The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-24
BosToN, Dec. ", 1915.

SON LeauiH-Mr. Murdochs Benefit and Presen-
tation of a Stcord-Le,ois .Josselm and the Coun-
ty Committse-Boid and Daring Robbery-S,naR
Por-Saie of Real Estate, &c.
To-day Is the anniversary OF the landing OF the
Pilgrims at Plymouth, or as it is generally called in
the Old Colony, "Forefathers' Day" 1t will be ce-
LIBERATED this year with unusual pomp and cere-
mony, and many distinguished are ex-
pected to be present. though it is said
tnat Mr. Webster and Mr.. Calhoun who were late
announced as among the expected guests will not be
IN attendance The weather is cool and bracng, and
understand that large delegation have gone from this
city A train OF cars was to leave New Bedford early
this morning, am told for this city, where they will
wheel on to the Plymouth track and proceed to the fest
val. Such is the revolution which railroads have
achieved in travelling Plymouth is about 40 miles from
New Bedford but instead OF going directly, the New
then go to Plymouth, 40 miles making in all 100 miles
which they travel by railroad in preference to going 40
Since the election of Mr. Quincy to tho office Of Mayor
resolve has been introduced in the mmon Council to
pay Benson Leav ESQ., who, as chairman of the Board
siderable length of time, the salary which is given
to the Mayor After discussion and delay this
the ssss OF vote 81 81 a. a
take tor his valuable services the gratitude of
postery where it presumed he will receive ample
this vote suggests that Mr. Leav ought to pay the city
something for the trouble and has caused
res might be called upon to "fork over' in the same
way and for the same reason
The small pox prevails in this city to some extent and
deaths from that loahsome disease have come to
my knowledge, though very little is said about it. The
alarm and dismay which formerly attended the breaking
out OF this disorder, and which have been the
some queer proceedings in times past not witnessed
now, and perhaps never will be again.
A very valuable lot of land fremont street, pur-
chased not long since by the Boston Athenaum
purpose OF erecting thereon spacious building for their
lest for S. 81 per foot The lot contains feet nea
sures O4 feet on fremont street. and brought the round
sum OF $lo9a 2l 49, being considerable advance its
speculator in cal estate The managers of the Athena
UNI have secured another lot which will answer their
purpose about as well, and which cost much less.
MIR Murdoch's benefit, on Friday night, was bumper
and passed Oft we'll In the inerude between the plays
the stage 1t gift from his friends and admirers,
who took that occasion to express their feelings
H. Wright Esq formerly editor of the Bay State Demo.
erd now Navy Agent, presented the sword, accompa-
MED by speech to which Mr. Murdoch replied in APP
prEpriate terms The papers Of this morning give more
my sheet will allow. 1t may be proper to remark that
the presentation Of this sword has connection what
try in state of defence.
The political waters continue to be somewhat rufed
in these "dggins" In addition to the sparrng between
Morton and Henshaw, correspondent Of the Washing
ton Union, who signs Marker has come in conflict
Suffolk This correspondent, who is generally under
stood to be Lewis Josseyn ESQ., ohce editor Of the Bay
State Democrat but now office holder in the Custom
House. charged the committee aforesaid with being dis
affected on account OF appointments to Off "a in this
State, by the national ADMINISTRATION, with doing
nothing and worse than nothing to organise the party
and bring out its strength at the electon the
consequence OF which was that the democratic vote in
this city only half as large as it was last year
TO these charges the committee made formal reply
through the columns of the Union, which has again
called out Marker" in subsantiation Of his original
allegations. Thus go-pulling and hauling fighting
and scratching, eliminating and recrimnating, and all
because have many dsnterested patriots who
willing to serve their country for pay
We had one Of the coolest robberes here Saturday
evening, that ever came to my knowledge About nine
o'clock, the store of w. p. Mckay Co., watchmakers
50 Milk street. was robbed of small show full Of
in the store the time The robbers first barred
the front door outside by running piece Of iron
hoop through the handle and then one Of them
dashed his hand through the window, seized the
! case and fled. One of the inmates of the store at
tempted to catch the the robber taking
it, but without any better than cutting his
hand with the broken glass Before the store could be
got open, the robbers three in number succeeded in
getting out of the reach Of their pursuers The watches
valued at $500, and reward of 5000 is offered for
the recovery of the property and the detection OF the
thieves.