The New York herald., 1845-02-19
MIR. Polk and his Cabinet.

formation Of the Cabinet and the movements OF
the various cliquss of the democratic party. Be-
fore Mr. Polk came 10 Washington, we have no
doubt his resolutions Were well taken, and his
principles OF action wslestablished in his own
mind. But from the accounts which we have re-
celved, and from the indications already given
forth, we very much disposed TO think that the
difficulties surrounding him in the capital, will be
found o.be greater, much more intricate, and
much more hard to overcome, quietly peace
ably, than he or any other person anticipated. No
doubt his intentions are good-his feelings patrio-
ticand his purposes directed to the honor and wei.
fare Of the country. But how can he carry out
these purposes and intentions in the midst of po-
luted tmosphere-surrounded by sets of men con-
stantly engaged in the effort to deceive him, and
mutudes Of cliques of all sorts manufacturing
falsehoods by the dozen, and circumventing in
every respect the common sense of any Chief Ma
gistrate
We give in another column all the information
OF an authentic character that we can procure from
our various correspondents in relation to the for
nation of the New Cabinet. Although very
rational conjecture can be made to-day relative to
he persons likely TO fill that important post,
Tomorrow may bring a different set of rumors
anu a HCS- sct VI Haucb AL tuSte changes only
indicate the difficulty which encompass MIR. Polk
and the violence and folly Of the various cliqses Of
the party which elected him to power. We doubt
therefore, whether Mr.. Polk will be able to give
unity, harmony, or dignity TO his administration
whether he will be able to conduct public affairs
beyond the reach of cliques-whether those hordes
OF ofice-seekers will prevail against his better
sense and his 6rmer purposes to serve his country
In less than year or two his position at Wash
inston must, indeed, be embarrassing in the ex-
treme, surrounded as he is by violent and heated
rivals in his own political circle.
In the meantime, while this efiervescence, con-
tentlon, and contrariety of opinion, agitate Mr..
Polk and the democratic circles, the wings are
preparing themselves with every device to take
advantage of the movements that may be taken by
the party IN power, 80 as TO turn them to their own
purposes as soon as may be. AT present. every
thing is in great confusion there, according to all
appearances, and it will take week Of high winds
and bright sunshine to clear away the fog. While
those inrigues and unterintngues for position
during the new administration are going on, We
tear very much that the great interests OF the
try will be neglected by the present Congress-, and
that neither postage reform, nor Texas, nor Ore
gon, nor anything Of any real practical moment,
will be passed upon. In that case, we really hope
and trust that an extra session OF Congress may be
called, but that even is doubtful.
THE MUNICIPAL ELEcTIoN learn from the
Native' papers that the nominating committee
of that band of worthy patriots which met on
Monday evening, have re-nominated for the sufffa-
ges of the people of this city James Harper, as
Mayor. This is the first nomination which has
been made by any party for the Spring election,
coming off in the month of April. The Natives
are determined be early in the field, and proba-
bly, the Aldermen and Assistants will be also nomi-
mated In very short time. Their prospects oI
Nfccess none of the best. Their gross faith
sessness and treachery to their pledges during the
last year, have dsgusted every person. and not only
that, but the principle OF adhesion, which had pre-
vailed among them for some time, seems complete
ly broken in pieces. At the last meeting of the
Corporation, and in several recent events, 1t has
been shown that there is great division among
the " Natives" themselves. In their debates they
call each other liars, and retail other pleasant and
affectionate epithets Of the like character. In
short, the "Native" movement, andgthe "Natlve"
party, in this city, appear now to have been boiled
down to the nanowest point of prejudice and folly
The whole mass of the people are laughing al
acknowledging them-their feelings being mixed
up with considerable portion of disgust and in
dignation, on account of their gross msmanage-
ment of city affairs.
Another party is also beginning to take the field.
The wings meet tonight in all the wards to ap-
point delegates to the nominating committee, and
are fully prepared TO rally on their ancient princ-
pies, with such an infusion Of reforms as have been
han Nv tha 10 opd hv
many that Dudley Selden will be nominated by
the whigsforMayor butwhether it will be or not,
we cannot tell. The only really efficient Mayor
that we have had in this city during the last TWEEN
ty years was Aaron Clark. formerly elected by the
wings. No doubt the wings will rally with great
force, for all the honest Of all the old factions
who wish to get the best of bad thing, are be-
ginning to think they may as well try the wings as
any other party in the matter Of city government.
There will be clean contest between the cligues
of this party, however, for the delegates to the
minating committee.
These are the only two parties that seem to be
IN the field at presents but we suppose the locofo-
will soon be out in full force. With the three
parties in the field, we will have an interesting
time of it. But one thing appears to be certain
the "natives" have no chance. They have suc-
ceeded too well in disgusting the people to have
any chance OF success in the coming contest
"How WE APPLES SWIM !'-"The Times of
America" with its two Coonels-one at the head
and the other at the tail-seems to grow duIler
than ever. These great men are great bubbles
There is not one about the establishment that un-
derstands the principles Oh which to organize a
great newspaper establishment Its all puf-puf-
puff.
LIGHT HousEs. s.-What is the reason that the
Courier and Enquirer has made itself so very busy
during the last few days in enightening the people
light houses9 1t very certain that that provi-
dent and practical journal never takes the trouble
to expend intellect on any local subject unless il
has come interest in the matter.
New YORK Pnors.-We refer our readers to the