The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-23
MASSACHUSETTS.
OUR BOSTON CORRESPONDENCE.

BoroN, Dec Is, 1860.
Things Coming Right-The Masses Relsdsa.ing the Party
Leadas-The Working People Coming TO their Senses An
Orer Ne,o E,gland--sRepeai"-The Polls ,oiu Eu the
&ory-The Connecticut Eyoctios-Gos. Banss-Smau
Jor in South Carolina- Ydoo Fucr-Life and Fire In
South, dc, dc.
There was some justice in the recent remark made in
the Senate by Mr. Iverson Of Georgia. that there
permanent remedy for Southern grievances short Of
radical change the individual temper feelings senti
ments and policy Of the Northern voters themselves
That this change is already making rapid progress in all
the New England States question who min.
giles at all with the masses who beginning earnest
10 think for themselves But in thing Mr.. Iverson
and his secession friends certainly The
republican victory owing altogether the slave
ry excitement. The general desire for change in the
national administration in 1s40, the dlsaction and
disappointment o applicants for Office under Gen Pierce
and Mr. Buchanan, and the dissenons in the democratic
ranks the North all contributed largely the general
result, independently OF the negro question.
II the South would only wait Bit would be salts
fed OF this. That all not gold that gters large
portion Of those who ..wtnt in for Mr. Lincoln, under
promises OF peace and plenty beginning TO realize
with q vengeance, and they are by ''mealy.
mouthedu about expressing their disappointment and
chagrn at the sad consequences Of their hasty
duct. II s certain as that the NKw YoRK Herald
able and entcrpriang paper that tho people, the ap
preaching State elections, viii break loose from their
party leaders unless they bestr themselves once
mark commit themselves just and gene.
rous policy towards their Southern brethren.
An unconditional repeal Of all obnoxious, unconstitu-
tiona laws Of which there just COMPLAINT Is settled
matter and II the republican party wish 70 take
the credit Of these and other concatory they
have no time TO lose The democrats will certainly soon
the ralyng cry Of "repeal and by the nomi
nation Of suitable, fair candidates for the Igsa
lures pledged 70 sweep from the statute books the has
before them Even Vermont would have done this had
the members of her Legislature been chosen without
reference a reversal Of former unfrendly As
the republican legislators been afraid Of causing
fusion and discord In the party just coming into power
The annual election oi state officers, members OF the
legislature and of Congress- viii take place Connccti.
cut within few months Taxing advantage Of the signs
o the times and the eyaspcrated feelings the aborng
classes (who md themselves down 10 an entertain
cni 10 which they we're not invited, and actuated by
should have the honor Of stopping that abolition
bawi-the democratic leaders Ia old Connecticut are
fast forgetting their past differences and preparing
carry the state mainly the repeal issue and the un
qualified acquiosccnce IN all demands of southern
victory II Congress viii only in some sat sfae,orv way
perhaps the mode suggested by the New York deega
tondspose Of the territorial branch Of the present dis
puie.
Governor Banks is stli here. His family however
have already left for the West and he himself prepar
ing To leave. The same reasons which have led him
up Official position hcre-nadequatc pccuniary
compcnsat would no doubt cause his decination of
seat In Mr. Incon's Cabinet should such honor be
rendered him. But II j. much 10 be regretted that the
country not likely in this critical tuncture 10 have the
benefit of able, safe and patriotic counsellor the
administration Mr. Banks h really and truly a
markahe man--uo doubt the soundcst coolest farpec-
ing practical statesman of hs tina, country has
produced for many, many years In private and public
oonvcrsat he expresses the deepest socndc for the
Jninn. and panied at the thought of parting with any
of the members ~ the I'D Union family circle lie
presses the opinion freely that Mr.. Lincoln perfectly
competent 90 manage national Affairs even in this
hour II extreme panic, and that he believes him be
~ honest. patriotic impulses and designs He Il
equally free IN his declarations favor of equal aud
act Justice 10 all the states and 70 all sections OF the
Jnion.
The sudden appearance of the smallpox In tho capital of
N. Palmetto state just al this time, cxcites not a little
comment and connection with the proposed secession
has started argument favor ~ the continuance ~
fcrc either IN the North south. II s significantly
asked " dissolution Il to take place, aud great
gulf nyedN between the two sections what wonl
become Of our southern neighbors should the yellow
fever sweep the entire south, as Ia quite
liable - At any timer Who has forgotten the tire
mendous stampede from Virginia, north when that
awful scourge prevailed 80 badly few years since IN
Norfolk and vicinity And how cheerfuuy Northcrncrs
contributed men, aud for e relief az Tho
suffer ng such scenes likely " again with in
creased and more dreadful consequences am be
hoped That the ldea q such mutual dependence may
canyc reflection and hesitation when all else fails
There " another interest strictly of p~unary
nature, however, which have seen attended a.. IL
the millions Il dollars o. insurance lives and rro
pefty IN tne south, depending northern insurance
COMPANIES suppose the North should apry repudation
IN That direction. oras the fact 81 far as the life
surancc policies concernedsuppose thoc companies
are relieved from their part ~ the bargain In
where hoes ~ lie r. in consequence violating any law
~ fha United States SDnhern friends had bet
ter reflect upon these important facts and look their
Northern Insurance stipala'ions 10 season.