The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-28

Correspondence Of the Herald.t

Boston.
Correspondence of the Herald[
BosToN, Feb. 26, 1874.
The &C Trent T. Second'-Fate of Genius Trial,
Conviction and Sentence Politics Business in
the Custom House-Coaector, &c.-Postmaster
and that certifcate"- !Speculatsons, &c.
The anniversary of the birth of Washington was
celebrated in the good "notion city, in a style
such as has seldom been known in these parts.
For some other, this year, the three weeks
preceding the 22d of February were characterized
by an unremtted series Of preparations to COM
memOrate the day Sin becoming manner" and
the number of balls, parties, tetes sorfes, festivals
ETC., which took place on that occasion, far ex-
ceeded in quantity and quality any previous "com-
memorations" ever got up in this city. Not single
hall, or public assembly room in the city, was
without its ball or levee. The beaux of Boston
were never happier, and the bellies never looked
prettier Fun, froc and testlvlty rued thelhours,"
and it is doubtful whether many pirOncftes
were ever turned before in the same space OF time,
as took place on this memorable night Truly did
the denzens Of this little village honor themselves
and the occasion which gave birth to the illusrious
Washington!
The Grand Jury for Suffolk, at its last term, re-
turned true bill of Indictment against Mons.
Adophe (he husband of the notorious fortune
teller, Madame Adolphel for an assault, in Japua-
ry, with intent to 'simprison and abduct" young
and beautiful girl, for the purpose of seducing her.
The name OF the lady is Miss Amanda ii. Gam
mon. She Is about eighteen years old, and IS the
daughter of Mr.. Thomas Cannon, who resides in
Charles street, near Beacon. There were several
counts IN the indictment, and his trial and
was concluded on Friday last. The Court room
was crowded to perfect Jam, and the most intense
interest was exhibited on the part Of the throng,
the plaintiff being member of highly-respecta-
bic family, and the defendant having acquired (by
means Of his witcl-wife) a noted reputation
Auulnhe had Set "a mr. nUula frau for ho
ton OF this lovely creature, whom he had at
his wife's forune-telling rooms, but she forru-
nate enough to escape his hellish design. After
lnvelghng her into meeting, which be proposed
through female friend of his, he attempted to
carry her off by force, in a pheton, but
was prevented, in the very act, by the inter-
ference of the young lady's mother, who was
near by. The complaint was entered, which
| resulted in indictment He was tried, convicted,
and on Saturday night was sentenced to six months
! in the House OF Correction--an exceedingly mild
| was defended by J. A. Bolles, Esq, who did his
utmost to save him. But the verdict was anci-
pated, and 1t is matter of surprise that the SEN
tence light. Adolphe is foreigner, and
and lived IN the most extravagant style-his wife's
income being very considerable He will now
have the opportunity of change of Diet and time
for reflection.
correspondent. That part IL postponed till next
March. When the verdict oil guilty was rem
dered, il had such an effect upon Madame Adolphe
that she was prematurely confined, and gave birth
At the existing crisis in political affairs. it is
ceedlngy interesting to observe the process OF the
game in this region. The Calhoun party in Bos-
ton, since the letter OF the State-rights advocate
disappeared, have settled quietly back their
served rights and are watching the progress of mat
ters, in silence, but with Argus eyes: The Van
Buren, adherents cling to their favorte, with
most credtable tenacty, and the leaders who con-
tend that Van having been once beaten by fraud
and falseheod, should therefore be supported
" the man." are moving heaven and earth to bring
about a state OF things To them most desirable. The
great southern patriot, being, in their view, off the
track, they are determined 10 push the thing, and
make hay while the sun shines. The Cas- men
are by no means fcw-and they modesty step be-
and availability" But we shall see
The Tyler appointments in New England, at this
moment, is the engrosslng subject OF speculation
Rupor is eternally busy, and to-day we have ere
''re-insta,i0n." For the last month the amount of
business at the Custom House here, has been very
much larger than ever before In the same space OF
lime, and the present Collector, Robert Ran,oul,
Jr, acquits himself with entire satisfaction to all
who have intercourse with him. As he happens TO
be thorough democrat, and disposed, from prlnci-
pie, to remain so, the wings are determined TO get
him removed, if possible. Memorials have been
transmitted TO Washington by the friends Of Levi
Lincoln, for his re-lnsation 10 the office, but it
cannot be. There exists some doubt in refer
ence TO Mr.. Rantoul's confirmation by the Sc
nate, though the event is most desirable by
the true democratic party of Massachusetts, nv
well by the especial friends Of President
Tyler. But II the present incumbent be displaced,
the Office will not be filled by wing during the
existence Of the present administration. In the
event OF vacancy, Mr. Rantoul's successor will,
without any doubt, be selected from the democratic
ranks.
You have, ndoubtedly, observed in some of the
journals from this city, insnuation 10 the effect
that Nathaniel Greene Esq, our popular Postmas-
ter had "ioined the Clay club heret' | give be-
low the version of this ridiculous " rumor" as re-
celved il, from one who was acquainted with all
the facts.
Greene was on his way 10 dinner As he was
tmembers of the club standing upon the corner,
hailed him. The subject OF politics was introduced,
and Greene remarked that he would rather see
Henry Clay President of the United States, than a
certain man (whom he namely should be elected
+" Give rs dollar, Nat" said one OF the party.
g For what" asked Greene. "No matter-let's
have a dollar" Without further parley Greene
took out his pocket book, handed the man a dollar
and the party separated. In the evening OF The |
same day, Mr.. Greene received from the commit |
zee OF Clay club, No. I, a certificate Of member
ship, enclosed IN an envelope, informing hun TO the
Effect that, having conformed to the regulations,
and paid his initiation fee of one dollar, he was en-
titled to the certificate, and was duly member,
Nc. The Joke "A very fair one built was highiy
10 attemp, 20 make political capital
OUT of such sell" as this. Mr.. Greene lmfle-
lately returned the certificate, OF course, with his
op,nion of gentlemen who had made such an abor-
i've attempt to injurc hun politically
and has always been highly popular, postniascr)
will be confirmed. In regard TO Some others, time
,loIc will show, Mr.. Henshaw arrived in this city