The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-10

Ism, into which the Northern psople are now d.
vided. Tho maintenance Of an American party
South, which could only hope TO gain two southern
States, while its brethren At the North have long
ago fratefnized with abotiouism would only serve
TO weaken the Of the uphoders or the const-
tLtion, and by bringing the contest into the House
OF Representatives, would almost certaiay insure
the election Of William II. Seward or one OF his
school. Whatever may have been the former poll
teal differences prejudices at the South they
should be forgotten In the solemn determination 70
deterd the temple Of constitutional liberty from that
motion Of traitors and fanatics which Seward leads
and Greeley incites.
The aspect of Northern politics would be cheer
les indeed. were we not greeted by many green
spots 70 show that nil IN not waste; and II h Teviv
ing to the hopes Of all friends Of southern rights as,
wen az nationality. TO the Ugh and bold position
when the leaders Of the national demo tracy of the
North are everywhere taking. The Hon. Horstio
seymour hteiy delivered an admirable address on
that question which alone should place him in tho
INIT rank Of American Statesmen. Even the severe
judgment Of Mr.. Marcy has pronounced Il the best
ara most statesmanlkc argument which has becn
made on the vexed question. We have q confirmed
dread Of New York politicians and shall, therefore,
reserve opinions Of Mr.. Seymour for future eye.
loaments; but II he be all that his language pro-
mises, We can cheerfuIy place him with Hunter,
Dallas and Douglas, among the coming men" by
whom the battle VI the constitution must be fought
and won.
A VIRGINIA KNOW NOTHING PREFERS HUN
TER TO WISE, AS THE DEMOCRATIC NO
MINEE.
ltiora the Richmond whlg 18th section X. NJ
PRESIDENTIAL hoyEMESTs--HUNTEK STOCK RISING.
The Geographic despatch we published yesterday
informs us that clubs were forming in the great
state OF New York with a view TO the support or r.
NJ. T. Hunter for the Presidency aud Augustus
scbell for the Vice Presidency. This intelligence
comes upon us most unexpectedly, and from
a most unexpected quarter. We had supposed that
Wkes soft, persuasive, aKect0natc letters 20 the
hard shells and the soft shells had procured for him
"A of hot hrl ha4 af ha
New York democracy. He has been counting both
with almost a lovers assduity, and has caused his
name to be mentioned by portion Of both for the
Presidency with signal kindness and favor; where
as, until the present moment, we have no recocc.
tlon Of Hunters claims being alluded 10 by either,
In the remotest manner.
There IL an evident mystery ovcrhanging this new
aud sudden demonstration on behalf Of Hunter in
the Empire State. He has completely taken the
wind out Of Wises sails, without the slightest stir
on Eoise whatever. And We can readily imagine the
only genileman's feelings Of disappointment and
rage when he reflects that he has exhausted his
mental and physical powers In letter writing to no
little purpose; while Hunter has laid low. kept
dark, held his tongue, figured in none OF the news
lencc--and STILL notwithstanding AFT that. has ma
nnged to start Hunter clubs, and thus put himself
quietly on the Presidential track, away ahead
Of all competitors. The restless and am
to learn that nodcsty and silence are the
most necessary and useful Of all the virtues pertain
Ing to the character OF polltician-and especially
ore who Is an aspirant for the Presidency. Bat
Wise is naturally FESTIVE busy, busting, chatter
Ing little body, whom not all the powers Of earth,
nor the demons down under the sea, can possibly
keep still, when the spirit moves him to speak.
Talk he will, and write letters and make speeches.
aud cram the peoples throats from Name TO
California with his nonsensc and absurdty, aud nc
italy thinks the while that he IL uterng proverbs
Of wisdom, and proving himself the greatest OF
statesmen, and pushing his personal fortunes with
the most eminent skill and success--never dreaming
TOR moment that he Is only making himself ridica-
lous, exciting the mirth OF the country and knock
ing his chances Of political promotion into cooked
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