Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-31

Our dates are from New Orleans "a. the 22d day of
July.
The Hon. Judge Harper of the United States Dis
trict Court died at his residence the Lake,
Thursday, the 10th inst.
The Cholera is still raging in Guatemala.
The salt water is beginning to make its appearance
on the rice plantations in Carolina.
The house Of Lizard, at Paris, issued a circular
some time since the holders of the drafts drawn by
the Citizens Bank of louisiana to inform them that
said drafts would be paid on presentation at their
counter.
Messrs. Pope & Needles, of Baltimore, are max
king a great stand in painting on glass. Success
to the arts!
See the synopsis of the law against duelling in
Mississippi.
Miss Turpn is carrying all before her in Baltimore.
She is sweet singer.
Tuskenugge, his family, and thiry-6ve Creeks
arrived in Mobile on the 2lst, on their way the
| west.
The Cedar Point rail way froEa Mobile Is finished
for mile and halt. The locomotive Eclipse is
a, work.
| In Mobile, Culum is celebrated for his juleps, and
the Alabama hotel for Wagusses-a newly fashioned
d ink. How is it made?
ST. AUGUSTINE, July 22.-Army Morements.-
MAJ zen. Jesup VINO uetalfltu III Guy,
for few days past, on account of health lett here
on Saturday morning, in the steam boat Charleston
for Black Creek. He had made a call upon
cuve for a force of - men; and during his stay
here he was busly engaged IN organizing mounted
and infantry companies TOR the protection OF the IRON
tier settlements and for active duty in the field
Ii is the intention of Gen. Jesup, we learn from
entitled TO credit, 10 embrace without farther
delay every favorable opportunity TO bring the Semi
noles to unconditional submissions; and he will, we
farther learn require every soldier to be in readiness,
10 march al a moments warning TO any point where
he may deem it necessary to strike blow, during the
summer months.
General Jesup is desirous of relying principally upon
the Floridans to crminae this lndlau war; and we
are pleased with the spirit Of chiyalry manifested BY
them wherever his wishes have been made known.
The mounted men he intends for active duty-the IN
fanry for local defence and so tar as we are IN
formed, his plans arranged with the clrcumspec-
ton and care of brave and experienced General and
we hope he may succeed But whether successful or
not Flordians will do their duty.
THE SUwANNEE RvER.-Much controversy for
mery existed in relation to the depth of water at the
mouth of the Suwannee river. We learn that Lieut..
Searle, by order OF Gen. Jesup, recently examined
this stream, and ascertaned that there Is depth of
feet on the bar at low water He also examined
the Santa Fe river, and found it navgable for boats
within Is miles Of Newmansville.
Provisions scarce, and bear high prices here.
Hams have sold at from % to Is cents per h. But
ter from 37i to 62a cents. Lard Is cents.
We have heard of no Indian news this week. 1t
has been reported that Mcanopy and Wild Cat have
expressed desire 10 visit General Jesup IN ST. Au-
CUISINE. Capt Hanson with detachment OF his
company, has been scouting expedition TO the
head Of MaianZas river. He discovered no recent
sign of Indians.
pos, is about to be establishes at Mocasn
Branch, about Is miles s. w. of this city.
Since our last company has been partially organ
ICED for the local defence Of this city, be
manded by f. B. Gould. This company has recev-
cd special countenance and favor from Gen. Jesup,
IS h.vS.
of those of citizens, wso, by law, arc exempt
from military duty. II is certainly proud satisfac
| ton TO such men come forward in the public
defence.
boat Cincinnati visit 10 the posts the frontier.
MoSEy MARKET.-CIry, 22d July, ls37-The news
from England has created great sensation among
the few of our merchants who yet remain in town.
Thos. Wilson & Co.'s house IS known 10 have had
very large business connections IN this city, both
with merchants and banks, and its failure may
very serious consequence here. Money appears 10 be
more scarce, for we hear very general complaint
that accommodations cannot be got at the banks but
specie from the influx have had of II lately, ~
coming down daily, and will yet have TO descend
still lower Ga Thursday the Levin Jones and Ring
leader brought into this port one hundred and eighty
thousand dollars, and the news of vast guam
tity being its way. The greater portion OF
the Two millions, reported for so long time to be
its travels 10 the coast IS said TO be destined for our
market, that in a short time if these imporatlons
continue, we may reasonably hope that the sight OF
silver will not be quite II has been for the
last two months The prices Of produce are merely
nomina-no sales taklns place, except in articles of
daily necessity, and in these only enough forimmedi-
ate use. The most saccinct account oil the money
market in New York will BE- found in the letters Of
| our private correspondcnt-N y. True American.
| DuELLISo IN MIssissIPpL-The Legislature OF
Mississippi has passed law against duellng, which
| went into operation on the 4th inst, and which is
likely in other Of IFS provisions penalties TO
operate as a wonderful assuager of" chivalrc wrath
among the good citizens Of that State. The act de-
clares that the parties 10 affair of HONOR whether
il off, within without the territorial limits
Of Mississippi, shall never be eligible to Office under
the State government imposes a fine Of not less
| than three hundred dollars and not more than one
thousand, and imprisonment Of not less than SIX
months and in case of the death Of Of the par
Ties, the survivor is to be held chargeabe with the
payment of the debts of his antagonist The estate
of the party who falls in the combat is to be exone-
rated from such debts until the surviving party be first
prosecuted TO insolvency. The seconds are made
subject TO lncapacity TO hold Office fine and mprison
ment clause is also introduced in the law, against
street broIs and rencouners, which is supposed
expected he equally efficacious; and another pro-
scribng, under suitable sanctions, he Of deadly
weapons, EXCEPT in self defence.-Ban. Amer.
Blythe Western Express.
The Western Express Mail has brought us slips
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