The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-30
OUR BOSTON CORRESPONDENCE.


considered as fairly opened; and for the newt three
weeks we shall have quite spirited contest, and
lot the less so from the fact that every man in
Massachusetts knows precisely how the fight will
erminate. The nomination of Mr.. Phillips by
he free sellers, has been followed by that>of Mr..
Boutwell, by the democrats, and Governor Briggs
gain heads the wing ticket, as, in all human pro-
liability, he will the State for another year.
To give your numerous readers an accurate idea
# the state OF political affairs here it will be me-
essary to indulge in little rerospecton. After
he prostration of the democracy last year, aud IN
Jew of the fact that General Cushing's supporters
we're scarcely more numerous among us than were
olunteers for the Mexican war, our free soiers be-
anne possessed with the idea that they were to
bsorb the dmocratic party, and TO have every;
hing their own way. Inflated with this opinion, and
forgetting the old saying about the rocket and
he stick, they refused 10 support Mr.. Rantoul for
Congress- in the Essex district, at the second trial,
although 1t was known that many democrats had
vowed their determination to vote Tor Judge Al
en-, in the Worcester dlsrlct, aud that others, in
he Middesex district, We're ready to support Mr..
'afrey, on the first symptoms OF fraternity being
manifested by his free soil friends Eaten up by
ort OF political Judaism they would not vote for
emocrat; and, although Judge Allen was chosen,
lr. Paltrey failed of succe9s by something under
hundred votes and, as you are aware, at all the
more recent trials, his defeat has been more decided
han it was in January. TINS failure To elect Mr..
'atrey, and the total breakdown of the free soil
rs in the Legislature, where their fifty men and
upward, had less influence than the bakers dozen
Il democratic members, caused the more reflect
ny portion of the Van Buren, leaders to come TO
he conclusion that union between their party
nd the democrats was necessary If they really
lad any desire TO seriously inure whggery-and
If that, no rational man had any dodbt. For such
N un ion the democrats were quite ready, provi-
inH fhau nnt ed N NAL naxU
esslon Of faith; and particularly with reference TO
State politics, both parties advocating pretty much
he same local policy. There WIS considerable
conversation of a preliminary character, Oh the
ubject, between leading men, which terribly
s'ghtened the wings. though there is no evidence
hat it amounted to anything more than talk. That
{ would have amounted to something more, have,
however, no doubt, had II not been for the occur
ence of the coalition In Vermont Ii was thought
hat, as the Vermont election would come of early
N September, and as ours does not occur until the
2h of n november, it would, perhaps, be as well TO
wait for the re suit there. But this consideration
vas not the only one that ghed with the lead
rg men of both the opposition parties. In the
conversation TO which have referred, two plans
4 proceeding were informally discussed. One,
which was favored by the more tlmld class, was,
hat the democratic and free soil parties should
'ach run candidates for Governor and Lieutenant
Governor, but that in the counties and towns, their
combined efforts should be directed to the election
4 senators and represe natives, whereby the Lee
.islaure would be carried, and that body could
lect either democratic a free soil Governor.
The holder spirits saw the folly of this plan at once,
nd predicted that Its adoption would result In de-
eat of the NEST humlllating character. They were
or thorough union, If any were resolved upon,
md declared that energy and boldness would, as
isda, result In triumph. Those OF them who
we're democrats SAID that though they could only
peak for themselves as individuals, and by no
means would wish TO be considered as speaking
or their party, yet they felt convinced that the de-
nocracy, with some few exceptions, would, after
roper reflection, support Charles Aiea tor Co
Jefnor, II he were nominated IN a fair manner
aud, from his high character, they inferred that he
would not accept nomination that was not fairly
nade--and if he would give in his adhesion to the
eadlng principles of the democratic party. Their
preference for Judge Allen was caused by their
knowledge that he had been supported for Congress
by many Of their pary--ihat his character was
,syond reproach-and by the recollection that,
throughout the exciting Campaign OF '4S, he had
,orDe himself toward them in very courteous
manner, though no man labored more earnestly IN
behalf Of Mr.. Van Buren. They were fully of OPT
non that he could be elected, and with him anti
xhg mrjorties in both branches of the Legisla-
ure, even after making due allowance for the loss
bf votes that coaian might be expected to cause.
Looking beyo I'd the present, they pointed out that,
n 1850, the formation OF the Legislature would
greatly favor the present opposition, as many towns
will then be entitled to representatives that cannot
low elect them, and mott OF these towns are de-
idedly anti-whg in their politics. The Leglsla-
ure TO be chosen IN $3.50 will have to elect U. y
senater, Mr. Webster's term OF service expiring in
March, 1851; and this, they thought, should be
hen into consideration, as formidable element
n the fusion Of the Two parties. am OF opinion
hat these considerations would have had the
weight to which, from their boldnes3, they were
untitled, had 1t hot been for the petty Jealou:
les Of some of the free soil leaders, W no could
hot bear the thought of Judge Allen being so
Fspdy elevated 10 the leadership of great
Northern party, as he most assuredIy would have
beel had the coalition been formed, and had 1t
Eucceeded There are among the free soil leaders
men who would ruin any cause TO which they
Bhould attach themselves, and who, not being
Able to rise, are Determined to enforce the doctrine
f equality by keepi3g all their associates on their
bwn level Whether the arrangement would have
Fucceeded, had II been commenced IN earnest.
bnd pushed forward with energy, cannot under
AXE TO determine. But this can say, that the
wings were thoroughly frightened by the appear
hnce of good understanding between their oppo-
hents, and actually began TO look tor an overture
in November 1t this fear OF theirs that caused
Ire Webster and Davis quarrel to be first pestpon-
3D. and then hushed up. Mr. Webster's frends
were all ready to make dash at Senator Davis and
The WORCESTER cique-which Worcester clique,
by the way, has formidable branch IN Suffolk,
beaded by Mr.. Lawrence, Mr.. Winthrop, and a
humber of other influential wings. Had the attaLk
been made last spring, II would, probably, have re-
Quilted in splitting the wing party here IN two; but
The posponement operated TO cool the zeal OF some
pi MIR Webster's friends and others were convlnc-
I'D of the unsoundness of their ideas by means sup
posed to be not unfamiliar to politicians, even in
this immaculate region. Therefore, when having
become convinced that a thorough union between
The free soilers and democrats could not take place.
The Websterites that had remained faithful, com.
menced the war against Davis and his party, II ex-
;,ed no respectable amount OF attention, though
Sbe democratic papers, with most ailectionate re-
hard for the chaiSnter and rights of the great sena
Tor, did their utmost to fan the flame Mr. Web
&ter's organ, the Boston Courier, published two
Recommendations on the subject, when were as
rhingy received as would be the sermon on the
Mount in Wall street-though am not sure that
khis comparison is good one, as 1t is something
more than probable that II Jesus was 10 repeat that
termon there, he would be forthwith lynched by
Inc respectable" characters who there congregat,
Tor their own good, and the misery OF every one
klse The truth is, Mr.. Webster has not much
power here at present, and it's believed that he will
s.frown upon some Of the appointments that will
rome before the Senate for confirmation Should
Dir. Hayden be rejected for postmaster of this
city, IL is said that Fletcher Webster, the senator
son, will be appointed, it the thing can possibly be
effected, as sort of peace offering. He should
have had the place originally. But this IN passing