The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-18


and those of Messrs. Butler and O'Connor against
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IMPORTANT PoLrrIcAL MovENENTs.-Large meet
ings have been held in several places, nominating
John G. Calhoun Tor the Presidency, and designa-
ting May, 1874, for the time OF holding the democra-
tic observation-disclosures the pace-and the dis
trict system the mode.
The two principal movements OF this KIND have
been made in Detroit, Michigan, and in Charleston,
8. C-both important centres of thought and lnfiu-
ence The friends of Mr.. Calhoun are very busy
In every part of the country, and now that Captain
TYLER has received his coup de grace in New York,
we should not be surprised TO the administration
give its influence to the Carolina statesman. John
c. Spencer, the master spirit of the government
will probably be in faver of such course
The DECISION OF JUDGE BETrs.-There is much
inquiry, and some anxiety, TO ascertain what will
be the decision of his Honor Judge Belts, in the
great and important question submitted TO him,
TO the jurisdiction of the United States Circuit
Court in the case of Commander Mckenzie and
Lieut.. Gansevoort.
II is question of deep interest and vital impor-
lance TO the parties concerned. And it's also ques-
ton entirely unique, and now for the first time
federal government.
What will be the decision OF Judge Belts II Is I'M
possible new to foresee Should he, on examna-
ton, be clear i'm his opinion, it is probably that
he will unhesitatingy assume the responsibility, and
express it, whether in the affirmative in the ne
gative Even should he be clear in his opinion,
there is, however, yet another alternative which he
may think it wise and expedent to adopt under the
OH of he s ba A.
liver his opinion now, while alone upon the bench,
the question cannot go up to the Supreme Court.
Questions can only go up on division of opinion.
Judge Thompson Is not at present in town. His
regular duties are at Washington, but in consequence
of the illness of his wife, ne is his residence
at Poughkeepsie. Judge Belts may, therefore, send
TO him for his opinion, and by mutual understand
ing as usual in OF divisions they may divide
in their opinions in this case, and thus send up for
decision to the Supreme Court of the United States
There is still another view of the cases. even sup
posing that Judge Belts should charge the Grand
Jury that the Court has urisdicton and under that
charge that the Grand Jury should bring in bill
against the accused, still on motion to quash the
indictment for want of Jurisdction,in the Court, the
question could be carried up to the Supreme Court,
in case as before stated, there be division of opn-
CALEB CUSHING THE AsToR HoUsE.-On
Thursday morning, Mr. Gushing held a levee at
the Astor House, and great many of the
friends of the administration.
We understand from several persons who were
present, that Mr.. Gushing considered the issue Of
the recent Tyler meeting as perfectly conclusive
against any chances of the reelection of the in
cumbent now in the White House. Mr.. Gushing
also gave ntmation that John G. Spencer was the
master-spirit of the administration that Mr. Web
ster would coon leave the Cabinet-that Mr.. Curtis
would not long be Collector of New York-that
Col. Graham popular at the White House
and that some important movements would soon
take place.
On comparing together all the facts within our
knowledge, would not be surprised to see
strong coalition between John Tyler, John c.
Spencer, Daniel Webster and John c. Calhoun, in
favor Of the latter against Van Buren, and CLAY
throughout the country. This would make curl
Gus combination of materials. We wait for the
dewoue,n
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