The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-02
The Presidential Observation-Disclosures Pros

Since the result of the recent half dozen State
elections, which placed the contest between Tay-
lor and Cass for the Presidency state of great
difficulty and doubt, several very remarkable
mens have taken place in different sections of the
country which increased that doubt and difficulty,
and if any thing, rather strengthen the prospects
of General Cass, whilst they weaken those of
General Taylor. The State elections in North Ca
rolina in Indiana, and in other Western States
have opened the public mind to the conviction that
the popularity and availability of General Taylor
as candidate for the Presidency, had been very
much exaggerated, although no discreet or calcu
latlpp mind could avoid the conclusion that year
ago General Taylor was one of the most popular
candidates that had been named in the country
We have already stated our impression that the
causes which have diminished the former popu-
larity of General Taylor were produced by various
events not connected with that distinguished man
but growing out OF the closing incidents of the war,
and the final campaign from Vera Cruz to Mexico,
together with its sequel-the unfortunate squabbles
created by the movements of General Scott, after
the conquest of that republic. The simple truth is,
that the courts martial, the squabbles, the petty
lealouses, the rivalry, and all the exhibitions Of
| human weakness on the part OF military leaders,
which followed the conquest of Mexico, have de-
precated military reputation amongst the people of
the United States and have contributed in no small
degree in conjunction with the creation of new
Issues, and the mannvres OF politicians TO produce
a most Unprecedented state of confusion and diff
Guilty IN The coming election orthe Presidency.
The present state OF the question between Cass
and Taylor-for we throw Mr.. Van Buren, entirely
out OF the case so far as ultimate results are con-
cemed-ls, therefore, full OF interest and confu
sion, partly political, partly poetcal; embarrassed
with all sorts of issues, and every kind OF feeling
presenting cong generation of candidates, parties
factions, and issues, such never have before ex
hibited. 1t is now admitted on all hands, that
although Mr.. Van Buren, will not probably receive
single electoral vote, yet the movement headed
by him has placed the contest between Cass and
Taylor in extreme y close position The de-
batabe States are few and we'll known. Penn
sylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, and one or
two other States, are considered more or less
doubtful, BY all parties. A more recent analysis
has diminished that list even TO a single State
the State of Oh!o-so that close political calcula
tors are beginning 10 think that the great issue is
to be decided by The result in that State alone.
In the meantime, new movements are springing up
North and South, which may, during the coming
month, very materially change the aspect Of affairs
One most important movement-not ostensibly
politicalhas escaped the attention OF politicians
yet ], has been managed with great deal OF skill
and adrotness by those into whose hands II has
fallen We refer TO the Irish demonstrations
which have been made in this Statc-the collec.
lion Of funds avowedy Tor the purpose of creating
revolution IN lreland-the union OF all the Irish
elements, under the guidance OF directory IN thus
city, and The concentration OF IRISH feeling through
out the Union 1t is we'll known. that in a close
contest the Irish in the United States are pu
merous enough to decide the issue There are, pro.
baby two hundred thousand electors OF IRISH birth
scattered throughout the various States, principal,
~ in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and some
other Western States. We have no doubt that
some OF the men engaged in the Irish movement
IN this State, who are sedulously anxious for the
election Of General Cass, do not mean to overlook
the Importance of welding the Irsh voters,
through the recent movements for Irish freedom,
throughout tins country. Their funds have been |
accumulalng; they are flush of money; they have |
clubs and corresponding committees. by which |
they Keep up communication with the Irish ponu |
lation throughout the Union. John McKeon n
leading friend OF General Cass, and others Of the
same political complexion, are The managing soi.
rits in the Irish Directory in this city, and we have
every reason TO believe, now that the rebellion
in Ireland has failed, and that there is no necess,
~ Of directing their efforts to accomplish their OBJ