The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-13
PO S II S C. RI p Il.
Washington.
lCorespondense ofthe Hsraldl
WAsHISoroN, Feb. ii.


WAsHISoroN, Feb. ii.
Senate.
REJECTION OF MAIoR BAHKER-Posr MASTER AT
New YoRK-FncAL AoKsr-THE PEOPLE.
No business Of much importance was transacted
by the Senate in open session to-day. long ex-
scutive session was held, during which the nom-
nation Of Majsr Barker First Comptroller OF the
Treasury, was rejected. This rejection partakes
too much of vindctiveness, many think, for the
honor Of the Senate. Perhaps they acted on the
ground laid down by Hudibras-
sAsjustiee while she winks at crimes
Stumbles on Innocence sonetines"
So the Senate, indignant perhaps at the nomination
of washington Irving-determined to sacrifice Ma
jor Barker as an atonement to their feelings. Of
one thing, however, he is certain he was called
to the Office after having been dismissed by General
Harrison because of the able manner in which he
had fulfilled it's duties Summoned by Locofecoism
Of the worst kind during the reign of Martin Van
Barren, he dared to brave and did brave the tide Of
corruption 1t is said here, the best OF authority,
that shortly after the appointment Of Hoyt 70 sce,
he began to write the most insolent letters imagna
BILE to the Secretary Of the Treasury. Major Barker
proposed to Mr.. Woodbury. to dismiss him promptly
for his insolence. Had this advice been followed
the Government would have ssved nearly half a mil
lion dollars, Mr.. Forward parts with him with much
regret His long experience in the Office has enab-
led him to settle the thousand questions which In
.cessanty arise on the subject of the Tariff laws
with Prompttude which no successor, however
able, will acquire for long time. One Of the great
est evils in eur Government, that the moment men
have been in their seats long enough to be perfectly
fat in their duties, party spirit dismisses them,
that we have nothing but succession of learners in
Office.
Mr. Barker was formerly Jackson,m man but has
not taken an active part in the politics of the day
fer long time past. When Mayor of Philadelphia
he refused to obey the call of Locofo committee
TO turn out great number of lwhigs in Office, for
which he was publicly denounced by the press of
that party.
The appointment OF Post Master for your city is
yet unmade, owing to the folly, perhaps, Of those
who would rather see Locofoco remain in Office
than good Wing, who has not the stamp Of GER
tain clique. The pipe layers have been on here in
force II is very singular that these friends of the
President, who love him so much, should acquiesce
in his preferences once In while 1t rather makes
against their DEVOTION SO loudly professsd and leads
to suspicious in the minds Of these who calmly
look on.
The ground of non-residence DO much insisted on,
amounts to nothing. Mr. B. has been for the last
seven months constantly in the city, and has place
Of business there. Besides, why did not the pipe
layers object to Colonel Webb and Charles King
on that ground Why not object to Mr. Roberts,
who was made collector at Philadelphia-the living
in the interior of Pennsylvania I Mr.. Bailey, Mr..
Governeur's predecessor, was imported from
Duchess County. being at the time Of his appoint
mont in Conureao from thaf Counfv
The truth is, the most eminent Wings in the state
are in favor Of Mr.. B., and have so written. His
appointment will do as much to strengthen the ad.
ministration as any other in che State of New
York. f
Mr.. Bloodgood's influence, standing services,
claims and talents, are fsly appreci here The
press is beginning to take ground for him, in the
State and out of the State, and we have no doubt
that the matter is fully settled. Itisby such appoint
ments that the President will gather strength, and
the administration be trumphanty sustained.
The Committee on Finance of the House OF Re-
representatives., will report early next week, and as
far as caa be ascertained, many important amend
ments and notifications will be engraftsd ON the
plan as it came from the Treasury. The committee
discarding every thing like personal predictions
and private feeling, have, looking only to the public
good and popular sentiment, labored intently to pre-
sent a scheme upon which the patriotic and dsin-
terested Of all parties can rally and in a spirit Of
noble compromise, settle for the time being at
least, the question which of all others has tended
injuriousy to vex and harass the public mind.
1t will be the duty Of the people, on receiving the
report and BILL to express their sentiments upon it
by that potent and influential republican weapon,
"popular assemblies" When we say the
people, we mean the real people-the honest
merchants-the farmers--the mechanics-they
who really suffer from the present deranged
system-let them assemble without distinction Of
parties-withoat notice from leaders-regardles OF
whom it may please or displease, or of what party
effects it may produce. Let the people speak as
they were wont to do in the days when the peoples
voice was something more than mere whisper of
recommendation-let them assert their rights-let
them teach Congress that neither loud professions Of
patriotism, unmeaning protestations, nor the daz-
cling guard and fence Of political gladiators can
longer deceive them into supineness and heartless
apathy-let them assemble in thousands and express
their sentiments, and see who dare thwart their
will
If upon consultation they deem this plan a sure
and safe corrective Of the evils now 30 lament
ably palpable, cay so. They will be obey
ed. If they disapprove, the Executive and his
cabinet, and the true friends Of the people
in Congress will, obeying their instructions, i'm
mediately proceed to concoct some other scheme
to provide for the safe keeping and dsburse-
ment of the public money and regulation of the
Exchanges and Currency. But again we repeat,
let the people assemble from Maine to louisiana.
The thunder of their voice will purify the political
atmosphere.
House Of Representatives.
WAsnrNGroN, Feb. H.
PRIVATE BILL DAY.
After the reception Of some few unimportsr' re-
ports and resolutions, and debate on r'eoiu'ioh
to give the Committee on Manufaci~es euihori'y