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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-18

The administration organs at Washington
and several minor journals which act as fun
keys to the Cabinet are fond OF asserting that
the HERALD may have large circulation, but
that it has no moral or political influence.
Such assertions are perhaps not worth notice;
but once in while we may devote few lines
to their examination. We claim for our journal
the largest circulation Of any daily newspaper
published in any language in any country on
the fruit of eighteen years of toll, and we trust
we may be permitted to add, of individual en-
terprise and energy, in the midst of an intelli-
gent, prosperous, and enlightened community.
We claim that the unparalleled success which
has crowned our efforts is mainly due to our en-
deavors to give the earliest and most reliable
news of passing events, and to reflect promptly
and accurately the current topics of the day on
this continent.
This is all we claim. Whether the HERALD
does or does not exercise any moral or political
influence on the public mind, we know not We
have never inquired, have never cared whether
it did or no. 1t has SO happened that on many
occasions on which the public feelings have
been powerfully reused, the side which we
thought fit to espouse has eventually triumphed
and hence it has been asserted that the result
was due to the influence of the HERALD. We
have never troubled our head about such mat
tiers. 1t was true that we opposed Martin Van
Buren, towards the close of his official term,
and that he was defeated in 1910 by an
overwhelming majority. 1t is true that we sup
ported Mr.. Polk, and that he was elected by
large majority. 1t is also true that General
Taylor was first proposed as a candidate for the
Presidency in our columns, that we supported
him throughout the canvass, and that he like
wise became President of the United States.
At the close of the last campaign, several jour
mails throughout the country asserted that we
had exercised very considerable influence on
the public mind in bringing about the result
That opinion was shared by others, as will be
seen by the following letter, written by Mr.
Pierce to friend Of ours during our absence in
Europe =
CoycoED H., Nov 50, 1852
Your oeisns letter q o,tOssr 25th should have ss,n
.rtwertd before
Nolhiss cOpe have beer nc-s Kind and coasiasritc
Bsprett ard yeurreI
Z e quite gsee srsry n n, 70 Say tia, h,ys sos
ns'n pseuable q ne VS.. irfra,cs Of the HrsArn
throus hout she sfe canvas viii ,cu arrure NJ 3
waen ycu s,iie rim, rbtt appreciate beth ths motive
,fd h' ~ " a ~ sane Tins present . nln y
= teest asEhcslte fiasrts
-. ssry respectfully
YouF frisre and ge-vsrt
TRASK PIERCE.
Low lar i IS true that we exercised "a vast
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influence throughout the canvas" as Mr. Pierce
says, we neither know nor care. Our aim is
solely to make the best and most independent
journal in the world the measure Of popularity
we have secured must decide how far we have
attained our object. Whether or no we have
any influence on the public mind, we shall con-
tinue to tread the path we have always trod,
and eDdeavor to combine every element which
capital and enterprise can obtain, for the pur-
pose OF producing just, fair, independent
journal, devoted to the interests of the Union,
and the advancement Of this growing republic.
For the applause of parties, cliques, sets and
coteries, we care no more than for the idle
wind. We are content to look for the approba-
tion Of the great civilized community of the
world, and the sanction Of posterity.
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ANOTHER ANTrNEBRAsKA MEETING AT THE
TABERNAcLE.-Another meeting of the citizens
of New York, under q call this time of the
workingmen is to be held at the Tabernacle
this evening, Ito utter their stern protest
against the threatened breach Of faith"-we
use the language of the call-"and their deter
mined hostility to any encroachment by the
slave power on the rights of free labor in the
territory secured by the Missouri compromise"
The call, as we have said is signed by various
workipgmen; but the same anti-slavery and
Seward leaders who got up the first demon
stration at the Tabernacle are doubtless at the
bottom. Of this movement And these anti
slavery aad free soil organizations, we per-
ceve arc getting up similar meetings from
Boston to Chicago. This Nebraska bill u
godsend TO them, and they are determined 10
mske the most of It, But as the fret demon
stTation at the Tabernacle against the repeal
Of an unconstitutional law was dead failure,
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are submitted for our ratification we shall en-
dorse them as we endorsed the canal loan, by
staying away from the polls, and letting the
politicians have 1t all their own way. Their
object will be attained, and new demands upon
our purse and our patience will be of yearly
occurrence. Corruption will be duly installed
at Albany and money will flow in the halls of the
Capitol as freely as it does in the corresponding
building at Washington. In the latter, demoral-
cation seems already to have reached its limit.
With the hundreds of schemes for the renewal
Of patents. the absorption of public lands
and surplus revenue for test Of character,
the House of Representatives could hardly
fall lower than it il. One effect the grow
ing indifference of the public may produce.
All the schemes of corrupt politicians will
be carried; all their knavish tricks will
be successful from the want of single
hand to oppose and Illustrate them. AS the days
of Congress wane, and the sittings are prolonged
far past night--when the committee-rooms
and Hobbies are thropged with active agents
ard interruptions lobby members-when intoxi-
eating liquors are freely passed round among
the collective wisdom of the country, and patri-
otism is stimulated with punch or repressed by
hiccups--we may then see in the Infamous re-
cord of successful swindles on the nation, that
the indifference Of which New York is now set
ting the example has not been without fruits
even at Washington.
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go, we presume, win be the second. The city
Of New York will sustain any act which rests
upon the compact Of the Union--the constitu-
tion Of the United States.
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TIE oRAwAxPAM HOTEL AT WHITE PLAzs, BURNED THD
GKousD-At eight O'Clock yesterday (Frday) morning.,
are was discovered In the above mentioned hotel by oas
Of it, inAtss and In very short time that pretty and
popular place Of resort heap Of runs It originated
IN ons Of the chimney Hues shoh understand 10 have
been somewhat defsctivs. The Orawampam was bulb
some nine years ago BY Msssrs. Oakley Smith, he
former County Clerk OF wssohsatsr county, the Latter
deceased. sinos the death Of NJ Smith h young VITO
had the whole sn sole control Of the sstasshmat
and BY her ndefAtsass sxetions aud psss,l popular
~ with ali the qusntes Of the hotel she rapidly
acoumula ing snug little fortune. She has b. this
catastrophe ost her sthe money that shs hs3 laid BY
bavirg been recently spent In the smbsshmeat d Tho
intsro OF the house and out door improvsmouts Of .
very expensive ter At the time Of the con6aga-
ton the house oroward With bosrdsYs IL bsng eours
week. TIE yl,sers manifest great deal OF sympathy
for Mr. snhs loss Is und, rstood she will not re-
any insurance.
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THURLow WEED ON THE TEErH.-Thurlow
Weed admits. with tears in his eyes, that our
circulation is enormous and highly respectable.
but consoles himself with a savage onslaught
on our teeth. We are, he says, toothless
cur" Now, this must be mistake for DR..
Jones, one of the most eminent dentists in this
city pronounces our teeth the soundest he ever
found in . man Of our years, and good for
twenty years at least which is as long as We
shall want them. Thurlow Weed may be Q
connoisseur Of canal lettings and other spoils,
but he is evidently no Judge Of teeth.
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Malls for Europe.

1nH NEW YORK HBRALD-KDIrIoN FOR EUROPE.
Tho royal mail stes rship Pacific Capt Ezra Nye win
havs this por. this day, st noon for Liverpool
Subscriptions adversem, ns for any edition OF the
NEW YORK HxAID will b. received At the following Aoes
b Europe:-
LIVERPOOL john Hunter. No Paradise street.
LoHpos ;. ;. Edwarcs Sanford Co.. No. II CornhiT.
VIM. Thomas Co., No. 10 Catherine street
Pane Livingston, Wells Co Place de- ID Bourse
me European ais win close At quarter to eleven
s'elock this morning
mo WEEKLY HEAD (printed Ia French and Ensish)
YIN - published at half past nine O'Clock this
NJ. Single copies, In wrappers, sixpence.
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efy -Hencna 40 received me prise medst the Cryr
- Phso Tor to best dsgueTeoJpa. Cr.vons crystslo
types Microscopes and plin dasufrs,ypes takea AM
weather. At Ji3 Broadway.
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Ths S"tufuhy, Fed. IS, IS54, the Now
Hat CenpSt. 30. ls6 ara jas Nassau street. ofr thc<
sprinp ttyl q bats which sou the beautiful
ever pgoouesd Call ard shat dOae for three dol
lsrs ,nly oie gvaty and one price.
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g. .gnr thst Of the pubic evnced oy the
rsield de and for KsoXs seAusul hats would be
uf 10 satjsfy but tbs evidence
fr'urs iva III Inch never singly Crysts1
Palace iures must award friend OF No lbs Fusk
the sreon ems furnished BY him h GreAt
Exbitor fer knox and his thousani patrons
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Geniu ala Broadway, will Issue this day
his srrina style y seutlea en'shstg and caps.
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OUR AGENTS IN PARIS, FRANCE.

We beg leave TO state to readers and patrons In
Paris, and Europe generally, that Mr.. b Revolt II
Ina Dc h Banque, Pans longer connected with the
HEw YORK HERALD, either correspondent or agent.
Mesars. Livingston Wells, Place dc ID Bourse, are
oaly agents in Paris, both for advertisements and
lphaoriptiona.
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The CHARLESTON MERCURY AND THE PRNSI-
DENTS New ENGLAND ORGANs.-The Charleston
Mercury is down upon the suspicious support
which the Boston Post, the leading New Eng
land organ of Gen. Pierce, gives to the Nebras-
ka bill, which is precisely the support contri-
buted by the Presidents home organ, the Con-
cord. Patriot. Our Charleston contemporary
says:-
The Boston Poa in commenting upon this ssa.lsnaa's
(Nr DouelAs) speech, takes much pleasure b
Andirg 9 .sssrs s f.vorits doctxins q sqaatsE
sovsrssntv the right Of the people q the Territory 70
to exclude slavery foiy msntaissd and vindioAtsd We
cannot Asssnt TO any such construction Of the spseeh
piicity to IL former and an unsonstuonsl character
the latter For IL intended to b argued by 0snA
vested With ,h usual powers they can iss.ss 20 = to
exclude and abolish slavery when the very sv which
ssn.es them dec .res the Isrr.os, open to the imm
such proposition ~ no. only un,ons itutional bat -
containing upon its very face tbs mark Of trssehsry
Thus it appears that the Charleston Mercury
has given shape to suspicion we have repeat
eddy expressed Of treachery from the admins
tration against the South upon this Nebraska
question. The Boston Post is particularly the
confidential organ of the President, and in FORE
shadowiDg The idea that the South are to be ex-
cluded from the new Territories by the action
Of the people in their Territorial capacity it
doubtless gives the Presidents construction Of
the bill. The Boston Post, the Concord Patriot,
and the Washington Union. will now per-
ceive the necessity of some new statement of
the construction which the President gives to
this bill of Judge Douglas. Let us have an
other administration construction of the bill.
The last does not hold water in the South.
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PRESIDENT PIERCE AND HIS PROMISES
The recall of Mr.. Haddock, late Charge Of
the United States to Portugal, and the confir-
nation of John L. O'Sullivan as his successor,
have created great sensation in certain circles
in New England and New York where the cha
racter Of Mr.. Pierce has been investigated and
discussed, and is thoroughly known. Before
the death oil the lamented Daniel Webster, it is
well known that Mr. Pierce took many oppor.
tunities OF expressing the deep sympathy and
regard he bore to the eminent statesman and to
all connected with him. AT that time. Fletcher
Webster his only surviving son, was and IN
still, we believe, Surveyor of the Port of Bos-
ton. Mr.. Leroy, brotherin-law of Mr.. Web.
ster's, likewise held a prominent Office under
government, as navy agent. A third relation
Of Mr.. Webster's the son of his favorite sister
Grace, Mr.. Charles B. Haddock was Charge Of
the United States to Portugal Mr. Haddock
had been a clergyman, and professor in Dart
mouth College; he was not politician, but a
man OF considerable literary attainments and
polished scholarship. During the contest it so
happened that Mr.. Haddock wrote letter in
which the temper and personal habits of.Mr.
Pierce were INDICATED from the aspersions cast
upon them by the correspondents of the New
York Tribune. The letter was published. and
as soon as it reached him, Mr. Pierce expressed
the warmest gratitude to relative of Mr. Had
dock adding that the letter had saved him the
entire temperance vote throughout the Union.
After the election. several friends of Mr.. Web
ster's called on Mr. Pierce with view to in
quire what the chances were of the relatives of
the late statesman retaining their Offices. To
one Of these Mr.. Pierce replied, after many as
surances ofhis regard and esteem for the Web
ster family: 'Ill be id to h-ll If any Of them
shall be turned out" To another-a reverend
gentleman whose name we have-he expressed
himselfin similar terms, adding: "These gen.
tlemen (meaning the son, nephew, and brother
in-law of Mr.. Webster) are as safe in their
Offices as if God had placed them there.'
Now for the fulilment Of these various pro-
misses to the friends of Mr.. Webster. His bro
er.in-law, Mr. Leroy, has long since been
turned out. Mr.. Haddock has likewise been
dismissed, and John L. O'Sullivan, q free soiler,
and filibuster, who stood his trial for invading
the dominions Of q friendly power, has been ap-
pointed in his stead. Fletcher Webster is the
only one of the three who has, we believe, been
retained in his Office. And we are given to IN
derstand that he, too, would have been dismiss
ed had there been found in Boston democrat
mean enough to take his place. In this diem.
ma, we venture to recommend the President to
turn to New York or New Hampshire, where,
we doubt not, several such democrats as he re-
quires may be discovered
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Regatta OF the New York Yacht Club.

Regatta OF the New York Yacht Club.
Tho annual regatta Of this club took place yesterday
announced, but usual only the initiated few
femedof the fact 1t did not therefore, as a morning
paper rre ced would attract thousands of
although we have no doubt II the club were somewhat
enocratc in feeling and little less aristocratic
in pretensons, there thousands of citizens who
would have enjoyed much those who directly
interested in it. But have already said, the public
little about the club and what they do know
tainf not Of a nature to impress them with the most
favorable opinions of its character So the shores
either side Of the river not thronged with thousands
Of eager spectators the waters of the Hudson and the
Eay did not with crafts of all sizes ard The
gata ended begun without attracting the attention
OF any one except few casual spectators
Although the weather was not SO favorable might
have been desired still not unavorabe and bright
sky made in degree for the absence Of strong
breeze Never have bay and its scenery to
better advantage The shores either side clad in
The bright vcrdure of summer which seemed brighton
contrast with the duh dusty color of the great Metropolis
and lis sister cities The Hudson which Is grand either
IN sunshine storm appeared majestic than
light blue mist half concealed its distant scenery,
but occasionally the sunlight would break through,
tinepg Its hills with golden light The bay was
whiieped by fleets Of vessels-some returning With the
products Of foreign climes, laden
with the wealth Of Ormus or of utmost Ind"
and others bound for the shores of the far
acihe the spice islands Of the East every quarter Of
the eaith--wherever our commerce has penetrated or
tie starry flag Of liberation foated in the breeze. 1t
in the midst Of such that the regatta Of the
New York Yacht Club took place-a which could
not be surpassed for grandeur aud beauty.
We we're indebted to the kindness Of friend Mr..
from the time the boats started till their return Start
ing his yard, the foot Of Twelfth street East
river, shout eight O'clock board the yacht Sybl in
tow of steamboat, arrived in due time at the first
etake boat which anchored opposite the Elysian
Fields Here found all the yachts trying their powers
previous 70 the and the steamer Josephine which
had been chartered by the members Of the club for the
occasion Her cecks crowded with ladies and gen
tlem.D, who manifested no ordinary interest in the
res ult Of the regatta
About eleven O'Clock all the boats to anchor
awaiting the signal 70 start which given at the time
stated in The table, the boats starting n the following
otder.-
ID Csss-25 tons and under--A Allowance OF time, As
L
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The Prima Donna, owned by Mayor Westervelt, and
which, IL psid would beat all her competitors was
among tie missing having rounded the stake before
left II is particularly deserving OF mention that the
yacht America The LEsperance whose powers had
been thoroughly tested before this race, caei
loafer by some; and IL said that she would be GER
'any fft last but like the America, which also de-
cried before her great victory she dstanced all her op
ponens The prizes carried of by each of the winners
are valued At el26 each To-day there will be another
rega OF the same club but the sailing ground has been
altered to Robins Reef light, from which the yachts will
The prizes are valued at 500 each
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SCENE OUTSIDE THE COURT.

sPEECB OF CHAUNCEY SCHAFFER-THE JUDGE
OBLIGED TO LEAVE THE COURT ARMED WITH A
REVOLVER.
Upon leaving the court ROOM the crowd wendei their
way down stairs to the Park beneath where crowd Of
nearly two hundred people assembled around Mr. Schaf
fer who upon invitation got upon the steps of tho court
house and addressed the assemblage rs follows
Gentlemen You are all aware, suppose, of what
has happened this morning Now, IL has been sought
by the court to convey the impression that the assault
committed by the '.native American party" I
don't think believe for my part, that 1t
mitted by Of Judge Phillips wifes friends Here
the language of the speaker becoming somewhat libel
lous, refrain from publishing the same) He then
said that Mr. Busted had endeavorei to convey tn
itea that Judge Phillips assaulted BY the native
American party
yonE-Threc grcans for Bustced. cloud groans.)
AvoroE-Three cheers for Mr.. schaffer-Qoud cheer
ing)-whereupon that gentleman descended the steps
and retired
The excitement in the Park continued for some con
siderable time after Mr. schafcrs address groups
men, whether Know Nothingso pauralized citizens or
passive and peaceful United Americans could not be
CLEANED from their appearance. Judge Phillip, and Mr..
Busteed however did not feel that they would just
fed in coming from the court until they prepared
to resist aggression from Whist quarter IL might
and accordingly officer was despatched to purchase
two revolvers with which the Judge and Mr. Busted
armed themseyes-the former then descended 10 Cham
bers street. accompanied by three officers where car
rage was in waiting, and they all drove of together
Mr.. Busted remained for time longer, and then
left, accompanied by some friends.
Yesterday Mr.. Chauncey sharer, a lawyer living at
No. la7 Second street. preerred complaint before Jus
tice Bogart against Richard Busteed, also . lawyer
whom he charges with having violently assaulted him in
the Marine Court, while acting 10 his professional
paci'y on Wednesday last. The parties were engaged
in the suitonc for the plaintiff the other for the
defendant. Judge Phillips, before whom the
being tried the arrest Of the parties for contempt
Of court Mr.. shaner complains Of this, he says
Busteed commenced the ARRAY. Justice Bogart issued
warrant for the arrest Of the accused and placed
in the hands Of Sergeant Smith TO be served Mr. shaer
has the aadayts Of several who witnessed the adray
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RroT IN MIDDLErowN, CovS.-On the 2sth ;nst.
the friends OF the administrati IN fred salute at
Middletown for the success Of the Nebraska bill in
doing which man was killed. On Friday evening
the PEOPLE tolled the bells, to signify their grief at
were lighted by the administration men, and a
row ensued, In which man was stabbed, though
the wound was not fatal.
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Religious Affairs.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY
MEETING OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY," ETC.
BUFFALO, June !, 1854
In the assembly to-day judicial No. g. an appeal
from the action Of the Presbytery Of Madison was de
cided In favor Of the Presbytery
The matter Of judicial committees after spirited de-
bate was laid on the table
II vas ordered that hereafter synods BE- enrolled in
chronological order
resolution adopted requesting all Prssbyteries
hereafter TO lend only such pfrsons 10 the General
ssmby will be willing 10 remain until the close OF the
session.
A resolution declaring boards not good system for
carving out objects Of benevoence laid the Ia
and refufed entry on the minutes.
Votes Of thanks adopted TO the citizens OF Buffalo,
the churches and the railroad lanes. large
OF local bufiness rushed through AMI after elo
quent prayer from DR.. Boardman, the moderator the
Assembly adjourned, sne die
The historical Society Of the Presby erian church met
tnis afternoon. Addresses delivered BY Dcs. No
Leon and smith The following officers elecei:--
pr Hodge, President; Rev Mr. Webster Secretary SAM
ue Agnew, Treasurer.
resolution was adopted declaring tine intention Of
the society TO apply to the legislature Of
for charter.
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The spIearance Of the feet as they swept down the
ba would have ELECTED the admiration OF the
s,ol observer. For beauty and grace, well for
strength and speed know 1t would be impossible to
find the equals Of yachts and the only regret
tet was in the thought that thousands Of people
should be debarred from the privilege Of enjoying fne
sight by the eyclusivepess Of club Of two three
hundred Individuals The breeze very light when
the boats started but when they got few miles down
the bay II Increased and they sped before at the rate
around stake boats place opposite Staten and Long
Islands before turning the buoy at the Southwest Spit
which Ia about sixteen miles from the starting point
The first boat-ihe Rayturned 1t at O'Clock, precisely
lbe foo1ing k the order in which it passed by the