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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-16

o. The steamer Narragansett was not injured on
"Wednesday 50 much as was supposed. Her machi-
merry did not give way, and the accident was occa-
stoned, according to official report, by the obstrue-
tion OF the nlecuve pipe for the introduction Of cold
water, by sea weed, which often happens with all
steam vessels The stoppage caused the election Of
the hot water, which scadedthe persons named yes
terday. No one was TO blame; and the steamer
tnues on her regular trip as though nothing had oc
Cured
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-16

o. The American fishing smacks Java, Indepen.
dence, Magnolia and Hart, recently seized by the
English cruisers and carried TO Nova Scotia, have
been condemned by default.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-16

der well the subjects let then remember that rood
constant s.PPly Of il 10 - nscessary 10 life and
health, a. the air. sun and sky above us and above
ALL let one and all see that it is not made with N
natter of trade and speculation.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-16
1850, 4S9 gals

Averaging 29.4O ,622 gallons every twenty-four
hours.
communicated by persons residing in the vicinity Of
the river, and who had frequently observed ITS
changes, from high to low water mark, he deemed 1t
necessary, with the same object Mr. Stein, to de-
duct onefth of its whole daily low and thus reduce
the number of gallons per diem to A, l20 924 There
can hardly be doubt, however that the quantity OF
running water which may be depended on at all sea
will never be less than thirty millions OF gallons
per day.
The uncommon drought which prevailed in many
parts Of the United States, during the last summer
will be remembered for many years hereafter. That
section of the county OF Putnam and Westchester,
through which the Croton river passes, felt the Ell
ects OF the dry fully equal, ii not exceeding,
any other part Of the State and the river was, con-
seQuently, remarkably low. In order TO test the
flow Of the stream under these uhfavo rable circum
stances, and to compare il with unusual dry time
in 1885, Horatio Allen, Principal Assistant Engin-
eer, made gauge of the running water, on the 10th
of gust last at two different stations the stream
At the first station there found running 800
gallons aud at the second station. I3S OCO every
twenty four hours; averaging 2,5>i,1co gallons
This quantity, with the present population of the
city, is nearly three times much as will be requir
ed for its There seasons when several hun
dred millions OF gallons pass through the Croon To
the Hudson river daily Ii is estimated, also, that
the Croton Reservoir will contain about one hun
dre1 millions Of gailcns IL each foot in depth from
the surface. The dam may be drawn down five or
six feet FIVE hundred millions of gallons; and in
ad diticn to this we have l59 millions Of gallons in
the receiving reservoir and IS millions in the dstr
buting reservoirs; making a total OF III millions Of
gallons, exclusive OF the running water, and what
NAV be drawn from the Croton Reservoir; proSi2-
ing surplus. in OF drought, sufficient for any
emergency, either probable or possible.
The next subject for consideration. after being sa-
tisfed to the quantity and quality of the water,
is To be certain that il be thrown to such
height as TO be made serviceable and available in
cases OF tall buildings fire, and ornamental ard
refreshing when thrown up frsm beautiful foun-
tains in our parks and public squares. The disiri-
butng reservoir, be it remembered, Is located at,
Murray Hill, between the Fifth and Sixth Avenues,
and Thirt, eighth and Forty second streets. Its
distance from the City Hall is three miles, and from
the reservoir at Garretsons Mill by the line Of aque
duct Al miles. The standard level Of the water at
this position will be la feet 10 inches.
These heights are considered amply sufficient for
all objects required, whether for domestic or public
purposes In order to show that the elevation Of the
water Is sufficient, we have here the position Of
places and buildings in the city laid down. with
| tbair heo above tide.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-16

es- Young Coffin did not jump out of his berth as
stated in the "Journal of Commerce. yesterday
but was completely deluged with not water before
leavingit. He very badly injured and tho flesh
Of his legs and laid bare by the scalding water
that poured in upon him. II will be sometime ere he
RECEIVERS, if he does at all. The other five injured
we understand, are doing well.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-16

CANADA-It is said that Sir John Colbourne is
going home and that the Earl Of Clarendon to sue
seed him.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-16

Averaging 5l,G7s44 gallons every twenty-four
hours.
The river was gagged by Major Douglass on the
9Th Of September, 1888, at Woods Bridge, and the
produce on that day was 81, ,4S0 gallons every
twenty -four hours, making difference between the
two gsages of only few hundred gallons. Mr.
STEM from information obtained the spot, was in
duced to deduct four inches from the surface of the
river, to meet extraordinary droughts, which re-
duc ed the nuantify as folIOws:=
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-16

0C- Ii is now supposed that the Chancellor will
decide in favor of Mrs. Barry in the case Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Barry. She will consequently keep
the child
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-16
eio,oi2 8 ~
fi,osa,5as u on

$500 o i3.I02 o OF
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
Progress OF suspension.

Since our last publication positive intel
ligence has been received of the Temporal
ry suspension of specie payments by the
banks of Richmond, Norfolk, the District
OF Columbia, Wilming ton (Delaware) and
Providence.
AT Richmond the news from Philadel-
phla was received on Friday. Meetings
of the directors of the several banks were
immediately held, and a like course was
agreed upon without loss of time. The
Richmond Compiler says:
This course by our banks, was one un-
avoldable; and adopted in justice to the
banks themselves, to the trade and inter-
ests of Richmond, and to the state, which
IS large stockholder in them all. For
some time our banks have had to supply
heavy demands upon them from the North
for specie; and there were in this city
yesterday mornng. several Northern
brokers, awaiting the hour of 9 o'clock, TO
make large drafts upon them.
Our banks did not hesitate, and they
ought not to have hesitated. They are
justified by our citizens. Upon the an
nunciation of their determination all was
calm, and there was a general indication
of satisfaction at the event. The people
10 the country may rest assured that our
banks have taken their course under cir
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30

cumstances, and in a condition which
should lmpart the most perfect confidence
10 them. They will be ready 10 resume
Inc moment the course of the Northern
odnks renders that expedient and proper
Al Washington there was considera-
o'e run upon the banks on Thursday. a
meeting of directors vas held in the eve
nlng' and on Friday morning the an.
nounccment was made.
The banks at Norfolk which have sus.
pended are the Farmers and Virginia
A slip from the office of the Norfolk Her.
a!o says that the Exchange Bank of Vir.
gihia has determined TO 90 on paying she.
c ce: It IS new institution and has $500
ooo OF state stock in possession. It's cir
cu, lat IS, probably. not large.
The Philadelphia banks issue notes Of
no less denomination than $40. The 6yes
already issued are called in and redeemed
win coin. Also the ones issued bv the
Girard Bank. y 'ne
Inc suspension ofthe Providence banks
was agreed on, it is alleged, under Tie
prevalent impression tina! the New York
banks must 60 down. 1t is presumed thai
lnl4rllauon TO the contrary will produce
change of action.
The banks at Trenton, New JERSEY
nave |, not suspended, and the Gazette Of
lna' pace says they will continue 10 pay
specie SO long as they are encouraged and
sustained by the Iiberality and confidence
of the public. ny
: 1t is reported that delegation from the
Boston banks has come 10 this civ. for
consultation with the officers of orr ;ns.;.
tut,ons. 1t is said that their language is
iuii OF confidence, and that the Boston
banks are prepared to offer assistance if i
srall be needed by our institutions. This
however, seems little probable, as there IS
no call for specie, and the public conf
dence appears to be increasing dailv-
N. Y. Spectator.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30

ferred to a select committee, Messrs. Cobb
Converse and Robinson; incorporating
the Memphremagog Literary institution,
reported by committee on Education, with
proposal of amendment which was con.
Cured in, and the bill was read Sd time
and passed.; repeating the act of the last
session, re-chartering the Bank of Mont
pelIer, read third time and PASSED.
HOUSE, etitions.-O inhabitants OF
iardwick, one on Slavery and one on
the traffic in ardent spirits. referred TO APP
proprlate committees.
Engrossed BiHs.-Establishinc an A +.
cadeny at Hartford, taxing part Of Cam
bridge, for the relief of Henry Damon :
severally passed.
Resotuttons.-From the Senate, 10 con-
les oil SHADES State Papers for the state :
passed. BY MIR. Butter. as to the expedi.
ehcy OF additional provisions for securing
the collection of debts of persons about 10
abscond, &C., passed.
ne Dill to annex part of Orwell to
whiting was returned by the Senate with
an amendment; laid on the table.
AAoNSS iOoutHeu consideration of
Mr. Partridge's resolution against charter
ing any banks at this session: when Mr.
Stark moved substitute for it, embracing
the following propositions: no bank to be
rechartered unless on the following condi.
tons; l, to secure bill holders against
loss; 2, TO be exempted from safety fund
act; 8, to be subjected to alteration or
at any future legislature.
to be subjected to repeal, whea the leo;s'
lature shall be of opinion that the
bank has violated its charter, or SO cor
Quoted as to become prejudicial to the nub-
Tic interests 5. 10 be allowed to issue AZ
for 81 paid in; 6, officers to be subjected
10 penal punishment for mal-conduct
Mr.. Partridge opposed the substitute
and the whole subject was made the order
for Friday morning next.
Mr.. Stark introduced bill to provide
Tor the security of bill holders on the
closing OF banks: referred to a select
committee of three.
Mr.. Brown called up the resolution for
Z committee TO examine the Windsor and
Essex banks, &c. amendment of the Son
ate concurred in.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
TERRIBLE CoNF1AGRArrox.

-FOUR HUNDRED HOUSES Dpsrpov
ED.-h is with deep regret thar we ~
tais oay 70 chronicle another most severe
IRE 10 the city of Mobile, and that too hv
me hand OF an incendiary. This is The
nun hre which has occurred in that afflict-
ca city since the close of Septembe,
city almost desolated by that dreadful
scourge the yellow fever. From ,wbot
we have recently seen ia the Mobile ma
Pers, we are led to the belief that a orea,
portion OF the gentlemen who belonoed -
inc IRE department in that civ have either
oeen removed by death or have left the
CITY, Inc sufterlngs and lost must be We
ry great.-N Y. Spectator.
HE FIRES AT MOBILE. We have
TINS morning farther accounts of the
recent and very destructive fires in Mo.
bile, written, however, in a very hurried
manner. The fire of the 9TH was 60 ran
Id 10 Its progress that what at one moment
was considered secure retreat was Inc
next hour heap of blazing ruins. The
engines were of but little use. as the chief
supply OF water was from the river ond
the ME department was not strono enonnh
70 form line. One account befor1. ne So
that but few hogsheads of waite, wsre
thrown upon the fire. The chief instrn-
ment In stopping the progress of the flames
was powder-upward of twenty buildings
having been blown up.
A letter in the Courier saws tb,t -
amount OF property destroyed, it is tho't
Will not tall short of A MILLION AND
HALF OF DOLLARS, and the misery and
distress 1t has occasioned are truly heart
rendlng' Not less than one thousand
persons are made houseless and almost
every article Of their properly DESTROYED
even after II was, as they thought, convey.
gu 70 place OF safety.-N Y Spectator.
:, STILL ANOTHER CoNFLAeRAT1oN-
Y. W nile we We're preparing the above for
LIE press, other letters from our attentive
correspondents reached US, from which i
VIII be seen that there was verv d;.as.
trous fire in Mobile on the night ofiba sIb
~ Y Spectator '-'0 ON
ANOTHER FIRE AT MOBILE. On the
night OF the 9th instant the afflicted citv Of
Mobile was visited by anothe. conflaSra.
tion, being the third in immediate su.ces.
sion. 1t commenced in carpenters shon |
on Church street, and destroyed the whole |
square formed by Government, Claiborne
Church and Franklin streets, and also !
half dozen tenements on the other Sid, |
OF Franklin street. Among the BUILDINGS |
destroyed was the theatre. AS was the
case with the other fires, no doubt was en-.
tertained that the ore of the 9th was cans.
ed intentionally. The number of squares
lad In ruins by all these fires is seven
ieen-the city containing more than three
Y. Spectator.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
General Intelligence.
ELLIOT ca less ON

The editor of the Pittsburgh Christian
Witness, in letter written at North East
pennsylvania. gives the following facts
respecting Elliot Cresson's career in Emo
land, derived, it will be perceived from an
authentic source:
Rev. Mr.. West of this place was
formerly preacher in Edinburgh. and
was the first man who introduced that
quasi quaker and phianthropist
Elliot Cresson, to the good people of that
city. With British philanthropists een.
efaily, he then supposed that the Coloniz-
alton scheme which Cresson advocated,
originated in motives of benevolence and
was intended to destroy slavery. By his
mendaclous professions, Cresson succeed
ed IN collecting about one hundred ouin.
cas- liz the city of Edinburgh, previous to
MI. Garrison's arrival in England. Mr.
west gave me most graphic description
~ Inc effect upon the British public of
WI. Garrlson's exposure of Mr.. Cresson's
menuaelty' and the Ubiquitous scheme he
was attempting to foist upon the ohilan.
lhrepists OF that land 1t was like the
uncapping of Etna among them, said Mr.
West, and though Cresson labored hard
to produce the conviction that Mr.. CARR
son was unworthy of any confidence, a
man without character or influence at
home, yet two weeks had not gone BY
before ericsson left Edinburgh in disgrace.
and was soon compelled to abandon alto
gether the country whose philanthropy
ne had attempted to cheat, leaving behind
him name as infamous for dishonesty as
any recorded on the Newgate calender
Iet this same man is now traversino
New-Eng land, volunteer friend to the
missionary enterprise, and is again at his
old tricks of obtaining money under false
pretences! Better men than he have lin.
gered cut their days in a penitentiary. or
expiated their offences in the pillory.-
How long the moral sense of the comm
nifty will suffer his gross impositions. /
can not tell, but when such men are
countenanced in their impositions, it NAV
very naturally be inferred that honesty is
at discount, or that creduity has usurped
the throne of common sense. have met
with many honest colonizationsts in my
day, bnt | never suspected that Elliot
CreSson was one.''
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
Brighton Market.
SReported for the New England Farmer.

\-NNPOieSu IOT tH0 view England Farmer \
MONDAY, Oct 81, 1889.
AT Market $50 Beef Cattle, 1901
Stores. 1900 Sheep and 1880 Swine
PRIcEs.-Beet Cattie.-We onots n
correspond with last week, about The Is nc
prices were obtained for a like ouaI;.r
VIZ: First quality. 81 Is 81 IS Sec
ond quality, Sc 25 Sc rs. Third anal
lty. So 90 S. Is. 49, f'"i-
stores. Former prices were not sus
tanned and sales were made at prices rath-
er lower than last week. We quote
Iearllngs 81 SI4. Two Year Old
SIC S27.
COaos and Gales. Sales S28, $40, $50.
and S62.
Meep.-Sales were little better 10 an
tlcipation of smaller reduction on nelrs
than was expected last week. We ouote
lots at 81 rs, 81 90, So IL, 50 so and
So 25. anu
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
The Tables Turned--Arrest OF Ruez ana
M0ntez.

Senior Ruez and Senior Montez, the Span
lsh gentlemen who were found with the
Africans on board the Amistad, and claim
them as their property. were arrested at
New York, on Thursday at the suit Of
JlLqua, Tor Cinquez) and Fulah, two of
the Africans of the Amistad, imprisoned
at New-Haven It is an action of dam
ages, and laid against each of the respon.
dents, at $4,000, for false imprisonment
Ill treatment, beating, wounding, &c. &c
The suits were issued by Judge Ingra-
ham, of the Court of Common Pleas And
by Chief Justice Jones of the Snnrems
Court. In default of bail, both Of The
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
DIED.

AT fost Mills, lThetford,] Sept. z, of inhanma-
uo9 81 the brain, James WineheiI, SON Of Artems.
ana hannah Hannah Z; Arnold, aged months and Is DAYS.
DIckernan, daughter Of Doct. John Crowley. and
grand daughter of Isaac and Sarah Dickerns a.
aged 2 years. DeAeinan'
In Morristown. Sept. %, of spoplexv. Ivd;s ,v;e,
oil John Bingham, aged 81 years.-Priniers n ,hs
north part of Ohio are requested, &c. -
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
From the Philadelphia Inquirer Of satnraau

iHE BANKS DIsCouNr1NG. We learn
with pleasure that the United States Ronk
ana several other of our Philadelphia in.
s!iulions' discounted yesterday with con-
siderable liberality. The disposition that
Is now evinced TO stand by and sustain
our own merchants, mechanics and man
o1i,sacturers, IS every where dpplauded.-
ihe error has been in seeking elsewhere
Tor customers. Let it be avoided for the
future. va 'n0
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30

SDine.--Sales were quick without
much advance. One entire lo,, including
lew halt Berkshires at l.2 and 5 -
Lots 10 peddle at Ia md 5 Ia. and
two lots 3-6 and 80. AT retail 5a5
IL Tor sows, and 6 l-2 for barrows.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30

SpanIards were committed to the Civ
Prison. Oity
The following are copies of the deDo,;
lions OF Singweh pinqua or Cinquezi and
Fulah. as taken at New Haven. on the
IN through the medium Of sworn inter.
prefer, emitting all the mere forms Of
law Ca Watchmaa.
Slngweh colored man, deposelh and
saith, that he was born at Mani. a town
IN J;opoa, in the Mendi country 10 Africa
ana that his king Maize Kalumbo resided
at hwommendi, the capital Of Jopoa il
Sala MendI country-thal he was sold by
DlrmaJa, son of Shaka king of Geadu-
NAH IN the Fai country; to a Spaniard
aoout SIX months ago, that he was brouobt
from Lowboka In vessel with two masts
that he was landed at village one dav
rom HAVANA, where he was kept Eve
udys' then taken to another village nearer
10 f1aVanna, where he was kept five DAYS
more; That he was taken thence by nj ON
on loot, through Havana. TO the vessel
winch brought him from Havana: that ne
was driven by force and put on board said
vessel that they sailed the next MORNING..
mat by night his hands we've confined 6v
IRONS; that on board said vessel he had
mol nal. enough to eat or drink, onlv two
potatoes and one plahtain twice day. and
nan q teacup OF wafer morning ana eve
ning-lhat he was beaten ON The head h.,
the cook In the presence Phi who claims
10 be his owner, and Montez. and that bs
was told one morning after breakfast ,ba,
ed. ~ !" men lanu-
Fulah, cOlored man deposeth and
sam, that he was born at Mainu in the
Mlnal country in Africa, that his kline
was Ilkbah, that he was caught bv sol,
dIers and sold 10 Luise, a Snan;ard =,
Louboko; that he was brought 70 the ua.
,Vana, and landed by night at small vii
lage where he was kept five MO hts he
Carried TO another village where be was
kept i've nights more, that he was taken
through Havana by night and forced on
Doard the vessel which brought him from
Havana, that on board said vessel ba bad
hall cal and half drink, that for sleaI;ng
water which had been refused him he
was held down by four sailors. and ba.,
en- on the back many times BY ano,ber
sailor with whip having several lasbes
mat SALT rum and powder were applied 10
MS wounds that this fogging was renrat.
ca Iour times on himself, and also on
hlmbo, PIeh, Moru, and Founi and an
inns was done in the presence of Pin;
who bought and claims him. and Gnrhpr
lndl Inc marks of his ,younds O., Iii
visible. "i0 S'iii
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
WEEKLY REcEIPrs 8
Ia iIoring.

Tailoring.
I'HE subscribers would inform the inhabitants Of
Dfando1 vicinity, that they have just opened
graph othceJ where they intend CARVING on lie
Dusnes OF Tailoring in all its branches. Having
just received the s
FGU & Winter Fashions
from New York, they flatter themselves that thew
can do work to the satisfaction OF all who may cali
Ouiung done on the shortest notice, and in the
most fashionable style. By constant attention 20.
business they hope TO merit share Of the public
patronage. n. C. SCOTT. a. Co
Brandon, Oct. %, 1899. 6.rf
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
N Otices.

QUARTERLY CONVENTION OF THE VERMoSr
aSTI-SLATERY SOCIETY will be held at Easf
L 0aoIsa .' on the 2Oth OF November Its
hoped that the friends of the cause in thar region
VIII exert themselves to secure a full attendance.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
MARRIEn.

In Manchester on the 18th OF Sept by ID. w.
tine w. Rogers. of Manchest
In Cutnngsyille, Shrewsbury by Daniel Pack
er, Harmon Sheldon of Fairhayen 10 AngeIina
Maynard of the former place.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-10-30
october 80, 1889.

If applications 10 the General Assem-
bIv;' ordered TO be engrossed and read .
third time; Of the settlement of paupers !
reported by the committee on the Judicia.
~ without amendment, read third tima
and passed Of county officers reported
with proposed amendments, which were
considered in committee of the whole. the
first amendment non-concurred in, the ser.
Dad concurred in, and the bill, as amend.
ed, reported to the Senate, read third
line and passed : of Probate Districts
reported by the committee, with proposed
amendments, which were adopted, and the
bill read third time and passed.
BiHs-from tire House, repealino the
act rendering turnpike roads free roads
referred 10 the committee on roads and =,
mails.
The Senate Resolved 10 concur with
the House in requesting the Goyernor 70
appoint Thursday the 9Th day of Dec
next as day of thanksgiving.
RspOrLs-Mr. Lawrence from the com.
mitiee on Military affairs in obedience 10
a resolution OF the Senate, reported the
following expenses of the Military estahs
lishments for the last year.
For Courts Martial S11a m
For Military Drills 1000 a.
To the Adj. and Insp'r Gen. 175 o6
For printing commissions, &c. lei 40 !