The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-26
Corresponding of the Republif.
New YoRK, June "a, Up. M.

New YoRK, June "a, Bpm.
THE AsToR PLACE RIor-rHE "EmPIRE CLUB"
The grand jury have indicted twenty-one indivi-
duas for riot and melting to riot at the Astor Place
theatre on the memorable nights of the 7th and
10Th of May last. Among the number of those In
dicted is Austin, recently tried for MURDER and the
leader of the notorious Empire Club" of this city
one of these organized gangs of rufans with which
the Democracy of Tammany Hall has been accus-
toned to accomplish its purposes of patriotism for
some years past.
have already alluded to the patronage extended
to desperadoes by politicians in this city who claim
to be respectable; and one hardly avoid recur-
ring to this subject when it is so wildly recalled to
his mind by this indictment of the grand jury.
There is certain class of individuals in this me-
tropolis who, although in one respect resembling
the lilies of the field, described by Soomon-that
is to say, they toll not, neither do they spin--yet
strut along Broadway, in those hours when honest
men are engaged in their industrial occupations, in
all sorts of fnery, which may or may not be paid
for. They hang about the vestibules Of the hotels,
and the entrances to those subterranean palaces
where the sun shines not, bot brandy and ''the
damned vice" maintain perpetual sway. These
the plant tools of that Democracy which af-
skull of political opponent, and endorses the
nations of the Ward committees at county meet
ing. II only yesterday that Democratic
leader told me that he had secured the return of
relative to the Assembly of this State by paying
one of the leaders of this very empire Club fifty
dollars "Had one dared to object to the nomina-
ton" said this intelligent patriot, che would have
been knocked on the head that instant"
Thus it is that in this metropolis, an enlightened
"Democracy"-save the mark!-extends its ri-
umphs used to perpetuate its regnl
have reason to believe that the proceedings con-
sequent upon this indictment will lead to some
most remarkable developments touching the morals
and manners of certain politicians
SUNDAY LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
Some excitement has been produced by procla-
nation Of the Mayor interdicting the sale ofintox
eating liquor on Sundays. Now, all these attempts
to abate vice. prevent it by legislative enactment,
must ever fail of the object. You cannot make men
virtuous OF temperate by force oflaw. The family,
the school, the church-these are the great social
institutions which we must depend for the refor
nation of public manners, not on the lash of au-
thority.
FREE ACADEMY FOR GIRLS.
praiseworthy movement has been instituted
for the purpose of establishing free academy for
young females. The project was discussed at the
last meeting of the Board of Education, and the
matter will be brought before the State Legislature
at its next session.
AMENITIES THE BAR.
The other day, in one of our criminal courts,
Mr.. Jordan, eminent legal practitioner, rose TO
address the jury. He was exhausted, and spoke
low. His opponents were Charles O'Connor and
Ogden Hoffman 'We can't hear ~ exclaimed a
juryman. "Im sorry for it, said the counsel.
"Had the silver tones of festival trumpet" (bow
ing to Hoffman, and adding as he turned to o'Con-
nor,) ''or the low growing tones of hungry hy-
ena, might possibly make myself audible" The
court and auditors Uttered. Lawyers will get irri-
! table in this hot weather, and Mr.. Jordan is not
only humane, but witty and biting.
FIrz GREENE HALLEcK.
This excellent man and favorite poet has recov-
cred from his late indisposition.
MASONIC CELEBRATION.
| A grand celebration of the Masonic fraternity
| under the jurisdiction Of ST. Johns Grand Lodge
takes place tomorrow. Twenty lodges in full
gala will go to Staten Island
LIEUT.. MAYSE REID.
This gallant young officer sails for Europe on
Wednesday next in company with Hecker the
German patriot.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
| Flynn, the actor, is dead-W Washington Costar
has died of the cholera-To-day thrty-eight cases
and sixteen deaths-Weather not so hot-Theatres
closed for the summer season-Preparatons for the
| Fourth of july; probably no public PROFESSIONS