The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-02
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NEXT ELEcrIoN-AMERIcAN SEAMEN-THR So
| MKRs' CAsK.-We understand that the recent de-
velopments made relative to the tragedy on board
the Somers, will make an important element in the
nexbelectlon. This is quite novel idea, which
never struck us before.
There are in New York always on hand about
5000 sailors. Those sailors are going to be called
together in one large Mass SEAMEN's MEETING, and
they are to be asked if they will 60 for naval re-
form-trial by jury-salors' rights-and protection
from the danger OF being hung up at the yard-arm,
without trial and without evidence. The questions
quito them will be-which OF the two organized
partes-the wings or the democrats-are in favor of
seamen's constitutional rights to life and liberty
which are against favor of fogging in the
| navy which against or in favor of colts, cats,
and canvass bags which in favor of hanging at the
yard-arm without evidence and on mere suspicion,
| Or doubtful circumstances?
Thisis entire new element in the next election,
and will lead to some extraordinary results. We
shall watch its progress, and give due notice of the
Great Mass Meeting of American Seamen, which
we hear is to be held IN few days. Three thou
! sand seamen's votes can decide the election any
way.
REMARKABLE CHARACTER. -JAcoB BARKER,
FORMERLY OF NEW YORK, NOW OF New ORLEANS
We give to day, on our first page, a speech re-
Gently made in New Orleans, in case before
court there, by Jacob Barker, Esq, formerly we'll
known in this city, of the most original and
remarkable men of the day. In this speech, Mr.
Barker goes over the story of his fe and according
to all that we know Of him, and all have heard,
he gives correct account throughout
Jacob Barker was one of the most remarkable
men OF his day, in this community He was
tive OF Rhode Island, had a good New England
education, and began life early trader and mer-
chant BY the force of TALENT shrewdness, industry
and good sense, he became rich and respectable
turned his attention TO finance and banking-rose
to be the great 6nancer of the day-and by his
skill and success created great deal of jealousy
and envy among the brokers of Wall street. This
took place from 1920 up to 1925 and g. About that
time, the first great explosion took place in New
York-and several Bond and Trust Companies
blew up, producing great excitement and much
bad feelings in certain circles of society. Criminal
prosecutions were instituted against a number of
individuals, among whom were included the late
Henry EckfUrd, M. L. Davis, Jacob Barker, and
other persons. The trials of these and other persons
created great excitement about 1926. Jacob Barker
who had acted merely as broker or agent to some
OF these concerns, defended himself, and finally
came out triumphant. Soon after that event. he
went to New Orleans, where he has cut conspcu-
Gus figure ever since.
1t Is curious, however, to remark that some of
the leading persons who got up the excitement
against Jacob Barker and others in 1926, have since
exhibited more awful explosions, without being SUBJ
jected to any prosecutions, or word of censure in
this latitude. On the contrary, men whose financial
deeds were the ocean to drop of water, in COM
parison to those Of 1926 are now called the Ee the
respectable, the moral, and the pride of New York.
Bah We are almost tempted to exclaim with
Brutus, Virtue, what phantom art thou!''
LATEST FROM BosToN.-There was no mail yes
terday from the east, consequence the blow and
the fog Of the previous night but not with
out advices, for Adams IL Co. came through with
their usual punctuality. We indebted to them
for Boston papers of Friday afternoon They do not
contain word OF news. Governor Dorr was there.
We learn from Adams & Co., that the Norwich
road is now IN complete order
THEATRrcALs.--The Chatham Theatre will be re-
opened Tomorrow night, after having undergone
thorough renovation. The Manager comes out,
therefore. with new and brilliant pumage, ready to
continue his prosperous flight in the sunny regions
of popularity The new tragedy, entitled the " Pa
trician's Daughter" which has met with marked
success at Drury Lane, will be produced in a style
of great magnifcence. Mr. Forrest and the mag
nlfcent Josephine sustain the principal characters,
supported by the excellent stock company to which
several deserved favorites have been added. The
house will, Of course, be crowded, and those who
wish seats, lad better lock out in time. The doors
open in fuu at quarter before O'Clock, and the
curtain rises at halfpast precisely.
We have great pleasure in stating that Mr.. and
Mrs Broug ham have been engaged at this theatre.
Mr.. B. is acknowledged to approach the late lament
ed Power closer than any actor now living. Mrs.
B. is one of the most finished, che is of the
ovellest actresses on the stage. They will prove an
eminent acquisition to Mr.. Thorne's company.
A ne, play, called " The New York Merchant"
is to be produced at the Park tomorrow night. We
do no know wha it is likely to turn out But we
shall see, and report accordingly.
ST Fam SHIP GREAT WEsTERN-This vessel was
spol .en on the 18th nit, two days after the late
ver storm, in lat A. lon. SO, standing east, by the
sh Monongahela, Turley, at Philadelphia from
Ii .verpool.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT. I've learn from Pomeroy IL
Co. that an accident occurred on the Mohawk and
Hudson Railroad on Thursday evening to the west
, ern train; when about one mile west of Albany the
mail car and three baggage cars ran off the track;the
rail car with the mail agent and mails, were cap
sized--yet the agent, Mr.. Pierce, escaped unhurt'
with the exception Of few slight bruises. The
bag gage cars were entirely demolished. The
bral ;eman escaped by jumping int snow bank
non, Of the passengers were seriously injured, yet
ssve raj escaped very narrowly.
Tt mails were detained about two hours.
ia The vveather una YARN cold IN Naw OrIeopa