The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-08

Buffalo,
ICorrespondence Of the Herald

Pusinsss-Doney Matters-E rcitener, ooo;.., ,b.
HoaH-Reiigious Movements Bankrypt Lou-
Commercial Adpetiser-DfcKe The IY,o,b>r
--4fmuscne,its, &c.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR Sri
As your correspondents do not always keep you
advised of what is daily transpiring in our lovely
city of the lakes, permit one of your old "letter
WRITER'S" after long silence, to his pen, if
not for the benefit of your numerous readers, at
least, for his own amusement. Many events have
taken place here during the past year, which had
they been recorded in the Herald, would have ef-
torded much valuable Information to the patrons of
your paper and been of infinite advantage to our ci-
tizens and the public.
During the winter, usual, very little business
has been doing here and the prospects, until spring.
so far as am able TO judge, far from latterlng.
1t Is true, that somc Of merchants who ma nago
their affairs in prudent manner, will bs able to
meet their New York creditors in an honorable way
and others, perhaps, will hardly visit your city in
the spring. 1t is 10 be regretted by every good CT.
tizeu, that much dishonesty has been practised
amoug u.s. However, IT | am not mistaken, more
healthy and prosperous state Of things Is approach
ing. Every thing seems to Indicate such result,
and have doubt but that in a few years prospe-
rity will again smile upon our city, and we shall be-
come more happy and industrious people. This is
great country, New York Is noble State and Buf
iao ls TO be great and hourishng city. Her march
IS onward, and nothing will permanently retard her
destined greatness. The great chain has been rvet-
ed, and time and space comparatively speaking, may
now be annhated. The citizens OF Boston and
Buffalo have become, as It were, near neighbours
and who can comprehend Or estimate the great nd
important results of such proximity
In reference 10 money alters have but little to
communicate. The largest portion OF the paper in
circulation here Is OF our own State, though we have
"A sprlnkIlng of Easern, Western, and Canada
fuuds the latter being AT discount of u per cent.
Generally speaking, however, since the explosion
of our Buffalo banks, and the exterminAton OF some
OF our great hnanciers, our circulating medium has as
sumed more healthy state; which, to our business
men, is i,atter of peculiar qualification.
Another excite men has just been commenced
here in reference 10 the New York Herald and The
Young Mems Association. You will recoliect that
some hing similar occsrred last spring, which termi-
mated as thus will, in smoke! few OF the men,
bers OF the Institution, 10 show their wonderful love
Tor morally, object 10 fling the Herald in the read
lng room, with the ilmsy pretence that they in
danger OF being contaminated by pelusal of lie
columns! Yet the same individuals, If they have
opportunity OF reading the paper in private, will do
so with little or no feelings OF conjunction, and
perhaps indulge in many acts, the discontinuancs
of which for years you have. so ably advo-
Gated. What consistency OF action and what a
love OF virtue and morality!
great revival OF religion has been progressing
here tor some weeks and larger number OF Fin.
ners, il Is said, have been hopefully converted"
,ncludins several haokslders, who were awake ned
under the preaching Of Mr. Avery some TWO years
since 1t began at the Methodist Church. but The
good work appears be sprt ading several OF the
ether churches have commenced prOlractrd meet
nes, which seem To Indicate very important results
There appears To be much need of a reformation ia
society here, and 1t such revival will have ten
dency produce such d state OF things so devoutly
10 be hoped for, would say lot the ball roll on.
Since there has been a prospect OF the REPEAL Of
he bankrupt law great rush has been made by
many here TO avail themselves OF lis provisions: and
many who made application at early day have
been put through" and are dashiDg out in great
style, Al the expense oil their unfortunate creditors
1t is uncommon thing TO see, as we are passing
along principal streets, the name of bank rupt in
gtleuefs, looming OUT In front OF large and well
ied store. How truly fortunate some men are to
have friends ready to assist them TO heavy ock OF
goods, as soon as they get rid OF their liabilities
10 not say that such individuals have peuured them
selves, but ] have seen men at the sales of the
dsslgnees, bid In their own assets, in some cases
amounting TO thousands of dollars, (even at their
prices) for trihe. There may have
been instances where the law has not b. en- abused,
out the evil resulting from IT. as general thing, GsI
regard II, can hardly be estimated.
The Commercial Advertiser, as you will perceive
by It's columns. continues very vIndctive towards
he Herald. The tr1Ih is the circul ton of your
paper is too great IN this city, to please the worthy
proprietor Of the Commercial.
Some feeling has been manifested here in re-
ference to Commander Mckenzie, Of the brig
Somers. The lady OF one OF our distinguished cti-
zens, beng closely connected by blood TO one of
the mulineers, has received much sympathy from
citizens, but generally II is believed the execu-
ion absolutely necessary, and that Commander
Mckenzie, Tor his prompt action in matter, is en-
titled to the highest credit
During the month OF January the weather has
been unusually mild, but February has come in like
roaring lion, with tremendous gale. We had
less than five alarms OF fire during the night,
none OF which were destructive TO property.
The winter amusemenis are principally confined
10 balls and parties, which, notwithstanding the
carcty OF money, are got up in good style, and
generally well attended. military bali, given by
Company ID. of the City Guards, at the Armory, is
said TO have been the best Of the season This
company is composed OF some of our most active
young men, who well skilled IN military tactics,
and deserve well of our citizens.
Some preparations are making for the commence
ment OF bus ness in the spring, and many anticipate
more prosperous season than we have had for q
number of years Several new and splendid packet
boats are to commence running between this city
and Rochester early IN the season. and soon az
the opening Of navigation all viii again be life and
activity among us.
Many large. and substantial suldings will be
erected during the summer, and Buffalo will again
assume her former prosperity Yours, &c. s.