The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-11-28

snail-ike were their advances towards any thing
| like an open, manly, energetic advocacy OF the
claims of MIR. Polk upon the support Of the demo-
cratic party All this, was notorious II was matter
OF general remark. Every one saw that the hearts
of the Van Buren, men were not IN the work. The
disappointment and chsgrin produced by the defeat
of Mr. Van Buren, atBaltmore, were quite unconceal-
ed. Even Mr.. Van Buren's ow n letter, on the very
OF the Presdentialsele in this State, fur
nished evidence that serioas dsaffection existed.
And what was the resulte Why the official re-
turns discover disparity Of nearly. five thsusan nd
votes between the majorittes OF Polk and Wright
When the remarkable extent of this discrepancy,
and the exceeding closeness of the contest in this
State are considered, who can avoid seeing the abb
solutely perilous condition in which the chances of
Mr. Polk were placed?
All attempts at explaining these singular facts on
any other hypothesis than that presented by us,
have completely failed. Our explanation, that the
chagrn and disappointment OF large portion OF
the Van Buren, section OF the democracy, on ac-
count cf their favorite being thrown uncere-
moniously overheard at the Baltimore Convention
the movements Of the anti-Texas- ecret-and-con-
fidenta clique of the Evening Post, and the cold
ness and apathy of leading cold hunkers," pro-
duced this dis parity in the vote for Mr.. Polk and
that for Mr.. Wright, in favor Of the latter, and
consequent ctpardizing of the chances OF the
former, is the only rational and satisfactory one
that can be effsred. We are not at all surprised
that great efforts made to set aside this expla
nation The ma tier is one oil immense interest in
a variety Of aspects We are persuaded, that un-
less extraordinary efforts had been made in some
quarter or other in the democratic ranks, in this
section Of the ntry to counterbaance the cold
ness, apathy, still more injurious activity IN
others, Mr.. Polk might have lost New York; and
the wings might have now been fighting for the
spolls instead of talking of raising pillars to the
memory OF "Hany of the West"
Meantime, the Calhoun section OF the demo-
cracy are equally busy establishing their claims
to the ascendancy. They are loud and energetic
in their protesrations that they saved New York,
and secured the election of Mr.. Polk. Thus the
war RACES. 1t is the grand and decisive struggle
between the north srn and the southern influences.
And not only is the all-important question of the
distribution of the spoils, involved in the is-
sue OF the contest; but also the general complexion
of the policy of the next administration itself.
II is this which gives universal interest to the
conflict, which, in other circumstances, would be
merely the paltry squabble of contending factions;
but becomes invested with dignity and importance,
from its bearing on the future disposition of great
questions of national Government. Hence we
watch, with all attention, the movements Of both
parties, and as the chief theatre of action will now be
at Washington, we shall take especial care to put
our readers and the public in possession of every
thing, public and private, that transpires there, in
connection with these matters. The great ques-
tons now asked on all hands, are-How will Mr..
Polk act? Will he take to his embraces the Van
Buren, section Will he adopt the Calhoun Sec
ton? Will he be the shuttlecock of both Will
he be himself the President ?-Let us wait few
months and we shall see.
Who ARE THE SAINTS 1--WE give on the first
page of this days paper, number of very curious
extracts from the "Lives OF the Saints" which
will enable our readers to know something OF the
character of the canoRiZed faithful, TO whom DR..
Pise so zealously insists that we should offer up
our prayers. II is quite clear that the practice of
generating the saints originated in that poetic en-
thusiasm which was so characteristic Of the early
believers in christianity. Those who fell in the
defence Of the true faith, were at once honored
with the crown of martyrdom, and were exalted in
an excess of admiration to the rank Of dem gods
All this was but another direction of the poetic
spirit which pervaded many OF the observances and
practices of Paganlsm, and was a sort of refined
continuation ot the mythology of the Greeks and
Romans. A perusal Of the curious extracts we
have published to-day, will enable the reader to
discover that great deal Of superstitution and fa-
BILE is mixed up with the popular Catholic belief
relative to the character and history OF those who
are designated saints. 1t is really pitiable to see
intelligent men, like Dr. Pise, contending for the
dogma OF invoking such personages.
NATIVE" MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENTS
native" organs very savage against theatrical
entertainments. The opera-the ballet-the acted
drdma-are all denominations maintained by To-
reigners," and imported into this country by !" TO-
regners." But they profess great love for music,
and in the published programmes Of several " Ma
tive American Concerts and grand american
Republican Jubees" lately published in Philadel
phla, they have afforded US a very ample opportu-
nifty OF Judging OF their musical taste. We annex
the varied contents Of one Of these programmes"
presidents Grand March !" " Triumphant Co
umbia y "Al round my Hat - "Come Nix my
Dolly y "Americans shall neer be slaves y :" On
the Banks Of the Blue Moselle !" The Old Arm
Chair;' "They have given thee to another;"
"Land Of the Free !" "Come, oh, come with
me - song, from the g Maid OF Artois" Written
expressly LOT MdHDIdH. rHsl lltne : On snare
my Cottage" "Columba, Freedoms Home is
Thine J" "Pilgrim OF Love - !" I'm Constable -
fantasia, ethiopian Medley Band. LA File du
Regiment; "Red.. White and Blue;" "Come sit
Thee Down. comic Duet, "Fanny Gray;" "My
| Own Native Land;" "Lazy Family" "America's
Eagle" "Trumpet of War;" Observation-Disclosures;
pilgrim Fathers" "Saor's Courtship;" Taking
Tea in the Arbor;" "Star Spanged Banner .
"Place none but Natives at our Posts y "McKin-
| ley, Native American Original !" Hail Colum-
| bii;" "The Days when we went Gypseying y
The Newfoundland Dogs" "My Bark is upon
The Deep, Loves" "Come, Natives Arouse"
Look out for steamboats,, big guns and rockets -
Finale, "National Medley" Band. Tickets rs