The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-06

Inc imprisonment of O'Connell mas ndd the ef-
feet only Of swelling the Golfers Of the repeal fund,
and putting more thousands in his pockets. Ire
land is in unbroken tranquity-perfecty passive
In the chains.
The prospects Of the cotton market are bright
ening.
The British people appear to be very much
amused by the visits of several royal personages
Sir Robert Peel carries all before him-he was de-
feated in the Sugar Bill, but that did not seem to
annoy him. Every thing appears to move on quiet
ly on the other side Of the water.
STEAMSHIP GREAT WEsTERN.-We expect this
favorite steamship to arrive either to-day or to-
morrow She will bring three days later news,
all of which will be given in an EXTRA HERALD
Immediately after her arrival
II appears mat Captain Hoskens, who formerly
90 ably commanded this ship, comes out in her on
this trip as passenger-the steamer being under
the command of Captain Matthew'S, whom every
one knows TO be a most gentlemanly and expert
enced officer. II Is said that Captain Hoskens visits
this country on business connected with his COM
pany,which is TO ascertain if an American and Brit
ISL steamship company cannot be organized We
should think that such organization might easily
be effected, and line OF steamships established
that would far eclipse every thing Of the kind now
ahoat. We want regular and well organized line
Of steampackets, and we believe that it would sue
coed, and pay handsome dividend to the share
holders.
Captain Hoskens will remain but short time
in the city he is to return in order to take CON-
mand OF the Great Britain. In consequence of his
trip in the Great Western the Monster Steamer
will not leave England for America till early in
August
SOMETHING IN ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES.
We have been greatly rejoiced in finding by the
English papers received by the last steamship, that
the measures for the suppression of gambling in
Great Britain, continue to be prosecuted with
great energy. On one night, seventeen gambling
houses In London had been entered by the police,
and the most rigorous surveillance has been adopt
ed fol the suppression of all these Infamous esta-
bllshments in the metropolis, and also in the pro-
vlncial towns. The Select Committee" ap
pointed to investigate the existing statutes against
gaming Of every kind, had made their report, and
very interesting and important one it is. II is
quite evident that nothing shall be wanting on the
part Of the proper authorities, to eradicate this
ruinous vice.
In this country, which has been cursed to a great
extent with the same destructive vice, we are also
glad to perceive that there some indications of
movement for the suppression Of gambling. The
work just published by Mr.. Green, the reformed
gambler, will give mighty impetus to this move
ment We have had time only to glance at this
deeply interesting book, but we shall soon return
to IT. and give aid in rendering public as pos
slble the Impressive warnings and extraordinary
velations which 1t contains.
The city Of New York is the great head-quar-
tiers Of the gamblers in this country. Park Row,
and IL ti
street of these despicable characters There is
probably, larger business done in this line here
than in London, and it is very likely that the
powerful measures adopted in London and Paris to
suppress this inquitous trade, will drive MANY of
the sharpers Of these capitals this city, so that
large increase in the work of robbery and plumber
and all its accompanying vices and crimes, may be
anticipated The miserable neficiency of our
local authorities, and the greater absence of whole
some restraints in our society, give peculiar facl
ties to the gambler BY the remlssness Of thu
police, or rather the want Of all police, these
meanest Of all thieves are enabled TO plumber
with impunity and without fear of molestation
whilst the delightful freedom of society. which
toeraes blackguards, provided They're well-dressed
gives abundant facilities for the discovery and a.
prehension of victims. Indeed many of these com.
mon gamblers, these blackegs, compared with
whom tho skulking pick-pocket is respectable
mingle with the leaders Of fashion in this city
They saunter along Broadway in the morning, drive
out on the avenue in the afternoon, lounge at the
opera In the evening, and cheat in Park Row and
Barclay street till five o'clock in the morning
They ara the most diainyue at the Springs and
watering places. Now and then they commit
some taur pas, run off with respe ctable lady, or
hlch pocket book, but after ruscating in the
south or west for season, they return to the city
and, like the Wall street 6nancier who has taken
the benefit of the act shines as brilliantly % ever
We believe, however, that public feeling begins
TO be properly aroused to a conviction OF the pre-
valence and enormity of the vice of gambling, and
that before long we shall see these sharpers who
infest cities, marked and hunted down as pests
and curses of society.
The MODERN CALrpH OF BAepAp-MAYoR Han.
PER IN DISGUISE 1t seems that Mayor Harper is
accustomed to traverse the ward in which he re-
sides, incognitO in the fashion of the respectable
eastern rulers, whose curious adventures are rela-
ted in the tales of the Arabian Nights. The other
Sunday ne started out TO if all the small grog-
shops were closed, and approached the private en-
trance OF one Of them. kept by an Irishman, who
knew the modern Caliph OF Bagdad, through his
disguise. His Honor knocked at the door, and
outcame the Irishman who pretended he didn't
know the Mayor from Adam
"What the dvl do ye want - asked the Irish
man.
"Oh! wanted to get n-don't you sell liquor
here Z" replied his Honor
"Och git out, you infarnal Sabbath breaker"
shouted the Irishman, don't you know that his
Honor the Mayor has shut us all up on the blessed
day-yes ought to be ashamed of yourself!" and
so saying he shut the door in the Mayors face
but just his Honor was turning away, the door
was opened again, and the Irishman shouted out
But say, neighbor, you can go over to Alder
man Cozzens' at the Merican in Broadway and