American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-09-14
From the New York Morning Telegraph

HE NEXT PRESIDENCY. Already TINS ques-
ton begins to occupy the attention OF our lead
ing politicians. The masses have not yet
troubled themselves with the subject to any
great extent. When the arrangements are all
made, when the candidate is settled upon, when
the decree has gone forth from the respective
conventions, then the voters will be called upon
to register the edlcts of the men who love the
"dear people" so excessively, as to relieve them
on all possible occasions from thinking for
themselves.
And now, in what is all this to terminate?
What are the chances for the candidates,
whose forms begin to increase in dimensions
upon the screen of public opinion, at the d.
recton Of the showmen who stand behind
and who adjust the focal distances of their
respective magic lanterns. The features which
are always presented in advance Of all others,
are those of Henry Clay, generally presented
too soon, always received with cheers by a
large portion Of the audience, and yet never
successfully exhibited, if we consider that no
effort has ever yet been able to show him as
the incumbent Of the White House. No dex-
terity of arrangement, or adjustment of the
slides, no rack work, or application OF gases
could ever produce this picture.
Whether it ever can be accomplished is a
matter of doubt, and it is now confidently as
serted, that he will suffer himself to be used no
more. We regret that such a man cannot be
appreciated as he should. 1t has been the mis-
fortune of the noblest spirits of past ages, to be
refused the honors most justly their due. MIR.
Claws greatness will be in his apOtheosis.
Another figure on the screen is that of John
c. Calhoun. 1t occupies but small corner,
and is rather dissoving view, than perfect
image. While all admire the sternness of the
face, and the towering height of the head, as
we'll as the immobity of purpose, and the no
beness of soul which mark his features, there is
not enough of general interest to secure him
general approval, and he will fade from the
canvass, while lesser lights will fix themselves
there.
Another form presents ITSELF that of the hero
of Niagara. A noble one i'll its proportions,
and set off with the pomp and circumstance of
war But discretion, always the better part of
valor, does not belong to him, and in his hast-
ness, like that of his friends, he appears like a
meteor, passing over the canvass. There is a
rafting of the sabre, and a glistening of the
epaulettes, and all is over.
Mr. Polk will not, in all probability, suffer
himself to be again exhibited to the public in
the form of candidate. He was up for one
appearance only, and that was highly success
full. We think he could not again be received
with the clamor Of applause which attended
his entrance. His exit will be one of compare
tive quiet.
The most prominent parsonage i'll the demo-
cratic ranks, III our opinion, is Sllas Wright
and the managers Of the exhibition, at least
those who are of the North, undoubtedly
think so. There is no doubt of his re-nomi-
nation as Governor, nor much of his re-elec-
ton. The modern Cato, as he is termed, has
strong friends among the people. His views
are in accordance with the temper and feel
ings of the democracy, and they will sus-
tain him as Governor, giving him enlarged
claims on the Presidency, and we think, that
to this point, their efforts are tending. AS
soon as he has passed over the canvass as Gov
ernor, he will be presented by the wire work
ers, as the Presidential candidate, and he will
be in this respect, primus inter pares How
the South will relish this fresh display of his
llneaments, remains to be seen.
We have an opinion, that to these persons,
there will be added but enc other ofany promi-
nence, or much entitled to consideration. We
believe thatth wings, when they come to their
senses, and really begin to exhibit any unity OF
purpose, or dexterty of management, will cast
broad and brilliant figure on the curtain, at
which the public will pleasurably gaze. 1t will
be that of John Mclean, of Ohio. This will
be something new to the younger portion of
the spectators, and nothing disagreeable to the
elder portion.
Great uprightness of character; great suavity
Of manner; great legal requirements; strong re-
lgious tendencies; and perfect separation from
the vexed questions of the day;-wil, on the
one hand, secure the respect of most beholders
while, on the other, eminent public services
in a line of duty, important, though not of a
partizau Characteristic remembered with gra-
ttude by the nation at large. 1.-THE wings can,
by possibility, divest themselves of their perso-
nal preferences, they will bring forward John
Mclean, of Ohio.
THIS, however, is hardly to be expected.
They viii continue to quarrel among them
selves, and having lived long time under De-
aiocratic rule, will not fear TO do 50 a little