The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-03
Law Intelligence.

unustly refused to assign set forth In the amda-
Wit were not compliance with the statute because
what was not unjust refusal was matter OF
law, and the words made use of by the defendants
and all the facts and circumstances connected with
face Of the aindavit Tor the Information Of the
an Unjust refusal or not the statute, he said was
harsh one, and 1t the duty OF the Judge to hold
them to strict compliance with all its requirements
Mr. sherman, lawyer from Jefferson county appeared
counsel for the bank Mr. Hungerford the president
of the bank, also present Mr. Sherman commended
that the AFFIDAVIT contained all the necessary facts, and
in strict conformity with the statute The adavt
the sum of $7Ooe Judgment against them
contracthat 1t also stated that he, Mr.. Sherman,
called onhe DEFENDANTS as agent of the bank that
they exhibited to him statement of their assets, and
that he pointed out chooses in action mentioned in such
statement amounting in the aggregate to $4,000 which
which refusal he commended was refusal within the
meaning the statute The judge reserved his decision
until tomorrow (this) morning
U. s. CIncuIr CouRr-Before Judge Nelson-Don
.alonSo Booth Julius Gross Gdreiiy tais.-Verdct
for plaintiff, 5000.
Movements In POIitics-Martin Van Buren,
and the Presidency.
The Tioga Eagle, published at Wellsborough, Pa y
has placed the of James Buchanan at the head OF
its columns for the Presidency.
The Wikesbsrrs Farmer has placed the name Of Mar
tin Van Buren, for the Presidency at the head of its
columns and gives the following letter in another part
of that paper of the 3Oth Of October =
My Dear Sir Il had the honor a few days since, to
receive your friendly letter apprising of desire
CLOSE
ing Pennsylvania at the head of your paper
the choice of the sterling democracy OF your district
for the Presidency and also informing me OF similar
districts. +.''
The frankness Of your communication and the disin-
terested motives by which 1t has obviously been dictat
ed command my respect and confidence. Instead there
FORE of replying to throughmy old and fast friend in
" to you and SHAH express my feelings and opinions
with the freedom and sincerity which due to the sub
and gratitude with which your conduct has inspired
l cannot apprehend that what am about to say will
the With
capacity and principles has inclined you once more to
an Of
possessing the confidence and esteem Of those who raised
him to power and challenging the respect Of all parties
enjoying the highest distinction known to the pot
cal institutions of mankind.
been my aspirations at other periods of my life have
desire to reoccupy that most elevated public station
partaken very largely Of the enjcyments Of public e
whilst have not Stunned its labors, been exempt
been prousey bestowed me- by the democracy of the
Union and trust will ever be- present to my mind
and gratefully on my heart Every day more
opinions to which have adhered conscious OF having
always done my duty to the people to the best Of my
ability, having heartburnings to be aIayed and no
rssenments to be gratifed by restoration to power
and finding present position entirely adapted to my
taste and disposition sincerely and heartily desir
the honors and epoyments of private life
interruptedly to the end
IT. therefore, the support which you with whom have
not the pleasure of personal acquaintance have
frankly and honoraby rendered me- included that not
district but also of the democratic party
throughout the Union and the consequent Of
wsSss hesitate respectfully and gratefully but decid
edly to decline it. That any state Of things will here
AFTER exist in Which 5 dS Of
conflict with my duty to the political party to which
whole life has been devoted and to which owe any per-
avail a In ho last hmm 6ahI0
appreciate and honor anxious desire to see the
integrity and hrmness of the democratic party of the
steady action Of who is BY his position and just
of its proprstes from active par
former efficiency in reminding its waning zeal and in
preserving the high and character for which has
IDENTIFY rely on my cooperation Whether these desira
BILE objects can be accomplished mainly depends on the
which y pafsusd BY the respective friend. Of
ddates for the Presidency Should the capital of the
Union, during the approaching session of Congress be-
the rallyng point Of their parzans and not only
their attention. but the time and attention Of those who
charged with the direction of public affairs, be de-
voted to President making instead Of their appropriate
duties, shall have little to hope in this regard
But if mere political schemes and intrgues however
cunningly devised, and however profitable they may
have heretofore appeared, shall in the present emer
gency give place to the unceasng and vigorous efforts
Of ali to protect the bleeding interests and
perilled honor of our country-eforts which alone
attract the confidence and support of the democratic
masses-the result will prove far more suspicious
been in critical condition. or its administration
in greater need Of the energetic support Of those who
raised it to power With probable majority against 1t
in the popular branch of the National Legislature and
but small and it is to be regretted not very harmo-
NOUS majority in its favor in the Senate 1t may be call
ed upon to vindcate the past and will be obliged to
support possibly for an indefinite period distant and
difficult foreign The existence of that war has
csiyed the official sanction every department of the
government which Is required by the Constitution and
. due to the future e. Wen as
Whatever may hereafter be the propety OF nsttutng
inquiries into the necessity of its with avew
to the Just responsibility to public opinion of our public
servants such investigation may. at this time and
under existing circumstances well MS upon principles
of sound political morality, Of national expedency,
be we'll regarded as out of The cannot now
be concluded with honor unless we receive from Mexico
Just indemnity for the past and reasonable security
for the future II these be not obtained the survivors
gallant army who have, by their deeds OF valor
confirmed the respect and compelled the admraton OF
the world, cannot be brought home without impeach
ment of the aures they have nobly won nor the me
mories of the heroic dead shielded from the reflection
Of having sacrificed their lives in worse IMAM use'eS'
contest.
These solemn duties must be performed, it is to be
feared with perhaps few honorable exceptions without
the proper aid of an opposition numbering IN i' RANKS
many gentlemen Of great talents who nave hao an un
usual share of legislative experience ana are Wen
SO ADVERSE the real friends Of the democrauc
for nomination will wofully misjudee tne interests OF
their fyortes IT, without despsring OF the republic for
that ia feeling unknown to the democratic heart but,
disdaning sinister influences and OF every de
scrption they do limit their rivashp to the wisdom
md sacisncy of their efforts extricate the country
from the difficulties and dangers by which 1t is encom-
passed. ..-.., .-
of ALI am very respectfully and truly, your friend
" ' Nj. VAN buren,.
! Sporting Intelligence.
A company of hunters went to Roberts Meadows
Tesdav evening and succeeded In taking ten racoons,
old and young the largest Of which weighed before
| skinned, twenty-five pounds.
| Political.
The democrats of New Hampshire, 1t is said, have
L rad ared a.