The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-27

country generally, as furnishing some Indications
of what may be the result of the Presidential Elec-
ton in the Fall.
II seems now to be pretty well settled amongst
all sensible men, and disputed by none but a few
crazy headed politicians, that the only candidates
to be run throughout the country next Fall for the
Presidency, will be MIR. Van Buren, by the Demo-
crats-Mr Clay by the Whigs--and James Ct. Biz
ney, of Michigan, by the Abolitionists. All the
attempts making by other parties to get up Fourth
OF July Conventions, or any other kind OF Conven-
tons, will end in smoke and we may as well
look upon the aspect of the case according to the
principles of common sense, rather than indulge in
the reveries of folly
1t may surprise many of our readers that ia the
approaching Presidential election we should class
the third party the abolitonists Of the nonslave-
holding States. But we firmly believe, from what
we have seen of the debates in Congress during
the last few years, kept up by the South Carolina
politicians on one side, and Messrs. Adams, Gid
dings and other politicians of that stamp on the
other, that the abolition party in the free States
now almost completely organized, and have in
creased from nothing in 1910 almost to 60 900 inlS4S
1t will be perceived therefore that in the event OF
a very close struggle between Clay and Van Buren,
will play very important part, and perhaps deter
mine the result 1t is singular circumstance in
the history of political movements, both in Wash
ington and elsewhere, that the South Carolina
members, who are the principal agtators against
the Northern fanatics, have contributed, by their
eternal iteration on the 18th rule and right of petit
ton, to bring into existence at the North an aboli
ton party, which may be the means of electng
Mr.. Van Buren, and it is equally as amusing to
see Mr.. John Quincy Adams and Mr. Giddings,
and men of their stamp, agitating the same ques-
ton on the other side, and contributing on their
part to defeat their own man, MIR. Clay! But such
is only sample of the singular combinations, re-
suits, and consequences which are created by the
movements of politicians when they are guided
by impulse instead of sagacity and common sense.
Every debate on this rule in Congress has contri-
buted to increase, year after year, the abolition
vote; and it may now be said, that in all the de-
bateable States they hold the balance of power.
And it is still more curious fact, that, as we are
informed, the abolition party in all the non-slave
holding States, is chiefly made up of the whig
party, and SO far will derac from the strength of
that party, and contribute TO the election of Mr..
Van Buren,.
Such being the general complexion of the case,
the approaching election in Connecticut be-
comes very interesting. The recent extraordinary
convention held in Hartford is also indicative
OF the deep feeling beginning to prevail
amongst the people there in relation 10 this qnes-
ton. Probably oneffth of the voters of the whole
State assembled in that Mass Convention. The
wings certainly show great deal of spirit, but we
do not believe that the locofocos or abolitionists
will be behind them There will be prodigious
contest, and it is very difficult, indeed, jus. now to
foresee the result. To assist in leading to some
sort of reasonable conclusion, We annex the fol-
lowing returns Of previous elections in that State -
CoNsEcrIcUT STATE ELscrioSs-FIRsr MorpAy,s Arsh'
Full ros. s% Gss 'ss Bs ~ AZ 81
Dem. plurality, 1925 WhR plurality, e,so3
From these returns, it will be perceived that the
abolition vote under the animal agitation on the
right of petition by all the ultra factions in Con-
gress, to which we have already alluded, has in
creased from TIA to 1872. And we have no doubt
according to all present appearances, that this COM
pact force will be still farther augmented at the
ensuing election. Now it appears, that this aboli-
ton force is principally recruited from the whig
party and so far detracs from the wing forces that
are relied on by Mr.. Clay. In this respect, there
fore, it is very doubtful il the organization Of the
abolitionists in several of the ncn-slaveholding
States do not lead to a result highly advantageous
to Mr.. Van Buren,. The democrats go to the polls
in solid body. It they have internal differences
they are not visible in their conduct at the ballot
box they keep them to themselves, and do not
separate their vote. II appears farther, that the
wing force IN 1910 counted upwards of 5000 votes
mn fhan last he def ned
by the ensuing election, whether they can
bring out all their force again under pre-
sent circumstances, or whether the democrats
who have already increased over two thousand
during the last three or four years, cannot increase
their vote still farther, and be able to keep the
ground. Setting aside the singular element of abo-
ltion which enters into the contest, and it will be
perceived that between the two great parties in
Connecticut will come up the old questions thai
have just been submitted to the popular decision in
Maryland; that is, United States Bank-a pro-
tective tarlff-disrlbutlon or assumpton-and all
the other usual questions and topics which agitate
the country. This will give to this election dis
tinct and practical form different from that of the
Harrison contest; and shall look upon the cleo
ton in Connecticut as very interesting symptom
of what we may expect next fall.
GREAT MOVEMENT OF THE FouRIERITEs.-Ho-
race Greeley, the editor of the Tribune, and his
philosophical associates of the grand Fourier
ation, religion, new social system, have put
forth the following bulletin for the assembling OF
the faithful IN this city on the 9TH of April
GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE FRIENDS OF
ASSOCIATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
Convention Of the friends Of Association based the
principles Of Social Science discovered by Charles Fou
er is hereby called to be holden in the city Of New York
on the ath, 9Th and 9th Of April next
This Convention is called,
FirstFor the purpose Of founding United States So
cety for the propagation Of the principles Of Association
and Social Unity, which shall be centre rally
ing around the efforts of all societies formed and
which may be hereafter formed having the objects
and establishing concert of action among them and eff
cieny aiding, encouraging and directing individual la.
borers in the great work of social reformation pro-
crossing so rapidly in this country
secondlyFor celebrating the Birthday of the immor
tal dcoverer of the laws of social Unity and Harmony
Charles Fourier 1.-THE birthday of Fourier is the 7tb
OF April but il falls this year upon the Sabbath it will