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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-30
CouRr roR THE CoRREorIoN or ERRoRs-Mon-

OOURT FOB THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS-MOn-
day, Dec. 26.-Present, It. Gov. Gardiner, Chan
cellor Walworth Chief Justice Bronson, and twenty
seven Senators. No. l-R H. Morris one Of the Super
gave written opinion for AFT, and Mr. A. C. Hand for
versal For affirm g. for reversal no quorum voting
absent ordered that the decision be postponsd No is
P A. Hargous z. ALLOW and al: Mr.. Lott written
opinion for aft. Judgment affirmed l6 to 0. III Way
dell and al H Luer; Mr. Johnson and Mr. Lott gave
written options, and MIR. Tslcott, Mr.. A. c. Hand and
1t Gov Gardiner oral opinions for reversal Mr. Porter
written opinion and Mr.. Van Schoonhovcn oral opinion
for aft Judgment reversed, IL to 8. l2-J r. Areson
Va B. r. Areson; Mr.. Wright. Mr.. Spencer, Mr.. Hard,
Mr. Barlow, and Mr. johnson gave written opinions for
reversal Mr. Porter, Mr. Jones' end Mr.. Van Schoonho
ven gave written opinions for atrmanco For smance
heard argument being absent ordered that decision be
postponed. 18Th. McKeon w. s. Whitney; Mr. Lott
and Mr. Spencer gave written opinions for armancc;
judgment affirmed Is too. ia. Herscheu VS.. ]. r..
Maher and all Mr. johnson written opinion reversal
Chancellor Walworth, Mr. Porter Mr. Spencer Mr. Lott
Mr. Lester written opinions for armance; judgment a
frmed, Is to 6.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-30

DISTINGUISHED vIsrrrRs.-Gen. Samuel Hou..
ton, Gen. Rusk and Messrs. Pilsbury and Kaunn.
man, of Texas. arrived in this CITY YESTERDAY and
occupy apartments at the City Hotel. General
houston ana trends will receive the visits of
their friends IN the Governors room, City Hall,
this day, from IL to 2 O'Clock. Our citizens have
now an opportunity OF shaking hands with the
father OF the Texas revouton-the veteran sol.
dier--the hero Of San Jacinto. We trust his uav
and that of his distinguished colleagues will B.
agreeable. We would not be surprised to see the
Governors room crowded with ladies TODAY.
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Marine Court.

Before Judge Waterman.
DEC 29.-Wn Jones . The CAPTAIN Mate Of the
ship Naturalization of assault ard batteryThe plain
tiff sailor on board the Norma the passage from
Havsna to this port He alleged that he violently
assaulted by the mate under the directions of the cap
tain Verdict for plaintiff, $50 damages For plaintiff,
Mr.. John Cooper for defendants, Mr. Beebe
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Cossaoy PLss'Par lists 81 pi. o. aS ss, loi, Io7
l5s, 100, lea, Ieh
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del ghu anusem ens is abort commencing ladies and gen.
men visiting these Places generally anxious have
their hair dressed to conform to the stes shicn aad
We tnow 30 perform the
ration ss LBER FLETCHER, practical drsssers
and wig makers, No. s Broadway opposite the Howard
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-30

Il. Deneis aud VIM. L. Bowcl have made j. emphaicsv
Inc Place Tor obtaining quiet ref sshmsnt Inc es Tor ine
and well arranged The Place or poie at
tenfion always and believe that the destined
O hold 4 opiniou n A.. No. L.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-30

embraces every possible pattern of pocket desk and
sporting Knife with large variety choice ksros which
will be warranted to the purchaser Also Scissors Nail
Files kc. q. SAUNDERS SON,
IN Broadway. few door above CourtIandt st.
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Those who wish TO avail themselves bene
ct b. derived iron 6ymnssue Erercise when practsed
OF experienced physical
By paenx themselves under the OF Dr.
j. D. Rich 81 the Union Gymnasium 39 Crosby street,
And b rAs svsaas Hot colo end Mower baths free
" subwjbaS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-30

Portable Dressing Cases or an entirely new
and consuction furnished articles
OF which do detract from their usefulness forming
elegant and complete appendage toilet and
lry adapted to the wan Of the travelling public sale
at a. SAUNDERS & SON,
III Broadway
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The AroLLoSEoss-To-morrows evening" the Masters
Bullock and Cole with the lovely and admired Miss Anne
Maria Cole, will give their farewell concert at the Taber
Bacle We do sincerely trust that citizens viii turn
out en- masse, and give their attendance these young
musicians OF whose merits and talents cannot speak
too highly Not that has heard them but has been
enthusiastic in their praise musical critics. our most
distinguished artists have testified their extraordinary
abilities; the Emperor Herr himself stamped their
performances with his hearty commentator. Let pub
lie now give them their countenancs and support it 10
we'll deserved and in after years. when these youthful
artises shall stand pre-orinent among the great will
be source Of satisfaction to their supporters that they
appreciated and pstronised them when blossomng into
glorious maturity.
HENRI HERz.-This pianist, whose compositions are
tho text works of the musical world and whose
ton is SO inimtabe. will give concert at the Lyceum
Hail. in Brooklyn, this evening 1t is the only that
he will be enabled to give them. Madame Abiamowicz,
whose fame and ability vocalist 10 second to in
this country will sing Of her most beautiful pieces
That there will be crowd tonight we do not doubt
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
A TRUSTWORTHY ACT.

MR. WEBsTER.-''GIvE THE DEVIL HIS Dur. ;,
Under this rather strange heading, the Rich
mond, Va, Standard, Democratic paper, saws =
iOurlng short solourn IN the county of Orange we
learned the following facts from the most undoubt
ed authority Some years since, a poor gentleman
oil decayed fortune, took up his residence at Oranue
Court House; becoming very needy. he stated TO
our informant that in better days he was enpaoed
In large mercantile business, in the town of Pc
ersburg, and that in the prosecution of it, he was
compelled to bring suit against a house i'm Ba,i
more, for large sum OF money; this suit was
brought In the Federal Court, and finally carried
to the Snpreme Court of the United States: there
he engaged Mr. Webster to attened to it for him.
and paid him hundred dollars i'm advance for his
services; but before the suit came to trial. the par
ty In Baltimore teetotally failed and presented q
hopeless case of recovery under these circumstan-
ces he had the case dismissed. and the old man
thought that If, now in his need he should recall
the circumstances to Mr.. Webs,ers recollection. he
would return him the money for which he had rem
dered no consideration. Our friened, with whom
he consulted, being himself IA limb of the law.
smiled, whilst he pitied the old mans simplicity
he told him that to make such request would be
trouble for nothing; that lawyers never refunded
and that TO do SO would hardly be considered pro
teSs'onM But the old gentleman was not to be
dissuaded from his design; he wrote his letter. and
by return mail he received from Mr. Webster re-
ply, enclosing hundred dollar note Mr. Webster
slated that he had no recollection of the transactions
but that from the tone and style of the letter. he
doubted not 1t came from gentleman, and that he
was fully prepared to admit that the circumstances
as stated, required the prompt restitution of the mo-
ney, which he as promptly made We are no adj
mirers of Mr. Websters political PRINCIPLES. but az
we have seen him charged with want of common
honesty, we take pleasure in recording an act that
whether 1t proceeded from charity or sense of ius-
tice, does credit to his heart
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
REVOLUTION IN THE EMPIRE CLUB-DoWN
FALL OF THE HON. ISAIAH RYNDERS.

The resolutions among the Jacobin sans c,lot-
ties, here are about frequent they Were in Par
is during the revelres of the democracy there
Plain Rynders or Renners, who started suddenly
from obscurty here into prominent notice as Presi-
dent of the Empire Club, and who, on sudden,
was metamorphosed into an Honorable man, has
been turned neck and heels ont of the Empire Club
and another not less illustrous man. John L. Aus
tin, has been put in his place. The Empire Club,
we see by the Globe. had meeting on the 22d in
slant, at which the following resolutions were a
dopted:
Resolved, That in the conduct of Isaiah Ryn-
ders, late President OF the Empire Club, in his ia
king by actual force the books and papers belonging
to the Secretary Of the Club he has been gully Of
breach OF good faith towards the men who eleva-
ted him TO the lucrative office he now holds i'm the
Custom House.
Resolved, That the members of the Club have
borne this one power of the late President lon
ger than 1t was beneficial TO the Club and Demo
cratic principles.
So, it seems, Rynders kept up his taking propen.
sites to the last
=. S.-He will be Of no use hereafter as an al
wiser of Gen. Cas-. or in the Custom House. at :
$500 salary.-.N. Y. Express
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
"HoUSTON AND HIS REpIJBI,IC.o

We have receiver from the author c. Edwards
Lester, copy of volume, written in style.o of
great pretension, and with this unique title In
deed, it is very difficult for Mr. Lester to take nm
The pen without rendering himself as well as his
"Hero" ridiculous. Hiram Powers, the great A.
mencan sculptor, a brief history OF whose life c.
Edwards Lester recently gave to the public was
compelled to disclaim all connection with his bop-
rapher, In order to- escape the consequences of his
.lndiscreet and exaggerated statements. And if it
We're not, that Gen:S louston has no reputation to
lose, lie should. In IN manner, divest himself of all
participation IN this lpable case Of political man
slaughter and of litesdry suicide Mr.. Lester seems
to have written this book with view as he tells
us IN his PREDATORY remarks to the reader of seeing
whether any thing good could come out of Naza
reth." owe use his own language) We are sor
ry to say, that very little good can be expected from
MI Testers pen. Stripped as he had been before
OF the gorgeous peacock plumage in which he had
strutted his brief hour upon the STAGE he will be
fortunate If the critics, whose lash he defies do not
now peel off his epidermis After all, however
the Blographer andhs Hero may be worthy of each
other-thOugh, having not the slightest feeling of
enmlty towards Houston ''his Republic" we re-
gret that the task of delneating his character and
celebrating his exploits had not been devolved upon
one more worthy at least of public consideration
The design of the book is manifestly to open TO the
Hero of San Jacinto'' the road to Bysantium. If
this be so, have reason to congratulate the coun
try that Z. Edwards Lester was selected for the
task. III Gen. Houston had any prospect of sue
ceedlng Mr.. Polk before. this book will effectually
clap an extinguisher upon his ambitious dream In
that aspect OF the matter, the public will have de-
rlved an unattended benefit from the labors of c.
Edwards Lester, for which it should be profoundly
grateful He has sacrificed himself for his country
and we award him all praise for his patriotism. |
though we cannot conscientiously say word in IA
vor of his book -Uhie-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
NEW KIND OF GuNpOwDER

A Swiss paper says :-'Professor Schonben
recently presented to the Society of Natural His
tory OF Basic specimen of cotton prepared by
HIM more infiammable than gunpowder, and exploded
with capsule. Several trials Were made with it.
A small quantity equal to the sixteenth part Of an
ounce, placed in gun, carried the ball with such
force that it perforated two planks at distance of f
ty-elght PAGES and at another time. with the same
charge, and at the same distance, drove ball into
wall to the depth of 30 inches. In Some other
experiments drachm of cotton sent ball Of three
quarters OF an ounce in weight to a distance Of 200
PAGES, where it penetrated deal plank to the
depth of two inches a portion of this cotton,
when placed on an anvil and struck with a hammer;
caused loud defamation, without, however. the
cotton taking fire. The cotton is of very superior
quality, and what is most extraordinary, It's inflam-
mabe property is not destroyed by its being thrown
into the water and afterwards dried"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
10 RENDER SHINGLEs DTJRARi.tE;.

One OF our exchanges mentions an experiment
which was made twenty seven years ago, of Dip
ping shingles in hot linseed oil prior to mailing them
on the root and although they have not been paint
ed, they are said to continue perfectly sound al
when first put on. They were OF the common pine.
and as much exposed as roofs in general This in
stance may be sufficient to establish the fact that
shingles thus prepared, will last longer without
painting than they could possibly be preserved by
painting in the usual way. AS security against
fire, however, we should recommend that they be-
first dipped in hot solution of common salt and
afterward, when dry, be dipped in the hot OIL The
expense will be triiing and there can be no doubt
OF their durability, and there will be no danger Of
their taking fire from sparks or cinders.-Scientifc
american
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
AN ANIMAL. CURIOSITY

Travellers state that there is on the island of St.
Luce cavern in which is large basin twelve or
fifteen feet deep, at the bottom of which are rocks
From these rocks proceed certain substances that
present at first sight beautiful flowers resembling
our marigolds only that their tint is more lively
These seeming flowers on the approach of a hand
or instrument, retire like snail, out of sight On
examination, there appears in the middle of disk;
tilaments resembling spiders eggs; which move
brlskly round kind of petal: The filameiits or
legs have plncers to seize their prey when the pc
tails close, SO that it cannot escape. Under this
flower Is the body of an animal, and it is probable
he lives on marine insects thrown by the sea into
this BASIN
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
CAPTURE OF MUD HENS.

A few days since, during very high tide along
the coast, and in the sounds near Cape Nav, GREAT
quantities of these birds were driven from their hid
ing places in the marsh to the high grounds The
inhabitants of Cape Island in the short space OF few
hours. killed and captured over thousand Of them
The fields, gardens, Streets roads, &c., were alive
with them-Old and young, females as well as the
boys and men, joined in the attack. Brooms and
brush handles canes, and cart whips, flew around
there for while in way that was caution 10 ali
the feathered tribe that do not use wings to make
their escape. One of the pilots killed with stick
2fo himself. The mud hen is about as BIG as a
spring chicken, and at this of the year is as
tat as butter. The Cape May folks Toasted on the
luxury for days.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15

ADVERTISING LIABIIITIEs.-One of the Rhode
island Courts has just set up doctrine which will
make some OF our great dealers in patent medicines
open their eyes wide. The action was BROUGHT by
The publishers of the Providence Herald against Dr.
H. D. Comstock, of this city, whose 'tmagicaI pain
extractor" "balm of Columbia - and other prepa-
ratIons, are advertised continually, all over the
country, from away down east TO the Rio Grande
ana Its OBJECT was TO the amount of certain
bills for advertising, which had been run up by DIR.
Comstocks agent in Providence The defence set
up was chat The orders for the advertisements had
been given by the agent, on his own Responsibility
and that the publishers could look only to him for
payment; bat the Court ruled that as the recoo-
Missed agent Of Conistcck & Co., he had autboriHfv
TO make his principal liable for expenses incurred in
the management OF The business and that if his AM,
thority was limited, Comstock & Co. must show
that they had given the publishers notice to that
effect. " VIC
It's probable that the agents of Cofnstock & Co.
IN various parts Of the Union have run up advertis
ing DIS TO the amount Of thousands for which,
under this ruling, CoInstock s Co. arc liable. So
with Or Brandrcth, Messrs Sands s, Co. and
0Iner large dealers in patent medicines IL any Of
tnclT agents are bad paymasters they may have
plenty of bills pouring in upon them.--.N Y. Com.
,4dcertiSer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
SPRING SUPPLY.
CANDLE MANUFACTORY,

INHE subscriber respectfully Informs his friends and
Il the public that he has provided himself with the
necessary apparatus for Moulding Candles in the neat
est and most expeditions He will be able to
supply families AT the rate of IL 2 cents pound by
the quantity-say so or 100 weight, and where the
Tallow and Wick are furnished he will mould for SO
per 100 lbs.
He will continue the BUTCHERING BUSINESS as usual
His GRIsT MlLL is now in full operation. PLASTER
ground on the shortest roticc.
Stanton, April IL 1915. JOHN IL Asst.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
KEEPING porAroEs SOUND.

We have had occasion to commend the practices
OF keeping potatoes through the winter, in heaps
out OF doors, by using an abundance of straw and
out moderate quantity of earth as covering
we have repeatedly known heaps Of 80 or 20 BUSH
els; covered with compact layer Of straw one foot
thick, only few inches of earth outside; to endure
the winter and early spring, without the loss Of
peck. In late experiment Of the writer. heap
thus covered wintcred through with the loss of not
half peck, although a largo portion Of the Same
crop which was removed to the cellar, was lost by
,ne rot and at the same time that many neighbors
lost three quarters of their potatoes buried IN the
usual way, that is with only few inches of straw
under foot Of EARTH. 1t will be perceived sta
glance that the mode here proposed secures in an
eminent degree, protection from frost, with dry-
ness, and ventilation. All potatoes in heaps, when
buried early in autumn, should be kept constantly
well ventilated by hole and whsp of straw in tho
top The mass of rotten potatoes, so usually found
at the apex of the heap, and usually attributed to
freezing is more frequently the result OF foul con-
hned air, rising to the top.-.4ibdny Culficator.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15

barrenness, stretching away in the distance, until
the eye aches with the prospect. Down come the
rays vi the sun, scorching and scathng every thing
on which they fall Ali of animal and vegetable
life seems gasping for moments respite from heat,
for one drop of moisture but there no grateful
shade, no passing cloud, no bubbling fountain. vis-
bic over the wide waste Of that arid plain The
atmosphere seems on fire, and even its inter
walls OF motion, when current of air strikes the
check, 1t IS like burning lava. Yet ION, on 90,
taking no heed OF heat, toll, or space. That we
advance is known only by the appearance OF some
llieless shrub, Which seems 10 rise if by magic
on our path CLOUDS sometimes soar above us. fy
away, or evaporate into nothing; the air for a mo-
ment may be reused from its sagnation, but the
solitude Ut the prairie, the desoation of the deserts
the suspension. as 1t were, of vitality is still before
around. and above you. The fly alone, as if feed
ing fat the giudge of ancient hate and former
famine, heeds not the searching vapor, but preys
with ferocious vigor upon the wasted energies of
our toil-worn beasts. What cares he for water
when he may gorge himself on blood?
Weared almost TO exhaustion, gasping under
the heated and rarified air. halt seems inevitable
when tree suddenly rears itself in the distance,
cloud springs into being, and before you can real
lze the change masses of darknes. are piled up
round the horizon. The sun is obscured, the air
coos, lightning dances above, and flash after flash
keeps time to the music of electric artillery Drop
by drop the rain falls and is eagerly drank up by
the famished earth. The armament seems con-
verified into fountain, every sunbeam is changed to
cataract, and torrents follow fast and faster,
until the plain before you becomes lake. The
rivuet, the approach to which has been apparent
for some time by the quickened vegetation, and
which but few moments since one of our famish-
ed beasts could have drunk dry is swelled into
river, rolling on with growing impulse, and of
sufficient power to arrest the progress OF an army
This days march is done. Slowly the stragglers
come in from the rear and preparations are made
Tor blvouac. A few tents pitched on the soft
and slippery earth The soil saturated with water
yields at every step, SO that firm position cannot
be left without peril from the mire. Wearied and
worn down with long days march, parched by
the heat of tropical sun, and drenched as one can
only be drenched by tropical rain, buried ankle
deep in mud, except where spots of long grass
wave their masses of moisture around you-to raise
fire on the damp ground, to kindle into a blaze
the green and kissing wood, and to find spot
where the water does not ooze from beneath your
ieet like that from wet sponge under the pressure
OF a washerwonan, are attacks of no ordinary kind
upon ones philosophy, and degrees of misery of
which our parlOred legislators and soft cushioned
statesmen, who annex empires and wage wars with
no knowledge of either, have little conception.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
VINEGAR AND PEPPER

Drink as much vinegar you please, and eat as
much pepper as you can swallow, but you will not
look more delicate. Foolish is the idea, prevalent
among the ignorant ard thouehtless pot,ng women:
that vinegar and pepper will give beautiful tihgo
to their complexion; when, if the truth were known
these very articles deleteriotis to health; and
give feverish appearance to the face If there
are health and beauty in female, they both are
soon destroyed by the of these articles, which
they imagine will make them look blooming and
fresh
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-10-15
THE AGOoN,s SONG.

i II Il ID Il A u D o MS SON G.
DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE CAPT. MAY.
A fleet steed with flowing main,
A troop that follows fast,
That fills the wide and spreading plain,
And sounds the battle blast;
And sounds the battle blast, my boys,
While like an arrow bright,
Away the brave steed sweeps, he bears
The warrior to the fight.
The warrior to the fight, my boys,
The warrior to the fight,
Away the brave steed sweeps, he bears
The warrior to the fight.
y for nice and gentle nag,
Eve heard fair one sigh,
But give to me the warrior steed.
His white crest arching Ugh,
His white crest arching high, iny boys,
His motion grand and free,
He sweeps along the boundless plain,
Midst death and victory,
Midst death and victory, my boys,
Midst death and victory,
He sweeps along the boundless plain,
Midst death and victory.
There's danger in his flashing eye,
There's danger in his bound,
1ark to the trumpet, warriors brave,
The battle RACES round,
The battle RACES round, my boys,
The war-horse charges free,
The field of battle is our own,
Midst shouts of victory
Midst shouts of victory, my boys,
Midst shouts of victory,
The field of battle is our own,
Midst shouts of victory,