The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-09-20

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vember it may be one hundred thousand. This
is certainly a consideration which quite uslifies
the alarm and panic now spreading in the camp
of the wings
Before the selection Of Mr. Polk the locofoco party
presented curious spectacle OF disunion and dis
cord. There was great want Of harmony among
their chIeftains-nay, there positive disunion.
The wings were, ofcourse, in consequence of this,
full Of confidence. They very Justly calculated
largely on the broken. rebellious, and factious
| state OF their opponents. But an extraordinary
change has occurred-one OF which we long since
forewarned the wings. The locofscos are now
united 10 man. The utmost harmony prevails
amongst them, and the discord which SO lately pre-
vailed, has given place to an unanimity Of purpose
and action which was hardly dreamed of by the
most sanguine of the locofoco. leaders themselves
| The wings, too, are changed; but, alas the
change is not for the better With them union
| has given place to disunon On one OF the great
Issues Of the contest they are openly divided-that
is, the annexation of Texas ALI this is the natural
result of the unwise management of the abolition
questionable zlg gag course of Mr. Webser-the
| difficulties between Mr.. Tyler and Mr.. Clay
| the silly and inudicious course OF the prominent
wing newspaper editors-to say nothing of the
causes have produced ukewarmness--a disunion
and panic, which undoubtedly threaten the
success OF the great wing party at the polls in
November next, and have given degree OF
strength to the democratic party which really
does not properly belong to them.
We have just said that circumstances have given
degree OF strength to the democratic party which
does not really belong to them. And it is SO. The
locofocos do not constitute majority of the vo-
tiers Of this republic If the wing cause had been
properly managed-if the wings could be brought
out in their full strength, the of that party
would be certain In such state of things, then,
what is to be done! Of course, bring out the full
wing vote But how can that be effected! That
is more than we can tell 1t is question which is
to be answered by time. It's settlement depends
more on time, on tact, on good management, than
on sudden calculation. But this we do know-if
Mr. Clay is to be defeated, he will owe that defeat
to the leaders, and spouters, and orators and news
paper editors, who have donc the business for him.
in the free States. BY their folly, their ncapacity,
their vanity, their self suficiency, their tyranny
| and llllberaty to independent men and indepen-
| dent presses, and by the narrow and sectanan
| principles which have animated them for some
years past TO great extent, they have brought
the of the gallant, and chivalrous and pofu
| lar statesman of the West into extreme peril, and
in all probability are destined to conduct it to ire
;rlevable defeat.
RECENT DISTINGUISHED ARRIVALS FROM EUROPE.
-NEw MOVEMENTS IN Music AND MoRALs.-A
| millennium of some kind is approaching During
the last few days, several very distinguished arri-
walls from Europe, and elsewhere, have taken
:. Ma Va -
the arrival of the celebrated philosopher and CON-
prehensive philanthropist, Robert Owen, formerly
OF New Harmony, and latterly of London, the
| great apostle Of the "new moral world We
also perceive amongst other arrivals, that of Ma
dame Duresma, (cidevant Fanny Wright,) another
| great laborer in the work of the regeneration Of
| the human race. She arrived about the same time
ds Mr.. Owen, from the other side of the water.
Mr.. Owen is most extraordinary man, and
possesses highly original and powerful intellect.
He is now seventy three years of age, but is as
fresh, as hearty, vigorous. clear in his intel
ect, and full of vivacity and energy, as ii he
were about five and twenty. His hair is long and
| flowing, dark, and very slightly tinged with the
hue Of age. His complexion is quite rudy and
fresh, and his movements are as elastic as those
of young man. just going to start at the Polka.
Mr.. Owen was originally of very delicate
constitution, but we understand that from his
resolution never to take any medicine, but al
ways to regulate his diet and regimen when
he was indisposed, as well as from his habits
of industry, both mental and physical, he many
years ago strengthened his constitution that he
now presents in his seventy-third year one Of the
finest specimens of what temperance of every
kind, both spiritual and physical produce, that
possibly be seen.
1t seems that this highly original genius has been
! sent out by the "new moral worlds Of London,
| for the purpose of commencing great moral and
intellectual revolution here, and to effect the intro
duction OF new system of society, which he thinks
much superior to that Of Fourier, OF which we
have heard much from Greeley and others dl-
ring the last few years. II s most probable that Mr..
Owen will not commence operations on this great
regenerating movement of the 10Th century, until
after the Presidential question be decided He
will, therefore, remain for few days here, at No.
%, Astor House, where he will see his friends, and
give all desired information to inquirers after the
truth. Then he will start for Indiana, to fold in
his paternal embraces his eldest begotten-and a
very smart eldest begotten he is, and men,
Der of Congress for Indiana. Next winter he will
probably begin his great operations from some Of
the great capitals of this country.
Mr.. Owen, before he left London, published
very remarkable address to the old World and
friend OF his handed to yesterday an equally Gu
rious address to the new World, which will be
found in this days paper.
The apostles of new reformation in society,
from Europe, busy in all quarters preparing for
a grand comprehensive movement Immediately
after the Presidential election. Brisbane, the great
apostle Of French socialism, now in Europe, will
soon be here. Greeley, after November, will have
| saved the country in some shape another, and
will be also ready. Parke Goodwin, another dis
ciple, is already in the field, keeping up the dying
fires. And now we have one of the most dis