The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-04


At an early hour this morning we shall probably
receive the news by the Acadia. She was out four.
teen days yesterday.
Colonel Johnsons Singular Escape from the
New York Political Leaders and Loafers
Notwithstanding the caution which we gave the
many politicians who intended to gain importance
by obtruding themselves into the company and
guardianship Of the old hero of the Thames he has
oaiWiiied them, and escaped from their offensive
attentions AT one o'clock yesterday he arrived
very unostentatiously from Philadelphia, accom-
panied by single friend, Mr.. Harrington, OF Mary
land, and in cab they drove quietly TO the United
States Hotel. Here the Colonel frs enquired about
the dinner hour, for his ride had given him an ap-
petite and then walked down 10 the wharf to ascer-
tain the hour at which the Connecticut boat LETT.
This business he accomplished himself, democratic
cally as he intends 10 accomplish his own elections
and the promptirude with which he acts may be
taken as clear foreshadowing Of the way in which
he intends TO do the duties of the Presidential Of
fee when he has taken possession OF the White
House After making the arrangements for his de-
parure, he returned to his hotel retired to private
room, and there performed the additions that were
necessary after SO long mornings ride Then,
at the appropriate time took his seat at the dinner
table with the other visitors at the United States
Hotel, and made temperate and healthful dinRer,
for which he mentally, in an appropriate grace,
thanked the bouniiful Giver of all things. The COOL
quiet, unhesitating, but firm and determined man.
ner, which the old veteran took possession OF the
United States here, is omnous of the way in which
he intends TO take the United States in 1874 and
we again repeat, Richie right when he said Col.
johnson will give the party some trouble. In his
mode OF doing business there is no waiting Tor loaf
ing, intriguing, selfish, political office seekers;
true, honest, uncontaminated, and incorruptible
democrat as he is, he does his own business, and we
greatly mistake if he will not take the hearts Of all
The honest men of the party by storm.
At four o'clock old Tecumseh embarked for Con-
necncut. and while the committee of the Common
Council were puzzling their wits to devise means
for his reception, and the members of the Ward
committees, some OF whom were summoned TO
meet tonight were scheming 10 secure prominent
places in the procession that designed, the OBJ.
Ject of their sol'cltude was steaming away beyond
their influence. II they had marked, learned, and
lnwardly digested, the teachings of the Herald,
they would not have been subjected to the mor,ify-
Ing rldicule TO which they are now exposed We
announced that the Colonel would be here to-day,
but they chose to question the accuracy Of our
announcement. How can the Herald know,
they said, that Colonel Johnson will be
here, when all the other journals assert that he
will be detained for some days to come in Virginia,
by law suit But they might also have asked,
"How is it that the Herald is always the first in its
announcements of things past or to come % The
one is as sensible question as the other. We
made the announcement with a knowledge of the
fact, obtained-no matter how-by supernatural
agency, if they please; but we obtained it, and
their chagrin will be great that they doubted for
moment.
Well, the old Colonel is gone, and we advise the
Tenth Ward Committee to meet tonight, as they
intended, notwithstanding the Illustration OF their
hopes and purposes, and discuss the motives which
sctuated the old solder in giving New York the
cold shoulder We think it of sufficient importance
TO Justify the converting OF special meeting OF the
Board OF Aldermen TO determine, and when they
have done SO, we should like to know the result.
We, however, tell politicians of all parties that
old Dick johnson is going ahead like sky rocket,
and will ere long astonsh and surprise the world.
VAN buren, NOMINATION FOR SENATOR The Sc
Material delegates of the Van Buren, party of this
district, composed OF two from Kings county, one
from Richmond, and thirteen from this city, met
yesterday at Tammany Hall, to nominate candi-
date for State Senator. The names of Robert H.
Morris, Z. F. Purdy, M. M. Quackenboss, d.
+. E. Jones, Eli Moore, ana others, were before
,he Convention, and the result was that Mr.. Jones
was selected as the candidate, he receiving nine
votes, being majority over the whole He ia
therefore the nominee of the Van Buren, party for
State Senate at the ensuing election Mr.. Jones is
young lawyer, aad member of the last Legsla-
lure, of mediocre talents. His nomination has caus-
ed great dissatisfaction among the Van Buren, party
OF this city, and many OF the prominent members
OF which, known for their strict adherence to party
organization, openly boted the course on its an
nouncement. Neither Mr.. Morris or Mr.. Purdy
were candidates of their own choice, both having
declined acceptance previous to the meeting of the
Convention. The Wing Convention meet. on
Tuesday next, when Morris Franklin, the prese mt
Senator, will be re-nomnated.
The Van Buren, Convention TO nominate candi-
dates for Sheriff, Coroner, and County Clerk, meet
on Thursday, and the Convention to nominate
members of Assembly, on Thursday of next week.
STATE INDEBTEDNESS John A. Parker, Jun :,
who recently visited Europe with the view Of in.
teresting the creditors Of the several States in an at
tempt TO sue them tor debt in the United States
Courts has issued circular with the view of esta-
bshing a" United States agency for public stock"
the object Of which is stated to be to collect and
pay over the interest on the stock, and to assist
The States in restoring their credit" Mr.. Parker
is very persevering in his endeavors and means to
make the States pay if possible, either singly or by
general average.
BISHOP oNpERDeNK AND HIS CLEReY.-Some
sixty clergyman Of this diocese met in St. Johns
chapel on Saturday last, and from thence went in
procession to the residence of Bishop Onderdonk,
10 congratulate him the happy results OF the late
Convention.
DR.. Wainwright was their spokesman, and in be-