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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

--latest from africa The Ssluda has arrived at
Norfolk from Monrovia, whence she sailed on the
18th OF November. The colony was in a flourish
ing condition. The slave trade, on the coast was
carried on as brisk as ever Principally American
vessels we're engaged in he traffic. Tae schooner
" My Boy" Harvey Of New Orleans, wa. seized,
in September last, at British Accia by ri. ". NJ.
brig, Lynx 1t. Broadhead, and taken TO Sierra
Leone, where she was condemned as a SLAYER. On
the 10th November, the Lynx spoken with the
captain Of The My By on board, bsund TO Monro-
via, where the Captain was be delivered into the
custody Of the = Agent at Il at place. Lieutenant
Broadhead ststed that there gseat nsmber &c
American vessels the coast for slaves, and that
he knew oithree lying in river waiting chance
to take slaves on board From The LIST Nov. 10 the
time when the Ssluda sailed from Sierra Leone.
there hao been twenty vessels under Portuguese,
Spanish and Brazilian colors, brought IN by the
British cruisers and condemned. The commanders
Of the British cruisers had received strict orders not
t. interfere with any American vessels, unless taty
had slaves on board, or found in Br tish waters.
drresi of a Pirafe.---Thomas Allan, who was
sent here some time since, from Liverpool, in the
Uovard for having committed piracy on board the
General Parkhll, aud who escaped from the How
ard AT ouarsptine, has been captuJed in Savannah.
A, ovuv in Ohio - There are 291, 1872 white male
inhabitants in Ohio, who are capable of bearing
arms.
Erscufed.-Bucbanan, for the murder Of Brown
al st. Louis near that city, on the Sd inst.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

packages OF goods. The claim US has been made
ior $3.50 but we have refused to pay it, and they
save not saed. The cooking separates is about six
ieet from the place where the cases Of goods stood
on the larboard side Of the deck
J am stakeholder to a pretty large amount,
$500, and represent some friends In the start
ing had an interest TO the amount of Sl5,oOO. Our
boats are all insured against fire to the amount Of
$4,000 each,
lies about four miles north Of Old Field Point The
boat could have come to anchor there-she was pro-
vided with three anchors and two gosd chain ca.
b!es. The boat hawser, think was rs fathom. l
cannot satisfy mysef hev the fire could originate,
whether from freman's lamp or from the steam
chimney. expect the promenade deck was sheet
OF flame in four or five minutes after the first alarm.
We think too mAch thought is given TO the strength
of the boat; whilst the really shameful neg gence of
the directors, Inspector, and all concerned
looked.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

This is decidedly the most remarkable, lucid, sa.
tsfaetory, concise, clear, and important financial
statement that has been made this year. and such
recommend it to the great inanciers Of Philadel
phia, pattern for making their statements, when
they sh TO satisfy the public Of the soundness Of
their banks, and 10 the statsment-makers Of the
Wall street security banks. or the stability OF the
Great National Clam Bank upon Coney Island, there
longer exist doubt; for although this
baak does not, for obvious reasons intend to declare
dividend this year, yet IL will continue to pay spe.
Gle till the day Of judgment-provided the holders
Of its issues and its deposiors, will take clam shells
in payment for their demands. For further pariicu-
lars apply 20 Gil Davis, wine merchant, corner Of
William and Pine streets, who owns several squares
of lots and other real estate, that island, ard who
supplies all the world with clear pure, wholesome,
capital French and Rhenish wines, Of the best
rands and finest flavor.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

Carr ELLIOTT AVID the CoUSr MARrTAL.-The
Court Of Inquiry, ordered to investigate certain
charges alleged against Capt. Elliott, by Lieut.
Charles G. Hunter, and others, adjourned some
months since, reporting, that Court Martial was
necessary. Why that Court has not been ordered,
is matter Of surprise to Of the officers OF the
u. s. Navy. II the Department found 1t necessary
10 order Court Of Inquiry fer the purpose OF inves
tigatng those charges, IL certainly must have been
the intention Of the Department TO be governed by
the decision Of tina Court
We have been informed that the Department, after
receiving the report Of the Court Of Inquiry, Tor
uarded the proceedings Of that Court to Mr.. Read,
che J.dee Advocate, with directions for him to
frame charges. grounded upon those proceedings.
Tie did So, and forwarded them to the Department
hut the Department then thought IL advisable to re-
fer the matter 20 the Attorney General, by whom I
was decided, that there was no ground Tor a Court
Martial. fthi, is true-snd the source from which
tcamc, in connection with the fact Of several mos
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

terrible hail storm occurred at Franklin, La. on
the 18th ult The stones were very large and nearly
all the windows the north side Of TIE houses were
broken.
The eighth Of January was celebrated in New Or
leans with a great deal of pcmp and cannon explo-
sions. General Andrew Jackson l. l.. ID. was pre-
sent.
William NJ. McCarty has been elected 10 Congress-
from Virginia, To FIJI the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of e.. T.. Mercer.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

q Fresh Appointments By G0refnsr Secard.
new appointments were made the 18th instant, by
g. vernon Seward. For New York City, Jacob
Roseyelt Charles Hunt, Cherries Swan, stephen =.
CLAW. James yelling, stephen A. Rich, Reuben
Hunker. Alfred Stoutenburgh, Allies McDougsll, Sa.
mueI D. Southmayd. Willett Seaman, Ezra Collins,
Alexander n. Plumley, Henry Eggleso, Dav. Brown,
ian and Alexander Patterson, weighers Of merchan.
Air. John w. G. Leverage, Henry Lambe RI,
Edward G. D,levsn, Albert q Lawrence, Comms-
sioner. Of Deeds. Francis ID. Liaett Henry y.
Davis. John Nelson, jun. and William Van Nordes.
Netaries Public. III race Bates, inspector OF beei
and pork: Charles Cooper, Inspector Of domestic
distilled spirits, and Jonathan Nathaa, Master in
Chancery.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21
bookkeeping.
AsToR House., ". Y. Jan. 18th, 1910.
To JdJnes Gordon Bennett, Esq,


To james Gordon Bennett, Esq,
Editor of The Nec York Herald
DEAR Sal will thank you to inform an old sub
scriber, in good faith, where he can acquire good
knowledge Of book kee ping in short time; and, at
the same tim, be taught the art of penmanship.
have looked through your paper to see II any compe
tent person in your city devoted his time to the
teaching Of the art Of penmanship and book keeping
to Western business men and find none. Believing
that there are teachers Of the kind desired IN New
York, 700 viii confer a favor by informing whe
ther my opinion is well founded-if yea, which Is the
best one. wonder profe ssional men do not adver-
tse and let strangers know irheTe they are Perhaps
they do in some Of the account papers unknown
to Western men. but they ght well not adyer-
tse. Vast numbers take the Herald throughout the
entire West, because the money Intelligence - not
only full and complete. but, what is more, may be
drpendsd upon. No other one paper can boast as
Justly. Let me hear from you IN your next
WESTERN MERCHANT.
REPLY We can very readily answer the question
OF our correspondent upon point, viz that Of
Bookkeeping. The only work that is worth pur.
chasing, reading, on the subject Of Bookkeeping
! is the one published by Collins < Reese, called
" Benefits Book kes ping" written by MIR. Jane,
Bennett, of Arlington House, Long Island. of thi,
most excellent work over 700 copies sold an
nually II is, in fact the only book worth speaking
Of that is extsnt the subject Of book keeping; and
ALL that is in the least valuable to be found in othe
works on she subject, is copied from Bennett
! Book Keeping" With respect TO writing benl
! taught, we believe it all humbug There are bu
/ two teachers, Time and Practice. All others ar
useless
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

FapLr rHE isr.-THE Goes rHr JEwrL
lend, I'D into verse by Jane. Bennett ESQ Counsellor
Law author Of tbs American system Of Practical Book
kee7ing, Se. sc.
A brisk young cock, Of naughty blood,
With puleis two three,
ddpE-hcap scratched, in search Of food,
To treat his mistress and her brood,
Jewel CHANGED TO see
He knew fall well the spark hing thing,
ITS use he did not howl
And treated " it'll contempt ring
That once, perhaps, adorned kings
Thea raiscd has gills TO crow
What bring. thi, here, he erie. In hs.,e;
Il gltters very fine,
But Is not suited TO my taste;
For such wont scratching waste,
Nor lose my precious time.
My hsas" said he. " I do MAINTAIN,
Ills ignorance to hide,)
10 sooner have ons precious grain
or wheat or barley on the PLAIN,
Than thousand gems beside ~
Arlington House, Jar. 20, 1910.
cold weather has been experienced at most every
place north Of Mason and Dixon's line and even to
the south Of IL. In Albany Friday last the cold
was exceedingly severe. as the following shows:-
The thermometer stood at g Am at the
Manor House 30 below zero.
Csreys Jay street. 90
Argus Counting Room, %
City Hotel 70
<. Fowler, Bath, "
B. P. stsal,'-d7 ~
Nislsyuns Shaker Village at
On the same day the Thermometer stood, at New
Haven at &C. below zero; Baltimore above; Wash
ingt-n zero; Hartford Is below; Middietown I'll; ut
Springfield, Mas20, and soon
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

SALES or SrocEs YEsrxnpsy at PHiL.prIruA.
$500 City o. 1896 %, g7 shares United State, Bank 90
40 do Vieksburg Isl; 10 Camden and Amboy Raj. Road
lo3 100 d hisss pha, Wi mngtou and Baltimore year.
r., e2i, SIC, 100 Dran at sight on New YORK; 1854
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21
MORNING HERALD.
New York, Tuesday, Junna,y II.
Var. Caihoun-His position Defined by Rim
se'f-The >uccessiOm


This is the very age ofdefning positions; and hav-
ing been represented in the Charleston Mercury
aspirant for the succe ion" 10 the presiden-
tial chair, Mr.. Calhoun comes ont fatty, and thus
explains his views and feelings.
aspirsnt the Presidency ever expect to be-
To hold such is TO do great
me my sHort to carry out the principles and policy for
which have long commended and which hold far dear
than any thing the gift of the Government people To
accomplish object hold high aud has be the sole
motive for for remaining at post here and
whenever md III at longer any avail
wards II shall cheeruly retire. leaving others struggle
for honor which however high worthy Of contest
long had but few charms for As to the political
mens here, relation "he Il know nothing
All who know know that there is not member Of Con
gress who takes less nters $ in the matter
II is well known all friends here, that wish, ind
vdua, and that they should perfectly passive
what relates Office and vote for the those pre-
be valid personal objections order that might have
greater weight in carr, ing out the desire
Mr.. Calhoun may, and doubtless does believe that
he is S much disguised with the honors of public
life. and the glttering baubles attached to office
place, and power, he represents hmse to be- but
still he is at the head of party (and that by no
means an Insignificant party) that holds the balance
o. power in Congress. As such, however much
Mr. Calhoun may seek, or desire, to retire to the
shades OF private life cannot spare him yet. He
Is too valuable man to be allowed to blush I'M
seen" He is am intellectual giant; filled with
speculative philosophy, his life is passing away like
an underlined day dream; and il he were not in Con-
gress, il is not improbable that we should find him
defining his position 10 mis- cotton bales, or rice
swamps.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

FIRE. Last night two dwellings in Ninth street,
near the sixth Avenue, were destroyed by fire
Loss estimated TO be 81, 900.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

LAUNCH OF PILoT BOAr.-This morning, at
halt. past o'clock, the splendid new pilot schoo-
ner Jacob Bell will be launched from the ship yard
of Brown & Bell, on the east river. She is
pleteiy rugged, from track to kelson.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

eJ- What is all this buster and rhodomontade
about, between Gouraud and Seager, respecting the
Daguerrcotypel 1t looks little like Twedledu N
and TWedledee
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

nry- Fifty cents each will be given for the aKr;ek-
erbocker" Of January, 1899, and the Ladies' Com.
psnion' for November. 1855, by application at th.
desk Of this Office.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

~ The Executive has given Instruct ions TO the
Collector of this port, to enquire infinitely iato the
late disaster Of the Lexington and to ascertain if all
the provisions of the act of Congress complied
with in relation to her
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

o. The John C HasIett, burnt out in the Bowery,
mentioned by us the other day, was not John Haz-
lett once bookseller. The latter seems disagree
ably sensitive lest the public should think he had
place on fire
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

Blow Up-A small wooden shed in Madison
street. near Roosevelt, occupied by pyrotechnist,
blew up last evening with a tremendous noise, and
perchance the pyrotech-st went with it, for he has
not been seen since People in the neighborhood
were at first good deal frightened, but finally con-
clnded that il was merely dry explosion"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21
SHIP NEWS

BALrrsorx, JAs. lss-Arnved, Joseph Rushing Mont
gsmery New York Tbs river IS closed with zee far
car be seen.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

Gy- Ariel was at the party in Fourth street, and
the result of his visit there will appear shortly.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

CANADA.-Th;s unhappy country is in any thing
but a tranquil state at present. The Home Cavern.
ment have annulled the bill for distributing the
Clergy Reserves, account of its alleged unconsti
tutionalty. The Governor General has provided
another bill TO effect the object, and this is
bone of contention amongst the Canadians. The
House Of Assembly asked for information respecting
the existence Of the " Hunters Lodges" and the
Governor refuses to give any.
He tells the House that if the information pos.
sessed-or supposed to be possesscd-by the gov
eminent, on the subject, were of a nature TO re-
quire action, the Executive would see TO it; and
that the performance Of this duty will most properly
be left to those whose office il is. He thinks, more
over, that the most esrabe thing now is rasora-
ton Of tranquilty-an end not likely to be assisted
by unnecessary inquiries into the past, calculated
only to harass ndividuals and excite the public
miad.
His Excellency has also communicated TO the
House the action Of the home Gov ernment upon
acts assed at the last session OF the
Parliament. Among these were, an act authorizing
the issue Of bills Of act to pro-
vide for the payment OF claims arising irem the late
rebellion-also disallowed; because the preamble
seemed TO convey pledge that the payment should
ultimately be borne by the British tr,asury.
In TO address adopted at the last session,
relating to the burning Of the steamboat Sir Robert
Peel and the sympathetic invssions Of the pro-
vince Lord Palmerston has signif-d that before any
ment Of the United States il will be necessary to as
certain whether such redress cannot be obtained
through the jud cial tribunals Of the republic.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

On the same day the Thermometer stood, at New
Haven at &c below zero; Baltimore above; Wash
ingt-n zero; Hartford rs below; Middietown 81; at
Springfield. Mass 20, and so on
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

STEPHEN PMcE.-This gentleman, we regret to
say, d suddenly, yesterday, at noon The event
was SO unexpected as TO shock his few warmly at
tacbed friends, and astonsh his numerous and bit.
ter foes. Wewar not with the deal; therefore, we
say, "peace be unto his ashes" We carry not ami
mostly beyond the grave, therefore we add, Let
him who is without fault cast the first stone upon
his grave" The pawnbrokng, old clothes Of
the SO STAR has been constantly bawling Oat for
poor Price to go back to the Garrick Club. He has
gone 10 that club whence traveller returns. His
character may be summed up in few words
He had many coed and strong points of excellence,
as who has not He was not without many strong
faults, as who in this life is The Park Theatre
was closed last night, in consequence of this event
Now is the time for Simpson and Walack to join
FORUM s. rather misfortuues, and 60 ahead There
are enough theatres, without tuidiug new ones.
Make those that are already built, pay
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-21

important witnesses being ordered TO sea, places it
almost beyond doubt-there is nothing left for the
subordinate officers Of the Navy, but project them
selves They have been waiting anxioasly for the
result Of this business, in order TO determine what
course to pursue; and hereafter, when an insult is
offered, instead of appealing to the Department,
where no redress is TO be obtained, they will take
redress into their own hands-it is the only course
they can pursuit is under existing circumstances,
the only alternative left them; and they will be per-
fectly Justiiable in striking the earth those das'
tards who shelterng themselves under the cloak OF
rank, take that opportunity to insult and degrade
those placed under their command.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-09-24

r. /. in March last. used the following
con elusive language;
's1.he expenses OF the General Government
must be paid By D.rsei Tar upon property"
And Mr.. x. Barnwell Rhe,,. Repre-
sentative from South Carolina. another
administration champion. in a speech du.
ring the last session OF Congress held
the following language:
Direct Taxation - not only the doctrine o.
Democracy, bot a. Is the doctrine OF the C0ns,i-
tuition"
Is not such testimony overwhelming,
Surely no man can be so blinded hy party
predictions as not TO perceive that tins
oppressive, peneeu,Ing system Is the IA
vortc and dating scheme Of Van Buren,.
Are the people OF this country ready
Tor such an experiment Are Virgin
isns setting their houses in order, 20
have quar,ered among them Excisemen
and collectors, having tree access TO their
parlors. pan,rys. cellars, chambers, sc.
under cover of LAW. for the purpose, as
would be said. TO detect some article that
would otherwise go uniaNed?
Hear what John Randolph said Of this
system, in the House of Representatives.,
shortly after his return from v's,: to
Great Britain.
"Aner We shall have destroyed an our foreign
trade. after Se shall have, by the prevention OF
imports cut OF cIpo:,s-we are told, we shall
unly have 20 resort 20 an excise we have
only 10 change tic mode Of collection Of
taxes from The People, both modes OF taxation
are voluntary Very voluntary, The excise
man comes into my house. searches my premises,
respects no, cveg the privacy OF female apart
meuts, measures, gauges, and weighs every thing
ieyir. a tax upon every thing, and thea tells me
he tax iSa voluntary one on my part, and that
an, or ought 10 be csnicnl."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-09-24
HARRIsoN's PRIVATE CHARACTER


Anonf 81 W. hceencr. OF CINCINNATI.
The following communication from r.
G.. CoLBY. Esq, we would commend TO
the attention OF all those who have Wit.
messed the calumnia,ion. by some Of ous
opponents. Of Gen. HkRRisoS private
character. Mr.. CoLBY is man OF I'M
impeaehable integrity. aud entire reliance
may be placed upon the truth Of all his
statements = Lo,rsH Courier.
To tAs Editor, 81 ths Lov.i C0vriu'
ON taking N. stage, = few Gays since, at
Nashua, was 80 fortunate a. TO find myself 10
company with Or. LrNAS BEEcusS. Of Cinein-
nati. and kno~ioE him to be uaiver,slly known
IN the community, no; only az q man Of great
talents. but Of gh moral worth, ! took oeos-
SION. in the course OF conversation, to remark
that there were conflicting statements amongst
u, IN New England IN regard to the private aud
public character OF Gen. HIRR.os, aud re-
ques,ej him TO give me his opinion upon that
subject, giving him to understand at the same
time that desired the privilege Of giving tina,
opinion 10 others, If I chose so 20 do After
pau.ins short time, he very deliberately su-
sNered n follows "Soon after WENT 10 Gin.
ciuuati, met Gen. Harrison at Judge Burnets,
atd have known him, personally, ever since.
Ia tie private walks OF life know him TO be
man OF whom even his enemies can say no
hsrm As a moral man, know his character
to be unblemished. know him to be q mem
Der Of regular standing in the Episcopal Church
in Cincinnati, and I have pcstsdly heard the
clsrgymen OF that church speak in the highest
terms Of respect OF the character Of Gen. Har-
ri,on. Asa citizen and neiShbor, know him
TO be universally beloved aud esteemed lie i
hosplabe and generous, eVea to a fault, and
has bencvoIenco 10 proverbisl wherever he IL
known. A. man Of talents, he pos,e..e.
more Of the cool. discriminating judgment. the
honesty of purpose, the determined per,evo-
rance in the conscientious discharge OF eyerv
duty, and more Of the hishminded, noble traits
OF the old Washington school OF men, than any
other man have ever seen. Az writer, IN
every sense Of the word, he stands amongst The
FIRST IN our country. A. a public man, need
not speak Of him for every one knows his cha
raeter IN that respect az we'll as I DO. The his
tory Of his country has settled that matter be-
yond controversy, and nothing that his enemies
can say can tarnish his hard-sarncd reputation.
And now, having given what know and believe
10 be as character. let me say that believe
him 10 be just tie man whom we need at the
he,d Of our Government, IN the present de-
ragged state Of our country, and ! hope and
trust that in November next he will be called,
like old Cineinnatus from his plough, to the
Presidency OF the United States"
The above is the substance Of what Doctor
Beeeher gave As his opinions Of Gen. Harrison,
and, as near as can reeolleet, hare endcA-
vored TO give his own words. leave the sub
jeet without note or comment
RICHARD G. COLBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-09-24

80 Roles holden g. Go, Ces.'s Office Of the Circuit
Superior Cont ~ Ls~ md Chsse.fy tor I.F-r-
so county. tie fret Monday 90 s,ptrmbrt. 1870.
Samuel Cameron, rLAINufF.
AGAINST
Charles 4. Slarbuck anil Hqrrcy "
I0remqn, late partners, tra9sar I'M
der the firm of HQrja,kS Eorcmon.
Samuel .ulftcys, and Bcajauia Yord
and Daniel Snyder, paripsra, iradiag
uader hs .frJn II Ford y Slydrr. anil
Warner Thomson, DrrrypANtS.
~ CHLNCERF
Wiz defendant, Charles e. sfarlur. not
haythg entered h.- appearance and .ls.n
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