The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-13

real state of things there, which will be foun
under our Postscript Head. BY these accounts
would seem that Van Buren, will be the democrats
candidate after all-and that all the elements vii
be reccnciled IN new position in few days
This is a droll world-and politics is droll thins
PRESIDENTIAL MINsTRgIsY AND PRESIDENTIAL
REvxLRy Anvil has just published the classical
song, " Clay and Frelinghuysen," which was sung
with such transport by the temperate mons asser'-
bled at the Baltimore Convention. This IS an
other indication that the present el~coneering cam
pagn il 10 be characterized by the disreputa-
Bile scenes of riot and debauchery, which in 1S4C
disgraced the country iii the eyes OF this world, and
also the next world with the exception OF that por
ton of il for which these drunken and vile org
prepared those who participated in them
We had, indeed, hoped that this contest would
have been conducted with decency and dignity
But the recent Wing Convention at Baltimore has
undeceived Us. Look at the crowds who fiocket
there the drunkenness--the debauchery--th
senseless appeals to the lowest passions of mob
the vulgar emblems paraded-the loafers, nick
named "minstreis"-the violence-the abuse
the oaths-the disgusting conduct of all lead
ers mob and all, from beginning to end
OH 1t is really sickenng TO witness such
scenes. They are disgraceful TO human beings
No wonder their recital in Europe ELECTS
the sarcastic inquiry, if we are civilized here
in the United States. This abomnable mummery
of "coons," and "coonskins," is especially dis
yusting 1t reminds of the degraded Egyptians
in their worship of rats and the vilest vermn A
Coon And is this, indeed, an emblem Of the whig
party-this vile, miserable, dirty creature OF the
forsst7
Are the opponents OF the wings any better? Not
one whit. They are preparing for great Conven-
ton at Baltimore, and it will be equally dlsgracefu),
no doubt, as that of the wings. According to all
appearances, the same revelry, the same debauch-
cry, the same intemperance, will characterize it
Instead of "cooni.m it will be ''hick oryism," and
if we won't hear the cry of ''hard cider" we will
have something harder still-hard whiskey and
hard brandy and hard swearing
The probability is that Mr.. Van Buren, will be
the antagonist Of Mr.. Clay, Notwithstanding all
that has been said TO the contrary. What is the
reason that the contest between them cannot be
carried on with decency, and that elevation OF
character which would give it dignity Are there
not measures Of importance and great public In
,eresi TO be debated between them I Can these
not be temporarily discussed Can the country
and its institutions not be saved from the disgrace
which these scenes of riot and debauchery, and
these vulgar appeals to passion and prejudice bring
upon them 7 We have perceived with regret, that
even Mr.. Webster appears TO have lost sight OF
the elevated principles which have heretofore cha
racterzed his political efforts His speeches. since
the Baltimore Convention, not at all worthy of
him. They are too much in the prevailing style
and spirit of the vulgar political campaigners-
They are too much characterized by abuse, vitu-
peratlon and appeals to the passions.
Can really not be saved repetition of the
scenes of the Harrison Campaign" Are we in.
deed to be again covered with the disgrace of such
conduct as that on which we have animadvered
unless Father Mathew saves us, we have no hope.
AMERICAN REPUBLICAN CAUcUs.-The members
of the Common Council elect are progressing
slowly in caucus, in the selection of candidates TO
supply the places of those in office who to be
removed Richard L. Schieffelin, Esq, of the 18th
Ward has been selected President Of the Board
Of Aldermen, and William Everdeli, of the I'd
Ward, President of the Assistants. Charles A.
Whitney, of the 18th Ward, has been chosen Clerk
of the Board of Aldermen, in caucus, and Thomas
R Whitney, of the same ward, Clerk of the
Board of Assistants. BENJAMIN S Whitney, the
popular speaker of this party, defeated in his
application for the last named office, through some
mistake IN the name, we believe. Harris Wilson,
Esq of the 9th Ward is selected as Public Admin
is,rator; John Leveridge, Esq, of the Seventh
Ward, is selected as counsel of the Board William
Cox, grocer, of the 9th Ward, keeper of the City
Prison. and William Harrington, the popular
candidate of the party is d.feated John B. Nor
~.lt &c I'D ,.f al, all l.
land Dr. Eli Leavitt, botanic physician, of the
18th Ward, City Inspector; DR.. Archibald Mercer,
of the lst Ward, resident physician; Horace Loot
boro', superintendent Of the Aims House. These
appointments are reported as correct, but to-mor.
row will decide.
The present Boards meet this afternoon at half
past three O'clock TO adopt such measures as they
may deem advisable, and at which time the lease
of the Fulton ferry will be disposed of according to
previous resolutions.
CABINET DIssENsroNs There are rumors oil
more cabinet dissensons already in diferen. parts
of the country The Washington correspondent Of
the Albany argus, who IL generally wei-informed,
states that the resignation Of Mr.. Calhoun may be
speedily expected, and that the retirement OF Mr..
Nelson, he attorney general, is TO be also looked
Tor soon. The correspondent OF the boston CoW-
Ter, who is also careful in his statements, corro-
borates this, and says that Mr. Calhoun's resigna-
ton is certain, and alIudes to number of changes
said to be contemplated in the diplomatic ranks.
The probability is, that these reports are prema-
ture; but we do not think that Captain Tyler will
keep his present cabinet long, for he never keeps
any one long. He appears to be as glad to get rid
OF cabinet as ne is to get new one. in this he
very much resembles the baby
" Pleased with rattle--tickled with straw
and who is in paroxysm OF delight with new
toy, but never rests till he finds out what is inside
and then, heartily tired of it, smashes it into atoms
John Jones is the only man in the government that
sticks. And we suppose John sticks because he is
pretty much of the same calbre and tastes with the
Captain.
PENNSYLVANIA Honor AND HONESTY In Harris