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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-24
Washington, Aug ii, 1913,
BULLETIN.

The Cambria has arrived. Her news,
contained in Tory papers is intend to
deceive The public, and to deprcss the
cause OF Ireland Collisions have occurred.
the precise result Of which cannot be STA
ted as the patriotic journals are all sup
pressed. But known events, read in the
light OF our previous information, ale al!
encouraging. The whole Government
force has been employed for a week in at
iempts TO arrest he leaders wuhOm effect.
ing single capture. Those hadcrs
hace adOpt,d The most efcctual means, and
wW be successful.
We repeat our appeals. We urge
upon our friends IN every part Of the Union
prompt and continued actiOn.
ROBERT EMMEF,
CHARLES O. CONNOR,
HORACE GREEDY,
JOHN McKEON,
JAMES w WHITE,
MICHAEL II. O'CONNOR,
THOMAS HAYES,
BARTHOL. O'CONNOR.
Directory oGthc Friends OF Ireland.
New YoRK, August 10, l84S.
N Y Tribune,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02

The BosroN TELEGRAPH In consequence OF
the injury to the section of this line between
this city and Stamford, by the falling OF several
frees upon the wire, during the severe gale on
Monday night, all communication with Bos-
ton was suspended yesterday, ansl the foreign
news by the steamer could not be sent forward.
Mr.. Foss, the chief operator on the line, made
every effort to repair the damage IN time to get
the news through, but it was so serious that 1t
was impossible. Our arrangements are always
SO extensive, that failure is entirely out Of the
question and in spite of the disaster to the
lightning line, we present the news to our
readers in this days paper in full.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02
Daniel Webster In the United States Supreme
Court-Popular Sovereignty and ConstitU-
tional Lawyers.


OF the numerous arguments which have been
made during the present sitting OF the Supreme
Court of the United States, on almost every sub
ject, by the many ard multitudlnous lawyers
attending, none appear TO have attracted public
attention, but the speech or argument of Daniel
Webster, few days ago, in opposition to the
Dorr rebellion, as it is called, in Rhode Island,
in which he explained and illustrated his views
on the princ pies of constitutional law and popu
lar sovereignty in the United States. This
speech has been published in various quarters,
and commented upon with tremendous eulogies,
representing Mr.. Webster as possessing in his
own mind, nearly four-hfths, and quarter over,
OF all the intellect of the present age.
Mr.. Webster Is, undoubtedly, one of the great
lights of the age-a sort Of sun to a solar svs-
tenn in society, with a number of small lights
revolving around him, and around him, and
around him. He is so considered in this coun-
try, in Europe, and throughout the civilized
world up to the edge of the moons atmosphere
But the great and manifold light of his mind is
limited to certain distinct points, certain umi-
nous spots, without embracing whole eternity
OF brlliancy, comprehending the past, the pre-
sent, and the future, from the Silurian era down
to the last day. He is, essentially lawyer-an
animal which marks the oolitic formalion-full oil
gigantic flying reptiles. lie possesses wonderful
power OF analysis He can spread himself out,
under the impulse of fee of thousand dollars,
over vaiiety of subjects that appear to the pub.
lie mind misshapen and confused. He can col
ect these confused facts, assert them, label
them, fix them, shake them, and put them up in
such shape as to have the appearance of philo-
sophy, reason, truth, and universal light and Ii
berry. His mind, in it's original state, was UNI
doubtedly great and powerful, and intended for
the year 2746; but it has been pared down by
pressing necessity-by professional shackles--by
Boston notions, so that ii is now nothing but
that of a lawyer, who, on receiving check for a
certain amount, gives his reasons and shapes his
arguments to satisfy those who employ HIM
and that is all.
Now, looking at Mr.. Webser's argument on
the Dorr rebellion, in this comprehensive view,
we find tina, its principal points and salient prn-
ciples are based on fallacy, aud in denial OF
every principle of popular sovereignty which
he affects to supper The principles on which
Mr. Webster relies, contain che germs Of those
privileges which have, in former ages led to the
exclusive possession Of power by the kings,
lords, priests, or emperors. From men acting
on the same reasoning which he hes put for
ward in this case, the ieudal system arose among
the Anglo Saxons and the Germans, who were
originally free people, but who became shack.
ed by terms Of law, accumulated In the lapse
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02
News from Europe,

By the arrival Of the steamship Acadia, at
Boston, from Liverpool, we have advices fifteen
DAYS later than those received by the previous
arrival at this port. In consequence of a severe
snow storm, the steamer anchored below Boston,
and was boarded by our special agent, and the
news despatched to this city by special messen-
ger over the Springfield and New Haven rail.
road Having received full files of English pa.
pers, we have devoted large part of our paper
to the news.
In a financial and commercial point of view
the intelligence is highly favorable and interest
ing. The political news does not amount to
much. Quotations for cotton were firm, and
there had been no particular change in prices for
breadstuffs. This was attributed to the tight
ness in the money market, there having been no
reduction in the rate of interest," any important
increase in the discounts by the Bank of Eng
land, notwithstanding the additions TO the sup
ply of bullion and the general Improvement in
the condition of the bank The advance in con-
soils, is indicative of the abundance of money in
financial circles. The reason given for not re-
ducing the rate of interest was, that 1t would sti-
muate speculation in staple articles of trade and
tend to check the return to more healthy times,
than steady adherence to the high rate ruling.
The accounts from the manufacturing districts
are no more encouraging than those previously
received, and there was no prospect of any I'M
mediate Improvement. The failures which have
taken place, have fallen heavily upon Manches-
ter and other large manufacturing places, and it
will be some time before they can recover from
the shock. We have given the names of the
new failures reported, but they are not of much
consequence, and do not touch any interest on
! this side of the Atlantic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02
The Henry Clay Meeting.

rIITISBLKtI, + Gu I, IS4o.
There was large Clay meeting tonight at
the Lafayette Rooms, on which occasion great
enthusiasm was manifested. A resolution was
passed for the purpose of raising money en-
ploy an eminent artist to take the portrait Of the
Hon. Henry Clay. A resolution was unanim ous-
ly carried in favor ofhls nomination for the Pre-
sidency
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02
TELEGRAPuIC INTELLIGENCE.
Affairs In Washinston-President' Lsvee-
Duel, &c.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l, lS4S.
At the Presidents dinner this afternoon, there
were about forty distinguished guests, among
whom was Gen. Houston The evening leree
was attended by-a large and brilliant assemblage
OF citizens OF both parties, most of them accom-
panied by their ladies. Among those present
were twelve or thirteen quakers in their homely
garb
The weather is mild
despatch was received tonight from Rev.
Mr.. Donellan, of Baltimore, noticing report
that duel was to be fought to-day at Bladens-
burgh. Mr.. Scott, of Philadelphia, is said to be
one of the parties No tidings of the result
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02
Markets..

BALTIMORE Markets Feb. l,-Flour-s Sales of about
500 bbl' OF Howard street made at So rs; City
Mills was held at So Wheat-saes 5000 bushels were
made including Maryland reds at l3Oc white do st
1855 Ccrn-saies OF about 5000 bushels made in
Guiding Maryland mixed and white at 5ic and yellow
at Gle Observation-Disclosures sales we're making TO the
trade, without material change In prices. Whiskey
remained inactive at 2oc Dealers waiting steamers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02
MARINE Affairs.

MenTs Barclay & Townsend will launch, from their
yard at Hoboken, to morrow (Thursdsy) I'd inst at on
O'Clock most promising and beautiful ship, upsur-
passed In vorkmanshp and modsl-to be coled the
" NJ Howes"-fo- the firm Of Hoves, Godfrey & Co in.
tended for the Mediterranean trade Length on deck
1875 feet, inches breadth Of beam % feet nche.;
depth of hold, is feet inches Burhen All tons She
will be launched with all yards crossed, and completely
rugged.
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NEW YORK HERALD.
ssrth.wssl Corner Of Fulton and khssau ITS.
JAMES GORDON BENIN EFT.
PROPRIE1OHi.

DAILY HER.aLD-EverT day, lSnn1St tseiudedl
per eopr-$1 Is drruns-tI the Onsted Nates
Euopeo s6seTibers S4 pt~ snn"s to iscIude the pos-
per c,pv-Ss i2x per sn,vss-n the United Sfaies Eu-
bscrbrrs, Is to tnctu DE- the postage
AZ edition uiH be published the day Of he departure
Of each steamer NTH intege nee from az parts o. the
and edsertsen,ents reessVsd sy Ms.'r. GsgnnGT' s
Jeha Mil,eT, bookseller, Henrtet Ia street London.
PRESIDENTIAL HERALD Every I1esday-One
aDYERTISEMENTs tnev e. cry moI1mrsns1 at REQ.
The proprietor not responsible for ors IN Gusc!Spf
PRINTING Of all kfrds erecnted sGut:fuIty and wiM
Orders received at the Put vocation once cor
ner Of Fulton and Nassau streets
AL LETTERS bv mail for stsot tfSpttons, er Ttth
sdrrsees to be post pai@ or the 'sfsse s0H De de-
1851 UWT ~ vCE containing
ngsrtsnt 'esc; soieitea s.. az quartz " the "o''S-
NO NOTICE cGn be taken Of ononymo ~ foNssunsee-
Whatever 81 intended for inseffton nts oe anhen-
y paolieatos but a: saarsny o. xeSs Ss:A
.aLL PAYMENTS to be made an ddrds'ss'
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Death OF Sc nat0r Davis.

WASHINGTON, Feb. !, lS4S.
The Hon. John Davis, Senator fiom Massa-
chusetts, Is dead.
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jsctsd the bill to amend the charter Of the rrootlyu
Gas Company.
HARsoh IMPROVEMENTS.
The harbor and river resolutions were received from
the senate and referred to the rslect COMMITTEES.
Adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02

NAvAL.-The sloop of walPlymouth, at ii
navy y I'd, will be ready to leave in few day
with the newly appointed commissioner &
China There is no foundation whatever &
he report thei abe ia unseswoTihyl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EyENIr

ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.
PARK THEATRE.-Sands, Lent u Co.'S AMERICAN
e IRcUs, in their various performances.
powERy THEATRE BowervI-THE MIi.LER's MAIp-
sJruE OF WoNrEREY-CHARLoTTE TEMPLE.
CBATH AM THEATRE Chatham ,,,est-'THE YOUTH
ruL QuEEN-MILLER AND HIS MEN-TEREAi.
PALMO'S OPERA HOUSE, Chambers strest-SABLE
BnoTHERs-MopEL ARTISTS
MECHANICS HALL, Broadway, rear Broome street
CaRIsrys MINsTRELs-ErHIorIAr sINarNe-bt RLEsQuE
DANCING, &c.
PANORAMA HALL. Broadway, near Houson St -bAs'
,Apns PANoRAMA ~ MIssIssRPI RIVER. Two ex'
hibuons at and 7 PM
SOCIETY LIBRARY, corner Broadway and Leonard
street-MACoMDEn TRoUPEs CoNcEnr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02

The SoUrHERNER.-The Charleston spring
races, which come off this month, appear to
have given some animation to the sporting
world, for we notice already that the services OF
the elegant and favorite ocean steamer Southern
err, are in requisiton. She came down to her
dock yesterday in beautiful trim, and will com.
mence her spring campaign between this port
and Charleston, on Saturday, under Capt, Berry.
her sstimable commander
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02

Dixon Lawrence committed suicide st Rigs, Monroe
county o few days since while IN az Of dsllrum tire
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-02

ro,sus cum ,n September OF 27sooof to the amount a,
rres-us 81 2,77aO00f
The treasury punt remains nearly the SANE rs be-
fore and the reRrk may sppi,d to the private
account and the advances on bull Ion and stock
This amount OF com rercial bills under discount has
decress. about Is 600 00of and the total amount DIS
counted during the including the branch banks
shows a decrease OF 81, 600 OO0f
THE RrrrNuE-An abstract OF the net proeuce OF
the OF Great Britain in the years and
ended the 9th OF Jan. si7 and ls.s showing 'ne III
crease OF. decrease thereof
NEABs Ending JANuABr
1887 1913. IEc'e. Dec'e
Cns,,r,. cie sIn es5 IS OI5g9s 295.561
$50. '''' $50 - - ~ 81 100 n 73a,ii6 79oie4
St-r, - - - . sisla 6995s6 28.lS2
'r,s,s. go as72fns l,s3itcl 62l53
Pror. ~ "a, .... ag5 3a 5A5080l 3o,40
P,sioai = SIC coo git,O0l 5000
cr n,S ~ ,ndds a. -. =. 49,. i2OOiO 1890 = 1900
rs,sesllsneous ...... $1,000 l6a9i6 l3i.6i
To,,i Ordinary Revenue ases.ls sl6ss 1855 l,ss2s5
China MonsE: 1884, 1884, ,-ceo ,,oos CO.'S"
neasTnsprs OF Advances. i,of0Iii 5eGSis SOC 3ss
TOTAL Ineoms. sos5O2O 1857 500 sIi,7oo 2i3 2,t
Deduct increase OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 2l1 100
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of few centuries, until they ended in despot-
ism itself Lawyers arguments and lawyers rea-
sons lead TO exclusiveness and despotism The
AnglG-Saxons and the original Germans were,
at the first, free people. They were bound by
no forms but those OF the will and common sense
of the community, properly ascertained and au-
thenticated. In process Of time, however, some
OF those forms became law, and they accumu
lated, in the course of ages, until they resulted
in the eudal system, and ultimately, in the des-
poism of the present age, in certain parts OF
Europe.
Now, the theory of American liberty and law
is altogether in an opposite direction The
American revolution was rebellion-a popular
rebelion-and nothing else, according to all the
interpretations of English, Anglo-Saxon, or
Webster law. The French revolution was also
rebellion yet who will deny that both these
great outbursts of the people were founded on the
right of man to self-gove1nmentl We do not know
the particular facts of the Dorr rebellion in
Rhode Island, intimately, nor is it necessary to
dive into the details to know that the argument of
Mr.. Webster is founded on part Of the same argu-
ments which the tories in the time of the
American revolution put forth against that great
event, and which the supporters OF exclusive
privileges in the despotic countries of Europe,
yet use with force and effect, to keep the human
race in chains and bondage to kings and lords.
If lawyers minds and lawyers arguments be
permitted to control public events in this coun.
try, for two centuries to come, we have no
doubt that American liberty, which was estab-
lished by the revolution Of '76, will be almost
annihilated at the end of a few hundred years.
Nothing but the people and the press, and gene
raj education, can preserve great republic from
running into privileges, excuslveness, and des-
potism. Any single profession, be it the military,
the clergy, or the lawyers, that attains the as
cendancy in any community, will always lead
to the same results. Past history has proved,
again and again, to the world, that the tendency
of the .clergy, the military, and the lawyers,
as classes of society, is hostile to public and
general liberty, and no one can deny the gene
raj fact. In this country the clergy are placed in
their natural position. Human rights and Ii
berty are most in danger, in these United States,
from the profession of arms and the profession
of the law. The republic of Rome lost her prin-
ciples by soldiers and lawyers. Mark that, good
people
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-18
Miss Il,let's Ssbo0l,

The yoahg ladies of this insiitnfiso cffsred us a most interesting entertainment on Saturday last by an exhibition Of their powers of elOeuton, aud ia tie ceremony of receiving premiums, and rewards for their various exeelencies during the lest se>son of the school
 The Highest ecmmeudAtien nay be awarded to all for their graceful proficiency and wher. much merit is dse. we cannot essi'y make distinction. For the talent and abiii,y, however, hat was ds payed, the riche,; praise is due 10 the accomplish ed fnsupetress. snt if she will permit 10 say "io the v,e:o, bssoug The sroiIs.''
 IL gives us pleasure A, all ,imes ,ocomueai sssch n inslitions this .o the patronage and siteniion e the pubic, but sspreisiy dc we solicit in,sres, ol tho success of Miss yic.ors e,tabiI.hman' anl the efeoursssm~ht her dssiasu shsi ea4i6c4toa, should ccmMaAni
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-18
Gen. HENFATEID.

Oar attention has been directed tn short e4i'o- rial which appeared in The Elorsda Cninn few weeks siaee in the foiiO~ing language, Aad wtich had escaped our nstice:
 swe woald ask Cen g II. Hempstead bow son- he has been night on the ssFexas aassti7n ard ii h- not new, a Thomas Benton man We merely ask for fuforras'ion''
 This is an isssnua-ion againsta prcminen; demo- erai which We aid De; expect from tbs union, and which has no Sasis in fact IF Nis intended 10 cast 8 docbs upon fhe position Of Gen. Henps.eai in regard to tie Texas question. ihs editor wH fail. He vas one of tho first democrats in this county upon any publ'e occssion 10 announce his slvecaey 0t aasexasi n.
 To thcse wko have been more faRiiisr zilh the course and opinion of this gentleman than the eti- toy of the Union. ii is very wea known ,h4t he dis4ppsoyed of the coarse eE ME. B-nton n Te'a- not been ca Benton man. furth.r than Bemsn's support of Democratic policy would justify his tskicg the same grosnd.
 Gen. Hempstead is absent, and wiH be proseblv until the election. We therefore deem 'bis exrlau- alton due to tim, as prominent ani ro5ulsr dem oeFat-and a jealous and deyoi. .d co-l4borsr with us for the specess of oar par'y.
 We hope the Union may find 1t more worthy yh 2 character O democratic priBt To expend ats small shot upon the common eneay, &han upon an iafl- eniiai meIater ef the party to which he prosvssss Ia kelorr
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-18


 Notwithstanding he evasioas of the Gsss.te, we shsli insist upon question. avhsa a.d ~A.re was the SiSts Conreaiioa Aetd, tius aPpoiafss Hr. Nr foa c IVsig del>yots 10 PAilGdsiI hia,
 If Co., Newton were running as psriy caudl. date, Aod ss the representative of whig principles, We uis st. have no claim te sa ansxsr. We. ser tsiniy, have disposition so ft ihs vss that con essis the family secret, of whiZg.ry But. tha, gentleman aePrecaies all party and party manage ment, and throws himself the breach ia dsienee os s'he 'dear people and it is not gnent for them 10 Inquire "~hen ani whers' he derived his authority 10 act n heir hahali sna to t0ske IIrdge. 'n theIr nsme at the PhiIaa iphis whig Convection We have right 10 sn answer either ficn the Ga Letss or Col. NsWto1. and skes this time be is nsi the inaA to aet wiou' ,be least regard the opia ion or ~ishes of ths Drmoeraey." Come nc E assr an answer,!n year next.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-18
trufsundtd Rumor.

We last week, in sIiudiog to oar nnderh4Dded sssaisHts, said that A'al despise An opponent who shields hinsef behind ano;heI to atfsck his foe or gratfy lis malice.
 Nine tines in ten. such sn one will be toand a paltFoon. afraid Of the lash iHgtics from iHstcS snfsr assU'aed n0ne, qsd EA tAs aarks of Frtsoa miracles, Rot rSr. ssH is be 5a kts STtsts,
 We ssy 90 still. whoever may bs guilty of it.
 An srhPEoye Of the Democrat ofkee, J F. Knight, spPl's all we said 10 LiinseI, in eenssquenee he ssys, of HInor,~hich had beer in circulation cen eoneefning him. and proclaims the rafnor aHd he sllusiOn, ifntended for Lim. to he false. He tell, us, that although stparai.d 90 far from home. he can furnish prosf that he is not ihe man 10 whom suehIspguage will sfpy So says Nr. Knight.
 All we have to say isthsi 1t was vsry silly in hn if he had the .ynachefs af has ides,ty and c6arae<y with hin. that he should apply gsners'ly expres. sed sentiment 10 himself cn aeeoua; sn .auony. uous rumors
The Arkansas banner., 1848-07-18
arR LrRHRlErfY

0sgfasad er the Bstsssila Earle, ssssss GisSossd ts sase = fss nos PaAlskiae kis esum<sts .sn iadgs Csnways lsiier. .hiIS wu patl:saAd the ast- ser tsaif. and s+sns is vhink q kaA ssin upoa us for sash ssrvias. Ws srknowtsdgs ths sIsins ef the Esgse to ssr esafsssg and sdesf eoasiSsrstcn. but none 10 Ire uss ef ear eelamss when be desrss to as.aiI dsmserst Msss espscialsy. whsa there vas ne sstaek maae by Jaags csuway, and DO lm- Pgtsiion so be retUEfed. Ills eonassss of the Demo eRass hbefalisy h shIs matter. wish our apparent waai of ss is 20 argameut that weaEs not Liberal iSarovSs aa sppoaent. ss any of eur ssishsOrs of The same posisioa5 creed eiA eurasH The Demo erai. f not seatal tu shi<ssry. least leans moeh ta the aide of Cen Taylor, Sc against lin. nor ean any uhs have read that esTss FOr ihe last fcur nosiiks come 10 different conclusion. It ts matter of eomnoa coavstsaeioa amosg leading democrats. tat his long sFficse of las, week, Is altogether anti der oerstr, and well cslealate4. where t is believed b dsPFess ard render gloomy oar prospecss of sReCss- The Delta of New o. Issns, whieA pscsess-. nen'raHsy, is mere decided every week thsn the Democrat,
 ! Tbe Eagle Eilt then ss<, that the psrGiei Hl.ch hs hes Prcseutea k usfss sowssas ss Ia mach ss we ere not oss q ihous wiling is give 'aid and eomfsst 10 he enemy by making ,rsthIess state nents sf the lameotsbs disision In eur rsnks. the desperate sstassiOa Of party and the probability of cur dsfeaf. That we have rct misrePsesented ihs Democrat we make he followisg sxtrari from { ns luxuhriess and Rl timed article rrferrei to:
 "when the position occupied by Sir. yaa Barsn
 s considered in eeanection with the demonstrations aOw being nads by Mr. Yaney, ef Alabama. and betl ibese eminent men are found to b. arrsyed as well against the nominee of the Bsltincre CenYen- l toa, as against one Cf the principles promaIgnted by thss Convention ss cardinal point tn the creed cf the Denoerasie party, t must btecme sp?srent I to every democrat that there is detection of ne ssgst msnant existing in the ranks of our party, which threatens seriously 10 weakeH our strength in the coming eoat.s,. and which the progress of esass alose can diseioss whether it sbsu Ro, prove si< 4.eaRs ky Arsa sos tks dssseTatic Parsy sfsae 5ut IAs untOa ef tks Sta<s sA0si D. an'mstety ds- strosed We are of those who deem that the lstier contingency is one to xhirh scarcely sa snsisa is to be tolerated bat we are free ts admit that tAe aspeei q his defseiioa 9 saea character, as iO gius to Aoss rAo attempt io peer through the dark visa of the future, most Oninoss misgivinys and doub,s"
 Were ihers sufficient number of such Deuo- crussf T as this bira Of I'll omen would sesm 10 be. we might possibly see hs pleasant prediction Veri ked; bat have too mech faiih in the gcoi sense aRd honesty of the people too much confidence Ia the strength sf Ous principles to rrsra these fore or'aigs as thing more than an attempt to weak ea the eHers Of ardent demoerais-
 We hope the Esgle will spare Us comparison with snch parsy press.