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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

tie breeze of Autumn, mild the beams of the set
ting sun, and bright the vesper star; but alas
they say she engaged. Oh! Heaven prevent it.
She Is too good for any man! Like the angels, she
should be messenger of love to mankind. There
are many In the lower part Of the city, all going to
the ball Sarah, whose heart just begins to tingie
eye, draws hosts of admirers; Harriet, whose AR
proclaims her nobility, whose gay countenance
shows her high destiny; $4,000 will not buy her
bank stock. Laura! such a neck! il rivals the mas
terpieces OF art Such cheeks oh! they surpass the
rose-such fingers, such ancles why, TO see them,
would dare the dangers Orpheus did; would turn
Turk and make pilgramage my hands and knees
to Mecca, She is a little heaven ia herself so
much goodness much benev olence, so mu ch love,
surround her Give me her, and will be happy an
where. There are many more; must leave them
tor another letter do come and help us. We will
send an express to bring you here, or charter a
steamboat ON purpose: DEACON SMoorHEAcE
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24
Correspondence Of the Herald
CAREY's FERRY, on Black Creek, r. +
March Ia, 1910.

] GoRpoN BENNETT, ESQ.
Dear Sir:-Capt - informs me that you com
plain of the non-fulfilment of promise made you
before left New York to keep you advised OF the
progress of military events in this quarter While
confess gment and the receipt Of the paper you so
kindly transmitted, must offer in palliation the
harassing position which bite edict Of the COM
maading officer, Colonel Twggs, of the End ORA
goons,) has forced occupy and at last we have
attained the climax
On the 18th of last month, Col. Twiggs and Col.
Hunt, the Quarter Master-a disciple OF the $ fair
business school-took upon themselves the re-
sponsihility of levying contribution upon mer-
chandeliers in order to force off proper and gene
rous opposition Of these disinterested officials
friends Yes, sir; we poor devils, who are engaged
in ths laudable pursuit OF furnishing sfhcers, SOL
diers and citizens with articles OF necessity, have
been adiudged by couple OF hirengs oil the two
aforenamed officers to pay tax of about three hun
dred and fifty dollars per month and this under pre-
tence of its being about the cost of protection II
not paid within the month, we are TO De forclDiy
elected from own houses-built by ourselves
and our merchandise removed to the woods, and
placed at the mercy of the savage II this portion OF
Florida is TO become the scene of military despo-
tism the sooner we know il the better Ii our pro-
perty is to be subjected to tax beyond precedent,
and we without redress, should like to know where
it will end for may not all the country hereaonuts
be laid under restrictions to line the pockets OF these
is speedily followed by threats of incarceration, or
expulsion from the despots domains; and thus 1t is
that of us whs have large stocks OF goods, are
forced tosubmit TO this onorous and arbitrary ieVy
of military despotsm, rather than be dragooned into
a greater loss by sending goods back again SO
YOU discover that we to be made subservient to
the purposes of speculation by public officers DO,
for Gods sake, let your potent voice be heard in
our .
The bloodhound system, they say, will work badly.
hear that a few days ago. while one # the scouting
parties were out several of the trainers, leaders
lost their dogs in going through thicket the leash
es becoming entangled by the men going one side OF
a brush, while the dogs went the other, which ended
in separation of man and beast. But Tom Benton
friend Pat Magenis, found good speculation in
their introduction, and that was enough 1t has be-
come source of niue merrment to us TO hear OF the
canine operations. In my future communications
shall be more spicy and varied, but my mind being
sorely troubled by the late aggressions upon our
rights, forbids my being more interesting at this
time Adieu for the present.
Yours, &c.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24
GCorrespondence of the Herald.
WAsHINGroN, 18th March,


l was invited to witness a great exhibition at the
Arsenal, on Saturday evening last of the firing OF
MIR. Cockran's patent revolving cannon, which is
considered such great invention, and such a va
liable improvement in the engines of war-the uiti-
ma ratio of kings. The firing commenced at five
o'clock, in the great square at the arsenal and the
gun was pointed in the direction of the river Poto-
mac. The members of the Cabinet, the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, and the Chairman and
Members of the Military Committee, and the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs, and large number OF
the members Of both houses of Congress were pre-
sent with many citizens, and distinguished officers
of the army and navy.
The firing was superintended by Mr.. Cochran
himself and il gave universal satisfaction No ram
rod or sponge used with the gun, and it fires with
extraordinary rapdity-it sent the balls across the
Poamac river, which is near two miles wide at this
point.
Many looked on with delighted surprise, and not
a few with amazcment, during the operation, as ball
after ball. with the flashing OF fire, came forth from
the same muzzle in such rapid succession; and be-
ing in itself equal to battery of eight common guns
The inventor Mr. Cochran, stood by the side OF the
gun, and loaded and fired il himself He has gained
great reputation abroad and his talents are at this
time, attracting the notice of Congress, who are
about to take to patronze his valuable in
ventions Col. Talbot, of the Arsenal Department,
present.
The arsenal here is a very pretty place, laid out
in green squares and nted with the materials
Of war annons, and piles Of balls and shells. IL is
well worthy Of a visit. On this occasion II had a
lively appearance from the throngs Of carriages and
people.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24
Correspondence Of the Herald.l
ALBANY, March 20

~.
am informed that Peter Townsend and Col Stone
when here the other day, made inquiries of all the
Senators, members of Assembly, Reporters, and
others, likely to be acquainted with the fact, who
is that writes your letters from Albany Now it
seems to me, that If the Herald is paper of the
character which they and others of the same kind Of
people impute to it, nothing that appears in its CO.
lums would give them any uneasness. But the truth
u.s. their indifference to your paper and its anmadver
sions is the merest afiectation. And the fact that
your correspondent here has been pat in possession
of the circumstances connected with their nrisues
and knows the grounds on which their impudent and
importunae applications for office have been denied
and derded, has goaded them almost beyond eadu-
rance Both of these men INDUCED in the harshest
expressions of hatred and detestaton Of the Herald
and Peter foolish enough to utter threats of per-
sona violence to the writer Of these letters if he can
find him out
1t is obvious that the value Of communic ations of
of this sort must depend upon the accuracy Of the
facts stated, and the amount of information which
they contain. The name profession Of the writer
rs OF no consequence to the public, neither has Peter
or any body else, whose conduct or misconduct has
been described by right to ask for disclosure.
H. however, after the session is over, any of these
aggrieved gentlemen should wish for satisfaction,
beg you will accommodate them with my address.
should not have adverted to this matter if il had
been merely personal to myself; but most of the
is directed to the editor of the Herald
rather than its correspondents trust you will not
regard this little episode as not entirely inappropri
ate. -
proposition has been made for the Legislature
to adjourn on Tuesday the Nth of April This pro-
position Is to be considered tomorrow but it cannot
be concurred ms neither is such the wish or expecta-
ton Of the mover. The ovement was made for the
two-fold purpose of sounding the views of the maio
rity and to show the dear people that of
resentatves at least, ready to fOrego the enor-
nous sum of three dollars per day. and 60 home.
apprehend the session will run into Nav
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

STRANGE DoiNes AT ALsAsY.-The legislature
at Albany are very busy passing several laws, which
takes nearly the whole power out Of the corporation
relative to the various municipal regulations Of the
city This is done at the mitigation Of the Wall
street STOCKHOLDERS, who now govern the central
power at Albany, through Weed Ruggles, Bates &
Co II the whg party are not wary, they viii
swamp themselves. little more, and Governor
Seward and his cabinet will be esecrated, In less
than month.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24
Names Of Tesseis.

Yet in spite of the manifest superiority in our
naval intelligence, there are many shipping mer-
chants who give their advertisements to the Wall ST
papers in preference TO the Herald, among whom we
may place Bolton, Fox & Livingston, at the head Of
the "smal potato" catalogue, who meanly avail them
selves Of our superior activity and organization,
and yet give all their patronage to the lazy, ndo-
lehi and corrupt loafers Of Wall street.
We shall review the whole OF this curious sub
ject in day or two.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

PRoGREss OF THE REvoLUrioN-THE CABS AT
LAsr.-Half dozen of these elegant articles arri-
we'd in town yesterday afternoon from the maker,
Mr.. G. Vanderworken, Newark. From disappoint-
ment in receiving the horses, the cabs will not APP
pear the pare till tomorrow Thursday. The
following is the proprietor's programme
These Carriages be had attend parties calls steam
boats and city at the 10 lowing prices
All Broadway passengers M cents each, and down-When
leaving Broadway distance under nile Is each
For any distance one mile and under two IS cents each
For conveying TO from steamboat dis
under miles SO each; rs every add
tional person, and no charge for baggage.
When hired by the with
ve of going from place place. 50 cents for each hour and
every hour.
For calling and conveying to from the theatre
either places OF anusemes from any distance under
All orders left with the (cochers drivers the stable Of
fcer No Crosby street. Of Nibo will be promptly
attended 10.
We must purchase one of these elegant affairs,
for the purpose of moving rapidly from place to
place in ferretng out all rogues, and also to enable
us TO call on friends, particularly ou- female
friends, and particularly our beautiful fe-
male friends, and most particularly on our beautiful
and sensible female friends, OF whom we have about
I0,469 in New York The revolution rolls onward
on wheels now.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

THE BRITISH QUEEN AND GREAT WESTERN
Since these two steamers here last year, they
have been overhauled and much improved. Both
in better conditon--both better adapted to ma
vigate the Atlantic and the speed Of both has been
increased. But il yet scarcely known which will
go the fastest We have tas the logs Of their last
passages, and placed them in uxta-positon, that
the public for themselves which came over
the "big pond" the fastest justice TO the Bri-
fish Queen will state that Portsmouth, whence
she sailed ten hours farther steamng than Bristol
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24
[Corre,rsndence Of The Herald

HAHRtsBURG, MATCH II
The House passed resolution to-day, to adjourn
on the 3lst inst IL is uncertain whether the Senate
will agree to it.
An effort made before the passage Of the reso-
luton, to have an extra session, but it
eessful.
The Improvement Bill has not yet been touched.
The minority ofthe committee on Internal Improve
ments have reported against the bill.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

THE MAsHArToEs.-Thet two Whites, Robert
and Campbell, have both left the city, and gone to
Baltimore to hold May-day there. Mr.. Thompson's
wounds are getting better. His cut under the ear
is healing up fast-but his left shoulder, which
ceived the first stroke Of the shelah is still painful
He has begun a.civil suit for $4,000 damages, be-
ing $4,000 for each wound. We shall continue
the analysis Of the Report in our money arti-
cles daily. till they finished. These statements
will furnish matter for much comment-and a great
deal Of financial philosophy.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

POLICE lSvEsrIeATIos.-The Police investiga
ting Committee of the Common Council, presented
last night at both the Boards, series OF charges
against Justice MERRITT, which passed by large ma
iorities This document contains some startling dis
closures on the conduct of the Police authorities.
See our report of the Boards in another column.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

0o-The committee of the Mayoralty Convention
met at the Broadway House last night, and nominat-
ed David Graham for Mayor.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

No ship expected here till the Grs Western re-
turns the OF May. Our from Europe WILL
in that interval be brought by packet ships Now therefore,
hereby give notice ali Pilots, that fhey will bring US
later foreign advance Of all the all street prints we
shall not them the after Sharps the word
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

ALARMING RusouR.-Thcrc was a rumor current
in the city last night, that the Hartford steamboat
had exploded in Long Island Sound and that several
lives were lost; but could not trace il to any tan
gble or authentic source.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

o. RUSSELL, Gen. Morris, and Col Webb, want
to give Concert at Nbo's Saloon and to sing po-
litcal trio. It's evident they want to Z" raise the
wind' from an article in the Courier and Enquirer
and they are vexed because Niblo will not let them
have his room Let them engage the Park, when
:" Woodman spare that tree" by Morris Scenes
in Wall street, with variations" by Webb-and q
rowdy song by Russell, as sung by him at Niblo's
the night Of his last concert, can be given.
n. b. Programmes to be had at the Office of the
Courier and Enquirer.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

PRosRrss or THE S.IST's KIyGpoM.-Yesterday
that holy apostle, and John the Baptist Of modern
times, Jacob Knapp, bsptsed in the river at Jersey
City, about forty pious and devout Christians. A
large concourse OF saints, sinners heather and SCOT
fers attended Tomorrow shall give a full de-
scrption, illustrated with superb engraving, re-
presenting the apostle dipping one Of the fairest
Of these sweet saints into the water u was a
cool business, but will lead to many great changes
in the heart
The revivss Of religion in this Babylon the Great
are, we happy to say, increasing every day To-
night Mr.. Kirk breaches at the corner Of Ann and
William streets-aod the gospel is gradually going
towards Sedan and Gomorrah-that is Wall street.
Satan will have to keep sharp lookout, follow
the footsteps of Bob White.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

REvULsroS AsoSG THE WoRxIsa Mrr.-Dur-
ing the last four months Mr.. Van Buren's govern
mcnt have dismissed nearly 800 men, heretofore
employed at the several Navy Yards, and reduced
the wages Of the remainder, full % per cent
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

DREADFUL.-The residence Of Mr.. John Austin,
about three miles from Yonksrs, was destroyed by
fire on Saturday last and, sad to relate, six Of his
children with IL. Mr.. Austin, his wife and fyo
other children barely escaped with their lives
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

ApPorsrEp.-George w. Barton, u. r. Conrad
and Joseph NJ. Doran, judges Of the new court o
General Sessions in Pennsylvania.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

sHocxrso.-A colored woman in ST. I.ouis. Mo,
was short time since hooked by n COW. the horn
penetrating the woman's eye She died instantly
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

ApJouprmESr.--The lower House Of the Penn
sylvania Legislature agreed on Friday last, by q
vote of s. to ~, TO adjourn on the 3lst slant.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

How WE DO THEM-.During the last and the
present week, Hp to yesterday, beat the whole
press of New York-Wall street and all--in re-
porting the following vessels day in advance -
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

sNAesrD.-The Ozark steamer, with seven hon-
dred bales Of cotton on the Bissec, and sunk NO
lives lost.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

IMPRoBABLE.-Itis said that a white man a w.
grantwas lately taken up in St Louis Mo, and sold
to a stable keeper for one dollar Does the law Of
Missouri permit whites to be sold as slaves
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24
Now's the day. and now's the hour.
See approach old Tipp-'s power,
See the cabbage heads look sour.
Hard r tder TIN an

AwruL.-The pumps andgarden walls have been
for several days, burning with indignation against
the Registry Law; and, IL il pass, there are strong
symptoms that the ocofocos will, like the ancient
Romans who retired to the " Sacred Mount, leave
the city, take possession Of Coney Island, and or
game fresh republic in that gem Of the ocean"
Let Governor Gilbert have his dominions in readi-
ness.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

ORIGINAL TIPPEcAsoE Soses.-We are prepa-
ring whole batch Of exquisite, lively, sentimental
and humorous TiPpecanoe Songs, set to music, and
fit to turn the whole republic into one big, broad,
everlasting log cabin, and set every singing,
dancing and drinking hard elder, at the prospect Of
the total overthrow Of the cabbage head champagne
drinkers, next November. Rosin your bows, all ye
old Tips.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24
[Corresponpence of the Herald1

KEY WEST, March z, 1910.
BY an arrival from Tampa Bay, we learn that Indi-
ans are quite numerous in that vicinity and that their
fires and trails seen in all directions.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

TFRozrr TO DrArB.-The Rev. Samuel Leonard
aged fifty, near Burlington, Iowa, a few weeks
since.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

A LITTLE LATER FROM EseLASp.-Ths Ste
phen Whitney is below from Liverpool Hey regu-
lar day of sailing the LIST Of March, but she may
have been detained day orytwo She will certainly
bring us one day later.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

70 beautiful silver vase, valued at $500, was
presented to DIR. Coombe the Phreeelogist, at the
Howard House, last night.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

BRoKrs Up.-An extensive counterfeiting estab
lishment in st. Louis, Missouri. Counterfeit bill
on the Bank Of Rome, in New York, and on tn.
Bank of Indiana
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

RoARIro.-The Ninth Ward Roarers give a ba
on the End Of April, at Richmoad Hill Saloon.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

The passage from Portsmouth to New York was
made by the British Queen" in 37S hours, or IF
teen days and eighteen and half hours. That from
Bristol to New-York, was performed by the "Great
Western" in 37s hours or fifteen days and thirteen
hours.
AS Portsmouth is ten hours farther steaming to
the eastward than Bristol it is clear that the Err
fish Queen" beat he Great Western exactly four
hours and halfin going the same distance. Facts
are facts.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

Log Of the Grsat Western.
Leit King Road at half past
. on the evening Of Feb. 10th.
Feb 2l-Lat h2 IL, Ion S So,
1870 miles, wind Sc.
Plat 81 IL Ion u, Fps
miles, SSE winds, strong breez-
es, increased to gale and high
sea.
23-Lat 81, Ion ~ S. 2sa miles,
sSE winds, fresh gales and
as-Lat 50 "a, Ion % 40 ai4
miles, Sc by 5 wind, hard gales,
SQUALLS with rain, modera,ing.
2s-Lat - %, Ion n ~, 700
miles, variable northerly wind,
high easterly swell.
26-Lat 4S 30, Ion Is rs, 100
mules, variable westerly wind,
high breexes, cross sea.
E-Lat AZ "a, lon % "a. I55
miles, variable northerly wind,
cross sea, fresh breexes.
as-Lat Is 20, Ion 40 20, i7o
miles, variable westerly wind,
unsettled weather. at times a
gale, then nearly calm, an ugly
cross sea.
2s--Lat IS 10, lop a 10, 100
miles, SW wind, moderate, sea
going down.
March i--Lat Al. Ion is 50.
ls2 miles, WNW and NV
winds, crUss sea
2-Lat 43 20, Ion SO 30, 2o7
miles, WNW winds, moderate
and fine short head sea, increas-
cd TO a gale.
3-Lst ~ 50, Ion So, 200 miles.
WNW winds, fresh breexes
and fine.
s-Lat a ., Ion Ga IS, 27o m.
westerly wind, moderate, thun-
der, lightning, rain and fog.
Stat ~ 10, lon 81 20. 2is
miles, WNW wind, thick fog.
s-Lat 20 IS, Ion 20 Ie. l2T
miles. NV WNW winds, fms
sh ort head sea.
7-Psst Sandy Hook about
iOl. fresh brsrxes and fine.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24

LOG Of the British Queen.
Left Portsmouth at one ~.
clock, PM, on the I'd Of March,
March 3-Lat - 4s, Ion 8 "A;
distance 226 miles; wind L.
f-Lst ~ IS, Ion 1874, distance
a45, strong gales, with heavy
sea.
5-Lat 10 IS. Ion 10 90, dis
lance ais, heavy sea.
s-Lat ~ 3e, Ion as %, dis
lance $40, strong gales and fog.
gy.
7-Lat 40 80, Ion ~ Substance
$50. strong NE gales.
Stat IS AZ, Ion %, distance
2oo-more moderate, heavy sea
s-Lai est, Ion $3.50, distance
$50, wind variable, heavy sea
Io-Lat 4e 81, Ion a.. distance
$50, strong enc gales.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-24
Notice TO the New-York Pilots.

o. See first page.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01
MARRIED.

On the 9th uIt. CHARLES RIDGELY OWINGS,
of Baltimore county, TO ELEANORA, eldest daughter
of John Small, of this city
On the 26lh instant, by the Rev. Mr. Duncan, ALEX
AMBER MILLER, 10 Miss ELIZABETH ericsson,
both of this city
On the o6th instant, by the Rev. Mr.. Blake, ISAAC
WALIICE, of Montgomery county, 10 Miss HANNAH
GIBSON, of this city.
At New Orleans, on the 18th instant, THOMAS
sTOCKTON of Baltimore, to Miss REBECCA, daugh-
fer of the late Timothy Dow, of New Hampshire.
At Philadelphia on The o5th instant, by the Rev. w.
H. OdenheImer, the Hon. HENRY A. WISE, of Wiz
ginia TO SARAH, daughter Of the Hon. John Sergeant
On the 18th instant, in Franklin county. va the Hon
L. GOGGIN, of Bedford, 10 Miss ELIZABETH
COOK, daughter Of the ae Samuel Cook ofFtanSlin
county.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

SELF-PRerEcTIoN- old maiden lady,
who kept house in the neighborhoed of thru
wing weaving village, upwards of thirty years
ago, was much pestered by the young knights
Of the shuttle constantly entrapping her serving
women into the willing moose of matrimOny.
For several years she had scarcely been able to
prevail on one of them to remain with her for
more than six months This, for various rea-
sons, was not TO be tolerated much longer; she
was resolved, therefore, to have recourse TO some
remedy. She accordingly hired woman
sufficiently ripe in years, and OF complexion
not much to be envied On going with her the
first day after the term as usual TO make her
markets. they were met by group OF strapping
Young weavers, who were anxious TO get a peep
at the leddy's new lass One of them looking
more eagerly in the face of the fayoured. hand
maid than the rest, and then at her mistress,
could not help involuntarily exclaiming, "Hech'
mistress, we hae gotten nest-egg now"