The New York Herald Newspaper, June 22, 1848, Page 2

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The leading journals attached to the two great factions into which this country has heretofore unhappily been divided, are beginning to prepare | their special organs of abuse and vituperation for the campaign we are entering upon, and which is to decide the question of the next Presidency. Two of these journals, one of them supporting General Cass, the other aiding General Taylor, have published their pronunciamentos in this paper affair. The Washington Wnion has announced for publication, a journal, tobe called The Cam- paign, which is to be devoted to the affairs of the election between General Cass and General Tay- lor, favoring the former at the expense of the lat- ter, up to next November. The New York Courier and Enquirer, on the other hand, has announced as in preparation a | weekly journal, to be entitled the Grape Shot, for the purpose of collecting in it all the scattered dirt and materials which may hold up to ridicule and contempt the character of General Cass, and aid thereby the chances of General Taylor. There are many other papers belonging to both parties, preparing to follow in the wake of these journals. ‘We only give the names of these, briefly, as a spe- cimen of the general organization carrying on in behalf of the two candidates. This is the old style, under new names. The old hacks of faction and party, the miserable office seekers and hangers-on, of every successful candi- date, intend to exert themselves to gather together as much filth and vile abuse as possible, and to publish it—each of them on his own side of the question—under the belief that the American peo- ple are so debased, so degraded, so immoral, as to require to be convinced of the fitness or unfitness of the respective candidates, by such infamous means and vituperations. tion, on both sides of politics, in this reg‘on of the country, are already in the field, with such speci- mens of vituperation and abuse as will fill the cam- paign jsurnals in question. As a singular example of this taste—this depraved taste—this degraded disposition in the party prints on both sides, we extract the following from the Albany Argus, of last Tuesday :— Tue “ BuoopHounns” iv THe FLoripa War.—Du- ring the Presidential campaign of 1840, the whig press throughout the Union, bitterly and fiercely assailed the democratic administration, for the employment of “ Cuba bloodhounds,”’ in the war with the Florida In- dians. Jt was the burden of the attacks of the whig papers and orators, and was denounced as the most wanton and cruel hunting down of the “ poor Indian!’ No paper then in existence was more abusive or more indiscriminate in its cen-ures than the .dlbany Eve- ning Journal. What that paper Said and thought of the “ Bloodhounds,”’ the following extracts from its own columns will show :— © Tue BLoonsounns—An officer of ‘the army, says the Madisonian, just arrived at Washington, from St. Augustine, reports that a vessel with thirty-three bloodhounds.had entered one of the ports of the penin- sula. We respectfully suggest. that. as the dogs are now set upon the Seminoles, the officers of the U. S army be withdrawn, for with such allies there can be butlittle glory..’—Evening Journal, 1840, A few days subsequent, the Journal again barked and growled as follows, in alluding to the report that “thirty-three bloodhounds, and six Spaniards, their Gabe and keepers,” had arrived at St. Marks, from Cuba :— “ We still hesitate in believing, that the government isso tallem and degraded. We cannot entertain the thought. that America. the favored, the cherished, the ‘ promised land,’ is sinking to the lowest depths of bar- barism. But weeshall see. ‘he war against the Semi- noles is wantonly waged. It has dishonored our arms— it has impoverished our treasury. It has robbed the army of many of its mos? gallant spirits. And is the Republic now to be crowned with infamy by a resort to means. which any civilized nation in Christendom will exeerate? Our deeprooted batred to England grew out of their emp! ent of the Indians against us. And shall we subject ourselves to even deeper re- probation, by an alliance with the Bloodhounds !"* The Journal aiso publisies a letter, purporting to come from an officer in ihe army, to a gentleman in Albany, which contains the foll wing paragraph :— “ The much-talked of bloothounds have arrived, and 8 part of them are now in the field in Middle Florida, with the 2d regiment—the remainder are to be used soon.” [From Niles’ Register, ay 7 “The last Tallahassee Fioridian, (Feb. 22nd, 1840.) s, in reference to the Cuba bloodhounds, “ they intended to+ worry.’ to ‘hunt,’ to ‘ bite,’ to tear in pieces all the red devils they can catch.” Voluminous further extracts, of equal import, might be copied from the whig press of that campaign, heap- ing the most scurrilous impreeations upon the demo- cratic administration. We are not aware, te this day. whether the general government authorized the em- ployment of those anjmals; but we recollect that it was asserted at the time. t the Governor of the then ter- ritory of Florida authorized their purchase. It matters not, however, by what authority they were procured; certain it is. that General Taylor, then commanding in that war, strongly urged the necessity of “procuring sloodhounds from the island of Cuba to aid the army in its operations against thethostiles in Florida.” He said, “! am decidedly in favor of the measure, and beg leave to urge it.”’ This identical General Taylor, upon whose earnest solicitation the “bloodhounds”’ were procured, and who set the dogs upon the Seminoles.” is now the whig candidate for President, and his election is weged by the whig papers because he fought «o well in Florida, and conquered the Seminole Indians by “an alliance with Cuba bloodhounds, and their Spanish trainers and keepers.” Here is a “ bit of beauty” for a beginning of the coming campaign, for instructing the American people, and giving to foreign nations a high opi- nion of the decency and the respect with which the politicians and the press in this country treat our distinguished public men. Two highly respee- table journals are involved im the above piece of beauty. ‘These are the Albany Argus, the leading journal in favor of General ( and the Albany Evening Journal, the chief paper in support of General Taylor; both these journals being publish- ed in the midst of a highly respectable, reli- gious, intelligent, just, and honorable population. The individuals at the head of these organs are also considered to be highly respectable persons, Editor Croswell has generally borne a fair charac- ter for morality, justice, decorum, with a decent quantity of Christianity to season the whole.— Thurlow Weed, also, is highly esteemed for many generous qualities and moral peculiarities, and is considered as possessing some considerable talent and probity in the management of his paper. He has been fa great admirer of Bishop Hughes—but whether he ever confessed his sins to that digni- tary, we are not precisely informed. 1 tents eet | NTARY CORRESPONDENCE, cortaining tportant | Smoniense gaye such asit isto be during the approaching cam- Other papers, in addi- | decide~(whether thayare in favor af Cenaral Cass or General Teylor, it signifies not)— only let them decide upon the decency of such journals publishing such diatribes as those which we have just exhibited, taken from their columns. In 1840, the Evening Journal abused the democratic candidate of that day, for the employ- ment of these thirty-three blood-hounds. In 1848 the tables are turned, and Thurlow Weed has to swallow his own abuse, and drink it off from the lips of his brother Croswell, in Albany. But does Mr. Croswell himself show better taste in 1848, than Mr. Thurlow Weed did in 1840? Not a bit. He appears to gloat upon the chance of abusing General Taylor for the employment of these blood- hounds, and for returning the poisoned chalice to | the lips of the opposite editor. Here, then, is an early specimen of the lovely temper, the morals and decency of the party press, paign, led off by the Washington Union, New York. Courier and Enquirer, Albany Argus, and the Evening Journal. Is it a wonder, when such unnecessary indecency prevails among those who call themselves Christians, and persons of respec. tability inthis country, that foreign nations should begin to think hghtly of this country and its insti- tutions—its morals and its principles? Is it not time that sensible, independent people, on both sides, and belonging to both parties, should throw off their allegiance to such wretched, miserable,dirty panderers to abuse and bad passions of every kind, and support that new and high- toned system of liberal and enlightened jour- nalism, which has been brought into operation by the independent press within the last few years? The party journals, formed by party men, for mere party purposes, will remain incurably party journals still—sinks of filthy slanders and infamous vitupe- ration of all that is honorable and noble in our country. The public at large oughtnot to encourage such hackneyed and venal prints, by supporting the offshoots of such nests ef iniquity and folly. Irish Matters—irish Republic_American Sympathy. At no time in her history has Ireland received so much attention from the rest of the world as she does at present. She is the observed of all ob- servers, and on herself depends whether she will come out of the ordeal which she is now suffering, | pure; whether she will bravely strike for her | rights, come weal or come woe, or whether she will tamely submit to a continuance of her wrongs: and sink into abject servitude. On herself de- pends the issue. The whole civilized world is ob- serving her course, and every enlightened nation is watching her every movement—and, by their verdict, whether for or against her, will she be known in all future time, The sympathies ef all countries are with her in her struggle for freedom, and all are equally awaiting her first blow for her rights. The great obstacle which has hitherto retarded Ireland in asserting and obtaining her rights, has been the existence of too many O’Connells, and of too few Mitchels. This moral force, or moral suasion doctrine, applied to the attainment of political rights from a haughty and insolent ans- tocracy, 1s the height of absurdity. There is no effective weapon but one, and that is physical force, powder and ball. These are the only effective weapons in such cases; and it is right and just, be- fore heaven and earth, for the masses to apply them for the purpose of obtaining the rights, with which, as sons of Adam, they.are invested—all that O’Con- nell has said to the contrary, notwithstanding. ‘What would have been the position of this country at the present hour, if the only weapon used in our early struggles with England had been moral | foree? Moral humbug! Why, we would be at the present time'in a worse condition than Ire- land is now in. How much moral force would have been required to drive Louis Philippe from the throne of France? Moral humbug! The moral force of a dozen worlds, concentrated in one large dose, and poured down his throat by the most skil- | ful moral force physician of the day, would have had no effect on him, but to incite him to slaughter the millions over whom he too long ruled as a despot. And this is the manner in which it will always operate. This moral force doctrine never would have freed the United States, never would have freed France, never will free Italy or Germany; and it isa moral certainty that it never will free Treland. But powder and ball, the pike and the | bayonet, will do the work. The doctrine promul- gated by John Mitchel, a doctrine strictly and pe- culiarly American, the sacred right of revolution— the application of armed physical force, the use of good pikes in the hands of stout and stalworth men, animated by the holy love of freedom; these are the weapons to be used in the attainment of political rights, and by no others will they ever be had. Any country that fails to use these weapons, when her people groah under oppression, is un- worthy to rank among the nations of the earth. But Ireland has hitherto been misled by her leaders. O'Connell for a long series of years agi- tated the question of repeal, and ingratiated him- self so thoroughly in the affections of the Irish people, that his control over the masseswas beyond limit. He swayed them at will. At one moment he would have them assembled a million strong, and lead them to the very edge of insurrection; @ the next he would lead them back again, and dis- perse them with a few words about moral force. Moral humbug! O’Connell never obtained for Ireland any measure that was of any great practical benefit to the masses of the Irish people. Whatever he did obtain, benefited himeelf, his family, and a few of the Catholic aristocracy ; but it never benefited the country. The people of that country are as much oppressed now as they ever were. Their taxes are greater than ever, and they are ground down more than ever. And this, too, after a moral force war of thirty years. Moral humbug! Away, then, with moral force. If the Irish want their rights, let them up with the barricades and invoke the God of battles. Let them employ powder and ball, and strike for a republic, and obtain it, or die in the attempt. It must come to blows, Let them strike at once ; for, if they are men, they cannot delay. Theirs is a part of the great drama now being enacted. The Irish have to take a part in the struggle which has com- menced in Europe, between monarchy and re- publicanism, for the supremacy; and, to say that moral force is thee weapon to be used in such a contest, is te utter nonsense. Moral hum- bug! They will be assisted in their struggle by the freemen of America the moment they strike. As far as we can go without violating treaty stipula- tions, or the laws of nations, we will go, and the people of Ireland may depend on it. They may rest assured, that the-public opinion of this country will be backed by something more substantial. We will apply the “moral force” of our public opi- nion to England, but to Ireland the people of Ame- riea will give arms, men, and munitions, as well as some of the sinews of all wars, as fully as can be done, without compromising our government or violating treaties. The people of America wish to see the principles of self-government, under which they are so happy and prosperous, extended to all nations, and especially to Ireland, between which and the United States there are so many feel- ings of sympathy. They cannot look on with unconcern, and see Ireland stricken down in her efforts for freedom—on the contrary, we verily believe that if the issue of the struggle between her and England depended on the aid of the United States for success, the people of this country would be willing, despite of treaties, to send an army, and a navy, to the rescue, even with the certainty that it would involve usin war with England. native, Lrelantl horelt ean gain What ahe wanter and when the first blow is struck; sympathy and means to follow up the contest, will flow in upon her, not only from this country, but from republi- can France. But they must repudiate the doc. trine of moral foree—moral humbug. They must rely on their own strong hands. The meetings which have been held here recent- ly, on the subject of Ireland, have been disgrace- ful to Ireland and to America. They have been got up and carried into effect by politicians of different parties, with the sole and only view of catching Irish votes in the ensuing elec- tion, and the movement ought to be denounced by all the friends of Ireland. The Tabernacle, on the occasion of these meetings, has been nothing but a sparring ground for a clique of petty politicians, some of whom are Irish, who desire either to reach or to retain office, under the pretence of serving Ireland, in this the hour of her tribulation. These things must be denounced, and put down; but we must not allow the cause of Ireland to flag on that account. * What is to prevent the calling of a meeting in the Park, or some other spacious place, of the real friends of Ireland, at which none of these young and tricky politicians should be permitted to figure—or, if they intrude, they should be kicked off the platform? We trust and hope that some movement of this kind will soon be made. As for the last meeting at the Tabernacle, it was a disgrace to all concerned. Ireland must, and shall be, a republic ; and when this is effected, England and Scotland must follow her example, and then the fate of the English oligarchy will be sealed. Physical force, properly directed, will accom- phish it. The Island of Cuba__its Destiny. For many years past, the destiny of the Island of Cuba has occupied men’s minds on both sides of the Atlantic. The richness of that beautifuj isle ; the splendor of its climate ; the value of its agricultural productions—all tend to attract the eyes of every neighboring nation to those characteris- tics, and its history, from which is predicted a change in its destiny at some early day. It has remained true in its fidelity to the Spanish govern- ment for a great length of time, while all the other Spanish possessions have separated from that crown, and taken uptheirown line of march. Of late years, however, that island has given, on various occa- sions, unequivocal symptoms of dissatisfaction with its present position, which only tend to in- crease the vigilance of the Spanish government, in preserving their strength there intact, or in in- creasing the jealousy of England and the United States, as to any change that may take place. The subject of its independence of Spain has been more frequently alluded to in the American journals, since the war with Mexico commenced. By one of our cotemporaries, this subject has been pursued with a shocking recklessness, ignorance, and even incapacity to understand it. We allude to the New York Sun. We have been called upon to notice the following article, which appeared in that journal on the 16th inst. :— Our Frac Insutten.—Under this kead we stated sometime since, the disgraceful fact, that the corres- pondence of American citizens was invaded by the authorities of Cuba, ina manner equally dishonoring to Spanish decency and American firmness. Comm nications addressed to our consuls have been bro} open by order of Chacon, the administrador of New’ tas, on board of American vessels, and th handed outrage, because. to our shame be i ter experience bad taught them how slow our govern- ment has ever been to protect our citizens in Cuba We rejoice, however, to be able now to assure the Americans there, that the lawless insults of Spain too must cease, or she will have no Cuba in which to play the oppressor. If the Cabinet does not act promptly, the Senate is prepared to demand explanations, and Congress will give the veterans who are returning from the conquer- ed capital of Mexico, a holiday in Havana. Our stars will rise all the sooner on the Moro, for the ance of such impertinent blunderers as Chacon. It was well for Chacon and Spanish rule in this our destined island, that it was not his more responsible master, the Governor-General, that ventured to break a sealed letter to an American consul, while it was still sheltered by our fleg. General Robert Campbell, ou: ‘and patriotic consul at Havana, is not at to permit his flag to be trampled under foot; first complaint of the kind--if we may believe high names at Washington--would be responded to by a squadron on the national account ;~—possibly a few steamers with passengers, cutlery, hardware and gun- powder, would go in its wake, as the private are of our Cuba-admiring citizens. In pure affection, we recommend the Spanish officials not to forget law and politeness in dealing with Uncle Sam. We understand that the American Consul for the port of Neuvitas, mentioned in this article, posi. tively contradicts the assertion there made, and denies that any sealed letters directed to him, have been broken open by Mr. Chacon, or by his order. On the contrary, during a resider ce of more than three years at that port, the American Consul there has found Mr. Chacon uniformly gentlemanly, courteous and obliging in his deportment, not only to himself, but to all American citizens at that port. On Saturday last, a gentleman called at the Sun office to enquire on what authority these charges were made against Mr. Chacon, which thus involved the American Consul. The infor- mation furnished to the inquirer was of u curious character. Mr. Beach, editor of the Sun, replied that Mrs. Storms (a literary lady living in Park place,) was the author of the article in ques- tion, and furnished the matter for the columns of the Sun. The informant also gathered from other quarters, that that lady was the principal writer for that journal, and that she would be ready at any moment to correct any misstatement or misrepresentation, if a proper ap- peal was made to her, at her residence. It is also stated that Mrs. Storms has travelled through Cuba and Mexico, during the last year, in company with Mr. Beach, for the purpose of collecting informa- tion onthe state of that interesting island, and Mexico also, in order to aid and assist in the an- uexation of both of these beautiful countries to the United States ata very early day. From this it was inferred that the information was probably correct; but we are positively informed that, as faras the charges against Mr. Chacon are con- cerned, they are entirely incorrect and without any foundation in fact. We know not how these matters may be in re- ference to our cotemporary—nor is it a matter of much consequence who is the writer, the editor, or the manager of the Sun—but we are very much afraid that, unless the ques- tion of Cuba is treated with a great deal of moderation and sound sense—with some tact, too—any sudden movement in that quar- ter may only create another San Domingo on the American coast. At this moment the Spanish government has sixteen thousand troops scattered over the island. It is very true, those troops en- force a despotic government on the creoles, or the white population of that island ; but they also en- force obedience on the part of the numerous black population. If these troops were withdrawn, er any local revolution to break out, weakening the public authority, in one week, we verily believe, the beautiful island of Cuba would present nothing but scenes of mur- der, bloodshed, burning, and violence, such as San Domirigo did under the liberty and equality sud. denly thrown on them by the old French revolution, and which Martinique does at the present day by the new revolution. ‘The | only way to preserve the value, beauty, peace, | and the worth of*Cuba te its proprietors, would | be, for the two governments of the United be to enter into friendly | States and of Spain negotiations—the one for the purchase, and | the other for the sale of that lovely spot, with all ite responsibilities and all its values. A sudden popular ‘revolution of any kind there, would merely bring about those scenes which made San Domingo what it was. pats The course, therefore, looking at the question in this point ot view, adopted by our cotemporary, the Sun, in this matter, is dictated by shallow igno- rance, without paying due attention to the les- | sons of history, and the facts connected with the ress of the different races on this hemisphere. 'e have ved much information on this sub- from Haytt, ~ The annexed letter from Aux Cayes, is of con siderable interest :—~ Aux Caygs, * * For some time past, the unconstitutional acts of the President Solouque, caused great discon- tent, and the inhabitants of Cavaillon, St. Louis, and Aquin, (towns along the coast near this place,) flew to arms against him, under the command of Gov. Lelieure, and a strong party was forming at Port au Prince; but before their plans were well matured,the government had intimation, and caused the alarm gun to be fired. The con- spirators, taken aback, hastily assembled near the sea shore, and refusing to disperse, were attacked by the guards, and after a sharp hand to hand fight, in which some two hundred lost their lives, the af- fair was crushed. at In the interim, the troops of Aux Cayes, siding with the President, marched against Cavaillon, and took it after a slight resistance. St. Louis and Aquin being found deserted, were given up to pillage and scenes of disorder; and acts of cruelty of so horrid a nature were committed, that we could not allow ourselves to put on paper; suffice itto say that hundreds of prisoners were shot in cold blood. The President having made a con- junction with the troops of this place at Aquin, en- tered this town in triumph last week, with an army of 7000, and intends stopping here some time. Unfortunately, these disturbances have partaken, in a great measure, of the question of color—the blacks supporting the President, and the colored people the conspirators. In consequence of this. a large portion of the latter have been imprisone without mercy, and shot like dogs ; say. are con- cealed, thanks to the Humanity. ‘of the forei mers, and by them a great portion have been ipped either to Jamaica, or the States. Atthis moment, order is gradually being restored. From the Boston Traveller, June 20.) The brig Allen King, from Port au Prince, brings dates to the 3d of June, Letters to that date have been received in this city. They re- present that no new outbreak had taken place, and that the city remained quiet. President Souloque was still at Aux Cayes, and had experienced considerable trouble in restoring order. The U.S. sloop of war Saratoga was there, and had exercised a salutary influence. There was a growing feeling of insecurity among those of the inhabitants who had anything to lose, and the intervention of America or any other foreign power, would be received with gratitude. s From Cape Haytien, the brig George Otis, which arrived at this port this morning, brings advices to the 8th inst. All was quiet when she sailed. At no time had the disturbances of the other parts of the island reached that place. Mer- chants, however, write, that during the distur- bances at Port au Prince and Aux Cayes, which threatened the existence of a portion of the inha- bitants, many of the stores there were closed. They have been re-opened, but doubts of the future course of Souloque, lead the merchants to make their business as snug as possible. Since writi the above, we have been fayored with the substance of a letter re- ceived from Aux Cayes Oy. the George Otis. This letter is of the highest authority, and its statements may be relied upon. It states that the French Consul at Aux Cayes, who is not pro- tected by the presence of a man-of-war, was beaten and maltreated in the streets by a rabble of blacks. ‘The blacks soon saw that this act would be viewed as a national insult by the French Ro vernment, and were trembling for the result. e letter further states that there is no doubt that Souloque and his chiefs had promised the army, if they fought bravely and put down the insurrection, the plunder of the city—as well of the wealthy blacks as of the mulattoes. At this important moment, the U. S. sloop-of-war Saratoga arrived at Aux Cayes, and overawed the President from giving the order for pillage, as promised. The army, however, less careful of consequences, were in a high state of insubordination at being thus deprived of their booty when almost within their grasp, and the opinion was expressed that they would return to Port au Prince without Souloque. The President has set in motion a ball which he cannot control, and foreign intervention can only save the island from anarchy. In the meantime, the American interest there loudly demands the protection of our government. It isa critical mo- ment for a large and increasing American trade, and several men-of-war ought forthwith be de- spatched to the different parts of the island. The island was glutted with foreign products, and trade was exceedingly dull. May 20, 1848. * * * * Two Weexs Later rrom Honpuras.—We have files of the Observer, published at Belize, Honduras, to the 8d inst., brought by the schooner Ancona. ‘They contain very little of interest to our people. The Indians who had recently taken the town of Bacalar, have requested that they may be allowed to continue the commercial intercourse carried on by the former possessors, and also expressed their willingness to place themselves under the protec- tion of the British flag. The United States sloop of war Saratoga was looked for at Belize. The new iron light house on Half Moon Key, 1s said to be a splendid piece of architecture, and will be completed about the Ist of July. Mr. Fitzgibbon, editor of the Observer, who, it is said, isa citizen of the United States, was to have been released from prison on the 29th of May, after a confinement of three months. The fine of £100, imposed upon him at the time of his convic- | tion for libel, was remitted by the governor. A number of Indians had been murdered on the British side of the Hondo, and their bodies thrown | into the river. One Spaniard was also found hor- | ribly mutilated. The affair created some interest at Belize, and at the last accounts an investigation was going on. Sreamers Comine.—The Sarah Sands, sixteen days out, from Liverpool. is now due at this port, with three days later news than that received by the America. The Britannia, also, for this port, will be due to-morrow. She was to have left Li- verpool on the 10th inst. The Cambria, for Bos- ton, is out five days, having left on the 17th. Tue Acapza left yesterday at 12 0’clock, noon, for Halifax and Liverpool, with 46 passengers, and $123,125 in specie. City Intelligence. ‘Annivat or Mr. C. Eowanps Leaten.—Among the arrivals of distinguished persons in our city, few have been greeted by warmer or more numerous friends than C. Edwards Lester, Esq., who has just returned from a six years’ service of the government, in Italy. Few American writers stand so high in Italy. His works have been translated into Italian; and the republican revolution recently accomplished in that country, has given popularity t6 the bold and democratic princi- ples of this writer. Mr. Lester has received honors from several of the Italian sovereigns, particularly from the present Pope, who invited him to Rome and presented him with a medal. He bas been made amem- bor of many of the literary societies of Italy; and in va, rious Italian journals the praise has been awarded to him of having written the ablest cssays and pictures of Ita- lian life and manners, for a long time published from the pen of aforeigner. We are informed that Mr. Lester is about publishing an elaborate historical and politieal work, to be called “Italy, and the New Pope.” Six years residence in Italy has certainly given him rare facilities for exeouting such a work with ability. The ‘tye of the world is now fixed intensely on that beautiful, but deveted country; anda history of her heroic pro- gress from despotism to freedom, under the auspices of the great Pius 1X. will be received with interest by the world, atthe present moment, Mr. Lester's friends will be pleased to learn that he will take up bis final re- sidence in New York or its vicinity. Anotuen Grano Ratty of the “Irish Republican Union’ was held last night, at Fort Green. Elo- burning and powerful, from Caylus King, of and other distinguished men, aroused the highest feeling. Men, women and children came for- ward with their humble but potent contributions for ‘a glorious fight in Ireland’ From observation, we deem this the true phalanx for Ireland, as they are not to be auspected of anything else than an enthusiasm to die for glorious America or Ireland, and they scorn all local interfercnce in the political struggles between mocrata and whigs. They “appear to go purely for reland. ‘The money poured in was undiminished, and they nd music, on Bergen'’s South Brooklyn, with ‘Irish Brigade.” at 7 o'clock, to receive men, mo- ney and arms for Ireland. Tue Faenon Car or L gereof the Acadia, which pool. is M. L, Gaymar, whois entrusted with the care of liberty prese: to the French consul, by nome of the citizens of New York. M.G. is deputed by the consulate to offer this testimo: 4 of American friendship and sympathy, to the republican govern- ment of nee. Meovrcat, Lectunss.—Dr. Bostwick has commenced course of lectures one to ntr.—Among the n- lod yoaterday for Liver- sibjeats treated of are to be mae vale by the uss of correct and beautiful drawings, { ‘orth the at. tention of those who have leisure, to make theniselves acquainted with physiology and medicine. Ames’ Pictures of the ‘Temptation and Expulsion of Adam and will shortly be exhibited at Poughkeep- sie and at Soratoga. These paintings are highly spoken of, Inquxsts.~ An inquest was held by Coroner Walters esterday, on the body of a man named James Shea, at jo. 21 Batavia street, who, it appeared had been se- verely bruised between the dock, at foot of Catharine market, and the steamer Cataline, yesterday morn- ing. He ane subsequently in the hospital, Verdict acc: y- Another inquest was held on the body of a German, | named Pierre Duvenberger, who came to his death by drowning. Found at the foot of Dey street. Verdict | Be te ‘The body of an unknown man was found floating in the water, near the steamer’s dock, in Jersey city. From the apearance of the body, it must have been in the water some time. The head, one of the arms, and logs were almost off. An inquest was held, and tho verdict rendered, found drowned. ‘Theatrical ant Musical, Ninio’s, Astor Puace.—The audience present, last evening, at this place of amusement was not so nume- rousas usual. However, the charming Danseuses Vi- ennoises performed their wonderful ballets with that precision and ensemble, for which they are 80 re- nowned,as wellin New York as throughout the Uni- ted States, The “Chinese Bababile,” the novelty of this week, elicited roars of laughter and the greatest applause from the delighted persons there present. We have never scen such a lovely sight as that of those en- Sants, disguised iv male attire, their faces adorned with mustachois, and jumping in the Chinese style. The vaudeville company performed also, in a very creditabl. manner. The bill of this evening is very attractive’ The Vionnoise children will appear in’ “La Tyroli- enne,” “Le Pas Bergers,” and the Chinese dallet, while the vaudevil ompany will perform the little comedy of the ‘Four Sisters,” in which Mrs. Macder will appear, and the domestic sketch of “Uncle Foorle,”’ which was received, last night, with great applause. Cuatuam Turatne.—As might have been expected, the Chatham theatre has done excellently well during the engagement of Mr. A. A. Addams, the celebrated tragedian. His reputation is so deservedly great, and he is so well supported in the pieces in which he ap- pears, that the lovers of the legitimate drama cannot fail to be attracted to the Chatham during his engage - ment. Indeed, under the present management, no fault can be found with this favorite little place of amusement. This evening Mr. Addams will appear as Carwin, in the drama of “Therese, or the Orphan of Geneva.» Bulwer’s play of the “Lady of Lyons,’ will likewise form part of this evening’s entertain- ments. A rich bill, surely. Gastix Garpex.—This popular summer resort was extremely well and fashionably attended last evening, when the entertainments were highly interesting. The favorite petite comedy of “Beulah Spa,’ was per- formed for the first piece, and elicited considerable ap- plause. After which Mrs. Harriet Philips, Miss Philips, and Mr. George Holman, favored the audience with a truly pleasing and varied “Musical Olio,’’ consisting of an excellent selection of some of the most admired operatic compositions. Tae entertainments of the even- ing concluded with the fanciful burletta of “Water Witches,” in which the Mr. Holland, was Ph successful. To-night the “Concert Olio” is to bé repeated; the sterling drama of “Lavater, the Physiognomist,” is to be represented in true colors. ‘The scenery for this piece is very fine, and has been procured at considerable expense. Mr. Holland will also figure conspicuously in the farcetta of “Family Jare.? Those beautiful cosmoramas have also recent- y been re-arranged, anda peep at them ne is worth the price of admission, without saying a single word of the fine sea breeze. Tapernacur—M. Strakosn’s Concert —The soirée of this celebrated pianist, whose eulogies havo been al- ready registered in all the papers of our city, will take place this evening within the apacious walls of the Ta- bernacle. Nodoubt this concert will be attended by allthe amateurs of the great art and true science on the instrument which gave such fume to Fist, De Mey- er, Thalberg, Herz, and many other distinguished per- formers. The style of M. Strakosh is altogether neat, brilliant and agreeable ; its compositions are elegant and produce the greatest effect. All those who have had the pleasure of hearing M. S. at Niblo’s, and in several private houses, pronounce him equal to all that bas been said of him throughout Europe. M. Strakosh will be assisted by Signora Catharina Barili, Patti, Sig- norina Amalia Patti, M. Schriever, the talented vioii- nist, and Maestro Barili, who will preside at the piano forte. We refer for the particulars of this concert. to the programme, which is made up with incomparable taste, and will give great pleasure to those who will fa- vor M. Strokorh with their company. We may fore- tell a very numerous audience for this evening. Stever Manxiscur Musica Compaxy.—The per- formances of this highly talented company last eve- ning, at the Tabernacle, elicited the most enthusiastic applause, throughout. The Tabernacle was crowded to excess, by a highly fashionable and select audience; among whom were many distinguished and popular artists The programme was most attractive, and the inimitable and extraordinary ability of this’ popular musical troupe, could not fail to secure a jam audi- ence, even in this spacious edifice. We have seldom seen an audience wound up to so perfect a “pitch,” to use afamilinr musical phrase, as were the vast as- semblage who had collected last evening, at the Taber- nacle, under the thrilling influence of the m: per- formance of this splendid band. Ferdinand’s quad- rilles by Strauss, were enthusiastically applauded.— “Sounds from Home.” drew down rapturous applause, and the “ Railroad Gallop,” elicited the loud aud eon- tinued plaudits of the entire audience. We have never heard & band of musicians more perfect—more | accomplished—or, who seem to possess ® more thor- ough acquaintance with the rt divine,” than this superb body of musicians, and the immense crowd who were present towitness their performance, shows the just appreciation in which their high capabilities and merits are held. We were much surprised to learn that the late agent, Mr. Keiche, and the company, have had some misunderstanding, which, we trust, will be settied amicably before the next evening's perfor- mance. We would recommend all who have a soul to enjoy “the concord of sweet sounds,” to go and hear this splendid band, on Friday evening next, at the Tabernacle, Cunssty’s Mixstaets.—With break-downs on the true Virginia principle, and negro evertures, medleys, duets, and what not, Mechanics’ Hall is crowded every night to hear and see this famous band of minstrels. When they leave us, they will leave behind them a | blank, that cannot well be filled. There is no such | thing as getting tired of the amusements which they offer. The oftener one sees them, the oftencr he wants to seo them, and this is the great secret of their suc- cess. Vauxnatt Saroon.—Alexandet, the Magician, is holding forth at this place of amusement, and with great success. His tricks are truly surprising. It would, indeed, puzzle the wisest of our sharpers to de- tect the manner in which he performs them, His me- tamorphoses are truly ingenious, and defy discovery. He is really an adept in the black art, and not only as- | tonishes, but frightens, all who behold his wonder- | workings. Bawvann’s Paxonamta.—This magnificent work of art is as attractive as it cver was, if wo may judge by the numbers who daily visit it. It would be desirable that it were permanently in this city; but. as the enterprising owner and painter intends to take it to Europe shortly, it behooves all who have not sven it, to do so before it is taken from the country. Tue Lenman Famity.—These talented artists, who number in their rank the pretty Adelaide, that lovely danseuse who met with such success last year in our rrived yesterday afternoon in a brig from Cuba. The company ir complete, and will probably coon ap pear; perhaps at Niblo’s, Astor place. Mesers. Le man, father; his son, Antoine; the celebrated Mw etti; the incompara Ferin, form a society which will rival with the Ravel Family, and will give great enjoyment to the people of New York. Mavaice Straxoscu.—This eminent pianist purposes gring @ concert at the Tabernacle this evening. ‘hore is no doubt that his fame and reputation would be sufficient to attract a large audience; but when it ix known that he will be assisted by the Signoras Patti, Signor Barilli, and Mr. Henri Schriever, we are assured that it will be exceedingly large. In the progamme, ‘we observe several overtures, cavatinas, and variations; to perform which at the present day, requires a degree of skill of no common order. We shall attend and re- port this concert for the benefit of our readers, Mapam Anna Bisttor’s concerts at St. Louis, Mo, are crowded every evening. The Daily New Ero speaks in the most glowing terms of her sweet strains, andinimitable execution. She is decidedly the most finished artist in this country, Bochsa hag recovered from his late indisposition, and now moves about like a cor tion Bourbon—many persons, it is said, take him for Louis Philippe, save that the ex-king had to “hang up his fiddle,” but Bochsa continues to play with the “Harpists.”” Broapway Turatny.—A Postscnirt.—The follow. ing note, written in a female hand, speaks for itself, and Lester too:— Dear Bennett:— Do tell why you did not mention Lester in your | notice of the Broadway Theatre, this morning—I am sure he is superior to Vin Herta you have mentioned, He is also a splendid looking fellow, fine, intellectual face, handsome form, magnificent lege, and, in fact, | every thing tomake a woman dead in love, Ido be- | pave you to eay something of him in to-morrow’s paper, and oblige a constant reader. He has such « soul-stirring look, so handsome, and yet so modest, Do say something of him to-morrow, or I shan’t be your friend. Your's, ¥ LUCY WATERMAN, Tuesday morning. Bond street. Mr. George Vandenhoff has thrown up his engage- ment at the Broadway theatre. Tho American Musical Institute takes itsannual ex- oursion up the Hudson river to-morrow; the steamboat leaves cals in the morning Sporting Intelligence. ‘Trortixe.—The desire of seeing Lady Suffolk and Lady Moscow contend in harness, two miles heats, will, beyond doubt, attract a large crowd to the Centreville Course, this afternoon. Their last engagement war to wagons, the Law ity gern hag ee sae heat was performed ¢ ‘and won ouly by @ throat, ince that time, been improving content this afternoon natural, ‘as is ever the case when hore contend, The facilities fi the Inland excites much of such renown are RR ar mer a Ap nn le bee een l : TELEGRAPAIC INTELLIGENCE, IMPORTANTFROM UTIOA. G@REA'T INFLUX OF DELEGATES To THE BARNBURNERS’ CONVENTION. Probable Nomination of Martin Van Buren for the Presidency. &e, ke. &e. Unica, June 21, 1848. The delegates to the Barnburners’ Convention are arriving in great numbers from all quarters. ‘The trains from the East and Westare crowded with them. Ohio, Illinois, and some other Wes- tern States will have representatives present ; Con- necticut also, About one thousand delegates are already here. Considerable enthusiasm exists among them. Herkimer county sends five hun- dred men. John Van Buren will arrive in the next train from the West. A nomination for the Presideney will certainly be made, or this division of the democratic party will be abandoned by some of its best and most influential men here, such es Rathbun, Crane, &c. Martin Van Buren will positively receive the no- mination for the Presidency. In his letter to the convention he declines the distinction; but the convention will claim a right to the services of any democrat favorable to its peculiar views. Mr. Van Buren will be forced to accept the no- mination, for the delegates aver that the democra- tie party has made a great sacrifice for him, and that it is entitled to his servicesin return, He also writes that he cannot vote for Cass, and repudiates the Baltimore convention. He urges the barn. burners to make a nomination, and goes the “ en- tire swine” for the Wilmot proviso. His letter will occupy about one column of the Herald. Great things are in prospect. You shall be kept early advised of every important mov ment. Later from the Far West. Sr. Louis, Mo., June 21, 1848. The steamboat Mississippi has arrived from Fort Childs, two miles above Fort Kearney. he Oregon battalion was there on the Ist inst. Col. Powell had concluded a treaty with the Pawnee Indians, who have ceded to the Umted States the Grand Island establishment, with Fort H. The Pawnees were in a distressed condition for want of provisions. They were afraid to hunt, being at war with all the surrounding tribes, Col. Powell provided them with means of subsistence and protection, Markets. Bostox, June 21.—Flour—The market was dull, and for common brands, lower prices were accepted—sales reach 1500 barrels, including Michigan, good Oswego, and other Western brands, with Genesee, &c., at $5 75 & $6. Corn—We notice sales of 10,000 bushels West- ern mixed, at 490, and flat yellow, at 640. Rye—Con- tinued firm; 500 bushels sold at 72c, Oats—3000 bush- els changed hands at 46¢. Avvany, June 21.—Receipts by canal within the past 24 hours. Flour. 6000 barrels ; Wheat, 2000 bushels ; Corn, 7400 do. Sales of 1000 bbls Flour, including Os- wego, Black Rock, Sc., $5 25, Corn—A lot of 10,000 bushels old mixed, deliverable in New York, was offer- ed at 52c. Rye and Oats were without particular change. Provisions— ‘The Great Cherry Festival at Randall’s Island. The annual cherry festival at Randall’s Island came off yesterday, under the superintendence of the Alms House Commissioner, Moses G. Leon- ard, Esq. As is usual on such occasions, at about ten o’clock, five stages, provided for the members of the Common Council, and their families, lett the City Hall for the great feast ; besides which, hun- dreds went by the railroad and private convey- ances. Arriving at the island, a most beautiful scene presented itself. The small cottage near the place of landing was completely hidden from view by large cherry trees, laden with delicious fruit— and the whole place presented a scene rarely to be met with. The new buildings, recently erected for the orphan children, stand upon the corner of the hill, about the centre of the island, and are really, in the beauty of their construction, worthy of imitation for any similar purpose. They are well ventilated, and kept in the most perfect order, while every care and attention is paid to the proper education of the children. : The company continued to arrive until about one o'clock, during which time the gentlemen we busily engeged in gathering cherries for the three handred ladies who graced the occasion with their presence, and they were of a choice stamp. The most literary as well as beautiful ladies of the city, were there, and seemed happy in contributing to the pleasures of the day. At one o'clock, Mr. Leonard proposed to visit the buildings where the children were located ; and the whole party started, first gomg to the building used for educational purposes, On the first floor of the building, which is used asa chapel, were about three hundred children, every one of whom presented a neat and tidy appearance. ‘ Mr. Leonard called upon Alderman Franklin fo speak to the children, which he did. H» spoke of the institution, and he glorious vesults arisin from it. There were men in the city of New York who had risen to high stations in life who owed all they were to the care and proper thanagement of their education while at the farms; and there was no doubt but many who then heard his voice, might rise to eminent stations in society, by a proper ob- servance of the instruction imparted to them by those who had the care of their education. and morals. He sincerely hoped they would fol- low the good example set them, dnd not only pre- pare themselves for the business concerns of lite, bat as Christians, that they mighg"mgke holy men and women, and be ornaments td the church 3 that they might, in the eternal day, be prepared to meet the Godot Heaven, and be permitted to join the host of the redeemed, at his right hand. scene was very impressive ; and during the dd very of the remarks, the children paid the most earnest attention, and seemed fully to comprehend the full meaning of all the speaker said. The company then proceeded to the second story, a part of which was partitioned off as sleep- ing apartments; the remainder is a large room also aschool room. The commissioner announces that—as the company mostly were strangers, and might suppose the children had been previously drilled, f the questions were propounded by the teachers—he would ask them such questions a8 sug- ested themselves to his mind, and the accuracy of fete answete would show the care taken to instil into their young minds, such instruction as would prove of lastin t to them. He then put questions on astr histories of the United S ography, and the recent and of Europe ; all of which were «# ered with promptness and the greatest accuracy ; and when asked where they ebtained a know! of the recent events of rope and of this country, replied that they had read the newspapers The exhibition was highly grati- fying to every one pi nt. After the examination was concluded, they sang several national songs, among which were “Hail Columbia,” and a sony dedicated to General ‘Taylor, entitled “Rough ant ‘ seaving this’ building, they proceeded to the nursery, where were about two hundred imn- fants, many of whom are foundlings, their age ranging from three months to three years, and though so young, these who were old enol: to walk , were perfectly quiet and subservient to the will of those who have the charge of that depart- ment. There are, comparatively, very few girls | among the children. Havi ed all the build~ ings, the next move was towards the grove, whe a most sumptuous repast was prepared, The la- dies, of course, came in first, and the sight was most beautiful; not less than three hundred and fifty, and pretty creatures they were too, all seated, and discussing the good things of life. ‘There was plenty of something con- siderably stfonger than water on the table ; but that remained untouched, until after the la- dies had finished. The gentlemen present did not wait for the table to. be cleared; but that no more time than possible should be consumed, took the bow in hand and went 10 work. All the while, seated beneath the branches of’a spreading oak, were two darkie violinists, discussing music’s sweetest strains, The dimer being over, the next thing. to be attended to, was the clam bake, without which, the festival would lose one of its most interesting features. And away the whole party, started for the shore, wh the clams were baking, It was really amusing to see one man, who seemed to h more care forthe ladies than for himset., cateh up a loaf of bread under his arm, and mow, off, while both hands were filled with bottles of catsup, knives and forks and tamblers—and one of cro’ the it companion