New-York tribune., 1842-01-17

raised, the House adjourned. ARGys.
Apprcrcnded War with EnSIand-Fac-
ton In Congrcss-aSnnkrupi s.n.v-s he
Fiscal s7cncy-aSevcrnor Of Virginia.
From our Special Correspondents.
WAsHtSoroS Jaa. - lS4i
During the last few cays. there have been several
Cabinet meetings Of cnlinoss import: and, from
whispers arosnd the State Department, corrobora-
ted By the tone OF the M4Isoriaa, there is reason
to believe that our relations with England are not
improving. =lrdecd the earnest appeal to Con
gress By the official organ fer prompt ana liberal
action upon the suggestions Of the War and Nay
Departments, would seem 10 indicate strong az
prehensions OF rupture with that country.
In this supposed emergency, what ia the duty OF
every right-hearted American What is the
solemn obligation Of the American Congress l.
itnot the part Of wisdom and patriotism in our ma
tional councils, to lay aside all party aud personal
differences, and with united energies prepare TO
maintain our rights, and defend our heartts and
affairs from foreign aggression The disasters and
disgrace of cur earlier conflicts in tho last war,
should teach u, lesson that must stimulate the
public authorities to ample and efficient prepara
ton for the next. The timely augmentation OF
means Of defence, if it fail to avert hosllites will
surely soften the aspcri,ies and mitigate the her-
rors Of war Al such period the purposes Of in.
diyidual ambition should be suspended ard all with
one heart and one hand should come to the rescue
of the country. The leading measures for the sup
port of government should command the speedy
action Of the peoples Representatives, and every
attempt to enburrass their proceedings should be
frowncd down by all parties Every patriotic
les islntor will rejoice to embrace his party adj
versarv in the proud emulation Of attachment to his
country The triumph over Il political rival is IF
no account compared with the triumph of defending
ONES country. If the Representatives OF the ma
zion, regardless of the and condition OF the
country, resolve to indulge in unworthy discussions,
and thereby defeat the salutary measures of this
Session, what will be their situation! what rcpara-
tien they offer their i,suted CONTINGENCIES
Their fame and their popularity will be dashed to
the earth, while their names shall be associated
with broken fidelity, and dshonorcd trust!
But you need not despair of the country. a
better spirit presdes the deliberations Of the
Capitol. The Bankrup, Law may possibly be post
poned 10 some late day of the session and amend
ed; Il ciNnot be repealed. The Isbmaeitc of the
Senate, nm convinced, will signaIly fail in hi, fac
tIous assaults aPon the benchcen; Legislation Of the
Extra Session. His Pennsylvania rival for the
succession, backed by the amiable gentleman from
Alabama as his Ftcc, will not suffer him to be 20
distinguished even in the work of ruin. Rely ON it.
Rrr nd bny al -, 6.
Executive prize in all the panoply of Democratic
armor; and be must be a gallant knight, indeed,
who shall be able to cast them from the ring. Ben
ton is equal to the conflict.
Our only hope sf Fiscal Agent rests upon the
dellberation. OF the Select Committee af the Senate
The report of that Of the House will receive no "a
vor in either branch. am almost .icl Of these
doubts and apprehensona and at this moment,
would accept of any practical measure that might
settle the question OF the currency for three wears
to come. After the agitation of the bill, which it is
anticipated will be reported b. the committee Of the
House an attempt will be made by the Wings to
replace i, with plan that might be entirely salts
factory to tho country; but That also will be de-
.eated ne Senate-the Senate is our only hope
The Apportonment Bill is looked to with some
anxiety; Members ofscveral States have expressed
much dissatisfaction the ratio Of the Committee.
although | believe $4,000 will equalize the frac.
lions a. nearly as possible MARYLAND is clam
orous because it leaves ner with very large frac.
tien after reducing her representation to s mem
ber.
There IS some confusion in the Legislature ofVir-
GINA on the subject of the election of Governor.
he Locos haye discovered that they cannot elect
their candidate, Mr.. Mcdowell, and therefore they
have discovered that any election would be uncon-
,t!utional, nasmuch the unex pred term of Gov.
tiilmer must DC served out BY the present inculn-
bent; 1t is feared BY friends that two or three
imprecticabls Wings will convene with these dis
tirgushed coa.ttutonaIists and so defeat an cleo
tIsn. Yours, &c. LEO
APPOINTMENTS By THE PRESIDENT.
By and With the c6rice and consen: af the Senate
LEesARD BsMEST Deputy Postmaster at Lew
iston, Ny.
STEAMER BuRSED.-The steamer Hercules from