Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-02
OFFICE SEEKING, &c.

| There is probably much roth in the annex
ed paragraph from a recent letter written by
Mr.. Bennett, wing, editor of the New York
Herald:
The character Of General Harrison is benev-
client. so is that of Mr.. Webster, and to that
extent they may be averse to any vindictive
exertions Of powell Blu, it is not so with Mr..
slss}, or with their leading supporters in Con-
gress. Many of the wing members of Con-
gress are candidates for ollice--from beggar-
~ post-ollice up to foreign mission. Proba-
bly, two thirds of the whig members from the
northern and western states will not refuse APP
poin,ments, although, like Richard Ill. they
may effect great and godlike piety. There is
also a larger host of editors and newspaper
attaches here, and coming hi!her, who are per-
tectly rabid for the spoiIs. In addition to these
squads of hungry beagles, there are the small
politicians generals y--conslsllng of log-cabln
builders, hard cider drinkers, lippecanoe vo-
calists, orators and speakers, whose name is
legion, now rushing into this unhappy city, all
CRYING for vengeance and spells at one and the
same moment.
All these influences may induce the "be-
nevoleHt administrator" TO make a pretty
general sweep of all the oliice-holders throug h
out the country.
AS far as | can learn there are at least lO,-
900 expectants of Office, attached to the new
administration, and only abont 1900 places,
including post-otllces, tina, can be made vacant
for the fresh candidates.
In general view, it is the intention Of the
new administration SO TO shape their appoint
ments ard measures, as will thoroughly and
eflectuaIy organize the Wing party per-
manent basis throughout the country. There
is Il want Of unity in their counsels and purpo-
ses, which nothing but very efficient organl-
cation CT the Office holders and popular leaders
can create. In efecting this organization. Mr..
Clay wants 10 give it such direction and char
as will make him the successor of General
Harrison. believe Mr.. Webster acquicsces
10 this purpose, with the reverslon to himself.
1t will be seen, therefore, that the new adj
ministraton will be formed on such basis,
and composed of such materials as to work
differently from any former one. Mr.. Clay is
the premier the legislative department, while
Mr. Webster is the premier of the executive.
They will check and countercheck each other
while the old general himself takes things We
ry easy-sits in his arm chair in the White
Eionse-cracks his jokes by the fireside-1ells
his best anecdotes--fghts his battles DER again
compliments the married ladies--ralies the
Old bachelors-and pats the pretty cheeks OF
the girls with great glee and pleasure.
The recent private meetings aud cancuses
Of both houses were got up by Mr.. Clay, and
il is to be his plan Of action for the future, in
relation to all public measures of importance.
There will be friendly struggle for intelectu-
al superiority, in devising measures and in CIV
ING direction to events between Mr.. Clay,
the premier of the Legislative department, and
Mr.. Webster. the premier of the executive de-
pariment. This struggle has already common
ced We have seen it in the proposition for
The Extra Session, which originated with Mr..
Clay, aGd which was rather opposed by Mr..
Webster. General Harrison settled it by go
ing with the latter.
The same struggle was apparent in the pri-
va,e history Of the selection of the cabinet--a
history which ! have already given. The same
struggle is now in full career in the selection
Of the collector of New York, Mr.. Webster
being for Mr.. Curtis, for certain curious rea-
sons whiclr have as plentiful as blackberries,
While Mr.. Clay is opposed to him.
1t will be seen, therefore, that the new adj
ministraticn is composed Of two conflicting ee-
ments, which may either give it weakness or
strength according to order.