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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-20
AnoLIrIos yors Islo-As rAa,.Krnur
In three states

From this il will be seen hat the Abolitionists
have not voted their own ticket. In New York,
alone they counted upos 1900 votes. whsre are
they Probably their whole vote will hardly be
O0O.
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superior Court.
n v.l- T-l-~

Before Judge Ialmagc.
Nov. 10 -fobert Oracle and r. H. 4fnfhony u.s.
Joshua Bennett In this case, reported yestc rday,
the jury found a verdict for the defendant.
Before Judge Oakley.
kafhanisi IVsed ct ala. cs. the Nt,c York and Har-
lem Railroad Company This was action Of
trover TO test the ownership Of quantity ef lumber
which seized and sold by the sheriff in the sum-
mcr Of last year. appeared that in the year 1899,
lumber man Of Calais, Me, named James Thomp.
soa. became indebted to the plaintiffs in the Of
8 1900, and to liqudate the claim he consigned TO
them q quantity Of lumber, consisting OF hcxagon
blocks for paving, and other materials. The cargo
landed at the foot sf Cedar street, bat before
the PLAINTIFF could secure il, the sheriff in and
seized the lumber on account OF TAompsoa's other
creditors. A sale was then made, aud the dcfen-
dants became the purchasers. Tho legality Of the
shsvif's proceedings was considered questionabl
and the present action brought TO test his right
sigDees. H.
On the part OF the defendants il wss set up that
the lumber had been IN the possession OF Thompson
up 10 the time Of the seizure by the Sheriff: and to
sustain this allie gaten q witness that Thomp.
son had offered portion ofthe property to him for
sale.
deposition from the original shipper Of the lam
her, Thompsos, was offered in testimony, and after
some argument admitted. In this document Thomp-
swore that he shipped the lumber to the plain
tifs, and that il was bona fde sale.
Several witnesses on the part IF the defendants
testified that the blocks were net worth the money
they fetched at auction.
Robinsen attorney for the plaintiffs, sworc that he
cautioned the Sheriff against selling the property,
a. his clients had q lien upon H.
The jury retired under the charge Of the Cour',
with orders 10 bring in q sealed verdict.
For the plaintiff, John w. Edmonds--for the de-
PENDANT, N. y. Blunt.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-20
Police ONCE.

Nov. -Victimising A dashiRg sort of belle
who gave her name as Julia Wade, went ON Thars-
day morning, to the shop Of Frederick lockwood.
spoons. A parcel were shown h the yeung lady,
and she selected six, and finally barganed for them
for the sur, Of six dollars. This done, the denoi-
selle gave the clerk twenty dollar BILL purportng
10 DO Of the Roger Williams Bank" of Provi-
dence, and asked for the change. The clerk having
some doubts about the goodness Of the bill, went
with it to exchange Office, where il was proved
10 be altered from one He thereupon sent for
officer and gave the fair victimiser into custody,
AND she was forthwith brought before the sitting
Magistrate to answer the charge. tfrlaa
The Magistrate informed Miss Julia. that she was
at liberty to give an account Of herself to say
any thing she liked in answer to the charge-tO
which Miss JSla replied, that she had received the
note from particular friend Of hers, and that,
ing to the responsibility onher connections, she did
not choose TO give any further account Of herself
or her friend. ralI ,f.at h4E
The Magistrate shook his head, and committed
Miss Julia to the tombs. 81 - rfsK
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-20

THE NEW CABiSETs-We have already o;vc,
The world the spcculstions and opinions
on this question, relative TO the formsto of Gene
raj Harrison's Cabinet proper-but there is more
interest felt begin to perceive, in the selection
OF the materials to fill the Cabinet improper-yuI-
carly called the " Kitchen Cabinet"
The Kitchen Cabinet, or "power behind the
throne greater than the throne ITSELF will have the
di,tributions Of the spoisthc selections TO Office
the appointments to take place. No matter what
may be the opinions Of the honest Farmer of North
Bead-no matter what may be the expectations of
the people-ths Kitchen Cabinet has only to dcsie.
os,e who shall receive the Offices and the good ola
Ceaeral has only to obey. This was the wav bv
which Blair and Kendall obtained so much power
moaey and spoils-and the nea who are alreadv
sighng for Off ce under Harrison are resolved to fol-
low such bright examples
At present the new Kitchen Cabinet stands q.
follows -
General. James Watson Webb.
Bo,tle Washer General, James Brooks
Barber TO the State and Hair (Thu.,. w,
Dresser, '""'iVW "teu.
GcsvyTaster aud Poet I.au. ,,.,,. -
reate TO the X tchen, "hhsvAyiord Clarke.
frard i Corps. !" ''e ''''N Richard HoughiOn.
Pot Scourer and Magnet ~
iser Geaeral, "m' 10 stone
Otn ttoNhesni@h cchers W. VI. Noah.
tsndle snuher John O'Sargcant.
Small Potatoe PeeIer, James y Otis
Poker heater General, Joseph Hoxie
sap Sud Preserver. Wm w. TownsenJ
Csndle-Sauffer General, Redwood Fisher
BeloSs Blower General, Several car didates
These are, at present, all the candidates and Off.
GERS received. As the Eth Of March draws near,
more will be selected and fresh names given to the
public Every thing will be settled long before
Csaeral Harrison arrives in washipgto2.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-20

DEcENcY THE WALL STREET PREss.-It was
gener-lly expected that the lbels, lies and indie.
ceney OF the party Wall street press would be aban-
d,ned, after the election of General Harrison, be.
there appeared to be reason for such gross
.indulgcnces to promote public object.
This, it seems, is great mistake. The spirit of
defamation and libel has only received new direc.
ston--but not iota is abatcd Of its virsience and
indecency. In q long, vulgar editorial in yestcr-
days Courier," on several prominent men in the
defeated party, the following decent language 10
used" disgrace and infany of Ii. +. Butler
sc his co-conspirators"' base and reckless cons pi-
Iacy'-" infamous fabric ations'-" our holy reli.
eion prostitutsd"-" these infamous wretches'-
&c worthless authors Of Titus Oates's plots" as
su ned titles of Mr.. Roosevelt'-" Fernando Wood
has not stolen, AS far as isformsd," &c. &c.
Now, be it remarked, that the decent parsonage,
who uses these elegant terms, is the organ Of the
Office seeking tribe OF politicians in Wall street.
aud is himself candidate for high, honorable and
lucrative Office. He is pretending to give reasons
why Moses II. Grinneli received higher vote than
General Harrison in this city; but, instead Of ac
counting nationally for that fact, he falls to abusing
like fshmonger or common blac kguard. Does he
know that the large vote given to Mr.. Grinnel came
from the pilots and the New York Hcraldl But
fcr the aid these hard workng men gave to Moses,
he would have fallen behind his own ticket as much
As Governor Seward has done-and we do hope that
mr. Gr,nell will not forge. this fact when the pilot
gsestion is again up in Congress But yet why is il
necessary, while sayinga word Of comfort for Mr..
Griunell TO violate all decency, all truth, all pro.
prety, as the bleated, impudcnt, clustering, bank
rupt Courier doesl Is this reforn1 Is this a re.
turn to decency9 It is worse than the Globe or New
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Prize Poem.

Two Gold Eagles (s2o,) wiz be given for the
hes, written Poem for the Carriers ofthe New York
Herald 20 their Patrons, to consist OF twenty
stsnzas The article to be directed to this Office be-
fore the 18th Of Decexaber.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-20

General sessions.
Before Recorder Morris, Judges IngliSs and Lynch,
Aldermss Benson and woodruff.

General sessions.
Before Recorder Morris, Judges Ingli&s and Lynch,
Aldermss henson and Woodruff.
Nov. l8.-Ssmuel Bsiddsn, iunr, was put trial,
cltarged with forgery N the third degree.
~ appsared that cone time in the month OF Sep
ten Der tho prisoner spilled to spirit merchant,
to buy brandy, with note for S235, purport-
ing to be drawn by a respectable gentleman at Sara.
tosa Springs The note was left and an answer given
favorable to the nesotiation but owing to some cir
cumstauce which TRANSFERRED, the goods were not
delivered but the prisoner arrested for the forgery
Homsn arrested the prisoner, and found some pa
pers in a trank, which he had left at the Atlantic
Hotel At the bare mention of the word "papers,"
the prisoners counsel discovered striking analogy
between these papers and the " Glcntworth papers,,
and wasted an immense deal Of learned indignation
on the right of search. Htsf
The Recorder took the opinion Of his learned
associates on the Bench, and they decided the pa
psrs were evidence matter how obtained.
The Recorder said, his opinion was, that the
papers we're testimony, becausc legally obtained.
The papers were then produced, but like their
celebrated prototype, found to be mere trash, not
worth the talk they had created. .t go
The prisoners Counsel set up that his client re-
ceved the note in Albany, OF some person for whom
he had done some business At Saratoga. No wit
nesses we're aaducsd to support this allie gation-the
jury found the prisoner guilty.
The Court triet ono more case, and then dis
charged the jury until Monday, thus abandoning the
nuisance of night sessions, TO the great Joy Of all
concerned, except the culprits who did not run
much risk of ever getting tried under it.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-20

CUSARD's SrEAMERs.-It is stated that Ports
mouth, New Hampshi is here's to be the Ame-
rican depot for Cunard's Atlantic steam ships. The
difficulty in entering Boston in the winter in couss-
quence Of the ice, is said to be the caase of this
change.
What q disappointment this will be TO the Bos-
tenians. What will they do After spending fifty
Thousand dollars for wharf expressly for the steam
ers-after immense efforts at eating and drinking
and after the discharges OF cannon to raise
a Tremendous north east storm the plan Of E,py,
all their hopes and prospects to be knocked into
a cooked hat--the Britannia, Colxmbia, Caledonia
and Acadia, withdrawn from them, and sent hence.
forth to Portsmouth In reference TO these steamers
the Bostonians calculated wrongly from the start
When they built the wharf, and made such hula
balou, il was expected that these steam ships
would carry freight, and therefore bring them all
their goods from Earepe. This 10 what they want
ed, and not letters and passengers, exclusively,
which the steamers only carry. Well. howe yer,
let this pass. @ -
Bat ifthe boats are to be withdrawn from Boston,
why not send them to New York Portsmouth
harbor is as liable 20 be closed with ice as that Of
Boston. This harbor is always open, and there
fore they had better come here. Then too il they
60 to Portsmouh,t will be much dead loss Of time
and fuel No European trav eilers centre there The
granite hills afford NO attraction 10 stranger No
one ever heard that they did. New York IL the on
ly place. Here travellers from the Cansdas-from
the South, and from the West, centre. Hence, they
start direct for Europe, in either Of splendid
packet ships or steam ships. They certainly would
never go to "Merrie England" by way Of Ports
mouth. A traveller would as soon 60 hence TO New
Orleans by the way Of Montreal. And thea Il would
take Csnards ships but twenty four hours longer to
steam FROM Hahfax, hisher than to 60 from Halifax
to Boston. And the difference in time Between
touching at Portsmouth, SD New Yosk, could not
be over two days Therefore, the consumption Of
fuel would be very small-s mite in comparison with
the advantages TO be derived. win Mr.. Cunard
think OF this
New York osght to be the centre Of steas. II is
now the centre Of rascslity and vrtue-the centre
of the Western world, in civilization and commerce
and so let it remain. And let It be the centre Of
ste IN and gunpowder.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-20
New Mnslc.

La GIrASA-Firth g. HaH.-This is one Of Ells-
lers favorte dances, arranged for the piano forte
ELLsLER QUApR,LLxs-F.G G. Usger.-Selections
from all Ia belle Fanny's best dances, arranged for
the piano forte. This production is very elegantly
got up. +.
THE YoUxo SoLpIrR-Firfh s. HaH.-One of
Mrs. Woods most popular ballads, composed by
Balfe. $3.50 .as il-e FL.
TIE FAaEwELL-T5id This is a Duet, arrang.
ed for two voices, and calculated to be highly pr
pular.
WIsH He WOULD DECIDE, MAMMA.-Tbid.-A
very naive and pretty ballad.
The EvERenEKS-Ibid-W we say that the
words are by George p. Morris, Esq, we have said
enough to establish its popularity in the eyes Of all
young ladies. "a ol 40 ,fr.l -
TIE LAMENT OF THE IRrsH Oakes,
Boston.--lf we recollect rightly the poetry Of this
composition il from Of the London Monthly Ma
gaxines. The pablisher has, however, forgotten TO
give their source and therefore supply the oms-
sion. ~
The EMERALD IsLE-Ibid.-A very pretty bal
lad from the pen Of Miss Waterman.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-20
A New observation-disclosures Of Literature,
Lectures and Inidelity.


Daring the coming winter, more talent, genius,
and originality will be displayed in the various
courses Of lectares-and the several subjects of
science, literature, religion and philosophy, than
this country beheld in tho period of time.
The number Of lectures and lecturers announced in
Boston, New York, and other large cities, is i'm
mense-numerous as the sands of Nahanet or
Rockaway. 1t seems that fresh spirit has been
developed at the present day-a new age is openg.
lug from the east-and a startling revolution is
coming down from heaven, or coming up from some
other place, upon all and every one, around and
aboutthe world.
la order TO meet the taste Of the times, we have
made arrangements to give fall and accurate reports
OF all important lectures on every sabject, during
the ensuing winter-and from what we have already
done in the way Of reporting, the public can tell
what they may expect from our promises. Yester-
day we gave our readers the first specimen in the
report Of the extraordinary lecture delivered at
the Tabernacle, by the venerable Elk. President
Adams. In accuracy, fullness, comprehensiveness
and brevity combined, believe it is better than
the original lecture OF the author, with all its dfa-
sion Of robe and doubet, its length of limb, and
leather brooches.
We shall continue these reports-and de relope the
elements of one of the greatest moral, intellectual
aud religious revolutions now going on IN the coun-
try that ever yet astonished world In the recent
political contest, it il well known that party
charged the other with infdelity and irreligion-
with hostility to the present systems Of Christianity
In our reading of the signs Of the times, firm
~ convinced that both parties, and all the eminen
men of all sorts, now engaged in destroyin all
the prime elements of Christianity-in revolution
izing the whole system Of faith and morals, which
have prevailed in Europe for eighteen centuries,
axd in Anglo-America for two centuries 1t is al
most matter of every day fact that great proper
ton Of the intellectual classes Of the present times
comprising lawyers, physicians, editors, and nearly
half Of the clergy, do net believe in the Christian
reli gon, and are, to all intents and purposes inf
dcs. Go into the churches-hear the services
listen to the public speakers-watch the progress
OF Iyceums, lectures, libraries, and all intellectual
avements OF all kinds, and this fusion is ire
sistibly forced upon the independent mind.
AS are free and independent--and afford to
tel the trsth--the whole truth and nothing but the
truth shall watch the progress of this sxtraordi
nary intellectual movement which 10 now in mid
csreer and which win not stop till every vestige of
the ancient Christian faith be rooted out-and cycry
church be converted into a mere lyceum or lecture
ROOM and every clergyman the lecturer on matters
and things in general while the organ and the choir
regale the eloquent and classical infdels, male and
female, with some of tae choicest italian music of
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-06
"BRITLSII WHICH

When party is driven TO scurriiity or faischood
it is proof of bad cause.-When men claiming
the confidence of others resort to tricks to deceive
them, it is 4 proof that they themselves believe.
that the truth will not serve their purpose. Patriot
ism Conists in a love Of ones country. 1t prompts
men to submit to loss for the public good No
man acts without motive and hence, if the old
pure minded, honest Democrats will think but for
moment, none of them will believe that there is
any party in this country who would sacrifice
single interest in it, for the purpose Of advancing
forerH power. Who is there that believes the
', mig party OF this country is a British party
Who believes that the Wings would iniure their
own government to benefit the British y vcrn-
ment No one. Yet this is the charge made bv
the corrupt partizans Of this administration. No
one supposes that even they have any other object
than to obtain the emoluments Of oiicc,-to live
upon the people; and yet, with how much more
truth might they be called the enemies Of their own
country. Do they not make war upon every thing
that is dear to rs
We would ask the decent, tie honest Democrats
who have permitted themselves to be carried on bv
the Current, how they reconcile it to themselves to
follow after such men. 1t has been our lot TO be
placed where we were compelled to know them
We know that they dishonest, and unfathful.
We know that they cold hearted, false hearted,
selfish intriguers; who would take any side that
would enable them to live on the SpoIls Of Office
Is it not time TINT HONEST man, who is above
suspicion, should come in to overlook their &c.
counts and report upon what they lave done
Gen. Diff Green's "Pioi."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-06

of training the militia according to the discipline
prescribed by Congress" --(Con. Sec. 81
When that provision was before the Conven.
ton which formed the Constitution, Mr. Sherman
moved to strike out the last member, " and au.
hority Of aiming" &c.
Mr.. King, by way Of explanation, said that
by organizing, the commitee meant, proper.
tioning the officers and men, by arming, specify
ing the kind, size, and calbre of arms, and by
disciplining, prescribing the manual exercise,
evolutions &c.
Mr. Sherman Withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Gerry said he had as lief let the citizens
Of Massachusetts, be dsarmed as to take the
command from the States, AMI subject them to
the General Government. 1t would be re octed
as syetem of despotsm.
Nh. Madison observed, that farming" as
explained, did not extend to furnishing arms
nor the term 'diyciplining" to penalties and
courts martial for enforcing Them
Dickinson, Gerry, Sherman, and other Repub-
icans expressed great jealousy Of the power of
the General Government, and warmly urged the
importance Of leaving the militia almost wholly
to the Slaes. Mr.. Dickinson declared that the
States never would, nor ought 10, give up all
authority over the miltia.-Mr. Sherman said
that if the militia officers were to be under the
control of the General Government, men Of dis
cernment would sound the alarm TO arouse the
people.
fMddiSonidn.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-06
MR. POINSETT'S 100000 U. STATES
MILITIA FORCE

We publish today the notable scheme Of the
Secretary Of War, as detailed by himself to Con-
gress. We propose to annalyze it more fully
than we have yet done, and show it to be most
daring, dangerous and unconstitutional prof ect.
No man OF d:scernment can examine it without
feeling it to be the duty Of patriot to sound the
alarm and arouse the people. We repeat this
now, because we see the monster beginning to
stir in the Senate.
60 1t is proposed to divide the United States into
eight military districts, and to organize the militia
in each district, to have body OF twelve
thousand five hundred men in active service, and
another of equal number as a reserve. This would
give an armed militia force Of TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND MEN, so drilled and stationed as TO
be ready to take their places in the ranks in de-
fence of the country, whether called upon to oppose
the enemy repe the nVader.-Annun Report o.
the Secretary Of War.
"The present condition of the defence Of our
principal seaports and navy yards, as represented
by the accompanying report Of the Secretary OF
War, calls for the early and serious attention Of
Congress; and as connecting itself intimately with
this subject, | cannot recommend too strongly to
your attention the plan submitted by that officer
for the organization OF the militia ~ The Uhtted
States.'--Mr. Van Buren's last Annual Message,
The above two paragraphs contain the gst oil
the proposition, and its strong recommendation
by the President.
From the details Of the plan we gather the fol
lowing recommendations:
list sec. Every free abled bodied white male
citizen Of the several States between the age OF
20 and As shall be enrolled in the militia Of the
United States, and within three months after, shall
arm himself at his own expense.
Cd sec. All office holders in any way connec.
ted with the Federal Government shall be ex.
empt
Sd sec. Citizens thus enrolled to constitute tho
first class, to be denomnated the Mass, and TO be
and organized,
4th. Each regiment shall furnish two comPa
MES of light infantry or ri1emen-each division
one company of artillery and one Of horse' who
shall be clothed and equipped at their own ex
pense. The officers to have cut and hruS
sword Officers Of cavalry and dragons to fur
nish themselves with horses, saddles, bfeas
plates, boots and spurs, pistols, SABRE cruPPer
&c. &c.
9th. Proposes colors aud martial music.
9th, 4 record ofths men to be kept in the Ad
intants Generals Office OF each State, &c,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-06

Bill 10 restrain idle and disorderly persons from
running at large taken up on its third and last
reading in both houses.
Mr. Grundy and Mr.. Crockett proposed amend
ments 10 said bill, which were adopted.
Mr. Young moved to strike out that part Of said
bill which provides that any person pursuing gam
bling for livelihood, pretending to fcats of baanc-
ing on slack wre rope dancing, ventriloquism, or
any ether exhibition of the like kind, who should
be unable or unwilling after the term Of ten days
imprisonment, under the provisions Of this bill, to
pay the fine and costs by this act prescribed, shall
be sold by the sheriff. TO the lowest bidder, for the
fine and costs.
On this motion, the yeas and nsys were rcourcG
There were yeas 81, nays &.
Those who voted in the affirmative ARE Mes srs
Speaker, Allen, Bach, Barnes, Brpdy, CARRIER
Cleavland, Cowan Of b., CUwan Of i Cheatbam.
Clack, Crisp, Crockett, Holt, Jones, Kelly, Lytlc,
Mcclellan, Maury, Nelson, Pierce, Polk Sharpe,
Stephens. Walton, Watkins, White, Whitson, Viii
liams, Wattcrson, and Young-3l.
Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs.
Douglass, Fain, GRUMPY, Hogan, Rencau, and
Scanland-G.
If Gen. Harrisons vote be eXceptonabe how
much more 50 Is that of Mr.. Grnndy, who voted to
sell white men, not for crimes nor for debt, but for
the innocent exercise Of the curious art or talent Of
lentreIoQuism--an accomplishment which in all
civilized countries commands the most unqualified
interest and appreciation from the public.
What say you, then, fellow.ctizens ofnll parties
Does not this charge against General Harrison of
selling poor white men for debt, like all the other
;harges his enemies are bringing out at this late
lay against him AS well remarked by him. if
he had voted for such law, and it had passed, he
icing poor and in debt himself, might have been
lmong the first to be sold under it ! Shame Oh the
political partzans of the day. who will thus persis,
n OBTAINING an old Solder