Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-02

y, worth when manufactured at least FIVE millions
| New York city contains five tanneries, which use
materials WORTH In the raw state S23 600; the same
when manufactured are worth $55,OO0 In the city
| all the very best kind Of leather is manufactured.
| Sac MiH-The one in the fair is a new invention
and cuts several boards at the same time on differ
ent principle from the old mill In the state of New
York, about three months back, there were no less
than 7O00 saw mills IN active operation, employing
very large amount of capital and using raw material
to the value of "a 100000 annually-worth when
worked up 81, 5000 In the New York market the
manufactured timber will bear price OF about the
proportion OF three fourhs over the same quality OF
The raw material. In this city IN re arc III saw mllis
ready for active operation, although there are only
four, 1t Is believed, al this time doing any considerable
business. The saving ofyeneerirg, for cabinet ma
kers, is q considerable business and employs about
5O hands IN this city besides steam power 10 the
amount OF $50 horse power. Many have attempted
TO start the last mentioned business, but only three
have me, with success The number If hands en-
poyed in this city is estimated at 800, who earn
average each $40 per week. The raw materials
used annually IN this city may be valued at $3.50
0OO These when manufactured are worth SAFE, 900.
ms business 10 done on cash capital oil SZUU UUO
The Fair will probably keep open until Thursday
night, on account OF the immense sumber OF per-
sons that have fiocked 10 see the goods. We re-
oice al THE. The institute richly deserves encour
agement. There are at least 800 contributors more
the fair this year than there was last year, and
next year they will probably have 800 more. Sue
cess 10 The mechanics and all their landabs endea-
vors.
TRUTH STRANGER THAN FIcuos.-In the burleia
Of the Savoyard there IS female character who Is
constantly exclaming, snow if this were written in
book nobody would believe II ;" and If we had not
the undoubted evidence of our city authorizes IN the
ensuing statement, we could not ourselves believe
that SO horrible state of society existed IN any part
of the created globe
In publishing this account, We are actuaied by bat
one motives the desire TO deter the individuals TO
whom il may allude, from again pursuing similar
inlqultous course of conduct-to deter the married,
and those whose age and experience should be their
surest check from falling into the ways of sin and
error from again tramplng rpon the laws OF their
notwithstanding the vows made al the sacred
altar and violating the brightest bond tina. endears us
10 social life and the observance OF which alone en-
sures domestic felicity.
One door from the corner OF Grand rect IN For
syih street, stands house No. 49, that has long been
subject of curious enquiry 70 the residents around It,
10 what purpose lis apartments were devoted or TO
what class Of christians its inmates belonged.
Curiosity however was set at rest on Friday last,
by several gentlemen, who having had the eyes and
of their female relatives annoyed and shocked by
sights and scenes emana'lng from and apperalning
unto the said house and It's inmates by dnt of strata
gen. succeeded in threading the mazes OF this Cretan
labyrinth, united the Gordan knot of mystery by
which il was surrounded and proceeded TO the Upper
Police 10 make their affdav!ts before Justice Palmer
as 10 the why and wherefore they had taken such
steps and 10 express their wishes 10 the future des
tiny Of those doRlclled therein. The Judge, like an
other Hercules nothing daanted by the stupendous
nature Of the undertaking, proceeded iHstantcr TO
take steps for the publication OF inns Augean stable
Calling around him his Tusty band OF officers, he
proceeded explain the nature of the case under con-
sidera:on, and in compliance with his commands
these latter Immediately proceeded TO The spot and ar
rested in the shape OF female, fat ford and forty
FIVE" the primuHs mobile of all this mischief; she
being the actual lessee of tho premises and the fur
nsher of all the furniture contained therein. They
also arrested another woman, less DID, less ugly, and
it is 10 be hoped in charity, less stepped in sin these
two with an old black woman ueine the only tenants
Of the premises al the period OF the officers bouncing
IN .reon.
The principal was of course very summary placed
in confinement, and The deputy she-demon in the
tody of the officers, was by the magistrates drec-
tlon taken back the house and ordered 10 attend TO
her usual routine OF business during the evening as
though nothing had occurred 10 interrupt lis general
and criminal current.
The officers took their seas in the back -parlor and
just as the
| Shades OF evening stealing DER ,hem,"
made them look all of color, couple Of creatures
were seen 70 turn OF Grand street, and with steal
thy but hurried pace, ascended the steps OF IS For
syih knocked al the door, admitted, nousher-
ed into the back room. They proved TO be young
married female, only ls years OF age, who had been
married but months, IN company with grey head
ed sinner dressed in black, old enough 10 be her ia
ther. They were scarcely seated, when widow lady
Of so was seen TO come up Forsyth 81, and youth
| OF ~ came from GraDd, ana meeting ana KNOCKING
al the door, soon joined the others. Close on their
heels lme young gentleman well known in Wall
street. with the daughter of tradesman in the upper
part of the cty-one dressed in blue irock coat and
| pan,aoons-ihe other in n blue silk frock, straw hal
and shawl As became later the intervals between
the knocks became ess, until al last 10 or ID couple
some OF them married, and nearly all OF them
passing for respectable persons, were collected Il
getner in the back-parler. Lights were brought
face. were seen-screams were heard-tears fel
fast-women fainted-men went on Their knees
the justice arrived 10 open the ball, by taking
the names and residences Of the parties, and
ensued that deies and bepgars description. One mid
die aged female that came thither In company with
a youag Pearl street merchant, recognised her owr
husband in company with young female the dau2h
ter of small iradcsman living them. All ages
sizes and religions were there, and the result was
| wholesome reprimand from the magistrate, previous
| to their dismissal.
| We shall have more 10 say on this subject; IN tn
INTERIM let this act a solemn warning all SINH
| larly mentioned, or who have been running a llk
criminal career 10 take heed TO the of thei
ways and 10 conform 10 the wisdom Of the just.
II TIVE Rev. Cot STONE 10 man of q very pecu
| liar kind Of swallow. He would not credit a wor,
Of the curious nun stories of Maria Monk, yet he is
firm believer in the greater hunbugs Of Animal Mag
netism. How is this 7 The cach or credit system 7
Written al Mas.sA-
I Love 20 Cane.