The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-20


dership on that field been as able the conduct Of
the men. how much blood might have been spared! p
Democratic Rerieu.
This is beautiful specimen of literature and
magnanimty, taken from one of the leading lite
rary journals of this metropolis. The incompe-
tence, ignorance, and folly, attributed to General
Taylor, as a military man. in these extracts, are
only equalled by the accusations and occasional
bursts made against him by Mr.. Richie, the ad-
mnistration editor at Washington. The one denies
TO him the possession of any knowledge in mill
tary affairs-the other equally refuses to HIM the
possession of any knowledge In civil affairs. So,
by the united denunciations of Mr.. Folks organ,
and the Democratic Reriec, General Taylor Is re-
duced to be as complete an lgnoramus, IN all mat
tiers pertaining TO military and civil life, as any
born idiot could be, in any part OF the world. In
fact, he seems to be only fit for lunatic asylum.
The motives which urge the candid and venera-
bic Mr.. Richie to make such accusations, and to
throw out such denunciations against this modest,
elevated, and noble man, may easily be OWNED
General Taylor is prominent candidate for the
Presidency against General Cass. General Taylor
is thought to be popular among the people, and that
he has good chance of being elected, although 1t
is yet by no means certain. Ofcourse, the election
raj Cass at Washington, entirely out of the line of
office and emolument. MIR. Richie, therefore, is
fighting for his bread and butter, and may be ex-
cused, as we sometimes excuse thief, or pick
pocket on the verge of starvation, when we
find them decamping with some small change
which they have found unprotected IN our
pockets. But what shall we say for a high
toned literary journal, pretending to represent
the literature, philosophy, and poetry of our
land, as cultivated in this metropolis and country?
1t seems unnatural and degrading to find such OPT
Mons, uttered upon such man, In such quarter.
When, however we come to investigate the causes
which have produced such an ebullItion in the CO.
lumns of the Democratic Reviep, our surprise will
be diminished, and the whole phenomenon Will
appear as natural as the noxious vapors which arise
from newly opened sewer.
From recent geological, or other discoveries, it
has been asceltained, that the Democratic RepietU
has recently come under the management, and is
now the exclusive property, OF certain distinguish
ed Chevalier who travelled over the country,a few
years ago. in the train of Miss Fanny Elssler, the
celebrated daase,se. In fact, the Chevalier Wykof
il appears, now the manager, proprietor, and
controller of the Democratic ReUie,c. This singular
individual, during the last few years, has attempt
ed many diverse d6buts, and has assumed many
different characters, with the view of producing
some prodigious sensation IN the political world
rivallng that of an earthquake, or hurricane, in
the physical His first public appearance was as
homme d'ofaues to Fanny Esser, during her pere-
grinations in this country. How he managed her
affairs, and united the office OF her man of business
with that of valet, may be well remembered by
NJ oil n
His engagement, however, did not last long.
On reaching Europe, Fanny Elssler dismissed him,
or he her. No one can tell on whose side the
order of dismissal was given but the amount of
funds involved, at all events, was great. Alter
this sad 6meute, the first character in winch he
appeared, when he again poked up his head above
the water, was that of mana ger of new daily
paper, with a great tram OF associates. The
enterprise lasted few months, until about twenty
thousand dollars had been expended The next
enterprise in which he appeared was of more
humble order. He opened tea store, tor the sale
Of the Chinese manufacture, in Fulton street-an
enterprise, we believe which still exists, and con-
tributes certain flavor to his literary exploits.
But, TO his avocations as dealer in Hyson skim as
well as in gunpowder, he has added that of be-
coming proprietor of the leading literary and
political review of this metropolis, by the pur-
chase of the property of the Democratic Rer,e,o
from its former owner. The Chevalier, therefore,
has been engaged IN managing this remarkable
Journal during the last few months. One of the
prominent points developed, has been the complete
demolition OF the military character of General
Taylor, and revelation IF the secret sentiments
of Louis Napoleon, in article which has been
brought out by some of the journals here with
great applause. There is every reason to believe,
also, that the Chevalier Wykoff intends to give all
his influence in favor of General Cass and there
by, to elect him President, cotte qua cohte. Now,
General Cass is good, an amiable, an honest,
and talented man, in spite Of all the parties
anayed against him. but we doubt, very much, if
his prospects will be helped by his being adopted
by the former man of Fanny Elssler, who is now
a candidate for some official post-as Minister to
England, or anything else which he may be able
10 get, down to the lowest consulshi2. Having,
however, served the famous dansc,se, the favorite
of many princes and people, It might be thought
he was competent to serve in any of the leading
courts OF Europe.
Such individuals, therefore, and such motives
are now in operation in the political campaign
carrying on against the character and pretensions
Of General Taylor. General Cass is an eminent
man, and strong candidate, and will, If elected,
make a good President, notwithstanding all that
his foes allege against HIM. But we doubt much
if his cause will be benefited by such mode of
warfare towards General Taylor, and support to
himself At least we will wait and see.
TIE LAST OF THE CLAY MovEMENr.-The recent
letters of Mr.. Clay, declining to be made party
to the movement that has been gong on in this
city, Albany, and other places, within short
time past with the view of making him candi-
date for the presidency, Notwithstanding his re-
lection by the Wing National Convention, have
had the effect of cooling down the ultra Clayites