The New York herald., 1844-12-11

isFoRfasr yGea TgssxsSsE.--A few Hays ego
we gave some intelligence from Tennessee ft-
latlve to the movements OF the President elect, and
disclosing some of his ideas in reference TO the
policy thar he intends TO pursue during his admin
istration Some of his views were disclosed in q
very neaf, though brief, speech to his fellow citi.
zens at Nashville. But we have received from our
private correspondent in that quarter furtherin-
teresting information relative to his views, which
must be very acceptable all classes and all poll
ticians.
II appears that Mr.. Polk, very soon after it was
ascertatned that he had been elected President,
made a visit to General Jackson al the Hermitage,
where he remained day or two, and there had
long and frequent confidential conversations with
the old patriot, relative to the course Of policy
which he should adopt on his coming to WASH
ington. OF course it is very diff ur for any
person to ascertain with perfect accuracy what
has been agreed upon by the President elect
and his friends there, but our correspond
ent at Nashville has given us such informa-
ton, and we have also gathered from correspon-
dents in the confidence OF these distinguished indi.
vlduals, quite enough to create hope and belief,
that Mr.. Polk will dsappoint great many OF the
violent partIz4ns Of both parties on his assuming
the reins Of government We are assured, there
fore, in the first place. that the President elect will
be guided in his public measures strictly by those
issues presented 10 the world by the Baltimore
Convention, and which were involved in the late
contest. He has pledged himself, and will fulfil
his pledges 10 the principle of term OF Office
the immediate annexation of Texas, and the
adoption OF every measure calculated to fa-
cilitate that project, soon as he gains
power--a reasonable modification of the tariff,
to prevent the accumulation of eur
plus revenue-opposition to any National Bank, or
distribution of the surplus revenue to the States.
In obedience to these general views, whatever may
be the position OF the Texas question on his ac-
cession TO office, have every reason to believe
that Mr.. Polk will retain the present Secretary Of
State, Mr.. Calhoun, in his cabinet until the whole
of that business is completed.
All these views will be given more at length in
his inaugural address on the 4lh OF March next
There is one point, however. which will, we are
assured, be uadeviatngly adhered 10 by the Presi-
dent elect-thsre ,cM be no remopals from office
Of those ,oho now fill public places, for mere
political opinions sake. Officials, from the
highest 10 the lowest, who attend TO their pub
lie duties, who possess good moral character,-
who are sober, industrious and honorable in all
their lives and dealings, will be retained, whether
they were for Mr.. Polk or for Mr. Clay in the re-
cent election. Violent partizans Of all sides will be
cut adrift, and no persons will be appointed to Of
fee who cannot furnish the best certificates OF good
moral character from both parties, whatever their
political opinions may be. This is truly IA most
moortant view of the intended policy Of Mr..
Polk. We have no doubt this great principle will
be adhered to strictly. Mr.. Polk being elected
for one term only, places him quite independent OF
all political leaders.
Thus much for the present. We are promised
additional and more detailed information of the
views and purposes Of the President elect as soon
they may be developed. But enough is now
presented in connexon with his speech at Nash
vile, that he will be independent OF all parry
shackss, and that his administration is likely to
be as popular was that of Mr.. Monroe
TRIAL OF BISHOP ONDERDoNK The inte-
resting inquiry into the truth Of the charges
preferred against this reverend dignitary began
yesterday morning in the vestry room of ST.
Johns church. The investigation is strictly pri-
vale, which is little vexatious to the many per.
sons who would be desirous to hear the accusation
and defence. There were some half dozen of
clerical looking, with a sprinkling of lay, gentle.
men waiting outside the door with Christian pa
tience, and chatting in suppressed and solemn &C.
cents, ot-we don't know what-unless it be the
trial Of the Bishop The sexton wore an air of still
greater seriousness on his countenance, told us
that there was no admission except on business
no not even Tor the clergy; and then only by one
at time, for the purpose ofgivng evidence.
The sexton plainly expects long and tough see.
sion; and, believe in anticipation of the tard.
ness OF the proceedings Of the Bishops he has laid
in an ample supply Of provisions and fuel-so that
the corporeal frame, at least, may be sustained
throughout this harrassng investigation. Several
cergymen are slso to be put their defence; but
nothing is known OF the charges against them any
more than hose against the Bishop. It is, alto.
,ether, mysterious business aud we think, if
light come from any quarter, il will spring out Of
he conversational meetings and tea-party chit chat
Of the ladies' OF the west end, who are said to be at
present deeply engaged 10 as perseveriag, although
not so private, an examination OF the whole bear
ngs OF clerical delinquency, as are the Episcopal
bench OF ten, now sitting in solemn conclave in
The vesry room of st. Johns Churcn.
ELECTION IN BosroN.-The curously contested
election in Boston terminated on Monday in the
choice Of no one.
The whig candidate for Mayor received. A4ss
ratve aQua
/" Democratic ~ 2IIa
Cold Water &c ooa
The majority elects, in Boston, therefore another
attempt ia to be made.
On the question of receiving fresh water into the
city Ia Croton, the vote stood three to one.
ACCIDENT IN SOUTH BRooKLyN most me.
lancholy accident occurred on Monday about 1--WE
minutes to twelve o'clock, in South Brooklyn A
young man named j. Brewer, from Hudson, who
arrived here few weeks ago. was unfortunately
killed, by bank of earth falling upon him, at the
southern part OF Columbia street. After some
time he was dug out quite lifeless an inquest was
instantly held upon him few rough boards were
nailed together; and the unfortunate man was