Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-08

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cleared the subject Of all its mysticaton and rubbish.
To recommend the separation of bank and state,
daring move and worthy OF W ashlngton Yet he has
| the farming interest upon his side. Be he right or
wrong the charge of non commalism of which he has
long stood guilty, has fallen the ground. He u.s.
distinctly for separating Banks from State Now, we
know where TO find Mr. Van Buren, and his party one
great question: al least Is that satisfaction IN
these Protean days of politics? They may, however,
Proteaus again. they find their interests
do quadrae with their measures have not par
tce of faith in the political honesty of either the Presi
dent, or any prominent political leader in the majority
and minority. They all alike-wicked, nnlnoIa
dishonest and ambitious. Nothing but the fear of pub
lie indignation keeps them straight, and even that does
not always suffice
When how the question: thus thrust upon Congress,
about Bank and State, will be settled it is impossible to
divine As the extension Of bonds, and the repeal
of the distribution law opinion is that bills TO this
effect will forthwith be brought in. Neither Wing
Tory object. consistently, helping the merchant.
TO the repeal Of the distribution law there will be ve
lent objections. Perhaps other expedent will be
devised 10 keep the government going.
Taken whole the Message is important and
valuable paper II is fautless in the peculiarly
measured style OF the writer The language is happily
chosen, and the sentences musical. But, what is
worthy Of serious attention strikes at the Of
past financial system, conemplates complete reorma-
ton in banking and credit operations their
sources the last seven years of speculation and
madness, omits tell of the active part General Jack
took in producing the folly of 1885 and 1886, by
killing the United States Bank and breaking faith with
it, demonstrates the inecency of State Banks fiscal
agents. and puts quietus upon the scheme of National
Bank satisfactory enough to the great leading interests
of the country and periodically leaves the whole state Of
the Union the currency and the collection and dsburse
of the revenue To the wisdom of Congress. This
said Message will form epoch, in financial,
mercia and agricultural history Before this extra SEES
sion is over, it will stand consecrated the pages Of our
National Annals, either for good for badfor good If
the representatives assembled will only reason and act
as the President has done. / conclude without
calling attention to the extraordinary similarity
gumen between your able dissertations on the financial
condition OF the country under the head OF Money Mar
ket and the clear, concise statements in MIR. Van Bu
rens MESSAGE. You have been faithful pioneer in the
cause OF political and commercial economy.
The Mndhouse.
The following narrative, OF which happened
In Lincolnshire in the year 1904 will be read with
great interest 1t is taken from English periodical
but has not, think hitherto been published on this
side of the water.
:"ultes ans re lay entranced several hours length
his returned he family exclaimed, Where
am ?'-and, looking up found himself in the of
venerable old man, to whose kind offices Sir H. was
proL-bly indebted for his life.
"V-- .vive," said the venerable old man; "fear
not, yonder house is mine I will support you to ii
there you shall be comorted "
Sir H. expressed his gratitude, and they walked
gently TO the house The friendly assistance of the old
gentleman and his restored SIR H. to his rea-
son; his bewildered faculties were recognized and
by the bruse he received in the fall Dinner was an
nounced and Sir III. invited TO Join the party he
accepted the invitation and shown into a large hail.
where he found sixteen the party consisted of
many persons ladies were present. The old
took the head of the table; excellent dinner was
served and rational conversation gave zest to the
repast The gentleman the left Of Sir H. asked him
to drink glass ofwne when the old man. in a digni-
fled and authoritative Tone the extending
his hand, said MOP SirH was astonished the sin.
gularty Of the check yet unwilling Offend remained
1nSfa VIZ nxar tha la(.
the room when of the company thus addressed Sir
H.
by what misfortune, sir, have you been unhappily
repanned by that uneelng man who has Just left the
room Oh, sir, you will have ample cause to curse
the fatal hour that put you in his power for YOU have
prospect in this world, but misery aud oppression
perpeualy subject the capricous humor Of that old
man. You will remain in this mansion for the remand.
er of your days yoar fc mine is, will become bur-
densome and driven to despair your days will glide
with the regret and melancholy reflections one cold
and miserable sameness. This alns, has been my lot
for fifteen years and only mine Blu, the lot Of every
one you see here, since their arrival in this cursed
abodev
The pathetic manner that accompanied this cheerless
narrative, and the singular behavior of the old man at
dinner awoke in Sir Hs breast sentiments Of horror
and he was lost in stupor minutes, when,
ing he said,
"By what authority can any man detan me sgains,
my will will not submit / will oppose him force
to force, if necessary"
"Ah, sir" exclaimed second gentleman "your ar
sir, Is magician know it by fatal experience. Do
be rash, sir Your attempt would prove futile and
your punishment would be dreadful"
o. will endeavor 70 escape" said Sir II.
Your hopes groundless" rejoncd third gen
tleman "for it but three months age when, in an
attempt to escape broke my leg"
Another said he had broken his arm, and that many
had been killed by falls in their cndeavors escape
Others had suddenly disappeared and never been heard
Of
Sir H. was about To reply when aservant entered the
room, and said his master wished to see him.
DO not CO." said one.
Take my advice" said another. For Gods sake,
do not GO"
The servant told Sir r. he had nothing to fear, and
begged he would follow him his He did so.
and found the old man seated at table covered with
dessert and wine.
He when Sir H. entered the room, and asked
pardon for the apparent rudencss he under the
ccssity Of committing dinner For" said he am
DIR. Willis; you must have heard Of me i coniine my
practice entirely Of insanity and, 1 board
and lodge insane patients, mine is vulgarly called
mad house. The persons you dincd with are madmen
was unwilling tell you this before dinner fearing
would make you uneasy fer, although knew them
be perfectly harmless you very naturally might have
had apprehcnsions."
The surprise Of Sir III. hearing this, great his
fears subdng he and the Doctor passed the evening
| nationally and agreeaby.
SHOOTING SSAKEs.-On the morning Of the 3lst Jan.
uary several of the natives perceived gazing at
tcnvey M something in the bush, If there some