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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-08
m7ITs POWER is UNIVERSAL

For the angel Of death spread his wings on the blast
And breathed in the face OF mankind as he passed
Remember that the first symptoms of sickness com
plant disease has origin which requires but little at
tenton to overpower the first oil Illness Neglect at
this of the year. when the organic state OF the body
opens the system in premonory way, for the speedy
reach Of medicine, and finally terminates in death
How necessary is il then that mankind should become
aware of the safeguard which be thrown around them
moments notice when attacked by chils coughs and
colds Simple such complaints may appear at first sight
they the othat disease which end IN
proper which they should pursue when the snge
Of death spreads his wings the bast Awake at once
the necessity OF preservinge and health. fyouhave
severe cold ny to that amous'remedy, and get resse
Sons Compound Extract of Horehound now regarded as
the only curative in preventing consumption SOLD ao
Division st. 10 Aston House, ITO and GAS broadway' o
William st., II East Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-08

0ry- PROFESSOR VELFEAU'S SPECIFIC PILLS.
for the permanent cure Of Gonoroh1s, elect and all
ocupuruent discharges from the urehra. No medicine
offered to the public exercises such powerful effect
on the bladder and urinary organs those valuable vege
table pills. They the fruits of twenty-five years ex-
perience of Professor Velpeau at the Hospital of LIE
Charlie, in Paris and confidently recommended by
him the only preparation that has proved successful in
every They introduced into this country two
years ago. by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy,
during which time than ten thousand boxes have
sold and the College defes single instance Of
failure to be shown. Sold in boxes EACH at the Office
o. the College, 95 Nassau street.
W. s. RICHARDSON. Agent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-08

0y-TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS-shermana Cough
Lozenges will them than any thing they
take. The worst cured in a few hours-your
headaches relieved in few hours by Shermans Camphor
Lozenges and no mistake. They cured B. Nones Esq
Vice President of the Washington Marine Insurance
Company, when he had been obliged to go to bed The
Rev. Sebastian Sreeter and the Rev Darius Anthony
Lozenges They to be in the last stages
of consumption. Mr. Bancker, 81 Greene street, was
cured Of cough months standing by less than
one box. Mr. RAIDER, 46 Chatham street, OF bad cough
andcod by half box. Sold LOG Nassau street. and by
agents. 227 Hudson street. lss Bowery II East Broadway
delphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-08

MAsQUERADEs.-We have an account of a very
curious masquerade and bal costume which took
place last evening IN the upper part of the city
This is the fourth or fifth of the series that has
been given in different parts of the city, and beats
anything of the kind that has been given. Itseems
to have been good deal on the Fourier system
If we have room, we shall give it tomorrow
with an engraving.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-08
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Washington.
Correspondence Of the Hsrald.l

Correspondence Of the HeraldJ
WASHINGTON, Feb 6, 1874.
In the Senate to-day Mr. Evans finished his
speech upon the tariff with reading portions OF Gen.
Washington's farewell address, which produced
powerful and touching effect. Mr.. Woodbury. then
got the floor to reply, but the progress OF AS de-
bate was arrested on the same old points of order
decision upon which isexpected tomorrow.
The Senate then went into executive session,
but nothing was done beyond the reading Of some
messages from the President, and some reports of
committees.
The reply of Mr. Evans to-day to Mr.. McDui-
fie's proposition to dissolve the Union, was strong
and forcible effort, and worthy Of special exami-
nation | regret that ! was able to send you but
an imperfect abstract OF it. But satisfactory de-
monstraton from him that a dissolution OF the
Union would be fatal calamity to every section
of it, by no means proves that reduction OF the
tariff of AZ to average OF ~ per cent ad vdIo-
rem, duty, with few determinations both above
and below, would be even misfortune to any part
of the Union. This argument opens an entirely
The discussion of the question, however, seems
at present wholly futile. there is reasonable
ground to expect any alteration Of the tariff at this
session. The wings have thus far tolera ed the de-
bate rather as matter of courtesy than for any
useful purposes, havingfmade up their minds, as
they say, to allow no changes to be made.
The great attraction to-day has been in the Su.
preme Court which is now become the arena of
mighty intellectual gymnastics AS the argument
of Mr. Binney proceeds, it is easy to perceive him
to be Hcrculem &c pede., Webster evidently feels
that he has, at least in this case, got his match
MANY has been the time to-day that he has bit his
quill and scratched his head. Daniel is walked up
wide awake, and no mistake.
No cabinet appointments have yet been made
You may expect them very suddenly, and perhaps
all at once, including the appointment OF Judge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-08

YouNa AMER1cA.-The American Republicans
of the First Ward had an excellent meeting last
evening Speeches-songs-e enthusiasm hope-a
full determination to triumph over all opposition
next April
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-08

The GREAT DEMOCRATIC MEETING TO FORM
NEW PARTY o-NIGHT.-The great gathering of all
the elements of the democracy in the Sixth Con-
gressional District who are in favor of new Or
ganization on independent, broad and comprehen-
sive principles, and Fourth of July Conven-
ton in Philadelphia, takes place at Vauxhall this
evening 1t will be one of the most important po-
tical meetings ever convened in this city. A
full report in the Herald tomorrow morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-08

GIRARD BANK DIsCLosURKs.-We perceive from
meeting in Philadelphia, that some singu-
lar disclosures may be expected about these
days in relation to the skeleton or re-
mains of the Girard Bank. his institution,
with capital of several millIens, we believe,
during the fourishing times of 's5 and '36, was
swallowed up by all the principal politicians and
great men throughout the country We are now
promised list Of the COMMANDERS, and it will be
rich one. We should not be surprised to see the
names Of some of the most worthy and distinguish.
ed men in the Union figuring there. We wonder
if our friend Webb got slice?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-08

Posi- OFFICE DISQUALIFICATION specta-
Gle does the controversy between Lysander Spooner
and the Postmaster General present IF the Post
Office Department had been conducted with any
degree of energy, integrity. and regard to the pub
lie good, public opinion would have supported it,
and prevented any of those competitors, expresses
Spooners, or would-be Postmasters, who have dis
graced the country. But 1t really seems that, to
the gross msmanagement and Inattention of the
managers of the Post Office Department, we are
indebted for all the evils and troubles we undergo
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
Taste for Reading.

If were TO pay for taste which
should stand by me unsatiated under every
variety Of circumstance, and be source
of happiness and cheerfulness TO me ihro'
life, and shield against lis Ills, howev-
er things might 60 amss, and the world
frown upon me, 1t would be taste for
reading. | speak of it, Of course only as
a worldly advantage, and not in the slight
est degree derogatng from the higher Of
fee and sure and stronger panoply of re-
lIgious principles-but as state, an in
strumenl, and mode Of pleasurable graf
i(ica,ion. Give man this taste, and the
means Of gratifying it, and you can hard.
ly fail Of making him happy man, un-
less, indeed, you put into his hands a
most perverse selection Of books. You
place him in contact with the bes, socie-
" in every period of history; with the
,wisest, the wi,,iest, with the ,enderest,
the bravest, and the puresl characters who
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

have adorned humanity.-You make him
a denzen of all nations---a contemporary
of all ages. The world has been created
10 him.
Il is hardly possible but he character
should take higher and better tone from
the consnn, habit Of associain9 in thought
with a class of thinkers, to say the least
of it. above the average Of humanity. II
is morally impossible but that the man
ncrs should take hinge of good breeding
and civilization from having constantly
before our eyes the way in which the
best bred and best informed men have
talked and conducted themselves in their
intercourse with each other. There is a
gentle, but perfectly irresistible coercion
in a habit Of rcading, well directed, over
the whole tenor of a mans character and
conduct. which is not the less ellccual
because it works inscnsibly, and because
it is really the las, thing he dreams of. It
cannot be better summed up than in the
words Of the Latin Emo!lit morcs
nee sinit esse Ieros.' Ii civlIzes the con
duct of men and suffers them not 10
remain barbarous. Sir Humphrey
Dary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

The Fist hip,-'rhe Ark built by
Noah was the first as well as the larges,
vessel of which we have any account.
Her tonnage was nearly ten times greater
than that of the largest ship of the line in
our navy, being estimated at az, 400 tons.
Her proportions would be considered
good even now, after the accumulated ex-
percnce of ages in ship buildings, al.
though her model may not have been the
bcs, adapted for speed. Allowing IS in
ches for one cubt, her length was $50
feet, rs beam, and 40 feet depth Of hold.
-Sheet .4uChOr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
The Chicken Cock on Lake Chnmpiain.

During the last war with Great Britain,
"a tremendous struggle was made by both
parties TO preserve the naval supremacy OF
Lake Champlain.-Commodore Melon
ough. who commanded the American
feet, determined to risk general en-
gagemen,. So confident were the British
of success, that small vessel, loaded
with British subjects, came into the bay
where the battle was fought, as specta.
tors, TO witness the prostration of the
star spanged banner The action was
commenced by the British vessels firing
n broadsile At that instant, says the
historian. a chicken cock, which had es-
capped lom one Of the coops Of McDon-
ough's vessel, flew upon one of the guns,
and by loud crow, seemed to hurl back
defiance on the naughty foe. The instant
this was heard, the whole body Of sailors,
officers and all, greeted the gallant bird
with three cheers. Sailors are naturally
supcrslilious and Cooper, in his "Naval
History" says the growing of the gallant
rooster had a powerful effect upon the
known tendencies Of the seamen. During
the battle the chicken cock flew upon the
igging, and from there, far above the
heads of all the combatants. could he
heard between the passes of that fearful
fight. the war-cry Of that gallant and fear
less bird. For this circumstance, as well
rs for its prompt resentment of any inva-
sion of its territory; and lis deep-rooled
hatred of relocated invaders, the demo.
cracv have adopted it as an emblem of
their princples.-N T. PieJ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

a Crack Sentiment The editor OF
the Louisville Courier. although recently
married, yet shows, decidedly, symptoms
of common sense. He says, that we
should never form an opinion from cXter-
nal appearances. Oysters prove this con-
clusively. Suppose that the old time
folks, deferred by the ropulsive appear
ance of the outer oyster, had refused 10
investigate the merits Of the inner. Sup
pose, that up TO the present time. oysters
had remained unopened, had been taken
for granted to be all shell-had been SUI.
fered 10 sleep out their lives in their damp
beds. What calamity How many
palates would have continued untickled,
how many pleasant sensations been lost
to mankind, how much pepper and vine
gar remained unsod, and how many hap
py oyslermen have had nothing to lay
their hands to, Who can swallow ono
Of these precious sea-gills, and not feel
devoutly thankful that some men, in all
ages, have existed, who were wise enough
to examine into things ?-ReveiNe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

Making q bal mater ,CorSe.-'Sal-
w. said Mrs. Hammond the other day
to her maid servant, a strapping country
wench, who was handing the mullins
round TO the company at tca-party, Civ.
en- by her mistress TO few select friends
Sally, I'm really shocked that you
should so disgrace yourself and me by CO.
ming 10 wait at table with such dirty
hands 'Lawk, marin = responded the
artless nymph, glancing at her sty-baked
fingers. Il hope you don! call these hands
dirty you should see my fcet'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
TOUCH US GENTLY, TINE.
ny HARRY conn WALL.


This beautiful prayer must have been breathe
by Barry Cornwall's heart while sitting at hi
quiet Greside, looking to the face of his swcC
wife, and rocking the cradle of his golden tres:
ed Adelaide"
Touch US gently, Time,
Let us glide down thy stream
Gently-as we sometimes glide
Through quiet dream!
Humble voyagers are We,
Husband. wife, and children three
One is lost-an angel fled
To the azure overhead!
Touch us gently, Time,
We've not proud nor soaring wings;
Oar Ambition, Onr content,
Lies in simple things.
Humble voyagers are we,
Der lie's dim, unsounded SEQ,
Seeking only some calm cline:
Touch us gently, gentle Time!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

Are you unwell ? said wag yesterday
10 a wag with very ugly phiz.
.Unwell = was the reply; why l ne
YER fell, better in my life. Wha. do you
see ailing me 2 raaaa
20. nothing" said the wag--'I only see
that you look very ill--or, IN other words.
.ha, you are very iH-looking fellow
lie never looked SO nasty in his life
as hs did on hearing this negative compile
ment to his personal beauty. Irr8
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

Power Of Eioquen.e.-The eloquencc
Of the celebrated Whitfield, it is said, was
at times irresistible. The accomplished
scepiic Chesterfield was present when
this popular preacher presented the vota-
ry of sin under the figure of blind beg
gar, led by little dog. The dog had
broken his string. The blind cripple,
with his staff between both hands, CROPPED
his way unconscious to the side Of a prec-
ipce. As he felt along with his staff, it
dropped down the descent, TOO deep to
send back an echo. He thought it on
the ground, and bending forward, took one
careful step to recover it. But he trod on
vacancy. poised for moment, and as he
fell headlong, Chesterfield sprung from
his seat, exclaiming, BY Heaven, he is
gone ! H
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

John, | saw your cousin Isaac a few
weeks ago, and he has received fall
which cut most horrible cash in his
arm
'Ah! poor fellow wha,did he fall on ?
We'll, really, I forget now; but 1t rath-
or s.rikes me that he fell on Tuesday
morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

"Tdkc Physlc, pomp;
Expose myself to feel what wreiches feel;
That thou may IS, shake the superhux to them,
And show the heavens more Just"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
voL.v.-No. 25.
LOCKING Ahcad!

The following. from st. Louis paper.
is one of the best pasquinades of the kind
we have ever read. Verify, modern inn
provement bids fair TO disappoini its own
destiny. 80 IN r--.1
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-01-11
Pork Business.

We notice in an Alton paper that the
number of hogs slaughtered at that
place up to the 23d ult. amount to &c.,
500: and the Sangamo Journal gives
$4,000 as the quantity killed at SPRING
field, Illinois. On inquring we find
that between 10, and III 900 have been
packed by our merchants. The wealth
er has not been very favorable thus far
for packing, as it has been too warm.
1t is expected that several thousand
more will be put up here ere the sea-
son closes. The difficulty in crossing
the river has prevented many of the
Illinois farmers from bringing their
hogs to this market. Several droyes
arrived as far as the opposite bank, but
the running ice stopped their further
progress, and they proceeded to War
saw and other points. The packing
and slaughtering establishments of our
city are commodious; and goods of eve.
ry description are numerous and CHEAP
so that great inducements are offered
to the farmers to bring their pork to
this place. We doubt not that in .
few years Burlington will be the great
pork market of all the country above
the rapids. Hogs are already driven
to Burlington from great distance in
the interior or western part Of the Ter
ritory, TO be slaughtered and packed
by our pork dealers.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-01-11
Foreign News.

The Hiberna arrived at Boston on the
morning OF the goth Of December. Gen
Duff Green, was one of the passengers.
lRELANp.-The state trials have been ad.
iourned until the 18th Of January, and
O'Connell has retired Cor a while to his
"Mountain home" at Derrynane. 1t is said
that the government are in possession OF
some frightful information respecting this
Inflated land, that an extensive conspiracy
exists against the peace Of the country and
the constitution, and that large quantities
of weapons are in process of manufacture
and that rising may be expected before
the winter closes.
FRANcE.--Count Paris, presumptive heir
to the throne, is said to be sickly child,
and Louis PHILIPPE is above seventy, so we
may expect some o: the tragedies of old to
be rehearsed. Lord Broughman is on visit
at his seat of Cannes. the Prince de Join
Vile is about to take another cruise. The
honey moon is soon over and he does not
regret leaving his Brazilian Princess, so re-
port says.
ITALY.-The people Of Naples, according
to last advices, were still in state OF great
excitement. The insurgents in the Papal
States were not entirely dispersed.
ENGLAND.-The Queen is as gay and buoy
ant as ever, and as fond of visiting, having
lately made quite round of visits 10 the
nobility and gentry of her kingdom. Sir
Robert Peel and the Duke of Devonshre
were especially honored by her majesty 5
presence. The deaths Of Miss Ellen Pick.
ering, the noveIist-of the Marquis of Win
chester-of Charles Brinsley Sheridan, son
of the celebrated orator and dramatst, and
Of Mary, the wife of Sharon Turner, the
eminent historian are announced in the
London papers.
SpAIN.-As usual another ministerial
crisis" in this unhappy Kingdom. The
Lopez ministry have resigned, and s. Oloza-
go has been commissioned by the Queen to
form cabinet.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-01-11
CO NC II ES s.

We have advices as late as the 9TH
ult. from Washington. We believe
our rulers are doing something, but
what, we can scarce tell Messrs.
Adams and Wise seem TO take an &C.
tive part in what is doing, and as here
tofore create considerable excitement.
Resolutions relative to one Presidential
term, the tariff, the improvement of the
Mississippi, Slavery, Oregon Terrific.
ry, &C., are under consideration.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-01-11
Winter has at last, to the great

~ AASCI Ids d. ido', W iaO Steds
delight of many of our citizens, made
positive debut among us. There
was sprinkling of snow on Tuesday
and Wednesday OF last week; but it
was not until Saturday morning dawn
ed upon us, that the lovers of sleigh
riding could be gratified by partaking
Of this pleasing amusement. On that
day Saturday our city was quite live
ly with the hum and hustle of fashion.
able and busy life. The Sleighs glid-
ed swiftly through the streets, the bells
jingled merriiy, joyous tones were
heard, bright eyes were sparkling be-
meath warm hoods, and rosy cheeks
were--quite tempting. We fel, as
though we should like TO participate in
the sport; but our empty purse forbid
the cravings of our heart. To US win.
ter has always been an agreeable sea-
son. It has always brought train Of
pleasures and sweets, which no wind
Of the North can dissipate. No,a dash
ing ride in one of those elegant sleighs
Of M'C's, with pair Of starry eyes
and smiling lips at our side, would more
than repay us for all the chills and
gloom winter may bring. We love
winter for its cheerful fires, its social
circles and domestic comforts, bachelor
though we be.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-01-11
Charter Election.


The period will soon be at hand when
our citizens will deposit their votes Tor
municipal officers. In less than four weeks
the election will take place, and it is time
that all interested in the growth and pros
perity of our city, should be active in bring
ing forth men, good and true, who will run
a. candidates for the various Offices. We
are aware that this bject is often deemed
of but little moment. We consider it one
Of great importance. The prosperity of a
city depends much upon the municipal au-
thorities. They enact ordinances and reg.
ulations for the government and improve.
ment thereof, control the finances, and
have a powerful influence upon, the con.
duct Of tho citizens. 1t should, therefore
be the aim Of all to select for our rulers,
men of good business habits, and men Of
moral character. We want officers who
will act with prudence and economy, yet
evince liberal spirit should the public
veal require it. We want men who will
attend to their duty faithfully; who will
have an eye to the general welfare, and
will take deep interest in the advance
ment, improvement and increase Of our
city. On the other hand, we want no man
for our lawgiver and governor who drinks
deep the intoxicating draught, no man who
frequents the gaming table, and no man
who may not be found at least half Of the
time in his office or place of business. We
believe we but echo public opinion ON this
point, and that the mass, if not all, of our
citizens desire their rulers to possess the
above qualifications
Our present authorities have managed
lur affairs with sucn prudence that the
heavy debts, under which we have for some
time been laboring, will in another year be
sxtinguished. We understand it is in con.
temptation to make several Improvements
the coming simmer; of which the extension
Of Main Street, Southwark. forms an i'm
portant part. This will add much to the
convenience Of the citizens, and will in
crease the value Of the adjacent property.
The streets near the Catholic Church re-.
quire the attention of our City Fathers,
who. if they have any regard for the bodily
safety of their constituents, will as soon
a. expedicnt, improve that portion of the
town. We consider it dangerous Of dark
night to pass there, and it has been source
Of surprise that numerous accidents have
not occurred.
Burlington is rapidly advancing in wealth,
business and buildings, and while individ
uals are adding their mite. we deem it a
wise, prudent and beneficial policy for Our
Corporation to 60 on steadily, though slow.
~ it may be, in improving whatever the in.
tsrests Of the city require.