The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-02
A Curious Dish or City Politics.

To Hon HART, Surveyor Of the Port Of Ne York.
Our friendly relations and my long personal quaint
with you, you will receive as part apology for the
liberty have taken in addressing to you this letter Al
friend then, must be privileged 10 express at the oon
only my regrets, but also my assonishmso
at finding you aiding and abettng by your counenAnss
at least combination OF political adventurous and desPs
adoes who for the last four years have succeeded with
but solitary exception, in placing in the minority the
democratic party Of this city and State.
But you have chosen your ground; and Is said yea
will continue TO hold H. although in opposition to the send
Of the forty three thousand democratic voters Of s
city, who In the late election uave their SURFACES rr
James Buchanan for President or the United States Tea
may hereafter fully realize the truth OF your posi-
ton, when, am sorry to think, it will be too late fer
you to reace your steps TO win back that condolences
which you daily losing With the masses. You are
garded the last and most valuable OF the Fowler ees
and Sanders converts but many Of your friends sn e.
terrain the hope that you will return to the old democrats
fold from whence you have strayed. with seuimess
allied 10 this feeling that set myself about tho task-er
your beneht-of examining into the character and mo-
tves OF your friends and associates, and ~
fore | have got through, l trust to make you ssnA-
BILE Of your mistake in having placed your reputaos
W the keeping OF men unable 70 estimate Its worth Long
observation suggests a. the hrst and ee ctvo
clan and man9uverer in this list OF less person
than Isaac " Fowler, the Postmaster Of this city The
excellence OF this gentle mans private character with his
popular SOCIAL qualities renders him weak foe In ha
efforts Gripping the democratic party the evidence a
which before US In the results Of the last four yeas
elections.
To Ar Fowler, politically, the charge Of inconsistency
cannot be ad vapced Certainly none will charge him Wtkh
de spon for the everywhere notorious that fr
eight years past, with open frankness Mr.. Fowler has
never failed 70 extend his sympa'hics to his cosr~,
Greeley and Seward In their crusSdes against the demo
cracy and this too, whether IN out Of Oics. No. no;
Mr. Fowler has no disguise Of sentiment on the subject
black repubhcanism The only com plant against Mr..
Fow s he should insist upon being regarded
democrat and the other hand the democracy Ia Justly
oharge.Sio with neglect for having recognised him ss
which we have spoken Of have not only won favor for
him in this city, but they appear to have had their ees
swa Of fAvors upon him which in reality he less de-
serving Of politically then thousands Of others
the parity tv' men ne Of this city. we know sass
In State and county conventions this gentle
to avoraby impress tnese bodies with his pc usr absS
ton views shown by the proceedings OF these co.,
yentons Nvested OF these @ AND ne
port He possesses but moderate share OF true talea,
and has ct no time attained distinction in his profession a
lawyer.
has been John Cochrane member elect to Oongrea
Between these there is similarity OF Character a.
though in politics they are sometimes found agree.
Cochrane, the same Fowler has at heart ever becn a
abolens but unlike Fowler he has frequently found
interest deny the fact In point Of talent and
torica display II Is questionable If the next Congress Wn
among It's many distinguished members, be able to pro-
Guce bis equal at least is certain that will have
superior there II opinion can be formed from thoe a.
ready elected members He will stand far in advance Of
OF the delegation from this city, and yet IL Is admitted
New York has for the last thirty years able
representation as the one now chosen hut beyond tho
bare exhioi. Of that talent, MI oocnsne VII 0p.sn ~
make leadership viii be repulsed and rendered uns.o-
cessful.
form this opinion from these The school OF pons
thai Mr. Cochrane has studied in regards honest action -
an objection in the way Of advancement Our talented
graduate has practsed up this rule, and has dna
lied his life with it, that change Of policy would b
both difficult and unavailing. In . word, Mr. Cochrane
rscer 70 SVe hm promr epCe and disncon and !, sS
summing up no injustice done TO the gentleman, -
all anest to who have held political intercourse wh
him The Inconsistencies that have given 80 NJ.
Cochrane and bis acts notorety In this city, s fair -
win be presented Dy ,hsi, IN 0ons
hope for success Hence conclusion that Mr. Cochans
must prove a failure at Washington, for he win b
fcent TO give him confidence with his associates.
The love for intrigue In Mr.. Cochrane wonderfully
man. in company With his associates, are hoping muoS
from their present designs upon the administration Mr..
GochIane has not only tasted power but for many yea.
as WAS also the dispenser OF 1t at Washington,
General Pierce: As natural consequence, Mr..
have an earnest desire for the return a
those days Of pront and power and their desperation
think they will finally succccd-thas the times Of rsros
are TO be revived. Should any such insanity possess yo
mind, beg of you to Danish the thought unworthy
The above named persons are brlliants for political
honesty and dealing, when compared with this member
OF their association, Daniel Sckes To give this
his true deserts the search for comparison would compel
an amount Of labor and depth Of research before
ample could be obtained, that at this time shall not a.
tempt the task You certainly require no enghlonmenS
into the varied traits and versailles OF this mans
into e through the
iurigues Of tns creature Is II possible that you haer
yourself with result in this mans treatment Of you
favorable than others have received At his handsS et
ask you the question: you being, who for q
angle year had intimate relations with Mr.. Sckes, and
who at the end Of that year still continued 10 hold him In
favorable regardY II my fortune 10 have carly ie
stood this man, and the principles by which his aoions
governed and will you not allow that my apprsoia
ton OF his character has been not only correct but
derfuly instinctvef
In addition 70 his almost countless outrages upon party
and friends may be classed his late attempts against tho
rights and peace Of this city. &c at became the
unary adviser Of the chiefs Of the Metropolitan ourages
the companion and adviser OF notorious militia
general who, secopdng the mpulsvc ongngs for BLOOD
of 80 called democrat and Judge insisted upon dragging
through our streets in disgrace the chief magistrate q Tie
city. Need ] 20 further in opening TO you the double
dealings Of this man, and the falsy Of his preensous
will for the present pass him by, but 10 recur TO hin
have selected from the list the fourth Of your pol
teal associates for active service the adventurer and
spccuaior George ~ Sanders His notoriey obtain
ell, you know, from his prominent association with
copper mining speculation which in the end brought ruin
upon hundreds To enable you to understand the csna
ton in which Mr.. Sanders was but recently held bus
necessary 70 refer you to the act Of the senate OF The
fused confirm his nomination for Consul for the city Of
London nov understand he travelling Kansas
Territory, chief lnancer and operator for his political
brethren In this city waiting for opportunities which
TO be made for him TO purchase largely OF public lands
Probably this restless genius conemplstes settled resa-
donce that Interesting country having decided MOI again
10 rust his nomination. though new appointment, 70 Tho
oaprces OF uncertain body the United States senate
If this be his decision beg 70 o1er him my sympathy and
approval
am pay my compliments TO the next In order,
the disinteresed Purdy-Ejsh Purdy-" the peoples
man." he delights In being called and God knows there
many, very many of the people who win have cause
10 remember him. sec the managers OF the Smith
sonan Institution Washington advertise for the purchase
autographs Of distinguished OF the old and present
would suggest that there be fears entertained o.
the immoria Eahs autograph becoming rarity in the
market From what heard In court the other day there
be scattered abroad about seventy thousand q
these bold and well written signatures appended TO NE
bottom OF small slip OF paper, with The words I'm
pire Bank" and n line picture imprinted upon the
sheet, with the further words, One dollar
pay able demand and signed by this "man Of the peo
neaair. th Tho eIn on thn aIludcd