New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-20
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FROM PHILADELPHIA.

tense of looking after slaves intelligent parties here
depounce the whole affair IS diplomatic contriy-
ance between Mr.. Buchanan and Lord Napier to
enable the former 10 let loose a little harmless
thunder against John Bull, and thus, in measure,
reinstate himself in the good graces of the people
before whom be has shown himself T. BE- so shame.
less an impostor. Moreover, the vessels BOARDED
and searched BY the British cruisers appear all TO
have been entirely unarmed and unable to deteGd
themselves even from boats crew of well armed
men, II is to this fact alone that the boodess
character of the searches is to be attributed. Had
the captains thus overloaded been properly armed,
a conflict would undoubtedly have taken place. in
some instances, bloody enough The same men
will not be caught twice in the same delenseess
condition. Hereafter, they will sail prepared to de-
fend themselves. Vessels for the West Indies ltsy-
ipg the city during this month will go armed to the
teeth and rejoicing IN the prospect of a fight. L
could mention the names of vessels, their captains,
crews and ornaments, which certain to 20 into
bloody fight for maintaining their decks nyloate.
Now let the people 81 this country watch the eOn-
duet of the base Administration which, for its own
gle rife alton toments scheme Of ylany 60 truly III
ierna as this.
II is idle talking or writing Of the times the hard
times, to speak definitely, though not irreyerenty.
Yet they are full of fact instruction and gloominess.
Our great auction. contain daily studies for men
of reflective turn of mind, and rare chances for
bargains to those whose nfrmity is for speculation
that is, for buying and selling, which the dehnl-
tion of speculation comes to IN the end Iheseauc-
onrooms have rarely been so crowded with valua-
bic household furniture as for some months past.
Every variety of luxurious furniture has been sent to
them for sale-paintings, carpets, magnificent MIR
rOrs imported at enormous cost, AID every con-
ceiyable appliance of extrayagant dOmestcati0n.
The auctioneers hammer has fallen upon these
costly superfutes with crushing emphasis II the
owners had become too poor to keep them the COM
munty was already too poor to purchase them. The
sacrifice has consequently been almost incredible.
Last week furnished memorable illustration OF the
folly of this style of setting up in the world aud the
crash with which it is apt tn come down. a
SPLENDID four-st0ry brOwn-stOne dwelling house on
Br )ad street the property of Howard lllden, came
to the hammer. Mr.. Tilden began business few
years ago on small capIt, and soon became dis
tneuished shaver. His profits must have been
enormous, because he shaved nj an enormous rate,
all through the flush times prevailing for several
years lie grew rich rapidly as man ought 10
who took the risks that he did. Well, growing
rch he built the splendid dwelling referred to- Inc
interior was fitted aud furnished with gorgeous
ness unequalled here. All that taste could ask
or art accomplish, was laylshed without stunt,
Marble and gliding were everywhere seen. there
study, library, and everything IN keeping Inc
parlors and chambers were crowded with pictures,
vases statues marble tables &C. For days before the
sale the house was run doHn with visitors, all eager
10 Dry into it's treasures for all of them were 10 be
sold But when the hour for selling came the lam
of people Was positively frighttul. As usual on
such occasions, the number of wel-dressed women
WAS prodigious Some of them unable to stand
the pressure emerged fro III the crowd with hoops
mashed flat square, OblOng, anything but round.
some lost their bOnncts, wells, shawls, Nc.
Others however, followed the crier from room to
room and stuck TO him till nghttall, for the sale
lasted all day. Well, the sacrifice of choice goods
here was ruinous. The paintings underwent
regular slaughter. One, by Winner, of Peter and
John al the Gate which cost $ 500, sold for 5000
The whole property, house and furniture. cost
SlCG, coo, and sold for 1913, O0O-just one half
The sale was novel one here AS such properties
seldom come to the hammer with us. 1t was the
rarity of the occurrence tina: attracted so great
| concourse Then the fame Of Mr.. Tnden's rapid
fortune his splendid mansion, his heavy losses IN
| the late panic all contributed 10 lnilane public
curiosity Such trio of events Is quite sufficient
| TO point a moral, though perhaps, too traglcaIly
prosac to adorn tale.
The friends of Freedom in Kansas are now re-
ceiyDg daily the most encouraging letters from that
Territory breathing the Old honest hostility TO Le-
| compton, and spurning the land bride of Engishs
juCgle Some of them refer to efforts making by
Government officials, especially at the land Offices
TO influence the minds of st tters who are not very
thoroughly posted up and induce them to vote for
| the swndle AT most of these land offices the set
tier told that unless he supports II there Is danger
of his losing his farm. One letter predicts that
Denver has orders to delay fixing the day when the
election ia 10 be held, in order 10 afford time tor
power and patronage to do their dirty work OF SUD-
iupation But all unite in saying that Lecompton
will be voted down by large majority.
The clergy men who have been most active IN the
religious exercises of the late revival, seeing that
| the public prayer-meetlDgs weuld soon be closed,
and DESTROYS of continuing among the ministers the
| union which originated with the revival, met TO-
oetLer for the purpOse of considering the subject on
| Friday last. The Rev. Mr. Nelin feared MAT when
the public meetings ceased the ministers engaged ID
them would retire to their respective churcnes' anu
| but seldom see each other. The Rev Mr. At"91u
| said that the same fear had crossed as inhd. lie
war unwilling to thus give up the pleasing inter-
| course Of love which he had maintained with 80
| many laborers in the vineyard. The subject oil a
practical union among the ministers OF all evaheeh
cal denominations was then discussed, the discus
sion ending with formal organization oil tne meet
| ing by calling the Rev. Mr.. Goddard TO the chsir
PRAYER was offered by Mr.. Atwood after
| which several ministers addressed the meet
| inc ON the value of the union about to De IN
| sucurated The Rev. Mr.. Muryne spoke WIN great
| eoauepce and feeling on the subject. oncn d
| Christian Union would have for It's platform Tue
| Bible which was broad enough Tor al. Chil! uia
bot require that any one should abandon ms
| Mr. Goddard might continue 10 cleaVe 10 INC y
line Articles, while he continued 10 oeIe'. ~
| Confession of Faith. Yet both could meet on !he
| common ground Of preaching the Gospel. lie be-
eyed il Was essential TO the purity of the Protest
| ION, Clu,oh that ~ should be cut up INTO many