The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-21

reading the sad story ofan oppressed land and oil the
prosecutions OF despotc power, this glorious republic
reared by the hands and consecrated with the blood
oil their forefathers will rise before their eyes, like
pillar OF light, 10 guide the nations oil the earh In
their progress to prosperity, liberty and happiness.
| DISTINGUISHED PILGRIMS OF MODERN TMEs.--If
we havn't got in our day the adventurous knights,
wandering minstrels, and distressed princesses OF
that cage of chyalry," over whose departed
glories the classic Burke shed the tear OF regret
we have got a great deal TO make up for the loss,
and reconcile US TO the common place character OF
the day IN which our lot has been cast il is true
the wandering steel-cad race OF Sir Launcelos and
Sir Mortiners, have long since made final exit
from this sublunary scene but then, have we not
got itinerallng John Tylers and peripatetic Billy
bouckf And we think, after ALL that the world is
oeuer on by the exchange. Aldermen and hotel
Keepers, at all events, will vote in the affirmative.
The pilgrimage of the Captain" aud that of the
governor had good deal IN common We
donot mean that the pilgrims were put on Z" short
commons"-by no means-we merely intended 10
express the opinion, that their journeyings, recep
tons, and so forth were very similar. The CON-
farlson might even be carried further, so as to EN-
brace the distinguished pilgrims themselves. AS
nothing very particularly exciting, disurbs the sa-
pient public mind at present, and as we are in the
humor, suppose venture on this work of CON-
parison? Well.
AS the Captain" is unwedded-except OF course
to the democratic party-we would not be justified
In saying word about the physiognomy, extended
ana inviting as Is the field of observation. Both of
the pilgrims, howeverare toerably fair specimens OF
the race, and as long as there plenty like themwe
need not fear that the cultivation OF the "squash
genus Will make much progress. In the private de.
pertinent OF the pilgrims there is difference.
The Governor thinks much and speaks little-the
Captain" on the contrary, speaks much and thinks
little and who'ca say which discovers the most
good sense According to the very vulgar adage, it
Is probably SIX one way and halt dozen the other.
With regard to their social qualities, and their
specve capabilities of enjoying the good things of
this life, and contributing TO the enjoyment of others,
1t is only necessary to remark, that enc is pious
Virginian, and the other pous Dutcaman. To his
Honor the Mayor, however, whose refined taste and
experienced judgment in these matters, render him
most excellent authority, we beg to direct such
enquirers as may feel disposed to examine fully
and critically this part of their character.
But It is in their political character and position
$1,000 >'&'SS
resemblance They are both embraced In the arms
OF the democracy-an embrace sometimes as
agreeable as that of the mechanical statue of the
Virgin in the halls OF the lnquisitun, whose arms
could be made to hug so close, as very uncomforta-
bly, to compress the ribs of her unwilling admirers.
The political influence of the "Captain" and the
" Governor" are about par. Both are, how
ever, useful to "he party" and perhaps, after
m hIaf ,,a
OF your noisy, vaporng, party hacks, or cunning,
jesultica double dealing politicians, who are ready
at all times to sell the liberties OF their country for
mess Of pottage.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE FIRE AT SING SING
PRIsoN.-We learn, that on the alarm b eng given,
the inhabitants OF the town turned out to the num-
Der Of five hundred, and, with their engine repair
ed to the prison to aid in subduing the fire, and 10
assist the authorities in preventing the escape of the
convlcts The guards were doubled, and for while,
as may be supposed the utmost alarm and,confusion
existed. The main building took fire at the roof,
which is of shingles, nearly dozen times, and re-
CURED the very greatest activity TO stay the progress
of the flames. About five hundred of the convcts
were released from their cells TO aid in the work as
fremen, and 10 their energy and willingness the
safety of the entire prison is mainly to be attributed
Some the refractory and most hardy fellows kept
the guards in constant exercise by throwing them
selves of the dock, and swimming about into the
river, as if bent escape; but the levelled musket
rather too close and ready 10 brave its
by teo venturesome stroke; and it is a matter of
the utmost surprise that in the confusion, the noise,
the ocklng together of all sorts OF men and charac-
tiers, not a single convict conrived TO pass the limits
and escape
The loss is supposed 10 amount to over $50 900.
After the fire was got under the convlcts were all
reassembled and marched back 10 their ces, and as
if by preconcered plan, they came forward to the
door and gave nine loud cheers for the whigs 1t is
said that the building shook with the loud huzzas, and
the citizens alarmed for the safety of the keep
ers This single TACT shows the of the calamity,
and of the numerous complaints made and reitera-
ted in the public journals almost daily. There is
something wrong In the administration OF the prison
discipline under the new reginie-and enquiry and
strict investigation into the method of punishment
is necessary TO satisfy the public that gross tyranny
not attributable to the keeper and his assistants II
is only merciful intepositon of Divine Providence
which has saved them from being sacrificed on the
spot for had that fire broken out while the gangs
were at work, no force of armed guards could have
stayed the purpose Of revenge. Let the investga-
ton be speedy and thorough.
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