The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-08


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ing-NeU Pianofortists Music and .Suppers--
The latter a sine-qtd non 10 the success af The for
New YoRK Nov. 6, 1850.
Last night our streets were filled with bonfres,
and heavy mist resting upon the city reflected
the lurid flames of burning tar barrels, and must
have filed distant observers with apprehensions of
a general conhagraton in the Empire city Bat
the fires to all intents and purposes Jonfres,
for they were lighted up in honor Of the victory
which the Whigs OF the city and it's neighboring
towns had Just achieved their enemies. Mr..
hingsland, the mayor, has been elected by the
very handsome majority Of four thousand five hun
drcd votes, which little above the actual
Wing majority in the city. Brooklyn has done
equally well, electing Wing mayor, in spite Of
popular stump Wing opponent, and fftssn out Of
ttcsnty aldermen. The reelection Of Mr.. Brooks
to Congress from the Sixth district, in spite of
strong adverse influence, and Mr. George w.
Blunt, who took the stump against him, Is one Of
the most gratifying results Of this election. The
Tribune faction have not made very favorable
exhibition Of their strength as shown by the votes
polled for Rodman and Bowen in the Third district
where We have lost representative, because
Mr.. Bowen would persist in running, though OPP
posed by the general committee.
The results Of the election and the arrival OF the
Empire City this morning from Chagrcs with
other million of California gold have together given
new life and excitement TO commercial spoculations,
and stocks have again advanced in Wall street.
The only dampcr we have had 10 day, apart from
heavy fog, has been the election news from New
Jersey, where IL IL pretty certain they have elected
Democratic Governor. MIR. Dana one Of the cd-
tors Of the Tribune, who was nominated for Assem-
bly, in the Fourth ward, was defeated yesterday;
was elected. Editors Of Newspaper by the way,
when they their editorial position 10 go into
the Legislature, change a major for a minor post
No legislator, whether in the State or National
Congress, can exercise hall the influence over the
popular mind by his voice that an editor can
with his pen; and, II editors had proper concep-
ton Of their calling. they would never consent 10
change their editorial chair for seat in any legis
latyc hall Ifit is better 10 be a song writer than
law-maker, how much better 70 be writer Of
those prose leaders which thousands Of
the people read daily, than 10 be the most eloquent
Of speakers. The ready Newspaper writer ad-
dresses, day after day, thousands Of trusting
readers, who inscnsiby become imbucd with his
opinions and act In obedience 10 his will, without
knowing even tho name Of the potent influence that
acts upon their thoughts. But the nost eloquent
Of speakers rarely addresses audience Of thou
sand persons, aud at intervals 20 wide apart that
no continuity Of thought and reasoning can be pre-
served by his hearers. II the pen is mightier than
tho sword, how much mightior is Il than tho voice
Yet, in the bestowsl Of popular favors, tho sword
comes srst, the voice next and the pen last. In
spite Of the continual boast, that daily hear, Of
the power Of the press the manner in which its die
tinguishod members arc treated proves that lie
power, though widely felt, ia NOT half spprc-
ciaied. They manage these things better in France
stcrne says and there the writer out ranks the
orator. The prosecution Of political writers in
France is as strong testimony to their power as
their advancement 70 place. The recent law,
which oompes French newspaper writer's 70 sign
their names 10 their articles IL undoubtedly, al
though apparently tyrannioal, very wholesome
one and think il would be well for the press and the
public II similar Law existed here. What would
be thought Of an orator who should mount the stump
With max on ma faoo during political campaign
OF what importance would be attached to any thing
he might say' There is generally irresponsible
editor TO every Newspaper, il is true, who is sup
posed TO write sanclioa every thing In its col
uIpns; but there IL always infinite number Of
"Justitias," "Vinderes," and "Phlos," this that
and the other, who send their letters 70 newspapers
but have not the courage 70 send their true names
with them.
Among the new notabilitcs recontly arrived in
New York from Europe, are a Herr Doctor and bic
wife from Vienna, who arc soon to give grand
piano-iorte concert. On Saturday night they
tertained small party Of amateurs and the press
ditt" at Florenoes hotel, at supper and a must
cal entertainment. for the purpose Of giving
hibiton Of their powers Mr.. Doctor is a remark
able pianist, Of the DE Meyer school, and created a
mostfsyorOble impression, But then the supper was