The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-04

for q few brief moments how difficult the young and
old felt to leave them Part of this difficulty
Dhvsica-part sentimental The cold outside and the
warmth inside united in producing the like result
Let MS all have a fair start-let us begin the new
year with increased energy and renewed hope. The
mast has been fruitful of many interesting events.
Like the bee we may extract honey from every
flower From the misiortunes and mischances we
have passed through during the by-gone year we may
learn wisdom and sagacity for the coming one. The
future grows out of the past The seeds OF the New
Year are taken from the old year that has last fled
We must cultivate, take care, water, and trust to
kind providence give us the first fruits OF our la
bors
MEAN CoSpUcT.--A writer in the express"
calling himself "Justice," The ought to have called
himself "Iniustice,') undertakes TO say some un-
handsome things in relation TO the politics OF the
Mayor, because he acted as Chairman IN The recent
large meeting held al the Tabernacle FOR the benefit
of TIE Seamstrcsses.
We cannot conceive any attempt more utterly dis
graceful contemplate, nhuman, mean, and coward
", than that which would, at this incement season
of the year cndeavour to nure the of the poor
suffering females by introducing politics into sub
iect which is as foreign TO il light is from darkness
What has the political condsct of Mr. Lawrence TO
do with his generosity to len thousand poor and su
fering females in this cityl II he generously comes
forward to head movement for the benefit of the
poor, the act ought 10 stand by iiself-on its own
meri,s-and never should be connected or mixed up
with politics at all.
The writer in the Express attempts TO aver that
the removal of the deposits and the winding up of the
II. S. Bank is the of the present distress III
that pre-eminent blockhead knew as much about
finance and commerce as he does not know of good
feelings and true charity, he mi ht be satisfied that
these events have little do with the present state
of the country as with the man in the moon. We
might with much proprety charge the evils TO
epecrations in real estate.
The present crisis in business is phenomenon pro-
duced by set of men, party or sect. II is the
neutral result Of the general commercial system Of
fhe world and is felt as disressngly England where
no deposites have been removed, and bank charter
renewal refused il is in this country. We do not
deny that Cornelius W. Lawrence has his faults so
has Nicholas Biddle-so have all. But when Mr.
Lawrence, or any other person, boldly steps forward
and takes the lead in good, charitable and praise
worthy cause he ought to credit for the good
he does without the carping of these miserable saort
sighted persons who never see but selfish thing
once year or perchance once in human life. Even
were that true which Justice asserts, why should
abe genial current Of good feelings for the poor females
be disturbed by the drtytu-bd trash of politics re-
speeding any bank or any pary3
These little ripples Of empty malevolence cannot
impair the general In Philadelphia the
papers have inst began to agitae the condition Of the
seamstresses, and we have doubt every large city
on the Atlantic will follow the example of New York
The weather is now terrible, and these poor females
are suffering awfuy. The Geological institute mex,
Monday will add TO this fund-and others will soon
follow. Meantime we ASK when the managers OF
ihe National will be ready to announce beneft9
PRoonEss OF FREE TRADE.-In penny paper VIC
find the following precious specimen, by way of an
advertisement =
Watches Jewery, Silver Spoons Speciacles,
Thimbles, &c for sale by DAVID J. HusTrSoroN
Watch and Clock Maker, Greenwich street, New
York. Watches and Clocks of every description, re-
paired and warranted.
F'r The Friends of the Lord Jesus, who are in
want Of any thing IN his line afeconatey invited
10 give him call, rs he ,ransacts his business upon
1hc principles Of the gospel
few days ago Satan, we learn, took il into his
head to attend soirte, and wanted very beautiful
gold watch and some jewcry to deck of his pre-
cious person, long tail, and all. In looking round
town, the devil, who is a consummate dandy as well
ms hypocre, thought he could make the best bargain
mt Huntington's. Satan, indeed, had called at Rock
wells Ladd's and many other jewellers and watch
makers. He shopped whole morning and almost
equaed any inc lady in turning upside down the
fashionable stores Standing at the corner of Astor
Ho,cl-being very friendly TO Boyden-he bought a
penny paper read the above advertisement, laughed
all he like TO split at Hantingtons then went of
directly to Greenwich street.
On entering Huntington's Satan put on a very
sanct6cd face, his tail in his pocket and asked
"Fncnd Huntington, want t. buy gold watch and
some jewellery" He was shown the articles. There
were couple OF ladies' ut that time in the shop.
Don't you smell brimstonep said ono Of the fair
customers.
81 believe do" said the other They went of.
After great deal Of haggling Satan made pur-
chase-went up to Broadway and was parading, in
great glee, among the moustoched dandes round
toydens, his purchases
t"What did this cost you ~ asked tall fellow.
only $780," SAID Satanic cheap as Dirt pur-
chased il on a new principle