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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-18

Us oprn"d sarge tplsndid and fashionable
new BooT AND SHOE sTeRE w8h iii fresh stock II the
latest ash o. nj 20 Canal the shoe of
Huss street where ell low priced Bosts, dferep
Minds % ~ shilling ssd % Boots initiate the highe
ship Also, Lsdes Mssss and Childr~ns Ties Slipper
.sgndsnce Please call and Judge fpr yourself and
10 bs OFT snd) Cansl street. where the snpbs dspepce
passes Tor the slow shilling. siatn,s
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-01
To our Patrons.

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ed with considerable expense. We hav'
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our crcumscribed limits, and have COM
to the determination to increase our di
mensions as soon as possible, that W
may be the better able to accommodate 4
all our readers-political and 'nisceIla
neous-as well as advertising friends.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-01
From Washington.
Duel between Messrs. Cilley an
Graves. Fall of Mr.. Cilley.

Correspondents letters of the N. Y. Jou
nul of Commerce and Courier g. Enquire
under date of Saturday last, received by yc
terday's mail, contain the astounding purtit
ulars Of bloody and barbarous TRACED
which has just been enacted at Washingtel
growing out of remarks made in Congress
few days since, touching the charge Of CO
ruption against Mr.. Senator Ruggles. Th
following version Of the affair, which doub
less is the most authentic, we copy from q
Courier u Enquirer.
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a, 1888.
To the Editor Of the Courier s Enquirer.
1t is with great reluctance that ever nj
tice in my letters the contests or collisioI
Of gentlemen, but cases do occur, which see|
to be imperative in their character, and OF
has recently occurred, which cannot pal
unnoticed.
1t is within your knowledge, that Mr.. C|
ley, of Maine, on the floor ofthe House, maj
an attack upon Col. J. w. Webb. I'll
gentleman arrived here few days since, al
through M. Graves of Kentucky, called up|
Mr.. Cilley, in courteous terms, for an exp1
nation Of his language. 1t is my wish
state the case correctly, and if an error
committed, it shall be promptly asknov
edged.
On Mr.. Graves presenting the commur
cation of Mr.. Webb to Mr.. Cilley, he DENT
red as to receiving it, but took time TO &C
slider. Shortly after, Mr.. Cilley declined
receive it, and assumed the ground, in CO
versation with Mr. Graves, that he did
hold himself responsible for language used
debate, &c. that he intended no discourte
to Mr.. Graves, and as Mr.. Graves understc
him, made no objections to Col. Web
character or standing as gentleman.
On separating, Mr.. Graves addressed
note to Mr.. Cilley, requesting him TO com
to writing the substance Of their convcr
ton, which, as he understood it, he repea
in his note. Mr.. Cilley replied, admitting
the points except that which refers to
Webb's character or standing, and which
neither admiis nor denies. Mr.. Graves C.
sidered this equivocol, if not impeaching
own statement Of the conversation, as c, ,
tained in his note to Mr.. Cilley, and so wri
him requesting farther explanation.
| Mr.. Cilley adheres 10 the course he
adopted, and adds, that he cannot per
himself TO be catechised on that point, whe
upon Mr.. Graves, through Mr.. Wiso,
manded satisfaction, which demand Mr..
ley agreed TO grant, and proposed to m
this day with rifles, provided the distance
one hundred yards is also accepted.
Graves joins issue and the parties went
this morning with their respective friend,
place unknown to me, for the purpos,
terminating The affair with rifles.
The facts, as they are given above,
lieve to be substantially correct, but il
possible they may vary in some unimporl
point; and fear that, because they are
derived from the parties in direct controve
but through q channel consider correct
While arm writing. am interrupted
gentleman entering my room, and inform
NE that the body Of DIR. Cilley has just
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-01
li'rom the New Bedford Mercury.
Commonwealth Bank.

The Report Of the Joint Committee Of the
Legislature IN regard to the dolngs Of the
Commonwealth Bank, was made to the Leg
islatu,e on Tuesday (l5th,) and with the Sc
veral appendices by which it is accompanied
has been published at length in several Of the
Boston papers. It's great length has pre-
vented us from attempting lis republication
entire in our columns, aud we therefore give
synopsis of some of its principal features.
The Committee say in the commencement
Of their report
In entering upon the enquiry the com
mittee felt great anxiety as to the dis
charge of the responsible duty assigned
to them; being fully acquainted with the
public soicitude in regard to the affairs
of this institution. The credit OF the
Commonwealth Bank has been long es-
tablished. 1t has been under the man
agement and influence of leading and
distinguished indiyiduals-wast the ia
vorte and confidential depository of the
administration of tile general government
in the eastern section of the Union; and
as such had the control of great means,
aud could command widely extended
circulation Of its bills. Under such
management, with such friends and such
extensive resources, the failure of the
Commonwealth Bank has excited q
strong sensation in this community-and
with many it was feared to be the pre-
cursor Of general failure Of all our
banking institutions
In this state of public excitement the
committee deemed it their duty to look
with more than ordinary diligence into
the management of this corporation.
This duty appears to have been faith
fully perlormed-the report is an ela-
borate document, furnishing mass Of
facts, proving iucontestibly that sy stem
Of fraud and mismanagemont has been
adopted by those who have controlled
the affairs Of the institution which should
not only excite The lasting indignation OF
vrtuous community, but which calls
loudly for legal redress and punishment.
1t appears from this report that OH the
day of its failure the debts amounted TO
S523 ,479, of which the amount due the
u. S. Government is S337 ,6s5-- bills in
circulation S358, ,952--post notes 500;
besides which it owed the Boston Saw
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-01

take this occasion TO say, that the body
from which these resolutions came was
composed of as enlightened, talented ana
patriotic men as had been assembled ut
the Capital OF the State for series OF
years past. They were fresh from the
people, and Mr.. T.. had no doubt ex-
pressed truly the wishes aud feelings OF
large majority Of the electors OF the
State of \. York MIR. Il. said he con-
cured fully in the sentiments and views
contained in those resolutions, and that,
in his opinion, they set forth with great
force and brevity the objections to the
adoption Of the Sub-Treasury scheme.
He particularly agreed with the Assem-
bly, that "the preserving efforts made TO
procure its adoption have deeply alarm
ed the people Of this State, and furnish,
at this time, prominent obstruction to-
the revival of credit and business, and a
return to specie payments by the banks. /"
/ These resolutions were read, laid on
the table, and ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Davis, call was
oidered on the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury for a certain document relating toI
light houses.
And, on motion of MIR. Benton, for
copies of answers made by the late de-
posite banks to the circular Of May
last.
The resolution, reserving for ladies'
the front seat in the circular gallery of
the Senate, was taken up and agreed TO.
sUB-TREAsURY SCHEME.
| Ill., ,nI 4 ko III rot. n
oc this subject, and of the substitute Of
fered by Mr. Rives, when
Mr.. Crittenden rose, and spoke two
hours in opposition to the bill after
which,
On motion of Mr.. Brown, the Senate
adjourned.
The HOUSE, at 1 o'clock, resumed the
consideration of
THE NEUTRALITY BILL.
And the question being on the adop-
tion Of an amendment modifying the first
section so as to read as follows:
"Be ii enacted, SC. That no person
shall, within the jurisdiction Of the Uni
ted States, purchase or procure, collect,
transport, or have in possession, any
vessel, vehicle, arms, or munitions of
war, or collect, or employ, or imbody, or
train men, with intent to the use or em-
ployment of the same, in exciting ,aiding,
or carrying-on, or to be used in any iD-
surrection or rebellion against the terri
tory or dominions Of any foreign prince
or state, or any colony, district, or peo-
pie, conerminous with the United States,
with whom the United States are at
peace; and every person so offending
shall be deemed guilty Of msdemean-
or, and shall be fined not exceeding three
thousand dollars, and be imprisoned not
exceeding three years"
1t was debated by Messrs. Toucey,
Robertson, Reed, Haynes, Howard,
Fillmore, Patton, Bell, Mercer, Adams
and Wise.
MIR. Robertson moved to recommit the
bill to the Committee on Foreign AZ
| fairs.
Mr.. Fillmore moved to commit it to-
the Committee on the Judiciary but,
before any question was taken,the House
adjourned at half past 4 o'clock.
| The proceedings in neither House Oh Fri
day, were Of much Importance, If we may ex-
cept the continued discussion of the Sub.
Treasury and Neutrality bills.
The Senate adjourned from Friday to-
Monday.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-01

The U. s. ship independence, Commodore
Nicholson, bad arrived at Rio Janeiro, from
Bahia, previous to the 18th Dec. and con-
tinued in port. The Dolphin, Lieut.. Sldell,
was also at Rio. The Fairfield continued a,
Bahia at the date Of the last accounts from
that place.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-01

The Alton ABar.-Twelve Of tho
men who were in the building, defending
the new press for the Abolition office, at
tho time Rev. Mr. Lovejoy was shot,
were brough; up for trial before the City
Court ia that place, OH the 18th uIt. on
an indictment for riot. On consultation,
Mr. Gilman only was tried, and the Jury,
after hearing the evidence and counsel,
bat without instructions from the Court,
retired abou: ten minutes, and then
brought in verdict Of Not Gully. The
Prosecuting Attorney then abandoned the
indictments against the others.
On The Friday following, "a number Of
those outside the buiiding, and who were
identified as having been engaged in the
el,if. were tried before the same Court,
aad O. rrv Jur, ,nipruc'nd They
btru.h. lga y',iicfn nf AI tsi'fy 10 ;hc,r
Cases also. - Miadlg.o"u Se.iinc!.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-01

FIRE AT WEST PoINr.-About two
O'Clock OH Monday morning, an alarm Of
fire was given at the Cadets Barracks.
1t proved to be in tic engineering acade-
my which is situated about fifty feet di-
rcctly west from the South Barrack. 1t
contained the models, etc. belonging to
the Engineer department, the Post Adju.
tan.'s Office, in which were lodged the re.
cords OF the academy, the academic H.
Drary, and the chemical and phi!osophi.
cal apparatus
The property IN the Engineering Ac.
ademy and Adjutant's office (Which is
over il) is entirely lost. The library and
chemical and philosophical apparatus,
each very valuable, were saved, but with
some injury.
The lire is supposed to have caught
from Il stovo in the room where ii was
discovered. 1t had made such progress
when the alarm was given, that it was
found impossible to stop it. 1t was SO
much checked, however, by the "mili.
,ary" present, that time enough was gain
cd 10 remove the extremely valuable ap.
paratus and other property in the west
eud Of the building. This, like all the
other academic buildings, is Of stone, and
the walls are still standing. The South
Barrack has sllte1 roof, which greatly
favored its escape. If it had burned, all
the principal academic buildings must
have gone with ii.--N. Y. EUen. Post.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-17

CHARAcrERIsrIc SKsrcHEs OF DRuaMERs.-Pro-
tor Hum6ug- During the late war between this coun-
& Y and Great Britain, ONE Gen. Proctor figured con
spcuously in the field of honor, and left behind him
a name which is still fresh in the memory Of our
counrymen. Whether this gentleman a lneal de-
scesdant Of the noble Proctors blood, is matter Of
conjecture; he certainly merits the honor. will ha-
zard my character for veraciy that the noble Gene.
raj never prosecuted his designs in the field of war
with greater zeal and ardor, than worthy friend
dses in his vocation. He makes ii point 10 seize
uson couniryman as soon as he arrives in town,
and never ceases his opportunities so long his pre-
senc~ remains visible IN the city. He will approach
perfect stranger, talk him into gin sling, and ne
Yer let HIM until after he has succeeded in dosing
hlH' into disgust, or profouns shave. He formerly
cater for crockery concern, but finding that rather
brittle business, he has turned his attention 10 drum
ming by the wholesale, and is doing an extensive
business exclusively for tn benefit Of country mcr-
chants. He IS the most accommodating man you
ever saw, and can contrlve more ways TO benefit
a stranger wrhin our gates. His political assocIa.
lions are not the least of his recOmmendaiio TO
public favor, beng nitrate friend and confidential
adviser with the Hon. Daniel Webster and Henry
Clay upon all affairs Of national importance; and IL is
said that he enerains serious notions ofofferns him
self IN marriage TO Queen Victoria.
You will recognise this gent, Mr. Editor by his
fashionable dress and gallant bearing. Sptctacles
are sometimes worn 10 protect red eyes caused from
drink, and to give dignity to the ntcnance. say
nothing, but his brow IL beautifully adorned. He can
be seen abost hotels at meal times some people
don't pay no board. For further particulars, | refer
y1u To u circular containing many references who
wonld be much surprised nj the Of their names
without their knowledge and consent, as you would
TO see men imposing counterfeit money upon honest
ignorance.
Jsck BlH.-This gent is from the democratic state
OF New Hampshire, and his countcnance exhibits all
The hrmnrss Of her Hdis, and the hardness of her
granite. Previous 10 his seitlemen, here he sormcd
Portsmouth. and left under dag of truce the tune
Of ten IN hs posnd It's SAID that rolling stone
never gathers any moss-his outa ard man exhibits
melancholy evidences Of premature decay Asa
drummer he approaches very near or friend Proctor
Humbug-and il is said that they not unfrcqusnlly
come IN conflict in the settle ment of commissions
very important consideration nova days His gas
trono rlcai propensties said TO be very strong
having no less han three dining places at all of when
he Dimes daily, for The purpose ~ catching country
COWS lie IS Hunting for Campbeiis and Docs
with what success cannot cay. The little boys cay
TINES here MOI as they use 10 iDas, and desirable
game IA scarce. Cir BIAS.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-17

MURDER AND SUICIDE A colored man named d.
Phil ps, journeyman barbsr, residing at II Centre
street, next door the corner of Walker street, cut
his wife's throat with razor, about three o'clock
yesterday morning, in such manner as TO cause her
instantaneous death.
He next attempted to make away with his child,
but his molher-in law who heard the noise occasion
ed by the commission Of the homicide, came into the
room rescued the infant from the murderer's grasp
and escaped with it to place of safety.
Finding himself foied in his second dabolcal at
tempt, the murderer completed the catalogue of his
crimes by cutting his own throat. He was removed
to the hospital, where he died shortly afterward
We learned at the police office that young man
committed suicide yesterday morning. by jumping
from the third story window of house in Murray
street. He was killed instantly. Our informant did
not hear the name of the deceased.
D7 John Fitzgerald, an lrshman, aged about 30
died at the farm of ID. Foster, near Newburgh, on
Tuesday last. In the pocket of the deceased was
found piece of paper on which written "Palrick
Monnin 236 Broadway"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-17
Yer The He-alal
The froE ess OF Dress,

T,rs.iv Jsys vssripturssteIl,
Par Ev. wnb A lam niked trod
Tsrou, n karnw Ina, heore they I'm
~ pres. nee ~ her God
mi ~hc the W. serI cot zane,
rhe tssr y thu fabidden fr@ig
A. the nrst ~ biusi,'d with Shane
Before a.. Sable brui..
iws. n ea she said. this traf I'll Try,
To snirid iue from licealioos eye.
70 from tie 6g she plueL'd n leaf,
A.s tbnpyk tss trivial rct no harm;
Asd ~, n .ns wovs a sin pie sf,
1o,ts essb mpis risfnii
m, y hen hsr usNsr hrssihed her na-,e,
4 80 ,rens i,r bssri h,s lhnndrirg call,
,fvs, ,bss she frii ins ~ fslttsin-
Au,fp va mN ' n ~ Iulif
VT & ~. ~, uus~wi.d us syrs.
,rvsrot n.ap'- f.ll-spt Ma first rise
Pr stree w. asy eur mcth~r hit
Tho ,se - spvI~ wnhIsr ,ws'h,
Her - - hnvp y Amt nueh us fol wit,
Ilsr "a o. h. lrmnnv truh,
srwr ~hs " he must was rpt swsy
Tnni svrv,Li v ~ h,d hright oad char
III. ~ - a-sun.a his wn-ied sray,
A4a sin a. ms p'uphef sUk't'.
~. saw " = W 49, new 4, I'D.
A.a rurd Me eerlh with h.ar@d.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-17

il must be so-elss man were yet
The sonnrsae Of the OF and snake,
stranger to all etiquette.
n unclad, blushess rake
Or else ye grave theologisls,
Yeu must confess theirulh OF this,
That nudity is deeentfst,
And IGNORANCE Is bliss"
Then all your useful garments don,
Or own that man is better of.
The war; or with his belt and plume,
sros through the forest wild and bold,
uhe courier in his grand saloon
wears ornaments OF gold;
Inc artiess squaw, with be AIDED braid.
pom DER the wild wooes gaily prance;
Laced up IN stays the polished maid
goes sw eeping through the dance.
nus as the wicked world gets old
Man lower fas-ani grows more bold
SullashioH IS perfect wLim,
by tasle and notions only "a MD
some lock best chunky-some he ST thin
According As hey're iorm'd;
some pretty feet and grace oil arms
Prefer light sleeves and dun,py skirts:
But modest wome n hide their charms
'Tisno the with lir,s.
Yet young and old humrs eath their lackets
Andsplendid busts sre bought with modern jscAsIs,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-17
81 al Er III AK X EFT.



The approaching resumption Is locked forward with
great deal of dence in Wall ard by eeent
men with fearas 1t the great test which will prove the
ability Of the United States Bank cotton specua-
the other te of the There probably now
under the control Of that institution $4,000 bales OF cotton
valued COO doa So long this could be bought
advanced with irrr d enable paper the operation
one and the chief medium in this the
old Uued States Bank the issue which has been
restrained by Of Cong which is quvaent oil.
irg the available of the Bank The
dollars The created by the calg In Of amount
must be supplied In order do hshe proceeds the pur
chaes with these notes be realizedhe cotton market
sustained project the interest OF the south and
banks and at the time Gle pa etc
ted To do all this, will require all the talents Mr. Bdde
has credit far.
Tbs banks in all sections of the country from we have
recent returns show condition which greatly I'm
during the last year.
The following statement or tho situation Of the hanks
in the state Of hhoee Ilard &c Friday July 1885, as
the appears by the made by to the bank
commissioners.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-17

The English Money Market has continued very
firm and steady for the last week past until today
when slight reaction took place, and Consols which
have been 95a reeeded to 95s for the accountable
money price is "a 3 4-Bank Sock is 2O4 "a lO5,
and Exchequer Bills, GO.
In the Liverpool Cotton Market the early part Of
last week there good demand, particularly for
American but there has been since rather less en-
quiry, and the market has closed without animation,
but with no change in pr ces Spectators have Ia
ken 5000 American 600 CarthaRena, SUI Egyptian,
and so Madras; and Exporters 900 Americans, and
600 Suras; and 4, 900 Americans have been forward
ed into the country unsold The sales today June
4th,) are about $500 bags. The market has been
steady full prices and there has been some enqui-
ry from spectators.
Ia the London market for colonial produce, during
the past week, business 10 good extent has been
done. Prices have been irm and the sales brsker
The whole of the transactions have however, been
confined 10 bona fde business. The departments of
Canadian and Baltic produce has been inactive for
some time past, and furnish no novelty whatever
In the silk and wool market steady business has
been transacted, but alteration in value has taken
place. At one period of Tie week, owing TO the de-
s1ano from the manufacturing districts, money was
not abundant it has been OF late, and discounts
rose TO and 81 per cen, the best bills. Sinse
however, cash has become more plentiful, and dis
counts have receded 10 p per cent Ii cannot, how
ever be long before there is alteration in this state
of things, which is so decidedly unnatural.
A great deal of speculation and csntrar;ey of opn-
ion exists here the state of the crops and the
poets of the corn trade. AT this time, the average
price of wheat in London is 70 per cent higher than
in any wheat or flour mar on the continent. This is
caused by our corn laws, against which strong
feeling exists in whole commercial and manufac,u-
ring interests. As compared with prices in Germn.
ny the corn laws mposea tax on industry here equal
10 nearly the whole existing annual revenue, which
is about 80 600 600 sterling.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-17
The V0yager's Return.

ny VIM. MAKH.
How pure the pleasure after lapse Of years,
To tread again my own native land
Clasp 10 my bosom those IL in tears,
As my bark bore me from the rocky strand.
Propious gales have waited me o'srse
To masy a distant cline bryond The m ain,
And now my bark, borne swiftly by tho breeze.
konrns me 10 my native shore again.
tread once more beneath my own hIpe sky,
And breathe & ? arr of rec DOM happy share,
Where the unconquer'd banner waves IN high.
A nations pride, and shall, times no more.
And now farewell. a long, last farewell
Ta scenes though reig,, ye, 10 memory dear,
For thou my country hath m.eio spell,
To bind the heart an s art the sacred tear.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-17
NJ All kflED.

On Sunday 9Th instant Harrison Fslis Miss Charlotte
M daughter OF George W Browne, E>g all of this
In N.wheid New York on the Isl instan Dir Tuas ~ Nh
OF Cstharinn. 10 Miss Hannah Eat Of Newark, New Jer
sey.
At Owego, the 10 instant by The Rev. Marcus Food
newark the Sepsn Strong fret Judge Vt Tioga
MIRA Abigail Camp, Of owrso