The New York herald., 1844-11-22

and philosophical entertainments which may be
given during the coming season, all the trash which
has heretofore been mixed up with them will be
carefully excluded.
The WAR OF THE SECTIONS. internal trou-
oes of the democracy are already beginning to
effevesce long before the advent of the 4th OF
March next, and the incoming of Mr.. Polk. In
Washington, IN Albany. and particularly in this
city, those little newspaper erupions are beginning
TO take place which indicate the intensity of the
fires beneath, and the character OF the internal
struggle; which will increase tenfold as the ides of
March approach.
In this city we have four newspaper organs al
tached TO the democracy of the various Sec
lions. The Morning Netos and Evening Post
belong 10 the upper crust formation, and re-
present the opinions of those who occupy marble
palaces in the neighborhood Of Washington Square
and Lafayette Place, or any of the fashionable
fapbomgs up town. The Piebeian and aurora
may be classed as the organs si the under-crusl
democracy; for they principally represent the
opinions OF those who occupy the by-otr and
smoking rooms about Tammany Hall-who do all
the work. particularly all the dirty work before
and after elections. The upper-crust democracy
are those who are always engaged In looking after
certain class Of the spoils Of Office Of anelegan
and recherche nature, such as ministers abroad
charges des AFFAIRS diplomatic agents-dispatch
bearers-and elegant clerkships in Washington
lie the varions departments. The under-crust de-
mocracy are generally content with less important
stations, and are put off with comlon clerkships-
-waiters-custom house ight-watch-midnight
contracts when they can steal good deal without
its being known to the public-inspectorships OF
pork, or tobacco, or beef, or any other common
occupation suitable to their calibre and capacity.
These may be called the peculiar characteristics
and local distinctions of the two sections of the
democracy in New York And according to their
general principles Of action they may be expected
TO range themselves under two grand divisions; the
South Carolina democracy led by MIR. Calhoun,
md the New York democracy led by Mr. Van
Buren,.
The tendencies Of these rival sections already
begin to be developed clearly enough. Already
the Morning Netcs has shown symptoms Of its
tactics, for the purpose of securing the ear and in
fuence OF the new administration. The under
crust section are not be- regarded idle on the
other hand The Piebeian speaks somewhat mys
reriously in relation to these points, and seems to
be gradually abandoning its old ground Of devc-
tion TO the Van Buren section, particularly since
ne was thrown overheard at the Baltimore Con-
vention. But what the Piebsiam only shadows
forth mysferiously, the Tyler organ announces
ooldly, aud denounces the Van Buren section and
al! its organs, in the most vehement style.
And these sections have, il must be confessed.
something to fight about. They have the tariff
and Texas, but, above al, they have "the spoils"
10 fight about. And their struggles will make the
ensuing session of Congress very interesting to the
whole country. In fact, uncomfortable and con-
r-mptible as these squabbIes may appear, and al
lnough their organs and newspapers possess but
united circulation and influence, still the move
ments of these sections Of the democracy may re-
suit in conss quences of momentous interest. The
great issaes ct peace or war may hang on these
intestine quarres; and, at all events, it will be ex.
remeIy amusing 10 trace progress OF THIS XII.
Kenny fight. The wings will stand By and look on.
So shall we, being, happily, amongst the neurals.
BETTING ON ELEcTIoSs-It is melancholy to lis
to the various accounts hear Of the distress
and domestic affection growing out Of that afro
cious vice, betting on elections. Many persons
with large families depending upon them for sup
port, instead OF exercising that due prudence, re-
qured from their responsible position have had the
cupable temerity to bet and lose their all on the
result OF the recent election; and many persons in
this city are entirely ruined. We hear Of one case
OF a bet made by certain persons, in which the
money was deposited in the hands of a third indi-
vdual, who. under the excitement of politics, ac-
tuay betrayed his trust invaded the privacy of the
purse entrusted to him, bet on Clay the whole sum,
and lost it, The owners called to get the stakes,
but no stakes were there. The delinquent had to
tell the truth, and the scene that attended that
expose may be more easily imagined than describ-
ed. Suffice it to say, that the winner, exasperated
at being banked of his prey, declared, that if the
money was not forthcoming he would have the Of
tenders life, as such breach Of honesty should not
be passed over. Accounts of similar kind, ex-
hibiting the distress and affiiction ensuing from
betting elections are abundant from all parts Of
the country, but particularly from large cities and
the West 1t really seems as though the friends OF
Mr.. Clay, in the recent contest, were perfectly
crazy for nothing short Of this could have prompted
them to bring starvation and chill penury on their
families That surely was the unkindest cut of all;
far, far more cruel than rakng up the bones Of
Folks grandfather, or any other act Of political
urptude But the evil is now unfortunately per-
petrated, and it should be the duty Of all to profit
by the lesson; and, if possible, draw from its
ity an antdote against its future recurrence.
Should then, the loases and devastation resulting
to the lmprovldent from this passion for betting
change the temper of politicians, some good may
be expected from it; but should the evil continue it
will be high time for public expression Of opinion
on the subject; and it is to be hoped that, if neces
sary, every Legislature throughout the Union will
take the matter in hand, and, as the guardians of
he common veal, prevent recurrence Of such
disastrous scenes at every ensuing election
THE AWFUL PANIC RENEWED The panic was
renewed IN Wall street yesterday. Stocks--the
fancy-tell to 3 pr cent Everything is falling
flour is falilne-corn is falling-potatoes are tall
'ns-rain Is falling-and drunken loafers are falling
10 the mud Contracts are breaking Like nine.