The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-16

specimens OF the changes effected by the new code
of practice, which has grown up under the new
constitution, and the gradual progress OF the light,
liberty, philosophy, love, and philanthropy of the
age. One ofthese reports gives striking instance
OF the new practice at the bar We refer to the
suit before Judge Hurlbut, in which Joseph l..
White. Esq, and Mr.. Bowman, were the opposing
counsel There was nothing particularly interest
Ing In that suit, or In the principles involved in the
decision OF the court. The most novel feature was
the new practice introduced, which, on looking at
the written code, we find is not inserted, although
1t possibly may be discovered in the unwrtten
code After speech of great eloquence, vast
power, and much legal acumen, Mr. Bowman
charges Mr.. White with making false statements.
Mr.. White having exhibited equal eloquence and
equal legal acumen, replies to this charge by COM
plete volley of law itself, in the shape of some pom
derous volumes, at the head of his opponent, taking
effect on the os Fronts. In fact, there was regu-
lar rough and tumble fight, part of the code
of practice, before Judge Hurlbut, but which was
ruled not to be in the new written code, although
ii may be found in the unwritten one.
This mode of conducting suits at law, on the part
Of highly respectable and learned counsel, seems to
have increased since the reform in the constitution
and laws. In fact its novelty is great at the bar Of
the court of justice, although it is frequently seen
at the bars of oyster cellars, Only few days be-
fore, similar code Of practice was presented for
the admiration of the public, by Yankee Sullivan,
Esq, and Mr.. Thomas Hyer at the bar Of an oys-
ter cellar in Broadway, where they dispense JUS
tice, oysters, law, brandy-and-water, wit, demo.
ond Nm r,p 0 tho tyyO oaoa
that of Joseph L. White rersus Mr. Bowman, and
Yankee Sullivan versus Thomas Hyer-we are not
sure but the latter have the advantage in point of
responsibility and science, in the application OF
the principles of the new code of practice. There
was decidedly much more science in the latter
than in the former; but there certainly an
equal amount of law and Christianity in BOTH
Another singular case, growing out of the new
code of practice is coming before of our courts,
likewise. 1t seems there is libel suit between
the Right Reverend Bishop Hughes, of the Catholic
Church of New-York, and Mr.. Editor Bennett, OF
the same metropolis. BY the new code of practice,
introduced under the new constitution, both par
ties in suit at law may demand the exa-
mination of each other, to see if they can
make any discovery of any kind to the
advantage of either. This is kind of mu-
tual inquisition founded on Jesuit practice, and
originating in the old Roman civil law. In the
libel case in question, between the bishop and the
editor, we understand arrangements have been
made to have legal inqusition into each other
views, principles, purposes, and personal history,
for the last twenty years. before one of the judges
of the Circuit Court. This novel movement origi-
mated on the side of the bishop. Possibly, editor
Bennett, who is also Catholic, and great ad-
herent of his Holiness Pope Plus the Ninth, has
not sufficiently disclosed all his sins at the con-
fessional that useful and ancient ceremony of re-
ligion, and the bishop wants to find out, under the
new code of practice, possibly, the number, qua
lily, and color of the editors sins, for the purpose
of measuring out the punishment due to him in this
world, in order to diminish the length of time that
he will be adjudged to purgatory in the next This
will be curious investigation, under the new code
ofpractice, introduced in this State. Both parties,
we understand, will be attended by their respec-
tive learned counsel-Mr. Charles O'Connor ont the
part of the bishop and Mr.. Benjamin Galbraith
on the part of the editor.
There may be other peculiar instances growing
out of the new code of practice, which have es-
capped our attentions but these are the most promi-
nent that have recently turned up. We shall
watch the progress of our new constitution, our
new laws, and our new code of practice, and report
faithfully to the public the novelties which spring
up, and the new principles that may be evolved.
Courts of justice, good oyster cellars, and aurcular
confession, are very useful and deserving nstitu-
tons.
Provisions IN IRELAND.-The state of the crops
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the most favorable terms. The promise of an
abundant harvest looks most cheering but the peo-
pie have not the means wherewith to purchase food,
and the almshouses are all filled up The most vio-
lent of the ultraIrsh repeal journals hint at dispo-
sihon on the part of the people not to allow the
provisions to leave the country, and in the present
condition of the country, such hint, if acted upon
would bring on the crisis which all are looking
forward to with much anxiety. Should the
people in Dublin be disarmed, under the proclama-
ton lately issued from the Castle the country dis
tricts-in Tipperary, Kerry, Limerick, and else
where-show every disposition to break out into
open revolt The O'Connes have been openly de.
nounced in their native c0nty of Kerry and the
loudest in their denunciations has been Denis
S. Lawlor, late high sheriff OF the county, and
gentlemen of rank and fortune. The Catholic
clergy Of the county are also coming out in oppo-
sition to the O'Connells, and this puts an extin.
guisher upon their popularity forever. The people
seem determined to keep their own food in their
own country, to.prevent the recurrence of famine
| again. These are ''signs of the times'
LATER FROM New GRANADA.-By an arrival
from Sabanilla,iw are in receipt of intelligence
from Bogota to the 9Th ult
Congress still in session, and there had been
somewhat of an excitement in it, regarding the
matter Of expelling the Jesuits from the republic
1t appears amotion was made in Congress by the
opposition party, TO expe the Jesuts from the coun
try As a matter of courtesy, the proposer of the
motion enquired of the Minister of State what the
| feelings of the government were on the subject
The Secretary Of State on the following day md n