Pills do indeed "assist Nature" to do
all she can for the human body; yet there are
numbers whose cases are so bad. and whose
bodies are SO much debilitated, that all which
can be reasonably expected is Temporary
relief; nevertheless some who have COM
menced using the Pills, under the most trying
circumstances Of bodily affection, when al
most every other remedy has been almost
altogether unavailing, have been restored to
health and happiness by their use. Pills 25
cents per box. May 26.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-11-09

YHSilE grcatc,, o'""u,""i 10 tne human body u
splendid head Of hair. 1. has re'e t'y
been discovered that the genuine BUrFALo's
On is a sovereign remedy for Badness, prevents
The hair from coming of, promotes the growth,
continues the luAuriance, a. d improves the beau
~. II IL far superior 10 any other animal or veg
e'abe oil, and in Csc Of fever, where the hair
becomes dry aud begins to come of, there Is no
application more eicctual IN resio ing its be- vi y
and rendering il in IA healthy state.
II ia put up at n low price, that all classes can
have access to it. None genuine unless put up
in flat bottles, with HAIR OIL impressed in the
glass. Also, 10 prevent imposition, il will be
signed by the sole proprietor. Wm Brown, Bos-
ton. Isi " ashngton Street Retailed 81 cents
For ale by X. J. TAYLOR, Newport J.
Balch, Provi !ence {; Samuel Shove, Fall River
+. Thornton y Son, New bedford s. o. Dun.
bar, Taunton.