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The New York herald., 1844-12-18

Police once, Drc. l1-No,hing Of any interest
came up the Police Office yesterday In fact since the
new Municipal Police Bill has become law. the clerks
have had sufficient time to read the newspapers and the
officers who have been in the habit Of picking up every
wretchthat appeared and rundlinG them into the
Police Office to get their halfdolar The amount Of
money paid for this item since last spring has bssn
immense.
The new appointment of Superintendent does not
appear to give much satisfaction. 1t IL to be hoped that
IN makfng appointments Q! the secondary omcers that
worthy and efficient officers OF Police. There are many,
and men OF strict proby and honour and possessing all
the necessary dge to qualify them for the Offices
BuRoLARv.-The Store Of MIR. Debrisco. No Ito Divi-
sion street. was burgiariousy entered about 10 O'Clock
on Monday night and robbed Of about $1,000 worth Of
mufs and fur caps. No arrest has been made
COrOner's ONCE The Coroner did not hold any
inquest Yesterday and begins grumble that his fees are
veTy small this quarter
The New York herald., 1844-12-18
Special Sessions.

Before the Recorder and Aldermen Seaman and Drake
DEC H.-.assauh and Battery.--A tall, good looking
,urtout was placed at the bar charge Of having
ned an assault and battery upon little dumpy Dutc
man named Larry Kindel.
REooRDER-Well, sir, did the prisoner assault YOU
CorLAINArT-Vy, you dis man as Is here at de bar
goes 10 mine cellar for de coal vat burns and de prisner
lar he v.:n 'sk u %e-bery gv.- shuys Won shingle
me ter dam Distch teef (Laughter)
RKcoRDER.-What did he call you?
CoMfLArNArT.-Ter tam Deitch teef But don't mean
dat-dat 10 am not mean vat de prsner says vas-dat
ish am not te tam Dietch teef at all. CLaughter)
RECoRDsR.-What did he call you that Tor \ Didnt
CONTAMINATED no only call him ter dam Irish
son b-h. "a roar OF laughter) Vel tell no lie COZ
vat ish ter use for tell lie Vera goo Den he beats
meand dat sh not goot; Qaugher) becoz am der poor
little old man, and he ish ter great big Irishmsn.
REcoRprR-Did he ipjure you much7
coMr.-Vat ish dat
REcoRpER-Dd he hurt you?
Comr-Oh mein Got, yes-he beats tree or four holes
in mine face so dat de blood comes. Haughter)
don't you want to forgive him?
CoMr -(Earnestly}- yes would forgive him long
REconDER-Wel, Griffin, you 60, and forgive enc
another.
show the court that this man has no karocer at all
He has not, gentlemen. upon me honor
REcoRDER.-Well, go! exit parties-the accused re-
"A Crying Sin-0f all the cases that are presented for
disposal at the bar Of the Special Sessions those Of assau
and battery committed by husbands upon wives predom
uate In nine out Of ten the wives fail sppear
when they do appear declare that they have been
beaten at all.
Philip Snn young man, built something after the pat
tern OF the celebrated Mr. Ncodemus Nestle placed
At the bar charge Of beating his wife, Mrs Sinn He
came up to the bar with the alarrity Of Diddler and
carefully displayed large roll of something enveloped
In copy Of the .qneycan Republican newspaper the title
Of which he displayed to Alderman Drake.
REcoRDER-Well, Mr.. Sat-Mr Sim, yon are charged
here with beating your wife. Did You do so7
SIrr-(Grinning and waving the roll, and mskinr q
low bow 10 the Court No. sir never had the coursge
to do so, sir. (Laughter3
REcoRDER- Looking upon him compassionately and
sighng) sir, Mrs Sim does not appear Against
you you Co. Now take Of your wife and her
little Sims, and don't commit another offence Of this
kind. exit prisoner in haste)
A great number Of other cases were disposed Of
The New York herald., 1844-12-18
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The New York herald., 1844-12-18
NEW YORK HERALD.
Important from washington.

BY considerable effort we are enabled to give to
our readers this morning the Annual Report of Mr.
Bibb, the Secretary of the Treasury, which was
presented to Congress on Monday last. We do
not believe that any other paper IN New York oI
this morning can give this interesting and impor-
tant public document; and if 50, we have the Gre
dit Of giving this intelligence exclusively, as we
did in the case of the famous report of the Secre-
tary Of State.
We have no time to-day to give minute analy
sis or review OF this important report, but under
our money article head will be found brief view
and synopsis of its contents We shall return TO il
however, and give full analysis Of the views and
recommendations Of the Secretary. 1t is obvious
y of the highest importance to all the interests Of
the couarry, especially the commercial and indus.
trial, and is hardly second in interest to the re-
port on our foreign relations.
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

The Foor RACE OVER THE BEACON COURSE ON
MONDAY LAsr-In the hurry Of casting up the se-
veral miles run by the two competitors in the
twelve mile race, the gentlemen who presided as
Judges On the occasion made slight mistake, and
announced TO the public the whole time the twelve
miles were run ia to be 69 minutes AZ seconds. 1t
.hould have been, stated in our paper Of yes.er-
day, SO minutes 4S seconds
The New York herald., 1844-12-18
u. 8 Circuit Court

Before Judge Belts.
DEC. I7.-TAemas E,cbank Us james r. Wauon-ThI
case already reported, was resumed. Adjourned over
The New York herald., 1844-12-18
Secretary OF the Treasur.
Department cfthe Treasury, Dec. 10th. 1914.

AFFAIRS AT IcHABoE Extract of a letter dated
Icnaooe, Sept. l2:-l arrived here TWO days SINCE
and mud the place completely wedgsd full Of vesses-
over two hundred sail here Something 80 vessels
arrived today and mostly ships The Island IL all taken
up, and fully half taken away shall have to be over
three months, probably in getting loaded. We have
TO abide by the laws Of old England to the letter.
with her M4esty's snip Warspis, Sir John Marshall TO
enforce them with the harbor master port
Sep, 2si Since writing you on my arrival q com
mttee OF 10 or II MEMBERS composed Of those mostly .
terssted in the Guano trade have passed resolution
sanctioned by the British Admiral Sir John Marshall
prohibiting all foreign vessels from loading 0uano from
the Island until all the British vessels loaded. i'm
msdistey called the Admiral and heads Of the com.
mttee for explanation but received satisfaction
The Admiral having assured my arrival that his
government laid claim to the Guano. Island makes
their movement hs suspicious Other small places
where expected might load in any trouble here
feror.
There over 300 sail here, and what shsl do
Is impossible at presentto say but being the only Anne
ricsn here, Of course must submit to might.
The whale ship Lafayette at Warren, II l., brought
report that the brig Thomn Wnslow Of Westport, was
Mt lchaboe Oct 10. loading guano. This report IL strict
~ correct indicates that The obnoxious regulation had
been repealed l-Bosfon .4de Dec. IL
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

Or Major Davezac, fellow soldier Of General
Jsckson and Of the most energetic and eloquent ai
now on visit Of the Hsrnsse.- Union, Dc.
esmksT 10
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

TIE LnoTuaR FOR THE APPRENTICES LIBRARY.
Those Of our readers who went to hear the lee.
ture for this Institution on Monday evening, are
referred TO the advertisement ia another column
for an explanation Of The cause Of their dissp.
poIntmtnt,
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

learn from the Reading Gazette that the extensive
iron works. known ~ the Reading Furnace, situated
about twelve miles from that town and owned by the ss
sgneas OF the " Bank were last wesk sold, with Ill
the landed property attached 10 Gov, D. r. Porter Co.
u Harrisburg, Tor eSD,000.
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

VERDICT IN A BREACH OF PROMISE CAsE.-The
Hagerstown (Md) News states that in Washington
County Court, Wednesday last Miss Susan stsrzman,
in an action for breach Of promise, brought against Mr.
Conrad smith, received verdict in her favor to the full
amount OF ges claimed-two thousand dollars
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

MAGNETIC TELEaRApH.-Professor Morse's mag.
nstic telegraph will be shortly in operation on a
small scale in this city, as we observe the commu.
nicating wires are already extended between the
stations, which are the New Post office, Nassau
street, and sbranch Post Office in Chatham square
The good people Of that region may now expect
TO have the earliest Intelligence aHoat, and very
likely be able to ascertain the contents of every
box in the new establishment, and the whole city
will be presented with the opportunity Of seeing the
operation OF this wonderful discovery
The New York herald., 1844-12-18
Common Pleas.


Dec. l7.-Reuben Ellis vs. Fafhaniei Psarce-The iury
In this case which was reported in Yesterdays Herald
being ready for trial the adjourned over to this
forenoon.
The New York herald., 1844-12-18
Superior Court.

DEC H-Afdrsh vs. BeH.-This case which has been
already reported, was summed up. Verdict this fore
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

GRAND CoNcERr-St GRoReR's SoclETy.-To-
morrow evening one Of the most delightful con-
certs of the season will be given in the Taberna-
Gle. glance at the programme in another column,
will show array Of talent in the performers, and
taste in the selection Of the pieces, seldom equaed
This concert in all probability will fill the Taber
aacle and therefore it may be useful to repeat tina,
the hour Of performance is 8 o'clock precisely
The funds Of the st. Georges Society are well ap-
piled, and are dedicated to the benevolent and
mertorious work Of relieving the wants Of the de.
serving and destitute English emigrant; and surely
the pleasure Of listening TO delightful music will
not be in the least degree impaired by the recol-
lection that the happiness of others also is promo
ted thereby. Nothing will be left undone by the
st. Georges Society in point Of arrangements tina,
can increase the enjoyment of the audience, OF
render effective the efforts of the popular artists
who are to lend their valuable aid on the occasion
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

srsAM sHD AcAnn 10 now 10 her iow,ssn,h
day,
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

orsS TO ALHayy.-The river on Monday morn
ing
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

MAIL BAe.-A U. S. mail bag from the North
broken open foated ashore the Hudson at Hastings
GO miles from New York; on Thanksgiving morning.
good many Northern newspapers the same
time
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

NAvAL.-The u. S. sloop of war st. Mary's left
the Washington Navy Yard on vriday, for Nor
olk The following is list Of her officers :-Commaud-
er, John L. Saunders first Lieutenant c. H. Kennedy ;
second do, VIM. r.. X Taylor third do, Charles r.
Sedman fourth do, Charles Morris Master Joshua d.
Todd Surgeon, j. G. Palmer Purser L. L. N. Waller
w. A Harris Midshipmen, Robert sedcn, j. II Russell
w. Van Wyck, w. v. Giess J. Fl. Sharpe j. N. Upshur,
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

DEMOCRATIC WARD MEETINGS To-NIGHT.-The
meetings in the various wards this evening, for the
purpose Of electing committees, and delegates to
the Democratic General Committee, will be pecu-
liarly interesting. A large portion Of the demo-
cracy, in Congress and out Of it, are beginning a
very insidous opposition to the annexation ques-
non, in the shape Of postponement Of it, as repre-
sented in the movement Of Mr.. Benton 1t il due
to the people themselves, in their primary capacity
and in their primary assemblies, to declare what
they meant by Immediate annexation" when
they voted for Mr.. Polk, for that was one Of the
measures which he was universally understood to
represent,
The New York herald., 1844-12-18
GREAT SPORTING IN THE WEsr.-The Louisville

GREAT SPORTING IN THE WEsT.-The Louisville
Journal OF the 7th inst, says:-Wm. G Bakewell,
and Henry Clay r have just returned from excursion
to the praries bringing with them six dozen prairie hens
They were absent little less than two weeks We ac-
knowledge present from them of four brace Of fat
been remarkably fine this season Several parties have
gone from this city to Davies county One them
ssting of Mr. Lock- and two famous hunters of Indiana
the Ailans killed forty two deer Quail shooting
was finer around Louisville than during the
Thousands and Thousands have baen bagged
within q few miles Of this citv
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT ELLSWORTH The Ban
gor Wing Of Saturday, gives an account from Ellis
worth Of serious conhagation at that place the pre-
$4,000 were destroyed The fire occasioned sbout
noon, by the accidental breaking Of demohn OF spirits
Of tur e1tine in three story building on north side
Of Main street Qccupied by several mechanica.
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

DIR. Valentine at Old "Bunker Hill "-If
folks don't wantt die with laughing they hear
IT, take warning and keep away We understand
that six dies and several gentlemen giving up
ghost" there last night.
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

Of gonorrhGa gleet seminal emissions and all mocopu
lent discharges from the urehra These pills. the result of
twenty year: experience in the Hospital de Csre Paris
by their celebrated nvegi2 xepea
cure in much SHORTER time than any othe, remedy withou!
no business Price, box. Sold e College Of Medi-
VINO ' 'A~' w. " S RICHARnsoN, M. D., Agent.
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

BHANpsoME SPECULATION. is stated that with
in forty years the United States have extingushed
the Indian title to four hundred and thirty million
Of land for eightywo millions of dollars At this rate,
they paid the Indians an average Of less than twenty
cents per acre. Now if the United States disposed Of
those lands to their citizens at the present low
ment price of dollar and cents they have
received into their treasury the of four hundred and
fifty five millions five hundred thousand dollars above the
original COST Cherokee .3dpocafe.
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

Clarion states that the ne starch factory at Bloom
field. owned by Fletcher Cobrns Co finished on Sa
turday. ready to set in motion Monday consum
ed by fire on Sunday from defect In the furnace con-
nected with the drying Loss $4000no insurance
yoiners tools worth $500, were consumed with the mill
and other articles were consumed at the same time
The wrist of Capt VIM Dyer was broken while mana
ging one OF the fire hooks. The Of the factory
It is said, will proceed at once to rebuild.
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

ScIKNrIFrc.-We would remind our readers OF
the second Lecture on Light, which takes place al
Niblo's Theatre, this night The experiments
crystals and polarization, are beautiful, and ere.
ated much interest amongst our scientific men.
The lecture last night on Astronomy, was ilustra.
ted by the immense Planetarium, showing, al
one view, the motions of the planets. Their ap-
pearance, as though they were suspended in space
had grand and imposing effect. The Dioramic
views are the best we have ever seen.
The New York herald., 1844-12-18

MORMON AND INDIAN OUTRAGE The Warsow
Signal, Of the 4th inst, confirms rumor, put forth
the week previous, in relation to the fate OF Lyman Wight
and his band OF Mormons in fight at trading station,
about ninety miles sbove Praire du Chen. appears
that Wights band were suffering for the want Of pro-
Visions but he would not let them disperse the
country to find employment. In order to relieve them,
he went TO- the traders, and finding that they had
-four he riedto get some credit but was refused He
fed and made the attack the The French and
Indians fired his and killed four the spot and
It is supposed that nearly all fell In the retreat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
EXTRACT Of iettsr to tie Editors, JANUARY 10.

EXTRACT OF u t6teT 10 ne EdlgFS, JANUARY ~.
81. is most important that the Democracy OF the
whole country, however strong they may be, and J
have no doubt of The fact should strain every nerve, by
ORGANIZING associations in all quarters; TO meet the WI
" and un,irng enemy at every turn and not so much
rest Us IN 1870 their supposed strength, and purity
Of princpie ard The weak o the enemy; for, II
is mos evident, they will Gake desperate effort at the
next canvass No true Democrat, Should lose single
shot: and while there rag OF bunting flying,
should keep up the fire. Should this be the determine
lion lear no dang-rto the good cause, from Federal
ism tse H. though aided by The whole host OF disapPon
ed asplran;s.
"1he approaching contest, | look upon as the most
;r,por,an since $780, for should Whiggery succeed,
we shall have long against itbut # Democracy
its nrncires will be established for long time and
all 90 on hsrmon;ously again. He who is not FOR
the ensuing contest, more emphaicay against US,
than at any preceding period OF our history, and
would rather see them al once leave US, than 10
remain an incubus on The body, and WHEN tie strug
gle becomes the warmes!, either disorder the ranks.
by going u the enemy, or e'gnlng sickness and
retire the shades Of quetness or, IN other WORDS
despcable neutrality. at tins time norc convinced
than ever was, OF the wisdom of the Virginia Conven-
ton, recommending November last as the time for
holding the National Convention though Tor conciia-
ton, freely yielded my opinion Had that been the
time, should now be gong tremendously instead
Of the apparent turmoil in ranks still, believe
this is more oslensbe than real and the clouds will
clear away, and The sky become serene before Spring
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
VOICE OF THE DEMOCRACY:
AMHERST COUNTY

AMHERST COUNTY.
At n meeting of the Republican party, held al the
Courthouse on the 18th day of January, heing cour
d,y,) Dr. James Powell called to the Char, ana
Col VIM. A. Riches n appointed Secretary
The obiac, of the meeting being explained by ths
Chairman-Henry w. Quarles offered the following
resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
lst ReSoired, The. this meeting approve oil the De
mocratic State Convention, which is TO be held IN
Richmond, on the lst day of February next, and tha
the Chairman of this meeting nominate - persons
to represent this county III sad convection
2nd Rcsoiccd, That this meeting has seen with muct
pleasure the union and harmony about 10 be restored
10 the Democratic party, and feel much confidence u
the belief that every portion of this great country VII
be uc,uated by feelings of harmony and concession II
the Presidential contest and that the nominee oil the
National Convention viii be warmly supported cEt
sustained by every Democrat in the land
Sd Resoiced, That the spirit manifested by the Hon
James Buchanan his letter of resignation as can
d,date for the Presidency, meets our warmes: ap?Tooa
ton and increases Condolences and regard Tor MN
as patriot and statesman.
1ih Resoired, That delegates 10 the proposed
State Convention, have full power TO represent Inc
Democracy of this county in relation to the appoint
ment of Delegates from this District to the National
Conventions and that willing the appointment
shall be made either by the State Convention, or by
District Convention hereafter to be called
5.h Resoired, That have undiminished conf
dence in The ability, integrity ard Republican prnc'-
pies Of Martin Van Buren, and although we prefer his
cheerfuy support Johu &. Calhoun, LAWS Cass,
Richard N. johnson, or any other Democrat, who may
be nominated by the National Convention.
9th RESOLVED, Tha. should District Convention be
recommended by the State CoaVen,ion, we suggest
Lovngston, Nelson county, being the most central,
as The proper place for the meeting OF said Convention
in this District; and invite the ccoperoi!on oil the
other counties o! this District.
The blank in the lst resolution was then tiled by
the Chair with the following persons, VIZ: Col Wm.
a. Richescn, Henry W. Quarias, Or II l. Davies,
Captain Jesse RIches,n, WIN. c. Christian, Joseph
Kyle, Dr. G. W. Davies, ThonHs G. Hill, DR.. c.
Gibson, DIR. J L. Twymao, Lewis Harrison, John r
Mcdaniel, Edwin L Shelton, James II Daniel, Dab
ney Gooch, Jesse Mandy, Marsra! l. Harris, Robert
Tinsey, Edward 1nsley, VIM Tucker, Ill CD Chas
f. Racker, Colonel Charles z. Lee, joseph Petty
John, &. W. Pettyjohn, James Richrson. and Paulns
Powell And should they be unable 10 attend, that
Thomas Rl,chc, James A Seldom, r A. Banks of
Madison. Jones and Bocock Of Buckingham, and
Clark Penn OF the Senate, be and they are hereby ap-
pointed a.t.tnatas.
On motion Of E. A Shelton, the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the Lynchburg Republican and
Richmond Enquirer
JAMES POWELL, chm.
WIN A RICHEsoS, SccU
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

read in tie Eoqnlrer, during the early part of th'
present session of Legislature, report from ore
o! its committees, saying was right and proper to
enac, law pro,s ting and securing to the female any
pa,rinony she might receive from her parents wher
she uaries. that i could MT be taken under execr
lion and sod ana ;he proceeds appropriated to the pay
ment of III debs %! her husband
The prop-,ety Of sach las struck re w''' gr'a
force ;h,uh III protection Of The pecuuiay neres
OF the powe.iys married female, very fit subject io
Legislation. iiow often do it destroyed, yes
perfectly aanated by her oTd and maSter, who shoule
be her bad and protecting h.ssdand.
Suffer me 10 repea, you The DID, the te bu, true
MAXIM "when pnverty in at the door, love pops
out at the window. VOICE FROM FLuvaNSA.
CHATHAM, Jan IL 1914.