The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-08

great deal Of commoton and speculation, among all
political parties.
Il was supposed that John had been comfortably
shelved, and politically dead, for two years past
and his recent disentombment and resurrection,
sign pregnant with political importance some par
ties The fact Is, John McKeon is one OF the lead
ing friends Of Gen Cass and is In favor of his be-
ing nominated as the candidate Of the democratic
party, for the next Presidency. LODGED, he was op
posed TO the nomination Of Van Buren,, at the las,
Baltimore Convention, and assisted materially in
throwing that gentleman overheard His principal
opponent, Lorenzo B. Shepherd, belongs to the Van
Buren, party; and in the struggle between them fol
the office, all the power and influence Of their respec
tive parties were brought into action; and the result
was, that the Cass influence among the fierce de-
mocrace," prevailed, and Mr.. McKeon was elect
ed
The election Of Mr.. McKeon is therefore signi.
hcaut sign Of the influence which Mr. Csss's name
possesses in the democratic party. We may, there
fore for the future, look upon General Cass as the
leading spirit OF the democracy Of the city of New
York, and NJ. Van Buren's influence among the
" untenihed" perfectly poweress.
LEOPOLD DE MEYER All the leading journals
are literally grooming under the euloges and praise
which they are heaping upon the magnificent per.
ormances Of this distinguished artist, as exhibited
by him at the Tabernacle, on Thursday evening
last. All sorts Of epithets applied to his aston.
shing powers and his original genius. He is called
the :" Lion Pianist" the "Napoeon OF the piano.
forte" the King Of Piano Kings" the "great mu-
steal spirit" Of the age Critics, amateurs, phiIoso-
phers artists statesmen, politicians full of these
complimentary expressions.
He seems, on his temperance in this city, to have
struck still higher chord than he did when he first
landed on our shores. 10 the midst of such warm
exhibition OF applause, coming from all quarters
the most opposite and the most hoshle-we would
suppose that the great artist would consent to give
another concert in this city, before lie proceeds
South. All with whom we have conversed on the
subject. expressed desire to hear him again-pai-
tcuary in David's composition, Gle Desert" We
hope that Mr.. De Meyer will take the matter into
Serious consideration, and come to the conclusion
to crafty the wish of the public, by giving another
concert
There is every reason to believe, from the express
sons OF the newspaper press and of the fashionable
circles, that his next concert would be even more
fashionably attended, and far more enthusiastic,
than even the last. There is no harm in trying it,
BLACK MAIL CoNcKRT.-We understand that
complimentary concert is about to be got up for the
benefit OF Mr. McLachlan, who recently figured so
consplcuousy in our expose Of the attempted black
mail levy on the great vocalist, Tempeton.
Mr. McLachlan has our best wishes for success,
and we will support him with all our ability. This
way Of doing business, open and above board, is
honOrahle and cYodifahle II oil oh
better than the low underhand method of levying
black mail on the ground of old friendship, with a
threat in case OF being refused. Mr. McLachlan is
man Of family, and in poor circumstances. He is
entitled to sympathy, and we therefore hope that he
will have bumper, particularly as the Mirror con-
Germ is so beggary that II afford to give HIM
enough for his support while he abors zeaousy for
Its brief existence.
IMPORTANT FROM HAYTT.-The brig Snow, Capt.
Douglass. arrived last evening, in twenty-one days'
passage from JacmeI
We learn from Captain Douglass that an army,
consisting OF four five thousand men, arrived
there from Cape Hayden on the 10th ult, en- route
tor st. Domingo. They were to renew their march
on the 10Th, to attack the Dominicans.
II was supposed that this would be the final fight
if they failed in their attempt
Affairs in Hayti have reached their crisis.
INTERESTING PROM CUHA-ArFArRs OF MEXICO.
The fine packet bark Mudara, Captain Rich, ar.
rived yesterday from Havana, whence she sailed ON
the 26h ult
We have received the following interesting letter
from our correspondent.
II exhibits the " mastery" activity Of the nind
OF Santa Anna. Cock-fghting seems now 10 occu-
py his attentlon-a least till Mexico is again ready
for him.
HAvANA, Jan. ~, lsl6.
Santa .anno and Cock fighting - .sfairs Of Msrico-
Mr. ktfs, &c.
Our city continues in ts usually mobile state as far
as news goes
Santa Anna passes bis time at his residence about
three miles from the city, employed daily
ing Our sportsmen, high and low rich and poor. crowd
from know only 10 the initiated he loses
four out Of five BETS He 10 such willy old fox that be
yet He has in training gao cocks should he not 70
back soon to his beloved country as he calls It, he will
have some 6ns sport.
for Vera Cruz put back eaky She is repairing in all
haste, and goes down once TO her station.
The u 8. schooner Flrt put in here two days since
with loss Of b boom fOrsmast sprung, sails split, 10
We do not know whether she repairs or proceeds to
Pensacola
News from Vera Cruz is looked for with much ankle
y Every one here anticipates SOM movement towards
return 10 spsnish government and that will be
ceped under guarans Of England and France the for
ticking California for her SHARE and the latter taking
the Queen Of SPANS sister ~ bride to the Due de
and the tw governing the balance OF Mex
leo as an indie tendent kingdom Thus does ariso
cracyof Europe think to stop the march Of liberal ideas
smanating from your glorious Union.
In business little DONG yet Our sugar crop IL just
making is appearance Small lots have been taken for
Spain att llasla. The crop will be good one.
Molasses-The unfavorable weather has prevented
supplies from coming In, and prices have advanced
slightly We quote at u to ~.
Several chartered vessels, and two spectators
from New Orleans, have made their appearance here
which gives frmsr tone 10 market
Freishts to Europe rather dull-Lttle doing. The
question prevents the taking Of American SHIPS. Other
nations except British get 80 81 to the United States
81 Ito SO 60 per hogshead No sugar going.
Exchange has downward tendency London, LOT "a
ii per cent. New YORK. to per cent prem.
Theatrical.
PARx THrArRE.-Ths ballet Of La Gisells' CONT
nues to attract moro and more, with the beautiful Al
gusta its chief gem. The numbers last night were GO
great that there not seat to be got few minutes