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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-25
POlice Office.

APRIL 2t-An Exploring Erpedition.-About
fortnight since two hard working men, living up
town, suddenly missed couple Of their hopeful
scions, who had nearly attained the mature age Of
twelve years simultaneously with the loss of these
two boys, FIVE others, somewhat older, were also
missing from the same neighborhood; and in consc-
quence Of this my serious disappearance the officers
Of the upper police applied to- After conside-
rablc inquiry, 1t was asccrtained that two Of the
party had broke open their fathers cash boxes and
possessed themselves of nearly two hundred dollars
in money, with which il appears the whole party in
tended to have gone on exploring expedition into
the interior OF Michigan. The officers having got
their trail arrested five before they had get any
very great distance; and yesterday officer Austin
returned from Albany, where he had been fortunate
enought ,iptuie the other two. This brace c he
had been selected as storekeepcrs and sub
treasurers TO the party. They had drawn up a
gular of laws for their guidance and had laid
more than hundred dollars in the purchase Of arms
and ammunition-such 5 rifles, fowingpieces, pis-
tolls, bowie knives, hunters gear, carpenters tools,
a stock Of articles to make clothing out Of, lot Of
books, and numerous other miscellaneous utensils
likely to be useful in a predatory excursion. With
this stock and the Of $50 in money, the officers
brought them back to the city, and the whole
in confinement. Their names James
Carey, Edward Lynch, Francis Page, James D.
Langdon, Charles James Cavanagh, Anthony Nc
Carly, and Pat Dryer. Their ages average from IL
toll
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-25

FRoM FLoRiDA.-Information reached Black
Creek on the 10Th instant, by express from Port
Tanning, that on the 18th ambulance re-
turniniDg from For Griffin, escorted by non-com-
missiencd officer and six prvates (regulars) il was
attacked by party Of about fifteen Indians, the four
mules were killed, and the ambulance burnt
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-25

- D. sYLVFsTERs EXCHANGE OFFICE il. not re
-. moved but continues At 100 Bodrsy and ia wall street
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-25

NEWARK AND NEW YORK.
.0NH IN The splendid steamer PASSAIC, reter
G-frAxrIW. Martin, master, having been handsomely
-s1E-h fitted up for the season will running
Tuesisy, Mari 10TH and leave fo0ws-
Crrrpr wHARF, NrwARK. Foor BARCLAY sr. " Y.
"a s'clock,A NJ. 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
N O'Clock, 7. NJ. ... - - o'clock, T. NJ.
FARE. iai Cents
steamer Passac s remarkable for speed performing
a,s,soee in an hour half hour and
each trip
Ladies will find this route very pleasant and particularly ad
vntaxeou the Inconvenience OF changing from 20 terry
raj IN baggage avoided The Passae cabins
10 use attended by ehambernaid and fur
pisbed with berths and every convenience.
Goods and freight taken reasonable terms but only at the
y,.L ~ The ouner male
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-25

rIyO NOTWERs whose children are troubled with weak
Of ~, urinary passages be curd by Mrs Mo TT
who has lone made disease particular branch Of her study
ap7 shy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

day possible most of these chiefs were known
be 81 injury 10 hrneiye. thew became
suspicious and after days they them
from The British auhnritiesnen high power the Lanadas
inviting the indians 10 repair certain island Lake Huron
and there rendezvous for purposes that woh then
KNOWN but urging them come and informing thai they
would receive valuable presents sand o. "mpoyment congn
with Their disposition and inclination, the frontiers Of the
American States"
usc letters were forwarded TO Washington Immediately
In opposition to all these, member of the Com
mtee of Foreign Relations declared to the House
Friday, that he could not entertain fears of war
Name becoming little impatient as appears from Sc
res OF resolutions respecting the question Gust adopted
by her Legislature,) one of which is as follows
Rssotred, That unless the British Government during the pre-
sent session OF Congress make accept distinct and sasac
tory proposition for the immediate adjustment of the boundary
question, II WIZ be the duy of the General
military possession Of the disputed territory and in the name
sovereign state we cali upon tie national government
constitutional obligations, establish
socmny declared 10 be the boundary protect this state
IN extending her jurisdiction TO the nmos. limits Of territory
We lay before our readers the whole of G. w. Hop
kinss Letter to-day. Read IT, pquant and eloquent
y and ably written. 1tuses up Gen. Harrison, AID Mr.
RceS and The Wigs-and places the qualifications and
claims of MIR. Van Buren, upon the highest ground.
We leave out variety of matters to get in the whole
of this interesting production In what admirable
trast IS MIR. Hopknss conduct to that of James Gar
land and VIM. G. Riyes. Whilst they rushed on into
the of their enemies, he stood fast by his princ
Piles and his party He supported Van Buren, and OPP
posed Gen. Harrison in lS40, he did in e36-whilst
they were reduced TO the humiliatng necessity Of aban
doning their party and e1punging all the declarations
which they had conscentiousy proclaimed against
Gen. Harrison, in SO.
ErrGtaln the letter Of VIM. p Taylor Editors the
Wing, published on the 2ih
In the second column for wee presumpvely' read PR
sampuonSg For surendered and Internationally opened,
read, SURRENDERED uaeondoaay opened IN the third column
for "uncaled for answers, read, uHeaei for
Several Communications necessarily postponed-among
these is the Reply of Tu,h Stafford, }" I'm the Whg)-he
I'd No. Of Democrat the DEATH" &C.. Large
paper and not all flush this time with advertisements
mud and enough for Of
call for insertion. We do the best can under all
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

CONGRESS-ThursdayF Friday and Saturday.
We have no room for the details of the proceeding:
of the House of Representatives. The New Jersey
Question and the Treasury Note Bill still the themes
of discussion. Nothing is yet done with the former
The latter was banded about the House, and debated
or rather made the text of much Wing miscellaneous
vtuperation, when finally the previous question was
called Friday nightnd the bill ordered to be en-
crossed by vote Of lis to 76 (Mr. Banks calling Tho
ayes and noes, with view of ascertaining after S
much opposition who was really opposed to the bill
The bill was then read third time and passed by
vote Of JOG to &c The Globe Of Saturday night ap
propriatey remarks:
1.-THE Treasury NorE Built will be seen from
the proceedings that this bill passed the House las
night, between 10 and II o'clock. The majority was
forty -four Several of the Opposition voted for the
bill. Some of them, who were not willing to RECORD
their against it, absconded This like the New
Jersey case, presents striking illustration of Fedora
opposition it opposes, with the bitterest an'mosty
what it knows be right; delays embarrasses and DIS
tracts the public councils to defeat BY ndifee.on' ina
on the journal"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

NEGROES FOR HIRE.-Two men, said 10 be an excel
~ lent carpenter wheewrgh and has been engaged in
makiny wheat machines the other good and newer
LEWIS HILL
March 81 ll09-ltl Collector and General .agext.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31
In SENATE.

ThurSddg, March 70, lS3U.
Mr.. SEWER presented a letter from the Secretary
of War requesting nm appropriation for the removal Of
certain Cherokee Indians in the vicinity OF Fort wayne
which was referred to the Committee Indian Affairs,
and ordered to be printed
MIR. TALLMADGE presented the petition of 245
citizens of Niagara county, New York, in favor of
general bankrupt law which referred to the Com
mittee On the Judiciary.
The Senate then went into Executive session for
some time, and when the doors were opened,
MIR. BENTON, from the Committee on Finance, to
which was referred the bill to reduce the drawbacks on
refined sugar and rum and to reduce the fishing boun
ties and allowances in proportion to the reduced duties
on sugar molasses and SALT reported the same without
amendment.
On motion by Mr.. B. the bill was made the order Of
the day for Monday the 18th of April
The hill for the continuation Of the Cumberland road
in the States of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, was then
taken up and the question being taken on The amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Norvell, 1t was lost-ayes y
nays "a. ,,,.u
Mr.. BENTON moved to amend the bill, by insert
;nr .er mIno;s'' the words "east of Vandala; which
was agreed to. a.. III,
Mr.. CLAY Of Alabama proposed to amend the bill,
bv striking out the last section-he TWO per cent
Af,er some remarks by Mr.. CLAY of Alabama, and
Mr. YOUNG the bill was postponed, and made the or
der Of the day for tomorrow.
NORTHEASTERN BOUNDARY.
The CHAIR submitted the following message from
the President of the United States.
To the Senate Of the United States;
transmit to the Senate, herewith, copies OF official
notes which have passed between the Secretary of
State and the British Minister since my z last St message
on the subject of the resolutions OF the I'm
WAsHlseroy, Goth March, 1910.
Mr.. For to Mr.. Forsyth.
WasHrSGros, March l3, 1910.
r.oa,x,,,od ber Britannia Majesty Envoy Ex-
r,orS;nars ana Minister Penipotentiary has been in
strueted by his Government make the following COM
mun;cacn to the Secretary OF State of the 81 in re-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

Several Communications necessarily posponed-among
these is the Reply of Truth' Stafford I'm the Whg-ile
I'd No of Democrat unto the DEATH" &C., Large
paper, and all flush this with advertisements
verge enough Of hch
call for insertion. We do the can the
RIM Off he cos
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

ErGta In the letter Of VIM Taylor the Editors of the
Wing published the 2lth:
In the second column presumptiyey
sampu0uy For surrendered, and Internationally opened,
read, SURRENDERED Internationally, opened IN the third coun
for ..mnCnled for ansWers renl nncaLLE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31


OIL the fees, taken and carried during much dlsor
der and confusion.
The other gentlemen on the list were severay called
and the nterrogatory that put to MIR. Corwin
by the Speaker having been put to them in their order
they excused themselves follows:
Mr. RANDOLPH had paired off with a gentleman,
and was not that the House was in session TIL
sent for Discharged on the payment of the fees.
Nj. MONTGOMERY left the House in consequence
OF lndlspostlon was too unwell to sit up. Excused
without payment Of fees.
Mr. HILL of North Carolina pleaded indisposltlon.
Was in the House till nearly IL o'clock, and, being
unwel, retired to his room. Excused without pay
Hent of fees
e Mr. FISHER, when called upon, asked at what time
1t was that he was absent. On being answered at 2
o'clock in the morning, he said: was absent from the
House, them when full ten hours after the usual
time Of tournament. If had been absent during the
usual hours Of doing business, would have felt that
had committed gross derelcton of duty; but having
been absent hours after the usual hour of adjourn
ment and that too, after having attended in the House
oE twelve hours he had other to give for his
absence than that he was away. Discharged on the
payment of the fees.
After several calls Of the House, and different men,
DerS, who had been absent gave excuses and most Of
'hem were discharged on the payment OF the fees
MIR HAND said, with the understanding that the
bill should be reported to the House at that time, he
would agree that the House should adjourn till tomor
row. which day the bill should be finally disposed Of
with the understanding also that the gentleman from
New York MIR. Barnard should be entitled 10 the floor
IN the House the bill.
The CHAIR said it could be only done by general
CONSENT if objection was heard, he should put the
question on the committees rising.
Mr. DROMGOOI.E said, if the understanding was
mat the bill should be reported to the House, ne had
no obecton but to any pledge further than that he
considered it supplementary and could not therefore
accede 10 IT,
Mr. BARNARD enquired of the chairman of Ways
ana Means Mr. Jonesl if he had any objection to the
Understanding suggested.
Mr. JONES replied that, far as he was concerned,
ne had not the slightest objection to the agreement and
hoped hrs friends who act with him would agree to It,
;. alr BARNARD asked if it were possible any gen.
ueman would rise and object TO such proposition.
MT DROMGOOLE Immediately rose and said he
mad no objection to the rising of the committee, but
kind
Much confusion prevailed; it with difficulty any
ming could be distinctly heard.
:, Mt. BARNARD inquired whether he could, in the
louise, be allowed to reply to what had been urged in
lhe committee.
Inc chair replied it could be done only by consent
a ~. rETRlKlN insisted on his appeal
VT. BARNARD was understood as pressing the
compromise which had been proposed
Ms; JONES said, SO far he was concerned he
""aid assent to it with pleasure
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

ar unavodaby and reluctantly compelled TO postpone
several NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. them tic advertisement ron the
AUDITORS Office addressed the Commissioners Of the Revenue
They shall certainly appear In our next,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

have to inform the public that the dispute between the
u. States and Great Britain, in relation to the North
Eastern boundary, has, for the present. assumed
favorable aspect 1t is understood at Washington, that
Mr.. Fox the British Minister, has respectfully declined
anv further correspondence with the Secretary Of State
until he receives further advices from his government
and that he has written home, in pleasant mood, to
instructions as his future it will be rcmem
bered that the last notes that passed between Mr. foN
and Mr. Forsyth, rather tart, and left the dplo
matiss completely at issue to matters OF fact In the
mean time, regiment of U. s. Artillery has been or
dered to Name which is now on ITS march to the
frontier tits, aso known that some Members Of Con
rress, intimately acquainted with the subject have ex
pressed their serious apprehensions OF immediate dIi
Guilty 1t is proper that the public should be made &C
quanted with the facts of the case, but we still hope tina
justice, moderation and peace may prevail
From the GiOJsJ
| uT.uprRrsG WITH THE IypIASs.-Leters received
Yesterday from Detroit confirm the information con
tanned in the following paragraphs, taken from paper
published in that city the 18th INST In the hcVoiu
tionary war; Lord Chatham denounced IN IL" most eio
quent language, sthe horrible barbarty OF employing
sayapes in warfare between civilized and christian ma
tions He invoked the spirit and human'v of his
try the genius Of her Constitution, the religion OF thu
land of Bishops the honor and dignity OF the House
Lords to protect the national character from the shock
inp cruelty of sending forth the mercliess cannha Il
lay waste the country OF their American BRETHREN f
extrpate their and name, 'by the instrumeaa;t
of those horrible he-hounds Of war. We fear that al
his indignant eloquence, and his vast influence hav
failed to humanze the feelings Of his countrymen, hi
descendants, his Government in regard to their mode
of warfare.
From the Spirit Of SerentySu.)
yesterday information received in this city, by mernbe
the Legislature from that district that letters had been
cepted from the British authorities Upper Canada raise tn
frontier tribes Of Indians bordering the shores OF Lake
and offering them inducements 10 come down To-,
previous commencing hostcs aio
he frontiers Of the American Satcs.' -,
"The manner in which this neiarious transaction ea " "a
is as follows some time month Of February party ol au
voauros traders belonging Marie were about
pace on VOYAGE of discovery the purpose Of esabs
themselves in of remote posts on Lake
ror and on the DEPARTURE they were handed pcS
of letters addressed principal chiefs OF thai country
with request they should be forwarded al as carry
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

q fiend 70 Whom Nr. Randolph had wrlen = ObnIn thrD'
pies of the letters from the Wing, has furnished us with the fol-
lowing copics:-Enqurer)
(FTom the 2 Wing OF .7pra 9, Is
"Tlie election ov.-Gmcr and Randolph Ctnrn MEM
bcrs The history OF the county has furnished parallel IN me
made The canvass was conducted
entirely on Randoph's Goodies observation-disclosures
Gmrr and Nelson Comdmnne its operation, but Offering other
schemes Abolition and Colon2atC uotestng allns BEN"
called 80 NOhirg Party-Raniup iancey standing
and unncng advocates of Abolition, care
pan but neSbe the principle There was ~
the contest avowed anAboion pary whatever strength
in the county Is too small 10 constitute party
They united with those who fear ashy The question IL
likely decided ultimately in contest between The yeoanry
and proprtioFs slaves The small Shareholders
generally in favor Abolition Al the sols Charlottesville
was they should be opened M Nelson closed
Mr. Randolph concluded he was ahead ~ votes
he that moment"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

The Honorable JoHS FORSYTH, &c, &c, &c.
After discussion, in which Messrs. DAVIS, WEB
STER and WILLIAMS participated, the message wa:
referred TO The Committee on Foreign Relations ant
ordered to be printed; and 10000 additional copies were
ordered
odi
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-06-16
LORENZO DOW.

Verify, he was curious citizen, the Same Lo.
reno. We have heard him hold forth from hill
md from tree top; curious presence, some
shng between one Of the presentations of Ilervio
Nano, md nm actual parson; but, in the ensemble.
most like to carcass parched gaow tree"
What Coeridge says in one Of his pictures of
the superanuated channels OF Switzerland,
would have specially applied 10 Dow. When
fairly engaged in 'texhortation," he would foam
at the mouth like wild bull of Bashan, inso,
much that sometimes it would float in flakes,
--sadorn his beard, thar downward went,
| His garment skirts unto"
Among the ready retorts for which he was
have nra,'i ,'.f,s', WY. s'='~,~-'- -
doubtless, have never heard II ut all. Happen.
ing in his travels-for he Yves everrnore the
move--to he at Delhi New York, he stopped
for the night at the hotel of Mr.. Bush, the
chief Bonifnne of the village, round and oily
man, with ruby nose, and aheisIirnl principles.
In the course Of the evening, the celebrated
General Root now of the New York Legisa
tre, dropped in, and being of the same mind
with Mr.. Bush, thew began TO quiz Dow with
might and main. Finally, General Root deter
mining to give him puzzIer, said:
"You talk good deal about Heaven: pray
give MIR. Bush and myself description Of it,
A man who secs it in dreams and frances as Of
ten MS you profess TO do, ought 10 describe it
perfec,v.''
swell. gentlemen" said Dow; 81 can DIES.
crbe IT, hut must do it briefly. Heaven en-
braces vast extent Of territory; the air is clear
and who'esoue the country smooth and level,
there isn't Root or II Bush in IL, and there new
err will be!"- Phil Gag
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-06-16
THE REMAINS OF NAPOLEON.

The following interesting comments upon the
project of restoring the remains of Napoleon to
France, are copied from Paris paper:
The Courier Francois says:-"In restoring
the remains of Napoleon: 10 France, the last wish
OF that great man is accomplished. The King
has charged his son with the pions task. The
Prince Of Joinville will receive from the hands
of England the precious deposit. The old com
panions of the Emperor's exile, Gonrgaud, Der.
tranti, and Las Gases, will accompany him. A
million of francs, voted by the Chamber. will
raise up tomb beneath The vaults of the lnva.
lides. 1t was on the 9Th Of May, the anniVersa.
~ Of his death, that the French Government or.
dered its ambassadors at London to claim the
ashes OF Napoleon. Ere ten days had elapsed
NJ. Theirs had learned by am official despatch
from Lord Pamerston that England, without
hesitaling, and with generous haste, was ready
TO meet the wish OF France. The Minister read
this despatch at the tribune, and it does the
greatest honor to tho Government which dictat.
ell IT,, The British Cabinet hopes that the re-
mains Of that rational hatred which so long di
vided France and England may he buried in the
tomb of Napoleon. This noble wish shall! not
be disappointed. England AMI France have the
one destiny TO fufl---no other than the advances
ment of civilization. Their discdrd must hence'
forth be a calamity to Europe, and a crime in
whatsoever would assume The responsibility of
such a brencb, The Ministry may be proud of
this great act OF reparaon No previous Cabi-
net had the courage to make this proposal TO
the King No other, perhaps could have OH.
tanedit. Marshall Soplt, Napoleons lieuten.
ant must regret not having marked hls admin
istraon by such an act ofdevoton 10 the En-
peror. We shall he but just in assocatng the
Kings ame with thato Of the Minister IN the
public gratutle Iftiie Minister have The hon.
or of the Ilea ,the King has the merit of saic-
lioning it. Any other Prince, the aim OF so ma
ny hostile plots and consriracies, might have
hesitaled; Louis Philippe saw but the wish Of
France, and deemed, as the Ministerial alocn
lion expressed, that il nught could stand the
comparison with glory, it was liberty
4 The Commerce says that the remains OF Napo.
leon should he carried through the towns aud
villages of France, and mol be transported by
water, and that they should be deposited under
The Vendome column. j.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-06-16

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