The herald., 1837-01-25

the matter, ~ we understand II, Is Amply tme An
~rnnisAsd gentenaS," residing at the upper end Of
Cherry street, by the name of Roswell A. Lewis,
alias Governor, being in want Of the needfu borrow
ed IN the menth Of October last from Mr. Martin
gentleman IN Wall street, the sum of Sle, which he
nad iaiied to repay. Out of pure compassion and
good feehng Mr.. n. gave him employment in his
once rs scrivener to the amount Of So, which Mr..
m PaiG nm to enable Lewis to procure decent out
=. lIi New ear calls, consisting of new hat and
STOCK. After this, hswever he performed some fur
ner sci vices III ms line amounting to s. which Mr..
Mar'n INSISTED should form credit on the $40 bor-
rowed as aforesaid. To this, however, the man of
gagged to escort fair damse in his neighbcrheod to
the Pulaski Ball. and wanted the necessary funds TO
procure ticket He was told that it would be better
to pay borrowed money, and figure away at "war
dance when he could better afford it. Feeling the
pangs Of hope deferred" he wended his solitary way
up town, and falling in company with "drouthy
crony" by the name Of Henry Cahoone, pursuing the
occupation OF brass founder residing at liz Monroe
enough to devour Mr.. NJ. (who Is young man of or
dlnary sze,) together they concocted the valorous
plan of hageating Mr.. M. the first convenient op-
portunity. Cahoone being too great coward to COM
three other rusty associates 10 waylay their victim,
which they did opposite the custom house in Wall st.
Cahoone, JOSIAH Leonard carver, residing in Allen
street, and the remainder Of the valiant, secreted
themselves in the portals of the State Bank, waiting
for the desired opportunity. Immediately on the ap
Pearance of Mr.. NJ. Lewis, "brimfu Of wrath and
cabbage" sailed forth, and followed by the rest of
the troop, commenced the attack-but in vain Mr..
M, single handed and alone, unarmed and unsuspect
ing reversed the intended order Of attack by pummel
ling the assailan thoroughly and reducing one of his
optics to the state of an eclipse; the remainder Of the
band, after sounding their cry deeming discre-
ton the better part Of vaor, vanished incontinently
Police warrants were issued against Lewis, ca
hoone, and Leonard, who were comfortably accom-
modated with lodgings in the watch-house until they
were baled out to answer at the next sessions
ALDERMANIc DolsGs.-The Board of Aldermen and
of Assistant Aldermen held meetings on Monday
night last.
The following is concise abstract of their several
proceedings.
BOARD OF ASSISTANT rALDERMEN.-Monday, Jan.
23-Present all the Members.
The journal of the proceedings of the last meeting
was read and approved
Communication from his Honor the Mayor, trans
mittng a communication from Mr.. Lloyd Bryant, on
the danger Of dogs running at large Referred to the
Law Committee.
Mr.. De Forest presented Petition of 636 citizens,
praying the Common Council to renew their applica-
ton 10 the Legislature to take certain ground at the
foot of Pike street for Public Market Referred to
Market committee
Also, Remonstrance of sundry citizens against
building market at the foot of Cat larne street,
condtonally Referred to the Market Committee
Mr.. Talman presented Petition of the managers
Of the New York Lying-in Asylum, for assistance
Referred TO the Committee on Charities.
Mr.. Taylor presented report of the Joint commit
fire and water, adverse to the resolution ap-
point the surveyors of insurance companies fire war
dcns, with power &c. Adopted.
Mr.. Jordan presented a report -concurnng with
the Board of Aldermen in relation to the application to
the Legislature for alteration of the law resrcng the
salary of the Mayor
Mr.. Williams presented a report from the commit
tee Arts and Sciences in favor of purchasing por
traits ofhe first FIVE Presidents of the United States by
Gilbert Stewart, for $500 The report was adopted.
Mr. Woodruff presented a report of the street COM
IL IL ILL
Resolved, That the actual widening of Centre st.
commence on the first day of May next, and that 20
days thereafter be allowed for the removal Of the
buildings.
Mr. Schmclzel presented resolution to light Essex
market with gas. Adopted and sent 10 the Beard of
Aldermen.
In the Board Of Alderman nothing transpired of
public interest
-7ussday.-WATcH REruRss.--A. Fish
er's Froiic-" Peter was fishernan''-the subject
OF our article merely A. Fisher; by his friends
monty called Andrew.
Now il so fell out that Andrew on Monday evening
last had been rejoicing with one two crones-su-
per mcro-as he is accustomed to call his poatons;
for having been formerly teacher in country school,
he yet remembers few of the domines latin ptrc-
| ses-and although with most men, "when the wine
is in the wit is out" with Andrew it was quite the
contrary for it only in his cups that he displayed
his learning. At about ii o'clock he started on his
way homeward, but, by some strange fatality or
other, the more he walked the more he didn't get
there; that AT length he to the resolution Of
standing still, to take lunar observa ion, and by it
determine his proper latitude and longitude and his
| relative distance from his domcile.
"Well" said Andrew, soloquzing, this is strange.
Pm in medids for cerainin the midst of pref
y piece Of boheIa alton as the most s0citous for ad
| venture could desire. / calculate my friend Flynn
has set up revolving light somewhere in Broadway
but here's ct least fifty, turning like the devil posts
and ALL per .yovem! / see double-Tm plural eyes
| ing-capital pun, that I'm single, but I'll lie to-
| (two,)-speakng thus, without further parole, An
drew slid down and extended himself upon the pave
ment.
| He had been in this position but few moments,
when two individuals passing observed his condition,
and with some difficulty succeeded in conveying him
| 10 the watch-house.
| They briefly stated the situation in which Andrew
had been discovered and as his appearance denoted
respectable station in life, they desired he might be
| taken care Of
| Capt. of the Watch-[to Andrew What are YOU
Andrew=Isxtending his right handl--Clens-
| sum-Bacchil
Capt--Nons of your famarihes. My names not
Cliens and you'll get no bacchy here! want to
know your Rame1
Andrew-Whats in a name2 -
| CAPITA good deal Come don't keep us here NJ
night.
| Andrew--O Stsltssl
Capt-That's an alias, I'll be swom--fwritesl-
| Show Mr. Stultus his lodgings.
| Andrew1to the captain Jupiter imagoi
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