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THE SPY IN WASHINGTON.
W,eurycToy. Dec. Il

document. But IL Is IN uns0n IN tnat particular
with the feelings of the party. A more subdued
set of men you never have seen. "A small band,
when they arrived, were morose and surly but
on hearing the echo oithe palace, their tone and
manner were suddenly changed. This, by men
of experience, was to be anticipated. Those,
generally, who are most naughty and ovcrbear-
ing when they possess power, are most plant
and most humble in adversely. The Loco Foco
| party may now be considered as dsbanded.
They appear thus to view their own situation.
, If Mr.. Van Buren, had been reelected, such
system Of intolerance and prescription would
have pervaded the country, as no man ever i'm
agincd,--none would have been permitted to
hold office but suchas could have produced testi-
inonials, not only Of fealty but of works per-
formed.
Many Of the friends of the administration
give evidence of willingness to submit to the
will of the people, while some to hide their
modification and disappointment relate anec-
dotcs in regard to themselves. Albert Smith,
of Maine, is among the number. He published
an explanatory letter, stating the causes of his
defeat, and among other things said, that the
blacks refused to vote for him. On his arrival
here he was met by one Of his party, who read
his explanation, and who said to hm-"Vhy
"SmiAi, Gyou 50 odious, and so lalc respected
"dt home, that eren The negroes shrunk from
voting for yoa, hosc could you expect ,ehic men to
edo it,"
There are many good jokes and pleasant
things that occur daily between individuals of
the different parties. Some days since, gen.
tleman met Mr.. Woodbury., and remarked, that
there had been severe snow storm. To which
he replied in the affirmative. suppose" said
the gentleman, this reminds you Of Ne,c Humr-
shire" Yes SIR" said the Secretary, some
what cmbarrassed-"hisa and otler things"
Until after my arrival in this city did not
believe that Mr.. Van Buren, expected to sue
ceed am convinced that he did not anticipate
defeat until the result of the election in New
York was known. Indeed, it is said that lie has
declared, that he was deceived by every man of
his party, as to his real situation except By Mr..
Wright and Mr.. Butler
A few days before the New York election a
Rev. gentleman of this city, was dining at the
Presidents. In the course of the conversation
he asked Mr.. Van Buren what he heard on the
subject of the election! "Sit'," said he taking
up wine glass, I" / hare no more doubt of mn
election than that Ihold This glass in my hand'
could fill pages with details and anecdotes
OF this character, but it is unnecessary. a few
may serve to amuse Matter of a more grave
nature will engage my attention. We are tri.
unphant. We have made professions. How
are they to be redeemed! What policy are we
going to pursue How commence it! and
when! These questions shall he honestly and
correctly answered.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II.
1t appears now to be perfectly understood
among the friends of Mr.. Webster, that he mus,
accept the office of Secretary of State. have
conversed with some of the most devoted of hi:
friends and have propounded the que ,ton-
"wiH he accept" The reply in every instance
has been, "certainly." OF Mr.. Websters owr
feelings and wishes, know nothing But
have been now too long in the political world no
to understand what Statesman's friends may
do with him on such an occasion. If he has an,
hesitation about accepting it will be overcome
no longer entertain doubt. Daniel Websie
of Massachusetts, ,cH be Secretary Of Stale afle
the 4th Of March, 1871.
Thomas Ewing of Ohio, as with one voice, il
designated for the station of Postmaster General
regret to learn, however, that there are doubt
as to his acceptance. lie has extensive concern
in private life which may render it necessary
in his opinion, to decline the office. This wou
be national loss. His commanding talent
>DJr WIT L.
GILL while his business habits and iron constitl
ton qualities him in a peculiar manner to brin
order out of chaos and to restore the department
once more to regularity and system. Mr. Ew;n
TiH be Postmaster General if he ,ciN accept III
station.
John Crittenden, of Kentucky, all eyes ar
placed upon. His legal requirements are of tn
first order. If his forensic eloquence is to b
judged by his speeches in the Senate of the Uni
ted States, take leave to introduce as witness
that he is surpassed by few, Senator Allen,
Ohlo-that Hon. gentleman is a competer
Judge. Experience teaches, Mr.. Crttenden ha
been looked to as a member of the Cabinet II
is known to have said however, he would &C
cept no station but that Of Attorney Genera
That Mr.. CrHcnden wiH be appointed Auorne
General, in my opinion, is beyond all doubt.
Mr.. Clay has this day offered proposition i
the Senate to repeal the sub. Treasury Bill
This presents fair and proper opportunity
test the sincerity OF some of those men who pre-
fess belief in the right of instruction. Tn
sub-Treasury Bill was the great measure of Il,
administration. 1t was opposed in all its stage
by the Wing party. So far as its friends cou
present it in that shape it was presented as a,
tagonisticar to a Bank of the United State
The people were told that they must have a
"lndependent Treasury" or Bank. The que
ton, in all it's moods and lenses was submte
to them, and they were triumphantly Gale
upon to choose for themselves AT the election
throughout the country, every locoioco brawe
every minion Of power, when argument and re
son failed him, would belch forth-Bank part,
Bank marty Bank marty,