The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-06

whole scheme as a trick devised by certain old foxes
who want "the spoils." Ii is said that the circular
calling upon the Democracy to unite in sending de-
legates TO union convention In August, instead of
holding two rival conventions, as has been author
itatvely announced by the leaders Of both factions,
was got up by some half dozen wire-pullers in the
upper wards Of the city, including Mr. l.. b. Shep-
pard, MIR. James Conner, and others less known.
The opposite section denounce the circular furious
ly. They look upon II as trap, and they aver
that they are old TO be caught by so silly de-
vice. Meanwhile the getters-up of the circular are
hard work procuring signatures 10 IT, u Is to be
found at every democratic grog-shop and every de-
mocratic oyster-cellar; and names are obtained at
all rates and prices, from single "smash" to half
dozen '.juleps +" Prodigious efforts are in progress
to obtain majority at the next city election. The
conduct of the authorities on occasion Of the late
riot at Aston Place has been seized upon as topic
Of assault and denunciation, but, need hardly say
with very little success. 1t is probable that the
changes in the custom-house will have much
greater effect in swelling the outcry and infaming
the Indignation of our Locofoco patriotism. 1t is
astonishing how the patriotism of certain democrats
throbs and swes after they kicked out of office
Their grog being stopped, they all at once become
painfully alive to the SURPRISING beauty of Demo-
cratic principles
The truth is, that the breach between the two
factions Of the Democratic party in this city and
State is not to be repaired without utter sacrifice
of truth, manliness, and honor. So the thing is
possible. Will il be done' We shall see. But so
much bitter personal feeling-so much unaffected
and intense maligniy-so much keen and unreent-
ing hatred, have been evolved in the course of this
controversy between the opposing sections Of this
harmonious party that any thing like real union
is out of the question. As for the principles sup
posed be involved in the matter both cques ridi-
Guile the idea. The selection the Wilmot proviso
question the ostensible ground of quarrel between
two unprncipled sets Of needy and greedy asprants
after power and ONCE in this State, one of the
silliest political articles attempted. Here and
there an enthusiast may have been sincere but
for the sincerity of the leaders, bah Besides,
many of the intelligent, honest men of the party
who are indeed actuated by patriotic views, and
dc not seek party ascendency from corrupt motives,
behold in the present administration of the General
Government all that they desire and disguised by
the transparent sefshness and want of principle Of
former leaders, care little for these attempts at union
In thus glancing at these matters, which do with
perfect candor and impartiaty- do not belong
to either party may add that CREST change is
taking place in the feelings of many of our Irish
adopted citizens Heretofore they have been re-
garded by Locofocoism as It's lawful prey. They
begin to discern the imposture and no longer gulled
and deceived by mere names and empty sounds,
they think for themselves, and will by-and-by act
for themselves. They have been too long the mere
tools of Locofoco demagogues.
As for the prospects of the Wing party, they
were never better in this region than they this
moment wise, prudent, liberal policy on the
part of the leading and impartial members of the
administration party in this State and city, will Sc
cure great results for a long time to come
FATHER MATHEWS LEvEE.
The apostle of temperance, after enjoying
nights refreshing repose in his elegant apartments
at the Irving House, awoke this morning at an
early hour, in excellent spirits. He then proceed
ed IN dress afte hsvin III
usual ceremonial of abluton, and submitted TO the
careful hand of Mr.. Smith the barber, who went
through the operation Of shaving the reverend chin
and cheeks Of the apostle, with great deal of nerve
and composure. Father Mathew then breakfasted
but | cannot state how many eggs he ate how
many cups of tea he drank or whether he was
pleased or not with New York bathing. However,
he breakfasted and no doubt the city papers of to-
morrow will contain all the interesting particulars
which am unable to lay before your readers.
After breakfast the apostle received several private
vlsiters, and early IN the forenoon he conveyed
to the City Hall, and there in the Governors room,
he shook hands with several thousand of our citi-
zens, dispensed smiles enough to last President
through whole session of Congress; and delivered
number of short expressive sentences, such as
''very happy TO see you, "delighted, '"glorious
country "noble city, and so on often enough to
have filled two three numbers of the "New York
Sum- have been not little amused by the antics
OF some of the personages who have been revolving
around this great apostleinteresting satellites, anx
ious to share, il ever lite the glory Of the
larger lumnary. All sorts Of ingenious excuses,
and adroit movements, and happy Devices and
shrewd con!rivances, in order TO get chance TO
catch but stray breath of the popular applause
only to be seen the 'lion" of the hour-only
to be pointed out as having something TO do with
''the reception to receive familiar nod from
the ilustrious apostle! Such is the ambition, such
the happiness and glory of some great little men and
little great mem
| hope that this Father Mathew business may
not run into