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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

CHArHAN THEArRr.-The theatres going public
duly appreciate the exertions Of the enterprises
manager Of this popular place Of amusement, and
hsi reaPng rich reward Last evening the new
piece ofthe Mechanic and the Quesn in addition to
the gorgeous spectacle Of Undine, drew an over
flowing house. The same entertainments are an
nounced for this evening, with the favorite drama
Of the Wandering BoJs. Thorne 10 indeed the
prince Of managers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03
Ilnuary 2sih, isi2.

These items arc a correct transcript from our
books, and they can be verified by any respecia-
be person who wishes TO inspect them. They pre-
seat an aggregate circulation Of ticmty-seusn thou
sgsd etsk! hundred and ninety, at the time
aamed, although it frequently rises beyond 10000,
and sometimes even reaches 10000. This circula-
fion too, penetrates the whole commercial classes
Of this city aud country, TO extent far beyond the
whole Wall street press put together. The o.h,r
pviRts Published On the cash system, are proba.
hly as io1ovs;-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

SHIP I-AUscH-' Liberty" was launched iato the
ocean yesterday. She 10 fine ship ofseven hodred
and fifty TONS and WY be commanded by Captaiu
Norton. Her builders were Webb K Alien, and an
A 10. they have produced. She is intended 70.
The freigh,ing business
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03
tADvERrIsxMESr.1
rnr~- .vn Nfsv.nrpS

10 me PRESIDENT AND MANAGERS
OF THE LK1ncH Coal AND NAVIGATION Co.
GKSrLxMES+
lhave jass received from friend Of mine in New
York, feher enclosing printed slip, cut from a
New York paper. containing these WORDS viz "tbe
Lehish Company advertise to deliver coal at Jersey
City. as soon az The navigation opens, at "a 90 per
ton. am inclined te tn nix there is mistake |;
it must be Anhrsxs Reading Railroad Coal, and
not Lehieb What want, knew is this, do you
offer or advertise 10 deliver Lthigh Coal at Jersey
City or New York during the searon Of 1872 at a. 80
per ton The fact OF my being agent for the sale Of
several thousand tens of Lehigh Coal, purchased Of
you at Mauch Chunk, and intended for the New
York market, is | hope, a sufficient apology for
asking you an answer in writing
Yours, truly,
MoERIs BrcKhAS.
Philadelphia, January q, 1872.
lcoPy.]
OffIcE OF THE LEHIGH Coal AND
NAvioArss CoMrASy
Pun ,p 18th January, 1882.
MoaRrs BrcKAAS, Esqr
In reply TO your uotc OF the 28,h instant, eDquilng
whether the 1.ehigh Company have ef1ered, ~ al
yertised to deliver Goal in Jersey City or New fork
during the Sc ason Of 1872, al 81 % per ton. ans
wer, that this Company have never made, nor authc-
rized any one to make in their name, any sucn
advertisement or offer There is there no lrush
in the assertion OF the prluted dip. cut rom New
York paper, sent you by your Trend. ~
Yours respectfully,
(Signed) ]. Cox, Pfest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

From ALBANY AID BosreS.-We again thanh
Adams Il Co and Harnden Nc Co., for Boston and
Albany papers far in advance Of the mail. The
latter goes to Albany via Springfield, sndth former
via Housatouic Rail Road
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

wcnk TO Be DoSE.-By the L. S. statistics for
1870, there s. osoOO0 gallons OF sprituous and
fermented liquors produced each year in the U s I.
making four gallons for each man, woman, and
child. The Temperance Societies have big job
before them vet I'D ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

STEAM FKmArE MIssoURI This fine model steam
er met with a small mishap yesterday. Some per-
son, supposed rascal, left out plug and six feet
of water ran into. and settled her ia the mud
Had she been in deep water, she would inevitably
have gone down head foremost
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

The BAsKkurr LAw.-Itis now said that bill
Will be introduced into Congress to postpone the
Bankrupt Law, and that it will psss. we'llse.-
At all events, let the Bankrupls rnaae hay while the
sun shines.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

RroEsr OF TIE. USIvERslrv.--GiSeon bawiey,
ESQ. has been appointed Regent ofihe University,
to fill the vacancy occasioned BY the death Of flames
hing.
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HavSasbWgh.

HARRIssrnsH. Jan. 81, Is4z
G'e~ Ercssmsnt IN Har7isb,rsa-P Prospect Of D, IA.
~s''ote Resumption-nfr. Me Lanahau g.,
ouT usual quiet town is in a state of exc,em.n,
uprosT and confusion sel6om esualled. Tn. ch,s'
ing OF the Bank Of Pennsyivanla in Pb;ladslnhs.'
and the branch Bank here has filed every ,,;-I.
with distrust Some time since In looking at ,h g.;
tuation OF lie State, expressed an opinian n v,,
that the interest due the FIRST of February vould
not be paid his now redsced 10 certainty that i,
cannot be State that few DAYS ago resolved n,
keep hereredt and pIehted faith invioate, am sor.
~ to say 70 toerng to her base land reduced to the
very verge OF insolvency. Although the present
state OF s1hirs is sufficiently alarming, the public
mind seems to be pervaded with a fear Of future
and greater evils. There is not money enough in
the Treasury 10 pay the expenses of the members of
the LEGISLATURE much less some h.,ndreds Of con"
tractors who have come here to ettIe their accounts
Crowds gather at the corners of the streets. Men
Get,
.And whisper one another in ths-esr
And ne THAT speaks dott grippe the bearerswris
Whilst he that hears msi es fesrfulaction
WIN wr1a&lsd browa with mods, with rsiling eyes,
. All are now convinced that crisis is approach
ing me recent action OF the Legislature tells but
TOO plainly that the banks need expect no mercy Ar
tneir hands day or two since, a resolution re-
qninng an immediate resumption, was introduced
aa,o me Senate, which gave rise 10 much Discus
yet ucSu uSpOt cd OF, Ibis debate
was OF such character as to leave hardly room for
vasonsole doubt but that an immediate resump.
non wfl De required, as is the only balm that can
heal the wounds Of the peoples Ia the House Of
ehadives to-day, series OF resolutions were
one1eo on the same sHbJecf, which were finally re-
ierred to the committee on bauhs, with instructions
an immediate resumption '-'s ''
The debate in the Senate on this subject, which
has now lasted two days, has been very animated,
and high toned. Among the new members of the
Senate, (who are generally the advocates Of these
Ies0lutons,) are some master spirits, Of whom any
State might we'll be proud. MI McLanahan. the
pew Senator from Franklin county, when the rtso-
usions were first offered, made an admirable speech
IN their favor which for Of reasoning, depth Of
argument, elegance Of diction, originality Of
thought, and esrnestness Of appeal have seldom if
ever heard equalled. Added to noble and COM
manding appearance, he has correctness and sim
plicy OF gesture, lively aud fruitful imagination.
and rich and glowing fancy-s
Fancy, that from the bow that spans the sky
Brings colors dippl in Heaven, that never die~
This. believe is the first public station ever held,
by Mr.. Mel, but " i'll not be the last From one
Of his acknowledged abilities, the people have a
rightto expect much service" H.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03
ldy- Mr.. Arsorr's lecture comes oil this even
We hope il will be productive

No AscA psAs Cssevs, 99s Blocker street, last n
was filled TO overno ing, and the Performance was
surpassed Mr.. o. r. Stone. the only true delincatc
the fudisn ch srscter, ane George Sweet the best
rope dancer In Amerca a, also the FIRST man that n
ffiy somsrsets Alden. the Bsni player 10 dar 10,
ahost OF other perfor mers we " sh much success
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

00-BowsRr ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS celebrated R
Family, whose spcpdid classical repres entaticns
afforded such delight here this winter, tsksa Bcnef
night They have secured some 81 the Hrst talent n
country, and will produce bill Ter surpassing ia 4
lance and novelty anythi.g ever before offered b.
This 10 the last night tut two prior 70 the Company
partere Cor Europe
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Detroit,



DErRoIr. January Is, 1872.
Curious Movements in the House of Representatives.
,of Michigan.
The House to-day has under consideration q bin
to exempt certain property from execution or sales
for any debt, damages, fine or anercement."-
There is, am happy to assure you. strong oPpo-
sition to It. The bill exempts almost every thing
that an independent gentleman would ask for. All
household and kitchen furniture all wearing appa-
rel, and in fact almost every thing that the creditor
heretofore relied upon TO secure hmssf FROM loss,
is protected by this bill lam sick Of the morbid,
false and clap trap democracy that 10 constantly
whining about the poor deb,or. For God's sake
who is the poor debtor HAPPY he - he
poorer creditor Of some gentleman aristocrat,
whose property 10 screened by the provisions Of
exemption law, aud covered up by the kindness
Of some dear friend. There arc those who pirate
about the progressive character Of the legislation
that popular opinion is fast hastening to q point
when all laws for the collection of debts will be
abolished in fact, when the doctrines of accused
agrasrianism will obtain supremacy throas houtthe
Land. Plato, in HE idea Ofa republic Sir Thomas
Moore, in his Utopla,-were not more visionary.
Il 10 perfectly clear to my iad shAt Vigorous laws
for the collection o. debts secure the real and per-
manent interests ola State, and most certainly do
much 10 preserve . high standard Of morals. So
far ~ our foreign credit rs are concerned, mean
those holding our bonds. the State, be assured, in
TENDS honestly 70 HqulOate tnetI just Claims JOHN
8. BARRy, who l. 4 shrowd and strong minded
man, is NO repudiatcr, a. You have already
learned from his message. But if by he
passage Of law Gas is eontemplated) real e.
tate, at its appraised value, is TO be made in
effect a legal tender, if property Of almost every
description is to be exempted from all liability to
execution, that the collection Of debts is virtu
ally Suspended by law, then must say cur profess
sions Of honest intentions towards our bond holders
may well be doubted. i hope we shall be saved, as
. State, from this sickly. sentimental democracy.
send you with this copy OF the bill alluded
to in the first part Of my later just give ~ your
opinion of its provisions, for your opinions, let
tell you, are not little worth in the Peninsular
State.
We have, to use an Americanism, very talented
House. Never since the organization Of the State,
have 90 many men Of distinguished ability had
seats in the Legislature Of Michigan. Bat will
not trouble you farther at present. lI
Your friend. &c OpQ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

welcome to Charles Dlckens-The Box Rail
to be given under the direction OF a Com
mIttee OF Citizens OF New York, at the
Park Theatre, on the evening OF the 18th
OF February next.
1t having been announced In the public prints that
Mr.. Charles Dickens had landed in the United
States, numerous meeting of citizens was held at
the Asor House, on "Wednesday evening, Jsnuarv
the 26h, to take into consideration the proprety of
rendering to him suitable welcome on his arrival
IN New York The meeting was called to order by
VIM. H. Maxwell, who nominated Robert II. Nor
ris as Chairman. Prosper M. Wetmore named D.
G Golden and ID. g. Pe as Secretaries. The off
GERS being duly elected, the meeting was addressed
by Philip Hone, Charles w Sandf0rd, ]. w. Ed
monds, j. X. Livingston, jr., ]. w. Francis, Pros
per M Wetmore, and other gentlemen wlereupon.
william H. Maxwell, after SOME appropriate re.
marks, efiered the following resolutions, which
Re'oired, That in the opinion of this meeting, 1t is
proper and becoming in the citizens Of New York to
which have been and will be- every where in eur
land called forth by the visit OF Mr. to America
not because Of his talents alone but in consideration Of
the noble he has made Of those talents vndic atng
the rights and claims and feelings of humanity at large
without distinction Of rank or circumstance.
Resoircd, That in welcoming Charles Dickens TO
America feel that at pay ing due homage
to genius and fulfilling the demands Of gratitude for
eecna delight and sne we apS ., IN
thank him who has, in his writings, 80 eloquently
maintained tbs cause OF the humble and oppressed
who cxhibs in every line, his keen seusbility to
wrong and the pervsding spirit Of all whose works
touching illustration Of the truth that in the elemen.
tary constitution Of men there 10 difference what
ever difference circumstances may have created.
Resolsed, That in the arrangement Of fitting recep
ton for the visitor whom delight honor regard be
assured that country will look with little
favor any device which excludes them from joining
in Fesvsl given in ionor Of him whose alton
and hear gave birth TO " little Nell"
RESIDED, That all the Gentlemen present, and such
others as may be hereafter named, constitute general
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03
The New York Lancet, No

The New York Lancet, NOV.
The Fifth Number Of this valuable Medical Journal,
Just issued, contains,
Continuation Of Dr. Morr. Lectures on Surgery.
Professor REvEREs Th,rd Lecture on the Spinal Mar
row.
DR.. H. D. BuLxLEr's Lecture Cutaneous Diseases.
Reviews ofNew Medicsl Books.
EDITORIAL Articles on Professional Psdlarsv-.hs CO.
LIBERATED Controversy between DR. CAasxsrss Of Bris
tol, sngland. and Professor PAIss, Of New York
DR.. r.. 8. KIssAms Apparatus for the Cure Of Curva
lures Of the Spine. with Engraving.
The Crosby street Ci;nique-City Hospital Reports
New Operation by Doctor Morr- Operations by Prees
sor PARKER-Ths City Iaspector's Yearly Report-Se'
lections from the Foreign Intel
gsnce, and variety Of misct llaneous matter. =
Thisis the cheapest and interesting popular
dcsl periodical in the world Each number contains
quantity Of matter equal 10 eighteen columns Of tbs
Herald Price - per annum, single copies, cents.
Ot3- CnArHM rHsA.nE-The Mechanic and Ii
Queen, continuing 10 attract houses crowded from p
to DOME for repetition every evening unit
farther notice Il has been pronounced by all wh
have witnessed it, be Of the NEST Interesting an
effective dramas ever produced at this theatre Tn
eSsnic to night Consist Of the beautiful drama Of
Wandering Boys, or tho Castletof Oval in which j.
Scott appear: as tn: Count DClossy, and Mrs Thorn
end her pretty and talented sister, Nfss Mestayer
Paul and ustin the orphan boys Of Switzerland, VI
rety OF Negro dancing by Diamond and whitlock, 81
the grand spectacle Of UDdine, for the last tme su
attraction will ill the house to overHowiDg. 1
0o- A~sascAS MUSEUM We haze, never known i
esta0lshment in this city, rise ,kuhenly in popuI
favor, 81 this he's within q few weeks. II spea'
volumes In favor Of the tact and discrimination Of 4
new manager He has not let expense stand betwes /.
him and glory but has Enthusiastically made the n
prnccy outIsys for the qualification Of his patrons
the consequence IT, this immense establishment 10 MIG
ly crowded with tn beauty and siile Of city. 7
model Of the city Of Dublin, continues elicit raiy
sal admiration. and the Pslls Of Nisgsrs with real
ter, strike the beholcer with awe and wondsr.
perform snces on the stage BY La Petit Ccrio, Miss r.
lor, Master Henry, and the ever comicsl Booth,
sste and smusng, and never fsilto keepihe audei
In good homor. The views ei tho Grand Cosmorfr
were all changed yesterday snt the manager has b.
TO an expense OF several hundred dollars in get
printed detailed descriptions Of each view. 7
arrangement Is Of immense sdy an. ahe to visitors,
will greatly TO incresse the interest attached
these magnificent pictures, every Of which, are
feet to the life Families visiting here during the
will be gratIfed to learn, that lady IL In eoyisAn
tendan TO point the vsricus cutosites and rer>
them every attention conducive 10 their comfort
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

The citizens OF New York having received the agree
able intelligence of your arrival In the United States
and sTprecsting the value Of your sbors in the
OF humanity snd the eminenily successful exercise Of
our literary talents, ambitious be among the fore.
most in ndering you and your Loay the hearty wei
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

lJ. All quie, in Philadelphia AR o: or discr -er
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On MOTION, Mesrs, sanford, Maxwell, q. =.
Morfis, Wetmore and J. W; Edmonds, were ap.
pointed Committee to withdraw aed report forth
with suitable plan Ter Ball to be given ITO Mr..
Dickens.
The meeting then resolved, unanimously, that
Philip Hone be requested TO write letter Of invita-
ton. IN behalf OF this meeting 10 Mr. Dickens. and
tina D. @ Golden be appointed TO deliver it in per
SON.. Mr.. Hone Immediately prepared the follow
ing letter, which was signed by all the gentlemen
then present.
NV Yorx Ian oath 1919
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THr.CAsu NrwsrAryRs.
New-York tribune., 1842-01-12

Mr. Ionc, identified hh prosperity. lhc Jury iound the
guilty, and the Court sentenced him Stale
Prison for years.
John Pis,ot colorcd boy tried for grand larceny
stealing got Of stereotype placs, worth co. from the
premises of John NJ. Moore, No-l37 Frrnkn..uect on
the 10Th December last Prisoner sold the plates for old
ziuc aud sold again and again before they
covered. The Jury found the prisoner guilty, and the
Court scIt hi,n The llouse OF Refuge.
Cstian l,otzog put upon m tfln for mans ghter
u the sd degree, having caused the death oi Jerry
Wash or Owens by carelssiy driving owe. kim WIKI u
cart Oh the evening Of the .; September last, Ca;arn
street; From the evidence read BY cci.cnt irCn the
testimony aiken before the Coroner, II appeareltHiai
par .ou supposed to bo the accused aud another
we're driving their horses fusiOusly up Chatham
whare the deceased who ssng was knocked down
he cnrtucn continuing rapidly wIiou, noticing Owen
or Welsh, who after able 80 walk hut fell dowi
again aud conveyed the II spiia where tic Jlec
or hours ncrwaris. DR. Ma.koe after the dca OF de-
cus>cd founIhis liver and principal incsnes rupiured
rendering death inevitable There was no testimony I"
prove la. the accused the who drove The
that and killed the mnn and the Jury found him
gnilty.
Johu DanlaIy tried for grand larceny, stealing 81
overegns. w"r, $iGi 81. FROM Thomas smith OIange
township Rolkand County the 18th day of Docentcr
asst The prisoner slept in the apartment wit con-
luinant, of whose pocket tic money vas tnkn On
the arrest of prisoner i sororcigus found in HI
,oss siuu, which sewcd in the waslbsnd Of h'S
looGy aad 81 30 SILVER his po cket. lie
I'd .nc -ovcTegns belonged 10 Mr Smith hut SAID he
found thcM in the ic'. Tkc Jury found him guilty.
Henry Gilman ried for grand larceny, III stealing
hrce quarters of sterling iron worth ST', from
William n Tow nscud, OF No. 80 Nassau street, which
stolen from The foot of Fulton the llh Dcceu-
Der attrhe IRON found vi No. 4l3 " Water street
where 1t rour,, 10y ,he prisoner for sale, us ~as
proved ty Mr.. rsiale. The Jury fo,nd III. prisoner
guilty aud ,ha Cour, sentenced him 10 the State Prison
for years.
John Smell was tried ior obtaining pron=sors no te Of
$3.50 hv false ;reretcns JOSEPH Ftii of tie h:l Of
;oo,ric!, 4 Ffh Oi No. 4I2 hIoU on he is,k
Fsbruar, last The dated l2t February drawn
to the or. of Suel Iorrey, and accused obtained the
note stating that cssrs Piarccy Reed printers Of
No Spruce .lr, et had hin for ii. TO borrow II l.
get cassrl which he did Mcssrs. piercey s Reed i; ai
,eared Shell for the TO get discounted a. Scci
ON ed them uud col il discounted accordingly The Cuur
charged that there wassno false prrencc about II and the
compaiaauss not appearing The Jury found suel
not guilty. Adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1842-01-12
PCLICE OFFICE.

TueSDAY, January II
Co,xrxRcg1r2R AxREsrEp.-A man named kc'chAm
Brush arrested and ;sssnio the lppet Police enc"
chsrse1 with haviAy ts 1h inst passed connte'ci
hl of tho Suffolk Bank Of Boston 10 MeS-> Tfeai~stS
Walters ymsu. Tor pair cf boots. tie hsd tr-' 70
pas, il before ,ac ght, and esch tine
aiken 10 Nj i,niu rerriac, OF No IL strict
TO be exsmued each time IL bad aud put
his mark OF, Ii. Tue last lime offered he ~en "th
h, clerk of Mcs,ss read~ ell ard Waters, ad rre>Is
brush who was commit cd 70
rouSp CoScsALEu.--An old ihel samed John pe"oe
wa. louud on Monday ask. concea led III house IN l2h
m rooa between the mattress aud eafer bed io-
aurposes of theft snd eiug arrested WAS srn prison
roa. the Upper Police.
T.ryvs-pa,rick hi ney wss to-day arrested aud coin
mi,,ed for stealing handkerchief and $50 III money
ON the Iersou Patrick Lee. of No 20 Third avenue
~hes in the public street Monday night
Joseph Sccor.h ~o tried for aud scqn''ei oil ~
ouday c.ars I'd with hrus the premises o oeIJa
uiu Sacrwood No 50 JOHN street, was to-day arrested
aj committed on complaint OF VI, Sherwood for stealing
umbrella worth 81 frum his reecory on Inc -e'h o
Sceenbe. last
New-York tribune., 1842-01-12
SPECIAL. SESSIONS.

TUESDAY, IuEuarH IL.
Before Judge Noah, and Alderman rimpson aud lntes
G.orcc Cisco, old offender, tried Tor s,eai'E- from
William Browning aquantity OF IRON casting. suiEt
Peri,en,srv lmonths. W'iam John. hoy. a,s'uli and
battery on aerinc Buns. by stckics her the beat
with hic koly suck guilty. -nifohc House of Rrl"gs
lau.s lew. cootcG an cid of sdcr, stealing cost
~o,,. So, from John Wire also coored guilty Peni-
tcntnry mouths John Manuel colored nav stealing
pair OF Stockings worth ~ aud so attempting 10
pass spurious bill guilty. City rr,soo 30 ala 'svit
Wallace colored assault aud battery on HesnlS f''ne,
also coloIen guilty. rcniten,isry ~ days John WI
lam s,caliar cloak. work. 81. from john Higgia-
ruiv City Prison 30 days, Bernard schnreinau stsa +
in. 81! from Cnrsin Wagserlsa; guilty fenit"ua'y 81
ea,s Rea ianiu Reynolds, stealing $ from the money
drawer of Henry Schnnler guilty. P:neRtiars nuntfs
Leonard Riley coloe. steAlirg Ct sho-, worth
81 from John ~. Saece; guilty rcuieAiia 30 day.
4diorrscd ~ FRIDAY