Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-09-06

WHAT DO THE SIGNS FoRLTELL.-- Although
cut off from the exercise Of the elective frau
chise in the selection Of the Chief Magistrate
of this mighty nation, Of which we form an
integral part, onr people are not Indifferent as
TO the result, but look 10 it with lively IN
terest, it may not, therefore, be considered an
unwarranted presumption in US, limited as our
means for forming an opinion approaching to
accuracy may be, to hazard one upon the re.
suit.
1t being ascertained to degree of moral
certainty, before the National Convention Of
either party was held at Baltimore, that Mr.
Clay would be the candidate of the Wing
party, we were frequently asked, by his
friends our opinion as to the probability Of
his success, whether for the purpose Of taunt.
ing US with approaching defeat, or for trying
our candor, we cannot say, but the former
reason appears most probable as taunts inva-
riably followed our answer. Unpleasant as
was the admission, we confessed our belief
that he would be the successful candidate
But unexpected changes in public opinion are
often wrought in short period OF time. The
nominate on of James X. Polk for the Presi.
dency at first struck the people as precursor
of certain defeat-an intimation that the DEL
..,..,r,~ mr. oururuus rrdu cuuIe 10 the conclu-
siUn that the election Of Mr.. Clay was certain
that no efforts could defeat him. and that it
was impolilic to run the man whom public o.
pinion had seemed 10 designate as his oppo-
nent, against him. An investigation of the
merits and qualifications of Mr.. Polk soon
wrought change in the spirit oftheir dreams.
The more the character and principles Of the
two candidates are investigated the brighter
grow the prospects of Mr.. Polk, so that even
now, two months before the election, the De-
mocracy are fred up with an enthusiasm that
bids defiance 10 all the schemes and strata.
gems Of the combined forces Of Whiggery,
Anti-Masonry, and Aboliionism. From all
parts Of the country We hear of changes in
public sentiment that must carry consterna.
ton into the Wing camp, if it be not blinded
by its own fancied security, fastened upon it
AuVutHo 0SOs Wu0l itS otdI WdS euppOSeu 10 De
in the ascendant. In the states which have
held their state elections since the nomination
of Mr.. Polk, the Democrats have done more
than was anticipated by the most sanguine,
defeating the Wings in some of their strong
holds, and reducing their vote ia others to
mere nominal majori,ies. These changes can.
not be overlooked. or unheeded, butmust have
an effect in discouraging the Wigs, and ner-
wing the Democracy to renewed vigor in the
cause.
Divesting ourself as far as possible of all
prejudice and pariality. and looking around
us at the increasing popularity Of the and
the waning Of the other. we mist. with the
same spirit Of candor which once led US to
confess our belief that Mr.. Clay would be
successful, give it as cur opinion that Mr..
9olk, if alive, will take the Presidential chair
on III, 4th of March next. We may be- de-
ce'Seo' Y if so. we are sure that we shall
come nea1es.o correc. calculation than the
p'esen' gs>ssophe,s, who are figuring out
the election of Mclay by large majority.