Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-11-21

The Presidency.
The controversy about the candidate for the next
Presidency, continues among the opposition with
undated ardor The approach Of the convention at
Harrisburg seems only 10 stir up the elements from
the bottom Of every party and every faction. The
locofocos are long since pledged to Van Buren-the
wings here crazy for Clay-while the indepen-
dent masses throughout the country moving
quietly and effectually for General Scott
Yesterday the publication Of the Of the
delegates to go 10 Harrisburg created quite ludi.
crous movement. 1t seems that our respected
friend, the "old boy in Specs" alias the "Spy in
Washington" alias Mr. Matthew L. Davis, is ap-
pointed Of the delegates to go to Harrisburg and
make q President. II he can elect Clay after he
dominates hin, he may be considered the greatest
man Of the age. 1t Is very evident, howeve from
the very ladicrous desperation, alarm, and haste
among the friends Of Clay that their day is past and
gone. II the wings to dissolve their party at
once and let Van Buren, walk the course, then
Clay is the man; Clay, who has been the candidate
Eve times in twenty years, and never yet came
within the remotest chance of the White House
But we begin to have some hope Of the wings. Yes
terday received the following important informa-
tion from Washington:
DKAk sn,-Upon reading your enthusiastic remarks today,
thought might, ia line, give information which
might be agreeable you know il it may not be
caucus will be held here in Wsshiastou the Thursday
svenng previous TO the meeting Congress BY the wing mem
Scott and Clay Of New York. ard decision Of
the mori is more than believed wall be to influence
the Harrisburg Convention to vote for Scott in that BODY
Such is the object Of tn. meeting
Among the nembsrs in the city Benton, Linn Miller
Cave Johnson, Cost johnson, Jenfer, and Downing.
The wings viii have Bell FOR Speaker. Pckens.
Thomas, Athertcn Vsndepse wall be taken into condera
ton by the administrations.
With regard TO the wing members of congress
from this state, we knew that all but fsco
in favor Of General Scott and perfectly convinced
he ought to be the presidential candidate Ofthe dele
gates chosen to go to Harrisburgh, we also know
that thirty out Of forty t,co Of the opinion.
We care nothing for the faction of this city. Ifthe
other states in the convention are obstinate and re-
fuse to take the New York candidate, the only one
who can get the vote Of New York, they are per-
fectly welcome To take their own course. GENERAL
ScorT is in the field, and pI remain there Till he Re
elected to the presidency either lS40or 1874 There
is sufficient number Of ehivalric spirits in New
York 10 stand by the HERO If CHIPPEWA, to the
last. We shall run separate ticket for him, and
scatter the winds the chances Of any other candi
date nominated by the convention. This be
done and will be done.
AnorHEK PuBLnc DINNER TO THE ConMaSpER-
rs-CnEr.-Yesicrday received the following
highly important resolutions, and hasten to place
them before the public:
At meeting held on the 18th November instant the
HOLE Wall Ccrlears Hook, BY the puvaes Of the
uniformed corp. Of militia Of New York. Bonn
hastes Thunder called the chair and o. H. Loypop
Esq. appcnsed secretary
Demo,thsnes snooks proposed following resolutions
which arrie, by exclamation
Resolved That viewed with emotions If profound
Ddgnation the art'eras'e attempts Of the eheers OF the
their
srcluing them from participation IN the complimentary din
TO the comm ander-ip-chIef
who offer themseye. sacrifice the altar Of their couny
glory who value suy to bask IN The sunshine Of
repasc-s reatlenenas .odierswe entitled every
principle Of justice to share the Of the festive board
whie va enasr~ the haraships Of the field.
Resolved That these unany and attempts TO de-
prve preroeatve in view an ns s'oas and
that Il peng an, man. Whatever may be his gas
fronomc two dollars worth At dinner, consider
The papAbe insult offered to individually
and collectively.
Resolved Thai We clam have feelings and achs that
o~sh respected and have learn tina, rank
may dine price they choose 10 the injury
wish 20 ne understood h the private e today may he the
corporal Of tomorrow and that actual rank not the Measure
the test of mcrit Therefore,
Resolved, That invite his Exeeency the Governor to
grand dinner be sweeaey house OF entsr ainmsnt
Ter aud beast - te aey near the Lower euis Head
and that rpozng the nuatios OF vulgar monty and
solely with the extension Of social democracy hr
IS cents head including bread small
potatoes aud mz aud insist that gentleman
shall take his jacket off during tine first course u~s q decide
point Of honor lawn for extras to the landlord
Resolved That sAess resolutions be submitted 10
risncsd the beKe6t and prosody and
be publ shed IN the Herald.
signed BoMBAsrEs THUNDER, Chairman.
q. r. "a. LoLLsrors. Secretary.
n. 3. The military public mar resi- assured that an album
ant supply Of will be in attea6apts those Who
walk to her residences tot public apartments On
the Egyptisn palace
Carmen requested leave their company with their
horses, tails Five POINTS aud taking thsr
loads have their horses heads Were their tails
The honors heaped upon Governor Seward are
enormous. Two dinners in one week are toe much
for one Small Bill ia bear AZ this dinner we hear
invitations have been given TO Colonel Webb, Colo
mel King, Colonel Stone, Major Noah, and several
other military men of distinction, who will make
speeches and drink toasts. Thurlow Weed, unfcr-
tunatsy not being military man. cannot be invited;
but 20 make amends for tn at, large basket OF small
potatoes and some small beer will be sent him as
mark II the esteem entertained for him. This will
be the greatest public dinner ever given in New
York
GJ- MISS sHiRRErf gives another concert tonight
at The City Hotel II will be as crowded as ever.
Co. splendid party was given the other evening
by the beautiful Miss g. Of hudson street-an ac-
count will be given tomorrow or next dav