The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-07

The AsToR House RIOT INDIcrMEyrs-ApMINIs-
rRATIoN OF JusrIcE.-Some singular develope-
ments have just come to light with regard to the
indictments found by the Grand Jury against the
persons arrested on the night Of the massacre at
Astor Place 1t seems that several of the indlvi-
duals thus indicted or accused OF participating in
the riot, were let oh-were allowed to 90 scot free
but have since been arrested for "pocketbook
droppng"-one of the financial operations INDUCED
in by geniuses in this mighty metropolis. Were
these gentlemen, or any of them, among those
engaged by Messrs Grinnell & Co., to 90 to the
theatre and sustain Mr. Macready, being furnished
gratuitousy with tickets for that purpose! Do tell
Others, against whom indictments were found
have been discharged on their own recognlzances,
and others on straw bail; while number, for
whose arrest bench warrants were issued, remain
at large.
Now there is some mystery in all this, that de-
mands investigation and exposure. We call upon
the District Attorney, Mr.. M'Keon, to do his duty
Why Is he so lax in this case! He Is sometimes
rabid enough. A poor devil who steals loaf or
yard of muslin, is pretty certain to feel the grip
of the virtuous District Attorney. Why allow
these rioters to escaped Why put of, and put off,
and put off the trial? We do not abate one jot or
title of the opinion which we have so often ex-
pressed as to the massacre of twenty-five citizens,
and the wounding and manning of fifty more. Is
this blood to cry aloud for vengeance in vainl
Are the fidelity, and steadfasness, and public vr-
tue Of those Grand Jurors who nobly withstood
those of their number who wished to shlrk the
whole thing and whitewash the authorities, to pass
for noughtl 1t must not be. Again we demand
Of Mr. Nixon that he do his duty, in the face Of
heaven and this community.
In a few days we expect to see very curious
publication issue from the press of Stringer &
Townsend, printed by Mr.. Jared Bell, and written
BY literary gentleman Of this city, containing
Macready, and bringing the history down to the
massacre: This singular brochure will contain
many curious disclosures in relation, to the mea-
sures taken by the arlstocracy, and all matters
connected with that bloody affair.
INTELLIGENCE FROM HAYTI.--We learn from Car.
tain Northam, the schooner Camilla Scott, which
arrived on Sunday last from Port au Plat, that, on
the 18th ult., Dominican ofwar brig left Port
Platt for ST. Domingo, having on board forty pri-
soners, taken at Santiago during rebellion. All
was quiet at the time he left, 2ith ult. A large
quantity of tobacco had arrived at that port from
the country, and it was still coming in Annexed
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OUR uAYTrEN CORRESPONDENCE.
PoRr Az PLArT, July q, 1919.
The Dominican Republie-Fresident .Somotgue-
E.rpusi,on Of Ximsres-Rnsinsss Retiring, &c.
The enemies OF the Dominican republic are al
ways on the alert to deduce from simple causes
the most disastrous results. Every symptom of
change which shows itself in their Affairs, is hailed
and construed as connected with something de-
structive to their present happiness and future
prosperity; Differences of opinion may exist, oc-
casional ebulliuons may occur, TO produce momen-
tary fears, or momenary effects, In the current of
opinion; but when the government have the aid of
popular feeling and suffrage, produced and aided
by the steady administration of justice, based on
WISE and Just laws, we may be allowed TO treat
with civillty and polite Indifference those who,
beng unacquamted with these truths, hold, that
the efiervescences OF the populace are the signals
OF the premature decay and the ultimate post
tive destruction OF the republic.
The Tompous de nunciationso OF Mr.. Soulouque, the
President Of The Hayden republic, on his invasion,
and his ridiculous rhodomontades, have met with
their proper chsstlsement The Iiaytiens lost by
with disgrace, obliged TO fly, and endcavorcd
TO impose upon the Hayden people by fulminatory
addresses and congratulations, detail ling triumphs
which were usaccomplished, adding irony To their
misfortunes, and showing thereby that he had
very contemplate opinion OF the intellects of his
countrymen.
The traitor Nimenes who was in the Hayden
interests, has been. expelled, his property confs-
Gated, and many of his adherents are imprisoned
and will probably be banished. Our political
troubles, through the vigorous measures of Gen.
Santana, will shortly cease to exist. lie has been
elected. but has refused the presidency. II is
generally hoped that the election to that Office will
fall on Don Santiago EspaIllat, man remarkable
for long life Of probiy and virtue.
There is considerable activity now prevailing in
the commerce Of the northern part, particularly in
Porto Plata which is the outlet to the produce OF
the interior Many vessels have arrived from diff
ferent PARTS Of Europe, and the shipments Of to-
bacco gre considerable. The crop this year will
probably exceed 10000 seroons, notwithstanding
the loss that has been suffered through the absence
of the cutvators, who were enrolled as soldiers to
combat agsins: the enemy In the late INVASION.