The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-20


7; M. RAY. Secretary:
he would hand the scrip to Mr.. Ray for fl0Ooo iear2
900 had been already paid towards the building OF
| the new hall, and there were other expenses.
The PHKux BANK TRIAts-In the Weekly
Herald OF yesterday, we published the result of this
long, exciting, and important case-the acquital OF
Brown, and the disagreement OF the jury on the
crmlnality of Wyman, the jury standing seven tor
conviction and five for an acquittal. Our readers
were doubtless prepared for this result for rare In
deed are the convictions of such gentry. The trial
| has, however, given an instructive exhibition to
| the world, which may increase the suspicion with
which some banking establishments should be
| viewed, and tor this service which Wyman has
| rendered, we implore the prosecuting attorney to
MOL pros all remaining Indictment, against him. II
| cr no other reason, he deserves clemency TO.
| proving by the lacrymose beach scene, that Bank
Directors and their agents. have human sensbilites,
| however mawkish they may be when excited.
EXHIBITION FOR PURPOSES OF BENkvoLENCE We
| learn that Mr.. Coleman, the importer of splendid
prints and books, No 2O3 Broadway, will on Mon
day and Tuesday next, exhibit some extraordinary
prints, which are limitations of paintings, for the
benefit OF the blind and the orphans. Many of
tucSc pIlHtS dIC gu UP N1cAlCdu ScHcIdl,
are intended to be placed in the Castle. They are
in style which gives them the appearance of oil
paintings; but in their rich gilt frames they are
effective MIR. Coleman has rendered the use of his
large new store for the purpose Of this exhibition.
which will be under the management of the Off.
GERS of the New York Institution for the Blind;
and while they afford qualification to the minds of
visitors through the eye we hope the happiness of
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the pleasures which examination of such beauti-
full works of art Will furnish, will be promoted by
| large receipts from the exhibition.
| CHELSEA REGArTA-SUcckss OF New YORK BoAIs.
"A regatta came off at Chelsea near Boston on
Thursday last, at which, in several contests, boats
| from New York and New Jersey were triumphant
1t the second regatta there of the season, and
the scene was more exciting, and the races better
contested than on any previous occasion, in con-
sequence of the presence CT the crack boats of
New York, two of which had challenged the
champion flags of Boston. In the first contest the
Wave from Jersey City did not enter, as she pulled
only six oars, and therefore she entered in othe
races with boats of her class. The Curtis Peck Of
New York, however, made very conspicuous
figure, and though unsuccessful in the first race,
was triumphantin the second with six oars. Of the
second and third contests, Boston paper says:-
The second pull &c oare) was once round the
course, and won by the New York boat Curtis Peck,
in l3m. 30s, against the new boat Pedestrian, and
the Alert. Crew Of the New York boat: Coxswain,
Mr.. Manning oarsmen, Messrs. G. Britten, J. Suy.
dam, ]. Suy dam, A: Suydam, j. Bevens, K. Mu-
cum, J. Onners, ]. Newcomb.
The last four oared pull. 1t was won by the
Wave, of New Jersey, manned by part Of the Cur
lis Pecks crew, against the new iron boat, In just
We understand that the Curtis Peck's crew have
challenged to pull against any boat round the
flag a; Chelsea, five miles, for $500 or $1,000 any
day within month.
RoBBERY AND ATTEMPT TO MURDER AT BUFFALO
"A most daring and deliberate attempt to murder
nude in Buffalo during the night of Wednes
day last on board OF the schooner Barcelona, lying
in that harbor. The sufferers name is John scott,
the mate of the Barcelona-and that Of the robber,
Edward Evans, the cook. boy only l6 years old.
Mr. Scott laid down tor the night on the bow hatch,
$50 in money, and Evans laid down near his, on
the deck, there being two OF the crew who were
asleep below. About 4 O'Clock in the morning,
from wounds in his head and face. He tried to
| cry out, bat could make no one hear. He then
| crawled to the after hatch and alarmed his mess
him most terribly mangled. They Immediately gave
information 10 the police, and called DR.. Wilcox,
| who dressed the wounds-about twelve in number,
and some OF them were verysevere The wounds are
|
| physician thinks that the patient may recover He
was sensible when his wounds were being dressed
| and was able TO talk He said he felt what he sup
poses the first blow, and endeavored to rise,
bur that he waslnstanfly eled, and rendered sense
| less in which state he remained until about O..
| clock. The injuries were evidently made with an
axe, as one was found on deck, covered with blood
| and hair The little assassin, II appears, after ha
wing rendered his victim senseless, robbed him OF his
monev, and then very cody went on Shore took his
trunk, and walked deliberately through the streets
towards Black Rock, where he staid about two
hours, exchanging S27 Canada money for currents
| and talking with several persons az cody as II
| nothing had happened. He was arrested by consta.
BILE Cov,ney, near Tonawanda, on board Of canal
boat, bound east and br ,ught back to the city with
the money still IN his possession Scott, we learn,
| is a single man, and has no friends in this vicinity.
-Bn6ato Daily GAG Extra.
A INDUSTRIOUS MICRO w e find in the Louisville
Daily Advertiser, the following curious account Of
| giant negro.
"Died, yesterday morning, at the Exchange Ho-
tel, IN this city, negro boy, the property Of Mr..
Andrew H. Jordan, OF Columbus, Mississippi. We
visited him after he was shrouded, in company with
| his master, from whom we received the following
years old in April last, and four feet one inch in
heghth; born in Mississippi OF parents in no re-
spect remarkable for any deviation from the ordina
~ size and temperament OF their respective sexes
him, until he completed his first year; when he be-
| gan developing liz manner that excited the as
| tonishment OF all who saw him. HIS hair grew with
surprising rspldity over his entire boty and lace,
giving him whlskers and beard, as luxuriant as an
| adult. His body assumed the muscular develope.
| menis Of athletic manhood, his strength enabling
hun at four years Of age, to lift 200 pounds dead
weight, with ease His mind was clear and striking
~ vigorous, and bis character distinguished tor IN
| leerity and generosity. We examined his corpse,
| and were astonshed at the symmetry and enormous
strength of his proportions. grenader might have
| enved the iuness of his whskers on cheek ana
| chin, and demagogue consented tobe honest WIN
| the ingenious expression OF his countenance. His
hands and feet were more taper and symmetrical
than any OF his race we ever saw. lie tell vcum
Z, pleursy and the eminent medical aid called IN TO
his relief, were fully persuaded OF the accuracy oil
MIR. Jordan's statement Of his age.