The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-20

rity of Mr.. Polk 10 the of Gen, Csss.
The meeting then gave nine cheers for Cas- and But
Ter, and adjourned. ...a .lt.slf r-f
WASHINGTON Hollow, DurcuEss Coz
August g. l84S.
Moral Standing of Dutchess County Murders
Horsc-,acing-INc Quokers-IHeu School-Poli-
tics, &c. &c.
Your paper has quite circulation in this coun-
ty, yet have rarely, if ever seen any notice of us
in your columns-an omission purpose to remedy
by sending you occasionally brief sketches of our
moral, religious, and political condition. The
place from which write is the centre of this old,
productive and intelligent county it is, consequent
l the best position for observing and all
the popular movements, upon every question that is
sgtatipg the times '' -. .ii
Our moral standing has been slightly damaged, and
the respect entertained for as quiet and orderly
people, somewhat essened recently consequence Of
three most atrocious murders having been committed
which crime sent to State prison for II years.
one was hung in our county jail and the last whose
is in prison, awaiting his trial. and it is generally
thought his chances for escape slight notwth
standing he has engaged the ablest counsel in the
State to defend him.
With these unfortunate exceptions, fancy we will
compare tayoraby with any county in the State But
if to add to dow ard tendency, have got
course" established here with numerous horses
in training, mostly trotting ones and they prin
cipsy being prepared for your market But few
we occupy, and its easy access from all parts Of the
county, calls together large number Of persons,
(mosty young menu to the chagrin and strenuous OPP
position of the old heads Yesterday (Friday) had
trottng match, that excited interest than any
previous during he summer 1t was between Gel.
Csreys bay horse Conhde ncen drove by himself and
George Wallis sorrel horse Wellington" drove By
Wen Vele for $500 side, two miles and repeat And
the knowing onesn worse taken in, for
previous to starting they all in favor of the sorrel
horse, and was exceedingly difficult to find per-
son willing to back the bay but the sequel proved
better horse, dlstanced
petitor the first heat time, 455thus shortening the
race. snd spelling much of the anticipated sport, and
sending home the " knowing ones" who had been the
principal hackers Of the sore horse with empty pock
cts apa long faces A large number of New York
sporting gentlemen present and one Of the judges
eminent merchant from your city.
Our sporting propensites may perhaps be more culti
waited account of the lack of stated preaching in
midst for this section of the county is mostly in
habed by members of the Society of Friends, or Qua
kers as they are usually caed-a class Of People pro-
veI bially moral and honest. We have two meeting
houses - Of tho " Hcksie," and the other Of the
Orthodox persuasion of Quakers, at the former Of
which the word is dispensed without money and with
price" whenever the esprit moves" by either
Edward Hull Eleazer Hayiland the former being
truly able and eloquent man. while the latter though
pretending TO ihe ability, is n worthy and
Unable citizen. The orthodox are favored with
greater number Of speakers the Acknowledged head
Of which is Isaac Thorn. Uncle saac as he is ia
miliarly called by beth young and old And he is
man OF most sterling worth with vigorous intellect,
and is an able speaker His SON John morn, ALSO
old block He has but to follow in the footsteps of
his lustious father to be honored and respected by
all There also two three others, whom it is not
necessary to they not very shining lights.
The celebrated Nine Partners Quaker boarding
school located in the immediate vicinity of the two
meeting houses under the control of the ortho
dox branch of Friends. although patronised by both
sections 1t is at this school that the sons and daugh
many your most arstocratc Quaker families
in New York-such Alley Pearsall, Leggett, Thorn,
Fox Cories. Macy Day. and others. equally wealthy
and respected receive their education They do not
coniine their scholars exclusively TO Quakers the
worlds people'' admitted, by their adopting the
plain dress and language and otherwise conforming to
the rules and regulations And very many are sent
here parents. who have wild and unruly sons
prefer sending them here to undergo course of dsci
pine rather than undertake the task themselvesand
all such are soon brought up with ''round turn F"
The Preside of this Quaker coegeor ndent
they term him here, is Jarvis Congdon mar above
WIFE dia presides the female department; and
TO repeat the compme ntary things said of her.
fear should make her vain in spite Of all her good
sense and modesty believe the wide world might be
search in vain for her superior, in point OF Fitness
in every respect for the station which she occupies.
Politically, in pretty bad TX, for professed
politicians generally and the question: OF, Where
am to &c p? is daily asked and not easily answered
The Quakers who have hitherto invariably acted with
.be wings now. in accordance with their settled hos
tility to slavery war; and military chieftans, unan
mously repudiate General Taylor which makes a
large vacuum in the wing ranks Tbey are equally
hostile TO Genera, Cass And It " generally conced
ed that they will vote COR the nominee Of the Buffalo
Convention, be 1t MIR. Van bpr"n, who they very
much dislihe) or any other man. as their FEELING OF
hostility slave extension Will all otper con-
sider atoms The old bunker division Of the democra-
tic party is Meth numerous nor very active
Their forces marsballed and led by Judge Titus
exM. &. of this town, who Is accounted n good
drill officer but no finds 1t very difficult 10 prevent
desertion from the ranks especially since his right
hand man. and the abiest political manager in the
county. MIR. George H. Tompkins has rebelled and
come out openly and actively in favor OF the barn
burners. MIR It's abilities have, by universal con
sent caused him to be acknowledged as their loader
and aging dir ector in this section of the county.
Judge Abraham Bokcr who talked of, and will pro-
b. bly, receive tho bninturners nomination for Lieut..
Governor resides In the eastern section Of the cou1ty
VERBALLY respected, for his integrity aud moderate
NJ distance all competitors in this county
at least thousapd nuti-Tsyior wings will vote Tor
him The whig leaders especially those who expect
ut the bands Of the rcop,e--nre mighty
tLy about committing themselves for Gen Taylor.
They are all standing aloof until after the Buffalo
CONVENTION he they vil BE- compelled TO show their
ha rds and until then, We scarcely know where we
stand One prorni nent only. and he an exfec-
tapt fer the nomination for Congress, Jacob Sisson
Efa. has made q eek or nothing business OF IL, and
come opt openly fr Taylor. The old native faction
spsais 20 be about the only supporters Gen Taylor
las In this quarter at preteDt and they have en-
braced him with warmth that Is likely to hug him to
death. NJ their advocacy Is sufficient to ruin almost
cry man and. If Old Zack survives their boa con-
suietor 'ntiace. his efcnpe win he ss remarkable as
was that Of Santa Anna 1T Cerro Gordo. !
DUTcHEsS.
MssceIicneoua.