New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-05-10
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has passed. Whether the South shall lsing 10 pGaa
or chant misereSv over this event, must be deter
mined by time. The friends OF the bill, and among
them are mon whose fidelity to the South cannot be
gainsayed, contend that the Black Republicans are
now annihilated its opponents on the other hand
contend that the passage Of the bill is no more set
tlement Of the vexed question than the original
Kansas-N Nebraska bill. Like its progentor, the Con-
ference bill will be construed at the North "a mea-
sure Of freedom" and at the South as a triumph Of
the Democratic party, which, in The opinion Of Demo
Gratis, is a triumph of the South. Looking to the
past, this identity is somewhat questionable the
South and tie Democratic party not precisely the
same thing. Nor must it be forgotten that among
the opponents Of the bill will be found the names of
Qutlaan and Bonham.
II is remarked singular coincidence that the
Senate bill was carried in the Senate by majority
OF eight, and defeated in the House by eight and
that the Conference bill passed both Houses by a
majority Of nine. 1t passed on Friday-a day which
popular superstition has consecrated to misfortune
but which Old Buck declares to be bis lucky day.
| By the way, learn from a gentleman who took a
walk with him last evening, that the old fellow
in high glee, as were the Democracy generally.
1t was particularly day of triumph to Hon. Jno
Let cher This sturdy Virginia gentleman had the
satisfaction Of seeing the Deficiency bill down
| from the Senate almost simultaneously with the
Conference bill. He had pushed the former through
the House at great odds /; the Senate objected to
some of its provisions and sent it back to the
House the House insisted and it went again to the
Senate; the Senate again insisted and asked a
| Committee Of Conference the House granted the
Commute, making Letcher the chairman. The com.
mittee from the Senate was most unfairly con-
stituted, every man being opposed to the bili and
Toombs at their head. In the conference, Letcher
and Toombs debated the matter boldly for two hours
The vote was taken, the majority insisted upon the
bill as Il came from the Senate, and made report
accordingly. Hunter moved that the Senate recede
and it did recede by handsome majority. Thus it
will be seen that measure more vitality important
than Kansas was passed by the almost unaided
strength Of single mana noble triumph to integ
ri'y and weight OF character
] You doubtless heard by telegraph that the thun-
DER OF artillery was beard IN our midst to hail the
victory of the Administration. This sounds very
grand and poetical-this thunder Of artillery
What are the facts! Yesterday afternoon, about
o'clock, crazy furniture wagon drawn by wretched
horse, came struggling down the Avenue. To the
rear OF the wagon was attached miserable little
brass hve-pounder, so small that one man could
trnndle it about like a wheelbarrow. The deadly
implement OF war; was unhifched from the wagon,
dragged to an open space near the Center Market,
and then FOR the space Of fifteen minutes continued
to " belch its mighty thnnders,n very much in the
style of an oldfashoned flintlock horse.pstol This
pop-gunnery attracted large crowd of boys and
niggers, and shook the neighboring window panes
very much.
While the engine of death was venting its sulphur
Gus applause of the President and the Democracy,
who should come strding up the avenue but Mr..
English, the friend OF the distracted Democracy and
the father of the BILL could not see the honorable
members face, but eau aver that never since the
foundation of the globe was human hat so heroic
ally cooked upon gratifed human head II was a
good thing to see the gallant gentleman. Sure
mean him no harm il l describe his accidental
passing of a small brass cannon nor do intend him
injury when add the effect OF the sublime cock of
his hat was much heightened by red pocket hand.
kerchief streaming from the rear of his 'long.ta
blue.n
During the days Of the throes Of the Conference
bill, Humphrey Marshall made strong speech But
it appealed TO the already sufficiently ncendiary i'm
pulses of the Black Republicans, and is destined,
fear to do great harm. 1t was noticed that while he
was speaking he gave way to interruptions from his
Black Republican allies, but refused to listen to his
colleague Burnett. He dared not listen Burnett
would have torn him to pieces, and will, hope. vet
do it. There are certain facts connected with Mar.
shalls present position which ought to be made
known. lie is spoken Of as Black Republican candi.
date for President, and SO is Winter Davis Both Of
them looked up to and followed as leaders of the
opposition. 1t gives me no pleasure to state these
facts, bat facts they certainly are.