The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-03
~ THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Washington.
Correspondence OF the Herald.l
WASHINGTON. "wednesday Mighty
hAo~.k 1910

March l, I84S
Nomination or MIR. Cushing as Secretary Of
the Treasury-Mr. Forward-The Bank
rupt Repeal BIIl-Spceial Mission to Eng
Innd-Matters and Things In General.
Before this reaches you, the nomination of Mr..
Cushing as Secretary of the Treasury will be before
the Senate. Mr. Forward could not be induced to
hold over for single day. and last might he left the
Treasury Department, never to return. 1t was not
finally decided until last night that Mr. Gushing
TO go into the Treasury Bureau. But Mr. Spencer
refused to leave the War Office where he has every
thing in the most perfect order. The Cabinet will
be very strong and efficient one. Two members
from Massachusetts, is justified on the ground that
General Washington had two members from Vlr
ginia in his Cabinet at one time.
The last strony fight took place to-day in the
House Committee tor Foreign Affairs upon reporting
a biIlmaking an appropriation for M mister to Eng
land to settle all that remains unsettled The Bill
was voted down in Committee, 6 %. The Minister
was not named, of course, but 1t was intended tor
Mr.. Webster
BY the bye, Mr. Webster's splendid silver vase
was fornd not far from his House. II is stated in
the New York papers that he looks sick and care
spirits in his life.
There is considerable talk here to-day that the
President will not haze time to consider the merits OF
the bill repeating the Bankrupt Bill Still think ne
will sign it.
Neither the custom house reduction bill, nor the
famous No. SAB. will reach him in time for their
merits to be considered-that is, 1t they reach HIM
at all They will not become law, either OF them.
The farce of pretended virtue in retrenchment was
all humbug. The members were not in earnest,
any more than they were when they passed a reso-
luton to exclude wine, ale and spirits, from the
capitol. The restaurants here yet, and there is
as much brandy drank here as ever.
The admirable life of Mr.. Calhoun, extensively in
circulation here, was written by Mr.. r. M. T Hun
manly i man, and possesses Sc splendid talents. tn s
1t is thought that the next Speaker OF the House
will be the Hon. Mr.. Jones, Of Virginia, and that
Mr.. Harris, M: G., now Of vireinia, but who is 60
cellent wit, and excellent man, Matthew ST. Clair
Clarke, will be much missed.
The city is full of strangers and an extraordinarily
large number of influential wings among them, from
all parts of the Union.
The wings hold caucus tonight to determine
some plan OF operations for the next campaign. and
also with view to arrange some graphic denons-
ment wherewith to close the session.
Mr.. John A. Morrill, is here to superntend some
important cause in the Supreme Court, relative to
large amount of property belonging Of right to his
wife in Virginia, believe.
evening at the White House, where there was a
recherche musical party Frank, on seeing the adm;-
raby painted portraits OF the Tyler Family on the
had them en- placed there, in order to canvas their
merits" He also perpetrated much worse pun
Mrs. Tyler observed, you are surprised. probably,
Mr. Wadde, to think that | married INTO family
way inclined; but introduced the pug amongst
them" "Not to be wondered at" replied Frank,
".for remember you were always pugnaciously In
clined from child" Nobody laughed. But Tor
got you detest pun.
Mr.. r. M. Blatchiord has arrived here, with sew
ersl Leading wings from your State. :,
Mr.. Edw: Curtis and Mr.. Paxton Halleu are still
here. The latter gentleman is applicant for Office
Col Zabrlskie is here; he is looking for a consul
ship. Col Starkweather, Judge J. B. Sutherland,
Jonathan Roberts, Richard Rush, &c, are all here.
floor OF the House to-day, looking as happy as
man could look He was warmly greeted by the
ocOfocos
The Calhoun men are in high spirits, and all say
they are sure that Mr. Calhoun will get the nomina
ton at the Convention III 1874 Mr.. Calhoun never
was in better health or spirits MIR. McDuffie's
health, am happy to say, has greatly improved.
ana great many members Of both Houses wings
commercial matters in the Herald, !" that they have
declared their intention to subscribe for it lmmed
ately, and have 1t sent TO their homes They de-
prsing paper in the country, and the only one on
which they can rely for early and accurate informa-
ton. There have been more than three times as
many Herads taken here this winter as all the other
New York papers put together.
believe told you that one Of Mr.. Wicklffe's
sons has just married the very lovely and accom-
plished daughter of the gallant Gen. Dawson.
One of the ACCOMPLISHED daughters of Gen. Aaron
Ward, has been spending the last few days here;
and in CONJUNCTION with the beautiful and highly in
telec'ua daughter ofthe Hon. Francis Granger, has
produced quite sensation.
This has been quite dull winter. Very few par
ties given; the only ones worth speaking OF were
those given by Mr.. Webster, Mr.. Wickhffe, and
Lieutenant Kearney. They were very splendid;
the rest were mere bagaelles.
Hon. Caleb Gushing will shortly lead to the altar
a beautiful, intellectual, and wealthy Roman Catho-
lie lady, from Baltimore. Honors thcken on him.
He deservesthem all for he has been the best abu-
aady Tho HNrfon
No other marriages Of moment on the tapis at
present think the rumor Of the Presidents mar
riage is "weak invention Of the enemy's."
Mr.. Postmaster Graham is expected here hourly
He is in high favor at the White House, and is
considered BY the Departments very efficient officer
But it is not likely his ill-timed post Office bill will
pass, The Senate now say, if they had known the
passed i. They also cay they vii. not follow Mr..
Mernck's lead on these matters again. 1t is not
likely that any bill to reduce the postage will pass
this session.
You know that no new bill at this time can 20
from House to the other without suspension of
the rules by two-thiras And both Houses to-day
refused to suspend the rules for that purpose.
Both Houses seem likely to part ia good temper,
and calm as summers morning." am afraid
we shall have exciting scenes to wind up with.
Mr. Arnold and Gov. Reynolds, both men of
strong common sense, honest and well-meaning,
have mnch improved as debaters.
was mistaken in the talked Of quarrel between
Mr.. Butler King and Mr.. Cost johnson. They have
had no QUARREL but on the contrary, are the best pos
sible friends, although there was a lying report in
the city that challenge had passed between them
Mr. King is one OF the most gentlemany, correct,
courteous and attentive members in the House.
The note which passed between Mr. Thompson
and Mr.. Rayner was not OF hostile character as
am informed, but asked for an explanation in the
most courteous and friendly manner.
Mr. BENTON confidently looks for the Presidential
nomination in ls4s. Where will parties be by that
time Echo answers at skies and sevens!
But, you will say, why are you not writing about
the doings of Congress today? For the very best of
reasons. They did scarcely any thing worth writing,
strange as it may seem, the last day but two Of
the session, but it is true
In the Senate, the Bill to repay Massa chuselts her
outlay in tine last was passed, rs to 10 but as
the rules were not suspended, il would not be to
the House The Bill to extend the charter OF the
Banks in this District to 1855 was also finally passe
rs to Is; but Tor the reason did not reach the
House The Houoe Tili IN eeve noor Ann II oval