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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12
AmusenAents.

NrBLo's.-Rockwell's Company, which compri-
ses artists Of the greatest ability, give pro-
eramme of entertainments tonight. The Elsser Bro
Tiers appear tonight for the last tme their feats partae
Of the most incredible character Mrs Cole is most
finished horsewoman Mr. Franklin is perfect star of the
circle and whether rope trampolne vaulter he is
at Nibo's. Tue ladies and children still form the
great majority of the audiences andi tonight being the
last of the Elsslers anticipate crowded circus for
the full capabilities of the Arena will be brought into
tive display by the united efforts of Turner Stone Ser.
gsant, Madame Gullin, Rockwell, and Franklin. A
grand entertainment in preparation for the afternoon
Thursday next, Thanksgiving day.
THAT GIpsY FAMILY, AT THE AMERICAN MU-
scum, is certainly novelty on this side the blue
waters being the first Of that singular that emf
grated 10 America They to be at all hours day
and evening" dressed in their native costume together
with the Queen conessedy the best fortune teller ever
consulted and Gen. Tom Thumb. The performance this
week exceedingly rich and diversified. Miss Cannon
is great star and pucking the brightest aurels The
young Hercules is perfect giant in strength and indeed
the whole entertainment is Of the first order and will
cure full houses,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

The FRENCH BENEVOLENT SocIKTy.-This char
table Society appeal tonight to their oountrymen,
and TO our generous citizens, aid oftheir funds
the entire net proceeds going into the treasury
With liberality worthy of their high reputation,
Chit Damoreau and Artot, have volunteered to ap-
pear, positively for the last time, for many months
to come, before New York audience. This an
nouncement is, of itself, sufficient guarantee that
Washington Hall will be crowded with brilliant
company Of the lovely. the musc-oving and char
table daughters of France and America. Timm
leads the Quartette.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12
Washington.
Correspondence Of the Herald.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, lS43.
ST. MattheV's Church Sodality Meeting-Deiiper,
of Diplomas Preaching in the Capitol, &C. &c
This being the day of the week set apart by
Christendom for devotional thought and devoti ona
exercise, when legislation, like restless child has
been sung to Sleep and all Gods creatures (no
excepting loafers) try to wear more sedate and
scriphon OF a religious ceremony, in no part Of
which joined, but all of which Witnessed
About seven O'Clock this morning, bleak and bit
ing as il was, l made my way in the direction o.
the White House, near which the Roman Catholic
Church, Of st. Matthew, is situated. This sacred
building has been recently erected 1t is yer,
plain, but very neat and substantial oblong struc
ture,, capable OF accommodating perhaps about lOOt
worshippers, and has the pastors domicile attached
TO 1t, with ample school rooms for children's Sun
day exercise, beneath.
The interior of the church is more free from or
nament than any Roman Catholic place of worship
that ever saw When / entered, it was nearly
tull of persons of all colors. the white christians
occupying the body of the church, and those o.
other shades and hues, the galleries On the right
If the altar boy held aloft banner of light blue
MARY, the mother of God" On and around the
altar were displayed the usual preparations for the
service of High Mass, which was then about TO be
performed
The females in the church (white and black
were all unbonneted, and wore long, flowing wells
OF virgin white. The males, among whom recog
u W. any Oh t,e most Respectable citizens oil
w asnmgton, had no peculiarlty IN their dress
The day had been set apart for Sodality meeting
OF persons OF both sexes and all ages belonging to
the congregation.
The Sodaliy of the blessed Virgin Mary, the
Gent institution II was frs, formed IN p n1,o y;
I5s9 and nd Cor lie oh;ao, 80 III, .J.e ~
80 ,har, - J L , s oug.os " c4ngct y1u,ns aho
H I.o. or II uu., VIC PIo'1c'ou 0i 'he noiy virgin
III Ioot' r9pe HIegory tne Nil. yielded IT hlt
ana eNtehded ana ramihed ITS uses and privi
eges Since then, succeeding Pontihs have nourished
ana enriched by their wisdom and established 1t all
over te CHRISTIAN world oy their influence and power
fhladepha there are several Sodalities which on
s,aed OCCASIONS invariably meet together This Is the
hrst and only Sodslity that was instituted In Wash
ngon CITY and the object OF its meeting to-day was 70
;ompete as were, It's formation by taking the sacreo
promises Of the intended Socialists and comforting upon
them their diplomas" These diplomas or ccrthcates OF
membership bear the sign manual OF His Holiness the
Pope, and were received few weeks ago at Baltimore
from Rome. fu,u.
AT haEpas seven o'clock the service OF High Mass CON-
menced. At the communion OF the Mass there were
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

THE CATHOLIC MUSICAL FEsrIvA..-The rehear.
sal of the great Musical Festival to be performed
at the Tabernacle on the l4th has been most sue
cessfnl. Several gentlemen who were present at II
represent "the Battle of Waterloo" as the finest
musical composition ever heard in this country land
when to this is added, that il will be performed but
on this occasion, for which it procured in ma
nuscript from Europe, the value Of the opportunity
will be evident. The Tabernacle will be crowded
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

STEAMBOAT ExpLosIoy-FoURTEEN PERSONS In
JuRED.-We are indebted TO the Pttsburg Chroni-
Gle for extra announcing the explosion Of the steam
boat Warren, as she was backing out from Freepo by
which fourteen persons were badly scaded four five,
burg American says have barely time to subjon the
names Of those who are injured-Mr John Could Of
Captain not dangerous, Thomas w. Alexander, Cold
Spring. Mercer county. Badly, Henry Zimmerman, Ma
olson Furnace; VIM. H. Bates, near Freepor Very
badly, James Williams, Brady Bend Jon. Lewis, do; Jon
Jennings do David Creider Grys Run, Butler county,
dangerously, Albert H. Young Madison Furnaces Sam'l
slightly fireman. slightly Captain and Clerk escaped
unnjurcd Clerk and Pilot escaped by jumping over.
hoard ! was in the only state room-the ofice-at the
side ofthe boerbroke through the window and escaped
with only scratch uninjured, The steam went an and
swept the whole cabin which is level with the boil
er--the passengers were all on the floor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

FANArIcIsM REvIvED.-A project Is on foot to
stop the western railroads running towards Buffalo,
from running the Sabbath day. Why don't
these saints try to stop the Falls of Nagara-put an
nerdct on the clouds of heaven--or lay under re-
striction the waves of the sea shore, also on The
same day! The one is as great violation Of the
will Of the divinity as the other.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

o. STATE Reform, embracing complete re-
organization of the Judiciary, and restrictions on
creating public debts, is going rapidly ahead, out
west We are glad of it. We certainly do want
thorough judicial reform from top to bottom.
Old Admiral Hoffman is at the head of the column
a capital leader too.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

10 REWARD or S50-without discount, will
be paid TO any respectable old citizen who will az
hrn on oa'h' that he had seen only once, during
the ast h'y years, the streets of New York as dir
W as hey are now Application for the reward,
with cenihcafes, to be made to the Corporation
Street Committee. BY actual measurement. yes.
terday, Broadway, opposite the Asor House. was
found to have coat of pure mud, fully one foot
and three inches thick. Oh for the spring cleo.
tions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

DouDLE MuRDER-There is some excitement
here in relation to the death of two lads, said to
have been caused by man named Crosclman one oil
them was his SON. whom he whipped, in the presence Of
another lad, severely that he killed him. and il is
thought he killed the witness also and threw the bodies
into the river The affair happened in the summer, and
was discovered by his having quarrel with his wife
Croselnan Is under and examination is now
going on.--Pomtroy 4 Co.'S Uiica letter, Dec. ..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12
JAMES GoRpoN BENEFIT

With this you have petition to the Common
road below Fourteenth street, &c. | hope and
trust the petition will not be granted, because, J
think the reasons set forth are neither cogent nor
Iust / consider it great convenience, at a cheap
rate, for those who reside up town, as well as an
easy and cheap mode of procuring pleasure and
fresh air to those who reside down town: and moi
more dangerous or destructive of life and limb than
omnbusses or other carriages. | consider the
and that their chief object Is to prevent so much
riding on the ''Holy Sabbath" as they in their ig-
noran zeal call the first day of the week, Sunday,
which is not the Sabbath-day, and never can be,
until new creation takes place and ends on that
day. SO thinks CoRREcroR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

OUR WASHINGTON REPoRTs.-There is some mis-
take made at Washington, either by our reporters
there, or at the Post Office, in relation to our re-
ports and letters. During the last week we have
not received single letter through the editorial
mail bag, made up for this city. Whose fault is
this Is it the fault of our reporters, or of the
Washington Post Office Will our reporters at
Washington inquire and make the proper arrange
mentsi
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

ANOTHER CONCERT is given this evening, at the
Rutgers Institute, Madison street, by Mr.. Vocalist
Oakley and others Ladies get your hats and
cloaks, and let us all go.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

LEGISLATURE OF INpIANA.-The Legislature OF
Indiana assembled on the 4th instant. Andrew l..
the House VIM. H. English, D) principal Clerk W..
Vawter, (D) assistant Clerks, and Berryhl (D} Door
Keeper. The Senate elected VIM. OTTO (WD principal
Secretary, and H. g. Doran (D) assistant Secretary MT
Otto whg elected principal Secretary ON the tenth
ballot by majority Of two votes over j. NJ Talbot de.
mocra The door keeper Of the house was elected on
the sixteenth ballot
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

''MocK AUcrIoNs.''-The number of these in
famous establishments has greatly increased and
in several of our principal streets they have become
perfect nuisance. They constitute one of the
very remarkable and peculiar mysteries of New
York which have not yet found Eugene Sue to
unveil and depict them. These "mock auctions
are got up by sort of confederacy, composed of
half dozen individuals, termed Peter Funks. One
becomes the auctionesr-another oficiates as clerk
and the remainder constitute the audience. The
business is then commenced with a good deal of
noise and clamor, which attract unwary custom
ers from the street, who are cheated and pundered
in the most elegant style. Some one of the Peter
Funks gets hold of some Connecticut or eastern
man, gets him into the store, tips wink to the
chief of the bureau for the time being, who then
produces large box, filled with most miscelane.
assortment of articles, one or two ofthem worth
perhaps fifty cents or dollar Some of the Peter
Funks bidsa cent on the articles, the Connecticut
man, to whom the only articles in the "lot" worth
anything, have been judiciously exhibited, elated
by the prospect of a glorious bargain bids two
cents. and the box is knocked down to him. He is
then taken to the back room, and learns that he
to pay two cents every article the whole lot,
and if he refuses to pay, he is at once pounced up
on and plundered of all the cash in his possession.
But these chaps sometimes get caught in a trap.
The other day it so happened to few of the fra
ternity. Spanish sailor was led into one OF these
dens, and plundered of all his money. He was
only against six, and he prudently RETAINED
from retaliating in any way at the time. But next
day he returned with dozen of his messmatos,
entered the store, locked the door inside, and
thrashed the whole lot of scoundrels, from left to
right. and right to left, till they were all beat
almost to mummy. The Jack tars then made
the Peter Funks return the money, and after Civ
ing three cheers for honesty, they retreated IN
triumph to the grog shop on the corner.
We advise all Eastern men, and other strangers,
to beware Of these "mock auctions"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

0o- John Mumford is again coming into the
newspaper field to support General Cass-John
Mckeon, the leader. We pity General Cas- in
such hands. lie will be done for.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

HE LEGITIMATE DRAMA OF FoRTY HORSE
PowER.-We hear a great deal about the le-
climate drama-and the decline Of he legiti-
mate drama-and the causes of the decline Of the
legitimate drama-and the increase of the causes
OF the decline of the legitimate drama-and the
power which induces the increase of the causes of
the decline of the legitimate drama, but we believe
that species of the legitimate drama is about
to be introduced by that magnificent fellow,
Niblo which will set every thing to rights in this
world, and prepare US for the millennium of the
highest order of classical amusement at last This
is the revival in the highest classical style, and
with the greatest hopes Of SUCCESSIVE revival we
say Of the od-fashioned legitimate horse drama
with forty Of the finest steeds that ever scattered
the Olympic dust, coursed in unrestrained free.
dom through the wilds of Arabia, all under the
guidance OF that wizzard-master of the rng-Ley
North.
This genius North is very remarkable man in
his way. He is rather of small stature-so was
Napoleon He is compactly built man--so was
Alexander the Great. He has fine dark rolling
eye-so had Shakespeare. He has in his limbs
strength and agility combined, which outstrip alto
gether Napolean, Alexander and Shakespeare, and
them We understand that by the beginning of
next week, probably on Monday, this new revival
of the legitimate drama of forty horse power will
commence at Niblo's, and that the glories of Fran
coni's sDd Astley's will be completely eclpsed Inv
the exhibitions of New York. Wait, therefore.
and tremble with Joy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

The HUTCHINSON AMiLy.-Ths delightful fsmi.
" of native singers give their last, and positively
farewell Concert at Niblo's Grand Saloon ,on We'd
nesday Evening. At the last Concert hundred,
were disappointed at gaining Ambulance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-12

Our PACKET SnIps-THE QUEEN OF THE WEST
The splendid new packet ship Queen of the West,
Capt. Woodhouse, arrived on Sunday in short pas
sage from Liverpool. Her passengers have, since
them published the following card, which contains
as many truths as it does words:-
At meeting ofthe cabin passengers board the pack
ct ship Queen of the West the completion OF her pas
sage from Liverpool to New York, Dec. 9th, lS43. the
following resolutions reported by committee previ
ousy appointed, consisting of the Rt Rev. Bishop OCon-
and Messrs Folsom and Petre when, notion they
unanimously adopted. Whereas, this noble ship,
age to and from Liverpool and although her home
passage compelled TO contend against constant head
Winds with frequent strong and heavy gales has not
wthstandng met the most trying emergencies in tri-
like thing of life"-Therefore Resolved
that heartily commend this good ship to the public
favor in opinion of the proudes specimens OF
naval architecture af0atunequaled in the extent and
elegance of her for the comfort and
venience Of passengers, and unsurpassed in all the sub
stantial qualities OF first rate packet ship Resolved
that while recognize with gratitude divine agency in
amidst the pers Of the deep cannot
fail to acknowledge the seamanke skill and unwearied
care of our worthy commander Capt. Philip Woodhouse,
him the of highest respect and regard with
the recoectons of his uniform kindness and attention to
wants during the passage We also beg him to &C
cep best wishes for his future happiness and proper
ty Resolved, that report Of the proceedings of this
meeting signed by the cabin passengers be presented to
Capt Woodhouse. and that measures be taken by the
committee for the publication in the New York journals
(Signed)--Michael O'Connor, George Folsom, Ishiel
Town, j. Perie, Richard Wilson, Edward Birkett, John
L. Lawrie Chas r. A. Routh, Michael O'Brien, Geo.
Thos. Mccullough Patrick Duffy Francis Crotty, Thos
Buket John Birkett Michael Creedan John McSweeny
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-26

STATISTIC, OF ACCIDENTS. DEATHS, &c.
Tho Philadelphia U. S. g ,zrtte contains
the following account cf accidents, &c.
which have been chronicl d in the papers
from January 10 july Ct The present year:
"Six hundred aud twenty eight houses
and stores burnt, wi part Of their con-
tents, estimated al :hrce millions of dollars
iy value.
Nine hundred aud fifty accidental deaths,
about one half drowned. most of them oc.
curing OH the Ono aud Mississippi rivers,
and on the Lakes. A partition were emf
grants going to the far West.
Two bundled and fifteen murders, by
guns, pistols, bowie knives. dirks, poison,
&c.
Fifty six deaths by carelessly handling
firearms.
Forty-five by clothes taking fire.
Fory-six by lightning.
Forty-lhree by falls from horses, upset.
ting carriages, &c.
Eighty six BY suicide.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-26
PACIFICUS.

We this day publish the last number of
PACIFlCUS. This particularly should be
perused by every reader. 1t is assumed by
the third party abolitionists that the only way
to abolish slavery is 6build up distinct
party for that purpose upon the ruins of both
of the existing parties of the day, as both
were equally subservient to southern dcta-
ton. This Pacifcus proves 70 utterly un-
true untrue, and that in every instance when
the question of northern rights has been
brought distinctly before Congress for the
last TWO years, u majority of the wing party
have sustained those rights. He further
shows clearly that however corrupt the pres
ent parties may be, it is not 10 be believed
that new combination to be composed of re.
cruits from both of the other parties would
he likely to be more moral, honest or
patr lotto. He repels the idea that wings
have done nothing for the slave, and shows.
clearly that in every instance where the
cause of impartial freedom has been brought
! under discussion a majority CT this party
have arden,ly adopted it. He is in favor Of
Mr.. Clay, as the only candidate who has any
chance of success who will be likely to sus-
tain northern rights and the constitutional
rights of all parts of the Union. Certain he
is they would be trampled upon by the nor.
thern man with southern principles, or any
ofthat clique.
| He feels confident that if public opinion
should progress as it has done, our ights
will be secure and the constitution vindcated
before the third party can get any mem bers
elected for that purpose. And that il would be
far better for the liberty party to do justice &c
the wings, than to bestow npon them unqual
! fled abuse, and threaten them with politica
externnation in common with party who
are the sworn thalls of the south, and have
invariably acted with her upon every ques-
tion in relation to slavery.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-26

The PRoFEssIoNs.-Some of our exchan
ges attribute the present prevalence of for
gerv, robbery, murder and other crimes, 10
the indolen, manner in which many youths
are brought up. The truth is, honest indus
try is looked upon as a curse. Boys now
a.days are taught 10 lock forward 10 dis
iinc.ion through some of the learned prOfes.
sions; they must either study law, theology,
or medicine. or be cleIk in some dry goods
store, or some other easy way, rs they think,
TO fre; away brief period of life. Farm.
ing or mechanical avocntions are looked up
on as degrading. and beneath the genius of
mos, boys. The consequence is. the pro.
fessions are overstocked. 1t is said that in
the one city a'one Of New York, nearly one
thousand lawyers have no employment, and
must seek their fortunes in the West. The
West is crowded and oversiocked with
Preachers, Doctors and Lawyers. We have
preachers of all denominations. We have
physicians enough 10 heal ten times the a.
mount of disease the old Pandora box con-
iaineo, and we have lawyers enough 10 SET
tie every difficulty that could possibly occur
between two men or Two dogs. If the old
Jewish system WIS introduced, that every
boy should learn a trade, or be trained 10
habits of Industry before learning profess
sion. much misery would be prevented -
How many professional men dole out mis-.
cradle existence, in debt, and no prospect of
better times ahead. Hundreds must resort
o some means of obtaining living, at
Time, too, when iGdolenl habits have bound
them in the iron chains of slo,h. In free
democratic republic, tina, boy who has
sound constitution and industrious habits. is
much better off than the indolent outh who
has been raised in luxurious ease, and pos.
sessrs his thousands Richmond lind.
Jcfersonian.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-26

hounites, who 60 for free trade and Direct
Taxation! Are the Democrats of Kentucky,
who go with-Col. johnson for incidental pro,
lection, the regulars: Or the Democrats OF
the South, who Genounee a Tariff as uncon-
stitutional! Or are the supporters OF Pan
Buren,, who go with him both ways, the real
Simon Pures? All these factions differing
SO widely on an important question, each
call themselves Democrats. They can't GER
tainy all be the real grit.-Raleigh Regis
ter.
Marcus Morton Governor of Massachu-
sets. has vouchsafed at last to recognize the
legitimacy and the independence of the gov
eminent O. Rhode Island, and actually made
requisition upon that government for the
delivery of certain Bay state burglars, who
had fed from the plantations. The requi
sition was of course complied with by Gov
ernor Fenner and now it is his excellency's
turn to demand the fugitive Dorr of Cover
nor Morton. The bodies of two burglars
are wor tn as much ag that of Tom Dorr-
Just about.-Protector.