The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-28


state of public feeling and sentiment, produce In
Germany. The happiness, prosperity and freedom OF
the people of the United States; the beneficial ope-
ration of tree institutions, exhibited with
such spirit and force, that deep and abiding Inn
preston in Germany is inevitable-nay, has al
ready left its traces clearly discernible.
The republication Of these works in this country
must prove most profitable enterprise TO the
spirited publisher. We have only to add the ex-
preston of our sincere qualification that class of
writings OF such an unexceptonable character are
likely to supercede the trashy and perncious novels
of France and England.
The VICE PRESIDENCY OF THE WMe PARTY
We understand that there is good deal of trouble
amongst the wing party and amongst the members
of the Convention to assemble at Baltimore, in re-
aton to the candidate for the Vice Presidency, to
run with Mr. Clay. With regard to the candidate
for the Presidency, there is, Of course, difficulty
Harry Clay is the man, and for long time the
united mind ofthe wings has been made up about
him. But Tor the Vce-Presidency there is good
deal of difference OF opinion manifested, and we
perceive that various cliques have been formed in
various parts of the country, each determined to
run its own candidate During the last few days,
in this city, and particularly in the neighborhood
of the Aston House, which is the great head quar-
tiers Of the friends of Mr.. Clay, several caucuses
have been held in relation to this point The other
day, the delegates who are meeting by accident
as they arrive from the East and North, who are
supposed to be unfavorabe to Mr.. Fillmore, were
called together by some of the Custom House Off
cials in this city, and we understand that long
consultation took place in relation to this matter
This caucus was favorable to Mr.. Webster, and
the probable object was to cast about for ways and
means to retain Mr. Curtis in his present office
in the Custom House, should the election of MIR.
Clay take place. This, it may have b.en sup
posed, could be effected by some indirect
movement in relation to the Vice Presidency.
Thurlow Weed ,andEx- Governor Seward, have been
here during the last few days, and have been
closetted with Mr. Webster, Grinnel, Curtis, and
others, and it is supposed that the object was to
consolidate the opposition to MIR. Fillmore as the
candidate from this State, and probably to set up
MIR. Evans of Maine.
These private and secret movements among the
leading wings here, on this question Of the Vice
Presidency and also in relation to the distribution
of the spoils, after the election of Mr.. Clay, are
amusing and interesting. They are conducted
with degree of rancour and bitterness not SO
decent as we would expect to see. Two ciques
are formed here, the Courier being the organ of
the one, and the Tribune OF the other, and the
war for the spols has already begun between them.
1t is very bitter already, and the Courier is busy
publishing letters from Horace Greeley, picked up
nobody knows where, in relation to his former
sentiments with respect to Mr.. Clay. To all this
we gay" Gentlemen, first catch your fish, and
when you have them all snug in your basket, then
think of cooking them-at present you are little
premature"
MOVEMENTS, &c.-The Hon. Henry Clay arrived
in Washington on Friday morning.
The Hon. Dixon II Lewis has been appointed by
the Governor of Alabama to fill the vacancy in the
Senate occasoned by the resignation of MI. King.
General Almonte, the Mexican Minister, and
suite have arrived in town and taken rooms at the
Globe.
0c- Among the arrivals by the acadia" at
Boston, we observe that Of the very distinguished
German historian and scholar, Professor Frederick
Won Reaumer and his son, an eminent jurst and
scientific man. He Immediately proceeded to
Washington, on his way upon southern tour.
His visit to this country will be prolonged about
six months, and is made for the purpose of study
ing the practical working of the Constitution and
political institutions of this country. Something
valuable to the world of letters may be expected to
accrue from this visit of the professor here.
ANOTHER FORGERY Yesterday morning a for
gerry was perpeuated on the Bank of Commerce for
$l5OO.-In fifteen minutes after, the forger was
rested and all but cents of the money recovered
PlckpocKErs FOR BALTIMORE. delegates to
Al. Il.
to their pocket funds, as the whole pckpocke
force of New York, Philadelphia, and other Cities
will be centered there for plumber. Officers will
be sent on from this city by the Clay delegates to
"spot" these scoundrels, and their example should
be followed by the Van Buren, and Tyler repre-
sentatives.
PRUDENcE.-A gentlemen died lately in Prince
Georges County, Maryland, at an advanced age,
and having considerable property, while the whole
of his debts did but amount to 30 cents We would
recommend newspaper subscribers to keep the
worthy mans case before their eyes.
SPEED FROM BosToN.-Adams Il Co. arrived yes
terday morning at 81 o'clock in the Cleopatra.
This is very quick time from Boston.
The WATcHMAN WRIT, who was shot during the
scuffle in Congress the other day, continues very
ill. The ball has not been extracted, and he is
likely to remain cripple for life
THEATRIoAIs.-The Avon theatre, Norfolk, was
opened yesterday morning by company said to be
highly efficient, under the management OF Mr.. w
G. Forbes.
Walack closed his second engagement las
night at the National Boston.
Ole Bull has arrived at Charleston, s. c., from
Havana
KNIcKERBoCKER THEATRE.-T. B. Russell, tn,
popular manager of the Arch Street Theatre, has,
appears, takes the BoweryAmphitheaire, washed i
out, cleaned it out, scrubbed it out and purified
all over, and baptized it the Knickerbocker The
atre"-a very respectable name. 1t is to be re
gular old Knickerbocker theatre, and series o
original and excellent entertainments are to be 60
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