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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
Common COuncil.

Board or Assistant ALpEhMEr, Fen. 23.-Presiden
Brown in the char The reading OF the minutes of the
last meeting was dispensed with.
Peions-Of Edwin Bishop for relief of tax.-Referrcd
or j. p. Ostrander, for lease OF Greenwich market
referred to Finance Committee.
Manu'ing Long Island Farms.--Thc Commissioners OF
the Aims House pray the Corporation to direct that 500
loads of street manure may be deposited Blaekwels
Island and the Long Island Farms which represented
sbeng in very impoverished state Granted.
Manipulating a Lease-The report Of the Joint Com
mtee Fire and Water in favor Of reinquishing the
lease of the house occupied by engine company No g.
the Consstory OF the Reformed Dutch Church. condi
ton that they execute lease of the house occupied
by engine company No for further term of four years
was adopted. The Committee recommend that companies
No and be united.
Leasing CeliA report of the other Board in favor
OF leasing Cellar No Of Franklin Market for five years
at yearly rent of $3.50, 10 John W. Fisk the present
lessee, was motion of Assistant Alderman CHsRrcK
not acted on for the present
City WsigherAnthony J. Snyder having petitioned to
be appointed City Wegher the Committee reported in
favor, and he was accordingly appointed
Police Billion motion of Assistant Alderman CHAR.
the Board went into Committee Of the Whole the
Police Bill
The Special Committee, TO whom referred certain
portions of the ordinance presented report providing fer
the appointing of chancemen, and the term of office
which Is during good behavior the duties Of officers
and patrol men the compensation Of Officers, viz -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
EDWARD LIPPOLp,
NO. IO4 WILLIAM STREET, NE.4R JOHN,

LAS RECEIVED, By late arrivals and oGsrs for sa'e--
II ZEPHYR WORsTEp-Best Berlin quality, in tn, most
extensive by the bale small antilles
TAPESTRY WORSTED-Resl Berlin. for Fsaoy Knit
ting
CHINE WOHSTED-A new style. vcieus qualities
CANVAS5-fn Sifk, Cotton Linen, Of an widths and
sires.
EMBROIDERY PATTFRNs-Ofsl all NAL Is and numbers,
in entire desgrs End the riche. seeion. Erbsodses
commence ed an flushed. in Prest variety.
PURSE TW ISTs-Frcnch kngllh snd Bs'lia shaded and
PLAIN.
tntNILLE-For Emlreiderv End Chenille Cords
FLOSS SiLKS-Erench and German.
PURSE 0RSfMfNTs-tio Silver and Steel Eeacs,
eel Gold end Silver Bysl.s, cords, BraJs and Thread
FRfNGkS AND GiMPa-Of all sly ies aud colors, i'm
ported from the best Eurog mannetes and receiving
CORDS. TAsSfLS OF siih. Wors,sd and Cotton; Lamp
rn-tsls PERFORMED Paper &c. TIC us irrt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

PALM LEAF HATS AND Straw BoNNxrs. 1t is cs-
timated that upward Of 1900 palm leaf hats were
manufactured in the town OF Amherst last year. The
number of straw bonnets manufactured Of the extensive
mhnufactory OF Mack, amounted 10 upward OF 100000
This establishment keeps 30 females sewing straw braid
The braaing is mostly done in the vicinity which Keeps
large number of persons constantly empoyed-Sorfh'
arrpton (Mass) Couiu.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

EARTHQUAKrs.-Two severe shocks OF an earth
quake were felt in Grenada at about half-past
O'Clock the morning of the 18th of January The first
lasted about 10 tconds the second about 80 But little
damage appears have been done The front wall Of the
guard adjoining the commissarat buildings susain
ed injuries Of the bells set a-ringng ny
the motion OF the earth Letters from Trinidad state tat
the shocks also f. there, but particular das
was done.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

FIRE AT HUDsoN, OHIo.-We regret 10 learn
that the Office of the Hudson Observer destroy
ed by fra on the night of the 18th inst letter says
Last night the office OF the Ohio Observer and dw
ing house contiguous were burned down Mr.. Akin lost
his press and types Prof Barrows saved his valuable pa
ipgs were msrs spoloGiss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
To tho Public.

10 tho PUBLIC.
THE NEW YORK HERALD--daily newspsper-pub.
hshed every day Of the except New Years day and
Fourth 81 July Price cents per copyor 81 % per an
num-postages paid-oash in advance
THE WEEKLY HERALD-published every Saturday
norningprice 81 cents per copy, So II per annum
postages paid, cash ia vance.
ADVERTlSER0 are informed that the circulation Of
the Herald il over THIRTY THOUSAND, and increasing
fast Ahss the largest circulation IF any Paper IN this city,
or the wsrI2 and therefore, the best chsnnel for business
men in the city country Pr1ces noderaSe-cash In ad-
PRINTING of all kinds executed at the most moderate
prise, and in tho most elegant style.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
PRorRIEroR or HERALD EsrABLnHMKNr,
Northwest corner of Fulton and Nassau streets.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

II. C. TAYLOR. The Grand Jury of Lorain Co.,
Ohio, at the present term of the Court Of Common
Pleas found sixteen bills Of indictment against II C.
Taylor, late editor of the Obern Evangelist and un.
derstand thnt he will probably plead guilty to most or all
them. 1.-The way of the transgressori hard" and in
this cnae Justly so.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
SCOTT,S BAZAAR.

DEY STREET, Nunber a. between Broadway and
thanks his friends and the public large for the
gal received ucs he spsned che above house. and
by the merit thereof
The qualities Of his Aies Wines Liquors and Cigars
too well ksown need comment
large Of Refreshments to ks had all hours
until u at night, such 49,
Beef Steaks, Poached EGGS Sardines
Nuftor Chops Cold Ham, Buckwheat Cakes
FIRED Kidney. Cola C0%d Beef ESs.f s and L.,
Dublin Brown-stout always on dtaught
good Dinner OF Roast Boiled Meats for shilling
ny day from three o'olocG.
Fannie; supplied with The best Scotch and Irish Whstsy
aud city Papers. Always the latest possible by the
Steamers,
Good Rooms for Private Parties Clubs Meetings and Rs
ferencss H3msec
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
TO TAILORS.
CTINFMrTg, u

STINEMETS' NEW AND COMPLETE system
~ FOR CUTTING every kind Of Fashionable Garment
ia vogue ready for delivery As the reputation Of the
tnsr as fashionable cutter well knon TO rsqui.. news
paper comment mis- with confidence offered the
tad-not theoretical invention Tor speealsten but
the most practical and complete work Published this
pie practice New York and Paris and will be found to
tain such ample Tain and precise inst uctions enable
every student cut with and certainty all the various
styles OF garments bnh in Europe and America
This be ted by the future Of FASH
aud be obtained OF the antbor % Cedar
forw ardsd to y part OF the United states
Also complete sets Of Patterns Of the rous styles Of
msnts sech szes be required aud
with M elegance. fNfmSee
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

EXECUTION OF A MURDERER James Dolan was
hanged Friday in Bradford Penn for the murd er Of
Rufus G. Gere Dolan and his wife convicted Of Ii
murder last September but the has rsspted Mrs
Doan for the term OF six months in consequence OF hsr
peculiar and melancholy situation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
CENT EMENs FURNISHING STORE, 50 MAIDEN

VI LANE
Over Coafs, from .......' ...4s to u
FroCk do .s. ...''U to IL
Dross do. to u
> y
Vests TO
All made Of the best materials and the modern style.
Pesons furnishing their own materials depend upon
having thcm made in the best manner, at the following
prices
Over Coats. made and trimmed... ..'S8 to 10 %
Dress do do do to 10 90
trock do do do ... to ~ 90
fantAlOOus,sss l
Shirts made order after the latest aud approved
french Under Of ali descriptions
y on hand Gloves Hosiery. Crsvats Sca 5uspenders
j2l lmsec w. COLLINS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
CLOTHING MANUFACTURERs

CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS.
THE subscribers would inform merchants visiting the city,
who wish their goods manufactured that they ae
prepared nauuac description Clothng From
being manufacture for the Southern ind
Western markets for the last twelve yras thy feel confident
wIthe large number Of hands their employ, to
stock at short notice and with entire satisfasiien.
MANN u MckIMM, rs Carmins street.
70 Knicksrbocker Stages pass close t. the store.
3n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
WILLIAM T. JENNINGS " CO.,
DRAPERS AND TAILORS,
NO. al BROADWAY.

ANERICAN HOTEL, (OPPOSiTE THE EOp TTAAIN.l
SOLICIT attention invoices IF NEW GOODS re-
ce,vsd steamer dsc, from agent London.
consisting Of Cloths v.reus styles speu-
With large Of rich Silk and Satin Scarf Cravats,
Hssdksrchlsts Gloves saspendsrs, Drsssnsrobes, &c
facility shall be able supply them early date with
all the novelties of the London and Paris markets. and
the reputation Of the establishment for the modeaoe prices
which have ELECTED liberal patronage since the adoption Of
the ready by which bed to furnish
garments at from Is IS pr cent less than formsy-a
feature the which commend to those
requiring articles for immediate the addition 70 our
stock of assortment of first quality READY MADE GAR
MESTS, including Snrouts Cioaks Dress and Fock Goats.
Pantaloons and Vests, &c. ja28 1msec
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

MURDER IN LrNENBURG We learn that a Wi
dow woman who lived by herself, on the road
from eominster Shirley village in the town Of
burg found dead in her house Monday morning,
with marks OF violence upon her person. clearly indca
ting that murder had been committed The verdict OF the
jury Of inquest was that she her death by vo
lence from the hand Of person unknown II is ru-
mored that had been made under strong Giro
stances of suspicion. The poor, and about
sixty five years old her house is in the vicinity Of tbs
railroad and suspicion whether just not will appear
hereafter has fallen upon of the lsboreTs
Worcester Mass. .Egis, FEB. 90.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

Police Officers, when sent out OF the County public
business TO DO allowed all reasonable charges upon their
bills being approved by the Board of Supervisors and
sworn to- All fees paid by prisoners to be paid the
City Treasury once q month. The fees are now
allowed by law for persons arrested by Csnstabes and
Msrshas to be received by the Magistrates chance
man acting for patrolman absent without leave shall
receive 81 ~ for every twelve hours duty to be paid
cut Of the salary patroLman The roll Of the patrol
to TO called over morning and evening. The salaries OF
all officers to be paid semmonthly, by the Comptroller
by warrant The watch department present organ.
zed together with the Offices Of day police officers Sun.
day ocers and inspectors OF pawn and junk.
shops are abolished The strength Of the day and night
patrol to be $50 men, from whom to be appointed
Captains, Assistant Captains, and Patrol-men.
At any alarm OF fire. shall be the duty of the Captain
OF Patrol nearest the scene Of conagraon TO forthwith
proceed to the same with half the number of Patrol
eff duty to be dligent in preserving order protect
ing property and performing such other duties may he
required OF them by the Magistrates that may he present
whose duty shall be 10 attend In Of riot any
other sudden emergency requiring the services of the pa
troll on notice being given, the Captains Of the Patrol
shall forthwith proceedo the OF riot with the
patrol of duty, any part thereof and be vigant In
suppressing the The Captains OF Patrol shall at ali
fires and riots be under and obey the instructions they
may receive from the Mayor and Magistrates
shall be the duty of the PatroLmen 10 obey such or
ders they may from time to time recsive from the Cap
sins and Assistant Captains Of tbs Patrol respecting thsr
duty, and 70 report the cerporasicn Asssfnsy al VIE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

HR FOR LONDON-Reeular Packet OF the LIST
kt o. March-Ihe fast sailing packet ship VICTORIA
day.
Having very superior Accommodations for cabin second ca
bin and asrge pasenger, persons wishing embark should
make immediate application TO
JOSEPH McMURRAY,
~ list MIRO 100 Pine street, Of youth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

FIRE IN WORCESTER, MAss.-The meeting house
of the Methodist Episcopal Society, in this town,
spite Of the efforts Of fire companies bur ned
the ground There had been meeting in the house that
evening. and the fire is supposed to have been commun
Gated in way from the stove We informe that
the meeting house $4,000 about years since and
insured for $500 the CbarIestown Mutual flee
The clock inside and Of the furniture 3D.
Worcester .Teis FEB %
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Price Two Cents.

The TERRIBLE FIRE AT BETHANY.-The follow
ing particulars connected with the shocking death
Of Dr. Lucien Spencer Of Bethany and two OF his chill
inst-A few minutes after midnight last night, Of
the family discovered the house to be fire A. this
the kitchen nearly consumed, and Dr. Spencer
and his wife had barely escape not being able to
aparcle Of clothing except such as was on them
Mrs. seized the two youngest children and brought
them from the burning house The Doctor, however,
appeared lose all presence Of mind from the very
ment when he discovered the fire. and even rushed so
near the flames and stood there that the little clothing
which he had actually took hre. His wife drew him
away and endeavoed 10 recall him 10 OF their SIT
uauon, when he commenced throwing snow upon tie
re About this time girl who lived in the family land
expected that all the members OF the family were of
the house) heard the children screaming 20 dear ~
she exclaimed The children will be burnt to DEATH"
whereupon MIS- D (who had been much concerned CT
the frantic and excited condition OF her husband that
appeared to have forgotten every thing eSeJ rushed into
attempt unavailing the house was then wrapt in
flames She returned and told her husband that they
doubtless dead before that me (Which unqaestiona-
bly, the isctl but before she was aware Of il he had
capped from her sight At FIRST she supposed that lie had
started of down the street in bis frenzy some
minutes she not informed 10 the contrary he had
been to rush into the house by young man
| who In fifteen minutes after lac entered
the roof fell ia, and entirely consumed. Nothing
was saved rs some time occurred before the neigh
bors rallied, and waier obtained with difficulty
portion Of the remains Of Dr. and of the children
have been dug out OF the burning ruins The author CT
this article these remains this afternoon There ia
nothing of each except the rdnk the head and limbs be-
been disc overed The children which persisted in the
flames were Of the age OF 10 and years respectively
The two that were saved were younger The
children burnt sleeping in room in the second
story with young man named Stevens, who saved him
self by eaping from the window The fire is supposed 10
have originated from hot ashes Mrs Spencer in state
bordering distraction. DR.. Spencer was native OF
Naugatuck, Mt which place he has resided since he gra
duated at Yale College. until within two years He was
for years has been celebrated Of the ost
| skilfu MUSICIANS Of New Haven County.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

H6k FOX LlvERPOOL-Rsgplar Packet OF the asth
MX4t Of FebruaryThe fast sailing packet ship GARRICK,
6Capt Is. J, II. Task will sail above her regular
day.
Having superior accommodations for cabin second
bin and s.eeage persons wishing embark should
make early application beard foot Of Wall
JOSEPH kIcMURKAY,
f2Ita26rc 100 Pine ,tyse. corner of Sopth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

E&k FOR LIVERPOOl-To sail lth OF March-Ths
M4X} shir SOUTHERNER. T. D. Palmer. master, will
y kssail on the above day.
For only. apply hoard, pie. % PEEK Sir
WOODRUFF * MINTURNS,
f23ec 81 South street.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-09-12

fl new Locofoco Sprout "A party has arisen in the
city of New York, that great candron of political mis-
Chief at the head of which is lawyer by the name Of
Ireadwel, who has already signalized himself by his
goes for dirson Of the Public Lands among the REQ
pie. Their doctrine, enuhcated in their paper IT,
that call men have equal rights to llle liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness th-t the right hpe includes tho
right to the use of the elements materials Of Nature,
nom which all LIE must be sustaned and that the rights
to liberty and the pursuit of happiness are inseparsby
connected with the rights to the Of the materials OF
Nature "-Therefore, they argue, that the land be-
longs Of right 10 The Human Race ,rtoui distinction"
How few are the steps from this broad doctrine to Agra
ran'sm How long will II be, before shall hear it
conended that the rich mans property the proceeds Of
lie OF labor and economy. must be distributed among
the poor who have squandered their means in pufgs-
cy, or who have failed 10 accumulate by idlenessl
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-09-12

0w0sgssw - gissa - Il. whsa her are more than
- uon6sd He mass indeed b bad who dses not zee
~ ssr psltca Caioa 70 in danger there con-
- WOrng away u those feelings which alone make
- Uaion Of sny vsss. do no, believe that there
= soy aan noe living who cumbnes in gfes, de
Dksh Ne will aad shs power remedy these alarming
Ssib - Nr. Clay. And do mos, salsmuiy declare
~ With very long and ininats scquainiancs with
~, were ssked 10 what particular section Of the
sIoessy HE fssngs woald most incline. should DO u
my q nss u answer the question Such man the
oos ss9sirs, and IL oil the sgms do s<t deceive me.
- 9sa We shall certainly have.
VIII gre, respso,,
lem gsaa your obi servt
WADDY THOMPSON, j..
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-09-12

South Coroina.-The South Carolina orators fire.
queniy sketch gloomy pictures Of the decline Of that
stae-and describe dlapdaied farm houses, ruined
planters On the receipt of 100000 per annum, and
thinking champagne every day. deserted Cities ct ceie
rd' but II Their pictures drawn from life in
stead being as in many respects they are, mare fan
cy Sketches her decline might be Justly ascribed to
other causes An able writer in the Charleston Cou
rler does this lie attributes whliever of decline
may nave occurred in population and the value Of prop
70 'ne cohtihusl agitation in that State Of the ques
i,on Vi 'isnhion. "Capllasts are unwilling to invest
'heir money, where they have M guarantee that a
revolution VIII not be got up. by which it will be Pm, in
jeopardy striking proof of the correctness Of this
position, he states the fact, that while the population of
INA Gnaftson ie oil over 700 between 1880 and 1910
mat OF savannah, in Georgia, increased nearly 1000
and that OF Richmond 1000 Why does no, the policy
M'n oeh'ed ohsresion, exhibit its desoaling effects
upon The cities Of other Southern States
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-09-12

Foreign Opinions-The London Alias expresses
strong reluctance to the election of Mr. Clay to the Pres
dency, because OF his uniform support uf The ye
pollcy-And by the way, the Atlas with far more can
dor than lis friends IN The United States, adds: "Nur
'can wonder that such is the policy of the most res
pectahle and intelligent iaiesmen of America whom
I'VE consider that by laws we shut the door in
lhe 'ace oil any attempt 10 negotiate commercial ar.
Engagement on the footing oi fair and substantial reel
'proclty. We take nothing from the United States
winch we can possibly do without-thelr cotton AID
MISUNDERSTANDING the produce Of the great aprcutu
''ral States of the west by sliding scale lnpenonsIv
FRAMED, so as to throw the maximum amount fimped
'meni Ia the way of access 10 the English market Is
~ 10 DC rondered att asks This candid Englighnan
thai they retdide. and meet high duties on .4neytcnn
your by high duties on English manufactures 2" We
think not-ihough the Free Traders among MS are Of o.
pinion that The best way TO get rid Of inequality 50
giarlng Is to submit lit. and offer additional
inducements, by relaxation of our commercial policy
for its continuance -
The Paris "VNatonal' of the III ut 1--WE learn
from one Of Mr. Walsh's letters to lhe National Inle
gencer) also Processes nveeraie antpathy 10 Mr. CLAW
among other reasons. IN consequence of his Identification
" iih the tariff policy.
Now. we beg leave to ask, The duty imposed upon
English and French goods is taxupon the consumer
as our Locooco friends assert why do the Enulish and
rench people complain whenever duty is unused or
hcfeased and why do they, while adherinp them
selves TO high duties and prohibitions insist upon low
duties IN this country? II the duty is tax upon the
consumers IL would seem. from this process Of reasoning
that those governments are in favor OF oh taxes at home
ana OF 10" taxes abroadof depressing their own peo
PIE and OF relieving ours Who believes it, The
tact Is they feel and not We the effects of the duties we
impose on Their fabrics. whenever those duties raise up
fVa mere They feel in the reduction Of The price
which results from the Introduction of new comne,i,r
IN held OF labor before monopolzed by themselves
"a reduction which at the same time dlminshes the
pFo'tS OF the foreign manufacturer and The wages Of his
aoorers Is upon them and upon the consumer here,
'la' 'he outy Ialls They pay it, and not We And
hence their hostility 10 the tariff system which otherwise
would be absurd, and to the election of Henry Clay, its
great advocate Strange it is that .7rnericans should be
ound IN alliance with his foreign party in an effort to
crush 'he domestic industry, and ender us depen
p'' upon foreigners tor articles ndspensaby necessary
To our defence war; and not less essential IL our c
fort In peacel
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-09-12

me Fmnre.-Ihe N. Y. Commercial Advertise, ve-
~ opp'rnney calls public attention to the threa,enno
'Sp',' OF araiIs IN Europe Poncuding War between
"e Two leading nations, Great Britain and E,.,oo
w"'cn' II II once Commence, will ultimately involve ali
"e continental nations IN the conflict, and which remo,e
as we are from the scene acoa, will REQUIRE sil tho
saeacliy and rmness of our wisest and most
TO Keep the ship OF stale steadily in that pah
VI eu neutrality which II has been heretofore our no.
W. u"ue' similar circumstances, to pursue Is il meet
OF proper, at such llme TO enirus the helm IN =, m
.aeasea hand' which, II ii be a skilfu and steady ore
mas yet 10 snow lis competency meet such an emer'
Eency onghl we not rather to look 10 the nilot ho
wea'hefed the storm" in past times, and who NAV
Oe Gonaasa,iy relied on to guide our gallant vessel
saeiy amid crooks and shoals that may surround her
one "ho his course during tina, long period bsn
commerce was made the prey of the European belIos
'e's' opaef orders IN Council and Berlin and Milan 81
auu "neh onr seamen were impressed 10 6obt NJ.
Oh England was among the frs, to urge an ,n,ss
arms ana h to whom may again safely be entrusted the
again endangered by lk. e,u.s. "U %s which may Be-
1iniy worthy ofsesious reflection ''' cor