The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-16

THE HUNGARIAN OR GERMAN ANrrSLAvERY
AGITATION The new German paper, called the
Demohyatsschv Yoelk96uwd, which has been started
here recently by the Hungarian exiles who camo
10 this country with Kossuth, and who received the
certificate Of kossuth ss to their capacity for con-
Quoting paper, rejoices very much in the success
tkat the enterprise has already received from its
abolition supporters in the North. 1t Will be rocoi
Iected that this Journal was established ior The
purpose Of agitating the slavery question, aud to
bring about repeal Of the compromise measures,
the fugitive slave law, aBc our present public lend
system. MIR. Stewards new penay e.gan, which
was recently started here BY black mail fund of
fifty thousand dollars announces with great eee The
succese # this ant-slayery antfugitive slave law
enterprise, and denouncee evory Journal that differs
from its purposes or its doctrines. Recently,
likewise, kcssuth's secretary very disingenuouey
accused us Of injustice, because We very naturally
supposed that Kossuths certife IN favor Of the
Journal an its editors, certificate in favor OF
their views and doctrines. Now, this Is mere
sophistry. II Kossuth disapproyei Of any agitation
for che repeal Of the fugitive slave law why did not
be, or his secretary for him, say sc, and give his
explanation! While be goes about tae country,
preaching intervention to prevent Intervention, and
declaring that this country is q friend 70 general
liberty, and ought TO 60 TO war with Russia, he
sees his old associates starting dangerous agiya
ton here, without saying single word Of dis,our-
agement in any particular.
It's thus that the anti slavery agitation viii not
be allowed to 60 to the "Tomb Of the Cspulets'' in
this region Of the country. We may as well pre-
pare for the injurious consequences that will surely
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GENERAL CAss AND Mn. CLAY.--It hiss been pab-
icly asserted that MIR. Clay, on recent occasion,
said that his choice for the next Presidency was
Cen. Cass, Of Michigan, ard that he hoped that
distinguished statesman would DO elected to the
Office, by the people, in 1852. The report was as
quickly denied as it was circulated; but we arc no.
sure but that Mr. Clay did speak in that manner
of Cen. Cass The editor of a democratic paper in
Indiana, called the Madisoaian, says, in letter to
that journal, from Washington:--
While speaking of Cen. Cars, it may not inaprro
pirate here to mention that since his recent Illness and
especially at the time when he not expected TO
cover Mr. Clay expressed his ardent wish, frequently
elect Gen. Cass TO the Presidency in 1852. Should Mr.
Clay die before the next Presidential election, he will
leave letter behind him. in the shape Q! dying request
that Gen. cass should be the next President Of the
United States. This he freely communicates to every
person who approaches him on the subject OF the Pres
dency, Whenever that Office il mentioned Ia his pre-
sence. make this statement the mo,t apdonbled
authority and Inquiry will show it to be strictly and
unjenably true Many OF the WING Senators personal
friends OF SIR Clay it 10 stated also In favor Of Gen
Cssss election. But time viii deveope this.
This is very strong and very emphatic. We
trust that the mystery which hangs over this mat
ter will be unravoled, so that we may know for
certain whether MIR. Clay did or did not speak of
Gen. Cass in the IN amer referred to.
OPERA AND IT'S PRosrEcrs.-The Italian Opera
troupe, calling themselves "The Artists Union,"
which has commenced its campaign at Niblo's
does not seem to get along with much success as
we had expected. This may arts. from various
causes-wans OF interest, from the reaction after
the kossuh exctement-or perhaps the high
prices-tbc audience eing accustomed to pay fifty
cents at Niblo's, instead of dollar. We expect,
however, that deeper interest will be taken by
the public next week, when Maretzek gets under
way with his rival company, comprising SteFanone,
Parodi, and Sslv, at the old prices for no doubt
be will retain the old prices, with most Of the old
subscribers; while the troupe at Niblos viii proba
bly, put down the prices to fifty cents, and make as
much money as they do now. The competition
between them will excite an interest for both COM
panies.
But the most interesting feature connected with
them, is that both are negotiating, according to
mor-or ought to be negotiating, in point o. fact
to procure the services Of Jenny Lind. The SHe-
dish Nightingale has been living in perfect retire
ment in Union square, and nobody knows that such
a person ever existed without referring to files of
the old newspapers Of last year. If che consented
to . brief operate engagement, and perform in
" Somnambula,'' ard "fille du Regiment she
would revive the old enthusiasm among the fashion.
able of all classes, for in these operas she is
unapproached and unapproachable. Probably she
msy have finished her mourning by this time, and
of these daya may dazzle Us again with her
strains, without the assistance Of Barnum, or his
bureau ofpuhars.
LOLA MONIES AND lrtR HIsroEY. We recon
mend the admirers of Louis kossuth to read over
the last pronp~oa8it,p0 Of the Countess OF Lands
field, published in yesterdays HERALD, on the
affairs Of Bavaria, Switzerland, and Europe in
general 1t is eloquent, feryid, poetic, aud
as brilliant as anything that ever emanated from
the great Magyar. We must say that when
we sawit we were entirely taken by surprise, aud
We can hardly as yet comprehend the mystery Of
Lola Monies, her pirouettes and politics
Tux HARLEM RAILROAD FINisuEp.-The Har.
lem Railroad is now finished, and Oh Monday mex.
it will be opened throughout the whole length.
This rnai gnas fbroucb henutiful sn,Ot-v comr