The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-25
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NrM YoHK October 81. issd.

...teq Nav YoAK, October %, 1850.
4 GENrLEMEN! II, like that Northern Conserva-
tive, the historian of "My uncle Toby, y we had
set out upon a "sentimental Journeys" we should
.lbegin at the Potomac, and bring you by easy,
stages, to this modern Babylon. As it is, with
Iweightier subjects to consider, we shall yet in
duge the liberty ola little sentiment as the seasons
ing to our political philosophy a. ...,. agl,@
In the night train to Philadelphia there is abund-
! ant opportunity for reflection. Fat men generally
doze il, through; but we have noticed that your
i " lean kline not so apt to "seep Of ng hts y
1 in the cars. And pext TO the Inconvenience Of a
A snoring fellow of two hundred and fifty, is Ian.
tern-jawed incessant taker from down East. The
! happy medium is fellow passenger who accom-
\ modates his disposition to his neighbor, either to
talk or be silent. Such was our good fortune,
and our companion being Of the same opinion in
the general issues Of the day, we got on through
1 the night as comfortably as John Tyler and John
| NJ. Botts under the saine blanket. The menoiony
of the car was also cons derably relieved by a
i lively company of young blades, who, from the
tenor of their conversation, were just from Cali
| fornia, each with his pockets full of gold dust,
and with the most cordial disposition in the world
to spend it. The shaving tricks of the baggage
boys were to these youngsters particular theme
Of amusement, and he who, for the transfer of
his trunks at Baltimore had been shaved the deep
! est, was considered as the luckiest of the COM
| pany. At the Columbia House, Philadelphia, we
j left them at four in the morning, for dream of
three hours, still discussing their night cap,
the princ pal topic Of tricks upon travellers, and
"extra allowances" for That other trunk.
Leaving the city Of I" Brotherly Love-" $50
I called, we presume, from the affectionate fights
of the fremen,O we had the pleasure, on Monday
morning, Of meeting on board the boat up the
= Delaware, the illustrious Jenny Lind. grizzly
bear, from the dry diggings Of the Sacramento
could not have been subject of greater curiosity
Poor Jenny, she was at the subject of ADM
i, and, Nha Hrnua har mi
corner, from which there was no retreat, ant
all her efforts to conceal herself she sat wrappe
up in thick shawl, were unayailing. II sh
moved, there was pressure in the crowd; II sh
attempted to rise, there was rush to cut Off he
escape. She was relieved, however, on taking
the railroad, by being allowed the privilege of ar
exclusive car for herself, her companions, and {
select company. But at every stopping place
through "the Jarses,' there was gathering oil
I" the sovereigns" to see the nightingale all the
way from Sweden. And occasionally we thought
we detected, in these groups at the stations,
"panting fugtives," looking suspiciously among
the passengers, as if dubious OF customer with
an affidavit, under that law of &C compromise
which "keeps the word Of promise to the ear
and breaks it to the hope" +
We found the city Of New York under the pre-
T liminary excitement of the Wing primary cleo
tons Of the city These elections confined Il
the party for the choice of their candidates. Thu
result Of the elections yesterday, shows, that al
though the Seward interest was generally defeated
that Il is still stronger than generally expected
and the conclusion is inevitable, that the Wing
party throughout the State Of New York has no
other basis Of nationality, than "the spoils." II
is equally manifest that the basis upon which the
party stands in the State, is abolition-a hatred OF
slave hoders-an enyous pre- udlce against sla.
very, and a prevailing resolution to wall 1t in, and
starve it to death. The truce between the Seward
and Granger factions is surrender of the latter
aL,, Ar, NJ ~ ha y ndadn ion
and capituation to Abolition for the sake OF" thu
spoils." The loss or gain OF a few paltry Offices
is deemed OF greater moment than even respec
, for the appearances Of supporting the Administra
ton upon the ,low compromises OF Texas an
Utah No leading man, Of either faction, has tn
courage 10 whisper word of apology for the FL
gitive bill. The most violent enemies Of Sewar
admit that there lie holds the vantage ground, an
, that to meet him upon it would be the madness o
/ folly.
The Democratic party evinces more liberia
disposition but policy--the policy of safety
orblds them to touch the fugitive bill, except will
ain apology. Both parties are under the cH.nmant
Of the Abolitionists ; and # the Wings entertain
lively hope Of victory, it is because the platform
Of Hunt is more acceptable to Abolitlonlsn tina
D that OF Seymour.
) The city of New York is comparatively just an
- honest on the slavery question. The reasons ar
5 apparent enough. The immense commerce OF th
vast emporum-its continuing prosperity as til
r. centre of exchanges and business, depend upo
l. the preservation Of this Union. Dissolve it, an
the drainage from the Southern States ia dlverte
> into Southern channels. In fact, a large CONNIE
cal community is always conservative in matter
Of politics affecting its pockets. The city of Me-
York is particularly interested in the good will {
the South, and hence the prevailing sentimen
. here is antagonistc TO the designs OF the Aboli
tionsts. But pass into the interior of the State
and Abolitionist becomes n sainted title, and tn
" painting fugitive" martyr--f npprehended
and hero, if he escapes. "
The truth is, the South may as well make nj
their minds to these facts, that Abotitlonism Is ex
I tending in the North-that the fugitive bill mus
be repealed-that the odum of slavery in the Dis
trct of Columbia must he abolished and that tn
first attempt to introduce slavery into New Mexico
or Utah, will bring down the proviso instanter
or hurry them into the Union as States, after tn
example Of California. And there are still South
ern spectators for the Presidency, who will sup
port that " adjustment" AZ the best they cal
get" VI"
Charlotte Cushman is drawing full houses a
the Broadway. Max Maretzek s opera company
are aourshing at the Aston Opera House land Jenny
4 Lind commences her second campaign at the ia
nous Tripler Hull tomorrow night, with every
i prospect OF a brilliant season. The city is Still
alive with Southern merchants, returning to- thu
North good for evil-money for abuse, and diff
flsing wealth to the borders of Canada, while tn
tell spirit of Abolition is moving heaven and eartl
to reward you with the atrocities of San Domingo
A soUTHRoN.
Correspondence Of The Southern Press.
, BALTIMORE, Oct. 90. p. NJ.
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