The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-14

RErEAL OF THE NATURALIZATION LAws.-The
political movement of Bishop Hughes in l84l and
his incendiay missves up to the present time, are
beginning TO produce the general effects that might
have been expected from the spirit he has always
displayed as politician and a clerico-statesman
These effects exhibited in the great powerful,
and strong movement in favor of repeal Of the
naturalization laws as they at present exist, and
the enactment of provision requiring twenty .one
years residence in this country before foreigner
can be naturalized.
During the last few days great number Of petit
lions, emanaring principally from Philadelphia,
have been presented to bo,h Houses of Congress,
asking for the repeal of the naturalization laws.
In the House the motion to refer was defeated by
large majority consisting of the bulk Of both
parties and supported only by small portion OF
the wing party. In the Senate the same peculiar
division seems to have taken place, for we per-
ceive that several of the wing Senators have
given in their adhesion to this measure, and
but tor the near approach OF the end OF the
session, WI uld have recommended the immediate
repeal Of the naturalization laws. We have also
to observe in this connection, the immense and
multitudinous meeting which took place in Phila-
delphia, few days ago, and which is represented
to have been one of the largest ever assembled in
that city, in favor of this repeal. We have no
doubt that in New York, Philadelphia, and other
large cities, the ensuing election will be conducted
in great measure on this question SO far as men,
bers of Congress are concerned. Originating in
this city and spreading throughout the country,
there is every rational probability that should Mr.
nd he
an entire change in the naturalization laws will
take place.
Without entering at present into the policy Of
such chanse-for we hold in light esteem the
whole matter, and know that many intelligent
foreigners have resided in this country for twenty,
thirty forty years without ever, at least very sell
dom, going to the polls-we merely remark that it
is obvious that fthe present law should be changed,
the foreigners who prize their present privileges so
highly will have to thank Bishop Hughes and the
three thousand Irish politicians who followed him
into Carroll Hall, and huzzaed so loudly at his in
reference with the political action Of this city.
MORE RIOTS EXPECTED IN PHILADELPHIA
Judging from the temper and tone of the news
paper press, and public meetings in Philadelphia,
we expect one of these days second edition Of
riots, murder, bloodshed, house-burning, and
church conhagrations. The Ledger, penny paper
there, seems determined to stir up more insurrec:
lions.
YACHTING IN AMERIcA.-This country will soon
equal England in yachts We may differ in size
ours being the smalest-but we will beat the
English in speed. That is the main point
1t is fair estimate to set the number of schoo-
ners and sloops, including our famous piloteers,
already belonging to the American fleet, at two
hundred This takes IN every seaport in the
Union, and we are constantly adding to the num-
Der. Yearly we improve the yachts in their mo-
del, and, therefore, in speed-and in short time
our yacht squadron will be the best-because so
verned on democratic principes-in the world.
This summer the taste and desire for yachting
have received an impetus from the east. in the ar
rangements making for great race, which will
probably come of on the 18th of next month, of
Boston. This race was to have taken place on
the 18th instant, but is postponed 1t is expected
that piloteers and yachts from Baltimore, Phila-
dephia, and this city, will join in the affair, and
also two English yachts from Bermuda.
Tprp ovrv rrrr a rr .Mr.c --T.v. r@el.o+s, III.
Rosclus aud Hottnguer, arrived Wednesday with
advices from Liverpool to the 18th ut the former
sailing on tina: day-and we thus have intelligence
from The two shilling side Of the Atlantic to with
in seven days Of the last steamer BY these pack els
onr merchants and ourselves received letters and
papers that did not reach the Liverpool Post Office
in time Tor the letter bags OF the steamship OF the
| 4th.
WATER ROUTE FROM New ORLEANs.-The steam
ship Alabama, perfect sea dog, if ship can be
called dog, arrived here last evening from New
Orleans, under the command of Capt. WindIe.
We have received papers of the 9Th instant, the
same date received by the mail that arrived an
hour or two before She, therefore, made short
trip, as the mail came in due season, and was not
over the mark
ITALIAN OpERA-pALMo's BENEFTr-LAsr NIGHr
OF THE SEAsoN.-This night closes the season of
the Italian Opera, and Signor Paine takes his bene-
fit. His claims to public favor are universally
known and appreciated too. They don't need a
committee at the Astor House to bazon them forth
The bill tonight is exceedingly attractive, and we
have no doubt that the house will be as it ought to
be, brilliant and crowded.
The LATE Mr.. PARIS PAINTINGS Pafl
being about to close her late husbands affairs,
one, "Queen Esther duplicating Ahasuerus," by
vandyke, containing portraits of the greatest per-
sonages of his time. The second, " The Descent
from the Ososs," by Rembrandt and the third,
ga Holy Family" by Corregio. To connoisseurs
they must be invaluable, and no doubt great COM
petition will prevail for them. They may be seen
at Mrs. PATS, opposite the Greenwich Bank, Hud.
son street, from 10 A. NJ until 5 P. NJ, each day,
until disposed Of.
| LONG BRANCH, New JERsEy.-The Bath Build
ings, formerly Renshaw's, at this place, opens on
the 18th inst. and from the high reputation which
this establishment has hitherto enjoyed, we have
but little doubt but that its character will be main
tanned. For comfort, convenience and reasonable
ness of terms, there are few who can compete with
it. Two steamers daily make trip to it, there