Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04

Rock HAu.-Ths other day We took it into our
nead % take ride for little recTsatou, and stssrsd
Tor the thrd avenue with the intention Of going 70 Har
lam. logged along at slow rats, viewing the see
merry around m until arrived little beyond the five
mile stone when looking to the left we saw mum.
Der Of vehicles passing up avenue all studded with
iruit trees Thinking this SEINE public retreat, we
thought 1t wise to enter the gate lin we went and
drove up to the door the polite hostler took hold Of
our charger and we entered the house. The first per-
son that met our eye was our cid friend Mrs vandne,
the hostess, who last season kept the pavilion on the
Flushing road. She looked as cheerful and smiling
as ever and recognized Immediately. After partak
ing of little old Port, we took stroll in the gaden,
examined the premises, and said to ourself "this is
one of the most delightful retreats from the heat of
the city to be found in the vicinity Of Haram." And
so it is-being elevated high ground, with com.
mandlng view all round, and the railroad passing
within fifty yards of the part Of the house, which
renders il cheap and easy conveyance 10 this delight
fal place, where every person who will pay visit,
will find kind treatment choice refreshments, and a
smiling laadlady.
SCENE AT THE POLICE OFrrcE.-A decent looking
poor man approached the desk Of the magistrate, and
pointing to his face which was dteadfuy bruised and
swollen, demanded warrant for the arrest of the in
dividual who had inflicted the injury.
The magistrate, who had both his legs stuck over
his DESK and with his spectaces showed up and head
reclining upon his breast apparently enjoying very
agreeable siesta very gruly told the man to relate
his story again, which being complied WITH he de.
manded to know if he had six shllngs to pay for a
warrant.
mo, sir" was the reply have not so much 10
spare"
"Then you can't have warrant and you may 90
about your business as soon as you like" answered
the great man, falling again into sort Of snooze.
"Bu, sir" added the complainant, 81 was born
and bred and always paid my taxes regularly in
New York; may not be protected in my rights and
persona"
"Now roared the Infatuated magistrate, who was
out of all patience at second interruption, mot
without you pay six shllings for warrant. So, 60
I say.-Dent you hear met"
The man went out grumbng, and said something
about damned hog which we don't distinctly re-
collect.
"A pretty story" muttered the drowsy dignitary,
" that must be troubled and disturbed at all hours
Of the day, by parcel Of fellows that cant pay for
And having consoled himself with this
republican sentiment, he was off again IN q sound
nap.
Soon afterwards a poor creature was dragged in
" the hair Of her head, by jones' Of tho 9Th ward.
L was an Irish woman charged by another Irish wo-
nan with making noise. She struggled hard with
Ter conductor TO get his clutches out of her hair,
Which the geatleman resisted by striking the poor
wretch over the knuckes with his cane. She shrek
d for mercy, and impored the profession Of the ma
,strate.
81 am innocent. was protecting my babes.
,ny acted in selfdefencc"
"Take that woman to the cells - roared the ma
.istrate, waking up, highly excited by the distur-
lance.
The prisoner essayed to plead for q hearing Of her
case.
yelling in the cells"
As they were dragging her 10 the cells another wo
man entered the Office with two Of the prisoner
about years of age, and the other
infant of few days existence, which she held in the
odds of her apron.
The agonized mother implorsd forgiveness, if a
ault she had committed, protesting that her accuser
was to blame. Her appeal was however disregarded,
Ind the two chdren were consigned 10 the same cell
With her. by the same soulless hearess and arbitrary
yrant who had not even heard the charge preferred
against her.
IL such tyranncal miscreants TO be tolerated in
his land OF liberty" give us Tartary for country,
Khans for magistrates and Cossacks for pslice off,
GERS.
RroHrs OF LAsDLoRps-A legal gentleman, who
mas had some practice at the various ward courts,
the following queries, which he wishes
swered by the clerk of the 4th and 9th ward court.
lst Are you net bound TO administer the oath of
the amount Of rent due to landlord, on bis issuing
landlords warrant on receiving the usual fee for ad
an oath, to wit the sum Of IL l-2 centsi
I'd. BY what law or authority dc you refuse to adj
minister such oath without payment Of the sum Of
y Ia cents7
PRESENTATION OF Plate TO CAPTAIN GEpsny.-
The service Of plate, consisting Of a large silver
,alver, two smaller ones, an urn, and two large
pitchers, of beautiful and plain workmanship with
IN inscription, was yesterday morning at o'clock,
,rssepied 10 Captain Gedney, at the Governors
,oau, CITY Hall nv his honor the MAYOR. who made