The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-08

come 10 our knowledge, in such way that we
do not consider ourselves justified in giving Them
lead us TO the conclusion that strong effort
is by the friends of General Scott to Sc
cure his nomination for the Presidency. This
will probably cause split IN the whg party, rs
there are many who viii not support his
nomination. Whether the democrats will take
ad lantage of this dissenson remains to be seen.
1t is highly probable that they may owe success in
the next Presidential campaign to this division in
the ranks of their opponents But they them
selves may be just as much divided in their
choice Of a candidate Who can tell Time
alone
! Il will therefore be as well, tor while, to keep
eye OIL the movements of the politicians in New
/ jersey, but in the meantime to keep our finger
70 our nose til the democrats perfect one OF two
! small arrange nents of their own
Tho Martial Spirit OF the PeopIe-The Stand
Ing Army or America.
We find it impossible TO refrain from occasion
ally grouping few fact. together, exhibiting the
extraordinary spirit and unity Of the Americans
in prosecuting a war against their enemies.
Since the United STATE. became independ-
eni nation, its people have been characterised for
a marital spirit, mingled with love Of country
that is refreshing 10 the patriot glass of Gro
ton hot sultry day. On every occasion,
when their services in the camp and in the field
have been required they have rushed in thou
sands and tens OF thousands to enrol themselves in
the ranks, and uphold the honor Of their country.
This spirit coeval with the existence of the
nation, and has kept pace with the increase Of
the country.
Who can but admire the indomitabe energy
and perseverance displayed by the colonial troops
in the war ofthe revolution 1.-THE midnight march
over the frozen snow in the midst Of the most in
clement weather, with the scantiest clohing,
barely sufficient to cover their nakedness 2-Who
is there that but admire the devotedness of
the men whose foot tracks were marked with
their blood as they marched to give battle to the
invaders Of their soil 7
Recent events have proved that this spirit Of
patriotism is as fervd as ever in the breasts of
the American people, and needs but the call of
their coun ry to make it burst forth as brilliantly
as in former times. When Congress recognized
the war with Mexico, and empowered the Presi-
dent to receive the services Of fifty thousand cit-
zen soldiers to carry il to q successful and homo
rable close, the cal was answered in the most
prompt manner Multitudes poured in to Join
the ranks, and in a short time sufficient num-
Der had offered themselves to the President, that
would have formed an army capable of defeating
the combined forces OF the greatest nations in Eu-
rope. In the West and South. west particularly,
the number that offered their services bore no pro-
portion to the number called upon.
The State of Illinois alone offered forty-two
companies more than were called upon, whose
services the Gov" nor was of course compelled to
decline. In Mississippi thousands offered their
services, who were in like manner declined, and
instead OF casting lots TO who should go to the
war, they cast lots to see who should stay at home
The captain of one company, after all that were
needed had been received and enrolled into the
service of the United STATES, actually offered the
large sum of one thousand dollars to another
company, if its members would remain at home
and let the other go. This was declined, and of
course the fortunate company went on its way.
The treasury OF the same State was at the same
time empty, and difficulty was apprehended about
raising money for equpping the volunteers. The
citizens Immediately determined to meet the
emergency, and by voluntary contributions sup
Piled the Governor with funds sufficient for the
purpose. Several wealthy planters rendered
their bonds for one hundred thousand dollars,
which was as good as cash, with the offer that if
the General Government refunded the money,
well and good, and if not they were willing to give
it TO their country.
These are individual instances of the patriotism
of the people; the aggregate amount is still more
astonishing.
We informed from a reliable source, that
the President, in answer to the entreaty Of gen.
tleman 10 have regiment received into the SER
vice of the United States, stated that at the present
time The books # the Var Department contain the
names n firo hundred thousand roti4nteers from all
parts o. the country far the Meriean Var, although
the Laic onty called for fifty thousand. and THAI he
could not under the prtsent circumstances receive
the name IF another man.
The companies number in their ranks some
OF our best and most respectable citizens
The Bar, the Bench, and the Pulpit and
even the Petticoat have each their re-
presentatives-some as Privates and some as
officers. Members Of Congress, and of the State
Leg slatures have quilted their legislative offices,
shouldered the musket, and gone to the seat
OF war. One Of the fortunate companies from
Mississippi has for its captain The clerk of a Pro-
bate Court, and for its Lieutenant the clerk of
another court, while among the privates are Sc
veral members Of the Legislature.
This is the spirit that animated the men who
accomplished a successful revolution in the year
76, and defeated the veteran soldiers of the Old
World. and the same spirit that would in the
present day win additional credit and renown for
the country. An army animated by this spirit is
invincible. With such the country is safe from
az alance Of power" and every other measure
that our rivals would like to impose on it.
This is great country.
The CALIFORNIA ExPKDrrroy.-Col. Stevenson's
California expedition is to be composed OF me-
chanics of all kinds, professional men, and all
others who feel disposed enlist in the service Of