The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-07
The News.

The Cunard steamer Asia reached this port yes
terday afternoon with three days later advess from
all parts of Europe As usual of late, the political
news from the other eide OF the Atlantic does not
amount to much Nevertheless, the letter Of our
London correspondent, together with the extracts
from different journals upon various topics, will be
found well worthy Of perusal. According to
Louis Napoleons speech at Lyons, the decla-
ration of the empire may be looked fer at
no distant day. From the peculiar adroit
ness with which he constructs his sentences
one would almost be led to believe that he
had taken lessons from some of the more cunning
politicians in this country Much damage had been
done, both in Switzerland and France, by the over
fow of the Rhine. Lord Hardinge has been ap-
pointed Commander. in Chief Of the British army,
in place Of the late Duke Of Wellington Read the
speeeh Of the King Of Holland before the Dutch
Chambers, relative to mediation between japan and
the United States. Those interested in yachting,
will perceive tina. Swedish craft has now entered
the Lists against England. The demand for Ameri-
can cotton had somewhat fallen of, bu5 there was
no change in prices. The -four market was still
very dull
According to the regular report, as well as the
despatch from our private correspondent, the Web.
ster meeting in Boston, last night, vas tremen-
dous affair 1t was demonstration that the Scott
wings will not be likely to wipe out for some time
to come What viii tend TO give still more force to
the matter, is the determination of the thousands
there assembled TO follow this meeting up by others
throughout the State Verify, the chances Of Scott
really look very SLIM far as Massachusetts, is con-
cerned, at all events
Gen. Scott, who was reported to have been quite
unwel on Tuesday, was sufficiently recovered yes
terday morning to receive the congratulations Of
the people Of Cincinnati to listen to two speeches
welcoming him to that city, AMI to make one in
reply. The Generals alluson to the circumstances
connected with and subsequent TO the surrender of
Hull, is worthy of particular attention. The old
soldier took especial pains to inform the Ohioans
that it was through his insramentality, foresight,
and sagacity, that the American people ever reco-
yered from that ipglorious surrender Forgetting that
he was at that time subordinate officer on the
axes, and that various Of bis distinguished bre-
thren in ar ms were his equals ia rank, he says =
1T was then that I called around me men who
could be trusted, and told them that the hour had
come,' sc. The only tribute Of respect paid to his
ccmpatriots is in the simple announcement he after
wards makes that "wc fell to work, and the thing
was done" The General certainly has way pecu-
liar to himself Of making known the history Of the
past. Read the speech, under the telegraphic head
The temperance men Of Pittsourg held meeting
al Pittsburg on Tuesday evening, at which it was
resolved TO support candidates for office who do
not approve Of the Maine law. What is not little
singular, in making out their ticket they only
selected one democrat as worthy of their support.
A meeting Of the young wings of Ulster county,
took place o. Rosendale yesterday. Among other
novelties, they are reported to have 60. up pro
cession Of wagons, ono mile Ii length.
By reference TO our Baltimore despatch, IL viii be
seen that that tao rogue who il supposed to have
Stolen the gold medal which was presented to the
lamented Henry Clay, BY committee Of Our ci.zsns
has made his appearance ia Hanover.
From Albany sc lsara tAat hr Cook refuses 70
vaeate The o CT State Treasurer, il favor q III
wesh. whom the Judges Of the Supreme Court 10.
clare 10 have been duly elected II Is now uader-
stood bat ~ Cook, having failed to get uo1d-
Dsu.u from Tie Wag state Convention, intends to
eafly .his case up to tbs Court Ok Appeals
W. elsewhere pubDah a d Agps.s VI oae weeks ~
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