The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-06
III E SOUTHERN MAIL.
Warrington.
Correspondence Of the Herald.l
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Washington.
Correspondence Of the Herald
WASHINGTON, 4th Feb, 1874.
The third and last throw of the die has been cast.
Mr.. Calhoun has written his letter, and defined his
own position; and his :" comment and influential
friends and supporters, shave defined also theirs.
The consequences already begin 10 appear VIII
now give you Washington daguerreotype view OF
them all as accurately as can now take it,
CALHoUN's PosIrloN.-He is in toto opposed to
the Baltimore Van Buren, Convention. Assigns his
reasons at length. He does not withdraw his name
as candidate in the broad field for the Presidency.
But he does Withdraw his name as candidate
from the Baltimore Convention. He distinctly
leaves it to his "triends and political supporters,
either to press him, or to withdraw him altogether
candidate for the Presidency in the broad field.
AS an isolated individual, Mr. Calhoun declares
that he will never support any presidential candl-
date, who either himself, or whose prominent
and influential friends and supporters" in favor
of protective policy, or who even g give their
countenance TO the agitation OF abolition IN Con-
this may Int Silas Wright, and James Bu-
chanan, both Of whom voted in favor of the
present tariff. And in Mr.. Calhoun's estimation
the present tariff is protective, if MIR MDufte's in
depreciation of it be an expression of Mr.. Calhouns
views. And In the matter OF abolition It will hit a
class of men indicated by Samuel Beardsley, Rich
ard ID. Davis, and other prominent friends and
supporters OF MIR. Van Buren," who both counte-
nance the agitation of abolition in Congress, and
elsewhere, SO far as the reception of abolition pc
titons is concerned, and the obolition of the 2lst
rule. Such, is Mr.. Calhoun's present position
in taking which he stands alone-commiting
none Of his friends. They are at liberty to
choose and define whatever position they please
And in the event either of Clay's or Van Buren's
election, he. will be the prominent geographical
candidate of the Democracy in 1913.
on ~ --Thev hay
Withdrawn him as Presidential candidate alto
gether from the broad field.
They will conditonally support Mr. Van Buren,.
They will support him, provided he will support
the principles of the Baltimore Convention of lS4O
and the leading principles just now laid down in
Calhoun's letter.
They distinctly and emphatical!y adopt and en-
especially upon the tariff, and the agitation of abo-
tion, (meanng suppose the rejection of abolition
petitions under the 2lst rule) If Mr.. Van Buren,,
Silas Wright, Samuel Beardsley, ano other of his
promnent and influential friends and supporters"
will not endorse, adopt, and unequivocaly practice
and give substantial evidence that they will so
do-the principles of Mr. Calhoun, particularly
upon the two topics above named-then they posi-
lively and distinctly declare that Mr.. Van Buren,
shall never have their support: In their table OF
principles, and future political course, they have
LETT no margin. Unquafedly Van Buren,, and his
friends also, must come to them and stand upon
Such is the position OF Calhoun's dyed-in-the
wool "frends and supporters But from their po-
sition, to the different positions of the various
didaes there is complete and easy sliding scale
a very wide margin--wlde enough for Van Buren,
to stand upon, together with all his friends. Ac-
cOrdngly, you may now see them In every direc-
Van Buren, party have spontaneously, either at one
lump planted their eet firmly upon Calhoun's plat
form, swallowing his principles as they would dish
Of raw oysers-.or they have got upon the margin
e r. al. .ol- Il
matter Of the tariff, you will find all the way from.
South Carolina to Loulslana on the one side, and
to Pennsylvania and Massachusetts on the other.
In every direction there Is sliding scale, gentle
enough and long enough to unite the whole party
The CoNsEQuENcEs-Van Buren, and his friends
are tickled to pieces They thank Calhoun as
kindly and as .graciously, as the man does who
picks up pocket-book lying in the street, which
very kindly for leaving i untouched They pledge
themselves incontinently to sustain Calhouns
principles. They have already held caucus here
Con Friday night, and decided to swallow the
oysters as Calhoun has cooked them, in infinite
gratitude that they are not compelled to swallow
the shells with them.
They will be expected forthwith to re.enact the
2lst rule, and reject abolition petitions and eschew
abolition discussions.
They will also be expected to alter the present
tariff until it can be called tariff for revenue only.
This they may very safely do, as there can be no
prospect OF any essential alteration being got through
President Tyler is also rejoiced at the withdraw
al of Mr., Calhoun, whom he regarded as his most
powerful rival and antagonist He believes the
democratic party will be convinced that Van Blu.
rem must be beaten by Mr.. Clay, and that they
will soon discover that in the end, John Tyler is
not only the most available democratic candidate,
but the only one who can beat Henry Clay, because
he is II e only man who can draw of part, and
an essential part. OF Henry Cay's forces from the
Wing ranks-without which forces neither Clay
nor Van Buren, can win the victory In President
Tyler's opinion, therefore, the withdrawal of Cal
honn adds strength to his own position,
Van Buren's case Is now strengthened nearly to
its ultimatmm. Cass and Johnson must take their
stand with Buchanan and Calhoun. except in the
event that Johnson is run as Vice President.
The Philadelphia 4lh of July Convention is re-.
garded by the Clay and Van Buren, supporters as all
knocked int a cooked hat.
The prominent and influential friends and sup
porters, OF the respective "wlthdrawn' candid
ates will doubtless expect to share largely in the
spoils, should Van Buren, be elected
The position of Thomas H. Benton is strength
ened; and he daily adds increased vigor to his
Leading articles in the Washington Globe.
Sllas Wrlght's prospects are playing at see-saw
other goes down. For New York and the North
will not furnish two Presidents in succession.
Henry Clay will have harder battle to fight
now than he had before Calhoun's withdrawal.
viewed by dsinterested observer. s. b.
p S.-There is an idle report in circulation that
Judge Upshur is to receive the appointment to
France. There is truth in it.
SUPREME Court OF THE UNITED STATES Feb 3.
On motion Of Hon. $. Beardsley, Mortimer +. De-
lano, Esq, of New York, was admitted as an at
torney and counsellor Of this Court. On motion
of Hon J. M. Berrien, Howell Cobb, Esq. of Geor-
ga, was admitted an attorney and counsellor Of
| this Court. No. 14l-Benamin j. Knapp VS.. Ed
mund Banks. In error to the Circuit Court of the
United States for the Southern District of N. York.
On motion of Mr.. Ogden this writ Of error was dis
missed for the want of Jurisdiction. No: r.
Francolse +. Vidal, ct. al appellants, vs. the city
of Philadelphia and the executors of Stephen Gil
rard. The argument of this cause was continued
by Gen. Jones for the appellants Adjourned till
Monday, ii o'clock, A. NJ
AFFAIRS OF TExAs.-In our last news from Tex
as, it stated that the President of that Repub-
lie had refused to recall Charles H. Raymond Esq, bearer
Of dispatches to the Government of the United Sta
the resolutions of the Senate to that effect to the contrary
Notwithstanding In explanation Of this REFUSAL it seems