Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-21
MACON, Ca, May sth, IS40.
MIR. REsNRTT,

Mr.. REsNErT,
ego lille. qu quandam moduIats mel gracil svena'
All of which being jumbled tsgethcr,and us'y hde-
rally and charitabIy translated into the common
vernacular, to suit this occasion. signifes-That
am he who some twelve months gone, forwarded
you little piece of my handicra, in the shape Of
miniature gnu silver; the idea being taken from
ysur frequent graphic descriptions Of WIS rifle
and the reception ofwhich was noticed in the Her
add in manner peculiar to that valuable paper, OF
which am a constant reader.
You VIII now please eept gracii avcna" or
silver tube, to be used whenever your versatile fancy
leads you to " imbibe" Gas MIR. Weller, Senr says)
Hard Cider. 1t has been made with some regard to
neatness particularly account Of your independ-
ent course in politics, praising public men where
they deserve, and dealing without gloves where
censure is required; one who pins his faith to no
man $ skirt. So when your mood shall lead you to
rap old Tip over the knuckles at any time, you
with proprety loan your tube to some warIn-heart-
ed, female friend-of whom you have scores-who
advocate the doctrines of Hard Cider expounded
by Harrison at Tppecanoe, the Thames, in Congress
l forward also a gimlet, that you may (if you
think the public good requires it) suggest the pro-
prety of each member Of Tippecanoe Club in New
York, providing himself with tube and gimlet,
equipped in such manner as every man can evince
his zeal in the cause, at any time place almost,
and with very little trouble or expense. And if he
occasionally mistake the barrel of rum for Hard Ci-
der, why the will must be taken for the deed as it
is in all Christian countries!
Mem" The work goes bravely on in this
state. The clans are gathering from Nckojack to
Sapelo. julius Cesar Afford, better known here
by the soubriquet Of "the war horse Of Troup"-a
member Of Congress- sui-generis, sc. Sc, has
this day been holding forth to the natives the
degeneracy Of the times, and Of the currency, &c
During the course Of his remarks, he spoke indig-
nantly Of the ISLANDERS against General HARRISON and
Of his being called g,'anny-here. suddenly, ga
light on Marmion's visage spread" thereby bets-
kening to the weather-wisc good idea. "Yes,
fellow citizens, Harrison is the granny that is to
deliver this groaning country from its travail of ruin
and bankruptcy, and to usher ato existence new
born epoch Of plenty, confidence, honesty, and
strict regard for the constitution, laws, and the
welfare ofa classes" Julius Cesar is of good
hard sense, although Gas has long been his wont)
little given tn "passng the Rubicsn" Of good taste.
Where General Harrison learned obstetrics he did
not state. TUBAL CAIN.
1.-THE silver tube and gimbet have been received,
for which we return our thanks to Tubal Any Tip
pecanoe who wants to take pattern and
look at them and copy. We have no copyright. i
Ed. Her.
| IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO The New Orleans
| correspondent Of the Baltimore Patriot, mentions
report, that the Federaists were in possession of
Campeacby, which gives them the mastery Of Yucca
tan and the whole Peninsula The Authorities of
Vera Graz were advised that the Federal army were
march pg on that city. and it is the opinion OF the
writer that, now Vera Cruz is in possession Of
the Republicans OF PA.
LArs FROM TExAs.-By the New York, at New
Orleans, 10th instant files of Galveston papers to
the 18th in slant inclusive have been received. No
rain had fallen in Galveston for many days, and
the city almost destitute Of water. Very little
rain falls in Texas between the latter part oil March
and the first Of October. The citizens were prepar.
ing reservoirs and cisterns to secure copious sup
ply at the first rainy spell Goods were selling at
auction at unusually low rate. splendid ball
was lately given in Houston, by the Hon. Aicee
| Labranche, Charge des Afaitss from the United
States to Texas He is soon to return to the United
States.
NAvAL.-Lieut. Charles III. n'Blair, has been ho-
morally acquitted by the Court Martial at Philadel
phia, Of the charges preferred against him by Com
modore BALLARD, and the President has approved
the proceedings
SENTENCE OF DEATH Lorenzo Dow alias Pablo,
was yesterday brought before the L. Circuit
Court to receive his sentence having been convicted
Vt the murder Of Capt. William b. Langdon Of the
brig Francis Of Boston: The sentence was deli
vered by Chief usticc Taney and that of death
The pr;soneris to be hung upon the walls Of the
Jail. He is Malay, and his appearance very unin-
tellectua and name Baltimore american Ma 10.
How TO CsRr Lovr Take three evening par
ties week, where You not likely to fall in with
the object Of your affections; few hirtations with
the finest dark eyes you procure, in the conser
vstory after supper, six long waltzes with many
pretty girls, and taking them down for ice after.
wards four ballads nicely sung, without making
faces, by the number Of beauties in the inter-
walls Of the quadrilles;a few visits to the opera (f
you have box, and one agreeable companion, fonf
mieur) when Fanny Elssler dances the Cracov-
enne, the Cachucha, in order that you may dream
Of her afterwards. n II. The ground tier to be
Iected, ifysu can get IT, Think, at the time.
that EIlen's features more regular; that Harriet
sings much better; that Emily's figure is more per-
fect that Betscys teeth and hands much whittier;
that Louisa has more intellect and mind: and that
Mary's connections far more desirable. IL all
this fail your case is desperate indeed; and you must
try change Of air and residence, at Paris, Rome,
Venice, during the Carnival.
Rain has lately fallen in Georgia, and in parts Of
the Carolinas 60 an injurious extent Thousands of
acres of cotton and said to have been torn
up and sweptaway by II.
TRiAL or ConMopors ELLIor-Csptain Will
kinson and passed Midshipman Benton, were ex-
amiued on Tuesday, Bartons testimony was proba-
bly,, the longest and nest circumstantial that has
bees or is to be delivered during this trial IL re-
lstes principally 20 circumstances connected with
his re meva after his duel with the late Lieutenant
Wood, and said to be in stste when such removal
placed his life in imminent danger. from the Consti-
tuion to the Shark, by order OF Commodpre Elliot,
against whom IN consequence, the charge Of cruelty
is pref rred According to a., also, the conduct
of Commodore Elliot respecting this officer was
most outrageous throughout.
| Coroner's Once.
MAY 20.-Au inquest was held al 81 Exchange
Place. on the BODY II Kate Sullivan aged two Scsrs
IL appeared that the deceased had been ailing for
some time. and that her mother took her to the dis
pes.ary where the child prescribed for and the
p.d,eise taken hc,ae and duly administered. After
short time the child went TO sleep and never woke
again.
The iury found ,hat the child died in consequences
Of having opium administered 10 IL, by its mother
under the grossly ignorant advice fsome spothecary
attached to tho eve uGrmary. who had neglected 10