The New York herald., 1845-03-14


and graphic engravlngs One represents the great
meeting of the "Female Industrial Society,", with
Mrs. Stephens in the act of harangung an excited
aud animated crowd OF young and beautiful girls.
The other engraving gives an exceedingly interest
ing representation OF Mr.. Tyler's departure from
Washington. when 800 late for the steamboat
Price only 81 cents
Important Political Meeting-Next Tuesday.
very important public meeting of the whig par
" Of this city called together on Tuesday even
ing next, for the purpose of receiving the nomina-
ton OF Dudley Selden, Esq. for Mayer. The fol-
lowing is the call - 4aafaEtHF
THE wHIGS WILL RALLY!.!-The Wing
Electors or the City NEW York aud all others
who disapprove of the TEXAS INIQUITY all who
would express their opinions OF the injustice done to
HENRY CLAY oil who are willing TO stand bv the
wise, salutary and benz fcen, Tariff OF whig Con-
gress; oil who would congratulate their friends in the
interior OF the State their Recent Wing Ictories all
who determin ed faithfully support Whig Mea-
sures and abide by the cardinal principle OF rigorous
vied attend general meeting at NATIONAL HALL
Tuesday Evening" March the lSth at hall past
DEN, the 81 Wing Candidate for MAYOR By order Of
ABM. r. LAWRENCE. President.
DENNiNG sMGGnpi bukiR Vice Presidents
l. Lnmss,J nnssJn'' Jn. Secretaries.
MS l5 Icduy uH lIHpoItdut HoVcHcHt IL lS
our firm belief that the character, avowals and
principles put forth by this meeting, will depend
the very existence of the whg party, not only in
this city, but throughout the Union for years to
come. In this matter we do not refer to the "Iex-
as iniquty," to "Henry Clay" or the ''tarifi,"
TO any of the other obsolete ideas" of the day.
We allude to the "native" question a question
which begins to run into the very soul and heart
Of society, in all that regards religious lberly'
peace and repose.
We hear it rumored that Mr. Seldom, the candi-
date Of the wings, intends Ito csme forth at the
meeting in question, and if he do so, no doubt he
will give the public his views on all the public
questions of the day, relative to city affairs
There Is one point, which we hope he will not
omit-and that is the true question of " natiyeism''
in its bare and naked state, it now exists
Whether men, Americans, citizens, and even ma
tives, are to be prosecuted politically for their
ligIous opinions, is vital question that must be
decided at the approaching election-and not only
that, but the very existence, for years to come. Of
the whig party, will hang on the same result Will
Mr.. Seldom stand his ground9 Will he boldly come
up to the rescue oftregious liberty and the rights
of conscience Let us think of this Heretofore
MIR. Seldom has been bold and fearless man in his
political course. Will he be equal to the emer-
gency in which he is now placed2
The CHINESE TREATY-We have seen a great
deal said about Mr. Cushing's recent diplomatic
mission to China-its success, and the skillful
manner in which the negotiations were conduc-
ted. Great credit is awarded to Mr.. Gushing for
the tact, judgment and ability which he displayed
in the business. No doubt, Mr.. Cushing deserves
much ofwhat has been thus said in his praise; but
we understand that the whole history of these ne
gotiaiions, which led to that treaty, has not yet
been disclosed. 1t appears, from highly impor-
tant and interesting correspondence-now on file
in the navy department, we beeve-that Commo-
dore Kearney, who commanded the United States
squadron in the Chinese seas, was much more
important agent in bringing about the completion
OF this treaty than any other parsonage.
II will be recollected that Commodore Kearney
commanded squadron in the Chinese seas two or
three years previousto Mr.. Cushing's mission; and
1t is fact, which will be fully developed, when
the correspondence alluded to sees the light, that
he was, indeed, tho means of bringing the Chinese
government to their senses by the most potent
arguments, and made them consent to form treaty
on the plan of the English, long before Mr.. Cush-
ing made his appearance in that field of diplomacy
In which ne has won 80 many laurels. All that
Mr. Gushing had to do then, it would seem,
was to carry out, and complete what had
been so auspiciously commenced and agreed
upon by Commodore Kearney and the Chinese
government. We do not wish to detract at all
from the glory to which the successful exercise Of
the great talents Of Mr.. Gushing Justly entities
him, but truth is truth and justice is justice.
The merits of Commodore Kearney in this mat
ter have been heretofore entirely concealed on the
files of the Navy Department, but the time is CON-
ing, we trust, when the whole correspondence will
be laid before the public, and then what we have
stated will fully appear. The accomplishment of
the treaty was, however, it is proper the public
should know, most essentially aided by the
skill and diplomacy of Commodore Kearney-the
presence Of the United States squadron-the i'm
posing appearance OF our government vessels-and
the effect of all this on the sensibilites of the
Chinese
TAMMANy COMMITTEE ELECTIONS. accord
ance with the resolutions of the General Commit
tee of Tammany Hall, elections were held yester-
day by the democrats in the several wards of the
city to select delegates to nominate candidates for
Mayor, Alderman, &c. Much excitement existed
in the strong democratic wards. and especially in
the Sixth, where there were four candidates for
Assistant Aldermen. The delegates in favor of
John Foote, for Assistant, elected by a small
majority over his opponents, Henry E. RelI, Will
liam Shaler, and Joseph Parker. In the Fifth, the
committee in favor of Emanuel b. Hart, for AL
derman, andPeter Dolan, for Assistant was elected,
and In the Fourth, the committee in favor of Jo-
seph Driver, the present Assistant, secured the
election OF their ticket, which will give him the
nomination Tor Alderman The excitement in the
other wards was not of the same interest, and
therefore the result is less important. The promi-
nent candidates for Mayor are Messrs Hayemre.
Jeremiah, Douglass, Coddinston, &c, one of
whom viii be selected at the meeting of delegates
to be held next week, and then the three parties
will be fully represented with the heads of their
tickets. few days will develope the force Of
each party, and their mode OF tactics for the sprnp