Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-10-14

New York. Nov. 7, 1851

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 1851.
Mr.. EDITOR Our election having
passed away in a tolerable state Of pro-
prietv, the political world is busy in
counting the dead and wounded, and in
making an equitable disposition of the
spoils. This is not the best light, per-
haps, in which to view the picture of pa
triotism, but every canvass must have
its reverse, as the disappointed at the
ballot box have especial reason TO re-
member; and he is a poor philosopher who
cannot get over a misfortune OF this kind
with satisfactory equanimity. Luck can.
not always dance attendance upon the
same individuals ; and if we get fed up
on s&eetmeats for awhile, we must ex-
pect, someday when we least think of it,
to nave some pickles severely popped
down our throats, by way of a malicious
contrast. A complete reverse has taken
place, with US, in the Offices Of local gov
eminent. The people have elected ont
nearly every man in civic position, and
we must leave it TO them 10 determine
whether the change will be productive
of good fruits, or only 'unripe Persim-
mons.
, The weather has become perfectly
wintry the last day or two. The first
snow occurred on Wednesday, and
gently laid its thin shroud upon the ghost
/. of the departing fall-though the 'feath-
: cry rain was so scarce, that it rather
seemed to US, like the year strewing with
; blossoms the brow of its new born sea
son. Anthracite and hickory are now
e in demand, and red cheeks in the streets
are now invariably accompanied by no.
ses of the same interesting color.
In the way Of excitement we have a
nice little newspaper contest between
Mr.. Bennett Of the New York Herald,
and P. T. Barnum. It seems tha. Jen-
nv Lind refused TO know Mr.. Benner
q and his family, for which indignity the
Herald misses 10 opportunity to r~etaliate
on her late manager. Barnum, we sup
Or pose, endures it with composure, if he
does not relish it with satisfaction for
RI your man Of money can put his hands in
10 his pocket, at all times, and feel a conso-
lation not vouchsafed to those whose
ne bank-account is in the intellect instead Of
n in Wall St and he can laugh at charges
that would set other men = cyphering
at out the bill Of damages for legal adiudi-
tn cations. The Herald is rapidly losing its
Ill subscribers in this city it appears, through
the influence OF the Daily News, a news
paper that has been started here recently,
IS with an immense capital behind it. and
seems determined to throw the shade,
by its enterprise, many Of the old and for
lie. merIy most substantial sheets. The NOR
he LITIGATION of the Herald will account for
many Of its vagaries.
Father Matthew leaves the United
Dy States for Europe, tomorrow, we under
as stand. He has been very successful
on here, and his converts to temperance, il
tut this City alone, number about ten thou.
i'd, sand. This will make a goodly number
ote of prayers, from one circle, to 60 up fol-
- his happiness.
he Silver medals were presented, yester
t" day, at our Navy yard. to the American
ey, seamen who went out in Mr.. Grinnell'!
ship, to seek for the lost Sir John Frank.
cry lin. The British residents here, made
EN- the gifts, and they were presented in Ar
ore appropriate manner, by DIR. Bartlett.
IN Kossuth will not arrive here az soor
as he was expected, and the feeling ir
his favor has rather sbated in this quar-
o,,t ter, since it has become public that
wherever he may live, he desires The
v;d country that protects him to embroil itsel
~ in a war with Continental Europe. Hi
arbitrary and despotic conduct, will
mi the U. S. Frigate Mississippi. will no
of much add to his popularity with US, w
fear. But we must make an allowanc
bst for circumstances. He is a great mar
- and is anxious to liberate his country.
The news from Cuba is a little exc
ting in this vicinity. Cuba is implorin
EN-. ~
bar' Nothing else interesting to-day.
ora 1919