The New York herald., 1850-03-18

The JEW As.D TIE yswxLs-QuxxR ISpIcr.
nESr -Dunr.g the recent vist of Mr.. Bennett to
washington, where he spent three weeks In as
certs-aing the chances Of a compromise between
me North and the South it seems thatcertain per-
sons were very busy IN procuring an Indictment
for libel, from very curiously constructed Grand
Jury, on account of some undoubted facts and pro-
per remarks which appeared In our columns, re-
lative to the conduct of NJ M. Noah, the former
Surveyor of this port, in themater of the recovery
Of certain jewels belonging to the Prince OF Orange,
the payment Of large reward, the arrest of the
thief, and his extradtion TO Holland, for trial and
punishment.
1t seems that Mr.. Seely, Of this city, highly
respectable member ofthe bar, in recently bringing
his claim against the Dutch government before the
Senate of the United States, through Mr.. Clay,
brought to view several facts tending tothrow some
singular light on certain transactions in money
matters, with which Samuel Swarwout-well
known in the HISTORY of government defaca-
nons-Henry Ogden, his Secretary, and M. M.
Noah, then Surveyor Of the port, were connected.
On the publication of those curious facts, Noah
tined to procure warrant for arrest, first from one
city; but these magistrates. understanding the law
and the facts, refused the impudent demand, and
turned the fellow out Of court. Failing in that
attempt Noah, with the other ex-ofiiclal gentle
man, Henry Ogden-and, we believe, with the aid
of Swarlwout who did 30 much dishonOr to Gen.
Jackson's admInlstration-went, with the con-
currence of the District Attorney, John Nc
Keon, before queer Grand Jury, and actually
a.: 4 e.
daring to venture on the publication of truths and
facts connected with their official conduct IN that
dirty transaction. The following is a list oi this
cunously selected Grand Jury, for the February
term, by which this indictment was found -
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Well, be 1t so. Something droll will grow out
Of this business. On the trial Of this Indictment
which, in concurrence with Swartwout, the great
defauter, has been procured against the editor of
this paper, with the assistance of District Attorney
McKeon, we shall endeavor to take the opportunity
to show to the world the character of Noah and
his associates public Office during that unhappy
period Of General Jacksons administration, which,
TO this day, presents stigma on the his
tory of the country, growing out Of defalcatioas
and public robbery of all kinds. We will show,
on that trial, that Noah, while well paid officer
In the customs, as Surveyor, pocketed nearly three
thousand dollars of The reward-we call 1t black
hv fho tch for he
turn of the jewels and the arrest Of the robber both
of which were recovered by Mr.. Seely, and not by
Noah. We will show, in addition, how much he
participated in the famous black loan made
by the United States Bank to the Courier and En-
q,sirer, generally denominated the ffty-two thou
sand dollar fair business Transaction" for which
poor Watson Webb has hitherto suffered all the
pains and penalties We will also show that, for
several years past, he has been, and is now, In
the secret employment Of the Custom House here,
drawing an annual salary-more black.mall-
without performing any sufficient services; IN
fact, that he has been, and is, slnecurist of the
dirtiest and meanest kind, and is still continued,
with the concurrence of Mr.. Meredith, Secretary
Of the Treasury, and Of Mr. Maxwell, the Col
lector Of the Port. That trial will develope
the history and character Of Noah and his very
natural associates-Samuel Swartwout, Henry Og-
den, and some others--in such a way as to throw
broad and brilliant light the politics Of this city
during General Jackson's Presidency. We are
not afraid to meet them in any court, either in
heaven or on earth-before any Judge or jury-and
they had better prepare for the investigation. tits
the first time since the era of the alien and sedi-
non laws, that such an impudent and atrocious
act against the liberty Of the press has been per-
petrated with the concurrence Of any district at
torney, and we trust it will be the last.
The blood of Judas Iscariot, or Barabbas, the
robber, still flows form upon thus happy world.
BRIGHT BALLS AND NEw DANcEs.-THE NEXT
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. We have already
stated that the contest for the next presidency
will probably be scrub race, and that the
first movement, IN favor Of the gallant old pa
tro,, Henry Clay, will begin on Tuesday-to-
morrow evening--at Nibo's Saloon, in a grand
ball, in which all the new and fashionable dances
will be introduced, calculated to aid and assist in
the election Of President Of the United States.
This is the first movement among the wings
Another one has already been announced, favorable
10 bringing out second time Gen. Cass on his old
ground. The tickets are issued for a grand ball
and fashionable sssemblage at Tammany Hall, on
next Monday evening, the 25th instant Mike
Walsh and several other fashionable men are ap-
pointed a reception committee, and one of the
justices of the police court occupies the post of one
Of the committee Of the floor for the arrangement
Of the dances. We advise the Judge IN this case to
take few lessons from some one OF the fashion
able teachers Of the new dances which are to be
introduced previous to the next presidential elec-
tion.
This new mode Of commencing a presidential
election We like very much, and we believe the
LADIES' like it too particularly il it is attended with
music and elegant suppers, and a little choice
champagne. Yet II is doubtful whether Mr.. Clay
get all the whig party, or General Cass all the
democracy. There is a serious split in both par
t.s xvh;.h al r.v d.rces fror, tim. IN alienation