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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-24

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More than year has elapsed since Mr.. Pierce
defeated the greatest warrior in this country
in the Presidential field, and rose to the high
est rank in the nation. AT that time his popu-
larity was unbounded. Men compared his cleo
ton with that Of his predecessors-th illustri-
Gus fathers Of the country-and as his triumph
far exceeded theirs, augured that Picrce's Pre-
sidency would be an epoch Of unparalleled lus-
tire and national glory. Nor were practical
evidences of his power wanting. The Senate
was firmly attached to the platform on which
he had been elected; in the House of Represen-
tatives, he commanded clear majority of
eighty-four votes Throughout the States North
and South feeling of confidence in his ability
and character pervaded all parties. That such
an opinion should have been formed on SO slen-
der basis as the vaporings of Presidential can
vassers is reflection that can hardly fail to
infict severe blow on our pride Such was
the case, however. We knew little or nothing
Of Mr. Pierce. But we were, as people, so
firmly attached to the platform on which he had
been presented to us, that it never occurred to
any to doubt his sincerity or to inquire whether
in supporting him we were supporting the COM
promise measures also. A general delusion
seemed to have overspread the country in re-
ference to this one man. Without name with
out character, without services, without antece-
dents, without a single striking trait or memoir
able exploit to commend him to our regard. he
all at once sprung out Of nothing to be the idol
of the American people. Some eighteen months
have elapsed, and he is the most dsregarded if
not the most despised man in the country his
party is demolished, his majority in Congress
lost, his influence in the States DESTROYED. and
even his alliance has become fatal to the best
men and the wisest measures
To trace from the beginning, the series of
errors and folies which have operated this silent
revolution in public sentiment, would require
more space than so insignificant a topic as the
character ofFranklin Pierce has right to usurp.
Translated ty single sweep of the wand of
fate from an attorney Is Office at Concord to the
Presidential chair, the New Hampshire dust had
not yet been shaken from his feet before he be-
gan to disabuse the public mind Idiocy itself
could hardly have explained his ignorance of
the fact that he owed his election TO the Union
sentiment, and the popularity of the compro-
mise measures; yet in the selection Of his cabi-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-24

The LIQUOR PRoHIBrToRY BHL.-A commit
tee Of conference will probably be appointed by
the two houses at Albany to come to some set
Element of the difference ofopinion that has arisen
between them with respect to the time that the
law is to come into effect. From the obstinacy
manifested by the Senate, it seemsprobable that
the Assembly will be compelled to give way.
We regret this, as, if we are to have Maine
law, we think it had better be put in force as
soon as possible, SO that we may begin at once to
see how it works. After it is part of the law of
the land we recommend the Legislature to pass
a law against the use of tobacco. Some few
might possibly object to the prohibition of Sc
CARS, though they confer no possible benefit,
and are great Inconvenience to those who dis
like them /: but no one can defend the filthy ha-
bit of chewing, and de6ling the streets and
floors Of hotels with salivated tobacco juice. A
law fning chewers and expectorators would be
in order after our wine is cut of by statute.
Provision might likewise be made for the case
of gluttons, and the amount Of oysters, beef,
mutton or poultry that q large man could con-
sumo might be beneically prescribed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-24

IMPORTANT News FROM MEXICO EXPECTED
Late accounts from Acapulco state that Don
Juan Alvarez, an individual who seems to be
decidedly opposed to the present administra-
ton of Mexican affairs, was out in open rebel
lion against Santa Anna, and it was believed
that Alvarez had had communication with
president Walkers republic" in Lower
California. In case these adventures should
combine their forces, it is very likely that the
whole of western Mexico will revolt. Such
revolution would include all the ports on the
Pacific coast, and its results could not be favor
able to Santa Anna. The Mexicans resident on
the coast have seen the wonderful effect of the
infusion of American enterprise and American
institutions upon California; they have become
familiar with our language our laws and our
people; and they have not been unintercsted
spectators of The sudden rise of the old Spanish
residents from comparative poverty and obscu-
rty to wealth and station. The natural conse-
quence is that their prejudice against the Uni
ted States has melted away before the genial
influence of gold, good humor, and good bust
ness and their old feeling of hate has changed
into desire to unite with us We may expect
important news from the Pacific very soon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-24
New York, Friday, March &C, 1854.

This statement copied from our books, exhibits
daily circulation lager by many Thousands than that
possessed by other newspaper in Europe America
NE London Rmes the largest in England, has crcu-
htion of about 10000 daly-the Paris Conait;oanel
The greatest journal in France has daily 900
~ COO No other journal in the civilized world ap-
Yroaches the NEW YORK HERALD in its day among
all classes, ranks, ard conditions of life, beth in the
United States and in Europe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-24

The report Of the Inspectors Of State Prisons dscloses
the fact that Of the largo number of convcts now IN
prisons Of the State there Is not single printer, WINE
nearly all the other occupations are represented
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-24
Burton's Theatre" The Beaux Strotagem."
Last evening played, for " the first time in many
years" Farquhar's rather broad comedy, The Beaux

"The Beaux Stratagemn is peculiarly bad play, as
far the unties of the drama concerned The audi
feels sympathy with any Of the characters not
of them is entitled to respect and though ad-
mres the brancy of the dialogue and for the moments
interested in the strong though improbable situations
yet the total lack of principle and the laxty OF morals
displayed by the author and all of his main characters,
these emotions give way to at least an unsasac-
tory impression If not positive feeling OF disgust
We have two fine NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Amwen-who,
having spent their patrmones, turn fortune hunters
One by stealing his brothers. title and fcgning Illness
succeeds in winning Dorinda; while the other makes
violent and undsguiscd assault upon the virtue of
married woman The 6rs to be sure repents; but the
latter comes twenty thousand pounds sterling
The reward Of his hbernism. The lady's virtue
10 be Of the negative sort Then have landlord and
his daughter, in league with highwaymen, a roguish
priest and a drunken butler.
In arranging this piece FOR the stage Mr. Burton has
cut much Of the dialogue; but few lines yet remain
which Objectionable in the present state Of society
and which, we doubt not, he vii expunge. The play
has wit enough without them, and though the speaking
Of them may make the unsklfu laugh" 1t cannot but
make the "judicious grievco =
The Reaux Stratagcmn Is well put upon the stage at
Burtons and generally well acted. Mr. Fishers Aim
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-24
Important from Europc-Thc News by t
Pacific.

The Pacific brings us the text Of the Czar's
reply to the letter Of the French Emperor, and
also another manifesto of Nicholas to his subjects.
The brief sketch given of the first of these doc
umcnts in our previous advices, conveys but an
imperfect idea of its tone and character. 1t is
temperate but firm and states with precision
and clearness the Russian view of the question.
After complaining that every effort had been
mace to excite the fanatcism of the Turks and
TO deceive their government as to his intentions
and the real scope of his demands, thus exagge-
rating the extent of the questions and leading
to the probable result of war, the Emperor pro-
cecds to notice the assertion of Louis
the Principalties was attributable the
evil of suddenly transporting the ques-
ton from the region of discussion to that
of fact. He reminds him that this occupation.
still purely conditional, was preceded aud in a
great measure caused by a very important pre-
vious fact-namely, the appearance of the
combined feet in the vicinity of the Darda-
nclles; and chat, besides this, much before that
period, when England hestated to assume a
hostile attitude, the French Emperor took the
initiative by sending his feet as far as Salams
He states that this wounding demonstration was
calculated to encourage the Turks, and to para
Iyse beforehand the success of negotiations, by
giving them the idea that France and England
were ready to support their cause under all
circumstances After narTating the facts con
nccted with the rejection Of the Vienna note,
and the motives that led to the DECLARE
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14
A Curiosity.

We have been permitted the eXamina
ton of a very ancient piece of literature,
which has at once excited our curiosity.
admiration. and veneration. 1t is large
folio volume, of Ga pages, entitled
" AMERICA; Being the Latest and most
Accurate Description of the NEW
WORLDS" &c, &C., by john OGILBY.
and published at White FriarS, London,
nearly t,co hundred years ago. The mar
gin of the Title Page is worn of, so that
its exact date cannot be asccrtained, "xXi"
being all that remains thereof On the
last page occurs the following paragraph:
From the Year 1910 to 1851. the
Business slept, and then a Voyage was
undertaken by Captain LUKE FOX, who
at his Return gave very good hopes and
encouragement, that the Work, so long
in prosecution. was not impossible to be
effected; nevertheless. by reason of the
late troublesome Times it was again wholly
laid aside for almost forty years but in
the year ZOOS. several Persons of Honor
undertook to revive the Work, and to
that purpose furnished out two Ships.
which set forth in JpRe, and return'd
about the beginning of October the Year
following. giving so satisfactory all Ac-
count of their Voyage, that in the Year
1870 the same Adventures thought fit
to send out two ships more, so furnished
rs to endure Wintering there. which they
did. with greater hopes than ever oftind
ing out the North u est Passage, besides
a handsome Cargo of Rich Furrs. which
made it more than a saving Voyage; SO
that tits supposed this will not be the
last Attempt. but that another will sud-
denly follow"
This language indicates, Enthusiastically,
that the book was published soon after
1910; and giving the legible portion of the
marginal date its largest Interpretation,
MDCLXXXIX, or 1861, is the date of the
publication, or one hundred and si.rfy-
four years ago. 1910 is the latest date
occurring in the book. On the back mar
ginal page the words Sam. Cope, 1751,"
is written in most beautiful hand, equal
to the execution of any Of the teachers
of penmanship of tho present day.
1t is curious to see the old fashioned
way of spelling, punctuation, and capital
ization. Every noun is commenced with
capital letter, and every perfect partici-
pie is closed with an apostrophe, ID, as
FURNISHED" The extract we give lie
rally.
1t gives full history of the entire IVES
tern Continent. North and South, and is
full of engravings of all the various ami
mails and races of men found in America.
And what is surprising to US, the engra-
wings, as work of art, are equal TO any
thing which that art has attained at the
present day The printing only, indi-
Gates antiquity. The letters. compared
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14

EN We are informed by those who
have just returned from the East that the
amount of travel over the main lines of
rail road, is trlly astonishing. 1t is yet
a week or two earlier than the stream of
travel fairly set in for the season hereto
fore. but the roads are now really unable
to accommodate the rush. Our inform
ant says, he witnessed hundreds of per-
sons left at many points, because place
to set down or even stand up in the ears
could not be found and the only surety
any passenger had that he would get to
the end of his journey at the expected
tiule, m"e ~ stioh 90 lIio seat after lac got
it. and give no one else a chance to edge
him ont of it.
And it is the same with freight. The
lines between the cast and west are crow
ded beyond their capacity. Freight is
frequently compelled to wait week or
ten days before it can get chance to go
forward
The prospect is certainly favorable for
roads on main thoroughfares paying well.
And this state of things. at the very be-
ginning of the rail road era. is significant
of the general necessity and demand for
that kind of improvement.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14
Our Harbor.

1t has been feared that the sand would
wash in and fill up our harbor as fast as
it could be dug and cleared out An ex-
animation proves that such fears are
groundless as nothing of the kind has
occurred since operations were discontin-
ued last fall The lake is now something
more than foot lower, than it was last
year, but we learn that the depth of wa
ter on the bar at the mouth of the har-
Dor, is generally five feet or more. 1t is
tie confident opinion of those who know,
that judicious use of ten thousand dol
lars, will make the harbor available for
all the ordinary necessities of commerce.
Six thousand dollars or more of the APP
preparation by the General Government
remain unexpended, and we have conf
dence that by next winter we shall have
quite as good a harbor at this point, a.
on the western shore of the lake north
of Chicago.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14
Modest Alderman.

One of the Aldermen elect of this City.
came into our sanctum the other day, and
as it was the first time we had seen him
since the City Election, as a matter of
politeness we said to him, ''We congrat-
ulate you on the result of the election"
Not at all" said he, Congratulate the
CHym
We were little stumped, at first by
the bold frankness. but after moments
reflection we thought, Why not! If he
is worthy the post. and he certainly is,
why ought not the City to be congratu-
lated upon having secured the services OF
an efficient man? ~@
We give this specimen of Aldermanic
modesty and frankness. as an indication
of the kind of stuff that at least one Of
our Alderman is made of.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14

e Breckenridge and Cutting have
come to an understanding, and profess to
have settled their difficulties satisfactor-
lily to both parties. 1t appears Brecken-
ridge in a speech stigmatized something
previously said by Cutting as false"
Cutting wrote to him, that he must eth
err retract the offensive word or name his
friend, weapon, and place. Mr.. b. could
not retract, and named his friend, --wea-
pom, the ritle,-time. forthwith, and dis
lance, 60 PAGES. This was most too
prompt for even Mr.. Cutting. and an ex-
PLANTATION was had; Mr.. b. retracting his
expression, after Mr.. C. had retracted the
one previously made by himself, to which
it referred and thus ending the matter
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14
The Storm at Chicago.

... Chicago, April 10th.
The whole of yesterday seemed to be
devoted t. an elemental war. In the
morning high wind from the northeast
accompanied with rain and hail prevailed.
1t increased in fury during the afternoon
and night, while the floods descended, the
wind meanwhile bordering on a gale.
The storm aDated about 10 this morning.
We fear the shipping on the lake has suf-
fered I'm its fury, as, several vessels, with
full ca goes. were known TO have been
out in il. The brig minnesota. which
cleared on Saturday last with 100 bar
rels of pork for Buffalo, was driven against
the breakwater of the Illinois Central Il
X. about half way between the Dcpots
at 9 O'Clock this morning, where she now
lies 1t is said she leaks badly and will
probably sink, though it is not likely that
she will be very seriously injured, and
from the nature of her cargo, no great
loss will be experienced. The WinnesO-
tn and her cargo are owned by Thomas
Dyer of this city. The brig Norman
which cleared ON Saturday with 6O0O bu.
Of corn for Oswego. with four other YES
sells. apparently small craft, are in sight
and we notice preparations being made
to relieve them. The tug Reptaz, Capt.
Brown, will be ready to go out for the
Norman soon. \ schooner is reported
on shore. a few miles 10 the northward
but we have nothing definite. The brig
d. Smart lies at anchor off the Illinois
Central r. X. Depot, and as the severity
of the gale appears to havepast, we trust
we shall have no further disasters to no.
tice.
z. 5. The vessels reported in sight two
hours since, have kept away nubly. and
one or two are already hull down to the
east, northeast.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14
The Markets.
DAILY TELEGRAPH OFFICE.
Anril IL 1874

DAILY TELEGRAPH OFFICE.
April H. 1854.
There was but little animation in The market yes
hrtHy, and hut litllc doing. Receipts ~ Corn Iair,
bat in other descriptions of grain, light. Prices are
rs follows:
Wheat 9On95. Corn 3714 harley lSus3 Oats IS.
MILwAuKEE, Sentinel Office.
April IL, 1854.
Whcat-We quote common hedgerow at
81 GOAL ,06. club spring l,l9al,l4, winter
ranging from H. Is to rs.
Barlcy-6Ua624
Rye-~G6a7O.
OatS-2S.
Coyn-3sc in the ear, 42ai3 for shelcd.
Office of the Chicago Tribune,
April 10, 1854.
FIour-s7, 25. No So 80 No. 3, So rs.
No 4. S5,75.
Buckwheat Flour-rrime qualities ,s2,37s
a $50.
Whcnt-Fair Spring, 81 ,00!.
Corn--43c for 60 lbs,
Oats-27c
Potatocs-25c
Eges-9agb cents.
Buttcr-l0al4C.
IIidcs-4!a43 per Ii. Dry flint f2Ial4c.
Veal skins, Sc for green and &c for dry.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14

GERRIT SMITH on THE HOMESTEAD.
! hat honest man and faithful public
servant, Gerrit Smith, in recent letter
to Frederick Douglass paper sets forth
his reasons for voting against the Home
stead Bill lie writes:
If my fellow land-reformcrs, with
whom | have SO long toiled for the sue
cess of our land reform doctrines, shall
be aggrieyed by my vote l shall be sor-
~. Nevertheless, can never forget my
vote. was man before | was land
retormer. And for the sake Of no gains,
however great, or however many, can /
consent to ignore the claims. aud even
the fact itself, of a common manhood.
But the advantages which are sought at
the expense of trampling on human
rights are not gains. Such gains are
loSses-even to those who get them.
The Homestead bill would have been
purchased at too dear rate had it pro
scribed only one negro, or only one In
dian. The curse of God is upon the bill,
or there is no God. There is no God If
We have liberty to insult any portion Of
his children.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14
II. e. Hart,

This individual. who, with his wife, has
been confined in our Jail awaiting trial
since their examination before Justice
Mansfield, on the charge of robbery, has
been before Judge Jilsun on habeaS cor
pus issued on affidavit alleging error in
the justice in committing him, and asking
a discharge. The Judge decided the COM
mitment and all the proceedings before
the Justice good, and remanded the pris-
oner, \ petition was then presented to
the Judge, praying for new hearing OF
the complaint, and all proceedings under
it. This was refused. Then an affidavit
and petition was presented, setting forth
that the prisoner was poor. could not get
one thousand dollars bail, but could get
five hundred dollars, and asking that the
bail be reduced to that sum. The prayer
was granted, and the prisoner remanded
ii five hundred dollars bail is given.
1t is understood that the money will
be deposited. \ brother-in-law from
Connecticut, has been here, who says that
sum will be raised and deposited.
fit is done, it is doubtless the inten-
ton of the parties to forfeit it, and never
be seen about here again.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14
Ma sc Meafinr

We have received some hand bills from
Milwaukee, calling Mass Convention of
Anti-Slaye Catchers at Young's Hall, Mil
waukee, on Thursday next, to form State
League ito defend our State Sovereignty.
our State Courts, and our State and Ma
tional Constitutions, against the fragrant
usurpations of [. S. Judges, Commission
ers, and Marshals, and their Attorneys;
and to maintain inviolate those great Con-
stitutional Safeguards of Freedom-the
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, and the
RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY-aS old
and sacred as Constitutional Liberty it
SELF
We have had Conventions and Leagues,
for few years past till we are beginning
to have less faith in them than we used
to; but we hope something good will re-
suit from this.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14

Lake Shore Road.-The -Mihcdukee
Sentinel has an article with reference to
the Lake Shore Road, which we sup use
gives assurance of its speedy completion,
but as the paper don't happen to be prin-
ted in that particular spot, we tindit diff
ficult to tell much about it. We make
out that the whole work in Illinois has
been sub-let that the iron is all contrac-
ted for, and that it will be pushed for
ward as fast as men and money can do it.
The work is progressing some on this side
of the line. and we doubtnot will be ready
as soon as that on the Illinois side.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14

E Our neighbors of Racine, are con-
siderably exercised because of the suspec-
ted presence of slave-catchers in their
midst, and stranger among them, with
no ostensible business needs to be able to
give an account of himself One of our
excellent friends. and an ardent Freesoiler.
who happened there, was somewhat sur
priSed to learn that curious eyes were
upon his movements. and that he was sus-
pected of belonging to the class of wor-
thies alluded to. lie was fortunately able
to promptly relieve all such suspicious.
Very good; the price of liberty is eternal
vigilance.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14
The Prohihitary Question.

Forty-two Members of the Assembly
and seven Members of the Senate have
signed an Address to the people of the
State, giving history ofthe action of the
Legislature upon the proposition, during
the late session, and their version of the
causes which defeated the measure. 1t is
quite lengthy, but we may publish it.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14
Personal Encounter.

The Milwaukee papers mention per-
sonal affray between Elk State Attorney
General s, p. Coon, and Postmaster j.
4. Noonan. 1t is said Mr.. Coon attrib-
uted certain articles i'll the Ners to Mr..
Noonan, and undertook to chastise him
for it. \ card from Mr.. Noonan states
that he was assaulted from behind with
a whip and reflects severely upon Mr..
Coon for the assault.
1t is generally believed, all over the
State, that Mr. Noonan is the dictator of
the Ne,rS-that its editor is but mere
tool-but we do not know that there is
any legal proof of this.
So far as aspersions of character are
concerned. both gentlemen have received
Il large share.
But we protest wholly against any re-
sort to physical force. However much
the News has abused Mr.. Coon and how
ever much Mr.. Noonan is the author
thereof Mr.. Coon only performed the Of
flee of the bully i'll the attack. 1t is a
poor way to vindicate ones character.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-04-14

e. The "SEcRETARY, or CGRcuM-
sTANTIAL EVIDENCE" lis the title of a work
for which we are indebted to the publish
ers-Dewitt & Davenport. 1t is by the
author of Heads and Hearts" which is a
guarantee that it is of more than ordina-
nv interest. King has it.