The New York herald., 1844-09-24

-Greaf preparations are In progress tor the wing
mass meeting at National Hall on Thursday even-
ing next. Cassius NJ Clay is TO be one OF the
speakers, and will make his first appearance in this
city. Every possible effort is now put forth by the
wings to concliate the leading abolltionists here,
and the same policy is adopted throughout this
State and in New England. 1t would appear that
some success attends this effort, as we perceive
some of the abolition papers in this city are begin
ming TO speak very harshly of their candidate, Mr.
Birney, who expects to get one hundred thousand
votes at least in the next election But on the
other hand, the Patriot of Albany, and the other
strictly abolition papers in the western part OF this
State are very violent against Mr.. Clay, and stren-
uous in the advocacy Of their own candidate.
At all events, it is clear that there will be a ter
rible fight between the wings and the ultra aboli
tionsts up to the time of election II Is very EVIL
dent that the wings believe that much depends on
the movement to conciliate the abolitionlsts, and
accordingly find the whig papers are now filled
with denunciatons of Mr.. Polk STAKEHOLDER,
branding and illreatng his slaves, and all sorts
Of stories of that kind. One story OF this class,
first put in circulation by ThuIlow Weed, has
been going the rounds, which may be alluded
to as illustrative of the shameless falslty
of the party press. According to this statement,
recent tourist was represented as giving descrip-
ton Of number Of slaves into whose shoulders
the name Of" James X. Polk" had been branded
by hot iron. In another column it will be seen
that this is altogether fabulous, being an impu
dent forged addition to statement Of Mr.
Feathersionhaugh This shows, however, the
tactics now adopted by the whig journals.
This is an entirely new movement on the part Of
the wings, and great curiosity is manifested to
know how it may succeed. II the wings can carry
the abolitonists with them, and come out them
selves in full force, they will most undoubtedly
elect Mr.. Clay in spite Of all that the democrats
can do. Now, however, is the very crisis of their
tate, and all depends upon the issue OF this move
ment.
STATE OF PHILADKLpHIA-The elements are
again at work in Philadelphia, and probably before
the election is over shall have another series OF
bloody riots and confagrations We perceive from
the newspapers of that city that the whole press is
engaged in most violent personal controversy
Libel suits are as thick as haistones in December
and the personal warfare Of these editors is waged
with fierceness quite indescribable. This strange
state OF affairs has been created chiefly by the
nomination the "native" ticket, which has pro
voked great deal Of angry discuss. In fact,
the whole elements Of society in Philadelphia, mo-
raj, religious, political and fnancla, appear to be
in a state of alarming excitement and confusion.
We shall, therefore, send our reporters and artists
to Philadelphia in order to be on the ground in
of the first outbreak, which certainly appears
to be inevitable.
SHY.-The whig papers are very shy of approach
ing the present critical position Of the party. The
Tribune doesn't say word about the matter, and
twaddes away about the tariff. The Courier f.
Enquirer, with great deal of nonsense and abb
surdity, appears to be the only paper that under
stands the crisis. 1t is evidently awake to the i'm
portance Of the present movement and labors hard to
enforce upon the party the e-and-death necessity
Of coming out in full force at the polls
Mr.. HENRY PMILLlps' ENTERTAINMENT LAST
EvENINe.-A very crowded and brilliant auditory
assembled last evening at the Apollo Rooms to hear
Mr.. H. Phillips first musical entertainment Mr.
Ph,llipe, ON his first appearance, greeted in
most enthusiastic manner. Before commencing
the entertainment, Mr. Phillips said
Ladies and Gentlemen cannot proceed without at
tempting expression of the grateful emotions with
which the great Kindness of this reception inspires
hifrst time Never indeed until now have left my
tive shores. But ever since the commencement of my
PROFESSIONAL career,
to visit this great country Much applause)
Mr. Phillips then proceeded with his entertain
ment 1t was by far the most attractive one which
we have yet seen presented in this country. The
songs were all gems, introduced in the most agree
able manner, and sung as only Mr.. Phillips can
sing them We never before saw the attention OF
audience SO thoroughly excited and retained for
an entire evening by any one individual. The de.
Enlfo raaI ,nl ~
breaking forth in enthusiastic paudits, and Mr.
Phillips must certainly have felt much gratifed by
the unaffected warmth Of his reception Tn We'd
nesday evening, Mr. Phillips gives his second enter
tainment, which will be entirely different from that
Of last night, although equally attractive.
MovING MACHINERY OF THE SEVENTEENTH FAIR
Machinery is not only interesting in stationary
condition, but it becomes ten times as interesting
whenput in motion. II ls generally delayed, and
not in operation for several days after the Fair is
opened. This is partly owing to the tardiness OF
the exhibitors in bringing in their machines
Every machine intended to be put in motion should
he brought Friday of next week, so as to give
time to ADJUST every thing for moving in time.
Mr. Thomas B. Stillman, of the Novelty Works,
has undertaken the driving of the machinery. His
energy and promptness are sure pledges that no.
thing will be wanting. He will employ two beau
tful steam engines for that purpose, which in them
selves will be great attraction to the admirers Of
that wonderful moving power. II the inventors
and machinists are prompt In bringing in their ma
chimes, we may expect to see what has not been
seen before e-the machine room full of motion on
Monday the 7th day OF October, the opening day
Of the Seventeenth Fair.
ARRIvALs.-Col Totten, Washington; Captain
smith, U. $. E., and lady; Judge Casteton; Lieut.
). L. Fremont, U. s. Art; Hon. E. Rutter and
lady, Providence, at the American Hotel G M.
Barber, Esq, J. B. Robinson, Esq, and G. A
Phlllpots, Esq, Of the Toronto Cricket Club; w.
Howard, Esq, British Army; Lieut.. Goldsborough,
" s. NJ; George Bancroft, Esq, Boston; Judge