The New York herald., 1844-12-09
Columbus.
ICorrespondence Of the Herald. !


COLUMBUS, (OHIo.) Dec 3. 1874.
Politics in Ohio-Mseting Of the Legisatnre-Posi-
tiOm OF Contemplated Movements Of the
IVhig Party Important Question as 10 ,cho is
Governor Of Ohio United States Senator and
SilUer Pitchers.
Mr.. BENNETT
Day after tomorrow the Ohio Legislature meets,
and the hotels Of Columbus are already thronging
with members, politicians, Office e-huntcrs, and the
various characters that throng around the State
capitol on such occasions.
In the countenances Of the whig leaders may be
seen the anguish and bitterness occasoned by the
the defeat of Mr. Clay, and much doubt and anxiety
as to the course to be pursued by their own psrty
at the approaching session. The democrats on the
other hand amid their delight at the result of the
Presidential election cannot conceal their chagrln
at the whig ascendancy in Ohio.
From various causes, the position OF parties IN
this State presents curious and important aspect.
Upon the Governors election II was nearly
drawn battle; and although the majority was in.
creased in favor Of Mr. Clay, yet it fell far shorr
was go clearly owing to peculiar and perhaps acci-
dental causes, that IL leaves the chances In future
contest very nearly balanced.
For the success Of the wings, in the recent elec-
ton, two causes may be assigned
First: The Roorback forgery Of Blrney's letter
to Garland. From the increased vote at the Pre-.
sidential election, il is apparent that large body
OF voters amounting to about ten thousand, took
no part in the contest for Governor. great pro.
portion Of these were undoubtedly abol,tonsts OF
those who, feeling no strong attachment TO ethe,
party, stood aside, to see which would prove the
stronger party. The Garland letter was distributed
in every portion OF the State, and was not contra
dlcted until after the election. II operated with
great force among the liberty men, and was either
the inducement, or excuse, for immense numbers
to vote for Mr. Clay.
The currency question was the second and per-
haps most important cause. II is well known, thai
the democratic party have been much distracted
upon. this que uestion. O.c portion are hard money
men, opposed to all banks. The others, in favor
OF banks, are divided to the system and restric
tions some being in favor OF. and others opposed
to individual responsibility and the right OF repeal
Two years ago, there was fierce strife upon the
subject, and far more bitterness was manifested
towards each other by the parZans Of the different
opinions, than towards even the wings That bit.
terness has not subsidized La the counties Of Waynt
and Stark, and in the north west Senatorial dis
trc manifested itself by open war, and IN these
strongholds OF the democratic party, gave three
Senators and Representative to the wings. To
this question the whig ascendancy in the LegisIa
ture is admitted to be owing.
With majority then, in both branches, the
question is asked on all sides, what will the
Wings do upon banking No one knows. Fo,
manifesting itself in that party, upon the same
subject. There is not space now 10 explain the
views Of the different sections, but will give them
to you shortly.
Hho will be the United States Senator ?--Th,
principal. perhaps, may say the only names, are
Ewing and Corwln. Corwln is the favorlie OF the
people, mean the Wing people and, If the ques
acclamation. Ewing is the choice OF the Olo
Hunkers. They are labouring hard to induce Cor
win to decline being candidate. With that view
il is said, that Ewing's friends got the Whig ladies
of Cincinnati to present him with Silver Pitcher
in reward OF his " disinseresfcd scruices' Ewing
will probably succeed inl getting Corwln 10 with
draw, otherwise the latter will be The Senator,
notwiths tanding the Silver Pitcher
Who is Governor until the Governor Elect is
qualified. Upon the resignation OF Mr.. Shannon last
summer, Thomas w Barley, Speaker OF the Senate
and Democrat, whose father is now the Wing
Governor Elect, became The Governor. When
the legislature meets, the Wings will elect another
speaker, who il is said, will claim to exercise the
duties OF the executive. But Taomas w. BARLEY
will hold on until his father is qualified, and will
retain the Office by whatever force is necessary
He is undoubtedly the Constr. .utlonal Governor,
and will not yield to the Algerines. So look. out
for another Algerne war; but should the Whigs
undertake this game, they will find Ohio is mol
Rhode Island
Ohio being the principal State where the Wings
have now the ascendancy, and possessing as II
does, many OF the abest politicians oi that party,
warm, personal, and confidential friends OF Mr.
Clay, the most important demonstrations as 10 the
future measures and policy Of that party may here
be looked for. II my engagements permit will
endeavour to keep your readers fully and iair,
advised OF what fraBspres. BURTON.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH ny PoisoN.--On Thursday
night, widow Lyndes, aged 60, her daughter Jane
Lyndcs, and aged widow Of 80, named Elizabctt
Burns residing In Prince street. all partook what they
supposed decoction Of hoarhound remedy for
cold with which they afflicted In the night ,hoJ
oil became sick and deIanged, and Dr. spenc
for Finding bad case, no sent Tor DR.. Clarke, and
was soon ascertened that instead Of hoarhcund they ha
partaken Of decocton OF stramoniu which had beer
procured week previous as a remedy for the nshms
Mrs Ly ndes who partook more freely the otheIs
died the o the next forenoon Of effects Of the
medicine but thought the other two ladies' win 70
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