The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-23

49, NShaSh ~ tHS GIys oO VIQQI
was the light, that people waking from their sleep
supposed there was a large fire ia their neIghbor-
hood. Such a large and brilliant meteoric visitor il
rarely seen. Some scientific observer will probably
give us an accurate description.
North and south American Coree House.
90 w. MAXWELL, proprietor of Longs Hotel
New Bond street, and the London Hotel, AlbemarIe st
has the honor to ac9usint the patrons Of the North and
South American and New England Coffee House, and
the public generally, that he has purchased that estab.
lishment, which will be conducted by his SON. The
whole will Immediately undergo a revision, in order
that the comforts of its patrons may be increased.
The business Of that celebrated tavern, the late Cock,
will merge into this hotel a commodio US room will be
The hotel department Wilt abound in comfort, and
change, it cannot fail to be highly advantageous both to
the merchants and their assistants, as well as to the ira.
weller, whose business requires him to reside in the city.
The hotel is spac ious, airy, and well arranged, So that
the sleeping department is distinct from the numerous
tavern rooms.
Parties requiring committee or arbitration dinners
will always find a cuisine worthy Of their patronage.
The meachants and travellers from the West India
Islands, and from the continents Of Europe and America.
will fla the position Of this totel important to them. as
the earliest news frem all parts of the globe will be con.
sentrated there. no expense being spared to procure it
The wines need no comment as they will be selected
from the store cellars Of Longs Hotel. The charges
will be on a moderate scale, consistent with the respec-
liability Of the hotel.
90 THE SUNDAY MERCURY.-A rich number
to-morrow-the richest yet-nearly all original, A ca.
pital story by Ladle, the Second Marriage, particularly
interesting to the Ladies-City Characters, No. VII
Wn. Page, N.A-The Ring Fights, Caunt and Freeman
and other sporting matters from Deils Life in London
inimitable discourse BY Dow, jr-Razors Report Of the
Third Ball Of the New York Variety Assembly, terrific
teur-Fun from the London Satirist-Modern Definitions
The Charter Election Our Prospects, &c.-Theatrical
Criticisms, Wallack and Mrs. Glover in the Insoly emit
Court-ChitC Chat, containing all the news Of the week
and editorial 'atirical humOurs, Sc, on all sorts of sub.
The Mercury can be sent to any part of the Union
signt months Tor 81 single copies cents each. Sub.
scriners IN the city can be served at their residences by
sending to the office. ID Beekman street.
o. CHATHAM THEATRE.-The indefstirable
siege manager Of this theatre, has drsmatised and adapted
to the stage, The Actress Of Padua, taken from Flags
celebrated works. 1t is in four parts, and is produced
this evening, with new scenery, costumes, magnificent
tableaux, sc. In addition to which the melo drama Of
i. Kirby appears. Otto M 4 ry', EXHIBITS II his Hn WONDERFUL @1isi
strength, and Wood appears in the drama of the Lion
Doomed.
90 THAT MYSTERIOUS little Gypsy GIRL
at the American Museum, continues 10 attract adniring
crowds OF visitors day and night, who are filled with a..
constituent at her wonderful revelations. Past, present
a2d future appear all alike to her, and the place of her
hsbitation is a mystery to the most scientific. To day
there is an unusually rich afternoon performance BY
Winchell, the side-breaking drollerist, Miss Resale, the
charming vocalist, Celeste the admired dancer and the
Gypsy Girl; Animal Magnetism, Niagara Falls and other
novelties. Same performances this evening. No Won.
der the place is a literal jam day and night when such
attractions are put forth for IS cents.
% WE SAW 1T STATED SOME TIME IN ONE
OF the western papers, that DR.. Sherman's poor mans
plaster was used on tee Ohio to draw STEAMBOATS, from
the mud. We believe the editor had been most eera.
giously humbugged, but can say from experience that
the said poor mans plaster is the best application ever
used for rheumatism, ~lumbago, cramps or bruises. Cali
a, LOG Nassau street, and ask any one you see leaving the
6tore, and he will tell you this is no humbug.
Downfall OF the British Nation.
Q9- WHAT CARE WE, OUR HALF Is
hrrIah.-In place Of our old grey bristly hair we hsve
a beautiful dark silky crop, three cheers for Joness Oil
ofCoral Circassia, it is the greatest hair restorative in the
world Jones IL q blessing IN the n ~ a. Vry1I
street rascals take the benefit of the act with some Of
this on your hair, you'll charm the court joking aside.
this will really and truly make the hair grow STAY il
falling, cure scurf or ~dandrsf, and make light. red or
grey hair grow dark it is SO cheap too, only q, 6. or
chilling a bottle, It is sold at the sign of the American
You who have yellow or dark skin, or pimples, freckl.s
or any eruption, try the Italian Chemical Soap soid at
the same place, it is capital, clears the skin beautiful, try
oHCLIREHUGA's WIGS sCALPs still stand
pre-eminent above all others. Their peculiar light gos-
samer and ventilating character, their superior mates;sI
and Workmanship, heir being shaped exactly as the ma
tuIsi hair s.Gwsm,heir elasticity, style Of aIraDgement,
not be equalled out OF his establishment.
The first il PRODUCTION Of the gossamer and ventilatinr
wigs and scalps, without metallic springs and subse.
quent Improvement, have all been msde BY CIirehurh
and though daily attempts are making to initiate 6s
tlemen will observe the address-2O7 Broadvxv' en-.
france on on Fulton street-whsre a choice of several
and where they can be fitted in a nome, y rSSSS,ouur;
prices to suit the times.
O7- GREEN TURrLE IA fine lot of Green TYR.
tie, from Key West, just received at Welsh's new eating
establishment, No. 23s Broadway.
TURTLE Sour, prepared by Sandy, in his original,
superior style, served up this day, and every day during
the next week.
TsRrlE srrAK., stewed Terrapins, Beef Steaks, Cut
lets, and Oysters, of the most exquisite flavor.
Ordinary, daily, from II to 4 oc lock.
90 WE ARE IN GooD EARNEsT WHEN WE
say 10 our readers that DR.. L. d. Trimmings Disrrhae
Candy is one Of the best medicines we know Of Persons
afflicted with the Diarrhae can have instant relief by
the use Of this medicine. Itis mild in its operation, and
thorough in its cure.
His Worm Candy is also a perfect cure for worms in
children, And his Cathartic Candy 10 good for q cold,
bilious complaints, fevers, foul stomach, indeed In all
cases when physic is necessary.
Hisdinner or tonic Candy is q perfect remedy for cos
tiveness, uneasiness, fulness or distress aQer eating,
street.
90 E SHREWSBURY N
is well known to those who are acquaint-
ed with the nature of our oy sters, that the Shire W sburies
are nearly done with for the sesson-this is according to
a common law efecting oysters, but | have this day re-
best of their palmy days l do pronounce them better
than apy that have been 10 the city this season; the same
has been effected by culture. Ihave also some oy sters
from the old and we'll known ChiDgarorcr bed, so famous
in their time they are very fat, but are wanting in that
rich racy n .vor, which made the original so distin guish
ed; II is occasioned by tides, but they will improve. Be-
sides these two distinguished Oysters ] have the Salt
East River oysters in.their prime, out OF a particular
Cove up the Sound. THOs. DOWNING, 8 Broad ct.
NJ b. have in a state Of preserv alton some beds of
oysters for the approaching warm season, as it is well
known that. the most Of the beds will not be in q fitting
condition for use. at
City Despatch Post.
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