Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-10
Correspondence of the Herald.l


Coz. Porter's Message-Hs operation in Wash
ington-The Sub Treasury BuI-The Pension
BM-Mr. Preston's Cumberland Road Resoiu-
tiOn-Mr. Caihoun-Mr. Smith, &c. 8-c.
If you have watched the Globe newspaper for
the last four Eve days, you have undoubtedly
ticed that it has maintained profound silence in
relation to the extraordinary message of Gov Por-
ter. The fact is, the message produced such SEN
saton here, among all parties, that has been found
difficult to decide what best 10 do about it, The
wings, of course, applaud it, but, as they profess to
tious of committing thems elves fully to the man; and
unite in saying il best to wait awhile, for it is
possible he may yet eat his own words, and put the
matter all back again.
The friends of the administration are absolutely
confounded. They know not what to do; they hesi-
tate; look wise and significant and placing their fin
gers on the tip of their noses, they excaim, keep
still awhile; be not too RASH for it is possible that
Porter may reconsider his steps, and instead of
rushing into the embraces of the banks return to
the affections and the love of the people.
g Up to O'Clock this afternoon, it was not decided
what course the Globe should pursue. Since then
something may have been done; and shall not be
surprised to find in its columns of tomorrow morn
ing. an editorial article cautiously concocted, and
skilfully put togo>er by the pen of Mr.. Buchanan.
l know that guess altogether in the dark but do
guess, nevertheless, that the Globe of tomorrow
mornings dated tonight, will contain article gently
rebuking the Evening Post, and the New Era, and
the Philadelphia Spirit of the Times, for launching
forth with too much warmth, on the devoted head of
Gov. Porter An effort, l suspect, will be made,
why then look out for denunciat Mr. Buchanan
will have the management of the in its insipi
ent stage; afterwards it will be conded to the hands
of others.
such of the more eminent gentlemen of the Wing
party or two of them members of Congress, told
me curious story about Gov. Porter, which ! at
he time marked among the political exaggerations
of the day. They said that His Excellency
degraded victim to alcohol and opium; that he in
dulged his vices in solitude, was guilty of the most
gross excuses in his closet, and for days and
weeks was not to be seen; that whilst these peri
odical fits were upon him, he became sullen and
moody, and last suffered all the horrors Of mania
portua. That after escaping from these periodical
instances Of debauchery, he giddy, volatile and
extravagant, and was apt to commit the most extra
VACANT acts. 1t alleged that the proc lamation,
giving to Mr.. Charles j. Ingersoll, the seat
occupied by Mr.. Charles Naylor, was written and
signed under the circums tances in question.
placed but little confidence in the story at the time
but the extraordinary message His EXcellency sent
to the Legislature last Friday, begins to make me
suspect that there some truth in the stories told
me at the opening of the session.
The message operates as two-edged sword here,
and his created world of hubbub and confusion
The success of the Sub-Treasury bill is probably
facilitated by the excitement produced by the mes
sage; and if that excitement could be kept up for
fortnight, suspect the Administration would force
the bill through the House, without pausng for de-
bate. At present, with the aid of the accession
from Georgia, il is perfectly competent for the Adj
minisration to do so. IL the Georgians should re-
cede, there might be some difficulty about the mat
ter; but they are made of material that will not
bend break.
This morning, the House had been call
ed 10 order, Mr.. John w Jones, Chairman of the
Ways and Mcans-the Chancellor of the Exchequer
moved that the House go into committee Of the
whole ON the State of the Union, and take up the
Annual Pension Bill
MIR. Rice Garland objected.
Mr. Jones moved pens ion of the rules in order
to enable him 10 make his motion. The ayes and
were ordered, and the motion prevailed by vote
Of l67 TO 10.
Mr.. Curtis, Of New York asked and obtained
leave to bring up, out Of its order bill from the Sc
'to cancel the bonds given secure duties up
on vessels and their cargoes employed in the whale
fishery, and to make registering lawful papers for
such vessels which, after being twice read, was
on motion of MIR. Curtis, committed to the commit
tee on Commerce.
Mr. Pickins, from the Foreign Affairs by unani-
consent, laid upon the table resolution, call
ing upon the President for correspondence and in
formation in relation to the condition of our COM
merce with the kingdom Of China.
The House now resolved itself into committee Of
the whole on the State Of the Union, Gov. Lincoln,
Of Mass in the chair, and took up and debated until
half past o'clock, the Annual Pension Bill, when
the committee rose, reported progress, and the
cal, and Of course, exceedingly difuse, desultory
and unimportant.
In the Senate, Col Prestons resolution calling on
the Secretary of the Treasury for information in
ference to the Cumber land Road Bill was debated
all day. and was lost. The object Of the resolution
was purely political, and gave rise to debate Of
much carnestncss and warmth though il was BY no
means important. A sketch Of il would be most
checrfully given, IL did not think that YOU would
not thank me for offering you matter wholly too
lueless for your columns. Itwas directed almost
clusively to the local politics Of the West
Mr.. Calhoun, since the contamination Of the coali-
ton with the administration, has evidently grown
younger. lie is more at his ease; is far more VIOLA
tile than formerly and is almost daily guest at the
house Of the President. He is exceedingly confident
Of carrying the entire South Go the New York can
didate, including Virginia. Time will tell whether
he is to be gratifcd or disappointed.
The South undoubtedly is in greater or less de-
gree controlled by Mr. Calhoun; and in many parts
Of il, he is looked up to the very Jupiter Tonans
Of every thing that is great and good and desirable
Between him and Mr.. Clay, the most detestcd ha-
tired is recprocated; and IL is evident to all that
each looks upon the other with eye almost fero-
cious. Yours.
Corrvsroudcncc Of the Herald.
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