The New York herald., 1844-12-20

prevails just now in relation to the present policy
and future prospects of the abolitionists as now
banded together in the free States, numbering pro-
badly near 20 900 voters. A convention Of these
philosophers was recently held in Albany, at
which several curious disclosures and debates
took place, but the most decided exposition Of their
present peculiar views and past history we find con-
tanned in document which has been sent us under
the name of Alvan Stewart, OF Utica. As this ma
nifests the purposes OF the aboitionsts and their
policy towards the wings and locofocos in the
north, embracing their opinions on variety Of
other subjects, we shall endeavor to give II in a
day or two to our readers, accompanied with
such remarks as seem to spring from the subject
at this particular crisis Of public affairs.
On abolition, in all its aspects, our readers are
not ignorant Of our opinions. We conceive that
what is called "Savery' at the South, is ma
tural, practical, philosophical and comfortable po.
sition for that peculiar race Of people to occupy
side by side with the superior white race. Certain
vague and ridiculous enthusiasts in this region Of
country always set with the falacy that slavery
10 can evil" We never will admit any such thing.
Theoretically it is good-practically tits good
in every point of view it can be proved to be good
and salutary. Of the abolition party at the North
our views are also well known. They are
parcel of enthusiasts, asitated by an idea
a get Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS when they con-
fne themselves to mere bulletins and resolutions,
but very dangerous if they ever should acquire
power to control the political destnes Of the tree
States, or TO produce such an irritation amongst
them to lead to dissolution Of the Union. Al
present we do not believe that they can do any
harm, unless in matters Of opinion They will
probably fare up for few years, like the Nor
mons and antmasons, and then explode in utter
darkness. The native'' party will have similar
fate. II is founded single idea, and as is droll
enough, quite the reverse Of that which consti-
tutes lifeblood of the abolitionists The latter 90
for the emancipation of the black race and the for
mer for the enslaving of such Of the white race
as happen to be born in certain countries.
But in this country there can never be any but
two great political partes-the wings and demo-
Gratis. These are the controlling influences which
produce public opinion, create the laws of Congress-
and give direction to the Executive All the lit.
tie sectional, geographical and local petty factions
springing up East, West, North or South, are only
like rockets-going up with the blaze of lightning
and coming down a stick.
THAT COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT-MoRRIs THE
PoET.-We have now every reason to believe that
we have stirred the proper elements to bring about
the accomplishment of a beneft-not mere COM
pliment, but substantial benefit to Morris, the poet
and ong-writer. We understand that certain gen.
tlemen have now undertaken the task, who are ac-
quainted with the mode Of doing such business
who have energy and good sense and tact in pur-
suing any just purpose, and who have every pros
pect of bringing it about in the most substantial
and complimentary manner The design is to en-.
gage the Tabernacle, in order to accommodate ss
large an audience possible 1t is to be concert,
and all the theatrical people, English and Italian,
who will consent to give their services will be in
vted to do SO, SO as to make il combination of
the greatest amount Of talent that can be brought
together. Judicious steps have thus been taken
by competent persons and we have no doubt
they will succeed in this highly meritorous pro.
ject.
Nor shall il fail if we can help it. Morris, poor
fellow is not SO well off in the world as he has
been, although probably he is just about as we'll to
do in the world as when he commenced his career,
youth. He has attained very considerable re-
spectabllity Of position as man amongst his
friends and in this community, and built up,by slow
degrees,some considerable reputation as apoet and
song writer. He does not, indeed, possess exactly
the stirring sprit-the energetic mind-or the light
enihg intellect which marks Burns or Beran-
ger but he exhibits great deal Of amiability OF
character, and considerable fine taste IN the CON-
position Of his songs. His reputation has been Gre
ated entirely by his own efforts Commencing life
as a 1mere type setter, we believe, a printers
boy, he has given US very pleasing sample
of what moderate genius, and industry, and
some good sense, will accomplish in coun.
try like this, where the highest prizes Of repu.
tation and consequence are to be won by those
who have the greatest merit. A benefit to him
would be both compliment and benefits and
although he may exhibit some delicacy in accept
Ing SUCH thing, yet we trust that those who are
engaged in the project will have nothing at all to do
with him, until they have bagged thousand, ff-
teen hundred, or two thousand dollars, out Of the
proceeds, and then let him say whether he will
accept it or not Let it go on.
A SMALL STILL VOICE FROM TENNEssER.-The
Nashville Union. the organ of the President elect,
who is still in that neighborhood speaks out very
decidedly in favor of Mr.. Tyler's administration,
and its policy on annexation. 1t has the following
very significant paragraphs :
THE MESSAGE We received this interesting document
Tuesday evening, and forthwith abroad in an
Extra. It WILL Of course. be read by every man who
takes any interest in the affairs of government and we
certain that all will read it with pleasure We can
not but regard il being entitled TO rank amongst the
very best State papers which have emanated from
the Executive department The style is plain, chaste
and forcble whilst there tone Of satisfaction and
utation at the present condition Of the country which
show that Mr. Tyler will leave the Presidency well satis-
fed that he has filled II successfully Much Of his
sage taken up with the Texas question and present
reations with Mexico. We admire the truly American
feeling which he maniiests on this subject lie
we hope will be accomplished But need comment
the and every part Of It is well worthy Of
attentive perusaL
JUSTICE Mn. TYLER--In the main, Mr.. Tylerl doc.
rnes have been soundly democratic and the great
Of the democracy have approved his administration. The
difficulty has been that the leading democrats have held
back and failed to his rescue, but have left him
to struggle along he best could against Mr. Clay and
his followers. Under such circumstances we are con-
strained say thai MI Tyers administration has been