The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-22


The events that are daily transpiring In political
circles in this State bear conclusive proof Of
the position that we have all along taken, that
the political parties have had their day, and
would be swept from existence by the revolu-
ton that the country is now going through.
ThHs the democratic party started in the days
OF Jefferson is rapidly falling to pieces, and
those who once considered it an honor to be-
long to it are now daily deserving the wreck,
since the adoption of the mongrel platform at
syracuse Already two of the abIest and best
candidates have withdrawn from the rotten con-
Germ and united with the new conservative
movement-the great political uprising of the
people in the Empire State-that is carrying
everything before it, while the republican party,
which has been in existence only about five
years, is already complete wreck. Without
platform, the leaders are clinging to q single
candidate in the person of Mr.. Bruce, an aboli-
ZIONIST of Madison county, and a friend of Ger
rit Smth-graspng like drowning men at Q
straw, in the hope of keeping up an appearance
Of life.
In this condition of affairs what folly it is for
Confidence Cassidy, who have great deal OF
sense but no political honesty, large amount
of tact but no soundness to attempt to run the
old wreck Why not at once declare the party
at an end, as it is, withdraw the candidates and
unite in the conservative movement upon the
ticket with Dickinson at its head and Tallmadge
at its tails Their present course not only de-
stroys all their influence during the present
crisis, but removes them from all prospects OF
an influential position in the great hereafter
which is to take place after our present trou-
bles are over, and the political parties or
game upon the new issues that will
then follow as natural result Of all
this turmoil and warfare. Tammany Hall,
the representative Of their party at this
end Of the State, is already preparing to repn-
date the whole concern and come ont in favor
of the conservative movement as it is obliged
to do in order to keep its own head above
water. Let Richmond, Cagger and Company
show an ounce of common sense, and join the
tide as its waves roll on over the State, and
thus obtain q little credit for themselves.
There is no use of their resisting the deter
mined movements of the people, or attempting
to divide the public mind, which now sees but
one issue-that of our country and human
liberty on one side, and anarchy and
ruin on the other. We trust that ths
Regency, now being deserted by not only
their rank and file, but by their own counsel
lors. will now discover their error. withdraw
their ticket and let the contest be with the cor
servatives united against tho one abolition can.
didate of the republicans. With this clear SAIL
ing let the campaign commence. The stump
speakers and orators, having but one ticket to
talk about can turn their appeals to urging the
enlistments of the people in such numbers as u
bring the rebellion to q speedy end. In thaA
way not only tens of thousands will be added -
our army, but our State will set an example
which will have wonderful moral effect upon
all other loyal States, and at the same time fur
nish spectacle to the civilized world unheaxd
of in the history of democratic institutions
Prince NAPOIEON's AMERICAN NoTEs-NAPo.
IEoMo IDEAS OF Our MILITARY CHIHvTArNs.-Wa
give to-day translation of the third of Prince
Napoleon's brilliant letters to his home organ.
the Opinion Nationale, upon the civil conflict IN
America. This and the preceding letters, Q
which we gave TRANSACTIONS are sufficient to ee.
tablish the Princes reputation as an acute Oh
server and finished writer. For clearness Of
observation, elegance Of style and impartiality
of thought, they stand UNNECESSARILY in advances
Of those of the special correspondent of the
London Times; and the translations of them
which we have published have attracted much
attention in this country, and have won much
praise for their author.
That Of which we give o translation to-day
will be recognized as the ablest of these COM
munications. In 1t are sketched with a master.
ly hand the personal and mental attributes a
the general officers of both armies on whom
rests the conduct of the campaign on the Pote-
mac. These pen and ink sketches will be re-
cognized as true to the life. The Princes idea
Of the effects of West Point education is also
worthy Of attention.
Slight as have been his opportunities of form
ing judgment, he has arrived at the conclu-
sion that the pupils of eur military school havs
acquired training that makes of them q dis
tnct class in the community. He says that they
stand apart from the three great divisions into
which the American people are divided
namely, Yankees, Virgnians and Western mes
and he predicts that as our present connections
have brought into prominent relief this class n
q military capacity, so it will continue to %
oupy the chief ground in our government In .
political capacity.
Who will'say that the Prince is not right In
his philosophio idea, or who is there that would
regret seeing the principal Offices in the gin a
the people filed by men whose careful and
honorable training will insure capacity and
probity in the discharge Of their duties? Among
the advantages which the American people may
derive from their present difficulties, that which
the Prince points out win not be regarded a.
the least. The time for corrupt and ignorant
politicians is passing away. The Prince is right.
MISTAKEN VIEWS OF THE WAR IN ENGLAND
The change Of opinion which the London Times
boa -;t L.