The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-15
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL
Warrington.
Correspondence OF the Hersid.]

Correspondence OF the Hersid.]
WASHINGTON, May 18th, 1874.
The accounts from the South represent the ex
ctement having increased to such an extent in
favor of annexation, that the opinion is strongly
prevailing here, that the Senate, (whig) will not
dare 10 reject the Treaty They fear that Van Bu-
rem will be dropped-an annexation candidate Sc
iected by the democratic party, and Clay be beaten
by an overwhelming majority. II Is said-and Is
probably true-that s. 5. Prentiss has come out
against Clay on the ground OF his opposition to An
nexation. Our accounts from North and East also
represent the popular feeling in favor OF annexation
as decidedly upon the increasc
This is the day the House fixed upon to decide
che question of adjournment. There is great diff
ference OF opinion prevailing even among the de-
mocrats. Some want TO adjourn on the 9th May
inst, among whom are Cave Johnson, and many
other western members, and others. Others wait
the 10th or l7rh Of June, among whom are many
OF the southern members, and others. Before this
letter is closed their vote will have decided the
question. There is a violent struggle now az III
going on in he House upon these points.
II Is reported that Clay now regrets having writ
ten his letter against annexation.
should not be at all surprised II both the Globe
and Van Buren, were 10 come out IN favor OF an
neXatiOn
have heard the calculation repeatedly made
within the past week by which it is proved that out
OF 70 delegates south OF Mason's and Dixon's line
81 of them are opposed TO Van Buren,. Other cal
culatons say that out oftweniysix he can only get
four.
Half past l2-The House has usi passed the re-
solution to adjourn on the l7ih Jnne-iI' to rs II
remains to be- whether the senate VIII concur
in the resolution. II can amend either to an ear
lier or aterday. The probababilty, howrver,ls
that the House will not concur in an sarfsy day
than the l7ih of June. How much later both
Houses will sit, Heaven only knows Should 1t
become necessary, in conse Iuence OF further news
either from Mexico or elsewhere, for Congress to
act upon the question OF annexation either as
treaty or resolution, then the President may call
Congress together again Immediately ajlcr their ad.
JOurnment. This suppose y would give them all
their mileage, even though ih~y should not leave
Washington. >. Is.
WASHINGTON, May IL, 1914.
The Senate passed Mr.. Bayard's Naval bill to-
day.
Ii then went INTO executive session, and FOR
long time discussed the question of debating the
treaty in open session, but came TO conclusion.
The probability is. that the treaty will be discussed
in c1tcnso
There is a rumor ia town that James 5. Green
has been nominated Secretary Of the Treasury
1t is not tue noris it likely to be, for the best of
all reasons, he is the Presidents T. iead. Were he
his enemy, he might stand good chance.
The wings OF the Senate are very evidently
soitened down in relation TO rejecting the treaty.
They are afraid
Mr. Clay left the city this i. NJ. at O'clock, for
Ashland.
Mr.. Woodbury. has been written to from Prince
William County, Virginia, to learn his views in re
lation to annexation. This il with reference 10 his
position on Presidential ticket. So Infer from
the fact that they say they do not desire his views
on any other subject, as they well known. Mr..
Woodbury. Will reply at length, and from his deep
research on this question, and his gre st ability, his
reply will br looked for with peculiar interest.
1t Is confidently asserted--and | attach some
credit thereto-that tie President will in about len
effect, annexing Texas
You may rest assured Congress will adjourn on
the 4ih March next 3. b.