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Morning herald., 1839-07-30

JULY 2.-A Black Afair.-About the middle Of
the present month, a slave named Isaac was missed
from the plantation Of John g. Colley in the state Of
virginia, and search made in all the neighboring
towns Tor him, but without success. AT the same
time there was a schooner from this port loading in
she was manned with negroes, suspicion fell on her
crew pilot boat was therefore chartered TO fol
low her, and after she had been out four or five
days, the schooner was overhaued and the negre
found concealed somewhere about her forecastle.
The captain Of the schooner protested his innocence
OF the slaves concealsent and the vessel was per-
mitted to proceed on her voyage The owner of the
slave, however, applied to the Hon. u. 8. Hopkins,
Lieu enant Governor Of the state of Virginia and he
asking for the surrender Of Peter johnson Edward
smith, and Isaac Garry, for the abduction Of slave
from the state Of Virginia. On Saturday night two
of these black raseals were nabbed by Stanton in
company With two officers from the city Of Norfolk
and shortly afterwards the other came 10 the Police
Office "to see what was the matter,o and Of course
he was sent to join his friends If these fellows
should be convicted Of this offence, they will be
sent to the state prisen for life.
The hing Of The Konsydckers.-Smith Davis,
whose conviction few terms since reflected such
credit on the District Attorney, is likely to end his
days IN the state prison. On Saturday night the
District Attorney received a notifications from tho
clerk OF the Supreme Court, informing him that their
honors had confirmed the conviction Of the Court of
Sessions IN every point Of view. Davis will most
likely be brought up for judgment the last day Of the
"A treble Rape.-A complaint was made to Justice
Palmer, AZ the upper Office which, if subsantiated.
may affect the lives Of three young lads said 10 be-
as usual, Of very respectable come ctions One Of
the offenders was shortly afterwards taken into cas-
tody and strong hopes are entertained Of getting the
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

RELArIoSs or Texas AND ESaLAHD.-With the
best possible Intentions to advance the cause Of civil
lzation by assisting the Texans in their struggle
against Mexico, is very evident that in the present
position of Affairs the British ministry cannot openly
advocate the recognition Of the independence Of
Texas by the government Of Great Britain And the
principal bar TO this desderatum the plea put forth
by their antagonists and of their supporters,
that Texas will assist in extending and perpetuatiny
the southern system Of slavery, aud thereby the
slave trade. That right in this conjecture
may be from the following conversation in the
Hosse of Commons, July 9th =
Mr.. O'Connell wished TO put question, of which
he had given notice. relative to certain persons who
had seized portion of Mexico, calling the uselves
the state OF Texas. Were any negotiations pending
between this government and those persons for
the purpose of recognizing the independence of that
state
Lord Palnerston stated that an application had
been made to the government in the early part Of last
year, by persons from Texas, for the purpose of
Knowing whether the government were prepared to
acknowledge the Independence OF Texas. The an
swer given to that application was, that the general
principle OF the government was to acknow ledg
every state that was de facto independent-but un-
derthe at present existing with
to Texas. they were not prepared to adopt that
course with respect to it. As was known that our
Minister at Mexico had successfully negotiated be-
tween France and Mexico Instruction. had been INF
tween Mexico and Texas.
Mr.. OConnell asked if the communica ations had re-
lation to the slave tradel
Lord Palmerston said the communications were Of
general nature, and did not include any detail Of
that kind.
Now the circumstances at present existing" as
spoken Of by Lord Palmerson, are neither more nor
less than the slave trade and its adjuncts If the
British Ministry were ever well disposed to re-
sosnise Texas, they would net dare to do it. Their
tenure of olice is Of the stable They owe
their principal support to the Irish MEMBERS (OCo.
nell and his tai the English radicals the great ibe-
raj, quaker, and dissenting interests of England
True, it is, that 80 out every 100, of those who
brawl about slavery in England, know nothing
about our social slave system in the southern states
but still they do brawl and they blinded by pre-
judice, and they have power; and the Anti Slavery
interest in England control 200 votes in the
House of Commons; and all this interest is at present
supporting the Whig Ministry tho Buxtsns, Fiel-
dens, Attwoods, Grstes, Wakleys, Smiths, Warbxr-
tons, SC. And all this interest will be arrayed
against the recognition of Texas, whilst she has
slaves And therefore the present British Ministry
dare not just now recognize the independence Of
Texas.
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

THE TREScu VESSEL or WAR.-Tke Gring yes
terday was by the French brig Of war Il 0resfe in
honor Of the 18th Of July; 2 guns were sred at sun
rise, the same at noon, and the same at sunset. A
splendid dinner will be given board Of her in a
few days, which we shall fully describe.
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

ENGLISH COMMENTS UPoN COMMERCIAL MAT
TIERS NEw YoRK.-The CONNIE cial &C counts from
the United States to the 10th ut Of an extremely
unfavorable complexion, and lead to the ectaon
Ct more disastrous st.te ofthngs still when by the
arrival out of the Great Western and the British
Queen steam packets intelligence shall be received
of the gloomy appearance of the money and cotton
markets here. The domestic exchanges there were
already getting into great confusion, and money
becoming scarce, as the want of confidence was
spreading among real capitalists Cotton appeared
to be almost unsaeable, and it is reported from
Charleston, under date Of the 18th ul that since the
las advices "we have not single transaction to re-
port I'm upland cotton,) which is unprecede in
the annals OF the cotton trade in this district Some
offers, 1t is stated, had been made but at prices SO
low that even in the then gloomy state OF things"
holders were not disposed to accept. Reports were
were current Of bank failures in the west but
particulars not given.
Some discussion which all me erchants in this coun-
try ought to read, appears in the file Of New York
papers received today, respecting the moral charac
ter as OF the traders of that city and the
assertion seems to have been haxarded in one in.
stance that "roguery was the rule and honesty the
exception, among them. The circumstances out
OF which the discussion sprung these An action
was brought by the Of the United States
against a merchant fer frauds on the revenue. in
which 1t was proved that the defendant who resided
In that country had agreed with his father who re-
sided IN England, that the goods shipped by the for
mer to the care Of the latter should be inv DICED at
two-thirds OF their cost, and that true invoice
should be sent with the goods for the defendant to
sell them by, and false invoice TO swear by The
letters which passed between she father and son in
which this arrangement was spoken Of as If il had
been the merest matter OF course were produced in
Court, and the defendant present at their pro-
dactlon, listening to them with as little apparent
shame as II they related TO the most ord mary affair
OF business 1t is also stated Of merchant Of some
standing that being the grand jury when informa-
tion was given OF SEINE rcia fraud he refused
to concur in bringing in bill against the offender on
account OF the commonness Of the transaction. The
supposition that roguery is the rule and honesty the
exception, al New York, is Of course absurd, bat
that city is undoubtedly the resert Of adventurers
from all parts Of the Union, who are not troubled
with many scruples as to the mode Of making msnsy,
and who do injury to the fair trader much they
do to the general character Of that great emporium
Of trade-London Times, july IL.
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

0o- The wall at Buffalo and vicinity is pro-
crossing rapidly About 500 feet are already COM
pleted and 1000 feet more have been commenced
upon.
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

THn Hon Enthusiastically the contracts for
the High Bridge over Harlem River were taken mp
and considered. The result will be ascertained to
morrow. We shall review the whsle subject in a
few days.
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

eJ- The trial Of Dr. Holmes for murder, was still
going ON in Montpelier, Vermont, on the oath inst
II is yet doubtful ow il will end.
Morning herald., 1839-07-30
Y he British QuSen.

we nave recelvedthe following, from an esteemed
European correspondent, and cheerfully insert it,
for the well deserved tribute il pays to the gallant
and glorious commander ofthe British Queen.
LosDos, July IL, 1889.
My DEAR BENxnrr-Ths "British Queen the
Sovereign OF the Waters, has at length appeared
the great satisfaction Of the public curiosity that has
been long whetted with the oft repeated accounts of
her vast proportions, her extraordinary splendor,
and the exciting predictions that have foretold her
as in every way worthy the position her imposing
pretensisns enable her to take. / would fan be OF
the merry party that accompanies her ON her first
ness at least Of the joyous welcome that awaits her.
and her gallant commander, on their desired arrival
in New York. OF the ship herself, nothing can be
added t. what has been already said in the many elo-
quent descriptions given Of her; il only remains to
be seen whether her qualities will bear the sound
ing phrases that have preceded her truly she IL Of
colossal structure, mammoth craff-never did such
vessel invade before the domnious of the most
mighty Neptune, formidable enough, in truth,
To make his bold waves tre.ble,
Yea, his dread trident shake.
May her career be long and bright one-may her
roughtest course lie over the dimples Of swelling
ocean. 1 would wish this for the gallant fellows
sake who rules over her destinies. Never did q
nobier tar tread the Of the salt Deep" than
the active. vgiant, skillful generous dashing Ro-
berts could multiply adjectives to the end sf the
chapter, without hitting all his fine qualities On
occasion did feel greater confidence in the
resources OF faithful commander, more grateful
for his anxious and unrenttng attention. than on our
well remembered trip Of year ago in the Sirius /"
Pioneers we were then Of the now well worn way,
and cling 70 the honor that attaches to the frst
steam navigators Of the Atlantic. This is one Of the
justest claims that Roberts has to the attention Of
the New Yorkers-the wreath belongs 10 him: il
there any hand So mean that would rob him Of sim
gle laurell You are at hand to succor him. should
the attempt be made, and he'll have no sause TO re-
pent him Of his champion. Success attend him; ;
may the gales bs prspitous and his passengers mum
berless. should you give him dinner, here is nv
toast-"The second Discovercr Of fAmerica-Cslum-
bus found the land; Roberts, the shortest road to
it,"
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

0J- The British Queen and Great Western, steam
ships, both depart hence Thursday the LIST prox-
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

0U- Fifty military cosvicts left Montreal 18th inst
for Quebec and England. They will thence be con-
veyed to Botany Bay. About dozen were heavily
ironsd
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

o. The American fishing vessels Battcle and Hy-
der Ally have been condemned and ordered 70 be
sold at Halifax
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

CorsEaUESsEs OF BAD TRADE-Last Monday. q
shrewd citizen on being told that the Bank Of Ene-
land had again advanced the rate Of interest and that
there were indications from other sources of a re-
vusion in trade replied" weel, was sure there
was something IN the wind after sic an awfu' list a.
marriages read DER i the kirk yesterday-there's
aye ma'st bucklin thegther il difficult times, an
daur say it's natural enough after a'',-Giasgov
Constitutional.
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

o. skst-e PRINCE TALLEyRAvp sUFrFRro uNDrR SEVERE
WHY leoks Prince falleyrand 80 cold
why trtmbles he in every rarti
is ~ dscors la.g foretold
HIS bodys caught cold frsm his heart
Morning herald., 1839-07-30

o. Covent Garden closed July 10th.
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-25

through the ice up to Riga, (Russia)
the floating cakes carried down Sc
ven OF them within two hours. Five
OF the vessels were from Scotland, the
other two Dutch. No lives were lost.
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-25

HonRrBLE. Yesterday morning, a
whole crowd Of people were collect
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-25

SEVEN LARGE VESSELS LOST IN THE
lcE.-On April 9lst, while a fleet Of
20 vessels were making their way
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-25

ii, ne following is an extract from
III ecentmpressiye address Of Judge
nav Nav, \: @ Massachusetts, when pro-
Ns.lc hg the sentence of the law on
!, n. .hta'nan Smith, who was convicted OF
T. s.! murder Of his wifs:
mere IS one circumstance which
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-25


A DISCOURSE ON LoKERFoKERIsm.-
|say, old man, watts de natur OBJ dis
new disease dat's spreadin ODER de
Ian, and dat dey calls lokerfokerism?"
aWy, wy, child you doest'nt know
|notin.' wat you spose he's like?'
Wy,I spose'd he war somting like de
colera, at least in his 'tecks on de
community, kase massa says he's rau-
mating cherry ting "Now, look, hea
niger, your mslssa don't know notin.
No, dat he doesn't. Lokerforism is
sort OBJ disease oh de mind, and, has
notin to do with de body like de col
era has, I'D like to hear you 'splain
dat ting just for de nobelty, as white
folks say o
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-25

A Coon DEEn.-Miss Sedgwick, in
her NEAR and Ends, "a book which
every one should read, mentions as an
illustration Of the advantage Of ac-
curing q legible hand writing, that
one winter, when an unusual quanti-
ty Of extra copying was required at
one OF the departments of govern
ment, Gen. Jackson ordered the work
to be given to such needy women as
were capable Of executing it properly.
This act of judlcious charity carried
JOY to many a desolate heart.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-17
LOWER CANADA.

From the Montreal Gnz6tc.)
We stated IN our last that a predatory band of about
twelve armed had crossed the Province line from
Abug in the u S and set fire to the houses and barns
of 10y subjects Of her Majesty, residing on the
Rouve frontier. We have since then received the
Misssquo Standard, from which we have extracted the
following additional particulars with respect to this dis.
graceful and criminal outrage; but outrage which we
will be atoned for well individually ns nationally:
The night had been uwfuy tempesluous, the snow
driven before the storm in whirlipg Clouds and the
thermometer ranged between ten and eighteen degrees
below la such night who but monsters in CT me
could think OF perPeIrang the horrors we about to
relate.
About two o'clock, A. NJ, band Of American ruff.
fans from Aburgh, 10 the number Of fifteen or twenty
armed with muskets and swords, came across the line
about half mile and broke open the house Of loyal
list, of the name Of Gibson. The terrified family awoke
from their sleep, and the glare Of their barp on FIRE
overpowering the beams Of the full moon. To save his
lile Gibson ieaped from window, naked as he was,
and fled. The vile and family, consisting of FIVE in
FAINT children, The oldest not thirteen and the Youngest
infant, ordered by the miscreants TO fee The
poor woman prayed 10 hem in the name of Saviour
TO permit her 10 throw clothes her children and
herself But the monsters drove them out, with impre.
cations, and set fire TO the house. The mother, with
her babe in her arms and her shivering little ones by
her side without shoe her their leet and scarce
a garment their bodies, compelled to drag
herself through and snowdrs three quarters of
mile, before she could find shelter. The wretches
Then proceeded 10 the next house. occupied by Isaac
Johnson, oynlst with two daughters ordered the in
mates 10 leave il, and then set fire to il also and the
barns. They then came on 10 MIR. Clarks, the next
oyas and SET hire TO his barns, stove in the doors and
windows, and only prevailed upon not 10 FIRE the
dwelling house. by the prayers and entreates of Mr.
y. MEDITERRANEAN, who watching the sick bed Of
her daughter, being unable escape or be removed
The burns Of Mr.. Mamie the next Ioyalis, shared The
late oil the others, but The house being unoccuped
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-17
II .St1tss' Senator,

The Fl Of D. engaged yesterday fortwo hours in
fixing day for electing Senator OF the IT, Sand final.
~ they agreed to proceed 10 il Saturday. the 9Th Feb
ruary.-The discussion was somewhat dcsulIory, some
.imPs little animated, and once or twice spicy But
on the whole i, conducted in manly and good hu-
mored manner-lt is evident, that whilst some gentle.
mems minds are made up, to the OF action
others not. They want information, and wait Tor
dpvelopemen,s We shall not undertake 10 play either
the interpreter OF these Signs the prophet Of The re-
suit. Nous IsTyOnS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-17

cu,v into The circumstances attending The presentation
IF ycerlnin service OF plate to Com. Elliott
The Sneaker said the House had not yet determined
TO consider the resolution
And objection being made,
Mr. Wise moved a suspension Of the rule; which mo.
~; . . .,.od,n
And the resolution considered and adopted; = :,
A great many other resolutions were disposed OF IN
tho cerse Of the days sitting (Which lasted ill four
o'clock of which the particulars are necessarily delef'
rcd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-17

The Theatre has been opened three nights during this
wePk.-But on Monday and Tuesday, the nclenIcnt
weather fatal TO good Houses. Ion on Monday and
Evadne Tuesday well played, notwithstanding
the dscouragemens Of very thin audiences But, look
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-17
Tile Free Bankinr SYSicW.

"Neckar, in the Albany Argus, suggests some doubts
about the general extension oil The Free banking sys
TEN. He says of the .Sttc Bank Latc-"F"r one, an
at a loss to discover how bank with capital of $780,,
coo bond and mortgages, can brgtn to do business
How they 10 get State stock {: They have no mo.
ney To buy il with, and cannot get it in exchange for
their bonds and mortgages unless at loss Of some 10
per cent Possibly by taking inferior stock at high
price they may borrow II obe paid for in few months;
but then how are they pay for it -If from the circua
ton Of their bills, then they have means left 10 re-
deem their bills with when they return home for redenp
ton, and at course no means upon which they can dis
connt. IL they fail 10 pay their bills demand, the
Comp oIler will sell their State stock and bonds and
mortgages and if they bring par, the bIlIhoIder will
suffer. But will Mississippi Arkansas five per
cent stock al forced sale, bring eighty five cents
the dollar and will bonds and mortgages which
but little known, be likely 10 bring much he stocks
last referred TO? And when the period Of pressure
rves land il past experience, and the signs of the pre-
sent times do not deceive ii assuredy nH and
perhaps al no distant date who will have money, or
having ii, will have the confidence the disposition
purchase such securities?
"Thc consequences Of attempting 10 bank rthout cash.
and upon small capitals, in the interior, to my mind,
alike certain and alarming and ii stands all prudent
men in hand 10 pause and reflect before they upon
The subject
Fur one, we will not move an inch in behalf Of this
Free Banking System, until satisfied that our
doubts are unounded Some 90 years ago we found il
duty oppose the litter of Banks which brought
into the House of Delegates, and supported by two Of
the most distinguished men in the Commonwealth. A
bill was brought in for The incorporation Of more than
20 Banks The strongest sectional feelings were ap.
ton describes the offspring Of SIN
ont her mi lie md
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-17

"StCk the iIrk-Such which occurred in tho
long Edora! article of Tucsly IL IL freely necessary TO
ought to have read: " in tho bark without
regarding the spirit vi the aud the obvious intention OF It's
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-17
The IlJrgiuin .tjasf0ai0n

Yesterday, Mr. Stephenson ct Tyler submit ed fnrcn
qury a Resolution TO establish Bank Of 20 millions Of
Dollars Uhai ncrtP
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-17
"Pr;nc;ples and Pollen of Tie Constrratires. u

"Principles and POIiry Of tie Conservatives.
We lay before our readers, on the Last Page Of this
days paper, The three Nos which published some
weeks since in the Charlottesville Jefersonan Republic
We have assigned the why did not pub.
lsh them BEFORE but the liberty OF The press has been
invoked in behalf Of reply from "a HesicTn prgi'
MAN. think it due TO Mr. Rives 10 spread both sides
Of the question in columns 1t appears from the
following article in the last C. Republican, that these
Nos have emanaed from the pen Of Mr. Rives himself.
The Republican does not agree with US in the opinion,
TINT Mr. r. ought not TO accept his sent at The hands Of
the Wings. We as little subscribe 10 The argument
which the Republican relies The question is, can Mr..
r expect TO retain the confidence Of The Republicans
under such circumsances' Will he consent 10 his
seat to the Wings acting almost en- mnsse, party on
party grounds without the votes OF The Republicans and
against their wishes? The " hiss will claim it as Wing
triumph; and in the proportion the Republicans will
dscam his election We will solve the
of the Problem We content 10 be Judged by lime.
The importance of seat in the Assembly not to be
compared with that Of Senator Of the u S-but if any
member, in period Of such violent excitement, both
among friends and enemies, should consent to hold his
seat, by the votes of his enemies against his friends
thwarting the latter al The expense OF the former
he expect 70 hold on, without changing his relations
both The parties? Fortunate indeed, would he be, if he
should escape The fiery ordeal-flost fortunate would
thnt member be TO hold his seat by voles and yet
preserve his ancient relations:
'Some Of The papers have expressed considerable
anxiety 10 what the editor of the Richmond Enqni-
would say about MIR Rives Speech. In The last No
the editor has spoken: and have been expect
ed, dsapproves ofthe Speech and of Mr.. r. il is
done, however respectful and language but
says that if he (Alr Rives should his 10 the
Wings, lie ought not, we humby think 10 accept it.
Has there been an instance where has been
elected 10 any Office by the Legislature Of Virginia. that
the individual declined it, because he elected by the
Of individuals opposed him on political sub ects
II our Senator should be required act in lhi. manner
hope the doctrine will be carried little farther and
ask any member Of the Assembly Of the House who may
have been unfortunate 10 hold his a similar
way, TO resign If Mr. Rives has acted for The bes, in
eresis of the country, las believe he has done
is voted for upon that ground think, if elected, he
should acccp! the Office, let who will vote for him and
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-17
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
MnSI,.x lan,,aru Ii ls2A

Pursuant 10 law, The Court met this day al ~ o'clock.
Pr-sent-the Hon Roger b fancy, Chief Justice.
Hons Joseph Story, Smith Thompson John M Lean,
Henry Baldwin, James Nj Wayne, Philip ?. Barbour,
John Catron- Assistant Justices
On motion of Mr. Grundy, H. Fl Dent Esq Of Ma.
ryand, was admitted Attorney and Counsellor at this
Court.
The Chief Justice announced 10 the Bar that The Court
would, tomorrow, The call Of The docket un-
der the Seth rule.
Adjourned I'LL lo.norrow II O'clock