The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-05

New York. Monday, August 8, is44.
Approach OF Great National Prosperity-Ths
Fall characterization and Prospects Of
the Now York Herald.
The advertising columns Of this paper appear to
day in new type, the wear and tear Of our immense
circulation obIiging us to renew the founts at an
earlier period than usual heretofore. The circum
stance naturally leads usto say few words respect
ing the present position and prospects of the Nsu
York Herald.
The circulation and influence Of this journal are
altogether without parallel In the history Of news
paper enterprise in this country. The daily and
weekly Herald are now eagerly read in the remo-
test sections Of this mighty continent and the in
huencs exercised by this press is felt from New
York, the great metropolis Of America, to the far
thest point where civilization is engaged hand 10
hand, in the conflict with barbarian. In the mer-
chants couning.room in the bankers parlor, in
the closet Of the statesman, in the comfortable
farm. house. in the solitary log house in the far
wilderness of the West. the New York Herald is
read, and in great number of instances, is the
only newspaper read. The influence of journal
which thus daily addresses itself TO the great ma .
Of the population Of this country and particularly
to those classes which are most closely connected
with its progress and all great public movements,
must obviously be immense and overwhelming
And it is 90.
The influence exercised by the NeU York Herald
during It's past career, upon the newspaper press Of
the United States-upon public opinioA-upon le-
gislation-upon the political parties-upon all the
movements which have agitated the public mind,
has, indeed, been extraordinary, but not at
al surprising to the teligent and reflect
ing observer OF human progress and socie.
V. daily newspaper which disseminates
at all times and on all subjects, accurate in
telgence,-which occupies the high vantage
ground OF perfect indepe ndence Of all parties and all
e'iques, and all sectional Influences and which at
The same time inculcates the principles of sound
morality, true philosophy, and genuine patriotism,
- great social institution, capable Of efectng in
calculable good; and OF conducting to sale and
beneficial termination, revolutions in society,
which the thoughtless, the prejudiced, and the un-
enlightened are never able 10 attribute to the right
scource, ascrlbing them to other agencies which
were but instruments created and controlled by
that mighty power-independent, enlightened, and
influential journalism.
Let any one familiar with the history OF the
newspaper press OF the United States for the last
fifteen We rs,reca 10 mind what it was at he period
when we established this journal, and contrast
with that III present conditon-et him carefully
trace its progress from lazness, weakness, inefi-
cleacy, dullness, and pow .rty-and il possessed OF
moderate discrimination and impart,aliiy, he will
observe how in every i'm. rovement, in every new
application OF the mighty power OF daily press,
we have led the way, and always kept the lead.
Il snip news-in fiaancial in foreign news
in reporung-ln keen and ever-watchful attention
10 every event and movement connected with the
progress OF society, the arts, civiliz alton, re-
sion, philosophy, politics, political economy, both
in The old and new world-the New York Herald
has been the pioneer to all its contemporaries, and
with what success it maintains its superiority in
those paths to which it pointed the way, we are
quite wlllingIo abide by the verdict Of all enghten-
ed, liberal, and observing men, One great ele-
ment Of our success, indeed, has been the steady,
uniform patronage of the more enlightened and Ii
beral Of the community. The great mass Of the
readers and patrons Of the Herald cons is Of those
who are in advance Of their fellows, as we are in
advance of our contemporaries.
We are very happy to perceive, in many quar-
tiers, indications that the principles of sound science
in fnance-of common sense in legislation-of
honesty in all the business of this word-of decency
in poitics-and of purity in religion-which we
have been intoxicating for years. are more gene
rally recognized, Understood and practised than
in times past. To be sure, the plunderers OF
banks-the rotten legslators-he rogues of all
sorts in the communicable corrupt polit-
cians-the snufng hypocrtes-are as rampant
a. ever against for honestly telling the truth,
and exposing wickedness 10 high places, and
wherever it discovers itself. But amongst the vir-
tuous, intelligent, and respectable classes Of socie
~, our course is understood and appreciated. The
country enjoys an unexampled degree Of prosperi-
ty, and the prospect is cheering in the extreme.
The extreme violence Of partizanship begins to
mbsde amongst the intelligent Masses although
the vile party presses still wallow in the filth Of par
ty. Correct notions Of financial institutions begin
TO prevail. The blessings Of stable, honest and eau
tious legislation sought after. Honest industry
10 discovered TO be preferable to mad speculation
The trade and commerce OF the country estab-
fishing themselves firm basis Manufactures
are increasing. Agriculture is improving. The
refinenents and elegancies Of high civilization are
diffdsing themselves. The future is, indeed, full of
reckoning omens Of peace, prosperity, and glory.
The fall business in this great commercial empo-
rum will be immense. Every who is compe-
tent 10 Judge Of the matter, predicts remarkably
active and prosperous season. Merchants and all
others engaged in business here, will naturally ex-
perence more than usual anxiety to obtain access
to the best means Of communicating efficiently
and extensively with the various sections Of the
country. We believe there is no necessity Of re-
minding all those classes that no other medium Of
fers such advantages as the advertising columns Of
the NeU York Herald
The NEw YoRK DEMOCRACY IN THE Field
The locofocos in this region begin to manifest
little spirit and vigor than heretofore. Itwould
seem that the conspiracy OF the Epening Post
clique defeat Mr. Polk, for the purpose Of apply
lag salve to the broken head Of Mr. Van Buren,,
and preventing the friends of Mr. Polk from get
ting their heads info the e. nnis 10 the uter ex-