The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-04

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The first great movement, of any national i'm
portance, which now comes of in the existing
Presidential canvass, is the convention of the
democracy, TO be held at Baltimore on the oath
of May ensuing.
This convention will be the first national one
IN the held-bag and baggage included--to make
the first move distinctly in favor Of some man
intended TOR the White House, if he can get
- 4 will have great influence and i'm
poftance In the coming struggle. From the pre-
seat day, up to that period, no great movement
seems 10 be in contemplation. Meetings may
YET De held-some for Clay and some Tor Tay-
Ior-speeches made, like those of Mr.. Clay, al
every roadside tavern, and even in Congress and
elsewhere; bat the Baltimore convention is the
greatest first approach towards the White House.
with the run OF the kitchen thereunto belonging
This convention, therefore, is an obec, of gene
raj interest.
Now what are the prospects held out concern
ing the action of this conventions
The democracy of the Union has been rather
IN a dso.ganized state, principally in conse-
quence OF their quarrels about the Wilmot pro-
viso; although. by recent vote in the Senate
and House, they seem to be recovering That
fre-brand, which must first be acted upon in this
Soh'Sht4oh, udrs Inc Il UOeC OF pThuOTttU uni
versai everlasting pills, seized hold of the State
OF New York, and some other portions Of the
Union, 10 an extent truly dangerous to de-
mocratic ascendancy hereafter, unless the pro-
yiso troops disband their forces. The treaty OF
peace now pending Ia the Senate, whether it be
confirmed or rejected, cannot materially
affect the Influence of the Wilmot proviso, as
exhibited by the democracy of New York, aud
through them, In other portions OF the Union
This question, therefore, will be an element
OF confusion, disorder and distraction, unless
there b. some mode of overcoming its influences,
by adopting different measures, or abandoning
Its peculiar provisions, as already indicated by
the votes OF Congress.
The next point 20 consider in reference to
this particular mater, is the candidate. Mr.
Buchanan, General Cass, and Mr.. Polk, seem
10 be the leading TT this moment, who Dos
sess aoy prospect OF getting the nomination
Judge Woodbury., Mr.. Walker, and Mr. Benton
ere a sort OF secondary formation Yet there
seems to be little prospect of any union in the
convention, IN relation to the selection of anv
OF these men. There are great and apparently
irreconcilable differences of opinion among the
friends of General Case, Mr.. Buchanan and Mr..
Polk and these differences Will be increased by
The attempted Introduction of the Wilmot pro-
wise, and the WIlmOt delegation from New
YORK, who will knock at the door and try TO get
seats In that convention. But there is one view
which strikes the mind with force in connection
with tina matter. General Taylor's position is
singulerly unique. lie seems the only man of
me present day that possesses all inherent popu-
lsrity beyond the reach Of all parties. General
TeyIor hos been brought forth in the recent Utica
convention, as rtof candidate; and we may
cay that many in tie Southern and the South
western States Indicate preference for General
Taylor.
should, therefore, the Baltimore convention
probabiy harmonic all differences, we don't
think il can be done on any other basis than
taking up General Taylor and making him the
Presidential candidate, to carry out their pur-
poses. General Taylor, although he calls him.
sell a wing 10 some Of his letters is more re-
publican than he gets creoit for; IN fact, more
democrat, IN the commencement OF his career,
than Jackson himself was. Shoulj General
Taylor De taken up at the Baltimore convention,
he VIII be elected by the greatest majority ever
known OF any Presidential candidate.
Such nomination at B4ltimore would have
the Effect OF dispensing the whie national con.
ven,ion, 10 meet IN June at Philadelphia, as if
the riot act had been read. The nomination OF
General Taylor would be one of the greatest and
most astute moves IN favor of the aseendancy of
the democratic party calculated to give them
great power, and leading position in the coun-
ny for years 10 come. IL would give a blow to
the wings which they would moi recover from
IN half century.
II this is not done. then the Baltimore conyen.
ton will end IN rupture, or abortion, and The
result may prove fatal 10 the democratic party
and highly prosperous TO the wings