Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-05
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Private Correspondence
MONTREAL, August 25, 1897
JAMES GoRDoN BENNETT, EsQ,-Sir-From the
Exchange Coffee House here, kept by Messrs. Cady
& Doolittle in fine style, pen you these few lines
Montreal very dull, although the races have taken
place this week. and large number OF strangers be-
ing here to them. Alter traveller has seen the
few little curioslties here it is as bad as living IN
dungeon. l see no business doing. Auctions and
other sales badly attended Not much shipping IN
they go right on-they do not delay here. BY the
bye, Frederick Maryatt Esq, r.. N, X. C. b. &c,
arrived here this evening from Upper Canada have
seen him, so you may rely on this He looks as
hearty as he did in New York. Every one is the
q1i pipe to see him. Before conclude will say a
word in favor of the News Room at this place, where
daily see your "paper of papers," the Reverend
David Hales, and the Reverend Col. Stene's three
in very good style, and is credi, to its manager
Some OF the quondam Franklin Theatre stock, Mr..
and Mrs Preston, and Mr.. Oxley have been starring
at Quebec, at the Theatre Royal, producing Leg-it
mate drama in all lis illegitimate style. Papineau
and the Governor at loggcrheads. Vide the letter
OF the former Gentilhomme apec clLloftes d Et0fc
dupays. send this by hand not mail, and beg 10
remain for little time, your absent SUBSCRIBER.
L. 5. Your paper is thought great deal of here
regard to its commercial reports.
DEAR BrxSE1r.-Last Sunday, myself together
with two other gentlemen of this city, left New Ha-
ven to spend tine day at the fourshng village of
Bridgeport with the intention of hearing the Rev. G.
5. g preach but were sadly disappointed, as
he left town few days previous. We, however, at
tended the new Episcopal church the ladies' looked
enchantingly-so much that il you had been there
you might have lost your heart ; and if were to
Judge from the jealous looks Of the gents might add
your head Also But, Mr.. Bennett, you must spend
few days there in order to that grace and lowell
ness which we had an idea New Haven alone could
boast Of We had fire discourse from the Rev. A.
Schroederof this city The subject Of his discourse
was seductive books" He advised the blushing
young ladies to avoid certain class of books and to
De careful what papers they read-having reference
no doubt TO the life and spirit of 81 in The Herald
Now Mr.. Bennett, the fact is, these ministers think
that when they are ont of the city they can do as
they choose. Do give few of your useful remarks
on the subject and let them know that the "Iweede-
dee and tweedledum" religion don't take "Down
East"
Through the politeness Of Mr.. c. we had the plea
sure of an introduction to several beautiful young
ladies', among them where the lovely Miss c., Miss
= &c. we spent very pleasant eye and remained
at the hotel over night, much pleased with the adj
ventures OF the day. MUSES..
REMARKs.-No doubt the present race of clergy are
very much opposed to the Herad-beeause am just
as much at home in true religion as in the Money
Market Before die, shall have to reform religion
altogether. See don't. Religion, philosophy, poe
try, and science, all be united as the nine muses.
once were.
COMMON Council, Sept 4th.-The board of as
sistants only met last night The board Of aldermen
id not assemble in session. The following business
was transacted.
BoARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.-The president
took the chair.
communication was received from the comptroll-
er on appropriations. 1t stated that many would
ersthe almshouse bridewell and penitentiary $780,
600 appropriated, $3.50 600 already cxpended-sl0O,-
goo additional APPROPRIATION is said to be necessary
for 1897
One precious reason given for this increase OF ex-
pendture is "the amount to be receiped for commuta-
ton Of alien passengers for 1897 has increased ADORE
the estimate for this year. already $l3,559 Theke's
reasons, "penty as blackberrss" for an increase of
expenditure.
The report says there will be required in addition
this for cleaning streets, S60,000 liens lots sl0-
000 public schools, "a, 500 printing and stationary,
sc O00 real estate, $780, amounting in all TO $685.
600 above the sums appropriated to these different
items.
Communication from Mayor-con,aning project
for new hospital by DR.. Anderson Referred.
Several reports were Misunderstanding grading
AID strect-o have pier erected in Mania ttanville
applications from rail road company to have a rail
from Sd street 10 Hudson riverto have the slip be-
tween Govcrneurland Charles street clcansed.
The following reports were adopted. In favor of
tagging Abingdon sqHare-in favor ofrcpaIrlng South
street from Old Slip 10 Ceenties Sp-of repaving
Pearl street from Wall 10 Hanover street-o paw
ing Sd fIom Gserck street Bukhead- OF pa
wing ,cih GOOD Battery Place from Broad street to
Greenwich street
The conclusion Of the boards proceedings will be
given in our evening edition.
CousT or SESSIONS Sept Before the Recor-
der, Aldermen Randall and fngraham.
The Sessions commenced this day. The calendar
is rather light-only slxty-seven prisoners being for