The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-05

MOVEMENTS OF THE BARNBURNERs.-The move
ments of the barnburners, or the cut-throats, as
they designated by the hunkers create great
deal of interest about those days Their leaders
and their organs make great fuss about
purity, principle, liberty, and what not if the
public accused them of possessing one of these
traits; but apprehend the public are well ac-
quainted with their virtues they are themselves,
and perhaps little better. All this palaver about
patriotism and principle, is all nonsense. Their
virtue, their principle, their integrity, and their pa
trotsm, are all centered in ex-President Van Bu-
rem; and it he and he alone, that constitutes the
front, rear and embodiment of their principles.
They care much more for him than for any thing
else; and revenge is sweet, they determined,
if they cam to revenge the defeat of his nomination
at the Baltimore convention in 1874, by defeating
the election of General Cass in lS48.
Ex-President Van Buren,, by the action of the
Baltimore convention, and that of the barnburners,
at the present time, is placed In somewhat sin
gular position-one resembling very much that
which John c. Calhoun, Of South Carolina, occu-
pies. When Mr.. Calhoun was defeated by Gene
raj Jackson, he raised the standard of notification,
and organized, in his own State, the multiplying
pdltyS HOW, dS DdIty tlC iIIoot ULTRA
views on the subject of slavery; and ex-Presdent
Van Buren,, being defeated by General Cass, has,
with the same motives, identified himself with the
most ultra anti-slavery principles. Mr.. Calhoun
takes ground against the slave, and Mr.. Van Blu
occupies the opposite position, and in the pen
tude of his philanthropy, jumps, at bound to the
saltakes of California, where he has planted himself
as the especial guardian of the slaves that may
hereafter be planted on their banks.
The mass meeting of the barnburners will be
held in this. city tomorrow, in the Park. 1t will
undoubtedly, in the present position of the political
world, be extremely interesting, exciting, and re-
evolutionary. We shall report 1t faithfully and ac
curately, take the part of an umpire between the
two sections and see that no foul play is resorted
| to by either.
| THE UNITED SrArEs.-Thisnoble steamer is now
at her dock, at Peck slip, receiving her COAL She
is in fine trim, and is certainly worth visit from
those curious to examine the largest and most
superb naval structure now afioat. She is to touch
at Southampton on her way to Havre.
We take pleasure in giving the following letter
from one of her passengers, who is a Bostonian.
1t is the first testimonial we have ever recorded in
favor of New York enterprise, coming from
/
may, therefore, be regarded as indicative of a
revolution which is evidently about take place
the feelings of the inhabitants of thatplace. Steam
has accomplished wonders since it's Introduction
upon the water; but its greatest work has been the
partial and eventually the final, removal of the
deep rooted prejudices of our neighbors The let
ter appears in the Boston Courier.
! OK BOARD STEAMSHIP UNITED SrArEs)
N. Y. Harbor, 30th May, 1s48
! To THE EDITOR THE BosToN COURIER:
Dear Sir-T send you, with this, few newspapers,
b, as late any you will have received from the othvr
side Of the Atantc for do not believe any boat anoat
nave % me s. % % e. ha
been done by this noble ship Without intending any
dparagement Of the admirable line of boats between
Boston and Liverpool must say that in all the
tss of steamer the United States is not
celled by any, and in point Of model regard her
decidedly superior The popularity Of her construc-
ton is in having long fat floor, whereby greater
buoyancy is obtained and light draft Of water Con-
trary to the predictions almost all nautical this
model has proved triumphanty successful During the
passage, have had some OF the worst weather for
steaming that have ever experienced and the action
of the boat has been most admirable believe 1t to be
almost impossible that this boat ship sea- as
she glides the water, instead Of plunging into It,
as sharp built boats must necessarily do.
The engine has performed its work with admirable
gularty under pressure OF steam varying but little
from eight to sixteen revolutions.
The are superior to those Of the
celebrated packet ships and the table is hardly sur
passed by our best hotels.
In regard to the management Of the boat, it is
cessary to say more than that she Is nded by
old Hacksta, who expects every man to do his du-
y and he has most faithfully done his in making
his and happy they will all most
cheerfully certify.
1t is truly gratifying to know that have at last got
an American boat worthy Of American patronage; and
If you any Of your friends desire to make pleasant
Yachting excursion the ocean, commend you Ia
Yours. &C., A BOsToNIAN