The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-03


and the Van Buren, dynasty to wish me to be re-
moved from that position, as they had various and
important stock transactions depending on the sue
cess OF that movement, probably to the amount of
many millions. These stock-obbing operations
continued with an accumulated and geometrical
increase, beginning with 1880 up to 1886, when the
machine of stock-jobbing was so much wound UP
by the multitude of Adventures, from all parties and
all sections OF the country, who by their combined
action produced the great revusion of 1897 and the
defeat of the United States and all other banks.
immense numbers were ruined In that crash Many
cut their throats-others ran away-and numbers
became deiaulters TO the government to immense
amounts. The whole administration of Mr.. Van
Buren, was merely a patchwork sort of an affair,
consisting OF efforts made by spectators on all
sides TO mend their fortunes, and get out of diff
Guilty. But they did not all succeed Many, indeed,
retired with immense forunes-ohers were COM
pletely and irretrievably ruined. Mr. Van Buren,
himself, il is generally believed retired with nearly
hall million, and now leads country lite, enjoy
ing the oiium digni,ate the dolce fnnient at
Lindenwald and Undertook, formerly the resi-
dence OF Judge Van Ness whose private letters about
thirty forty wears ago published surreptiuous
ly by one as Van Buren's have been at this day.
Yet it is very well known than when Mr.. Van Bu-
rem became Secretary of State, he had to borrow,
with the endorsement of Churchill c. Cambreleng,
a sum of $1,000 in order to pay some debts he owed
while Governor OF New York. Had known that
five or ten dollars was of SO much importance TO
him, as to have been made the subject of urgent
letters to Jesse Hoyt, need hardly ssy that never
would have thought of asking the loan of $3.50
from him, or any of his friends, in the year 1888
Such was the strange period when John yan Bu
rem wrote these letters. And we do think that he
was one of the most venial of the operators, and
ought to be pardoned accordingly. He then
very young man. and, according to all accounts, has
improved very much since that time. He is indeed
one of the most promising young politicians OF the
present day; and if he be not swamped in the APP
preaching relative to the convention, and
other explosions expected in this State, he may at
tain very prominent position.
All these historical "reminiscences are of little va
lue, unless practical application be made to the al
fairs Of the present time. So the question is, what
proportion OF those men who figured in those DAYS
have important positions in the party now, and
how far they are likely to lead political move
ments in the same old direction Doubtless there
ticians of both parties, and the code of party mo-
rails has not much improved. We see at this very
moment humbugging offers made to the people to
come forth in the ensuing election, and preparations
are IN progress all hands for the purpose Of
rying on the old game of humbug. Who is going to
be the future Friar Tuck Of the democratic party, it
is, indeed, hard to tell. Who is going TO be the
classical letter writer on stocks, the cholera and
election betting, tell till another batch of
letters be found out and published by another Mac
kenzle. The same principles that were at work in
1884 are at work now. They are not wholly good
nor wholly evil. They are mixed principles of
right and wrong Human nature mingles with
them. Patriotism and pelf are blended together
Selhshness and love of country are mixed up in
certain proportions, according to the state of the
and Of the times
Both parties seem at this moment to be in state
OF transition. No can tell the result of the ap-
preaching election so far as the general movement
in the State is concerned In some parts OF the
State they already nom .ating Sllas Wright for
the Presidency. He is the lneal successor to Mr..
Van Buren,, and along with him will be combined a
number of the men who have been figuring in the
locofoco politics Of the State for the last ten or f-
teen years. No doubt the wings will take up Sew
ard and their men in the same way There is a
great deal of fun and excitement ahead.
CURACAO PAcKETs.-A fine new barque, the Je-
surun Capt Vinal has just returned from her first
voyage 10 Curacao, to which port she trades regu-
larly She has fine accommodations for passengers,
and Is altogether. Captain included, an excellent
vessel for those who are about to take passage to
the West Indies this fall
In speaking of this vessel, we are led to the sub
ject of invalid resorts during the keen cold winter
months. Among them all, none hold out greater
inducements than the Island of Curacao; s delight
full temperature, lis truly kind and hospitabe inhab
tants, the cheapness of living, and above all, the
emineny sautary effects of its climate on those af-
filcted with pulmonary complaints, among its re-
commentators and many person who is now
hearty and well, owes his life and strength to a
timely resort to this delightful island Il is Dutch
colony, and many Of the primitive manners Of their
forefahers are kept up in true style In fact an in
valid seeking for spot to pass the winter in could
not select better place than Curacao
EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL FAIR OF THE AMERICAN
INSTITUTE the circulars which have been is
sued by the managers of this fair the public may ex
pect great exhibition this year They common
ced yesterday to receive their articles for exhibition
and will continue to do, during to-day and to-
morrow. Articles of every conceivable kind will
be exhibited at this air-art science and manufac-
lures will here be fully represented, and the progress
OF the inventions of the age will be practically
shown. Addresses will be delivered, conventions
OF farmers, gardeners, silk culturists, &C., will be
held, ploughing and spadlng matches will come off,
fireworks will be displayed, extra premiums con-
tended for, &c in fact il promises to be one of the
most splendid fairs that they have ever held We
shall take the opportunity Of informing the public Of
all the proceedings at this Interesting place
SINGULAR Conscience Two Of our splendid
packet ships, the Henry Clay, Captain Nye, and
Montezuma, Capt. Lowber, are not alone in the en-
joyment Of their Names for there is steamer on the
Mississippi called the Montezuma, commanded by a
Capt. Lowber, and a scho oner SHOWN east called
the Henry Clay, with a skipper named Nye There