Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-06

mainly the ground of Stones uselessness in a
political point OF view, and the consequent dissatis-
personal feeling In the matter, any farther than
grows out of an invincble repugnance to incur the
ridicule which would be thrown upon him by the
preposterous and egotistical letters which Stone
would of course write home He saws he was an
prehensive, at one time, that the difficulty of find
ing suitable man willing to &C ept the Office might
impose upon him the necessity of appointing Stone,
and be intended in that event. to have made an ex-
press stipulation that he should write word for
publication during his absence. This was to have
been condition indispensable to his appointment
But the Governor is now relieved from all Difficult
ty, except that of giving Stone a dinner, and this
extraordinary expense he incurs cheerfully, as
pennance for his indscreet tickling of tho learned
pundit's vanity last winter. Stene has agreed If
the Governor will fill his capacious belly fairly to
go home, provided John O'Sargeant is choused out
OF the berth too.
This the Governor agrees to, although he says
O'Sargeant told him, almost with tears in his eyes,
that he was want Of some sort of Office. The ex-
penses of the Courier were consuming all its in
Gomez and since Hosken and Snowden had become
proPrietcrs, (they own one twenty-sevenih part OF
the establishment a-piece) the whole concern was
going to the devil stern foremost
adverted, yesterday to the extraordinary duties
that were deyolved on Mr.. Tamadge. Lieut.. Gov.
Bradsh remains considerably indis posed and 1t is
not unlikely that his physician will prescribe voy-
age to Europe necessary to the restoration OF his
health. Mr.. r. WILL at any rate, be required to fill
the office of President of the Senate, for several
weeks TO come. Every OHCe-ScPker from ~ OTk
makes the first application to him aud when they
call upon the Governor, the uniform question is
" Have you seen rallnadge" The number of let
tiers received by him is immense-averagng from
two to three dozen per day. But he never com
plains Of any of these things He seems to consider
them as a part of his duties-as a necessary tax
which every public pays for the honor of his
station. There is now flood Of letters pouring in
upon him in relation to the nomination of Mayor
He does not desire the nomination. lie Is anxious
to get out of public lfe but pressed upon him as it
seems to beby nearly all the several divisions Of the
wing party, am persuaded that he will not feel
himself liberty to resist the wishes Of his friends
This morning, when DIR. Welch had finished
prayer in the Senate as long as a short mans memo
ry, Gen. Root rose, and read from of the papers
part Of a report of Col. fOungs speech, made yes
terday, containing insnuatiOn that Gen X. might
Webb and Noah, and then called upon Col. Y. to
avow or disclam the language imputed to him by
the reporter.
Col. Young said he should not respond to the in
quiry. Gen. X. in his place when he made the
speech, and knew whether the report correct or
not.
"Mr. Chairman" said the old General, at the
highest pitch Of his stentoran voice. "the Senator
from the 4th makes the words his own by refusing
to disavow them, and pronounce him scoundrel-
yes sir, a scoundrel.' Col. Young made no reply
In short time Mr. ID. S. Dickinson suggested that
the proper explanations might produce reconcilia-
tion, Sand he thought such language demanded an
apology The General then apologsed to the Senate
it'll the exception of Col Young and there the mat
ter rests for the present. Tomorrow l presume it
will be up again
day, but action has taken place upon il yet. Col
Young and Cen Root consumed the day in their de-
bate.
Nothing Of public importance in the House