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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24
Correspondence Of the Herald1

ALBANY, April 22d.
The effort TO restore the words or Albany to the
currency bill, failed in the House to-day by a small
majority, and the report Of the Joint Committee
amended by striking out Albany, was agreed to by
vote Of 65 to As This bill is precisely the same
in principle that which originally passed the
Senate, and was rejected by the House. After this
matter settled, the Southern Railroad was taken
up, and the proposition to make il State work de-
bated, until the hour Of adjournment when the
bill was referred to select committee to report
complete, as the phrase is. This expcdent il re-
serted TO when is necessary to pass any que 10
an early decision. bill reported complete is or
dered to athrd reading. matter of course unless
the report Of the committee is rejected.
In the Senate, nearly the whole session was con-
sumed in the discussion Of bill for the relief Of an
ividual who claims damages under a lease of the
surplus water on a section Of the canal
For some time past the Senate has held an after
noon session, exclusively for the consideration Of
private claims. Considerable business has been
despatched at these sittngs, but yesterday after
noon Col Young was not present and today the long
discussion Of yesterday repeated for his enght-
eminent. The Colonel is ravenous, but no has some
good points about him nevertheless. His character
and the structure Of his mind entirely misunder
stood by the public generally. intend 60 take an
early opportunity 20 give your readers an accurate
sketch OF this veteran legislator well a. several
other Of the most distinguished members OF both
houses
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

REVIVAL IN BRooME STRBED CHUacH.-Here
too has there been working to +" show forth the
glory" The excitement commenced under the ge-
neralshp of Brother Kirk, who labored for two
weeks with all his might, and with considerable
success. On one evening the church was so crow
ded, that numbers, aye, mutitudes were obliged TO
depart from the building, and even some of those
% saints on earth" who obtained admittance, were
nccessitated to stand their delicate little legs,
during the whole discourse. | remember who
stood at the door of of the pews in the side ISLE
and tried to get admittance, but in vain There
two young men in the pews who had not the
politeness to get up and offer their seats to her
they had taken good care TO place old lady at the
door, that gentlemen With their ladies should not
apply for entrance. hope those persons will read
your paper more than others seem to have done, 5
that they may learn something Of the customs of
polite life.
A great many beautiful girls have seen the error
of their ways, and have been induced TO walk in
that narrow path where Mr.. Knapp says they will
receive you. Among the converts may be men
toned the two Misses All.grace, of BrOome street
the eldest Of whom is very pretty; and as TO being
agreeable, think is not surpassed by any lady in
my circle Of acquaintance, which is not small. Miss
Salvation of Waverley place, has also Joined hand
in hand with those Of the true faith, and may be
distributing tracts among the " the poor and aecdy'
souls in this city. Mrs. Humbe-heart, of Prince
street, has been awakened to sense Of hes negli-
gencc, and fails not every day TO carry "sweet
comfort" TO the troubled and anxious souls in her
neighbosrhood, oh that were Of them |
think, that distant am at present, fcould be
brought into the righi road, by her importuning
short time. There is such heavenly grace in
her every action, and when she speaks, would
think that some Dael had been sent from heaven
TO mpart consolation 10 suffering an. Her eyes
are the most beautiful ever saw-thGTe turks in
them lightning that would strike to tAe earth one
who would dare to express an unchaSte thought
they n strong black, or, as Tom Moore says
.--Dark As Egypt,an's skias,
Where men may read their destinies.
But will no; taink of her, or | nay indulge in
som c unholv thought
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24
Hers was form OF life and light,
That seen became part Of SIGHT,
And rose where'er turned my eye.
SnncInEsessinns.

Honoria Farra, female soaplock, from that se-
minary Of morality, the Five Points, found gull
" Of purloining door key, valued at 80 cents As
Court reprimanded Honoria, and told her to go.
Margaret Feeney stole piece Of hung beef, for
which offence Meg sent to ''the tombs."
Alice Meadowcrait stole trunk Of clothing, and
Alice was sent to keep Margaret company
Lawrence Murtough whipped his wife, and thc
Court ~ould have sent him To the tonIbs, bit the
wife cried and said she would rather take another
whipping, than have Larry locked up So Larry
was let off with caution.
stephen Ackerly found guilty OF aisappro-
priating work box and various other articles, for
which offence, stephen was remgnded TO prison.
Francis j. Williams alias Dcnard, stole pair Of
boots and was sent for the six months.
James Mctiione whipped his wife and also Patrick
Kelly, bat both the aforesaid wives were satisfied
with their whipping, and ready for another, the
Court graiifed them, and let the pair of bru.es
losoe upon society more.
And the Court ad ourued.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

THEATRICAL AovEME NTs.-Miss ShirreR and
Mr.. Wilson are playing their last engagement at
the Chestnut street theatre, Philadelphia All the
great and little tragedans busy throughout the
country; Kean and Forrest here in New York,
Booth in Boston, Scott in Mississippi, Parsons in
Kentucky, Charles Mason in New Orleans. Old
Jack Barnes, wife and daughter atthe st Charles,
New Orleans, are Madame Otto and Brough. La
than, Abbot, Mr. and Mrs. Seguin are in Charleston
Jones has made rich harvest in the place
with them Klishing the man monkey, and the dan
GERS, are amusing the mock modest people of Louis
vile.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

81 SAN SGAArs-k appears that after all the talk
and mystery about the death of this unfortunate
young GIRL and her previous premature delivery that
the whole affair is to be hushed up. How ~ this I!
Arc there no such things law and Justice IN this
city! Robbery after robbery, seduction after sedac
ton, and murder after murder take place weekly,
and yet no inquiry is made-no investigation
one is brought to trial punishment. Well, never
mind. The religious anniversaries are close vt
hand, and then shall have some awful disclo-
sures, tremendous awakening of Sinners a general
reformation, and new state of society-perhaps.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24
Superior Counts

Before Judge Tallmagc.
I'tter Il. Stgyresdnt s.He Mayer end CoHl1sondI-
ip Of " Y-This was an action fsra breach of cove
naht for which the plaintiff sought a compensation
IA damages at the hands Of july. Ii appeared that
an the year 1895, the plaintiff DESTROYS OF inn
proving large tract Of ground which he possessed
in the upper part Of the city, by laying his lands
in building lots, and among other plans, he offered
to cede to the defendants for ever large plot Of
ground between 18th and fbth streets, provided
they would forthwith cause the same to be laid out
as public square, similar TO, Washington Parade
Ground, plant IL with trees and shrubs, and put a
similar stone coping and IRON railing to that round
In May, ls36, this plan was submitted to the Com
mon Council, and in the September following ac-
cepted. law was passed at Albany to alter the
map Of the city by the closing of certain streets and
the new square was to go down 90 posterity digni-
fed with the family name ofthe stuyvcssnts.
IL so happened, that another common counciA
came into power, and no appropriations were made
tor carrying on hs magnificent work, and no pro-
gross was made in planting the square, the land spec
uators fought shy Of the lots and instead Of selling
Tor $500, secured on bond and mortgage, with in
tcrest, they did not sell at all and what was
the plaintiff estate did not improve for mansions
arose to give population and importance to his vast
possessions
He demonstrated with the new Common Council,
and they referred his remonstrance TO one ot their
committees Mere time elapsed, and lots fell IN the
market, and NJ length the committee repoTed that
the work osght to be commenced according to the
bond, yet still no progress was made except 10 Dig
for that portion of the work This was IN June
1898 and in the course Of that year the present action
was brought
For the defence, il was set up THAI the plaintiff
was man ofvery large possessions and had lost
of his lots That the Corporation were not bound 30
go on with the Square until they saw ft, and that
In the mean time the plaintiff coad suffer nothing
hut fancied deprec iation Of his property. That Il
required along time for the Common Council TO act.
and that the delay was necessary.
The Court in its charge to the jury, said there was
nothing in all these objections and that the plaintiff
had right either to claim the return Of his grant of
land ar compensation m damages for any loss he
should have sustained. The questioa' Of how much
loss he had incurred was wholly fos the Jury TO de-
eide, and they were directed 20 bring in a sealed
verdict on Friday.
Counsel for Plaintiff David' D. Ogden and ID.
Lord, Jun Esqs.
For Defendant-Mr. Anthem and the late counsel
TO the Corporation.
90 Ihe stsamboa OsEoLa POughksepse, sr1 not
S N'poLroN IS Enormously stat YESTERDAY she rr' -
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

THE FRENCH LIBELLERs.-Mcssrs. p. Barthce-
my, Bouillon & Co., indicted for libel on the Rev.
Mr.. Verren, have had their trial postponed for
Their term. They have made an affidavit TO the
Court that material witness is absent in the State
Of Mssissippi-that great bank sate-and that with
out that evidence, they are uaprepared for trial,
and will find a difficulty to make decent fight.
This witness is said 10 be a German girl, chamber
maid who lived with Mr.. v, and was afterwards
dismissed for some misconduct-and, natural
consequence migrated to Mississippi, where steal
ing and swindling are not considered disreputable
The industry and tact Of these men in defending
themselves, is FAR superorto Dixon who was tried.
sentenced and spent his time in shaving on Black
wells Island, with railroad speed We think,
however tia; Peter Barthelemy and his associates,
will miss it in thing. II they delay thus their
trial. they may put oil their visit to the picturcsq
scenery Of Baekwelrs Island, till the winter sets in,
at which season Of the year, place is bleak,
cold, raw and gusty-save and except Sing Sing. II
they have any Of the real love for a summer life in
the country in their souls, they ought TO hurry on
their trials in May at least Who knows but for
tune may favor them with passage in the aims
house boat, Charon-wise, across the deep flowing
river, in the month Of June 7 No retirement in the
vicinity Of New York is beautiful, COOL delight
full, poetieal, or picturesque, than Blackwell's
Island in June, July and August. Some think
Sing Sing pleasant-others Auburn quite rural
but the most general opinion, and the greatest
number Of certificates, exist in favor Of Black
wells beautiful, moralzng, purifying Island
Few spend few weeks there, that don't acquire a
higher taste and keener relish for morals, poetry
piety, beauty, beef and plum pudding. II particu-
larly cures tendency Of the tongue pen towards
evil speaking.
We beg them, therefore, TO hasten their trial, or
they will lose all these delights. During Dixon's
residence this "gem of the river" he was set "a
shaving but Barthelemy could teach the mysterie.
oft poudrette manufacture, while Bouillon could
give lessons in French.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

NEW MOVE FOR A MAYoR.-The Mayor of New
Orleans has refused to administer the oath of office
to two ofthe Aldermen just reelected, Messrs. Lock
EFT and Peters, the ground that they have in his
opinion heretofore done acts with their
oat In of office
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

ANAToMY.-Dr. Bedford continues his highly
popular lectures Anatomy tonig lat the Stuyve-
SAINT Institute. These lectures attended by the
elite of the city-and very deservedly so too.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

VAPoR BArHs.-This is the season for purifying
the system, cleansing the blood, and relieving the
entire human frame, bones, and brain and ALL Of
every impurity; in order to take fresh. start for
the arduous duties, Of summer life. Nothing
effects this so thoroughly as the vapor Baths, ad-
ministered by Mrs. Carroll, Is John street They
every ament, ache and pain, annihilate dis
ease and debility, and impart new life and vigor to
the constitution. Try them
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

SINGULAR DEATH-A Mr.. Van Tassel, of Catlin,
in this state, was cutting timber; branch fell on
his arm and drove the in his hand clear through
his left leg; he bled to death directly.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

NEW ORLEANS On the 18th instant the Missis
sipp river was dangerously high here, being only
two feet below the top of the highest wharves ant
running through all the cutters in the town.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

PoPULARrry-W. G.. Bryant, editor Of the Post,
received vote for the high office Of Mayor at the
last election This Is beginning. lie must get
q .2i3 before ne can be elected over Mr. Farian
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

SACRED Abolition MUsIc.-Thc Church Of st.
Phillips in Charleston South Carolina emily i'm
ported a splendid organ from London, on which
there are about Sl5O0 duties. Mr.. Calhoun has got
law passed through the Senate, RENTING the du-
ties As better or equal organs can be procured at
the North duty free, presume that the yestry ~
the Church Of st. Phillip objected to northern or
gan because its must be affected with abolition
demi.semi-euavers. or course, the duties ought to
be RENTED.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

LreHr wANrED.-Since 1896, the American
Institrte has collected in various ways SSs,OOO.-
What has become Of it, How has IL been appro-
priatedl Who can tell Does any body knowl
Is every one silent7 Do, try, open your mouth
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

BoLD MAS.-General waddy Thompson, Of
South Carolina, has addressed pastoral letter TO
his parshoncrs in favor Of General Harrison for the
Presidency. This is the boldcst act of the day.
When the Missouri flows over the Rocky Noun
tains-when the rises from the lakes and sets
over the Atlantic-when the moon puts on petit
coat instead Of cloud. then wall the chivalrc null
ifers Of South Carolina vote for General Harrisop
this year. They only chop round once in two years
Friend Waddy, try again.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

The BEAUTIES OF PoLIrIcs.--PRoaREss OF
rHE Political CANPAIeN.-The campaign be-
tween General Harrison and Van Buren, making
mighty progress. In songs, meetings, rows,
fights and SANDER, it goes ahead in way not so
slow The last delectable morsel is the following
from Van Buren, paper =
From the Wisconsin En2uirerl
GESsRAL HAnsssss WrsSrnAoo CHmpRrs;-The Chi
n ' @ '1 'Ss 'fs%i%s
S Ss CesS had three children
fed ths children II Hsri.o., a. low
ss'SsisS s1 q
an" s &c
sss he, %Ssh snS a
is i WHO and b Inc
by 'a his % & John nie ~ a ay suffer
sa IS nhs Of eS and
present wife Of Frsns6man by the name Of Lgrs When
sSe apphs have her crsn sss!sa
hsr hi Ws and IL a$l
after some hestatioa they General Harrsons The
%si'ss Ike, % lends S G a @ %
dict what is so VIGOROUSLY true.
no, nG%inatsd for he presidency had idea ha
ward portion Of the pe for
that high Slice yet his name had bes mentioned connee.
SGSa ssi and
world who had hal!-breedchildren.
Here is pretty kettle of fish. Two of the prin-
cIpal candidates for the next Presi dcncy charged
with having illegitimate children-the one half
breed Negroes-the other half breed Indians. Will
not some Paul Pry in Albany search round there, or
in Undertook, and ifthere any boys or girls
with light hair and small cunning eyes, who cant
tell who their father is 2 Perhaps we might help
them to father " importe. One thing is GER
tain. How the editor who believes that General
Harrison is the father ofthree strapping young half
breed Indian heroes can talk of his &c imbeciliy,"
is past philosophy. General Harrison is the
man. lie thrashes the Indians, and kisses their
squaws, with equal courage. That will help his
cause.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

HAcKErr's BEsEFIr.-Hackett has put his name
up for benefit on Monday night next, at the Park.
Very good; let him have benefit; let IL be a good
one-a real benefit, that is provided he gives us a
good bill Of fare Hacket is good actor; he is not
doing much now; merely giving us hash Of his old
dishes that have been done to death. However, he
deserves abcnet for what no has done, not for what
he is doing at present
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

o. We have received Havana, and Matanzas pa
pcrs to the 18th instant, inclusive.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

o. Professor white, the Irish songster, gives a
concert and ball at Nibio's to night II will be
elcpant affair
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

ENoLrsH FLEEr.--The English have J line Of
battle ship, frgates and 10 sloops ofwar, on and
near our coasts, making total Of 522 guns and $500
i mon
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

o. The tide water canal between Baltimore and
Havre de Grace will be finished this day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

THE ExHrBIrIoN OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY
will be opened next Monday. Every effort has been
made to open it this week, but il was found imposs-
BILE. On saturday,a meeting Of the Academy will be
held, and in the evening a supper will be given to
begin business. This exhibition will be the last
made in Clinton Hall BY another year, the splendid
building in Broadway, opposite the A,hen@sm Hotel,
will be finished for the City Library Society, and
then exhibition gallery will be opened Of the most
magnificent dimensions in this country, Till then,
however the people Of and fashion must crowd
I'M the long narrow stairs Of Clinton Hall.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

o. VIVA, ha. become Of the metropolitan Thea
tire
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

THE CRoToN CAMPAIGN.-This war amongst the
large and small potatoes on the Croton Water Works
mas nearly been brought to close and the Irish
men have been nearly all demolished few
days ago. the Brigadier General, dressed in
full uniform, military boots and spurs, striped
breeches, cooked hat, gold laced hat, =" whiskers"
and all, rode out along the line, attended by his
staff, and body guard, to see how the waged.
When he reached the heights of Manhattanville, he
took out his military spy glass, after the manner of
Lord Wellington at Waterloo, and discovered red
ensign at a distance. lie Immediately formed his men
cried out " there's the bloody flag of the enemy,
charge and capture it," The men chargcd-he
brought up the rear, and between them they cap
tured red pettcoat belonging to an old Irishwo-
man. hung out to dry. Two of the staff were wounded
by falling into pig sly, and the General himself
narrowly capped humiliation from the hands of the
old woman This demonstration, as he calls it, has
had the effect of frightening the laborers into SUBJ
mission, and they are at present peaceable enough
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

She is built os the best materials, such cedar and
locust--no white oal to speak of Her strength is
great for unless it was, her back would have been
broken in launchng-she slid of the ways without
even a strain. Twas an excellent launch.
The old " Erie" has been Withdrawn from tho line,
and is be made into tow boat-she having become
too old fashioned. The "Troy" takes her place
and next season, we understand, the" Champain" is
also to be withdrawn and another steamer, three
hundred feet long, to run in her stead. We like to
this. Such entcrprising spirit gives employ
ment TO a great number Of workmen
We don't yet know who is to command the Troy
but whoever does, we hereby caution him against
racing. 1t is bad practice, especially when the
boat is crowded with passengers. He must take
heed.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

90 Ihe steamboat OsEoL, Pougksepsie sr5 not
AlbaiF
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-24

NEW STEAM PAcKEr.-The longest steam vessel
in the world was launched last week at Williams
burg, from the shipyard of William Capes. She is
thirty feet longer than any other vessel ahoat
This extensive steamer is named the SO Troy" and
is owned entirely in the town of that name-but is to
be of the Old Line, TO after the LIST Of June
next, between here and Troy, touching at Albany.
She will, when finished, eclipse every thing of the
steam kind in these waters, in length, breadth,
beauty, 9Th and perhaps speed. Her model is
beautifal-well proportioned throughout-not too
long for her breadth, too broad for her length
She will be remarkable river Understandable for
her spaciousnes' as well as for her compactness-
nothing slovenly about her-all neatness. 10 show
H. b,r A
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06
THE INDIGNATION OF THE
OHIO DEMOCRACY AROUSED!

We understand that the Bank Min
ions of 81. Clairsvile intended ilumi-
mating their town on Monday night. in
honor Of their i'll bought victory,In Ohio.
This aroused the indignation Of the
hard fsted farmers ofold Belmont, who
have been cheated out Of their Cover
nor, and they threatened ifthe Bankers
did illuminate, to march into town and
tear down their Bank, The money
power fearing this kept dark.
We on'y wonder that the Ohio De-
mocracy remain so quiet. after being
defraudod out Of tbeir dearest rights.
The Democrats Of every town and
county in the State, ought TO hold NEE
lirgs immediately. and express their dis
appreciation IN TONES OF THUN-
DER. of The DEEP AND DAMNING
SCHEME OF VlLLAINY that has
beeu prac,iced upon them.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-11-06

WING CONSISTENCY. Tip aud Ty,"
observes the New Orleans Sun, is a
strange mixture TO please all but DISCUS
ting to the majority; for who would ap-
prove such m xiure as this.
Tip says he will sign a bank charter,
If Congress pass the law.
Ty says bauk is unconstitutional.
Tip is IN favor of a protective tariff,
pursued until grass grows IN The streets
ofthe Southern cities.
Ty thinks the tariff, unconsiitutial.
TIP is for internal improvements by
the General Government.
Ty believes such Improvements to be
en- infraction ofthe Constitution.
Tip savs It is all ctjoct nearest HE
heart to see the surplus revenue appro-
priated TO the emancipation and liber-
tstieu Of slaves, with consent of the
States.
Ty thinks tho General Government
has no Hgh; to interfere with slavery in
the 8trtes at all.
Tip was in favor of the proclaim alton
and force bill. AZ,
Fy thinks them both gross Invasion
of State rights.
Nov as Tip and Ty are swsllowed
by the same party, in the name of hard
cider in what do they sgree? Shall we
have President pulling one way and a
Vice President another? The cabinet
will be nice place with two such men
in it. .....
There is one point, however. in VII ci
Tip and Ty bothagree. They both 20
against the poor mans right 10 vote,
which makes them very eceeptible to
the Federalists.-Phil. Times,