Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-24

Al tbs sice holding daily intercourse with them
know this to be
There is, notwithstanding all this stir along the
border Immediately after The close Of navigation,
the whole line Of the canal swarms with sor; Of
lsxaroai, who are bent on mischief of some sort IL
they can't get wood to chop or bread TO chew, they
become restless, asd so talk OF fighting. Every man
is Falsta and like that doughty knight, fat, rag
ged and saucy to boot, but utterly devoid of doing
any more to the community tkan an assault
and battery or petty larceny Out upon such var
let's, they would become haters more than military
habiliments.
The new steamer Misos, which was recently bslt
by the Canadians at Chippewa, went up the Lake a
rnort Tne 'ree rrspaTTIbo ; 20 sSavs ass
foretheueht and sagacity of the authorities on the
other side Of the line. II the Min"s was permitted
10 lie here she was launchsd instead OF being sent
to Grana River, she VOID more exnnscd 20 the
incendiary, and could not be got the Niagara IN
case of rebellion, in consequence Of the obstruction
from the ice, while fr IN her present position, she
could be got out and advantagsously used as circum
stances require. Her man9uvering brings 10 mind
a natter Of moment worthy Of record Among the
passengers W no have gone in the Great Western,
observe the names Of two Bufalonians. or one only
intend o speak-it is w +. p. Taylor, Esq This
gentleman was long prominent member OF the
firm of Pratt, Taylor, L. Co. forwarders He pn-
sesses great tact, urbaaity and companiouabe qua
lites with heart alive to all the generous and finer
attributes Of our nature. Several years since MIR
Pratt quit commercial life and entered largely in
banking, and at the time Of his DEATH which &C.
curres few months ago, President Of the Bank Of
Buffalo.
Mr.. TAYLOR continued in the business until within
a few months ago, and was heavy share holder in
the steamboat combination. His present trip to En-
gland is partially connected with this interest. In
'S the PROVING al authorities chartered his boat, tie
Webster, at 20 per cent on her cost, (S5OOOO) for
year. with understanding that the boat should
he re.ur sed in good condition. the action OF the
elements excepted, at the expiration Of that period
When the time expired the price of her charter
Sl0v 900 paid, and another contract entered for
six months at $500. This also expired, and the
vessel was returned, bat in such a damaged sondi-
tion that Mr. Taylor refused to receive her, unless
allowance would be made and indemnity for repairs
The charterers, Cspts. Sandum and Dafheld, X. N
negotiated for weeks together, bat could not come
to terms with Taylor; so the vessel was abandoned
by both parties to sink not as the case might be-
Fortunately, however, the steamboat inspector at
this port took possession Of the boat before either
of such calamities befe her, and holds her still, to
await the issue In the meanwhile, Mr.. Taylor goes
to Europe and lays his grievance before the Board
of Admiralty. If he wheedle Victoria or her
Ministers oat Of $4,000 well and good il not, he
has the "Danel Webster" to wash out the expense
o. his journey.
In afew days I'll endeavor to apprise you Of the
NOV emen of the aspiraats for office:
NIAGARA.