The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-03-08

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the ability. the determined mind, for which hi
party gives him credit, and which u u 10 be SIN
cerely hoped he p0ssesses, and carries on his al
mlnlsratlon SO a. 70 saecsssihhy overcome ne
difficulties our foreign anu internal relations, nc
will receive triumphant reelection from the peo
pie. who have elevated him 10 his present position
The Wing party here Is uader me management oi
Mr. Webster as its file leader IN the Senate, aided
and assisted by the other able men of thai
party in that body. Mr.. Webster considers
himself a candidate for The wing nomination
IN 1913 Mr. Mclean and General Scott are also
looked 20 as candidates tor that position, aud the
elements OF popularity in the character OF the lat
ter may probably conduce TO give him the post
but at present the wings are under the guidance OF
Mr. Webster, resting on their arms, looking quiet
ly on, allowing Mr.. Polk and his party 10 take the
responsibility OF conducting the affairs OF the coun-
try, and ready 10 take any advantage when may
be offered by the divisions and heart-burnlngs OF
the democrats. Is not this another reason Why the
attention of the party should be concentrated upon
Mr.. Polk alone tor the succession!
The Empire Club out last night with a band
of music parading about the streets, and went up
10 the Presidents house to play some tunes there,
and give a few patriotic shodts with Captain Ryn-
ders at their head. The club is making some-
what of stir here. On last night they were busi-
ly engaged Mt the fire in protecting the Globe Office,
and did efficient yeoman's service. There were
also band OF them, about twenty al the National
hotel yesterday, with Captain Rynders, where some
one with whom they had been drinking at the bar,
proposed three cheers tar John G. Calhoun, wh.c
were given night heartily. Capt. r. having then
lett the room temporarily, some southern man pro-
posed three cheers Tor him during his absence,
which were given, but young wing in the com.
pany named Auld, either refused TO join them, OIL
made some derogatory remarks in relation to Capt
Rynders, which provoked of the club to slap
his face and knock him down. The young man
having gone into another room commenced giving
vent to his feelings In very abusive terms OF the
Captain, who happened 10 be close 10 him, and
aLri IN af he had In
about HIM, informing him that he was Captain
Rynders Every much TO the young mans astonlst-
menD and telling him that Il ne did not clear out,
oy - he would lick him right OH. The young
man, upon this, made tracks, and Captain Ryn-
ders remained the hero of the night.
Several houses were saved from destruction by
the fire last night by the prompt and energetic
management OF Commodore Elliott. large four
story brick house on 18th street, occupied by Mr..
Nourse, Chief Clerk in the Registers office, was
DESTROYED by The fire, and the next house was Oc-
cupled by a widow lady, whose hu sband was
classmate OF the Commodore's at school. The
rear buildings OF this house were fire when the
Commodore arrived and found the lady In great
distress and asxiety. He immediately assumed
command, requested the lady 10 be calmed, to de-
sst from moving any thlng and It IT were possible
TO save the house he wond do so. He promptly
caused all the windows and window shutters To be
closed, had water brought. extinguIshed the fire,
which had communicated to The root OF the house,
had the blankets saturated with water, and cover
ed the exposed part of the house. and thus pre-
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with Nourse's residence, which timely attention
and the use of similar means would have likewise
preserved. The fire department is miserably mis-
managed--they are all captains and no prlvates !;
the consequence the destruction OF valuable
property, which ought and might have been pre-
served by proper arrangements
All the slghtseers OF the democracy who came
here to be present at the Inauguration have gone
home again; but the city Is still crowded, with po-
litlclans, office-holders aud office-seekers They
swarm around the hotels and public places. The
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what ls the course OF policy to be pursued, and
whether they are likely TO hold on TO their snug
births, and the otiice-seekers are as anxious Q
know II the others are not to be turned out and
themselves admitted TO share of the loaves and
fishes in the democratic gift
WASHINGTON, March 7, 1854.
EDITOR HERALD.
The Senate to-day, after three hours session, ad
journed over to Monday next-aso laying owe
Mr.. Bancroft's nomination till then.
A rumor was rife in the city to-day, that Mr.
Richard Rush, of Pa, had been nominated q
Minister TO England, and Col. VIM. Q. Butler, o
Kentucky, as Minister to Mexico, and confirmc,
by the Senate. This information have ascertain
ed on good authority, 10 he entirely erroneous. i
is not probable the President will send III any I'M
portani appointments TIL his Cabinet IS complete
The President held Cabinet Council to-day
the first since his Inauguration.
Maj Davezac, an old file leader OF the sdemo
cratic party, Is here, and looks remarkably well.
The Empire Club set of for home to-day about
IL o'clock. Before leaving, they received the
thanks of the occupants Of houses whose property
was saved, apart by their active exertions. Las
night after having visited the President at the
White House, they paid Mr.. Calhoun's residence a
visit, fired a salute, gave several cheers, &C..
To-day, first before leaving, they repeated the
same ceremony.
Company is now thinning off very rapidly, ana
Washington begins to wear its usual aspect.
Yours, &c. SANDY Hook.