Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-30

The correspondent Of the y. " Union writing from the
White House. Washington, makes the following revela
tons
Letter wrters perceive, have stated that General Cas-
has had the offer Of the State Department in the event Of
Mr. Websies going London, and had declined accepting
IT, DO not believe that such proposition has been made
10 him. though in his present state Of mind it would be
natural that he should decline it. When distinguished c
tizen is taught believe that he strong enough 10 be
formidable candidate for the Presidency he is apt TO con-
slider offer Of subordinate appointment however dis
nngushed and honorable il may be, attempt buy
him of. have known the time, however and that not
long ago. when General Cass would have deemed il high
honor TO be appointed Secretary Of State; and have no
reason TO believe, If an opening presented that he would
decline offer at the present time, particularly IL he be-
come convinced, sensible should be- that in the
scramble for the Presidency have been in
troning than himself.
Talking Of the Presidency, never Mr. Calhoun look
well and so ull OF hope and expectation. The Legisla
lures Of South Carolina and Alabama have nominated him.
and other States will follow. lie is excessively uneasy and
irtul about going into National Convention for fear that
Van Buren,, being dexterous with the cups and balls
Will cheat hm out Of nomination. and IN this respect hc
has grounds for apprehension. Mr. Van Buren, conven
ton like lte fierce bull in amphitheao and il sure
to gore and toss a the hores aud riders who may in.
to the mig against him.
There - absolutely nothing doing here may say in tho
political world, and am glad Of IT, because when the poll.
ucian IL On their oars the country gains by it, Everything
Of course IN unsettled state. II IL brewing he
tween the Wings, the Calhoun and the Van Buren,
men, the Administration have only 10 remain TRANQUIL until
the hurricane blows over and then take advantage Of ts
would be strong John Tyler, because he
IDENTIFY gaining strength among the great body Of tho people
am glad to find that your Tyler cligues in be.
coming ordinary and gOyerabe. | thought at one
Time from their continued rush the Capital tat u new
party under the Of Want get into the Custom ouae
pory" would carry oil before them there was no want OF
applicants for Collectors, Post Masters, Marshals Navy
Agents, District Aornics &c. &c; and II the applicants
hcnselyes 20 be credited those high functionaros
but sorry fellows at best Although has succeed.
cd or likely succeed yet aud poor faint and
waywom traveller finds his way down here with his pocket
full Of letters Of ndaon from the malcontcnt rep
rcscntng you all TO be without the capacity or the
ton 70 do the eas service 20 the President and these IL
catOns gene rally end by the companants asking for on o
hce. The President - like who Is walking over d
strait road, and and kind friend advises him
10 10 the right the left 90 up that hill or down
that line intending to do him the favor If they get him
out Of the strait and honest path he has chosen strip him
Of his coat, waistcoat and brooches.
lie IL friend Of John Tyler who scOrns 20 deceive
him for base personal object and who has good sense to
discern, and honest intention 10 pursue the best course 10
strengthen his position and ensbo him 10 be most useful TO
his county.
The concluding paragraphs disclose the character Of those
who cOmpose the Tyler partytney are, in the MAN, the
outcns Of the two great parcstho loafers and hangers.
onthe merccnay be, who, restrained by no sense Of
honor patriotism feel degradation in bending the knee