The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-27

party. and mise new issue, moro destructive to
the peace and harmony Of the Union than any
that has yet ag,tated the confederacy. Anti
masons and anti-renters can easily swallow auti-
slavery.
In this view of the matter, the election Of United
States Senator, in the New York Legislature,
may become a starting point for another crusade,
in a new shape, more pregnant with dissenslon
and disunion, and more detrimental in Its opera
ton, than any agitation yet organized, either by
the ultra-whgs, barnbumers, or abolltionists. But
whatever may be its effect on the Union at large,
one thing Is very certain-that should this move.
ment take place, 1t will break up the wing party,
ss efiectually as the democratic party was clef-
asunder by the dlssolving effects Of the move
ment of the barnbuners
HoNoRs TO TIKI BRAvK-GKNKRAL Wool AND
COLONEL DUNcAN.-The gratitude of the people of
the United States, In elevatng Gen. Taylor to the
high office OF chief magistrate of the republic, In
consequence Of his public services and pure cha.
racter, has furnished the journalists of all Europe
with great many topics of appreciation OF this
country. Honors extended to the brave defenders
of country, excite the same feelings in the human
breast, In both hemlspheres, and among every
people. But besides General Taylor, we have
other brave spirits, whom the people will take
pains not to forget. Every officer and military
man. who went through the brilliant campaigns in
Mexico, was as much hero, though in lesser
light, as the President elect.
We are glad, therefore, to observe that spon-
taneous movements have been made in this
State to express proper feelings towards two
distinguished men for their services In the war
with Mexico-natlves, we believe, of this great
State. On Saturday next, the ceremony of pre-
senting splendid sword to General Wool, which
was authorized by the last Legislature, will take
place at Albany; and tomorrow evening, we under
stand, dinner will be gwen at the Astor House to
the gallant Colonel Duncan and testimonial of the
estimation in which his bravery and military skill
IN both campaigns in Mexico are held by his fell
low citizens, will also be presented to him on the
occasion.
Any remarks of ours can add but little to the
appreciation in which General Woo's military
conduct Is held by the people of this country. Mo-
dest and unassuming, he performed one of the
most brilliant eats that glorious war, by taking
an army of three thousand volunteers, marching
it across the Rio Grande and through the wllds
VI new McAlcO, anu giving IL ulSClpllHc anu
skill, which, on the field OF Buena Vista, formed
the principal element of that great victory. The
occasion will undoubtedly attract large assem-
blage to the Capitol IN Albany, where the ceremo-
ny will take place. Of Col Duncan, we need say
little. His career, from the field of Palo Alto to
the entrance of our troops into the city of Mexico
Is well known, and his worth is appreciated by
every friend of his country.
We shall give full reports of both these assem-
blages, peculiarly proper for the purpose of con-
ferring merited honor on the brave sons OF New
York.
THEATRIcAL.-We have recently suggested to
the theatrical managers OF this city, the proprlety
of introducing dramas of novel and interesting
character; at the same time asserting that their
efforts. In this regard, would be crowned with
success; and our predictions were more than re-
allsed, in the vast assemblage that crowded every
department of the Broadway theatre last even
ing. The piece performed was the grand roman
tic spectacle called Monte. Christie" which has
been dramatized by G. H. Andrews, from the
beautiful novel of that name, by Alex. Dumas. In
our subsequent review of these matters, we shall
60 more into detail, and will now conclude by in
viting our citizens by all means to see this splen-
did production.
STEAMSHIP PANAMA, Captain Comstock, which
sailed hence for California, on the LIST instant, re-