The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-04

i RICHMOND Feb Id II. M.
TIE BANK BILL-The Bank Bill making regula-
tons for the incorporation of Banks is still ncom-
plete. The interference Of the Powhatan contested
election has for time stopped the proceedings rea-
tive it, The House have agreed to restrict the low
est notes to BE circulated TO TEN DOLLARS The pre-
portion which the paper currency to bear to the gold
and silver in the Banks Is settled at four TO one thus
far Some further blanks are to be filled before the
final vote. There is little reason to doubt however,
that the important polats mentioned, VIII remain as
they are now decided
With regard TO the increase Of Banking Capital, we
/ think the prospect is fair; and though all which IS
desired by the warm friends OF the increase VIII no.
be obtained we think the restrctlonsts will also fa
in ENGRAVING what they DESIRE to the fullest extent
Richmond Compiler.
/ GREAT DEsPATCH!-The Pioneer which CONVEYS
Santa Anna 10 Mexico, was gotten ready and at sea-
in the very short space of twenty-four hours ID
CoNonEss, Feb. 2-In .Senate.-Mr. Buchanan
presented the petition of the inhabitants of Pottsvle
and Pennsy vana, protesting against the repeating the
duty on coal.
| British Auttors.--Mr Clay presented the memo
rial of British authors, praying for law to secure the
copy right of works 10 British authors. 1t was signed
by the most distinguished living writer's, and stated
that their works were reprinted and frequently muta-
| ted He expressed hope that law would be passed
rendering to all authors the benefits of reciprocal
copy right. He moved its reference to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. Preston made few observations on the advan-
taees which American authors would receive from the
passage of law which would create fair competi-
on while the publishers had an opposite interest, be-
cause they could now obtain these works without the
expense of copy rights The works of foreign authors
reprinted this country in style disgrace
fl to in the present advanced state of the He
had a communication from the publishers arrayng
that body against the prayer of this memorial He
apprehensve that the consideration Of the subject
would lead to a very complicated discussion
Mr.. Buchanan consider the interests Of the reading
community as far more worthy OF consideration than
fhafn hook oollo NnxU cbaan-
ly printed, and in the hands of ALL The fame Of eve
ry author worthy of Immortality is dearer to him than
money consideration.
Mr. Clay withdrew his motion, and the memorial
was ordered to be referred to Select Committee of
five, to be appointed by the Chair.
The Chair then appointed Mr.. Clay, Mr.. Preston,
Mr.. Buchanan Mr. Webster, and Mr. Ewing, of Ohio,
TO be of such committee.
From ALBANy.-The Restraining Law has passed
the Senate, and is now in the House. Both branches
are yet engaged on bank questions usury investiga-
| tons, &c. &c.
We have received the Bank Commissioners Report
"a very important document which we shall review
at our leisure.
PAYING FOE PEEpING.-In reference TO our Report
of the case of Williams rersus Bradshaw il will be
that the jury gave six hundred and ten dollars
damages and costs for the plaintiff.
Hardly enough this for removing brick and gaz-
ing upon awemans rirtue! Oh fe, for shame Mr..
Bradshaw! in future you must take care how you
enact the part of "peeping Tom" Another jury may
not be merciful.
FoR SALE.-Several angels, flowers Goldfish, eels
and other deicacies called paintings, by Levi, tonight
| at the auction room.
PHRENoLoay.- Wall street brokers had
their heads examined yesterday by Fowler, to see
whether stocks are going up or down. Particulars
in our next. nse
FASHIONABLE ISrELLIGEScE-Wc give TO day.
oceans of fashionable intelligence from Baltimore
from Albany, and Of this city. No paper, editor
had ever such facilities we have TO give accounts of
the movements sf the beau monde. Correspondents
are starting up in all quarters. We have now on hand
six or seven great events in high life, waiting for
place. We are absolutely beginning new age-a
now era-and new race Before we have finished
our career, we shall elevate woman her proper po-
sitien in society. She is the god ofour dolatry"
and the spirit of our religion.
Y-r We learn that our friend, Editor Webb, came
very near being turned out of the Park theatre on
Thursday night large party Of young men in
the pit were ready raise the cry "turn out Webb,
and TO do it, just pretty Ellen Tree came on the
stage That saved nm. we duvlSe our Trend 10 Visit
| the Park as seldom as possible There is treason
afioa,-treason towards the avenger Of the bleeding
| Constitution. BE it known that will now permit
our old associate to be turned out Of any theatre
should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought 10 mndl
ar What are the trustees of st. Pauls andi ST
Johns about? Why is not the Rev Mr. Highly per-
mitted to be heard ofcner7 Come, come, gentlemen
trustees, 40 gouglng
xI Can any lady who attended the lecture on
amaQama,on and abolition, given by Miss Angelina
Grimke, of Charleston, in DIR. Ludlows church, last
Thursday evening, give us an account Of her views,
sentiments principles and purposesl II is said TO be
the most novel thing Of the kind heard in this lat
| itude None bur females were allowed to enter.
Ar The Virginia Legislature proposes to tax all
bachelors. Why not give them their deserts-hang
theml The second section at once.
JF Another Peeping Tom-another llackie. See
the report in another columne6l0 for peep is quite
cheap.
Mn j. c. BESsETT-DEAR SIN: "Felix," in
your valuable paper of Monday, asked, do you at
| tend Cookies Circus 7" In behalf Of many Of my
SEX answer in the negative; and as you man
of taste and judgment, wish you would induce hr.
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