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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24
Police Office.

Beauties of the Credit System.--Accpsations Of
false pretences to be very prevalent Just about
this time. The Imprisonment for debt system hav-
ing been abolished, debtors and creditors be
casting their ideas about for some new mode of an
noyng each other, and the following appears TO be
the most approved plan A retailer goes TO whole-
sale merchant and orders quantity of goods "You
shall he supplied says the wholesaler 4" If you are
out Of debt" "Of course-I owe nothing replies
the advocate Of the credit system. His order is then
completed, and his note taken, which is paid or laid
over, Just times well i'll with the retail ira
der. Surprising il to be unpaid, the creditor runs
off to the Police Justice, swears the goods were OBJ
tanned under false pretences, gets a warrant out,
and has his debtor laid in the tombs a charge Of
felony. The next thing is, that the debtors
friends ascertain here that he will be tried at the
Sessions il the money is not forthcoming, and
rather than "the family" should incur that
disgrace, they raise the money and paw the
demand. OF course, the charge Of obtaining
goods under false pretences rs abandoned. An
explanatory advertisement appears in the Wall
street papers, and the credit Of Miser-is con-
sidered as good as ever. This mode Of collecting
debts, whether defensblc not is Of our bust
ness, has been practsed to some extent lately, and
none Of the charges ever brought to trial. The
following is the latest case. Henry Simmons went
on Ne 2Sth Of February to the store Of Carl King
and purchased goods to the amount Of SZ72 80, for
the approved fashion Of the devotees Of the credit
system. At the end Of the limit, the note was not
paid the aid Of the police was therefore invoked,
and yesterday Mr. Simmons was complained Of by
Mr. King. and in all probability some Of the indea
tigable officers have this put Mr. s. in the tembs,
there TO deplore his want or cash or h. and il
lustrate the evils Of the credit system"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24
Court OF Common Pleas.
Present Jud0e ITlshoeNcr

Theodore LoDes VS.. alfred II. UTight This
was an action OF replevin to the value Of
quantity of segars, which had been pure based the
plaintiff by man Of the name of Hoffman, who kept
a store in Pearl street, and which came into the
possession of the defendant under bill of sale 1t
appeared that the instrument under the goods
were sold to the defendant, hal been concocted for
the purpose of fraud the plaintiff and Others and
the jury found verdict for the amount claimed
Damages $3.50 81, and 6 cents costs.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24
Coroner,s Once.

JuLr 23.-An inquest was held at the house Of
LII I.aas. Coou.r ..nd ~ us,;m. ae 49, yuy -
straw, n. Y. Ii appeared that the deceased had
been insane for the last years, and for the last
6ve months had been bed ridden He resided with
his brother in the house Ne 81 Bethune street,
which tenement was burnt in the FIRE that occurred
on Thursday mo rning, at the planning mill After
the fire the body ofdeceased found in the cellar
disfgured as 90 be nearly irrecognizable.
The jury fouri verdict in &C sordance with the
above facts.
Fatality at The Nsic Theafrs.-Anotber inquest
was held at the New Theatre in Leonard street, on
The body OF Thomas Casselan. aged 81, said to be
native Of ireland, who fell from a ladder which he
was descending, into the lowest depth Of the Thea
tire, distance Of fifty feet, and killed upon the
death.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

THEArRIcALs IN CANADA-Latham is doing a
fine business in Montreal. The papers speak of Mrs.
Hunt and Miss C. Shaw in the warmest terms of APP
probation.
Hill and Miss Reynolds playing at Kingston,
though with no great success. The Kingston Wing
complains that the audiences though ashionab ARE
not erowded-the good people Of Canada preferring
to patronize the monkey shines of travelling cir
Gus, preference to the rewarding of vocal his
trionic merit, however great, of any kind whatso-
The singing Of Miss Reynolds is praised in
ths most extravagant terms. These Prcvincials,
poor fellows, think every goose swan. Miss Rey-
nolds is quite clever, but she will not make Mali
bran's place good Immediately.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

THE SUICIDE or r. w. DALE.-Mr f. w. Dale,
lac cashier Of the Columbia Branch Of the Tennes-
see Bank, whose suicide we have published. was
driven, IL appears to the dreadful deed through pc
cunary difficulties "A Philad lphia paper says there
is something in the atmosphere Of bank inimcal
to the moral health Of those who inhale IL, and the
dying words OF Mr. Dale go far 20 corrobste this
opinion 81 went into the bank, said he, +" reluc-
family, and most sincerely do wish that had ne
yer had any thing TO do with it," We dare say
there are hundreds who, IL upon their death beds,
would give utterance Go similar sentiment Of re-
gret.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

VALUABLE observation-disclosures, Of the yaux-
hall, has finally succeeded in obtaining his protege
Master Diamond again. We understand, however,
that he pays him nearly his weight in gold for his
services. Well Diamonds always more valua-
BILE than gold. Barnum and Diamond soon depart
for Earope.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

AJsDeMErT OBrAiSED.-In the L. 8 district
court sitting at Colsmbus, Ohio, a Judgment has
been obtained against the steamboat warrenton
Captain John Moore, for carrying freight and pas
sengers on the 10 river without license. The
verdict was for $500, the penalty Incurred BY law.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

Co CoLoNNADE GARDEN, BRooKLYv HEieurs.-All who
would wish to spcsd an evening pleasantly must 60 to
night and see the Doctor and DOwne, and Kendall is
the last nigh Of their engagement The bill is attractive
the situation for cool and delight
full ice creams and refreshments delicious Go carly and
secure good seats,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

APPorNrHE mr. the PHrsIDsNr.-wiIiam III
Haywood, jr. 10 be Attorney Of the United States
for the District of North Carolina; l. w. Smith. 10
be Attorney of the United States for the Southern
District Of Flsrifa; Robert Bu ler - be Surveyor
Of the public lands for the Territory ~ Florida for
the term Of feur years from the 18th day Of June
1910. when his former commission expired: Henry
l.. Pinckncv, Collector OF the Custom at Charles.
ton, $ G. vice Henry Deas, who declines the ap.
pointment
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

O- There is to be grand ball at the Pavilion at
New Brighton, tonight. II the weather is fine, it
Will be one of the brilliant affairs of the season
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

LUNArIcs.-A return has been presented TO the
British Parliament, which states that during last
year. there were received al the various ssyums in
Great Britain ga lunatics Since their opening, to-
the LIST OF March last, the number was BIB
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

n-y- While the Log Cabin was raising in Richmond
locofoco asked one Of the workmcn, "Why don Z
You skin your poes1" "Never mind" replied the
Tippeeanoe boy, "we'll do the SHINING at the polls
in November"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

EXCURSION TO THE FISHING BANKs.-By REFER
ence to our advertising columns it will be seen that
the stout steamboat Samson goes the Fishing Banks
and back this day. The excursion on board of her
will be safe and delightful one. The fine brass
band is engaged, and dinner will be prepared on
ooard' The boat returns to the city early in the
evening 1t would be difficult to find more plea
SAINT mode of spending day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

THEArRIcALs IN Fundamentals Chron-
ice saysit is rumored that Henry wallack is to be
the lessee of tse Arch street Theatre next season
The Chestnut street manas ement will have the best
season next year, they have ever experienced; the
engagements already effected surpass any thing
before brought to this country. Burton's National
Theatre will be ready to open, If necessary, in two
veeks-and he intends TO offer such a continued va
riey of novelty and attraction as to ill his house
every night Of the season Lennox will reopen the
Coates street theatre about the first Of October,
underline encouragement and patronage Of many Of
the influential inhabitants Of the Northern Liberties
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

Cry THEArRIcALs.--The charming Fanny Els
sler opens the Park Theatre Monday, the 10th Of
August, dances through that week, and Blackstone
comes over in the Great Western and commences
his engagement at the Park Monday, the 18th of
August. Placide returns with him and the w oods
with a celebrated tenor named Barker, follow soon
There is talk that the Elssler has forfeited her Pa
ris engagement, and remains in the United States
the whole winter. Templeton has written to friend
Of ours to say that he may appear with Miss Romer
at the New National next season.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

vrcE vEEsA.-After his terrible overthrow at the
battle Of Pavis, Francis wrote TO his mother" we
have lost every thing but our honor" II Com. e.
lott has occasion to write to his mother he can tell
the respectable old lady that he has sared every
thing but his honor.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

MuRpER-A murder was committed in Easton on
Monday last. The circumstances, as we learn, are
that man by the name Of Stump beat his wife to
death with club. having caught her and man vi
olatng the marriage rights. The parsmour escaped.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

The population Of Massachusetts is found, by the
census, TO be about seven hundred and nineteen
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

Lors OF SrEAM.-The Great Western leaves
Bristol for New York tomorrow. The President
leaves Portsmouth on the LIST of August. The Aca-
dia leaves Liverpool the 4th August; another
steam ship is expected to leave England for this
country the 18th of August. The Queen will
leave London the LIST September; the Britannia
the 4th of September; the Western about the
10th; and thus till winter shall have three splen
did steam ships from England every month, and
sometimes four in the space Of four weeks.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

RELIGIOUS INrELLIGENcE-We have always apr
proved in the OF the Methodist plan in the APP
pointments of their preachers. These are stationed
by Of the Bishops and the presiding Elder Of the
District. Ii is not to be expected, however, that
in making so many appointments. there will not be
created, occasionally, little dissatisfaction
either in the preacher himself in the people with
whom he is to labor. letter from Danbury, Con-
nectcut, informs that the Methodsts are greatly
dissatisfied with their present preacher appears
that the Rev. Mr.. Crawford, who stationed there
some two years ago, was compelled to leave off
preaching in squence of i'll health He remain
ed in Danbury, however, and every thing that could
be done to restore him to health, was done by the
people Of his charge. His disease yielded to care
and kind attention. and he became sufficiently strong
to his labors, and instead of permitting him
ts continue with those no had contributed so much
TO his restoration, and who had requested that he
might be their Pastor, the Bishop sent him to the
Forsyth street church in this city, of the most
difficult to superintend. MIR. C's health at present
is rather delicate, and il is doubtful whether he
will be able to acqut himself he could wish. In
our opinion it would have been preferable TO have
appointed Mr.. Stcpford the Forsyth street
church, and Mr.. Crawford over the John street
church. 1t is high time for the General Conference
to make some alteration in the discipline, or there
will! be split at some future day.
The Rev. Francis Hodgson, Of " New Divinity"
and formerly stationed in the Mulberry Street
Church in this city, now stationed at Madetown,
Connecticut has been engaged in preaching against
Universalism. Mr.. H. is very taented young man,
and is capable Of doing the subject ample Justice
We learn that the Universalists have been thrown
into the back ground. Mr.. II. is good Greek and
Hebrew scholar, and has a fine philosophical mind
&c on Br. H.; only bear in mind that you must fight
for truth rather than victory.
FUNERAL SERMoN-The funeral sermon oeca-
stoned by the death of Joseph Smith, Esq, will be
preached in the John street Church on next Sab
bath week, in the afternoon, by the Rev. Mr. Stop
ford. Mr.. Smith was active member of the Me-
thodist Church for fifty years, having been local
preacher, and trustee, and the treasurer of John
street Church. He was the leading man in all the
camp meetings in this vicinity, and was, some years
ago, member of the legislature and also of the
senate.
o. Bishop Chase is in town. Will he not preach
to the poor sinners of New York before he leaves
usl
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

THEATREs.-Tom Thumb and the FLYING Dutch
m an at the Chatham last night and both well done
IAPehses' $50
Fronts. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SlH
No great things for Therne better than nothing
The Bowery did well last night, considering every
thing. Cold wa'er has not drowned Hamblin vet.
This is as well as could be expected If the Bowe-
ry increases at this rate, 1t will pay expenses by
October.
AT the Franklin, the Smuggler and Der Frei-
schultz. Dinneford does every thing to please the
audience, and he never fails
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

RECOVERY OF Persons APPARENTLY DROWNED.
-Ofthe numerous cases Of drowning, which are
daily occurring in the waters surrounding this is
land, scarcely ever do find any one that is re-
covered, However short may be the period of their
submersion. That human life may be saved, il pro-
per means are pursued, the folio wing item from
late number Of the London Atlas, fully proves
ROYAL HUMANE SocIErY-Sir g.. Grey presided
on Tuesday at the annual meeting at the Freemason.
Tavern, when about 100 gentlemen dined and il was
stated that Of lS5 cases brought before the society
169 were successful, 81 Of which were attempts AZ
suicide; EIV was experded. during the season of
ice, on the Receiving House, in HYDE Park.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

FIRE AVID Loss or LIFE.-On THURSDAY morning
about half past o'clcck. FIRE broke out in the es
tensive planning mill Of Messr. Smith * McIntyre
in Bank street, between Washington and West
streets, which, together with a large quantity Of
lumbsr, was destroyed. Loss about SJOOO-upon
which there was a small insurance The plaster 81
paris factory adjoining and nnnber of stable. and
wooden buildings, were also DESTROYED. The rear
Of three dwellings Washington street and four ON
Bethune street, were slightly injured. We regret
TO add that ose person persisted in the flames From
the evidence taken before the coroner we learn that
the deceased was single man, aged "a, and resided
with his brother, w. ". Cooper, in the rear of No
81 Bethune street His name was Dennis J. Cooper
lie had been insane for seven years and confined 10
his bed for five months past by illness The decea.
ed slept in the FIRST, and his brother in the second
story Of the house. The latter came down stairs
and was told that the deceased and his mother had
been carried out lie therefore did not look into the
room where they slept, but ma his escape a. soon
80 possible. he himself being badly burned After
reaching the street. he nfoI med that his broth
err and mother were yet missing lie then attempt-
ed te re-enter the house, but was driven back bv
the force Of the flames. His mother. however made
her escape by jumping from one Of the windows
when the fire had subsidized. the BODY of the de-
ceased was found in the cellar, directly under the
room where he slept, but so much disfgured that il
could not be recognised
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

DuMocsArTo YAcHT SaUADRoS.-The first YES
sci from Boston which hailed the Brittania on her
arrival there was the yacht Northern Light, owned
and commanded by William Winchester, Esq This
swift and beautiful craft met the steamer off Nx's
Mate, having proceeded down for the purpose, gave
her three cheers, and welcomed her to Boston.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-24

The Com LAW QUEsrIoS Is ENoLAND " Q
lind by our back 6ses, (brossht yesterday ey tbs Sid
donS,) the following remarks ia the Of de-
bate on the corn laws In the House of Lords, june
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-02-25
Cof.uNtRI;s CoNvrNTIoN

We have IN me Ohio State Journal Of SUNDAY the
proceci,ns~ OF the ConveE,s tat .ass, nBled IN Co
'ombs'- on FRIDAY and Saturday. We have o,.lv rom
o~'y 'hssfi TiIosAs CoRwIx. was nominated for
Governor Gen r. BEsi-r. of Wayne. pr,.ided. and
hat the number present was estimated at ahon 90 600
he r'-oir''On- were spirited and every thing went
oil well We shall give further notice of i, hereaS,,,
We snail commence next week police report 81
~ a. praeucahic. not because we think IT will add
much :" NE inioros; of pcr; but We think il
WI On some gooi. Our police officers have entered
nr"u ihcir duty IN the right way SERGEANT Sangston
H. 10 appearance. going be the terror Of evil docs
MI now wanting. Is fair report from the docket o.
'he oenders against good morals and We think ther,
VIII be a great check PIT evil pracIiscS.
Ira the Senate of the United States on Thursday the
10Th. several memorials and bills were presented and
4 few private balls passed. The order OF The day be
ing the report OF the special committee on The
ton OF state debts. was taken up. Mr.. Clay mo, ed
To postpone it indefinitely Lost The subject ,,a
then further discussed
In the House. the Of the morning was taker
up an discussion Of point Of order ~ AIr Adam.
Banks and Briggs
PERSONAL SATrERs-Fosr oFETcE nrrAhrNEST.
Mt Graves OF KY asked leave Of the House 10 OLE
a resolution. " hich read for information IL com
menecd with preamble referring % an occurrence IN
the House semc time since. when Mr. G. made 4
charge against the Postmaster General The chare,
Was that one offhc clerks of the Department was now
IA Kentucky. editing an Administration raper and n
The same time receiving salary Of twelve hundred
dollars for services nominaly rendered here
The charge further stated that the sum of $40 :
month was paid 20 a substitute here 10 do The bust
ness OF the Department After the reading of the pre.
ambie. m which MIR. Graves further said Ilat hc had
addressed letter 10 Mr. Kendall asking for informa
ton rs 10 the truth Of the charge which information
Mr. Kendall declined 10 give, a Resolution was read
auihoTising the Committee the Post Office Expendi
lures TO cVnmne into the charges made and report the
facts to the House
Mr. hendali's answer to Mr. Gravess letter, and the
letter OF Mr. Graves 10 Mr. Kendall. were read 10 the
House. Air Kendall declines pereu l,orily 10
s.ye the desired aormaton and hrs letter excited con-
siderable merrmeni Ia The Eonse Cor its boldness Mr.
Graves says he wishes have has speech correct aud
II the charges were incorrect made in the House he
hopes 10 have official information of the fact
Mr. Albert Smith. of Muino objected 90 the recep.
I ton Of Mr.. Graves Resolutions.
Mr. Graves moved the suspension of the rules and
demanded the yeas and two thirds being neccs-
sary. The yeas were / 3, the nays So
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-02-25

LATEE TRou LoNDoS.-1he ship Culnarc. capt,in
Enn'ham' arrived a. Baltimore on Thursiav from Lon
don having sailed from the Downs on The ith J,nu.
ny Dehs ufce 'aJs later Ilnn the chip Couuensy AZ
Savunnah. and seven DAYS later TIA, oy, s4,,,,y D.
Wy oi New York We end hat captain E.ifni,oo,
has brought neither paper letters 90 nie leirer,
having been pot on board q the packet ship S,p.or
which sailed on The IL January 81 New York
Captain y reports that Meth, thc steam hp Cr,nr
Western nor BRUSH Queen would depar g. tiis eoou.
nv until The sprn-. in Consequence Of Tho damage.
.uslined on their as trips from ihe United STATE. -
The packet sligs from England ior ih0 States were
coming out nearly empty
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-02-25

lfaAp fIir.-Judgc White. in his long and odmi-
rabe letter to the Tennessee Legislature resignnT
scat an the Senate, points with great force the diff
ference between his political creed and that of the
Legislature. and odds:
In England this would be the ccmmnn contest bo.
tween mo prerogative Of the Crown and privileges of
the people. Those maintaining your side would he
called Tories, hoso maintaining mine would be called
Wbgs Here. IL rs contest between the patronage
OF the President and the night Of suffrage OF the peo-
pic. will not nj present give those who maintain
your creed my namc.-you may give those who main.
tain mine, any one you choose Names are nothoe
win me- Diy motto is. -prnciplcs in preference TO
mem while SOFT ctines think that Of some OF INV op
Ponen.s onght 10 be. "men without principles" though
would be sorry TO intimate that snch motto would
suit your honorable body.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-02-25
TIPPEcANoE FLA0


We shall issue from this Qhico under The surcrin.
tendence Of he Obia C.uny Cogniiioe AZ Vigilance
ADD ,rreSrondenco. paper bearing the above tide.
about tho 18Th Of flis month "a be continued scmi-
nnhv iherenftes until ie election, 70 advocate tho
e,pss q Oh Tippccanoc add The people.
Torms Tff-IN CENTS. IN sJvance Persons tn
.og 90 coyics stli be supplied al 81 eta copy Cor
tho Whole time. CoDnHes from which FfFrT dollars
ave rsfneJ ,sl receive 200 colcs, Is cts per copy
Every ffienl q Hrri on urs The pcofle, sroqgos,,
"a 70 sci O. agehL
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-02-25


The - here IN Wheeling being u. .av. muddy
a., was TIher iIll IN, Wheeling Guards turned on,
ffd plrad,d ~ the afeu11n--,'.ned at the Virgin
uo'l and "ii.gd IN gs,G season. We were not pre-
s"H; Al iAc tables bat isVm tie character Of ,hc house
= have 20 S9r.: iIe company were we'll Toasted
The City Elos assembled u; The arno-y AZ O'clock
~ lie evening. from whence they marched 20 the
ioNn hall ncoomp auiel by a number Of citizens snI
were sreeed Oh Their arrival by goolly gaiherins.-
There the addresses for ;e occasion were delivered
nad three or -a- Pic0es Of muse played Jv Tie fac
Bras Baai belonging n the Company. After which
'he company together wit heir ri,ss retired 10 tine
u 5. Hotel sept by J. ai'Mulian Esq, and sat down
70 the number of about osy the prc;;ioSI ed best
rIpTcr We ever Saw put GA a ablc. The company
diperscd little before twelve. having enjoyed sup.
per- toast, song wine aud glec. II MAS pleasant
evening; It WIS indeed.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-02-25

we iearn nom Tallahassee that resolutions havo
been introduced into the Legislative Council s,rorol
protesting against the project Of dividing the Teri.
,ory and urged our delegate press by every means
m hrs PoNer the admission Of Florida into the Union
a. The present session &C Congress