The New York herald., 1845-02-22
Ohm TYLER.
WAsHINoroN, Feb. 20, ls44.
Washington.

THE CAPITOL,
WASHINGTON, Thursday, p. M. :
The Cabimet-Merican Indemnity Imports, &c.
las. e. BENNETT, ESQ.,.
The cabinet eggs are not yet hatched New Jer-
sey has placed John r. Thompson, the late caudi-
date for Governor, on the list for Secretary of the
Navy, and New York Charles G. Ferris for the
same post. A rumor was in circulation yesterday,
that the difficulty created by the various ciiques
from New York, had induced the President to abo.
lish the intention of selecting Secretary of the
Treasury from that State, but give it the Navy
This do net believe, but the selection from New
York is all that prevents definite action at pre-
sent. The friends of Marcy are very active, as are
also those Of Cambreleng and Flagg BENJAMIN F.
Butler appears TO have but few advocates in the
open field. The friends of Col Richard M John
son are moving, slowly, to secure. comfortable
place for the old war-horse, In foreign mission,
which, it is to be hoped, they may be successful,
as he should not be turned out 10 die that the
victory perches over the banner of his party.
1t is probable that conference will take place
the early part Of next week, between the President
l elect and certain prominent statesmen when some
decision will be made as to the cabinet Should
New YORK reGsye M NE appointment Of secretary OF
net, you may rest assured that Mr.. Emore of South
Carolina will be called into the cabinet, and most
probably as Secretary of the Treasury. You will
remember that he was the warm and earnest advo-
cate of the vote OF thanks conferred upon Mr.. Polk
| on his retiring from the chair Speaker OF the
House; and 1t Is well known that the most friend
| y feelings have existed between these gentlemen
| Tor years. Mr.. Elmore is every way qualified for
l this station, and, doubt, will be called into the
cabinet whenever Mr.. Calhoun goes out.
Go1eor sas wsh Of
State, by one of the New York Senators, in which
he urges definite action in favor of the annexation
Of Texas at the present session of Congress. 1t is
an evidence of the force and power of public opin-
ION against the course of his Immediate friends in
Congress, and ths only that will preserve him
from political downfall. The recent action OF the
democracy OF Hampshire, in resembling the reno
mnation Of Mr. Hale for Congress, presents forcible
lesson TO those who have attempted to thwart the
| will of the people in this great national measure
| They must fall, or the people must yield. The
| latter would present a new anomaly in American
/ character.
| The President submitted a message to-day con-
tanning communication from the Secretary OF
State relative to indemnities for claims OF Ameri
| can citizens upon the Mexican government, as
called for by the House of Representatives,. The
Secretary, IN reply, presents the correspondence
| heretofore published on this subject, as accompa-
nying the Presidents message, and states further,
| that no communication has been received from
| Mr.. Shannon in relation to the non-payment of
| the indemnities due in April and July last, and
| late Charge d'Afairs to Mexico, in the following
letter, may have caused delay on this subject:
MR. GREIN TO Ma. CALHOUN.
| WAsHINGToN, January %, lS45
SIR I'm reply to your call for further information
lative to the instalments Of the Mexican indemnity
have the honor to inform you, that General Waddy
Thompson finding impossible Tor him to attend person
ally the receipt the and its transmission to
the United States the high repute OF the house OF L. s.
agous the fact Of It's being the most substantial and
house engaged in the United States trade and
the personal influence ii its membars with tie Mexican
pointed them out the best for the
agency That house accordingly selected by General
Thompson for the purpose and has been principally
owing to the exertions and management Of the partner
resident in tne city of Mexico to his acquaintance with
the financial operations Of the country and the aid which
he has been able to afford the Mexican Cover that
the former nstalments have been paid In confirmation
Of this refer you to letter from General Thompson
the a5th Of March, ls44.
In relation to the alleged payment of the April and July
nstslments and commentary hereupon, refer you
my despatch Of the 3Oh Of May, s44 and several
addressed to the Mexican Government by the date
4h and Sh of May and oath Of july and the replies Of
that Government dated 9th and 23d Of May and 2th Of
| July, lS44.
| An interesting report was received from the Se-
cretary oil the Treasury, exhibiting the quantity and
value Of merchandise imported free OF duty and
paying duty, from the LIST of July lS43 to the Both
of June 1874. Among the free articles find the toll
lowing:-