The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-09
The Prospect Before Us.

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active and rapidly progressing in this country
any other, as they arc at this moment throughout
the United States. Nothing seems to mar the pros
pect OF extraordinary increase in all species of
wealth for the next few years, unless the little black
cloud alluded 10 by Sir Robert Peel--Texas and Or
egon-should expand into any dangerous dimensions
and break upon the world 1t is the opinion, how
ever, OF great many sensible men, that the British
Government will be very cautious how they get into
serious quarrel with the United States on account
OF annexation. She has so many interests connec-
ted with this country, commercial and manufacture
ing, that II seems impossible to many minds that she
can for an instant entertain the idea of actual hos
Unity Others, however, think differently, and be-
lleve that the British aristocracy and privileged
classes. IN combination with similar interests in
France, and on the continent of Europe, think that
It is time to make stand against the influence and
progress of republican principles, at the risk of
interruptng all the commercial intercourse between
Europe and America. 1t seems, therefore, to be a
question involved in some doubt, whether the great
struggle between the popular and privileged classes
is or is not to be postponed for some considerable
time
Under the supposition, however, that the peaceful
relations Of the two countries will continue unbro-
ken, even with the annexation of Texas and other
menacing questions between Europe and America,
we cannot resist the conviction that the progress of
this country in wealth, prosperity, population and
power will be greater during the next ten years than
in any ten years of the past existence of the repul-
lie. The agricultural interests-obviously worthy
of the first and highest consideration in estimating
the elements of our national greatness-are in a
condition most tlourishing and promising. Every
year vast tracts of virgin soil brought under the
plough and harrow, and bringing forth in due sea-
son teeming harvests The cultivation of the earth
begins to be carefully studied and practised as a
science. Immense numbers directing their
means and industry TO the tillage of the ground
The rapid sales of public lands in the far west
the swelling tide of emigration to those fer
tile regions--the vast increase in the annual
aggregate of agricultural productions-all afford
the most gratifying evidence of the prosperity
and growth OF agriculture The commercial in
terests OF the country are also In state OF great
health and vigour. Our seaports are growing with
extraordinary rapidity. The internal commerce of
the country is increasing at pace that is really sur
prising On the borders of our lakes and on the
banks OF our rivers, great cities and towns are
sprnglDg up like the work of magic. On our canals
and railroads, and innumerable navigable rivers.
immense quantities of all descriptions of merchan-
die are conveyed daily. In every direction we see
the evidences of unequivocal commercial prosperity
Our manufacturing interests present the same marks
of flourishing progress In New England and New
York, manufactures have been established on a
large scale and stable basis and begin to penetrate
into the regions Of the South and West to an extra
ordinary extent. Thus growing up steadily and
,u eide with t,a
terests our manufactures afford us the most cheering
Of the future progress of the country and
its rapid growth in the most essential elements of
national wealth and power.
In reviewing the present condition of the country
we must not overlook the improvement in the bank
ing system. This improvement has been marked in
the extreme, and constitutes of the best possible
omens of future prosperity. The old financial err
rors and false principles have been exploded. No
one now, talks Of National Bank Everybody
looks with the severest scrutiny to all the move
ments, separate or combined, of the State Banks in
order to keep them properly controlled. The bank
ing system is now In comparatively healthy con-
dition, and may be kept so by the vigilance of an
intelligent and philosophical press and people
Money is plenty, may be seen by the rates OF
interest and the premium given on recent loans to
this State. If peace be preserved, all these
elements of wealth and power must increase
beyond the anticipatons even Of the most
sanguine Imagination, and rapidly make us
the weahies nation in the world. All
the riches of the earth must gradually extend to
these great centres Of agricultural manufacturing,
commercial and mining industry and wealth. whilst
the city OF New York. as the great metropolis of the
whole nation is giving evidence of its growth, en-
terprise and power in every department of human
life The splendid palaces which are now in pro-
gress of erection in different parts OF the city, and
intended for private residences are even more SUI
perb than those built in 1896 Yet every thing ap-
pears healthy, stable and sound.
All this prospect-brilliant and inviting as it is
viii increase and widen if peace should be preserv-
ed, and if the powers of western Europe keep pro-
per distance in reference to all questions connected
with this continent, and the progress of society and
government here. If they do continue thcir.interfe-
renee in more hostile form--lf war come-then
there will be great and terrible effort, which will
give new direction to all the energies of this coun
Try, and open chapter OF human character on this
continent which has never yet been unsealed
REPEAL MEETING To-NrGHT The repealers meet
tonight al Tammany Hall, and it is probable that
great struggle will take place between the O'Con-
nelites and the more sensible members of the asso-
ciatlon who disposed to follow the patriotic ex-
ample OF their brethren throughout the country
though, indeed il viii be somewhat surprising if
any man be found with sufficient hardihood TO de-
fend O'Conne in his infamous course with regard
to this country The great question will probably
be about the proprety of dssolving the association
On all principles of right reason, and sound CON-
mon sense, the association ought to be abolished at
once Such associations are used merely to serve
the purposes Of little agators here and there, with
out the great body Of the members being aware of
the manpuvre. The natives Of ireland, who come
to this country ought to keep themselves carefully
aloof from any thing like distinctive organization
FLORIDA ELEcrIoS.-There is not much doubt of