The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-23

| when circumstances cause its action to be looked
for witn deep nteTest-it iswcii worth while tocon-
slider what vail DO its probable course IN Septe mber
peHt, SO That some idea may be formed of the drcc
ton thai may be taken by an influential element
OF our national interests.
- is many years since the democrats have known
defeat IN Maine. They haze had their local squab-
bies, according TO the ancient custom of the demo-
1 oalle party everywhere; they have been IN
minority Of the popular vote more than once but
4 they have not known defeat at the hands of the
! wings The latter party have not been in condition
10 take advantage of circumstances, and sometimes
I nave appeared 10 be almost extinct rs n political
organization. They have had every disposition to
coalcsce with free sellers, in the hope of thereby
upsettirg tie democrats, after the fashion that an
alliance of tho same nature, with difference as
TO one item, proved SO fatal to the wings in Massa-
ohussetts; but no such combination has ever been
accomplished. Such has been and but for local
circumstances such would bo now the state of the
wings hero Recent events, however, have given
them reasonable chance Of success, as they think
ard hence that sudden revival of the wing party
here, which has probably excited some surprise
i:abload, as well il might in the minds OF those who
Gle not familiar with our local aflaigsfor nothing
is more true than that national politics have had
thing to DO with it,
When Governor Hubbard was elected he was very
popular, having not few friends and well wishers
among his political opponents, lie, however. soon
contriyed to ALLEVIATE many of his friends and by his
general conduct to place his party in its present
comfortable position. 1t is customary to attribute
whatever is wrong in the affairs of our democracy to
the passage Of that famous statute which is known
the Maine law. Undoubtedly that has had
siderable TO DO with affairs here To say nothing Of
the arbitrary character of the law itself, there
was some thing absurd and out of keeping in man
like Governor Hubbard, whose virtues had never
taken teeotal direction, placing his signature to
such an enactment. II gave rise to general doubts
as to his honesty and, though am convinced that
these doubts have no good foundation, / am
equally certain that they have greatly damaged
him. and also the party OF which he is the nominal
head. But the law has worked badly for the demo-
IN 4npy ttc 1a1
That is 20 apparent that the Massachusetts
Legislature dared not copy it, but enact
cd much moro reasonable statute. The
people, too, who have voted themselves q special po-
lice to effect its thorough enforcement, are from
among the worst classes of the community. They
are not more immoral than their neighbors; but they
belong TO that prying, meddling, inquisitiye race
who can never leave the world alone, but must act
according to their nature This law has been per-
feet blessing to them az it has been curse to all
others. 1t has enabled them to follow their propen-
sites according to law Outrages Of the most abom.
nable character have been perpctratcd under it, and
without leaving any chance for redress. Private
enmity has made Of it the means of working out its
rcvengeiul puIposes-law thus becoming the insru-
ment Of criminals and the shield of crime Business
has been much interfered with. The fact that much
Of such business might well be dispensed with, has
no effect in lessenng the amount of indignation; for,
not TO dwell on the manner Of its suppression the in
dyidual losers have been much affected if their
calling had bcenthe worst pursuit to which men could
devote themselves. Democrats who have lost
through it, have become or less acnated from
their party, while wings have been reused to excr-
/ tions such rs political feeling could
have urged them to. People, too, who have no par
tcular faith in politics. Of whom there are many in
| the trading world. have been excited to action.
These things, and many others that might be men-
toned, have caused the leading wings to take
measures Tor the concentration of sentiment that
can be made to tell with potent effect, not merely
on local politics. but also those of tho nation,
supposng the Presidential nomination shall be hap
ply made. The sudden energy of wings IS.
attributable to their knowledge that circumstances
much favor them. and that the work will pay. They
have thus tar shown great tact. The nomination Of
MIR. Crosby was very clever move in Itself. He is
popular a man, and without reference to his
politics His character is eScelant. his moral stand
ing good, and his talents are OF high order. He
has been active in the cause OF cducaon, and made
friends IN that way. Under any circumstances he
would obtain more than his party,s vote. But
will he get The votes OF what called the rum
mes!'' That depends. The bitter opponents Of
the law certainly far from being satisfied with
him u has been announced that he is a friend Of
the Liquor law; and q mass convention has been
called 10 meet at this place the 29fh Of june, 81
persons who are opposed 70 the law and the
callers Of which do not disguise thcr h,at.
ty 70 Mr. Crosby But this may not opc-
rate strongly against him. IN the fits. place.
should they candidate, the votes he wiil &c
must al come from the d. mocracy. in the proportion
OF ninety nine 70 one and defeat Governor Hub
band. But. secondly. it is far more likely TINT. I'M
der the astute gcneraiship Of Mcssgs Evans fessgn
den s Co. they viii be : conciliated' to the Spp
port Of the whig candidate ultimately whateyc
may be their first action Nor will the process be
50 difficult. even without any pledges against the
law being obtained from Mr.. Crosby Nothing j.
moe erroneous than tie idea that men always net
i1om motives oil mere policy. Their feelings have
muclsto 10 with their action M has their reason;
and desire to put down the fathers of the law
may, and most probably WILL prove more powerful
with ITS enemitS than any other idea. What oc-
CURED at our kate municipal election mny happen at
the State election. Norman believed that Nj. Paris
an ardent opponent Of the law or that It's sio-
lators would not be punished under his admnistra-
ton Of the city governments yet the enemies OF the
law all voted for him. for the purpose Of defeating
Mr.. Dow, in whom they bchold the incarnation Of
the liquor law. 1t is not q safe rule, know, to
judge Of house by single brick; but no such alb
suroy is involved in my comparson-the opinion
and action q the people OF Portland afforling fair
tyres Of tie sentiment and probable action Of the
people OF the State.
Governor Hubbard has foes in his party beside
those who Object TO his course on tic Maine law
POLITICAL and personal foes. who make use Of the
hostility that exists to the law to iniure him lie
stands in their sunshine. or they suppose that he
does, Or will, which i al the same thing, practi
cal'y speaking There has been u schisn in our
democratic party FOR years the workings Of which
lave sometimes manifested themselves in very
sritelul ways. The present state Of public opinion
brings out the evidences Of this schsm very
strongly. speak with positive certainty when !
say that a gentleman, who occupies high office.
which lie owes TO the Maine democracy, has re-
Gently declared that there isa determination among
thousands of democrats 10 get rid of Governor Hub
bard at any cost--that he shall no longer trouble
tic larty. II il necessary. he said, ten thou
sand democrats would vote for Crosby. rather than
have Hubbard continue III the head Of tho demo
cracy Defeat would be a 9 inality' III his ease
with vengeance.
4 democratic defeat in September would by no
means give the State TO The wings in November.
The very mon who oppose Governor Hubbarl.most
warmly, will support General Pierce Dut it is the
effect abroad that il feared Les il 30 over tic na-
tion hat tie democracy have been beaten n Maine