The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-03

De Ell Ced 10 hoi0 tneff 1nsurgent posltl0n, and
force us into an invason from Texas for self
preservation, which establishes war, occnpa-
ton and the safety Of the priests in their i'm
merse possessions.
ANGULAR INDICATIONS OF RESURRECTION AND
REBELLION IN New ENGLAND.-We perceive that
the strikes among the mechanics Of New Eng.
land lave extended from Massachusetts into
New Hampshire, and the same feeling will I'M
doubtedly break out in the other manufactur-
ing States of the East-Rhode Island and Con-
necticut. 1t is estimated that one,fourth of the
whole number Of Massachusetts shoemakers
have already rebelled against short pay and
long work, and it is very probable that the
other three fourths are only awaiting fair OPP
portunity to follow in the same direction The
labor question ia New England, although nomi-
nally social one, has really assumed politi.
cal aspect. 1t is very likely that, owing to the
withdrawal of Southern custom, the masters are
unable to pay higher wages, even if they felt
disposed to do so. This brings the question to
bear directly upon the elections which are ap.
preaching in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and
Connecticut. 1t is understood that there is
quite revulsion of political opinion among
the working classes of New England, and the
democrats have some hopes of carrying one or
two Of the States. On the other hand, the re-
publicans are shaking in their shoes for fear
they may lose ground in the North through the
result Of these Eastern elections, and so both
parties are straining every nerve to gain the
victory. 1t is understood that large sums Of
money have been sent in from this city,
| to be used on both sides during
the canvass. The elections will be contested
vigorously; every inch Of ground will be dis
puted, and the result viii be looked for with
no little anxiety throughout the Union IF
one or more Of these New England States
should pronounce against the republican party
on the direct issue Of non-intervention with
slavery, the South would be conciliated, and
trade would flow back into its accustomed
channels But, on the other hand if the black
republican rule over New England should be
| perpetuated, then we may expect that matters
will be ia worse condition than heretofore,
arc that the distress among the strikers and
operatives in the Eastern States will be aggra-
! waited rather than amellorateQ.
For the reasons above named, the result Of
the coming elections in New England will be
very important. Beyond the mere question as
to the predominance Of one party or the other
in the State, the question of trade-of actual
| bread and butter for the artisans to be set
| tied. The almighty niger and the almighty
dollar are so mixed up in the matter that even
the outest Yankee cannot separate, but must
perfoEce choose between them.
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A CREDIBLE WITNESS AS TO REPUBLICAN, Doc
TRrNEs.-Duriug the contest for Speaker, the re-
publican members squirned and lodged great
deal about Helpers book, which SO many of
them had endorsed and subscribed for, but few,
| If any Of them, repudiated its abominable doc
rines fairly and squarely. Joshua r. Giddings,
| in writing to his constituents il Ohio, few
weeks sgo, says that the republicans In Con-
gress felt Inundated at discarding Mr.. Sher-
man, because he had endorsed the doctrines OF
Helpers book, "every sentence of which" he
ADDS, ''finds response in the hearts of all true
republicans" Mr.. Giddings is one Of the apos-
Ties Of black republcanism- shining light in
the party, candidate, we believe. for the Pre-
sideBtisl nomination and be ought to know the
| sentiments Of sll true republicans. When he
pronounees that every sentence Of Helpers
book fin6s response in all their bosoms there
Is no doubt that he speaks the exact truth, how
ever it may be denied by tinid second rate re-
publican journals. The doctrines of Helpers
beck, and the doctrines Of Stewards brutal and
boody Rochester manifesto, form plank for
plank Of the republican platform, and comprise
tbe whole Of the issue to be met at the coming
! Presidential election.