Litchfield enquirer., 1838-02-22
WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 1888.

ed. in battle, to see the mllItla SnuIlIng in their ranks. He considered it a premonltory symptom of flight. This gallant otilceL was ms sagacious as he was brave. II inc oDSer- yation is entitled to weight m H"'I't0ry mat ters. know not why it may not merit the same consideration in political affairs. There is much shuffling in the ranks ot the Loco Foco party, and the officers have cause for alarm. On the battlefield, in such cases' Col. WiIIett's remedy was, as he has told me, to order three cheers or, in the language ol inc old soldier-" three good he0riy hurrGS. - Now, would recommend to Commandant Wright that he orders Mir. Calhoun's mlll- tia to give "three hearty hurras."
 The champions ofthe Sub- Treasury meas ure are in consternation. There IS no iong- CT any certainty, even in the Senate, as to what the majority will be, on the final pas sage of the bill. That it will pass the Sen, ate, have no doubt, but what form 1t will assume, no man can predict. The stock gambling clause, which was intended as the means of purchasing in certain cites few mercenaries, has been erpunSed' 10 the great modification of the leaders.
 The debate, in Senate, on this bill, Will nrobablv continue all the present and part of the next week. During that period, the action of some of the legislatures may have an influence upon its fate. Tennessee has instructed Mr.. Grundy to vote against it; and never did man obey instructions with more pleasure. 1.-The was instructed to vote the whole Loco Foco party out of office, and his vote would effect that object, he would most willingly do it.
 Pennsylvania is about to issue her man. date. MT. McKean needs no instruc!ion.- Mir. Buchanan will obey. never visit the Senate without feeling sympathy for that honorable gentleman. He is a man of fine talents, courteous manner, and correct de. pertinent. He is not at home in his present position. He has received from the party the most distinguished marks of the confi- dence they repose in him. He has, no doubt, persuaded himself that he is honorably bound to stand by those who have thus stood by him. He probably thinks that 1t IS his duty to surrender his own opinion to the opinion of those with whom he acts on party questions but never can persuade myself that his judgment approves the rulnous and levelIing policy which pervades the loco loco camp, and in support of which his talents are freuuenty put in acquisition. There must be moments of cool reflection, when he casts his eyes upon the political gulph, on the brink of which he and his friends now stand, and the plunge into which is so certain and inevitable. And yet, know not how he is to retrace his steps. Ifinstructed, however, in regard to the Sub- Treasury bill, he will vote against it.
 But these are not the only difficulties Maine is not safe in the opinion of some ot the faithful. In that quarter, there is some shuf11ing in the ranks; but the right kind of "hurra" may there quell instruction. Ohio, too, has expressed her views and wishes, and although she has not instructed her Sena- tors, vet her will cannot be misunderstood. Mir. Morris on several occasions, has given evidence that he will not be bound sin all cases" to follow the party leaders, in viola tion of conscientious convictions, and at the sacrifice of the public interest. He may feel it his duty to comply with the wishes of his constituents, and vote against the bill.
 could add to this list, the names of others who are hesitating, and faltering, and who may yet change their votes. Sufficient has been said, however, to show you that there is much "shufIling in the ranks" Some of the men who are hesitating, are influenced, more or less, by the action of States other than their own. The moral influence of deci- siye movement in your Legislature, must be beneficial. What is wanting here. is, the opinion of the immediate representatives of the people. It is we'll understood, that 4ths of your Senate were elected during the reign of corruption, and that it is supposed ma- iority of that 3 4rhs purchased their seats, by granting charters to the very banks they have now combined to destroy.
 Yesterday dinner was given to MT. Pren- tiss, the talented member from Mississippi. His colleague, MT. Word, left Washington for home some days since. The party was large and highly intellectual. On no simi- lar occasion, in proportion to the number, have ever witnessed, as many distinguished men. It was indeed compliment to MT. Prentiss, and he seemed to feel it, from the bottom of his heart. There were two tables, in Browns long room. At the one Senator White of Tennessee, presided, assisted by Senator Southard of New Jersey as Vice Pre- sdent. At the other table, Senator Critten- den of Kentucky acted as President, and Co., vernon Lincoln of Massachusetts, Rcpresen- tative, as Vice President.
 Immediately after the removal of the cloth, president White called to order, and having made few preliminary remarks, gave toast complimentary to MT. Prentss where. upon he rose and addressed the meeting in a most impassioned and eloquent manner H. electrified his auditors. In a second speech which he had occasion to make he aVowed his determination to present himself again before the people of Mississippi as a candid ate. This avowal brought forth peals of ap- plause, as it had been understood that he would not consent to run. He remarked, that he had been induced to change his views on that point
 There were no standing toasts. But the President and Vice President having given toasts, which they introduced with short and appropriate speeches, other distinguished individuals were then called upon by ths chair. Many of the addresses were truly el
 oquent, and all of them worthy preservation
 Among those who spoke were MT. Webster