Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1842-02-05

oziAsA-D1cxExs on ANIMAL MAosErIsM.-
Very much to the relief Of the ignoxant, and the
qualification Of the learned, Boz has sstSd the ques
lien of animal magnetism, in the following beasii-
full little letter to DR.. Collyer, Of "down east and
aleng Shore
TaxMosY Heuss, jan 81.
Dear sir-f we can possibly arrange it, shall be
much interested in seeing when you come 10
Boston. With regard to my opinion the subject Of
Mesmerism, have hesitation in saying that have
6nt-that he is one Of my most intimate and valued
frends-that have the utmost reliance on ms honor
shsIsetsr and ability and would tIT% my lie 10 ~,
my own eyes, and observed with own sense: should
be untrue both to him and myself shrunk, for mo-
ment from saying that was believer, and that be-
against all my preconceived opinions and
cHAs. DICKENS.
There are a great many points on which we
should like to know Boz's opinions-such, for In
stance, on Downing's oysters (which we shall fnd
out when he gets along to this village.
There are, however, two things in which certifi'
cate from the immortal Boz will not be required.
The 6rstis the genius for shaving at sixpence per
chops, and cutting off hair at shilling per head,
possessed by James Grant, Esq, the great Boz bar
Dor and Pickwick hair dresser, at No. Ann street,
whe shaves the Rev. Park Benjamin, the man that
has actually caused the great popularity of Dickens
in this country. by first popuarzing and publishing
his writings, first in the Brother Jonathan, and then
in the New World price also sixpence per copy-the
same as shave. The next is the remarkable me-
chanical lamp, a new invention, just brought into
the market by Saxton, at 1877 Broadway-a lamp
that is wound up like clock-supplies itself with
oil, like pickpocket, required-and gives light
in any paror as broad, bright, and brilliant full
moon in autumn. For further particulars apply at
1877 Broadway, at any hour on any day, except Sun
day.
JunoE KENT AND REPORTING. day or two af-
ter the close Of Colts trial. Judge KENT happened to
be conversing with tw or three gentlemen of the
press and few others, and his Honor remarked
that he had read the report of his charge which ap-
peared in the Nev York E1press on the Monday
morning after its delivery. The Judge stated that he
was astsnshed at the accuracy of the report which
gave not merely the substance of the charge, but
every expression rerbafim, and turning to Mr.. Mac
lachlan, the reporter Of the Express who was pre-
sent, his Honor said
"Your report, Sir, was admirable, II never saw so
accurate report-do You write shorthand, Sir Z"
"No," said the reporter, but I'm vera good at
long-hand!"
We perfectly agree with this gentleman. 1t was
certainly long hand that could reach to the Herald
and seizing our report which was published in our
Sunday paper, could transfer it without acknow-
ledgment to the columns Of the Express Of Mon.
dayl
We leave our readers to estimate the degree of
meannes which could enable Maclachlan 10 repre-
sent himself, without blush, as the author ofthe
port which he had 30 unceremoniousy appropriated,
and Judge Kent had go highly euogised.
etthisvery paper, which thus approprates our
reports, and by the most despicable falsehood and
meanness represents them its own, has the impu.
dence to assal the accuracy Of our reporters The
same dirty trick has been played by the Express,
again and again. and its performance affords salts
factory demonstration alike of the meanness and
utter incapaciy of that miserable concern, and our
unapproachable superiority in furnishing the public
with the most full and accurate reports
TRIP IT THE LIGHT FANTASTIC TOE '-Niblo,
the prince Of gardeners, from Adam down to Alci.
NOUS gives Bachelors Ball on the 14th instant.
Who heard the earthquake
WoRLp UPSIDE DowN-Abbott, the actor, has
been lecturing on the devil and the drama in the