Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-13


Yhe Sun dswned eheeriy and brightly on this impor-
tans dsy which s 70 witness the confusion Of many
hope the disappointmens Of many confident expscta-
ton and the loss of many thousands Of doars.
variety of lies will be exposed enough to bring blush
of shame ON the indurated brow Of Nebuchadnezzars
golden image on the plain Of Dura but trading peliti
clans are inaccessible any emotions but those Of the
lucre Of gain the first place. and the triumph Of their
party in the second To these feelings every other
human emotion succambs and if it was In our power
TO read heartfelt there window in breasts,
or if had the facili ties given Don Ceofas by the
Diable Boiteux the scrutiny this evening would be
most interesting and instructive one.
Only half day remains for the parties TO 60
10 the polls and TO deposit their votes. What the re-
suit is thus far, is difficult 10 predict. Both parties
claim the victory bu, these claims are only put forth
for effect. The number of voters-the confusion OF
interests-the elements brought iao action battle
all conjecture and all calculation. The banks are
welding their energies on both sides, Whatever be
the result will have prodgous effect on the future
action of the country In fact, the City of New York
may be considered the heart Of the financial social,
and political system of the United States.
Here follow our reports up TO the hour of pubica-
ton. Tomorrow morning we shall probably publish
the final result with philosophical and pious remarks
thereon.
9ocLocK
SECOND WARD-The polling here has taken
fresh start this morning principally in consequence of
the unfounded handbill charging Mayor Clark with
perjury great many wings came up to vote, who
would otherwise have staid at home.
Mr. Frederick LasheI presented himself.
"Your vote is challenged Mr.. Lasher."
"Why was here-have voted here 27 years and
never challenged."
"Can't helpit-your vote is challenged"
"On what ground"
"Non. residence"
"why this is my home, and don't reside any
where else"
Cant help it-swear hinl-he's been sick"
"Well, know I've been sick, and had to go south
a little while for my health"
swell, did you ever mean to return when you
wentr
"why Of course did, if Gods goodness would
permit me-"
"We as II seems he has permitted you perhaps
you've right TO vote-l withdraw the challenge
THIRD WAEp.-All is anmauon here the wings
are in their glory, and calculate confidently upon
majority Of 500 here for Clark. Betting brsk-fghts
few Avery well dressed man came up TO vote.
"Jamss Smith,"
!" Your residence"
1.-THE Hastor House"
Challenge his vote" said, ragged shirtless loco
"On what ground 2" said the gentleman.
"0n the same ground as stands on now
But what f0r?"
".
here and challenge all the votes as comes from the
Hastor House."
"But you must give some good reasons"
"Well-he's too well dressed to be an independent
voter"
"That doesn't deprive him of the right 10 VOTE
Yen must give some better reason"
"Vell, then, on the ground he's Hastor House |
loafer."
"That went do-are you entitled to vote?"
al are"
"Then loafers are entitled 10 vote. You can 60"
FOURTH WARp.-Great excitement here, and great |
struggling the polls very nconvenient, and the in
spectors very rude.
Several sailors came up.
whats ysur namef'
William Coffee"
"What vessel did you belong 10 q
1.-THE Erie sloop OF war.
"whsre did you leave herF'
"In Salem"
"Then you can't vote here"
"Shlver my tlmbers, you land lubber-b but its id
hard. fought for you when you was abed and asleep
and now you won't let me vote"
"Ofhcers, take him away.
ragged old man came up.
What's your name2"
"None OF your business"
"Where do you live ~
ain Anthony street"
"You can't vote here"
you're liar-I can vote here, but you won't lei
me"
"Take him away"
Upcame middle aged mechanic.
W mats your nameI :,
''Never mind his name-I challenge his vote"
care you willing 10 swear that you're Il years OF
ngef'
"No-I ant-Pm As"
Swear away"
young sailor came up.
"Your namep
"John Pitt"
"when did you get here7'
"Today."
"In what vesself
"Shp Hector.
"Whcre FRONT"
mobile"
odd YOU sail from New York in her7
Eyes"
"what vessel did you salia before =
I" Ship Alabama"
"Anc before hcr2"
"Schooner Pembroke"
awhere 10 n
Port az Port"
did you come back in hsr2'
81 did,
Goa wha, day.
"Oh h-ll, can't remember all the days-you bo-
ther me 80 much more than a votes worth, l. see
YOU all id before vote There's your i've dol
lars, and be id TO il. Now you may go and get
another vote with IT,
"Ofhcers, clear him out"
The room skunk Of rum and tobacco
SIKH wARp.-Two fights before the polls opened. |
MANY voters had been drunk all night. Bills about |
chavoa Aaron CLARK were circuafing