Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-20
ICorresp 1pdence Of the Herald.l

4a. WARRINGTON, NOV. IL, lS4O
The excitement in this city, oceasoned by the
late results oil the Presidential election, is gradually
subsiding since the main matter has been settled ;
and the people are looking around them to get ready
for the winter campaign. Among a large majority
Of the persons in the District, the election of new
President has given rise to little joy; while many
the Office holders and partzaas of the Admnstra-
ton, are in a complete state of dependency. Mr.
Van Buren, himself, has had his composure ruffled
for the first time his life, and has at last opened
his eyes to the utter prosration of all his hopes
Ike has been such plete fatalist Hp to this hour
that he never dreamed Of defeat; and he will soon
have leisure in his retirement to reflect upon the
rors of his past government He has squandered the
greatest parimony ever possessed by the head
government on earth. Elected by large muiority
Of all the states, he has wasted his popularity like
spendthrft-" went it blind" like brag player
and lost all His party have good cause TO complain
Of him An extensive log cabin has been erected
on the avenue in Washington, where the Tippeca-
Clab have frequent meetings In front Of the
cabin very high pole, with the stars and stripes
waving, and fast the returns from the different
states in for Harrison, a new streamer is ran
up, with star and the name OF tho state. Sixteen
flags already given to the breeze. This will be
continued until all the accounts have been received
The log cabin, if not removed. now the victory is
won will make a lodging place for some hundred
persons from all parts Of the country, will flock to
Washington during this session Of Congrsss--some
lockers on, for Office, and some for pleasure
General Harrison, il said, wi be escorted TO the
Metropolis by thirty thousand horssmen from Ohio
and the West. Extensive preparations are to be
made here, to receive him in handsome and worthy
style.
There is nothing Of much interest Just now. The
Cabinet and Headsof Departments are getti~g their
papers in order, and arranging their red boxes AID
the eIectOnee ring clerks trembling for their
places. (NIore Of this anen.) r.-ID
Blair, the Globe, has gone TO Cuba, and Kendall
eciates in the editorial, assisted by the present
Oh; ef Clerk Of the State Department.
The first days news from New York, caused per-
feet cxtravagancies among Office holsers. Some
who, but the night BEFORE had hiutsd Of being good
Harrison men, came out boldly, and offered to stake
their salaries on the election Of Van Buren,. They
were sadly disappointed next day.
From the election returns received today ii i quite
probable that the entire Svlh will for Harrison
South Carolina has no vote Of her own. II the CO.
vernon Of Virginia should throw out the votes of
two countless Illegally taken in that state, which he
has the power to do the Commissioners OF Ee ctisn
not being legal or sworn Harrison will get the %
electoral votes
Among the letters lately received by Mr.. Van By
rem, there was one, they say, from Albert Smith of
Maine, informing him that New Hampshire was per-
fectly safe.
The town Of Alex andra 10 to be iu minated on the
night Of the 18th inst. This ancient little Corpora.
ton ~ in sight Of the White House, and there are
but three Van Buren, men among the inhab .tants.
A private letter from Charlottesville, states that
Professor Davis, of the Law Department fthe Uni
versty Of Virginia. was shot dead by Of the stu
dents were ON frolic at night, ard the Professor
meeting with enc who was masked, attempted to
take the disguise from his face, when the other
turned, and fired upon him.