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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

1t is our melancholy duty TO record another most
horrible calamity by ite-one whlch involved the
loss OF human life and what aggravates the cir
cumstance is The painful convction thai II was the
work OF some vile mlscreant who wears and dlSgra-
ces the form of man. On Frldsv morning last about
O'Clock, the ba,n of Mr.. Michael Miller near
Mount Sidney IN This county, fred, and soon
consumed, with all It's contents, consisting of about
nine hundred bushels OF Gram, hundred
dollars worth of hay--and worst of all, Mr.. Miller
himself persisted in the flames, in a vain attempt to
save his horses all OF which, five in number were
consumed. new 'rhreshng Machine. worth $3.50.
belonging TO Capt. Burke, was also destroyed, be
sides Other properly.
MI Miller, we understand, was a naive of Rock
M m, aud had not bren much more than wear
amongst us. All who knew him, give him the
character OF being OF the mast honest, industf-
Gus, peaceable, and Inoilensive OF men-so that
that there could have been motive of a personal
nature To Impel the perpeirator 10 the foul and 6end-
like deed. Mr.. Miller has LETT wllc and nine small
children, who rendered by this calamity entirely
destitute. lie had just made the first payment on
his f,rm, and in fair way realize his calcula-
ton OF making The after Insalmens from the farm
itself. But, alas IN one bret hour how were all
his prospects blasted the hopes which sweetened
ls daily tolls aud render ed his couch refreshing -
Gone, gone, forever !-oonsumed to ashes with bm.
sell and his family plunged, from a state of COM
tort and competence into the drest misery and want
Oh, iithe hend who has made desoale tins lair aud
peaceful Eden, should steal by to Look upon the
change Which hls own hand has wrought, methnks
that even his heat, cruel aud savage as 1t must be-
might rcIent! Heaven send that The villain may be
so haunted by the form OF the murdered hliller-s,
to'mented by the shreks and agony of this afflicted
Luni $50 dashed by a guilty and awakened con-
sciehce-hat even the lgnomlny OF The scaflold shall
be more toiea able him than the burden of his un
confessed cflmes.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

The Trans atlantic Steam Ship Company Owners
of the Lverpuol) have two more Steam Ships now
on the stocks in Liverpool. which viii be flushed
quickly possible, OF larger dimensions and pow
the Great Western, intended expressly for the
line to n York They to be called the" United
kpgdom" and " United States" and from the high
reputation of Nessrs. Wilson's the shin builders
employed to construct them. aud Messrs. Fawcet
aud Preston, The engine makers they will be splen-
did vessels IN every sense OF the word. They will be
bnIr on the safely principle Of having five compart-
ments divided by water tight bulkheads. the same
rs the" Royal William" whose fac model " i'll be
adhered TO as cose, possible.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

for Tire purpose Of protection Of 'sriens persons OF
branches 81 trade aud others iar rcsenhe.-ln the
States OF Virginia aud North Carolina II has been
,doo,e1 both a. system OF and measure of
internal police. aud may "h advantage be altered
and amended 90 HE great improvement oil both oh
iects. In the wear 1887 Ne had iiiiy-se Whole
sale merchants as follows Notiolk 10. Richmond
II. Petersburg I6 and Wheeling ,. each for the con
siIsf.ttao at SEQ nrt anunm. n Inc same wear NJ
had eighteen anctoneers. To vii: Richmoud 6, Nor
folk Fredericksburg ;. Lyuchbnfc Q. Wheeling
aud Portsmouth, ], At tie sum OF 500 per aunnu
n tho wear there granted 10 the 10 eonu-
aud cities, bofoughs. a. ;is36 Retail licenses
at SD dollars per auuutn. all united, producing rev
runc Of near S93 900.
Naur Cummiiiee esiimatss that the retail dealers
purchased goods. wars aud nerehnudze IN the SAID
,eaf 10 the amount Of SJ- 900. and estimate the
rates Of thet purchases Is follows:
n, af...-L..,. H. Of u.ysIaxf Total amt
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

TEAAS.-The steam packet Cuba arrived a, N
Orleans from Galveston the 18Th instant. IN con-
sequence OF the boIstefous weather on the Mexican
coast, winch prevented the steamboats, from py Jog
between Houston and Galveston, she brought few er
passengers than usual. From all REPRESENTATIONS II
would appear, that he tide Of emigration setting in
towards thus land OF promise with increased velocity
Inc town OF Houston IS crowded with strangers, so
as TO lender II difficult 10 obtain lodgings
The Houston Telegraph Of the 10Th inst. contains
three days proceedings OF the of Congress.
whch commenced on the 9th. In The Senate Ste
phen II. Everett Of Jasper, was elected Presiden,
pro. tenn, Mr.. Lamar, the Vice President and Pre-
s'deht eIeci' having Withdrawn. MIR. T.. l.. Suck
ney was elected reporter, and John ID. MeLeod Sec
ielary, a. L. Thompson, assistant do, and w. p
p''u"'h' clerks on motion 10 appoint chaplain
'nrfe WAS some discussion, but was decided IN the
affirmative, and the Rev. Mr.. Frazier was elected
In The House, Mr.. John II. Hansford was elected
speaker ana delivered very handsome address up
on '"kin4 the chair. Jno. w. Eldrdge, WIN. Bad
seu homas Green, K. Baohe, James Benlce, Geo
B Strattan aud +. 5. johnson were elected to the
various offices IN the tlousr. Rev, John McCul-
iough oil New Jersey, was elected chaplain.
The President OF the Republic Gen. Houstonl
ana The Congress appear 10 be at loggerheads. He
mas been III the habit OF delivering his messages To
hetwo houses orally. AIihe opening OF this session
committees were appointed TO inform HIM that CON
stess was ready to receive any ,cren communication
winch he might have TO make. He returned a byief
message, "saIuling the honorable Congress" and
stating that # lie bad not been restricted IN The made
he should have presented some Important imorpa
uon aud suggestions on the affairs OF the country. s
It was, lie decIIned any further communication wub
Congress than to enclose the reports Of the heads of
the departments Tins Is the true Jackson STYLE,
but fortunately Tor Texas he is about TO retire from
office.
resolution passed both houses on the frs, day
to appoint committee :" for the purpose Of prepar.
ing an address To all the citizens of Texas urpInp
them 10 rush TO the of The inhabitants of op1
%h'ie, VINO are no" experiencing all the horrors of
a savage war"
Forty thousand dollars were appropriated for the
purchase Of clothing, Ne., for tue soldiers End III.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06
neuEsTIr IvTELsyGENCE.
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
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The Govefnmentts slready proeecd'ne agalnstt"o
of ,i,e ,nrcfies OF Mr.. Sw ,RTwouT, Mrssts BIND
SAIL and OuAckTNBoss, the two OF the three "ho
have property. lnd Who, Of course must be sactihced
IL - also stated that Mr. ). provided for The seenfy
al hts bondsairn. but The dcposliary with whom vas
entrusted this security has spetb all o course ~
bondsmen can make up any thins like the amount oil
The alleged dedication. say only 500, 600 out Of ST.
$50 ouo-ihe balance of which Uncle sam must put
to the rcount oil profit and oss-it hefng The price
OF Lesson the hrst upon the pfsruc'bilty, uths,
and security OF renpaietic sub Treasury. All
eyes here lock TO Congress for an early develop
ment of the ways aud means by winch the Seereiat,
OF the Treasury, taking the responsibility, las guar
dcd the public money.
In Buffalo more patrioiic movements have been
detected. Tie deputy collector. DwiGnT, seeing Al
the railroad depot suspi, ous booking boxes marked
mil sales carried them to the United States Hotel
took the responsibility OF opening them, and found
Them filed with ornaments OF war. Mr.. Dwight
seized them, but The Patriots fell upon him, and al
most killed HIM There fiom $50 to 2D0 oil
these Patriots IN Buffalo, intending TO 20 up the
lake 10 Detroit but. the wind being so high as to
prevent steamboat edy NJ, they dispersed. Where
they went, or whence they came, We hear not.
NV loRk, November %.
We have at last, the oficrd canvass oil the vote
far Governor and Lieutenant Gotetnor ia the State
OF New York:
For Governor Lieut.. Governor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06
Mr. GEO. HOOD,
PROFESSOR OF SACRED NuSg6'

Is expected TO open School 70, Instruction in
Il that most important branch of Christian Educa-
ton, in this place, about the first week IN December
next Persons wishing TO avail themselves of this
opportunity, arc requested 10 call on the following
persons, IN whose hands subscriptions arr placed
Messrs John Victor, WIN. II. Ryan. Jehu VIII
hams, Junus A. Clay, Frs S. Miller and Geo
Baghy. Mr.. Hoods character Teacher of Mu-
sic. we'll as gentleman aud a Christian, IS per
tecty unexce ponable.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

Ealing The Alexandra Gazette observes that
the American propensity for ealing is soon to be pro-
vebal. -Fore'gnefs already remark thai the chief
Hlne thought OF in this counry,ncx making money
rs eating! Mr.. Connie while delivering one of his re-
cent able and popular lectures in Boston, in the course
of some physiological remarks, aludrd TO The fond
ness OF the Americans for good living. He said
that the greatest difficulty which he had expert
enced since his arrival IN this country how
sis the temptation OF the great varieties Of rich
food which surrounded him on eyeiv side.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06
LrxIveros, Ky Nov. %.

We are very glad TO learn that Governor Pois-
prxrEeis in fir way oil recovering from an inJn-
~ winch he experienced short time ago by his
horses running away and upsetiing ms carriage.
We did not at HE time announce the occurrence OF
the accident. from an unwillngness unnecessarily
to alarm his numerous friends everywhere in the u
ulted States, who viii rejoice with us thar he IS likely
soon be able 10 leave his room, to which he has
been confined. Intel.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06
ANOTHER BOUNDARY ouEsTrON.-Th,

ANOTHER BOUNDARY QuESTION.-The
county OF Muller, IN Arkansas the greater potion
IT H. lies within the district Of country which is in DIS
pue between the Uued States and Texas. Anact
was passed at the last session OF the Legislature Of
Arkansas To exIendhe jurisdiction OF the State
the disputed territory, out the citizens of MIler
teiy refused 10 rend er Obedience to the laws of Ar
kansas aud the United States preleirng 10 he attach
ed TO Texas. Not officer elected under the laws
of Arkansas, would serve. Thus the matter stands
and probably Will, until The question OF boundary is
settled by the two Governments.
Exclusive OF Miller county, the population Of the
State, according TO recent census, amounts to Co.
no.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

It's stated IN the Lexington (K) Observer that
after the acquittal of MAHAN, the criminal charge
Of kidnapping action 10 recover the value OF the
groes stolen, was brought by Mr.. Greathonse
eains Mahan. who, failing in giving the required
bail, was again placed IN Prison.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

The body of French Jew peJIar, whose name ap
pears 10 he Elias NJ lsaacs found in Jones county
Geo. ON the 18Th instant He was dealer IN Jewel
lery aud had doubtless been murdered. lie left
Augusta on the 5lh in company with man b,
the name of Williams, Nentnoquist and slight nl
hand performer, and another individual who appeared
to be an Italian. Srong suspicion attaches to these
persons as The pelpelralors OF The murder.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06
MIR. GEORGE HOOD.

Il ~ NHoth"E h1OOD, having been Tor
w some Time an instructor OF SACRED MUSIC
IN tins place, we, whose names are hereun,o an.
neNed' take great pleasure IN nding him. rs
IN our OPINION emuently qualified give instruction
IN that important branch OF Education. We esteem
MI Hood as man OF sound morals, genuine pety
and as a gentleman in all his department. We
cheeIiuIy ask Tor HIM the regaid and pairopap .
winch ms talents and character entitle hun 10 and
hesitate not 10 say that full confidence may be safely
reposed in him.
Richmond, Nov 18Th, 1885
Jas l. crane, Fdyetie L0Hirop,
James caSfte, ChdS. Gennet Jr.
JoSePh ~ James, Juddh MIXERS,
4. tOnrerse Ehn G BLo;r
|."Wnoh Z. hedd, Htitiam Sands,
-, H. 4 otoch' Jno. Il. Martini
Nm p. Stroller,
we, whose names are hereunio annexed atien
oea Nh HOODS classes while he taun tt Sacred Mn
' : :" '"'' Wy we cordially unite IN the above
testimonials OF his Qualifications and o.n,Ie,n,,lv
department.
Hm. II Red,oood, I'm. Be,rs
Lortnzo Gennet. p ~ Bronso,
E"' a. Ihorgdn, p. Pdn Deurscn,
ga" l. ~ Prlce, Nm. II. Christian,
1onn ~. Gordon, J. II. Pcmderter,
no, %. C'thedn, Hancock Lee
.o0n H. Coo6 c. L. Richards.
November o6 t
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06
ID w 70. II. ~. GIL lila N,
SURGEON DENTIST.

flames tins occasion TO inform the public tina,
Il he has removed ms office next door above the
Auction room OF Col CHARLES Phelps, and directly
oppQsne To ii. Is. Rchards's Hardware S,ote where
he can at my time be found, ready 10 perform the
duties of his profession.
November B lmi(
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

Col. SAMUEL p. Carson, formerly member Of
Congress from North Carolina. and well knownto
many persons IN the Western District died at Hot
Springs Arkansas on the 9th Of November.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06
W Ing gain

Ing gam 10 10
Ifths sober second -thoueht' can be elphered
down. there must be l"glc IN Albany more potent than
the Regency. Tnis Is the fullest vote ever thrown
IN the State Tine Wing maJorfies for members OF
Congress will run, II IS thought. over 10000. That
nnici a report not vet published. Nh. NAS BURts
stands rs fair chance oil carrying Kentucky as tins,
ms own State, and what thu chance IS every
body can see. Ii We had him vote against instead
Of seml-o Conservative oil the school OF Gov. Marcy,
we should have given a larger Wing majority than
it is possible lor any other State IN tie Union TO
give.
The merchants here anticipate Profitable and
lively year, after January. The snb-1ieasuty no"
having been knocked on the head by the New l oih
Ratchet, the currency considered to be on stable
bass. The banks can discount now without lear
OF the Government The whole county, beyond Il
doubt will by next spring, powerfully feel the impulse
oi the revival oi trade tins heart Of the commerce o
the country. II Congress will but take TO itself prop
cr custody o the pnbIlc mouy, IT viii relieve all e.
the slight apprehcl ons OF merchants irom men
Of mslchlei, intent upon nischiel-inahlng
Nat, Int.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

An organ # immense size is being built At Cincin-
natl, for ST. Patilcks church at New Olleans, the
cost OF winch is stated al Sl2. 900
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

support OF an expedition of $50 men against the ilos
ule Indians. and authority given 10 zen. BAKER 10
make use OF any stores ordnance, or MUNITIONS oi
war in the arsenal at Houston.
The following resolution was offered IN inc nouse'
and referred In the committee on Indian Affairs;
Resoired, That the late intelligence oi Ind'an nos
tltes from The Indians of he United States recent
~ emgtated 10 the ueglbo,hood Of the Norlh-eas-
tern frontier of this Republic claims the earliest al
tention Of this House, and that the President be re-
onesled 10 communicate speedily possible. "nh
the Minister Of Texas at the court of the United
States IN relation ,hereio-hat the Government OF
the Unred States may be oficlally appilsed OF the
actual warfare oil the kichapoos, Coshaitees. Cad
does. Scmiuoles and Lhociaws against this Repuh-
lie.
GREAT BRITAIN AND MEAlCO.-lhe
BRUSH Minsrerto Mexico, Mr. PAcKESHAM. sailed
from England onthe 20ih ult. IN the PIqne iieaie'
to touch ut Halifax aud thence proceed 10 Mexico
Ii is stated that Mr.. PAoKENHAM l" the bearer oil IN
struct,ons with reference TO The disputes between
France aud Mexico aud that lie IS invested with
the requisite powers mediate between the Two par
ties. The Brush Government had further ins'ruc-
ted SIR CHARLES PAGET to proceed with nasa
force from the mouth Of the ST. Lawrence 10 ihe
coast Of Mexico, to render any protection to BRUSH
interests that circumstances might require. ! us
force was seen on the 9TH inst IN the Gull, steering
Tor Vera Cruz.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

The ST. Louis Bulletin Of the 10th instant states
that The Mississippi river at thai place was full oil
floating ice but that the steamboats, still running
Weather cold.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

evident on reference to the fundamental principles
Of our government and 10 the causes which led 10
Sfsfe<.
That your rommi''rr may he sustained IN the
premises, they rf,ssmt herewith the opinion OF that
eminent iurisi. Jsrcs Kent. former, chancellor OF
the S,a,e tf New York, which they trust will he
received good authority. sanctioned as is IN fs
doctrines b., the decision Nv CmefJustice Marsiali.
in the case nj Brown the State OF MARYLAND, aud
Gibbons Ogden.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

Lieut.. Governor.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-12-06

l. Is the law Of the Legislature Of Massachusetts.
passed the l9,h Of April and eniitrd " An aet 10
regulate the sale OF Spintnous Liquors. eonsun
tonal. and consistent with the revenue la"s OF The
United States
2. In what manner can violation Of the License
Laws Of Nassaehuseus be cauied into the SupIems
Cont Of the Unit'd States
These two questions have bern SUBMITTED v" me
a. counsel frt my opinion thereon. by gentleman
Of The city of Boston who considers himself inte-
rested 10 the inquiry.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04
Love Never Sleeps.

aIove never sleeps!" The mothers eye
Bends Ger her dying infants led;
And as she marks the moments fly,
Viii Death resps ON with Eoiseless tread,
Faint and distressed, she sits ana weeps
With beating .eaIt! "Lope nspsr sleeps"
Yet, e'en that sad and fragile form
Forgels the lNmult OF her breast
Despite the horrors of the storm,
O'erbusde Nature sinks 10 rest;
But DER them both another keers
HIS midnight wstch. " Love nev:r sleeps
Areund-above-the angel bands
Stoop DER the care wern sons OF men;
With plying eyes and eager hanss,
They raise the soul to hope again;
Free as the air, their pity sweeps
The storms of Time! Love never sleeps %
And ropnd-bene sth-and over all
FER m-n and angels. earth aud heaven.
A higher bends The slightest call
Is answered-aBd relief is given
In hours OF wo, when sorrow sleeps
The heart in pain" He neper skeyso'
Oh God of Love! our eyes to the,
Tired of the worlds fsIse radiance, turn;
And rs we vie " thy purity,
We feel our hearts within MS burn;
Convinced that IL the lowest deeps
Ofhuman i'll, [" Lore nsrr sleeps"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04

. W hiakersndo Club,,--Loungsrs, No. r.
There are several ysssg men in the habit Of lcnng
ing around the public house in Pearl street. neeF Eus
OF an evening. They can be seen stung on svon
winking and chrpng ut every pretty girl thas PASS
They, gentle reader, compose the ! Whsxeianos
Clubd-for II appears their only, Their DARING WISH 10
10 be master or owner Of pair Of these harry apPeh
dages. They are queer set OF human pengS
Thare is dancing master, lawyers clerk, Mel
chant clerk, cabinet makers, underakers, all mlii
cling together, and are all fiery honorable young men
in their own way. The majority are natlVes' VI
scendaHts of the Emerald Isle, and are very loha :.
"pralies" They are loungers IN every respeI ,Sa;r
the neishborh is very often disturbed WITH 'ne
muslcaI apparatus. The younger members o. TINS
club CUT very ridiculous figure the down JUS. Sa
ing-th are obliged to be shaved by cay, HIN oJ
ing put On first aud then Tom goes to work anu WIN
his tongue ticks it off. This club, curious as y 60
makes sad work and havoc in the bosoms Oh ihcn 80
male acquaintance. They are great gailants-ol
Sunday they attend the lovely beings 10 inc saeIeu
temple of religious DEVOTION hey also aitenu 'no.
TO the theatres to witness the play Of Ernest Malta
vers, with all its passionate and voluptuous scenes
Some of the members of this club can also be seen
loungng around the doors of their ladye loves VI
an evening" sitting at their feet Looking under ne'f
dark eye ashes as if reading their thoughts wi'nh'
"Come let me part these clustering curs
And gaze upon thy brow"
Apparently these young ladies very fond 81 thess
nustaehed beaux and the young gentlemen uLe - -
fair way of Immortality by their foolish conauc'
or il they think man is measurcd-by his whlskers
WHIsKERASDo-A Tragedy.
PART i.
C.-Brother, io'st thou marx
That puff Of hair on C'Feirty'hp
J-Ah, do! M.e
C-phtell thee what, my Brother,
The time shall came, and shall live to see II,
That for the multi piicity OF hair
Piled az ainst natu thai urchsa's lace,
The ladies will give up their hearts. Nay, more
Net only shall a " Whiskersndo bore" take
His choicest choice ansoRg them-but the jades
Shailo according TO the nustaChes' full ess;
Love him zone who caltivates their growth,
"Bozn-2d Act
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04

BILKrse TIVE SHoEnAkEs.-Peter s. Underhill, Of
70 Liberty street, called yesterday the police and
made affidavit Of the msnncrin which he was done"
oat Of a pair of 81 boots by broken down limb of
the law IL was pretty much the old story-send
boots horne bill receipted-money oil in the bank
call tomorow-~rong Hame-cut stick, and so on
The defendant was held to bail Poor curse
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04

PALPIrArIeN OF THE HEAar.-As remedy for
this distressing complaint we would point ont DR..
all affections of the lungs, and all such diseases as
prey upon the heart this medicine is an invaluable
remedy. II has cured informed, several cases
where The palpitaton was great that the persons
could scarcely breathe speak, OF move, without in
tense suffering This excellent vegetable medicine ia
sold only at 375 Bowery.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04

LAuscH ov SHIr LA DucHssss D'OaLHASs-The
above ship will be launched or Monday, 9th August
al nine o'clock, A. NJ iron. the ship yard Of Webb 4
Allen foot OF Seventh street
This splendid shp Of $50 tons will take her station
in the Union Line OF IIsvre PACKETS, and sell from
this port on the Of September next in place VI the
Chsrlsnagbe.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04

PRESENTATION OF Plate TO CAPTAIN GEpssv.-
The service of plate, consisting Of a large silver
salver, two smaller ones, an urn, and two large
pitchers, OF beautiful and plain workmanship with
an inscription was yesterday morning at o'clock,
prescribed 10 Captain Gedaey, at the Gevernors
room, City Hall, by his honor the Mayor, who made
a handsome address, and was briefly and modestly
replied 10 by the gallant officer.
This testimony was voted by eur Common Council
to Captain Gcdney for his invaluable discovery Of
deep and direct channel from our hsrbor TO sea.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-04

T II Counsellor Shaler can 6Rd no better en-
ployment than in trying to shield black murderer
from the re,rbuiion Of the law and teaching him to
lie away his soul he 10 abost TO appear in the pre-
sence Of his God, why then Counsellor Shsler had
better collect few score Of the black vagabonds
that infest our city, constitute himself their Governor
and emigrate with them TO Africa.