The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-18


In the Seventeenth the same result, the Calhoun
men receiving Al votes to 22s. The district system
was recommended.
In this contest il will be seen that FIVE wards have
openly declared in favor of Calhoun, that is the 3d.
4th, 9th, l4lh, and 7th, while nine are as open for
Van Buren,, consisting of the I'd, 9th, 10 h, llth,
l2h 18Th. l5h. 10th, and l7th and the LIST, Oh, and
9th doubtful. will also be seen that the name OF
John Tyler was no, brought in any way into the seve
raj meetings. and that single Tyler delegate was
chosen Should the delegates from the lst, 5th and
9Th be Calhoun men, the vote in the county con-
vention will stand-for Van Buren, %, Calhoun 81
and as the majority have the choice it Is easily to
be seen what will be the result
TIE OREGON QUESTION question, we may
depend upon it, will cause good deal Of trouble
before itbe settled. Its importance cannot be ex-
agserated. The possession Of the territory by this
country is essential to security, and every day is
adding 10 the necessity of having the matter de-
cided. We think that this question is somewhat
neglected just now, and that the public mind should
be kept thoroughly aroused with respect to its vital
importance.
The prospect OF the rapid settlement of the territory
by emigrants from the States, afforded encourage
mem 10 hope that in short time toleraby effectual
barriers to British encroachment would be erected
But this was, OF course perceived by the British
government, and the policy was Immediately adopt
ed of operating on the Hudson Bay Company, as
through their agency TO prevent immigration. II ia
well known that this has been successful to great
extent. Now, surely, it is full time that decisive
steps should be taken secure the speedy and per
manent settlement Of this great national question.
If the subtle policy of Great Britain be allowed to
operate much longer, il will not be easy for us to
assert and maintain our right of sovereignty.
STRANGE NOTION ABOUT The IMMORTALITY OF THE
PRHss.-A fellow was put on trial the other day in
the Boston Municipal Court, for stealing from
house of i'll fame Mr.. Parker, the Government
prosecuting officer, commenced his remarks to the
jury liz the following extraordinary manner
/ ngratuate you gentlemen of the jury, that
there reporters Tor the public press present.
think that these reports tend TO laxity in public
morals no good can come from them. Thev have
tended as much as any other inf ,ence to the in
crease OF crime in this jurisdiction"
We are not certain of The moons age when this
sage opin,on was delivered, but it is manifest that
Mr.. Parker's head must have been under some dis
turbiug influence or other. II is really astonishing
to find man, with any pretensions to commos
sense and experience making such silly assertions.
Every one knows, except this Mr.. Parker, that the
publication of the names and offences of criminals
operates in the majority of instances the severest
punishment the guilty parties, whilst the effects
of the example are extended throughout the COM
munity. But we should be sorry to occupy any
space in exposing the absurdlty and Stiffness of Mr..
Parker's opinions about the management of the
public press.
REFORM OF THE FIRE DErARTMENT.-We are de-
termned that this matter shall be lost sight of.
The late fatal affray between two " runners at
tached to one of the companies, is only specimen
ofhe necessary operation Of the present system 1t
is impossible to calculate the vast amount of crime
of all sorts which has its origin in these fire compa
MES, as at present organised. Every respectable
member of the department. and we know that there
are many such-is DESTROYS that the work of reform
should be commenced. In Baltimore the members
OF the companies have organised police force, Sc
lected from their own ranks, and we believe that
this plan OF preserving order and increasing the eff
cheney OF the department. has been found to work
well. How would it do herel
BRIDGEPoRT, CoNNEcrlcur.-This place has been
unsettled some time by the city bond question, the
courts having decided that the city is liable. Those
who were the most noisy and clamorous for the
debt TO be contracted, and the bonds to be given,
are now equally noisy against their payment, and
they threaten to carry up the case to the u s. Su-
preme Court. They may, however, save themselves
that trouble, and the consequent expense, for a
number of " nice young men, have argued and set.
tied the matter in the Lyceum lecture room Of
Bridgeport. Courts will now become obsolete, for
IL I'D Ill tLov L.
tied more economically by these young debaters.
Some of these societies have decided some funny
questions in their day.
GRAND BALL AT THE BELMONT HOUSE, New BRIoH.
TOMMY. Pieris, the enterprising proprietor of this
establishment, is making preparations on an extern
sive scale TO give another grand ball Friday eve
ming next. The one given last FRIDAY was magnif-
cent-the splendid band was stationed on the piazz,
where they performed some of their most beautiful
wal yes, marches and quadres, which made the
air resound with their delightful music The house
was barely able TO accommodate all that were pre-.
sent The ladies' looked lovely and brass buttons
shiced extensively The one to be given next Fri
day will be more magnificent with sparkling eyes.
beautiful girls and plenty of filtration. The night
will pass of CALYPSO ladies prepare your best dres-
5eS.
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Doc LOST "A white French Poodle, with brass
collar on, inscribed with the owners name, having
brown ears, and two spots of the same colour or
his back answers to the name of vEro, was lost
in the vicinity of Hammersley and Hudson streets
on Sunday evening last. Whoever will return him
to this ce, shall receive liberal reward
NrBLo's Last night Gabriel Ravels benefit wal
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