Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-02

ty-but something for morals. Now it happens that
the tive most impuAent disgraceful papers in New
Ysrk the Express and STAR the enc conducted BY
BOBBY, the ether by charlatan. Invading like the
Arab the sacredness Of private life they yet have the
audacity to talk OF our morals. The following Is
reply to some of their ISLANDERS by cetemporary:-
Mr. EDIroR-Havins been absent from the city for some
time send Of NINE placed in my hands Yesterday copy OF
York Express which communication snimadver
ing on the and the e1ens PRESIDE
ofeers Of the late grsa. Democratic Tes.sg "a. mn ny
have also % ns hs ssnde as
cos" Agrarians," and "the rabSx"
who served on that OCCASION but undertake 10 say na
more respectable body OF men sannet be ioahd 10
columns testimonies the character Of those who are
Ss abused o 'Se ns %
Their conntry liberty Among them ne nSa
pendence America Among ,6em reeOgni1s, the names
those whe have always stood The front rank o.
Who os a 'S %ho. the
sneeringly denemnae as an officer OF he Cusm sup
The declaration Il ndependeace This grandson OF that
the srS sna prnepss Of and eqaa
Major Hopkins himself nearly all the principal battles
wounded testimonials of his gaantry and
bravery from his superior officers ,n
ii have personal knowledge Of M Hopkins and vouch
veil r. h% Sa the favorable his
ssd produced in the in the year ls4
Scott also speaks Of Mr. Hopkins be this time Lien
tenant bat afterwards premoedl in the wsrmest terms Of
him early and much esteemed friend and
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gives pleasure join with other ofcers OF dsno on IN
gallant soldier" might 60 and quote from the fes num-
berless other testimonials from octrs IN hgn andng 70
fully in the hour Of danger Yet have here set Of men,
casting and ra1ng he has been called by his fellow
III tn nffr
him because be holds smao under the General
@ M who sove
feace OF Amer isery Who shosd hold r9st and
pref Certainly the patriot who puts his life in peril for his
conclusion Mr. Editor hope The gentleman whose
liberty have taken as have done entirely without bis
na s 9s only o.
Lei the Of such men rail s s 2, ~ 6nn
80 -"'''' A soIDIEs's FRIEND.
II Don't forget Brough's benefit at the Park to-
night. He is worthy man, aside from his high
professional character. Ii is not often that we call
attention to benefits but the merits of Brough de-
serveit. Go and hear him.
PUBLIC PROMENADE AT New ORLEASs-Measures
are in contemplation make the sulry heats of summer
more tslerable in this southern city and at the same
time to convert these arrangements into the means Of
men, is to be tried in Canal street, which when
pleed WILL doubtessy become the model for the prin
cpal avenues in the other cities Of the south The plan
consists in surrounding each square Of the street with
granite esu-distant pillars which be connected
together by light work prevent the encroach
nent Of cattle-rees Of China and oak and laurel
% be planted the sides, and their branches will afford
he necessary shelter Fountains, statues, and seats
will contribute to the comfort Of the frequenters of this
while the usual facilities of those passing
on business will be interfered with, owing the
width Of the pavement which will allow portion Of it
being taken for the purposes mentioned.
The AssAssrN--A FACT. avn RECENT OCCUR
RENEE IN GKASp STREEr-It was midnight in Grand
street the cold pale rays Of the moon laid upon the
floor Of his apartment rendering objects distinctly
visible. Restless he lay upon his pillow, while his
half articuated cxclamations and the hideous work.
ings of his features told of mind meditating some
fearful deed.
voice, apparently, proceeding from the room d.
rectly beneath his own, and which had been heard at
short intervals during the night struck his Vo-
ently he smste his ievered brow he raised himself
on his couch then utterlng deep groan, sunk back
10 a recumbent position. When, q moment after the
voice again reached him, he hastily threw from him
the covering, l0aped from the bed and stood in the
centre Of the room. For an instant slight hesta-
ton was perceptble; then suddenly all doubt seemed
to vanish as he clenched his hands, and muiered be-
Wrapping his morning gown around him. he APP
preached the cabinet, and opening drawer, took
thence dagger A horrible smile sat on his face as
he felt its pent and held tbs polished blade in the
light of the moon. Making motion as if thrusting
at some object upon the floor he thoughtfuy con-
templated the weapon, as if doubtful of its being
adapted to his purpose; then throwing II aside he
turned TO the cabinet and drew forth pistol. Hold
ing il at arms length he regarded il with fendish de-
light and exclaimed with savage exultation, "ths!
this shall free me from these torments-die he must
for while he exists there is no peace for me-"
Carefully examining the printing of the pistol he
placed II in his bosom, softly descended the stairs
crept noselessy 10 the door OF the room occupied by
his VICTIM and raised the latch.
Perceiving by the light Of the moon that the back
Of the unsuspecting victim towards him, he eau
ueusly advanced, placed the instrument Of death
within few inches of his head, and with calm, I'M
shrinking nerve, drew the fatal trigger.
simultaneously with the fash fell at his feet the
body of - huge Tom Cat whose nocturnal
"rehearsals" had efectually driven sleep from his
eyes and sIumber from his eyellds."
u. 8. CIRcvfr CoURr, Thursday, February BE
fore Judge Edwards.
brought by the plaintiff Spanish merchant Of this
ety. against Captain Sheridan in prison, await
ing his trial on charge Of robbIRg the schooner Au
rora (which he owned and commanded) of large
amount of gold The Aurora was wrecked on the
coast Of North Carolina was alleged p,rposely by
the Captain in order TO defraud the plaintiff Of the
gold il being consigned to him. Sheridan ar