The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-25
Our Harrisburg Correspondence.
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Our Harrisburg Correspondence.
Harrisburg, Jan. II. 1855.
inauguration Of Governor Polock-TRe " s
Senaforship-1ns Kno,o Nofh,mgs.
yesterday was gala day In Harrisburg
an immense eoncourse Of the goodly denizens
OF tine Keystone State being assembled to
witness the Inauguration of Governor Pol
look, who, BY the way, IL . man OF mark, and
decidedly and deservsdly popular, tho observed
OF al tho observers on the momensous occasion. Az
Is usual on such occurrences, the ceremonies OF in
auguration being en- led, the magnates Of the land
In fun force. were coDgegased together at Cowaeya
Hotel, where mine hos. was provided with the most
ample abundance OF the good things Of this life
wherewith to regsle MS numerous guests. Among
tho many honored guests who shared the genteel
hospitaities Of mine boJt Governor Johnston and
suite were not the least conspicuous and imposing,
especially after the Introduction OF the wines, which
were Of goodly flavor. It was remarked that the
face Of his exExcellency shone resplendently, re
minding one Of the red and fiery light of the full
and gorgeous moon, when she reflects and refracts
her angry beams from her high embellishments and
concentres them upon the raging ocean be.
meath and his voice, in its more elevated intona
lions, was like the voice of many waters, if not CON
SENTATIVE and cooling in its tones, at least dominant
and controlling in its perpetual roar.
Many incidents Of mere local interest might be
narrated, If our space permitted; let it suffice,
however, that his exExcellency INDUCED freely in
severe anmadversions and denunciations Of Cooper,
Custin, Cameron, stevens, and every other promi.
pent man thought to be in the way of his Senatorial
,referment, which, by the by, is most forlorn
hope. Previously to the unmtstakeable indications
that the know Nothing revolution would consign
the old foey parties of the day to the tombs of the
Capules never TO be resuscitated to healthful and
generous vitality, his ex-Excellency was wondrous
fond Of the "Irish brogue and the German accent
and was proud to be recognized as the fast friend of
the countrymen of Montgomery, DeKalb, Kos
fiusko, and others Of Revolutionary times-their
descendants being according to their logic, better
natives than those to the "manor born" But
change, it's palpable, has now como over tbs spirit
of his dreams. From fass friend he has been
changed into q sturdy opponent of these unfortu-
mates, and from their immense immigration he now
augars the most dire consequences 10 American
liberties. When he was candidate for the Office,
lately vacated by the election of Gov. Pollock and
before Know Nothingism WAS distinctivey deve
lsped ~ an American epidemic, he published his
card, denying any affinity or connection with the
htresy; but when he fond that the voters Of the
Sta1e, in untold msjorties, were under treatment,
he suddenly became very sick, and made the most
penitent application for the all-healing remedy,
which, being denied him ts asserted in his own inn
mediate baiiwick, because OF his Irish antecedents
bis father and himself, being both Irishmen, he OBJ
tanned surreptiG0usly the secundem artem boon,
and now WAKES fat and forty the original Simon
Pure Bakerite, ready to do valiant fight in de-
fence Of American rights, and for the subvsrsion
and destruction Of foreigners Of every grade and
xntks kn.~ L.Ie
American Sc siblities as foreign "brogues and a..
cents.' Msjorities are very potent things indeed
and to aspiring politicians especially, make music
sveeter tran the spheres; but that they should pos
sess the charm 10 convert an Irishman into genu-
lne Barkerite, and that, too, in the twinklng Of
apeye," is q new development, as mysterious as
TIA truthful and wonderful. Verify, these are
stDge times, and as the truth has become stranger
de,eopements ofthe mysterious pc wer and influence
OF Sans cute and myriadic progeny. His ex.Ex
celency, on bis way to Harrisburg, like Paul on
hisway to Damascus, experienced Q sudden con-
delly transformed from an unbeliever to believer
and apostle but further and the smile DIVORCES to
wita extremes-Paul being truly great man, and
his ex Excellency merely mediocre Irish Know
Nothing politician and man.
HB eK-Excellency is, however. not the only caud-
date In the battlefield willing 70 be slaughtered and
oven1owing with patriotism TO Americanism gener
ally and with devotion to the dear people" parti-
ihe United States Senate. Custin. too, is here q
rather modest man in his pretsnsions, tits true
bu, rather more occult, It's surmsed In his modus
op~dndi OF reaching the dignity. Some copjectare
that his beau ideal Of political tactics and maneiv
rings would be to reach, II practicable, through the
Office Of State Secretary the coveted b,on; aud,
il Is affirmed that bis selection would please the
Governor elect, symptoms Of uneasness, If not, in
deed. OF positive jealousy, are being disclosed by
the numberless patriots who are now present aud
aspiring to the position. Cameron, too, active by
day snd night, conducting In person his own can.
vass and BY his peculiar wiles and generous hospi-
taliths at his own domici, seeking TO make Sens
toaA capital; cautious, cunning and fruitful in
txpedents, as his other operations abundanty at
test, he is "all things to all men that lie may win
some.n
Judge Smyser, q county court Judge, in the fast
cecesses Of his mountain home, and amidst the soli
udes of his country forests, has been touched too,
II appears, with tina ambition 10 serve his country
on another and different arena than the dispensing
If the axi0ms of Blackstone, the opinions Of Coke
upon Littleton, or the &c cathedrd dogmas Of the
statutes Of the State. He Is good citizen, long
yinded speaker, man but Of little force, and the
meerest physiognomy that ever addressed itself to
curious and inquis tive eye. If the ties. observed
y the elder Navoleon in his appointments to in.
prtant enterprises, was sound, rational and phi
sophieal test then assuredly should the Judge re-
Give the suffrages of the Legislature.
Cooper, the present Senator, is also present, in
sscting narrowly the chances for his reelection.
~ prospects are decidedly favorable, and indicar
Tins are not wanting OF the daily growing favor
Hich he Ia receiving at the hands Of the members
hs friends are numerous, ardent, devoted ana IN
Rpsrihg. ard no living man perhaps requites more
,eaeruusiy and sincerely the various Off oes and du.
les of genuine friendship. His enemies-aud he
Vas not few-are bitter and relentless, and would
steem bis defeat q triumph at almost any cost.
eooperis o Henry Clay whig, aud man of decided
bities as his Senatorial career fully confirms and
TESTS. His most bitter opponent Is his ex Elk ,el
sncy Jshnston-between them feud OF years stand
Ig exists, and Is not likely to be Modified by the
xciting scenes through which they are destined TO
SS in the present heated and excited Senatorial
oTtest.
10 addition to tha above list, we have had new
SIrsnt In the person Of Decor Jayne, Of patent
notorety, man Of wesith, and al extensive