The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-21

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STEAMSHIP CALEDONIA must have reached Bos-
ton Yesterday. She then sixteen DAYS out and
we may therefore confidently look for her new 5
early this morning.
First Monster Meeting Of the New Rcpub
ncans-Its singular Character and Preten-
sions.
The first Monster or Mass Meeting OF the New
Repubhcans-or Americans par GrceHence--or
Young Democracy-by all of which names they
are called-took place last night, in the upper re-
glous of Hudson street, in the Ninth Ward. II was
one Of the strongest assembages of men that ever
were seen collected together In New York.
Every variety OF human beings-evey color of
politicians-a sorts of big boys and small-and Inn
mense shoals of respectable citizens, appeared to
have come together, by some powerul-some mys-
terous-some unique impulse. Yet with all this
diversity OF being, character, and pursuit, there
seems TO exist perfect unanlmity-a complete har-
mony IN their general purposes and object. They
oppose the folly and corruptons of both parties by
organizing new on the broadest basis of civil
and religious liberty. They profess the utmost
freedom OF speech-dscussion- and ac-
ton Ii Is not alone opposition TO any particular
Clique OF foreigners religionists that they make
but TO ciqes of all kinds, whether it be in poll
tics, In religion, or in society.
This extraordinary movement, which developed
itself in this metropolis at the last election, the
natural result Of the corruptions of the age. 1t is
the breaking up of the great deep of wickedness.
1t is the effervesence of spirit that has been held
IN chains for many years. 1t is the true tiers pa,t
the real third party, growing out of the gross
corruptions of the times, and drawing into new
IL al.
and rotten factions.
Another remarkable feature in this new party, is
their prudence, good sense, and practical views
bned with eloquence, poetry, w.t. and emit 'slasm.
They do not seem to go too fast ahead-to launch
into interminable speculations-or engage in use
less contests. In this city they are bending all their
energies to one great practical purpose-to the de-
feat of the t,co old factions the nert SPRING cleo
tons-and the introduction Of thorough reforms into
the city government. On this point alone, large
masses of the people will go with them-and thus
the growth, rapidity, and enthusiasm seem to give
them an assurance of an easy victory.
In every point of view this party is attract
ing great attention, here and elsewhere.
Sentence OF Mike WaIsh-Atte,npt to shoot
himselE-Attempt to Drown himself.
MIKE WALSH, who was recently tried, convicted
and sentenced to two months Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for libel on Jacob Southland, cooper,
OF Washington market, was yesterday taken to
the penentiary at BackwePs Island to serve out
said sentence During his stay in the city prison,
since the day of sentence, application has been
made TO Judge Bronson, of the Supreme Court, for
stay of judgment in order to carry the case to a |
higher court, which was refused, and also to the
Governor of the State for respite of the sentence
until the proceedings could be reviewed, which |
also refused.
AT about one o'clock yesterday, Mike was in |
formed that carriage was ready to convey him TO |
Blackwell's Island, and that Deputy Keepers Purdy
and Carlisle would accompany him. He said he
was ready, and left his cell in their company His
wife met him in the office of the keeper and he
called her towards him TO take parting interview
when he put his hand in one of his pockets, and
drew five barrel pistol which he presented to-
wards his breast In position TO fire il, when
Keeper Fallon, who was standing behind him, i'm
mediately grasped his hands, and his wife took the
pistol from him. He then passed out without say
ing a word, and took his seat in the carriage with
Purdy and Carlisle in perfect silence. The car
rlage drove of, and he became apparently resigned
TO the judgment of the Court. A large concourse
OF persons had assembled at the prison entrance
about the carriage, 10 see Mike move off, but no
public demonstrations were exhibited of any feel |
ing among them, except that of sympathy for his
situation. On arriving at the ferry at the foot of
Sixty-frst street, Mike took his seat in the
ferry boat with logged silence. The boat
was showed of, containing keeper Fallon and
several of his deputies, with ex-offcer Sweet |
and others. The oarsmen had pulled her but
short distance from the wharf when Mike sud- |
denly rose, gave spring and umpedinto the river,
evidendtly with intention to drown himself.
The boat was instantly rowed towards him, and he
rescued by keeper Fallon and ex-officer Sweet.
He was then safely landed on Blackwell's Island
and placed In charge of keeper Orser, who supplied
him with comfortable change of dress, and
rendered him every comfort in his power Mike
appears TO be perfectly desperate in his present
situation, and ii is probable that he may commit
some act to rid himself of what he supposes to be
the disgrace attached to his sentence, unless close
ly watched by the keepers who have him in charge.
He says he will never leave the Island alive.
COMMON CoUNcu.-At the meeting last evening
Alderman Tlllou said he should be prepared, in a
few days. TO present full report on Police Reform,
which we understand is most complete, and con
talns much valuable information, and many excel |
lent suggestions. William Gage, Superintendent
of Streets, rendered his resignation, the ground
that the Common Council would not make the pro-
per appropriations to allow him to perform the du-
ties of his Office. 1t was not accepted A number
of valuable public documents, most elegantly
bound, were received present to the Corpora
ton, from the city of Paris, az commencement of
National Literary Exchanges" They were
dered to be deposited in room in the City Hall as
a neucleus for City Library. The question grant
ing George w. Bruen the perpetual free use of the
waste water of the fountain at Union Square, TO be
used in lock dry dock TO be constructed by him,
was also taken up, and after considerable debate,
laid on the table.