The New York herald., 1845-09-20
Foreign News.

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Foreign News.
There is little anxiety felt for the arrival OF the
Britannia It is expected that she will bring some
intelligence of interest She is now in her sixteenth
day.
The Elestion---The Approaching Revolu-
ton.
The apathy in the public mind on the subject OF
the approaching State election is most extraordlna-
ry When the contest is about some dirty office
that has salary attached to it, or between candi-
dates who may have the distribution Of the spoils
in their power, the heat and excitement, the fury
and conflict are beyond all bounds But now when
aperiod in the history of the country has arrived,
when great conflict between common sense, re-
pubIicanism and revolutionary radicalism in every
department OF human life is rapidly reaching its cr
SIS, the apathy that prevails seems to be the most
profound, the most unbroken, and the most astound-
ing that ever was exhibited.
For several years past, the revolution that now ap-
proaches, in all the institutions of sociey-regious,
POLITICAL commercial and Judicial, has been prepar-
ing by cliques and coteries of the most enthusiastic
and talented young men of the age, mixed in due
proportions with blacks and whites and females Of
extraordinary talents. This heterogeneous combi-
nation of novelty and revolution in every element
of society has been headed by O'Sullivan the prin-
cipal ed of the democratic paper in this region,
and Greeley, occupying similar position amongst
the wings. Thus the master spirits of the
revolutionary movement, with private and public
characters of very fair quality, opposite positions
in the two parties, have been conducting their ope
ratons so as to act in one powerful movement in
favor OF the great change, which is contemplated by
the infdels philosophers, agrarians, Fourierltes
cialsts abolltionists and revoutioniss of the pre-
sent age, bearing on the Convention question,
which is to change the organic laws Of society ac-
cording to their anticipation. This strange combi-
nation of destructive influences that at first sight
might seem wholly yirreconcilabe, appears to be now
almost complete, and has every prospect of being
able to carry every thing before il the approaching
election. Nothing bnt some extraordinary move
ment that will bring forth the leading spirits OPP
posed this revolutionary work, and in favor of the
gradual progress of society, and the present instu
lions Of country, can stem the torrent that Is
already half way Down the mountains, and threat
ems on the day of election to cover the whole plain
with wreck and ruin.
One of the most remarkable features of the pre-
sent age, is the position and power and influence OF
the leading journalists Of the day. They are the
prophets, priests and kings of the time. They occu
py that position in the present age of high
civilization which Moses and Aaron, Solon and Ly-
curgus, Romulus and Brutus, did in the early ages
OF the world. They are the intellectual feudal chief
tains Of this extraordinary period in the history Of
mankind. Their characters-their lnfiuence-thelr
power--are immense. They the leaders OF the
people. They commence all the great movements OF
the age. They are the great conservators-the COM
missioned agents to check all wicked and perilous
revolutions in society. The politicians of the day
the otfice-seekers-the statesmen-the Presidents
the Governors, merely creatures OF the journal
ists, formed and fashioned by them, and by them
put into their places.
Such being the position Of the journalists OF the
present day, and in view of all the threatening and
gloomy prospects before US, what is their duty al
this crisis The avalanche which now threatens
society with desolation and ruin, has been produ
ced by three of the leading journalists, Gree
ley and O'Sulllvan, and the only successful oppos-
ton which be interposed against further pro-
gress OF that revolutionary movement which is now
attempted, and which may lead to blood, civil war,
and dismembement Of the Union in less than five
years must be prevented by union and brotherhood
and concert Of action amongst the journalists who
genuine patriotism. We call, therefore, upon the
other journalists of this city, to themselves to
action, and to begin that intellectual movement
which is to awaken the public mind to sense OF
the dangers that now menace the very foundations
OF society. Let James Watson Webb, and Moses
Beach, and William b. Townsend, and David
Hale, and James Brooks, and George p Morris,
and all the other editors and journalists that have
not yet taken ground, come forward at once, and
awaken the public to a of the crisis that is ap-
preaching this election. These men are the lead
OF public opinion, and incur fearful RESPONSE
bilty by their silence. They possess the usual guam
ty OF virtue, and PATRIOTISM and purity, and excel
lence, and moral worth; and by little exertion en-
lerprse and fidelity to their duty, they may increase
their stock OF virtue and patriotism to such an ex-
tent, as each TO merit niche beside the most re-
nowned heroes and philanthropists OF antiquity.
Mr. Webb came out yesterday, in the Courier and
Enquirer, against the revolutionisfs, with really a
considerable degree OF vigor and PATRIOTISM So
did William b. Townsend in the Express. But
Moses Y. Beach, distinguished banker In various
places-David Hale, celebrated divine in Wall st
-George T. Morris, an eminent poet In Nassau ST. ,
and other great journalists whom we don't lust now
recolect, have not yet shown their hands We
trust that they Will at once awaken from their e-
thargy-come out like men-and enable us 10 hand
them down to posterity as the Solons, Lycurguses,
Aarons, and every thing else OF the present age
ABOLITION MovEMRNTs.-The abolition party OF
this State, have now determined to nominate and
support separate candidate Tor the Presidency al
the next election In another part OF today's pa
per, wegve report of the first days proceedings
al Convention held during the present week al
Utica, In which their views, purposes, and primer
pies are developed IN their Usual fanatcal temper
and style Inc convention was composed OF 2OO
whites ana ~ blacks, being mixture OF one 10 ten
OF the Two Classes. Another convention OF the
black race exclusively was held at Syracuse a few
days ago, for the purpose OF adopting measures to
secure the support OF the entire colnr.a :.