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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31


Excitement is the order of the day. We have
Just passed through one 81 the most memorable poll
uesl excitements ever Witnessed. In driving The
chariot Of reform there is danger that we drive
too furousy, and heat the axle, asd set the whole
on Gre. Men herd as cattle are herded-all 40 20
work, cleavins down ard butchering each other,
calling names, framing thunderbolts, grinding out
cTeeds saving of ~ stems, roaring Justify fer the
public good, and-(do they not mean sometimes
ihcro ynl) politicians editors, and parties, call
each other fools, rsgsmahns scoundres, and clever
fellows.
Excitement, too, is the wsrd in matters Of mind.
Excitement enters into our language. Sentences
must be shortin the hop skip and jump, startling
style. The dictionaries, too, are IN whirl-and
now the Mercantile Library Associstios has com
menoed its annual excitement, TO sfiiict the world
with folly, eloquence, ignorance and wit. Bat u
must be acknowledged that these elections do more
t. bring the institution into notice, and purify the
body polite, than all the Wall street prints, filled
with puils aud aummery.
We last year cndesvored to purify these yosnr
mems morals, and purge the Library, and instll a
little sound sense into its members; asd espous-
ed the cause Of the "regulsrs," and by that means
the "SiIlman ticket" was elected by a majority
over both the other tickets. They entered upon the
duties ofther office. aud have Gar performed the
10 the benefit Of the institution. This yesr we cas-
not say much in favor Of the regular ticket hcA
IL Just out. We should like TO have Them drove
past ns in review. that we might Judge of their ca
ptbilities to please the ladies, when seated the
stand behind the speaker.
We wonder what the nominating committee have
been about all this time that they have not been able
to get up better ticket The first the ticket ).
too hot headed, and has got too much Of Tip songs
| and hard cider about him for literary business.
In selecting President, care should be taken q
select Of talent, and who will raise the cha
racter Of the association. Are such qualities To b,
found in the nominee' Are they TO be found in tn
Vice President We are disposed TO doubt IL. VIVA
| pity the committee didn't put the CORES pondn,
Secretary first on the list.
| We have q great deal more 60 say at the prepe
time. Meanwhile, young men, look to the interest
Of the institution. See that nothing is done in tn
dsrk--Bo secret cooclsves-no cascussing. Prepar
deliberately good ticket in opposition, and we wi
| see whether we like IL or not.
PrrER PRS n Ce.
RsMARrs.-ysry well, Peter-go ahead. Thes
| big boys always have a row about the Associatio
once year, and this is only the first gun. Now "a
| the other side Come on Igy1id
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

hs- We would direct the attention Of our readers
20 the advertisement Of Nessrs Strong h Tamblisg-
son, 24I Broadway. They have the best sssort-
ment Of stocks, gloves, scars, and neckerchiefs in
the city; the last article, imported per Great Yves
tern are truly splendid. Those intending TO make
calls tomorrow, will do well 10 drop IN and get
pair Of their neat Md govesihey are much praised
BY the ladies'.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

Tur BARRY CAsE.-Itwili be remembered that
Mr.. Barry did not Grsh his argument in this case at
the last sitting Of the Court of Errors, and the hear
ing Of the remainder OF it postponed a, his re-
quest, until the present term. We now understand
that owing the press Of other business and to the
absence OF some Of the Senators who were present
a, the previous part Of the argument, the case will
not be decided at ,h. term Of the Court. The case
will therefore have 10 be reargusd b,sor. th@ new
Senate and the excitement and interest be kept up
probably for year longer
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

Tnr AspHIruHArRE has advertised an over
whelming array Of novelty and talent for The ocer
sion Of New Years Eve and Day. In the afternoon
Of Friday extra performance viii be given, CON
mencing sttwo o'clock. Look out early Zoe places
The animal exhibition is open during both day and
eycninp
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31
arrivals az Me Principal Hotols.
~ We'd N ala ~ iU,.<

IA, Asros Hovsr.-G. Nbolon, jr, CaIwalader M~El
msi n Mr. ninggold, Ma Sand; n w Letson. ~ u
aaron Boston; Tau London; r. Thompse, \
a. AnrnIcAs Hsrrl.--Li,utN k, u Navy. J Wa \
'srsey.< 's' nihs sJr,& 4
N FaANKLIN House, Ruggles. 81 I,ouis Rsv Ar a. ,i
NJ d, s;iHShing; Hon Wilkinson, washington; II AZ
~ ESsf HcrrL-CaptG iraud, Boston; Chillas Mrva|
fam, Mr. Richardson, Phil ~ ii
..p srArEs HorsL.--Mr and Mrs Low England \
ste aas,oroek, popAurgh Rogers Rampden; " Fo}s1
RocA .'s'.,i Wkes Suiiied; X Cranston and lsil
Fair ma Yrs spa aud nephew, Phil; L woodward
LondanN y 4 cumn + Point; w Johnson, Nv}
MYsrk; FXoVss;--0 1ete, Boston; Mr. wycke
'Ai'; FhsdaaS ~ - Be-: ~, Inskssp i W.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

Or. Those who have net already supplied them
selves with copies Of the new Annaals, we sdv'se TO
hasten to Il n. G.. Lsngley's bookstore, 81 Chat
ham street, where they will fad the most complete
assortment and at the lowest prices. Don't all 60
NJ
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

You've IrcErpfARy.-LewisR Russell, a boy 10
wears old, who was arraigned and committed on a
charge Of setting fire 10 barn, in the village Of
schohare, has confessed that he not only committed
that oence but fire TO two other buildings which
were previously burnt in that village.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31
Correspondence of the Herald


KEY WEST, Dec. ~, 1910.
We have no recent news from the Indians. They
appear, however, to be numerous ABOUT the South
ern portion of the territory. Col. H,rney has en-
tered the everglades with about SO men, half OF
whom are armed with Colts rifles, and guided by
negro, who recently came in from the Indians.
From the enterprisng character of this officer, we
feel confident that he will leave effort untried to
capture or kill some of the miscreants who are con-
tinually on our shores.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

TuE CHARTER SysrAiSED.-Tea C1art ~ De
Correction Of Errors have affirmed tho uueu.t judg
rnent Of the Supreme Court, in the ease Of The
People v. The Mayor and Aldermen - The City Of
New York on writ OF quo tcdrranto, ealbsg on the
defendants to show cause why they Claimed t. ses
as Judges in the Criminal and County Courts. The
first decsien was for the defendants and the question
again came up appeal by the plaintiffs TO the
tribunal TO the last resort. Two judgments having
been giveL in favor Of this long stabilized priyi.
leges Of the Aldermen, we suppose it will be per.
mitted 10 stand.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

0sE Monr svIoip1.-Hugh Watson, native OF
Scotland, long resident Of Auburn, in this State,
committed suicide by drowning himself in aweIl, in
Haoaibal, Oswego county. lie was in cor forfsb'
sircumsfsrcss, and IL 10 Supposed he killed bn'eh
In TT Of in'snity The increase Of self murder 10
sstonishssly rapid.
Csssor RrsD ros War. Nearly eighteen
thousand in Missouri
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

TurArrIcALs.-Forrest Is in Richmond, Buck
stone in Washington, and Power in New Orleans.
The Woods, with Brough, gave a concert in Bos-
ton On Wednesday evening.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

eJ-we call attention TO the many ELEGANT and fan
CIV articles that be found in the store Of Smith
Prentiss. At this season Of purchasing nic-nacs,
and present making, ladies should make point OF
calling in at the store Of Smith Prentiss. See sd'
ycrti.euent
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

NAVAL ARnAmssrs.-It Is stated that France
ba. in her navy one gun for every seventy tons OF
the mercantile marine. England has gun for
every one hundred tons; and the United States,
for every seven hundred.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

LETTERS roK EURoPE.-Packet slips Utica for
Havrc, Cambridge for Liverpool, and 81. James for
London, will not sail till Saturday next.
The Caledonia steamer will leave Boston the same
day for Liverpool. Tier letter bags will close at
Harsden's in Wall street at o'clock on Friday
The letter bags ofthe packet ships at Giipn's
in the Exchange.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

W AhERreAN MvsEUM.-NeN Ye,r's asv. :
wnsh 70 remind onr young readers not to forge Il
addition to the many interesting specimcn" a.
contained will be given saloon performances a. &,
the afternoon and evening, by MenS. Adri ~ ~
treat Magician, and La Petite TagIAni. en-
brated Danseuse.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

Gas AT ST. Louls-The city councils Of ST. Lou
i SAYS the Republican, have passed bill authori-
sing subscription to the amount Of $50 600, TO the
stock Of the Company for supplying the city with
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

% CHATHAM THEATRE.-A bill efaf -.
attraction Is presented tonight. The seS53F a.
Crow Rise, who is PLAYING as well. IL ~ S81ts
than he ever did, appears in his lauehable Mr. I
lar negro pieces OF jim, Crow in London, ar \
Black Hercules. Rice always draws food hcus,
but on this occasion additional attraction, Vii,
can cam I'M TO draw Is offered. Two dramas q
demned Student, and Tom Crinsie.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

Mas JAsr woop.-To those Of our readers at
distance whose curiosity will, doubt, be raised 20
know the prospects cf Mrs Wood, the mother Of the
unfortunate Mrs. peake. whose husband has recent
ly met wrctched death, we make public the fact
tina, her splendid establishment, In Chestnut street.
u patropised by the most respectable portion OF our
citizens and the whole affair is under the superin-
tendance Of hereof, aided by her sons Mr. Wood,
IL will be remembered, went to Long Island. but
whether he is there at th, time we are not advised
Phil Chronicle. Dee. 80.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31
Gambling.



Mn. BESSErr-
As one of the conservators of public morals, l
address you subject deeply interesting To the
young men of our city, that Of gambling. am not
about to detail ali the tricks aud yilainies practced
in the higher walks Of this demorslizing system,
bat it's effects in more limited sphere, and appa
renlly prompted by more grovellIng ambtion-the
desire of intoxicating drink.
The game OF dominoes has long been played in
taverns and cellars not for the actual purpose Of
winning money, as such, but To- that OF enriching
the landlords Of these modern stews OF immortality,
by forfeitng glass Of liquor for every game which
Is lost Out Of the game OF dominoes aqaicker and
mere destructive game has arisen, termed "rounce"
1, is played with deminos, and resembles, in some
degree, whist, FIVE dominocs being dealt to each
play and the dealer turning up the trump domino
Five persons can play at this game, and IL usually
lasts about quarter OF an hour; twenty being the
maximum of the winner. We will suppose five
young men play four Of th.se games in one hour;
each paying for FIVE glasses for every game lost
the Iasf requisition is fatc, enforced by the
landord-twenty- five tickets, or in other words
twenty five drinks, alias brandy and water, gin
toddy, the like, must be taken in the space OF
60 minutes; the incbra ing consequence following
the first hour, lead on to second, third, fourth,
ard sometimes day.
What the onsequences must be, leave You TO de-
| termine Were this game confnedto common oys-
ter cellars TO the lowest grades of secretly, II
world be less deplorable, but many Of our most
spectacle citizens, married and single, engaged
in il from day to day; the sordid occupant Of the
establishment filling his pocket the while, and laugh
ing at the credulity Of his dupes and victims Law.
yers clerks doctors, and all professions, are found
| beside the rOunce table, day and night
Young men may be seen drawing their last solita-
nv shilngs from their pockets TO pay their honord
bl. debts of drinking, while their countenanees be-
tray the inward anguish Of poverty struggling with
pride and shame. Fathers Of families are here, toe
confirming themselves in habits Of intoxic ation
with money probably wresteb from its more legiti
mate and holy purpose-thc supplies OF the ncees
sarss Of life TO their wives and children. request
your attention, Mr.. Editor, TO this matter The ex.
| tensiye circulation Il the Herald and its high mora
| tone, will abssh these disciples OF gambling and
| drnkiag, and shame its worshippers. We MAY
hereafter point out few OF these houses more par
ticularly to your attention. They may be found IL
many parts OF our city, bat particularly some dis
| uf Rro drav
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31
giveDosO 00o 10 xaa Damn, or PhiIsdelphis.x h
stitutidx HaIesfcrd school, = Quaker /

has lust pub,,.rsS &c. n. Horn. S6y Becad u,
Six Songs" "TS. : vstioss entitled .sYsf'S
Philips; Open nv I'd Ysar's Come wSs35 q
Manners; " Rocked in Us, xLeye.D az sung * -
sung Mr.. by Braham, the ASnss.A 2 u the beenY 4
Troy; "Ihe Grecial Daasklof mrs.
Haynes Bailey as sung by MvA HSSns s ss III \
days when we went Gipsying. J394 NJ
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

A pretty good load Tor caEa, tho gross recelrs
which are $4,000 per annum. Mt Cryder FOR the Leno
editos and Mr. Stuart for the State ofMichiganhsng
proper to decline this security ana had the Indiana M
examine into the connection between the United state
bank and this for her guarantee Of s2,occcso
the IS due Michigan, he might have been led
same conclusion As it is the citizens ofIndaha mar
slider the whole s., 3697 s5 lost.
The resumption OF the southern banks has been locke
forward to for year by all business men, sasug
very beneficial TO the sntlc community VI base uic
the ability Of the suspended banks to sustain herlleN
without assistance Public opinion has operated 70 s1
IA. measure upon the banks develops the sbbhs
ofhe institutions 10 unasssted, the 18th OF Jna
is fixed upon for resumption in Philadelphia, and 'en
movements are ansat which indicate that der
ments TO the currency will attend the event The tir
10 ,peeie payments will be based on forced boIrcv
operaiious aad viii be continued by the mean
United States Bank ~ drawing, as we stated f,N
since on is London credits, and the proceeds Of tue
an, drawn from this city in specie drst oil Ssoo,oo
made Yesterday the Bank Of America, the Merela1
Bank the National Bank and others, being those hat
ton, which refused take part in the loan. Tie
orleans branch ofihe United states Bank, the Me
Bank Of that city is Borrowing certificates Of ro.
a, auos, any rate; and the State Of Pennsylvania m ~
market for loan of 600 600 Reasonable after D. 81
per cent This loan is uader the provisions Of 1s ~
PASSED It'll June last and il intended to provide co.
tinung the public mprovemeatsand for paying ths o
cs, on the public debt. Il is WELL however to ssse H
various acts Of the Legislature special funds a
TO nee, the interest State Loans but these FINDS
no, yet quite sufficient for the purpose but ysa
creasng for the last fiscal yea the deficiency fro
sources was something over 100000.
healthy resumption, based upon ability TO pa, Vai
make money more plenty, aowin & those here w. De-
crod. 10 realise them. The present resusrtiof ~ ~
r.r,s spparently means resumption Of borrow 81
,,,l mo, last two months. The condition Of the 10
states Rank as exhibited in it's late returns ise en
| worse than at the comment Of the present yea
comparing the returns Published in London, DC ~
compared with the returns made to the legislature l'n
$50 the following results are exhibited
| me-. ar . cosrARIsov rxTwEEN IHE u. y Itfs /
| ruAS or Ger. I, $3.50, AND % JAN ], iso
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

SAMUEL W. BsDssHAs, Mayor Of Providence,
10 dad.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

o. The Philadelphia Ledger thinks that IL the
mechanics Of that city hsd made tho great chsndt-
lier for Congress, II would not have fallen. You don't
say so.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31
MONEY MARKET.


The operations at the board Of brokers' were TO a r
cd extent only this morning, and prices generally al
way United States Bank declined per cent; sale = j
made at 65 and at 63i, seller months North Ana IL
Trust and Banking Co. declined per cent; Deay ar n
Hudson per cent; Long Island per cent; stonin ION
Harlem per cent; Canton $4,000 bills on Phi lsd<
phia sold at per cent.
Sales of Indiana per Stock were made at ~ a.
which is decline. The effect Of the report of the Il.
missioner published this morning has been unfasorA
Most Of the report is occupied with the ~
the Morris Canal and Bank, showing very clearly G,a
the commissioner has been egregiously humbu ~
by that notorious concern. He admits the fact sta
his colleague that the company fraudulcnty ke,<ps|
session Of $4,000 State stock entrusted to it two -
ago. to be exchanged for other bonds bg attempts "a
late the transaction by stating that the proceeds u
bonds applied to pay ing the neresdue the aa
Indiana, which otherwise could not have been lssi
you debt which he ny, he thes ~
your pocket and detection tells you hat he tqes n
money to pay you with. The commissioning thinl "A
sonng conclusive Why the debt will rmasely l. q
The company was entrusted with the bonds IA extt
for others; instead of doing they sold pedN3e
and appropriated the money to their own use. AIT
transaction who will trust them7 The whole
from the Morris Canal TO the State Of iiass AZ u
- = - 4 a. ~ d s.Ss. ~
ing q y7a.sss ~sksat ny secsrisy wbsAsycx A.
,y,.r .a'-.s,r r,s' ~ .ast akal E5r cssgTa
Win zen by she Commissioner. Ess a.lra II q - ~
aaIi WITH saoeo oocsa\ cost sseec aoe- csr .tsr
business ~iii rs very pro isla. .oy~~tirse sonsr ~
.asns raaoi Assbecn sfsrs y secers, Coz NE cl Al
d, s ~. eH.oning All ,hr other ahihties fthe eeu
cen.
Bonds due in London, seoc0Ioo
Holland debt INSc
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

NEw YEaR's DaT.-1he principal refreShment
for New Years visiting next year, is TO be picked
oysters-pothing bat oysters-followed with cup
OF coffee, or a glass Of wine. No cake or confec-
tionary. See Picked oysters-Downing, Broad
AZ
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

DowrrSo's, PsoAp sTREEr.-Tbis is one Of the
most remarkable places in New York. Downing
himself 10 a remarkable msn-and Mrs. Downing the
most remarkable Of all This IL not Major Jack
Downipg-itis Downing who deals in picked oys-
tsrs and all kinds Of oysters. Probably he supplies
half Of New York with oysters, prepared in all and
avery way TRY him.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

EJ-NTrLLER's, 10 Jispenard street and 635 BREAD
way, fer Cakes. Call and see.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

| o. DR. BEDToRDs Lectures are pretty well at
tsudcd. Who will attend lecture to be given by
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

Do Mrs. MASON has just psblIshed the December
aumber Of Bentiey's Miscellany" It's capital
number. What think Youl Go ard get. Qaick.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

CotNAs's.-One Of the most beautiful, intellectual
stores in Broadway j. 2o5, KEEP, By Colrnan. The
sight Of the engravinss IN his windows are worth
dollar week He has just received few copies
from London Of the " Bijou Almanac" for ls4I,
edited by Mrs. Norton, and put up in vsrisus styles
Of binding. Cal and see them.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

ou-The Mayer, in consequence Of sickness, will
receive no New Years calls.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

THEArRIcALs-WoRsEA AND WoKsE.-Last night
there were not twenty persons in the boxes at the
Park, and not many more in the pit. The National
was alss miscrably attended. What are theatricals
coming TO in this city? Neither of the two large
theatres pay and we understand that the horses
going to clear OF be cleared out from the Bowery
soon. The big theatres must shut up for time I'M
til things take turn. It's of no use to keep open
and not pay for rent, lights, license, and salaries.
It's al pity. Here is MIR. Simpson, most excellent
man, been manager nearly twenty years, always
kept things straight, always moral and gentemanly,
good actor and never quarrelling with the press,
and yet he can't succeed; here is Mr.. Wilson, a
very Indifferent actor, and TO thinking very
Indifferent manager, quarrels with the press, and
let's his company quarrel and publish bulletins, and
he can't succeed Both ways tried, and both
fail. What is to be done. Let both take what they
call a complimentary benefit, pocket as much mo-
ney they cam and then shut up, and sleep through
the winter, like dormiee. To bed to sleep!
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

Ezra WHIrE.-The sentence Of death passed on
this man, by his Honor Judge Ingls the presiding
Judge Of the Court of Oyer and Terminer, on the
25d Nov. 1889, has been reversed, and a new trial
granted. This decision was arrived at in the Court
for this Correction of Errors on Monday last, on
which occasion written opinions, very Lengthy
as we hear-and doubtless very eradite--were de
livered by his Honor Chancellor McCoun, Sena-
tors Yerplanck, Edwards, Dixon, Wager, and Far
man. The decision Of the Court was then taken,
when twenty one senators voted for the reversal,
and one, Senator Van Dyke for an adverse decision,
which would have affirmed the decision of the Su-
prime Court, as also the We rdict Of the jury who
tried White at the July term, 1899, of the Oyer and
Terminer.
Peter Fitzpatrick, for whose murder White was
ed met his fate in the early part Of the month Of
FSbrxary, 1859, and White was arrested at Boston
a Aw DAYS after. He was committed for trial by
the magistrates Of the Upper Police, and has been
ia chose confinement in the City Prison ever since.
Tie decision of the Cont of Appeal was commit
nicatss to White by his counsel, David Graham,
Esq. lie bore the communication with the same
irmness and compesure that he has cvinccI -
the first <~4 'E~
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

Mn. GsIrSrLL n in Bosto-, auesdir & 10 his libel
u's
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-31

RsMAsrs-ysry well, Peter-go ahead. These
big boys always have a row about the Association
once year and this is only the first gun. Now for
the other side Come on.-Hvaid