Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-02
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have Just been made acquainted with a singular
scheme which has been set on foot by Mcpuihe'
HAYNES, and others of the South, against John c.
Calhoun aided and kept alive by the friends of Clay
and Webster You may remember that Mr.. McDuffie
and the other named gentleman Of the South, acknow
lodged the position assumed by Mr. Calhoun during
the extra session. Thinking now that his object is
to league with Mr. Van Buren for the presidency
through representation made by Clay and Webster,
they have promised to put Immediately foot move
raent in the South that will have for its tendency the
immolation Of Calhoun. Clay wants this done by
McDuffie. Calhoun out Of the way, Webster is soon
disposed oE-The south will take Van Buren, in pref
erence to such nomination. The north will bnng
up a like objec..on together with portion OF the
west.
The question will then lie between Clay and Harrl-
son and here another scheme has been Matched.
Harrison is aware that he cannot get the nomlna-
ton from the wing convention. He promises Clay
that the field is to be left the two, he will openly
decline nomination in favor of Clay, SO that the vote
may if possible be unanimous one.
These are but few of the games now play
ing on the political chess board. Whilst Clay IS
shaking the friendly hand with Webster he is prepa-
ing dose that will send him cut of existence.
r Mr.. Clay in writing letter of very recent date to
member of the House of Representatives, says among
variety Of other things, that he thinks IT would be
ruinous scheme to place before the country for a
second time, the name of Francis Granger for Vice
President" You may at once see int this dsinter-
ested movement The soHth must have finger IN
the pie The name Of Tyler ofVirginia is the name
that Mr. Clay shes linked with his in the grand
race.
Members come in but slowly; Garland and Mouton
will not be here until the closing of the session.
Some domestic affection is the cause. caucus Is
spoken otto take place by wings as soon as enough
of the party have arrived. The object is 10 consult
upon some plan that will be adopted by them for ac-
ton during the first Of the session. Rves of Virgin
in is writing under the mask editorial for the Madso
Man. Blair is sending the administration party to
the devil by the violent course hes now pursuing-a
mailman. King of Alabama observed today that
s'nothing easier than for the administration 10
gain all they could desire, il the House carried the
divorce bill though Immediately" This is my opin-
ion too, but 'can the bill be passed p That is the
question. Isay no. it cannot unless the conservatives
vote for it, Will they do that? Doubtful-very.
The greatest excitement exists through the several
departments. Seerecy-secrecy is the order Of the
day. Van Buren, is growing gay and merry again.
Dickerson Secretary Of the Navy, has threatened 10
blow up the cabinet If he is the only member to be
sacrificed. Look out for squalls this winter. A
stormy time is, ofal things else, the most certain.
Society is beginning 10 move. Parties and soirfes
have heeun-none, however, of any notoriety. One
ut the navy yard took place last week. and several in
town. RAYsAL.