The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-21

WIN NJ. PRICE, Esq, AND CREDtTohs-Ane ioi
lowing correct copy of the letter found on the per
of William NJ Price, directed to his creditors, at the
time Of his DEATH
To My Creditors-
Many Of you having inquired of me how had dis
e esh Of my and my brothers,
now consider myself bound to state the very truth In
verv large amount RI
hadl loaned to eight thousand dollars. was
tanned from me q conveyance Of my own estate in
fee and leasehold, as security for his advance He
up July last, twhen he handed thirty dollars)
altogether not exceeding $4,000: in addition to the
about sii 900 He prevailed upon me from time to
time prior to the death Of brother Stephen to convey
n %eSd s the
which might to upon the death Of either Of my
brothers These SO made to him are all on
gave In exchange Tor them the most solemn pledge
that he would do what right He still has the greater
portion this large estaehe did not acquire by deal
ing in stocks He has realized from its possession thus
acquired, than hundred thousand dollars He
absolutely refuses TO give another cent and fear has
driven to fatal despair your unfortunate debtor,
WILLIAM NJ. PRIcE.
The name Of the person alluded to in the above,
withhold from the public it is probably already well
known.
SAILING OF THE GREAT wEsrrRr.--Ths popular
appointed hour o'clock carrying with her over 10
passengers As usual vest crowd collected, to
med along The river amid the cheering and hu..a. Of
groups Of her admring friends The incidents that
the and ens
by the various factors merchants and specuator who
flooded to witness it, together with groups Of newsboys
dressed female with child in standing absorbed in
deep thought and looking wstfuy towards the fore
her husband olooking anxously for his return
agsin The wild laugh and the rude jest assal the
grants mock squabble next varies the The
cry of" The Herald for Europe next rings through the
prevails in the immediate vicinity Of the hatchway,
shaking hands with parting friends some shielding part
hns O% the q or
ACQUAINTANCE deck. Amid this busy scene OF hustle
and preparation when all eyes are nteny fixed on the
looking cool and reserved with the alter
naiey gazing from the ship to the crowd kept however
at bay by the vigilance OF some star officer The sig
iy and smeothIy glided down the and cleared
cheers from the wharves and the ships as she passed
along and cleared Sandy Hook in gallant tyle-
which she has % frequently with entire SUCCESS
The WrArHxR-Last ever ing we were visited with
slight shower of rain unaccompanied with lightning
that Of the Fall and for the lasew days the mornings
and evenings feel cool few days continuance OF il
heat Of the last few months is hailed by all with uni
versa delight.
Accrprxr-A boy fell into the river some time after
the sailing of the Great Western in the vicinity Of her
dock but taken up by sailor Boys should be
careful loungng about docks; and parents should,
If possible prohibit them from the same
The MAGNETIC TELEeaArH-The wires of the tee.
graph are now being repaired in Broadway. The Ire
quen attempts lattery made to injure TINS valuable
mode of Communication, snow that some hendish spirit
work. check its operations IL cannot be too OIL
ten impressed upon the public mind that any malicious
injury inflicted upon the telegraph Is state Prison Of
fence.
BAGGAGE CARrs roa MGx.co.-The new baggage carts
about one have been constructed for the
use of our army Mexco arrived yesterday morning by
the Phadelpha cars In point Of nuish, neatness and
compactness they will prove Of infinite service TO the
army, being finished in every respect 50 a to suit the
CAMPAIGN. The Edith, with steam propeller which has
been constructed the principle that Of the
Msssachusetts chartered for the purpose oil taking
,hem 10 their destination. About hundred have
also been ordered at Newark. The Edith sails in few
days Tor Brazos Santiago where she will deposit her
Cargo
Fpae--A Are occurred at No. l6S Jane street, yes.
terday morning. and extnguished, having orr
ginstsd in stove-pipe. Damage trihng.
AocrpESrs--A boy named James clsary, fell from
building In Tv enty third street, and severely hurt,
yesterday morning lie ". Immediately taken 70 Belle
vus HssItssl By sMess pAsisl QssU.