The New York herald., 1844-12-23

Wing candidate has been defeated on this occasion
by much larger majority than that which sup
election OF lS40.
From Wilmer Smiths Times Dec. Al
The "Great Western" last week, brought the
intelligence Of the election Of Mr.. Folk, as Presi-
dent Of the United States. A different result had
been anticipated. struggle momentous must
have important consequence and accordingly. the
subject has been viewed and analysed IN every
possible light and shape by the English press. Re
publicanism in every phase, democratic influences,
with all their advantages and draw backs, the sue
cess and otherwise Of the great North American
family experiment, since il cut all connection with
John Bull, and set up housekeeping on lis own ac-
count-all these topics have passed In review, and
have been treated at great length, with much abb
lity, and, generally speaking, with candor during
zes the political economists and the specuIators in
abstract theories, so much as the United States
II is an enigma people here see the URion daily
going ahead, lncreaslDg1n all the elements OF ma
tisna prosperity, aboundlng in all that constitutes
wealth and greatness, and yet hardly day passes
that its speedy ruin is not predicted. SIT cannot
possibly hang together" exclaims One-and the
slavery Of the south is referred to-. "lt contains
within its bosom the elements of dssolution,"
cries another-aud the array of races and sects
against each other in the great cities of the north
is pointed out. "a people that are too dishonest
to pay their debts, can never command respect, or
become permanently happy and prosperous, shouts
city usurer, he buttons up his greasy breeches
pockets, and snaps the finger OF scorn at Pennsyl-
Reasons are as plentiful as blackberres why Ame-
rica cannot flourish or endure; but, there stands
the undenable tact, staring the logcians and po-
tical economists in the face, that she does thrive,
and that every move hitherto taken by her people
has been onward that every man in the towns is
an independent citizen, and every man in the
country, an independent farmer; that tqualid mis-.
cry and death from starvation unhappily no novel;
ties in England-are unknown on the other side OF
of the Atlantic, where destitution, unless produc-
ed by intemperance or by idleness, has no exis-
tence.
Mr. Polk's success has not been favorably re-
ceived in England He is new man-his name
is strange to our ears, as, until receny II was TO
those OF his own countrymen-and the English
love not new names nor new men, His success
has been mainly secured by the annexation cry
unpopular cry on this side of the Atlantic as it
is associated with slavery and its evils He owes
it to the combined support OF the repudialors of
the north, and the planters OF the south-an omi-
nous alliance. Finally, as the distribution Of the
proceeds from the public lands is not within the
compass CT his policy, the holders Of the tainted
bonds see no chance Of touching their dollars
Nevertheless. large party-the Tree trade party
rejoice at Folks election, because they believe
he will popularize the tariff, and place the COM
mercc Of the two countries on more liberal and
satisfactory basis-if he can
French Opinions OF Folks Election.
The Paris papers are full Of remarks on the newly
elected President Of the United States, The jour
nal des Debats is by no means satisfied with the
turn the election has taken. sIt the defintive re-
suit" says the Debats, should confirm our present
Impression, and II IS not easy 10 doubt it, the eec-
ZION Of Mr.. Polk is certain, and we thus the di-
rection OF public affairs, at moment when 1t re-
quires the most consummate experience, pass from
the most capable hands into those Of an impr0vise
candidate, OF whom the best that Can be said is,
that he is "a remarkable mediocrity.'" 1t then
goes on 10 show the state OF the votes in favor of .
the two candidates, and having shown that the re-
suit must be in favor ef Mr.. Polk. it concludes
The result will be to give the ascendant TO the ra
dcalpary that IS TO say, to party which itsvery
essence renders unit ior the re-fstablishment Of
order, and the consolidation OF society which is
IT The present moment shaken TO its very founda-
tons.
1ne, Opposition papers, on the contrary, rejoice
at the success OF Mr. Polk The P'ssse declares,
that although II does not usually mix itself up with
the domestic politics II foreign countries, il cam
not help copgrauatng France upon the failure Of
Mr. Clay, and the success of Mr.. Polk. II says
American system Of tariffs, which has been ex-
tremeIy injurious TO several Of the productions Of
France, and that if he had been elected that tariff
would no doubt have been maintained, and per.
maps aggravated; but thar, under the presidency OF
Mr.. Polk it hopes tor modification OF the system,
which will be favorable 10 France, especially as
Mr.. Polk has shown disposition TO lower the Ia
riffs, and has even given promises TO that effect to
MS own party The decision Of both England and
America on the two great questions OF Texas and
Oregon will be looked forward to, says the Presss,
with great anxiety by the whole political world.
Ireland.
The usual weekly meeting Of the Repeal Asso-
citation, was held on Tuesday, at the Cancellation
Hail, Dublin. The chair was taken by Maurice
O'Connel, M. +.
The business Of the day was very miscellaneous,
and O'Connell made several speeches having
first donned new crown-shaped cap OF velvet and
gold. He alluded exultingly to the municipal
elections declaring that the Repealers had behaved
Sin the noblest way" He then read letter from
DR.. Blake, the Roman Catholic Bishop OF Dromore,
10 Mr.. Ray congraiulating him on the resumption
Of his public abours avowlIg the conviction
mat every energy ought TO be directed, in a con-
stitutional and legal manner, TO attain the :" one
great paramount object" domestic Legislature
and increasing his annual subscription TO the
K epeal rent from II to E3, irrespectIvey of the
shilling week which he pays TO the local collcc-
ton OF rent in Newry.
The LIpnnAroa begged to hand in fi, which he had
got from the Rev f. Moriarty Super or Of the Augu.
tnian Order, in the United tcheers) He could
not hand in that without expressing his regret at
seeing his Reverend and esteemed friend, Mr. Moriarty
this country. His regret was not occssioned BY
he the Of the events that compelled
aim 10 come amongst them, to endeavor to raise fund
for the purpose Of building Catholic Church IN rhla-
that atrocities unparalleled in civilized timesthat hor
that made men ashamed Of belonging to human ma
lure-had been pcrpetrated in Philadelphia BY the ma
against the Catholic inhabitants Of Philadelphia,
without provocstion any OCCASION or without the pre-
ence Of provocaon On the first occaaon they held
meeting and entered into resolutions against the Irish,
and the rshmen allowed them 10 proceed peaceabIy,
hev moved an adjournment into Irish quarter-they
eS 20 iooL for riot and whoeyer went amongst risk
mon 10 look for riot opt to find Qsue ehter.)
and il he did find he would make one They most
brutaiy barbaronsly, and treschtrousy obtained from
he Irish their arms and then destroy Of the Irish
Catholic churches In that town. On the next occasion,
the Of July the celebration Of the Independence Of
America without the least preence this brutal and bar.
barous mob a,scked the irish got the authorities to
aure Of the Irish give up their arms receiving pro
misses OF protection but the moment the arma given
up they wrecked the Catholic church, though they did
not burn It. uiesr) The Americans we're said to be
proud peopethey base people, for not procuring
ome Kind OF protection for the pescesbc portion OF tho
inhabitants and check the horrible spirit Of religious and
national bigotry and anatiesmthc worst species Of f.
prevailed there Hs believed In the history
OF religion instance Of Catholic people
mtng ofcrucy sgsinss different
hoc sovereigns pessrg cutng laws. England al
orded unhappy evidence OF that They could not FER
Mary; but from rs Che bsr sor) knowledge hisoSy
there was no instance Of Q Catholic popusr outbreak