The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-19


grayer, obtained possession of their secrets. Time
was given to prepare a bill OF exceptions on tho
points rcferycd. 1t was n curious case, and We
viii erdeayer to give full report in day or two.
Mr.. BURNETT, ono of the witnesses in the trial of
tic alleged Cuban expeditionists, was yesterday
committed to prison by Judge Judson, for refusing
TO answer question propoundea by the attorney
for The prisoners.
The only telegraph line that worked through the
tremendous storm, Wednesday night, was the
Morse Albany line. Nearly seven hundred des-
patches, exclusive Of the reports for the press,
were transmitted over that line yesterday.
THE New II AYRSHIRE ELEoTIoN-Ir RESULTS AND
ErrEors.-Thc recent State election in New Hamp-
shire presents very important indication of the
present condition Of the countryand with reference
also, to the next election for the presidency In
that election the democracy succeeded, by clear
majority over both the wings and abolitonists, who
had partially combined against them. In this cleo
ton the democracy entered the field avowing their
concurrence with the compromise measures of tho
last Congress, especially the Fugitive Slave law.
The wings and aboltionists took opposite ground;
yet the latter routed completely, by majority
Of nearly 1000.
We say that, in the present state ofpolitca affairs
throughout the country, this result is significant and
important. II shows that there is strong feeling
pervading the democracy, in favor Of the Union-a
concentration Of their forces would be victorious
provided that the numerous rival candidates on the
approaching national convention do not breed new
quarrels Mr.. Van Buren, and his friends did in 49,
There can be no doubt but that what is called the
democratic party in this country, has a clear ma
jority Of popular votes over the wing party, 10
called probably this majority may be put down at
from one to two hundred thousand popular votes in
the Union. But such majority will be essentially
impaired at The approaching Presidential election,
unless all the vsrous clques Of the democracy har
monte with the movements and nomination Of tho
Baltimore Convention their success win depend
upon what they will do at that convocation.
Another election will soon be ct hand, in the
State Of Connecticut. In that State, however, the
Maine Liquor law has been made the pivot Of
action, and it is difficult to tell what the result win
be. The wings generally adopt the anti-iquor plat
form tho democrats, without repudiatng it, will
make no pledges TO tho enactment Of sumptu-
airy laws 1t s possible therefore, that the spirit Of
fanaticism may carry the day, for once, in Connee-
ticut.
We observe that preparations are being made by the
wing party in thie city, for the election Of delegates
to the Philadelphia National Convention, otherwise
called the Slaughter House."
This election will create good deal of cxctoment
among the wing politicians in the various wards.
The contest for the delegates win develope some
differences Of opinion. Gen. Scott, Mr.. Fillmore, and
Mr.. Webster, have all their respective friends in the
city, among each class-active, excited, animated
warm and determined. 1t will present beautiful
row in the various wards Mr. Fillmore may calculate
upon the whole Of the Custom House and Post Office
influence, and that is not small. Mr.. Webster can
bring out all the banking, financial, and shipping
interests Of Wall street and that eighborhood; but
not so much from tho cup town. quarters-amongst
the mechanics and shipbuilders. Gen. Scott will
command all the hurrnh boys of the whig party, and
the whole mass of the Seward and abolition classes.
The contest, therefore. win be very interesting
fight, and the probable chances are unquestionably
in favor of delegates being selected on behalf Of &c
neral Scott by the whg party; yet should not be
surprised to the Wall street politicians, in favor
Of Webster, carry the day. They can do it if they
please; they have got the money-the cash-the
dust; and it i. very easy, with plenty Of such ma
terial, to carry the ward politicians and the ward
electons-the Maine Liquor law TO the contrary
Notwithstanding.
THK FORREST AND STEVENS BUsrNEss.-Mr
Andrew Stevens, the best friend Of Mr.. Forrest, has
not yet published his secret history of the Astor
riot or the divorce case. He had il all prepared,
but the sheets took fire and got burnt up before
Of Barnum fire annihilators could be got to put it
out Some remarkable secrets were lost in that con-
fagrnton. Mr.. Stevens has opened q correspon-
dQnce with Mr.. O'Dohcrty on the subject, which is
not yet completed. Touching the Astor riot, We
should not be surprised if the Grand Jury to
send policeman and bit of paper inviting Mr.. s.
to visit their apartments, nolcs coles and to give
them a his private information the secret history
of the Astor riot. Ofcourse, to the Grand Jury he
will unburden his conscience at once, and to the
fullest extent. He will then feel easy.
NELANCHoLY.-Th The Tribune complains very
bitterly Of losing large number Of subscribers, and
many advertisements, in consequence of advocating
the Maine Liquor Blue law, and generally for
abusing the four thousand Irish and German grocers
The Sun joins in the same tune, but does not tell
its losses-it grins and bears them very pa
tiently, the public bore the failure Of the Plain
field and other banks. These Irish and German
groces must be ungrateful fellows not to kiss tho
hands that hit them-that calls them murderers
and all other vile names.
MORE TROUBLE FOR THE ART US1os.-We under
stand that the District Attorney, Mr.. Blunt, has
brought process against the Art Union lottery for
the purpose Of condscating all their property to the
State. The managers have employed Mr.. Charles
O'Conor ne their counsel The case viii be argued
tomorrow.
Special Epi scopal Diocesan Convention.
BISHOP DoANE-TIfE CONVENTION At BURLINGTON
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
BURLINGTON March H. 1852
The convention rcasscmbcd this afternoon at
five O'Clock. when Rev, Mr. Dunno reported unanimous
resolutions the committee ten ccnsurnp the con-