The New York herald., 1864-10-04

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pect to sec him toppls over at any moment and
carry tho whole shoddy souosra along with him.
The republican party was born in Chicago, and
the democratic platform WAS framed In Chicago;
but the latest news from Chicago y not favor
able TO either the republicans or the demo.
Gratis. Close upon our financial storm win
come political storm, and It is singular that
they should both originate In the same place
II the financial storm be delayed until after tho
election. we'll and good; but II it should occur
before tho election We would not BE surprised
TO SEQ both Lincoln and Mcclellan set aside
for those men who have saved the nation in
war, and who can best govern II in peace.
CrY MExssRs or CoNuREss-The political
canvass in this State in 1862, which was con-
Quoted by the democracy on war issue, but in
opposition to theemancipation abolition policy
OF tho administration. resulted in the election
Of tho following persons to represent this oitU
in Congrsss:-Bea and Fernando Wood, J. W.
Chsnler, Elijah Ward, James Brooks and Anson
Horrick. Most Of these gentlemen, on taking
their seats in Congress, voted in opposition to
the measures brought up for the prosecution Of
the war. The record Of . majority showed
throughout sympathy for the rebels. 1t is
true that Ben Wood left very slim record; for
he was seldom there to vote on any question,
and was sure to be absent when anything inn
pertant was before Congress affecting the inter
ests of this city. AS to Fernando Wood, II il
well known that he never failed to manifest
sympathy for the South in all his votes, even
if he did have to Immediately call ON Old Abe
or Secretary Chase and prove to them that his
vote would help the republican party; whilst
Chanler was never able to decide him
self how he should vote, and relied upon Wood
to tell him, thus becoming a complete tool of
Fernando. Brooks was too busy looking after
the dirty linen Of the Cabinet to occupy
himself with anything one way or the other.
Herrick always lost his way among the halls
and side rooms Of the Capitol. and no person
could tell where he stood, They we're all entirely
useless as far as this city was concerned neither
comprebending the position Of New York and
its identify of interests with every section Of
the Union nor It's Importance as the CONNER
cial and financial centre OF the country.
The people Of this city are sick and tired of
being represented by such men in the halls of
the national Legislature. They want no secesh
sympathizers; nor do they want any Of the
abolition dsunonsts; for they are just as
great disgrace. Their doctrines lead to the
same result, namely, the division OF the country
and destruction of the industrial and CONNER
cial Interests which feed and support this
great metropolis Tammany Hall now Is In a
position to relieve from any. such disaster
in the future. The people are looking to that
organization to prevent either Of those classes
misreprese0ting them again. Tammany being
now the recognized representative OF the dsmoc
racy of the city. standing on war and Union
platform. rallying its .orces around the name OF
McCi u-who, every person admits, will carry
this city by an unprecedented majority-it holds
the key to the situation. and Can redeem the
city its managers fearlessly do their
duty. They must repudiate IN toto all
connection with such rebel sympathisers as
the Woods, Chanler, Gunther, McKeon and
the balance Of the secesh crew Of the outside
organizations. as we'll as the disunion abol-
tionists on the other side. They must throw
overheard all those men who have proven false
in the present delegation. and select men whose
character ability and known Union sentiments
will be guarantee that they will truly and
faithfully represent this city. with ell its TO-
terssts. There Is no reason why the members
from this city should not be the leading men
and the guiding minds n our national legisla-
ture. This city has more at stake than any
other section Of the country, and, with good
men in Congress, her voice will be all potent
at Washington, as II should be. What are
the managers Of Tammsuy doing to secure this
result. Upon them rests the responsibility
Will they, at the nominating convention to be
held this week. take to their embrace the
Woods, Chanlers and Gunthers. or reject them,
and show that they appreciate the trusts i'm
posed upon them; or will they take those semi
secessionists to their embrace, TO the disgrace
OF themselves and the city' We wait for re-
ply from the convention. Upon that rests the
condition OF the support Of our citizens of the
Tammany Congressional ticket.
SUPPRESSION OF NEwsPAPERs-We see that
the government has not yet learned the folly OF
it's policy Of suppressing newspapers. We learn
that paper called the Evening Post has just
been suppressed 10 Baltimore, by order Of Gen.
Wallace, for placarding something on its bull
letin board Recently aaothsr journal was
| shut up out West by military authority. Moth
ing could be more absurd tnan such course.
II only gives notoriety to obsoare things, and
does no possible good to the government. We
have some experience In newspapers; but we
never heard OF the Baltimore Euening Post be-
fore, and perhaps nobody else ever heard OF
the Obscure Western paper. This policy origi
mated with Mr.. Seward, who suppressed some
papers and arrested some editors that people
knew little or nothing about; and 1t is emily
small men, dressed in little brief authority" !"