The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-12


favorable o the wings.
Mr.. Webster's Spccch-Duty of this Gov
crnment In regard to the Future.
MIR. Webster has lately delivered another speech
or mamie sto. at Plymouth, which may be regard
ed as one Of series of bulletins OF the state OF
his political sentiments, which he Is prevailed
upon TO issue, from time to time, by the wing poll
tlcians. We are glad to notice an evident I'M
provement IN the Of his feelings. His first
bulletin advertised fer Baltimore; but at that
time he could see DO sort OF merit IN Gen Taylor,
and he was sulky, solemn, and silent. His next
manifesto was at Marshiield. At this time he
was still querulous and hypochondracal-did not
like the nominaton--could not regard Taylor as a
statesman-but still coldly advised las support as
the only course possible under the circumstances,
Tue last bulletin was issued few days since, at
P ,mcuth: and il affords Us pleasure TO say, tina
II indicates quite rapid recovery of the dlstn-
guisAed patient, from the vapours which have
hitherto oppressed him. lie declares that after all
II is much better that General Taylor should not
be statesman. We have no doubt at all. that
should General Tay Tor be elected, (as is probable,
Judging from the returns from Pennsylvania and
Ohlo0 Mr. Webster will be enabled TO discover in
him. by aid of the halo of success which shall
then encircle HIM, one Of the profoundest states
men Of the age. Such result 1t quite reason
able 10 expect, from the rapid Improvement that
has already taken place IN Mr.. Websters dis
cerniDg faculties.
But Mr. Webster goes on 10 mark out path for
General Taylor. He summons back from their
quiet graves, all the old dead and gone Issues OF
1910 and 1914 bank, tariff, distribution, internal
Improvements, &C., and insists that they be gal
van zed to play their part the mummery of party
politics for the next four years. We trust that all
those issues Will be suffered to sleep in peace tor
evermore, or until the country again attains such
a state of ndolent lasstude that 1t may be neces.
sary for the politicians, for absolute pastime, TO
awake the echoes of those g cries" which have
be asleep for the last two years.
For the present, let them rest. The country has
other duties TO perform. She may soon have
Steiner duties TO perform The French revolution
has changed the order of things IN chrstendom
Before twelve months, the destlnies of Europe will
fashion themselves into shape more momenous
for this country than any which it has ever seen,
executing the Of the revolution and that of 1872
A great battle Is now to be waged between the two
antagonlstic prlnci ples-monarchy and republic
canlsm OF the latter, France, from her pc sitlon,
her importance in the rank of nations, and from
the ardent predictions of her people may be con-
sIdered the champion of the former, England
These two powers, hereditary foes as they are,
cannot refrain from the confct-cannot avoid
leading the vans of the hostile armies. Already
the smaller nalons-the skirmlshers OF the two
hosts-are engaged. Soon the main columns
must grappe in fierce and terrible struggle.
The policy Of tins government, in this state OF
things, must be broader, more fearless, and more
determined than it has ever been. However we
may be obliged TO refrain from engaging In this
conflict, from the principle that has hitherto OBJ
tame among nations, we need make no secret OF
our honest and earnest desire for the success OF
repubcanlsm We are now position TO
avow it, without mincng the matter, at the same
time that we shall hold ourselves bound to decline
all Interference.
But whatever set men may administer this
government for the next four years, will have
duty TO perform 10 the country The question
which provoked the war with England-her
night TO impress our seamen on the high seas. if
regarded by her captains subjects of the Bri-
fish crown--has never been defnitivelv SET
tied Negotiations should at once be opened.
and the question propounded to the British
minister, whether that government dis
posed TO view the question a. we view it, If
buch ls The disposition, lneu iet SUFFICIENT gudran-
be given that no outrage shall be perpe,rated
ON the rights Of our seamen, such as brought the
two countries into collision 10 1872 II Great
Britain resolve TO maintain the fYcled right she
attempted then to exercise, the dutyof this govern
ment is perfectly clear. Our navy should at once
be increased, and put IN the greatest possible state
al efficiency. Dcyeopements with regard to the
power of the navy in maritime engagements, are
already being made which promise the most salts
fctory results and such as, when employed will
give the service an advantage IN It's naval opera
,ions not attained by any other service In the
world.
This, and no pedding policy about tariffs or
banks, will be the duty Of the wing party, if the
popularity Of General Taylor should carry them
pntO power next March But should they neglect
fhs duty, manIiestly required by the position Of
he country. they need no, expect to retain power
which they never could have acquired by their own
efforts, OF their ewn deserts.