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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

ANOTHER New YEAR.-Mr. Editor-Sir-On look
ing back upon the past and contemplating the flu
ture, what vast theme Is presented to the human
mind for reflection untold changeshave taken
place in the affairs of since the last New Year!
How many millions of souls have been swept into
eternity, and how many more must in the course
and order of Gods decree be carried away the
same stream before another New Yearl These are
truly serious questions and easily answered. To
the man of the world they will pass from his mind
like chaff before the wind, and like It, never TO be
moved from its hiding place, until the Almighty IN
his power shall cause the earth to tremble, and
man to stand amazed. Then, not till them will
the man who makes this worldhis God, contemplate
seriously upon those matters which concern his
eternal welfare. We may endeavor to veil our
faces from the eye of Omnipotence, and make
mOckery of relgion-but oh! there will come an
hour when that veil will be rent asunder, as with
flash of lightning, and man will stand naked before
his maker, in all the shame and degradation to
which the unbelievng are all destined to bear. All
yes that hour will come (and let those mock who
willy when the sun.lit hills and the mountain altar
the cataract and the gentle waterfall-when the
beautiful streams and the leafy groves-when the
verdant plains and nature will be clothed IN her most
beautiful garbs and all is bright and worthy OF the
spirits worship, and when man feels himself most
secure. All! yes, all these things shall pass away,
and atthe sound of Gods voice, even thou thyselt
shall be driven back into the wild chaos from whence
thou sprung, and those that knew We once shall
know We no more forever. H. b.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

FIsEs- N-BURGLARIEs.-The crime OF ar
son, which is punishable with death, by our laws,
has recently been rapidly the increase in this
city Developments connected with the arrest OF
several burglars lodged in the Tombs within few
days. have brought TO light no less than fifteen cases
of arson in which il has been shown that after plum
derng the premises of all that they could carry
away, these midnight marauders have then lighted
the torch of destruction, in hopes that the flames
might cover their misdeedsa eve search for
the stolen property.
While such state Of affairs exists in city, the
public authorities should be increasingly vigiant,
and the Mayor as the head of the Police, should Of
fer liberal rewards for the arrest and conviction of
those concerned in this double crime of burglary and
arson.
There is reason to believe that the recent fire in
Maiden lane and Water street was produced by
such agency and concerted plot the part of the
burglars that now infest our city, might repeat the
memorable scene Of December, 1885, when millions
were destroyed in one night.
If in the construction of stores, bailders and
owners should follow the plan of those at the north
westcorner OF John and Cliff Streets by facing the
windows with iron bars and placing shutters
either in front or rear, few burglaries would occur
in our city, and FIRE would rarely If ever proceed
TO any extent before discovered in the lower story.
Burglars cannot werk in the dark after they have
effected an entrance, and the private or public
watchmen would always be attracted by any signal
Of light during the night. This plan, generally
adopted, would do more to prevent destruction by
fire, and loss by robberies, than any other that can
be suggested but in the time something should
be done tobring to prompt justice and punish with
the utmost severity of the law all those desperate
villains who not only have the ingenuity to enter
building forthe purpose of robbery but the fiendke
desperation afterwards to apply the torch of the in.
cendiary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

SUDDEN DRATn.-George Wilson, Esq, known as
an old practitioner at the New York BAR and as the
tutor of James r. Whiting, Esq. our efficient Dis
trict Attorney, died suddenly on Saturday evening
of disease OF the heart at the residence of his son,
in Sullivan street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

Mr.. BRAHAM ONCE MORE, AND FOR THE LAST TIME
This evening Mr.. Braham gives his last concert
in this country, at Nibo's He sails tomorrow at
~ o'clock in the Cambridge. BY earnest solicita-
ton, he has been induced TO give yet one more
concert for the last. He will be assisted by Mrs.
Sutton and her pretty little daughter. For full
programme Of performances, we refer the reader
to the advertisement. The certainty OF Mr. Bra
ham and Sons sailing tomorrow, will fill the house
70 overlooking. Those who wish for good seats,
should take care to be there in season. II is an
array OF talent OF order that is rarely met with
on either side Of the water.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

SLETGHINe. Yesterday afternoon and evening,
the Bloomingdale Road and the Third Avenue were
full of seighs, with their jingng bells, to a very
late hour-only half a dozen overturns. Nowand's
Prospect Hall, that capital place, where the attend
ance is so good-the suppers and n,uled wine so ex
quisite, and the rooms comfortable--w crowd
ed. The sleighing is now very fine-and If the pre-
sent clear frosty weather continue few days longer
all New York will take sleigh ride. The theatres
and concerts very much reduced during the
evenings that sleghing is good
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

A HAPPY New YKAR-As this is the day to be
celebrated with annual calls, cake, wine, and good
feelings, we commence this morning with wishing
a happy New Yeart to all our subscribers and friends
Judging from our own feelings of general peace
and good will we have no doubt that this is indeed
to be the year of Jubilee, and that the Millennium has
already begun. We, therefore, recommend uni
versal amnesty to all delinquents-wipe out all old
scores and begin anew. The prospects of the coun-
try were never more favorable, and we know of no
reason why kind thoughts and happy feelings should
not prevail-why the bankrupt law should not do Its
work--why creditors should not forget their deb
t5rspolihcians forget their quares, and all hands
unite to ushern the Millennium.
ASSUMPTION OF PUBLIC DEBTS BY THE GENERAL
GOVERNMENT One of the most liberal and generous
propositions which have come OF late before the
public, is the project of the Hon. VIM. Cost John
son. to pay the State debts, out of the revenues of
the General Government. We know Mr. Cost
Johnson well. He Is gentlemen-a generous man
polished person-and thinks with equal ease and
acuteness. The following Is his famous letter =
HALL REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, lS42
IL gives pleasure to furnish with the subjoned
statement of the State debts furnished to the Secretary
Of Treasury from the States which reported him last
year. and which he furnished 10 the House of Representa-
uves at the last session -
ABsrRAcr STATEMENT OF THE DEBTS OF THE SEVERAL
STATES, TERRrroRms, AND THE DISTRICT CITIES Co
LuMnIA REPoRTEp TO CoNoREss SECRETARY
Total amount Total amount Amount out
authorized issued stdndne and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02
YORK HERALD.
New York, Monday, january ., Isas.

Ars- No paper will be issued from this Office to-
morrow. To-day is the annual holiday. An Extra
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow, with the latest news.
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Literary Notices.

HENRY OF OFrERDINeEN-A Romance-Ffom
the German Of Novalis. Sold by Bartlett g. VEL
FORD This work is translation made from the edi-
ton OF Tieck and Schegel. The life of the author
Is chiefly drawn from the one written by the former.
The completion of the second part is also by the
same writer We have not had time TO read this
volume yet, but invite the public to look at it.
FATHER OswALD-A genuineC Catholic Story-New
York, Casseiy E. Sons, l0S Nassau street lS4S.
This story or novel has been written to couneract
the alleged pernicious influence of 'Father Gle
ment," and many similar productions. All the OBJ
jections to the Catholic faith are taken verbatim
from that work therefore the admirers of Father
Clement" would do well TO be candid enough TO read
Father Oswald"
BENT1EY's MISCELLANY, AND DUBLIN UNIVERSITY
MAGAZINE, for December These valuable works
have just been sent to us by Mr.. Mason. The Ma
gaZine contains continuation OF Jack Hinton, the
Guardsman, and other interesting articles.
The LADYs WORLD, for January, 1843, by s. Post.
Beautifully embellished, and with the usual amount
OF Interesting matter.
The RAINBOW, or ODD FELLOWS MAGAZINE, Jan.
1913 by Adee g. Estabrook, l6O Nassau st.
The DEMOCRATIC REVIEW for Jan. lS4S-By the
Ldngieys, 81 Chatham. IT contains portrait OF
John G. Calhoun, and the usual amount ofvauabe
reading matter
The New YORK LEGAL OBsERvER-By Saml.
OtCeSe, AZ Ann 81. we again call the attentlOn OF
the members of the bar, and of our merchants to
this valuable weekly. 1t deserves place in every
Office and counting room.
Our MISS, or JACK HINToN-Nos. q, "a, and 25
by CarviN f. Co--Gentlemen will please call and
get their numbers.
Mr. Hines has sent us the midnight Cry."-We
have heard it before.
The MERCHANTS MAGAZINE-Jan. 1913; vol g.
No. This number begins new year and new
volume; it is, therefore, good opportunity for any
merchant who may not have heretofore taken it, to
commence with what he should, by no means, be
without, if he consults his own interests.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

YAcHrrNe.-The English yacht Dolphin, pierced
for twelve guns was off Galveston on the l7h ult.
Thus Is the same vessel that was at New Orleans a
short time ago
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

p3- The Amphtheatre Is to give an extra perform
this day. for the accommodation of juveniles and a.
miles, commencing OF two o'clock precisely.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

90 OF all places of amusement this day and eve
ming, Banum Of the American Museum presents
the most magnificent novelties. Twelve perform
ances are to be given, and General Tom Thumb,
the wonder OF wonders. remains one day more.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

NASKIN.-ln the official dispatches from the
commanding officer before the walls of Nankin, to
Lord Stanly, IL is stated the city contained about
100000 of inhabitants, large portion Of whom
were Tariars, and who trained up all their able
bodied men as soldiers, and who united with
the Chinese regulars in the defence of the city.
Nankn he stated to be surrounded with wall
twenty miles in circumference, and from twenty
eight TO seventy feet high, and penetrated by three
principal gates. II was defended by Is or 10000
regular tro ps.
The place was invested by the CORVALLIS, Blond,
men-of war, and heavy war steamers in the river,
within 1000 yards OF the walls and by 400 regular
British and India troops on land and was finally
carried, and at last accounts remained in the hands
of the British.
The Drum Tower is nearly in the centre of the
city, and overlooks the entire place.
The great Porcelain Tower is said to stand short
distance without the walls.
The greatest resistance met with was from the
Tartar part OF the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02
w. COST JOHNSON

We entirely agree with this project, with one
slight addition. Why not include all the debts OF
the private bankupts now before the Courts OF the
United States 2 The aggregate amount OF their
schedules is probably equal to 900, more or
less-but if the General Government means to open
her liberal purse strings, it is Just as easy to an
nounce the payment of $3.50, 100000, as of $780,
100000 1t is true, there may not exactly be in
the U. s. Treasury at this moment, sufficient
surplus 10 pay the annual interest on this sum, but
what of that II is stated in the Mephistophoes Of
Goethe, that there is an immense gold mine, ex-
actly under the Capitol at Washington, and the
only difficulty is TO dig down to the centre of the
earth TO get at it. That can be done cheap in these
cheap days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02
New Music.

The SHIP ON FIRE, with Autograph embellish-
ment. 1t is descriptive scene, the wordsby Chas.
Mackay, ESQ.,; the music by Henry Russell.
The INDIAN HUNTER, with beautiful Autograph
establishment song written by Eliza Cook
The music by Henry Russell
The OLD CLOCK, with another splendid Autograph
establishment. A ballad,,by Eliza Cook-the mu-
sic by Henry Russell.
The aboy beautiful poems are all by Messrs Jas
L. Hewett Il Co. 2S9 Broadway. Capital New
Years presents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02

That my proposition will ultimately succeed, have
10. allowed myself 10 dosbt for a moment The people
far in advance OF the politicians on this subject as
they always upon thing that is patriotic noble
LIBERAL and good Blu, let its endspersevere with firm
and zeal and viii not be long before VIII be
carried. Let temporizng, compromising spirit IN
uence their course but boldly and consistently adhere
issue Of 5000 900 Of stock and many OF those who
apprehensively pause in alarm will advance to the
pool t0ksH the People trouble The uaters
have the honor be, with great respect your friend
md nhelcnf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-02
Newburyport, Mass.
rCorrespoudence ofthe Herald. I

NEwBURYPoRr, Mass, Dec. rs, Is ]
State Of 1hings-Chswches- Clergy---Reiigio
Politics.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-25

10 universities, colleges, literary institutions pow en-.
titled TO receive congressional documents printed By
order Of either HOUSE, allowing Que copy Of each
work 10 each that the said Secretary like manner
distribute OF said residue 10 the Library OF Congress
the same number Of copies Of each az it Is entitled
TO receive Of said congressional documents aud for
the same purposes to the Library Of the Senate three
copies OF each work; TO the Library OF the House
VI Representatives three copies Of each work To
every other department, bureau, public Office OFF,
Ger nov entitled TO receive congressional documents
as aforesaid one copy Of each work, for preserya-
ton In such department, bsreau Office; 10 every
other person, body polite and funclionary now en-
titled to receive congressional documents Us afore-
said, copy Of each work aud that the Sccrctar,
OF State distribute the remaining copies of each
work aforesaid TO the several States Territories and
District Of Columbia in proportion TO their respec.
tive population, in the same manner as the laws OF
Congress are apportioned and distributed; and that
The extra of each Census taken before eighteen
hundred and forty, all fifty copies Of so many
remain on hand) be distributed TO said States Terri
tories and District in like proportion and in like
manner.
Approved, February Oath lS43
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NEW MUSIC

NEW MUSIC.
uST received the following pieces of New Music,
y at the old established Store, two doors east OF
18th street, Pennsy lvania avenue.
w. FISCHER.
When first saw thy gentle Face by A. Schmitz
10 Minora German Serenade-by Sphor
The Parting of Summer poetry by Mrs. Hemsns;
music by Richard
The Rock beside the Sea- poetry by Mrs He
mans music by R,ckard
The Maiden from Affair." by j. C. Viercek
Inc SkylaIk's Matin Chime; by r. Shrival.
Last Greeting; by F. Shubert.
up to the Forest HE; sung by Miss Shiref
The Heather Bell by DIR. X. Spittal.
Gems OF German Song; No. O. Fairest Maiden;
No 8, Fidelity; No. 4, The Fisher Maiden.
Oh, Glide me not my Mother; by Maria B.
Halves.
Come Love, to me- romance by ii. r. Bishop.
le Scenes of my Childhood; by NJ Badger.
The Grave of Bonaparte, Song-by l.. Heath
The Emisrants Fareweli-by Henry Russell.
The Poor Mans Friend do do
wish could Remember-for the Guitar.
On, Molly Brown! why leave me Pinng for the
Guitar.
Imperial Quick Step-by S. knacbel.
La CamPanelly-impromptu by F. Rakeman.
feb %
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CELEBRATION AT THE APOLLO HALL.

sJ The Marine Band will be in attendance at the
celebration at Apollo Hall, on Saturday evening the
18th INST, and will play the National Airs and other
pieces An Address will be delivered on the Pro
posed Renewal In South America of The Congress of
Panama, and the Destined Union Of that continent
with the United States also, some other subjects
connected with the objects of the Institutions as the
nadequacy Of The public salaries in this country, and
the evil effects Of meanness and parsimony in that
particular; promotion Of privates in the army and
navy the modes of encouraging the migration of
the rich, as well as the aboring classes BY Rich
I'd s. Evans, Counsellor at Law
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited 10
attend. Performances to commence at half past six
feb 25-It
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[RssoLurroS-rupLrc. NO. 81

A RESOLUTION for the distribution Of certain CO.
pies OF the Census returns and Of tho Compendium
Of the Sixths Census.
Resolved By The Senate and House Of Representative,
of the United States Of .fmeca in Congress assembled
That OF the extra copies Of the Census returns for
eighteen hundred and forty, and Of the Compendium
Of the said Census now remaining on hand there be
retained until further order two hundred copies Of
each; and that the residue Of said Census return.
and Compendium there be distributed, in the same
manner as the laws Of Congress distributed two
hundred and fifty copies Of each to the Secretary Of
State for hs department and for distribution IN like
manner by him, TO ministers and diplomatic agents
Of this government and Of foreign govcrnmsnts, and
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-25

STAPLE GOODS, UNUSUALLY CHEAP
~ We have in store
l2 bales A., 49, 81, and Ga brown Cottons,
from 6 to ~ cents
5000 yards heavy Cotton Osnaburgs, very low
Heavy "a and "a Kerscys, for servants
100 pieces Penteniiary Plaid Domestics
Good dark Calicoes, from to l2 cents
1900 yards Cassinets, from 25 TO Is cents
So pieces Nos. and 2 Linen Burlaps
"a and SO Plaid Linseys
Kentucky and Glasgow Jeans
1000 yards heavy twlled Coitons
Which we will sell as onishngly cheap Purcha.
sers buying Goods of us to be conveyed TO distance
can have them carefully bexcd, free Of any addition
al charge.
feb 2f-3t BRADLEY s ESTEP.
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PRfvATE-No. 35.1

AN ACT TO amend anaot entitled An act for the
relief OF George Mayheld," approved July TWEEN
ty-seycn, one thousand eight hundred and forty
two.
BE II enacted by the Senate and House Of Reprenia-
TRES Ds United States Of .f,nerioa in Congress
bed, That the time within which George Mayheld is
required to select and enter six hundred and forty
acres Of land granted to him by the provision. Of
acto the twenty-scventh Of July, thousand eight
hundred and forty-two, be, and the same Is hereby,
extended one year; and the said May6eld shall DO
permitted to enter said land in entire section,
IN quarter sections, subject to private entry and
in the occupancy Of any actual settler as he in his
discretion, may determine.
Approved, February oath, Isl3.
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fPUBLlc-No. lO.1

AN ACT to continue in force an act therein men,
toned, relating to the port Of Baltimore.
BE il enaciedby the Senate and House Of Represe'ta
tires ofhe Uniied States Of .qmeica in Congress assem-
bied, That the act passed the seventeenth day OF
March, one thousand eight hundred, entitled "An
act declaring the assent OF Congress to certain acts
the States Of Maryland and Georgia." and which by
subsequent acts has been revived and continued in
force until the third of March, one thousand eight
hundred AMI forty three be, and the same so far
il relates to the act of the State of Maryland is here
by revived and continued in force until the first day
of June, in the year thousand eight hundred and
fifty P'orided, That nothing herein contained shall
authorize the demand of duty tonnage YES
sells propelled by steam employed in the transporta-
ton Of passengers.
Approved, February Gath, le43.
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MECHANICAL OR CARCEL LANES

consequence of the sale that these excellent
l. Lamps have met with, and the satisfaction they
have without exception, given to our customers, we
informed are the last we can receive this season.
Those who wish TO obtain the best Lamps known
lnow considered the standard of excellence in
france) will please make selection this week, as
the most OF the Lamps remaining unsod at the end
OF the week VIII be sent to different parts of the
country to supply orders.
Amongst those just received, are a few at low
price, which have been in great demand All the
lamps sold by us are warranted.
J. MAST s. Co, Agents,
Feb Cot
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BIBI,E SOCIETY

~ The annual meeting Of the BrnLK SocKrr
OF WAsHNcros CRY will be held in Trinity Church,
9Th street. Monday evening, the 9th instant at
O'Clock
Addresses may be expected from Hon. John NJ.
Berrien, Rev. Charles NJ. Butler, and Rev John s.
Mitch,ll, Agent of the American Bible Society
The public are particularly and respectfully in
vited feb "a Of.
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PRIvATE-No. 34.l


AN ACT for the relief Of certain companies Of
Michigan militia.
BE IL enacted blythe Senate and Hops NJ Repree,-
foues Of the Unied States Of 7moroa in Congress assem-
bkd, That the proper accounting officers of the Trea-
sury be- and they hereby arc authorized and requr-
ed to audit and settle the accounts Of four compa-
MES OF the militia Of the State Of Michigan, which
were ordered into service by the Governor of the
State, the requstion Of the United States marshal
for the maintenance Of the neutral obligations and
laws of the United States and that the amount
found due be paid to them out Of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 2. lind b, further enacted, That the said ac-
counting officers be, and they hereby also autho-
rized and required to audit and settle The claims Of
the Brady guards, volunteer company Of the city of
Detroit for services rendered by them in maintain
ing the neutral obligations and laws Of the United
States, and IN protecting the public property, during
The Disturbances IN the year eighteen hundred and
thirty-cgh ON the frontiers OF Canada and that the
amount found due be paid to them.
Approved, February oath, lsl3.