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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21
Inside IViider's Salamander Safe.
lCoiresponGencs Of the Herald.1
Bosrox, Nov. 10. $50.


DEAN SIR:-
At % minutes past twelve, the steamer CA
LEpoyiA appeared in sight, and was telegraphed In
an instant all hurry and bnstle, and the Of
citizens made down State street tow ards Long wharf
At Ii p. NJ. she was moorcd at her pier. You will
receive your files al English papers per Hsrnden's
Express.
The Grand Jury still in session but are expect
ed to report this week upon Mrs. Kinney's case -
Should they find bill, have been informed by her
Counsel that the trial will not take place before the
middle Of December She is at present quite i'll, not
10 be wondered at, after three months close conGnc
mcnt. Whenever the trial does come on, you may
rely upon a full daily report up 10 p. M the hour
that Earnden's Express leaves, which is hour la
ter than Burks departure. am in hopes Of obtain
ing sketch Of her life very shortly, which shall
send you Immediately.
Another curious case lie TO come next term
that Of woman Of notorious i'll fame, charged with
attempt 10 poison another woman, by sending her
a pint of rum, in which a quantity Of arsenic was
mixed. will also send you this case
Blackstone has been doing $3.50 at the fremont
he clascs tomorrow night. The Woods open on the
I,h OF Deeember-the public are very anxious for
their coming Braham IL to sing Tomorrow and sun
day evenings, Tor tho Handel and Hayden Society,
and two.thrds Of the tickets are already taken up
o both nights,
ringtons Museum, is at present the great star and
attraction The Saloon IL crowded every night
some unable TO obtain admission, and our Young
all mad after her. An edi or seems TO have
been struck and sonnets TO A r. M. have become ms
frequent as the daily papers. The National Theatre
is open.
wiater il upon as. Last nght we had quite a Snow
storm, and this morning sieishs are dying about in
great confusion. The sun 10 just peepng out, bid
ding fair TO make the truth Of the old lines,
First, IL rsined, and then II snew,
Then 1t blew. and then IL thew.
Yours, truly.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

Susan Ledyard, W. Jacob Acker, Sheriff, Sc
This was an action brought against the defendant to
recover out OF his hands portion OF the proc eeds OF
some goods, which he had sold under an execution
issued against boarding house keeper in Green.
wich street The plaintiffs counsel alleged that
their client had prioricaim for balance of years
rent under lease granted TO the tenant for year
One of the conditions being that the rent paya-
BILE in advance.
The facts efthe case were very simple and not dis.
puted, but two very interesting questions OF law,
came up, which worth notice.
1t appeared that the tenant became indebted to a
Mr.. Bgeby, and 1t was in his favor that the execu
duced s50s, and the legal adviser of the plaintiff
titled the Deputy Sheriff of their right to balance
Of one years rent Mr. Bigeby on the part Of the
sheriff offered to pay $3.50, which he alleged was all
On the part of the plaintiff, the lease was produc-
ed, which contained the words payable in ad-
vance," written over erasure.*
Counsel for defendant commended that unless the
erasure or alteration was accounted for, the words
in advance were not testimony before the Jury Fur
ther that it had been decided by the Supreme Court
that An agreement to pay in advance, was only good
as between landlord and tenant d; consequently it
could not affect an action between third parties.
With reference to the first point, the Court said
where erasures or alterations appeared legal in
struments, the Courts had always been very careful
Row they received them without explanation. In
this case, the whole nature Of the contract between
the parties might be changed by three words which
evidently had been put in after the instrument had
been drawn.
On the other point, the Court was not quite de-
eded, and would reserve It !; but thought a verdict
must pass for the plaintiff subject the opinion of
the Court.
The counsel for the defendant wanted either a
nonsuit with liberty to move for verdict for the
plaintiff or to 60 to the Jury.
Tho counsel for the plaintiff wished to have YER
diet for all his claim, and it was some time before
either party would consent to the Judgment of the
Court. 1t was at length agreed by plain 3 cOun-
sell to submit to nonSut, with liberty to move &C.
For the pllintif, Greig and Wilett-for defen-
dant, N. b. Blunt, Esq
I. may be worth notice. that this precisely the same
question OF law which hinges the interest the tale
Of Ten Thousand Year,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21
MONEY MARKET.

Frb0ay. NOv. MO- y. VI.
The steamboat Caledonia reached Boston yesterday in
thirteen and shsf days from Liverpool hsvsg sailed
the Aih inst Thenews Of the highest importance in
commercial point Of view Il gives evidence Of speedy
return OF favorable state Of Affairs. The dssou
ton Of the Theirs ministry and the occurrences in the
east have put ct rest the question for the present. and
have removed the Of the large recent demand for
money for military purposes An event equally prop-
ous with these has the settlement Of the dicrtes
between the Russian government and the Asisc nations
with which hoslitiss have been wsged. The vast Dc
nand for money by the Russian government for wsrlke
purposs has undoubtedly been the main cause OF the adj
verse state ofhe English exchanges and assisted by like
ase Of things In France has caused powerful drain Of
gold both from this country and Great Britain 10 the
northern ports Of Europe silver has commanded so high
price thst II has carried great deal Of coin out Of
France where it IL the standard and has caused 70 be
better remittance from this country than sterling bills at
discount Of n per cent In London the continued de-
and specie reschsd extent that has called from
the Bank measures stringent than she has been
obliged TO adopt for many years Although she has not
raised the rate OF interest," she restricted the character
Of the bills discounted hst very few within the IL
its The consequences has been severe contraction In
ell sections Of the country The resrn ofhe circulation
Of the country banks, TO the 7sth OF Sept compared
with the rsturn OF June n, is sfolicws;
C,scvlsr,o~ ~ rpp Ps,vArr JofSr srccs Bsprs
y~~sM. Sept. ~. Dstrsose.
rrivss Bsnts, see1ssls ssscscl csa,sIa
slilIAssi posioaS lisi,iAs
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lc,rr.,posdsses Of II. Herald

ct. Louis, MISS NOV. lSlp
Illinois gone for Van Bursn.-Lscfurs of General
and Mrs. Gen Gaines, formerly Maria Clark at
the Mechanic's Instifufe.-Greaf Excitement.
DKAR BErSET-
more numerous rcaders, why IL 10 you have cor
respondent here in this busting fourishnx city, TO
record the events Of history they pass along To
be sure we are located far in the back woods, aud
may not be considered worth your attsstion but let
me whisper In your ear, that We have mere amusing
aughabc ayc and horrible events here than any city
Of double its size in the Uniep and as the ensuing
winter will be prolific with such Incident get thee
capabe CORES pendent forthwith ThsHsrsld 10 more
read, cnquired after here, by the generally Of
readers than any other paper published In New York
but let that pass.
Our eitixens are al in a state Of Esver.h excite.
meat about the elections, the Wings delighted, and
the Loeos detected. All have bets, more or less,
upon the result, and this Independent OF the prede.
lection fer the favorc candidate, tends to increase
You may put Illiusis down for Van Buren,. The
returns are not all in, bat enough Ia ascerained to
rske Harrisos's chance extrsneiy deubtful The
vote will be very close, iss difea State to make
correct estimate. .a..
The Mechanics Institsts, last night, was a scene
~ smasemeat and sxcitement, General Edmund PEN
dleton Gaines delivered lecture on National De-
fence by means of I" Rail Roads and Floating Bat
torres" he. The sun aad substance Of his lecture
wss what ne had done and he had written the sob
jest-a pretty severe hit at Van Buren, and his sdm
sistration, and hope that General Harrison was
the matter, the old mas 10 getting very old.
Towards the close Of his discourse, he, In Jockey
phrase, let down. al least fsigned do So that
he might have an opportunity OF showing Of the
beauty and grsces Of his beautiful wife According
", after sort Of apology he introduced her TO the
audiences (who received her with great gallantry) 10
dude the lecture. What interesting scene 10
see the gallant old man, in full unorm looking
the shoulder Of his young and lovely wife, AZ she
read with clear and distinct voice his memorial -
Congress- and TO her large planes waving In the
air, as she emphasized the words " ny services IN
Canada were approved By Madison, and 10 Florida
eeusuvsd by q tsekssu"' The whole AFFAIR was one
Of the most romasic that has oecsrred in St Louis
The whole town 10 talhisg a Il, asd NO doubt her
a Fsctio~sas sxsmpls will be followed By host Of
imitators. We shsh lave iess Of isn. morning
Mrs. ataa~ss. Good 3. III rr. rsralf ..f t... ".
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

0j- CHATHAM TnRArRE.-This evening, the CO.
LIBERATED rope dancer, Herr Cline, appears for the
last time, and takes q benefit, when lie house will,
no doubt, be crowded. The beneficiary makes a
a grand flight on the tight rope, from the stage to
the third tier OF boxes after which. the grand his
toricsl drama Of the " Carpenter of Rousn," 10 re
presented. Herr Cline again appears on the rope
az Punch" and in several comic and other dances
The performances conclude with the drama Of " Jack
the Giant Killer" taken from the nursery tale Of
that name, in which the celebrated Master Wood
appears ~ the redoubtabls hero.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

On Friday morning. soth inst, suddeniy, Caleb Sni1
the soh rear Of his sge formerly Of ronkers, Weso
ter county. f...... -.
His friends and those OF his son Isaac B. smith, ere
p~etfulv invited 10 attend his funeral FROM the reside
Of hs con AZ 60 washirgton street. this afternoon ell
clock without farther invitakion. i
On FRIDAY s0tk inst. nks~ Msvsk, wife Of Edwin
BILE and daughter cfths sse Peter Ogiivie, eyed
and moutha
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

NoRrHEAsTERS DIFFIcULfIKs.-The Woodstock
IN Times states that vident and rietous pro.
ceedings occurred between tho Madowaskians and
the Nantes, at the Forks OF Fih River account
Of the recent elections. Some a the former wanted
to vote for Uncle Sans Pre.dent, and others
WOULD let them. -.f-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21
Prize Poem.

Two Gold Eagles (S2o,) will be given for the
best written Poem for the Carriers of The New York
Herald 20 their Patrons, 10 consist af twenty-four
sanzas. The article 70 be directed tdthis Office be-
fore the 18th of December.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

Mr.. BUoe SvRTEEs.-lntellgcacs had reached
town that our fellow citizen, Mr. Gtynns who went
in search Of lillian Surtees, the conded cashier
Of the Mechanics and Traders Bankpf this city, has
succeeded in arresting the fugtivS in the Isle Of
jersey. In France, Surtees had assumed the name
Of John illiams. When apprehe nded, he was pass
sing uader the name Of John Toptam Here, he
hailed as William Surtees but il il veil kno wn that
his proper name is John Bugg liz is a nativs OF
Spalding, England.-CincfnnaH Castle, l4th inst
THE WEATHER AT BurFALo:-Itwas quite cold
at Buffalo on the 18th inst. Ice has been formed Of
the thickness Of an inch and the cam, is probably
closed by this time.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

co. Huns THEATRE Hill appeared last night
in three eharaeters-and his iscrsssibg popularity
was evidenced not only byt tho numbers OF his su-
which followed each representation Of his humor-
GU. characters Fer TO night The "sprig ONO
bility," Forest Rose" and Cat and Come A
gain," with favorite dances by Miss Clemenee. and
La Petit. Tsgioni, re to- be the attractions, and
crowded house must consequently ensue.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

Here is contraction Of nearly 10 per cent. in three
months which sufficiently accounts for the want of acti-
WY in the manufacturing districts In Manchester the
banks raised their rates to per cent and continue
taxing The private banks demand per cent for the
BEST manufacturers and bills three months TO
run-a lower class paper commands IL per cent These
stringent measures have had in connection with the
change OF affairs on the continent effect upon the
exchanges; the Attn ins the rates were as follows
Hamburg, 1877. /; Paris, as4S 2o7t; Ansterdan I2as
l22i The exports Of coin for two weeks had been e.
follows
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

o. We understand that Mr.. Grandjcan has made
recent discoveries, asd now offers to the public,
article for washing the hair which can confident
Iy recommend IL being prepared solely from vegeta-
bic odoriferous ingredients. We have heard OF Sc.
veral who have sed this Eau Lustrnlc curng huide
and really think IL the most valuable article ever Of
Tered 10 the public.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

DISTRESSING RuMoR.-A report was circulating
in Buffalo the 18th ut that one Of the largest and
best boats on Lake Erie has been destroyed BY FIRE
Ths boat left Cleveland two day fore, and had not
been heard OF, though three othA boats had come
Thurgau Point, near the Canadiai shore, aud fears
were entertained tina: it might be the boat referred
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

Nov. ~ An inquest was held at 81 Vesey street,
on the body Of Caleb Smith. Mr.. Boardman deposed
that deceased was his barkeeper. On the previous
of pain in the stomach In the morning he was
found dead. The deceased was native of Yonkers,
aged So, and has left wife and family some where in
this State.
The Jury found verdict Of death from some cause
unknown. u WI ---------
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

HJ- The Great Mystery found out.-Grandjean's
cedieinal composition for the Human Hair --6rsat
success for all persons who will permit him to ex-
ercise according to the causes and the different a.
fections Of the Hair.-(WARRANTED)
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21
IS. ASoEvrsE & Cas- Circus. 81 Bo

JUNE, TIrus, ANoEvIHE & Co.'S Circus, 81 Bow
ery is now the only place of attraction. Last eve
ming, hundreds were unable to obtain admission
Next week, they are to give a pageant, in which
they will display the principal wild animals belong
ing to their extensive establishment.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

lities Brazil continues very heavy sale
Surs is rather freely offered at last weeks quotstis
The sales Of the week amount to bales including
5000 American speculation and 200 for export 800
bales American and $50 Bahia have forwarded into
the country unsod during this month.
The following the sales for the weeks ending
the oath nd IN go 2IstO Oct
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

Drrricvrrr srrrLrp.-The question about the
boundary lire between Georgia and Alabsms, has
bees settled by the latter adopting the BY the
0eoreia Com mis- siopers In 1e26
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

Ex-Presidcnt Adams Lecture on Faith.
This remarkable and extraordinary discourse,
delivered last evening at the Tabernacle, will be
found reported at length in the Weekly Herald to-
day. Read, ye Christians, and tremble
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

TAX SALES miles Of towns along the Maui
NEE river is for sale, for taxes.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21
Vermont Election.
Following is the vote of Vermont. Two hundred
and ninety Abolition votes were polled.
Harrison received, 32,32s
Van Buren,, 1882
IJorr,c pnaior ;tv

Harrison majority, l4i75
Trial of safes-the Salamandar triumphant.
comparative test Of several different Book safes
was made at the foot of Wall street, on Thursday
afternoon, under the supervision Of committee of
Merchants. A brick furnace was built for the pur-
pose, and the thing was so arranged as to give the
safes thorough heating. The trial commenced by
placing Of Wilders Salsmander safes in the fur
mace, and also one of Gaylors double safes At the
expiration of two hours, the furnace was opened.
Gaylor's safe, to all appearance was Destroyed
Then Scol's Asbestos safe, was introduced, and at
after which Delanos safe put in and the fire KEEP
up for upwards Of two hours. The examination
was made into their condition this morning Della
nos safe consumed, all bat the irop while the
Sala mander, contents and all, was uninjured-
The follow ing letter was placed in the Salaman der
and remained in it throughout the whole trial The
writing is perfectly legbe-in fact it is not sensi-
bly, affected by the fire.
Inside TViidey's Saiamander Safe.
NEW York, Thursday, Nov. l9, 1870
JAMES GoRpoN BARNETT, Ese.
DEAR SIN,-Like the three toorfhies, have come
out OF the fire without the smell Of it upon my gar
ments. took quarters in this safe at III o'clock
this morning, with full confidence ! should como
out unscatted, and here am to tell you what tran
spired. As the fire became heated, there was q
deru Of kissing, and felt little alarmed for "a
safety; but when l heard the As6sstos, GayIor's
Gle defying the elements, / tsld /" Chapman to
crow" and safe being opened, the old feiioc
mounted the ro.trum, tapped his wings, and crowd
Justify three times, mach to the qualification of
Tiidsr, the Committee, and the host Of spectators
present. As you are the Chronicle of important
ersnfs, hasten to give you the earliest INTEL sence
of my confidence inlthe Saiamander Safe.
Yours, ever. snADRAcH.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

NORTH CARoLIKA.-Ihs legis Azure Of this State
duty Of electng two Senators Of tie United States to
supply the unexpired terms of Nessrs Brown aud
Strange, resigned, will Immediately dsvelve on it
Elk Senator Mangum, Ex-Gsvernor Swain, and other
distinguished gentlemen are sposen of for the ap-
pointm eHts to be made.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

TAXABLE PROPERTY or KHSrUrxY.-The taxa
BILE property OF the State Of Kentucky amounts to
two hundred and seventy-two millions two hun
dred and fifty thousand aud twenty seven dollars.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

NARsRILLrs MAKxEr, Oct 2I.-Notw tetandng all the
unavoidable advces receive respecting Silk several
this week made rather higher than lower
prices Of which, however, the finer qualities
cluded ..rf
H,vRn MARxrr, Oct. 2s-Both coffee and sugar con-
tnec alm hut cotton fully maintains last quotations.
235 bales Louisiana realised 65 to 272 Georgia SO 20
s. III Mobile ST. and "a bales Florisa s3lr Pots
ashes still on the advance to-day 100 casks New York
of lsA0 LIST quality sold delivery sofr Taov and
Whale Oil on the contrary declining in valae Some
inquiry experienced for and 3V7 packages
sold at 4 3.l0ths 10 , 5ths fr
Ocr 29.-Butness in general remains calm, though
cotton prices to-day fully maintained; 276 Louisiana
having realized sot 9j ll Georgia ~ to ssh and 60
bales Tinnevilly 6,fr. Sugar and Coffee were both
elected Pot and Pearl Ashes supported their rise
found buy different prices according to quality be-
sides , chests Madras at 81 fir.
AMSTERDAM MtRxrT, Oct. 30-The Java and Rio Grande
Hides yesterday exposed for public SALE all with
drawn the former A. to 59 and the latter at 81 cents
On the 18th inst the Netherland Commercial Company
held public sale of quantity of Java Tea, Of which Boz
hea at lao 10 46 cents Congou at 66 10 ILL., Cam
poi at los 10 ILL., souchony al 100 to ISL Orange Pekoe
at l6l Ia l67 Pekoe at los to 800 Twankay l52 TO 49,
H. son Skin i52 Tyson ie5 225 Young Hy-
at i55 to 1885, Gunpowder at log 275 and soehong
Pckoe at 100 cents.
ST. PsrERsBrRG MARxrr Oct. 20.-Since the 10th ias
the following sales eected WIN 400 casks Tel
low Of LIST quality at 81 27ths 200 casks at ~ 67hs
and 500 casks at 81 7hss 3S Poods2 kept Flax al 40
10000 pools kept at ~ Ia a7ths ks 1900 pools
kopt brake OF $780, at 30s r. $3.50 pools do at
7ths 1850 pools kept brake Of Isto lat 10 37ths
all ready money the spot. also 100 bxs white Hs-
Sugar OF Iniddng quality at 7r 81 18th ks per
pood, and 100 do at II 37ths the duty be paid
INSTANTLY. and the re ainder in months.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

IRON SrEAMER-The Louisville papers speak in
terms of high praise of an Iron Steamer that has
just been built there TO the Upper
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

Provision Market.
with the exceptions Of potatoes and poultry provis
have not materially chsuged since our last Potatoes
become cheaper, and poultry 10 plenty. In fact
visions of all nds are abundant now
We give below the prices currant to-day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

81 :. Rotterdsnr- .AsSos .......... 1000
s. $oss:ras.,' ss $500
bars, Ro s itads's,ae"... ss ss
The experts there as here, being chiefly silver
In American Stock no improv ement had taken place
Inc u Bank on the contrary had fallen los per share
The following were the latest quotations -
AMERICAN STATE srooKs IN LossoN, Nov l.
N dS G dfTk State ssper cents. So sales.
iaSisas;sll.r bonds, per cents, IS 81 sales
Bank shares, Era 10 sales
The fall in the u s. Bank Stock may be ascribed to the
accounts which reached there this side united with
the absurd statements put forth In the London Morning
Chronicle evidently by thsspeculaors who seeking
for an opportunity to get clear Of their stock
The Stock Market here mNch depressed this morn.
ing, sales were small and in great decline
u Bank fell off per cent? vcksburg Ii stonngton 4;
North American Trust Banking Co. improved 4; Har-
lem !. Sales Of Indiana Bonds, rs.
The bark Ann Eliza arrived yesterday from Vera Cruz
brings one hundred and twontysix thousand dollars in
specie.
The following is from Detroit paper on the subject Of
the debt due Michigan by the Morris Canal and the United
States B ank:
Our state treasurer Robert Esq., has spent seve
raj weeks in New in effort to procure settle
ment with the Norris Canal and Banking COMPANY.
which holds of the State Loan The duty been
difficult, and feared fruitless one. But we are
nappy 70 learn that there is nov prospect that settle
realize portion at least, OF the due from the COM
pany.
Other creditors of this the extent of $40
have been here, and not only got satisfaction were
refused examination into the affairs ofthe Company
In Domestic Exchanges there has been some further i'm.
Provement
scuHHSsr RaTEs OF BANK Norrs ssD DoMx,ric BILLS.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21

HARSDES's ExPREss.-Hamden deserves the
thanks of the community, and Sc does Captain Wool
sey, of the steamer Narragansett for the despatch
with which they brought the Calcdonia's news from
Boston. When it was announced that the steam ship
was below Boston, the were detained two hours
fer her to arrive up to the city. Immediately after
she came within boarding distance Harnden went on
board collected all the letters and packages for this
city and started. He came through with the aid of
the Rail Road Company and Captain Woolsey, never
before quick, beating every thing the Queen
Handlers Express is invaluable.