Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-02

editor in chief Of the Courier and Eaquirsr-James
Watson Webb-f we have heard Alright about his
comparison with Bennett; and If either Of the Two is
to be despatched TO Coventry, we think that the
claims Of the former to that honorable distinction
are much better founded than those Of the latter.
We say thus much about New-York editor, be-
cause the attacks upon him have become matter Of
public history; and because the honor of the craft is
concerned in putting down any attempts at persecu-
tion against any member thereof.
[From the Buffalo Tattlerl
You probably will have noticed that Park Benja-
min is out upon James Feunimore Cooper, in the
shape Of a review of Homeward Bound and Home
Fsand. in the New World. Not content with the
yond all bouAds Of decency aud propriety, this
scribbler has mounted Mr.. Cooper. Benjamin has
been petted aud pulled until his vanity, if possible,
exceeds that Of Cooper's, and his only anxiety now
appears to injure the literary reputation OF others,
whose fame is greater than his own. In his long rig
marole against Cooper's novel, he has labored TO
prove that Cooper intended to represent himself in
the character of the IS mild and amIable Mr. Ehog-
ham," and that said Mr.. Effingham Cooper was
very vain and anti Americas, because he would not
bend has opinion to that Of the public, when his was
right and the public wrong.
Benjamin is looked upon here as having gone be.
yOnd his DEPTH and should Bennett, who has he re-
toiore kept silent, come out upon him he Will use
him up. He, however will not do this At present
when Benz amin has spent all his ammuniton--of
which he appears to have left but a small stock
when the tide of public opinion begins to turn
against him, then You may expect 10 hear from ben
nett. Then will the war commence and Park Ben
jamn will feel that he wants in his brains what he
wants in his egs-to wit, bones.
James Watson Webb, that pink OF morality, has
spurred BENJAMIN on, and last Friday and Saturday
both papers (the Courier and Signal) were out upon
the proprietors of the Astor House, for permitting
Bennett with his lady to enter the ladies ordinary
Ii appears like going too far for Park Benjamin and
James Watson Webb to say that Mr.. and Mrs.
Bennett shall be prohibited. Mrs. Bennett is a
very accomplished woman, and the citizens OF
New-York maintain that she had perfect right
to marry James Gordon Bennett il she chose,
and that James Gordon Bennett, as long as he be.
HAYES himself like gentleman which he always
does, has perfect right to go where other people
do. without asking Webb or Benjamin. and the pro-
prietors of the Aston House Of the same opinion
from the Albany Argus.l
THE AuDACiTY eP MENDAciTY.-James watson
Webb is the well kHown loafer Of the ~ Y Courier
and Enquirer. Few persons Rave been engaged In
occurrences more graceful nor Is there probably
individual whose character is more uuenv liable,
and whose patronage of hotel could be more undc-
sirable.
This individual is, nevertheless. an ackno wleGged
swing" leader-the dispenser Of its favors, and the
conservator Gifts mora tiles,
In this capacity he attempted to dictate TO the
keeper of the Aston House, who he should admit 10
his establishment. and no reject. He net only de-
manded that Mr.. Bennett Of the Herald and his wife,
should be refused admittance bu, he venured so lar
to outrage the truth and proprety as to state IN the
newspaper over which he exercises a control, hat
Mr.. Stetson had said that he would have refused
Bennett admission, if application had been madeper-
sona!y TO hinselE
This pratuitous mistatsment, MIR Stetson has pub
lcly contradicted; and Webb himself has teen com
PEELED to 'etract il.
But ifthis interference be allowed in the parsats
Of menif the keepers of. our hotels are TO be eat
led upon by the press TO discard citizens from their
tables, and especially females whose private cha
racters st nd before the public in light far mere Ia
vorable than that Of their assailants-where VIII
the prescription or dictaton end? Here, Gischarg-
ed or pardoned convicts-unreformed, and almost
weekly engaged in some assault upon the peace,
the persons the property Of citizens, are teciar-
ed 10 be the bone and snew of the wing par
ty"-are passed round from place to place as
valuable and necessary auxiliaries, along win
Joe Hoxie & Co. In log cabin raisinss and dediea-
tions-and are admitted to the feasts and dining
Of the Executive, by whom their just periods
Of punishment have been abridged Rut in the city
of New York, the l.stidious morality and good
tative Of all the morality" and refinement OF mo-
dern federalism sets the censorship OF the pub
lie hotels, and in his person TO establish the
quality Of such as shall be admitted within them!
From the Detroit Spirit OF Seventy sir.l
There is no paper in the United States more sought
after than the New York Herald. All classes and
characters Of men, read it-and the contents are al
ways such, that every reader finds something IN X
to suit his peculiar taste. There is paper among
our xchanges, that take up with half the avidi-
~ that do the Herald; nor is there another frem
which we CLEAN so much intelligence
[From the Abngaon virinian.
The New-York Morning Herald, one Of the most
spirited and independent papers in the Union, tho
neutral in politics, edited by James Gordon Ben
nett, in speaking Of great gathering at Saratoga,
says" Harrson's election is now considered GER
tain by the politicians-of course the mex; game Is
the succession"
[Fror the Brooklyn Daily News
THE HERALD.-We have taken occasion seve-
raj times express Pleasureat the unexcep.on-
able tone OF the Herald, aud the evident care which
Is taken avoid the Introduction Of matter at which
the most fAstidious could complain. This improve
mebt have reason To know, is felt and appreciated
by the community. The improvement OF this admi-
rable paper perceive, this morning, are topg 10
be carried on with indifference 20 trouble or ex-
pense that renders competition II not useless, most
hazardous Undertaking. The editor has enlargedhis
paper should say, more than one third ITS recent
size, whilst the price remains the same. We feel
enthusiasm in the advancement and honor Of the
newspaper press that is not 10 be damPed by any
considerations interest, and we hail with plea
sure every evidence OF ITS prosperity and success
So in an sincerity we commend the Herald as now
conducted to the reading public.
Prom N. BsGalo Taitlerl
BrSsErr, the great "unhung, "lanpooner,
"fcstoon," "moral Pestilence' editor, upon whom
all the wrath and vengeance ~f the New York press,
has been poured during his happy "honcy MOON"
is with biz lady in Boston, attending the great fair
He about from place 20 place at his pleasure,
regardless of the missiles that constantly hurried
at him. seeming 20 erisv himself quite as mach as If
nothing was said about him. Next week he will re-
turn to that city and commence the war upon the
other side. Heretofore, tina fighting has AL been
done BY his party and Of course has not been very
Interesting 20 lockers on. The circulation 81 the
Herald, notwithstanding the bsrkings Of Benj,mn
and Webb. has increased, and is sought alter mere
than any other paper in the city.
would not excuse Bennett. But since his paper
ha. improved in this respect, and has becsme IN
every way ~ worthy to BIO placed upon the p.rlor
table any daily paper in our city, no impartial and
appropriated person can look upon the attack Of
Webb and Benjamin as other than mean and mslis
nant.
GREAT DAY ros SrEsn.-One ofthe finest Ame-
ricAn steamships, the 4" Naishez," and one of the
finest Enrli.k steamships. the " British Queen"