The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-10


didates. when they themselves by their unfortunate
tnkering and Encouragement, have created dis
union, and friitered away their forces, to en-.
sure the election OF their opponents2 AS they have
sowed, so will they reap.
We have never seen more bunglinQ piece OF bu-
siness than this. AT the very time when union and
unanimity were all that were requisite, to ensure
triumph the corrupt party in power the leaders
and directors created state OF things that will en-
sure the defeat of their own men, and the election
OF their opponents.
II would not have been of much couseouence. had
hey acted in this foolish manner 1t anv previous
election; but tais year, when the people were loud
In denouncng the ocofoco politicians, and required
hut good men to be presented and they would be
elected. to act in this manner was the height Of
folly and imprudence
We sincerely hope they will have reason to repent
OF their mprudence, as they certainly will; for any
hope Of reformation in the democratic party is for
lorn. So, let the people prepare next year fors
higher taxes-d,rtier streets-more extravaQance-
wider waste. The wings and their candidates are
the best friends of the locofocos
OREGON The news from England, received bv
the packet ship Northumberland, and published At
length in yesterdays Herald, il anything but en-.
ooursglng for speedy settlement Of the Oregon
question The impression on the public mind there,
created by the passage Of the notice dissovng the
JOINT OCCUPANCY Of the territory in dispute, by the
House OF Representatives, and refusal to arbi-
trate. Is decidedly hostile and well calculated to
alarm the peaceably disposed people of both coun-
triea. The press look upon both of these measures
as an attempt on our part to coerce Great Britain
into surrender of what she considers her lust
rights; but they say that such attempts will fail be-
cause the government is determined not to give ND
their claim to the territory north Of 49, This dis
proves the assertion made by Mr.. Webster, in the
Senate, short time since, end gives more serious
aspect to this trouble some question than il has vet
assumed. With England asserting her claim to a
portion Of the territory which our government will
not concede, we cannot see anything but an issue
which, sooner or later, will result in war between
the two countries. The news by the Unicorn will
be highly important and interesting. and will have
the effect of melting Congress to take determined
stand, one way ~ the other, soon.
MEXICO Our affairs with this country are coming
TO an issue rapidly, and unless a new revolution
break out there we may look for something decisive,
very soon.
IL appears that the Mexican General is on his way
to the Rio Bravo, to keep an eye upon General Tay-
Tor The truth of the matter il, the Mexicans are
beginning to think that we are afraid Of them; and
we would not be surprised il the next news from
there would bring Va intelligence Of the Mexc ans
attacking one OF General Taylor's outposts, and kill
ing few Of the American soldiers. This would
be the best step they could take for settlement Of
all our difficulties; and it would stir up our govern
ment to equip an army of 80 900 Western boys, to
march into the heart of their country, and have
settlement of all old balances once, or submit to
hearty drubblng, and then be annexed
Mr.. WEBsTER's SrEEcH.-The speech delivered
by Mr. Webster recently, in the Senate, is the best
thing of the kind that has been heard for fifty years
He calls every thing by its proper name. A spade,
spade-a thing, thing-and scoundreI, scoun. |
drei He makes no Use of the fine conve nton-
aisms OF modern times; but speaks the mother
tongue, as 1t was spoken two three hundred years
ago, IN the times OF Shakespeare and Chaucer. The
effect Of his speech Was none the less powerful on
that account. Quite revolution in literature
NATIONAL MEDICAL CONVENTION The meeting
OF the various delegates from the medical schools
and societies throughout The Union, that 10 to take
place in this city during the coming month, for the
purpose OF raising the standard Of medical educa.
ton, will be OF considerable interest to the profess
sion, both here and throughout all the States. We
are Of opinion that they will not after all, do much
The standard OF medical knowledge that is required
from those seeking to enter into the ranks OF the
profession, may or may not be sufficient; but be
that as may we do not think that the calling of
convention will assist it much. either way. Things
cannot be regulated, IN scientific matters, on the
same principle that the workings of political party
can be carried on by means Of meetings at Tamma-
ny Hall or National Hall; and the idea of number
OF people getting together and SAYING in future,
we Will have nothing but splendid surgeons
or physicians" Is perfect absurdity Apart
from the consideration, that even with the present
system OF education. American practitioners stand
as high as those IN any other country-even apart
from this and supposng the contrary state Of things
existed, no convention could ever remedy il. The
principles that regulate the advance of science are
exactly opposite to those that carried out in our
republican government in it, the many elect their
ruler, and dictate to him what they wish done; but
IN science, the individual it is who rises above, and
leads the crowd-the individual efforts of medical
men it is, that will raise the standard of medical
knowledge In this country; and their example will
cause hundreds to follow in their path, on whom
all the laws that a convention could ever frame.
would never have had the slightest effect This
fact Is to be seen, not only In the medical profess
sion, but also in other things-or instance in paint
Ing and the fine arts. The appearance Of one fue
painter or sculptor. has always been followed by
several more; so, again, in another branch Of what
may be termed literature, VIZ newspapers-see
what the force Of individual enterprise and success
has done what complete raising Of the standard
OF newspaper tactics has been caused by the career
Of the Herald Bat we could neither have good
painters, or good sculp,ors; nor could we have had
energetic newspapers, by merely calling conven.
tons, and making laws that they should exist, and
that nothing mediocre would be allowed. Il is the
fate Of all professions to be encountered with dull