The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-21

cy, and the Cameron would keep their promise,
prevailed and the covenant kept from che light
OF public observation II Mr. Buchanan had been
the choice Of the Baltimore Conventon there is no
doubt that q large portion of the men who despise
the class OF politicians to which air. Searight ia
connected, would have voted for him to secure the
State for AIR Buchanan: but he was not chosen,
and there the bargain ends, and tho original ele-
nepts are brought into a,tve life again. Mr.. Bl-
chansn has been secretly stabbed by the very men
who "ere the recipients of his favors, and who were
ipde bte5 to- bis friends for their nomination; aud
Judge Campbell, in addition TO being beaten by
these men, DO further insulted by their public
endorsement by State nomination and election.
These are dangerous elements and IL the volcano
does not break out Mt tke coming fall el~ctioa Mr.
Scar vht will be elected If il does, ne will be boat
en- by the largest majority ever given in this State
since the days of the Jackson triumph
The death OF Judge Coulter, one of the Judges of
the Suprene Court Of this State, gave the appoint
mept until the ensuing election in the hands Of Gov
Biglr, who appointed George w. woodward, of
Loserne county, to that station. MIR Woodward is
q lawyer Of high standing at the bar, and was the
presiding Judge Of the district in which he resided.
He has been an active politician, and was candi-
date for the United States Senate in 1874, but was
defeated by Mr. Cameron, who failing to obtain the
regular nomination OF the democratc caucus, per-
and thus was elected over Mr.. Woodward. He was
also previous to this q member of the convention
to reform the constitution of this State, add while
there made speech in favor of change in the
path to success ever since. 1t may be that it was
mere yuse of his to thwart worse project Of the
wings in that body, as his friends assert it was but
still it affords his enemies loop which to hang
of the State. In private life he is model man,
nd his talents are acknowledged, even by his enc
miles, to be of very high ORDER while his long cxpe-
icnce as Judge qualities him in an eminent
ceded he will be nominated for the post he
now holds by the convention that meets in August,
there has no competitor yet been spoken or save
Thomas +. Bell, Of Chester county formerly
He is identified with the Cameron party in the
State and was of the persons who urged upon
the Governor to fill the vacancy, which is now filled
by Judge Woodward. Judge Campbell 3 friends were
succeed Judge Coulter. as they thought he had been
unfairly doalt with when he was the regular nomi-
nee, and as his friends had done SO much to aid
in tho triumph Of the democracy and the personal
election of Gov Bgler, and in this light it was put
to the Governor but contrary course of policy
was adopted, and while it may be the best for tho
interest Of tho party in the State, that has to be
determined at the coming election; and there are
those who think that it portends trouble and per-
haps disastrous defeat on both the canal COM
mission and judicial tickets. Certain it is that
ii Judge Woodward is nominated, which we think
may be set down as fixed fact, the Cameron wing
and those who think that he has stepped into the seat
that of right belongs to Judge Campbell, will
not add much to the stream that is to bear
him onward to success If this was a mistake
now is beyond the possibility of cure. The
only thing that to in favor Of the success
of tho democratic judicial ticket, is the weakness Of
the candidate that the wings have selected. lie is
q not known out OF the rural district in which
he resides, and cannot command a single vote cx-
ccpt from the mere support of the party organi2a-
tion. This is counter current that may operate
most beneticially for the democracy.
hat fhA fltsnrr scta rf
Bgler will be entitled to in this native campaign,
remains to be determined by events that must yet
take place. So far, no move has been made that
indicates &C cathcd,d fraternity nor has the ioun.
tain Ct official patronage III the city and county OF
Philadelphia been stirred by the presiding deity.
1t is Tunored that the aspect of Mr.. buchanan
has not had tendency to sharpen the energies OF
the State administration, and that some of those in
high Places think more of the cool retreats Of tho
fashionable watering places, than of the hard and
toisome business Of preparing for the political
contest that is so soon coming upon the country. III
WAS currently reported during the sitting Of the
Baltimore Convection that Governor Bigler had
aspirations for the Vice Presidency, ard this TO
ceiyes strength from the feet that many Of his
friends opposing the choice OF tho President
from this state, with the hope that they
could eytort from the Convention, the gift
of the Vice Presidency. NJ reward for the
services o. the old Keystone whatsoever is tho
cause 1t is the sGhcct OF grave remark in this state
that The Stale auplinsir ration Is hanging back in
Tie approaching contest, while the party is pressing
forward with all their eNertions the nominees u
the Native Convention, and te platform Of plnci-
PIES they adopted.
The Old feld that Tor wears has existed IN this State
between the friends and enemies OF Mr.. Buchanan,
and which within short time has taken tho lead
On al questions 81 native, State, local interest,
BIZ. now dwindled to mere squabble for the posts
Of honor at the primary meetings Of tho party, and
tho privilege of standing sentinel nj the door Of their
favorites when they visit the city. Dir. Buchanan
carnot yisit the city without being nsuted by tho
fulsome and obsoquious attendance Of gentle-
mon who are anxious to have his influence: nor can
Gen Cass pass through State without series Of
equally manly and democratic attentions being paid
20 him. In the superstition that Mr.. Buchanan is
to have commanding influence with the admins
tIation OF General Pierce, in be is elected ali
the candidates for United States District Attorney,
and Collector Of The Port, and Postmaster, are in
the 'ed and each anxious to Guido the rest, in tho
zeal for the distinguished men, while the real friends
OF Mr. Buchanan, those who admire him fer his great
talents and his spotless purity, both in political and
social life, are thrown totally into the shade By
the boas,ing of those political pharisees, who
cry aloud at the street corners. All this is equally
true with reference to the friends Of General Cass
but the indications that both factions will give
hearty support to General Pierce, and take their
chances for the spois when tire battle is over and
won. Whatever may be the action of these factions
in the State contest il viii not. III all probability
reach tho Presidential question, and may serye q
good canse, by producing larger vote in the ag-
2regate. Mr. Buchanan is earnest and devoted in
his support Of Pierce end King, and may, if the
cason requires it even take the stump IN this State
during the coming canvass.
Thus opens the Presidential campaign OF 1852. in
the State Of Pennsylvania, and the clements on
which it is to be determined may safely be said to
be- first, the fnality Of the compromise measures,
and, secondly, the military availability ofGeneral
Scott As TO tho first, that has been tried in this
State at the last gubeTnatoral oection but the last
has heretofore proved most potent in tho Old Key
stone, and this is the pinch the contest. But the
drift Of the popular cvrrent seems to be With tAe
democracy now, though . thousand things may oe-
cur before the election comes, that may totally
change the whole aspect of things. HINT.
Our Texas Correspondence.
HOUSTON. TEXAS, Aug. s, leG2.
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