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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

All this time we have had little over 600 active
and working 6remen. IL 400 paid fremen were to
receive each 500 per annum, and the engineer de-
psrtment were to receive 10000 a year, the en-
tire expences would be $4,000 per annum; which
the volunteer system now amounts to.
Now let how the paid system works in diff
ferent cities In Paris there are $40 fires annually
bat only one house in 500 burns In Edinburgh.
there 10 paid department Of 20 men; there is only
an average Of los annually; and in the last five
years there have only been % buildings burned
In Lsndon, for the last FIVE years there have been
less than 200 fires annually and not averag.
Of 30 buildisss burned. There have been but five
fires, in five years, in London, which consumed
over 500, 900 worth Of property.
Compare all this with the volunteer system Of
th, city, and who will hesitate to decide in favor
Of the paid system.
Hon ROAD TO RUIs.-Nark many Of those fine
and dsshing women, who lounge away their morning
hours at the highpriced fashionable stores in Broad
way. They on the road to ruin-and will carry
their husbands with them. When Eve was beguled,
and eat the apple, she was caught on sort Of shop
ping excursion, by the devil
WoRp or ExrEHrrSoE.-No man Of genius can
write with force or spirit or popularity unless he
resides in such a great intellectual contre a, New
York How can John Neal at Portland, expect TO
write any thing Down East, that is worth reading
here7 He is always six months behind the age.
Even Eppes Sergeant, though resident here for a
couple Of years. has not yet acquired the knowledge
TO select subject. There are not three in the
republic that understand thoroughly, the mysteries
ofgovernng the public mind, and giving impulse ia
the public heart, through the daily press.
LATEST FROM M,rASzAs.-we have received
the Aurora" to the 10th inclusive. No news
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

ELoPEMENrs.-withint the last week or ten days,
singular batch Of eloPements have taken place
here.
The first is a beautiful girl, who ran away with a
Doctor about ten days ago, but did not 60 farther
than Newark, where she was discovered, after long
search, by her mother The Doctor lived with her
at hotel near the depot in Newark, and was thrown
into the jail for his board, Saturday last This is
singular story, and we shall tell IL all in a few
days. The second elopement was Of fine young
girl, from Cliff street. She was discovered after
long search by Of the police officers, at a re-
spectacle house up town, married and a quartet
through the honeymoon. The third elopem.nt wa,
young lady residing in livingston street Thi,
took place Sunday last, but her whereabouts ha,
not yet been discovered. Verify, the sprisg open,
rich,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

FIRE.-Yesterday morning, at five o'clock, the
building the south east corner Rivington and
Cannon streets, occupied by William Moore, was
discovered to be on fire. On bursting in the doors,
fire in three different places, and was pro-
badly an ncendiary attempt. A few buckets Of wa
ter saved the baiding. The goods of Mr.. Moore
to have been sold yesterday, by the sheriff. for
a debt Of about four hundred dollars. He was in
surcd at the Bowery Insurance Company for one
thousand dollars.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25
Fires and the Fire Depart me nt--The Volur.
teer and the Paid Systems.

After celebrating for nearly month, the Com
mittee Of Safety, appointed by public meeting of
citizens the subject of fire, have reported the
result Of their labors. They have come to the con-
cluson, that nothing but paid department, and
entirely separate from the Corporation, be
effective for good. This is exactly what we have
said all along We have had property destroyed in
Ave wears as follows -
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

ouErr yrcroRfA's MassiAoE-The splendid
marriage fete at Niblo's, will take place in few
days. The on, the pigs and the sheep, will all be
roasted whole. To prevent confusion on roasting
the big OK tickets at fifty cents each, will be issued
to those who wish to enjoy the sght-proceeds to
60 TO the general fund. See advertisement
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

and in battle against the Circassans, about ii
600 men; "but private aecounts, says the writer Of
the Odessa letter, estimate the loss from 900 TO
81 ,OOO, amongst whom were I, 100 officers, some OF
whom belonged to the first families of Russia The
losses of the army of the Caucasus, under General
Golovne, are said to be much greater than those OF
the army Of the Black Sea-"
Turkey.
CONsTANrINoPLE, Dec I2.-The daughter IN
law OF Mehemet Ali in still here, and is much petsed
by the Suitana valide. 1t is still said that these
two clever ladies engaged in endeavorng to PIT
end to the present political embarrass ments of
the two countries. As during the Ramadan, visa
are paid only at night M. de Pontois presented NJ
de Secrecy on the evening of the Goth ult., to the
Sultan, by whom he most raciously received,
as Frenchmen always On the following day,
M. de Secrecy set out on his embassy to Persia, at
the head of his scientific colony.
Egypt.
SUEz, Nov. 23.-Tana the capital of Yemen, after
battle in which the troops of the Inmsn were de-
feated had fallen into the hands of the Egyptian
troops under the command of Ibrahim Pacha, the
younger, Governor General Of Yemen.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

MURDERS, SUICIDES, DEATHS, &c. IN LONDON
AND New YORK, bN A YEAR.-We have repeatedly
stated that the amount of murders and other crimes
committed in this city, for the last year, exceeded
all parallel, in this country or in England. BY the
following table, compiled from official documents,
just published it will be that the dispropor-
tiOn il astons hinoty
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

Navrearros.-The Hudson is open to Albany,
and we shall now receive produce in abundance
from the interior This market will soon be slut-
ted, -four will decline, and bread become cheaper
than Il is Then two dollars will go as far as three
did last year.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

So that IL months alone, property, to the amount
OF S4,7o0,0oo was destroyed; and in five years We
have had over Is millions destroyed. The expenses
q the Fire Department, in the same period, have
beeu as follow
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

DrssoLurIoS OF PARrsERsHIP.-The famous
firm Of Slam, Bang, & Co., who have managed Tam
many Hall for several years past, have dissolved
partnership. The senior partner, Levi ID. Slam,
announced himself yesterday, on his own hook, as
the sole editor ofthe New Era. or late, dissolu-
tion OF partnership is considered a breaking up Of
the concern-and there are strong symptoms that
such is the fact in the present case.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

CHATHAM THEArRE.-Mrs. Gibbs and Mr.. J. r.
Scott appear this evening" the former in the ballad
Of the Sentinel. and the latter as Walter in the
Children Of the Wood and Long Tom Coffin
Flynn had crowded benefit last evening. The box
doorkeepers, Fisby and r. NJ Lyon, are to have a
benefit tomorrow. They are civil men and excellent
officers, and as such, deserve TO be encouraged.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

The coroner was called TO 81 Cherry street. to
hold an inquest the body Of Martha Bedford aged
65 who died from natural causes. Verdict accord
ingly.
Also to the brig Peggy, to hold an inquest on he
body of Henry Morgan, seaman bclon cling to that
vessel, who was lost overheard on Saturday night
The deceased was native Of England, and had left
a wife and family at Portsmouth. There being no
testimony to show how the deceased fell into the
water, the jury returned a verdict Of "Found
Drowned"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

FIRST CRUISE THE THuNDERER.-This ex-
traordinary clipper started on Sunday afternoon,
her first cruise, and had not proceeded five miles
before she fell in with the Moses, a Charleston
packet, bound to sea, and Mr.. William Stephens, a
pilot, put on board. This was good beginning
The Thunderer, rather the Joseph N. Lord,
thence proceeded her cruise, and has probably
ere this, fallen in with one or two of the dozen
packets now due. If SO, we shall soon have late
news from Europe-for the Thunderer is such a
remarkably fast sailer that she come up from
Sandy Hook, in about two hours, easy. And as
Commodore Hammel is board, we shall be the
first have all she catches. At any rate, news
news, we hope the Joseph N. Lord, her owners
and pilots, may meet with every success in their
business. Let their motto be, Go ahead"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

ODESSA, Dec. 5th-Military preparations in the
south Of Russia are actively continued Fourteen
embarked at Sebastopol and Kertch for Anapa, to
reinforce the army the Black Sea. commanded by
General Grsbbc. According TO the official reports
Of this army il has lost in the prcsen, year. by sick
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

Even if there were no other causes than those
stated in these tables it would be sufficient to autho
rze the whole Community in calling for change in
the city government In this, comparatively small,
city of New York, here are IL distinct murders in
one year; % persons shattered made away with
in that way; 1871 destroyed, nobody knows how; be-
sides burning and drowning and accidents and riots,
and fires, of all kinds. The above table is also
rious, showing the comparative number of deaths,
from various prominent causes such consumption,
and insanity. 1t is not little singular that whilst
the population of London is more than five times
great New York, the total number Of deaths
should not be twice many, and the number of
murders, and violent deaths, should be much less.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

Bigamy.-A good looking fellow, calling himself
Joseph Coley Hcmpson, was brought up, charged
with intcrmarrying with a very pretty girl, named
Eliza Hewitt A witness pade an affidavit, that
he was present few days since, when the prise
ner was married 20 Miss Eliza; and the Rev Mr..
Kelege deposed that he lately married the prisoner
to a lady named Harriet Trevor. The ceremony was
performed at No. ), Wiett street, and certificate
gwen which was adduced to the Magistrate.
The prisoner refused to answer any questions,
and WAS committed.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25
United states Circuit Court.
Before Judge Betts.


His honor opened the February term on Monday,
by taking up the criminal calendar, and swearing in
the grand inquest. The following the names Of
the panel:
Charles Town, foreman-William Chamberlain,
Peter Cooper, w. b. Crosby, G. A. Davis, Charles
Dennison, ID. +. Delavan, X. Dyson, w G. Hunt,
Thomas Jeremiah, John Lozier, john B. Martin,
Peter McCarty, James Mccall X. w. Martin, j.
-. Miller, j. &. stoneall, Robert Townsend, Gideon
Tucker, Isaac Townsend, G.. &. Thomas, Moses
Taylor, and Henry l.. Van Wyck.
His honor then briefly addressed the foreman and
grand inquest in relation to the several the
calendar-calling their attention especially to the
charges of revolt and mutny brought against the
crew Of the ship Rochester, and the brig Lexington
Also, to the charge Of larceny the high Seas on
board the ship England His honor then referred
to the violation Of the neutrality act Of 1873 in the
enlistment Of seamen or marines for the Texan
vice. to the Of Tro,t, charged with perjury in
open court, and to another charge Of assault com
mtted the high seas, by a seaman throwing a
large stone at one Of his officers
The grand jury then retired to their chamber, and
there being no eases ready for trial, the
and adjourned.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25
MORNING HERALD.
Progress Of the Banking Systcm-AnaIysis
of the Wall street Banks.

We republish today, our outside, the several
Analyses of the city Banks, with the general re-
suits, from our money market for the last year.
We do so for the purpose of future reference !;
and to bring before the public mind, the results OF
the whole of the New York system at glance.
1t will be seen, that most thorough and radical
reform is necessary in the banking system If their
own statements are to be believed, they have been,
with few exceptions losing money for the last year
nearly 1000 900. This arises from their general bad
management-theirvase expenses, the building of ex-
pensive palaces the high salaries of the ofcers-the
idle lazy, lounging clerks relatives of the
directors who attend the banks at 10 precisely, pa
rade Broadway three hours every morning, and take
care to leave the bank at o'clock Unless stock
holders take care Of their property, will
take of it for them The banking system, as at
present managed, is only corrupt pension sys-
tenn fer distributing favors to the relatives of the
directors, who absorb all the funds, destroy Gre
dit, and paralyze trade.
Verify, the banks have made many locofocos as
ever Slam, Bang & Co. did.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

Latest FROM MArASzAs.-We have received
the Aurora" to the 10th inclusive. No news
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

FRoM MExIco.-Gen. Arista has been defeated
by the Federzlists, with considerable loss.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

Suspicious Banks and Banking Associations.
For the benefit of the community We have deter
mined to publish accurate list Of such Banks and
Banking Associations in this State as well as other
States whose characters and reputation are too sus-
picious and doubtful to receive the pablo confidence
Brokers, bankers, and men of intelligence, can
take care of mselves-but the community at large
have no mecns to detect these counterfeits but by
the honesty and moral courage of some editor who,
like u.s. dares to tell the truth, and is incorruptibe
and interrupted We begin with the annexed list
TODAY:
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

N. b. This list will be re-pubished and corrected
every day, as a guide to the public. .
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25
Police Once.

a Forging Party. Tim Lyons and John Nc
Carly, a couple Of small boys, were brought mp,
charged with stealing beef from STALL in Cat rine
market, on Saturday night. On their examination,
IL appeared that an old woman, named Margaret
Denny, had set these boys TO work to steal prov
for her larder, when the magistrate immediately
caused her arrest, and she held bail in the sum
of 500. The boys were also committed.
The Libel on The Ciergyman.-A man, who was
charged, in the Of Louis de Bovillon, having
furnished the materials for the libel the Rev. DIR.
verren, brought up in custody, and found bail in
the sum OF 5000, TO answer the charge at the Ses-
sions.
State Prison Sidtssties.-The following has been
handed to us as the report Zoe the week ending
February q:
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

Eight days later from France--Highly
Important from China--Another battle In
Africa.
The Duchess d'Orleans arrived of the Hook last
night, with dates from Havre to Jam 9th and Paris
to the 9th.
The Duchesse D'Orleans encountered from 14th
JAM to the 9Th of Feb succession of severe west
The Erie sailed the 18th Dece mber !; the Rhone
the Sd Jan.
On the margin of Gagnani's Messenger il was
written that the mail had just been received, with
letters from Calcutta up to the 18th Of Nov. We
have not yet full particulars. We hear only that
Macao had been taken of by the Chinese,
and that all European residents had been obliged to
embark.
2234 bales of Cotton were sold in Havre the
7th of January at slight advance N. Orleans at
9if.
News had Just been received at Paris that another
bloody battle had been fought in Africa in which the
troops of the Emr were routed in every direction
The Duke de Nemours was said to be dying
The Paris papers of Jan. 7th contain the address
of the Chamber of Deputies in reply to the Kings
speech, of which it was mere ecuo that OF the
Peers, to the purport, was given the previous
day. The Ministerial party were in the ascendant.
Lord Durham went to Paris, December Is, prepa-
ratory to his mission as Ambassador
PARIS, Jan 5th.-The fate of the Ministry depend
ed on the nomination Of the Commissaries who
to draw up the Address in reply to the Kings
Speech Had their candidates not been chosen,
they were determined resigning in body. The
following list proves that the Cabinet has had the
upper hand on this occasion:
1st Bureau-De Remusat, Doctrinaire Ministe-
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conscious integrity, determined TO preserve the pu-
ry of the government and maintain in its adminis-
tralon the principles Of JEFFERSON and JACK
SON, at whatever hazard to himself lie has
shown himself A WORTHY SON OF NEW
YORK
And shall New York abandon her able, honest,
frank nnd devoted son For whom shall she give
up one who does not honor by his principles, his
talents his virtue and his frnness' For a man
whose talents are below medOcrily, whose judy
ment is weak and vucillalmg, whose vanity is ex-
cessve, whose opinions are equiyocal, who Insults
the people whose suirages he asks by denying
them access to him and refusing to answer their
reasonable inquiries, who places himself behind IA
committee, not that they may announce his princ-
ples but that he may conceal them What motive
has this state to abandon her FAVORITE son
for such person ;---not principles for she knows
not, nor is she permitted to know, the principles of
the person who sattempied to be imposed upon herr
Without the slightest guarantee or pledge connected
with principles she is required to give up her at
iachncnts and her principles, and surrender her
self hoodwinked ard manacled into the hands
of stranger, who has not the talents or the indie
pendcnce TO take care of himself.
Surely this Is too much to ask Of her. For the
sacrifice of the n.an of her choice, she should at
least have some motive of lofty honor or sound
principle to sanotify the act. She should have
something more substantial and appropriate than
"hard cider artiici,l'log cabins" and mock he
ro--someihmg more satisfactory than that the pub
lie shall hear nothing iiom the Federal candidate
in relation to his opinions or his purposes "while
occupying his present position"
Confident that in her principles as well as in
her pride, New-York will find abundant motives to
adhere to her honored son, we invite you, never
theless to make those exertions and sacrifices which
will save her from the disgrace of different re-
suit. With such motives addressed to our people,
to exert ourselves is to be victorious. To action,
then In discussion aud action, we have guaran-
tee oftriumph us sure rs truth and patriotism can
rive TO mOrtuls
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ANOTHER WING GAIN,

The fedcralis,s of Barnard held meeting on III
evening of 18th inst. to appoint delegates to III
federal state convention TO be holden ut Burlington
and appointed JOSEPH Il. DANroRrH, Esq,
delegate Mr. Danforth au,horises us TO say thu
the appointment was made without his knowedg
or consent, and entirely contrary to his wishes, AN
that so far from being obnoxious to the charge
federalism, he is as he has been, supporter Of Il,
present administration.
This insult was undoubtedly offered to Mr. Dan
forth, by the federal party Of Barnard who knot
that he is as firm democrat as there is in the state
for effect abroad, to give another instance d
"IIarrison enthusiasm" and add one more to III
federal gains, which in a similar ,eay are becon|
ing quite common these times
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FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN.

The democrats Of Washington Co. held splcr
did convention at the Court House in Montpeli,
on the 18th inst
lloraiio N. Baylies ESQ.,, presided, assisted b
four Vice Presidents and two Secretaries.
o. W. Butler and Nathaniel Eaton Esars. wer
put in nomination for the Senate, Two powerful an
sterling democrats, who will ably sustain the req
utaiion of the County.
A series Of excellent resolutions were adopted
Every thing looks well.
On the 9th inst. tho democrats Of Addison held
convention. at which John Pierpoint, S. W. Jew
EFT, and Abel Walker were put in nomination fol
the Senate.
A better nomination could not haze besa madd
We look with auch confidence to see Addison Cd
do her whole duty in the great cause of State Rel
form. Move on, all
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Windsor County Convention.

All the people of Windsor County, who are in
favor Of STATE REFORM, and are willing to con-
suit together, aud devise honorable means to re-
deem the Mountain State, and lead her back, from
Der wandernga 10 her old democratic position, are
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-06-19

The following extract from the National Iniells
gencer Of September 18th, 1918, will show what
useful and efficient Regulator the U. s. Bank theI
was:
"The currency is in confusion :--!JPRUIN
and bankruptcy meet us upon every hand. s6I
The domestic exchanges were never worse, and
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requested to meet in convention at " indsor, on
Friday, the 18th day Of June inst to select q
suitable ticket for County Senators, and to transact
any other business that may be deemed necessary
when together.
The County Committee would respectfully urge
upon the democratic freemen of the County thd
great importance Of full attendance The crisi]
demands it, the success. principle demands ii, thd
honor of the State, the honor of the County del
nands it, 1t is hoped all will feel the Importance
ofputing forth his best energies in the present great
and desperate struggle of the power of the banks al
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! ! Z Z Z ! ] t Z

"GEN. HARRISON, while Governor OF Indiana Terrific
ry, approved law passed by the Legislature, to SELL
MEN FOR FINE ar COST. Tile sane law drcrrcd tn,
punishment Of riilRTN.NlNE STRIPES, to be- inflicted
IN any person thus sold, uhO ShouM d5scORd from hi,
PURCHASER Readcr-h0w do YOU Hike this specimen
OF Ilnrrisonsm in addition To the Ohio ease, nnd even
worse than that for the Inv specifically includes WOMEN
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HARREiON'S EEMOC-

VI. RkCN.
al, See Territorial laws, re-
ib. yisrd code Of leG7, pages 3,
mrs and IO-scc,iOhs 80 aud 81.
nd "Sac. 30. When any per-
ny son, or persons shall on con.
no viction ofanycrimc or breach
mt oi penal law ,bc sentenced to
l,ls pay II fine, with or without
Of the cost Of prosecution, il
he shall and may be lawful for
10 the court, before whom such
all conviction shall be hadl, 10
M order the Sheriff 10 sen or
m, hire the person or persons
ne so cOnpieted, 10 ssrrice, 10
lid any person, or persons rho
Of WiH pay the said fine and
vs. costs for such term of time
ST. us the court will think rcu-
lal sOnnblc.
Of Aud ifsuch persons, s0 SEN
In tentcnced aud hired or sold,
NIL shall abscoLd from the SER
nd vice ofhis or her master or
be- mistress, before The term Of
p such service shall be expired,
rs he or she so ubson,ling, shall
e. on conviction before n Justice
OF the peace, be WHIPPED
WITH TlllRTY-NlN
STRIPES aid shall more
Of over serve two days for eve
~ one so lost.
"Sgc. 81. The judges Of
II. the several courts Of record
h, IN this Territory shall give
this act IN charge to the
grand jury at each and every |
court, in which n grand jury |
shall be sworn.
JESSE u. THOMAS,
Speaker OF the House olRcp-
rcsentatives.
u. CHAMBERS,
President of the Council.
Approved-Scrt. II, 1907.
WILLIAM HENRy HARRISON
rs DEMOCRACY.
cderal candidate for the Vice
Der of the Virginia Convention,
r an