The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-13
The Next Presidential Race-stumping for
the Office.

the Office.
Ii seems that the returns from Michigan, upon
which we based our article on the next
Presidential election, in yesterdays paper, were
not altogether correct. More recent accounts lead
10 the conclusion that the democrats have carried
the State. If this be so-and we shall be able to
tellwith more certainty when the wind blows
from the west-General Cass has saved his dis
lance, and may have some chance yet. He has,
at all events, triumphed over the Van Buren,
party, for he has carried his own State, and they
have failed to carry New York in favor of Silas
Wright. Well, this is something. II dimnshes
Wright's chance of success, and is an accession
of strength to Cass.
This gives an entirely new phase to tie ap.
preaching struggle. 1t will give confidence to
the friends of General Cass, who will at the
proper time point to Michigan as the place
where the tide of wing victory was rolled back,
and that through the personal exertions and in
fuence of General Cas- The democratic victo-
ry in Michigan may, therefore, be looked upon
as in the highest degree important to the sue cess
Of the Generals prospects
We also find that, at late meeting in some
part of Michigan, General Cass nominated
for the Presidency. Next to general popularity,
home popularity speaks best in a mans favor
so that the nomination of the General by his fell
low-cirizens of his own State, is not matter to
be overlooked We are decidedly of opinion that
the General would carry Michigan by trium-
plant majority, and Michigan is very respecta-
BILE Safe. Besides, it is not the mere number of
votes which would be cast for him that is
to be taken into consideration - it is the
fact that the General is esteemed and APP
preciated by these who know him best One
OF the prominent objections urged by his oppo-
nents against Mr. Polk, was, that be could not
carry the vote of his own State. Now, the late
election in Michigan shows that this objection
cannot be urged against General Cass We think.
then, from all this, we may congratulate the Gen.
eral on his prospects
The wings OF Henderson, Tennessee, have late
ly nominated John Mclean of Ohio, associate
Judge OF the Supreme Court of the United States
a. a candidate for the Presidency. Mr.. Mclean
Is unqueshonably one of the most prominent mon
OF ms party-a man of sound mind ard very ex-
aited character; and he could probably, like
General Cass, carry his own State. Mr.. McLean's
ohances are by no means to be dospised
The third compel tor entered is Daniel Web
ster, VINO, a short time since, was nominated by
wing meeting in Exeter, New Hampshire
new hampshire, as every body knows, is the
birthplace OF Daniel Webster and it is fair to SUD-
pose thar the people Of the Granite State would
oacx their favorite candidate against the field
Mr. Webster would undoubtedly make a great
President. He is a man OF extraordinary intel
iect, and his administration would be very bril-
liant one.
There being so many candidates on both sides,
has been suggested that they should all stump
1t throughout the country. Should this plan be
adopted, there would be glorious time All the
candidates would appear on the hustings together,
supported by their baolers, and state their re-
spective claims, services, Sc. The people would
then be able to vote more understandingly, after
becoming acquainted with the principles of the
candidates from their own lips
We are by all means in favor of this system.
There will be no more suicidal letters like those
in which Martin Van Buren, and Henry Clay in
dulged, and no misunderstanding as to principles,
as in the case of the wings and John Tyler.
Everything would be fair, open and explicit, and
the people would have man OF tn cir choice.
Let us have the stump system, by all means
ALMoNTE AND THE MEXICAN WAR.-It must be
admitted 10y all that the stormng and capture of
Monterey was one of the most brilliant actions on
record, and reflected the highest credit on both
the victors and the vanquished-on the one fo-
taking place strongly fortified internally and
externally as TO be almost impregnable, and on
the other, for making such an obstinate defence
as they did, and not captivating until they knew
that to hold out longer would not possibly be at
tended with any good result, but would eventually
be attended with a frghtful loss Of life on both
sdes-a result which the spirit of the 10Th century
and the cause of humanity forbid
Although the American Flag waves in triumph
on the capitol OF Northern Mexico, and the mar
tial air OF Hail Columbia re-echoes daily through
the passes and confines of the Sierra Madre. re-
hecung unbounded honor on our gallant brethren
IN arms, for their heroic conduct on the memo.
rable " three days." it must be conceded that all
were dearly purchased, and before these honors
were gained, our country lost some of her bravest
and noblest spirits.
Indeed, the obstinate defence of Monterey. and
the terrible loss of life that took place before IL
cspitulated, prove what we have stated on for
mer occasions, that the American people have un.
derrated the military resources Of Mexico and the
spirit of her people. We entered their territory
with the impression that they were nation Of
towards and slaves, whose splri, had been broken
by the iron rule of military eleepotism, and that
instead Of well organized army to dispute our
progress, we should be hailed as friends rather
than enemies-as deliverers rather than conquer
ors. The battles OF Palo Alto and Resaca de la
Palma, shook our confidence In these calculations
the battle OF Monterey confirmed our mistake.
We have now to fight an enemy with armies well
disciplined, and whose resources are ample. II
the war IS to be prosecuted for any length of time,
we have to unleam what we have learned. re-
trace our steps and begin anew.
twill be recollected by our readers that some
considerable time after hosniities had begun. we
stated in this journal that we were favored with
the per,sal of letter from Almonte to a friend in
this city. when he and Santa Anna were exiled in
Havana. Almonte stated that the military re
sources of Mexico were vreatar than H. rf..,