The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-30

ka;se psstics-[s Three Dspsoerasic State Con-
k.entS,.s sxJ their Action-1hs Nomination. Of
|A@. Moral. of Mr.. Cary, Of Mr.. Parr's-Pec1-
laritiss Of the Three Fdctions-Coa'uge Of the
Boxers snd Cosoardiee Of tie Rsgulars-Motives
|br Me Nomination of Mr.. ParTis-C Congressional.
Elections Whig Comcentsos-Frs Sod Con-
Pewti0n, re.
Now that the several conventions of our demo-
ktic party have at last been held, and have nomi-
ked their several candidates for Governor,
ke concluded TO give you some account Of the
bdition Of Maine politics, which have been get
into worse and worse state ever since the
law was passed, though it is more
In probable that some other cause Of offence or
|pbling block would have been found if Provi-
bee and the fates had not bountifully provided
with brandy cask and rum puncheon. There
re difficulties in the democratic party of Maine 30
by 81 the year l843, but they were oleverly got
kr a under, without breeding any great troubles
ht were visible. The leaders, to do them justice,
|re careful to keep these troubles to themselves,
& a. they did the offices. However, the time
~ when nothing could prevent an outbreak, and
bhows how deepseated was the evil, that the
y open movement, for almost ten years, was
de in 1852, just on the eve Of Presidential
ction, when there was every possible mo-
e for men to smother their wrath. To
sure, there were those who said at the
e that the Presidential election had more to
with the boiling movement at that time than
other cause. 1t was, they said, to get party
n should have peculiar claim on the Presiden
the spoils that the Chandler men drew off from
pr old associates-but they certainly did not do
oh by the operation, which turned out to be any
|Sg but paying business The moderates, or
It's, got quite as much as the intractables, or
ids. Some Ct the latter were well provided for,
J as they considered themselves robbed to the
~ amount as was given to their rivals, they
~ naturally took deep offence at such ingradtude
the part of the powers at Washington. Some
pk that the President thought it q peculiar claim
his good ofdces-literally good "offices"-that
The intermediate facts You are acquainted with:
what the softs bolted in 1858, in imitation of
hards of 1852; how that the wings triumphed
consequence, and that Mr.. Fessenden was chosen
nator last winter, because of the renewal of the
ation discussions growing out of the Nebraska
stlon. Since hopes were entertained by the
derate portion OF the democratic party that, the
hatorship having been disposed of, new union
Eht be formed, and victory once more be restored
their banners. These hopes proved to be mere
usions The party is now split into three pieces,
8 there is no saying how much more of it will be
ZEN from the regular portion in consequence Of
feeling created by the repeal of the Missouri
nprOmise.
Che first of these parties, taking them in the
Ter Of time in which their conventions have been
d, is the Morrill, section, formerly known as ram
b, from their stiF temperance principles, or
oily heads, from their sympathizing with aboli.
hists and slaves. The members Of this faction
o belonged to the Legislature, had meeting last
mot hQrQ m
18th of June, and nominated Mr.. Morrill, for Cover
This convention was well attended, and struck
ny observers Of it's proceedings as being more
Va temperance and free soil body than one of the
fashioned democratic character. The resolves
opted were decided in their views on Temperance
Nebraska, and Mr.. Morrill,, who had been unan-
puay nominated, was very emphatic, when &C
ttMg the honor conferred upon him, in stating his
islavery views. He considered the Nebraska
stion as the great question Of the day, and as pa
pount to all others. He was enthusiastically ap-
nded when he thus spoke, which shows how the
hd is setting in this quarter. This section Of the
focracy is, personally speaking, the most respect
OF all, and numbers the best informed men of
party. Such democrats, or most of them, as
?, got religion" belong to it; and few of its
ibers ever crook their elbows. It may be con
Ted as slightly Puritanical. The more sanguine
leaders reckon their followers at twenty thou.
! voters, and suppose that they really number
TAR from fifteen thousand. However, il will most
number of democrats Rho shall support Mr..
fr1ll; for 1t is expected, and not without rea-
that the bulk of the free soilers, the more
litionized wings and all the uitras on every sub
will vote for him, and under such circum stances
Tould be found difficult task indeed to separate
faction into various parts. Political analysis,
Fhese days, is the most difficult task which man
undertake.
The second democratic convention met here on
10th Of June. 1t was composed Of the repre-
49, -.
This party contains all the Ego ahead men,
kbehold in the Maine law q fragrant attempt to
y them and their rum apart. They are as angry
that account as were their great-grandfathers
ut the tea tax. The invasion of the right OF
to get drunk involved in the existing law is to
parties that do not oppose the rum law /; and how
cessful they have been, thus far, in weakening
law, best appears from the fact that that statute
vice as bad and twice as strong as when it was
passed. The nomination of this rum conven.
p-the 30 called wild cat cOnventiOn-was con-
ed upon Shepard Carey, and the regular con-
ZION was notified that il too might nominate hir
Fhich case his original friends would not forsake
This was verykind. The convention said nothing
at Nebraska, Kansas, Cuba, Japan, the Philip.
Of the globe that Is now in that nebular state
paratory to becoming an American star /; and in
abstaining they showed their sense. They con.
q their action to local afairs--to the worm (that
e0meB dles) OF the still, and to the b0rroOms
y stick to their liquor like laundering sailors ia
spirit room. Their motto evidently is
"Man, being reasonable, must get drunk;
The best Of life Is but intoxicaton."
he third or regular Democratic Convention, as
bed here on the 2lst Of June. It was very nu-
ously attended. and should be inclined to call
mass convention, for think that almost one.
the supporters Of the administration in Maine
present. It was regular officeholders' affair
as<many Of the national Offices Here have been
ftrred on the most contemplate OF mankind,
can Judge what its character must have been.
, action Of this convention was cowardly in the
reme. The desperate condition of the admins
ton Is well known; yet not one word of en-
Fragment did this packed body Of ofceholders and
ir clients-the fed creatures of the national gov.
hment- for the support of their principals, or
principles. The grave itself could not have been
lore silent than were these unheroical people.
rom their proceedings no one could be led to infer
laf the country is now In most excited state on
national question, in the support of which
'eI President and Cabinet, and the majority of
d gress are completely identified. Not syllable
= hsped to show our unhappy President that his
3 da In Maine are mindful OF him In the midst of
. NsSraska agony. Equally silent was the con.
q ion on State affairs. They were passed over
Z GOODNESS that was quite charming, as evi.
! hing the COntempt which the Delegates feel for