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sprang up anu Closely examined his visitor.
Without doubt he recognized him, for he turn
cd pale, Well asked he sammering what is
If you pleasc---thc- --ihe---suhIcct
which brings y." hthcr | ask pardon for hav-
ing shown so much haste, replied Toby but a
mong friends it is not usual to stand upon CGfe-
mony, aud am come, without form, TO ask for
my watch which you borrowed Yesterday.
The ----- watch
value it much it was my poor wi'eS, and
cannot DO without it. My brorhcr-in-aw, the
Alderman, never would pardon me for letting
jewel which recalls 10 mind his sister, Pass
from my hand for day.
The name Of the Alderman seemed to make
some impression upon WcrCSiord.--W Wthout
waiting for reply, Toby continued:
You will much obiigc me by returning those
ten guineas which lent you at the same time
nevertheless, if you are in want Of them, con-
sent to lending them 10 you, on condition you
give NC receipt.
The coolncss of the Quaker 50 much discou-
ccrtcd the merchant, that he dared not deny the
possession Of the stolen articles hut not wish.
ing to acknowledges it, he hcsilatcd to reply,
aud Toby added:
Ihavc tod you orthc projected marriage Of
my daughter Mary. bad reserved n sum of
two hundred pounds sterling from the brides
portion, hat hnyc met with an accident: la,t
evening on the London road, | was completely
robbed, 50 completely, that | am come 10 pray
you to give your son marriage portion, which,
had it not been for that, should never have
asked of you.
Ny son!
Heh yes dent You know that it is him
that is in love with Mary, and is to marry her 4!
Edward cried the merchant, throwing him
self at the foot of the bed
Edward Wcrestord, calmly replied the Qau-
kcr, taking pinch of snuff Let MS see, do
something for him. ! should dislike to have
him know what has passed tonight, and if you
do not furnish the sum | have promised, it will
be necessary should tell him how lost it,
Wercs'ord ran to a secretary, took out a box
with triple lock, opened it, and placed in To-
bys hands, his watch, his purse, and his sack of
money.
Good, said the Quaker in receiving them; |
see that | was right in depending upon you.
Is that all you wish said the lncrchat, in a
brisk tone
No: require something further of your
friendship.
Snrok
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Why is a very old man like a nail driven
into a white oak post Because he is an: firm.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-01-20

When is hen most likely to hatch WheL
she .s m earnest. (In her nest)
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-29
Alnlllsennelta.

CHATHAM THEATRE.-A magnificent new local
drama, illustrative of the early times OF Manhat-
Isle and the OF Washington during the Revou
on called the "Bpy in New York" will be produced to-
night, with all the paraphernaa and effect which the re-
Of this house afford will be produced for the
first time tonight The character Of Content Jones' as
sustained by MIR Hill in his peculiar Yankee style, aided
by CORP consisting Of Messrs Wharam Scott Stevens,
Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Rivers will render the production
acceptable treat to the oversof good acting The ac
complished Miss Cannon will launch forth into new
line OF the dance and attempt the Bayadere and La yro
leon In "Od Times in Virginia" Mr. Hill will again ap-
pears as Hiram Dodge and to all of this will be added the
drama Of the "Sergeants Wife" The manager, ever in
readiness for novelty has engaged Professor Carpenter
halets and WILL with the aid of Miss Cannon create no
little sensation He is, in point of grace and power in his
movements, not unlike Sylvan, who was second to the
great Esser while in this country and we may now look
perfection and beauty.
EXTRAORDINARY OccuRRENcE.-A congress OF
Giants, Dwarfs, Gianesses and fat girls appear to
have been convened at the New York Museum. In the
FIRST place have the Giant Boy sixteen years old and
feet high in the second the Dwarf twenty
two inches in the third the Giantess between six and
feet and last bnt not least the Fat Girl fourteen
years old, who weighs somewhere about 500 pounds
which, Wnchel the Bartons, the celebrated Vocalsts
and host Of other performers appear, not forgetting the
wonderful Orphan Family Pennybeg Minstrels A
performance takes place this afternoon at O'Clock The
manager has had at great expense some splendid pic
painted representing the COnnagraton that occur
red at Philadelphia lately Such attractions for the above
| sum place Of amusement in the city can present.
PEoPLE's HOLIDAY AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM
The public will ne treated IN line style to-day, al
81 and p NJ to unrvaed singing by the Orphans
extraordinary feats by Nellis, the without arms
Great Western Cerito and others. capital bill, and an
excellent time for families ofchdren and schools to at
tend let them to day. The manager has received from
China magnificent curiosity, which will be exhibited
soon. Remember and 60 early
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May 2s.-Guyon Seoeu and Hifchcock-Ths was all
action OF espas brought to damages against
PENDANTS for Infringement Of the patentia The
ton brought in consequence Of the defendants
was alleged, surrepously obtaining, and subsequently
using as their own, an invention which was
an on the compound lever tor pressing and
also for raising heavy substances, for which invention
the plaintiff took out patent The patent machine for
pressing cotton produced. and the improvements
pointed out, which consisted of double action-the old
being always pressed downwards on a fixed platen,
whereas this patent pressing machine by the aid levers
has double action the parts intended for the press being
made to move both from above and below in their places
in the machine. The advantages OF this improvement
particularly in pressing cotton was clearly pointed out
in evidence The case stands adjourned over TO this
morning.
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Cl(V Intelligence.

Mayors Ofice.-MAy 2s-A complaint which has
been lodged in the Mayors office against one Of the CAB
men, for furious driving in Broadway. by which lie
nigh being lost was to have been investigated before
His Honor. the Mayor on yesterday but has been post
poned to Thursday The numerous accidents which have
recently occurred particularly since the late increase
OF Omnbusses in Broadway which has created smart
cling their drivers through the different thorough
fares sometimes at almost top speedy calls for the most
prompt and energetic action the part OF the authorities
and no doubt shall have sitting nvestga'lon on
Thursday.
Police Ofice--Tr nspAy.-On Monday evening officer
Lyons observed three in ships gig" and on their
approaching the Shore proceeded to question them as TO
the right oil possession, when the whole trio Jumped
overheard and gained tue shore The officer held fast TO
the boat Is or 20 feet length and PAINTED green
claim it at the of Catherine Market and south
street. where the officer, John Lyons can be found and
who recognize the men that escaped
1uyonr.Sr Apnrsr--Oaicer Cockefair arrived here
Yesterday from Anne Arundel County, Mary having
In charge Ciustavus A. Thompson who had fled the city
having defradei number OF merchants to wit, Mcssrs
Iyslop Co.. and others, of considerable am ount OF
property by false preences. lie is fully committed to
answer.
sru,xv ran WAors-The Irish laborers on the tunnel
of the Long island Railroad constructing in Atlantic
street BROOKLYN have struck Tor seven shlngs day
a sum- God knows small enough for any kind OF LABOR
hut particularly such labor as cutting through MI
under scorching The men seem quite orderly ana
determined in their resolution to get fair price for their
tractors called out some bas turn them off the side
waks where they had assembled to talk over their AFFAIRS
The Mayor heard of the constables being cal
ed than he repaired to the spot and withdrew them
and thus prevented in all probability serious outbreak
we hope the good OF the contractors will bring
them to terms, and that the work may be at once re
umed and every of discomfort be removed from
too easily inamed body OF men, who, however, in TIN.
case seem to entirely upon the principle Of peace and
justice.
Coroncr's OAicc.-TuEsDAy--A CASE OF MAN
SLAUGHTER On Sunday it appears that two females
named Ann Keller and Joanna Sweeny while under the
influence of liquor had quarrel up an alley way near
tho Evc rallied Reeds Alley when the former
threw the latter down stairs and she at the time taken
up in state OF nsensibility and conveyed to the City
arrested at the time and committed prison to abide the
result The woman, Sweeny died this morning. and the
held inquest and Keller is TO remain in prsor
abide the decision of the grand jury in the matter
the verdict will in all probability authorize them IN nd
ing bill of manslaughter, for which she will be tried
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-29

n3- VELPEAUS SPECIFIC PILLS FOR THE CURE
Of Gonorrha, elect, and all mocururnlent discharges
rom the rethra These pills, prepared by the New York
College Of Medicine and Pharmacy established for the
speedy and eaecual remedy for the above complaints
They guaranteed to recent in from three
five days. and possess greater power over obstinate
discharges and chronic gee than any other preparation
at present known removing the disease without confne
ment from business, tantng the breath dsagreeing
with the stomach Price 81 per box.
Sold at the Office of the College OF Pharmacy and Me.
dicne, 95 Nassau street.
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MNlHhnl,a Office,

MAY S-ARREsT-James d. Rider, LIST mute OF the ship
"Cristoval Colon, arrested charge Of having
committed an assault the 25th of May, on the high
seas on seaman on board of that vesse The Mate was
held bail The seventies practised poor sailors by
their superiors has but too frequently been made sus
iect Of severe rebuke and Just condemnation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-29

D5- DIR. GREGORY, NO ii BARCLAY STREET
Strangers and others in need ofedical assistance should
seek the aid of this really skful and surgeon
he is whom have full confidence, and cheer
fully commend him to all those who may unfortunately
need his advice in certain delicate class Of complaints
in which understand his success universal but par.
cularly OF structure To all such we say 60
and see him.
also understand that he very successful in curing
females of fuor albus whites.
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Common Pleas.

BtI0Ie JutBt UlsHUeHeT'
MAY a. Vanasiey u.s. Gray-This action TO re-
$l42 account The parties had dealing on &C
count and the claimed disputed by defendant
the ground that certain arrangements maze with the
plaintiff in business had not been cerred out
The tried before. when the Jury did not agree
Verdict for plaintiff, $i53 49, including interest and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-29

THE DWrERENcE.-They try to burn down news
paper offices in Natche2, as do churches in this
city, by way Of satisfaction. On Tuesday:week last,
ier the upper part of which the editor and his
family, with of those employed in the office. did
not succeed, though-Phila Times, May 49,
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GRADE OF THE BLACK RACE.-A parcel of blacks
have been detected in a robbery in Norfolk; and
they made confession of having been concerned in twen
tytwo robberes within year. They were detected by
the accident OF Of the gang falling asleep in the house
which no had entered for booty
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DO-A reprieve Of 40 days was, we learn, granted
by the President to the prisoners convicted of the
murder Of Charvis Three Of them however says the St.
Louis Gazette previously sentenced to be hung
the l4t of June next and the reprieye it is said will not
lenghen the tenn Of their lives.
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FIRE IN DANvERs "A fire broke out about three
o'clock yesterday morning in building owned and occu'
pied by Daniel Berry, in North DanveIs, as slaughter
about barrels of beefa and pork 200 bushels Of
corn, SC. Loss about $500 Insured at the Firemens
Office, Boston, for $3000.--Salem register, May IT.
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Circuit Court.


MAY 49, Cha,feiain rs. NJ b. Hart, Shs,iGThs case
reported yesterdays Herald occupied the Court during
the day has already been three days before the Courts
The case adjourned over to this morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-29

HEALTHY FISHING EXCURSIONS perceive
that Mr.. Henry Riell proposes to introduce novel
and exceedingly agreeable species of amusement
during the summer months. He has procured a
stout and commodious steamboat, and will take a
trip every alternate day to the fishing banks
Music, dancing, fishing, the cool air, will
make up the enjoyments; all to be had, too, for
fifty cents, exclusive of meals. These excursions
will, indeed, be very attractive.
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IMPORTANT FROM HAYTI.-We learn from Capt.
Johnson, of the Port Leon, arrived Yesterday NOR
ming from Jacmel, whence she sailed on the 18th
instant, that an express had arrived at Jacmel,
from Port au Prince, giving the intelligence that
the latter place, in the absence Of Gen. REVERE at
Aux Cages, had declared for new President. 1t
had created great excitement
battle had been fought at Aux Cages, between
the rebels and General REVERE, which ended in
favor of the latter.
1t was reported, that General REVERE, on hear
ing the news OF The declaration of new President,
would join the rebels with 1900 troops under his
command, and march against Port au Prince.
Piping times in Hayt
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TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION IN BosroN.-One Of
the greatest temperance celebrations ever heard o
takes place in Boston to-day Streams OF cold
water, and beautiful young women from nearly
every town in New England will pour into that
city from sunrise this morning.
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Court CRlendar-This Day.

CIRcuIr CoURr-Nos 81 So d. 30, &c. 4s. AZ H. 80, l5
l6, %, ?, ~, 80, Ii, "a 271, 90. 80
COMMON PLEAs.-Nos. Az Al As 49, so, H. 1920, 81 -
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MEETINGS IN PHILApELPHIA.--The native Anne
rican party held meeting yesterday it is said, in Ken
sington the place Of the origin Of the recent
riots The civil posse TO large extent each man pro
pey armed attended to prevent any breach Of peace
-Phil. Tunes, May %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-29

EXCITING TINES IN ANNoroLIs, MD.--ThIs little
city within the last week. has been filled with some
singular events. The first the list is the circumstance
OF young OF this city who addressed young lady
also OF this place. for some time; and after frequent
promises to marry her, and postponng 1t day after day
he az length faithfully promised to accompany her to Bal
more in the steamboat, and have the sken cord ted
The day appointed arrived and the lady dressed for the
departure when 10 ard behold the steamer arrived and
he was among the distinguishing that morning taken
the early train Of cars Tor Baltimore Her feelings may
be imagined DETER than be described This Is not
ALL the poor conhling girl had given all the money she
had in the world to him "a pretty good these hard
tmes and suppose this enabled him to take wings and
fly away. No news had been heard of him. only Tumor
says that he has gone to Elk Ridge address another
young damsel Such person should be dashed through
the world as example.
The latest took place yesterday appears that 3
reduisition came on accompanied by officer from the
Governor of New York upon the Governor Of this State
to give up merchant of this city To- A. Thompson who
has recently amongst u.s. for having purchased ant
obtained goods in that city under false pretences wri
of abeas Corpus issued. and the tried beior
the Chancellor, but it of no avail. He was take
again in custody by the officer, and carried to New
York this morning for tralLeffer in baltimore ChpPc
Nay 81
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(65-Capt. Stockton is convalescent. He has been
in exceedingly precarious condition for some days
The Captain il one of those few men whom country
would seriously miss and whose loss the whole commu
nifty would deplore.-Pha. Times, May ~.
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SAPARILLA GENTIAN AND SARSAFRAS, prepared
by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy.
taished for the suppression of quackery This refined
and highly concentrated extract possessing all the pnr
confidently recommended by the College, infinitely
superior any extract OF Sarsapara ut present before
the public and may be relied on as certain remedy Tor
all diseases arising from impure state Of the blood
such scroiua saltrheum, ringworm blUtches or PIN
pes ulcers pain in the bones joints nodes cutaneous
eruptons liberated throat any disease arising
from the secondary effects of syphilis or an njudcious
OF mercury.
Sold in single Bottles, OF. ........ IS cents each
in Cases of half a.dozen Bottles, So so
one dozen 90
Cases forwarded to all parts Of the Union
NJ B-A very liberal discount to wholesale purchasers
Office Of the College, 90 Nassau street
W. S. RICHARDSON, M D., Agent.
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nc SPRING MEDICINE FOR PURIFYING TIE
BLOOD.-Comsteck's Extract Of Sarsaparlla, from u

Courtlandt street, for the cure Of
Chronic rheumatism General Debility,
Scrofula, Kings Evil Eruptions of the Skin,
MercuYial Diseases, Swelling Of the Bones,
nd all diseases arising from impure state of the blood
exposures imprudences in lle excessive of mercury
Sc Price so cents per bottle 81 per dozen. Also, CO.
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PALMo's OPERA HoUsE.--We learn that the
night of the 9TH of June will be the last OF the
son. Sgnor De Begins takes benefit on the 9Th.
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O. GOURAUD'S LIQUID VEGETABLE ROUGE,
mpats the most delicious rosness 10 the cheeks that is
possible conceive and dees the utmost scrutiny to de-
tect it, closely does initiate Nature and is immovabe
by rubbing with CLOTH handkerchief or by perspiration,
during tn. hottest days We sometimes asked for vne
gar Rouge We beg leave inform the fair SEX that is
nquestionably injurious to the skim and in this opinion
confirmed by the greatest Perfumer Of the age,
LUBN, Of Paris who says, speaking of his liquid Rouge
Cene Rquer Ia propriee pas nuire Ia CONNIE lie
pilagre de rouge" DR. Gourauds Liquid Rouge is to be
found in n Y only at 81 Walker street, LIST store FROM
Broadway. so cents bottle
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{n}- CONNEL'S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR
will any of the following complaints all pay is alb
solutely refused for it, Burns, Scalds Salt Rheum Scro
fula Chilbsns, Fever Sores, and Ulcers, Fry spelas
Piles, Old Sores Sore Nipples and Eyes, Erupons, Bar
bers Itch.
CAurIoY-To be had only Genuine at II Courtlandt st.
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ATLANTIC STEAM Sulrs.-The Hibernia, from,
Boston, arrived at Halifax I0ih inst , and sailed
again the same day for Liverpool.
The Acadia, for Liverpool, was passed on the
9th instant, in lat. i3 50, lon. ~ 40.
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frz-MORE PROOF THAT CONSUMPTION CAN
be cured by Dr. Vondermiths Indian Cough Balm II is
admitted by the medical faculty Of New York that DR.
yondersmth one Of the most celebrated Tor
curing coughs, colds, asthma dyspepsia consumption
splitting of blood complaint and all other affections
OF the lungs and liver sc The following certificate Dr.
received yesterday I'll Frederick Pasiersons have been
afflicted for three years with dry cough pain in my LETT
SIDE occasionally would spit blood and the dyspepsia
had reduced me SO much that not able TO go out
confined to my chamber four months. return my
sincere thanks TO Edward WadTon Of Harlem, who In
formed me Of DR.. Vondersmiths Indian Cough Balm
which has restored my health after taking two bot
ties OF his Balm. My cough ceased entirely. contmn
ed on with it for about two eeks more was perfectly
cured Of my dyspepsia for which have spent hundreds
Of dollars but could find relief and until tried Dr.
vondersmiths Indian Cough Balm, which cured me per-
fectly WELL You are al liberty TO publish this
if you think proper. Yours. &c.
FREDERICK PATTERSON,
May 49, lS44. No Sixth Avenue.
Prepared and sold only by Dr. Wonder smith, l6 Green
witch street. N. Y; and No Ledger Building Pha who
is my authorized agent for Pennsylvania.
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n7-ONE MILLION OF SHERNIAN'S POOR MANS
plSsiers per annum will not supply the demand, SO
wonderful are their Effects and great has their repu
ta,ion become. Beware Of imposture. shermans genu
inc Platers always have Dr. shermans signature on the
hack willie the spurious article is merely called !" Poor
Mans Plaster, and has signature name to father 1t
and what IL worse than ALL it has invariably produced
had effects wherever IL has been used SO frequent have
The complaints become that Dr. Sherman is obliged to
warn he public against the mpostnre II you wish i'm
mediate relief get the genuine article at the Warehouse
No O6 Nassau street. of the regular agents. No ITO
broadway. 10 Astor House. 227 Hudson street, 1ss
Bowery II East Broadway 1879 Fulton street, Brook
Ign Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia; and State street
Boston. 49,