The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-23
NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY, JANUARY %, 1860.

speeches we're delivered after which cheers were given
for the New York HERALD and the Nchmoad Enquirer,
and the party separated In great giee with liberal
position 10 give away money 70 whoever they might meet
The criminal statistics OF Merden are, on the WHOLE
very favorable. Mr. Rogers, the Supendiary JUST o
the Police Court and Coroner Of the town. gave me some
interesting information on thia subject He has dom
occasion TO be severe in the administration Of the law
and he thinks that tho town compare very favor lby
with any other Of the size and capacity in the Gan
condition II its criminal calendars.
have word TO say in reference 10 statement pre-
vousy made In your columns relative to the influence Of
leading manufacturer Of this place in causing the dccnc
OF democracy aud the advancement of the republican Gle
ment ihs mas created some sur and desire 10 Know
who is tho manufacturer Indicated In justice 10 all par
ties, have made inquiries and find that there is some
error in the statement The manufacturers for tue most
part dtsclaim any such connecticut and l may as Well
mention that the gentleman whom most eyes were SGT
being the party Indicated has solennly assured me
that there truth In the assertion that he has never
voted with the wing party that his desire is and aways
has been to be conservative in his views and actions aud
that the Union sentiment OF the country meets with his
hearty approval For my part think that there s great
sincerity this statement and as the gentleman In ques
welds great power and influence in the town. think
be will prove his words by his deeds when the moment
Of action arrives.
AS matter Of COURSE the small try horse country
papers sadly put out at the result Of the Convention
They pitching into the HERALD Ia the approved
Blllngsgate STYLE and am really afraid that In the alb
sence OF more lucrative employment they will be falling
foul of each other and the result OF the conflict will
tany be something Like the contest between the Kilkenny
cats.
There are number Of other interesting facts which
could MENTION but fear have already extended my OBJ
servaions over an unaccustomed limit From what
have said you may gather your Just opinions,
have extenuated nothing set down aught in malice
There is one circumstance which ought to be added In
praise OF the people Of Merdep. The best informants
have assured that the town about the greatest place
for reading iii the whole State. The news AGENT who
has been settled there for fifteen years. does business Of
$4,000 per annum in the sale OF periodical
and newspapers At hrs. the Red handed Thandersrp
and Bloody Night Gown" style Of composition
much in demand but the taste ia for historical and
more solid information The newspapers are aoxously
looked for, and when received we'll thutnbed by
OF nGustive readers. There in Mriden
physicians, four lawyers, with proportion of clergy
men There are also two prosperous banks, with
ptai of about $500 900, fire Insurance company and
many other evidences of prosperity and advancing wealth
which time will not permit me to enlarge upon.