The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-17

Col WEBB's IsDIcTMENr.-Although this indict-
men has created some little excitement, yet SO far
as Col. Webb is concerned, il is a matter of very
little Importance whether he is indicted or convict.
ed, or suffered to escape all punishment for his VIC
idtoh oil The laws. But the Indictment shows that
mere Is deepfeeling-a deep sentiment adverse 10
those principles and morals which are advocated by
small class in society that assume TO be elite
and place themselves above all law in relation to
their personal affairs.
The institutions, morals and laws of this country
are founded on revelation, and the doctrines OF
Christianity they receive all their importance from
this basis; and as such, ought to be respected and
obeyed. And yet we have seen that there has al
ways been class of impudent pretenders in every
Christian community who have set up their own
views OF right and wrong, and insgated by their
insufferabe vanity, endeavor to bid defiance to all
law and morality and to have society regulated en-
tirely by their notions of propnety.
IT thus factit JUS sentiment called honor
which In reality means nothing, and is worse
than nothing-should continue to prevail we
shall continue to have repetition of those
scenes which have disgraced every portion Of our
country hch have desecrated even the halls of
blood, and also produced those demoralizing acts
OF deiacaton, swindling. reputation, bankruptcy,
and all those shocking acts of depravity that have
characterized that peculiar clique, regulated by the
code OF honor for so many years past.
The practice of duelling and the rules which
grow out oft, are only particular development Of
the rules and practice which regulate the particular
class of foolish and wicked men that we are speak
ing Of These two indictments, therefore, against
Webb, do not so much refer to him, as they do to
the deep moral sense of the community which has
been outraged again and again by this class claim
ing, as does, to be exempt from all law.
1t is only short time since we saw a venerable
citizen coming into court and refusing to testify un-
der oath to the truth of what he knew; assigning as
reason that it would degrade HIM in the estima-
ton OF this class of men, duelliss and others-his as
socates Now, if this sentiment is allowed to pre-
vail IN civilized country, protesting to be govern
ed by laws 1t will very soon trample all law. and
bring us back to the time of the dark ages AN! each
man will have TO garrison his house, and carry arms
for defence.
Therefore this Indictment may be looked upon as
struggle between empty nonsense, miscalled honor
and the institutions OF the country, based upon the
broad and holy principles of Christianity; and every
good and well regulated mind will look upon the
contest with as much intensity as though the foun-
dation principles the constitution themselves were
attacked.
LET THOSE LAUGH WHO WIN.-The recent ex-
traordnary victories of the democrats-and the to-
tai rout Of the wings in almost every State ARE caus-
ing the locofocos to sparkle with wit, song, and
merriment. The following are few samples in
verse and prose =
Two years ngo.
REFRAIN.
In the days of coons and dodger,
Two years ago.
Wasn't a roaring codgcrl
All over SGT
Then we roared for Tip and TYLER
Blow high or low -
Who'd have thought we'd burst our biler.
Two years ago
MELANcHoLY-The Detroit Free Press through Wash
ngton correspondent gives the following melancholy in
diligence "Washngton was IN an uproar on the o6th
iltimo. was found dead across the threshold of
he east room of the Presidents mansion The coroners
inquest was attended by immense kssemblage and it
soon to the no Of ALL that the corpse
vas that Of Msor Jack Downing He had evidently died
# some mental agony. His features had become dis
possession, his identity could not have been established
Beneath him lay large axe, with which, from his pos
ure the jury believed that he had intended forcing
door before which ne lay Evident of famine were
in his person. His military pantaloons which
were always remarkable for their snug fit hung quite
loosely about his mbs and several unseemy patches ap
peared in HIS regmentals. In his chapeau found
several eleotioneerng documents; among which the
returns of the late election in Ohio call for the DAY.
ton Barbecue. From his buton-hole suspended a
ong straw cracked soed and smelling of hard cider
opening his coat large coon skin fell to the floor
ext to his skin and hanging by black leather latch
trng, was disco sered medal stamped with view of
Fort Meigs. and surrounded With the inscription ppe
and Tyler too the last three words bearing evident
marks OF attempted erasure with the edge OF his
The verdict Of the jury was-death by the visitation of
emocrscy and dePryato OF promised roast beef The
Majors burial will take place the arrival Of Mr. Clay"
"Thc same old Coon"
rery mournfl Eiegy- Dedicated to his surviving Friends
The coon is dead-the same old coon,
We ne'er shall see him more;
long fur coat Of notified grey
Upon his back he wore.
He used to roam about the States,
To barbecues and shows;
He had two ears upon his head,
And smellers on his nose.
AT routs and meetings. day and night
His aid was e'er in store
He sat sometimes upon tree,
Sometimes beside the door.
But death, which comes to all, at last
Came to this same old coon
In Maryland he caught cold,
And fell down in swoon.
A gentle breeze from JERSEYS shore
Revived his hopes awhile,
AMI they who watched him, say that Ger
His face there passed smile,
The last that eer lit up his eye
For from the Key stone. then,
warning voice broke his ear,
And he smiled not again.
But raising up his long thin face,
He whispered faint and low,
oh, bear me to my native land,
My native Ohio"
He spake no more but straiphtway fell
Into another swoon
So fearful were the boding thoughts
That came to this old coon.
At length the broad Ohio passed.
Meath an October sky,
Under spreading buckeye tree
They laid him down to die.