The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-07


less wilful in hsr way, y the dogma cannot be le-
gally declared in this country before It has re-
ceived the risG Of the State Council. II has BEEN
French prelate, cast the only two votes that were
thrown In the solemn conclave at Rome, not indeed
against the dogma in question, but against tn6
determine its promulgation in the stusl juncture
OF circumstances. IL Is now added that the Wis
count De Copnenin, Councillor Of State, the witty
author Of the Book Of Orators" and VINO. -
" Life OF Christ hes devoted considerable atten-
ton to theological topics, is celebrating protest.
which he will offer against afixing the Imperial seal
to the p0ntihcal document that cxalts the Immacu-
late Conception into q dogma. Meanwhile, the
Steele ventures to rid Guile false miracles In spite Of
the epileptic rage Of the editors the UniU0s.
FIGARo.
American Authors and English Piracy.
LETTER III.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
LONDON, DAG. 4, 1854
There are no functions exer ,ised Ia the common
events of life which may not be turned to good ac-
count ct particular crisis, made to illustrate
the force Of principle Mr. Carey, In his methodi-
cal reasoning against international copyright, and
in defence Of international plundering called to his
aid species Of logic that gave power to the tricks
of trade, and made words serve the means Of des-
troying natural right and property investment.
dumDuRBeIy, tuhL suuCLlOu W WulCu muucEA puis
losophers and politicians deeply indebted, Ia
now invoked to prove Mr.. Csrey's finely displayed
logic serious y at fault. That quaint old lady Mo-
Their Rumor, with hackers OF strong calibre, has
lately awaked from her morning dream, and in
strange habilimsnts, gone forth to spread glad
tidir gs to the little publishing world of London
Two American works Of wondrous import
are soon to dazzle the reading world
with their bransurgng interest, and make glad
the expanding heart Of each literary thief Of this
happy publishing fraternity. Fitch has been seen to
crook his ear inquiringly. while admoniahing the
printer to get his types ready; George Runit wher
he can is said to be well posted tae character Of
the works, and, although he repudates compensa-
ton TO the authors, has well devised plans for fritz
teriDg the very earliest copy from America; Henry
Diddle-emdo Il Co., have very serious faces, affect
not to believe in the appearance of any such works,
nevertheless, stand ready with black iak and pol
ished types the while; Ways and Broaipocke., OF
the house so celebrated for pilfering wlen Catea
was partner, aud which said function Of the pub
fishing trade tit is pointedy charged) the present
par tners still exercise most gloriously"-
standing Broadpocke. did commit the double felony
Of joining the chure and stealing bright Recolec.
items" on the very ssme day go about the city ma
king curious inquiries about the works Mother Rumor
has said would soon pear; while the house OF ALI
worthy and Rlghtfeldt are heard TO say they would
like to defend the authors right, (Which in their
souls they respect,) and we'll reward him for his
labors nhe but make them secure agains. the pill
feriDg propensites Of the above named firms, which
said firms DO business strictly the principles laid
down by tie very honest Mr.. Carey.
Now, the first Of these forthcoming works, making
anxious the little publishing world of London, IL
nothing less than well written autobiography Of
the monarch Of hamouggery, prince Of showmea.
knight of the most doubtful order of shin pasters
companion OF tie ancient order OF very uncertain
fire extiD guishers, and fellow Of the grand order
of many memorable schemes for exciting the public
well told the many ways Of makiog money by i'm
posing on the creduhty OF gaping crowd. Our
companion Of 30 many grand 0rders has trans
atlantic reputation Of NO ordinary character,
hence the hungry watchers for this book Of
humbuggery. The second work, for the APP /,
Pearance OF which we have some stronger proofs
than Moth Rumor, il said - be thrilling nara
tive Of Southern life, In which are glo Wing and
soustrrDg pictures Of the peculiar institution, (as
true to nature as ever clever novelist pictured
TRUTH by the inevitable Harriet Beecler SiOwe.
This latter wo,k, the appearance Of which Is caus-
ing more anxiety among the pratical world Of Lon
don than the former, which 1t will undoubtedly
eclipse In interest and romance, (Barrun's being
only living picture Of the mird's appetite for
marveis and monsu osites) is, on or about the LIST
of January, 1866, to suddenly Dart f)rtn upon the
reading world, giving more fife to Its kiudied pas
sion for news OF war and blooi amidst the swamps OF
old Carolina-wheie, says rumor, its scenes are laid
end there, with yearning hearts, nded the
while by deadly miasma or chased by viperous rep
tiles, the bleeding heroes ard heroines (back az
chiyarys shame: How many bitter, burning tears
win battle earth with sorrow, how many hair
breadth escapes will be recounted, now many hearts
viii bleed for freedom how many deadly conflicts,
to-haDd On counters, In which Allwise hand win
direct the just, will tale place-how many martyrs
will yield their fayed backs TO the lash, and sink
willingly into earth, for right and the Redeemer-
or how many beautiful Mirandas will plead on peni-
tent knees, with pearls Of anguish in their eyes, for
babes about to be sold swopped--is lettrentirvy
70 our own conjecture Unlike the pirate publisher.
who now, with hound.like anxiety, watches his
prey, ready 10 pounce upon IL the moment IL shows
its profitable head, we must patiently wait its APP
pearance. Some gossip .mongers go SO far as TO say
OF Sampson. Low Co., whose premises are kept
under the lard OF the pirates keen eye With not
the least objection In the world, aud under the sane
ton OF Mr. Careys well developed system for protect
ing plumber, these pirates stand ready to food the
market with reprints Of this American literary
prize. which they will give the reader Ut price
barely sufficient to cover the cost uf paper and ink.
Not one, however, win advance the authors pound
for the product Of their mental lsbors; no. they
can make sure Of the prize by the more amable
and less expensive process Of stealing! Filch
his nsighbor, Runit wheuhecso, will carry of the
spoil on the very next day. -when-he.can is
not fool enough 70 pay for what the law protects
MN IN stealing; while Diddleem do, acting from
principle, viii print American books for mere song,
In order that the English reader may become sick
ened Of American literature, and thereby aid TO
maintain the publishing power in London. With
Diddle em.do, American authors should be driven
back penniless TO their own country, inasmuch
% their expanding influence would endan-
ger that Capitalization Of London publishing vhich
can give it's books 70 the world at the very lowest
figure. Dddle emdo would Dc stroy literary power,
and on Its ruins build publishing centralixatioa nor
would be make the smallest advance to the Amer.
can author, because his rival Ways Of the piratIcN
nfm OF Ways and Broadpocket, who stands q moth
ing In his way, WILL for the sake OF outsellihg hns
and attracting customers, pubiish at loss. wsgs,