The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-18
Baltimore.
Correspondence OF the Herald
BALTIMORE. MhY lG. 1871

Religious and Political Prospects IN baltimore.
On Saturday night last, Francis Patrick, Bishop
of Philadelphia arrived in Batimo ore in disguise,
and took shelter in the Nunnery. The excitement
occasioned among the Catholics OF this city by the
late riots is very great SO great IN fact, that 1t
was feared by many an outbreak would occur, as
some alluson, it was anticipated would have been
made TO the subject, at the great democratic
meeting held in Monument square last Monday
night Such, however was not the case, as every
thing passed OIL with the utmost harmony and good
feeling. NO bltterness-no wranghng or bullying
| no drunkenness Neither was there any apollo
| gy asked or required for the condition OF their
speakers; all was peace, friendship and unity.
Since the riot OF 1884, when the people were taxed
and compelled TO pay for the private residences OF
Reverdy Johnson, John Glen and others connected
with the Bank of Maryland which, IL Ike many other
Banks have done, and will do again. IN The A" height
OF its prosperity" suddenly closed and left its stock
holders and deposors to whistle for their funds ;
since that tune, we say, the people OF Maryland
have been shy OF mobs. The impression that a
disturbance would have taken place on last Monday
night, arose from the report having gone abroad
that the meeting nomlnally democratic, had been
called by the Catholics, for the purpose OF passing
resolutions condemnatory of the proceedings OF the
Native American party; this report seemed
strengthened In the minds OF many persons, from
their having seen the name OF VIM. Geo Reed, an
influential catholic, attached to the call OF the
meeting, and presented as a prominent speaker on
the OCCASION such a report, which was altogether
without foundation, and calculated to SOW dlscord
IN The ranks OF democracy, was, we have too much
reason to believe, lhe work OF unprlnciped politl
clans, who would not scruple at bloodshed or civil
war. to accomplish the defeat OF their political OPP
ponents. II dissention was their desire, it hap
PLY frustrated, for there was not the most remote
reference made to the subject.
MIR. Reed addressed the meeting full hour, IN
language, clear, pure, and liberal combining himself
to political questions, and dwelling for length OF
time In most gentemanly manner, upon the su.
perior worth and capacity Of Henry Clay. Yet diff
fering he did with that gentleman, he said he
could not but oppose the measures he advocated as
the prosperity of the country. lie was followed by
Mr.. Allen, OF Ohio, who IS capital speaker, but
would never have done for preacher-ioo long
wnded: lie commenced about o'clock, when
at it st-nothing daunted- hammerlng away like.
| blacksmith, notwithstanding the many pulls and
twches his coat tail underwent. 81 tell YOU SIR,
you have nearly doubled your time The, There are
other gentlemen wish to speak !" What, SIR,
would you have me stop with my story half told ~
And on he went To be there were some half
dozen Of "snall fry" and large fry, too, who had
screwed up their enthusiasm to fever heat, and who
wanted opportunity to open their safety valves
and let off steam. But it was 60. He was a men,
Der of Congressional the floor, and keep it he
would, until he got through with his speech And
yet after ALL we doubt had the rostrum been given
up, whether they could have found man more able
to occupy it, or who would have been listened
to for such length of time, and by such an I'M
At the outset he ngratated himself into the good
feelings of his audience, by happy allusion TO
Chief Justice fancy, who, without doubt, Is the
most popular man in the State OF Maryland, ter tie
mere mention of his name caused the air TO revef-
berate with applause.
1t is somewhat singular, that during the whole
evening individual was recommended to the
meeting for their support which proves beyond
doubt their intention TO receive, centre upoD and
support the nominee of the Baltimore Convention,
whether Tyler, Cass, Stewart, or Johnson; one
of them probably as it TO be pretty generally
conceded, that Martin Van Buren, is out of the
question. Roger B. fancy has been requested to
allow his name to be brought forward at the Con-
vention, but declined.
ed in Baltimore, as every exerton possible Is being
made TO secure his nomination. A caucus meeting
has been held, consisting OF gentlemen from varou:
parts OF the country, among the most active OF
whom was Lewis L. Clover, whose name we saw
| mentioned in account OF the great Tyler meet
ing, published in the Herald some time since. But
we fear the prospect for Mr. Tyler is dim, for if we
mistake not, Lewis Cass will he the candidate OF
the Democratic party.
1t is reported, that owing to the excitement
casonedby the riots in Philadelphia, many persons
called upon Archbishop Eccleston, TO know
whether they were TO submit to having their
churches burned, and their religion insulted and
what course they were TO pursue in case they
should be assaulted in this city. The, Archbishop
advised them to be perfectly calm and quiet, give
no cause for disturbance, and at the same time be
prepared to defend themselves. The Mayor has
called upon Capt Ringgold, who has command Of
Fort MclIenry, to know if he will render his aid
in case OF necessity. Captain Rlnsold replied, that
he was prepared to do so, but # called upon he
wished them to understand that he would not be
trlled with. ARIEL
| FROM MExIcc.--The kirkwood arrived yester-
day in five days from Vera Cruz. The Diario del
GoberniO had article accusing number Of Frenchmcn
who had closed their stores under the law OF beng
bankrupt and of having made this law excuse Tor
wiping their debts and OF getting clear OF their
gsgements This has created excitement and is de-
clared To be vile caumny by the Courier Francas The
Secretary of State has given notice that this law does not
refer foreigners naurazed about to become So and
those who have applied for the benefit of the exceptions
carry their business until their applications
decided upon Hopes expressed that the law will be
repealed in consequence Of the great embarrassments to
which II has given rise
There rumors of revolution and pronunciamentos
which have been current for days but the Govern
law of August iath respecting the consumption and
expectation OF goods which it prohibits has been post
poned for three years by decree dated 3Oth March r.
H. Lusk, of the Mier prisoners, came passenger in
the Krkwood having been liberated through the inter
| cession OF General Jackson--N o. Rep. Mayo.
] ANOTHER RErIo.-We were this morning handed
brass plate pertaining to a cross-bet OF soldier OF
the Goth Regiment which there every suppose
ofthe first issued to that regiment II found
by the workmen who taking down the house in
St Lewis street. and evidently beneath the flooring
or concealed by chance within crevce OF the wall
The fece OF the plate which somewhat corrodcd bears
the following inscription