The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

nous parts of the country under some pretext or
| another. We have now the "anti-tax" insurrec-
| tion in Maryland-the "anti-b people In some
parts of the West who holding meetings and
declaring thai the State debts ought not TO be
paid-the Dorrlies in Rhode Island, who in some
respects equally lawess and insurrectonary,
although some portions OF the politicians have un-
dertaken TO defend Dorr and his movements. But,
| above all, we have the "anti-rent" disturbances
In this State, which have now attained most
alarming magnitude.
All these spring from the same awless spirit and
ought to be put down by public opinion and the
authorities acting in obedience to it at once. The
truth is, that these ebullitons and isolated erup-
,ions OF the mob spirit was famed and encouraged
by the miserable politicians of both the great par
ties. Let LIS look back for instance on the conduct
OF the two parties during the recent Presidential
contest. Did we not see the NeW York Tiibums
on the wing side, and the NeU York Pisbeia~, on
the democratic side, both encouraging and defend
| ing the lawless proceedings Of the ant-rent mobs
In Rensselaer, and other counties in this State
This course was pursued by these miserable polit
clans for the purpose Of getting the votes Of few
oil these anti renters in the various counties II ID
now time Tor all parties and all the great masses
OF the people. who are the conservaors OF this GO
vernment. TO set themselves in direct opposition
| these lawess mobs, and particularly against the
| miserable and contemplate politicians who en-.
| courage them in the hope Of catching few votes
AMUSING IMPuDENcE. There is really often
something SO amusing in the impudence OF the
organs of the Corporation, that we cannot help
laughing heartily at the creatures. The outcry
naturally created by the enormous increase Of tax.
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but till yesterday they could not muster courage
even to make an attempt at extracting the thorn.
However, at last they came out with defence Of
their oppressive taxation, which, a specimen OF
GOODNESS and nonchaance, is probably unrivalled.
They start by asserting that the public, In sustain
ing them, will shave this great advantage-that
they, as party, can give satisfactory account OF
all the money received, LEI it be more or less; and
can show where il has gone, and what has been its
equivalent" This is certainly most comfortable
assurance Who can possibly be so unreasonable
as to grumble Z But they 60 on
"And because has been deemed necessary to do that
which has been neglected by others long and because
consequently larger amount Of money is wanted than
extravaganza This charge s easier made than proved
We admit that more money is required by this year
have been ex'ravagant Is 1t to procure
that which we absolutely stand in need Oft Point
dollar which not called for II we afa expanding
more money than usual the fault is not ours- Is be
found in our predecessors"
SIS 1t extravaganza to procure that which we alb
solutey stand in need of!'' Could any thing be |
more touching-mOre reasonable-nore modest
more candid-more satisfactory than this defence
These are, indeed, funny fellows. Their apology for
doubling the burden Of taxation is equal, only to
that of the lrishman. who. after breaking the skull
OF his neighbor, swears he did it out Of pure love
and compassion.
TIE BENEFIT TO MORRIS, THE PoET.-We are |
happy TO learn from Mr. Barry, the stage manager |
OF the Park Theatre, who has the superintendance
OF the business, that the benefit to Mr. Morris, the
poet, AM principal proprietor and editor of the |
Evening Mirror, is now nearly all arranged and |
Will come of very soon at the Tabernacle. Some of
the principal artists in the city and neighborhood
have already proffered their aid to give <clat TO
this great occasion. Ole Bull has been among the /
irs-the Seguins will also unite, and possibly Ma
dame Pico, Borghese and the Italian artists Even
the nslianaires about town coming forth to give
1t their aid and assistance, and should not be at
surprised II Mr. Astor's name were down for fifty
or one hundred dollars subscription, in order to
make the benefit substantial" 1t Is ex
pected that David Hale will give the Ta-
bernacle gratis, particularly as it is for bro
ther editor and poet, for David is little poetical
himself occasionally. A splendid concert of this
description will nett nearly S3UOO-a very hand
some little sum, and which will enable Mr. Nor
ris to sustain himself and his paper some time
longer, and keep up the oyser suppers with which
he is enriching its columns, and hasten his forth
coming lyrics, by rendering the interesting process
of incubation more agreeable to his muse, who
has not, as he himself feelingy complains, been SO
prolific OF late as she ought to have been VERY
naughty muse 4!
We very much gaddened by these brilliant
prospects for the benefit, and we fatter ourselves
that we have had some hand in dispelling the
clouds that lately rested on the project. Had the
enterprise remained in the hands Of its original
projectors, indolent and amiable beings that they
are, II would have come to nought, like the partu-
rient within Of the mountain, but 10. when taken
up by an energetic man like Mr.. Barry, supported
by US, it rapidly approaches head, and will soon
be triumphant and profitable affair. And our
kindness may not stop here II Mr. Willis him
self behaves well, we may give him a benefit also
He is down on our list, with number Of other
meritorious candidates fer public favor who all
want benefits very much.
OPENING NEW YEAR.-These are the days OF
compliments and congratulations Look at the
card of that go ahead " dealer in general mer-
chandise, John c. Morrison, 1873 Greenwich street,
in to-day's Herald. II lisa document worth reading.
# goes straight into matters of business without
bubble or time, thinking OF his customers and tell
ing them how to getrich at the same time. Coun-
try and city merchants should read his card and |
then buy of him They will be dealt with Justly
and honorably.
BISHOP ONDERDoNx is now understood bv a |
great many that Bishop Onderdonk will be acquit-
ted by the court, and that there has been no Just
ground tor the charges preferred against him. We
wait to see.
PORTRAITS OF TILE PEopIK-We refer readera To