The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-20

PoL1TcAL MovEMENTs.-Last week the Wigs
held their ward meetings preparatory TO the charter
elections on Wednesday evening (the night
after tomorrow the democrats hold theirs for like
purpose
These meetings are of some importance-not
alone in shaping the course of events towards the
charter elections-but afording an indication of
future movements connected with the presidency.
For il is very evident that the presidential question
will minge with every local election hereafter. At
the wing ward meetings, therefore, there only
one sentiment in reference to the presidency, and
that was in favor OF Henry Clay. For once in their
lives the wings are united that great statesman
and il they do not succeed in IS44 they may give it
up forever.
But in avery different box are the democrats pla-
ced-amiable souls They have several candidates
and some discordant views. Yet it is evident that
Martin Van Buren, and John c. Calhoun are the most
prominent ones, for Captain Tyler has received the
final coup de grace in the great row IN the Taberna
nacle from which he can hardly recover and even
by the the ultra defeat of Isaac Hills Tyler
movement in New Hampshire. Ne may expect,
therefore, that at the ward meetings on "Wednesday
evening, opinions relative to Van Buren,, Calhoun
and Tyler. will be unhesitatingly expressed. In
Charleston, S. c., large meeting has nominated
Calhoun--so also in Detroit, Michigan. If Mr. Cal
houn's friends among the young democratic" of
New York have any force at all, we presu ne they
will show their hands at the primary meetings. We
doubt whether Captain Tyler has much, and we
should not be surprised to see his recent conduct
disapproved in mary respects.
The political signs will be curious and important
about these days. Watch and pray-then eat and
drink-then up and run. Don't be fools.
ARREST OF Com PERRY-We are informed that
Commodore NJ. c. Perry has been arrested at the
suit of Eugene Sullivan, brought by Scoles g. Coo
per his attorneys for violation OF the order of
Judge Greenwood, in're-imprisoning Sullivan for the
same alleged cause for which Judge Greenwood had
habeas corpus directed him TO be discharged. For
such dsobedience of judges order on habeds
ps the offending party forfes 81, $50 to the person
aggrieved; and is moreover deemed guilty of mis-
demeanor, and punishable by fine or Imprisonment,
both in the discretion of the Court
This is another circumstance in the contest be-
tween The civil and military power
Loss OF THE CONCORD Additional particulars
have been received of the loss of the soop of war
Concord
Capt. Clark of the Maria Theresa, at Boston from
ST. Helena, confirms the report of the loss of this
ship, in the Mozambique channel He states that
Capt. Boerum, Purser Hart, and seaman were
drowned November y, by the upsetting of a boat
in crossing the bar of the Zanzola River. The
officers and arrived at Cape Town in British
vessel. The John Adams was at Cape Town. and
from accounts received thence she, was daily ex-
pected at st. Helena.
Captain Boerum entered the service in 1911, and
was much respected by all who knew bin. Purser
Hart was brother of DR.. Hart OF this city. The
seaman's name is unknown as yet.