Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-25

sword or any other unlawful weapon, for the honest
pen = the only weapon of defence that ne would
WELD. IL 70 his intention 10 serve up small clique
OF very worthy personsges Of the beau fnonde-very
hgers in their own estimation az they think, in every
accomplishment killngly handsome-cieRant fig
ures-sweet address-and the favorable manner they
are wontto make it appear they are held by the Ia
dies, (God bless them) And the fame they have at
tanned as merchants authors poets, pettoggers, &C.
&c.
$50 come forth, my javeln--srke the .ston,shet town;
May, never treaabie. tigers, nor stink way
The first that shall bring TO your notice, Is Tiger
ID, w0uld-be merchant Of South street, who has as
many aliases attached to his name, as any protested
graduate of the modern Garden Of Eden, BLACK
wells lsland He is not only poet Of the first wa
ter as his versions have proved him TO be- but also
Reporter with about gumpton enough TO invent and
retail miscAlevous reports, bat not head or heart
enough to commit them 10 paper or feel their conse-
quences. He possessed OF about as much gallant
ry as the thing that gave the false information about
bathing excursion "on the romantic shores of Long
Island" where 1t 10 asserted, the gentlemen bathed
with Heather aprons" This is false; and that like
Kilkenny CATS they devoured themselves; whereas,
if the author could bring his recoectons properly in
view, It would be that the cats IN Kilkenny de-
voured each oher-not themselves. But what glo-
nous topic for such high pretenders to decency and
fashion. Oh, how tremendously witty! And then
uch gallantry! Why, the gentemanly clique should
have leather medal awarded them, by the unani-
nous vote Of all their female acqaaintances! Thank
heaven, however for the honor of my sex, the thing
is not MAN
He can be seen with his brother Tiger, loanging at
different Places-hoels, theatres, gardens, houses,
&c, &c, like person who has been left "all alone
for 10 die" AS he has been deserted by nearly all
ms female acaualntances on account OF the very gal
liant manner he has of reporting in public bar rooms,
and other places the favors the ladies confer upon
hm-and hoao erpensire they are to him.
He Is also perfect Nimrod in his own way; fond
ly attached to "fast nags." Query-Wonder if he
knows how to "dnvc without whipT | do not
want TO be hard upon you, gentle Tiger but would
advise you friend to mind your store it it is your
own, and not trouble your head about the "Whlsker-
ando" or "Loungers Club. Ii is true they are great
avorites with the "dear creatures" and the simple
reason Of it is, that they gentlemen whe able
thinks the grapes are sour, why not let them alone?
and rot TO act ridiculous 10 have his dear pretty
self pointed at as lying traduccr.
leave you, dear Tiger, at present. to your own de-
struction with this gentle hint that there Is Ariel
abroad and be assured that castigators pen shall be
welded at all times against "impudence," "igno-
rance" and "self esteem"
The next my dear reader, is M, orator Of great
parts would be solicitor in chancery, and very
le4vaed counsellor at ias who his business
about well his friend, the Tiger of South street.
This learned Theban has lately turned his attention
to another branch of business that of writing squSs
for the press, at penny q rice. Oh for shame
COUNSELLOR to take the bread of the bankrupt ed
TORS mouth, and partcularfrlend of your own too!
But why, forsooth, did ycu turn poet? Undoubt-
eddy If you followed that closely, (and think you
WILL for your illusions are sublime; why, byron"
is noeomparson 10 yos,) you will be great little
is, when your time comes. Query,
" when will il comet"
This counsellor is tremendous great tiger for his
size, md might have been of our sage fathers Of
the White and Brown House, il he had accepted Of q
for assistant alderman of the 9Th ward;
not by committee of the ward, but by individuals
net belonging therein. But that was matter, for
If he had stood the nomination, he could have proba
bly, commanded the strong votes in the ward and
excellent chance on the splits too. Ii is sup.
posed that this Tiger is a great favonte with the
ladies' also; but in all he has TO play the Sc
coRd fiddle to his friend, the ej,inning merchant.
or all the trophies that vain porialsbsastof,
BY Wit ~ vaior or BY VISION wen
The nrs and farest il young nanseye Is woUass captive
Successful love- with glorious fumes in,oxeae the mind
AID Toe psoui eonquersr !. triumph rid,s AR borne
CAeTleAroR.
New YoRK, Aug. p, 1893.
To the Editor ofthe Herald
DgAR SHIT is bat Just to relate an instance so
much the honor OF the officers of the French cor
vette La Bergere. Last week some young men were
cruising in the bay with sail boat Ii was blowing
regular craekcr-they mprudently carried roo much
sail. and OF course were upset. They struggled hard
10 keep themselves sftoat by clinging the keel of
their boat which fast drifting with wind and tide
This wac perceived from the quarter deck of the
vette. With that dIsIDterested, generous humanity
Wnlcn distinguishes SO mueR the rren0n ndtl0r, n
young ofhcer regret net 10 DO able 10 tell his name
jumped into boat manned with some brave French
tars, and reached the struggling party just III time to
save them from watery grave. They were taken
on board the Bergere, were kindly taken care of and
dry clothes provided for them. They made very
melancholy story about their Inflated sail bsat-t
did not belong to them-it woud be lost, and they
should have TO pay for IT, A man Of wars boat was
sent after the drifting craft-she was towed TO the
corvse, hosted upon deck, where tho carpenters Of
the ship fell TO repairing the damages she had sustain
cd. In few minutes, the old sa, boat was changed
nearly into new one: Very well pleased with the
end of the cruise which had proved unlucky, the
spirits, but taking very particular not carry
humanity and generosity Of the French officers
wsald be an act Of ingrautude towards them. Ever
yours, JUSTICE.
NoTIcE.-The Lover OF Free Rights" who
warns Longshanks" not to brIbe any more watch
men TO take sp his squald, dsordery and elected
children had better JrinW less Ram, and look after
Their, himself The drunken Boeberry losfer Of the
Fifth Ward threatens TO send Longshanks sprawl
ing" He had better try that game aad find himself
10 his old familiar quarters the gutter. Keep cool
Rum eye!
CoRoNEs o iSouEsrs-l es erdsy On board the Dr.
bark Gabriel, upon the body Of an English sailor,
named John Bower, aged 10. The decsased went
ashore on Thursday morning and got Seaslly drunk,
and in returning 10 his vessel about 10 o'clock he fell
irto the dock and was drowned He was heard atthe
time ~ call for help bot ing 10 the darkness Of the
night, he could not be discovered. The body was re-
covered Yesterday uoyniu0 and An ipouest held =