The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-11-02


Of public printer to Congress is beginning TO attract
great deal of attention in connection with the
name OF Mr.. Richie who is the Presidents candl-
date for that important post We need not say that
the Office most important one, and coniers upon
the possessor position of great influence and
strength-an influence NOT only az respects the ad-
mnstratlon and distribution of Offices but also as
respects the regulation of the succession TO the en-
plre, and the determination OF the next Presidency
Mr.. Richie is undoubtedly by tar the most forni
dable candidate at present in the field He was
placed IN his present position by Mr.. Polk himself
He will have all the influence of the administration
in his favor. Every effort will be made to secure
for him the Partnership. But there is combination
Of influences and elements at work that may defeat
hun, unless the greatest care and caution be OBJ
served on his part One Of the chief elements Of
this combination springs from the discomfort OF
Blair and Rives, and the remains OF the old Kitchen
Cabinet, removed by President Polk when he
reached Washington. The Globe, as newspaper,
was never of much account unless mere party
point OF view. Even its congressional reports were
furnished in slovenly and imperfect manner
The Union possesses, in far superior degree, the
elements of popular newspaper Il Is more com
prehensive in its character, although weaker
tain points that have influence the votes of
Congress. In fact, the Union Is one OF the most
singular combinations of good sense-folly-
solidity-frivoty- enterprise and skill
twaddling-s cence-wisdom-t we have yet
seen presented by any newspaper. Yet we like the
Union infinitely better than we did the Globe. 1t
is certainly the best paper we have seen in Wash
ington. We are decidedly in favor Of Mr.. Richie
being made printer in opposition to all his antago
nsts.
LECTURES ON CHINA.-Dr. HernlsZ resumes his
lectures on China tomorrow evening, at the Socie-
ty Library. The recent lectures of Fletcher Web
ster and Caleb Gushing, together with the rapidly
augmentng interest felt in the extension of
merclal relations with China, have directed great
deal of public attention to the novel and interesting
subjects OF study and investigation thus develo-
ped.
One of the most curious facts developed in these
dscourses is, that there is less difference between
the autocracy of China and the democracy of the
United States than is generally imagined In every
country there must be despotism somewhere,
we'll as democracy In this country the despotism
thus far is in the mob, and sometimes it welded
by the President, IN the case of Andrew Jackson.
II has not yet settled place. The democracy is
also very iiourishlng IN this country. Every ono
has the utmost liberty Of speech and opinion. Now
from the Developments made Of the condition and
state of society in China. it appears that for very
long period, the despotism has been settled and
maintained in quarter. Yet even there, there is
public opinion to which it must be responsible in
some degree-a species OF democracy in empire.
Indeed in variety of aspects there is resemblance
between the state of society in the United States
and in China, which almost astonishes US. In the
religion, philosophy, morals and literature Of both
nations, making all due allowance for difference Of
customs and habits, there many strong points Of
resemblance. Every religion is tolerated In China
just as with US, and in both countries there are op
posing sects in abundance.
This is, however, subject which obviously me-
rits careful and extended investigation We may
return to il as Dr. Hernisz proceeds with his erudte
! and valuable discourses