The New York herald., 1845-12-03

her outeehta day. ana she therefore, De conlderto
fairly due. With the declaration of the Executive
respecting our f,rsga relations before us tie news from
Europe looked for with increased interest Our special
express may be the first to give it to the pab.c
The Presidents SIcssage-Position Of MIR.
Folks Administration.
We give in this mornings paper, the important
proceedings that took place the opening of Con-
gress, comprehending the election OF Speaker the
organization OF the House, and the delivery of the
Presidents Message. The general character of these
matters, developed in the first two days of the pre-
sent Congress. is of the highest and deepest impor
tance of any proceedings for many years past They
Indicate that the administration, at the first start,
will receive the decided and harmonious support Of
the democratic party, IN both houses OF Congress-
II reveals to US at once, the important fact which has
been matter Of speculation since the delivery of
the inaugural message, that this administration will
probably be the strongest that has been known
in the history of this country. Let come to par
cuars.
OF Mr. Polk's message-what is it 4 or what of
it how do you like it Well, tits one of the most
extraordinary documents of the. kind that we ever
read, in language, sentiments, arguments opinions,
positions, and views II has surprised-astonished
-perplexed, and pleased us. 1t will not only create
sensation in this country-but general flare
up" in Europe. In our foreign AFFAIRS it is bold un-
flinching-nnd claims the Whole of Oregon. Yet it
appears that the Secretary OF State offered Mr.. Pa
kenham, last summer, to settle that question by de-
Gliding on the Ash parallel-a fact revealed for
the first time but which was impudently denied by
the Union newspaper last summer Mr.. Pakenham
refused that offer, and then MIR. Polk retreated to
the whole claim, and in the history of the negotla-
ton, he has certainly put the British government In
the wrong-in dilemma before the Christian and
civilized world On this important question, the
difficulty with England is increased, and we do not
see how it can be unraveled, except by some seri-
Gus demonstrations. On Mexico, Texas, and Mr..
Guizot's balance of power" on this continent, the
President is equally strong, pointed and startling
A modification of the tariff, on the revenue stand
ard, is recommended-and also an independent
treasury. On the whole, this message is one of the
most startling documents we have had in quarter
of century.
The proceedings which resulted In the election
ofSpeaker are also significant enough fthe spirit of
the new age
On Saturday the first caucus held, Of over
hundred democratic members. This was
merely preliminary meeting, for the purpose OF
talking the ground, the condition Of the party,
and the prospect before them; nothing was done
until the meeting of Monday morning, when the
unprecedented number Of 153 members were present
at caucus. On the first vote on the election for
Speaker, Davis received 66 votes; and on the second
he received II votes, being majority of the whole.
That informal vote of the caucus confirmed in
the House by l2O votes, being decided working
majority of democratic members of that body thus
showing that in the preliminary proceeding OF the
election OF Speaker, all the different cliques
mastered and overcome by the influence Of the
administration. Mr. Davis, it seems, is thorough
going Polk man, from the North Western States,
imbued with the same principles and the same feel
ings which heretofore proved so triumphant in the
nomination and election Of Mr.. Polk.
! In the election of Printer to the two Houses, we
have no doubt the like result will take place.
Messrs. Ritche X Heiss, who are the selections Of
the President, the editors of the organ, will un-
doubtedly be elected Printers to both houses, as
soon the votes are taken. This had not taken
place at the last accounts, but there is doubt that
such will be the result. Mr. Ritchie is not the
man he was taken for and we have the best reason
for believing, that il selection were TO be
made. Mr.. Polk would look in another quarter.
Mr.. Ritche. amable and intelligent as he is, is be-
hind the age. He is frittering away his force in
nconslderate trifes, fighting letterwriters and 9TH
er small fry, instead of giving dignity and force to
his JOUR- al. A better selection would have been,
4 for Mr. Polk to have taken new mana young
man unknown to fame to the public, but possessing
the highest talents, and capable of giving dignity
his position. Ritche Il Heiss will continue to oc-
cupy their position for the present Congress, but
have no doubt there will be change made before
two years have elapsed.
4 From the important developments at Washington,
il is now ascertained that Mr.. Folks policy, from
the moment Of: his Inauguration to the present day,
has been wise, consistent and dlgnifed IN the high
est degree. At the first start, he carries immense
maiorines of his party with him, and breaks down
all the different clqmes and counter currents which
were formed against him
In the Senate, the two great leaders of the admi-
nistration will undoubtedly be Mr. Calhoun of South
Carolina, and Mr.. Benton OF Missouri. The very
personal antagonlsm, looking to the future, which
exists between these two gentlemen, will give an
additional strength and tone to Mr.. Polk's admins
tration They will be the leaders in the Senate, and
must follow in the wake of the President In the
House, the present probability is, that Mr. Charles
j. Ingersoll may be the prominent leader. But as
it is is new Congress- spirits will start up and
great importance will be attached to the first pro-
proceedings Of that body.
On the whole, it may be said, that Mr.. Polk has
rode all the counter currents Of his own party
as well as the aggregate force Of his opponents, at
the first start, in the Of his administration
lie has placed thc United States in a new and for.
midable position before the civilized world, and the
great mass of the American people will undoubtedly
support his administration with enthusiasm and en-
ergy. We will have bustlng times anon.
TRADE WITH GREAT BRTrAIN.-lt will be seen on
reference to the money article in this days paper,
that our exports to Great Britain in the month OF
November, reached nearly two millions OF dollars,
one-thrd OF which was breadstufs alone About
two-thirds OF the aggregate exports for the month,