The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-13
WASHINGTON, May 10th, l3i.

n Chance fr Democratic Success.
II would amuse you to see the position of parties
here. A few days since il was asserted that there
were but two Clay men in the place. Old lack had
the field to himself III will be the candidate, as sure
gun. Father Richie is fully satisfied of this,
and consequently is celebrating his columns to d.
monsrate that the wings ought TO run Mr. Clay.
If they should do so, some of the leaders of the
old cliques could be rung in at the Baltimore
convention but If old Jack should be nominated.
the democrats will have TO take their most ayaila.
BILE man, and Father Richie has sagacty enough
TO perceive that none of them will be the most
available. II the object of the convention should be
to take the man who would bring most strength to
me party, there can be little doubt that Gen
sam Houston would make better run than any 9th
er man who could be selected. lie belongs to no
chque-he has no involvements--he is a man
rom the people, and essentially man Of the coun-
Try; ms information IL varied With less scholastic
knowiedge than others, he has experience in all
hanonai AFFAIRS lie has practical knowledge in
every department oil government-hc first enlisted
as private soldier IN the war Of lsi2-distingiish-
ed himself while mere YOUTH was promoted for hi,
gallanry, and served five years in the army--hc
subsequently qualified himself, and was admitted
to the bar-was IN Congress four years then filed
the highest military station in the State of Tonnes
see, when he was elected governor, and filled
that station with great popularity until he re-
signed the office. We again see him promi-
hent as the victorious leader OF the Texan
patriots, who achieved their independence upon
the glorious battlefield of San Jacinto. We
again see him with great unanimity chosen
the first constitutional President of the republic,
and creating government from anarchy aud
chaos; tor two years presiding over its destiny
lie left It organized, happy and prosperous Ineli-
glbie, by the constitution Tor reelection his fell
low-cltizens sent HIM to Congress for two years
and then reelected him again to the presidency, by
a vast majority. He found the government in a
most depressed and most unhappy condition; he
recognized it, established relations with foreign
powers, prevented invaslons, quoted the Indians,
and, when he went out of office, had so far adj
vanced the measure OF annexation, that his success
scr had nothing to do but to carry out his designs
ALI know how well he has been abused. and vet
all will admit that he has never failed in any at
tempt to benefit mankind. His notions of poll
tics, of war, and of craftsmanship, were al( i'm
bibed from the illustrious Jackson. If the demo-
Gratis have wit enough to run Sam Houston against
Jack Taylor, they may save their pary's strength;
but # they should take up a man who cannot show
his face where there Is display of martial music
they will be very liable to enjoy such drubbing as
they received from coon skins and log cabins in
lSlO lmake these suggestions as friend. Though
we have not much confidence in men who come
pledged to particular candidates, we believe that
availability should be taken deeply into considera-
ton by the approaching convention. With me, all
mems merits shall have fair canvass Impartial
lily is the Jewel that adorns the name of letter
writer This much is due to the democracy of the
nation, which Is of more importance than the ele-
walton of any particular man to high office, no
matter how long he may have soughtit.
Nous VERRoNs.