The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-27

no place. In SIZE, / would compare MOBILE 10
Brooklyn, but in nothing else can ! trace resem-
blance-but come, you have not seen the half of it,
let us take another hasty jaunt through the town
and note its peculiarities. This is Government
street, the prettiest natural situation for street in
the world-here you see at the foot is the mar ket );
observe how clean and orderly. Here is the finest
private residence in the city, occupied by Mr.. JE
Here is Parson Hamiton's church its spire would
obtain tor il the name of the leaning tower. A lit
tie further on, and here are at the Barton AGA
demy-there is architecture for you, and mixture
oil styles; Corinthian deme Doric front, and, oh
sors what shall say of its entrance Just fit for
an extensive dog kennel.
Let us turn do wn awhile Here is what wes once
Chtmneyville," the location of the destructive
conHagratlon OF 1899. Does not its present appear
ance speak much Tor the enterprise and de,erina-
non OF our cl,lzens Now we are back to Royal
street what an air OF business every thing around
us wears, and what deal of good nature Is depict
ed on the counenances OF every one we meet
Touch your hat, for here comes the beautiful Mrs
J.. and her mild fair sister all what an array nj
LONELINESS! There are the Misses r daughter. Of
the distinguished General T., and the bellies of Mo.
bile-hey visited your city last summer, and caused
many 1Sssr to Leave ss ne steps of
there stands a batch OF good fellows; hats and ste
ilonery predomlnate, and they welcoming a
friend for . old lang syne." Ask them their bns;-
ness, and you will be frankly told that thew a,e
looking al the ladies'.
Here comes one OF your own craft; how oftily he
bears his small frame, and with what self possession
0oes ne ndIcn tnlougn Inc street with his papers
Does not " Editor stick out all over him f ef me
introduce you he is perfect gentleman, a SON Of
the late John Forsyth, and is the first one who hst
courage enough to start penny paper. Heis Edi-
tor OF the Ledger, well conducted sprehtly paper.
got up on the cash principle and is hope. done
well need add that the Herald appears 10 be bis
model. ~
Speaking ofpapers, would mention that we have
but two others published here-the Register. pub
llshed by Sanford Il Wilson, and the ADVERTISE bv
c. C Langdon.
Mr.. >. Is the " bell-wealher of De mocracv and
OF course, his paper is the party organ Mr.. W. ie
the working editor, he writes clearly and forciblv
expresses himself beautifully, and whal is as peIfec1
a gentleman as ever graced the Z" corps editorial -
The Advertiser is Wing in politics, and injexiblv
opposed TO President Tyler.
Its editor is plain, blunt man." and one who
has raised himself to his present position by the ex
erton OF his talents alone. He has been twice a
member of our State Legislature and has ds,in
guished himself by his devotion to The interests OF
his constituents.
Our Cotton Market is in dull and lanpuid state
and prices are ruling low. Exchange on New York
is eagerly sought ritter at inous rates and Tie sup
ply is much TOO small for the demand / quote for
checks IA per cent, and scarce so day bills IL per
cent, with an inward tendency. would wager a
bushel OF corn meal against steamboat that nexl
month Will see exchange between New York and
Mobile as high as 10 per cent. When this happens
look out tor " misery on the table,"
Yours, truly, VAN