The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-08
The News.

We to-day give place to the expressions Of the
newspaper press. 80 far as received concerning the
Hsmination of General Pierce for the Presidency
they are extracted from the acknowledged organs
Of all parties, factions and eliqucs, and may there
fore be regarded the prevailing sentiments among
people Of every political credible they bunker or
barnbUncr democrats, silver gray or freeso wings.
rabid abelitonists or ultra land reormers and
throughout the political vocabulary. BY thus pub
6shng. from time to time, the comments of journals
81 all denominations, with regard to the candidates
Of the two great parties, together with the most in
tsresting proceedings in their meetings throughout
the country, shall furnish readers pretty
ecYcct idea of the relative strength Of the nominees,
and enable them to Judge as to which will be sue
eesssul.
Dispatches from various of the large cities repre-
sent the democracy being highly gratied with
abe nomination OF Gen. Pierce. Ex-Yice President
DALLAS, who presided at n large ratification meeting
n Fhilaaelpha, yesterday evening, made strong
speech in which he defended Gen. Pierce from the
ridiculous imputation Of having been instrumental
causins the retention Of clause in the consttu-
ton OF New Hampshire which prevents n Catholic
sIom alling the Office Of Governor, or of holding q
seat IL the State Legislature The truth is, Gen p.
and she late Judge Woodbury. did All in their power
10 have this restricting clause Withdrawn, but were
unsuccessful for the want of wo-thirdS vote of the
people Of the state. Mr.. Dallas explained that the
proposed amendment OF the constitution was twice
rejected through q combination OF wings and abol-
tionists. From Washington We learn that all the
democratic factions are firmly united on Gen. Pierce
and that several of the recent aspiran TO the res
dency are preparing to address the ratification meet
ing which will come of in that city tomorrow.
From the proceedings Of the convention held last
evening. at Tammany Hall, il viii be seen that the
arrangements for mass meeting, or rather num-
Der Of mass meetings in the Park tomorrow eve
ming, on the most extensive scale. The list of
speakers is a most formidable affair. and includes
men Of every shade Of politics and character. II
win probably be one Of the most extraordinary
meetings held in this city,
The Hermann arrived Yesterday, with four days
later advices from Europe. The Hermann made
wonderfully short passage. Neptune was ast6nished
ut her speed, hitherto so unusual in her. The news
received confirms all the previous accounts Of the
alliance of the northernpowers Of Europe against
hereditary empire in France. We give the fullest
particulars OF this movement in another column.
The death of Prince Schwarzenberg, and the visit
Of the Car Of Russia to Vienna and Berlin, have
hastened this event. VIII it not lead to a coalition
between the Bonapartists and republicans
The Ka6r war is not yet ended. Two weeks later
news from the Cape of Good Hope reached us yes
iertlay by the Thomas w. Sears, and it indicates a
continuance Of the contest between the natives ana
She English authorities. The new Governor General
had not taken the field, but would do 50 mme-
diately
Our special Washington correspondent informs lis
lhat the Senate yesterday, had under consideration
The nominations for Judges 81 Utah. One Of them
is said to have been confirmed, but the other two,
who are Mormons, have not yet been decided upon
Some spirited debates on the singular transactions
and extraordinary state Of society in Mormoniom,
may vet take place before the close Of the present
session OF Congress As an indication Of the dis
approval Of the recent proceedings in u ah VIC OBJ
serve that the House Of Representatives. yesterday,
passed bills giving all the territorial legislatures.
except Utah, control Of the funds appropriated for
zhe support Of their different governments. II the
principles Of Brigham Young and his coadjutors.
who approve and practice poygamy 10 not receive
a complete overhauling at the hands Of some 81 our
rious and wise representatives, whose moral sensi-
bilties have been violently shocked by this unchris
iisn Ike conduct, i will be because the coming con-
test for the Presidency cngrosses too much Q! their
attention.
There i some prospect that Congress will get
ready y adjourn in about seven weeks. The
Bouse Of Representatives, yesterday approved Of a
resolution proposing u adjourn On the 10Th Of
August. Member are now anxious TO mount the
stamp 10 behalf Of then iayorte candidates for the
Prcside0ey, and consequently the public business
will be showed ahead at rapid rate
The morning session Of the House was yesterday
ssnsumed in discussing the bill sppropristing ten
niilicns Of acres Of the public land for the
nsigent insane AL the States are deeply in.
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