The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-09

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walls have been made, and probably one hundred or
one hundred and fifty will follow. Indeed, by the
last accounts, we perceive that the oicebeggars in
that magnificent capital are growing more and more
savage every day, and are actually holding meetings,
calling upon the President and the heads Of Depart
ments to carry out the work of REFORM as they call
it. Probably the number of removals in the large
cities may be equal to two or three hundred, to say
nothing of the numerous postmasters that may be
decapitated without our knowing any thing about it
The removals thus far, however, are not equal
in number to those which were made under Gen
eral Harrisons administration, in the first month of
its existence, including part Of Mr. Tylers first year.
This principle of removal from ofice-of proscrp-
ton on account Of political opinions-is most de-
estable, no matter by what party il is adopted It
has only risen up during the last fifteen years to any
degree Of magnitude, but now it appears TO be adopt
ed and practised by both parties the fullest possible
extent, each, when out OF power, denounclns it in
the most hypocritical manner. We do not believe
that there is any remedy for this evil but time.
1t must inevitably produce such confusion and de-
moralization, that all parties will see its danger and
elinqush it. 1t led to the defeat Of the democratic
party under Van Buren-it had the same effect
amongst the wing party-and il it be carried out by
the party at present in power, it will be the means
of introducing the elements of weakness and defeat
to such degrees produce their utter overthrow
in 1913 by the wings. The great mass Of the people
are thoroughly disguised with this detesable prnci-
| pie.
The GOVERNMENT ORGAN AND ANNExATIoN.-The
Union appears to be quite annoyed because the pub
lie obstinaely persist in the belief that Great Bril-
tain is really exertng every effort in the way of d.
pomatic intrigue and exertion to defeat annexation.
1t undertakes to deny that there is any such treaty
| or provisional arrangement between England and
Mexico, any other power, in order to prevent the
union of Texas with this Republic. 1t also denies
that Lord Aberdeen has given instructions to Mr.
Pakenham to insist on the mouth of the Columbia
River as the dividing line between the American
and British possessions in the Oregon Territory
but the organ declares in the same breath, that il
such instructions have been given, its voice is for
immediate war. Well, be it so. He may have a
chance of letting of his military ardor by and by.
1t is not probable that the British Commissioner
in Texas would take SO much trouble in the recent
diplomatic movements, unless he were fully autho-
rized by his own government to do So Norris i
likely that the British Government would have in
| termedded to that extent unless they meant to go
farther. If they retreat now, they must be the
laughing-stock of the civilized world. On the other
hand, if Texas annexation be carried in spite of all
opposition, it will be one Of the greatest triumphs
ever achieved by the diplomatic talent Of the United
States, covering at the same time with contempt
and ridicule to the latest times, the ludcrous efforts
of Mexico, France and England combined, to defeat
the measure. FOR Great Britain there is now no
escape from either horn Of this dilemma.
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PoLlcE.-The city is, at present, without police,
and the lives and liberties of citizens quite
at the mercy of every rowdy who may choose to
| assail their persons. The police who had been APP
pointed under the late Corporation have ceased to
act, and the misunderstanding between the Mayor
and the two Boards of Common Council, on the
subject Of the appointment OF Police Inspector, has
caused the introduction of an ordinance to be re-
ported from special committee, giving the details
Of bill in relation to the formation Of police force.
1t is truly lamentable that city like this, with such
an immense population, should be left, from time to
time, without an effective police force, through the
jars and squabbles Of party 1t is equally to be de-
plored that, no matter how the machinery of bill
may be laid down. some difficulty will be thrown in
the way-some hair-splitting abjuration-so to
prevent our enjoying the blessings of good police
/
shades Of party, who quarrel s'de lana cap1na )"
and thus the community are deprived of police
force. We trust that we will, as soon as possible,
be supplied with those necessary guardians of the
public peace and property of our citizens, as the
city is most deplorabe condition without them.
| THEATRIcALs.-The present will be the last week
of the season at the Park-a season more brilliant
and prosperous than any for the last seven years.
Anderson plays for the last time positively We'd
nesday night, as he is shocked" for the Great
Western which sails for England on the following
day. lie will sustain his two best character
"Claude Melnotte, and !" Charles,' in the Elder
Brother" On Friday night Mrs. Mowatt makes her
debut, which is looked to with the greatest interest
and curiosity. There is good deal of curiosity,
also, to Crisp as Claude Menoite."
NIBT.o's GARpEv--Spite of the cold last Saturday
evening, there was an excellent saloon to witness
the new Drama, sure proof of its rising popularity
Edge has given some superb pieces of Fireworks
he is certainly first in his art. The Prisoner Of
Rochelle" comic, musical sketch is produced
tonight after the "Seven Castles of the Passions"
| Go early.
| REMOVAL OF THE CoLLEcToR-NoT so CERTAIN.
We have been assured by highly respectable
gentleman, who saw the best authority at Washing
ton, as late as Saturday last that the removal Of Mr..
Van Ness, or the appointment of Mr.. Lawrence,
,cds unknopn and unheard Of IN that latitude Isit
possible that the offer of this Office to Mr. Lawrence
has been only as yet an arrangement between Sc
cretary Marcy and his friends here, with promise
to get the consent Of the President and Cabinet as
soon as possible! The Colectorship Of this port
has been several times disposed of in like way be-
fore. We pause for further information.
PLUMBE's NATIONAL DAGUERREAN Gallery
This exhibition, in Broadway, opposite the Park, is
one Of the most complete of the kind in the country
It has become place of great fashionable resort
and strangers in the city visit it as one of the city