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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29
Mare Fashionable InteIiig epce.

During the last few days. one of the most distin-
guished and talented leaders Of fashionable society,"
has issued several hundred invitations for grand
Fancy Ball, to be given at her princely residence in
the Fifth Avenue, on the 9th Of next month. This
lady belongs to the Dutch dynasty, and returned a
short time ago, from several years residence at
Paris. The following is copy of the cards Of in
yitation:
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29

passed the Senate that his official relations would
have to cease &c but Of this whether true or not,
nothing further need be said at this time. Mr. Wise
Is recovering from his illness-he has been afflicted
with the brochontis, which has detained him from
the house for the last fortnight.
The House Of Repres entatives, after near sixty
days OF session, is still unorganized, having neither
elected printer or ehaplan and are now discussing
the adoption OF rules. The abolition amendment Is
still under debate.
The bloodhounds, ordered by the authorities in
Florida TO hunt out the Seminoles, have arrived &C
compsRied by their chasseurs and trainers These
dogs were used successfully during the Maroon war
in the West Indies. That war had lasted nearly Sc
venty years, and every effort had been tried to sub
due the Maroons when the British Government as.
sented To the Of these dogs, which soon put an
end 20 the conflict. These dogs, on coming up with
the enemy, growl at him, until he stops, when he
chasseurs advance and secure thsir prize or they
steal silently the fugitive, and take him by the
throat. Each chasseur hunts with two dogs they
are never unnuzzed but for attack, and are always
accompanied by one or two small dogs Of excellent
scent called finders. The larger ANIMAL is the size
OF very large hound, but with the nose more point.
ed. The Indians have great dread ofthese animals
With what success they viii be used in Florida il
used at all, remains TO be seen.
There are many New Workers in the city, anon,
them Philip Hone, Esq.
RELieioS AVID FARcE.--The Rev. Charles B. Par
soss played Roaring Ralph stackpole at the vicks.
burs Theatre, on last Christmas Eve
Ffenrs.--T:x. Governor Runnels. Of Mississippi.
recently assaulted Thomas Kearney, at Jack son,
| with pistols and bowie knife. On the 10Th inst
II ID. Cross nhot George A. Mcdaniel, at Benton,
Arkansas.
DEAD ANp BURIED.-The New Albany, Ia. Ar.
| gus, died on the 23d inst ."~-T
Snow fell steadily for twelve days in some parts
| OF North Carolina, commencing on the I'D ut. Z
20 Thenews Of the loss Of the Lexington, reached
savannah on the I'D instant and created great sen
sation.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29

STILL ANOTHER DEsrsUcrIvE FIRH.-Abont half
past ten last night, another FIRE broke out in the
store OF Shepherd and Fsrquahar, No 81 Pearl St.
dry goods lobber. The upper part contained
srockery. This building was destroyed, together
with Jackson & Duer's, No. 20, and UnderhiII and
Seymour, No. SO. The latterwasa crockery store,
and was insured for $40, 900.
The fire burnt through TO Stone street. II also
burned Greenfield's crockery store, No. 10 Pearl
street, and part Of Tweedy, Mozer g. Co. dry good,
merchants, No. SO Pearl street A great quantity Of
goods were saved. Great fears were entertained for
the Pearl street House. The fire broke out in the
store where the great FIRE ended in 1895.
p. s.-One O'Cioet.-The fire has broken cut
afresh, and is still raging furiously
ADDIrIosAL. Two o'sLock. The FIRE continues
to rage'wth great violence and is spread ing It's
feared that ten to fifteen large stores if not mere,
will be destroyed. Eight have already been com.
pletey Quilted The loss OF goods will not be 30 great
as was at first supposed, as many OF the merchants
burned on; had small stocks. The loss, however,
cannot be less than two to three hundred thousand
dollars, including every thing Nearly the whole
amount is covered by insurance. here and elsewhere
The following are a few of the sufferers
Jackson * Duel, stock worth, probably, $1,000
j. v. Greenfield s. Co.
Shepherd X Farquhar, 4OOO
j. N j. h. Seymour. I,Onl
Tweedy, Mozier & Co. 1000
- Hayden,
Wolfe Il Henrichs, $4,000
Lord Il Stebbins,
These are all that we could ascertain ia the hurry
OF the moment. Many more have suffered. and suf-
fered immensely. The block Of stores DESTROYED,
were owned by J. v. Greenfield. and were valuable
BRICK buildings Large quantities Of goods we're
saved. Tweedy, Mozier & Co. saved all theirs, and
Wolfe a. Heinrichs nearly all theirs
The fire originated in the stock factory Of DIR. Hay
den, which was over Shepherd g. Farqubar's, and
was, we are told, purely accidental.
CRoToS AoUEDUcr- report Of the Water
Commissioners this subject up TO the lst Of Janu-
ary 1870 states that 81 sections out OF the go
completed, and several others nearly so. The wfzk
is two.thirds done; and there his bean exponde4 in
nine half years, just sss2i.65o 0s. The last Ea.f
year there has been expended Sl,2i3sT lS The
! bridge over Harlem River is TO be completed Aug
I, 1873 and 10 to cost S755, 1870 The estimated sum
re oured for the year iSio is about 50 OIL 0OO and
the whole werk 10 estimated to cost Ss oO7 Az,
Tur FrvE Pofss OUT DoNE.-Read the descrir-
ton Of the Of the gentlemen Of The House of
Representatives, possim.
| TnE MAILs.--Our New Orleans agent writes us
If Amos Kendall would send the mails regularly
we could dispose ef $40 400 more Herads than we
| do" Ne doubt Of il.
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Another SAVED FROM THE LIZ xISGroN.-The
other day Mr.. Balsh, the tall broker of Wall street.
met the short broker, Mr.. Dorr, ON the side walk.
Mr.. Is. stopped short, and, beginning from perpen-
die uar attitude, made him low bow, bling an
angle Of As degrees with the horizon in the sweep.
"Mr. Dorr," said Mr.. Balsh, &C. thank you from
the bottom OF my heart
Mr.. Dorr stopped and looked at him.
eyes, sir" continued Mr.. b., "I thank you for
saving my life"
"savisg your life" rsplied.M d., with surprise,
" I doat understand you"
"You DON'T Then III explain. On Monday last
you know ! asked you 20 lend me $40"
"You did, and told you that you ought rather TO
pay the SIS which you borrowed previously"
"True-most true, Mr.. Dorr, for which refusal
thank you for saving my life" replied MIR. b.
How is thisl"
"I'll tell you. meant TO have gone to Stoning.
ton, on my way to Boston, in the Lexington, that
day. wanted funds. asked lean OF you You
refused--that refusal prevented me from going, and
so nv life was saved. thank you from the bottom
Of my heart"
Both brokers then shook hands, each delighted
with the other--Mr. Bslsh that he not able 20
raise $40, and Mr.. Derr that he refused TO loan l0
till the S25 was refunded So there is some advsn-
tage in bottomless pocket, weilas in friend who
refuses TO loan.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29

ASorHER FisE-The fire last night about
o'clock was in Rudd's silver smith shop, in Rroad-
way, near Prince street. Not mach dana &c dsne.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29

THr FrvE Pofss OUT DoSE.-Resd the descrir-
ton Of the Of the gentlemen Of The House Of
Representatives, passim.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29

Tar MAiLs-our New Orleans agent writes US
elf Amos Kendall would send the mails regularly
we could dispose ef $40 400 more Heralds than we
do" No doubt Of IL.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29

Mrs. H .BREvooRr requests the pleasure (
Of Mr.. So ane-Soi company to Fancy
Ball, ON Thursday, 27th February, lsAo. c
FIFTH AVENUE. Ma
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29

BURsrD--The cotton factory in Lisbon, Maine,
valued at $4,000
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29

ToUcHsroSE oUrDoSr-The immortal Touch
stose Of Shakespeare, a greater teacher Of manners
than Chesterfield has been sudone entirely by Ban
.um Bynum, OF North Carolina. His rule is absolute
II you saw am abolitiOnst, he says IL is not co.
This is the retort courteous. Then you ask IL he
mean, 10 deny that hs is abolionist; to which he
replies he does. This is the quip modest Then you
saw "Do Won to say that Hel" to which he
saws ait is not true This Is the reply churish.--
Then yea close the debate by saying he is ga
drel and a black guard :" This is now the settled
practice, Ia Bynum. Ifyou are called niger, an
shoitionist, an ass liar, deny il. We are in
fair way to improve the chivalry Of the age.
NoRy LsoruREs.-To-xight the Rev. DR.. Hawks
delivers lecture the life and character Of Lady
ArabelIa Johnson. The following Lectures are also
| in
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-29

SustKrr pERse~s BY WHOM
Life and character ofLady L, Smith Rev Peter Pipsin
Coaversation Arabela Smith, Rev. John johnson
Stature. Nspoles H. Rev. Marcus Clark
Song, Of Lilput Emperor Of Lilput Professor Hunbvg
In short there is no end to the lectures preparing TO
astonish the public
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-06-19

shake even the granite hills. Perhaps I
ought 10 make a similar apology ia regard
10 Arkansas. have also given him South
Carolina, which will 60 for him, unless by
December, when the vote is TO be cast,
Mr. Calhoun shall. think the interests OF
the country require tito be given 10 third
man as heretofore! OF the rs doubtful
votes, i think Harrisou's chance decidedly
the best for majority Of them; and il the
tide Of public sentiment continues TO set ms
strongly as il has done. MIR. Van Buren,. by
November next, will scarcely have State
he can call his own.
look forward 10 the above result with
most perfccrconhdence, and with the most
pleasing anticipalions. What rebuke
will ii be 10 the attempted usurpaIion Of all
the powers ofthis Government. aud the prac.
teal subverson OF its fundamental principlesl
What a triumphant restoration Of the pow
ers OF Congress, when freedom of thought
and Of action shall be once more vouchshird
TO the Representatives OF the People and Of
the States
Excuse the haste with which have
written, under the pressure Of numerous en-
gagements. and believe me very truly yours.
~ r. TALLMADGE.
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rs WIG MEETING AT FAY
ET'TEVILLE.

MIR Ryther The Young Mems Central
Wing Association held spirited meeting al
the Court House in New Fame, on Thurs.
day last, at s p. NJ. The house was well
filled and the meeting was ably addressed
by Mr. Steen Of Biaueboro, Dr.. Ranney,
MIR }. M. Shaher, Mr. Akin and MIs Pierce
of Townshend, and the President Of the AS
ISOLATION. Mr. Thompson
All the speeches were listened TO with
much attention aud apparent interest A
good spirit prevailed lhroughout-all seemed
10 bespeak a determined effort to make one
grand struggle 10 put down corruption and
misrule in high places. and restore the gov
ernmenl TO its original purity by thorough
reform in all its several departments. Al
the evening session. the attention oflhe meet
ing was called TO the subjec, Of appointing
delegates 10 the State Convention, and
number were appointed from this section Of
the county. A resolution was :hcn passed
recommending that all the members Of this
Association and The Wings generally. be re-
quesied to ailendshe Log Cabin Contention
on Straiion Mountain, The 9Th Of July next
Great credit is due TO the Wings OF Towns
bend for their zeal in the great cause Of
REFORM
About p. NJ the procession from. Towns
bend hove in sight, consisting Of about 40
Wagons aud carriages. large and small,
with flags and banners. moving slowly TO
the sound OF Marshal Music The carria-
ees were lastelully decorated with tuli
straight green boughs. aud tops Of small
sugar naples, reaching from to 10 feet
above the tops OF the Wagons. forming a
complete shade for Inc whole procession; and
as il slowly advanced and took graceful
turn round the spacious common il presen-
ted the appearance OF beautiful moving
forest. aud some readers Of Shakespeare in
the crowd, raised the ominous cry "Birnum
wood be come TO Dnnsinane." aud we
thought The few supporters ofthe admiuistra-
ton. present manifested much OF the like
doubts and fears OF Mackbelh in the play
The citizens of Newinne in attendance 10 re-
crive them, gave nine hearty cheers as the
procession marched round the common and
drove up 10 Puneits Hotel AS soon as The
procession halted a patriotic song was sung
blythe gentlemen in one oiihe large Wagons.
accompanied by instrumental music, with
much spirit and effect The Townshend
procession had jus, alighted from their CARR.
ages. when o four horse coach. with a dele
CATION from lhei Young Mems Association OF
Brallleboro. drove into the village. with flags
and banners flying. and was received by the
assembled mulliiudeswilh loud and repeated
cheers
Several patriotic songs were sung by the
Young Gentlemen from Brauleboro, in
style credi,able to the performers and highly
gratifying 10 the meeting.
June Is, 1870. OSE OF THE SOCIETY
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n5- Array nth your Log Cabins.'-We
cannot tell precisely, how many times we have
heard this or similar expressions implying The
same meaning from the Tories in this vicinity,
but probably something less than hundred
Il sorely afcls them to see any thing having
the least resemblance 10 Cabin. Why is il
Is il not because they dislike 10 be reminded of
olden times, when their fathers were compell-
ed TO endure hardships aud dcprivations for
their country's sake. For our own part we
have no such anIipa,hy to emblems which
have tendency TO cause the mind to revert
back TO Old puritan times, those times when
men took upon them Office not for the sake Of
feathering their orn nests, but for their coun-
ty's good The following sensible article we
take from the Newark Advertiser, which we
commend TO the attention ofour readers =
"Loo CARiNs.-Log Cabins were the dwell
ing places Of the founders of.our our Republic.
II was Log Cabin that received the daring
pioneers Of liberty, who exchanged the dan
gers Of the half-sinking May Flower for the
dangers and perils OF an unacceptable clime.-s
II was 10 view Ct the Rock of Plymouth, that
the Puriians of New England first erected the
Lug Caplhs tnat tue pioneers OF the mighty
West, the Boons-the Worihinglons--ih
McArthurs-the Shelbys-of the vast region
that stretches from the Appalachian chain 10
and beyond the shores Of the Mississippi, rear
ed The race of Statesmen and Heroes who
have since civilized il. II was in Log Cab.
in tina, the illuslrious HARRISON, the Coy
einor OF Territory equal, almost, in extent, TO
the domnlons OF the Russian Aulocrat, learn
ed the lessons Of wisdom, moderation and
courage which have placed him in the foremost
ranks OF the great men OF the nation, destined
TO invest him with the honors Of the Republic.
Log Cabins were the early homes of the first
settlers ofeverv State in the Union. Log Cab
ins were the garrisons Of the frontiers, when
every acre was won from the wilderness aud
the savage by the sacrifice Of human life. Hon
ored then, through all time, be these memorials
Of the trias-the suffering triumphs of our
forefaihers. Thrice honored be he whom the
splendid palaces-thc seduction of official sta
ton-the blaze of military and civic renown,
could never allure from his attachment 10 the
republican simplicity which he learned be-
tween the unhewed railers Of his log cabin.
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State
Committee.

PENNSYLVANIA CoMNG.--The Wings of
this Stale are coming up 10 the work nobly.
One OF the largest meetings ever known in
Western Pennsylvania. was held on the 2lst
at West Alexander. The Wheeling Gazette
ofthe 22d, says "the farmer left his agricullu-
raj pursuits, the mechanic his Workshop the
lawyer his books, the physician his medicines,
and all classes of society joined together in
displaying their Incorporating opposition TO
the destructive measures ofthe present admin
istration, and their determination, by placing
honest and capable men al the head ofour Gov
eminent 10 restore il to It's former purity, and
our country TO its wonted prosperity. The
number present was variously estimated at
from 5000 to 10000. We believe the latter
will fall short of the real amount. An ndica-
ton was given!of popular sentiment in this
part of the Western Country, and all were
convinced that the "PEOPLE ARE AWAKE"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-06-19

Hon HANDED OuTRAoE.-The store oil
Mr.. Dudley Smith in Hadley. was broken
open Saturday night last, June 6, goods
10 the amount Of $500 or 5000 stolen, and
the store set on fIe. The FIRE was discov-
cred by mere accident A young man. who
had been afflicted during the night with a
severe tooth ache, started about A o'clock
TO go To- the doctors 10 have il extracted
AS he passed the store he noticed a volley
OF snake pouring out Of the chimney, and
That an upper door was open. Alarm was
Immediately given, and the fire extinguish.
ed. 1t had however. nearly destroyed the
stock Of goods and badly burnt the inside
OF the Store. The iighiness OF the room,
which prevented The admission Of mir, was
all that saved the building from conhagra-
lion. The loss by the FIRE is supposed 10 be
about $4,000, on which there is an insur.
ance Of S2400
The culpriis were Immediately pursued
and TWO yonng men. William Miller and
Ezra Lemon. were arrested in South Had.
ley. about 10 o'clock Sunday morning.
The stolen goods were found concealed in
the woods not far from the lower Mills in
Hadley. Lemon has confessed his guilt
and Miller is 10 be examined before MIR. JUS
tice Wells to-day TUESDAY.
We understand tina. the young men resi-
ded 10 South Hadley.
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no. The High Priest Of Loco Focoisn,,
alias Larger Brass alias The Used Up Of
flee Seeker, has just returned from a begging
campaign to Washington. The prospects Of
the party were so desperate, he was despatched
post haste TO head quarters, TO get slice of the
Peoples money, for the purpose of spreading
the destructive doctrines of Loco Focoism.-
Probably portion is TO go to support the
Windham County Tory, in making continued
efforts to abuse its neighbors.
Th.sis The way, FARMERS OF WINDHAM Co.
your money is squandered, by unprincipled
demagogues' Will you not put your veto
upon such men and measures next fall?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-06-19

The Cosket.-We have received the June
number and as il is in every way in its me-
chanical execution worthy OF notice, we can
mol forbear speaking in its praise. The From
iispiece on Steel, is an elegant engraving, and
the general appearance of this number is such
as to give credit to the enterprising publisher.
We have not had time TO examine the work it.
sell farther than in cursory manner and can
no, therefore speak Of its literary merits.
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VERMONT PmGNIx.
" =
Friday, June 10. 1910.
For President,
WILLIAM III. HARRISON.
OF OHIO.
For Vice Prestdeni.
JOHN TYLER,
OF VIRGINIA.
THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED.

THINGS TO De REMEMBERED
John Quincy Adans, during the four years
OF his Administration, paid ssO,ooo,OO OF
the National Debt.
Martin Fan Bnren, in the first three years
Of his Administration, has squandered Sur
The Country with a debt of more than eIO,-
100000.
The expenses Of the Government, during the
four years Of John Quincy Adams Admins
tralion was less than s5O,oOO,Oo0
The expenses of the Government, during the
three years of Martin Van Buren's Adminis,ra-
lion. amount TO more than ESQ, ZOO, 900 RI
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Harrison, 24s V. b. and doubtfal, 46
The whole number OF ELECTORAL votes 294
necessary to choice l4s. You will per.
ceive, then that Harrison will have 100
votes beyond the number requisite 10 elect
him. | have given Van Buren, New Hamp.
shire. which know will be matter OF
complaint with our friends there; for they
have determined to make battle in way to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-06-19

Hs-A Good Sign.-The Chicago American
states that every steamboat and vessel with one
or two exceptions that navigated the lakes are
in favor of Harrison and Tyler.
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SYLVESTER HOLMES.

A Thrilling Ineideat-The Augusta
(Geo.) Chronicle relates the almos. mlrae0'
lous escape Of little girl. about eleven years
of age. who was washed away BY the lale
flood in the Savannah river, and taken up
in steamboat twenty miles above Angus
tn. The Chronicle says: THE story oil 'hs
adventure OF this little girl. we have oblalnfa
from herself. She is the daughter Eliza o.
poor widow lady, Mrs. Sarah Stone VINO
lived on the river, near Fergusons lerry,-"
the S. Carolina side. She says the mrs.
inlimation they had of their danger 'ney
were surrounded by the river, when n''
mother. n daughter, older than Eliza ,nO
brothers Younger than herself and ia"a
fnl dog. fed TO the top Of .heir little co'ages
soon after which, the house was taken on
by the current. One after another, they nl''
a watery grave. Eliza and the uVs
only clinging 10 the wreck, when she ca'n0
in sight OF the boat OF Captain Joseph S'aO"
ton, of Petersburg. who had dashed Dis oo"'
to tree. she succeeded in making her eric'
heard. Capt S. immediately reused ."
hands who were all asleep, and gave'enass
and after pursuing her about three mns',
overlook and rescued her and the dog l'vu.
their perilous situation. Capt s. says DIV
was on few shingles. which we're sup
ported bya feather bed, being all 'ha' VS.
LEFT ofihe house on which she sisr'eo' ~
which irail bark she had descended the river
twelve miles when she was picked up
DO mol phi tie plough into he corn y SUs
have as you may have for lrihe, q eun n;.h
Tor or horse hoe. II sewers the roofs WIZ. "sd
are the mouths Of the plants. turns up sp bs
wastes the manure. which should always "
applied 10 this cropund deprives the plans ss =
more than half their pasture. mn W.
corn but slightly. Killing renders nd
more liablea TO suffer from drought a
induces il TO throw out new set OF nv hy
the old ones being in manner useless
being buried too deep and beyond the , sso,.
Of heat and air, the indispensable ag'"'
Of nutrition and vegetable growth, ,,,.,.,s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-06-19

DR. Morrison, the great Pill man, died at
Paris on the 10Th OF May.
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TfIn.uARRIsoN COMMITTEE.

The Editor Of the Democrat would iain
make his readers believe, that Gen. Harrison
is really superanpualed old man, incapable Of
even thinking OF acting for himself In the
last Democrat we find the following statement
taken from The N. Y. Evening Post. Did the
Editor think this statement conclusive, II SO
he will find himself disappointed.
DC do hereby certify that Jesse X.
Grant stated in public company, on this day.
in Batavia near the Coun House. that Gen.
William Henry Harrison told him yesirr-
day, that he never knew until within Few
day, who the committee was that assumed
the right to answer bis letters. and that he
did not know until The day before yesterday.
who the CHAIRMAN Of that committee was.
Given under our hands this 10Th May, 1910.
THOMAS J. BUCHANAN,
MOTT TITUS,
EMANUEL HAWN,
SAML G. WOOD.
WILLIAM CURTIS.
MOSES BENNETT,
JACOB CONROD.
JOHN McHUGH.
WILLIAM ARTHUR,
DOWTY UTTER.