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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17


Tho wings have had much difficulty with their As
scmbiy ticket. Every loafer who has been drinking
t~rd cider, and making fool Of himself, during the
last six months, wants to be nominated for the le
sisiature. This is done, not with hope of being
elected, but because it gives them position from
winch to step into lucrative office hereafter
Again there is great difficulty in what is called
the county ticket, in both the great parties. The
abcIiti onists have had no trouble in making their
nominations for the best Of all reasons-they have
no hopes Of eleeting any. They may draw away
asou, so votes from the whg party but that Is pro-
baby all. The Offices Of Sheriff. Clerk, and Coro-
nsr. are all profitable Offices, each for three years.
aad with from So 900 to 10000, some of them, per
asnum. Accordingly, there is great contest among
the "dear friends of the people" for such Offices
For Clerk among the wings, Joe Hoxie alias Signor
Joscppo Hoxio, hard cider vocalist Maestro di
Tsppecanoeo, aud log cabin troubadour, is candi-
date-so also is Alderman Taylor, highly respsc-
table man But such he effects OF hard cider,
that it 10 probable that the buie singer will carry
of the nomination from respectability and worth
and thus sanction the continued Decentralization OF
thc age.
OF the candidates for Congress, we shall have a
word TO say hereafter. The New York pilots hold
the balance of power this portion Of the ticket
and we shall 60 the pilots go-hip, thigh, bone
rnuscle soul and all
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

Ma. EDrrov,-As caution 20 storekeepcrs,
would call your attention 10 the following fact. On
the 18th, gentleman called at my store to purchase
soma goods, and offered me notes 10 considerable
amount ON the Commercial Bank Of Millington, Mary
land. ON referring to Mshlon Days Deiector for
the lhh, found them stated At four 60 four and
half discount. After deducting that amount from
the notes, TOOK them This Deector is published a
u purports by Nshlon Day 81 Pearl street and cor
rectcd by John s. Smith & Co. 30 Wall street
w hat was my surprise, sending them TO Mr.
smiths, 90 receive answer, the bills were not sale
able" or What advantage then is DAYS Dctector
corrected by MIR Smith. IL sorekeepers are so mis-
Jed BY iheml IN these times. few hundred dollats
are some object TO persons in business
Yours, J.H
ASswEr.-Trust only the New York Bank note
Ist-Ed Herald
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

WAevER BEArEN.-The Nashville Whig Of the
inst states hat the celebrated race horse Wsg.
ncr, was badly beaten on that day, the Nash
vile course, four mile heats, by grey hlly named
lama, IN two straight heatstime 3n. los, sn 2js.
track heavy. Wagner was beaten once before, al
Noble, very unexpectedly.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17
Pennsyivanin Election,

Tweaty-six counties have been heard from. There
are fifty two in the state. According 10 the most
Authentic returns Van Buren, has gained therein since
1898 no less than l0ll votes. BY the following
see at q glance the position of parties.
is,e 1873
Barea Is Cos heard r s5II 2sCOnnte. heafs i.7os
Wksx - .55Sl IS u5i
vsn Buren, majority Van Duren maj )rty, 2 s5T
Tfthe from the twenty-six counties 10 hear
from come in the last year, Van Buren, will
carry the state by 6J07 votes. II, however, Van
Bsrcn gains throughout, as he has so far as heard
from. he will have upwards Of 900 majority.
Annexed are the returns so lar
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

n,- The WEEKLY HERALD will be ready for de
livery this morning at o'clock-pries Ct
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

GO TAKE NorIcr..-Among the numerous places tina.
continually springng up city, perhaps there
that oener reuented by tie most respectable
portion OF our citizens than FLoREScE al 40 broadway
The arrangement OF place for beauty and neaness
not be surpassed and better selection Of the best
oysters cannot be found in this city he also up in
every sye and his broled oysters do positively
thing invented in the oyster line His bar also
furnished with the pures liquors. and the gentlemanly
department OF Mr. Florence andt strict attention Of all
his attendants cannot fail to give ample satisfaction Call
and
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17
NEW YORK HERALD.
New York, Saturday, October ~, lsAO.
Exvected Foreign Nevvs-

We have been expecting the President steamer
for the last two days, with important news down 10
the LIST inst, being two days later The Acadia the
fast boat of Cunard lne sailed also on the 3D. and
may be probably reach us hrst' by Boston winch
ever il may be, we shall Issue an Extra HERALD
Immediately on her arrival.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

oc- RoPTRr THoN, Esq, Of Macao, China, trans
lator Of Fsop's Fables in the Chinese language, aud
Of Chinese tale, entitled, The lasting resentment
Of Miss Keaou Ivan Wang has recently been elect
ed an honorary member OF the African Institute Of
France lie is alss about 20 accept the Office Of
Interpreter in her Britannia Naiestys service there,
as step TO something more important. This is the
same gentleman who interpreter and translator
for the Americans at Canton previous to their leav-
ing IL few months since.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

DC CHArHAh TuEATRE.-Onc Of the most ia
vorite stars Of the season, Mrs. Lewis puts up her
for a benefit to night, and has selected pieces
which are both novel and interesting, the bare
nouncement of either Of which would be suffic ent
to draw a respectable house. The new drama Of
Red River, La Perouse, with that singular and cN-
traordinary biped, Hervio Nano as the Monkey; and
the Bandit of Corsica, in which La Petite Bertha,
of the most talented prod,gies the stage, APP
pears. Besides, Mrs. Lewis, Wood, and the excel
lent company appear in all the d eces.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

TaEArRrcALs IN PHfLsDELPHA We lear.
ron Philadelphia that the Walnut street thea re
opesed on Wednesday night, TO a crowded house
Nrs Flynn's performance ELECTED much applause.
D,ancford's enterprise and perseverance,, will. .
bope. meet with deserved success.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

FASSv ELssLER THE BUSSER HIT Now.
NESr.-The nett proceeds Of Fanny Eissler benefit
which has been accepted by the Association, is
$3.50
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

MAyoR Cas-. M.coss - rpfs distinguish O.
Ger arrived at Buffalo on Monday last.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

1ay- MEETING OF NATURALIsED CITIZENS
THE TRUTH TELLER, Of this day. will contain full
OF the proceedings and speech Of the Hon JoHy
MkEoS at the tremendous meeting held OF Tammany
Hall, Thursday evening last. The paper will issue
from he press az o'clock PM
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

For several weeks past, the three political parties
into which this happy community is divided, have
been very busily engaged in bringing forth three
candidates for the various Offices to be filled by the
votes of the people the next election These par
lies are first lin years not virtues the democratic
party alias the locolooos alias the radicals alias the
bicans alias the infdes, alias the hickory men,
alias the Jackson and Van Buren, party. The second
reioices in the name of whg alias tse Tippecanees
alias the log cabin boys alias the hard cider rascals
alias the intellectuals, alias the British wings, alias
the old federalists, with long conservative tail.
The third is not noisy either OF the other two,
but what it wants noise, 1t makes up in preten-
sioa to sanctity and cold water They call Them
sslves the abolitioniss, alias the anti slavery men,
alias the saints alias the friends Of human rights
alias the black and white chequer-board party.
In the business of nominating, it seems that the
Abolitonists the first in the field, armed cap-a
pic" The democrats have also nearly printed their
tickets, but the wings have had some awful throes
parturtion, but have yet delivered themseve s
Of only four. We annex their work, as follows
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

STEAM SHIP CALEpoxIA.-Between forty and fifty
berths are already engaged in the Caledonia, which
sails for Halifax and Liverpool tomorrow noon. The
number will probably be increased here and at Hall
fax.-[ Boston Transcript, Oct Is.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

Democrat. Abolition.
Fernando Wood, ii. B. Stanton,
j. j. Roosevelt, James Kennedy,
John McKeon. G. j. Nanhin,
Thomas +. Field.
For STATE SENATE.
John B. Scott. Horace Dresser.
For ASSEMBLY.
4. J. Porter, Nathaniel Southard
S. Townsend, Anthony Lane,
Paul Grout, VIM. J. Spence,
G. II. Bryson, VIM. Tracy,
ID. Y. J. Jones, Thomas Little,
JL. O'Sullivan, Lyman w. Gilbert,
WIN. B. McClay, George ii. White,
Norman Hickcox, John w. Hill,
VIM. McMurray, Charles Fox,
George Weir, Asher Atkinson,
Jacob Aimes, Benjamin Wooster
Alb. Davis, James II. French,
A. A. Miller. Samuel +. Foster.
FoR SnERrrF.
Leonard Croker.
FoR COUNTY CLERK.
Vincent LeCompte.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17
Thts,

" htS.
Jsmes Monroe,
N. III. Grinnell,
Prescott Hall,
Robert Smith.
VIM. W. Todd.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-17

Toe very IlTeIl MISS J. II wore also a
gorgeous promenade dress. which set off her fne
Squire and beautiful features TO great advantage. Il
consisted ola pea green p5u de sole dress figured in
jelaeae flower 10 en,craN green the corssge high,
di"rmed 10 the shape by three plaits each side
OF the front. partially covered by pfifrine fohu
Of antique point lace. Demi'larse sleeve, The upper
part tight verynesrly e. the elbow disposed in Ion
gituiinal folds, sad trimmed with two bounccs
placed at some distance from each other; The lower
part q the sleeve Is very fuIl and finished with
broad wai't5and. The skirt ornanented By 3 singlo
deep dounc,, Ritl heading ,posed in foil hollow
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10
A Signal Whig Triulnph!!!
ALL HAIL. CNNECTICUI

ALL HAIL, CNN
The good news from Connecticut is fully
confirmed.
The Wings have swept the State.
The WING Governor is Elected by u
Majority of Four Thousand: Both
branches of the Legislature are also
WING by considerable najOrities!
This may be said to be the first of the great
triumphs of the People, since the nomination
of Gen. Harrison for the Presidency.
A postscript in the New York Express of
yesterday, under date of 4 A. M. says" We
have further returns from various perts of Con-
necticut---and all are cheering. We are great
ly indebted to correspondents in all quarters,
whose letters we omit publishing only because
we have not room. There is no drawback
the victory is complete.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10


ExTRcTTo THE EDITOR, DATED
Wednesday, March 26.
In the Senate to-day, the bin to abolish the
Mayors Court of Lancaster was read a third
time and passed. 1t also abolished the salary
Of the Recorder of Philadelphia, and that of the
Recorder of Pittsburg.
The admirable Tariff Resolutions sometime
since submitted by Mr.. Penrose, were then
agreed to- l6 TO IL.
Mr.. Bells Small Note Bill passed through
Committee Of the Whole, and the prospect Of
its final passage is favorable.
The House refused to agree to the amend
ments made in the Senate to the Notary Public
bill, viz that the people elect.
Mr. Snowden's Bank Bill was then read f.
nally and adopted, 6s to l6. 1t has been great
ly modified, but still contains some sad provi-
sions. Its fate is doubtful in the Senate.
The improvement Bill was next considered,
and will come up again tomorrow.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

UNPARALLELED.-Several travellers who
passed over the line Of the Wilmington and
Weldon Rail Road few days ago, reached
New York in seven days from Cuba. They had
four days passage from Havana to Charleston;
and three from Charleston to New York, on the
Wilmington and Weldon Road.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

Thomas B. McElwee has been expelled from
the House of Representatives, in consequence of
the outrage committed by him on the person of Mr..
Higgins. The vote stood ayes 5s, nays 26. This
result does honor to the Legislature, and is but a
just vindication of the laws and the character of
the State
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

The Van Buren Policy. The wages of the night
watchman at the Custom House, New York, and
at the Navy Yards. have been reduced twenty five
cents per day. This is only carrying out the Sub
Treasury doctrine. Mechanics and working men
should look to it,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

At the head Of the Loco Foco electoral ticket
for this State, stands the name of John Thompson,
of whose popularity some idea may be formed,
when is known that at the recent election for Al
derman in the third ward, Southwark, which last
year gave over three hundred majority for the Lo-
co Foco ticket this Ajax OF the Democracy receiv-
ed twelve whole votes, although he was supported
by the "Sprt of the Tlmes," and the clique of
which 1t is the organ. James Sanders, firm Har-
rison man, was elected Alderman. This looks
ominous - Hary1sen,dn
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

The Harrison Log Cabin Boys are rousihg in
Missouri, and we should Judge fromthe spirit they
manifest, that they would make even the "Iron
mountain" quake. Large meetings have been held
in various parts of the state.
The Safe Loco Foco Committee recently called
meeting of their comrades to be holden at Jeffer-
son city, and we learn from the St. Louis papers
that the gathering comprised exactly t,Oo PERSONS
who organized themselves into an immense meet
ing and proceededto business.---D
Flour was selling at Cincinnati on the Goth ult.
at % SO per barrel.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

The Albany Evening Journal already one Of
the best political papers ia the country is about
W be enlarged and improved.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

O. The Legislature by joint resolution passed
adjourn on the 10th inst.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

The Erie Gazette of the 26th ut. says :-"The
election in thistown on Friday last resulted most
glnriously for the friends of Old Tippecanoe. The
Locoswere routed, horse, foot and dragons. They
rallied to man, their oft routed troops with the
hope, and it is said confident expectation of car
rying one of the Wards, or at least a portion of
their ticket But they were doomed to worse de-
feat than ever. complete and total route, an
earnest of that great Waterloo overthrow which
awaits them in the fall"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

GF The Hon. j. C. Clark, in Congress, will
accept our thanks for public documents
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10
Harrisburg. April 4, 1910.

1IGITESO"S' APH +, lCfO.
The House of Representatives was this NOR
morning the scene of the most disgracefu out
rage ever penetrated within the Legislative
halls of Pennsylvania, A bill introduced by
Mr. McElwee TO provide for the sale of public
property, bank stock. &C., was pending, which
was opposed by Mr., Higgins of Northunber,
land During the discussion Mr.. McElwee
passed across the hall to where Mr.. H. sits
and after some conversation which was not at
tended .o ~ .l.oso near. called issr sff II. "a
id puppy and sSoundrel," and Immediately
spit in his face! nr. Higgins Immediately
and struck him ore or two blows, while McEl-
wee retreated, ant before he was arrested but
of course blow fom Mr. H. is not very Sc
we're, as he is in ptrson gentleman quite small,
and deformed in p.rson by spinal injury, and
at this time in verJ delicate health. Mr.. Nc
Elwee crossed to hs seat without resisting All
this occurred in ths presence of the House, and
during the session. Mr.. Penniman immediate
ly offered resolution, as modified Upon the
suggestion of Mr.. Smyser, for the appointment
of committee of ihree to inquire and report
what steps shouldbs taken by the House, to
preserve its dignity. There was no debate ex-
cept statement o facts by several members,
and the resolution passed without DIVISION
though there was imotion made by Mr. Butler
to get it postponeduntil Monday.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Penniman,
CooIbaugh and Buden the committee.
The House manifested very great indigna-
ton towards McElyee, and the members still
do Mr. McElweswill of course be expelled.
vote to that efec would have carried to-day
almost unanimoust. give the facts.
There was littleelse in the House. A let
ter was received fom Mr.. James Cameron,
Superintendent of motive power on the Coum-
bia Rail Road, complaining of the report of the
committee and abusive of the chairman of the
committee, Mr. Mi, There was some discus
sion upon its teno Mr. Ford thought it an in
dignity to the Hose, and moved that it be pla-
ced not on the journals The Speaker inform
him it would not be, without vote where the
subject rested.
In Senate, the small note bill passed final
l6, nays l3.
Mr. Penroses resolutions on the Tariff also
passed final reading.
Mr. Williams resolutions for a distribution |
If the proceeds of the public lands were con-
ideredand passed through Committee of the
Whole, second and final reading, IL to 3d.
dessrs. Brown, CopIan, Kingsbury, Miller,
Berks,) Patterson, Shortz, Snyder and Rogers
oted in the negatiye.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

Massachusetts As0ake.-The Wing Convention
held at Northampton, Mass. on Wednesday num-
bered $500 delegates the largest ever held in the
with music and banners through severe snow
storm. The towns of Amherst and Hadley alone
counted 500. The right spirit is at work in the
Old Bay State. General Wilson, of New Hamp-
shire, and others made eloquent addresses.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

/ part of the sentence in each such case on
conviction, shall not qe less than one nor
more than six years.
| a. ReSolued, that the several banks of
this commonwealth which have, on, or since
the ninth day of October last, suspended
or refused the payment of their notes,
| bills, deposites, or other liabilities, or
whick shall suspend or refuse the pay
! ment of the same on or before the same
18th day of January, A. ID. l84 !, IN gold
| or silver coin, are hereby required to loan
and pay to and for The use Of the CON-
monwealth, in pro rata proportion To
their capital stocks, within the period OF
one year from the passage of this ac;, II
required by instalments III such sums, and
at such times as the wants and exigeRcies
of the commonwealth shall require the
same, such amount aud sum not exceed
ing IN the whole the sum OF three millions
OF dollars, at an interest not exceeding 5
per cent. per annum, which shall and
may during the session Of the present leg
islature be appropriated by law, and di-
rected to be applied TO the payment of
any deficiency which there may be in the
funds pledged for the interest on the state
loans, to the debt aud damages. now due
and owing by the commonwealth, to the
repairs Of the public works, to the contin-
uation and completion of the public works
already commenced by the common
wealth, to expenses incident TO the same
and such others as may be directed to
be commenced, and 10 such others of
public character as may be deemed adsi-
sable to apply the same by law, iof which
said several sums when paid, certificates
Of stock shall be issued in such sums as
the lenders thereof may require, and be
transferable in such manner as the COVER
nor may direct, reimborsabe at such time
not exceeding twenty FIVE years from the
date thereof, as may be agreed upon be-
tween the governor and the bank. taking
such loan.
S. Resolved, that until the 18th Of JAN
uary next, the banks of this common
wealth shall be authorized to issue their
own notes, and make and declare new
loans and dividends not exceeding six per
cent. per annum, in the same manner "a l.
the said banks during said period, contInf
ued to pay their notes, bills, obligations
and deposited moneys owing by them in
gold and silver.
g. Resolrsd, that so much of any law
as is altered or supplied by the foregoing
is hereby repealed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

very large Tariff meeting was recently held
in the court house at Orwigsburg The Miners
Journal states that the proceedings were spirited
and the audience in great part composed of work
ing men; about fifty of them came in wagons from
West Penn, with banner surmounted by an Eagle
and inscribed "Protectiea of American Industry
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

A severe thunder storm was experienced al
Nantucket on Wednesday evening last. Sc
veral vessels lying It anchor, were struck with
lightning, but sustained only inconsiderable da-
mage,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

Orders have been received at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, to prepare for
sea all the vessels of war under COW
or there.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

Log CG6in.-The Providence Journal says: The
young Wings turned out yesterday afternoon in full
strength. With the aid of shovels, spades, pick
axes, &C., soon leveed the site for the log cabin,
dug the hole for the liberty pole, and prepared
cry thing in proper style for the building which is
to be erected to-day. We learn that some of our
friends from the country towns are coming in to-
day, to assist all will be welcome.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-10

The Hagerstown Torch Light says The labo-
rers on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road, west of
Harper's ferry, at the commencement of that work
received 81 25 day they now receive 80 cents
And after the suspension of operations on the ca
nal some weeks ago, hundreds and hundreds ofla-
bourers were willing to work for their board, but
could not get employment"
This is the commencement Of the reduction OF
wages advocated by the friends Of the Sub Treas
ury If, in its operation, it materially lessons the
price of lalor, how much worse will be the condi
ton of tho voIkfnguuars 'f'iIc PLAYED level
with the slaves of Cuba, the venal classes of that
country will have no cause to envy them, even
though nominally clothed in the panopy of freemen.