The herald., 1837-01-23

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nst, the dwelling house of VIM Carter ESQ. of Bed
ford County, Tennessee, (near Shelbyville) was en-
trely consumed by fire. and Mr. Carter his wife, and
three children, perished in the flames.
CARRYING ARMs.-The vicksburg Sentinel and
Expostor has the following -"At nine o'clock last
night, whilst our paper was going to press, and i'm
medatcly under the window of our Office, man of
the name of Terran, drew pistol, and deliberately,
and il is said wantonlv shot another by the name of
Harngan through the head Harrigan not dead
an hour after-but, we believe no hopes are enter
aimed of his recovery.
FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE.-The dwelling house of
the Rev. George CRANBERRY, in Harris county, Geor-
gia consumed by fire lately and his eldest child,
interesting boy of years, perishedln the flames.
AccIDKSr.-As one ofMr. Durkes's coaches of the
Baltimore line was descending hill a little below
Darby, about O'Clock on Wednesday morning, (be-
ng quite dark) it came in contact with oyster
con which had broken down and been left by its dr-
yer directly in the centre of the road-one of the lead
ers passed through the wagon while one of the heel
ers was drawn against it and instantly killed No
injury was sustained by the passengers nor the least
blame attached to the driver
CHALLENeE.-The challenge of the owner of the
celebrated horse John Bascomb to run on the Angus
ia course for $40, 900, has not been taken up
DIv1pESD-The Savannah and Augusta steamboat
company have declared dividend of five per cent on
their capital stock for the last five months.
EXTENSIVE FIRE AT ST. JOHNS, N. B.-A very
large and destructive fire red last Saturday week
at ST. Johns, N. b. From so to 100 houses are de-
stroyed and property to the amount of two millions
of dollars is dest syed. We understand that portion
of the lost property was insured in Wall streetl
THINGS IN PHILaDELpHlA.-The gods and goddesses
in the Chesnut street theatre Philadelphia, still con-
tinue TO kick up their divine rows, inspired by Bac-
chus. On the occasion of Miss Trees benefit they
upset the stove and one Of the gods knocked god
dess down stairs. o gods! We gods!
TIE CREEKs-A fresh irrupton Of the Creek In
dams has broken out Alarm still prevails in and about
| Columbus.
EXTENDING PINE STREsT.-Mr Editor: Ynopos-
sess SO much general information, and particularly
| formation respecting the Common Council that
| wish to ask you if you know why our Corporation
| have not decided upon running Pine street through
the Church Yard, or opening Thames street? This is
a subject which has been before them for the last fiji
teen years. and nothing yet decided apon leaving that
part of city in most despcable situation What
SVer tneV lntenu QOlng SnOulQ be OOne lUIHeQlatey
as great improvements are contemplated which will
/ be ornamental to our city. This subject was to have
been brought before the Board of Aldermen last week
and the Committee TO have reported, but Alderman
Taylor, who is one of that Committee, was out oi
town. You will obligea subscriber and many others
| if you can give any information on the above.
| TRINITY.
We are not at present informed on this subject but
we shall make the proper inquiry at the proper quar-
ter Pine street, we should think, ought to be carried
| to the North River. 1t is very desirable improve
ment Nothing hitherto has impeded it, but the para
mountinfuence of Trinity Church Corporation, which
from its possessions is one Of the prime element:
in the City Government and sometimes the whole
government itself Trinity Corporation is getting te
be greater power than the City Corporation
Mr.. BESrErr-Sir,-I take the liberty of address
ing you upon an important subject which deserves thu
attention of every person. Ii is the degrading state
of the morals of this city. You knew well enough
sow it is, and why not stir up the public! You are
| man that believe stem the torrent of public de-
i rsion and perhaps has done as much good as any
editor in this city, sixpcnny or penny The reason
of my writing this is an alarming case of depravty
exhibited by member OF a respectable family. l
| shows q most guilty neglect on the part OF her pa
rents. Parents! permit me to address you'll hav,
but a few words TO say to you See where your chill
dren 90 in the evening. Oh look to your children
you do not want them ruined and yourselves dis
| rraced. Yours, &C., An OBSERVER.
New YORK, Jan. 20, 1887
Ny DEAR Mr.. BRSNETT-Sir.-Is suppose you vii
be little surprised al my addressing you $50 famiary
but any that reads your nice little Herald will
be surprised, as it Is, as you know great favort
with the ladies. If you will be kind enough to Civ
this place in your dear little Herald, and accompan,
il with some remaks Of Benefits own forgive mel
we may together suppress nuisance TO the ladies
promenaders OF Broadway, which is las you know |
parcel Of men in front of Palmos and Roches, wht
are continually creating horrible smell Now do
nay dear Bennett, as you ladies' man, join me il
suppressng it-and believe me- dear sir, truly yours
| ELIZA NJ.
Mr.. Bennett, Editor of the Herald.
p. S.-YoA know what mean-which is an ar
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