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Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-05

R1ysh = BusiSsss, 60. The river is On the
rise. Steamers Of all sizes line our wharf,
and business is in the highest slate oe activity.
The Canal too open and IFS points Of d :
livery in the citv arr nrowdeds-FCin. Gay,
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-05
From the Cincinnati Daily Gazette.
ODE TO JOHN SMITH.

BIZ DICK TINTos GENT.
Aasa asis d ferris, nig,oque sinilima eyngO.-
yssreaal,
Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-04-05

Utility of Laughter. q a hearty laugh
IS occasionally an act Of wisdom /; i
shakes the cobwebs out Of q mans
brains, and the hypochondfia from his
ribs, far more eliectdally than either
champaign OF blue pills.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

CHARAcTERIsTIc SKETCHES or DRuMnKRs-hR.
BpIToR-I believe il is Customary to announce the
arrivals in city Of oil distinguished men. In order
that merit may receive its just claims TO public favor,
beg permission to call your attention to the safe
turn OF our very worthy friend and fellow citizen
for purposes connected with the business Of his pro-
lesson. When he left he had no tail having shed his
feathers but most singular and beautiful growth
now covers hrs skin, and long tail has appeared up
or his back which resembles it's curl most beautl.
fully that Of me trss dog His movements hereafter
shall I've faithfully RENTED TO You
| would also call your attention to the arrival o
SIR Oiirer Surface He has been away also upon
tour south, which has greatly improved the condition
of his live, though his rabid propens,es remain o,
strong as ever. Soon after HE arrival he boarded
small craft which LETT him in rather leaky condition
and he is now laid up pert spothecary for repairs
Sc much for endesvorDs to extract light out Of dark
Mesa
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

xir The Ruthelia, Of Boston, from New Orleans
to Liverpool with Gotten, was struck with lightning
on the 3lst January heavy gale of wind. Short
" afterwards the vessel discovered to be on fire.
She was laden with cotton and all efforts to sbdse
the flames were Intellectual. After scudding for two
DAYS to the southwark she fell in with the bng Cava'
her Jewett Capt Robinson, bound to Demarara,
which tsek all hands beard, and carried them to
Demarara, from whence they sailed to Ponce, p. r.,
where they arrived on the Goth ut, and from thence
reached this port yesterday.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

rHE AAERIcAN HornL-This splendid building
ct the corner Of Broadway and Barclay street u "a
Pdiy approaching its completion, and, asis expect.
cd, viii be opened towards the end Of July. II WI
De one Of the principal ornaments Of the city nd IN
Internal management, will be unsurpassed Ihe ex'
pcrienee OF the lessee, acquired during the many
years he had the Hotel az West Point and which ac-
suired for that establishment the reputation OF beng
the NEST comfortable house in the country, Will en-
| sure the same advantage TO the American under ME-
Cozzenss regime aud his name will be sufficient to
fill the hotek independent of the necessity OF travel
lers being accommodated. Mr. CozEeRs has Eurs-
pean, as well as an Americans reputation and the
thousands Of foreigners who have visied West Point
during his residence there, have spread hsfame as
an Amphitryon mall quarters.
The accommodations Of the Interior OF the Broad
way building are Of the most soigse DESCRIPTION and
an Improvement upon all hitherto attempted. The
dining roem we are ted larger than that III the
house over the way" and the greatest attention has
been paid to the disposition Of the private apartments
A the building progresses, we shan bestow more
,rteular nstics upon its plans In the mean time as
Venice was called the city ST palaces, New York
bids fair 10 vindcate its title to that Of hotels.
Patent WATER BnooF Bors.-The patentee Of
the proof leather, Mr. Negle hes fully succeed
ed in rendering leather prepared with his composition
altogether impervous 10 the action Of wet and damp;
and those who his boots, candle what the children
Of Israel did the Red Sea, walk through! water dry
shod, and unaffected by humidity. The merit of hisin
ven,ion has been tested by an experiment commo',
boot leather sewed at the bottom suspended, at
ter being filled with water and IT the time
prepared with the improved process subjected to
the process The pores Of the former soon Saen
ed and the water passed through like sieve, while
the latter resisted the MOISTURE and the outside is still
as dry as if no water was near 1t. We understands |
that 600 has been given to the patcntee for the
privilege Of vending and manufacturing in four of
States; Maine. New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and
Vermont and we recommend the invention specially
to leather dealers, morocco dressers coach makers,
saddle and harness makers, mail contractors. One |
of the greatest benefits result from the dis
covery would be to suPercede the nasty uncomforta-
Bile, uasghty India rubber determinations which |
make our lovely ladies look as if they had sweled
ancles and destroy all the poetry which has been so
long associated with the graceful feet of New York
bellies.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

CAUTION TO Coal MHacHASrs-Yesterd coal
merchant was prosecuted IN the Court Of Common
Pleas for violation Of the corporation ordinances in
selling several loads Of anthracite coal without having
them regularly weighed. The fine is s5 per load,
and he was mulcied in the sum Of $685. Coal mer-
chants must be on the lsok out and give good weight
and measure.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

SUPPOSED MurDER.-The body of poor man was
found lying in Chatham Square yesterday morning,
with deep bruise on his forehead. An inquest was
held, and the body was examined by medical men,
and the result was that verdict was returned Of
death by Apoplexy." STILL there are many per-
sons VINO believe that the man was murdered.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

THx HERALB BEAT At LAsT.-we honestly sc-
knowledge that the Courier and Enquirer beat Us
Yesterday in two vesselsene brig and one schooner.
We must give the devil his due, and be hanged TO
him. For once in a fortnight the Wall stree, prints
have actually beat us. Come Tom Boxer pu, on
moro steam. The Courier beat the Herald once in q
fortnight IS death il must no. be snce IN quar-
ter. Apropos the evening Wall street papers are
beat every afternoon.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

II The STEAM SHIr from England is expected to
arrive at this port from Cork between the 18th and
10th of April. She will bring Cork dates of the I'd
April, Liverpool Of tho 3lst and London Of the s0th
March. Our present dates are TO the oath Feb. This
arrival is the beginning of new revolution in trade,
society," manners and every thing.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23
svrsnron CocRr, March 22.-Before J.des oal

SupEnIon CocRr, March 22.-Bcfore Jsdge Oak
ley.
Ezra ID. Moore versus the North River Insurance
Co. This was action to recover $4,000 the amount
OF policy Of insurance Effected by the plaintiff with
the defendants The statements in the case were
these Mr. Moore has been well known to this
community for some time past a manufacturer OF
and dealer in shirts, bosoms stocks cellars cravats
&C. &c. He used TO keep a store in Broadway, clese
10 Wall street. He afterwards removed 10 Ne. 8
Rector street, where he used to keep stock Of the
above articles, and two three women TO make them
up He effected a renewal Of his policy for one
year on the 20h June 1885, for $4,000 on mis- stock OF
goods and $1,000 his furniture II was alleged that
he went to Baltimore nj 4P. nj. the l7h of August,
1896 TO take up protested bill of exchange; before
he went he safely locked UP his house. About III,
that same eveRlng his house discovered t. be on
fire, and was partially destroyed. He returned W.
was sald) 10 New York as possible, delivered
the Preliminary proofs 10 the Insurance Compahyi
made assignment Of all his interest IN the SAID po-
hey TO his creditors for their benefit and ultimately
left this city for The west.
The policy and ,he preliminary proofs were admit
ted these latter were delivered on the 3Oth OF au-
gust
Mr.. James II. Patterson deposcd that he was sften
At Moore's house he had at times stock worth
$4,000 there; he had Piano, paintings, mahogany
furniture, &C. worth about el000 this might DO two
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

tr The Orthodox Quakers have published bro
ehure of three letters, cutting up the Hcksie doc
trne, as they would cut up pork.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

A rAIL-A political meeting was held the o.her
evening in Brooklyn, Of party calling themselves
Native American Democratic Republican wing
Conservative electors" Better go through the dc
uonary at once
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

u Miss MARTIsxAus new book, published by
the Harpers Of her personal narrative, is the best and
most amusing she has ever psblished. How she
does cat up poor Van Buren,! |, is q treat TO read
her
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

Monr LAST WoRDs.-The Abdoreens (whst q
nameD give their first Annssl Fancy Ball, next
Monday, at Masonic Hall They invite me with my
"fsir lsdy's company" All there's the rubl "Ab-
dsreensp' What does thai meant
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

II rich coloured "Fandango" is given, Thu
evening, at Eagle Hail. No. Roosevelt street. W.
are invited to critcise it.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

II The "Firemen's Ball. took place at White,
hall Hotel, Harlem, last evening. A capital one i
was too
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

20 A chronological lecture was given last nigh,
at ST. Johns Hall.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

ADVICE TO THE WHIes.-Unless you wake up gen.
,lemen, you will be dshsd in the coming election.
The recent meeting at Masonic Hall was not the
thing "Be stirring with the lark"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

NKw C,ncA1uRE.- Somebody's genips-hs'
published q new caricsture Of scene at Washing
lon in which a certain chiyalric mar walked Penn
sylvania avenue twice in one day Oh!
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23
ADVICE TO COUNTRY PAPERS GRArIs-In the AL
bany Advertiser we find the following

TIN CARPENTER who has been for many months past EN-
poyed Collector not been heard from since Decem
ksrl.s n any one has any information his
shall be glad 10 hear IT. j. p VAN scHAick q 70.
Mr.. Van Setback do as we do. Ne paper ever
leaves our Office without being represented in cash in
the till; and all cur collections done at the coun-
ter. That saves the trouble of asking information
about Carpenters.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

~ Gen. Scott lef, town on Wednesday afternoon
for Washington.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-23

RESPECTED Sm.-You say that woman's welfare
CLAIMS many of your thoughts II acted on, that is
a noble sentiment. am not familiar with your pri-
vate character but hope It's snsulled. It's my pre-
sent purpose to give you few hints "a to what may
be your course In future respecting the genter sex
In reading your columns, 1 would that compliment
less frequently me, my eye, and oftener, advice :
Your motives m Judgment tells me- are net thought
essIy to iRdie for the mere display OF talent such
remarks but 10 crafty certain chivaIry OF ieeIng
Romance az IMAGINATION. The tendency Is equally
lnisrous, whether respects you or ourselves. when
in our society, you are disappointed at not indiag
those ra,e and seldom met qualities with which you
invest US when al your desk--'hat ls Judging ron
thoughts written there. Tells my pen tue And
vet your standard of female excellence, would not
have lowered, bu, somewhat altered; that is invest
ed more with the hues and colorings of real iie We
ere not. some Of your sex seem 70 imagine mere
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

Few circumstances present more serious matter
for reflection than when the hand of disease stretch
ed out against the young and the beautiful. How
sad the feelings Of the mother when she beholds the
lovely flower she has so Oft cherished on her bosom
gradually pning and whitening before the chill blasts
Of unsparing death-te watch the sunken eye-the
pale cheek-the wasted form-and TO think that soon
the cold grave will hold her whom not sun beam
or a zephyr s permitted to stray for moment The
mother wceps-the father burles his head in his hands
Tho big tears gush through his closed eve Ids ans
the sorrow al his heart seem struggling Tor relief
while the parched throat refuses II uiterance But
the lover-he that should have led 10 the altar her
whom he must now follew to the tomb-who shall
describe hi. sufIerinqs-his GREET 1t must be sa'
cred from my pen. Eight days snd nights no sat
by the bed slde-his hand smooihed the pillow
his eye detected every wish and fulfilled nbsfere II
could be expressed-when sleep visited her ms care
called gentle brcszo upon her temples, and cooled
the fever Of her brsin--bst his own eye closed mot
wor could he look save on the treasure that seemed
about to quit s rsl bot beautiful essket fer an eier
nifty Reader, can yos recognise IN inss pale youth,
the careless Dashne orin that form beside him the
lovely Emly7
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

Sunday, 2sih instant Mrs Mary Hedgtinson widow Of
the late Thomas Hodgknson, the 5eth
The iend o. her John fryon those of ,os-n
Law, James stones and Of ker family generally, re
Sled sttesd her funers this after o'clock from
No 1914 Eat Broadway.
On FRIDAY sner lingering Illness WIN. n. Earle, 10 the
On friday afternoon. Instant, Samuel waterbury aged
yerrs
On Friday afternoon Esther only daughter Of Thomas and
Mary Ann Trimsls, sged year and morhs
Thursday 3d inst Jossph Of Joseph and sarah Ann
ON he 5ok inst Of cancer Elizabeth Ferries, aged 81
and months
On s qesh instant Of cholera nfsnsum. Amsryi Laura
DLargae aged 10 monih infant daughter Of Mr. Philip ~
SearIe.
Drowned on The ich,n~ss, " falling overheard from the
Charles h Trsd VEN eyed n pears native Of Portsmouth,
Nm
A. RrccAlyn on the sSd lost ~ phus fever Rachel No.
h,useu. arsd II. formerly sf She 6ed, Mssa
Al Hempssea1, l. L. En- wed.esday, IN issL. Rdmund H
OWsks len sss n ~ rsss ~ 81 ksr grandfather IN
Phhpssewn. 1ysss1 s0sny .nsr .v ecs! nlnsss, AIDE
skh ehy, sGsdD yesFss II mssths and : daya
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27
New YoRK. Aug. q. 1898.

Ma. EDIToR Having seen several communica-
tons IN your paper respecting the beauty Of the New
Haven ladies and the ladies' of Newark ase those Of
Bridgeport, feel in duty bound 10 maintain the su-
premacy Of the lovely angels Of Ridgefed consids-
bic village about Ii miles from the Sound. mace
delightful soIourn Of about two weeks at that place.
and must say, of all ladies' that saw those Of
Ridgefeld Ego ahead" lfyou coald but see the do
liehtful little Miss W. Promenading High Ridge
the Misses l., the slph like form Of Miss H,
you would set down Rldgefeld No. on your long
list But, Mr.. Editor, my time will net allow me to
write longer spon this subect-however much may
be inclined.
would advise Lingo, and Ringo to visit Ridge
field, and If would not efectually silence them, then
would pronounce them unfit judges OF female beau
~. What say you Messrs Lingo and Rineo, are yeu
willing TO enter the New Haven and Newark ladies
against the beauties of Ridgefed7
Respectfully yours, BIC
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27
To Mary.

j have passion for the name Of May Bsrer
Return, my Mary. o retura.
How Strangely lsgs the day
That brings M hope fthee, Mary,
Now thou ar far away.
The stars, Mary. are bright above,
And music breatbes Its lay
The noop 10 shining clear, my love,
Butthou art far awsyi
There is no music half 90 sweet,
A voice Of thine, M,ry-
Thy very name has music meet
To grace the song, Mary.
But without thee how doll the song,
Theugh poured IL sweetest strain
Though stars are bright the sky along,
They shine, alas, In vsinl
Return, my Mary, o reiurni
And cheer Thy signing swain
Give time his wings again, Mary,
And let me breathe thy name.
And whisper TO thy gentle heart
Ofleve ana hope again
And breathe In Song Of music vows
Ny gentle Msr,' y nsm~.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

NruIo's Gainesville performances at this favor
lie place Of amusement this evening are for the bene
fit of Ers williams, one of our best native vocslisls
Mrs. Williams possesses strong claims TO the sup.
port Of the inhabitants Of New York, Of which city
she Is native, having BY the closest application to
the srduoss duties Of her profession succeeded in es-
tsblshins reputation az chas,e and swse, vocalist
VI no commen order, which 10 alike crcdi,able TO her
kef asd graft ying to her friends. One Of the most
attractive bills which We have noticed during the
season, has been selected for the occasion, and the
valuable services Of the Ravel family have been g.
cared also those Of Mr. John Seton, and several
oshsr favorits performer.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

70 What quantity of operate talent s now and
will shortly be in this city Wilson, shirref, Mr.. and
Mrs. Morley, Mrs. Watson and her sister, MIRA Bal
ley, Mrs Gibbs Broueh Hatton, Russell, Bishop,
and dozen Others whose names we cannot now
remember. If the National were to engage the
whole, the manager would make fortune.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

TIE Cry WArcH AND FrREs.-The conduct of
city watchmen in relation TO fires is diseraceful Al
though an ordinance was passed by the Common
Council ordering them to pass the word from post to
post of the situation of fire. they pay no sort Of at
tention 10 it and laugh at any who asks or expects
them 10 tell what part of the city is burning down.
This mus, be reformed. The stupid leather head
give our citizens snd firemen too much trouble They
are not worth their salt
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

FIRE.-About half past two o'clock yesterday
morning, fire broke out in the soap factory of the
Messrs. Barmen next to the corner of Cherry and
Roosevelt street. The fremen were soon on the
spot and were very active andty this means they
fined the flames to the one building; this owned
oy Mr.. King, who we learn was fully insured. The
Messrs b. lost about $1,000 over and above their in
surance. rumor was prevalent upon the spot at
the time of the fire, that little boy who slept upon
the premises was burnt 10 death.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

10 Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Nor,on's concerts have
been well attended; they have much talent and are
immense favorites. Nblc, you ought to engage Nor
ton-he will be great card; we told you to engage
Fornasari and you did follow suit in this instance.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27
MARRIED..

0s wednesdsy 22d insa.t By the Rev g. Tscksberry,
Miss jane daughter Of James sephsnsos Ksq, all this
city
At Peugbkeepse, Wednesday sing 22d instant, by
the Rev. Mr. Hatch, John Clark 10 Mary Asn vstman I'll
OF
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

U Luxury for the good people Of New York
Bradens creams, al 70 Canal street, which he intends
preparing for parties during the winter well as
summer season. See advertisement.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

Ar ARRIVAL FasM EUROPE AT LAsr.-Ths Sheri-
dan arrived yesterday, but she sailed the same
day, as the Great Western she brings no later news
In four days the Western will have reached
Bristol
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

No. 10 HosE CAnT.-Ths boys belonging to this
Jumper" are screamers Yesterday morning they
had seven lengths Of hose on the fire in seven min.
uics and by their activity and intrepidsy were mainly
instrumental in preserving the buildings adjoining the
e.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

The YoUSe AMERICAN PoErEss.-The young lady
who deserves this title, par ercelierce is the sweet
and amable Fanny Osgood, now ia London, the wife
of that distinguished young artist, Osgoos, of Boston,
We have seen several pieces from the pen Of Mrs. Os-
good all of which have given much pleasure, and
some Of which we have republished; hat her truly
beautiful piece in the last New York Mirror, entities
her al once to take her stand in the first rank of lN
ing female writers. IL is exquisite production
full Of deep thought, vivid imagery, pure sentiment
and refined feeling. May her domestic duties and
cares her to lay down the Tyre he chords
Of which she touches so sweetly) for single day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

60 We think Dir. Mumford is bound to apologize
TO reporter. We trust be will the property Of
doing SO, and be manly enough TO acknowledge his
error.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

% The "Mr. Mumford," recently arrived from
Europe, reported in the Herald of Saturday morning
as having been arrested by The watch on Thursday
morning on charge Of riot, was baled out Of prison
at five minutes before one o'clock Friday. We
give this for the edihcadon Of another Mr.. Mumford,
who tried TO swagger into belief that the arti-
Gle referred 10 him.
The imprisoned Mr.. Mumford was highly indiQ
nant at the pains taken by the other Mr.. Munfod to
get rid of the dscredit of the affair." which was nothing
bar harmless spree, and swerc he was as good
/" Mumford" as any in the country, and would tell
his namcsake 80 the moment he got liberated
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

SAD AccIDESr.-It is with regret we announce the
death Of David Kelso yesterday, one of our New
York pilots, son of the celebrated old pilot and the
eldest of the brothers, Kelso He was in the act of
jumping from his vessel to another moored close
by, when ne missed his hold fell and striking his
head against chain cable, sunk in the river to rise
ne more alive
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

gT Payne, Of Para Raw. serves sps vosd COCK
an better style than The Asser.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-27

Likr the Tram on the river.
Like the bubble on the fourtain
she " gone, aud Tor ever"

weIl-such is the fate Of all our Joys and so we
too shall have topart But am getting too seniimen.
tai and must close my leter-whercl shall be next !
cannot tell you for my life, but certainly not at the
White Sulphur. HOMAGE.