The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-02-19

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iowever, may possibly be useful IS basis Of ner-
TentiOn, should the British East India Company or
he Emperor of Russia intermeddle with the domes-
tic concerns Of the Persian Empire. As CONNER
cial compact it is not very promising. A voyage
around the continent Of Africa and up the Persian
Cuffs out of the way, and less inviting than trip
to China. Still, as the treaty was offered by
Persia, it was proper to accept it as compliment;
and it msy be advantageous to our commerce after
while. II will create, at least, some fat Offices,
and that will be something.
Last evening there was grand national tempe
rance rally at Metropolitan Hall, the cause of cold
water being represented on the occasion, from
Maine to Texas. 1t seems the banquet itself was
SO poor an affair tina. OF the clergy-who go in
for good living-compainedh he did no. get so much
as bone to pick. Sam Houston led of in a
very poor speech, which he delivered, nearly
word FOX word, in the same hall last year, with
this diference-that he was rather less happy
on the present occasion. II sounded like
thrice told tale. We reco.lect that, in the
former instance, he requested the reporters not to
publish his Speech as ne had but one, and that one
he had to deliver again. Il is quite milk and
water, namby.pamby performance, and contrasts
remarkably With the fiery address of the reverend
gentleman who followed him. The whole gist Of
his remarks appeared to be leveled against candi-
dates for the Office Of chief magistrate, who had
the reputation Of drinking something stronger than
water. Hisargument wal, that no man ought to be
elected President Of the United States, was fit to
hold that high place Of trust who was not teetotal
Ter; for if he was even amoderate drinker he was in
danger Of becoming complete drunkard; and there.
FORE total abstainer, like himself was alone eligible
for the choice OF the people. Mr.. Horace Mann, IL
deed held him up as model Statesman of the good
time coming, and very significantly indicated what
a respectable tenant he would make for the White
House. The other principal speakers took for their
text the leading article in yesterdays HERALD,
which seemed TO afford them abundant materials
for spinning yarn. One Of the most amusing
Of the speeches was that Of the grea. Fire
Annihilator, in which he declared himself the
prince of humbugs, and said all that the tenn.
perance zen, white and black, wanted was
to be placed on the same level as the red
nen-in fact, they only asked for "Indian fie."
To make compensation for the heavy Charge Of
three dollars for admission to cold water last
night, there viii be admission free this evening"
when the Hon. Horace Mann, and Rev. John
Chambers, Of Philadelphia, will spin "more Of the
yarn on the subject Of temperance and the
I Maine law.
Another exciting debate took place in the State
Assembly yester day, upon the report Of Comptrol-
Ter Wright in which he positively declares that ne
will not pay the postage Of msmbers, upon tho
principle that their salary is fixed at three dollars
day each, and if he should defray their postal ex
penses, it would be tsntamouut to raising their
wages The political friends as well as opponents
of MIR. Wright, are very indignant at his determi-
saicn-stil he has the funds in his possession, and
will not pay them out as ordered-consequently
he has the best Of the quarrel.
| We learn that Commodore Perry, who has been
ordered to relieve Commodore Aulick in the COM
mand Of our SOU sdron in the East Indies, will 60
out in the U. S. steamer Mississippi, Captain Nc
Cluney. The following officers will accompany
him. Commander Franklin Buchanan, who is to
take command Of the U. S steamer Susquehsnna;
Commander Fl. A. Adams, Fleet Captain; and
Lieut. Jno. Contee, as Flag Lieutenant. The U.
S. steamer Princeton, Commander s. S. Lee, and
the storeship Supply, Lieut.. Comdt. A. Sinclair,
are also to join the East India squadron The Mis-
assippi is now at Philadelphia, undergoing
repairs to her machinery, but will come
round to this port to complete her equip
nent. The utmost exertions are now making
to expedite the departure Of these vessels, and,
WQen J0ineQ Win LuOS0 now On tuAt StALlOu, Will
form most efficient squadron. The officers men
toned all Of the highest standing in the service
and WILL without doubt reflect credit on themselves
and the country.
very important charge was delivered yesterday,
by Judge Daily, in the curt of Common Pleas, in
the case of Thos. Downing against Levy and seve-
raj other defendants Under ordinary circum-
stances the case would be one OF comparative nsg
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oysternan should be paid for suppers provided by
him, and how far q number Of individuals associat-
ed as committee, in getting up an evenings
amusement, were responsible for the most sub
stantial part of the fun provided for the occasion.
But the extrao rdinary incidents that occurred in
the progress Of tie cause.-the mass of perury-the
subornation of perjury, and the futile attempt to
tsmper With juror, called forth remarks from the
Court which will be ead with interest and instruc-
tion. Judge Daily in the course Of his observations
alluded to the fearful fact Of the crime of perjury
being the increase in this city for the last few
years. His honor, after the rendition of the
verdict, which was in favor of tho plaintiff,
ordered the committal of James Mccormack and
Peter w Downing, son of the plaintiff, for per.
jury, and also the committal Of Thos Owning, the
plaintiff himself, for subornation Of perjury Thus,
with Chrstaller, held to bail in the sum of So 900,
for attempting to tamper with the jury, We have
four persons charged with crime, arising out Of the
prosecution Of thiG pal;ry suit The jadge, through
out the whole case, has acted with a most COM
meniable and nswerying Grmness in uphold
ing the honor OF tho bench, and indicating
the purity of justice whilst at the sane
time he has manifested q calmness and f3rbear
anoe when counsel have exceeded the limits that
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be permitted to step, when dissenting from the
rulings Of the court. The bearing Of Judge Daily
proves him well qualified, by good temper as BY
legal acumen, for the honorable position which he
holds.
IL commercial afaire the prospects appear more
encouraging, caused by an increased foreign de-