Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-30
Washington Correspondence.
TTaIIevrand.u Private CORRESPONDENTS, No. VII

The Madsonan and the New York Times-the
Globe and the Evening Post are laborlng TO become
the organs of their respective partSs-wMie Croswei
OF the Argus, "calm as summer morning, 10 quietly
awaiting the result of this warfare. The Madisonan
is fairly seated the shoulders Of the Globe
with jsdicious application of the LASH the poor
beast break under the violence OF Its r'der and
and fall into the trail OF party hacks.
Benton is not favorlte with this newspaper; IN
establishing the Madsonan, the propnetors had the
accomplishment of an important Object IN vew,-
namely: to defeat this senator IN MS race LOT me
Presidential chair. The Times OF your eHy, 10 ulse5
the management Of This same clique and also pledged
to the support of their interest mr.. Croswen mas
been selected by the regency to act the part OF MODE
raor reservng the preroganve OF joining IN Inc emu
with one or both of these factions: CO.
Mr.. Van Buren, expresses but niue uneas'hess IUi
his safety, relying upon his mon cemiht'al
principles as the hobby that is to carry him through
another term Of the Presidency.
Wise, of Virginia, has written long letter to po-
ca friend in this CITY, expressing his determination
to bring Whitney and Woodbury. before the Puolc as
swndlers and deaullers at the earliest perod
1t is clearly ascertalned that the secretary ol
the Treasury, during the years OF 1886 and part OF
1897, employed Mr. Whtaey as his principal agent
and confidential adviser-tha at five different times
Mr.. Whitney borrowed from the department, where
he was officiating as agent, the small sums OF one
million of dollars at each of these several peroos-
and that, too without giving any other security lor
its return but his own a0riHen Plealgs. r,, contra.
dicted upon oath !?
AT the time when this subject was under nvestiga-
ton before the "Wse Committee" was not tins TACT "a
distinctly understood by Dutee j. Pearce that Mr.
Whitney not only borrowed these moneys, put tnat
he was then largely indebted to the Treasury OF me
United States and that, too, without any possioie
chance, or even hope ofever payngn? Mr.. Whit-
new borrowed these several amounts OF money! no
doubt with the honest intention OF returning theIh
when the Secretary should make his demand lot me
same. Yet this intention was banked, and MI.
had nOtIh he mr.
invested in the specuations OF land, and appropriated
for other purposes Let Mr.. Wise have the selection
of his committee and bring this affair before the puS-
lie eye. 1t belongs to the honor 0f the House. ana 10
the heads of the departments to see this matter I'M
| mediaely put at rest.
You may expect-and think, too, without being
dsappointed-a popular message from the fresident.
Mexico will occupy an important feature IN u. De
not surprised if you see many plans suggested for the
keeping and dsbursing Of the public m0ney-out none
recommended. The State Banks will not be disturb
ed. The President thinks that question belongs ex-
clusivey 10 the action Of the States.
On Saturday the Vice President arrived in town,
and this morning ten o'clock, was received by the
President, at his residence in this CITY Inc loss OF
Johnson's district, after all the efforts winch were
made to the contrary, IS morufylng 70 the aomhis
tra,ion party, IN the extreme. ,
The opposition will make vigorous set for their
speaker. To man, they Will unite on MI. BEL.
This will be their policy. Mr. Bell is known by the
House, as possessing extraordinary talent for hlng
this station. Atpresent appearances favor his chance
their being in the city two wing members to one OF
the opposition Elect Bell as Speaker, and Mr.. Wise
will then be enabled to make choice OF his own
committee.
In conversation with Mr.. Bell, this morning, he ex-
pressed himself in favor Of Treasury Bank Nth a
capital Of fifty or sirty millions. The creation Of
such an institution at this time, ne considered, II pro-
pery and fairly conducted would give the country re-
ef-sach relief as enable business TO resume Its
hcalhful and vigorous pursuits. This plan" Mr.
Bell Observed" might be continued till such time as
| Congress would be enabled to select more suitable
| one for the wants of the country al large"
| The Southern crops represented as being in the
most hourishng conditions; il is probable that The
cotton Of this year alone will average the enormous
amount OF one hundred of millions This estimate
was given me by gentleman from the South, ant
| also member Of the House
| p. S. Two ocLocK-Twenty thirty member!
| have Just arrived. Private conveyances are flying
through the city, and all is in state of great excite
| ment. Tonight there is to be caucus held for thu
choice of prner Blair is not certain of his situation
| Should Allen be selected by the cascus, the wings
will elect Gales q Seaton beyond doubt. Excuse
| this hasty note, l compelled TO write agains
| tiue-thc mail closes in five minutes.