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

and difference OF opinion prevails IN the Iahhs "
the democratic party al the present moment. we
do not recollect any former period when SO many
elements of dlsorganizstion and disturbance exist
ed in that party, particularly IN this region oil the
| country. Let US glance at lew OF the most
prominent OF these sources OF trouble ana dsqoiet,
aud the probable consequences which they may
produce.unless they be removed or counteracted.
Ia the first place, il is very evident to al disln-
teresred and calm observers that there has YET
been anything like an approach to cordially and
| enthusiasm In the support of Mr.. Pok's nomina-
lion by the oldfo!lowers OF Mr.. Van Buren,. The
defeat Of that gentleman at the Baltimore Conven
lion was sore blow 10 his numerous friends in
This region, including all the respectable sold
hunkers," aS a'oni, and camp-followers. In fact,
II applied an admirably effective TO the sinceri-
~ OF the tremendous pretensions OF attachment 10
pure democratic principles which the adherens Of
Mr.. Van Buren, have always been accustom-
ed to make. They always got very red in
the face, and protested with most viriuously in
dlgnant energy that they cared not fig for Mr.
Van Buren, independent OF the glorious principles
which he represented. Of course we have not been
at all astonfshed at the result of the application OF
the test just alluded to. We have about as much
faith IN the professions OF attachment TO the great
principles OF democratic liberty, when made by
fellow who Is shutting up the flames of the political
flesh pot, we have in the honor and reclitude Of
an accomplished director Of one Of your fashionable
hnancial institutions in Park Row or Wall street.
The cold, discontinued, peevish, and rebellouss
manner IN which the nomination of Mr. Polk was
received by the wire-pulrrs here, eviIced clearly
enough the value OF their professions of dlsnteres
ed attachment to principle. The nouus homo did
HILL - "a.
with which Mr.. Van buren Toasted their eyes and
olfactorirs. Hence the indifference-the want at
enthusiasm-the badly concealed neurality-in
some the open opposition manifested to the
cause of Mr. Polk. This then, presents one very
important source Of disturbance, danger and defeat,
III the Democratic party.
The anti-Texas movement so cunningly, and
adroity, and quietly originated and managed by the
Evening Post clique OF this city, is another quite
serious element Of disunion and weakness at present
operating amongst the democracy. II is difficult
on account OF the secresy and cunning with which
it has been conducted, to estimate the extent and
influence Of this extraordinary confidential
movement" We must wait little longer before
we learn exactly how much injury this frebrand
has already Elected. But no can doubt that
it will operate very dsadvantageously to the success
is regarded by the whigs-the deigent efforts of
the prudent and cautious ocofoco journals to coun-
teract its progress and infuence-and the fierce
fury with which it has been assaied by the more
violent and l-ss sagacious organs Of the party-ali
show that this movement 10 working mischief.
Then again, the controveisyrespecting the selec-
ton Of candidate for the gubernatorial chair Of
this STATE, which is every day growing fercer and
a. n
union and difficulty in the ranks of the denecra-
cy. The "old hunkers'' and the "young demo-
Gratis" are fighting with degree of spirit, perse-
verance and orce, which, il expended against the
wings, would work wonders before the day Of
Election. The war between the friends of the
"Cato Of America and the old White Horse
indeed carried on just now with great vigor, and
the bitter feelings OF hostility which it creates, do
| not certainly give absolutely intoxicating promise
of glorious united fort the part Of the SUMTER
| rified democracy IN the cause of Nr. Polk.
| Altogether. oaim and impartial survey OF the
democratic camp does not lead us TO believe that
| greater degree Of harmony and united sentime nj
| exists now than apparent at the very efiei-
vescent era Of The Baltimore nominations. The
| important question then comes TO be-how will all
this sqnabbling and difference OF opinion, and cold
| ness and neutrality. operate on the muster Of all
| the forces in November next? Will il turn out
that many OF the patty, and not the least influential
of il, will not m or mingle in the fray at all
| What with disgust, indifference, and dssatisfac-
| ton, will not too many, who In more fortunate
| circumstances would have rushed zeaousy TO the
field, stay at home and absent themselves from the
polls? But little time longer, and these questions
will be finally settled
/ T,,r z, 80, - r.,p Wrcr ua. oru,l,;nr l.. -
done yet in this city for the relief Of the sufferers
BY the late terrible floods in the West? 1t is really
too bad that some public effort has not yet been
made. We are here in the midst Of prosperity
The present is bright, and the future is full Of hope
and promise. We have excuse for standing
idle, and keeping our hands out of our pockets,
when our brethren in the west are calling on US
for aid Let us remember that after the disastrous
fire in this city, our fellow-citzens IN other and
| distant parts of the Unionwere not inactive gym
pa,hizers in orr msforiunes. Every consideration
of gratitude, duty, and humanity, calls upon us to
do something in this city for the efficient relief Of
the many hundreds whose fortunes have been
swept away by these widespread calamities. We
have made this appeal repeatedly. We trust that
it will soon be seen that it has not been made in
vain. Who will move in the matter?
MORE CHURCH BURNING The Catholic Church
at Saugerirs was set on fire by an unknown incen-
diary Sunday night last, but the prompt and en-
ergetic exe'uons of the fremen and other citizens
prevented the infamous design from being accom-
plished. This is some Of the fruits Of the fanati-
cism and intolerance of the Brownlees, Cheevers,
md Kinks, who have, during the last ten or ffl. en-
years, disgraced the Protestant churches Of this
country.
i Our SrRsETs.-Many OF our streets are not in
the best condition in consequence Of the improve.
menis now making in the city. We hope that the
authorities will see that the buildi.g contractors do
not overstep their permits" We think that seve.
j raj Of III. cnnIractnrs have already done