The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-13


thus endeavorng TO assign the causes, must obv
ously exercise the most disastrous effects on the
fortunes of Henry Clay-a man of admitted talent
and who, disconnected from his party, is one of the
most accomplished statesmen OF the age although
In error on some important points. We disposed
to think that it will be utterly impossible for the
wings 10 collect their scattered forces after this
defeat, unless they take up the name of some man
more popular, and with principles more in unison
with public feeling, than Henry Clay. Probably
General Scott, or General Glass; would be judicious
selections. This matter, however, we leave for the
present to the discretion of the discomftted wings
On the other hand, the consequences to the demo-
cratic party, will be undoubtedly of most impor.
tant character. After the first ebulltions of JOY and
delight are over, which they will be probably in q
few days, we may expect to demonstrations
made by the respective friends OF Van Buren, and
Calhoun. AS for the Tyler party, that we consider
as perfect cipher-not even the djecti mcmbra re-
man-it has vanished into thin air; for we believe
that even the large "grease spot'' has vanished.
Already, the Van Buren, men are preparing for a
great public meeting in his favor, and the follow
ing subscription list is now in circulation
"We, the undersigned, members of the Democratic
Republican Party of the city of New York, respectfully
request Of the General Committee the privilege Of holding
meeting at Tammany Hall, to give expression Of
sentiment in favor of the denomination Of Martin Van
Buren, for the Presidency in lS4l."
The friends of Mr.. Calhoun are also in the field,
and we understand that the Hon Dixon H Lewis will
be the leader and master-spirt of the movement in
the north, in favor of the hern candidate. He
will soon arrive in the city, and some popular de-
monsrations will be got up. We have thus agreeable
prospects OF busy campaign during the summer
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FRAcAs IN BosToN-A very amusing fracas occur
red the other day In Boston. 1t appears that the
editor OF the Evening Bulletin" published the fol-
lowing article some days ago:-
ISTRopuc TORY NoTE-An exclusive copy of that most
amusing publication the "London Charivar" hes been
forwarded to the editor Of the Boston Bulletin by our
friend Douglas Jerrold author of the "Rent Day &C.
who is principal editor and proprietor of "Punch" It is
to ten days before the day Of publication and Mr. Jerrod
sent us OF these copies in the last and direct
ed our attention to the following graphic account of
private note "a laundering excitement in the neghbor
hood of smilhfeld market" We give our readers as
find it:
MARRIAGE HJeH LIFE-Last week the Honorable
Mr. Fiz Augustus son of the Most Noble the Marquis of
Going to the altar
and angelic slph the daughter of his the Duke of
Bout Gras, OF Stu n Lane Saughte House Square On
this occasion all the elite of the beau mende attended His
Grace the lnea representative of the ancient and exten
sve family of the Lacquers see the geneaogy of the fam
y in the London Punch for March vast number of
the Lacquers were present The supper the most
recherche acknowledgements la ebnuf naural-calves
heads fevery varetytripe and roers in profusion
Champagne and an abundance offresh mushrooms The
blood pudding and cow.hcel beef greatly in demand
ne Of ad @ vas in %
superbly ornamented with fesoons OF gilt
sausages-medallions of the Bout Gras family and Lac.
quers in composition resembling in sotness and delica
cy, tallow. The arms Of the families superbly
wrought in lard and tallow-beng rampant bull
couchan-v et-a knife two malles crossed Motto not
given Among the distiu gushed visitors noticed
Lords Tryem, Htch-em, and Knockem down-Earls
Treace and Yardstick with three ladies' John Lo
tus, OF Beehive hall, Count Appepe, Major Candy-The
Dowager Lady Longbow, and her niece Lucy Long,
Maid of Honor to the Queen-Madame Nicholas and other
distinguished noble and royal personages-but her Ma
jesy the Queen Numerically absent which circum-
stance in great measure, disappointed number of the
sprgs Of Tape The whole scene of festivity caused
much talk, and very many witty remarks made du-
ring the evening and night The company retired in the
morning with nosegays and mushrooms while the band
played "Nix my Dolly" &C.
Colonel Winchester conceiving that one of his
family who has been recently married, was pointed
al in this jeu despr, repaired with friend to the
office Of the Bulletin and inflicted summary chas-
tsement the unfortunate editor, who is represent
ted as greatly inferior to the gallant Colonel in point
OF physical ability. The martyr bore his suerngs,
1t is said with heroic fortitude, and the chivarous
Colonel retired with all the dignity becoming such
a valorous deed.
This little incident forcibly reminds us of an an
ecdote related by the great DR.. Johnson. Whilst
living in garnet in London, and editing the Ram
bier" the Doctor published description of one of
the clubs OF that day, giving graphic portraiture of
the members, and the manner in which they smoked,
drank and enjoyed themselves. This number of the
Rambler found its way to a village in
Yorkshire, and member OF the village club on
taking II up found to his horror that he and his fell
lows had been drawn to the life and held up to the
world in any thing but desirable aspect He i'm
medlately travelled to London, found out Dr. John
son, and with great vehemence called him TO ac-
count for daring to invade the sanctity Of pr
waite life. The Doctor explained, and protested
that he had never before known OF the exis.
tence Of his enraged visiier or his club and the
Yorkshireman, sensible than the gallant
Colonel Winchester, returned IN peace to his native
village, leaving the features of the illustrous Johnson
in undIsurbed repose. 1t is well known that Dick
ems description of the Yorkshire Schoomaster
excited the wrath OF score of Mr. Squeers, who
had sufficient discrimination to discover their like.
ness 10 the original.
A case somewhat In point occurred lately in our
own experience, and may therefore be related. We
received from correspondent in Baltimore glow
ing and very graphic account of a splendid ball in
that city, which was set up but in consequence Of
press oil matter OF rather more important nature,
was kept out from day to day, until several weeks
had elapsed At this time the wings gave grand
ball in this city, at Washington Hail. and after the
alteration OF few names and initials, we inserted
the account of the Baltimore ball as report of the
wing ball. 1t was universally admitted next morn.
ing TO be one of the very best and most accurate
reports of ball that appeared in our columns
The ladies' were delighted and aetualIv o,ayrelIed
about their respective rights to the compliments
which were paid TO their beauty, grace, and mag.
nifcent attire
This fiogging of editors seems to be becoming
quite fashionable This is of course only reasonable,
and IN Keeping with the spirit of the age. Du Sole
mas oeen lately well clicked" An editor in Harris
oufsn mas been almost beaten to death and poor
MI Gardner at Norfolk, has actually fallen vic.