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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21
General Sessions.

Trial for A-son.-Several witnesses were intro
duced by Messrs. Morrel and Phoenix, who gave
the accused very excellent character; and they
also proved that he must have been pos Of
very considerable stock of dry goods at the time &C
the fire. The District Attorney and the prisoners
Counsel agreed TO submit the case under the change
of the Court.
His Honor said that it was for the Jury to deter
mine from the testimony whether the fire at the
store of the accused the result of &C ident
design. If from accident the prosecution fails and if
from design, it must be clearly shown, and to their
entire satisfaction, whether not the prisoner had
set it fire. The main facts rested she testimo-
ny of Mrs Higgins; and the counsel FOE the defence
had called several witnesses for the spose of show
ing that her testimony was not to be relied In
particular, they had examined DR.. Hasbrouck, and
he deposed that he asked the witness if she heard
many persons walking on the night of the fire. Now
the Court thought this very singular question; for
if man had been going to set his house fire, the
probabilities are, that he would have preserved an
unusual silence. However, il was for the jury to
says and if they had any reasonable doubt they must
give it to the prisoner.
The Jury left the Court for very few minutes
and on their return found the prsoner-Not Gully
The Court then discharged the Jury for the term,
and djourned TO Saturday.
In the Of Robert White, indicted for assault
ing Mr.. Thompson, the accused has not been ar
rested; but Charles O'Connor appeared in Court as
his Counsel, and said his client would up, and
give the requisite bail. Subsequently, Mr.. w. APP
peared, and gave the requisite amount of bail.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

o. We understand that, besides the persons who
have been indicted for conspiracy to extort mo-
ney from the Rev. Mr.. Verren, and for publishing
libcls his character, person named Thomas
L'Hombral, has been arrested a civil writ, under
judges order, to hold to ball. in large amount, for
verbal ISLANDERS, highly derogaOry to the character
of Mr.. Verren The propagation of these ISLANDERS, it
appears from the afsidavits which this person is
held to bail, arose from his aspiring views TO sup
plant Mr.. Yerren in his pastoral charge.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

We desire TO recall to the public mind, that
Grandjean, the great Hair Doctor is the only per-
who has made the hair and skin Of the head his
particular study and is therefore, fully entitled to
that confidence, which we cannot accord 10 the
numberess pcrfumers, druggists, and BARRIERS, who
vend compositions for the hair. without having pro-
perly studied in fact, knowing any thing OF the
subject.
II is now placed beyond doubt, that all who
Grandjean's Composition, according TO his direc-
tons, will find its effects truly prodgious
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

Misunderstanding, it seems, can revive the
present depressed state Of thearicas in this city
Forrest since his first night, has scarcely covered
his expenses; and the Vandenhofs, at the Park,
have been playing to empty benches. The one and
two shilling theatres are more successful; and both
the Chatham and Olympic, we presume, are making
money. The Museums arc crowded, because the
performances are light popular, and amusing, and
the admission is low. The Park and Bowery will
have to reduce their prices boxes 80 cents, pit Is
cents, before they either fill the houses, their
respective treasures. Every thing is coming down
rents, banks provisions, fnanciers, directors, la
borers and why not the theatresl Reduce,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

o.. Fox, the water commissioner, has resigned.
He is whig but he vowed that if Governor Seward
turned out Stephen Allen, he would go out too lie
has gone out, and il is good radiance. Col King
is spoken Of in his place. The others were sworn
in yesterday, except DIR. Chids, who was sibk.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

Gutz,f's H,sroRv or CIvILIzarIoN--D dp-
plefon g. Co, of ~ Y.--This is a very remarkable
book not merely an account ofthe interesting topics
on which il treats but from the fact of its coming
from the pen Of one Of the astute thinkers and
philosophical writers Of the day. What Henry
Brougham has been 10 English political literature,
NJ Guizot has been for the French; and although
the latter does not possess the varied powers Of the
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

BowERY AMPHIrHEA Young Diamond the
negro dancer, puts forth his claims for benefit at
this establishment tonight. Besides the ordinary
attractions Of the ring, he has engaged the services
OF several eminent comic performers, and presents
bill filled with the most rare and unique novelties.
Fourteen Songs and Dances in the course of the
evening. The Geological Institute is opened free
10 all who enter the boxes.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

former still he has given proof of concentrations Of
deep witt The most profound knowledge Of
he popular mind which must make HIS writings OBJ
Jects OF NM versal attraction. M
The Pook Before ~ is instance oftis power, and
we doubt not but that it will become popuIa r
here as 1t has been throughout Europe
fILoRIM MAGE TO JERUSALEM AND MOUNT ST.
NAI-By Baron Serant- Carey f. Hart, Pave
are informed in the preface this work that it
written by a, Trappst monk, poor in spirit, poor in
human knowedge, who undertook pilgrimage to
the Holy land, merely to pray-to adoregto do pen
nance. There is good deal of the aq
Pride that apes humility h
pervading its pages; but still there is much to amuse
and TO those who consider themselves pious par ex
cellence, the work will possess many charms 81
MitchePs School Geography, Biographical Req
der and School, Atlas. Comprehend &. Co. Pa
Here are three volumes containing vast fund of
knowledge, and got up in the best manner both in
literary and mechanical point of view They are
certainly deserving the attention of every
OF youth.
iMe Criminals of IS4O-This - a little brochure
whose paternity is unacknowedge d by any one II
has no title page, nor any indication by which we.
can Judge from whose pen 1t proceeds. In the pre-
face told that the author has ranged through
the National and State Legislatures; through the
banks and the warehouse; the jury and the bench b..
Not having given to either his heroes his charao-
Judge of the of his portraits and for any
thing see to the contrary, this book would. APP
ply to the meridian of London or New York.
The PATHrINDEn AND rnE INLAND SEA by
The authOr Of the Pioneers. CarrW s. Co., Netp
Por6.-Cooper has returnedtO the great store house
from which he took the germs of his early and best
tales OF fiction He has lust published novel with
the above title, which is founded one of the ira
dtion which has down from the early settlers in
the far west. The materials have another are
for Cooper; he places part of the the great
inland seas, and we again rcyel among those fine
characteristic nautical sketches wherein his pen
seems to be so much at home. We will not attempt
to give an idea of the plot, because are that
the book will meet with a welcome reception from
all the novelists in this republic.
REPLY TO WEBSTER. BY Junius.-This is an
answer to the legal opinion which Daniel Webster
gave to Sc the Earrings the illegality of State
Bonds. 1t win be read by every citizen interested
in that great question. T
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

EXCITEMENT AMONG rHE CoprrsH.-There is a
great excitement in Gloucester among the fishermen
against DIR. Horiarty, the surveyor Of the port for
medding with their business. II appears that he
wrote letterto MIR. Benton approving his course in
relation to sbolisbing the fishing beuntics. They
talk Of tar and feathers, cold water and numerous
other curious things.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

MORE PAcKETs.-Another batch Of packet ship,
arrived yesterday. See marine news. They have
all passed through bad weather, and most of them
experienced the same severe hurricane which
dashed the British Queen hard the 18th and
18th inst. There are now only two, the Independ-
ence and Westminster, which arc over due. They
will arrive in a day or two.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

% The fire late on Thursday night destroyed
the large steam saw-mill just above the Chemical
Works. Zophar Mills, the engineer, we sorry
to say, fell into the river by falling off log He
was a most excellent engineer. dwelling house
was also burnt.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

GROWTH or SMALL PorAroEs.-Governor Sew
ard has delivered most capital special message to
the legislature, on the propriety Of passing Ma
tonal Bankrupt Law. II is brief-eloquent-and
full OF points. But we have hope that the present
hopeless Congress will do any such thing. 1t must
be made question at the next election throughout
the country.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21
MONEY MARKET.
Friday. March oo--spN

The stock market has .vinced slight in prices today
but the sales have been large North American Trust and
Banking Co per delaware Hudson n per cent?
Harlem per cent Manha,tara per Boston aud Proyi-
dence declined 2per cent There confidence In the a
airs Of the Manhattan Bank than either capacity or
intentions of the former officers and now that change s
made stockholders less anxious sell present prices
rates consequently firm The publication Of the
names Of the dealers with the Bank made the report al
though justified by the extraordinary nature the was
done with cupabe careessness Many names of merchant,
published having ovcrdrawn their accounts when they
actually had large balances the Bank This was the case
with A. W SPIES Co Two notes had been collected for
them by the Bank PoughkeePse the other at 90.
perstown AT the expiration Of the usual time ~ days they
checked against the which had not however been en-
tered TO their credit aud there apparently an overa of
sss40 when actually there balance Of sss,s nhis IA
The following Is statement Of his account certified by
the book keeper.
Note paid at Poughkeepsie 2,d Ian........... 900.
Cosperstorn sth Feb. ............... ii2O,qi
p.an,, far collection, siso,g
p---,-,,. si2si II
reported overdraft ss,l2
Bal tho I'd March in favor "a W spie. Co. s5 a.
ts'snsdl GEo.s BRfsr,s,
There s difficulty in the American Exchange Bepk
THIS concern stated tobe borrowing bank by those who
called the meeting last M and probably does not
succeed as well they expected Many have
made to Mr. Leav the Pr sden that his resignation would
be acceptable bnt he refuses II designed confer
the Prsidentshp Morris Robinson, Esq provided he will
accept IT,
Money remains about the same The banks continue To con-
fine their operations strictly business paper such mo
ney had per and in cases. paper Ia.
been done per cent per At the time mort
cages and accommodation exceedingly difficult
to negotiate In domestic bills and country money there 10
rates -
CrRpr-r R.rrs OF B.sK Morris AND Domrsrtc But.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

ANOTHER Mill GoSE.-All the mill. and facto-
ries in the country seem destined to be burned up
this year No less than twenty have been destroyed
since the LIST Of January. The Touring mill Of s.
Dodge, in Fast Winfield, Herkimer county New
York, was burned on the 18th inst Loss $500
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

THE SrRIKEs.--No further trouble yesterday
among the laborers, riggers, and stevedores-bu'
they still refuse to work at the proposed reduction
of wages.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

DR.. CRABHRT, it seems, the real Simon Pure, did
not go out in the Great Western. 1t another
Chabert, but not the Fire King. He remains to see
the finale of the Barihelemy affair
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

OSE OF rHE YAcsr saUADRoS.-A beautiful
English yacht arrived at Charleston, on the 18th
inst, from the Island &C Cuba, for New York
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

CAPTAIN WALTER DoUeLas, who is to take com
mand OF one of Mr.. Cunards steam ships, went pas
senger in the Great Western, on Thursday last
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

GJ- People now begin to think that Dr. Wander
burgh's story of the four midnight robbers was a
true one, after all. The reward has walked up the
Police. Indeed the Police of NewYork are always
asleep till a reward is offered.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

Or HAcxETr made his debut in Wall street, yes
terday, and looks fat, round, and comfortable. Set
up small vaudeville theatre-go to work, and make
money as fast as YOU can.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

0C;- SPLENDID BALL will be given Mon
day evening next, at Tammany Hall, by the Boat
Club Associations.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

STAN Sur GRrAr WEsrrRS.-The pilot boat
Joseph ". Lord passed the Great Western on
Thursday evening at six s'eleck, fifty miles from
the Hook, going ahead in fine style
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

U- BENEFIT FOR Mrs. FINN AND Chill
pREs is to be given, tonight, at the Park Theatre.
Go, all ye charitable-go. A poetical address,
written by the Hon. Frank Weddell, will be deli
vered on the occasion.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

To CoRREsPeNDKSTs.-We have an immense
quantity Of original communications, which we
can hardly dispose of without publishing a dou-
BILE sheet. Our original Philadelphia correspon-
dents shall be attended to.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

90 NJ WILLIAMS, the English Ocqlist, may be con:
suited Al his rented house usual which
Providence House No 40 Broadway, Canal street
entrance No ~ day Sundays between the hours OF
III aud until the LIST Of May lsfiwhee all postpaid letters
will be duly answered Without One Of The
rous patients who have been restored sight BY Mr. Will
ams remedies since his arrival in New York may be seen
almost every day at O'Clock, with ether PATIENTS at his
house, who have aso been feoed although her ewes had
been entirely covered with thick covering from four
teen days alter her birth She upward OF years
OLD and highly respectable She asserts she totally blind
Of one e and Win the other could only the light
iniistnctly and that in the han hr
dred doctors have declared be impossible do her EYES
good She now, however, only light with
the eye which had been totally blind Ia, distinguish OBJ
Jecs with both The first she receecs 10 Nav.
object, the face Of lady gentleman was in
Providence House both Of whom had been
10 sight by Mr.. Williams and quite well
Apart of the above house To let and possession may had
immediately the whole o the third floor. ON The
first Of May nert Iby application TO Mr. Williams on de-
ms2 itdxwy-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

AcsUIrrEp.-The two boys, Ferdinand and Abra
ham Higher, recently arrested ON suspicion Of hav
ing set fire to the house Of Mr. scheolmeyer in Bal
timore.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

swrLLrse.-It is feared in New-OrLeans that the
banks of the Mississippi will be overlooked with
water That river has lately risen very rapidly.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

0;- Master Bryant is pretty fellow to talk of re-
ducng wages, when he has himself recently reduced
the wages of his own workmen to ST. per week
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

RIGHr.-Wiliam Witzell, an engineer, has been
imprisoned in New Orleans, for running over and
killing boy. He is to be tried for it,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

BLoopY.-Washingto Moody and John Cantley,
residents Of Tuscaloosa, Ala. recently had disa-
greed, which led to the death Of the latter
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21
MORNING HERALD.
Notice TO the New-Yorls Piiots.

No steam ship expected here till the Great Western re-
turns about the list OF May from Europe WILL
IN that interval brought by packet ships Now therefore,
We hereby give notice all Pilots that ifhey viii bring US
later foreign news advance of all the Wall street prints
shall not forget them the day after Sharps the word
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

The MAyoRALTY.-lfth the Wing Committee that
meets next Monday night, to select candidate for
Mayor, do not choose an efficient man, shall OPP
pose the nomination to the extent of influence
No mistake in the intmation. Look sharp.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

CaLvIs BLYTHE is the new Collector for tn,
port Of Philadelphia.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

MoDEsrY.-Small potatoe Htterateurs, talking o.
honesty after plundering other mems writings, and
pas sing them off for their own.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

lrS- The WEEKLY HERALD, containing Tour en-
cravings, illustrating the position of pabic AFFAIRS In
Asia, will be Published to-day at o'eioch--price
q a cents.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21
Corourr,ssOHjce.

An inquest was held at No. IL, Mulberry street,
the body Of Lavnia Grey, little black picaniny,
whs was sncthered by its mamma. Verdict accor-
dinghy.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

TAKE CARE.-Vast shoals of London pick pockets
now in town, ready to begin business on large
scale
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21
Rpr.I R.,s. OF B.sS Norrs ars Domr.ric BnL.

ms SHOWS some slight Improvement fr-m the rates
rent last week The condition Of money matters Al the sout
w. however such that permanent, am.oraiop can yet
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

NAVIGATION on Lake Michigan, has been COM
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

course, all the borrowers will he called TO paw
up in cash promptly, dear Dicky will have to raise
the money! and in order to help him out of his diff
Guilty, if he will sell me lot cheap, will advance
the money to meet his loans and say more about
it.
The clique, which we have, from time TO time,
shown up in its proper colors, is but Of several
fashionable financial ciques that seek to rule in
Wall street, and in tho politics and fashionable
movements of the city. Like the M'Bridcs and
Whites, and Suifrens, they are composed of low
bred, vulgar, ignorant men, without either talent
education. And if a watchful eye is not kept upon
them, they will enact precisely the same as
have so long been played on the stage of finance
and fashion by the clique of the Manhattan Bank.
PUBLIC BUILDINGs-MANY OF THEM UNSAFE
The time is close at hand, when immense numbers
Of our fellvw citizens will congregate in various
large all the city, for various purposes,
public meetings, anniversaries, &c; and we deem
it imperative duty to state that consider ma
ny of them unsafe. 1t is the duty of all those who
have the charge OF all large rooms, where crowds
occasionally meet, to have them examined forth.
with, by mixture of architects and uninterested
citizens, in order to allay any unnecessary alarm
accident We have received numerous cemnuni-
cations the subject, and in answer to Them have
simply to state that we consider Masonic Hall,
Chatham Chapel, the Olympic Theatre, and one
TIVE others, decidedly unsafe. We may be msta-
ken, but seriously believe that it win not be long
before, at the other of these buildings there
will be dreadful crash, attended with awful loss
of life. The Chatham Chapel is sad, crazy con-
Germ. Itlooks as if it about to fall the next
moment; and as the Olympic Theatre is made out
of house that has been Quilted, we consider that
ho, 20 7 how ,,ipat AIDA
port thereon, by competent, disinterested men. IL
not, we caution our fellow citizens against rsking
their lives.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-21

The Manhattan Expose--Bob White indict-
ed--The Beginning OF the end of the Bank
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-02-19
SIGNS OF THE TIMES

In the north storm has been raging for
a considerable time. In the east also sig ms
por,end storm; therefore we may look 70,
real North-easter soon. We see also a
black cloud 10 the south that bode, ulti-
mate evil-and speck is discoveabIe in
the western horizon, which, with all other
signs, admonishes us to prepare for some
dreadful convulsion Of the elements.
But it's an i'll wind that blows no BODY
any good" il is said; Csnada, poor iII-fat.
ed and prosecuted Canada NAV benefit BY
almost any commotion short of tile actual
: wreck OF matter, and the crush Of wolds. 81
Let US prepare then to meet the shock with
a welcome.
Liberty or death" shall be our watch.
word-Hurrah for Canada
Bright be the blade, and keen its edge.
That drinks the blood of Monarchy.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-02-19
NORTH AMERICANA:
sWANToN, FEBRUARY 10, 1870,

'The times are most interesting A prob.em'
'of the highest importance is about 10 be sol we'd
The virtue Of the nation is TO be tried The
"cause of humanity and hope of philosophy, with
'the fate OF free governments are involved in the
"event. How awful is the responsibility how
"solemn the hazard I'VE are 10 determine
''by our deeds the soundness of our theories and
''aseer ain whether republican system of govern
"ment, built on the will Of and receiving it's pow
"ers Immediately from the people, is capable Of
maintaining its sovereignty to obtain experiment.
"tal knowledge how far the liberty of the citizen
"is compatible with the safety of the state; to
"Prove, in short, whether the people are their
'oTn toorst enemies" as is asserted by monarch.
lists. MILES Register.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-02-19
From Tie WOreesfer Spy.
fMPOR TAN URl A l..

kfpsAFrEns Conference.-The prose-
eution ol Djckerson Shesrcr and Elias NJ.
Turner &ns kidnapping the boy Sydney O..
Francis and. transporting him 10 Virginia,
with the intent to sell hiR as slave, was
tried before the court nf Common Pleas IN
this town last week. The trial cainmcn-
ceJ at the opening 81 the afternoon session
of tho court on the a3d last. aud was cam-
miiIed 10 ,is jury at hall past O'Clock 10
the evening OF the a5lh. The jury after
an absence Of about an hour, returned With
q verdict Of GUILTY, against both Of the
defendants. Exceptions were taken Ia
the rnling OF the Court on several
points, by Turner which exceptions
will he carried before the Supreme Court
on an application for new trial. In be-
hall of Shearer, no exception was taken,
and he was brought into court on the NOR
ming Of the 9Th, and was sentenced 10
i,ro days solitary imprisonment, and con
fnemenf 10 hard labor in The STATES
PRISON, for fhe term Of SEVEN
YEARS.