The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-23

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This Mass Convention will undoubtedly be very
magnificent affair. Mr.. Webster, and number Of
the very ablest and most influential wing Leaders,
will be present, and deliver addresses 1t is thought
that Mr. Webster will embrace the opportunity of
making one of his great efferts. The state of the
contest is certainly very critical just now, and the
leaders Of both parties cannot be too earnest, or
too vigiant. On such an occasion as the assembling
OF the wings Of the great state of New York, it
will indeed be a matter of duty and necessity,
too, for Mr.. Webster to offer smch compre-
hensive exposition and vindication of the wing
measures and policy, as only Mr. Webster can
give. The wings do not now possess such an inn
mensc proportion Of the "sinews Of war; in the
shape Of funds as they did in the campaign which
terminated in the election Of Harrison. 1t is, there
fore, incumbent upon them to put forth all their
strength in the oratorica line, and in that Mr.. Web
ster is a mighty host in himself. All parties on
this account will look anxiously to this Conven-
ton and very great expectations have been excited
with respect to its influence in impressing the wings
with sense Of their power in the "Empire State,
and in placing still more prominently before the
masses the issues involved in the contest.
The views of the wing leaders on the great ques-
ton of National Bank appear to admit of addi-
tonaI exposition. There seems to be in some
quarters good deal OF Contrariety of opinion on
this important issue. Mr.. J. L. White in his late
speech before the wing young men Of this city,
took ground distinct and decided enough on this
question, but the manner in which he introduced
his views OF the wing doctrine on that point, indi-
Gated that he was not by any means to be under
stood as expressing authoritatlvey the sentiments
OF all his brother-whigs. There have been indeed
good deal Of cautious evasion, and beating about
the bush on the part Of wing speakers and journal
lists with respect TO this prominent issue involved
in the present contest, and we have now, should
think, arrived at a sufficiently advanced period OF
the campaign, to justfyus in demanding explicit
statement, ar cathedra, of the views Of the wing
party with respect to the establishment of a Ma
tional Bank. And this, doubtless, Mr.. Webster
will give us. He can do il with skill and judg-
ment.
This Mass Convention Of the wings OF our State
al Albany, viii likely be followed by one of the
democrats, al the same central point. Indeed, we
believe that arrangements are already in progress
Tor this purpose. II is apparent from these and
other indications that the hottest Of the conflict
will be in our borders. The great State of New
York viii be the Waterloo Of the campaign. From
all the states, South and West, which have been
hears from, the democratic gain has been so de-
cded a. 20 reduce the chances Of both parties to
very Close equality. Here IL is evident that both
parties are preparing for tremendous struggle
And we think that in this State the wing prospects
ere highly encouraging. The wing cause has on
the whole been gaining ground in New York
whi. the discussions Of their opponents have con.
tnbuled In no lnconsidersble degree to break up
their former Efficient organization. Had il moi
been that the efforts Of the natives" have stmu-
lated ihs insh Catholics, and other naturalized
voters INTO extraordinary zeal and energy in the
democratic cause, the chances OF Mr.. Polk would
have been gloomy enough ia this region As i, is,
the democrats must work very hard indeed to carry
thm STATE
In such a;rtaie 81 Affairs, every movement of both
parties becomes invested with very great interest
The Mas Convention at Albany will be mos,
important event 10 the progress OF the contest. II
will give demonstration Of the numerical force
~ the energy 81 the enthusiasm Of the views
a inc wings. and all parties will regard il with
the deepest interest. We shall accordingly make
AL neceszary arrangements 20 have the proceedings
faithfully and fsly reported, and enable both parties
throughout the Uaion, 10 form an &C ;urate Judg.
meat q iis importance. and the additional light
which 4 may east upon the chsncesof the contend.
insisciions ~ the Stale Of New York-the great
Battlefield q The Presidential contest
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