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The New York herald., 1845-02-05

SUPREME Court "A petition is in course of sig.
nature by the members of the bar, protesting
against the passage of bill before the Legis-
lature, having for its object to deprive the city of
New York OF one term or session Of the Supreme
Court, which the petitioners state will tend in a
measure 10 lower the character of the profession
The petition lies for signatures in the Law Institute.
City Hall, and has already been signed by many
leading members Of the bar.
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

HISTORICAL SOCIETY," consequence of the
severe snow storm last evening the Historical So
cie'y did not hold a meeting. About ten members
manfuly fought their way through the drifts
and found their way to the room in the University
but quorum was not present, and their enterprise
and devotion went unrewarded-not an absolutely
Unprecedented occurrence The meeting will be
held next Tuesday evening, and it is expected
that some interesting biographical memoirs of the
late Col Stone will be read.
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

The Proposed NEw OPERA HoUsE.-There was
TO have been a meeting of those favorable to the
above undertaking, at the New York Hotel, last
evening, for the purpose of hearing the report OF
the committee appointed at previous meeting, on
this subject; but, owing to the inclemency OF the
weather, very few were present, and the business
was postponed to an early and more favorable day,
of which due notice will be given
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

The MIssNe PAcKETs.--No tidings yet of the
United States and England. 1t is fair to suppose
that they, having been dismasted, have "put
away for some Southern port. They may now be
at the Western Isles, or Lisbon, or perchance al
Bermuda. We recollect year or two ago, when
the Vile de Lyon was given up by almost every
one, she safely reached Bermuda, but in dsmast.
ed state. We first heard Of her by the arrival Of
small vessel from that part of the world. We may
hear in the same way Of the United States and
England.
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

The WEATHER. thermometer at Greenport,
at the terminus Of the Long Island Railroad, ninety
six miles from New York, fell to four degrees above
zero on Sunday morning, and yesterday to five de-
grees. No ice had msde in the harbor or at the
wherves at that place.
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

IMPORTANT DECISION IN ILLINOIS The Supreme
Court Of Illinois in case wherein John r. Martin i'm.
peaded with G. A. wsrefed, plaintiff in error and
Joshua Dry den It. ol trustees Of the Baltimore Land As
sscaticn defendants In error. has decided first,
that attachment under the laws ofthe State Of lnos
IL en on the property attached. And secondly, that
under the Registry act Of that State in force an nt
tachment lien which takes precedence Of prior
registered deed Of the existence of which, at the date Of
the levy under the attachment the attaching creditor had
no notice, #
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

SPANISH MoNEY.-The Postmaster of this city.
having in vain attempted to compel the merchants
to lose Six per cent on their postages Has conclu-
ded hereafter to take Spanish money at its par
yaIue
The New York herald., 1845-02-05
General Sessions.


MATHEW c. PATERSON District Attorney.
FLp 1al for dssdu and Battery wifh Intent to XIII.
Bernard Mulsan wss tried for assault and battery
with intent to kill, committed upon Thomas Hollohan,
porter house keeper Of No. Thames street the night
OF the Goth Of November last, about o'clock.
MIR. HoLLoHAN testified that the above mentioned
date, Muliigan came to his premises and had some re-
reshment and being noisy was hnay put nto the
street by Hollohan. About three quarters Of an hour
alter he returned with two Others end asked for drink
and Holohan refusing them, they attacked him and
cut him badly the face and neck with knife and that
Of them said drag him out and kill him." some
thing Of the sort He Believed 1t was Mugan who cut
him
Mr.. JoHr W. TncHERMAr,a n shoemaker, testified that
he went TO Hoiohsn drink pint Of porter and inter
red aud received cat upon the side Of his face
The physician who dressed the wounds Of Mr. testi
VI that they not in themselves dangerous, hut
mi rt have from loss Of blood animation
The defence produced witnesses to prove that the
endant intoxicated at the tme and also establish
good character
fence.
The jury after short absence, found the accused
guilty Of assault and battery only Sentence suspended
Plea Of Gully and Sentence Charles Craig black
man. indicted ior burglary in the fist degree in snter-
ing bursaricusy the dwelling house of Joseph Good
win Of ia Elizabeth street. plead guilty burglary in
the third degree, and sentenced to four Yeas and
eight months imprisonment ct Sing Sing.
Deferred Case The of j. &. Ashley was set down
for the nrst Tuesday ofths March term.
Attwenty minutes rnst O'Clock the Court adjourned
till III o'clock tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

Cry REPoRM.-Last night the streets were al
most impassable in consequence of the numerous
snow drifts, and yet not lamp was lit. The whole
city was in utter darkness and we expect to hear
Of many accidents in consequence
The New York herald., 1845-02-05
Thcatrlcals. &cs

sIeNoRA Pico-CuRE RHEuMATnM Boston
Mail says that there audience of nearly quite
three thousand persons at the Philharmonic Sociey's
Concert the fremont Temple Saturday evening,
listen to the warbngs of the far-fsmed Sgnora Pico
And well did her debut in this city rniy her fame Her
voice is mezzo-soprano Of extraordinary power and inn
passioued sweetness end the audience, composing the
strepgth of our musical circles, enraptured Sgnor
Sanqurco also evidence OF tho highest order OF mu-
sicai talent We regret that musical editor
confined with that most unmusical OF all complaints the
rheumatism else readers would have b'tter dc.
scrption Of this musicaltfeat Wentend however, that
he shall attend the Signoras next Concert and that
don't cure the rheumatism nothing WILL
"Putnsm,n has been brought out at the From Street
Thsa re, Baltimore.
Master Hughes a youthful musician of considerable
promise arrived in Mobile, where he Is about to dis.
play his abilities.
Mr. Booth ter minated his engagement at the American
theatre, New Orleans, the 25h ult
Mad Hsmmekold the celebrated pianist and vocalist
who has been highly succeasfcl in New Orleans nus
been pupil Of NJ Herr, Of Paris
The Hughes Family giving concerts in Mobile
The pa very young eldest being we De-
eve but twelve years of age and yet they sts pronoun'
ced by competent judges to be the most finish ava a
Tented musicians ever before tho public.
The 81 Lou, Rsvee sates that the theatre in that city
is to undergo complete ransfgurator 1t is TO Dc con-
verted into O saloon for fairs, balls, concerts, &C.
The Bell Ringers have returned to Charleston, an er
successful excurson to Augusta and Savannah
Mr. Geo Barrett made his frat appearance for sevS
years at the National theatre Boston, last Monday Hs
is engaged Tor five nights only.
Mr. Jameson takes benefit OF the Chestnut street the
atre, Philadelphia, tonight
The Infant Sisters Displaying their abilities in Nor
folk.
"Tbe celebrated Misses Macomber ircn the old Bay
Sate have been giving concerts at Trenton New Jcr-
The New York herald., 1845-02-05
Guy FAUX.

HARrERs' PICTORIAL BIBLE.-The Harpers have
Just published the eighteenth number of this magni-
hcent edition Of the Sacred Record. Its profuse
phical beauty, have made 1t much the most popu!,,
lar edition ever published. The numbers are soid
at twenty-five cents each
The New York herald., 1845-02-05
New York, wednesday, February 5, ,sas.

9V-In consequences Of the storm, we have no
advices from Washington this morning The
Southern mail due yesterday at o'clock, p. M
had not arrived al the hour of our going to press.
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

j ANNEXATION. .-Messrs. X. p. Dunlap, Hannibal
H.mIin Joshua Herrck aud Benjsmin white democrats
representatives Of Maine, have, h said written letter
70 their constituents explaining their reasons for voting
against the passage Of the annexation bill Their chic
objection to the bill that II secured the institution
slavery IN nearly all the territory" They would have
voted Tor b thet would secure isr division of the
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

CAsK OF YofK In The Supreme Court this
norninB In the Case t Peter York for the murder of
Nerion the motion for anew tIisl overruled Judge
wilde dissenting The prisoner will receive his sentence
On Thursday next.-Bosfon Tr0nscrpt, Feb.s
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

0J. Some of the theatres were closed last even
ing on account of the tremendous storm, and The
others might well have been. All other public
smusements, go far as we could learn, were post
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

BRre JonE Il. GARDINER. 1t appears that Capt.
Pederson never stated that the lives of the crews
OF the Amanda and Florida Blanco might have been
saved by life boats We make this statement in
Justice to him
The New York herald., 1845-02-05

Posr OFFIcR.- The postmaster took possession
Of the "New Post Office" yesterday
The New York herald., 1845-02-05
Common PleRs.

Fab. 4 --Josph Rhodes Us james "A SpiueH-This was
an action brought recover the OF two Bills OF
goods amounting $500 80 II appeared In evidence that
the lsnt is agent for foreign mercantile house. nnd
in the of business he sold to the defendant in May
is4a worsed yarn the above amount the exprass
understanding that good endorsed notes were given,
defendant would have credit for months but If the
qusite security not iorhcomiug nj the expiration Of
said period cash the only alternative No security
having been forthcoming present action is bsought For
defence contended the suit brought pre-
atureIy Verdict for Plaintiff subject TIE op
ion Of the Court to be made. Mr.. Winsow, for
plaintif-Mr. Brewster, for defendant.
The New York herald., 1845-02-05
Court C.Ient.ar--Thls Dav.

Court Calendar-Thls Day.
CoMMor PLEAsPart ist47, 49, b 90, e5 o. 90, H. "a,
81. Part Id 8. 81. 90. 50, 90, "a, 66, ~, ~.
SUPERIOR CouRrBoth branches of this Court will sit
Mos. 10, 20, ~, 40 TO SO, 40 TO A.
The New York herald., 1845-02-05
Amussyuaents.

PHRKNoLoaY.--Mr. Fowler lectures on this sci
q ~ O'Clock. Admttancs sixpence Go and hear him
The New York herald., 1845-02-05
Numbered with the puppies in the mud /.

Such is the result-the melancholy result-of
an examination of our magazine literature So
long as it continues in the hands of such conceied
arrogant, uninformed, and trashy hte,uteurs as
those who now control its destiny it is clear that
1t must remain what it is, mere fungous ex.
crescence-unseemly, disgusting, and TO be got rid
OF only by complete excislon.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-02
From the Pennsylvania.
TOWN MEETING.

The present position of affairs between the United
States and Great Britain in regard to the Oregon
question, is such asto require from the citizen such
an expression Of Sc ntiment as may make it evident
that the bold and manly stand taken by the execu-
tive of the nation in strict accordance to popular
opinion; and we trust therefore, that all who are
disposed to sustain their country and to vindicate
the honor of the republic, in any emergency that
may thus arise, will bear it in mind that town
meeting is called to assemble this afternoon, at
o'clock, in Independence Square, to take such meas
ures as may be deemed proper under the circum-
stances. 1t is for the people now to speak out in
patriotic support of the position assumed by Mr..
Polk in his inaugural address--the only position
that is becoming to our government in crisis like
the present; and we are sure that the cali now
sounded will not be permitted to pass, without that
cordial response which it is calculated to awaken in
every truly American bosom. In times past, we
saw too clearly the evib which arise from allowing
beliefto exist, that this people and their govern
ment were not in harmony in their difficulties with
foreign nations. Taught to suppose that dissatisac-
ton existed here, our opponents were emboldened
and our embarrassments were immeasurably aggra-
waited. It's therefore, wise in us to prove bctimes,
that in this quarrel the great body of the people are
banded together as one man, determined to task
nothing but what is right" yet equally resolved to
submit to nothing thai is wrong" Such course
is not only the most credtable that can be pursued
1t has not only manlness 10 recommend it, but it
is also the wisestthe most prudent; and we rejoice
that it is for Philadelphia first raise her voice IN
an avowa that will be echoed throughout the length
and breadth of the land. The day has come to
prove that the opinions expressed by Mr.. Polk are
TO be received an embodiment of the general feel
ing, and TO show that in thus gallany coming for
ward in the assertion of our rights he is truly the
representative of the nation.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-02

WE ARE ALL EDWARDS IN THE DARK There is
good story told in an English paper Of a young
Hotspur in the army who challenged veteran, for
some slight cause, to fight duel. The old soldier,
waving all considerations of rank, agreed to meet
the young man, but on the following unusual terms.
The time should be night, the place room, in OPP
posite corners of which they were to stand. The
seconds, having placed their men, were to withdraw
outside of the door, taking the candles with them.
The word should be given from without, when he
who had the first FIRE should discharge his weapon,
and the seconds bearing the light should Immediately
rush in!
These strange conditions were accepted, the time
arrived and the seconds placed the parties as agreed
upon; Withdrawing Immediately, and leaving their
men in the dark. The word was given, the fire was
heard, the door was re-opened, and there stood the
elder of the two bolt upright in the corner his adj
versarys ball having entered the wall close to his
head that the escape seemed little less than mracu-
ous II was now the old soldiers turn to FIRE; they
were again left in the dark, the word given from
the outsideland, instantaneousy with the discharge
the seconds rushed in to find the challenger PROSTATE
upon the foor-not having yet recovered from his
trick to avoid the ball, which, on examination, it was
found must have killed him. The young man was
covered with confusion and the seconds overwhelm-
ed him with expressions of their scorn, when the
veteran stopped them. "Not SO fast, my young
friends" said he, ''you will grow wiser Where do
you suppose was at the first fire. On my hands
and knees in the corner but matoi! was up quicker
than he! Par dieu, .Messietrs, are all towards in
the dark"
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Asrcporrs OF Ma. scARLrrr, (LoRp Apmer,

ANECDOTES OF Ma. ScARLErr, (LoRD ABMeER.)
"A country attorney perhaps paid him the highest
compliment once when he was undertaking his
qualifications, and said: "Reay, there is nothing IN
man getting SO many verdicts who always has the
luck TO be the right side of the cause This re-
minds one of Partridge, in "Tom Jones,n who
thought Garrick was poor actor, for any one could
do all he did: she was nothing of an actor at ALL"
His weight with the court and jury was not unhap-
PLY expressed by another person, when asked at
what he rated Mr.. Scarett's value. "A thirteenth
juryman,n was the answer. A remarkable instance
is remembered, in Westminster Hall, of his acting
in the face of the jury at the critical moment of their
beginning to consider their verdict He had defend
ed gentleman of rank and fortune against charge
Of an atrocious description. He had performed his
part with even more than his accustomed zeal and
skill. As soon as the Judge had summed up, he
tied up his papers deliberately, and, with face
smiling and easy, but carefully turned towards the
jury, he rose and said, loud enough TO be generally
heard that be engaged to dinner, and in clear
case there was no occasion for hun to wait what
must be the certain event. He then retired, delibe
rately bowling TO the court. The prosecuting coun-
sci were astonshed at the excess of confidence or
of efrontery, it lost upon the Jury who be-
gan their elaboration. But one of the Jurors hav-
ing occasion leave the court found that all this
confidence and fearlessness had never crossed its
threshold for behind the door stood Sir James Scar
lett, trembling with anxiety, his face the color Of
his brief and awaiting the result of "the clearest
case in the world" in breathlcss suspense-TheL Lao
Review!
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consideration Of mere interest," enmity, or friendship
He should poasess the power Of diligent applica-
ton, and be capable Of undergoing great fatigue.
He should have temperament so happily mingled,
that, while he easily kndled at public error or in
Justice, his Indignation should never ransgress the
bounds of judgment, but, in its strongest express
sions, show that smoothness and amenity which the
language Of anger always lacks. How few Of the
political journalists of the day would bear the tests
above enumerated and how important Is each to the
perfection of the whole!
The most gsrng defect, however, discoverable
in modern political editors is their want of inde-
peadence The passaiage Of the press has become a
degrading political, as well as moral evil. The
equality which is supposed to exist among all classes
OF civilized men, and which forms the basis of our
republicanism, is denied to the conductors OF the
newspaper press. Here must be grades and dis
tnctions, founded upon accidental positions. Here
are "Sir Oraces," those who assume to speak for
the party having no other qualification for their fit
''mouth-piecesn than that they are all mouths.
These form the few. There are those whose only
service is to echo back those delphc sounds, and
these form the many. Where is the boosted de-
mocracy Of the press' What has condition to do
with the republican equality of mndl Is not truth
ever the same, and are not all equally entitled and
invited to its rich banquets' Have We not all the
same right to investigate and appropriate its bless
ings, and have we not a right to promulgate what
ever deem truth, without regard to the insoence
of our neighbour "Bound to swear in the words Of
no man." says distinguished civilian; and says
Jefferson, 81 swear eternal hostility against erery
form cfiyranny over the mind Of man." and so say
we.
To our brethren of the democratic press in the
State of Ohio we appeal for cooperating effort to
elevate the standard of calling and vindicate in
ourselves the principle we professional of repubii-
can equality and independence. Our cause, which is
the cause Of truth, depends upon ii. Democracy
never fears the light il asks no concealmen of its
principles. 1t shines brightest under the ordeal Of
independent discussion; and the great mass of the
people needs but to be known in order to be APP
proved Come on, then. Let each one feel himself
Ajax for truth, and, rising in his own might slay
his opposers with this "two-edged" weapon. Do
not fear contention among ourselves. Truth is the
only common ground upon which we all stand
We must either unite in choosing this, or allow
"Sir Oracle" to dictate faith. The former makes
us men, the latter, SLAVES.
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From the Cleveland co., Plaindeslcr.
DUTIES OF A JOURNALIST.

There are some public journals in this country,
which, sowing to circumstances of position, deserve
and receive good deal Of attention from the news
paper press, 10 which very little respect would be
due account of any intrinsic qualities they pos
sess.
All will admit that il is the duty Of every good
citizen to try to lead public opinion Alright, both by
precept and example; and if this is the duty of a
private individual, how much more does il become
the conductor of newspaper pressl To discharge
well the duties of public journalist is TO elevate
the vocation to the Hottest summit of human dignity
and usefulness.
We have often read and admired Leggett's de-
scripuon Of perfect journalist He says an editor
should have head clear, cool, and sagacous; a
heart warm and benevolent nice sense Of justice;
naexible regard for truth; honesty that no temp
tation could corrupt; inrepidity that no danger
could intmidac; and Independence superior TO every
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-02

The WINES OF GAscoNY, CHAMPAGNE, &c.-Pau-
mier, Norman physician, has written treatise on
wines, in which he counts four different coors:
white, red, blackish and all de perdriri. e.. red
dish. He says that then France produced no red
wine which was sweet, excepting in the Bordelas,
in which district there were red and black wines OF
great sweetness. His description of the wines OF
Gascony is that they were hot, vnous, easy of d.
gestion, and Of red or partrdgc-eye color. This
description, in two particulars, holds good, to the
letter, to the present day These wines still Vi
nous and easy of DIGESTION but they are not hot;
they, generally, of partrdge-eye color UNI
til they old, and in state bordering on decom-
position The doctor further states that the wines
of Chateau Thierry were agreeable, but so danger
that the greater part Of the inhabitants af
acted with the govt from their tender infancy, and
died before they attained the ordinary age. Chateau
Thierry is on the borders of Champagne; and,
whatever may have been the case in the time of
Paumier, in the sixteenth century, it is certainly
true in the nineteenth that the people have the
govt from their earliest years. that they die so
prematurely. But theis wine is still good. "Thc
red wine Of the Clos de ST. Thierry, league from
Rheims" says Cyrus Redding, ''is of quality be-
tween Burgundy and Champagne, and is very high
ly esteemed by the connoisseur." The idea of hav-
ing the govt prematurey is preposterous. The
govt is disease scarcely known in Champagne;
and, if it be very common in England, as must be
admitted after occasional excuses, it does arise
from the drinking of Champagne solely, to which it
is most frequently attributed, but from the mixture
of variety Of wines, Champagne among the num-
ber.- Classics Of the Table.