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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

We learn that compromiss took place yestcr.
dav between Nr. Isssc Knight aud the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, in the case for an in.
iringemsnt Of his patent, in which verdict wss
rendered against the Company in the Y. y Circuit
Court on "Wednesday. The Company, we learn, are
TO pay Mr. X $4,000 for the past present and future
use OF his Observation-Disclosures hrerteas.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

PsrsIDEsLtAL ELEcroRs.-The Electors meet
at Albany at four o'clock this afternoon, TO organise
and I'll asy vacancies that may exist in the Electoral
College Tomorrow the electors meet at the cap
tos in their several States, throughout the Union,
sgreeably act Of Congress, passed under pro-
visi m Of the Consultation.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

Texas seems struggling with measurable success
against the difficulties and entertainments incidental
60 young country. Her immense ply steal resources
must eventually bear her mphantIy through
them all The ran cement and unstesdiness Of the
currency 10 row the most formidable obstacle to the
prosperity OF the country. The government and
the people have alike been hampered and embar-
rassed by this iffsul,y. Battbe Congress, which
o. now in session, embodies a large portion Of the
financial talent, the wisdom and discretion Of the
nation, and IL 10 hoped that some measures may be
devised which shall establish the credit Of the 20
sernment, and secure 10 the people a currency
which shall approximate TO soundness and unifor-
nifty.
Several French gentlemen who visited Tex
with NJ. salisny, Charge d'AfAires Of France,
contemplate the establishment Of mercantile houses,
and iu,en to open a communication with SAINT.
Fee forthe purpose OF securing the immense trade
Of that wealthy region. NJ. Dulong, who was for
merly connected with the legation having resigned
his si,as,ie has already opened stock Of goods at
Santa Fee, and 10 expecting a large consignment
A propositios has been made that the holders Of
lands the Brasos river, and several baysus 10
che vicinity OF San Luis, shall have surveyed OF
tract Of either go or 35o acres FROM eseheague and
shat, on the 18th and 18th Of December next, these
tract, shall be offered for sale at san Luis on five
years credit with six per cent interest the pur.
chase money and the purchaser shall enter into
bonds at the time Of purchase to fence ~ acres
and erecta house within two years.
The city Of HOustor is represented to be in a very
growing and prosperous state. Three steamboats,
rupaing on the Bayou, and fourth was expected
Immediately The fall and winter business of aoti-
V'y commented, and AL the boats. IL was Supposed
would hnd profitable employment. The fact that
ihe city can support. through the dplest season OF
the year, At least two bad boats, and nine months
can give employment 20 four Eve, speaks volumes
81 the importance and destiny Of Houston.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01
u. y. Circuit Court.
Dx..o.t T.Ino Rate

Nov. 3o.-The panel Of Grand Jurors was called,
but the number present not being sufficient Tor
quorum, his Honor discharged the Jurors until Wed.
nesday, at IL O'Clock.
His Honor informed the gentlemen Of the bar that
he should proceed with the business Of the District
Curt on Tuesday, and take up the calendar for the
Circuit Court ON Wednesday.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01
ssrsBLr.-A bill has been introduced into the
legislature Of Alabama TO repeal the act which pro.
hibits the carrying Of deadly weapons.

ArrLrcrrre CAsuALrr.-A daughter OF Daniel
Price, ESQ Of vestsl, was drowned in the susque-
hannah river the 9th inst. She and others as we
are informed, were crossing the at the ferry
seated In their carriage as II was driven on board
the boat. The horses became FESTIVE and baked
them into the water, and in the confusos which en-.
soed the haple. girl persisted. The Others, togeth-
er with the horses and wagon, we're saved. The
deceased about sixteen years Of age and said to
have been uucommoniy Intelligent and interesting.
-Binghampfon Courier, Nor. 25
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

VERY SEAR CATAsrRoPuE The Rochester
Democra Of Thursday contains a thrilling account
Of the perilJus situation in which MIR: Kidd, one
Of the hands employ ed in the Touring mill Of Avery
and Thurber Of that city, placed in attempting
to cross the Genesee river in skiff above the dam
which has been thrown acroSs tae river Few feet
above the middle cataract, the perpendicular des-
cent Of which is 25 feet-a few rods further down
are the lower falls with perpendicular de, cent 81
81 feet The skih was carried BY the current To
the dam, where sfter shooting half over, grated,
ana nnally stuck fast. In this situation Mr.. Kidd
remained upwards Of feur hours before he was dis
GOV e red and rescued.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

ArrpsPr TO MuRprR-Tt is stated in a letter
received at Philadelphia from Charleston, that X.
Field, an actor. Who formerly played ~ Ph'isdel.
phis, lately had dispute with gentem an w Charles
ton and attempted 60 kill him by cutting his throat
He succeeded in indicting a severe wound upon
him but IL Is hoped that II will not prove fatal
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

GLAD OF Ir.-Chare. King, one Of the organs
Of the pipe layers, has more respect for Client.
worth than before, but is glad he is not put his
trial"-You mean you are glad that some Of the
pipe-layers are not put on their trial.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

HAT ~ HaSD.-The New York Times-the Con
sentative organ, par srceanes, makes piteous APP
peal to General Harrison, not TO forget Rives and
Tslmadge in his cabinet arrangements. Dry up
your tears, sweet babes Of the wood" You shall
have piece Of cake and apple each
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

MuRprR The bodies of two men, supposed to
have been murdered, were found in boat on the
Kentucky side Of the Ohio river, about IL miles
below Louisville, on the 23i ult. The boat had
been set fire in the part where the bodies lay,
but the flames appeared to have gere out Of their
own accord; having, hswever, greatly disfgurcd
both of them, and, we believe, partly consumed
them. An axe, smeared with blood, with human
hair upon il, was found en- the boat, and ths floor
aroupd was stained with blood. The skull If enc Of
the exhibited deep wound, made with the
axe similar weapon.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

The MoRNoSs.-This singular sect are determin-
ed not to be driven from tie face ofthe EARTH The
recent terrible prosecutions they have suffered at
the lawless hands Of the people of Missouri seems
to have stimulated their exertions. They have re-
Gently purchased the steamboat Desmoines, fOrmcly
ewned by the United States, and have put IL in
pletc order changing the name to that OF their
city-Nauvoo. The boat will run from st. Louis
to Nsuvoe, Galena and Dubuque. The Mormon po-
puaton Of NaSvoo is estimated at the present time,
at 300O and 600 persons Of the same sect arc said to
be now their way from England.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

LATEST FROM SoUrH.-The "Wison Full
Ter packet, Captain Osborn, arrived yesterday,
from Savannah with papers to the 18th inst, there
by beating the United States mails. We indebt-
ed TO Captain Osborn, for the 4" Georgian" of that
date. The only item that find of any impor-
lance is the following:
MoBE INDIANS detachment of ten men from
Captain A. Burney's Company, under the command
81 Lieut.. News, on Saturday, the lith last. was
scouting near the head OF the Siccohopko, when
they heard a rife fire, and proceeding to the
place, they saw an Indian relosding his rife They
imnt distely fired on him and Killed hin. they
then proceeded up the same stream, AM o. the
morning of the l5t inst. Lieut.. News iret sis rife
at another, aud supposed to havs wouaded MIN, but
he made his escape.
They had proceeded but few miles, when they
saw small party Of Indians, which they fired. and
Killed one but the others succeeded in carrying him
on, and concealing him in the swamp.. IL would be
advisable Tor all citizens the frontiers west ol
Tallahassee, to be on the look out there Is sup
posed To- be more Indians in that section Of country
than hasy Yet been there since they lately conmenc.
ed hostilities.- IdHdhassse FIoridian, 2Ist INST.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01
MONEY MARKET.

Monday, Nov. JOS p. M.
The stock market has presented very nateri
change In its generalfsatures to-day Some descriptis
have improved, and othe RS have declined Nam T. an
Bk. rose 4 per cent; Delaware and Hudson per cen
Canton per cent; Paterson per cent; Harlem decline
per cent stonington 2per cent; Dry Dock per cent
There has been some inc reased demand for foreign b
to 60 by the packets The supply of good bills in u
market has not been large and many purchasers hsv
been holding back ang larger supplies from the sout
The rates day. have been little more firm as follows
London 81 asg 81 81 "A SO the sterng;on Franc
III aES 90; Amsterdam 4o4 4oi; Hamburg Sot; Br
men 7s AT these rates there has been less demand "a
specie for remittance the premium silver has slie
The exports of specie have been rs follows
IL, Vile de- Lyon, for fayre, coo
"a, LoSdon Packet, ..............'. ...'eevoo
Total shipments, ..................Ssae 80 |
The arriva ais have been
Nsv 49, from Vera Cruz, .......... s ,ss
H. ......''.'''' ise S"0 al, sos
nv" Louooo ''S'~ '.'f,sN
Balance, ...... $4,000
Amueh larger amount than this has he'd here frog
Canada. The prices follows
Mexican dollar laii Span; dollar slss
Amereanhf" doubiOons ls,soais,s
Five franc pieces sslas5 Patriot i57ouss0
The Money Market is less restricted tan has beeu
The supply good business paper small as it has been
mnishes as the season draws to close. Short paper
taken freely in and out doors at per cent? but long
DER that is over three months, charged per cent
State Stocks prices have been pretty well maintained
but as the different State Legislatures as well as the
raj are all about lcgslatio
on the subject ofnance purchasers are deferred from
king no to the extent perhaps they otherwise would
The following the sales which have taken place
the packet of the 10th inst:
Pprfrs mr. SrArs STocK A. TEANsAcTIoNs HAvN
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

STEAM sHir BRIrIsH QuEEs.-At one o'clock
this steam ship leaves for London. Her letter bags
will close at Gilpin's Exchange News Rooms at IL
o'clock,
She takes out between two and three hundred
thousand dollars in specie, and about sixty rassen-
gers, among whom Baron Norman Of Belgiv N,
Fanny kemble and two children, and MIR. Letter
the vocalist. She will reach Eoglano in fifteen days,
and lot cross the Atlantic again till next March.
Besides the Queen, the Europe flr Liverpool,
Baltimore for IIavre and Ontario for London, sail
for their respective ports this day They will leave
hour earlier. Their letter bags are also at Gil.
pins, and will close at eleven this morning.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

Oar advices from the city of Mexico are up TO the
10Th Of October, and from Vera Cruz to the 9th.
Congress was then in session. This body had de-
c1ared the will Of the nation that the Executive
Government should not be clothed with the extraor-
diaary powers which they had demanded. This is
regarded as rebuke to the ceAtral leaders, Busta
meute and Almonte, and coming from Central justo,
IL must have great weight The idle project of pro-
scouting war against Texas entertained at the
capital law had been passed, authorizing the
Government to contract loan Of 81, 0O0, GEO. pedg-
ing for the payment the IL per cent duty, and the
President is empowered to issue bonds for the
amount, which TO be sold to the highest bidder,
within thirty days from the 18th Of October. Two
thirds Of this TO be appropriated to carrying
the contemplated war against Texas.
This notion of hostile movement upon Texas by
the Ccntralists, most absurd the nation
ly equally divided between them and the Federal
lists. The province OF Csmpeachy, where the Fedc-
ralists have the control as quiet and pros porous
There is great deal Of trouble yet in Tobasco. For
time past the Inhabitants Of the whole province
az Tcbasco seem TO have been resolved 10 be free
and independent-and but for strong Mexican force
which mad possession Of their fortified capital, they
weald have been able TO govern themselves in their
own free way Under these circumstance, the peo-
pie Il Yuestan have resolved to come their relief,
and efficient measures were taken to drive out the
sPPressors. Gen. Imam, the eaptor Of Campeaehy,
was advancing on Tobssco with good army Of in
lantry, by an interior route, while Gen MADAME,
having under his command the Texan and Cam
pesehy squadrens, accompanied by Gen. Anaya and
his volunteers, approaching by way Of tke river
The Central commander, foreseeing his precsrions
situation, wished to withdraw, but found he could
not; and a three masted schooner sent from Vera
Cruz 10 his relief, was detained by the patriots
Little doubt ed that the garrison would
surrender at discretion, and that not sho, would
be fired
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

ANOTHER STEAMBOAT CONE Intelligence
reached Charleston ON Tuesday last, Of the loss
Of the steamer Sam jones, loaded with cotton
and bound to Darien. She struck snag and sunk
in the rivers fetal loss, value not stated, no: the
extent of insurance.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01
Circuit Court.

Present Judge Edwards.
Nov. S0-HorafiO Miller ct. ais. ~. Deforesf
Manice-The trial Of this has occupied the
Court for the last Ave days. In the year 1884 the
same litigation occupied the Superior Court The
verdict was contested, and after isng argument
before the Court for the Correction Of ERRORS new
trial was granted The Jury on this occasion gave
verdict for the plaintiff. Damages $S5OZ 70, and
costs.
INsuRAxcE.-ln another column will be found
notice calling meeting Of the citizens OF the 18th,
Ilth and 18th Wards, o-morrow, TUESDAY EVENING"
at Seaman's TipPecanoe House, No. Sheriff street,
on the subject of Fire Insurance This question re-
qures overhauliug. The present system OF insa-
rance is little better than a humbug. The citizens
paying high rates Of premium, and have, in many
instances, but very nominal security better sys-
tenn is greatly wanted.
CHATHAM THEArRE.-Thorne hangs out a tall
flag tonight with the full determination of having
great house. No one will doubt that this expecta-
tion will be realized, after reading the bill. The
pieces are from some Of the most able pens of the
day, and no doubt reflect credit on the authors
They are cast in a manner which cannot be beat in
this country at present, aud in fact are perfect in
every department, far as the getting up is son-
cerned. The pieces are the Devils Ducat, Rail-
road Station, and Hunters Of the Alps.
The AMpHIrnEArRE or JUNE, TITUS, ANeE-
VINE e. Co.-Last evening was proud triumph to
the eHterprising and honorable Propretors Of this
classic resort. The whole interior presented Of
the most beautiful and delighted assemblages we
saw together. The wild animals belonging to
this extensive establishment will be exhibited spon
the stage in the Of next week, in series Of
mute dramas and spectacles now in active prepare
ton. Tonight there will be grand equestrian pa
geaut, in which the ladies Of the company will all
appear
ANOTHER STEAMBOAT CONE Intelligence
reached Charleston on Tuesday last, Of the loss
Of the steamer Sam jones, loaded with cotton
and bound to Darien. She struck snag and sunk
extant of insurance.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-01

90 y.sKsr HrIt Is engaged a, the Arch street
Theatre, Philadelphia.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
LUCUBRATIONS OF A DEMOCRA.
TIC WING.

The President and Mr.. Poirsett-Some very
opposite remarks were made, day or two ago,
by sEson of wax" respecting Mr. Poinsett's
apology for Mr.. Van Buren,, in reference to his
standing army project of 100000 bayoneted hire
lings, to do his bidding.
He Observed one dare dispute the fact
that Mr.. Van Buren, recommended the plan Of the
Secretary of War to. Congress. Indeed he says,
in his message to that body, fI cannot too strong
ly recommend the plan to your consideration
This is matter of record.
Well, continued he, Mr.. Poinsett denies that
Mr.. Van Buren, had any thing to do with it. II
is true, his denial is rather quibbling concern
kind of force affair, to shield his master, who
was petitioned to give him his discharge, by the
secretary's own political friends, which goes to
prove he was no great scratch.
1t thence follows, most clearly, that Mr. Van
Buren, strongly recommended the crude scheme
of visionary, specializing secretary, without
having examined the project, and in accordance
with his oath of Office, made it his own by taking
the responsibility; and this is by no means likely
because Mr. Poinsett was not esteemed specially
qualified for the duties which had been imposed
upon him, and the party had used some exertions
to get rid Of him-or that all being esfair in pol
itics," and Mr.. Poinsett having morbid desire
to retain his situation, MIR. p consented, in order
to protect MFR. Van Buren, from the force of pub
lie Indignation, to tell, what we sometimes, sale
he, call GA sohite tiey-which is not, in these
days, considered so highly criminal, because it.
Objects for good-to shield, not to injure man,
| character.
There is no getting over matter--it is too PLAIN
Let the secretary, than, make the most he can o.
the humiliating condition in which he has placed
himself, as the apologist of an official act Of his
master" s ;a
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before them, and obtain fsonS him, unast oatS,
the groundwork, on. which he has based thu
charge. Ikhe be a good citizen, he certainly
has AUTHORITY for. his assertion; and i he has,
the ,oicted eoaspirutors deserve punishment; fof
no crime can be more monstrous, than that Of
numbering, or conspiring to murder, Large body
of fellow-citizens. If there be no truth in his
charge, the fact ought to be known.
Can it be supposed, that man of Mr.. Muir
phys discretion and prudence, would, venture
upon so serious a measure-upon one so danger
Gus to the public pence that OF recommend
ing his party to arm, unless there were dahgerS
Those who know him better than / do, think
that he, in making the charge, was but indulgng
in his naturally .fancyid disposition; that he Is
addicted to the coinage of tiotions, that he la
become stranger to the dull prosings Of reali-
ties; and that his disposition is so sanguine and
anti-philosophical, that he could look on carnage
with composure, and would rather see this land
running with blood, than his party should not
succeed.
Now as look upon my political opponents as,
brethren and friends, cannot realize the idea,
that any human being can be found so lost to the
sympathies of social life, to be SO perfect a
monster, as the Doctor would be, if he holds
such sentiments, as this opinion ascribos to him.
hope, therefore, if he does not feel himself call
ed upon by regard to the public good, to go be-
fore the Grand Jury, and lay his formation be-
fore that body, that he will be summoned thither.
If the Wings have encompassed the death Of
the Democracy, they should be exposed and pun.
shetland if they have not, Mr.. Murphy should
be made to feel that ibels of so serious charac-
ter cannot be made without mourning RESPONSE
bility. DEMOCRAT. f
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CORRESPONDENCE OF THE PILOT
HAvRE-DE-GRAcE, June 10Th, 1910.

HAVRE-DE-GRACE, June 18th, 1910.
DEAR SIR -
The canal boat Michael Kesner arrived this
morning from Pittsburg, with one hundred and
seven barrels mess pork for Robert Garrett &
Son; one hundred barrels -four to T. Whitridge;
fifty half boxes glass to a. Gregg s. Co., Balti-
more.
To give you an idea of the celebrity with which
business is despatched here, the above cargo was
transhipped and on its way to Baltimore with a
spanking breeze at an early hour this morning.
Arrived, this evening, consigned to J. w.
Brown & Co., of this place, boat FsUncle Sam" "
from Harrisburg, with pig metal and forty bar
rels flour, for David Clever, Phila., and tive
hundred and twenty kegs nails, for Tobey s
Whitaker, Philadelphia; all of which freight
was Immediately forwarded to Philadelphia.
The wind has been very high F'in these lati-
tudes,o SINCE the storm of which l advised you
yesterday. l reg ,et to inform you, as the boat
Frontier was entering lock, about three miles
above here, she was struck with such violence
by flaw of wind, as to drive her against the
bank, causing her to spring alealt She is load
ed with valuable cargo Of tobacco, and it will
all have to be Immediately unloaded, where she
now lies, when much of it will, doubtless, be
found damaged.
A considerable quantity of coal has arnvedto
day, and within few days past
The canal boat Van Buren,, from Pittsburg,
has arrived with valuable cargo of Ohio to-
bacco, which is destined for your city.
The packet boat from Columbia and Harris
burg, is just in; she reports that there ares num-
Der of boats above, coming down, heavily freight
ed.
Three new boats have just come in, two load
ed with lumber, for Georgetown, d. c., and one
with bark and boards, for Neale & Barrett, Phil
adelphia.
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OF AMOs's FIBs PROV
~ EN- UPON HIM. ~ sfe

1t will be remembered, that the Senator from
Louisiana published letter, giving descrip-
tien Of the procession Of negro carts in the city
of Washington, and that an attempt has been
made to identify that procession with the wing
cause, by creating belief that the negroes were
for our candidate. We saw statement IN the
Globe, charging that the procession had been
gotten up by Mr.. Hogmire, a wing. We did not
believe the charge. The Advocate, published at
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Observation-Disclosures TOsARm.

As T. l.. Murphy, in his paper styled ssThc
Spirit Of Democracy" has statedthat the Wings
have threatened to demolish the Van Buren, par
ty, by violent means; and, as counteracting
measure, has recommended the latter party to
"armn themselves "to the teeth, ? should think
as the Grand Jury is now in session, that il
would be well for them to summon Mr.. Murphy
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We have received many requests to Mr.. Bear
to attend public meetings. We are requested by
him to say that he has written to hiswife to meet
him at Clarksburg, Va, where he expects to adj
dress meeting on Thursday-that he will bring
her to visit his relations in Frederick county,
Maryland, that he will be here next week, and
at Barren Creek, on the Eastern Shore, on the
9TH Of July. -. -