The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-13
Tine Political World-Is there 90 be anothe
President7--If SO, Whoy


dtor and proprietor Of the New York Herald
The Political worid-Is there 20 be another
President7-If SO, Who2
The political world is at present in state OF I'm
usual repose The most rabid of the party "organs"
have barked themselves asleep. Even the winnings
Of John Jones of the Madsoniam have died away
upon the ear, aad il seems as if all had forgotten that
John Tyler to go to his farm at the end OF two
years. and that another President TO be elected,
aud the mouths fhalf million beggarmen filled
The "Pewter Mug" has lost lis froth-"old Tam
many" Is as respectfully quiet the City Hospital
such things as whig meetings on the Canal street
plan are unheard of-and there is not single oyster
cellar or grog shop, from the Battery to the Bulls
Head, that has Melted dollar from "Tyler meet
ing" for the last three months. All this is certainly
alarming. What are we coming tot Is Otheo's
occupation gone? Are the miserable devils who
support existence by some process unknown to the
rest OF the world, and follow the business of Pres-
dentmakng, 10 be annihilatedl We believe not:
Despite OF the ominous quiet which now regns we
are of the opinion that political campaign of ex-
traordlnary tumult and excitement is approaching.
The present serenity of the atmosphere will turn out
as deceptive as the systematically calm and sullry
hour preceding the earthquake which lays cities
and villages in ruins.
There more candidates in the field now, than
ever entered the lists any previous presidential
campaign. Here they are
Loeofoeo Whig. .abotionT Fourierits. Nondeseript.
Van Buren, Clay: Birney. H. Greeley John Tyler.
Csss, Scott.
Buchanan,
Dick Johnson.
What their respective claims and chances
we may discuss hereafter
Mr.. Calhoun has many strong claims on his party
He is man of distinguished taent-of much can.
dor and honesypossesses great personal popularity
land is warmly devoted to democratic principles.
Many regard him as more " available" candidate
than Van Buren,, and he is PROFESSIONALLY power
full competitor for the great cup to be for in the
year of our Lord ls44
Harry OF the West is undoubtedly at present the
strongest candidate of his party There is no know
ing, however, what turn matters may take in favor
OF Daniel Webster, who occupies at present very
important position, the advantages of which allttle
time may deveope more fully
The claims and chances of Tyler, Birney and
Greeley, are pretty much on par We have no in
cnation, however, at present to enter on exami-
nation of the merits. capabilities, talents patriot
ISM good sense, and PROBABLE future usefulness of
either member OF this respectable trinity. We leave
that to Niger Hamilton the Graham bread
men, and the immortal forty five"
Butts there not really rapidly growing disposition
amongst the great of the democracy TO take
up some "new man"-to cast overheard altogether
the old party hacks and trading politicians, and TO
entrust the reins of government to some patriotic,
enlightened and experienced statesman, who has
never been corrupted by servltade to a "partv ~
We think there is The people are disguised with
the old rostrums of the political quack-dectors.
They ale awakng to the conviction that the interests
and prosperity of the country rather more impor-
taut than the advancement of "party" and the se-
curty of the provender of the political ioaers who
hang upon its skirts And where is the man Of
clean hands and undoubted patriotism, possessing
the requisite talents, knowledge and experience,
which would qualify him for this responsible station?
Can we find amongst US any one, worthy to be
placed beside the men of pure hearts ard patriotic
purpose who laid the deep foundations of our repub.
lie? The search for such an one has, we are assur-
ed, begun. Whether he is to come from the east
or the west we know not Let US, al all events,
pray and watch for his advent.
The PHEN1x BANK TRIALS This trial has occu.
pied fonr DAYS, with no prospect of speedy term
nation On Thursday, the fourth day, the proceed
ines were opened, says the correspondent of the
Boston Post, by Mr.. Huntington, who put in the re.
turn ofthe commissioners, S. P. Fay, M. Parker,
and Thomas Martin, in Oct 1892, that the capital
stock OF the bank had been duly paid in. Also,
second return that the increased capital authorized
by law in 1886, had been paid in. All this, how
ever, had no tendency to show the mysterious fact
what has become OF the three hundred and odd
thousand dollars which Stanley, Reed 81 Co. re-
ceived of Mr.. Wymanl Should this fact be dis
closed to-day, shall dispatch to you very "spe-
cial express by carrier pigeon, whose arrival
have no doubt will create tremendous futtering
among the plucked pigeons, whose stock and de-
posts were scattered on the wings of secret specu-
lation, and their place supplied by the utterly value
less trash found in the pigeon holes OF the bank after
the blow up" to use the homely but expressive
language of Mr. Hunnewell
The whole of the evidence given this day sup
ported the extraordinary statement made by the
counsel for the prosecution in his opening This
case will be of essential service to the community,
inasmuch as il will show how iniqutousy some
banks are managed.
ANOTHER RAIL ROAD AccIDENT.-The train Of
which left this city yesterday morning for Cum
berand, says the Baltimore American OF Friday,
ran against couple OF cows which were standing
on the track. The accident occurred about three
miles from the city in what is known the "Deep
Cut" The cows were not seen in consequence of
a curve 10 the road. The engine and tender passed
over the animals, but the baggage car was thrown
of and the first passenger upset. No further in
jury was sustained than few slight scratches to
some OF the passengers who were in the first car
The train was detained about two hours The
train from Washington was delayed yesterday morn
ing more than hour beyond Its regular time in con-
sequence OF the injury done to portion of the track
CoUNTERFEIrBR ARREsTEp.-W. G. M'Leod
has been arrested at the town OF Ingersoll in Cana
de, for passing counterfeit Mexican dollars Bail
was refused Il is said that M'Leod is merchant,
and has been doing hourishng business in Wood.