The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-18

mlnatiou oi Lord Huntlngtower, an English nooe-
man. before the Court OF Review, London, some
facts were FL cited teadng illustrate the phrase
o living upon ones means. In 1889, the noble lord
said that he had property whatever, yet he gives
the following account OF his expenditure in the next
year" spent from i've to six thousand pounds per
annum-crrtainly not twenty thousand admitted
he had nothing then-had six carriages at Penton-
kept an Establishments butler and valet-a French
cook, a head coachman-three female servants and
aRlrl. The claims now against me amount 10 two
hundred and twenty eight thousand pounds, and OF
that sum have received value tor forty thousand
pounds. Mr.. Humes claim was for ten theusano
pounds, which sum had been accumulated II ON ms
charging interest at the Of sixty pounds per Gem
per annnm." II appears from this statement lhal
ENGLISH lords are often as " hard pushed" Tor money
as Brather Jonathan and cheat their creditors 10
much larger amount.
The Brother Jonathan says-"Miss Jane Soman
the celebrated pianist married to MIR. Torey, OF
this city. on Wednesday evening, az ascension
Church. by the Rev. Mr. Bedel. The only persons
present were the relatives OF the happy couple
RrryKrR Hull MONUMENT The obehsk having
been completed the workmen are now buslly en-
gagged in arranging the grounds In It's viclnlty-and
will probably complete the arrangements before the
l7th Of June Preparations are now making tor
great celebration AT that time. We learn from
programme OF the directors, that on that day the
directors and members OF the Association, with
such societies, military corps, and individuals as
NAV choose 10 unite with them, will form process
sion on the commou, In Boston, and proceed to the
area the northe rlv side OF the Monument in
Charlestowu An address will there be delivered
BY the Hon. Daniel Webster The President of
the United States, the He ads Of the Executive De-
partmenis the Eek Presidents OF the United States,
and the Governors of the several States, have been
invited TO join in the celebration. Members OF the
Council and Legislature OF Massachusetts, Senators
and R representatives in Congress- State and' United
States officers, the City and Municipal officers OF
Roston and Charlestown, members OF Sclentlhc,
Literary, Charitable and Mechanic Associations,
with their banners and badges; and military corps
are also invited to honor the occasion with their
pres nee. Major General Samuel Chandler. OF
Lexington. is appointed Chief Marshal, TO whom or
To Geo. Washington Warren of Charlestown, Sc
cretary Of the Committee Associations, Military
Comp MES, and others, DESTROYS OF uniting IN the
celebration, are requested 10 give information. II
Is stated In the Advertiser that the actual cost OF
the obelisk. exclusive of that of the land &c, has
been $40, 6SS.
Ball. ON BOARD THE ST. LOUISA ball was given
on Thursday evening on board the U. S, ship ST
Louis, by Captain Cooke and the wardroom Off
GERS, which was attended by brilliant assembage
Of beauty and fashion and the Elite of society,"
Among the guests was the Hon. A. p Upshur, Sec
rotary ct the Navy.
The ship was decorated for the occasion in a
style o taste and elegance rarely equalled by any
similar display on board OF sloop of war. The
company.were most agreeably entertained, and the
social charm OF graceful festivy was only dspeled
by the arrival OF the witching hour OF night
when they retired, delightfully."- impressed with the
courteous attention and liberal hospitality of their
gallant entertainers, and with ardent wishes tor
their safe return from tho long and distant cruise
upon which they are about to embark-NorfoM
Herald
The LONDON TMKs.-Mr. Waller, the late mem.
Der for Nottingham, is the principal proprietor of
the Times" the leading journal of Europe, ir
nearly three hundred thousand dollars The daily
circulation of the " London Tines seldom exceeds
twenty thousand copies-these are all sold to news
agents.
FAILURE An unsuccessful ATTEMPT was made
Monday forenoon launch the sn'endId
Atlas from South Boston. When the last block
was Knocked away she remained unmoved One
hawser was then passed to the steamer General Lin
con-the bite OF another passed round the stern OF
the Ship both ends OF which were manned by about
two hundred men, were also brought to bear
on her; thus, with the united efforts of steem hui
to her, but without effect The steamer parted
the hawser and II was concluded to let her rest till
amore favorable opportunity Post.
CoUNTERFEITKRs ARRESTED The steamship Ala.
hama, Capt. Winde, from Havana, arrived at the
BallZe at halt past O'Clock, p. M on the 9th. She
was boarded by Captain Taylor, who demanded the
passengers list and examination OF the passe ngers
stating that he had OF arrest for four pas
sengers supposed to be on board, which was imme
dlately granted by Captain Wndle. Two of the
passengers were selected by Captain Taylor out of
htry, ana although not named in his warrant, they
turaed out on commtment,t 10 be two notorious coun
ter'eers, aud negro stralers, and immed late
ly recognized by the keeper OF the prison. One calls
himself Mr.. Randolph, Of Virginia. travelling to Ha-
for his health, (Dr. Root Of famous notorety)
the other entering his name as J. c. Paxton, an
English gentleman OF fortune, travelling tor his
health, but proving 10 be also old and we'll known
tenant of our parish prison, and both known Vine
and Root Such gentry seem to run in couples
" o. Herald.
COOP CANDIDArE.-The ST. Louis Democrat
learns from Grant county, Wisconsin, that James
r. Vineyard has been elected Sheriff OF that coun-
ty-beating two wings. "There is this extraor-
dlnary circumstance attending this election-that
,e nd haan fov
more past, under indictment for the murder OF Mr.
Arndt, member OF the Wisconsin legislature, of
which body Mr.. v. was also member. He was
killed, il will be recollected while the House was
in session, and both members in their places"
NAvAL.-A draft Of thirty-seven recruits for the
u. ) Naval service, left Charleston on the 18th in
the schooner Henrietta, for Norok, Va, in charge
OF Lieut. North accompaned with Passed Midship.
man Charles Dras and DIR. Cross.
BANKRuPrs. whole number Of petitions filed
In bankruptcy IN Massachusetts is 8, 800.
STEAMBOAT AccIDKNT.-The steamboat Bunker
Hull at ST. LOUIS reports the steamboat Dove Capt
Biek, was sunk in White River, about twenty
miles below Batesville. The cargo was a total
loss, and it was very doubtful whether the boat
would be raised.
ANOTHER DIsAsTER.-The following is an extract
from a letter In the New Orleans Tropc, dated Ha-
vana, May B." The royal mail steamer Trent Ar
rived Yesterday from Vera Cruz. She reports that
inst before she left Vera Cruz, the English frigate
Spartan arrived and brought information that a
large steamer, probably one of the liners, was seen
shore near ST. Thomas The mail is momently
locke for, and we may have something more about
1t. The Gree, French frgate, arrived few days
since from Port au Prince, and reports that since
Boyer has left there, affairs are daily improving,
and everything has become settled.
BosTor ALBANY RAILROAD RecIrprs ron 1870
January, S2s,300 July, $447o0
February, 20 200 August, SO 800
March, 1900 September, 81 900
April, 1910 October, % 500
May, AZ 900 November IS Os3
June, 1890 December 30 700
Iois receipts in twelve months, s5I2 oss
Total charges, exclusive Of sccidents contin-
gencies, and DIV idends, on 30 900 shares viz:
Permanent charges, ssh 900
Ordinary expenses, 2os eIo
$3.50. eIo
Deficit, $50 oal