Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-16

az The Spy in Washington" alias :" the old boy
in specs" alias my old friend Mathew L. DAVIS, is
knocking up a sad dust in Washington We have
no doubt his story of corruption in Senator is got up
10 give an interest 10 his eps,les. For year past
the "Spy" has been quite dull and prosy-mere imi-
tations of himself He has long since pailed on the
appetite. Accordingly, TO give freshness 10 his epls
Ties he in conjunction with Mr. WISE has undertaken
TO prove that a certain member Of Congess has Of
fered 10 barter his influence for his interest What
work of supererogation! There isscarcely member
Of Congress of the present day that cannot be bought
at 10 per cent. discount off for cash. to do any thing
that his party requires Of him. As the great Moere
says
Etle nal nest jamas que danspecai quon en- fait
Politicians Of every party have their regular prices
as much as beef, pork -four cotton. They vary also
as much in price as in quality. For instance loco
foso politician has increased in value al Washington
rs the article becomes scarce at the polls Conser-
NATIVES and Wings are plenty and cheap. The value
OF political virtue has also fallen in price much as
cetton or flour
These things being the case, it becomes quite anu
sing TO see our friend the "Old Boy IN Specs max
ing such racket about the corruption of one MEM
ber when the disorder spreads through whole files
and crowded benches. Besides, what 10 the use OF
proving what every body believes The "old boy
is absolutely getting young and silly again.
ar What different fate Canada and Texas have
met The latter after sudden and glorious effort
has become The second born republic Of the west
the former sunk back into miserable and defeated
rebellion. In Texas the people laugh at the Mexi-
cans and are celebrating the birth day of Washing
ton-in Canada the patriots are lying in jas and
preparing for trial.
The truth is-the Canada patriots were loafers
without prieyances-the Texans brave men, attempt
ed to be put Down by lealers from Mexico.
This is all the difference, but mighty one.
A DrpLomAr.c wEpprso-we have description
of an elegant wedding that was celebrated on a
Thursday evening recently at one OF the fashionable
SQUARES or "paces" but is conceived or desert
bed with that grace and beauty necessary TO be adj
miited into the Herald.
The bride Is truly beautiful, accomplished, and
highly Intellectual. Sne contracted an acquaintance
with the bridegroom, which has rlpened into wed
ded love-" during a tour in Europe IN company with
one of our most distinguished sar0ns. In the salons
ofParis this truly beautiful creature was the idol and
admiration Of every one. diplomat from The north
happened 10 see her floating like pure vision Of
beauty in the gay circles Of Paris. HIS heart his I'M
agisaon, his whole soul leaped into new and fresh
existence Introduction acquaintance, friendship,
love, declaration, blushing acceptance and welded
love have all followed in natural succession.
On the night allsded TO they were made one, sur
rounded by father mother, lovely sister, and smiling
friends. How singular the movements of the hu-
man heart Mauiage that holy, sacred, indlssolu-
bic tie the desire Of both sexes yet blends the sad
with the royful The most interesting sight on that
night was to see the tear Of JOY and affection stealing
down the lovely cheek Of her younger sister Such
scene calls forth from the blue ether the attention OF
the spirits Of another world
The happy pair left town for Washington, and IN a
short time will be on the bosom OF the deep, bound
ing towards his destination under Siberian sky.
GOVERNOR MAsos.-Thr discovery Of the fact that
the Governor Of Michigan had been ovcrpaid quar-.
tiers Strengthening received nine quarterly payments
in two years-kas created little excitement IN the lie
rssture ofthat State The Governor has refunded the
money and called for investigation into the circum-
s,snces A committee Of the Lower House has been
appointed on the ssbject
NEW PAPERS A new Wing paper has been estab-