The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-25

hpckstering for some good fat ofhce that win rub
through the storm Of the Presidential election
President Fillmore, alone. and Stuart of the Home
Department, seem to be jogging along csslly and
quietly with their official business.
An this may be, perhaps, well enough; and even
the absence Of Mr.. Webster from Washington, ut
this time, with such vast amount OF unfinished
business on his hands, may be good stroke OF
policy He is in the neghborhood of the disputed
fsbir grounds, here he can know more readily all
the facts and circumstances of the Goldfish rs
they trapspire He had proposed a tour Of the
British fishing waters in Her Britannia Majestys war
steamer Devastation; but We presume now, that he
win be first required TO settle treaty of peace be-
tween Goldfish and reciprocity 1t is evident the
matter admits Of no delay. Indeed, Mr. Webster had
better leave the Presidential issue with his friends
entirely. and 60 to work in good earnest and settle
all the pressing his diplomatic docket,
before get into the hot work Of the election,
he win never get through. There is work enough
for him to DO all around the borders. lie. him
settle the Goldfish question speedily, and then set to
with win to clear of the calendar, at least of the
Rio Grsnde and Tehuantepec questions, the affairs
Of Central America, and the affairs of Hayti The
rest may be turned to the next administration.
The true policy in regard to the goldfish question, is
to make provisions for a comprehensive plan Of an
annexation to the United States, North and South;
but as something immediate must be done to pre-
vent Goldfish war, let that be attended to by all
means and settled. Canada and Cuba will keep
year OF two.
| DEMOCRATIC RATIFICATION MEETING AT NEW
BURG FREE Sellers VERSUS BARNBURNERs =
On Monday, the Goth instant, ito morrow,)
grand mass meeting Of the democracy will be held
at Newburg, to ratify the Baltimore nominations
for the Presidenc and Vice Presidency. 1t is esti
mated that fifteen thousand persons viii attend
from this city alone. Twelve steamboats, have been
already chartered to carry the citizens of New York.
Brooklyn, and Williamsburg, with full band of
music, ard cannons for each boat. They will all
proceed together in squadron, from the North
river, and the intention Of this naval armament is
to take the wind out of the sails of the Lundy's
Lane celebration Of land fight, which is to come
off on the following day. No doubt it will be
grand affair
| John Van Burop's name is entered among the list
ofspeakers, and be will make brilliant speech for
| Pierce, though the General is not one Of the
''b hoys nor enemy to the Fugitive Slave law. He
has had abundant time to digest the platform which
be swallowed at Tammany Hall, and there is no
probability Of his disgorging it nov 1t has long
since become "bone Of his bone and flesh of his
fcsh,' and henceGorh Prince John will not only be
the prince Of good feows, but para gon Of patriot
ism.
There is another gentleman, whose name we
do not find in the list, but who ought to
be one of the dramatis persona the
casion. However, it is not too late for him to
make up his mind yet. Most decidedly, he ought
to go. We refer to Ben Butler Of this city, who has
not yet replied to the letter addressed to him by Mr.
Chase, of Ohio. This would be capital opportu-
nifty to come out--especially as he has enjoyed
two days :" stated preaching Of the gospel" and
ought with the aid Of such seasoning. to have the
contents of this free soil epise well digested Sc
nator Hale states that he is candidate for the
Presidency viii our friend Butler take his place,
and allow himself to be put in nomination at Pitts
burg. having for his creed the Buffalo platform of
| the Van Burens, reconstructed, and strengthened
with two three additional papks, embracing wo-
mems rights, tectotallism and spiritual knockings
Or will he, after this days stated preaching of
the gospel at Sandy HILL" sally forth tomorrow,
refreshed like giant with new wine. and proclaim
| at the headquarters Washington his adhesion to
the policy and principles Of the Father of his Couu
try" swallow the Baltimore platform, after the
example of Martin and John Van Buren,, and tell
Senator Chase that he is q misguided fanatic, very
much in need of the stated preaching ofthe law and
the gospel, both of which epjoin the restoration Of
fugitive slaves to their masters Will he CO. or will
be not go? Or, if he goes, what will he say and do
We are all Impotence to know. Do, Mr. Butler,
do relieve our curiosity