Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-06-11
STATE OF AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON Nav %. 1910

on the accuracy Oh WHICH rely. OlnC6 my
arrival have conversed freely with gentle
men Of both political parties, and have
come to the conclusion, that the true state Of
things at the palace is but imperfectly un-
derstood at distance from the city of Wash.
ington. In the Cabinet all is CONSERVATION
and confusion. Every man is striving for
himself. Whether Mr.. Van Buren, has or
has not Kitchen Cabinet, have not ascer-
tanned. If he has, it consists of Senator
Wright. But boldly assert that there is not
n head Of any one of the departments in
whom the President confides. In addition to
this fact, in the precise ratio that his pros
poets darken, he becomes reckless, Sullen,
and overbearing towards his Minister'S
Covered with modification, as they all are,
they may endeavor to keep from the knowl-
edge of the world their humiliating situation,
and the repulsive GOODNESS with which some,
if not all of them, have been treated by the
President.
Mr.. Forsyth. who was once all powerful
WIKI Mr.. Van Buren,, has sunk into insignifi-
canoe, in the estimation of the inmate of the
White House. There is a gentleman here,
originally from Vermont, (Dr. Niles,) who
negotiated the treaty with Sardinia. AT all
events, he was strongly recommended to the
President by Mr.. Forsyth, and yet another
gentleman, Mr.. Rodgers, was nominated
for the station, not only without consulting
the Secretary of State, but as | am informed,
and verify believe, without his knowledge,
until after the nomination was actually be-
fore the Senate. ...
MIR. Forsyth is naughty, imperious, pas
sionate man; and yet is compelled to submit
to such indignities. This is not the first !;
nor is it the last, if any reliance can be pla-
ced on the tongue of rumor. Those who
know the character of the Secretary of State,
are greatly at loss to account for the tame
submission which he evinces on the present
occasion. .-...
= Woodbury. is literally in quandary. He
knows not which way to turn. He is like
the jack.ass between two bundles of hay
7Ie whispers to his friends that he is hear
tily tired of his situation, and that nothing
could induce him to remain in it; and hav.
ing thus unburdened his mind, he returns,
like the dog to his vomit, and continues to
make calculations on the finances of the
country, and to prepare for the consideration
of Congress those lucid reports with which
he has enlightened not only that honorable
body, but the commercial world. ..
Niles of Connecticut has taken possession
of the Post Office Department. He was
pointed out to me this afternoon on Pennsyl-
vania Avenue. Ye gods, what a grotesque
figure! No human being can explain this
II is understood that he was
not recommended by single member Of the
Cabinet. He was, in some measure, Mr..
Van Buren's own choice; but his appoint
ment is ascribed to- Blair, Kendall and Hill.
He Is well calculated to perform the dirty
work in which he will be engaged.
The Sub Treasury Bill is under debate in
the House Of Representatives, in committee
of the whole. When it will be decided upon
is matter Of great uncertainty. The ad-
ministration party having a majority, have
laid aside all the appropriation bills, for the
purpose Of forcing this measure through the
House. To accomplish this, will require
some weeks. The Wing party appears de.
termined to oppose its passage in every
stage. They will not consent to surrender
the business of private claimants, to enable
the authors Of this vile project to fasten it up
on the country. Fridays and Saturdays, by
a rule of the House, are set apart for the con-
sideration of private bills, and that rule can
not be dispensed with, except by vote of
two thirds, which it will be difficult to obtain
anv time before July. u.
If HE friends Of the Sub. Treasury bill are
determined to sacrifice all other legislation
TO 1t, they will not be accommodated by their
opponents The Wings will not consent to
take the question on that bill unit! compelled
to do so BY call of the previous question:
Nor will they permit II, so long as they can
prevent it, to be reported to the House by the
committee of the whole. But they will con.
sent. at any time, and on any day, to take
tip any one, or all in succession, of the APP
preparation bills. So that If these bills are
delayed, it is the fault Of the champions of
the Sub. Treasury, because the Wings are
ready to proceed to the consideration Of the
other bills forthwith.
From this view of the business of the
House, and the state Of the parties. it is utter
ly impossible to conjecture when Congress
will adjourn; perhaps, however, from the
18th to the 21st Of July. Next week it is
supposed that the House will hold night ses-
sions, as the majority in this way hope to
break down the minority. Ifthe angry pas
sions become excited, and the parties got in
Sub Treasury bill will not be decided on the
LIST day of August next Boston Atlas.
3ha JOB, 'a'' WASHINGTON, June 9.
The House have had quiet session to-
day, as we'll they might after the excitement
of Yesterday. The Sub Treasury bill was
the order of the day. Mr.. Leet, of Penn, a
sensitive gesticulating piece of flesh and
blood, made speech Of two hours more to
begin with.
Mr.. Brockway, young and new member
from the good old State of Connecticut, fol.
lowed--not SO much in reply, as in general
examination of the merits Of the bill. The
speech was BRIEF appropriate and pointed,
and characterised throughout by clearness of
conception and vigor Of thought. Without
doing injustice to others, I may say that it is
among the best speeches of the session
plain, practical, and simple in its details