The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-26

With the exception Of detailed accounts Of tn Q
movements and demonstrations throughout the
country respecting the death of Mr.. Webster, we
have very little news by telegraph this morning
What we have, however, is more than usually in
terssting.
AS was anticipated would be the case, light has
grswn out of Captain McLanes extraordinary letter
concerning the conduct OF General Pierce on the
night previous to the withdrawal Of the American
army from Mexico Yesterday morning Colonel
Roberts and Captain McLane, both Of the regular
army, met in Washington City, when a regular fist
hght came off between them, at the termination Of
which the Captain was placed under arrest by the
Adjutant General What will be the finale of the
affair time viii determine.
The politicians Of this State are still busily en-
gagged in preparing for the great contest which is to
come of this day week. The democrats Of this city
are to hold a ratification meeting at Tammany
Hall this evening, at which the Hon. James Bu-
cAanan has signifed his intention Of making
speech. There is also to be Grand Council Of
the young democracy at Utica, to day. The tenn
perAnce party in Albany county, yesterday no
minated ticket, which, it is rumored, ieopar-
dies the chances Of the democratic candidate for
Sheriff and the wing candidate for Congress.
At vhig convention in Orleans county, yesterday,
the party was recommended to support Silas
n Burroughs, the independent candidate for As.
semblyman. Both parties in Oneida county have
nominated prominent men for Assembly. Some
very preposterous assertions last evening made
at whig gathering in Syracuse as will be seen by
the despatch As the time draws near for taking
the vote, the excitement naturally becomes some
what greater throughout the State bat it does not
begin to equal the political feeling evnced in for
mer years. To be sure, the democrats are quite
lively, but then they not driven to that activity
that would be evinced were they not certain Of
success on their national ticket.
The opponents of the Maine Liquor law in
Charestown, Mass, have determined to support the
whig candidate for Governor and the bunker dem
scratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor. They
have also nominated Senatorial ticket, composed
Of wing and bunker nominees
Senator Hale is amusing the people Of Pittsburg,
by lecturing in favor Of women's rights, the abo-
ton Of slavery, &c II is matter Of doubt which of
Abe two Presidential candidates-Hale or Scott
has made the most Of their recent campaigning
tours
1t appears that the Mississippi Senate prior TO its
adjournment, by q majority Of eight, refused to
scind the vote Of passed two years ago upsn
Gov. Foote, for the course pursued by him in the
United States Senate in advocating the compromise
measures.
From Albany we learn that the Jerry rescue cases
have oil been turned to the United States DE.
frict Court. Abolition influence has been exerted
10 the utmost TO stave Of these trials, aud from
present appearances, they likely to be dropped
altogether.
The Grand Jury Of Rensselaer, county have in.
dictsd all the anti renters who are charged with
having been concerned in the brutal attack upon
Mr.. Shaw. II is hoped that they will have i'm
partial trial, and then, If found guilty, tina. they
will be punished 70 the full extent Of the law, for it
is high time that the State protected the peaceably
disposed inhabitants Of that region from the barba
rcus outrsges Of the disa6ectcd.
A most fightful accident occurred on the Portage
Railroad, near Hollidaysburg. An express car,
vker near the top Of enc Of the planes. broke
s-sss, sss as~.sIdsd p,Is ingAt,s, rspaiiy spos
~ csss btles. Fortunately, al The passengers