The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-19
ALBANY.
Correspondence of the Herald

The fnerifdbe dissolution OF the democratic Party
The Conservatives again Victorious ia preventing
| a Convention of the Peopie-Ei,cood's Remopal
| c9taim-Strife betreen Hoffman, and Sampson tor
Speaker, &c.
]. GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SIR:
Although the result of the recent election in this
State may be viewed democratic victory, still
am inclined TO the belief that the period is rapidly
approaching when ACKNOWLEDGMENT must take
place. This city is the great political caucus ground
where the cue isgiven for all actions, reactions and
transactions. Both sections of the party in power
attribute the success of democracy throughout the
State as demonstratve evidence of the popularity
with the people of their own particular notions OF
State policy. The conservatives emboldened by
having both Governor and Lieutenant Governor to
lean upon triumphantly assert that the popularity
Of Governor Bouck, and the course pursued by the
last Legislature, in appointing Croswell State Prn-
ter-that the policy Of finishing the Erie Canal En-
largement, and resuming our public improvements,
have all been approved by the people. The other
section of the party, known as Hofimanites, are
equally enthusiastic in their shouts of victory, al
legng that the people have put the seal OF approba-
ton upon the "sop and pay policy, that the mill tax
spopular-that the people are opposed to any further
public indebtedness-an that Azarah c. Flagg is
entitled to the credit of restor the financial
dition of the State. Both sections therefore, claim
the victory but by very different means, and from
causes as opposite as wing and democrat.
| The course which Governor Bouck has been
compelled to pursue by those who hold the old man
in leading strings, is so decidedly unjust TO the
working portion of the party here, that a County
Convention has been held for the purpose of consult
ing upon the propriety of holding another Convention
to recommend to the Governor suitable persons to
fill the offices of Surrogate, Loan Commissioner,
&c: The delegates attended yesterday from most
of the towns and wards, but the Patrlcians, head
ed by Barent Stats and Albert Gallup, defeated the
project. They are two fit subjects to carry out the
behests of Croswell. Since the attempt to get an
expression of the people has thus most unexpected
ly failed the defeated portion Of the party are de-
| ermined to 60 for constitutional reform. This the
Old Hunkers will also oppose tor well they know,
| if State Convention assemblies and amends the
Constitution as proposed, thenthe dictators soc
| cupation's gone"
The removal of Elwood, the present inefficient
clerk of the Senate, is seriously thought Of Indeed,
he never ought to have been appointed as he is
neither mentally nor physically qualified for that la
borious and responsible station. Besides as he has
recently come out violent barn burner, his re-
mova will in consequence of 1t be the more speed
| lily accomplished.
The rival candidates of the party for the Speak
ers chair, will be Judge Sampson Of Monroe, the
Conservative, and Mr.. Hoffman, Of Herkmer, as
strife between the two sections will be angry, ami
mated, and determined; and let the victory be won
by which side, the other will open hostilities.
and continue throwing missiles during the whole
winter
You can form no estimate of the amount of trans
poration which is now done by the Boston railroad.
The greatest portion OF the eastern trade Is now
conducted through that channel; and while nearly
every Boston vessel has abandoned our wharves,
immense quantities of flour, beef pork, apples, NC,
are hourly departing on the road. The course and
manner of trade has entirely changed within two
years. and notwithstanding the predictions that
railroads never could supersede wind and sail, we
have absolute proof that the road has already de-
stroyed much of the packet trade between this city
| md
that the road will ere long monopolze asufficiency
of the transportation business drive the schooner
into some other employment.
Are the merchants capitalists, and property hold
ers in New York, aware that the Boston rail
road is destined to divert millions in amount of
trade which has heretofore been enjoyed by the
empire city! Not moments delay should permit
the Albany and New York railroad to remain as ii
now does The riveris expected to be frozen in few
days, when all communication between the great
city and the immense interior will be closed. Be
tween Boston and Buffalo there is continuous line
| of road. Between New York and Albany remain
the everlasting, fearful Highlands, the passage
which is more to be dreaded in winter than over
| thousand miles OF railroad. New York should be
accessible at all times Attend to it, We men OF
wealth.
Nichols company of equestrians, under the ma
DeacOns Fry and Russell, are riding, tumbling, and
negro dancing to good houses. The Museum, under
the control Of little souled Mech, is doing next 10
nothing; neither can II ever IN such hands;
Yours, with respect, W. l.. N.
PARK THEArRE.-Booth took his benefit last
night in Othello, Mr. Wallack playing the Moor,
and he Iago. This tragedy has rarely been
better performed in this country than it was last
night-all of the principal characters having sup
porters able to do justice to its fine points. Mrs.
Sloman played Emilia WELL and Mrs. Hunt looked
at least much like Desdemona.
Mr.. Wallack, after the concluding scene, was
90 Ind tor and audi
than it should have been, there was uproar enough
to have satisfied the gods of Covent Garden. Mr.
Wallack, however, did not obey the call.
After the never failing dance, the two act
farce of Amateurs and Actors was performed,
which went off we'll 1t, however. shocks our
prejudices too much, to see tragedlan like Booth
figure as Jerry Sneak or Geofiry Mufiincap
Mr.. Booth came forward after the performances
; were over, and without remark, bowed to the
/ dience.
The public can Mr.. Booth and Mr. Wallack
{ together but once more, at Mr.. Wallacks benefit
on Tuesday.
OLYMPIc.-This theatre was crowded again to
witness the National Guard and sundry burlettas
We can not realize the attraction there.
CHATHAM THEATRE-On Monday night Mr. Rice
appears for the last time. He produces on the oc-
casion an entire new piece. The Pretty Girls Of
Stlburg, which has drawn crowded houses all the
week, will be repeated, with also the Peacock and
: Crow Jumbo jun and Bone Squash, beside
, numerous songs and dances by Miss Rala and Mr.
Williams
NAvAL.-The U. 5. brig Lawrence, Commander
Gardner, bound for the West Indies, dropped down
to Hampton Roads from Norfolk on Wednesday
last.
The Frigate Rarian, at Philadelphia, was placed
in commission on the 18th inst, with two hundred
of her crew on board her compliment will be 500
The following officers were on board when her CO.
ors were hoisted:-
Captain, Francis H. Gregory; Lieutenants, Lawrence
Pennington James +. Miller John ellis, Edmund T.
Shubrck; Surgeon, NJ Kotz; Purser A. T.. Watson:
Assistant Surgeon, Thomas NJ Potter Passed Midship
. men, John d. Randolph, Acting Master-John X Duer