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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27
MORNING HERALD.
New York, Monday, July ~, IsAO.
Important Movement among the Catholics
Flight for the school Fund.

The Roman Catholics of this State We not yet
given up all hopes of obtaining distinct and fair
share of the Common School Fund Of the State OF
New York, to be used as they deem best in the
edacaton of their children; and they do not intend
TO give up all hopes Of getting the msney without
aseries of system atic efforts to obtain it.
Since the return Of that excellent man, Bishop
Hughes, from Europe, in the British Queen the Ca
tholics of this city have commenced and kept up a
systematic and powerful agitation among all ranks oil
their party this allimportant subject. Primary
meetings and school-room meetings, and preparatory
meetings of all sorts and kinds, have been held an
terror to a general meeting which took place last
week, and over which the Rev. Father Power pre-
sided, and which " addressed by Bishop Hughes
himself
Nor is the matter to be allowed TO rest here. The
fiat has gone forth, aud agitate! agate' agtate is
the word OF command. In short the Catholics have
commenced, and mean TO continue systematic eff
fort to for taer children tae benefits OF the
Common School Fund.- in way which they consider
that they have distinct as citizens OF the
State. Nay, more: they refuse to accept share of
the School Fund as cavor, and come forward and
demand il as a right.
Bishop Hughes has come out openly and states
that the common school system Of education as at
present conducted in this state is calculated and in
tended to wean children from the adoption and pur-
suit Of the Roman Catholic religion The great OBJ
lection the part of the Catholics appears to be that
whilst it processes to be entirely free from sectarian
ism, it possesses and promulgates those sectarian
principles that entirely sapping the young
minds Of Catholic children aud weaniss them from
the religion Of their fathers.
Great complaint is also made of some OF the
books used in these common schools, as being
constructed solely with these objects, and refer
ence has been made particularly to the one con
tanning the dialogue between Mr.. Ambrose and
his son, entitled Sunday Morning." this the BIZ
shop considers highly Objectionable of
writing to be put into the hands Of the children OF
Catholics, and he therefore calls upon all go Ca
tholcs either have the present system ofteaching
expurgated, or to withdraw their fifteen hundred
children entirely from it.
Such is bat an outline of this important movement
in its incpency In making it, of conrse the leaders
indignantly dsclam all attempt at political bias, but
it will be totally impossible to keep the matter free
from politics. 1t will have important bearing on
the morals, the religion, aud the politics Of the state
and may cause some important changes both in city
and country before it be completed, We shall
watch il closely.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

CHATHAM THEArpE.-Mrs. Thorne, the accom-
plished managress Of this establishment, takes her
benefit tonight, and gallantry demands that we
should say something handsome on the occasion.
II is not polite, however, to puff the beneficiary be-
yond her deserts, for she is good actress, and al
ways correct in her reading, and graceful and easy
on the stage, and never undertakes any part in
which she does not rise above mediocrity. On this
occasion she has provided fund Of entertainment
for the audience, in the shape OF drama, founded
on Master Humphreys Clock" which is cast with
the full talented the company, including Tom Blake
ly, who some how other has left the old concern
and enlisted himself under the banner Of Thorne
The Chatham must therefore be full tonight A spe
cial edict. Obey.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

A DREADFUL AcciDEsr.-The Baltimore Sun
says:-We have been informed that a most shocking
accident occurred yesterday afternoon at the second
quarry, two miles out the Falls road Ii appears
that short time since, the workmen placed two
small kegs Of powder in old black smith shop at
short distance from where they work. and that yes
terday, two small boys we're playing in the shop,
when by some means they communicated fire to the
kegs, which exploded, blowing out one entire side
sfthe shop and hanging in a most shocking manner
both the boys. WheH our informant left they were
alive, but it was not believed they could survive
long.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

THE ExrREssEs FOR BosroS.-The "Philadel-
pha Ledger" is in error in saying that the Sum-
express from Boston the arrival Of the Brit
tanis. The express was started by Mr.. Harnden,
who brought the news TO this city in advance Of
ry one else. He also ran second express, bearing
the whole expense, with the exception Of 500 fur
nshed by the Postmaster Of Boston. II is bat just
to give applause where tits deserved; and in this
instance it belongs exclusively to Mr.. Harnden
to whose enterprise, perseverance,, promptness
and liberality, every newspaper in New York was
deeply indebted.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27
rrONEY MARKET.


The market was very uneasy yesterday caused by the
many reports ofoyerras dcfscaons and losses sustained
by the u =. Bank and its many agents. The impending
investigation into the affairs Of tho Morris Canal win
doubtless Lead 10 searching inquiry into the affairs ofthe
u > Bank Already there symptoms Of panic among
the stockholders Of the lsscr coscern great disposition
is manifested get cle~ Of The stock This disposition
can be checked asyeS only by prompt expose Of tina
condition Of the concerA impartial and independent
committee The va looms Of the officers and specuatos
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

What readers this counterfeit extremely puzzling
is, the fact that the dyes of all the vgnettes five in
number, were taken from the bed plates from
which the genuine bills were printed. These bed
plates came into Hulseman's possession, il appears
in the way Of trade; and the only counterfeit there
fores in the lettering, which is extremely well done
The signatures very faithful copies, being first
etched in the plate and then mixed afterwards
So true they. that Mr.. Cool, the president found
itdifeult to tell his signature from the counter
felt. The bills NAV be known by the coarseness of
the paper used, and by other curious fact, whic
is this; Mr.. Cook happened to sign few Of the $40
bills with steel pen; this made his writing appear
finer and more scratchy than usual, and we think
little more trembling II happened that Hulseman
copied one ofthe signatures sgned with steel pen.
With these exceptions, the counterfeit is perfect.
Edward Hulseman who engraved the counterfeit,
has run away, and those who catch him will do the
State some service He convicted with To-
zer in engraving notes Of the Jefferson Banking
Company Of Vermont" and in one or two other
curious tricks. He is, by birth, a Frenchman, IS
years old; about five feet 6 or inches, thick set
dark complexion, dark hair, speaks good En- glish
with French accent, and takes snuff constantly
He has dsagreeabe and forbiiding aspect and his
looks would I" hang him at Tyburn," as they used
60 say, in the days Of Jonathan Wild. There 10 a
surious history connected with this affair, which
we will give in full hereaf The community are
indebted TO Oliver VI. Lowpds Esq. for nipping this
sounterfeiting in the bud.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

NEW EsoLAsD AND NEw YoRK MAILs.-Ths
Globe says it has been requested by the Postmaster
General to call the attention Of the public to the fact,
that the advertisement Of the post routes in New Eng
land and New York is to be prepared for the mail
servicefrom the LIST ofJuy lS4 and that it is
carefully to re-examine the different routes, with the
view to such alterations and provements, ndicat-
ed by change Of crcumstances NAV inc rease the
efficiency and facilities of the mail service.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

NBLs's GARpES.-The mimodrama Of the " Ge-
MUS without Arms" was withdrawn on Saturday
and that beautiful aud classical performance by the
Ravel family, the Living Statues, substituted A
very fashionable audience was present, and the
change seemed to be duly appreciated. Madame
Guibelei danced the Cachucha, and Gabriel out
did himself the tight rope To this added
the Four Lovers one OF the best French vaudevlles,
and the whole went of with great eciat.
Tonight Mrs. Fitzw illiams and Brown appear in
q" Foreigs Aairs and Native Grace'," and great
treat may be anticipated.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

FOREIGN MArLs-The postmaster at Boston
gives notice that mails for Liverpool, England, and
for Halifax, MS. will be dispatched by the Royal
steam mail packet Britannia, on the morning of Sa-
turday the first day Of August next. Letters ar
irving by the Southern mails Of that morning will
be included. All letters intended for this mail
must be post-pai to Boston.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

The PAcIFIc STEAM SHiPs.-Two steam ships,
belonging to the Pacific steam ship navigation Com
pany, have been fitted out for their destination in the
Pacific Ocean. One had already left London for
Falmouth, whence she was to depart on the I'd, for
Rio Janeiro. Thd other was TO leave London on the
9Th, and both were to proceed together from Rio,
through the Straits Of Magellan, to Valparaiso and
CaIlao.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

ToDAsco.-The New Orleans Bulletin is Of opinion
that the next arrival from Campeachy will bring
news Of the capture Of Tobasco by the Federalists
An army OF near a thousand men was marching on
the place at the last accounts. The garrison OF Co
vcrnment trsops was very weak, and it was sup
posed the place would surrender without struggle
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

VAvxHALL GARDss.-Those who delight in syl-
van shades, dark walks and genuine negro dancing,
should visit this snug retreat, where they enjoy
the whole in perfection. Talk Of rural felicity why
it is to be found in pefecion and for laughing eyes
and dmpled faces will set the beauties that FIRE.
quent vauxhal, against those Of any other place Of
resort the vicinity Of Gotham can boast Of No
wonder il is filed by such crowds every night.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

PRoeREss OF THE MoRALIrv or THE AGE-DAR-
ING FORGERY, AND ESCAPE OF THE FoseER-MoRE
RUNNING AwAy-Almost every one in this city
knew Huseman, the celebrated bank note engraverin
Nassau street. Well, he has engraved his last plate
in this city aud soped. He has engraved sort of
semi-counterfet $40 plate Of the Catskil Bank, Of
which the follow ing is a copy:
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

CAUrroS TO ConsoDosr ELLIorr.-It is stated
in the Philadelphia Ledger that the former Sheriff Of
Salem county, New Jersey, was attacked and nearly
killed by jackass, few days since, while crossing
lot in which IL was pasturing. The animal jumped
upsn him, knocked him down, kicked, stamped, and
bit him, until life nearly extinct, and for consi
derabc length Of time after he had ceased to make
resistance. The gentleman was much bruised and
mutilated and has since had one Of his thumbs am
putated. He had purchased the animal only few
days previous, gentle and docile, and entered
the enclosure in which IL pasturing without the
slightest apprehension Of danger. The attack was
instant and terrific, and continued until he was
weary Of the assault, when he leisurely walked
sway, leaving his victim apparently lifcless.
IL is dreadiulto contemplate the donkey indigni-
ties that m be inflicted upon Commodore Elliott,
II he maintains no better discipline among his jack
asses than prevailed on board the Constitution when
he brought her into HAMPTON Roads II is possible.
however, that the Commodore can manages asses
that go four legs better than those with two onIv
and that his understanding with his wilhelm shin.
mates is such as 70 preclude the idea Of an assault
from them.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

LOUISIANA ErEcrroS.-The returns from this
State are not yet entirely completed. The only
facts known with certainly, are, that Dawson and
White elected. and that the total vote Of the
State, so FAR as heard from, the Wings are 1850
ahead Ii is asserted that Moore is certainly elect
ed over W inn in the third district
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

DuEL.-An affair of honor came of at St.
Louis on the 10Th inst, between Mr. A. Il. Cham
bers, editor Of the Republican, and T. b. Hudson,
lawyer, and locofoco candidate for the Legislature.
They fought with rifles, at the distance Of forty
PAGES. After three Intellectual shots, the affair was
compromised by Mr.. Hudson, declaring himself sa-
tis6ed.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

Loss OF THE STEAMER AMrRIcAS.-The Ameri-
can was burnt while wooding in the Ouchita river on
the 10th instant. Boat and cargo a fetal loss.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

Rsp RIVER RsrT--A channel has been cut
through the raft to permit the passing e any Of the
there was considerable sickness from ague and
bilious fever
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

RECEIVER GESERAL.-Thc Hon. Isaac Hill has
arrived at Boston, and will Immediately enter upon
hi. duties as Receiver General Of the public money,
under the provisions Of the independent treasury
hill
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

FRA-KLIS THrATRE-Thc much admired opera
Of Rob Roy is TO be produced at this favorte resort
Of the Bowery boys tonight. Dinneford displays
as much tact in varying his attractions az any mana.
ger we wot Of, and his reward il commemorate with
his exer'iens. We dropt in on Saturday, and found
as merry group at any place in the city, and the
place was a. cool as coral grot
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

The sub.trcasury principles have gone into ope-
ration at the Bestoa Custom House, and now all
payments are required to be made, one-fourth in
specie, and three.fourths in "iis equivalent" or
in treasury notes.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

INDIAN MURDERs.-A report had reached Savan-
nah that party Of Dragons had been fired on by
dians near Piaika, and two killed.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

VauxH,LL GsRpsss.-The lovers Of good dancing will
have rich treat tonight Besides unusual
embarrassing performances there is be trial Of skill
in hompipe between Messrs. H. Manning and j. L. Gar.
retts Both Of these gentlemen stand the head OF their
profession dancing teachers and the friends Of each are
said to be zine Of the Of their particular IA
vortc and have backed their opinion quite literally, for
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

Loox Ovr.-Dr. Dosne allowed a vessel fro
Port An Prince 70 pass the Quarantine and come up
to Jersey city, although two Of her crew died in the
West Indies Of yellow fever. His excuse was, that
ne mistook the law. That's miserable excuse. Let
ne have no more Of this
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

THE SrREETs.-Unless the several Inspectors at
tend more diligently to their duty, and cleanse and
lime the streets, shall have desolating sickness
amongst us soon. The city is Of the heathiest
al present.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

FAsHroSABLE ARRIVAL M. Bodisco, the Rus
sian Minister and his lady, arrived in town last sa-
turday morning, en- route to Saratoga. They have
taken rooms for few days at the Waverly.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

DsrREsuSe.-Muchs sickness is said to prevail
all along the Tennessee river. Many farmers had
the crops in the river bottoms were I" drowned
out. l."
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

MrRDER.-We learn from the st. Louis Republi-
that Col. J. C. Odell, Of Pettis county, Me was
murdered on the Sd inst. by man named David l..
Owen, for whose apprehension q reward Of $500
has been offered
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

No Boar RAor.-The Isaac Martling and YAM
kee Doodle will not run race. The former being
the largest boat has all the advantage, and the trial
Of speed would not therefore be fair one. The
Yankee Doodle is small but -.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

o. Two very eminent literary men died in Eu
rope early in June, win: the Rev. Crombie, +. "
6, and the celebrated French writer, Luderier.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

IT WoN'T Do, NEvER-The papers are discour-
sing with great eruditcn and gravity upon the folly
of undertaking to live without eating, illustrated
in the emacated and skeleton like condition of Ora
ham, the famous dietctic. Poor Graham! He is one
of the few pseujo-rcformers, who deceived him
SELF instead OF doceiving Others, and the conse-
quence is he is so thin and poor that sharp eyed
man can see through him to read the Herald and he
makes no shadow, exceptwhen enveloped in a thick
cloak. His experiment bids fair to terminate like
that Of the old who undertook to teach his horse
hew to subsist without food. 'The old fool!" said
the experimenter, everything went on well, and
was anticipating the most perfect success, when
just at had got him to straw per day, he up and
died"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

CO CHATHAM THEArHE.-A most splendid bill is Of
fered this evening" which should Of itself sufficient TO
crowd the house from pit to DOME but when
simple announcement that is for the benefit that
Unable lady aud accomplished actress Mrs Thorne wc
are satisfied that such viii be the result The perform
snces consist Of drama from the last work Of the
immortal Boz, entitled "Master Humphrey Cock- IN
which Mr. Blakey old and deserving favorte in this
his native city, and Mr. and Mrs Thorne sustain the prn
cra part and the popular burletta of Tom and jerry
with all the original siege appointments aud the grand
masquerade scene, in which Blakely Thorne Cine and
Mrs Thorne and Blake, and the entire strength Of the
appear
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

Mr. and Mrs. seguin, have arrived in Montreal,
to Join Latham's company.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

015- The celebrated Dr. Rush said, "keep the head
cool" great auxiliary towards desirable object
In these piping times is found in Strong and
neat summer stocks call at an Brsadwaw and ct Yourself
To the neaiest article in the CITY.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27
MADAME REsTFLLs nd

MADAME REsTELLs NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
Q3- MADAME Rrsrrtr. FrsaLr Puvsrcrsr ias Green
wich street, respectfully informs the public that
soon as portion Of the "frec independent, gentle
manly, end enlightened" press have unburdened them
selves OF their surplus spleen vindctveness ndecency,
and malice. she will present plain and unvarnished
statement OF facts connected with the indictment ron,
which she is now honorably discharged whom faD got
mp about year ago from which will be gathered what
cringnR base ignorant, reckless and unprincped
plants, by fortuous, circumstances become not
unfrenrently with the press who peied
by no higher motive than TO pander to the supposed preju
dces or conceits of the public for the palry pttance
which their lack Of capacity, talent enterprise and in
dusry necessscs them 20 accept for the maintenance Of
the masses Of corruption which contain their still more IL
possible corrupt and debascd minds The miserable crea-
lures deserve pity, II not our contempt II not
tina, their moral poison stigma and renroach uron
and weakens and undcrmines the power and Just influence
Of those under the control Of the judcous The enrhte-
ed. the independent, and the upright.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

Ma. OeLE's SPEEcH.-Mr Ogle has very politely
forwarded his speech on the "regal splendsr
of the presidents palace" which he delivered in
Congress some weeks since. We are indebted to the
gentleman for his civlity, but cannot undertake
TO read his speech. As to Mr.. Van Burens house,
held econouay, it is a matter about which care
little as can possibly be imagined There no such
thing regal splendor in the White House. 1t is
handsomely furnished but not whit too well for
the residence Of the chief magistrate of the natoa;
and as to his style of living, it is very proper and
tsfactory, parsiclarly tn those who have partaken
Of his hospitality. His dinners and wine capital
but he his rather sparing Of his best champasne-a
fault trust Old Pip viii take to fall into.
We think Mr.. Osle might have been better employ
ed than in rummasirg among Mr.. Van Buren's pots
and and his constituents will probably adopt
the opinion, but he has turned up queer
thinss in the course of his exploration among the
kitchen utensils. In the midst Of other charges,
which Uncle Sam has has had to pay is one of ele-
ven shillings for grinding thirty four table knives
Very likely the knives were dull enough, and want
ed sharpening sadly, but the Presd ought to pay
for grinding all his knives himself.
ARABIAN HoR.Es-The Arabian horses sent as
present to Mr.. Van Buren, by the Imaum of Muscat,
to be sold at auction in Washington, on the 10th
ofAugust. These horses said to be Of very high
blood, and the stock is doubt of great value TO
a careless observer there is nothing striking pc
cuar in their ppearance, but close examination
will satisfy any one of their capacity for speed.
They resemble each other very closely, and de-
scrption Of one would for both. Their color
is light, delicate iron grey, the hair is short, fine,
and velvet-like to the touch-small, and perfectly
shaped head, bright, well-opened eye, and pro-
minent nostrils They are of the large poney size,
about eleven and half hands high, and weighing
between six and seven hundred pounds each. They
extremely gentle and docile, and in their general
aspect, remind mere of the deer gazelle than
ordinary horse. We trust they will fall into the
hands Of some lover of the turf who will take
of them and give to the country the benefits of the
breed
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-27

MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.-The brig Galen, Captain
Merriman from Boston, which arrived at New Or
leans on the 10TH in lat 90, long 75 o. fell in with
a slo0p called the Two Sisters. The Sleep had
board three negroes; Of the groes dead at
the time they fell in with the sloop, the body remain
ing, as the other two not able tn resign II the
ocean. Captain Merrifnan obliged to hoist the
two two negroes ON board his brig, one Of which
died few ours after being taken board the brig
One out Of the three is alive and beard the brig
which has arrived at our port.
All the information Capt Merriman could obtain
was, that the sloop from Turks Island bound
for Caueausas, TO wreck vessel. They dri zen
to sea, and in perfect reckless state not knowing
where they were and what 10 do. They had been
without provisions for some time. Ii is impossible
to state correctly how long they had been in this
state Of starvation. 1.-THE negros tale be true il is
lamentable-but perhaps they may be fugitves from
this or some other Southern State, trying to make
their escape.