The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-05
BosroN, January 3, 1876.

BOSTON, January 8, 1910
The Veathe,-Mew Jnpentio,,-7he HoIydays-
Collector Morton The Repeaiers and Oregon
Robberies, &c.
Yesterday was rainy and foggy-a regular Janu-
AIRY thaw"-and the sidewalks, which had before
been coated over with ice, SO o render pedestr-
anism somewhat dangerous and unpleasant are
clear again At this result there much rejoicing
is clearly shown by the throng of gay and happy pro
menaders, up and down Washington street to-day, in
spite of the wet and mud. perceive tina, shrewd
and calculating Yankee has invented metallic gum
elastic shoe, the bottom of which is coated with
sand when there is danger of slipping. He de-
serves make fortune by the invention, Il shall
the purpose. II very pleasant joke to find
yourself suddenly sprawling the pave, with
Of by-standers laughing at what should bring tears OF
sympathy and coincidence. II is singular iact which
the human heart that nine out Of ten who witness the
downfall Of comrade will turn round ana chuckle at
his mishap.
The Christmas and New Years holydays have been
more generally observed than formerly The shop
windows in Washington street have exhibited every
variety Of articles suited to the season. and the retail
trade toys has been immense. The children have all
had their presents and the sweethears their orgetme
notsn the year which has been ushered with
great enthusiasm The signs Of rejoicing and merrimen
are still visible all sides. People have generally been
prosperous in their business the past year and now is
Considerable anxiety is felt among politicians here in
relation to the nominations now before the Senate The
Be confirmed. His friends think he Will be- while his
opponents confidently express their belief that he will
Senators have been SOUNDED on ,hi. question and ma
jorty ascertained 20 be against the Ex-Governor.
Whether this report 10 we'll founded not unable
TO say. The inferior officers in the Custom House,
under Morton divided into two parties-the Morton
ties and the the latter being composed Of
those no secured places under the Tyler admnisra
ton. and have not yet been removed They quite
cautious, however sbout saying thing against Nor
ton, except amongst themselves II he is confirmed,
of these Tyler folks will probably get their walk
ing tickets and on the other hand If he Is rejected
opportunity to follow their master into retire
mont
monthly meeting on Tuesday evening at which, among
other dongs, they passed the following resolutions
wh CHI copy from the Pilot Of this morning =
Resolved, That whenever the IT, g. government shall
deem neccsssryn defence Of the clear and unques
tionable right OF this country its teitoryto
Oregon territory parts adjacent thereto this associa
ton will proceed to open subscription to receive the
names Of volunteers for thst purpose
Resolved, That certified copy OF the foregoing reso
luton. be transmitted TO the President Of the United
There is a spunk, and readiness to hsht no. only
for Oregon, tupto 81, suppose but for parts ada.
cent thereto" which will. doubtless, encourage the
Presidents heart and induce him to keep stiff upper
A few years since, the Montgomery Guards (Irish)
were mobbed and driven Oft Of Boston Common, and
finally compelled TO disband because rsin wise peo
pie judged that the existence of such corps would
danger the stability Of our institutions
The small potatoen robbers still continue their de-
predstions upon the coats, hats, umbrellas, SC, of
citizens with occasional grab at something vslu
able was myself sufferer to small extent short
time ago and owe the rascas hearty grudge, which
shall be paid OF as have opportunity
Boston is getting to be very naughty place great
many things done here which ought not to be DONE
and many left undone which ought to be done.
Nevertheless, we are very sefrghteous people; We
make long prayers at the corners Of the streets to be
seen Of men. while many widows and fatherless chill
dren are suffered 70 90 cold and hungry, becsuse We
love to hoard up the lucrc, and riot in luxury.
Sales OF stocks at Boston.
JAS 3-3 Boylston Bank, %; IS Old Colony Railroad
50 d 100; 70 Boston and WYfc4ter Railroad, ii6l; IS
10 Norwich and Worcester Railroad 64i as do sIb d.
ez 100 do 6i, 70 Long Island Railroad, 5t 80 do
20 do, SIT
The Georgia Legislature adjourned on the 23d
u .ter session Of hfytwo days. and the passage Of