The New York herald., 1851-07-14

wings remain united. then will there be a splt
in he coalition ranks. This matter OF selecting u
whig candidate for Governor, is really the most
important political point that now can attract At
tention here, for upon its settlement depends to
great extent, the future political character of the
state. The earnestness with which the Webster
men push every thing in their favor is thought by
some to indicate wish that there may be u whig
quarrel aud that the whg rest ,ration sy be post
poned until lSo2, when they propose eHeeting it
themselves. Such may be the view entertained by
the less thoughtful portion Of their number. but it
is by no means common. The object aimed ut
by Mr.. Webster's supporters, is the coercion
OF the Scott men; and having carried everything,
thus far by sheer force, they are not disposed
to abandon a policy that has worked so well.
There is q certain degree Of malice in the
conduct of some of the Websterites, who wish not
only to place their favorite ahead, but also to hu-
initiate all who have been cons picuous in their en-
deavors TO pull him from the lofty column which
he had so long occupied. The editors of the BIS
ton Ahas and Nao Bedford Mercury are chiefly
aimed at among the class OF men to which they
belong. Their punishment would be almost as
ster. Should it be Mr. Webster's fortune to win
the Presidential race, the whig party Of Massa-
chusetts, and probably throughout New England,
would be shivered into as many fragments as the
Crystal Palace would present should bomb fail
after a victory, but in the event OF their going
unitedly into the contest of 1852, such heap of
combustibles would be got together as would 60
nIgn 10 Justuy tneOry OF POLITICAL epoutd-
neous combustion by the result.
The democrats of this part Of the worh are fast
coming round to the opinion that their party must
make just such another movement in 1852 as it
did in lSA-drop the fogies, and take up new and
young men. Mr.. Douglas and MIR. Cobb are their
tavorites, and would carry many votes in New
England as any candidates that could be selected
New Hampshire and Maine, certainly, and most
likely, Connecticut Massachusetts, will vote
for no democratic candidates but it is by no
mt ans improbable, that if the wings should
come out q fat-footed" for the Fugitive Slave
Law, and the democrats should have a fogie candi-
date her vote will be given for the free soil candi
date if he shall have been wisely selected; not such
selection as was made in lSiS at the dictation Of
the New York Erening Post, but man of whom
it is not insult to the common sense of the conn
try to say that he has some fait in the principles
of which he stands, it were, the inca rnation.
Had our present plurality law existed in lSis and
hada good free soil nomination been made, Gen.
Taylor would not have received the vote Of Mas
sachusetts. The vote of ermont, too, would ave
been given either for Gen. Cass or for the free soil
candidate The delegates to the democratic national
convention will as mere matter ofform, most likely
support any Northern candidate just some Of them
did in lS4S; but as they know that such candi-
date would not have the slightest chance Of success
they WILL at the proper time, give their support to
some such man as Mr.. Douglas, on the same pcinci-
pie that their predecessors voted for Mr.. Polk in
lSi4 Our democracy cannot secure any electoral
for candidate, but their twelve votes in the
from Virginia or Illinois.
The people OF Maine are carrying out a law
against the sale and use of the several members of
that ancient family, of which rum Is the chief.
This isvery annoying to our liquor dealers, who
have supplied the down casters with their tipple.
and who expected to lose heavily if the law
should be rigdy enforced, as from recent proceed
ipgs il Is fair to infer that 1t will be- The lawyers
however, are likely to make the most Of the matter,
far as can see, as the cases will be carried up to
the higher courts for the purpose Of testing the right
Of the temperance folk to destroy grapes, corn,
lasses, rye, &C. that is to say, their right to de-
stroy such articles when they assume the shapes Of
wine, whskey, rum, gin, and so forth ~
The Fourth passed off very dull here. The
weather was bad, the proceedings were bad, and
most of the people were mad. Every one belonging
TO the city went into the country, and all who
could get away from the country came into the city,
so that there was sort of exchange principle car
ried out, by which the railroads prohted. There was
great time at Lowell, at which some OF the "big
like common folk. There was a great dplay of
Bloomerism in the city Of spindles, the beautiful
factory girls looking like SO many angels, Only
much more angelic. At Worcester, the free
Judge Allen made two speeches. one of which was
specially devoted to that Z" donation" affair Of Mr.
Websters. L. il said that it was perfect scrow-
ger" Mr.. Hale spoke, also Gen. Wilson, Mr.
Walker, and lots more Of the A Is of the party.
Mr.. Webster's speech at Cspon Springs, in the
Old dominion, is very much admired here, even by
those who Go not like either the mao or his course
II Is indeed an eloquent production, containing
more Of tho old Webster fire than either of those
speeches which he made in your State. He seems
10 have been inspired while standing beneath the
Italian skies of Virginia., and to have spoken like
who IL oracle Of God. One regrets, when
reading such things from his tongue, that circum-
stances and the fates are so dccidedy against his
being President.
There il nothing new in our local political world
in the matter of the distribution Of - the spoils,
except that the Office of Attorney General was
few days ago offered to Mr.. Lord, Of salem.
the same gentleman who one OF the
government counsel in the trial Of the man
charged with having aided in the rescue Of Sha-
drsch-and was by him percmp.orily declined, on
the ground that he would not take Office under the
coalition administration. This is the tn rd time
that the place has been rendered to n democrat,
and in each case il was refused. Whether il will
always 60 a begging remains to be sccn. expect
free soer will get it, after all, which would kick
up breeze, and lead TO ''pretty considerable
bit" OF a brush in the State Convention In few
weeks that body will meet and /; Is the general
opinioh that 1t will contain IA decided majority Of
coslitionists. ALTOONA.