The New York herald., 1844-07-20

PRESIDENTIAL ELEcrIoN-PRoRABLE RESULTS
There is a most unaccountable degree Of apathy in
the ranks Of both political parties II is a remark
able fact that the recent meetings, both of Wings
and Democrats, in this city, have been, generally
speaking, miserable failures. We nothing
whatever Of the old energetic spirit which collect
ed the factions in thousands, and burst forth in all
sorts Of sound and fury. We should not be at all
surprised if the Tyler meeting next week would
turn out to be the largest and most enthusiastic po
litlcal gathering we have in this city during
the present contest.
Two days since the Democrats held mass meet
ing of the Fourth Congressional District up town,
but we are assured by persons present tha. It was
a very meagre assemblage. The Wings also held
a Congressional District meeting some where in the
same neighborhood, and also was failure SO far
as numbers and enthusiasm were concerned In
fact, according to all appearances we are more and
more inclined to think that Mr.. Clay has the best
chance to be elected next President and we should
not be at all surprised if he elected by large
majority II is very evident from the recent move
menls IN the Democratic party in this city and else
where, that the feeling OF Indignation with which
the friends of Mr. Van Buren received the nomina-
ton OF Mr. Polk, has not at all subsidized. The recent
movements Of the Euening Post-well known as
the organ Of the Theodore Sedgwick clique fpo-
ticans, and also of Mr.. Van Buren on annexation,
Indicate that the old leaders of the democratic
party have assumed a position almost of neutrality
in the present contest. Mr.. Van Buren, and all his
friends standing still. There WILL IN all probs-
bllity, be great trouble in the democratic ranks
| spectlng the nomination of the Governor of this
State. The speeches Of Mr.. Benton, also, on the
| Texas question, which have been so industrously
circulated by the wings, have had no inconsd-
cradle effect in producing the present apathetic
condition of the democratic party.
| Judging from all these things, we are inclined
to believe that the old leaders, and wire. pullers
and Office beggars, and camp followers of the de-
mocratic party, would be reoiced by thesdefeat Of
Mr.. Polk, demonstrating to their satisfaction
what they condemn as the ruinous policy of Cal
houn and the cliqwes adverse to Mr.. Van Buren,.
And il Mr. Clay should be elected, as all now ap.
pears to indicate, we don't despair Of some modi-
caton Of the present tariff law and also OF the re.
| newal of the Texas agitation with added energy
and fire, and perhaps also of other important
measures now lying in the back ground.
SUICIDE AT BRooKLYN.-Y yesterday morning, the
body OF well dressed man, apparently fifty years
of age, was discovered in secluded part of the
coal yard at the foot of Jeroleman street, East
River II had on black summer frock coat, light
coored Valenta vest, ue-igured cashmere pants,
light summer stock. entirely new; cotton shirt,
linen bosom canton flannel under shirt, and draw
| ers OF the same; light calf skin boots, but little
worn. In the pockets Of his clothes were found
| three one-ounce vas, and one two ounce vial, all
of which were labelled "laudanum," from the
drug stores Of Mr.. Bailey, James w. Smith, Mr..
Howard, and Evans, Wallabout. They were all
empty, except one Of the one ounce vials; also
valuable gold watch and expensive gold guard
chain, and Sll in money. From the marks on the
watch, the deceased's linen, and other clothing, it
was Judged, and correctly, that his name was As
pinwall. The nose of the deceased was broken,
the head and face bruised and covered with blood,
probably by a fall. One Of the coroners of the
city Of Brooklyn, Mr.. Alex. Okes, was, shortly
| after the discovery of the body, on the spot and
caused it to be removed to his residence, and i'm
| medately proceeded to make inquiries; and it was
found that the deceased, whose name is Aspinwall,
had been resident of New York for some time
past, and had several relations residing here.
In the afternoon an inquest was held on the bo-
dy before the coroner, Mr.. A. Okes John Shields
deposed to finding the body, as before stated.
| Jas S. Aspnwall stated that he recognised the
body TO be that of his BROTHER Thos. M. Aspinwall.
He had seen the deceased the day previous about
IL o'clock. He then appeared as usual. He had
been for some time in low desponding way, and
occasionally evidenced symptoms Of slight mental
arrangement, but not so much to call for par
ticular attention.
| The witnesses and others having withdrawn
the coroner summed up the evidence, and in short
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ceased died in consequence of taking audanum,
while laboring under mental arrangement"
AFFAIRS IN CANADA.-Our neighbors at the north
seem to be in very unsettled state. We had sup
posed, from the tone of the Canadian Press towards
this country, and of their remarks relative to the
Philadelphia riots and Mormon murders, that Can
ada was blessed place, and the only Paradise, ex-
cept England in the civilized world We would
faln suppose this now, but the Montreal Herald,
one OF the leyalists Of papers, gives sad view OF
affairs in the very capital of Canada, where Gov
ernor General and large body Of the flower Of the
English army are stationed. We have lately given
extracts showing the mob spirit among these happy
provinciaIs, and the annexed is confirmation Of
those already published.
[From Montreal Herald, July 1877
Montreal is fast vergng towards dr. adul state Of an
i hrCny anu IN auuuOn 10 tne brutal conduct
Of pretended anti Orangeists have repeated Of
ar disregard Of life the part cabmen
and calechemen. A few days ago, woman was knock
Ell down in the Quebec Suburbs by cabman, who then
whipped his horse and escaped. little girl was run over
l III Daihousie Square Monday. A day or two since
DR.. ODoherty knocked down and severely hurt by
cabman, and has been dangerously i'll since. And yes.
terday Captain Doyen, OF st Ours, Canadian gentleman
OF respectabilty in that parish struck breast
by the shalt Of caeche No. lac belongngto one Milton
and driven by little boy and the passed over his
body He died in the course OF an hour and hail. The
no
longer be confined to complaints and regrets The
Gems must assemble and devise protecting their
ves, since the authorities have proved utterly
and disgracetuiy incompetent Language does
nsh us with expressions severe enough to record our
detesation of the indifference police and other autho
rites to the safety OF Her Msjesty's lieges.
/ Anarf from the above we find nofhinn of nol;r;