The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-21

The News.

The pageant is over. Like tho moving and null
tfxsdipous panorama Of solemn dream, it has
passed away. Il will count but moment-it
will be swallowed up in the great abyss Of eternity
but its lessons viii take deep root, and be produc
tive of good fruits in the future. Some such testi
mopial was due from the city of New York to the
memory of Henry Clay. In his ife--and particu-
larry in the latter year. of his fe-there existed
mutual attachment between the great statesman
and this great metropolis, which, after his final and
most glorious achievement Of the Compromise Of
le5O became as strong dal generation on the one
hand, and Of raternal affection the other 1t was
something like the love of children for their father
aid of father for his children Not in the slashes Of
Hanover not amid the shades Of Ashland, not in
the Senate, in the social circles Of Washington
was "lIaTy Clay" more at home-at home, as far
open hands, and houses, and hearts
could make it so-than in this city Of
New York. And he knew it. 1t was ma
tural that it should be SO. Mr.. Clay was the cham
pion of the Union, and those compromises Of the
constitution which bind and hold the Union to-
gether-this glorious Union of ours, thank God,
upon which every interest and every hope Of this
vast com mercial emporium depend The tribute Of
yesterday, therefore, to the momory of Henry Clay,
was due to him, to ourselves and to the Union. 1t
also worthy Of him, the Corporation, our fell
low citizens, and our common country. The pa
geant with its mil hty procession ofseven mleslong,
with its mournfu insignia and solemn decorations,
with its thronging and Unreasonable multitudes,
all sharing in the universal Of respect due to
the occasion, is cones but its impressions will not
soon pass away. They viii inculcate deeper love
Of country aud of its benign institutions. and
stronger and liyeer Of patriotic duty in many
minds, than existed before. 1t is something to
labor for while living, thus to be revered in the
grave full report of the entire funeral celebra-
ton, and all its devices, incidents, and Details will
be found on the first page of this paper.
By the arrival Of the America at Halifax, We have
three days later intelligence from Europe. The
Parlame ntary elections had nearly all taken place
in England, and they seemed to indicate that the
government would be in minority. George
Thompson, the English abolitionist, who was
in this country some time ago preaching his
anti slavery doctrines, has been defeated. The
principal cause Of his defeat being it is sad that
his constituents were opposed to his coming to
the United States. Feargus O'Conner has been
succeeded by liberal candidate. Louis Napoleon
had informed the English government that he
would admit certain English staples iuto France on
easy terms, provided they would repeal the import
duty ON French wines. The news is very interest
ing.
Our Washington correspondent informs US, by
telegraph, that the Hon. Mr. Sumner, the free soil
Senator from Massachusetts,, win offer a motion
next week to repeal the Fugitive Slave law, and
will deliver himself of o flaming speech, which he
has already prepared in support thereof. Two cor
respondents inform us-one at Washington and ano-
Their at Albany-that General Scott, upon a second
consideration, has concluded not to be present at
the Lundy's Lane celebration. Various important
on dts, in regard to movements among the govern
ment officials, will be found in our correspondents
despatch from Washington. Judge Chambers, it
is said, will not accept the Navy Department, and
it has been now determined, in cabinet council, to
offer the post to the Hon. John P. Kennedy Will
he accept it!
In the United States Senate yesterday, the Hon.
Mr.. James, of Rhode Island introduced his bill for
the amendment Of the tariff laws. It's principal fea-
turo is the appraisemcnt Of goods, under the at
ralorem rate Of duty, according to the wholesale
value thereof in the principal markets Of the United
States: and it also provides that chemicals, dye
stuHs, drugs, raw silk and paper stuff shall be ex-
empt from duty II was referred to the Finance
Committee. The resolution for the purchase Of Mr..
atlin's collection Of paintings was next called up,
and Mr. Seward spoke for some time in favor Of the
Mr.. catins collection OF Indian por-
traits and scenes in the Western wlds is the result
of a vast amount Of labor and artistic pre-eminence
and Mr.. Seward contcnded that by the purchase of
these paintings the government would possess itself
of treasure which might otherwise adorn the halls
OF some foreign palace. He also stated that MIR.
Catlin was now in an English prison, cenfned for
debt and his paintings were to be sold under an
attachment.
In the House Of Representatives, yesterday, q
couple OF political speeches were made on the Wost
Point Academy Appropriation bill; immediately
after which the House, we presume for the pur.
pose Of avoiding any more similar discussions upon
the bill, passed it.
The details of the late news from Texas do not
present thing ofinterest beyond the items which
tho telegraph has already furnished u.s. II seems,
however, that reports were current in San Antonio
that the Hexicans had attacked another steamboat,
killing the captain and wounding several others on
board, and that Roma and Rio GraDde City had
been attacked by about FIVE hundred Moxicans and
Indians, the houses burned, and several Americans
killed. No credence was given to these reports,
although they were said to DO based on dispatches
to Governor Bell. The statement that Caravaial
intended to again attack Mhtamoras, was also
viewed with a great deA ofdoubt.
We learn from Boston that the Hon. Daniel Web
ster has arrived in that city, and has opened
conversation with Mr. Champion, tho British
Minister.
The Halifax papers give the list Of British yes
sells oil war which are to be employed Tor the pro-
lection Of the cod fisheries, They number nineteen
vessels, carrying upwards Of one hundred and thirty
guns pretty formidable naval force TO be brought
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