The herald., 1837-01-27

tcss which Of late have begun 70 prevail IN our FASH
ionable society These evis-thsse conuptons-
these awful results have sprung from the miserable
tastes the weak principles the perverted deas which
have been inflicted the young and innocent female
| at these fashionable establishments.
The many incidents which we have heard of late,
as occurring at such places, denote entire change
in the moral tone of the age How many elopements
have been perperated at these schools? how many
worse affairs than elopements2 We have heard OF
foreign teachers at such establishments, taking pride,
while they were teaching their fair pupils music and
languages to dyest them Of morals, pure taste, vr-
tue religion and innocence
| Unless the system be "reformed altogether" the
highest society of this country will in few years, be
plunged into grosser state of corruption and immo-
rality than any in the old world Look to it, fathers
look to it mothers.
MARIA Monk AaAIN.--We understand the pious
patrons of this most delectable virgin Of purity and
truth, are terribly exasperated at the light which we
have attempted to throw over the secret movements
of their earthly goddess They say that is false that
Maria is in that interesting condition we have indca-
ted and furthermore threaten have indicted and
sued both civilly and crimnally, for libel Pretty
fellows to talk of ibes!
Yet we trust and hope that this coserie of pous inn
posters will bring these actions against us as fast and
as soon as possible We have already invited Hoyt,
one of Marias devotees to bring his threatened suit
for Iibel-and we trust Mr. Western will moveas soon
in the matter as he can.
As 10 the principal and leading fact in the matter,
the condition of the virgin, we have been assured on
competent authority, that Maria is in the way re-
presented her be- If there be in state
ment, or if we have been imposed upon as they have
imposed upon the public, let there be medical exa-
mnation by DR.. Rogers and positive denial of the
mputation, on competent authority. From the for
mer conduct of Maria, as proved by unimpeachabe
evidence there is every to believe that such
finale might generally be expected. This community
has been too long imposed upon by religious charia-
tans, and if we can succeed in bringing them and
their rogueres and mpostures into court Of justice
we should deem ourself as having done Christianity
Religion good morals, and the community most es-
sental service.
In regard to one of the gentlemen named in for
mer article, Mr.. Theodore Dwight, Jun., we should be
sorry to say any thing injurious to his feelings. So
we will say of Doct. Brownlee-both being the only
gentlemen of character and respectaby in the affair."
and we believe innocent Of the imposture, and only
have had the misfortune to believe too much very
insufficient testimony. 1t is settled conviction
that the glory of God and the salvation of man. do
not depend branch CT Christians sanderng the
character Of the other and when such imposters as
Hoyt and Maria Monk come before the world it is
the duty Of free press expose them unshrnkingy
to the world.
ANOTHER CANDIpArE THE FIELD.-Besides the
we have heard named James Bennett, ESQ. sur
namesake, the celebrated lecturer on book Keeping.
This is quite novel idea, and not a bad one. Mr..
Bennett has Of the strongest elements of popu-
lanty in his character He served his country in the
last war against the common enemy, having held a
commission in the regular army. If there is to be
general breaking up of the clements at the next eec
ton, he will have as good chance for piece of pub
lie honor as his neighbors. He is, also, all the
Bennetts are, Though he is relation of mine,)
man of great leanng-a man of the world-a man
Of original powers of mind. The only objection we
have TO him is that he resides at the Asor House. and
persists in finding something good and comfortable in
Boyden. However, every man has his prejudices
and perhaps our dislike of Boyden is only an opposite
feeling Of the same genus, which may be eradicated
one of these days-who knows2 One thing weloek
upon as cer,an-f Mr.. Bennett saould be the fortu-
nate man at the election, he will give the loafers
who now do all elections-a regular blow out at
the Aster Hotel and for the first time open the doors
of that establishment to the sovereign people. He is
a man Of property, sl1,000 or Sl5,0O0 year, and
can afford it, No shutting doors in the face of good
voters as Mr.. Cornelius w did last New Years day.
TuE AvRoRA BoREALIs.-This singular phenome-
ma, il appears, was seen at exactly the hour on
Wednesday night, in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and
New York. Last evening we received the following
accounts by the Express Mail
Aurora Borealis in Baltimsre!-This evening,
shortly after DUSK light dscernable in the Hea-
yens II was first observed to the North and had the
appearance of the reflection from fire in that drec-
ton II continued grow more brilliant and expand
cd ill the Heavens were liz up with appearance OF
LIQUID fire. interspersed with strcaks OF white and blue
and the tops Of the houses being covered with snow,
added to the ustre Of the to such degree
render il truly novel and sublime AT times the light
was SO great as to enable persons to recognize each
other across our widest streets. II lasted till about
eight o'clock, when it gradually disappeared Bali.
Repubtican, Jan. rs, hsD past r. NJ
Aurora Boresis in Phladeiphia-Last evening,
between 6 and o'clock, the heavens visited by
most splendid Aurora which extended about 45 de
prees up the Northern horizon. nch rose colored
light PLAYED round the upper verge Of the arch 90
strong that the alarm of fire gwen, and the
gncs and hose carriages were drawn out. The exhi-
biton was truly beautiful though dmmed by certain