The New York herald., 1844-11-19

Steam ship BRITANNIA
This steamer had not arrived at Boston at seven
O'Clock yesterday morning. If she reached there
by o'clock in the afternoon, we shall receive her
news at an early hour this morning.
Movements OF the Victorious Party-Cha-
racter or the Administration OF Mr.. Polk.
We are beginning to observe, just on the edge Of
the horizon, some slight indications Of the move
ments OF the victorious democracy, preparatory
10 the advent Of "Young Hickory in Washing
ton, and the commencement OF the second edition
OF sold Hickory's'' administration of the general
government. We have already limited pretty broad
ly, that the democratic party, although divided INTO
variety OF separate factions or clques, situated,
like log cabins in the far west, In centres OF local
attraction, yet that it is ranged after all INTO two
grand divisions, which separates into two influen-
ces, two formations the one OF which may be CALI
ed the s. Carolina interest, and the other the New
York Interest," the former being represented by John
G. Calhoun-one of the most magnificent minds OF
the south land the later having been lately represent
ed by MIR. Van Buren,, and now by Silas Wright,
the principal spirits Of the north In this geologi.
cal classification Of the outward crust of the de-
mocracy, we throw out of account the Benton
cliqHe-the Cass clique-thc Buchanan clique-the
Dick Johnson cqMe-and all the other different lit
tie cliqHes which might be enumerated as the third
or fourth rate formations, and which are gradually
and imperceptibly absorbed in the two great inhu.
ences which we have just named
This is now the interesting position OF affairs.
We are on the eve Of the administration OF
"Young Hickory'-a lineal descendant and con-
tinuation OF the dynasty of sold Hickory and
the question arises on the threshold" What in.
haence will prevail 20 A condition Of things
now exists, to q certain extent, similar 10 that
which existed when sold Hickory" came over
the Allegheny mountains to Washington in 1928.
and took IN his sturdy grasp the reins Of Office.
At that time, Mr.. Calhoun and Mr. Van Buren
were the two principal spirits that produced the dis
turbance OF the political waters, and by strange Sc.
rles OF most successful moves, may be recollected
Mr. Calhoun was thrown completely off the track,
like beautiful locomotive with bad conductor;
whilst Mr. Van Buren, maintained his hold upon
General Jackson, and continued to monopolize his
favor and friendship for twelve years. From the
symptoms now developed around us, we are per.
suaded that new edition of the same private
movements and private operations, between these
two master-spirs, are about taking place. relative
to the possession Of the influence under the admin
istration of Young Hickory after the 4th OF
March next Will it be Mr. Calhoun or Mr. Van
Buren? WHINE Calhoun and his friends, or Mr..
Van Buren and his friends, prevail in the coming
administration?
On the solution Of these questions will depend
the distribution of all the offices in the gift Of the
general government, and the fate of all those who
were appointed by Mr.. Tyler On the solution of
these questions will also depend in great degree,
the character of the leading measures OF the ad-
minlstration-to what extent the modification of
the tariff may be carrieo-and how and when the
annexation OF Texas may be effected-together
with the successful termination of the re- occupa.
ton OF Oregon question. We perceive, however, as
we have already intimated, in the dim and distant
horizon, symptoms that the Van Buren, men are al
ready at work, and if Mr.. Calhoun and his imme
dlate friends and advisers at Washington do not
take care how they operate, they will be upset and
demolished, just as they were in 1928
In day or two we shall give the first chapter OF
these movements, and unravel one of the most
amusing and interesting intrigues, antecedent to
the coming in of Young Hickory" that has ever
taken place since the advent of "Old Hickory"
in 1928.
PANIC IN THE STocK MARKET.-By reference to
our money article, it will be that the panic in
the stock market RACES with great degree OF
erceness and intensity. Heretofore it has altoge.
ther affected fancy stocks-a species of article
that may encounter ga panic" every month
without injuring any persons but the Spectators
But yesterday it began to affect the United States
Stocks 1t is questionable how long this equinoc-
tial gale will last II all the monied men favora-
BILE to Mr.. Clay, and all those connected with the
stock market, are determined to create panic in
the stock market, and every other department OF
business, we would advise any one who has any
shrewdness to allow them to 60 on and do it.
We have no doubt that as soon as the annexa
tion project comes up III Congress, a considerable
panic may be created in the stock market, under
the supposltion that our foreign relations may be
disturbed, in consequence of Mexico calling for
the interference Of England and France, to which
call it is not at all unlikely that these powers
might respond. In the mean time, so long as this
panic continues, and should others succeed II, the
manufacturers who are in the field will enjoy
monopoly, and make hay while the sun shines,
verifying TO the fullest extent the old proverb that
II is an i'll wind that blows nobody good so if
the Wall street people are determined to have
panic, why let them have it. We can help to get
up hue and cry as well as the best OF them, and
panic will do us as little harm as any one. There
fore we cry Panic ! panic A panic by all means
Down with all the stocks Break up like pipe
stems all the speculations Of the dayv' And in
order to add an influence to the movement, we
have directed an artist to give us beautiful en-
craving Of the panic in Wall street to be published
next Saturday, showing the brokers there in tine
very height Of the storm and tempest.
CHEAP PosTAoE.-We trust that this important
question will not be lost sight Of or forgotten. We
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President, Mr.. Polk, is decidedly in favor OF
cheap ppostage-probably two, four, or FIVE cents,
uniformly all over the country. We are very sure
that amongst the great mass of the people of the
country. there is but one opinion is the matter.
We do not hope for any thing in the coming session
Of Congress, as Mr.. Tyler and the Post Master
f,oneval have docovoyod ouob a J;.no..,;ao -.