The New York herald., 1845-01-01
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Washington.
Correspondence Of the Herald I

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nouns pision-7sras and Annexation Collector and
Posmasfers- Union of the Globe Madisonisn and Spee
ta'or-Biairs Prospect Orestesa Brownson-7Ae P,f-
rate Secretary Of tie President elect and sundry other
matters Of interest.
My DEAR SIR
Information OF a most positive character,
which has recently been placed in my pos
session, enables me to forward fyOu to-day some
matters OF highly interesting character in refe-
renee to the further movements OF the new admi-
nstration, which you are at liberty to present to
the readers Of the Herald and which are gathered
from sources of the most substantial credit
From lettersreceived lately in this city, and from
information direct from Tcnnessee-there exists no
doubt that Mr.. Polk will disappoint both parties,
agreeably, IN heco he purposes to take touch
ing the tariff question. Much importance has been
attached to the assertion that the views of Col
Polk on this subject would operate inuriously to
the northern interests, and amongst other offences
ne has been openly charged with being "free
trade man." Now, the facts are these-as Ten
nesseian, Col Polk's opinions have savored some.
what OF this, but you may rest assured that in his
position as Chief Magistrate of the nation, those
views will never be brought in conflict with the
best interests OF the whole people and though he
will probably, at the outset, recommend modiica.
ton in the tariff laws-yet he will be disposed to sign
any tariff bill which Congress may pass-acknow-
represented by the National Legislature, to frame
such law as will operate equally in all portions of
the country. These "carpers' have yet to learn
ihata n citizen OF Tennessee, and President OF the
United States are decidedly different matters. l
mention this fact in advance, knowing asI do, that
the President elect entertains no desire whatever
to propose any measure which may not result
In eventual benefit 10 the people at large; fact
which his enemies will be compelled to admit
hereafter.
The peculiar situation of the present Secretary
OF State, Hon John G. Calhoun, and the influence
which, latterly has been springing up around him,
has had the effect OF opening his eyes his real
position, and he will uneuestionaby profit by GER
tain discoveries he has recently made, in reference
to the dsnterested course of some OF his pretended
friends. class OF mllk-and water politicians have
for years been clinging to his SKIRTS and laudipg
John G. Calhoun to the third heavens, as the op-
portunity presented, whenever they were sure it
"damning him with faint praise" they have hung
around him, since he took the Office Of Secretary
OF State, and craved . his influence for their ad
vancement Some. Gndeed, many Of these) have
prospered temporarily in their suit, and while the
course Ot the noble southron has been onward and
upward, they have most religiously adhered to his
for months in the political horizon, and these fair
weather birds arelinclined to skulk from the storm
But Calhoun IS not so easily deceived, and it is
pretty PLAIN that his mind is made up to the fact
that he must burst the bond which unites him TO
sold hunkerism"-or these milistones will inevl-
taby draw him, with themse Ives, TO the bottom
They have followed In his wake, like :" the shark
behind the whaler," but he will shuttle them off,
in good time-be certain ot it. Among these sup
porers (heaven save the markD has been the Rev.
Orestes A. Brownson, OF Massachusetts, who has
bawled "loud and long" for "South Carolina's
favored SON.; but whose notions Of democracy and
popular rights are altogether behind the present
age. Brownson has proved himself transcen-
DENIAL lst in politics, though his doctrines have not
proved so deep as TO effect certain object he has
Tor some time had in view. Brownson has calibre,
but his star is rapidly declining. Orders were for
warded by Calhoun's clerk to the publishers OF
Brownson's Review last week, to discontinue that
FORMAL, which has been sent to the Honorable Sc
cretary OF State, since It's commencement This
little affair." through trifling in itself, is sort cf
beginning. Straws, you know, show the direction
4; In reference TO the annexation of Texas doubt
much if any Of the numerous bills now under con-
sideration will be passed by the present Congress,
and there is every probability that Mr.. Weller's
proposition will come nearest to that which will
eventually be acted upon. The feeling which ex-
lists among the friends of Benton, and the natural
opposition which annexation receives from the
Wings, will prevent any final action on the sub
jsct fear, tor tho Prcccst- But il must come. at
last, and the friends Of the measure must triumph
A variety of speculations have been in
dulged in BY the letters-writers from this
city, and their correspondence is filled with
representations Of what will and what will
not happen | propose TO cfierr, you para
that there are "mOre things in heaven and earth
than are dreamt of in the philosophy" OF certain
persons who shall be nameless: Among the promi-
nent appointments which have been made by Presi-
dent Tyler,a which are already confirmed by the
Senate, there is no question, many will remain un-
disturbed by Mr.. Polk. Among these Gen. Mar
rot, OF Baltimore, who is strong man ,and whose
appointment has proven very popular one with
the Democratic party in that region. He will,
without doubt, be retained.
Mr.. Blythe, the Collector in Philadelphia, has
done as much, probably, as y any man @ IN his party
nent politician, and is surrounded by host oi de-
voted friends. His position is looked upon as per-
tectly safe with the new administration. Gov.
who hes SO recently been confirmed by the unani-
nous voice Of the Senate, will "hod over" OF
course. There has not been nor will there be, any
opGosGn mere winch can ais,uID MN a. present,
high reputation will secure him his position Col.
Graham's services as Postmaster Of New York city,
will be dispensed With, Just as soon as may be-
not be surprised if the removal of Col Graham
should be one Of the first on the list. Alderman
Z, +. Purdy will. most probably receive the APP
pointment of Postmaster in New York. The Col
lector of Boston, Leonard Williams, will scarcely
hold his place after March. His course has been
unsatisfactory, and his removal of democrats and
appointment Of wings, in the Custom House there,
has injured him. Besides, he is but little known,
and post SO important as this must be filled by
some one who can command influence. Nat.
Greene, the postmaster there, will OF course re-
main in stat~ qso-there is no particular objection
Cabinet you may rest satisfied Gas informed you
originality that Romulus M. Saunders, for the
Post Office Department, Robert J Walker, for
State, George Bancroft, for the Treasury, and
Gen. Armstrong, for War, is as certain as anything
in the future can be- The claims of these gentle
men indisputable, and they.will go IN "by gem
eral consent now proceed to matters which
will be new TO you.
A rumor has been going the rounds for some
weeks past that the friends of Polk had offered to
purchase the :" Madisonan'' newspaper establish
ment. This is only part Of the story. II is pret-
ty well understood here (and the above rumor is
based on this fact,) that union is to be effected
between the Globe, the Madlsonian, and the
Spectator and from this union will arise the gov
ernment organ, that isto be. u Is also understood
(not rumored,) that Tom Richie, now OF the Rich
M. c. from MissIssppi,) will be invited to take