Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-02
MOVEMENTS AT WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of tAe Baltimore Patriot.

WASHINGTON. April pc. lsi9.
Mr. Cushing left this city ON Wedno sday for Newbury.
port lie Is iuy resolved TO oier himself As candidate
for Congress Its well understood that during his soourn
of week here he discovered that until he can bring some
strength from Massachusetts, the support OF Mr. Tyler,
he cannot have scat in the Cabinet. important in
huence in the administration Of the Government Know
ing this he has determined % make trial. although his
personal friends well acquainted with his district have
deavored convince him that defeat is certain Not san
gune by nature he under the present circumstances by
confident Of successhaS probably hope at all
election mmedaiely-but, Notwithstanding, has nerv
ed himself the contest, and continue II, II
cessary for years. IT, with three candidates IN the
field his late constituents have repeatedly failed make
choice will the difficulty be aeviaed by the addition Of
fourth Yet OF them has shown intention OF
giving But what else is he to 90 He can point TO no
result the reward OF the support he has given TO this
Administration Not only has the gttcrng baublc OF high
official rank cuded his grasp but his influence nearly gone
Desperate therefore the chances of recovering his posi-
ton are, he encounter the toll and the hazard
MIR. Webster Will leave the State Dcpartmeut-very soon
The time WHEN cannot be stated with prccson-but
probably he will be off before the middle OF May.
During his absence. Mr.. Spencer took the oppor
tuny strengthen his influence and succeeded.-
Mr. Spencer's cOunscs have UNNECESSARILY more weight
in the Cabinet than those Of other member Mr. Web
and Mr.. Gushing the fall OF their power in the New
York Auroras 'by authority" announcements OF the Pres
ident's Democratic inentons"the removals IN New York
and the Executive disduOr which exhibited towards
of their prominent iavocs. They and OPP
posed the President making himself zone and ndirsibie
with the Loco Focos Their counsel third
Party, by steering middle course. has been rejected
Mr.. Webster desired earnestly that Mr. Gushing should
be amcmber of the Administration lie hopes that gentle
would be his representative the counCiboard. lie
will probably Massachusetts, for the purpose OF
throwing the whole weight at his influence IN favor OF Mr.
c., during the coming contest. Should It terminate aNora
BLY, Mr. Gushing will probably be called the Navy De-
parment-Mr. Upshur becoming Premier
incline the opinion that the resignation OF Mr..
Webster, the State Department will remain without head
for "A short ime-he general administration taking the
sponsbilty and control through Acting Secretary I'M
I'll the result OF MIR. Cushingss st trial shall be known
Mr. Curtis the New York Collector, has been hare again
for DAYS Some of his friends have advised him 10
siga. 1, the best thing he do. lie will not be al
lowed remain office long after Mr. Webster reiires
is said ihat several of the Ministers and Charges now
abroad have been notified that they will be expected 10 re-
when their present commissions expire. MIR. Van Bu
adopted the system of limiting the commissions OF such
officers 10 two years Here OF fine places for the
purchaseable Democrats,
Mr. Fletcher Webster will certainly go 10 China as Sc
crctary the Mission \ LooKER o.