The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-27

we can learn, decidedly approve of the candi-
dates All those who join In this appreciation may
not be strictly called old Hunkers although they
belong to that section Of the democracy. The
Barnbumers have small clique here, but no very
great or strong party The principal influence of
the democracy is found among the men who are
connected with the holding of office, under the
administration of the city, the State the general
government. The nominated candidates will,
therefore, after the thing settled, be supported by
the backbone of the democracy in this city-the
active men who live on Office and luxuriate on
the spoils.
The nomination of Gen Cass, of Michigan, for
the Presidency, and Gen. Butler of Kentucky
who is now at the head of our armies in Mexico,
for the Vice Presidency, may be considered a
much stronger nomination, in the present condi-
ton of the country, than that which Polk and Dali
las presented four years ago. General Cass is
Northern man, and also Western man--the first
northwestern candidate selected for the Pre-
sdency He passed through military life in his
early career, and performed praiseworthy services
during the last war with England. AS polit-
elan and statesman, he is well known to the coun.
try, having occupied several high posts under &c.
veral of the recent Presdencles His views, how
ever, have been hitherto rather vasclating and
unsteady on certain great public questions; but of
late they have assumed an ultra aspect and accord
ing to his declarations and tendencies, Gen. Cass
may be set down in favor of the annexation of all
Mexico, Canada, Cuba, Jamaica, and everything
else; and most probably is not opposed 10 assist the
French republic, should she be in want of aid in
some shape or form, in the event of general war
In Europe. General Cass is thorough going de-
mocrat, OF the most ultra school, and in this re-
spect, he must not be sneezed at, for he is cam
didate calculated to take votes
General Butler also possesses the odor of military
glory He was aid-de-camp to General Jackson at
the battle OF New Orleans, fought valianty and
nobly at the capture Of Monterey, and is now at
the mead of our army in Mexico. Both of these
gentlemen will form a strong ticket, and no mis-
take. The whole force Of the administration, of
the democracy, and of the office-holders through
out the Union, backed by the prospect of $50 0OO,-
600 In spois, will be united in support of this ticket
1hey command the vantage ground in the move
ments of the public mind for we verify believe
that the issue Of the annexation of the whole of
Mexico will be now presented TO the American
people for their solution, besides other important
and ultra questions
The nominations al Baltimore have been receiv.
ed with varying symptoms by the jour nails of the
ooy, tlOSe OF the opposite party.
One portion believe that General Cass is unpopular
that his conduct as Secretary of War; an! as mi
nsterto Paris will inure his cause as soon as that
conduct Shall be developed TO the American people
lie Is charged with being vascillating unsafe, I'M
steady, and popularty-huntlng Bat In addition 10
these Charges against him, it is believed tina, the
DIVISIONS among the democracy in this State grow
ing out OF the Wllmot proviso will entirely prevent
the Baltimore nominations from receiving singh
electoral vote of New York.
These views prevail among the wings to GER
tam extent; but if they intend to underrate the
strength and popularity of the Baltimore ticket as
whole, they may find themselves mistaken, when
1t may be too late TO repair the blunder The de-
lection OF the Bamburners, unless they act with
great prompttude, and with some tact and deci-
sion, will soon be overcome by the general popu-
larify OF the ticket, and the movement on which
General Cass and General Butler are placed There
is political discipline in the camp of the demo
oracy which Is almost equal TO military discipline
on the field OF battle. The Van Buren, rebels, as
they are called by the old Hunkers, unless they
have force and promputude to take strong posi-
ton throughout the Northern States, under some
positive standard, will be utterly scattered routed
and shot down, like the veriest dogs. The cry of
all Mexico, the annexation of Cuba and the Bril-
tsh West Indies, together with the utter extnc-
ton of British power on this continent. from North
TO South, which will now be raised to certain
extent, Will create a greater flame throughout the
country than many of the sober wing politicians
imagine. The revolutionary condition of Europe
VIII also favor the democratic ticket of Cass and
Butler Affairs beyond the water are shaping
themselves into general war, and in this war the
French republic will take the lead on the one side.
and the British government, aided and assisted by
Russia and the other remnants of monarchy
IN Europe, will take the command on the
other side. II will be the great and final
struggle between democracy and monarchy. and
IN such struggle nothing can prevent the
United States, from its various connections with
Europe, from taking some very important part.
The democrats will 60 into this political campaian
with declaration, burning declaration. on their
lips that al the hazard OF a war on the Atlantic
they will assist the French republic against the
last effort OF the British arstocracy in the old
world. The old, miserable, and-worn-out questions
of tariff, and treasury and public lands and inter
nal improvements, and very likely, the slave ques-
ton, and the Wilmot proviso will all be overcome
and swept out Of the recollection of the masses
This is the real contest into which the two par
ties preparing to enter. If the wing party no.
inmate weak or unpopular man, they will be Ut
terly swept from the face OF the land, and routed
as they have ever been, with one exception, and
that was under the flag of General Harrison
There is no safety for them, as far as we can un.
derstand the signs of the times but IN the nonina
tion of man whose popularity and power among
the masses, will al least be sufficiently strong IA
counieract that Of Generals Cass and Butler. both
of whom have distinguished themselves on the |
field OF battle in defence of their country and in
other high and distinguished posts in the govern
ment General Taylor or General Scott seem 10 |
be the only reserve left 10 the wings to fly to for
safety and protection in the Tremendous conflict |
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