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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-06
HARRIsr.

HIoHwAY ReBBERv-A letter from North
Chelmsford, TO the editor Of the Lowell journal.
states that man named George Cutting, who had
been to Lowell with load Of hay for sale, and was
returning homr with the proceeds, on the LIST in
his head, and mis- money demanded. He delivs red
mp his pocket book, containing about forty dollars
and some papers, when they retired. He Alter
wards called to them to give him back his papers,
aad they replied that they would "lsavs them sf
the post-ofIice" The robbery was eomnittsd be-
tween Lowell and North Chelmsford, and the per-
petratcrs were supposed by Mr. Cutting to be
Irishmen. Mr. Cutting, il 10 said, belonged to
Grotou.
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VERY LATE FROM PERS.-By the way Of Valencia,
Columbia, we have news from Lima to the 10th Of
December last.
Another revolution was on the eve Of breaking
out at Lima. 1t appears that Gamsrra who was " in
FIX" in the south of Peru, and had written to Lo
pera for the troops that were in the city, but La-
ente, and Menezden refused to obey the order be-
cause they apprehended a revolution if the troops
left the city. he a
There had been three or four attempts to assassi-
nate Sir James Wilson, H. B. M. . Eavoy, which
had caused great sensation throughout the Peru
Wan republic. II was generally believed that these
Infamous attempts were At the nstgation Of General
Lafuente.
Weleam by an extract from the Cores Semanal
de Guayaquil that the humane Gamara has con.
frmed the sentence of Council of War, condemn
ing to death twenty.one officers!
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HreBLY IMpoRrAsr FaoM Bosros.-In the Ms
sachusetts House Of Representative last Tuesday,
ON motion Of Mr.. Eddy, it was ordered that the
Committee on the Judiciary inquire into the exre.
diepey Of providing BY law Tor a fixed standard
measure for chesnats.
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Private Bsz Fancy Rail-.

DEAR BExxETT---l nrf I4E 81 n' HN.
Presuming it would be agreeable to you and your
readers. to Know what vs. going in the fashiona.
BILE beau monde" il gives me pleasure 10 inform
you that ous abe 10Th instant Mrs. Quagmre intends
giving select fancy bali, in Unise nifty Place She
il TO appear IN one Of Boz's female characters, IN
homer OF his arrival. IL will be very reche rche''
affair I,niend going, and would be pleased if you
would send one Of your "Ariels," and give full
aecouat OF Il. ny doing 80, you will CRAFTY many
Of your iair leaders
isver yours, 1f HARRrsr
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WEsr ISDIA MAUI SIEAMfns--We are all anx-
authorities are busy having down buoys at the new
anchorage, near Rose l.land, where they have been
ordered To lie. Our harbOr will not admit Of
1reater depth than seventeen feet-they draw about
eighteen ieei-Nassau ". n. Letter. Jan. o.
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FRoN FLoMDA. g~nce has bsss received
in this city from Florida that the night Of tho
2ls, Of January, Tiger Tail, who was left in ten
poiary charge at Tampa bay Of the Tallahassee IN.
Neathlock -la-mathla, made attempt to escape
with the whole band The guard discovered the
movement in time to partially defeat il, and thus
only Tiger Tail, with three warriors and four wo-
men, sscce ted in enccting their escape The wife
I'd only child, a lad Of fifteen, Of Tiger Tail, whs
broke from the camp, were soon captured, and are
now in possession Of The army. His escape is net
regarded ~ Of mach Importance; for his family
being in captivity, and, il were, held - hosta-
ses he will doubtless either surrender himself, Or
take good care TO avoid Committing any act Of hog
iIity while his wife and remain in possession
Of the wbites.--Naf- mt, of Friday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-06

STEAMBOAT ExpLoeroN.-A new iron steam boa
called the Expermsst, burst her boiIer at Sc John
N on the 27thn A number Of people on board
were severely injyred. No lives lost.
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FsoN ALBaSy AND BosroN.--Thanks are due t.
Haruden e. Co. for Boston papers received last even
log, by the Nsrragansett, in advance Of the mail
Also to Adams &c Co. for the Albany Evening Jour
nal of Fr day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-06

CHATHAM THEArRE.-The new piece of Jacob
Faithful was sngulary successful last evening, Kirby
the off hand-devil-may-csre Tom Beesey was
excellent, and the charming mansgeress in the fun
loving. all loving lting, bewtchng Mary,was en,hu-
siascaly received Mrs. Lewis sustained the part OF
Jacob with her usual ability. For Monday evening
the ever active and enerprising manager announces
three new pieces. one Of which is the drsmarized
celebrated novel of Oliver Twist, by Charles Dick
ems, Esq, The bill presents an unprecedented ga
laxy Of talent for the evenings entertainment.
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book has been opened to receive the subscriptions
Of all persons who believe In the obligation Of The
State t. redeem her faith By recognising and pay.
ing the bonds issued under the authority Of her
says" We were gratiied to see . large number
OF ear old and worthy citizens Of hatcher come
forward yesterday md record heir names - BOND
PAYERs. 1t is no humbug. Every ono who has
travelled Of the State since the election, knows
this. He has often felt thar his honor ~ Mis-
sissippian has been assailed -assailed unjustly.
The record Of names will be open at our count.
ing room during all hours, day and evening" until
complete. Mat. InteQigencer. s.
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On Tuesday Last, Fabius NJ. Lawssps Esq was
elected Treasurer Of the Commonwealth Of vif-
ginia. Mr.. l.. had for many years acted O. Chief
teHigencer.
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RrvkR AT PiTrssUso Fight feet water by the
marks ats NJ. on the LIST inst
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NEW YORK HERALD.
view York. sunany, February o, isaa.


What singular scenes are exhibiting IN Congress
Mr.. Adams is making some remarkable historical
disclosures, which would be extremely interesting
if they were published in the shape Of journal
"Re Observation-Disclosures of the past, &c o"'
in,erruptng as they do the business OF the na'ion'
while the government is in stale OF bankruptcy
and abeyance, they are inexcuss bic and improper
Yet perhaps, the g old man eloquehs cou'S NOT
helm il. There has been too many personal SQUAD
hs odd disoraceful scenes in Congress Of late, and
If these ouarrelsome members would only kill of
each other il would be decided gain to the nation
Some of them go to the House, with pockets full Of
loaded pistols and breasts stuck with Bowie Knives
but thew have no more courage than theatrical
Fra Diavolo they are only acting their parts at
Ss per cay, and three piDts of gin per night Why
have they net the kindness to shoot each other I?
Do try.
Really, il is full time for the highly Honorable
House of Representatives TO come TO some kind Of
a. and to try il they cannot do better than the
Five Points in preserving their own character.
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FaoM FLoaIDA-A correspondent Of the Savau-
nah Republican, under date Of the 20th ultimo,
writes Is fclows:-
"On the 18th instant, Major P|ympton, in COM
mand Of 80 men efthe "a Infantry, galantly sncoun
nuege, on the head of Hawk river, which runs into
Dunn's Lake, east Of the St. Johns. A we'll con-
tested fight ensued, that lasted forty five minutes
on the ed one h:s sipce died One soGer wss
killed and two wounded. The evidence of blood on
several trails leading from the battle. ground, was
guaranty that some Of the Indians had suffered from
ball and buckehot
"Troops are out in every direc,ios. and about be-
ing put in position to head this celebrated Chief,
with every hope of Success whether he wends his
way north, or south, or west" rss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-06

Foa Bosror Steamer Naragansett will leave
this morning at halt past eight for Ston ington.
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TEHNErsEE We learn from The Nashville Ban
ner Of The 18th ut, that the Legislature of this
United States Senators) on the 7lh Of February
Not. Intel
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OLrNmARv, Jan. Is, lB49
ps.h s'.,-very much 10 my regret, am compelled
ooechhe the Kind Invitation Of tire Committee Of AT
ahgements 10 meet MIR. Dickens at dinner. Inpera-
We ENGAGEMENTS keep me ct heme, where, indeed, l
ope Mr. Dickens will find ne as have already writ.
zen to beg for TIA; n, azure and honor.
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LATEST FROM NEW GRENADA We have received
. FL S,go, published at Valencia. to the 18th ult
We fad sherein the following intelligence from New
Grenada -
The mediaiion offered by II. b. NJ. Queen vicfo-
ria, tn put an end to the civil war in New Grenada
has been declined by Carmons. Thus ends the mis-
sion Of Sir John Stewart.
Carthagena continued to be closely blockaded,
both by sea and land but it was not acknowledged
by the English squadron. Hence plenty Of provi-
sous went in.
1t is stated in letter from Paste. dated Decem-
Der 18th, that the remains Of the army Of Obando
had been totally dispersed by the governmen,
troops, and that this unsuccessful bel fleeing TO-
ward Peru. II was currently reported that Gamarra,
Of Peru. had offered to Obando four thousand mer
and six hundred thousand dollars, to carry on the
war against New Grenada. Several Of the rebel OF
fcers, who have been captured, have declared t'
General Flores, that they have seen in the hands
o5aodo, the letters from Gamana making this offer
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BANxRuPr LAw.-Among the applicants for the
benefit of this law, is Col. James Watson Webb, Of
the Irregular army" editor Of the New York Cou-
rer and Enquirer professor Of the science of shatter
ing right arms, and Inspector Of mahogany stocks
and percussion locks. Where's them So, 000.-
Philadelphia Chronicle.
(Then, So, 600 amt in our breeches' pocket.]
BANKRvPr LAw.-The first days list of Bankrupts
who have filed petitions in the Courts Of New York.
shows the strange state of pecuniary affair." IN WHICH
all classes and professions are involved. The list
embraces merchants, brokers, and lawyers, by the
wholesale, and also the name Of James Watson
Webb, editor Of the New York Courier and Enqu
rer This editor is of the managers Of the Dick
ems Ball The number Of Bankrupts in the Dis
ict Of the ciy of New York, will extend to 5000 per
sons at least and the advertising alone will, accord
ing to Rule 40, amount to $l72, 500 Philadelphia
Times. -e.
The Dickens Ball Committee is intended TO re-
present all classes Of good ctizens-and Colonel
Webb, of the regular army" undertook TO repre-
sent the class of respectable bankrupts OF course
he had 10 take the benefit Of the act to qualify him
self for the great trust Of manager
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Philadelphia.

EnAoQeIpnbns
Correspondence Of the HsraldJ -is7
PHLApELPHIA, Feb 5, 1872.
Bank Resumption-Aiarm of the Banks-Dry Lard
ner coming to I've Chssnsa Street Theatre Sysets
re.
The Legislature 10 whistng up to the Banks the
tune Of go to the Devil and shake yourself" with
considerable vigor. The last news from Harris
ourg Is that those Of the most sections OF
tine Dali Tor Immediate resumption have passed the
second reading, all amendments having been voted
down by very decided majorities. The probabil.
ity isthat the Bill passed the Assembly yesterday,
finally. The Harrisburg mail sometimes gets in, in
time to connect with the New York mail: should II
to-day, and bring any important this
character, will add it by postscript. 81
In the mean time, our banks are greatly alarn-
ed at the aspect Of affairs, and many Of then
look upon their death warrants AZ already sealed
That the Bill will pass the House seems cutie
certain, and both public and prvnt6 letters from
Harrisburg say Its fate 10 NO mere doubtful in the
Senate than in the House. The Governor win
hardly venture to interfere to prevent its passage
- he did q similar enc once before; and sncs
through the Legislature his signature viii not b
withheld. For, independent of his desire to be
City Banks in consequence Of their refusal to Sc
cond his efforts to pay the interest on the State
debt. Rumor says that there was quite fare up
In the fehnsyivania sank between Them and the
rich Jacob Ridgway, during his recent visit here
So the probability is shall soon have . resump-
tion and plenty Of broken Banks. lto
We are, 1t seems, about to have quite reform
in our theatrical entertainments. The great popu-
larity Of DR.. Lardner, scientific lecturer, and
his wonderful success ut the fremont Theatre.
Boston, has induced, have been informed, Mr..
Pratt, Of the Chssnutstreet Theatre, Of this city,
to offer him proposals to deliver short here.
In fast, it IL said that the engagement" in thea
trieal parlanee, 10 completed, and about the LIST
Of March 10 the time fixed for his "6rst appear
ance ON these boards" Like all other great "st4rs."
We shall soon expect to see him "undsrlined'' On
the "big bills" In Boston he has been qlite Q
A." card" and . more profitable f" star"-drawing
larger, more fashionable houses-than even Fanny
Essler. That he will be alike successful, here
have no doubt. philadelphia is as intelligent, ~
curious, and - fond Of novelty any other city
in the Union Tne terms half the gross receipts
Of the house, the Theatre bearing all expenses.
The transactions in Stocks to-day are 10 . fair
amount, and at prices much as yesterday. Penn
sylvania Bank Notes are 2 to per cent better.
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REnrrrscrrcEs OF CoLr's TRrAL give In
another column, the eloquent speech Of Mr.. Nor.
reu on the commence ment Of the defence in the
case Of Colt, who now stands in imminent peril OF
his neck. 1t il capital speech, and reflects much
credit on the gentlem who delivered it.
We have always thought, however, that Colts
defence was badly conducted; not, however, through
MIR Morrers agency, but by the other counsel
The first wrong step was that made by Mr.. Selden,
in stepping aside from the case, and endeavorlng
to make an issue about the publication OF a couple
of woodcu,s in as many extras. Mr.. Seldon's
speech on that occasion, was emnently uncalled
Tor. and irrelevant-i was farce in the midst sfr-
qedy What parallel was there between the ex-
element growing cut Of the trial OF a murderer,
and that springing from the French revolution :
lust as much as there is between human head
and Connecticut squash Then again, the con-
fession of Colt introduced into the speech Of Mr..
Emmett was IN bad taste and worse judgment.
In fact, the trial was conducted enormously in
several points, and Mr. Whiting did not fail to avail
himself Of these mistakes in policy. What the re-
cult Of the application for a new trial may be, we
know not, and do not wish to influence by any re-
mark Of ours. OF course, we stop where we are,
aud have nothing further to say.
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and at the conclusion there was spontaneous out
burst which proved how universal was the sentiment
expressed IN the last stanza Ia relation to two Of the
most amiable individuals who have honored this
country with "a visit. The President conpmented
the author by another draft upon the sage observa-
tons OF Mr.. Weller: u
"Ah, said the little man, you're a wap, amt
you %
plant, said Sam; 1t may be catching used to
sleep with him"
The President here read the following letter from
Washington Irving -
SUM, SIDE, Jan. 25th, lsla.
Gentlemen,-I have this moment received your letter
ofthe I7h instant, which has probably been detained
at New York. regret extremely that circumsta
ps,on to the dinner about 10 BE- to Mr. Dickens.
Accept, gentlemen, uy best thanks for this very nat
sering marx Of good will, and believe me, ~,
Your obliged and humble .ery.n.
pr WASHINGTON IRVING.
Fay Barrett Frsderien w. Croker and W. " story,
Committee, nc.
The following toast was then proposed g.
Geoffrey Cray en-May he who has exhi bted the
ny side Of Old England long live ON the "sunny side
The President here announced that he had receiv.
ed the following letters from gentlemen who had
not been able tn attend the dinners
n. PoarLArp Jan ~, IA
Gentlemsn,- My engagement: are Of such nature
that dare not promise 70 De win ou much 40 desire
and my respect for the OCCASION for the committee,
and for Mr. Dickens SELF sblge to decline your
very obiging invitation. At such board there must
he no empty chairs.
Please accept my thanks, gentlemen, and my best
wishes for your happiness seversy and for that Of
your guest the re0rmer, not only upon the particular
occssion yos have in view, but for the rest Of your
lives Were with you, I.hould otfsra toast to Old
England, AZ the mother OF New England-or as the
grand mother Of ations-Nsw Eugland being the mo-
Their of nations a least In the New World and she the
mother Of New England. should thank her for send.
ing forth her herald Of reformation in literature hi
erto in science, and politics and religion and your
guest fer pciurpg the old Englrh humor in all their
in the old English tongue.
Respectfully gentlemen, am, &c
Msssr.. George Tyler Bigelow and others,
Committee
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Of all Bat the objects and purposes have had in view
are very plain and simple. and may he easily told
have always had and shall always have, and
true desire contribute, far in lies, to the
men stock OF hsalhful cheerfulness and enjoy ment
have always had and always shall have an invncible
repusnsnce that molecyed philosophy which loves
the darkness and winks and seowls in the light. be-
love that shows quite well in rags and patches
as she does purple and 6ne linen believe that she
and every beautiful object in external nature claims
seine sympathy in the breast Of the poorest man who
breaks his scany loaf Of bread believe that she goes
barefoot az well 40 she'd. believe that she dwes ra
ther otener in alleys and by ways than she does In
courts and palaces and that il is good and pleasant
and profitable, to track her out follow her. believe
lay ones hand upon Of those rejected
whom the world has too long fsrgouen and too often
msused and to say to the and most
these creatures have the elements and capacities
Of goodness yourselves they moulded in the same
form, and madcof the same clay and though ten times
worse than you, may, having retained anything of
their original nature amidst the trials and dstressss of
their condition, be really times bctert believe that
TO do this to pursue worthy and not useless
ton Gentlemen, that you think too, your f.rvent
greeting sufficiently That this feeling
alive in the old world well 40 in the new,
should know better than IL who have found such wide
| aud ready sympathy in my wn dear land. That in
pressing II, we but treadng in the steps Of those
great master spirits who have gone before, know y
,eference to III the bright examples in literature
from Shakespeare downwsrd
There ,ther point connected with the labors Qf
,niy ell them SOY tina, you no d in such generous
New-York tribune., 1842-03-05
Temperance Discussion. Pro>cribcd hI
our CITY Authorities -.

The following mandate from the Alderman Of
The Sixth Ward issued on the rcquisition of The
drunkarl-makerS who thcklycove thar Ward
and deepen the wre,cacdnc,> OF IT. squait and
starving thousands, mas been handed US for pubIi
cation. Read it. Friends Of Temperance, and
say whether the cause Of Reform shall be crushed
BY such means as are here threatened -.
To Presirnt of tie Fasiingon Temperance Soc:ety
N-r- Yo-k
SRI am under the official necessity OF ad-
dressing vow III relation the meetings that have
been held al the Five Points. in the SIXTH Ward
.. our City, under the auspices of the Society Of
which rou have lie honor 10 be Its frs; officer
These meetings am fearful Will sooner or later
produce disturbance which will have II strong
tendencvzto to injurc @our useful eXcrtions rs all
meetings of this description. unless held b. con-
sent in writing from tie Mayor are express tog
bidden BY an ordinance Of the Corporation. il.po
sing fine of 50 on the parties, sud OF 81 or
each peace officer who refuses TO dispcrse=
- Complaints on this subject have been made 10
ne b. some Of the most Respectable citizens of
the Ward, alleging serious matter of grievance
and in consequence cannot omit addressing yon
on the subject.
have therefore to ask of yoi; the favor 10 ra.
port these matters 20 your Society, and that you
will discontinue the matter complained Of WISH
Ing vnu every success in your rcr;crious eyer
tionS, ran,ain. Sir, very respectfully, yours.
ye,c. York. Feb -. iai:
New-York tribune., 1842-03-05

REAL REFoRM.-During the tilrec-tourths of the
year which Levi Lincoln, the present Wing Col
cctor for the port Of Boston, has been in Office,
there has been saving to the Government of SD,
l54 -. a, compared with the three corresponding
quarters Of the year 1910 under his LocoF oco
predecessor During the Same period there has
been an increase of lG3 foreign vessels entered,
and OF $63l ,595 30 in the revenue OF the Govern
men. aud rctrcnchn.nt of sever: in the corps
of oiicCrs emplovea.
New-York tribune., 1842-03-05

Roco'FRY.-Part Of the money stolen from
The Salisbury Mining Go. Boston on the 7rh
OF July last has been recovered 1t consisted Of
bills of the Merchants, Bank Salem and nmounted
TO $4,000. The Bank successfully pursued the
the above amount remained ont until lately thew
were enabled to trace part 10 It's source when it
ut length wa, presented A>hort time since 50
came to hand and it was found to have come from
:. man named Coffin, lately in the employ of tie
Company. and after xuch cxertion Il large amount
was found sccrcted in his house. Tie exact sum
recovered has not been asccrt;incd and it's sis
pcctcd that snrt has been DESTROYED.
New-York tribune., 1842-03-05
COMMERCIAL Advcrtlscr.

Loss OF THE SHGr SALADIS.-Thc ship Sala-
din, Finncy, sailed hence lith February, for Liz
erpool. In gale from the Southeast, on the 10th
or l7th. shifted her cargo, and was knocked down
on her beam ends. The corn part Of her cargo.
choakcd the pumps, and tho vessel leaked badly.
She was abandoned on the 18TH lat 80 lon. &c.
The crew arrived at Norfolk in the brig Empress.
from Boston, Which vessel took them off The
above information was received from Mr. Ncsbit,
her mate who came passenger in the schooner
Empire from Norfolk Capt. Finney and lady were
coming on By land. Express.
New-York tribune., 1842-03-05

#'.THE DANCERS OF THE SEAS. Tile ship Man
haitian. arrived this morning from Amsterdam. on
the l7,h ut.. when in lat. II. lG long l5 ~,
while living 10 III IL severe gale from the North.
West shipped sea that washed overheard Ed
ward Carringfon second officer, of New-York
Thomas BowScr Of London. Andrew Nelson of
Massachusetts and Hugh Curfec of Ncw-York seu-
men and all were lost The violence of the sea
great, that the bulwarks on both sides were
carried away-swept the decks of caboose, ca
boosc-houSe, quarter-boats, stove, &C.. and filed
the forccastlc and cabin. The weather was so Sc
we're lllat Capt. B. deemed it the most prudent
course To bear up for southern passage.
Cnmmnrcial Adynr1isrr-
New-York tribune., 1842-03-05

D R.LrH WALDO EvERsos lectures again
this evening a, the Society Library. His subject
is The Potr.. For a sketch Of his Firs, Lee
turc see Last Page