The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26

wooden figure or jackson placed ON the bows OIL the Sh
atitution fgate then on tho Charleetown Mass
Navy Yard and sawed or portion Of the head OF the
then President Of tho United States This ngrehead has
Jonathan Bowers, al willow Dale, about four
miles from Lowell The comments n newspapers
gt existence upon the act might DO now revived with
curious effect On receiving the news in Wheeling Va
tho people rang ire bells assembled in public meetings
and passed resolutions approving the act. $50 odious
hefenpon observed the Boston Courier Of July q, 1884,
ais tho mime Of jackson ia Western Virginia" The same
paper, same date says the deed committed by "some
daring friend OF the constitution and termed the pac
ing Of the 0gurehead on the ffgac can attempt TO dis
grace that noble ship Tho New York Commercial
about the same date INDUCED IN some niprant remarks
the act, alleging that the head might have been
charmed' OF that Col. Crockett might have "grinned"
1t OF that Major Jack Downing had claimed 1t, to be
chung up mirror in tho Office OF the Downing Gase
that had been stricken off by thunderbolt but what
may have been the case remarked the Cdr.,ectd
ihe result is unqestionableihc head or Andrew Jack
son is longer nspcuous upon an American rigate"
and now and only little above quar- Ter Of century
has elapsed since the disgraceu act committed the
country rings with the cry, "Oh for jackson" His
restored resrreced resemblance can be as above
Abundance nothing.
The war does not appear to have Ind any serious effect
but rather ausrcous one In the city Of Lowell and its
surroundings including s saucy and aspiring ttie oppo
site neghbor, Dfacut
CONCORD, y. H.--sHopDY i ARMY HORSES rrc
This city the hub OF the political wheel that
whirled around the cntro lnon and has not changed
much within the last eighteen months Army contract
''around, as they are nearly everywhere, and
horsefeeh "a particular demand. There seems TO be
shoddy in the horse business Of New Hampshire,
connectod with the army. The word may be excused
consideration OF the process tat useful animal the
horse has to undergo before being completely equipped
for service. Complaints made that tavoritism -
shown by the commission appointed inspect the horses
oiiaIod to the government, and that the latter is
not unfrcqucn,ly imposed upon in its transac-
tioDs in the horse line. II is reported that
horses which could not commend thirty dollars each
last year have been palmed of upon the government this
year for Sl10 and &l5: but at the time horses
valued last year 2. 500 have been sola ns year 70
gyea 10 privileged parties TO purchase horses. The mat
ter might as well bs examined into. The commission
consists of Ex-Governor Coby-a clever old gentleman,
mewha renowned for his Judge Of asses, and Aduiant
General of the state Joseph 7. sckney and Nathaniel
White associates.
HE WAR ENGLAND FEELING IRE CAPFTAf NEW
ENGLAND.
IA. now we're coming into community which knows
something about politics than beans, and takes an
interest therein accordingly The oldest and most acute
political stagers originated In Concord; some OF them
still luxurate here, Drawing adverse winds aud storms
had not been IN the city more than twenty minutes
before heard The war with England" question
discussed in as many different ways by as many
held seat upon the bench, in the legislature,
in Washington, IN the Boston Custom House.
said onea modest, sodikc gentleman am not rich,
that Mason and slae win be surrendered within three
weeks, or we shall have war with England" The bet Is
open, and the better responsible man.
"Well, bat what effect will with England have
upon with the Southt
"Spy 70 change the state Of the war open tho ports
of the South and close those Of the North He believed
the seizure OF Mason and Sldel unwarrsnted Some call
him secessionist Wha thinSest thoufn But there
several others who entertain similar views and are inu-
entail men.
said robust and highly distinguished member OF the
New Hampshire race Of gants-ssl'l tell YOU what we
VIII do, IL we aghtlitL '(emphasis on the lick.
The opinion in Short seemed to be to divide upon tho
old democratic and republican nesthe wars Of tho roses
and poses-the Georges and Napoleonshc Bu,teglelds
and the Foegs. But If they would all come squarey down
upon the issue, or no war; guess they would say
in the present Kaleidoscope view the New Hampshire
politicians have Of future TAXATION" No war" If it can
be avoided without dishonor.
TRANSCRIPTION, ETC.
The republicans Of New Hampshire, from the light az
orded at the capital do not at this time wish 10 engraft
the watolword " Emancipation upon their banners,
although they will go all lengths for the suppression OF
the rebellion even TO crying havoc and letting slip the
niggcs Of war The calm Judgment Of the more consi
derae leaders however adverse adopting this po
Icy and the main reason IS no doubt on account Of the
effect the pictures of horror which the democrats will
raise at the March election will have upon their friends
and supporters. Horror Is your skeleton which the
grave digging politicians Of New Hampshire bring up TO
alright the honest minded from their propriety.
The Independent Democrat out in favor Of General
Phelps proclamation. n Togg the chief editor Of the
tho entire on emancipation. Why Danish him TO Switzer
land at q time he was so much needed a, home,
ROW IS TIE gEPrBicsS CAMP.
which may end in the defeat Of Berry, for his enomna
ton candidate FOR Governor. Some say it il
count OF army commissions army coptracis, army for
bearance Others again say is because is difficult TO
tell which Is in reality, Governor Of the Siae-Berry
clor, anyhow Throwing out old Mister Durkee, for his
games at the Eagle, the thing is 'checkcred." II re-
nominated Berry is likely TO be saueched
MopFsrY or DEMOCRATS.
For the first time in their lives the demo
Gratis Of New Hampshire really, say, and with
sire to carry the State at tho next election
The ogre Of future bills account Of tho enormous
expenses has alarmed them. They say that if they
do have the State year their future prospects viii
bs slke snow flakes on rivera moment here and gone
forever No political party can stand up in New
new tax leyics
AaBoTT TEE WAGON BUILDER,
Has been doing very extensive business in Concord
building army wagons, anbulances, &c. ie has en-
ployed very large number of men, and his work has
hear givon perfect satisfaction to the government
AT NoSrryLER
Preached the seat OF government Of Vermont at hale
past three O'Clock thh morning Ii looks cold but have
quarters In the warmest Winter hotel in the North,
tho Pavilion. There is absolutely nothing stirring
here that can discover, except the enlistment Of
tho Eighth regimen vermont volunteers for General
Butlcr's division From the sample out today they
may be relied upon as true determined intsisen, sol
dicrs.
General Phelps popular here where he well known
and where he has passed many pleasant hours The
cruts are rei2ccd whenever Is minated they arc 10
serve under General Phelps They have not had time
discuss digest his procpmaton Indeed Is doubt
full whether the most Of them know or care Whether he
| has issued ono
Vermont you may rely upon Il IL not ultra in her
emancipation notions matter what her anteeedents
may have been. Hl5ut " remarked Nermonter TO day
tak about letting the nggers loose put down the Gus
ed robels Yes, I'd let the Ores Of hell all nose to do
/! that
ARREST or s'sEcEsH, LADY.
For time past officers have been oil the alert
tracking the movements OF lady whose frequent sn,
mysterious visits 10 Canada and back excited their
attention One detective had been engaged nearly a
month in following her. She was known TO faya sited
dertan secession parties IN Montreal Quebec SC and to
have returned 10 small town this state the Can.
ada line, whore she was closeted with male onfgfe
from the South and after leave. il aes,rous Of
avoiding observation from any She last night
arrested in 81. Adams, Vt, and Il IL reported here in
Montpelier that important State documents found
concealed on her person. Communication with The rebel
across the Canada Ines and hcnca Southwark through
Vermont has been long suspected but this Is the Ggt
rest There may be rathoes the Canada frontier as
well the South and President Lincoln should think
about sending stone feet any other sort OF whslers
IN that direction
MATTERS AT FORT WARREN
correspondent, Of the Cape Ann Adrtiser tina,
in short time the garrison will commence praciicing