Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-06

days from apoplexy, caused il is supposed, by the
great heat, the thermometer standing at II, Reau-
muir. N
Franco ENGLIsH-A curious specimen Of this oc-
cured the ether day. AFrench gentleman, rescued
from ducking in the Thames, and taken 70 ada
cent tavern, was advised to drink tumbler Of very
hot brandy and water and thus addressed the waiter:
=" Sir shall thank you not to make it sfertnight"
directly ~ "Oh, yes" said Monsieur directly to
be sure, but not a fortnight-not too oeek."
The THAMES TuNNEL.-We are glad, ito learn that
the interruption which the progress of this great
uonal undertaking has met with is likely 10 be of
much shorter duration than could have possibly been
anticipated. Dir. Brunei has been lncessant and in
defatigable in his exertiens remedy the damage
done, and his success has been great that hopes
now amounting to certainty, are entertained that the
works will be resumed, without danger or lnconven
ence in the of very short time. On Saturday
II was ascertalned that the aperture had been COM
Petely closed, and on the pumps being applied was
found that little or no water obtained access TO the
shaft Of the tunnels but as some danger was appre-
hended lfthe water were taken of until the clay new
ly deposited in the aperture had in some degree be-
came consolidated The pumping was suspended till
the following day. On Sunday the pumping was re-
sunlcd, and was very soon that the engine had com
pete command over the water which was reduced 10
nine feet in the shaft Yesterday the water still
reduced TO four feet in the shaft and there is no doubt
but the water could at be drawn off without diff
fculty if that were thought desirable Mr.. Brunei,
however, with great prudence, postpones the draw.
ing off of the whole of the safer I'LL the clay becomes
consolidated and has acquired proper consistence.
METEoRoLoGY-SHooTINo STARs.-The numerous
showers of shooting stars that have been recorded
latter years, have all happened in the night from the
18th to 18th OF November, or in the preceding or sue
ceeding night. Mons. Arago announces that an ex-
ception the general rule which he thought have
established, has been observed On the night of the
10th TO the lth of this month"; between fifteen min
utes past eleven and twenty six minutes past three,
two hundred and nnety-one meteors were counted,
making more than one per minute. M. Emmanuel
Arago who was the first to see this phenomenon,
counted, before apprsng the students of the observa
tory, one hundred and four in fifty minutes, or tive
per minute.
MEDICAL JURIs PRUDENcE.-Mr. Donne at a late
sitting announced concerning the signs of death that
The sangulneous globue Is the organ which is the
most rapidly decomrosed; and that he considered
this decomposition the most characteristic sign of
and consequently of death. N. Mandi
writes that his observations have given him an oppor
unity of ascertaining the complete preservation of
The sanguineons globues not only five or six hours,
put even twentyf0ur hours after DEATH This fact is
not OF rare occurrence in summer, and il happens
very frequently in winter. The author adds that on
Saturday last he Showed il to M. Magende in hy- |
lropc patient, thirty hours after DEATH If nj. Denne
las observed that the decomposition of the sanguine
)us gobules sometimes takes place rapidly which |
We also have remarked, it will be clear from what
preceded, that this is not to be regarded unva
U
ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION OF MuK-We under |
tand that means has been discovered in Germany
f fermentng milk for the obtaining of alcohol. NJ
'eOuse has announced to the Phomathic Society |
hat this phenomenon takes place between IS and AZ
eg. This important fact will doubtless ere long be
Investigated by the Institute; but at any rate shall
lot lose sight of the discovery which is in SO high a
egree interesting to science and domestic economy.
The following anecdote is current in the green |
ooms Of the theatres A young German prince |
ately became deeply enamored of young actress of
me of the minor theatres, who, however, being as
'irtoous as she was beautiful refused all his offers.
In the nfatuaton of his passion the prince assisted
by three stout myrmdons, made an attempt TO carry
' the tar one by forcs, one night she was return
ng home from the stage with her mother. The cries
u the distressed females brought the guard TO their
escue, and the prince conducted before the COM
nissary ofpolce, who, IN consideration of his rank
dismissed him, on his pledge that he would not re-
lew his attempt II is said, however, that he has
inee declared his determination TO accomplish his OBJ
set at all risks.-French paper.
vEsTRis, the celebrated vestris, whose son Ar
nand married the accomplished manageress of the |
olympic is still residing perfect health though at
cry advanced age, at Paris. This veteran continued
o dance professionally ill nearly 70.
DUCHESS or ST. ALBANs.-We are glad to find that |
he memoirs of the Duchess of ST. Adams are just |
oming forth, from the pen of Miss Sheridan, who re-
ided much with her grace that the memoirs, be-
1g authentic, and the anecdotes of the day from per
onal knowledge, this cannot fail Of being anus
az, pquant work-London pepper.
Madame Pasta, accompanied by the unnvalled /
,ochsa, De Begns, Curioni, Miss Manu. Carrara,
&c. &c. is rcaping a rich harvest in the provinces;
hat queen Of song is received everywhere with the
'rcatest enthusiasm, and such is the excitement |
mong the dlettanti that the rooms are completely |
lied several hours before the concert begins. 1t is
epored that Pasta has been in better voice nor
higher spirits.
FASHIONS ron SErrEnBRR. :. Ncglige du Matin.
The material Of which it is composed is basste ecrue
unbleached cambric) and its very light elegant trim
ming consists VI few rows Of fine Italian straw plat
tresses de pae dItalie.) The corsage and skirt Of
he negge are cut all in one, except at the back |
where or two additional breadihs put in the
knit, and which would necessarily render the corsage
90 full at back. plain and not very deep piece is
ut in at the top Of the neck, to which the dress is
attached in full gathers the shoulders il is conf
,cd by shoulder strap. The dress has double
leeves the inner plain and tight the arm;
tys Of the Venetian sleeve and is taken up at the
he wrist Of the inner sleeve is orHamented with
,onted cuff buoned at the top, and with three rows
raw trmming Land on; three rows of the same go
lown the front and round the bottom Of the dress
IN place Of pelenne is q small shawl of the mate
ial of the dress, with three rows of straw trimming
Ill round and light silk fringe at the edge. The
,ordehere round the waist 10 likewise Of silk Drawn
2ote Of cambnc the front notexcessvely large and
The crown precisely like that Of an infants bonnet.
Hair brought low NJ the sides, and in nngles. Black
shoes, white kid gloves.
Dinner Dress.---kow dress Of brechee muslin.
Corsage a.renfant, gathered ton and bottom Long