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Morning herald., 1839-09-25

The dome was hems pherical asd rested upon the
ceIiin al intersection Of the and transept,
as aboys mentioned; and the Whose paneiied and
moai ed with tn. Ionic and Lcs5iaG ymatium, eight
inches deep, with the egg, dart and,eaf enrichment
The exterior of the dome is crowned with lantc IN
of the exact SIZE aud fashion oi tie monument OF
Lysicrates, a. Athens. lhe ph'iico was composed
f.1m the best examples of Aihenian Ionic. Il
original in its propar'on. and. we believe, the only
example of dipterai par,ico "a portsco with dou-
BILE range ot columS) ~ existence thc line ancient
examples havirc prrished and the art itself has
continuea -,,,iiate since the time of Alexander; ;
Rome Eugiand failing in classical architecture,
aud France nd Italy being meretrcors
We haye stated that the interior WAS similar IN
plan 10 the eathedrals Of Europe twas only in that
it approached the form of a The disposition
of ihe colxmns the form Of the ceiling, and the
coup d'RH efthe whole were mainly original; no in
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

The French church, of which we give above two
very beautiful engrayings, was built In 1892. This
ediiice situated the corner Of franklin and
Church streets The form that of Greek
prostyle temple, with trtrastyle lnn!c poriico,
deeply recessed, having two columns in the pro.
naos, forming a double range. This double range o!
columns contributed additional stability. while the
great depth OF the porco served the better 10 afford
shelter from the north and east and also sdnltcc
in consequence Of the form Of the ground which is
long and narrow; as much room being given 10 the
interior as was desired by the yestry. would form
good proportion 10 he eye, aud give uniform
extension 10 the voice The breadth Of the front
fifty feet; the height, including the steps. also
fifty feet, md the length was one hundred feet
The int ror was on the plan of a cross, similar,
In this respect to the cathedrals of Europe having
nave and transept, with dome over the intersec-
tion Eight richly ornamented Ionic columns, simi-
lar to those Of the Erectheion in the Acropolis OF
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

Anxiety alreaGy beginning ~ be felt for the ar
rival of the Liverpool steamer, which sailed from
Liverpool last Saturday at noon and today at noon,
will have been out four days. In thirteen or four
teen morc-W Wednesday fortnight-she will be due.
Meantime, we have variety Of private correspon-
dence from our friends in Paris, London and else
where, with which shall regale our readers, by
way Of mixture to the interesting American news
daily coming up for ecord and desc crption.
Morning herald., 1839-09-25


This is the outside loss Of all the parties concerned
in the late conhayraton, in every way and shape;
although the "Courier,' in its leading article yes
terday morning, asserts that the French Church
alone cost $500 600 This is inac curate for have
the authority Of the Rev. Mr. yerren, that the
side cost of the church Si0,0O0 The next
question that arises, is, how much of all this loss
was insured! The following are the accurate a
mounts Of all the buildings burnt except the houses
Of i'll fame Leonard street, next to the theatre,
which were not insured At all.
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

terror with which We are acquainted presented tae
same arrangemrn', although ~ Stephen $, Wal
brook, London. the masterpiece of sir Chrstophs =
Wren furnished the hint The marble was OF the
Sng Sing qaarty, and was the best specimen yet
care of MIR James ~. Wells, ot this city.
Such was the beautiful edifcr soiathinily portray
above, and which = piic al cas sic ruins on
the Ac' e'nlis Itself Ine pastor the Rev. Dir Yer
ren, IS u highly accomplished and amiabe gentle
man, and ripe ciasstcai schoar; thoroughly con-
ver'ant with Frenca, t.nglish. Grrcitn and Roman
literature, and was ntedy beloved ny his respecta-
bic congregation. Owing to his trDncss and pre-
sence Of mind, he saved h,s dwelling house, on
which there was an Insurance of 600 and also all
his furntare he refused allow the mob and rab-
bie to enter or to have any thing removed, and he
lost nothing. He lived AT 81 Franklin street DR.
Hosack lived at lOl, and he saved all
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

Arrest Of Die Ss,sker.-Aa enprayar and die
snker, who has for some time past carried on bssi-
ness at the corner of Spruce and williazs Streets
was brought IN csstody, charged with making dies
Tor counterieiting the csrre,t coin Of the United
States. The name n the accused is William Henry
bridgens and he vail most likely be brought up for
examination on Wednesday or Thursday. 1t trass-
pired that the arrest Of the Brdgens kal its srrn
in some disclosures which man namsA DALI nston
who has been sane time In custody, Hade TO the
authorities.
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

SEPT. A.-hsesssd Oysfera--An inquest was
held at No 20 Reed street. on the bedy Of Margaret
Murray, an Irish girl, aged u years. II appeared
that the deceased was servan in the family Of Mr.
Snydecor and that on Saturday last that gentlemsn
ordered mess OF stewed oysters from the refcctory
Of John JaDss.
the deceased eat tina remainder and was shortly
afterwards taken Ill with violent purging and vamit-
ings doctor was sent fog; hat, before the cause
of he illBass could be ascertained, Mr.. and Mrs.
Snydecor taken in the same way, but nos quite
so bad as deceased, who died Sunday at twelve
o'clock.
post mortem examination was held, and the con-
tents Of the stomach were sent To Mr.. Chiffon for
analization.
The jury fonDd that the deceased died from iniam.
nation of the stomach and bowels, ocsasioned bv
eating OF some substance to the jurors unknown
Mr.. and Mrs. Snydecor still remain serieusly in.
bat not dana erous
Morning herald., 1839-09-25
The EsaSe DisaStr0As Fire.

The first question asked in relation to the late dis
trous confagraton, is, What is the extent of the
loss by the iire! To this tie reply is simple and
summed up in the folio " ing statistics
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

~ The friends of Mr.. Vallack viii meet at the
Astor House tomorrow evening AT seven o'clock.
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

YELLOW FEvgR.-In New Orleans. q, Tho I2th
there were twenty Of the fever and six deaths
The interments numbered eleven. From the Ist to
the 18th inst the deaths in Mobile reached two hun.
dred and nine, and the sickness continued AZ the last
accounts very malignant. There were four cases of
the fever IN Natchez on the 10th inst. In Augusta
the deaths on the 18th instant, were seven. ac-
cording 20 the report Of the board OF health which
y the only source si information we have, without
u Is occasionally letter which Invariably tells a
different tale from the official reports.
The Hon T. pothier and the Solicitor General,
mr. stuart, have been appointed 10 the vacant
shrievalty OF Montreal Charles ID. Day, Esq. Is 10
be the new Solicitor General
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

racter, Sc,- have greatly abused tsc public mind
concerning them lie undertook in conjunction W ah
two or three imposters Te uding be inte ercretcr
To settle at once, ever. thing respec ing their ,-
uvity their language, condition and pre- vious hah
when the act Is, the whole matter is surrounded d
with ny stcfy, and this stcry only be dispel
ed little by little. some Of the least stupid OF the
negroes progress Ia their acquisition of langu
spent some tue the other day in examing Banbah
the black whom Senor Ruiz says unde rstands little
English. Bannah was left al New Haven sick where
ne siil remains He mas recovered from meyerythingex
cept tue ELECT oi the caome admins by the oh
sIcian He Is treated with great kindness by Colonel
Pendefon, the keeper OF the prison, to whom he is
much attached. He rs at liberty. and ranges where.
ever he chooses 10 90, but he prefers to remain
about the hoase Bannahs language is an odd me
fange OF English and Spanish, with an occasional
french word and slight sprinkliag of some Afri--
can lingo. IL is exceedingly diiicut 10 make him
understand a question, bat when YOU once beat an
nterrogatory through his wool, he will jabber ten
minutes, IN reply. He says his cosntry Is half way
between alandngo and the northern coast of Africa
that he wants to STAY here, and not return 10 nv
countree a; all; and he is anxious live with Col
Pendleton He persists in saving that Faquorna,
asleep when the attack commenced but The NOISE or
the "whooh as he calls IL, reused him at once and
ne saw Cinguez strike the cook with a club. proba.
bly, handspike. faquorna had knife with which
ne Killed the cook. ''Antonio, said Bannah, eight
Tor he nassa, and Cinguez and Quinbo tie he hands:
say where Whitley mansl where old man |. (me an.
ing Monte1) where sailor man Cinguez say he will
Kill em; Cngdez want me tie old man; saw no
you cut oftmy head first-Cingaez give me money!
In cloth; no take IL; tell him he no hurt Young,
massa, RUIZ he say no, he Kill old man; say no.
Itake hima off,"
Bannah says he was in Havana Nnly one moon and.
half and ~ - matter Of cuRions inquiry where aad,
how he gotta satteri2g of three din. rent
Morning herald., 1839-09-25


The British Queen was thrown open to few inr
vIted guests on Monday afternoon last and to tho
public yesterday She has been put in com plete
order, and her cabins look, truly beautiful AS SO
many descriptions OF her have been given in the
" Herald, :, and in the English papers, another would
be sape rfuous.
Her cabins are the same as they ware when she
was last here. Her clear flush deck extending fore
and att distance OF over two hundre and thirty fos
- the same, Captain Roberts the frank saikar and
gentleman i the same-and the Queen is the same
all over. We went through her agaia was ,uare mi
mute in our examination Than before and hi hv
pleased with the numerous comforts and ad vantzses
she oilers 10 passengers. The lower salpon where
the "cafacombs'-called so ~ Col Webb from
their reminding him of Bristol ja--are Situated is
light and airy, and is the fore cabin We under-
stand that nearly three fourths Of her bear,hs are al
ready taken That she will sail hence next Tues
day, filled with passengers there is very little doubt
There Is one great advantage in these steamships
which IS that passengers 90 either for sos,
or SiIo, and enjoy nearly eqnal comforts. Those
who do not want wine 70 in the fore sason
which Is quite as pleasant and comfortable as the
main cabin
About three hundred visited her on Monday aft er
noon, and OF these two thirds were ladies. The Rev
David Hale, Of Wall street. was there, with two
beautiful young women one on each arm among
the groups OF ladies in the cabins; and IL David
would only stick to such society," instead of that os
his friend Satar7 we might take hin into our good
gFaces. VIXEN the " Queen" arrived on her first
trip across the Atlantic, she came in on a SUNDAY
morning, Immediately after breakfast. Captain Pt,-
berts fired salute which shocked David that he
dropped his razor, for he was shaving, and went 70
, church with his beard any half Oft. The next dav
out came tho " Journal Of Commerce. animadve ting
upon the candnct of Capiaia Roberts and Jnn,us
smith, Esq for breaking the Sabbath by firing guns
while he was engaged in the holy task of trimming
his whiskors for church. Since then. however he
has forgot,en and forgiven the sin, and on Monday
last he walked the sacrilegous deck or the 1r,-
'ish Queen quite unconscious Of any harm done
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

0o- The Catholics are going ahead. Another
churchis building on Staten Island. BY and by, the
devil wont have foot Of ground to stand upon. i.
il not time for Satan to emigra,s to the far west
along with the Indiansl
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

APRErrv BoLD TH,tr.-Georgo Wilson, alias
Dodd, professional loafer and practical thief was
brought up charged with stealing valuable watch
and chain from the cabin Of thu soop Minerva.
John p Sendalc, the master OF the craft said that
he had been on shore to dinner, and was comming on
board when he met Dodd at the gangway and asked
him what ne wanted. The leafer replied that he
looking for iob and the captain said he wosld
try to find him one. He by this means got him ON
board again; but on going down into the cabin the
watch was missed, and the man "wot wanted lob :,
suspected Of stealing il. He at first denied s.b.
fca imputation;' but the evidence Of his guilt was
found IN his bosom, and the loaer lugged on 10 the
Once, from whence he was taken s'down TO the
cells" " ''''
NiBLo,s.-A lew lines will suffice TO remind our
readers that the Rayels appear in four on,as,a','
ments tins evening, and commend the bill te their
attention and the garden 70 their patronage in Weld.
log, which they secure TO themselves tho most un-
nnalinnd nrnliGaaA.n., -, "'VcN wv
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

0rS- Who wants dish Of Chowder ' Call AZ 25
Pine street, and you can have one like Burns Scot
tishhaggis,
Warm, resking. rich
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

o. The exhibition Of Grace Darling is now one,
for the inspection fthe psblio-See advertisement
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

NEeorIArIoSs OF Texas IN EURoPE.-General
Henderson did NOT return in the British Queen
he had intended, but sickness prevented him. He
was in England when she sailed-and General Ham,
ilton in France. No doubt exists Of the recog.
niten OF Texas by France, aud that by Eng.and will
soon follow. The negotiation for loan Is also in a
favorable train Two millions Of dollars will be
loaned on a pledge Of Texas stock, by house in
London, till the money market is favorable for a
sale Of the scrip. On this oan national bask will
be established in Texas So, the hr.t born child Of
the Unitea States is going forward in matters Of
finance, whilst we, under present government Of
small potatoes, ia going backward. "Oh! Jupiter,
how tired my legs are"
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

FREscH srERPnsE-SrEAM.-Twod distinguish
ed French gentlemen arrived here in the Great
Western for the purpose Of examining the condition
OF the science Of Ocean Steam Navigation in this
country. One Of these gentlemen, Captain Sar-
lat, OF the Fresch Navy, was the first navigator
who uaversed the Mediterranean, in 1873, in q
steamer-en that inland sea, there are now large
number touching every point asd port Of the Medi-
terranean. The visit OF these distinguished foreign
ers the United States, was undertaken at the i'm
stance Of the French government, who intend 10
tabish regular lines Of steamers between Havre and
New York, and Bordeaux and New Orleans, as
soon as such vessels can be constructed. In five
years, France, England, and the United States, will
form, by means of steam power, one people, one
community, one system Of science and civilization,
under, It true, different forms Of government, but
the same system ofaws, religion, arts and manners.
There will be no war, rumors Of war.
Morning herald., 1839-09-25
Prsmisss to pay
Cash down
Sympathy
S20es l2
Aggregate


This was placed in the hands Of the treasurer
who will dispose oft to the best of his
intentions and abilities. On the whole, the aiaiI
went off well.
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

The BLIND MAIDEN's SoNG-HE Pa ssEp-CohE
SeLDiEhs CoAE-TIs THE ROLLING DKun-and
FIx," Csmic Song-All composed by Signor
DE Bsgnis.-We presume, in saying thus much
we bespeak popularity for all these superb compo-
stions, for the name Of DE Begns IT, to the musical
world, host cfitself His celebrity as singer and
his well known skill, science and taste, as musi-
cien, need not even praise. The cosnoscenti of
Europe have decided that point years ago, and the
American deletanti ratified the choice
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

90 Both parties are preparing for the election.
that = to say they both nventing their lies and
misrepresentation, which the staple articles of
politics, now days. glass Of cider for the
greatest lie.
eJ-Central Presbyterian Church, Broomc street.
Wednesday evening 18th inst.-at "a o'clock-J $
Sweet Cupid
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

10 MADEnoIsELLE vEsPUccI arrived here from
the lar west siew days ago. She leaves town for
New England in another few days, and purposes
making brief ssjoU in Boston. During her jour
ney upthe Mississippi, she was received with the
nest enthusiastic attentions by all classes Of people
Al New Orleans, St Louis, Louisville, and Cincin-
aat, her progress "" sort Of triumphal movement.
The descendant Of the who gave hi, name to this
continent, could not but create such sensation On
several occasions, propositions were made 10 present
her with some mark Of public feeng-bu, she noblv
refuses every thing, except it comes from Congress
and merits the name Of national act
Morning herald., 1839-09-25

NEW WoRK.-We understand that in a few DAYS
volume Of poems will be forthcoming from the Den
Of sumner Lincoln Fairfield They WILDE publish
edby subscriptions, and understand that Mrs.
csiving the names Of those desirsus of aiding tke
publication As she is lady of great literary taste.
az well as remarkable personal beauty, we doubt
not but very large list will be got together
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-20
DIED.

On FRIDAY after shor illness, Philip Farrell, in the sosh
year of his age. -
His friends are invited to attend his funeral from the house
his law VIM Van Embergh, No. 10 Dutch street, tins
afternoon, at O'Clock. -
On Thursday suddeay Dr. John D. Jaque in the 9th year
Of his age
Funeral will place the house of his sisters in Railway
this morning. 10 o'clock Persons leaving the o'clock
cars will at Railway time TO attend the iuhera and
return the nay. ~
AT Detroit on the 18th u Mr. Oliver Lawrence aged 49,
formerly OF West Troy
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-20

On Thursday, by Rev. Mr.. Silwe Samuel H. Ryder, 70
Elisa, daughter Of WIN. Smith. a.,
On Thursday lssh instant al st. Matthews Church, Ne
Rev. z. r. Hoffman Mr.. Lewis Georger, Of Buffalo, N
to Miss Emily Guntbsr daughter of Charles g. GustAer Aq'
all Of this city. :, A.,
On "Wednesday evening, by the Rev. MeLeoa' mr - ;
aneer Buchanan to Miss Caroline Matilda DAVIS M u '
city .
AT Plymouth Mass Mr.. Joseph Bradford o. sslmos'n, 70
Miss Anna Robinson youngest daughter Of Mr. george nay
mond Of the former place.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-20
I'M Pc r Il A N T..

The Mniue neutrality-suspicious. aSr W mr.:
- At this msment, when perhaps The eve 81
War England IL becomes the duty Of one 10 en9~re
how far this may personally concern himself screw
dent fact that advance English mansfse tred
good. will the consequence, Of such event Ar
IN no article will be heavily felt than ON EngiisA
cloths Il therefore hardly 10 point out 6e policy
Of all and sundry providing mseves with
of clothing PHILIPS well known Cash Tailoring EstabA-
men William, Of John street. Preea an oProrss
nifty Of obtaining first rate garm equal TO any, and ssf-
passed none the city, for materials make and price
The astonishing patronage which this has srp
sufficient iudica Of public Judgment And tho
proprietor having made such arrangements for the ensuing
will he hopes and merit continuance OF ,uch
The system adopted alone peculiar 10 this establishments
Purchases made direct from manufacturers IN Engisne
thereby avoiding the accumulated profits Of importers and job
be, consequently reducing the price Of HE article to such an
enable him to employ but first rate worhmen
those differently situated compelled 10 employ IN
fsrior worken Of buying at second or hsra
hands, Aud establishments which give long credits a.
many unavoidable losses and obliged TO make
their cash suffer sufficient profits Tor running such
risLs. .
The advertiser deems ary his part to give list
Of price. 80 much pracsed, IL too Often deceptive lie
confidently relies trial. being sufficient TO merit con-
tinusnce sf avors Of those who may give him CALI
m19-3m
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-20

nS- NY. LITERARY GAZETTE, NO. xii-Pub'ish-
ed is rnnr Price four dollars per single copies
ten cent. ContseThc Composiior; Lafayette alter the
Revolution; Sonnet Club Papers Dick Sclus al pahiona
bic Evening Party; Fair Helen Of krconnei the Worth oi
fcsscr B,rber Farewell; Madame Recanier; Unpublished
Fragments b. TaIm, Sonnet 10 aly E@ers Baths Gems
of Literature; 0a Fortuuaivs Epsph on lord Farir, NO
ces Of New Bocks st. Georges Society; Head Quarter, at
Ncwburg; Hamcvs % Eecon the Drama the MI ~ N,
Review; Ms'eianea; Hnsseans Herh; Lines written " The
"kihum Of the Daughter of the American Minister by T.
C.,rlus: Fa,eiisi. NC. &c. aon.u
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-20
Birds. Bivsl.!. Birsi..!

o. Canary and Mockng Birds cheap FOR cash. few pair
OF the large breed Of Canaries FOR sale Mocking Birds from
$40 si0O-th. 500 bird Is worth $780, lie will be put
against any Mockp- Bird this city for variety Of clear
If aud constancy Of ssgingrow a full and
sings day and nghe q the best Bird To have the
two. ~ Division street up Stair. mi6tf
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-20

a,- FRANCES WRIGHT DARUsmoNT viii a liver
On Sunday ming sist inst AIT, Coaeert III, 40 B'csl
w a half pat y the 6rst of the Pa ting Addresses
vs,h viii e,osc her eHort- in this city.
sshjet The People &c Eurupe and hue,ta-c~c cs-s-,
cre oriaa ors deJiu,aI, between them htacef ri
impo sisle Tickets IA ssnts 40 IL
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-20
DOwERY AMPHITHEATRE-(Lat Late Geological Inst
ID tute)-No 81 Bowery

ID tute)-No. 81 Bowery.
THURSDAY EVENING April 18TH
First music will commence at O'Clock.
The evenings performance will with Grand
Waltz and Star Entree
Equestrian Exercises by Master Howes.
Ground and lofty tumbling, BY the Company.
Meanorphose Of the Sack the Clown deceived by Wo
man-o conclude with Comic Dance from the Pantommc OF
Mother Goose.
Mr. John Smith will appear and sing avorite Ethiopian
Song
Mrs Gun will appear in her ayore character Of the Am
azonian Maid.
Mr. Howes and Master Howes will appear in imitation
ofthe Polish Brothers.
Horemanshp by Master Franklin without saddle bride
After which the laughable of the Miller aud goldman
Miller, Mr. ker-Coaman Mr. Shindle- Parafaragarama
ramuse, Mr. Rockwell.
Equestrian Manager, Mr. Rockwell
Riding Msster Mr. Nesdham
Clown, Mr. Gossin.
Ten minutes will eapse previous the reaction Of the per-
Torrance.
After which the Liputiaa story called Jack the Giant Xii
er-Glant Grumgrafo Mr. NeedhamJack the Giant Killer
Master Howes
Slack Rope, Master Franklin
Horsefnanshp on horses, by Mr. w Howes.
MIR Needham will introduce the beautiful Indian Pony
Osceola-
Mr. Smith will appear favorite Ethiopian E1irava-
CANA.
MIR Howes viii appear in his favore charaster Of the
Dying Moor.
The conclude with the laughabe piece Of the Two
Clowns.
Tickets ian be had and the Box Once open
from 10 o'clock A nj till B Z Nj.
Boxes 90 cents-Pt % cents