The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-27
The Coming Elections-New York In tn
Rapids.

with an unruffled surface, and the very image Of
undisturbed tranquility? All at once on APP
preaching the abyss, it tumbles into foam, breaks
the opposing rocks, rushes hither and thither
presses still onward. and after few leaps and
plunges, falls sublimely down the awful precipice
but emerges again from the deep, to pursue the
calm tenor of its way
In this Presidential contest-this great struggle
of public opinion-we, too are in the rapids. Six
months ago, so placid and SO tranquil was it, we
could scarce discern ripple on its surface now
it breaks into wild commotion, ruishes in every
direction, surges against every obstacle, and
seeks an outlet that shall give ii rest.
We are in the midst Of mighty political cur
rent. No better illustration can be given of it
than those of the movements and counter move
ments which are now going on in this State and
Union, in their agitation and their uproar. We
are about to elect a President of the United
States, a Governor and Legislature in this
State. Under the rapid Development of
public opinion--under the pressure of its strong
and majestic current-the result as to the Pres-
dency is quite conceded and it is considered, in
all human probability, that Fremont will carry
this State by the greatest majority ever given
an electoral ticket. Everything is, in truth,
tending that way. The newspapers are full Of
these movements and counter movements, all
having reference to this denouefnent but the wary
politicians wire pullers, the corrupt cliques
the interested factions, and above all the finan-
cial coterie-the Central Railroad interest-grown
fat and lusty and overbearing with successful
spoliaton, are not yet content with the millions
they have plundered from the public by means of
Legislation and monopolies. These are too keen,
too watchful and too greedy to waste their time
or exert their energies on the great questions of
the country. The constitution, our foreign rela-
tons, the honor Of the nation, the prosperity of
the people are to them the idlest words and the
most unmeaning of phrases. Let patriots and
fools contend for liberty, these men have but one
object, and that is plumber.
In the confusion and contest of politicians for
power, the financial combination we have alluded
to holds the bag and means to fill it up. We
have frequently described the operations Of this
clique-we have followed them in their tracks
We know the road they travel, and understand
the signals Of their engineers and conductors
Indeed, they are showing more and more
plainly every day their real intentions and every
hour their secrets are leaking out Not more
than two days since Thurlow Weed (even to
name whom is to suggest every form of political
treachery and sordid inconsistency and his CO.
adjutor, E. Corning were closeted for two hours
together at certain place in this city and under
lock and key. The great oracle of the abolition
lists and the great democratic railroad iron i'm
porter, shut up mysteriously for two hours with
their respective friends and the door secured
against all intruders. Notwithstanding all these
precautions, their deliberations are known, and
the result will be carried into effect if possible at
the approaching conventions at Syracuse. There
he arrangements are to be carried out at all
hazards, if they can be. 1t is understood that
the Presidential question is, in fact, secondary
affair. II is of no consequence to these men who
is elected President, il they have the right
Governor and Legislature; AMI TO this object
every energy will be directed.
The first point is to secure the presiding
officers of the two conventions at syracuse. This
done The committees will follow rs a matter Of
course. We understand that TO effect this, at
least five thousand pot house politicians shoulder
hitters and private agents will be furnished with
free tickets over the Central Railroads. body
guard mob, or a constituency, a will best serve
the occasion.
The outside pressure in this way will be enor-
nous Il is intended it shall be irresistible. The
next step is TO unite the two conventions and TO
hit upon a compromise candidate out Of those
already secured by the railway interests in both
conventions. With wonderful concession and
unexampled magnanimity they will waive pre-.
ference: for either viii suit Harmony will tri-
umph. because il il all arranged before hand. and
the predetermined candidate win be presented to
the people as the glorious evidence ola noble and
disinterested fusion. The joint committees or
the consolidated committees. will report against
any movements or any platforms which will en-
danger the railroad monopoly. No man, however
popular ifnot Of the clique will stand any chance
for their support. and heaven and earth will be
moved to defeat in particular the nomination of
Fernando Wood.
Three-fourths Of the delegates to these con-
ventions viii be chosen within two weeks two
thirds Of these though neutral at first, will. il
i believed, DC changed by the outside pressure;
and with money, promises. contracts, and Offices,
the railroad conspirators may do much. But for
all this there il popular movement FOR Fer
nando Wood which il unmistakeable. and Ii i
going on in quarters least suspected With
in few weeks there has been a tremendous
rally everywhere In his favor. II would be the
safest and soundest policy, therefore, to take
him mp at Syracuse. We learn that all the
German papers representing the German vote,
are not merely in favor Of Col. Fremont bat Of
Fernando Wood also and that the latter. for his
conduct on the Maine liquor question would be
supported by them almost to man. This Is
indeed a curious state Of things but not the