The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-13
NEW YORK HERALD.
Agitation for the next I'resideney-Gener"i
Lewis Cass In the FIeId-The War begun.

Yesterday General Cass received the con-
gratulations of his friends in the Governors
Room, at the City Hall. A great concourse OF
citizens assembled, and amongst them were
large number OF the leading members of the demo-
cratic party. General Cass looked remarkably well,
and appeared much gratifed by the cordial, and IN
many instances enthusiastic reception with which
he was greeted.
The return OF General Cas- from his foreign mis-
sion, and his appearance at this particular period,
render him an object of universal attention. The
many important associations connected with his
name, and the position which he now occupies,
have, as may readily be supposed, excited a re-
markable sensation in all political circles. The adj
herents of Mr. Clay seem to be completely paraysed
those of the other candidates, with the exception
OF Mr.. Van Buren,, appear to be in similar uncom-
Portable condition. But the most singular develop
nent of the effects produced by the arrival of Gene
raj Cass, is that which is presented by the conduct
OF the friends of Mr. Van Buren,. spirit OF conster-
nation almost amounting to frenzy, has seized upon
them, and to all human appearance, has annihila,ed
their reason aud their common sense.
The history OF General Cass, embracing as it does,
tie record OF numberless patriotic deeds during the
last war-a long and honorable career as a states
man-and private life of unblemished reputation
presents 10 the view of the democratic masses
such claims for a nomination for the next Presden-
cy that the friends of Mr. Van Buren, in this city,
have become very nearly allied TO the unfortunate in
mates of the Bloomingdale Asylum for the insane
AS an evidence of the truth of this statement, we
have only to present the following article, which
appeared Yesterday in the organ OF Mr.. Van Buren,,
the Plebeian.'
Gen Lewis has returned from his mission France
flushed with the honor resulting from his participation in
nrgVau u Powers
the right OF search. From the credit which is justly
n for his service in that behalf we would not subtract
an ota Indeed. say that remember not act
of his official abroad to which the least exception
can be Justly taken. With pleasure would we add,
it consistent with truth that his conduct has
been deserving OF the commentator as his ecial
conduct But facts would not justify SUCH an assertion
Holding then do, that Gen Cass has been guilty of
nfdelity and ngratude 10 the Democratic party, from
he received his appointment it is proper that
frankly the grounds which opinion is based
This 10 from unfriendJy feeling towards him per-
sonay but because existing circumstances and contem
plated movements demand that the extent of his
ton with the Democratic party should be fully under
stood.
place quietly in the ranks, should be silent. In
that case years of faithful service might obviae the
favorable light before the public His friends, how
ever seek make him leader in the presidential
contest and therefore deem it expedient to set forth
now his deviatons from the path of rectitude
We condemn Gen Cass for that he has trucked to the
spirit OF despotsm in France and to the spirit OF whgsm
al home lie bent the knee kngly power in France,
by his book that country and its book filled
itself and dsgracefu to republican, and which earned
for him the contempt of the nobility of France and the
in whom we place the utmost confidence, democrat of
this city, lately returned from Paris informed us that the
conduct of Gen Cass had made him exceedingly unpopu
lar with liberal at that capital.
General Cass has truckled the Wigs of this country
in several instances After the last Presidential election.
he very grauitousy published in the Paris spers
requesting the French people not to believe the state
nen in the Globe and other Democratic papers of this
country relative the fraud and ppelay ing by which
trlumphel extravaganCleS
partizan press, and 4nng in truth This done to
propale General Harrison, from whom he afterwards
quested the of being allowed to remain at Paris
Again. after the death of General Harrison, in Grafton
delivered BY General Cass at Paris he eulogzed the
military of the deceased Notwithstanding it had
been violently assaed by the Democratic party through
the Presidential assaults If unjust las
they certainly if the Grafton of General Cass is
correctly he owed TO the reputation Of brother soldier
10 have reted before the contest was decided he had
taken mis- position while the result unknown his mo-
tves son not have been liable to the suspicion which
hangs over them.
The want OF conadencein Gen. Cas- which enter
tain believe pervades the great of the Democracy
They desire mat before he claims then surages he shall
sntte himself to them by warm and energetic Efforts for
the To either Van Buren, Calhoun, Benton, any
other statesman, who has sbored with zeal for the primer
Piles the creed they give epthusias-
tic support because they know that either OF them would
carry out thos principles But they have little desire to
practice the Wing policy OF availability.
As an evidence of the feeling in the Democratic rank.
we can refer to the of a movement made in the
Young Mems General Committee of this city, last Satur-
day evening. A member had procured the calling of
special meeting, and when was organized surprised the
offering preamble and relative
Gen. Cass which OF course if adopted by that politi
cal committee would have regarded endorsement of
his Democracy took place. and the roll be-
called the resolutions rejected by vote OF
to thirtysx. The vement njudcious, but being
made the commee could not have treated in any other
than they did without great wrong TO their party
1t would certainly be impossible TO compress with
in smaller space such quantity of folly, ignorance,
small malevolence and spite, appears concentrated
in this em-naon of the official organ of Nh. Van Blu
rem in this city In the first place the statement made
relative TO the action of the Young Mems General
Committee on Saturday evening, is totally msrepre-
scented. Instead of vote endorsing the democracy
ofGeneral Cass being negatived in that committee,
they merely passed resolution declaring that there
was no precedent for taking up in that way the sub
lect of the nomination for the next Presidency.
There can indeed be little doubt that the motion
was introduced by one of the friends OF Mr.. Van
Buren, for the purpose of prejudiclng the cause of
General Cas- But the attempt however, or for what
purpose il was originaed failed The Committee re-
solved individually to call General Cass and
give him their cordial greeting. And they fulfilled
their intention yesterday along with all the of
any prominence connected with the party.
The idea now attempted TO be promug gated that
General Cass is no democrat, utterly preposerous
II is so entirely absurd that it will fail to produce any
effect on the people of this country, unless il be ex
actly the reverse OF that intended by the authors oil
the silly calumny. In replying TO Mr.. Van Buren,
and his friends, when they say that General Cass is
no democract, there is necessity TO do more than
point to his heroic deeds in the field and his ssgacous
and consistent conduct in the cabinet Cac Mr.
Van Buren, exhibit as ilustrious or useful career!
What has he 20 show whercwith to attract the
hearty goodwill of the nationl He has, it is true,
displayed great judgment in agricultural pursuits; and
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equpage, we will not dispute. But in what bloody
contest has his arm been raised in behalf of his
tryl On what wel-fought field has his sword reaped