The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-05
~ Lexington, KY.
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The Herald IsmPeanes and Military Mouen<nts-
rupt Lac. t&
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
SIR
Permit me TO return you my thanks for the in
struction and amusement realize in reading your
popular Herald-popuiar, however, is too tame a
term to apply to it. If you do not receive rapid
increase of subscriptions from this quarter it will on
iy be tor the want of thesneed ul. On the opening
OF every mail you hear on every hand, "What does
Bennett say !-Let me see the Herad-Here, III
give you the Journal and Courier for look at your
Herald" stranger would suppose, from the
eagerness with which it is sought for that il posses
ed the virtues of the Lake of Rijurenecenee. Our
little city has been rather dull this winter, except in
revivals in the churches, and the constant ringing
of their big bills is about the only exciting thing
hear, always excepting when we receive Herald.)
The temperance cause has nearly swept every thing
before it and those who still hold out would, no
doubt, willingly join in the good cause, if Professor
M. would just lay low and keep dark His taking
an active part is great injury to the cause. II
would be better for him and A. S. E. and others TO
turn their attention to raising the funds for build.
ing their ultra church over the canal, which will,
no doubt, be an up stream business. TO morrow
there is to be grand temperance procession and
speeches from two young lawyers. The military
are to be addressed by the Rev. loot Davidson
Judging Of his every action by his temper, he
is suitable person to speak before bristiug
bayonets But it is, no doubt, hard matter to
bring our tempers under the subsection ofthe re-
lieion of our meek and lowly master. If he would
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he would be at home. If late Colonel of the
bloody 42l was still in command, he would, no
doubt, obtain it upon application. ! think since
you have had Lexington correspondents, the said
Colonel has not as many witty tales to fell usual
The law class Of Pennsylvania give grand selec;
ball morrow night, at the Pheaix, TO which am
invited, so you see that law and medicine can be
friendly. anticipate a perfect galaxy Of beauty.
Among the first, Miss D. p. with her beautiful face,
and intelligent and smiling countenance- M.
d. S. with her queen like carriage, aud the Misses
l. r. and few others which could be named
Alas no more the beautiful form and expressive
dark eyes of Miss E. will be seen in the May
dance-she hasgven mp the world and her vows 10
God, and may he bless her. A few days since there
was great furry in our medical cla.s-H STU
dent called upon Professor s., after his lecture,
for an explanation OF certain matters. The reply
given was pistol shot at, but without injury to H.
The Professor then, thinking that he who shoots
"and runs away may live to shoot another day."
gave leg bail, H. in hot pursuit with his hickory,
with which he beabouredthe Professor" nightly"
They were then separated. The students took Sides
except myself and ii was supposed at one time thai
Professor Dudley would have had more subjects
than he could use out Of his own class. Our anna
BILE and intelligent Judge Wooey is now holding
his annual Chancery term. 1t would be difficult to
lurist-his firmness and affabllty as judge, and
his address as gentleman. His bar is composed of
great diversity of character and peculiarly
samples of moderation and petuance-fre and
mi IN fpxy Of
them will notice:-First, 4. A. B. commonwealth
attorney, pleasant looking gentleman, one whom
the ladies' would call sweet and captivating young
man-hs words are dulcet and flow with muir
and his natural smile shows him possessed OF great
philanthropy. He only lacks greater power of lungs
M, G. j. stands at the head of cur bar as a counsel
lor-not eloquent, but logical in his reasoning, he
has great influence over the minds Of those whom
ne addresses. He IL now the acknowledged King
of Babylon, and respected accordngly-he is fine
and exquisite Walter. K. p, a gentleman Of no
ordinary talent but his delicate health prevents him
taking that stand at the bar which he would other.
wise do. should not fail to mention R. N. W.,
decidedly the most Impressive speaker, and would
dispute The title OF head Of the bar if he had more
energy. The petulance, smoke and pettifogging Of
Wooed and won at the shrine of Hymen, an heiress.
he was Esstsa WV PAM Ps
are now making under the bankrupt law-the Judge
OF the Kentucky district has new made that simLle
law very complex by his rules: They. are about
three times as long as the law, and certain
Judge told me, few days since, that before the
year was out, his rules would fill three octave vo-
lunies Could not the law be amended in the first
section? II would give great ease to certain execu-
tors and administrators in these parts. Some Of
them are great philosophers and judges of human
nature II you would visit us, Bennett, you would
be treated well. A. w. with his pleasant, opel
countenance-J. c. with his true Irish hospitality,
and even Oven Glendower, and host of others.
would give you the right hand of fellowship, for
The pleasure you have given them.
'-...-.. MEpIcus.
Guavamn.