The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-17
NEW YORK HERALD.
The Presidency-The Cnndidates-van Bu-
rcn-TYIer-Ca Calhoun Clay. &c.


rcn-TyIer- Calhoun Clay, sc.
We have been forclby struck with the peculiar
position OF poiucalparties at the present time. We
have not conyersed with single politician Of any
sagaciy who does not agree with US in opinion, thai
the game on the political chess board presents a
most unusual aspect, and one exceedingly difficult
20 be understood.
The probable chances OF any definite result are
more difficult TO estimate than we remember on
any previous occasion Let us look little Al this
matter. II ii be true that the election OF Polk, in
Tennessee, was claimed distinctly on the ground of
his avowed preference for Van Buren,, then il is GER
tain that the west has thus far repudiated the New
York candidate. Polk was the strongest man in
that region of the country, the pet of General Jack
EN-. and the contemplated candidate for the Vice
Presidency. The victor was man comparatively
unknown Van Buren,, then, falls with Polk in the
south west.
If 1t be true and we presume it will be conceded,
that the late contest in Georgia was fought upon
the ground claimed by the friends of MIR. Calhoun,
then it is equally certain that the south has, thus
far, refused It's adhesion to the Carolina leader OF
the democracy Georgia and Maryland have both
spoken significantly, and there is nothing IN the
voice OF either encouraging to the hopes of the two
Pennsylvania has made her demonstrations in
sections, for Johnson, Buchanan and Van Buren,,
but as yet there is nothing TO give assurance of
her final vote. The interests of that State are
greatly and deeply affected by the tariff, and her
vote very much depends upon the action OF candi-
dates on that question.
New .rsey IS thus far the only State in the re.
cent elections, which seems to have spokenby her
vote so plainly not to be misunderstood. The
wings have been completely routed, and triumph
has been secured by the democracy, not under the
banner Of Van Buren,, or Calhoun, but distinctly
under that of the present Administration. Iii per-
fecty notorious that the secession ofCapain Sleek.
ton and his friends from the wings, has been the
principal cause OF this result.
The gallant Captain is the personal and political
friend Of President Tyler, and his influence and
personal exertisns were most efficiently exercised
IN the recent contest Thus, strange as il may ap-
pear to readers, perceive that the first real
democratic victory has been achieved under the
Tyler banner, almost at the very moment that other
democratic States have been lost while led by the
names of Van Buren, and Calhoun.
These facts afford ground for reflection and COM
ment.
Ours is no party paper, but we were among the
hrst that took up the cause OF President Tyler and
defended him from undeserved assaults. We have
not approved of all his official acts, but we have
always been ready 10 do him justice. II is the in
teres, and the duty Of public press, TO deal family
with all the candidates for popular favor.
1t is not our purpose at this time TO declare our
preferences for any candidate or to point whom
we think most likely TO carry the popular vote, but
we think it right TO show what influences have
thus far been successful in the preparatory contests
The Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.-The degree of
unanlmity displayed by the public press in relation
10 the neiciency Of this department, is most sur
p:islng; equally is the condemnation of the arro-
CANT construction of the law by the Postmaster
General 1t remained for him, in the exercise of a
mistaken power, TO arouse The public mind in re-
gard 10 the dgraceful condition OF that old absurd
government monopoly. We have the astonishing
fact presented before us, country claiming 10 be
republican, of executive officer choaking up the
channels of communication, reardlGg public enter
prlses, and hampering the freedom of the press in
order TO lnger out for Few months longer one OF
the most odous expressions In this country. What
the people want and will have is cheap, speedy and
prompt letter carriage. The present Government
arrangement is OF these, and under the narrow
and Liberal views of the present head Of the depart
rnent cannot be made efficient 1t had far better
be entirely abolished at once than to remain in its
present plight.
The VINO COUNTY CONVENTION to nominate
candidates tor Sheriff, County Clerk, Coroner, and
Members of Assembly, met last evening at the
Broadway House. On the nomination for Sheriff
the following was the result of the first ballot -
For Col william D. Jones. ....... so
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