The herald., 1837-04-29

talent and refinement of the clique which he very
naively calls in his Introductory remarks, "a word
or two of black kguardism''- certainly we very
cheerfully admit il to be all he claims for IT, A short
time since this worthy sent his paper TO us asking an
exchange. We yeHnpaiiely declined, assigning as
reasons, that wbsl had the honor of an sx
change with US without cause-besides
his paper was 6fsl{0 vdlne 70 US. We now add, how
ever that if he wants the New York Herald, he may
have il by paying us in adrane, S625 per annum.-
But because won't send the Herald gratis to this
Philadelphia specimen editor, he lets off the following
amusing article which he prefaces by calling, very
properly, ga word or two Of blackguardism":
Like others of the human family, we have curl
osty TO see whatever and whoever IS notorious,
whether for noble deeds, splendid talents command
ing eoquence, great Crimes or general MANY VA
poleon was the greatest warrior and hero OF he nne
teenh century-in some respects the greatest whose
deeds recorded in history for tins reason 1t wou
have reloiced us to have seen him. Robinson, the
great unhung, was character OF another kind, and
we had some curiosity TO see him. Kah6un, thegrcat
unconvcted is still another character; him we have
seen and know well. Murre, the land pirate was
ano her notorious character, whom we should have
liked 10 look rpon, that we mig hi read the lncamens
of cold blooded murderer IN his face, and avoid his
like He of the New York Herald is a character of
another kind and is not less notorious for mpudence
staggering, and fasehood-as well for having
been whipped kicked, and spit upon over aud over
again, than those mentioned are for their deeds and
crimes. Having become one Of the most notorious
characters in conntry, for which noorety he is
not a little indebted TO Col Webb and sundry cow
skinsand his paper be ng locked upon as the ne plus
ultra of falseho0d slang, arrogance and iHsoence,
which with some passes for vii and smartmess, we
had curiosity TO it and accordingly directed
our packer TO request an eXchange-but whether he
Bentonsed the request or not, we neither know nor
care, and quite as Indifferent are whether he
chooses TO send us the paper or not. We have years
ago the face of its editor and witnessed his dou
BILE tongue and distorted vslon-we have since had
occasion TO perceive that the natural vision is at least
in this instance true index to the moral, and that
he whose outerman has become caloused by frequent
eastigatons is to be callous TO truth and honor
able sentiments"
There is a pretty chicken for you---as favorable
specimen Of the calibre Of Phladelph editors with
two or three exceptions, that could give. This
mighty efsion is very likely the joint produc ion of
the whole fraternity concocsd apot Of sixpenny
beer, in certain tap to which they generally
sort OF morning. to spend their three cents piece,
and get happy We have lived in Philadelphia and we
know the editors well. There is more refinement,
philosophy intellect, beauty and worth, in Phlade-
phia, than in any city of its size under heaven. The
ladies, particularly, soft, engaging, beautiful grace
full and full of taste and mind Perhaps they have
little purity Of TASTE greater repese Of SOUL
and higher mental culture, than ours in New York.
who, a set of, have more Of genius, enthusiasm,
and daring originality Of thought and feeling But
the literary loafers who conduct the Philadelphia
newspapers and Journals and who pass themselves
off for Of wit and spirit three cents worth Of
snail beer piece, are the verest drlvellers in ex-
istence.
The above elegant extract is fair specimen of their
average taste and mental caibre. Is it not supcra-
lively amusing? The loaer who writes it sticks
with profound gravity TO the TRUTH TO give edge
TO his tone or two words of black guardism" can
not deny his allegations ! confess, honestly, that |
have slight sqilnt in my left eye but am comlorted
with the idea that the lades-the sweet and beautiful
adies-who have examined il minulely do say it is
delicious squn unlike any one they ever looked
into. "Dear Bennett" they say, turning up their
pretty soft liquid eyes, "it will make your fortune"
also admit that have been twice assailed by Webb
in Wall street, who attempted by that means, to put
down the rising popularity and influence of the ds
ghtful Herald. | cannot contravene these facts, but
that any disgrace attaches 10 ne is a new idea-a
new discovery in morals-alsiost as new as putting
the lightning into harness, and making il coach
horse Why should / be rated with "onc or two
wo DIS Of black gaardism because possess beautiful
squint which every lady, that has examined it, says is
delicious !" "my gracious, Mr. Bennett, il is deli
cous would not give my squnt for all the specie
there will be in the Kitchen Cabinet in June next
Again, it certainly was not my fault that COL Webb
made himself an ASSASSIN, and violated the laws 10
put down the Herald. ! cannot help The success and
popularity of the Herald, which il increasing faster
than know what to do. / could not prevent Morris
Canal from falling. ! could not save the gallant
Colonel from losing $50 000 and waddng out Of Wall
street dcfaulter. ! cannot refuse the people when
they 90 mad for the Herald and pay specie for the
dear little "crittur" | have often tried but never
could save Mr Webb from violating the laws
Thus much for Philadelphia editors and their ob;ec
tons TO me. Yet cannot despisc them. fer | am a
much engaged in looking upwards into eternity ,ba,
have no time ts look down TO misery and impoie,cv
trying TO squeeze one two words of black ouard
ism" out of poi of small beer. do not ,rampe them
in the dirt becauseI tread the higher elevations of fame
and my leg is nolong enongh to reach down to them
Yet these pot house Mtcratcurs are not The people Of
Philadelphia. The New York Herald, at this mo-
ment, has daily circulation ia Philadelphia not far
behind that of ths miserable drivellcr who MANAGES
the Philadelphia Herald, and who bestows upon us
his one or two words of blackguardism." The men
Of business and intelicencc-and especially the ed,l-
Gated and elegant women, of that beautiful city, have