The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-24


new and unexpected movement, amongst the ultra
politicians OF both parties In this city the Courier
very severe, and dsmisses the speech in ten Ines
mugling the laudatory and the abusive in the most
amusing and approved manner OF gentlemen who
are not very certain OF what is most prudent Tor
them to say. "The Speech" says the Courier, 81
in many parts able, and in some equal to his happes
efforts; but as whole it is unsatisfactory, and will
not add to his reputation, either as statesman or
an orator" Very prudent, and very cautiously
spoken. The Courier is consulting the state OF the
weather, and may open lis mouth by and by.
The Boston atlas copies our report of the speech,
and speaks of its views and opinions in strong terms
OF appreciation. The general principles laid down
by Mr.. Webster characterised by the atlas as
just and sound, and calculated to meet general ac
quiescence amongst the intelligent and independent
parties of the community. Our contemporary doubts,
however, whether the commercial relations of Eng
land and the United States ever be arranged on
the terms proposed by Mr.. Webster. Well, time
will settle that question, and in the meanwhile such
doubt will hardly operate with such force, or SO
generally, as to prevent the thoughtful examination
of the policy unfolded by Mr.. Webster.
The Philadelphia Chronicle speaks of the speech
as the opening of new era in the history of the
commercial intercourse of the United States with
foreign countries, and characteristics it as produc
ton which does credit to the nelle ct of its author
and one which will be universally read with inte-
rest The albany Atlas refers to the perplexty
which Mr.. Webster's new movement has occasion.
ed in the camp of the ultra wings, which it seems
very much to enjoy, AS any one gifted with ready
perception of the ludicrous would. The albany
Daily advertiser, Clay paper, takes very judi
cious and liberal view of the speech-expresses its
appreciation of Mr.. Webster's sentiments-and
states lis conviction that "whatever administration
shall DO enabled 10 place all branches of our COM
mercial interests on the footing indicated in this
Speech will receive the united thanks OF these
United States" This spretty plain and pretty de-
cisive.
The Nc,o Bedford Mercury, violent Clay paper,
discovers good deal of bitterness about the speech:
"Many words" says the Mercury "are used in urging
the argument and want OF directness marks and mars
the whole performance. To US it that involves
contradictions, and contains nothing which will carry
conviction to any mind however warped by prejudice in
entirely ovsrooks the existence of tariff which is
ceptabe to nne-tenths Of the American people. We
every day that lasts And the politicians ofthe coun
try who forever seeking a change, would give the
present tariff fair trial. and allow it b.cone the settled
policy ohe country there would be no occasion for
Of those deusve humbugs called reciprocal treaties
We are now building up home market for our agrcultu
consumers, and will furnish and market
than any foreign country could Offer With a single al
ersion or rather addton-we mean the better protec
ton Of American shipping-no better tariff than the
present could be devised But Of this more hereafter"
The Mercury is evidently alarmed. Its trembling
anxiety is the most satisfactory evidence possible of
the Importance, soundness,. and strong claims to
public favor of Mr.. Webster's views and policy.
The albany argus remarks =
1.-THE New York papers of Saturday contain Mr.. Web
sers Speech reported for the Tribune and the Herald
between which papers the strife for precedence su
GENTLY active to be amusing lookeron and in which,
on the score Of time, the Tribune took the lead"
Who took the lead in other respects than that Of
time, il the opinion of the argus, is sufficiently
indicated by Its making its extracts from report.
The Argus adds:
We shall publish the speech entire tomorrow, part
OF the history OF the times, when may speak more
particularly Of its character and suggestions II may be
said now however that whatever the design able
and that it avoids what the quidnuncs
most anxious hear all allusion his position
politically, and the condition Of parties at Washington
elsewhere.
This shows the favorable manner in which the
speech is likely to be received amongst the liberal
and enlightened members of The loco foco party.
The Nec York american comes out with con-
siderable boldness against the speech, and endeavors
in lengthy article to show that the policy OF MIR.
Webster Is unconstitutional, nexpedient, and prom
ses no benefit We will advert at present only to
one of the assertions OF the american, which hap
pens to be quite at variance with the fact. The
american states that 'Mr. Webster's speech has
given pain to some of his warmest admirers
Nothing could be more erroneous than this 1t il
exactly the other way. The movement of Mr.
Webster has the cordial concurrence and support Of
his oldest, most attached, and influential friends.
correspondence will be published in day or two
in the Boston papers, showing that the manufac
turers of New England, convinced that in the fierce
contests of ultra political partizans respecting the
tariff question: their Interests would be altogether
Frustrated desire to seek the quiet and repose which
the new ground presented by Mr. Webster promises
| to afford them. The commercial and manufac
turing interests of this city and New England are
making up their determination to abandon the high
tariff party, and will resolutelv support Mr.. Web
ster in the new line Of policy, which gives reasonable
hope of security and permanence. The fact is tina
the direct tendency of Mr.. Webster's new move
ment is to unite the conflicting interests both OF labo
and enterprise and party. That it will speedily oc
| cupy the most serious attention of the whole coun
try is certain, and there can be little doubt as to tn,
result. Self-inerest is the best possible disposer
party prejudices and party predictions.
We perceive from the Boston Mercantile Jo,vna
that there is a movement making in New Hamp
shire among the wings, the object of which is I,
bring Daniel Webster forward as candidate for tn,
Presidency. The last number of the Keene SENT
mel recommends that the Wing State Convention
nominate for President, Daniel Webster, her nativ,
son, subject to the decision of National Conven
ton in May. The NJ H. Telegraph, abiding TO thi
subject, says
"There is no man living, whom to see elevated to ths
station would give greater pleasure, than MIR Webster
He is OF whom New Hampshire may well feel prou
she does and always has, and the manner in which
has csrred the country through the threatening Difficult
ties with powerful nation has endsared him more 10 tn
hearts Of the people Of the country than ell else beside
There cloud of prejudice which suddenly sprun
up against him. which has hardly cleared away yet bu
ii is clearing away, and his recent services will yet
ceve the united voice Recommendation Of the whole
try"