The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-20

We give in another column full and accurate
report of the proceedings at the great muster of the
Democrats OF this city last evening at Castle Gar
den. The meeting was very large, and so far
numbers went, very imposing one. But il was
characterised by much Of that remark able apathy
which distinguished the ratification meeting in the
Park some time since. Amy spectator who could
recall the tremendous displays of enthusiasm at
meetings OF this party 10 former days, would hardly
have recognised in the large, tame, respectfully
quiet multitude IN Castle Garden, gathering OF
the great democratic party which was wont to ut
ter It's voice In tones of thunder.
Nor is it at all difficult to account for this apathy
on the part of the great mass of the people. The
Wing meetings exhibit the same curious and very
remarkable absence of enthusiastic feeling They
have been indeed little more lively and vigorous
than that of their opponents but still they have
had great deal more of decent duness than in
days OF yore Why is this! The honest truth of
the matter is, that the people have been SO
thoroughly humbugged by both parties-have been
so completely deceived by both pares-have had
their disgust effectualy excited against both
parties, that they have at length came TO the
sensible, just enlightened, and philosophical
conclusion, that after all, this business of Presl-
BILE or important as to demand the same expend-
lure of exertion and shouting, and hurraing, and
swearing, and fighting, and enthusiasm, as they had
been in the habit OF bestowlng upon it. Then again,
the business and prosperity of the country are re-
vving, thanks to the politicians; nay, in spite
of their oftentimes foolish legislation. This adds
strength the conviction of the folly of great po-
itica excitement which begins to fastcn itself on
the public mind.
Great numbers went to this meeting out of curl
osity to hear Sllas Wright, who, contrary to the
antcipations of many, did appear, and did speak.
His explanations were interesting and somewhat
amusing. He makes out fine Casa very fine
case, lrdeed. The only misfortune is that his de-
clayations on his reception of the news of Polk S
nomination, that Mr.. Van Buren, had been basey
sacri6ced-that he had been duped- and that he,
Mr. Silas Wright, would expose the intrgues which
had defeated his nomination, are somewhat too
fresh in our recollection to allow the full effect Of
Mr., Wrights very satisfactory explanations, and
very warm professions of delight at Mr.. Folks
nomination, expressed at Castle Garden last
evening.
So then, this meeting has not altered materially
the complexion of affairs in the Democratic camp
here, as presented at the former meeting in the
Park. 1t is evident that there is Il lack of enthu-
siasm But he would travel little too fast, who
would, therefore, argue that the Democratic parry
here will not make hard fight. That they will
give battle firmly and uniedly to their opponent,
we cannot doubt, and as we have repeatedly
said, the contest will be one of the severest ever
witnessed in this country-and Heaven knows we
have had some tolerably well-fought fields.