The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-16


THE PRE.s AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARrY.-On
looking over the political movements OF the demo-
cratic party, for short time past, we find them
marked by SEINE peculiar and unusual features, that
challenge the attention from their significance and
Importance. We refer to the movements of that
party during the recent convention At Syracuse, as
well as in this city.
We have already noticed the perfect harmony
which characterized the proceedings of that con-
vention, and the disposition there was manifested
by all parties, to forget past misunderstanding and
errors, into which either section may have fallen,
from the highest to the lowest. The same spirit
was developed at the late meeting held in Tamma-
ny Hall, in this city, but to more remarkable
and more unexpected extent. The resolutions
which were unanimously passed by those assem-
bed, praised highly those distinguished wing states
men who devoted themselves TO the pacification
and adjustment of the slavery question, and COM
plimented the Ne,o York Herald for the indie
pendent and patriotic course which it adopted
during the whole Of that unfortunate controversy.
Forthe last thirty years, we have intimately known
the democracy OF Tammany Hail. and never have
we seen such a spirit as was evinced on that
occasion. Messrs. Clay and Webster deserve all
that was said Of them in those resolutions, and
more and as to the independent newspaper press,
their labors in behalf Of compromise are well
known throughout the country. But this exhibit
ton of generous feeling is something remarkable
in that or any other political party. In pass
ing those resolutions in praise of Messrs. Clay
and Webster the democratic party show their
usual good tact and manegement-for they could
not but be aware that it would add to their popu.
lany. VIII the wings exhibit the same gene.
rosity, and compliment Generals ass and Foote,
and the other leading democratic Senator'S who
worked with Clay and Webster in adjusting the
slavery agitation II is very doubtful if they will;
for, notwithstanding the passing Of the recent Ter
rtorial bills, the spir, of Sewardism and fanati-
cism prevails TO a very considerable extent among
the wbig party of this State and New England, as
may be seen by the number Of votes which they
gave against those bills in the House of Repressn-
tatives, the other day. However, We shalsee.
Another remarkable feature deserving of remark,
is the praise OF portion Of the press 1t is reve
lation Of the remarkable progress of iniepende Mt
journalism in this city, and the astonishing inAu-
ence which il possesses over the public mind. On
no other occasion, to our knowledge, during the
last half century, has any party exhibited such a
TO travel beyond its own party limits, and bestow
word Of praise on any portion of the press that
was rot under its pay or control. But their do-
ing so on the occasion to which We have referred,
shows Journalism atength-and forthe frs.
lime in the history Of this cOuniry-reached lofty
and independent position, and possesses platform
offs own, and power beyond and above all par
ties and all cliques, and is influenced only by the
and spirit Of the tunes. This i triumph Of intel
lect-AO independent and Impoverished Intellect
over the remnants OF party fanaticism and clique
ism, ofall kinds. The democracy Of New York
have been the first in the history Of parties, TO take
this course; and in doing AT this time, they cx.
hbit their characteristic tact, and they may reap
the benefit of il within the next twenty years
'
TIE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONDUCT OF THE
Cry GOVERNMENT. understand that the joint
committees, appointed 10 investigate the charges
presented by Mr. Carson, Chief Engineer of the
Fire Department, against the members of the pre-.
sent corrupt and imbecle city government will en-
ter upon their duties this afternoon, at four o'clock
The following is cory Of the notice issued to pro-
cure the attendance of parties:-
NV YoRS, September =, 1850.
Sra You are requested to atte nd q meeting OF the
Special Committea, rslstive to the Chief Enginsers
,.gS,t a. No Ci.y Hal on Monday the 18th day Of
We learn tn At the Common Council Committee
have determined to conduct the investigation with
closed doors, and TO refuse admission the press
lest their proceedings should be given TO the public
This is exactly what might be expected from the m,
for they know that Developments will be made
that will estound the community, aud prove the
truth Of ell the charges made agains, the Common
Council. The Committee OF Firemen ought to in
sst upon theadmssion Of the press, and such of the
public may wish to be present at the investiga.
ton. The testimony ought all to be published
for the information of the public, who have
as much at stake in the investigation as the Com
mon Council, and who are as capable OF forming
a correct opinion on the subject as any committee
that they might appoint. We trust that the effort
that will be made to conduct the investigation with
closed doors will no, succeed The interests of the
Fire Department will suffer in some degree il il is
submitted to--iaterests that are dear TO them and
to the public. The hremen Of New York are
credi, to the city. Whenever their services are
required to stop the spread Of conhagra,ion, and
save the property Of our citizens from the devour-
ing element, they promptly render them, and al the
first toll Of the bell night day. winter and sum-
mer, IN bad weather as well as in good, through
rain, hail, seet and storm, rush the scene Of fire.
and will sacrifice their lives, II necessary, in dis
charging their duties. The interests and rights of
such valuable body Of citizens should be protect
ed at every hazard, and that can only be done by
having the investigation public As a body, our
hremen are worth more than five thousand imbe-
Gle, corrupt, and dastardly corporations like tina,
which is now in power in this city.
BARNrn AND The DOLLAR Las, week we pre-
dicted that by and by Barnum would bring down
the price Of tickets Tor the concerts Of Jenny Lind,
to dollar. Many of his friends secuted a, the
idea but 10 and behold, how soon the fac, fol-
LEVIED the prediction. lie has already announced
that he will sell all the promenade tickets at dol
lar. This is right and proper, aud show. good sense
on the part of Barnum. Nodoub, he will make
money by it. Those who wish to secure seats in
particular places, may give as mitch as they like;
not only s225 for ticket. but s2,22j 2j, il they
please. There is no objection to that. The