The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-10

defeated by Mr.. Pendleton, this news made quite
astr IN Washington city, and the same postmaster
and one Jnmp, all OF which he wound up with pi-
rouette la Elssler, in token of his Joy. The Doc
tor, with an acumen, for which few gives him Gre
dit, has ferTeted this out and has actually procured
the affidavit of person who saw the feat perform
ed What salvation is there for postmaster in
such dilemma as thisl There is nothing for him
but the last penalty; Off with his head,
There was hard game played about the election
of Clerk to the House. Ii seems that before the
Van Burenites became aware how really weak and
lmbecile party the Calhounites Were, they all
but agreed to give them their choice of Clerk The
Calhoun men were very anxious to give the Office
to Mr. Sturgs. When they came to meet i'm
caucus, however, the now successful candidate
Mr. McNulty, was forced down;their threats. Mr.
McNuy it was said, had been in the Legislature of
Ohio, and was very influential man in that State,
and it was necessary to secure Ohio for the party
What party? the .Calhounites' asked. THE ques-
ton was staggering one. No combination OF for
tuitous circumstances could carry Calhoun through
Ohio The party meant was, of course, the Van
Buren, party, and yet the Calhoun men all voted for
him!
This Mr.. McNuly is quit, an agreeable, polite
business man, and prompt in the performance OF his
duty; He had not been five minutes in office be-
fore he gave the first assistant Clerk Ga whig)
hce to quit This looked like business.
By the bye, there is to be another great repeal
meeting here in a few days The success Of the
meeting on Tuesday night last, has warmed the re-
peaiers mo action. The two presiding spirits at
Inc last, Col. Richard M. Johnson and Mr.. Robert
Iyerare TO partake In the proceedings of the COM
ing meeting. The Assembly Room was crowded
before, and as they expect much greater attend
ance now, they are casting about for larger hall
to meet in | shall send you report oft
The Theatre has opened for the season under the
auspices of Mr.. Richings. Mr.. c. Vandenhoff is
his opening star His stock company is said to be
very good, and his scenery and other appurtenances
complete. The houses, however, have been lrather
thin, owing, no doubt, to the members of Congress
having been engaged in caucussing every night
this week. The caucusses are over now, however,
and perhaps Mr.. Richngs may begin to do some
thing. f- .oes
The most of the disappointed office-seekers have
left the city already OF course they do not leave
il with their blessing. There was one went away
Yesterday who has been here treating " all around
for about three weeks. He finds himself now with
out the darling object of his ambtion-an office,
and with scarcely money enough in his pocket to
carry him home. He was railing against the trea-
cherry of politicians, and said he wished all the Of
fees IN the United States were in -, and he was
in Texas Perhaps he might get an office there.
Business is very brisk in Washington at present.
Storekeepers show tie extent of business their
faces-their good natured smile is deghtul The
Democratic Legislators in great glee with the
reunion OF all the factions and the Wings bright
with the prospect that nothing can prevent them
coming into power with Harry of the West In
fact, all here are smiling and cheerful The only
person from whom hear complaint is the agent
for :" the Herald who is continually grumbling
because he cannot get &C Heralds" enough to meet
the rush for them. He says the words g all gone,'
are never out of his mouth.