The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-03

srs sshsm csineidss, and the final verdict Of
S VII depend en- .' whsshss Il Ken, s' IN pii for
the advantage Of the former the latter II the in
terests d tho people consulted win be pat fog
ward as for high and responsible Oces but
men distinguished for wisdom and experience The peo-
pie want more Presidents like P.rce tn~y want no
more Governors like CLARK but wish to their places
supplied by of capacity, standing and ind aeuce
whose states maphe views able Discharge of their
duties hall inspire public confidence and respect. They
care very little about the mummery Of osths and
words; but they want TO the government admins
tered by men who capable Of preserving that
.ideratsn which belongs to pubic office Tue Know
NohiDes they expect their party TO be anything
than bubble anything more than q mere nine days'
WONDER must place their chief reliance for success
the sense OF fitness which their nominations inspire
not ON any such perfection OF discipline will
unanimous support Of the party for whatever
bilious nobody 1t may choose TO put up.
We doubt not that there are many small men whose
connection with an apparently nvincble party has in
red them with large hopes the party can only be
coereed To vote for whoever is nominated and they
get the nomination, their fortune made Men whom
the public would never think Of suitable persons for
ece, are gifted with discernme ut OF merit which
leads them to think of themselves Having little to
hope from the public reoog milton of their fitness they
place all their reisnce party discipline, which co
treat such with precious little consideration. 1t
would be far better oil without them
Considering that the convention At Philadelphia Is not
TO assemble for the purpose oil making nominations, it
perhaps thought that these remarks not very
pertinent to the occasion But think they emit
ntnty We think the present suitable time to dis
the party of the de]uson of supposng it hold
organization and clsptrap. 1t must hereafter rely on
the OF its prime pies, and the fitness and in
teey OF its prominent men, IL win be well
for the convention to time in trying to devise
Tor the better guarding of It's secrets and the
ercise of more complete control iss members.
Let 1t not attempt to construct parfect machine for
Transforming office seekers into office holders but to
make the party powerful Instrument for promoting
The public good.
from the Absnv Register formerly sickly silver gray
wing now Know Nothing
TAXING COUNSEL OF OUR FOES.
The foes Of the American party are firing guns over
their escape from destruction 10 Virginia. While they
are doing this, it may be well for Americans OF New
York to take counsel among themselves preparatory to
friends in the Old Dominion have been cond-
dent, and cheated by pretended friends, spies and
OF New York. There may be entire security in
percent enditionse may be strong enough and safe
but were mistaken. Let us in New York fall into
NO similar error. Let US by activity hsnceforth make
assurance doubly sure" Let not slumber on our
able to add to our numbers. Appealing 10 the intel
gence and patriotism OF the country for support the
papers and documents defining our principles and AMI
mating the hearts OF the people, Intelligence is the
lever BY which the corrupt political dynastes can alone
Virginia complaining bitterly that they have faded
through misrepresentation OF their principles, and be.
the cloud OF darkness was not lifted, which had
go long rested upon the people Of virgna Wherever
sound Political reading was circulated there success at
There are and rea BE American journals scatter
ed all this State and they should literally calste
among the people Let our friends give these journals
warm support Make this leading obje:t for it will
tell most po~eriully in the end and construct broad
and enduring platform for the American party Friends
be wise and active while yet you may with efficiency.
From the "American Organ" at Washington, volun.
teer national Know Nothing paper.l
THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The New YORK HERALD is again troubled sbou. tbs
American Organ. 1t expresses the opinion thai daily
paper will not pay expenses in Washington without 60
vernment patronage, and advises to 20 Ksa
sas. The HERALD is ignorant it il impertinent.
The Organ was never in fourishng coalition
than is at present Oar daily circulation far exceeds
that of any of the political papers OF the city and
weekly circulation exceeds twelve thousand and is in
creasDg st the rate Of two hundred q week,
The expenses of the Office 5000 a weak, all Of
which Is paid promptly in current fupds The estab-
IL hment IL wholly free from debt ncumorance Of any
kind. We have had much experience il newspaper
terprises, but we have never known instance Of
daily paper that has been successful from the start
the american organ. Its has indeed aston
ished its friends and Gstouuded ITS enemies, and ths
without resort 10 blsck mall" any other Height.
mate mode OF raising the wind familiar TO the editor
Of the NEW DIRK HERALD.