The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-16

ttons--Jhdge Vom0t~yS NOMINATION JT me RIO
ssdercy-Ssaa Matters, etc.
The hope that was entertained by some sanguine
people, that were to be comparatively free from
political agitation for few months, has been dis,
appointed by the breaking out Of the Webster
movement $50 called), and the proposed early calls
of State conventions by the parties to the coalition
As to the Webster movement, though ID was known
that something Of the kind was going in the
country, but little Importance attached to it,
most people believing that it was only the york of
village politicians, DESTROYS Of propitiating the
giver of all good political things; but this was
mistake, and the very essence of Boston respecta-
bility at the bottom Of it. The little love
that there is in the country for Boston, made II ne
ccssary that it should have the appearance of hay-
ing originated in the unsophisticated rural districts
where the people supposed to be as innocent as
was Mr.. ADAM of Paradise, until he took to
or ,hard robbing. Boston, then, was TO come gra-
ciously into the affair." and SO far to 'conquer her
preiudices" as to accede to the request that the
country might be gratifed in having its fayorite
candidate for the Presidency The original idea
was that the Massachusett, demonstration should
take place at about the same tine with the New
York "spontaneous" nomination Of Mr. Webster
but the latter did not take place, our movement
could not either pany it, or follow hard after
il. This what | meant when said in my let
ter Of last March, that the Websterites here had
been disappointed at the failure of their leader in
your State All their plans had fallen through,
and had it been possible, they wouli have stayed
further proceedings, but they were known to too
many people for such a mode of treatment to be
adopted with safety and so, putting bold face
the affair, ii resolved to get up spontaneous
nomination in Massach usetts, without regard to the
GOODNESS Of the New Workers. This il the whole
&c h. mi MI - anf
the hundred things that might be adduced in sup
poIt of the assertion, often made here, that IT Nc
Webster is himself political mana ger his 'stock
company" are not likely to atone BY their merits
for his deficiencies. The attempt on the part Of the
leaders Of one party, in single State, to forestall
public action on so important matter as the Pre-.
sdential nomination, will 40 more evil than good
to the person intended to be benefited. Then con-
slider what State il is that is the Of this
ment. What particular weight has Massachusetts
in the Union None whatever. She has been in
opposition to the general government aver since the
commencement OF the present century, for she can
not be said TO have supported even John Quincy
Adams administration. Even tho wings of ether
States have very little respect for Massachusetts
whiggery. The famous " damn Massachusetts,
that came out with much junction in the
convention which nominated Gen. Taylor, did but
express feeling that is common enough among
wings out Of New England ! am not speaking OF
the justice of this feeling, but of its simple exist
ence, and Of its probable effect on Mr.. Websters
fortunes which it is likely enough to turn into mis-
fortunes. The fee sling towards that great man is
precisely what so cleyerly expressed by one Of
your Southern correspondents, but few days since
Men believe that he il playing with the slavery
question, in the hope OF thereby getting the Presi-
dency. As to his chances OF success, the bsst
opinion here Il, that he will be next President
If the wings shall nominate him aud main united,
and if the democrats shall quarrel, as they did
in IS
The Freesoi State Committee held a meeting
this week. and the feeling therein was very decided
u n a cOdlltiOQ-sOue
those who last year opposed II being noS its warm
est supporters, as well out Of the committee as in
il. No day for state Convention Was named by
the committee, so far "a know; thu presume,
being left unsettled until the Democratic Conyen-
tion shall have been called The Democratic State
Convention will meet the 18th, and probably call
a convention at early day. There is some diifef-
cnce Of opinion among the freesoilers the quss-
tion Of the gubernatorial nomination. Some Of
their numbers are for making the union thorough
and complete between themselves aud the demo-
Gratis, by taking up Mr. Boutwell,, and not running
candidate of their own. Even Mr.. Phillips, VINO
the freeso candidate last year favors this idea.
But most Of the freeso leaders oppose il; some be-
they know that its adoption would im ensoy
lessen the chances Of a coalition victory and others,
because they say ii will next year be the turn of
their party 10 have the goyernershp These latter
gentlemen arc for nominating Mr. Paltrey, and max
ing him Governor in the same way that Mr.. boutwell,
reached the ofhce-through the choice Of the Legs.
lat ire. Mr.. Palfrey would make a great run, and
would prove formidable rya! TO the present Co
vernon DOtn being supposed To De 10 the position oil
coalition candidates Thus far the freeseilers have
had their own way in everything, simply by the
force Of insisting upon i aud they have only 10
adopt the same course with reference 20 the execu
tive chair to place Mr.. Palfrey in IT, The present
Governor has looked upon the sacrifice Of almost all
the old demOcrats-to whose exertions he his
early elevation-with most edifying GOODNESS, AMI
has always been ready to give kick to any one Of
their number upon whom his free soil allies have
chosen to put their mark, because they would not
become free soil tools. Perhaps he may soon have
opportunity Of finding out how the hangman
likes ii when II comes home TO him.
The New Hampshire democracy have placed
Judge Woodbury. in nomination for the Presidency.
The Judge is able man, and there Is force in the
suggestion Of the convention, that New England
should have n candidate for the Presidency she
never will have anything else but IL will be much
better that the President should come from the
South, or West. All the glory Of the republic il
connected with the histories Of southern and Wesern
Presidents while that conn sctet with, Or growing
out Of the ;tions Of your Adamses aud Van
Burens, is far TO seek, and not worth the scare
when found. The democracy are going into the
next contest for the purpose Of winning, they say,
aud they viii have no New Highlander hanging
round their neck like double dead weight. In
ISIS, Judge Woodbury. could have got the free soil
vote Of the North now the free soilers dislike him
more than they do General Cass his conduct in
the Sims having excited their bitterest amino
si,y against him. With the exception Of Mr.
Webster, he il their special aversion. Judge
Woodbury. Is 81 II to be hard, selfish man, with
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longs TO money grabbing and money holding-a
pretty sort Of candidate for a party whi;n at
least affects 70 be governed by generous sentiments
Some Of his charges to grand uries, too, have been
q a character that has greatly offended the
radical democracy; one Of whom told me that he
would soon vote for the bones Of Jearies TO
be President, a. for Mr. Woodbury. Ask Thomas
w. Dorr what he thinks Of Mr. WOodbury's notions
of claw aud order" Were there no other reason
for not taking Mr.. Woodbury., the fact that he
cannot carry any stength from Nev England TO
the democratic side, will be decisive against him.
lie would receive the votes Of Maine and New
Hampshire, and they can be got for any dumb
man IN the demo Tatic party. OF the two, General
Csss would be the stronger man.
Mr.. Palffty has not got the certificate Of cleo
ton which the free sellers have claimed for him
The wings Of the Webster side are now claiming
that Mr. Thompson owes his election ~ his being
in favor Of the Fugitive Slave Law, which is al
CANNON, as he will vote for it, repeal the moment
proposition 10 that effect shall be brought for.
wnrh in ConRress Ihis Il the snrf 81 tInlreH that