The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-01

obtained his discharge by fraud and, therefore, We
aside, simply as creditors We also had right
to in simply creditors and seek to set aside
fraudulent conveyances, as the court will see by
their answer that it is not denied but had such
lien on the estate entitled US to como into
court to set aside those fraudulent conveyances.
will now consider abstract right to come into
court, Independent of what may be done afterwards
The authority cited by my associate, shows not only
that we had that right but that even where tho
plaintiff fails in showing right, the court would
decree that we would take so much as would 60 70
the general assignee. My associate has, also, shown
that we were entitled to come into court to seek
discovery, and he has so fully discussed that part
of the case that shall not take up the time Of the
Buren, then applied himself to the other parts Of
the case, in a very learned argument. Mr.. V. B.
closed the argument. Decision reserved.
The EFFECTS OF MATRIMONIAL ADvERTrsINo.-
An affair, somewhat novel and exciting, took place
in the village of Cutchogue u few days since. 1t
appears that Joseph Baker Of that place and late
for the purpose Of obtaining wife. His first move
was to publish notice in New York paper,
stating that u young widower, about twenty-five
years of age, having one child and farm at o
short distance in the country, wished to enter q
second time into the matrimonial state with some
respectable lady Of about his own age. This no.
tice attracted the attention of young girl, in the
city, aged some eighteen nineteen years, by tho
name Of Else Craig, who responded to Joseph's
notice. This was followed by an interview between
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girl gave at Cutchogue, Mr.. Baker represented
himself to her ts be gentleman of character and
respectability, in the community where he lived
that he had valuable farm down Long Island,
with good house, pleasantly situated, and all the
necessary improvements and appurtenances-that
he kept cows and other stock, together with .
horse, carriage, &c. After negotiation of num-
Der of days, matrimonial engagement was entered
into, which was finally consummated in due form.
by clergyman Of the city, Saturday morning
last. After the marriage ceremony was solcmnized.
kha, rtsag taI H. 10Th Of
BRIDE Immediately left the city, and took the accom-
mediation train to visit the splendid establishments
of Mr.. Joseph Baker at Catalogue, on L. l., with
high hopes and pleasing anticipatons, no doubt.
On arriving at Mr.. Bakers handsome country resi-
dence, behold it not there. Nothing but .
little shanty, situated in lonesome, outoftho-way
place, with every indication Of Incidence and po-
verify, instead Of neat, comfortable dwelling, pre-
sented itself to the astonshed strangers The poor
girl and her mother, after taking fair view Of the
premises, and discovering the imposition, and the
overwhelmed with disappointment, modification
and disgust at decided to return to the city.
They found friendly shelter ut the house Of Mr..
Haleck, at no great distance, and after making
proper inquiries respecting the character, habits,
and circumstances Of the said Joseph Baker, rs they
were understood in that community, they declared
that the marriage had been brought about by false
pretences, misrepresentation, and hypocrisy.
lawyer and justice were soon called in, to unite
the knot which had 50 recently, and SO imprudently
and foolishy on the part of the girl, been formed
which the young lady relinquished all claim and
right of dover to any property which the said Jo-
seph Baker might have, with consent, on his part,
that the marriage contract to all intens and pur-
poses, might be dissolved. The mother and daugh-
ter took the cars on Monday, and returned to the
city. We understand that Miss Craig, Mrs. Ba-
kerr is an Industrious, respectable girl, taoress,
in New York, and of respectable connections and
that the matrimonial alliance between herself and
Baker with the advice and consent Of her
Their, who, it seems, gave too much credit to fair
yrnfa etpf tnnQ will hA ri rI W0
apprehcnd, has learned that answering an adver-
tisement Of that description is silly and somewhat
dangerous practice.-Greenpot Repnb., March y.
Fancy DRESS BALL AT PORTLAND, Ma cor
respondent of the Boston Times, writing from Port
land, Me-, says:-Thc grand fancy ball which came
off here on Friday, the 2st inst, was indeed bril-
liant affair. Empire Hall was gaiy decked, for tho
grand event, at halfpast o'clock. Bright eyes
flashed beneath nodding plumes, far surprising the
glitter of the jewelled dresses We felt ourself in
for time, but soon lost amid the represen-
taiyes of all nations-the grave Turk, the sprightly
Spaniard, daring Greek, John Bulls I1ghlanders.
and sons of the Green lslc-n fact, dear TINS wo
reyeed that night in fairy land The music, sweet
and voluptuous, foated round US. That music
from Morse's Cotilon Band, and the best of tho
season. The whole affair was superb, and the first
in this place for many years; and it was got up by
the following gentlemen, who were the managers
Messrs. Fowler Allen, March, and Riggs, to whom
much credit is due. | send few names Of the prin-
cipa characters of the evening. Miss Ans, as an
Highland lassie; very fine costume Miss Ain.
Yankee girl; well acted. Miss Ain, as
peasant girl: Miss LII, as Swiss girl; well
dressed. Miss C-n, in polka costume. Miss
P-ks, in very pretty fancy dress; looked
finely. Miss J-son, Favorite of the llarem.
Miss J-ly, as the Countess, in g Love" Miss
SIS, as Greek Girl of the Isles. Miss Mr., very
neatly dressed as were also the rest of the ladies'
Mr.. Fowler as Spanish nobleman; finely dress
ed. Mr.. Charles Allen, Siah Bean, Yankee ped
lar; this gentleman kept the company in good
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March, in military uniform. Mr.; J. Riggs, asa
Spanish cavalier; finely dressed Mr.. Woodman,
as Charles II, J. A. Comfy, as Gesler.; looked
e Rieh a. John puef in the Jao"Site L.
Burne, in Moorish costume looked his character.
Mr.. Boothby, as Highland chief; finely dressed.
and looked well. J; Knight. az Page to Queen
genius. l.. llsley, as Don Cesar de Bazan; well
dressed. VIM. Warner, as Buccanecr during tho
first Of the evening, then changed for Highland
Greek patriot. j. Radcliffe, in a Turkish suit
well dressed. Mr. Walker, English mUion-
are; well done Mr.. Scale, as sailor. DIR.
Head, as an Esqumaux; looked savage, yet oily.
Guards. Mr.. Hays, as an English Jockey looked
well. Many gentlemen appeared in military uni
FORMS and our fremen's uniform looked finely amid
that gay throng. 1t was happy time.
DESCENT UroS THE LOTTERY VENDORS or Bos-
ToN-lesterday there grand charge made upon
the lottery vendors Of the city by the officers Of the
law. IL was, perhaps, not altogether unexpected;
and since the descent upon the propshakers, it was
feared that their turn would come soon. Like all
the operations Of Marshal Turkey, this business was
done up in lump, that Il might be more general
and effective. Warrants having been properly pro-
pared, and placed in the hands Of officers Morrill,,
Leighton, Philbriek, Spoor, Pattee, Adams and
Rice, about three o'clock the different parties pro-
ccedcd to the lottery Offices in the vicinity Of State
street, and made n general overhauling among tho
dealers in the fancy stocks called lottery tickets
-Four warrants were sent to No. ~ Dcvonshirs
street, and several persons were found there, with
the forbidden property upon them. Warrants wero
also sent to No. ~ Wilson's lane, No. Devonshire
street, and several other places in that vicinity.
Thirteen persons were taken in the different places.
They were conveyed 70 Leverett street Jail FOE
safe keeping during the night. and will be taken