The New York herald., 1844-12-30
Philadelphia.
Correspondence Of the Herald

Correspondence Of the Herald
W PHILADELPHIA, Dec n, 1874.
Judge King-P0 Political Cffques -Bschanan- Dal-
las-Doctor Moriarty- -lNormon,sn
JIG BENNETT, ESQ:
This morning was big with the fate Of the late
rioters who had been convicted-they were brought
ew nsdsse from the prison for sentence. Judge Par
sons alone on the bench. Henry Phillips, Eq
one OF our abest young lawyers, moved the Judge
not to pass sentence upon his clients without two
Judges ON the bench, and cited the 4,h section Of
the act of Assembly abolishing the late Court
Of General Sessions, passed Feb. Sd, lS43. The
Judge overruled the motion, and proceeded to pass
.entencc upon the seveA following named persons:
lst. John O'NIel, had b:en in prison months
the court considered he had been mainly iastru-
mental in bringing about the riots, having driven
mis- cart N the midst OF the Native American meet.
ing, in Kenslngton, and emptied several loads OF
sand on the spot Sentence, one dollar fine, costs,
and nine months imprisonment in county jail I'd
John Taggert, the man whom the populace hanged
IN the market-house, and who was cut down by
some Of the citizens. II was considered he had
suffered considerably. Same fine and costs, and
one months Imprisonment in city Jail. Sd. John
Bennett-his plea had been guilty; had been in jail
months, and was now undergoing sentence on
another bill. Sentence, months Imprisonment in
county jail. 4th. John McAlear-had his thumb
blown of, and had been in lall smonths. Sentence.
month, as above. 5h Frederick Hers-a boy,
convicted Of arson, in Kensingon much sympa.
thy enlisted in favor Of this boy; the Judge
doubt regretted he could not give him less for the
offence than one year. Sentence, one year at la
Dor. 9th. Patrick Murray, for selling ammunition
or powder, re, to the rioters. Sentence, months
in city Jail. 7th. Biddle Sopher, for resculng
prisoner. He had been in jail since August. SEN
tesce, months in county Jail Much speculation
float with US reference TO the confirmation sf
Judge King by the Senate of the United States
It was remarked by an ex.Judge In court this
aftSNn urtttk fr,nn
Judge King was not to be confirmed; that he had
positive Information upon the subject from suhen
ic at Washington; he also Observed that il
Juuge King had ssood alone, he would have been
confirmed, but the prejudice against a certain other
Judge with whom he is connected, was, and would
be, visited upon him-that said Judge had, in HE
public capacities, rendered himself, by his arbitrary
and tyranDical course, so offensive to the leading
men and citizens generally, that he was 100 heavy
load for Judge King 10 carry. In addluon 10
which,there was some apprehension, If Judge King
was confirmed, that this said Judge would be ap
pointed to fill his place by the Governor, which Of
itself would prevent his confirmation; there is nc
doubt but this has Its silent influence with mBny,
hut how manlfestly unjust II is. Because Judge
King is an able Judge, an amlable one, and all ad
mt his competency and admire to practice before
him, account OF his respect for others, not being
buried in his great notions OF himself, and because
they dislike another Judge for reasons which none
we'll and generally known here TO be repeated |;
and from fear that he would be appointed TO fill
Judge Kings place (Which they need not fear) II
Judge KING is not confirmed before the inausura
he changes rapidly, and he is becoming little ci-
vihzed will soon belong to the things that were in
cubic hfe Let the friends Of Judge K'ngdelay ac-
ton upon his nomination till ater the 4Ih Of Janu
ary and there will be in different offeeling.
from what have heard: II Judge KING stands up
on his own merits, he will lose nothing by comparl-
son with any Judge in the land OF his age. Men
complain that he is little arstocratic, &c. in his
0Of inns Z q ho n n
WORTH and those who know him recognize his
Then, he does but as other men DO, indulge In the
arstocracy Of intellect it is his right and justice
awards It TO his years OF toll and public service
The people, from their confidence in him in all ex-
traordinary emergencies and important trias--all
parties are satisfied, he but try the cause, and go
home to jail satisfied that they have been tried
according to law And is this judge to be forever
kept in his place without advancement, because he
has been faithful II So there is reward for the
faithful; and judge has nothing to do but render
himself obnoxious to counsel, and get the disappro-
baton ofthe bar 10 elevate him to position where
his labors are diminished and they have less to do
with him. There is no wisdom or justice in such
a course. i
The friends of Buchanan are already attempting
20 make capital for him tor the next presidency,
by traducing George M. Dallas. Ii le, however,
nothing new tor them; they have been at the same
stale tricks for years, and what is the result The
ras,s, and they say thus far shalt thou 60 and no
farther. The young and healthy democracy are
up and at their posts. Time shall and has told who
are the peoples tavorltes and Pennsylvania hae
electlon-no man but George M. Dallas could
have carried tor the democracy Pennsylvania,
against the combined powers Of the wealth of the
State which the wings brought to bear on tine late
election. Never was party so thundersruck as
the whig party at the vote OF this State; they bet
thousands upon the result and lost it.
Your Washington correspondent, a few days ago,
did Injustice TO Mr. Dallas, and proved that he did
unf knnx m n an
chanan and Others had, or would, form a clique
10 order to defeat certain men and measures IN
lorty-eight. Who knows Mr.. Dallas, knows iull
well that no clique can use him, or ensnarc him
IN their meshes. He lives above all combinations
of every character-his only clique is his country;
and they will find it SO when they come IN CON
tact with him at Washington His head has
grown white for something certainly not from
want OF thought He is true American noble.
man. II is but to know to love him. We predict
for him an unrivalled course Of admiration and
publican, and his intercourse dienifed and sim
cere, with ability that courts, as 1t fears no rival
fit representative OF the American people in any
situation TO which their partlallty may call him
He is never fouad 10 court either favor place al
the expense Of principle. The idea that he could
have any feelings in common with rank, old
federalIst, who was in eighteen hundred and
twenty-four whipped into the democratic ranks, Is
something not easily understood. Depend upon
It, your espondent will find himself most eyre
glously deceived. The feeling is becoming we'll
settled, that Mr.. Dallas is 10 be our next Presl-
dent, the barking and biting of Mr.. Blchanan's
inJudlcous friends to the contrary, notw,ihstand.
iug. Thus much Tor politics.
Our people have read with surprise, the speech
VI the Rev DR.. Morarty, III Ireland, published
N your excellent public journal. None OF MS ever
heard ot his belag attacked in the streets OF
Philadelphia, or eIsewheTe-none OF our police
civil officers ever heard Of IL, Til
they read mis- statement before thousands
Of people in Ireland, that his life had been
oeen three times menaced in the streets of Pnia-
ladelphla No, we nave enough OF truth to hear,
without encounterlDg romance Of this sort And
lf this Rev. Doctor thinks, for the accomplishment
of any object OF his, he can excite gnnning rab-
BILE at our expense, with lmpsnity, he is greatly
another charge, in some community he has not
abused and irampled upon their hospitality. He
was received here with open arms, and like most
specializing demagogues, has paid us tor il as we
deserved; having had frequent lessons and been