The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-10
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.
Another Interesting Dish Of Bread aud Cheese,
Onions, Vinegar aud K. N. Pepper
Democratic, Black Republican and Know
Nothing vomcnls.-.vicws and
SpeeulatiOns.
From the Pen0bscot to the Balixe.
CINCINNATI THE MECCA or THE DEMOCRACY.
The Opposition Elements Taking Soundings.
Call for Two American National
Councils,
From the Penobscot to the Balixe.
/ GENERAL DEMOCRATIC VIEW.

A GENERAL DEMOCRATIC VIEW.
The Cincinnati Enquirer takes a survey Of the
field, thinks there Is plenty Of good democratic tim
Der, but is opposed to trying the experiment of try
ing again new and obscure candidate. Hear
him.
We have said nothing ON the subject hitherto; but,
as the election is now over, and the choice Of our
delegates is near at hand, 1t comes up iegitmatey
and properly before MS. The most prominent names
that urged in connection with the post the
following Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan
George NJ. Dallas, T. M. 4. Hunter, Henry A. Wise,
Jesse d. Bright, Stephen A. Douglas and William
Allen.
There ore other respectable gentlemen spoken Of
but public opinion, far 1t has been developed
inclines to choice out OF the list we have put down.
The present executive, Mr.. Pierce, will doubtless
have partizans in the National Convention who base
their support upon the fact that his administration,
in its principal measures, has commanded and re-
ceived the favor OF the people, and especially Of the
democratic party. His vetoes OF prodigal and un-
constitutional eXpcnditures-the faithfuluess with
which he has adhered to a strict construction Of the
constitution and to the reserved rights OF the States
his courage In enforcing and maintaining, even
against local prejudice, national laws-hs upright
fidelity to the principles Of the organization which
elected him, and the inexpediency Of selecting an
untried over tried man, will be the arguments
urged by some in his favor, and will give him, proba
bly,, strong vote.
Pennsylvania seems to be divided in her prefer
ences between her two distinguished statesmen
Mr.. Buchanan and Mr.. Dallas. Both are able and
strong men, who have had much experience in po
litcal affairs, and who have filed for series of
years, the highest stations, with credit to them
selves and usefulness to the country. The demo-
cracy Of neither can be questioned aud they come
from q State which, though second in the Union,
has never had President. Mr.. Buchanan has been
a United States Senator, Secretary Of State aud
Minister to England-Mr. Dallas, Senator aud Vice
President; aud they have long ranked among the
brightest stars in the democratic constellation as
IA faln md nj Thp hnv-
ever, that quite bitter rivalry prevails at home
between their parisans and the belief Of many that
to nominate either would dissatisy many de nocts
in Pennsylvania, and perhaps peril the State as the
election will have great deal of influence among
delegates in the convention, II being important that
a candidate should run who can receive the united
vote Of the three great States Of New York, Penn
sylvania and Ohio
r. M. I. Hunter and Henry A. Wise appear to
be the favorite Southern candidates. The glorious
and extraordinary canvass made by the latter for
the Office Of Governor Of Virginia, the eloquence and
zeal displayed by him in overthrowing Know No
thingisn and the many strong points Of his charac-
ter have made him many friends with the national
democracy, notwithstanding his unfortunate and
bad antecedents in the days Of Jackson and Van
Buren,.
Mr. Hunter Ia the well known United States Sena-
tor from the Old Dominion, who, since the death of
Mr.. Calhoun, has been universally recognized as the
leading Southern man in that body. he possesses
an active and philosophical mind, Of great native
force, which has been strengthened by the most
sduous study and reflection; his private character il
pure and uDsullied; aud, from his ability and versa
tile attainments aud the orthodoxy Of his political
creed, commands attention in the Senate which
in conceded TO but one or two individuals He il in
every respect first class statesman, Of the old Yir
ginia stamp; and II the President u taken from the
South very pr Dbable contingency-he Is undoubt-
eddy the Lest choice that could be made.
Mr. Bright and Mr.. Douglas are Western men,
whose characters familiar TO readers as well
their past history aud services TO the democratic
cause The former is the present acting Vice Presi-
dent, and man Of sounder Judgment, clearer head,
stronger natural sagacity, and more WISDOM learned
from actual contact with the world, 1t would be diff
cult to find in the land as II also would better demo
crat. OF Mr.. Douglas, the "littlc giant we can
hardly speak in terms Of too great commendation In
point Of Intellect he has superior, and few equals
while Lis boldness, ygor and decision strongly re-
mind one Of General jackson. The ranc0r and vio-
fence with which Mr.. Douglls has been pursued by
the opposition, for being the author Of that wise,
Just and benehcent measure. the KansasNe braska
bill Is sensiby diminishing, while 1t has endeared
him to the heart OF every democrat who loves the
fl . mental principles Of his party. Mr.. Douglas
O. aot desire TO be considered candidate for the
fcxt Presidency; but, nevertheless, he will have
many friends for that station. The same remark
be applied 70 Mr.. Allen, OF our own State, who,
fl many years, has been a representative man Of
tie Ohio democracy, and who, by his great ability
and strict political Integrity, has well deserved that
dstinc ton.
We believe President and Vice President ticket
can be made out II the Inst we have named, which
viii he elected by an overwhelming majority, and
whose administration would dignity and adorn our
political history. We trust such selection will be
made, and that new candidate whose merits have
been discussed before the people will be brought
| In compromise man, and nominated at 30 late
| ~ ur as TO preclude popular examination into
h. .crits and fitness previous to his sele ston.