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The herald., 1837-03-30

On Monday, March 81 BY the Rev Henry A. Roland Thomas
Hayns. tn Lucy Longly, formerly OF Boston.
On fhusday March 20, by he Rev r. Sawyer Lemuel b.
Hswxu to Carosc youngest daughter Of Andrew Demact,
all Of Brooklyn.
On Monday, March by the Rev W McIaen Peter Poun,
of Quebec To Dean Wakeman, OF this CITY,
ln Troy Mach Ly the Rev y NJ Hh fhadeus " Psichn,
cashier Of the Chautauqie county bank To Ckae M daughter
OF Ges X. DAVIS, Esq of that city.
DIED.
On Wednesday March umption Theodore Burlnr
aged yeas.
relatives and friends ef the dec ascd invited nd
his n afternoon clock No 4f suo
on Taesday March 2s JOIN side this city 18th year
Of his
Funeral this afternoon O'Clock from his late residence,
No II Duane st
On Tuesday March o, Barbay widow Of McReady
the ssth ca VI her
On Tuesday March Frederick Merton the year Of
lns
Tuesday, March Roer Wilson, in the 2sth year Of
has
Funeral this afternoon O'Clock from his late residence
sd Avenue and 9jthst
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Couar or COMMON PIEAs-Tuesdoy and wednes

CounT OF COMMON PLEAs-Tuesday and Wednes
day--Bcfore Judge Ulshoefer.
Value Of 1tetk, as determined by a Juryi-John
Hendricks persus Jacob Seabold.-Ths was an ac-
ton brought by the plaintiff to recover damages IN
compensation for certain beangs he had received at
the hands Of the defendant of which was so Sc
we're 10 the loss of three froHt mashcators
from the mouth Of the unfertunate plalntft by the
translated evidence of host Of Dutchlanders, II ap
peared that the plaintiff rented some rooms in the
house of the defendant, in Forsyth streets that on
certain day the plalnthad load Of coal delivered to
him on the pavement fronting the house. and in con-
sequence of some dispute arising between the two
the mode by which these Goals should fad
their way into the plaintiff g cellar blows were re-
sorted 10 on both sides.
The plaintiff il seems, got the worst Of the affray
being Knocked down on his own coal, and there be-
labored and kicked by the defendant until his teeth
were knocked out, his eyes backened, and himself
glad to allow his coal TO be got into his cellar in any
way the defendant pleased.
The Judge charged the jury that this was an assault
without any kind, or Sort of justification, and directed
them to inda verdict for the plaintiff with such dam
ages as should meet the justice Of the case.
The Jury retired, and, on their return into Court
found verdict for The plaintiff damages s3O and 0
cents costs observing that they should have gwen
The herald., 1837-03-30

NATiosAL DER or GREAT BRrrArS.-I find, from
an examination Of the National Debt OF tins country
Great Britan), that the American war cost our GO
venmen, from ITS TO l7S3 l04 $780, 74Si sterling; or
four hundred and sirfy.fre millions Of dollars,
nearly Why this sum was almost as much as the
landed interest of the thirteen colonies were then
private pockets of the leading aders and abettors Of
the American rebellion; the American states would
have been Jewell in his Brtanic Majesties Crown
IL would nave gwen one thousand Of those PATRIOTS
nearly nall million Of dollars each, and their price,
twas well known, was not quite 80 high
England should never, in future, attempt 10 con-
qucr by force OF arms, while she has in her keeping
mucn more powerful argument, and particularly with
you nail them 10 the spot, male and female"
"MEnoIRs OF NY owr TImEs"-py wRAx.Ll
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expression-none Of your noisy, blusterous obstrep
erous would-be gentemen-plain, neat, and handsome
habinentsa general expire ssion of Kindness polite
ness, and bsnevolence playing constantly DER his
features, and yeu have before ysu toleraby
idea of the much talked of thought of asked about
admired, censured, praised damned contemned, spi-
rted vigorous fearless talented, anathamsuzed, bril-
liant execrated st. Bennett the Great!
And now, thou dear one in Chamber street-thou
elegant one in Wave ly Place-thou sweet one in
Houston street-thou magnificent one in Broadway
thou charming intellectual one in Warren street.
all the seraphs paradlsaical creatures OF Gotham and
you, friend Bennett, ferven Deep ardent, affection
ute farewell from yours most respectfully and pro-
foundly A GoTHAmITE.
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MrpIcAL NoT1cE.-We beg leave 10 inform all
those persons who in the habit Of using Bandreths
Universal Vegetable Pills that cofins the shortest
notice, and of the most approved materials can al
ways be had in several ready made coffin warehouses
in the upper end of Pearl street.
Also all poor pious women who are in the habit of
taking these pills according 10 Brandrehs prescnp-
tion in repeated doses, increasing each dose tiil ii
produces the proper effect informed that there are
several sections Of burying grounds up town, who at
a moments warning can have their long homes dug
out and completely prepared for their reception, in
the great public cemetery too.
Also, all nervo1s young ladies' in the habit Of eat
ing pill per day. informed that winding sheets Of
the best materials, edged round with lace, be fit
ted up at a weeks notice.
Also, all topers tplers, wine bIbbers and other inc
bnatng persons who may be driven TO the necessity
of committing suicide are informed that dozen boxes
of Brandreth's famous Vegetable pills taken in re-
pcated doses and operating on morbid constitution
and temper will entirely and very quietly supercede
theusc Of the razor pistol Bowie knife and other old
fashioned instruments.
Also noticeis hereby gwen TO Death that he need
no longer come to New York in search of business.
His darts are now useless and old fashioned. Death
had better break and pay five cents the dollar.
great original medical genius has risen up, who can
do more with box of pills than Death with oil his
humbug darts.
The herald., 1837-03-30

AceIpEST.-As the steamboat Rushlght, Captain
Burr, was proceeding from West Port, Connecticut to
this city, on Monday 27th, while off Stamford, man.
named Rober, Owen fell overheard and was drowned.
Every exeriion was made to save him. but in vain.
He ls said to have been in state Of intoxcatIon.
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n It's reported that Mr.. Cambreleng has bee
appoinied Minister to Russia, and n. 2. Willis Seer
tary of Legation to Vienna.
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CosSuprAL B1Iss-" My dear, said He, you seen
to want 10 wear the small clothes"
"Mydear," said She somebody must wear them
The herald., 1837-03-30

FRE-Sevcral frame buildings in German street,
between Fourth and Fifth streets, Tuesday last,
were destroyed by fire. II is believed that il orgi-
mated through the intoxcation Of woman.
The herald., 1837-03-30

TRoubLE1S WAsHu SeToS.-There is deep spirit Of
discussion coming 10 head among the powers in
Washington Blar Kendall, and the other spirits Of
the Kitchen have determined to rule the President by
intimidation, through the columns of The Globe. The
attack on the minister al London-the structures on
the Treasury order-and the whole spirit Of the Globe
is hostile 10 the Presidents views.
We shall look for blow-up in that quarter soon
and the appointment of Edwin Croswel as govern
ment editor. SO may it be. Poor Van Ruren how
we pity thee!
The herald., 1837-03-30

| g'r The gross impositions of the Gas Company
still continue II is utterly impossible TO sec at ALL
The herald., 1837-03-30

STANDING Tore IN THE BAirMonE PArEns-Ba.
timore and Ohio Rail Road.
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n Alta Meeting Of the Passengers board ofthe Steam
boat swan her fio Philadelphia New Yerk Geo.
W Fear called Ia the chair and B Barnes Fec
e'afy The following resolutions unanimousl adopted
kesored That the travelling by this line most
ouageousy Imposed boats aN ra rad unneces
sary deta then, H. two hosrs and s no other
bvt to comrel passengers dine on boord the boats
required New and Philadelphia the hours Of
IN the morning for other purpose buto compel passengers to
breakfast on board the beats - -.
Rsored That the will dine hoard 81 SAID
other time ander tho
Rsso That look with perfect contempt the whole
upop this ne and especially upon the practice Of
stick basd bills every part OF the boats with cens
Resoped Tha, people gsius from York Philadelphia
advs to provide themselves with lunch thing prefer
Resorsd That The pro- ecdngs Of this meeting Ne published
SON one The papers and that Others requested w
ospy Il in this city and Phisde rhia -
r. B. BARNES Secretary
- " tsisned w sos Psssengep) nso its
~ SEVENTH WARD.-To ACTION! TO Ac-
TiOSi TO ACTION wkies Of the Old Seventh, ana all
opposed Dcaffon and the af the Parfy
arr attend general meeting the Cherry street
Cherry and Ruger Thudsy ming soh
ins o'clock 70 bear the Of the nominating committee
(sf charter officers.
By order oftbe nominating committee,
SAMUEL DAYTON Chairmaa
CAswkLL YATES, secretary mD
Ir The ZooLoeIcAL INSTITUTE will positively close
next month. m7-u
W Ma Bssrow.-Let all bad writers look al his
advertisement. i'll
The herald., 1837-03-30

r. BoNsALL's SHIRT COLLARS are the prettiest ar
tices OF the kind yet invented. Brummel, the Napo-
leon of dandes prided himself on his celebrated in
venon of the starched collar. Bonsa has surpassed
Brummel-he has invented an article which is deli
cate union of the shirt and the vest in single BOSOM
Bonsall holds forth at ll2 varick street. No dandy
ought 10 be without this ingenious artlce-and he
who has the impudence to wear whskers or NOUS
taches without Bonsals patent in his bosom, ought
TO be lynched for his bad taste.
The herald., 1837-03-30

n THE BOOKSELLERS FESTIVAL takes place today
at the City Hotel II will be great occasion More
wit and humor-more sentiment and poetry Will be
expended in one hour by these worthless, than they
have published for the last ycarin thousand volumes
Our Ariel has received invitation and will be pre-
sent. The original speeches and toasts of the Har-
pers-of DearboTn-of Fostcr-of Saunders & Otley
of Carey & Lee-of many others, will probably be
cooked up tomorrow morning about the hour that the
heads Of the authors ache the hardest Look out for
fun.
The herald., 1837-03-30

THE FLoRipA HERo-A batch Of dron letters,
written by General Scott during the Florida cam
paign, has just been published IN Baltimore They
are three in number named the starving" the "res-
cue" and the "sortie' letters. Some amusing ex
tracts We shall give by and bye.
The herald., 1837-03-30

--LATEST FRos FLoRIpA-There has been no attack
on Picalota. A gentleman direct from that place,
says that on tse night Of Friday, 18th, some In
diaas or more probably negroes, entered a building,
one or two hundred yards from the pickets and car
ned off some provisions tprIvae property and also
few horses. Colonel flaming is al Garey's Ferry,
the men left at vousia, had marched under the com
mand Of Col Harlee to Lake Monroe, for the purpose
OF inducing Phillip to come IN Philip, instead Of 400
has only about $50 men with hIn.
The herald., 1837-03-30

g-T The American Monthly for April just publish
ed by Dearborn, 38 Gold street, contains many ex
cellen, articles Gertrude Wilbur" Theatrica
Chit Chat" and vanderlyn" are very good.
The herald., 1837-03-30

nr- ROBINSONiAN JUNTO.-The mernkss ef the Junto
inf ed tina. the dress Tor the ensuing year viii be fol-
lows Plum coourcd dress cat black velvet collar
black black black black with Nat
evenns X and boots The members rcquesic
much possible all aes the which
may lie the Secrearys ece BY order Of the President
H, Secretary.
DEAR BESSErr,-Can you inform me what is the
object of the above assocaiionl Is il not most vii
famous combination of the friends Of the "great un-
hung" who dare come before the public and make
themselves known by their Dress as libertines-
Please throw what light you can upon IT, and oblge
MERCHANTS CLERK.
The herald., 1837-03-30

REMARKs.-The practice referred to by our fair cor
respondents has often been observed and often point
ed out. There is set of young men that frequent
our theatres who have absolutely the manners Of bar
barians. They take particular pride in annoying
every one within their reach-by loud talking, foolish
remarks and impertnent conduct There are a few
fashionable ceteries who practice the same ncon-
grunes. We trust that the hint of the Two Sisters
may be taken silently and prof.ably by those con-
cerned
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Referred to Committee on Post Offices and Pos,
roads 'S'
Mr.. BRONSON offered the following resolution
which was adopted:
Resoired, That the Committee on Commerce h.
instructed 10 inquire into the expediency Of making
an appropriation for improving the haibor al lhs
mouth OF Big Sandy Creek, in the town Of Ellis.
6argh, county Of jefferson, and in the State OF New
York, and thai all The papers and documents now
ON he with The Clerk OF this House relating 10 thar
matter, BE- referred To said Committee :
On motion Of Mr.. GRANT, IL was
Ordered, That when the House adjourn II adjourn
to meet on Tuesday next Agreed to-
Oa motion Of Mr. CURTIS, it was
Resoiced, That II be referred to the Committee ON
Revolutionary Pensions TO inquire into the e1pedeucy
Of making provisions by law, that the soldiers Of The
revolution who served months. shall receive pen
SONS ct the rate Of compensation for their tenn Of
service, adopted by the law fixing the pension of
soldiers who served nine months IN the revolutionary
army.
Resolped, That the Committee on Commerce be in
siructed TO inquire into The expedency OF providing BY
law for tho establishment. Of Hospital, for the accom-
mediation ard relief Of disabled sesmen, at some suitable
site, within the city OF New York
Several resolutions adopted, which will be given
in our next
The House adjourned to Tuesday. .... IT.,
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From he Natioral Inte7liccne,r.
TO THE EDITORS.

Messrs. .GsrEs e. SEAroN In your paper Of this
morning The Hon John G. Calhoun aniinadveris on
article first published In The Waterman OF Sails
blry,s North Carolina, in which my name that of
Gen Thompson and Mr.. Calhoun's are mentioned
rs gnders,and the publication both the Editor and
Mr.. Calhof,iiensed my name connected with that
portion Of Mr.. Calho1ns conversation which is al
lsgedto have taken place In regard to the withhold
ing tie fouifh insalmen, under the depoSie act OF
1886 iand Is in reference 10 this alone suppose
that Mr. Calhoun uses the following expressions
Butn seems that Gen. THOMPSON, of S ruth Caro-
lima, andMr. A. H. SHEPHERD, Of North Carolina
are relied on TO make Out this chorgc is not for
me to say how far they have authorized their names
themselves, ID they should think proper and they
hereby released from every obligation, so far as
am concerned, that nigh, impose silence, and are
at liberty TO state what said this or any other
caSion." A conversation which | held with Mr..
Calhoun few DAYS since might have entitled him
10 say how far had authorized my n me 10 b, used
on the occasion. then informed him that had
given no authority for the publication, bat that
supposed the newspaper statement was made fiom
what had some time since said 10 the editor touch
ing the matter Of his publication; that had written
10 the editor, complaining Of this unexpected use of
my name, and regretling the publication
The statement OF the conversation however, rs
contained in the Waterman, is, according TO my
recollection, Sustained bv that of Gen Thompson.
of South Caroline, and Gen. Garter. OF TENNESSEE
substantially correct.
In a conversation apon The subcc, Of The repeal or
posponement of the fourth instanent, Mr. Calhoun
said we must hold on to 1t, we must have the money
If we have to take II in bank rags. .,..
How far this conversation Il inconsistent, With
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date Of the Mescsn resty OF 1875 MOI heretofore con-
muniested TO ibis House and also that he be request
Cd 70 transmit copies Of all correspondence since the
date aforesaid and not heretofore communicated this
House, between the Executive Of the Unsad States and
our Minister at the Court Of Mexico and which in his
opinion, may be communicated without prejudice to the
public
On motion Of Mr. YELL, ~
Resoised That the Committee on the Public Lands
he instructed inquire into the proprety OF authorizing
the Legislature Of the State Of Arkansas 10 sell the land
set apart for schools and seminary Of learning in said
State And also the proprey Of granting each coun-
~ aud parish the right OF prescriptions 10 one quarter
section Of land for seats Of justice upon liberal
terms than heretofore provided for by law.
On motion Of Mr. MASON, OF Ohio.
Resored. Thst the papers in relation to the claim OF
David Boyles Tor compensation for revolutionary SER
vices, be referred TO the Committee on Revolutionary
Claims.
The SPEAKER laid before the House commu.
nication from tbs Comptroller Of the Treasury, in
compliance with the provisions Of the acts OF 3D.
March, 1909, aud Sd March. 1917, transmitting a
report Of accounts IN the office Of the Third Auditor
which have remained unsettled prior the 30lh Sep
TENDER, 1887.
On motion Of Mr.. EWING,
Resoired, That the Committee on the Post Office
and Post Roads, inquire into the expcdency Of esta-
bshng post road from Spencer, via Geo'ge Hawscrs,
Owen county, through New Brunswick. Clay county
and thence passing Thomas springcr's, TO Merom, IN
Sullivan county Indiana.
Also post road from Be lford Lawrence county via
Mr. Shorts on Indian creek TO Bloomfield Green coun-
ty. THENCE via Scafold Prairie TO Bowling Green Clay
county, Indiana.
Also post road from Bedford, Lawrence county,
via Spice Valley, TO Mount Pleasant, Martin county.
Also post road rJm Vincennes, via James Stew
arts, Ramsays Mill, at the Rapids Of the Wabash,
thence to Mount Carmel, Illinois.
The House then adjourned
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIpAY, Dec. %.

- 49, FarpaY, Dec 90
Mr.. FL WHIrYLEsEY moved that the Rules be
Suspended for tie purpose of enabling him 10 move
that the House Ter receiving reporfs of Commit
tees proceed 10 .hr consideration oi9rivae business
Petitions and memorials and resolutions were
Mr.. CALHOUN, of Mississippi, aofered $3.50
luton directing the Committee on the District OF
Columbia to consider the expediency Of establishing
aaIasane ffey,f.si tnrhc "Disifict. Hgfced %!
Several memosials for abolition OF slavery in thsS
District were Wesened. add under the, rue pf the
qsss S efess sis eser sSe petitions Rom
nnfe sitzens priyins ~ = 2li,ion Of siayery In
I II. ADAMS remarae3 &hsb AZ he had -declared
econ xaered the resolunoa, usierwhich ,isssfei-
lions directed to b. laid,on the table, sHhout'
further action, as uncapstitutional, and Therefore,
hull and void he he'd hhRself as nol boVRfbY y in
mere force He felt hih~elf enilled 70 all Ne
rights and privileges, asa mepb,r of TINS House
df which he was possessed before the adoption Of
this resolution and therefore, free to move The re-
ss B Of be f nsd ps peoe to so
now Offer for the repeal of that resolution Tie Was
happy 10 state that the petition was FROM a large.
number of highly respectable citizens Of Rhiadei-s
mia and demandefW Congress he reFral 81 that
efesolu;ion he should accompany 4 with proP6-
SCION for rescindnyfhl infamous res2tpnoh he
@thld not now object W.lsying hese petitions on
he table; but he did NO propose thal.shes should
.bslad on the table under that resolution, btause
Ne considered il unconNfutionll andoppre$ire
III Mlny memorials for The alb ,lion cry were,
presented and laid on the table underline fuM.
Some rcmoas,rapees against Y a1pexation Of
Texas were presented md laid on DE able, by mo-
ton, }t H On q ~. - NeB Il
= Mr. BRONSON presented there1ition Of sundry
inhabitants ofJeferon, N Y, ffayipg. Tor the con.
strucuon of ship aud steame91t canal around
re Referred RI Ito 70 Cow Ion I'd s. Md Canals
J Also-ihe peud p citiHsse ~ Lewis and
Jetcrso n countio rayin& establishment
of Null Route W. TN 4 ~ Ne by way oi
Wesl Sacoville lsh shhasen &c. W
Wasertown.
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CLEARY & ADDISON
EUROPEAN AGENCY.

TNHE undersigned intends 10 leave Pittsburgh on the
i LIST day Of March next and sail from New York
the LIST day Of April, nineteenth tour through every
part Of England Scotland, and Ireland as General
Agent for the purpose Of attending 10 such business as
he may he DESTROYS Of ransacing lie intends to return
TO Pittsburgh about the LIST Of December, 1888,
The Agents and Friends OF the subscriber and the publ
lic are respectfully requested not to forward docu
ments or papers relating any claims business until
the first explained and approved after which IN
structions will be given
Money remittances made usual TO France, Holland
Germany Switzerland, Italy, &C., &c. Every inioma
,ion connected with the Agency, may be obtained by
post paid letters, addressed
JAMES STUART,
" European Agent, Pittsburgh, Pa
dec3O4w .....m
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DEAT TIL.


Died, on Saturday night last, Mr.. PETER SIN
GIErON, aged 80 years
The years OF this unfortunate yeinSsf man. though
few, full of admonition To the unguided andpn-
disciplined youth, whose mind has linie to reflect
upon beyond the pleasures of the moment but the
vast possessions which he Is TO b. endowed with on
attaining the period of legal manhood. Descended
from one OF the Oldest, wealthiest and most respect
able families in or ncigbborhood, and left aim st
the sole possessor of the vast family estate, the sub
ject of this notice found himself on the day when
the law allowed him 10 enter upon il, in possession
OF property which could not be estimaedfar short
OF S3O01g9. Unfortunately, though no common
pains had been bestowed on his education, and he
had manifested no deficiency Of mind or derelicon
of principle he wasleft own Iiclination< and
propensitics, which 3sd@6tn t,1tle pleasures and
dangerous courses $ndf keclaiien Which laid ,bs
and caresseaby th6&nfFand designing who knew
his weakness and soaght-to take adyan age of w.
=. . III is needless 10 enter into pariicnarsss In
two or three years the race course and the gaming
table swept his large estate, and lef him helpless
dependent ON few friends but habits OF inempe.
rance which hehad acquired by hisassociates at the
gaming table, and in which he now. indulged to-a
greater excess than ever TO drown tbctrecolrcsian
of the efec.s Of his folly, unf tel hin for aug
Other society than that which Isl found khe lowest
resorts OF drunkenness-we wdlld not unnecessarily
wound any-ieelng Of anihity1 bh tNt f4sspn he has
ei TO the rising generati6n so~5rn tii1fn against
the and pitfalls which basel their paths In the
pursuit OF vicious pleasuresa-is tor useful 10 be
thrown away. On Saturday he was conveyed, by
private charity, in state of insensbty TO the
Aims House anctibe same night his wre,ched exist
cnce ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Fd.) Herald
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NATIONAL THEATRE
WASHINGTON.
M r.. w AR d

Mr.. ARD
Resectfuly informs the public that the Theatre will omen
for very short season Of six weeks only on MON.
DAY, Jan. lsi, 1885,
HI The Manager very respectfully announces that the
complimentary admissions necessarily be very much
restricted and persons whatever will be admitted but
Holders Of Proprietary and Complimentary Tickets
First night Of the engagement of the highly celebrated
tragedian Mr. yANDESHoFF, who Will appear in his
fayorite character OF CATO.
On MONDAY Evening. January !, will be performed
the admired Tragedy OF
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The consciousness Of having acted from
principle, and without the praise or priyity Of
nyperson whatever, is aplcasufo suptri6rto
all that applause can yield.
Wise men make their enemies their in
structors; fools become enemies to their
teachers. "