The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-16

The position of the Democratic party Of this
State, and their future prospects of success, de-
Ponds very much upon the candidate whom they
may select for Governor. The friends Of the pre-
sent incumbent are quietly and almost secretly
gagged in securing his denomination for that sta
ton. His opponents of the same party are also
quietly and secretly at work to secure the nominal
tion Of a new man, fresh from the peoples ranks.
The first allege that the denomination of Cover
nor Bouck will harmonize the party and prevent
those ordinary chickering's that arise from the selec-
ton OF new man. They urge the impolicy of
opening the door for scramble for new candi-
date, alleging as one reason that many Of the
present State office-hsldes will feel doubtful
of their continuance, and therefore not sustain any
new nomination with energy. The opponents Of
Governor Bouck object 10 his denomination on the
ground that his indecison of character in MI
king his appointments, throughout the State,
has created so many bitter and decided dscontents,
that his election. if nominated would be very ques
tionabe To sustain this position, they refer to the
delay and peculiarly with which his Exceency
distributed the Offices within his gift in this city
and in most Of the river counties. The name Of
Silas Wright, r, is freely used by the opponents Of
Governor Bouck, notwithstanding his communlca-
tons partially refusing to accept the nomination.
When objections are made to the selection OF Mr..
Wright, on the ground Of his being opposed to the
re remuneration Of Texas they very cunnngly reply,
that il is for that reason they desire his nomination.
IN order that he may be removed from the United
States Senate where his vote and voice may again
aid in defeating this democratic measure. This is
mere sample of the ordinary, every day talk OF
outdoor politicians The secret wire workings
and puppet movers Of the "Old Sickles part of the
democratic party, who receive the money, and
disburse it at their pleasure will not be made known
until after the meetings to elect delegates to SYRIA
cuse have been held next week.
The DEMOCRATIC EMPIRE CLUE turned out last
evening, at o'clock, in most elegantly arranged
torchlght procession, and marched through several
Of the principal streets Of our CITY, They numbered
nearly FIVE hundred, decorated with sashes and
badges The procession was preceded by three
mounted marshals and Lothian's splendid brass
band. Then followed the members with banners,
emblems, &c. Among which, we noticed the FOL
lowing Adopted citizens-they came to us in
adversity-we will not desert them in our pros
perity." "Clay is opposed to the annexation Of
Texas-so is the British" claws for shields, not
for chains" "Texas was ours once-she shall be
again." jackson is in favor Of Texas-was he
ever wrongT About the centre of the procession
was magnificent car drawn by twelve grey
horses, bearing large medallion portrait Of "James
X. Polk, of Tennessee" and fresh young hickory
tree surrounded by the coats of arms Of the several
Statesffestooned in a neat and elegant manner with
the stripes and stars Of the Union. One of the club
mounted on the beautiful horse Talma, most ele-
gantly caparisoned with a large blue satin banner
and gold star, with motto, "alone, but not desert
ed,'' attracted much attention, as also the banners
representing ga log cabin to let" and stuffed
coon skin labelled ewing principles" Medallion
lkenesses Of Washington, Jefferson and Jackson,
were displayed IN their ranks, and large number
Of carriages containing invited guests, members of
the press, &C., closed the procession, followed by
about fifty horsemen. The following ode, written
for the occasion,was distributed among the crowd,
from the grand car, and elegant little brass piece
of artillery in the procession was fired at intervals
on the routes
When first the potent word Of God
Called forth from chaos, form and light
And from the mountain and the sod
Came forth earth'a offerings fresh and bright,
First beamed in its refulgent YOUTH
Ere yet moments race was run,
Was formed the principles Of truth.
Eternal as the towering hills,
Enduring as the length Of time
Pure as the stream of chrystal rills,
Destined for every ego and dime,
Democracy commenced its reign =
Its banner waved DER land and sea,
Against it. power but ward in vain,
And man first gazcd on earth when free.
But as the years Of tins rolled past,
The stream assumed darken hue,
And Ignorance and Crime at last
To Tyranny and Hatred grew
Then empty baubles, crowned Kings,
And Jealous bigotry began
To claim for such unhallowed things,
An Empire DER the rights Of man.
Dark were the centuries that rolld
The worlds last dark and dismal night,
Though sometimes rose like stars Of gold,
Brave men to battle for the right
At length the chains asunder burst,
Earth heard the echo Of the sound.
And men stood up tree as when first
Truth bound the world with light around
The Tyrant trembled on his throne
And power itself grew feeble when
Its downfall first was written there.
The Patriot watched the sign--the day
At length had dawnej for freedoms cause,
He read in every glittering ray,
victory for equal lays. N.eGN
Atlength rose, like the midday sun,
Columbia in her mighty strength:
A struggle and the fight was won
The British yoke was broke At length,
Like lightning from lowering cloud,
Came forth Fames cherished son,
And millions now speak oft and loud,
The immortal name of Washington.
Though inward foes assail the cause
And federal treachery would stay
The march Of Democratic truth,
Crush 1t, or else impede its way.
Yet, when our country calls at once
From hill and vale and mountain hold,
Shall rise, in undivided strength,
Millions of Patriots, free and bold.
To struggle for the cause of right
And swell our annals with aname,
To add to those which shine so bright,
In Jefferson and Jacksons fame.
The Eagle now undaunted, scars,
To her own sky pure with truth,
And bears aloft our country's name,
Unstained but radiant with its youth.
And still shall soar till time shall end,
Till Tyranny has breathed its last
Till Power to human right shall bend,
And Ignorance and Crime 10 past
Then like a spirit, fresh and bright,
Truth with its banners wide unfurld,
Its notices, all inscribed in light,
Resumes its Empire DER the world
MASSACHUSETTS. The Democrats of that State
have nominated George Bancroft Of Boston, as