The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-26


Indeed, they are remarkably So But the one
referred to in the above note was very indistinct
This, however, was not the fault of the operators
of the telegraph.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 90, ls47.
Movements in Politics in Pennsyluania-7he buchanan
and Dallas Wings Of the Democracy.
In this city the democratic party in active motion
and the political cauldron 10 bubbing and boiling at
tremendous rate The lines are strongly drawn between
the respective friends of Mr Dallas and Mr. Buchanan
and both parties busy engaged in preparing for the
election OF delegates to the State convention, which
election takes place in the early part OF January Until
that time may expect the excitement to continue
To observer, like myself, who though friendly to
Mr. Dallass succession to the Presidency entertain
just appreciation of Mr. Buchsuans talents and public
services the ocoasian Is one Of Interest," and purpose
with your permission, to jot down some OF the impress
sons gather from panoramic view OF the whole scene
The war meeting' held on Saturday evening was an
rison bstw-en its size and the meeting held by the
elusive friends of Mr. Dallas for the purpose, last
week the indications that the Buchanan section Of
the party s the strongest here where imagined
favorite Dallas impregnabe IL such Is the fact
Srrentai submisson to the msjority of numbers The
resolutions strong and prepared with great ability
and they were adopted with greater enthusiasm than
have lately characterize the proceedings Of any
public meeting 1t is much to be regretted that after
the adoption proceedings Of di9ned character
of the speakers Judge Barton should have far for
gott en- his own self reepect and the character Of the
people by whom he surrounded as to Introduce into
his speech remarks and illusions to Queen Victoria and
her consort which, to say the least Of them were not
marked with decency. But 1t is almost impossible to
conne public speakers always within strict limits, and
sissm Of the OCCASION is to be hoped that he
ried away by his strong impulses to remarks that
sure his COOL sober sense will condemn
An attempt made by certain persons to get up an
opposition meeting the same night, in the Northern
Liberties, but 1t proved faiure-the multitude throng
ed to the Museum and some seventy eighty persons
f Ha 0's'so Tile SUMMONS We '''''''A A'''''l''
This presidential excitement here has brought the
strongest Of the party into action On the Dallas
side Of the question to be found rallied together Col
Page the Collector of the Portwhose official position
Judge Kane, Ex- Attorney Gen. Gilpn, Henry Horn
Jas Msgee Judge Kelly and Attorney General Champ
IN ns 81 se %tn
Sc such Ellis Schnavel Benjamin Miflip Geo Guier
Peter Fisher and Gen. Roumfort. think we should
have been stronger even here had 1t not been for the
pjudioous conduct of Of those pc who have
been violently abusive Of Mr. Buchanan forgetfu that
ahoud he receive tho national nomination for the Presi
dency they must either into the support OF the
they assail 90 out from the democratic party
altogether 1t very silly measure Of one Of these
Saturday what purports to be extract from fora
tionn delivered by Mr. Buchanan in 1915, 10 which he
denounces foreign influence. The object to sway
foreigners against him. but 1t cannot produce that emo
tuo gst Of Mr. Buchanans argument was to sustain
the doctrine of Gen Washngtons Farewell Address,
and the princPl held by Mr. Jesrsonthat as We are
separated by wide and natural boundaries from all Euro
pean governments it would be the height of folly to
ter into alliances with them interfere In any
ner with their domestic difficulties and relations. In
stead of taking exception TO Mr.. Buchanans views,
OF the people ready to stand by and sus
tain them mention this to show how easy thing IL
mistake their true policy and do good to
the very individual they seek to ipjure
On the Buchanan side Of the party, there ID strong
array of available ability may enumerats among its
leaders, Gen. Davis Icing leading and influential men,
Of who o.s q sn
other whig champions, the subject OF the tariff Gen
Keim favorite Of Old Berks who 10 as distinguish
ed for his versatile talents as his county remarkable
for its immense mejerities; William A. Stokes, Esq,
the leader Of the party and one who as rear
able for his abilities his generous amiabity Hon
John j. Smith, late the representative Of the third
gressional district; Mayor Belstalng the accomplished
aud popular executive officer OF TIRE Northern Liberties:
Col d. Patterson, whose position for many years as
editor OF the central organ Of the party at Harrisburg
gave him universal acquaintance throughout tie
State and who is regarded as one Of the most upright
John w Forney whose talents attested by the skill
and vjgor with which he conducts the PennsyIeanidn
newspaper; Doctor Lehman, the postmaster; Barry
Hayes one OF the jealous and untirng democrats
have amongst us-besides host of others, who
always at work, to build up and sustain the cause Of
their favorite 1t Is not saying too much TO declare.
that man ever had body Of stronger or more eh-
Gent friends than Mr. Buchanan possesses hereand de-
pend upon It, they will make the election Of Dallas de-
lsgates in the city and county Of Philadelphia, work
of no common magnitude
would remark en- PEASANT that the Buchanan leaders
least original ana deserving of notice Instead Of hold
ing their preliminary meetings at some tavern a was
formerly the custom the prominent men OF that party
hold sources. to which all the faithful are invited For
instance, w A Stokes gathers them together on one
night; Judge Barton does the honors on another; C.
Van Dyke prepares au entertainment third COL
Patterson throws open his residence on fourth; Dr.
Lehman succeeds him; and at these meetings. good
things discussed prospects canvassad the resoute
made firm, and ths active melted to new diligence and
exertop.
The plan Ia a good one II the meetings were hold In
any public place all that is done determined upon
would trapspre. As 1t Is, none but the friends OF Mr.
Buchanan participate, and the opposing portion OF the
party Ia left In entire ignorance what mine Is to be
sprung upon them. have passion for beef alamode,
spced oysters &C. and only regret that our leaders do
not initiate tho example Of Mr. BIS friends In this par
ticular.
Taken altogether the fight between the rival factions
here is becoming quite interesting How It WIZ eventu'
ate, time alone oan determine But with your permits
Sion g send yOg SIZE result when II 10 over because
know you end ibe buadyed thousand readers OF the
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