Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-14


leather tomorrow.
Spring Elections-- State Of Parties.
The political activity of the Locofocos does not
nj all flag; indeed, we have reason to believe that
their energies have been stimulated by new and ur-
gent instructions and exhortatons from head quar-
tiers, and by the sanguine encouragement that has
been infused into them by the nightly meetings that
we mentioned last week. and which have not for a
single evening been interm,ted.
The first overt act of the recommended scheme of
operations will be the convocation Of a great Tam
many meeting Of Van Bureniics and Locofocos, that
is TO say, the united Democracy, TO receive the Re-
port Of the Committee appointed for especial purposes
on the last occasion the faithful convened at that
place. In the meantime the exertions OF the leaders
of the party and their confdants, interchangeable;
the minds and feelings of doubtful men are played
apon by every argument and inducement that can be
held out 10 lntlmdate them by fears or excite them
by hopes; and the new Custom House appointment
has been the engine that has been mainly relied upon
in this process BY these means il is calculated that
an accession of strength 10 the amount of 100 will
be gained rather recovered by the party for Dir.
Swartwoufs conservatism, there is no doubt, had a
great effect upon the opinions of his subordnates,
was natural; for, notwithstanding our notions of in
dependence freedom of action, reputation of nflu-
ence and dsdain Of dctaton, the eyes of the head of
departments is carefully watched, his opinions noted
with view to act in accordance with them, while
his sentiments are like avane which shows the direc-
ton of the political atmosphere and the path to favor
and promotion. Mr.. Swartwouts days of au-
thority are new numbered and are rapidly approach.
ing their prescribed limit and new king has arisen
in Israel. Nothing be expected or apprehended
from the former and every thing TO be looked from
his successor. To our knowledge sudden access of
political hight has overtaken many of the Custom
House empoyss, and there will be discrepancy be-
tween their opinions and those of the new Collector;
still greater revolution in the sentiments of that de-
partment may be expected until it's adherence TO Lo-
cofocoism is entire and total change come over the
spirit Of their dream. The spols system is one that
will, most probably be rigdly acted upon TO preserve
the integrity Of the party, and cement its band of
unions support must be the equivalent for patronage;
and the principle that the house that divided against
itself cannot stand, will be that will infably ope-
rate strongly upon the philosophy of those whose
voice Is potential in such matters Therefore we look
upon the Custom House as a sure card; indeed manv
of the coy and reluctant Donanicrs have already
shown their vlsages at Tammany Hall, and declared
their allegiance 10 the spirit that presides over that
spot In addition TO this is cons Tered certain that
a complete reaction will be brought about in the 9th
ward and other wards, through the effect Of the Gus
tom House appointments and the uncertainty in
which they will be permitted TO remain until after the
elections and by the na.ural working Of the causes
before alluded TO.
In the meantime, what the wings about7 As
usual busted about any thing but the matter of most
pressing import, and emergency. They are discus
sing the probabilities and contingencies that may en-
three years hence instead Of the necessities of the
moment; and looking into fnturity while they are
negligent Of what is before Their noses. The nia-
eRce of the Corporation is probably greater than that
of the Custom House; it IS at present decidedly
Wing, and should be made great political lever 10
set the machine in motion 10 roll on and roll on and
gather strength rolling, until the objects of their
exertions are achieved. They are but just warm in
their seats and they act if they had lease for
term Of years forgeul that their majority last year
was not Of sach magnitude to pat il beyond the
reach of party vicisstudes, or that the disunon in
the Tammany camp would not task the most strenu-
Gus efforts of those whs suffered by IT, TO remove its
causes, and prevent its recurrence. The Wings are
proverbal for throwing away their strength and
losing the fruits Of their victory by Encouragement
while their antagonists confessedly the more skill
full iactlcans, and more Intimate with the political
tricks and rises, by which of men are acted
upon, and their minds and feelings influenced. Let
the Wings be deprived Of the Common Council next
April, and they paralIzed in this city, and the
State will most probably take It's from the results
that may obtain here But instead Of cooperating
with the members Of the Corporation, and uniting
their energies in one strenuous ard simultaneous ef-
fort 10 secure the upper hand they Unexpectedly
and painfully obtained; 10 wit, the Common Council,
which is the primum mobile Of the whole, and only
influence that can eounterval that Of the Custom
Hosse-,he Wing lenders and presses are now fight
ing with phantoms, and wasting their energies in
struggle against the Sab Treasury scheme which, to
all nents and purposes s at the present moment in
full and ciectual operation, under another name
and form as If Congress had passed upon il and the
President approved it. They contsnding, in sec
tons and subdivisions which has ever been the ruin
Of cause, in giving validity 10 the pre,ensions Of
Harrison, Clay, and Webster; instead Of improving
the advantages they have Obtained aud making every
effort to perpetuate them. II they do not put the
charter election beyond the chance OF failure, their
extinction as political element in the State will be
total and final while their retention Of the Corpora
ton superiority will make Mr.. Van Buren's defeat as
certain AZ that the sun will rise tomorrow.
For ourselves we care for neither faction, parties
and only regard them in reference 10 the operation
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