New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-01-21
Politics and Parties In Iilinois-Ths Great
Question Of the Day-The Legislature, &c.

- n,v,.y,ed bs. been called the Banner State Of
Democracy the Egypt Of LocoF and as such il
10 written down irreuievsbly lost TO light and know
ledge This appears true TO superficial observer who
.ees no rag Of Hight glimmer Of hope in the political
darkness IN which Illinois is q, present shrouded But
hsvo often though; that in general men understand but
very specifically the process Of political regeneration
which in this age progress s going on not only In the
whole world but il every nation and State into when
ills divided ani even in the heart Of every individual
In some the advancement from barbarsm 10 true e 10
gushed readily thsn In others but yet 10 al
the evidences progression vsble though In many
csses they are deceptive. In general we look upon
these evidences az the ancents did upon the human body
mot as q beautiful arrangement and adaptation Of
organs TO their in mimi e harmony and piecton
ali tending 10 universal unity but "a confused mass
nt Of which hopeless TO expect would be mould
ed the beautiful nesments Of humanity Meo sppesr 70
forget that all this political warfare for some sveat enc
that the strife Of parties and the strife oil iucFoud
minds are ineamed ard urged on 10 purpose Which
rcrhsps the cycles Of Time alone Disclose but which
the prophet ultimately tend to the unity OF
Man with God in true religion, and the unity OF Man
with Man In true Society say nussutnaiely tend to
,h. or Humanity fall back into the naturssu end bar
bsrisn from which II IL being regeDcrsted
look upon illinois not entirely lost, polucsly
and morally. as many are apt TO suppose. oe sure
she Is now rOing in the wild triumph Of an almost IN
restrained freedom a. regards external enactnents WIN
very LILLE amt within 10 the way OF internal bonds
heart and conscience heT Governors pretend
10 no authority. but acknowledge that the only way 70
meet the terrors OF mob law is TO let the opposing ele
uenu come in contact snd then the right snail De- win
the might, But despite all TINS there are signs OF t1o
moving Of superior spirit upon the lace OF me waters
signs able OF change in the political current
which will wreck nsny bsrks now freighted with nigh
hopes. o,oo,l. .,,erg,beres
asit has been by similar evidences of the spirit reused
aud now burning brightly in Maine and view hsinpshre
TO think that demsgogues slide with their ciapusp
slingsO indignation
the masses Of the three political parties in Northern
Illinois These feelings want but an expression IN the
sb.oe of an honest leaders true man. care not so
rn,h OF what party though should hope and trust he
viii be Wing TO make themselves heard ia words that
shall tell apon the Doughfaces at washington VINO not
..,sed with spnexsng one Slave State now seeking
10 xpd the area of oppression, at the cost too OF the
blood and treasure OF the nation go
kn0, that at the present time numbers oil the Loco
Foc marty are having their consciences prcked ana
that the Liberty party receiving sccessons from s
ranks daily The first converts TO the doctrines oil the
third party were from the Wing batalions know also
that there are numbers of Wings rdutng ne acton q
hetr party and that il that action Is not the night one
on the subject Of Slavery and Slave Territory they Will
desert In thousands. These are facts and the-e men
are sworn to their course, and will not swerye
In such things the only hope for the political
regeneration OF Illinois is In Hole storm, which will
sweep Loco Focoism in the Northern par Of this state
with the tesom OF destruction Inc late measures OF
the Presdept-the veto OF the Hsrbor bill and the settle
ment Of the Oregon question, showing cOncusvey MS
fsihsssn-ss Northern interests Will hasten the con
n.
in this city, even the Office hoders-"ho dsre' to
defend his cause.
A spoiled child is always hard to manage and Loco
iocosm will find those Ststos in which she has go long
run riot the hardest of the lot
There is another feature in The case. The political
distinctions between parties in the Northern part oil ms
State especially last melting before this all absorb
ing question From means OF information which have
have observed that meu--from whom such inquiries
would have been the least expected-men who frequent
rrosgeres and such hke-have been OF late eagerly
seeking information with regard 10 the prtponderance
of the South matters oNsonal legislation In regard
70 the of the war with Mexico &c u Is DOUBT
less well known you also, that the Tsrh question: al
thoueh no doubt of vital importance the West is not
question round which the enthusiasm OF the country
eau be rallied unconnec,ed with any other great ques
ton OF poity party to be successful here must
express more distinctly and emphstcay the all absorb
iug topic Of opposition Slavery, which has invaded
ali ranks almost UNFORTUNATELY, and 10 carrying the
human mind into sphere OF political life aud pro
yress In fact IL would seem a. all farther reform 10
STAYED ana the food gates through which new truths
gain an entrance tho human mind shut up by this
great evil agans, which. shoulder to shoulder men
must work In order 20 stay It's farther extension
Our Legislature this Winter has turned Itself into as
complete farce upon general assemblies 90 eoaia Wen
be GOT up IL has literally done nothing II we except
the members voting themselves slOO each to liquor
upon the moment II sscertained hye Gas money "a
sk< Treasury An abortive attempt too was made TO re
neal law which "a wholly disregarded by the people
viz the law prohibiting notes under the value OF y
from being issued circulated In the state The BLACK
Lave OF this State which disgrace to civiiIston
i'm its most recipient state however will be allowed to
a.rrsce our statute books they will never be repealed
by Loco ocoism. petition having the signatures o'
from to 1000 citizens OF all parties praying ior tns''
repeal has been forwarded from this city TO me Legs
lsture IL will however, receive no attention. Inc
delegation from this County II they have the ieInerS
to present. H. will probably be severely eensnred Az
the last session OF the Legislature the present tseneo
Judge of the County OF Cook. very nearly Lost he ap
polntrneat for daring sign similar instrument ,
The Directors OF the Galena aud Chicago Union hsi'
road are making exerons 20 prosecute this enterprise
which will add much 10 the business oil this eliy r"
thirty OF thiryhve miles from Chicago can De run OF
almosi dead level, without cutting away the SOL O
raising a single embsnkment The fertility Of the coun
try bsiweep this point aud Gsena IA amazing ana th
mineral resources Of that region exhaustess ims roa
and the canal uniting Lake Michigan WIN inc nlln1l
River which Ia progressing, viii make Chesko tn
center Of an immense extent Of country, the riches
which ye, lie In the bosom OF Mother Mature
The trade Of the city has been very dull since tn'
close Of nsvig suon. The roads were rendered smos
impossible by the heavy rains which We have e>peri
snecd. The last few days have seen great chsage
aid now rejoicing In snow and ice with the thcf
mometet e below zero should this weather conunu
trade viii revive and merchants, some OF whom AZ
prct,y tight up be relieved from tue effects OF pres
sure IRON the Est Money Is scarce sInele here
Some Of our brokers charge from four 10 ave per cen
Der month to say nothing OF the usury exacted 10
money loaned settlers to enter lands which in som
csse from 81 70 70 % per eeut as the essr may be
some OF the friends of Association IN this city At
about org AIMING Aflsted society OF which vi
give You the particulars and AL that would interest IN
friends OF Human Progress. Yours. &c T.
DISHONESTY Hail ]. Howe OF South Bo'
ton lost pocket book Tuesday last which eonisine
sss< hwas picked up n a boy named John liset
about sixteen years OF age who instead o returning
to its rlghtfel shsconded with the property
viii doubt however, be Srrcsted the bills ~
of large and the possession OF them by
boy viii be likely to excite suspicion. Bost Jour.
BURNT TO DrsrH-A httle daughter of ID. W
Sherwood OF Esston. CT came 70 her death last wee
bv her clothes taking IRE the night OF the 18th ul
The dwelling OF Geo, Hannah q Petereoro Cam
la was consumed BY ere ard one Of his ehildrvn PEI
ished in the flames.
INDIAN BArrLx THE ST Louis Revellle Of III
9Th saws BY letter from Council Bluff. dated De,
~ information has been received In this city that on n
lsih a band OF Omshss attacked in thai peishbO
lo ~ party Of Sioux and sixty Of the toymer klle
Ia the eoaricl"
IL Fears are expressed ofthe loss Of brig Her
nv OF Newburyport hound 10 Oregon. The Newerr.
mont Herald says she left 81 Csthsrnes early in Jun
and hsa no, arrived at her destination in Octoeer IN
weather of Cspe Horn. in July and August was moi
,m,->,uou. than Tor many Winters previous Nino
every vessel Il doubled the Cspe during the Nn's
sustained more CT less dsiaagc and within few csy
the u sioop Ssratogs has returned 10 the IN
ted States or repairs having vsny endesvored durir
the entre months OF Angus, and September 10 doue