The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-07
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.



+, WASHINGTON, 4ih Feb. 1874.
This will be letter of miscellanies. President
Tyler looks on with indignation at the late bloody
operations Of the gullotne in the Senatorial slaush
ter-house. He will early this week, it is expected
commence making appointments Of Judge upon the
Supreme Bench, Secretary of War, Secretary OF
the Navy, and Minister to France. There is talk
of appointing a minister to Mexico but Waddy
Thompson has not resigned, nor have any evil
dence that he will resign.
forget whether have informed you that Com
modore Shubrick has been confirmed to the bu-
reau of Provision and Clothing.
Messrs. Henshaw and Porter are still here, and
officiating as usual in their respective secretary
ships On leaving Washington Mr.. Porter will
probably resume the practice of the law, either at
Philadelphia or at New York.
Horace Binney and Daniel Webster are very
shortly to conclude the arguments, one upon each
side, in the famous Girard will case Agreeably to
your directions, thei! speeches will be reported in
sublime and mighty display Of intellect. And the
report will be a treat for the gods.
James Buchanan is doing nothing at all beyond
the quiet discharge of his Senatorial duties. "A
commencing Hic facet, etc.
Thomas r. Benton Is a great and strong man
his industry Is untirng, his perseverance rrressti
BILE, and his application to business intense. He is
hfteen years In advance OF all other public men,
as the great leader of the Oregon movement. He
is tota!y opposed to the approaching negotiation
with Mr. Pakenham. He will exert powerful in
huence to induce the democratic members of Con.
gress to vote in favor of his Oregon measures. In
addition to all his other arduous duties he daily
writes the leading articles in the Globe, with how
great ability need not say
William Allen, next after Mr.. Benton, is altoge.
Their the most able democratic Western man in
Congress- He thinks clearly, speaks powerfully
and is wlthal man OF indomitable courage, bold.
at do nfod
and hand, to carrying through the great Oregon
measures.
The debate in the House upon the Tariff will be
now daily expected. The House will undoubtedly
amend it. And it is the opinion Of Mr.. Woodbury.,
and other democratic Senators, that some reduc.
ton OF the higher duties may be made by the Sc
nate-to what extent cannot now be ascertained
There Is now some reason to believe that the
2ls rule will be retained, and abolition petitions
rejected. i! see not how the friends of Van Buren,
can otherwise satisfy the friends of Calhoun, who
ing Van Buren,. 1t Is certain that if Calhoun's
friends pertinaciousy and obstinately demand this
that the rule. must stand. As the case at pre-.
sem STANDS II is desperate, mighty and mos
ton at the north, and the spirit of slavery at the
south. And the whole of this grand and stupen-
dous conflict is now narrowed down to the rejec
ton orretaining of the 2lst rule. There is no mar
gin upon either side to stand upon-no middle
ground. II is reject or retain.
both parties are consistent and the rule shall be
houn ought to withhold their support from Van
Buren,. So they have solemnly and deliberately
declared they would do. On the other hand, if i,
be retained, then the friends Of abolition ought in
like manner to withhold their support. On the
one side there is the mighty, powerful, and irresis
tible spirit of religion religious enthusiasm, and
of liberty; and upon the other side there is the
equally mighty, equally powerful, and equally ire.
sistlbe spirit Of self interest Which of these spi-
rlts will eventually triumph. Is not known. One
must triumph, and great will be the victory OF
course every one will watch for the result with in.
tense interest.
Colonel Merrick's Post Office Bill is still before
the Committee forlamendments.
MIR. Zadock Pratt is doing great service to his
country and the world in pressing forward his pro-
position tor bureau Of statistics. II meets with
universal appreciation. S. 3.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.
AS there are various erroneous reports in circula.
ton, will state that the appointment of Mr.. Cush
ing to China was sent in to the Senate long time
ago Of course there is no truth in the rumor that
the President wthholdingt till the last moment
The Senate has not yet acted upon It,
successor in the Ministry to Mexico will be soon
appointed
AL! the New England appointments have been
sent in.
The New York appointments, Dillon, McKibbon
and Towe have not been sent in, but probably will
be to-day.
l have no reason to suppose action in the case oil
Mr.: Wise will be suspended in the Senate
No movement yet in the matter of Cabinet
In the Supreme Court General Jones is continuing
his argument upon the Girard Will case. He viii
be followed by John Sargeant-then Horace Bin
ney, concluding with Daniel Webster. The last
two will be reported in the Herald, The Court is
full this morning-Webster and all those worthless
are there-and great interest is felt. S.B.