Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-16
Correspondence Of the Boston Courier.
WAsiirNGToN, March 26.


The accession Of Mr. Calhoun 10 the
Premiership will add strength and consis-
tency to the Van Buren, organisation. -
This declaration may surprise you. 1t is,
nevertheless, weli-advised, and will prove
true. The friends Of Mr.. Calhoun have
withdrawn him from the field, much to his
own disappointment, and somewhat chagrin
not to destroy, but postpone his advance
ment.
In so doing, and for such ulterior purpose,
they look TO the future, with greater zeal
and hope To elect Mr. Calhoun in 1S4e,
it is an unfavorable necessity for Mr. Van
Buren, 10 be successful now that the party
organization and the party feeling may be
properly kept up. The friends of Mr..
Calhoun have determined TO 60 for Mr..
Van Buren-and all will, but isolated in
dividuaIs-and an understanding has taken
place between the southern friends of the
southern candidate, and Mr.. Van Bun ems
most influential supporters, that the line OF
the succession is to be continued al the
south. nod Bullion" as Mr.. Benton is
fumiliarly called, may interpose and break
the lneal descent. But such is not Mr.,
Van Buren'S fear.
or this arrangement, no one has right
to complain; the parties most interested are
the parties responsible for its causes and
conduct. Another consideration, however,
arises, from contemplation Of certain events
tina, have taken place here. worthy of re-
mark, and entitled to censure.
The friends OF Mr.. Calhoun advised The
President to the appointment; they spoke
and with much truth and emphasis-of the
eminent position, intellectual and political,
of this gentleman--of the distinguished
services he could render his country and
the administration, by acceptance Of the
oflice-and particularly Of The great assis-
lance TO be derived from his intellectual
energy, and diplomatic learning in the ad-
justmcnt of the Oregon and Texas questions
In the mean time, they said nothing of the
additional strength he might render the
cause of Mr. Van Buren,, from the COM
mardng influence of his position, and the
patronage Of his department. And yaMey
knc . Suct ,Uas to be The sequel efthe appoint
mem.
Let me not be misunderstood. | would
not convey the insinuation, in the most re-
mote manner, that Mr.. Calhoun has de-
meaned himself to such an intrigue. For
one, do not believe it. But that his friends
entertain such a consequence from his ac-
ccptance Of office, have no doubt.
1t is SO understood by the Van Buren,
leaders and presses. They did not denounce
his acceptance, because they did not fear
his opposition. Il /, mutual arrange
ment,
1t is no less fraud upon the President. |
He, it is well known, entertains no desire
for the second election of Mr.. Van Buren,.
Their principles are not in common, nor
do their theories Of government embrace !
similar results. He would oppose his
election as aIdenty as that Of Mr. Clay,
and with more reason. The future deve-
lopement, however, Of this latest strategy,
he must avail; with others.
The violent probability now is, no treaty |
for the annexat ca Of Texas will be sub |
mitied to the Senate this session. This, |
after the great parade of facts and argu |
ments from certain quarters, may appear
q rash conjecture. Ii is capable Of easy
explanation. In one Of my letters, told
you Gen. Henderson, the newly nominated
minister from Texas here. leaves his gov
eminent with positive instructions TO sign
no treaty for the annexation, unless upon
sac1 assurances and credible information
MS no sagacious man could doubt, that the
treaty would receive the constitutional
sanction Of the Senate. He will receive
no such assurances. On the contrary,
some Of the most ardent advocates of the
future annexation will demonstrate 10 him
the extreme folly oteXTecting ratification
nj this session. Mr.. Walker himself will
assure him Of this, rather than TO subject
this favorite Measure OF his to certain de-
feat. But il tire Texan minister should
belle the good @, inion at present enteriain-
cd of his sagacily, or yield TO the imprudent
counscIs Of hca cd partisans, and allow the
submission of such treaty 10 the Senate,
that august and deiberattve body will post
pone the consideration Of The question:, and
ddriSc at leisure, nth MCi' consfituCatS-
This Information is positive, and publish
with dcllberation, with the more gratii-
cation, that have learned the Eastern
mind is much agiated with apprehension
on the subject. Let such feelings be dis
ilIsScu WIN me IcUnOfal o' Tie cause that
gives them rise.
Chancellor Walworh will net be con-
firmed rs Judge of the Supreme Court
Noitker party in the Senate wishes it. Nor
is it supposed his nomination will be acted
upon,
Gov. Shannen Of Ohio will be laid upon
the table, Senators DO not wish 10 reject
the Governor OF Il State, and they will not
confirm Wilson Shannon. PEQUOD.
THE TApIEE