The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-21

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Empire State will greet HIM on ms return with
"wel done thou good and faithful servant" nc.
The State Of New York has never been better re-
presented in the Senate than now-not even IN the
palmest day Of the Republic. No aews. FoUcHE.
WAsHlSGroN, Dec, II. 1915.
John Tyler and this Porfratts-Dr. Sprois-Potk
and his Religion-C Consulate at Terra del Frgo-
Hoe to get it. Tricks Of office Ssskes-Ssnator
Mkss-Agents at Work against Michael H.f;
non, &c &c
My dear Napoleon, you cannot imagine what
weak old vessel John Tyler was, while he was at
the White House; yet relics Of his weakness linger,
like the scent of arose on 81 vase IN which roses
have been once distilled" II you visit the Depart
ment of State, his portrait stares you in the anti
ro,m--and the same thing in all the Departments
Ii you lounge into the Patent Office, there he is
large as life and twice as natural, by Healy-go 10
the Library OF Congress, and two big Tyers, (oil
paintines,) and one little Tyler, Ian engravng,)
seem to whisper from the wal-"Was not lucky
dog Ehr Why is this Well, can tell you
why. He loved notoriety baby does pap, and his
satellites knew how to feed his inordinate ssflove
All that wanted office, played upon him from the
highest to the owest-and by this means he has
been painted of,ener, and placed in conspicuous
situations, than any other President; for not even the
Pdter Patrid phiz, is hall as common here, TO be
seen as the eagle nose Of his Accldency. II clerk
wanted to keep his place, he bought Autograph,
put il up in his Office, and he was tolerably safe,
especially il Ahasueras saw II; and an oil painting
would certainly obtain something for somebody
Yet, after ALL Tyler stood out tor Texas like wild
boar among the Appennes OF wings, that tried TO pen
him In their Businesses, and "we maun gle the dell
his due" as Burns has it.
The Tyler men are now making bold stand 10
retain their places, and in quarters they have
humbugged admirably in their professions of demo-
cracy but as general thing, there must be clean
sweep made, for James X. Polk understands preach
ing and amt easily gammoned; but the way they blub
Der when once turned QUITS more like whale whose
young, have been harpooned IN the Pacific, than
anything that ever have seen, old slayer as am
The women run 10 the departments and tell that they
have at home from five to nine children, and one al
the breast, (and il the Secretary happens TO be
bachelor, they make one or two more. TO create an
impression,) and weep and take on like " Racial
weeping tor her first born" tor their husbands do
love Office, the boy loved his daddy. Butenoueh
of the office holders OF John Tyler. They had bet
ter have their traps picked up, and their board bulls
paid, tor they'll have 10 march the plank soon, Tor
sartin.
have heard the Rev. DR.. Sprole q believe his name
ls so spelled, but II makes no dltierence-"a rose
by any other name would smell az sweet,') and If
ne does not touch the hearts OF sinners, is for
lack of tongue. He is an eloqaent man-and in
New York would be hon in the desk. II | had
cardinals hat, it should be his, or bishoprlc, or
any thing that could be gwen to honest man, Tor
Like John Knox, he does not fear the face OF clay
no wonder that he Is favorlte with the President,
tor he ever advocates the same principles OF lnteg
Yitv aud honor that Polk has been noted for from
his youth up. He never descends to abuse other
denominations, but tries 10 prune and clear the
weeds OF sin from out his own congregation. |
forgot to tell you that he Is Presbyterian-it makes
difference what his sect is, If he is only Bible
Chrlstlan-and believe he is one The President
don't gamble away his evenings, las man did who
wanted his place) but reads prayers every night,
like an accountable man, who wishes TO set good
example to great and mighty people can't leave
this good shepherd without word of gratitude
from sinner, to thank him for the rich delight
have had while sitting under the dropping OF his
snug little sanctuary The rage at present, (for
even office seeking is regulated by fashion).is for
consulates. The maps have all been looked over and
they hunt up some place, and bone the President
WIN heaps OF papers; but the knowing ones play
deeper game. Thus Mr. wants situation IN
custom house. Mr.. is the only man in his way.
Well, Mr.. c., a mutual friend OF both, goes TO b
and tells him OF some rich consulate at Terra del
Fuego, or Iceland. Al first It strikes him as an odd
place, but =. draws out paper, with minute calcu-
latlons OF the number OF vessels wrecked upon the
coast, and that consuls get much per centage,
and the cheaung OF the natives, &c. Is taken into
consideration; al finally he makes up his mind to
drop his hopes Of the place in the custom house.
and make dead set tor the consulate at Terra del
Fuego. Well, A. and c. help him with all their
strength, nd he goes home and the appointment is
made by the President. Mean while A. slips to the
Collector, who, IN consideration OF the fact that d
has Withdrawn, gives hum the place, which is nice
sinecure, and his ends are answered. BY this time
has found out that his consulate is next to worth
! less, and he resigns He has found out also, that
Terra del Fuego Is well stocked with light houses,
and he has been done brown, TIE Texans say.
This is only one OF the many subtle fancies played
OF here--so that those who don't wish 10 succeed,
have ouly 10 collect few sympathisng friends who
Will nd them in q short time OF any hope OF sue
cess in getting the Office they desire. shall now
give you hit upon John NJ. Niles, one OF the most
eY nydt h.Cd n k..r, al
blue light Connecticut, IN the very town IN which
was held the Hartford Convention; and with his
true Yankee simplicity and cleverness, peculiar 10
him, has made himself loved and popular I'm his
native State--n the glare and glitter OF some OF the
gaudly eloquent men in the United States Senate,
modest merit has been overlookcd and az the
deepest water makes the least noise on lis pathway
TO the sea, so the quietly great men OF the Senate
attempt no display on their road to fame--it is to
the thinkers Of that body that are 20 trust the
hopes OF our nation, and not those, who, like the
peacock snow OF the finest, with thirst for power
ike the cormorant appetite OF that same bird Sc
nator Niles does his own thinking; not all the elo.
qnepce, wind, noise, flame and tune STIR him al all;
his stand Is taken and quietly he votes, and that 100
upon the right side; he has big heart, and goes
Polk throughout The only extravaganza that he
has ever committed. | believe, is in marrying Ia,
hts time OF lifr) young wife; but she SO beautiful
and accomplished that II Is really quite pardonable
makes but little difference what say about him
but II docs gladden. all our hearts to see Senator
take stand pure and patriotic, and stick 10 It-si
Niles does-for we can shut our eyes 10 sleep with
assurance that s'Nec ventus nee fsuctus" can aFec
cur loved and glorious country
shall show up In my next the tricks that are be-
ing PLAYED of here to defeat Admiral Hoffman, at
naval Oftcer IN your city, hut through the grace OF
fod nope that they Will not succeed, for Hoffman
noble man, and hate 10 see an elephant CALLED
by mes have already spun this letter out too long
and can only add that Michael shall ind defend,
erin Eo,ycyr
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, 1916
Hr Lertr'--Rifchs and Hsiss--Fisk and Do,o--
.a6 Ladies Fur, &C.
Some say that Mr.. Levin, " reformed drunk.