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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

PHLosoPHIcAL AND RELIGIOUS OPERATION OF THE
BANKRUPT LAw-TnE CASE OF ARTHUR TArPAN.-
We give IN this days paper an abstrac, of the peh
ton of Arthur Tappan, filed few days since in
the United States Court. 1t is full of instruction
and wlsdom-and is another experiment. exhibiting
the singular operation of the credit system in busl
ness and in religion, obtained exclusively by the
bankrupt process OF analysis, going on in high
state Of efiervescence throughout the country
Mr.. Arthur Tappan is most amable, worthy,
and excellent man-full OF morals, piety, integrity.
benevolence, business habits, and industry. HIS
mlsiouunes have been produced, not by wait OF
any Of these qualities, moral elements of charac
ter in the aggregate-bn by deficiency in proper
and philosophical adjustment or organization OF
these component parts with the present progress OF
society, government and religion in the world. He
has justly eminent character for pety aud religion
but he has been paying too high prices or rates
OF interest for these valuable articles, and under
currency shockingly expanded, and resting no
silver or specie basis
Mr. Tappan is descended from very respectable
pilgrim family in Massachusetts. He came 10 New
York young man, and established himself in busl-
ness, which he continued for several years and was
repued very wealthy. This reputation brought
about him all the pous and learned men of the day,
by whoss advice and entrcaties he was induced to
bestow large sums upon colleges, academies and in
stituons in order TO educate ministers to the glory
OF God and the salvation of souls. Under the aus
pieces of Mr.. Arthur Taman, the 'Journal of Com
merce" first established on the principle Of ad-
vocating the pure juice OF the grape, and eschewing
all theatrical and grocers' advertisements, and 1t
said at the time that he sunk $50 900 in that en-
terprse. He also aided or originated the cause of
abolition, of temperance, and the stopping of the
mails Sunday. Yet i'll all these ultra moral
movements there was benevoence, benignity and
liberality in Mr. Tappan, that cast halo Of glory
and kindness over his whole conduct. The bank
rupt law will, therefore, produce a salutary effect on
man of his kind heart and sagacious mind. He
will do better and safer business hereafter, and
altogether on the cash system both in piey and
popns.
The credit system, run beyond natural limit,
has ruined the country, and is the cause of all the
evils now felt by the intellectual classes Banks,
States, corporations saints, sinners, and philosophers
have all fallen before this awful system The bank
rupt law has come forward with terrible sponge OF
reputation, and wiped the whole out with one
sweep, like the bosom of destruction. We trust
that the country and its morals may hereafter i'm
prove, whether il be repealed or not.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

WITHOUT THE MAlL.-The steamship Acadia left
Halifax for Liverpool the the evening of 4th inst
The mails from Canada and New Brunswick, inten-
ded to go by her, although due on the I'd, did not
reach Halifax unit the 9th, owing to the severe
storms in that vicinity. They will go in the Colum
hip
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

DErrH OF SNow.--In the woods and on the noun
tains In Canada, snow is three feet deep. In Nova
scotia there were drifts from twelve to fifteen feet
IN depth All around this city there are frsm six
inches to one foo, Of snow. Yet here not more
than two inches has fallen this season.
FAIR START.-That northern express line, con.
Quoted by those clever men, Pulen Il Cops, comes
into this city with rail road speed from Albany
They frequently give us news from fall this side of
the North Pole
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

The LEAD TRADE.-The extent Of the mining
business, says the Galena Gazette, and its impor.
lance to the country. may be judged from the fact,
that the produce If these mines alone has this year
been worth almost one million of dollars. and this at
The low price which the article has borne. The
figures showing this will BE- forthcoming
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

LATE FROM BERMUDA.-We have received Ber-
muda papers to the LIST instant, by the Ann Denman
Nothing doing there Bermuda is generally very
quiet. 1t ought to be considered fortunate, that
hurricane sometimes visits that place to stir up the
inhabitants. They would otherwise die of stagna-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

New SHERIFF AT William A.
Porter, son OF the Governor, has been appointed
High Sheriff of Philadelphia, and he has appointed
Thomas d. Smith, Chief Deputy Sheriff.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA.--Sm Cha's
Bagot will not muchlonger hold the reins in Canada.
Lord Elliot is already spoken of as his successor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

THE MARKET as. SHOP BUTCHERS. the pro.
ceedings last night in the Board ofAdermen, it will
be seen that The Market Butchers achieved a per-
feet victory the shop butchers, and that an or
dinance waspassed more decided in its tone against
selling meat at olher places than public markets,
than any that has previously existed. The same
question will come up in the Board of Assistants
this evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

BIrs We owe Pomeroy 81 Co. for bringing
us late Albany papers That express line runs over
the Housatonic Railroad inside Of thirteen hours,
including stops There is no mistake about Pome-
g. o.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

Mr. BRAHAM's CoNcERT.-It will be seen that
the Messrs Brahams give concert at the Stuyve.
SAINT Institute, on Thursday evening this week See
advertisement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

ABUNDANCE OF Foop IN THE WEsT.-Tbe Cincin-
natl Gazette states that beef selling in that mar
ket last week (by the quarer one cent per pound
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Ono RrvER.---On Tuesday evening last there
and the river was still rising. A good deal of ice
was floating in the river but it soft as not to
endanger steamboats,, several Of which had left for
T.ou,syille
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

CASE OF ALExANpRR.-Judgc Barton delivered
the charge of the Court in the case of Milton ].
Alexander yesterday morning. Ii occupied about
one honr and half in its delivery. TWAS clear,
abe and important charge, but rather, according to
general import, leaning in favor of the prisoner. No
verdict had been rendered at FIVE o'clock P M. The
crowd around the Court house was immense, and
great excitement prevailed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

GENERAL CAss AT THE PARK THEATRE.-General
Cass visited the Park theatre last evening, and was
received by a crowded house with great applause
The band played up sHail Columbia" Yam
kee Doodle''-and " Home, sweet home, 4" follow
ed by three rounds of tremendous applause. There
is manliness about General Cass that takes very
much with the masses
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

VIRGINIA House OF Delegates of this State
passed resolution on Thursday last nstructing its
committee courts Of justice to bring in bill fix
ing the first day of January next as the period at
which the next Gubernatoria term of office in that
Commonwealth shall commence, instead of begin
ming on the Slst of March ensuing
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SHIP NEWS

Stock Sales ut Philadelphia Yesterday.
500 Wilmington Sc, 1885, co. $4,000 Reading Rail Road
Bonds, 1850, So
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THE LIsPENARp WILL CAsE.--Ths case was de-
cided in December last by the Court of Errors The
opinion is final SO far as the personal property of
Alice was concerned. The writ of ejectment,
which was early on the calendar for this month in
the Superior Court, has been postponed by consent
of counsel until some time in the trst week of
January, in consequence of the absence of Major
Nicholson, who we understand to be the principal
plaintiff in the case. This arrangement had been
made the day previous to his arrival This is Gu
reus case, involving great principles. We look
upon this case as one of the most important ever
presented TO jury. The ablest lawyers of the
country are engaged. We shall report it at length,
together with the decision of the Court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

Administrations & Co. and Harnden Il Co.,
the Boston EXPRESS lines, both very useful and enter
prisipg will please accept tins paragraph in payment
for all past favors We will now begin fair. They
beat the mail daily
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

ROAR FROM THE OLD LION OF THE HERM-
TAGE.-The brave old Lion Of the Hermitage is still
alive and roaring. Captain Tyler, like the Roman
soldier, has been trying to sooh the gallant old sa-
wage ofthe Forest but he only gets growl in return
In spite of the recommendation to Congress to pay
back to General Jackson the New Orleans fine of
$1,000, including interest, General Jackson comes
plump out against the exchequer plan, and denoun-
ces il as paper currency of the worst kind This is
the unkindest cut of all. &c am a man of sorrows
and acquainted with grief"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13

Mr.. BRrsrow, the celebrated teacher of writing
and shorthand, has reduced his prices one half,
and his academy is now crowded with pupils. He
is, beyond dispute, the most successful teacher that
graphy is simple, perfect, and easily acquired.
Ladies and gentlemen will do well call on Mr. b.
No. 235 Broadway, and see the beautiful specimens
of improvement
90 The New York Museum still maintains its posi-
ton in public favor notwithstanding the very powerful
competition at present existing among places of amuse
men The system Of" reduced prices has been general
ly adopted since its introduction by the manager Of the
above establishment The public, at all events are bene
fitted by IT. This Museum presents powerful claims to
public patronage for shilling you behold the dresses
by Queen Victoria and the Duchess Of Kent Per
formances by the following persons sgnor Btz, Miss
Clemence Mr. Wright Mr. Brewer and Mr.. Delarue, the
most splendid picture gallery in America live slbino deer
mermaid and half . million OF curosities
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My DEAR Sir -
have received your letter of this day and have no diff
Guilty in giving you prompt and unequivoca answer to
the questions you present to me.
am member of the Democratic party, and have been
SO from my youth was first called into public life by
Mr. Jefferson, thirty six years ago, and firm be.
lever in the principles laid down by him From the faith
as and received in his day. have never swerved
a single instant
So much for my general sentiments
With respect to National Bank, think the feelings
and experience OF the country have decided against it. and
that such institution should be chartered by the Gene
raj Government
viii add, that my residence in France, and careful
observation OF the state Of that nation have satisfied
that while due degree Of credit is highly useful in the
business concerns Of country sound specie basis is
sehtial to its permanent prosperity.
With great regard, | am, dear sir,
Truly yours,
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Hon. MAHLoN DicKERsoN.


Hon. MAHLoN DIcKERsoN.
These declarations of Gen. Cass are fully support
ed by the history of his life Can Mr.. Van Buren,,
we again ask, present such evidence of his claims
TO the regard of his coun,rymen! Mr.. Van Buren,
has already run twice for the Presidency. He has
broken down his party by his indiscreet measures,
bad appointments and the defalcations and terrible
decentralization amongst those whom he associated
with himself In the exercise of the government. At
this moment Mr. Clay is one of the most formidable
candidates in the field. For whenever the proper
time comes, the whole Wing party will unite in his
support. If General Cass be thrown aside, we have
not the least doubt that the democrats will sustain
an overwhelming defeat They will be as effec,u-
ally beaten as they were in 1910. But the name of
Cass Is so sustained by his personal popularity, and
all the other aids have described, that it can at
tract degree of support to which MIR. Van Buren,
can make no pretension The friends of Mr.. Van
Buren, are besides called on to make stand for the
establishment of the wholesome principle of one
presidential term. There never was more propi-
tious time for such eflort-an effort which every
consideration of sound policy recommends With
candidate combining such degree of moral
strength, sound political principle personal popua-
rity, military fame, and diplomatic usefulness, as are
presented in the person OF Gen. Cass, the democra-
tic party cannot possibly anticipate anything but the
success which the selection OF such candidate en-
sures.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-24

Plctou, Ms; Caroline 4 Mary. do; Two Bro,hsns, OBJ do; An
gelo. Chsrleston; New EpgIsnd. Mobile.
EDGAnrowN, Arrl l7-Arr Gen Warren, N York for Tho
maston; Dodge Hesley Camden for NYork. 18th, in port, tie
above. with the Clinton and @ lz-lle.
NV BrDFIRp. April 2i-Arr Erie NYoIk.
PRevip, Ncr. Aprlal-Ar Victory, Savannah; cid Zenobia.
Mobile: O. greet, Rappshanuock.
SPHLApE LrHIA. April :s.-Ay. Turk, Boston; New World.
Bangor; Peru, Boston; Kathleen, River Gambia, Coast Of
Africa; Woodl,nds, Hslif,r; q ailepge. Bangor John CLARK.
NYsik CD Madeline, Rotierdam: Dispatch, st Tn ,mas
York.
BALTIMORE, Aprilai-Cld. Martha Kinsnan, Boston. Sid,
Colombo, do.
ALEIANDRA. DC. AApril ao-sld, c 10, (swsd Amster.
dam; Coiuw bIa. Boyd5 Hole. to finish ldg for Boston.
RIcHmoSp, April 2i-sid ID A semers, Boston; Spy, New
York; Ann Eliza. do.
WAsHINcro ron. N c, April Arr Valiant. NYork; Thos
Wynns, d.; Time. do; Rsleieh, Berbece. CID 18th. Cashier;
nth. e ncern. Boston: 10th. Pa "p'ico. West Indies.
CHARLEsros. April 2o-S,d Cat ari,e. NYerk.
York.
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Foreign Importatious.

LIyrRrooL-ship Nicholas Biddle-2A tons pig IRON r
Jarvl,-it2 ,ops coal Pouitney 4 Jenh ins-7 cts meyer h
eqa oslrs Mrs-it John Gihon L co-ii7 BIZ tin plate
anns,Rs, Doage Eco-6 csk skins Harvey & Slagg-I cave L
S cJIIs0 3 es.s Jsn Io.' bags a R,ch.,d:1a Gaze. bale j. W. tons
re- 1so.s bis q B Moorewood & coo pioes oil S,Gksn.
itons,ae = egya bis I br p Hyde-2c,ses $50 pLts Nj Arm
"Sss Ss do 4 b ,ao e Jack: salt N srown-lis eases ste.i
LiyrnrooL-ship Powhsttan-s $50 bores s;nni.,.. D.v;.
n GroSr.rpc 1smizs craft: ls hide wsbh & DoseIass-i4 bale.
Sas. Z : Ha Rr,s.l sI'e 80 sasss Pierse { Brooks ia casks
Wsf Jsqaes-ss crates II boxes 100 tons Ipe ;ro" ,s s"o
siitesxoases ess osrs ra,lroad Iron; 70 roder. ~
S %p M Num 9 hm er.ts. 2 hugs M Hsrrs-isas bars 80
SO csks Adams 4 Broth.rs-7o crates > c.Es j Cbsmhs CT,
Ikge 4 Wotdhuii-ff bdls iron Eggelstsn 4 B~atttIIs-st sI,.
Stone col pair ponIes-I COW Duree, Tisd AZ. ir-a.IsS.W
Is2bar iroa 50 bales 20 csts 100 tons pig iros, order
hATArzAs-ship Gtrdinel-Io0 hhds molss.e SpoAord A.
Tnlsop-2i2 do sugar q ?odhue X Co-sl do l do molasses 2 bss
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fired Z" said a voice near me; "Tompkins lred"-
"No, Cook fred"-''I say twas Tompkins, ! saw
the fash" Well, l saw Cook's fssh"-"Then
they must both have fred. but | heard ooly one re-
portland such was the fact; they had both fired
at the instant, and both without effect. "Pve lost
ten dollars"-"Pve won fifty by-"-"Pl 90
you a hundred nobody's hurt nsxt fire. Done
-"Done." A hundred other exclamations were
heard Of q similar nature while the rifles were re.
loading. AT length we heard the voice Of
Roaring R~iver;""Col Brenuer, are you satishedF'
men 10 your places" said the Governor j. a voice
OF thunder. "Are you rea1y?"-"R eady"-"Rea,
dy"-"Fire." Bang-bang. with a slight interval
between. Cooks dead, rvs weA"c"No, he's
drop in a minute" Many had seen the fur hy,"
and ran towards him and Cock himself seemed to
apprehend that he was hit-for he clapped MS nand
upon his hip, but the ball had passed through nls
coat within a hairs breadth Of his skin, and he In,
formed his friends that he was unhurt, several
now appealed to him to withdraw the challenge !;
it was no quarrel Of his own, and enough had oeen
done to satisfy all parties. Col. Cock replied that
the affair was in the hands Of his second. Colonel
Bremen was then appealed to the challenge was
then withdrawn for ten minutes Tor the purpose OF
consultation, which hnaiiy ended In the parties mu-
tually a advancing to the centre and shaking each
other warmly by the hand. "Wel, then, I'll be
id if my hundred amt gone to the D."
But where was Beesancon al this time! Prov
ling around the field of battle unnoticed by any
scorned and detested by all. Among the number
who advanced to Cook for the purpose Of ~interfe-
ring was Nh. A. B Reading. Beesancon anxious
to appear Of some little consequence, suggested to
him tina, the applica alton ought to be made to Cooks
second. Sir" said Reading, with a countenance
expressing the utmost contempt, Z" am perfectly
capable Of deciding on the propriety of my own
conduct, and let me tell you that you are the last
person that ought to appear upon this ground"
Nothing more was said at the moment /; but on
Bsesancon's temperance in vicksburg. he was
observed to have a very black eye, Of which he
complained to Mr.. -, and requested him to bear
n challenge 70 Mr. Repding Whv really Mr..
Beesancon l think you have already done enough
for glory, and l think you had better hurry off to
Tunica, before your eye gets well, and shew it to
your constituents" Yours, truly.
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Havana, April l5.-The Champions rice sold at 81.
The Oglethorpe's at o. The Calhoun's,C sthsrine's and
D. webster's at ~. Had not the Hsyne arrived in bal
last the sales Of the two last cargoes would have been
made at a less price. We have none on hand now, hut
the rice Of a small schooner arrived yesterday from sa.
vsnnah, A. A. Parker,
The dealers are now well supplied, and nothing but a
falling off in the importation can restore the market to a
healthy state.
Last sale of Rice was the cargo Of the Ann A. Parker
from Savannah at 9l for prime, and 8 rails for common.
Therethas been a steady demand for Sugar, assorted
As 81 a % rails; white n a Q. RS; yellow Al g.; brown
alone4 a Al, low quality Q 81.
Coffee first sort 50, 2 and Sd So al.
Molasses I rial per keg.
Exchange on Boston and New York IA discount.
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LATE FROM P~ERU.-Atfriend in this city furnishes
for publication the following extract of q letter from
his correspondent at Lima, dated February A.,
1872 =
In the greatest possible haste, l must refer YOU to
my somewhat lengthy, and perhaps tedious letter
OF the 24ih Of November last. Since that date, the
whole political and commercial state Of affairs in
Peru has changed, Gamarra 10 dead The grand
expedition to Bolivia, as l predicted, has turned
out q most disastrous one the very first encounter
between the Peruvians and Bolivians was a fatal
one ; the former we're all cut to pieces, and their
chief fell, shot with three balls. Thus has ended
he who usurped the supreme authority Of the
country, %trampled upon its laws, h~esitated neither
at the commission OF assassination or apv other
crime to forward his ambitious views-is now no
more his bones lie unhoRored in q foreign land.
and his memory will never live save in hate. The
question now is-Who is to be President! The
competitors are numerous Orbegoso, the onlv le-
Ultimate claimant ; La Fuente, head of the troops:
Vivanco, a young LimAnian aspirant; Santa Cruz.
Torrico, and a host Of others War, of course,
still goes on between this country and Bolivia.
And we are in daily expectation Of the arrival here
Of the Bolivian troops; they have already entered
the Peruvian territory, and some slight skirmishs
have taken place between smaIl parties on both
sides, but they amount 10 nothing. People are ge-
nerally disposed to think that Orbegoso " ill return,
give up his office, and retire to private life, and
that the people win be left free to elect another
President; but, as I before Observed, such is the
great number of competitors, that q question like
the present threatens to involve the country in com
plete anarchy and confusion. So little do the people
feel their rights that l shall be greatly mistaken il
the bayonet does not decide il Boston Courier,
AprI22.
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90 MUSEUM. The G,psev Girl con
tinues to astonish admiring crowds with her pronhe,;c
revelations and my sterious performances. Wipckeii
appears in all Of his most eccentric characters. incIndinc
the Chatham street Auctioneer, the Show nan. Irishs.
woman, buchanan, Yankee, &c. Miss Rosalie. TIE
charming vocalist, 10 a great favorite here; also Celeste.
the pretty little dancer. Barnum's experiments in Ami.
NAL Magnetism reno We all doubts on that subject The
whole performances here are exceedingly rich and di.
~versihed, and richly deserve the immense patronage be-
s.ow ed on them.
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INDIANS IN MExIco.-The Havana papers con.
tain intelligence from Mexico to the middle of
turbed in Mexico. The eapers notice Indian inva-
sions and devastations in the N f departments,
carrying CONSERVATION among the inhabitants to
the foot OF the Sierra Madre, or great chain Of high
from the table lands of Anahuac. Sometime il
said Of a new silver coinage, but nothing teucbinr
the difficulties with the United States, or the reIs.
lions between Mexico and other ports.-Nno Or
leans Courier.
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State Of Trade

A sale of broadcloths, made to day, was well attended,
and buyers exhibited a good deal Of animation, and in the
hands Of any other house the sale would have been one
Of The best this season. All produce is very low, Coffee
exceedingly SO, although Bonds have advanced 4 cent
during the week, yet large old Java, which formerly
was worth 20 cents, brings now IL. In Cotton a decide
Of a ! has been felt on the lower qualities. Scotch Pig
Iron has been active during the week, and sales have
mig $50.
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FRIDAY, April 29-Beeves-There were $50 head
brought in, and over 600 Qncluding AIS fer New York
were disposed Of at 81, rs a 7 Is per 100 lbs. as in quality.
Cows and Calves-About 25 were offered, and mostly
seld at a $l3 for Dry Cows, IL q $33 for Springers. and
% a $5 each for Mich Cows. Hogs-525 were offered,
and near 500 sold at l q SAYS per loo lbs. Sheep HOO
were brought in, and about 1900 sold at ! rs a $3.50 each,
as in quality.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-24

0U- CHURCH GOING PEOPLE r INFORMED
that II they will take a.few of Sh-rmans Cough Loxen-
ges with them they wilI.havet their coughs removed and
not disturb others. Those who are nervous and are apt
to become sleepy in Church will have their nerves quie-
ted and droH siness removed. They may be had in this
city at JOG Nassau Streets State street Boston. and 3.
Ledger Buildings Philadelphia.