The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-08
NEW YORK. TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH 1912.

dull, but il is beginning TO revive and active pre-
partitions are being made for the approaching busi'
ness season.
There has been little or no variation in the cur
rency since my last Canada paper stands at z a 8,
and western funds are almost entirely out OF circu-
lation here. Eastern funds stand fair, and specie
is worth its face There is nothing Of Importance
going on among our "Red Dog" fnancers, and the
prospect is that many who for some years have
figured largely as bankers will have to take hold OF
some active business for support. This will be
right, for contend that no man has right to live
in idlcness or fitch from his neighbour without an
equivalent the property fer which he has toled for
years THIS system OF robbery has been practiced
too long already in this community, and the sooner
it can be arrested the better.
You will notice, by our city papers, that many of
the rich spectators Of 35 and '6 have gone in for
the benefit q the general bankrupt law. Wonder
if your neigkbors in New York will credit this
class OF individuals hereafter?
A street fight came of on Tuesday last: between
II. II. Sixsr and George Bryant, which resulted
very seriously to the former gentleman MIR. s:
attacked Mr.. B. by striking him with cane and
wringins his nose, which any one having the spirit
OF man would naturally resent Mr.. b subse.
quenty clinched in, and either pu shed or Knocked
his antagonist down. In falling, Mr. S. received a
severe wound on his head by strk ing the pavement
sr curb stone, the result Of which was a concus-
sion OF the brain, which leaves him in q very pre-.
carious situation. II was unfortunate occur
rsnce, though no blame is to be attached to Mr.. e.
for acting in self defence
At present, we have nothing in the shape Of
amusenents, except balls and parties. Our theatre
will be opened about the first Of May, uRder the
management of Mr.. Rice, great favorite here,
who, il he does not receive It, will endeavor to
merit libersl patronage The house is to be re.
painted and Attcd up in style no. inferior to some
OF your best theatres. Mr. Hart, formerly Of
Harris Garden, has effected an arrangement with
Dr. Johnson, and is to occupy his paclous and beau
tiful park during the coming season. The cottage
has been rebuilt, and ii will affords delight
fnl place for summer retreat. Various kinds Of
Amusement will be presented, and Mr.. IL. will no
doubt meet with good success.
There was report in town, this morning, that
Sir Allen McNab, the most gallant Of the gallant
borderers," had been arrested at.Locs port. Great
excitement, it is said, was manifested by the PEG.
rle of that village. l presume it is all CANNON,
and that this notorious individual is now in Eng.
land reaping the reward Of his bravery for attack.
ing at midnight, an unarmed steamboat, and mar.
dering american citizens.
The Herald still continues to be the first paper
sought for the arrival of the mail and if you are
not rich already. you unst be in spite Of yourself.
Mr. Hawks il faithful SCENT, and is doing much
for your benef III in this cisy. As soon as the bus
ness season commences, / have no doubt he will
double his daily sales. You have, also, am in
formed, large number of regular subscribers in
this city Persevere, and fortune will attend you.
Yours, SIS. s.