Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-12-03
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Washington, Oct. %.

THE PosITIoN OF PARrIEs.-At no time
perhaps since the adoption Of the Federal
Constitution, was the country in position
like the present. John Tyler's admins.
traton may be called an interregnum, du.
ring which the spirit of faction, more furi-
Gus than ever, seeks to obtain the ascend
ancy over all sound maxims of State, and
even 10 overstep those boundaries by which
parties were marked in former days. 1t
is indeed difficult to say where either wings
or dem Gratis h I'VE taken position, and who
will be her leaders in the next campaign
We take it by no means for granted
that Henry Clay will be the candidate Of
the Wing party. This will depend on the
result Of the next election in the State of
New York. Shout! the Democratic party
of thai State, composed of the friends of
John c. Calhoun-for it is wei! known that
Mr.. Bouck, the Democratic candidate for
Governor, Is a thorough going Calhoun
man--and of thnse of Mr.. Van Buren,, and
supported, as it now is, by the national adj
ministration at Washington, triumph, we
doubt much if Henry Clay himself would
wish to be candidate; and, in this case, it
is next TO certain that Gen. Scott will come
into the field and unite the Wing party,
now distracted by Daniel Webster, and
beaten in the elections by the people,
This move will be strong one--because
General Scott is not so thoroughly com
mitted on the bank and tariff, and compar.
atively free as regards the distribution Of
the public lands. The Wings may once
more ''stoop to conquer. the recent cleo
tons having sufficiently pointed out the
difference between a popular leader and
one who merely leads in caucus OF in Con-
gress.
The Democratic party on the other hand,
are united in principle, but divided more
than they ever were in their choice Of
leader. There are many Richmonds in |
the field. The sympathy of the old parti-
san leaders is still Tor Mr.. Van Buren,;
but the masses do not exhibit the same at.
tachment. There are many people who
will not bet, as the saying is, on losing
horse. This may also apply to Mr.. Clay,
and the wings ought to have thought Of it. |
In Pennsylvania General Cass seems,
next TO Mr.. Buchanan, to be the favorite
candidate of the people. The Generals
friends are very strong in Harrisburg, and
will, it is said, soon make move viii h |
will bring his name with aclat before the
public. lie has already asked leAve To
come home, and will, on his return, not fail
to lay before the public an account oil his
stewardship. His mission to F. ance was
very important one, and he has rendered
the country services which require but to
De known to be acknowledged. The peo-
pie will then learn how much he has con.
ulouted towards the late treaty, and the
more modest tone assumed by Lord Ash
burton. We are. moreover, crediby in
formed mat the General is by no means
satisfied with the treaty, as concluded by
Mr. Webster, and that he will take ground
against 1t Immediately after his return to
this country.
While General Cass is thus preparinp
for battle royal, John e. Calhoun, anna:
renty quiet spectator of the scenes which
pass before him, he is gaining ground ey.
cry day. His friends in the North and
South are among the most active 20 III.
clans in the Onion. 1t is doubted whether
he will return to the Senate, and if he does
not, Of course he is in the field. New
Hampshire is secured for him, and bis mar.
uSoE> are numerous in Maine Among ,