The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-19

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now, in fact, occupies the place ofthefeudal baron
and of the despotic king Of past ages We see 1t
at this momentum Great Britain, createdby the sub
tie policy Of the Premier, of the strongest pill
| lars of an oppressive monarchy, and now consttu-
| ting a new batement against the democratic
movement in that land. II is every where seeking
new empire and dominion-every where wiring
| ing from the toing million the means
wherewith to extend its power and perpetuate
its dynasty. And this is the enemy Of Democra-
tic liberty, against whose, encroachments, we,
Of this land, should be ever on the watch. This
Is the great instrument Of oppression, around
which the discomftted and broken hosts OF
tyranny have been fleeing for shelter, and now are
preparing. to make continued battle against the IL
berries of mankind And the success Of this ef-
fort is one of the chief issues involved in the pre-
sent contest for the Presidential chair.
We care not for either Of the factions Of the day.
Corruption and dishonesty characterize many OF
the leaders Of both. AT the hands of each, the pure
and glorious institutions Of the republic, are daily
meeting insult and dissertation Hut We believe
that great principles and great Issues are now at
stake. We fear, and we indeed know, that In the
heat and tumult OF party conflict, the minds of many
are led away and their eyes blinded to the lmpor-
lance of the principles involved We see thepar-
ty papers from one end of the Union to the other
filed only with low and vulgar calumnies, and I'M
dignifed squabbles about the personal character Of
public men. We have, therefore, felt itan incum-
bent duty to call the attention of the intelligent and
patriotic men OF both parties from these petty and
ephemeral subjects Of contention, to subjects nse-
parably connected with the welfare of the republic
and the general interests Of Neutrality-suspicious.
which are involved in the present contes-and SUBJ
jects on which the citizens of great nation are
soon to be called on to express the solemn judg-
ment of freemen at the polls. H tfs6
THE GREAT WING CONVENTION OF THE RIVER
CoUNTIRs.-The wings throughout the State are
putting forth tremendous efforts to make the Con
vention at Albany, the 9th Of this month, great
affair 1t will undoubtedly be the largest political
gathering which we have yet seen in this region
Of the country-a sort Of set-of to the mighty mass
convention of the democrats at Nashville. Here
is the CALI
Mass CoSvENrIoN OF THE RIVER CourrIEs, ls44.-A
Mass COnv entionof the River Counties to be held at AL
bany, Tuesday the 9th day Of August To attend
this meeting cordially invite the citizens of the River
ve to come all the friends Of Henry Clay and Theodore
Frelinghuys all the friends Of sound stable adequate
protective tariff which will afford exclusive Of the Land
Fund sufficient revenue for an economical sdninisra-
ton Of the General Government at the time protect
ing American manufactures, American agriculture and
American labor instead Of encouraging British manufac
and British labor and depressing American agricul
ure which will aord home markets for wheat, corn,
will keep the at his loom, the smith his FORGE
the tailor his shop board the shoemaker at his aw and
burthens Of between the Door and the rich
in short all who with Henry Clay will sustain the wing
tariff Of 1872 against the declared intention Of James
Of the distribution Of the avis of the sales Of the public
lands to the people States who have right to them
and Disunonsts for the Annexation of Texas to this
Union to secure the perpetuaon Of Slavery and the po
the Tariff and opposed to assuming the Public Debt Of
Texas stated Thomas H. Benton at $22 for the
benefit Of Spectators in Texan scrip and Texas Lands
and opposed to buying War with Mexico, and prsba
BILE War with France and other nations high price,
any price :All in favor Of sound, well regulated
in all parts Of the Union :-A who willing to hear
these and perhaps other important subjects fully and
As far as possible viii be made for the &C.
commodation Of the Patriotic Wing Ladies', who, as In
1916 desire cheer their husbands and brothers and
friends in contest for the Protection Of American Fire
Sides and the Happiness Of American Homes.
P- We are happy 70 announce that Daniel Webster
will in accordance with express promise given by him
beiwith this glorious OCCASION address the Con-
vention well as other distinguished individuals
1t would seem that the Wings are mastering all
their forces for the battle in this State. And there
is good deal Of sound judgment in this. The re-
turns from the South and West would appear to in
dicate that the Wing prospects are not SO brilliant
as they were anticipated to turn out. In all the
States heard from the Democratic gain is very con-
siderable, and we are very clearly forewarned that
the contest will be very close indeed. Pennsylva-
MIA, it is affirmed, not, we believe, without some
foundation, will be carried by the Democrats. In
New York then, the great struggle will take place
1t will be the great battle ground Of the conflict
In these circumstances every movement in the
"Empire State" becomes invested with peculiar in
terest. #&&N
The wings have been remarkably busy in this
State. From the very commencement of the cam
paign they have exhibited energy, perseverance,
diligence, and degree Of tact in the work of or
ganizaton and canvassing from New York to Buff
falo, which have done them great credit, and must
do them great service too. Every nook and cor
ner Of the State has been explored by their advo-
Gates in the shape of itineraat orators, wandering
minstrels, and omnipresent tracts. Where Greeley
and the Kentucky Warbler couldn't penetrate,
"Junus'' has thrust himself, and in obscure farm
houses, where even that genius has not scattered
his tropes and figures, the Clay pocket-handker-
chief has famed the cheek of beauty, aud wiped
the nose of age. The wings have certainly been
busy-very busy-in the Empire State.
What have the democrats been about? Blub-
bering-snarng -squabbling. Mr. Van Buren, has
been learning the Polka-Sitas Wright has been
busy at the grammar Of politeness, declining
Governor" substantive noun, neuter gender,
from morn till noon, and noon till dewy eve"-
Mr.. Butler has been weeping in his closet-the
Evening Post has been medtating amputation of
its own nose-and the Emrire Club been pull
ing BOBBY Brooks's. Still, after all, these demo-
Gratis have queer ways of doing business sometimes
very like kitten playing with its tail, but not I'M
mindful Of the victim just venturing ahead on an
exploring expedition SO there's no knowing what
they may do at the polls-s there
But the Convention of the river counties, at the