The New York herald., 1844-07-11

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Opinions or the Press on the Philadelphia
Ri0ts-silence and Impotence Of the mere
Political Papers.
1t is very interesting, and far from being unn-
structive, to examine the opinions of the newspaper
press on the recent occurrences in Philadelphia
In that city itself something like common sense
and moral influence begins to be discovered IN a
portion Of the press. The Spirit of the Times speaks
out with equal truth and boldness, denouncng in
torcibe terms the very culpable cringng of the au
thorities to the mob, and calling for vindication
OF the supremacy of the laws, by the immediate
adoption OF the most rigorous measures for the sup
preston of anything approaching insubordination
The Chronicle adopts the same tone and insists that
at all hazards the mob should be conquered and
taught submission to the law. II places the origin
of the last riot in the true light, and Justly ascrbes
to the indiscretion of the Rev. Mr. Dunn, and the
overwhelming strength of the rowdyism which has
for years characterized Philadelphia, all the vio-
lence and bloodshed which has appalled, the com
munity The United States GuSette addresses
a very forcibe and appropriate exhortation to all
good citizens to be cautious and temperate, and
frain from all remarks calculated to excite heated
feeling. We cherish the belief that these journals
speak the sentiments of the mass of the respectable
citizens in Philadelphia, and that we shall hence
forth hnd them giving an energetic support to the
laws, and uniting in effort to obtain organ
izafion OF their city government.
We regret to find that the native organ-the
Daily SUMS endeavoring to fan the flames of
bad feeling against the military authorities. 1t
talks in an exciting strain of military despotism
and indirectly defends the violence and atrocities
Of the mob. The little paper in this city assuming
to be the organ of the i" natives" is also pursuing
very unjustifable course. II is declaiming in its
characteristic vulgar and abusive style against the
Catholics, and stirring up as diligently as it can
those evil passions of bigotry and prejudice which
have been the primary causes of all this mean-
choly state OF things. This conduct, however, on
the part of the native organs in this city at least,
is condemned by all the intelligent and enlighten.
ed men of the patry. It finds favor here only with
the ignorant bgots, who are happily in this region
as mpotent as they are ignorant.
OF the other journals in this city, the Tribune
describes the mob gang Of desperadoes who
probably made pretence of " natveism," and de-
fends the placing of the guns in the church, which
was altogether wrong. The peculiar circumstances
attendant the measures adopted for the preserva
ton of St. Phillips Church, were unfortunately
e n1l
responsibility rests on those concerned in
that movement But with the remarks OF
the Tribune relative to the character of the
mob, and the laudabe conduct of the military
we entirely concur. The Express says little about
the matter, but suggests, with great propriey, that
strict should be adopted for the apprehen
sion Of every one implicated in the mob-move.
ments, order that the severest punishment au-
thorized by the law may be administered to such
atrocious offenders. The Journal of Commerce
concludes a strong article by the following re-
marks, which we endorse -
Some of the Philadelphia papers, we see are disposed
to censure the military being too precpitate in firing
and thus occasonng an unnecessary loss Of life We do
not think so. Extreme danger jusfes extreme mea
Men acting in open defiance of the laws are not
entitled to any great indulgence The military bore eve
~ thing but death before they fred and in fact the
only question waste fire. be driven from the ground
Wemust say they behaved admirably well considering
the dangers TO which they were exposed and the fact
that they had other interest in the restoration of or
der than common to every citizen We should like
to know whether these brave men, with their noble
commanders, have concentrated in themselves ell
the courage and patriotism OF the city We do not un
dersand how 1t was, thst when the citizens en- masse
called upon to quell Of the dangerous riots
which dsgraced the nation, only hundred men re
ported themselves We do not understand how il was
that the citizens generally allowed the few brave men
who composed the military to contend for three days
and nights, until they were worn out with fatigue
did not to their relief We do understand how
II was that the dispersed and beaten mob allowed
reassemble at Wharton market and there del
well authorised State send delegation 10 negocise
with the military commander and with the civil aIhori
ties as their allies, secure their terms. Not onl,
we all interested IN the fame Of America and republ
institutions but every city has an interest within H.
self; for In any American city may with deadly
weapons murder the authorised executors of law and
net only 60 unpunshed but triumph in their thu
spirit oftreason will have learned lesson which ma,
cost many lives to oberate Certain II is, that Philade
phia is involving all In shame and in danger pra,
have all the people of Philadelphia Joined the mob :
Have they determined on revolution, such as occurs
every year in the South American republics IL 90
they well deserve to perish.
But what says the Courier & Enquirer? What
says the Piebeianp What stand do these organs
these recognized mouthpieces Of the two great po-
il does the honor Of the country and the peace and
order of the communityl Why, they do not utteI
syllable on the subject They are as dumb as thu
dogs. There has been seldom afforded a more
striking and impressive illustration of the cowardice
-inefficIency y--demoralizaten-- and utter worth
lessness OF the mere party press, than that a
this moment presented by the conduct OF the lead
ing whlg and democratic journals Of the city of New
York.
Just let US pause and reflect moment on this
Here we have two journals, Iecting to represent
the two great political pirlies-claiming to hav,