The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-04

CLENTwoRrHs DfsCLosUREs-IHE MORALS OF
PoLrrIcIASs.-We give to-day several scenes from
the brochure Just published by Gentworth, develop
ing the interesting movements OF certain political
clique in this city, during the years 1888 and 1899
They are well worth reading by every person of
mature age and unsettled thoughts.
This singular pamphlet may be considered in
variety of aspects. LIST, its literary merit-2d its
origlnalty-3d, its moras-4h, its development Of
the vagaries of human nature-5,h, its capacity to
be dramatized and represented at the Chatham and
Olympic theatres.
Its literary merits are not equal TO those of the
elder dranlatists the modern novellsts, be-
ginning with Scott and ending in Dickens. Client
worth is somewhat inferior TO Shakespeare, in the
arrangement of his characteristic the management
of his plot-and in the quality Of his language His
thoughts and incidents are, however, equal in orig
nahty to any rascdlity in the historical plays of the
great bard Of Avon. His language is smpie-just
enough and no more but we doubt whether Client
worth will not be forgotten before Shakespeare.
But of all the characteristics Of this strange deve.
opment, perhaps its morale is the most philosophi.
cal and original Gientwcrh and his respectable
associates, including Noah Cook and his coat turn-
ed, seem TO have taken more pains and expended
more money, to make themselves what they are,
than would have enabled twice the number of ho
nest men TO have become rich and get to the May
orally. There is great want Of economy in the
practice of rascality in the present age Here is
Gentworth himself now reduced TO poverty and dis.
grace by his association and agency in these " ope-
rations.' Suppose he had exhibited the same skill
in the honest ways of business, he might not have
| associated with "very respectable people," as
| they call themselves, but he would have enjoyed
character, competence and comfort at this day, at
mis- own fireside. Honor, integrity, and enterprise
are the only materials for sound and lasting repu.
talioa in society. Calumny and falsehood cannot
shake character founded on such princ Plies. Even
the very men who were associated with Client
| worh and who may be in the enjoyment OF
office and reward, will have one day TO come down
from their giddy heights, and take rank with their
agent in the lower walks of society
Again-The developments of Glentworth are con-
fined to politicians; but if we could get peep into
the interior of banks, the same lax morality would
be discovered-the same want of honesty-the
same recklessneSs of character and of principle.
The great and gross Generalization which has
spread over the land for the last few years, have
sprung from the politicians and haanciers They
have corrupted and debauched the country-lhey
have disgraced the American republic in the eyes
of the world. Politicians may deny the truth o.
Glentworh's developments, but the public at large
the great mass of the two parties, who are homes
believe almost every statement he makes. Eve
ry thing concurs in giving them eredbhy-aud i
is the more melancholy that it iss
What then is TO be done AVE. this is the ques
ton, truly. Look at the state of the political press
and see how thoroughly base and corrupt it il. Nc
good can come from that quarter. Every politica
paper seems to be the organ of deception and lmpu
dent impostures-and, when an independent journa
lifts up its head, and tells the truth, the Who'll,
truth, aud nothing but the TRUTH" they fall upon
and attempt to destroy its character and circulation
by every species of falls ehood calumny and libel
From this state of things nothing can deliver bu
a large shower Of fire and birthstone from heaven
or the representation of the scenes in dramatic
spectacle at some Of the theatres. Let us have al
original drama. Ridicue and fire, sarcasm and re-
hot birthstone. will only cure the morals of the age
Glentworth's disclosures will form the basis Of tw
or three five act Playa couple Of fdrces in Que ac
eaol--besides three original scenes, six songs, an
hall meo- drama.