The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-12

he ADMITTED the uutn OF this no questioned its
propristy, while there were many excellent verses
in the Bible applicable to all occasions Of life
and death. As the wise man Of old said, "folly il
set in great dignity" sentiment which Christ
en- bodied in the words uttered by him" The
Scribes and the Phsrisees sit in Moses seat" The
clergyman was memorable, and would nat DO per-
suaded. And ever since then the tomb Of the de-
ceased actor remains unfinished.
The facts in this case are eloquen. in themselves,
and need no commentary. We submit them to the
judgmen. of an enlightened community, though NO
are aware that the verdict can have no effect in
operating change the mind of the dignitary Of
st Marks and with it we conclude our article on
intolerance and popular fana.icism.
GENERAL PIERCE AND THE PHILADELPHIA DEMO.
CRATs.-It appears, according to the Philadelphia
Ptnrsyframian, that at meeting of the Democratic
Executive Committee Of the city and county Of Phi
lndephia, held on Wednesday, John Miller, ESQ,
chairman of the Executive Committee, read the fol-
lowing letter from General PIERCE In relation to his
visit to this city
DEAR SIN Your note, with copy of the rcsou-
lions Of the Democratic Executive Committee of the
cane Yesterday am srateful fer he mani
Tested by my fellow citizens in Pennsyy ania and else
where but so far personal wishes and ucnatons
concerned 1t would crafty me exceedingly to 60 to
Washington 10 the most quiet way possible Indeed
have no time to devote to matters not meaa.ely
neoted with duties and responsibilities before me-
Having faid thus much must leave what Is citing
proper and desirable to the taste and udsx of my
friends There il no probability that shall be In Pbila
depha before the first Of February. and IL is quite pos
sibe my journey be delayed till the close Of
,hst month D,g :" present 10 the Executive Commit
them to the sterling democracy by that
gsnizaton my grateful Acknowledgements; Your friend
John Miller, Esq Philadelphia, Pa, Chairman Of the
Executive Committee Of the city and county Of Phila
! dclphia
The letter is in good tastes it goes directly to
the purpose. No doubt, it would be the safest policy
for Gen. Pierce to remain quietly as possible at
Concord till within striking distance of the fourth
of March After the reading of the letter, the
Philadelphia Committee ordered the appointment of
committee to make arr angements for his reception
when he does come. We presume that similar ar
Tangfments will be entered into in the other cities
on the route from Concord to the White House,
There is 10 chance Of escape from the sovereign
people or the office seekers now. in his journey
southwark, unless the General should resolve to 20
by sea to Norfolk, and then clip up the Potomac to
Washington The better way, however, is TO face
the music and be will be very apt to do it but do
let him have some little time to reflect upon his
cabinet. Oh, DO!
PILGRIMS TO CONCoRD.-We publish to- day, from
regular Concord correspondent, list of the ar
rivals there, (rrom the outside Of New Hampshire }
from the 18th Of November to the drst week Of
December, inclusive. 1t will be seen tn at there has
not been very large number Of well kno wn leading
democratic politicians amopg these travellers 10
and down the Merrimack Most Of them are rather
newish names in the political calendar, and many
of them, no doubt, have been to Concord upon
business pleasure, entirely disconnected from the
spoils. To those who know the ropes, however
there viii appear here and there in the catalogue
a name suggestive Of some cabinet ransement
or some collectorship, or foreign mission, or
consulate. or. pcrehance, some petty clerkship at
Washington. Upon the whole, General Pierce has
not been very hard pressed. Indeed, considering
the hurgriness Of the victorious democracy, It is
rather to their credit that they have forborne so
remarkably to persecute and importune the Presi-
| dent elect. And we think we may admonish them
that it will be we'll if they defer their apple
for the ''loAyes and fishes" till General Pierce shall
have been fairly installed in the White House We
think so.
COLLISION ON THE ERIE RAILROAD, AND THE
| CoMrANY's TELEGRAPH "A great deal has been
said in regard to the Erie Railroad Company refus
ing the use of their telegraph to transmit accounts
Of accidents their road to the different cities with
which it ects; and ut the same time they com
Ilain that exaggerated statements are sent By the
other telegraph lines of every mishap that occurs on
the Erie track We should think that, to avoid
such sggeIatons, the company would more re adj
ly lerd their aid in transmitting true accounts Of
accidents on their line, by which they would avoid
often very just Of complaint. and at the same
time render the public service But it see ns, by
the following account Of late collision, which wo
take from the Rochester Adrutiscr Of Dec 10, they
even 60 further than what has heretofore been
charged upon them, and deny the unfortunate ind
viduals, who have been injured through the negl-
gence or cerelessness Of their employees, the prv
lege of communicating to their families and friends
to acquaint them Of their misfortune
collision occurred on the New York and Erie Rail
read on Saturday evening about six O'Clock few miles
wet OF Owego between the passenger train bound vest
ard some distributing iron for the track Many
stngers were much bruised but seriously In
could not 1t Is said get communications
the railroad company 8 telegraph to their families
TnE THEATRES During the past week, the respective
places Of in the city have been visited by
large asssnbages, every theatre being crowded To-
evening the Hebrew Son, which is attracting
great number of Jews will again be presented at the
Bovery with the excellent drama OF kenneth At thu
broadway the entertainments exceedingly attractive
an opera company, assisting Of Miss Richpgs Miss
Reed Mr. I. Bishop, and Mr. Rohr, being the principals
appear in opera called the PERI At Niblo's
Garden the accomplished actress and sweet vocalist
Mdlle A. Tbion with excellent company, will appear
in the opera Of the "Crown Diamonds Burton Placide
other eminent artists appear at the Chambers Street
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