The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-10

North Carolina. Georgia. Kentucky, Ohio, Ten
nessee, and Louisiana The locofocos present re-
fused TO take the bet. I will bet that Tyler heats
Polk In Virginia two to one. Col johnson Is still
here; ne says he will run next time on his own
hook, and d-n the conventions.
Yours, Polk AND BEANS
Philadelphia.
/ Correspondence OF the HERALD
Il PHILADELPHIA, June 8, 1874.
The lack Case-Lav, ers- Great Native Meeting.
J. g. BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SIR
The habeas corpus in case Of Col. G. J. Jack,
) who was bound over by Judge Parsons for embra-
Gerry, in sending letter TO the Grand Jury refe-
renee to the late riots, came up before Judges
King, Jones, and Parsons for hearing this morn.
ing at IL o'clock. The Hon. George M. Dallas
and David Paul Brown, Esq. for Col. Jack, asked
for his discharge, alleging that he had been guilty
of no offence against the law; on the contrary,
that he had performed faithfully his duty as a good
citizen. Both these distinguished gentlemen of the
bar most ably and eloquenliy set forth the rights
and privileges OF the citizen, and the danger OF
permitting encfoachmeE;s upon those rights and
privileges from any quarter Never was judge in
so ptlable condition. Neither counsel spared him
tor his disregard OF law or rather his want OF legal
knowledge, and the impetuosity OF his temper
| No man ever held seat upon the bench In Phla-
delphia who, In so short period, had gathered
around nm the Ill Will, II not something worse, OF
the entire bar and great mass Of the people, as has
| Judge Arson V. Parsons. He may have been
good Judge of many things in the tar west, but is
totally unfit for legal Judge in a large city.
whether the brother judges of Parsons. will dis
charge Col Jack or not; certain it is, il they do
not Jury will; and in all probability put the costs
Judge Parsons Bui the Judges should dis
which resignation would be attended with
! 2 general jubilee, among our citizens. He Will
find that instead of attempting TO teach, he had far
| better learn In the school of the president Judge.
The Attorney General, Ovid L. Johnson. with
HIS acknowledged ability, attempted to sustain the
Judge, IN measure, in his act but with all his
powers OF reasoning, and laundering eloquence, he
sunk under the weight Of the cause. Vet he sus-
tanned well his high reputation as an open, frank,
able and honorable advocate. The court will give
| their opinion In a few days.
| The Native Americans held their meeting last
night in Chestnut street. 1t was certainly the lar
gest meeting held in Philadelphia for twenty years
past and perhaps the largest ever held by any party
| The main officers were seated in front of old lnde-
| pendence Hall. Speakers We're, however, enchain-
ing the attention OF their audience IN live different
places, from the corner of 9Th and Chestnut street
to the United States Bank, between 4,h and 9th
cry nook and corner Ali things were conducted
| with propriety and order. At sbout halt-past ten
o'clock at least twelve thousand of our fellow-clt.
opinion that the Native American ticket will ti.
nmph in every ward in the city and county Of
| Philadelphia this fall. d,s rer0ir. Caro-.
| ANNIVERSARY OF THE PHILoLExIAN SOCIETY OF
| COLUMBIA CoLLEGE.-The celebration of the And
anniversary Of this society took place Thursday
evening last, 9th inst, at PamOs Opera House, and
we speak only in justice when we say. that more
spirited or well conducted affair we never had the
pleasure OF witnessing; everything was in perfect
keeping and went of with the greatest eciat. The
| house was thronged to overflow with the numerous
lair friends Of the young students, and Judging from
|
| sve glancss, and the sweetest smiles that ever
radiated from ruby lips, so Literally bestowed, they
the appearance of the students, the band performed
the beautiful overture from Anna BOena after
which, Mr.. w. Romano came forward to deliver
the Presidential Address. This gentleman acquitted
himself In manner highly credltable-he gave us
quite comprehensive view OF the object and In
tent OF the society, alluded to the former members
in style peculiarly touching, and spoke generally
of the high rank of the College, among whose rolls
are Inscribed the names of Hamilton, Jay, Morris,
and Livingston. Mr. RS. delivery easy and
fcrcible his gestures graceful, and his style marked
with elegance and precision, and he appeared to be
acquainted with the real secret of good speaking,
viz: to let the acords and action be suggested by
the sentiments.
:" London during the plague" by Samuel T. Jones,
came next in order very forcble and well delivered
grafton, but unfortunately the gentieman's voice is
the most harmonious in the world and the words times
"T6e NIerrie Month of Maye," by Alexander M'Cue,
quite relief to the dark and gloomy picture brought
good old custom Of Nerrc England" OF ceebr lng the
LIST OF May when young ladies and gentlemen, not quite
SO fashionable as nova days were wont to join in the
festive ring and dance round the May Pole gaily be-
iecked with ribbons and garlands Of flowers. Mr. MCue
duly appreciated by the fair portion of his auditors
and ELECTED much applause.
"a Nations Greatness" by Frederick s. Tallmadge
This decidedly Of the best oratons delivered
during evening" indeed we have heard asserted
by some, carried away the palm This gentleman hal
very agreeable voice. and very graceful and dignied
carrage He proved inconestiby that it is educafion
al atiap'S
rise or fall
"The Spirituality of Music" by John J. Elmendori,
came next in succession We are in doubts whether TO
oesow praise upon the gentlemans style OF writing
or his speaking, for both excellent Scarcely
have heard much real music in tha form OF
oration he depicted in glowing strains the music OF
heavens artillery the crash of the whwind the Of
he ocean, and anon the gentle rustling Of zephyr and
1.-THE Graspng Spirit of Nations" by John q Iyer
This Grafton called forth applause than any other
In consequence OF the speakers touching en- the subject
Of Texas in the course oil his speech warning 10
grasp at more territory than we could well govern but
whether the applause proceeded from the perfect
of the audience with the gentlemans viewing the
question: or for the purpose of drowning the Kisses OF
some malcontents, could not well determine--pro-
baby the latter. Mr.. H. however, acquitted himself
well.
"satre on Modern Criticism by Charles A. Minton -
rhs decidedly the comica affair othe evening
and was very funny throughout; not without however
being interpreted with very sensible remarks The
must certainly have descended and inspired the speaker
Tor he not only kept the house in complete OF laugh
ter but seemed to have some difficulty times in restrain
ing himself from joining them
THE True Motive to Action" by George Is. Draper
The only fault have to find with this gentleman'
Of speaking, the want of little energy and fer
had he supplied this defect his oratory would have
deserved much commentator the composition OF
the essay, which was very sound and sensible
"The Spirituality of Beauty" and Vaiedicton, by
Henry Onderdonk, closed the evenings entertainments
As had touch of the ridiculous in Mo her Gooses
| champion, we have specimen of the sublime
Mr. o. showed us the spiritual theory OF beauty cen
trasted with the theory of sense, and brought in the
beautiful lines OF Akenside. "Mind mind alone, &c to
upport his argument. Mr. o also labors somewhat un.
Ter the defect noticed in the preceding speaker His
valedicory very appropriate and showed that he
heart susceptible of the highest emotions Altogether
we were much gratied at this display OF old Columbas
sons and hope they may continue to do well
BRIG PANDoRA-We are happy TO learn that