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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

ASSUMING roo MUCH, AVID WRITING roo LITTLE.
A correspondent, who writes good hand, and
sirus himself "a Subscriber" concludes a brief
epistle in relation TO camp meetings, with this
Wholesale assertion and modest assumption: " We
know enough Of vice at home, without rsferisg 10
camp meetings. Really! Do ws7 We beg leave
70 differ with "A Subscriber" in regard to his
sumption and also in relation to his mode Of spelling
areferriug." We know Of no vice At our home,
NOR Of any authority for spelling referring" with
ana
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

SETT. lS.-An inquest was held yesterday. NJ IN.
New York Hospital, before Alderman Gn;on =, nc
body OF Silas Green, who came to his death bv fail,
ing through the hatchwsy of the store of Cilbert
Ferret, 0Front street. Ao'' NJ
Another inquest was held at the same Mace n, N.
body oil Daniel Wilson, aged As, who came to his
death under the following circumstances: -''
Enoch Combs stated that deceased boarded in IL.
same house with him. They went together an az
18th instant to the Black Horse In vern nm ~. 80
ner Of 18th street and avenue B. Witness left h;r,
there. s'' nn
DR.. WIN. Sharrack stated the deceased was hrouoh.
to the hospital on the Ilth inst. His hack Ias
broken, the bone Of his right thigh was Fractured
and he was suffering under an attack Of dei;r;un,
tremens. During the time he was under treatment
he gave the following account Of the accident. he
said he was in the Black Horse tavern and had thu
horrors He got upon the caves Of the build;p~
about 40 feet from the ground, and jumped of.
verdict, that the said Daniel Wilson came In hi.
death from injuries received in jumping from the
roof Of house." ~
An inquest was held yesterday at the CITY Prison
on the body OF VIM Harris, \ native OF Constanti-
nopie' who came 70 his death in the following man
ner - - ''~"
II appeared from the testimony Of Jane. A. p..,-
sail Of 81 Roosevelt street, that the deceased VS. a.
incorporate man, aid that he had sent Mn, % ~"
prison because he thought he was insane
The physician Of the prison said he found IN. d.
ceased in great distress, laboring under deiir;su
tremens Saw him on Wednesday morning ana
again On the evening, when he found him Iyny upo.
the bed IN his cell, dead, with the sleeve Of ri.
jacket in his threat so far that the physician had
some difhculty in removing il.
Verdict, death from deir,um tremep.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20
United States Circuit Coprs.
Before Judge Betts.

A. Scherph were declared forfeited. 'o""
Mr. Haight OF counsel for Samuel R Wood und.r
arrest Tor perjury applied to the District Atornev
lor sPecIhcatons OF the grounds upon which the in
dictment was founded, and then moved the Court fo
aPostPonement of the trial The argument had NOT
IL o'clock. ~ say at
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

TIE SToeL PIsEoH SrsrEA.-THn CASE o. Nh.
4nss, TIE PoLIsE OrTIcER.-we deeply regret
I'D that the most intimate friends Of this valua-
- soser, pronounce hin to be inssne-actually
~axy because il will isjure him in HIS business,
seeing that no one will hereafter trust any impos-
tans business In the hands Of = man who never has
oeen, or Is likely to become crazy. We are sorry
LOT trsiy serry; because, although Mr. Sparks,
hke ms friends and partners in police business,
Messrs. Holman and Merritt. those two supremeIv
good police officers, has made handsome fortune
~ catching thieves, still he has family. and he X
nc PRIME Oh LIE, andof an active, sober, indus
'i'ou. a"PosHion, and his usefulness will be 50
oruely impaired by stigmatising him as a crazy
man. His friends have much TO ans wer for. bv pro
hounc'ng such q sentence upon him. We think il
was unkind and cruel in the extreme: we think Il
was most injudicious step. He has reason n s.v
"save me from my friends" Indeed, we bsli.vs
that ne Is not insane; more so than Bloodgo.d a.
Holman. All men are crazy upon some points: and
why Mr. Sparks should be selected as a victim a.
account Of his allowing the practice of the ,too,
pigeon system" is more than we can imagine. Mr.
Sparks was not the founder of that system. he
found 1t In practice, and followed where Others led
MI Holman has practised it for years. and has caught
many thieves BY it. Judge Merritt has done the
same yet ne is elevated to the bench and Sparks il
to be victimized This is a shame. It is true that
It IS the most villainous system that ever was prac
tised; but the officers are not to blame. Tho mo.
gistrates have sanctioned it; although IL the mao.
pie OF New York knew all the atrocities comm;tted
ander TINS system, the magistrates would be drive,
IN disgrace from the bench, as Barton was from the
bench at Buffalo 66aI ~" '"0
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

THE set,tL which passed over this city on
wednesday night, very severely felt IN Phiis-
deIphs In the afternoon AZ clock and did great
deal ~ damage 20 the windows. II passed up 20
Nyack taking 90 the promenade deck Of the steamer
Arrow, ssascheons and all and created great fright
among the the passengers Several houses were also
rnroofea.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

CoSsuL TRisr.A deputatio" Of ship masters in
Tend 90 wait on the President as he passes through
New York to reauest him TO remove Consul Trist
Report says that Trist kuews TOO many Of Mr.. Van
Buren's secret rogueries.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

NIBLo's.-The Garden tonight, will, of course. be
!S' ghtterng with thousands Of bright eyes shaming
above to grow dim in their orbs. The Ravels are
always attractive, but 60 always to see the ladies
heaven bless them! for there is more beauty TO be
found in Niblos elegant saloon and fragrant walks
than at any other place Of amusement in merica
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

FRENCH THEATREs.-The play houses of Paris
pay better than those of this country Cause w?
70 new plays were brought out there in july.
variety's the spice of life, that gives it all its
flavor.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

HOLLAND AND THE UNITED SrArrs-A comms-
ca treaty for ten years has been concluded between
these two countries S'"ee"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

A DArfEL CONE TO JuDesErr-so some soisn has
lust discovered that pure gold in leaf will preserve
beauty What has the ass been doing all his lle :
Does be not know that pure gold IL any state viii
not only preserve, but that i will create beauty out
of uglinesst
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

g. There are ~ theatres daily OPEN within the
gates Of Paris
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

LATE rRon bERnUDA-By the Qus0 Victoria.
W have received the ''Dsrnsdisa" % tn 7th iaeG
inclssivs The Aurora Borsslis Of the Sd Inst. was
plainy sess At Hamilton, and was very brilliant
The " Bsrmldian'' contains late West india news.
The yellow fever was raging among the officers and
men composing the respective garrsons Of Demsrara
ST. Lucia, and St. vncsnt. OF the condition OF the
blacks at the West Indies the intelligence IL both
favorable and upfa vorable.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

SrRAws.-No rogue is to be sent to the Peniten-
tiary for longer period than until the first day OF the
next November election.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

01- MADAME TAeLIoNr-The Taglioni has bee
engaged to play in this country next season. Their
is no mistake in this movement.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

THE FREE BAsKIHG SYsTEA-The statement
that Sartees the runaway cashier from Cincinnati,
is boarding at the Aston Hsuse, is untras. He ate
one dinner there loaed about the steps picking his
teeth for two days. and then cleared out He pro-
baby waiting, like Webb, the Long Island shore,
ready to board the Great Western in a small boat
His name is entered as Mr.. -. He is an English
man, and his real name 10 said to be R0bb We
should not wonder; if il is not, it ought to be.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

Go Governor Seward will arrive here next Tues
day He will eat good dinner at the Aston House,
make foolish speech to great number Of foolish
men, mount horse and make donkey Of himself as
his Democratic Majesty did by riding mp and down
line of feather bed soldiers, and then 90 back toAl.
bany with the loss Of few votes by his visit.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

THE TWO DRoMIos.-The Ravels at Niblos', an
those at the Eagle Theatre, informing the werl
at large that they not at all "one and the sam
person." they will make much confusion as Dire
milo of Ephesus, and Dromio of Syracuse.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

BETTER LATE THAN NEvER.-Asdubon, the great
naturalist has just returned from Europe, for the
purpose Of sketching, chasing, and describing oil
the quadrupeds Of this country. This is proper
He has regulated all the birds, and he IS now going
to regulate the beasts This class has la''ery be-
come very pumerous amongst MS II i time they
were regulated, classed, and their qualities desert.
bad wr. Audubon commences with the beasts in
Wall street in day or two. lie intends TO describe
the genus Bull, aud the genus BrAR very minutely.
Some very spirited sketches might be made Of the
Wall street animals One Of the editors cannot be
described a. all, unless Dir Audubon includes hogs
in his catalogue.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-20

Or We are pleased to see our various fire COM
panes turning out and trainingfo target practice.
1t is proper and commensurate Ifa war to
break out, orr 6remen would make the best soldiers
in the country, brave, strong and hardy. We saw
No. 40 return from their annual target firing Mon
day, accompanied by Gulick, and the present Chief
Engineer; they were received by No. A. who had
handsome ranger dresses for the occasion. We
never finer looking set of men in our lives.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-08-29

We do not like the stule Ltal;en,' for arrar.
gng the hair. 1t makes lady's head look
too large, and takes from the expression of
the cheeks. Some people fancy II sets off the
ear-thats all mistake; if you've got
large ear, dress your hair that wav but If a
little, delicate, thin, 0ristocratic one, leave the
style ItGIien' alone. You NAV braid the side
locks as intricately as you please. but il isn't
taste any how. For lover, this style is ne
culiarly' vexing. If he kiss Outside The rino.
he is too far on the cheek, particularly If a
lady paints; ifinside, it is like kissing through
a hoop; as to kissing behind The ear, that
sweetest of all spots, il is impossible. Our
sweetheart don't wear her hair this way-oh
no!-N. O. Times.
The cause of ladies' teeth decaying at SO
much earlier stage Of life than those of the
other sex, is attributed to the great friction of
the tongue upon them.-Erchdnge paper.
A "ladies' man" of our acquaintance de-
murs this theory altogether. He says it is
entirely owing to the sweetness of their lips,
as it is fact established by every body's say
so, that sweet things rot the teeth.-H. Cour.
say, Harry were you at the battle of
Bunker Hill?" "Not exactly, Tom, but
then my daddy says he knew a man that
told him that he saw an old friend of his that
had an uncle who often affirmed that great
grandfather, by the mothers side, belonged
to regiment of foot in which there was
man who said that daddy of his told him
that mercantile uncle met man one day
who said he had seen General Washington
about those diggings one day afore day
break Were you ever any c1oser!' ; Not
quite as near gunshot as that, thank you?'
Franklin Review.
"Look hea, Sam Jonsing, you knows ting
or two. Doesn't you tink from de cloudifi-
cation oh de atmosphere dat we'll hab rain
to-day 2"
swell, 1 declar Pete Gumbo doesn't
zactly Understand astronemity, but does
tnk it looks berry omnibus
"WeIl, dat's jest dis child's opinion, but
had not de larnology TO 'spress it. neber
studied skyology. PIC.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-08-29

dodgers a. the AstOr House, N. " on Friday night
last.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-08-29

Itthus appears that the mortality 10 Great
Britain is closely connected with the price
paid for bread Boston Mercantile Journal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-08-29

Just before the last election. Loco Foco
was railing out against the Wings, calling
them all sorts of names. and swearing they
were all Wilkins when stranger stepped up
and asked himwh the Wings had done TO
hima sThey haint done nothing 10 me as
knows on said the loco, 'but curse 'em, I
don't like EN-; they hung my grandfather in
the repOlution!
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-08-29

The Cincinnati News has the hest c,re e.,
corns yet He says if you arc brist re Z NJ "
bachelor. let a nice young mniden sts'S ~" ~
your toes while reaching for the nrosv.. -,
kiss, and the corns arc charmed away nv .Ss
music Of the smack. "' " Tue
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

rT,ReNrON RACEs.-1he fall meeting will commence
over the Eagle Course, of New Jersey Tuesday Oct.
21j, and continue four days.
FiRsr DAv--A sweepsske for year olds, mile heats sab
$780, forfeit $780, closed with four subscribers Also
stake for old that mile heats sub $780, for
felt Si00 closed with three Subscribers
sscosp Osv-A purse Of $500 four mile heats Also. a
match for $1,000 aside between Mr. Cocass colt Wallace
and MIR kelcys Claude boh years old mile heats Ao,
Sweepstakes Tor three ods that sub $780,
closed with three subscribers
THRo Dsv-A purse Of $1,000, three mile heats As,,
purse of $500. mile heats
FoURrH Dav-A purse Of $780, tive nile heats Also, =
purse, mile heats.
One third Of each of the above purses the second
best m than start, II bat one all to to The
winner.
Entries Tor all purses will close al the Eagle Hotel on the
day previous to each At nine o'clock A. NJ Entrance
per cent The will at o'clock each day
s &C the for each purse he IN this city AZ
the Office ~ the Spirit of times Aston House. Washington
Hall and Park Hotel the day pre- each immed
aely the rival o the morning line Of cars from Phil
phia and IN the sun Herald New Era ON the morning Of
each rsce. For further particular. see handbil's
40 Aste New Jersey md resns,v ana Rail Roads have
krsspht e Eagle Course within &c hours ride of Ne York
and rhsd pha far greater inducements will hereafter he
offered Spring md FALL THAI have heretofore been
an, North of Louisiana
oal-s' q. BAILEY, Secretary
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21
iRA COMFOslTION
I'll u M A N II AIR.

" Great success and great reputation proofs that
this article Is the only II the hind which produces good
effects, and useful 10 the Human Hair The article
with Il its endatop, and be cassed with
that host Of limitations with which the city sbound. Is
considered corporal fat, vii, enable the organs
hes and contribute their nutrition and their
natural order the alterations arrangements which may
cur 20 the hair or skin.
ITS QUALITIES
On the first day Of its application, begas 10 act IN pre-
venting the hair from turning gray.
0y IT, dry and weak hair will lie rendered strong plia.
bic brilliant aad curly.
B, q, employment heads entirely bald will be rep'euh-i
viii hair
valuable specific Tor all dseaes Of the skin and hair.
y may be purchas:d whsless Al the following agents 10
New York
Mr.. Rosat n Cedar street
Rushton Aspnwall, 50 William street. 10 broadway, asA
10 Astor House.
Milh a. French Druggist Iss Broadway.
Miss Cannon Broadway usder Aston House
Miss Ramsey, 2s7 broadway.
Chairman, druggist, corner Varck and Canal
Ring. druggist, corner Bleecker and Broadway.
Country AGENTS Metcslf Trnont street Boston
Blanchard, Albary-state street, Troy.
A. Lafor Phiiadsfphia "a Fourth street
Dibbc wnsdale, Buffalo.
Rsusselle. Cincinnati and 81 Louis.
Sicles, New Orleans
Scott. $50 King street, Charleston.
Wanted-Agents for Baltimore and w ashinst on.
SThose persons who IN Of false hair during
the eamest be supplied al the establishment 81 A. a.
sorimen of Wigs Tsupees, &c of manu- which
not BE- surpassed in the United States The great these
articles hes enabled Mr. Grandeaa 6x the price al S.
o. fmis.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

vTNHE FAIR STILL OPEN.-The great anniversary
hibon OF American industry aud skill at Nibos Garden
will be kept part of thus week. The invite
those who have not witnessed the display avail themselves
Of the opportunity Moe extraordn aud useful spe
be than either of the eleven preceding
Fairs. o2l.lt.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21
-. "a FOR ~Ew oRLEANs DtRECT.-T

= 49,. "a FOR NEW ORLEANS DIRECT.-To
S-ss-->S-1 sail positively on saturda, 10Th Octob-r-
The .plenald steam ship MATCHES,
$50 tens surih.n Joseph surer Master al the request Of
detained I'LL the above time when she will
sail. Fare in the main saloon so the Forward Cabin SIS
Children under 10 years nts half price Pasenge
requested 10 early aud their be- tbs few
Of iig' goods will be taken freight 3oc per foot The
Watcher at the wharf in front Of the Tobacco Warehouse
apply to JOHN LAiDLAW co.
30
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

On sabbath evening" Oct 18th, 10 the willsu street Me-
r. Bishop to Miss Elisa Ann Hatfield. al or this city
Al Clinton Poiat Dutch,ss County, i7sh inst Php
Vas Re~aasr 10 Mary Tsmadss, only daughter of 0en
James Tsllmsdg~.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21
DaEMIUM RAILWAY STOVES. Isse.-Thi. raIuahl.

DaEMIUM RAILWAY STOVES, Isse-This valuable
Il Improvement Tor the Us. oi Coal Wood, confusing
Az he qualities OF Baking Boiling, Roasting &C without
diminishing III. heat TO incrs the Of r 90 simple
IN as construction that doubt it, superiority ser
giving II an examination
For sale Only iIs Fulton street, BY FIsK& DENIsON
Also Wilson's Patent 0vecan Psror Crate for the OF
both Coal and Wood nj the same time.
good assortment Of Hall Psrler store Once, and Cham.
Der Stoves o all for sae wholesale and retail the
most reasonable terms.
Stove and Hardware Merchants furnished with Atwoods
Patent Reyol, NJ Gr,oiroes On the shortest notice.
ol7.tms tns
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

Two GROCERS.-W HULL \ son, No. los Cliff st
i manufacture all their soap ty steam, bro.n'
vsragatea white scented and all III. Fancy Soaps Groccrs
would find ii TO their adv retail this soap II is
much superior 10 that ~ he odway aud will b.
sold at A less price. o?t.3t'
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

iJkIVATE DispaNsAKf-DR DR. A >GELiS, for.
Il mery practitioner Of medcin in the pusIfc hospitals
Naples, aud member Of the medical faculty of the city or
York where he has been praccng since the 79s
continues & be consulted lis oce, No 1876 Fulton
nearly opposite Church steet This establishment intended
for the public good against the delusons Of enpc, in
important branch Of In certain disease rheu-
matte Affections DR. De Angels has been successful
and the terrible Ell Of those disorders quenty
been Cared BY him in short space Of time without nconven
fence to the patient Obsructons phhsica consumption
chronic Affections ulcers the throat crupons Of the sks
stiffness Of the joints anl pains in mss debility result
ing from sled disease the system l, by improper
treatment gect Of the most rsdous maads together
with trim Of evils, have given his skill
almost incredible His is
ur attributable his well known vegetable Syrup saz
and other appropriate medicines which, whilst they eradicate
every germ Of disease restore the emacated patient to health
and new ,igor.
Doctor DE Angels has effected in many which
had balei all the Of the medical but he cites only
Copy Of letter from Drs Osborne and Ireland phys
clans Of lhis city, to Dr. DE Ang,lis:-
lilo Fulton street. Dec. 8, 1919
sm-We haze hesitation In replying your note, say
ing you deserve much credit for cesul treatment
Of Mr. Joha Thorn after IL had b.ied physicians both here
aud IN favorable c mate. We your obi
SAMUEL OSBORNE. NJ. d.
OIL m. w. n. IRELAND. M
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

DOARD wANTED-ln scme respectable private vfsn,ly,
ID either IN this City Brcohyn BY yonns married man;
front or bach Psor With boaro for himself and wifeterms
must be moderate permanent srrangemen the object
Address stating terms and residence to w. bon ST. lower
Post Ohfces o's 3ns
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

rTROrTiNG-BEACONCO URsE-Ths match between
Dos Juan and Lady ssfok will come of Wednesday
the 2sd Of Octcb,rpvious 70 which Of $50 wall be
Course previou, % starting To Al o'clock pre-
cissy. o2l.Its
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

The New York hanks may BE- considered s. ewes the
sssrhans have Put on the period of their failure until
aer the election Each day adds 10 the strength Of the
New York position and sinks the suspended banks m deeper
n the dicutcs they have, with mistaken policy sought
20 avoid The position Of New York renders money
valuable here than elsewhere, consequently money Sowing
10 UPON from all quarters There agents here from
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

a MESS RULED LETTER PApER-2so ream, o,
n Aue, Letter Paper ruled hree sides Tor sale by
oi6 PERssE \ BROOKS, No 81 Liberty street
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

The iacemency Of the Their yesterday such that
little door business done The markets for all de-
scripon OF goods quiet The state Of financial affair. 10
such TO stop all large transactions sale OF ea which
was advertised for hi. has been postponed In dry
goods the stock Is large tut transactions be effected
without large from prices The auction
stores present but very limited business The activity
which has prevailed IN Flour for expectation has extended
self 10 the Baltimore market where IL has advanced 81
bbI Wheat mrrovoi zoe per busse during the week To-
bacco that market has also been active sales of Maryland
each 1000 bids Cor the eek chiefly $50 so for export
Corro~s ince our II ce this mtrket has evinced but
moderate eprer of activity There orders town for
Cotton from Liverpool prices below rates Taesc
will he executed IN all probability the crop
rves freely The prices FOR the last week DO appear
have undergone material change At Savannah
Ah Uplau improved sc in o the small stock
and brisk demand AZ Macon all that has been Of
The best quality there having been rain inure At
New Orleans the receipts large being Cor week end
ina The 5h s3i bales against S29 bales last year The
following table Of sales stocks and remarks al DIFF
fsrrp ulrt fort he IRWIN tn day
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-21

II the Horao, from Caston, Fra g. Hathaway Esq. New
Bedford; Doctor ,. =. Smith, New York, Mrs. stovard
New Bedford; Mrs Wn Fierce dsvghsev servant Salem
Miss Fierce sci Miss Lucy ss. Master John sureis
servant, Boston.