Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-23
Correspondence of the Herald

WasniNsroN, May "a, 1870
The following appointments have been made. and
some SOM, o. them already confirmed. Mr.. John NJ.
Miles Of Connecticut, has been appointed Postmas.
ter General.
Mr. Cambreleng, Minister to Russia.
Mr: aaron VA (now under Secretary of State)
or cnief clerk Of the state department. goes to Spain
as Charge DIES Afaires. We have he retofore, had
full minister at Madrid; but the appropriation has
been recently reduced to that of Charge. Mr.. Ea-
Mr. Rogers, Of Pennsylvania, goes to Sardinia as
Charge. Mr. K believe is a very youag man.
Mr. John Forsyth,JE will take the place of Mr..
is the son Of The Secretary of State. a verv vounr
man. but of some talent, and IAN accomplished gen.
tleman. Not few of the aspiring politicians, and
other applicants whose claims thew advance are
more than a little provoked that Mr. Van Buren will
continue to overlook them ALL in filling the best va
cancies at home and abroad
In relation to Cambreleng's appointment limited
to you month or two since, that he aud Mr. Steven
would likely make an exchange; but is thought
here that Mr. Stevenson has had his full share of pa
trenage, without giving him additional $lS, 600
for six months residence in Russia Some strong
efforts are making to have Mr. Stevenson recalled.
would advise him to accept all the invitations he may
bave in advance to sPend fortnight in the country
and go all his pleasure parties, for his day will
soon be over. IheLemocratic party in PennsyIra-
mia, have said t. the Pre- they have their
way in some things, if he wants to be re. elected
Now York school, have been lately arranging mat.
ters with Van Buren, for the coming contest in New
York Dix, they say, will take Forsyth's place, if
the latter shOHld retire.
1t is dificult fer the keenest observer to follow
Van Buren, in his political appointments, fathom
his meaning The selection of Niles of Connecticut,
has created establishment among all parties. (Tho'
enforced by Kendall, it is still the Presidents act)
Niles was few years ago, low Postmaster in Con-
nectisut. BY some sudden inf alton of Jackson-Van
he was foised by mistake the Senate of
the U States, where he was the most ordinary mem
Der OF the body; not even ating with the gen.
tlemen of the senate He was turned out by the ls-
eslature, and is now made a member of he Cabinet
The was time when it was a high honor 70 fila
place in the Cabinet; but ", when chief Offices are
filled by degraded men, the post Of honor is Fri.
vate station.
Senate on the bankrupt law. The galleries were
crowded at an early hour with the beauty and fash
ion of the place; all to hear the sound of his
deep thrilling voice; Mr.. Webster paid handsome
compliment to the Vice President-(the finest ever
paid to man in such place)-and the veteran here
was so overcome as to drop a tear. In alludng to
the fact of Col Johnsons having first introduced the
bill to abolish the imprisonment for debt-Mr. w.
went on to say" 1t was you Sir. no twenty wears
ago first introduced that measured and it is yon
whose exertons carried it through. 1t for
you that the joyful tears of the widow and orphan
went up in gratitude, as their preserver. 1t was
you, sir, who abolished, what barbarism introduced.
When lock back upon that day,-the interval and
thus ume, imagination cannot express my feelings
does not your heart throb anew, when you think Of
the happiness you created! | think even now hear
the sound of the manacles falling from the limbs Of
| ten thousand debtors! Sir! humanity thanks YOU
| -posterity will ap lsud your'
There is very little stirring in the fashionable
world jast now; the season is mostly over and the
weather is very sutry. Many the bellies and win
ter visitors have left the city and others going
very soon. MIR. Bodisco has had one dancing party
since his marriage.
| The Countess OF Merlin has been here She only
| remained two days. She entertained by the
| Spanish Minister and by Mrs. Pauding. She
chanted all who heard her by her exquisite singing,
and performances the piano.
1t is to be hoped that charming Fanny Elssler will
make visit here before Congress adjourns. Every
one is talking Of her.