The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-03-08
BY THE SOUTHE RN MAIL
WaslllngtOn
Correspondence Of the New York Herald

"hsHNlNGTON, thursday, MdIcn b, 1919.
Executive Sessiom-Neo Neutrality-suspicious.
Richard Rush Minister to England altoum's
Refasal-Cot Butler to Merico- Shannon Recall
ed-Snprtse and Astonishaatnt among the Cligues
Gen. armstrong Consul 10 Liverpool Tylsr's
Nominations Demonstration of the Democratic
Party Caltounites Neurdi-Ihe Me- Cabimet--
Cligses-Ihe Succession Opinions about Fo.
reign A6ans-D Dissatisfaction of Cligues with the
Cabinet-Division and Discord in the Democra-
tic Party-Diwosat of O6fees-Mr. Polls Decla-
ratioms Position of Mr.. Polk as Prssidemt-Dif-
fculfies 7hereof-Re election Candidates of The
Whigs---Empire Club Captain Rynders-The
Wire Commodore Elliot.
The Senate has been in session again to-day, but
Mr.. Bancroil's nomination is still in statue quo.
Fresh excitement has been created, and specu-
ation induced by some most unlocked for nomi-
nations made to-day. The President has sent in
to the Senate for Minister to England the name Of
Richard Rush, of Pennsylvania, who was former
ly sent by Mr.. Adams on the same mission, and
who published work there. This post was offer
ed to Mr. Calhoun, but he refused it, preferring re-
tlrement at Fort Hill, and speculation in cotton
crops and attending to his plantation, TO basking
in the sunshine Of royal favor at St. James, Mr..
Rush has been spoken of in connection with the u
S. Senate when Mr. Buchanan was expected to be
Secretary Of State, but no one anticipated his no.
mnation to the Office to which he has been named.
He is an able, learned man, but he belongs to the
past age, and his appointment has offended the
young democracy, entirely Disappointing all their
hopes and aspirations. Mr.. Shannon has also
been recalled from Mexico, and Colonel Butler, of
Kentucky, nominated IN his stead. This is another
astounding event to the politicians, TOR it conveys
an implied censure upon Mr.. Shannon's diplomatic
abilities, and condemnation OF the Texas negota-
A. o,,l HrrSnc IN nj nvrou
Colonel Butler is a brave man, served with dis
tinction in the war, has been in Mexico and will
probably make good minister. These nomlna-
tons have, however, created the utmost astonsh-
ment and excitement among all the cllques and po-
| liticians now congregated here. The President
has also, as has been predicted in your columns,
nominated General Armstrong for Consul to Liver
pool and VIM. Paxton Hallett, and all the balance
of Mr. Tyler's nominees on the Senate table, may
shrug their shoulders, and to some other bust
ness than live in anticipation OF being placed IN the
These nominations, and Mr. Folks composition
of his cabinet, seem to indicate that an attempt on
new basis, throwing overheard all the old clques
and parties and raising entirely new superslruc-
ture Whether it will succeed or not It Is dlihcult
the ciques are all dissatisfied, and the signs OF re-
bellion and division in the camp are not very few
nor difficult to be discerned. Mr. Calhouns iIends
profess neuraty-a strange position tnat ana omi-
nous in reference to man whom they assisted to
! elect. The nominations are supposed py many ~
indicate hostility to Van Burenism, and the prevas-
lence of opposing counses at head bs
will prevail or whether either Will, remains 70 pc
SEEN This is certain that an unusual turn mas DeGn
given to events, and it is to be noped Ma r ,he
| will be able to steer successfully 'h'ousn NV
stormy elements around him.
These topics are the all absorbing sources OF IN
terest ard speculation here now win me new i ID
binet-Mr. Bancroft-the reasons lot aelayans me
confirmation-the position OF the adminlstiauon-
| the cliques-the su Observation-Disclosures OF the
leaders-and prob able result OF the Work" s-n]
the elements now, in active operate -'ss out o
CLONES 81 net y 1on cussed, and all tho
friends of MI C.nnoun. Of M Van nc Rla ate
Mr. wright of Mr. Benton-of Mr.. Cass a,s 0 AZ
o,saPpoin!e and dissatisfied They are ali thrown
sp;mn and the President has made the bold
tnn,, OF dispensing with the old, able and
sc a stged party leaders, and calling around
,rna h &c nanet composed of respectable men II IS
This OF seeona rate Importance and ability
| sran. Is poid experiment, and whether il will
sa au ed, remains TO be seen. There NAV be NO
eau ildate tor The succession in the Cabinet. bnt
- 4 possible that the weight Of the administrator
an be kept out OF the contest for the Chief Ma
9istracye The leaders of the cliques Of the demo-
cratic party, and the leaders of the WINGS are nm
aers.ooo 70 be Of one opinion as to the tendency
OF our present position in relation TO Forsisn
Affairs, to bring US into conflict with other
l powers, and there arises the question also is the
present cabinet formed OF men that will be equal
these cllques that they will not, but it must be
tested to be known. Then the nomination of Mr.
Bancro.-the delay of his confimation-the ru.
mors OF opposition to 1t from some of the de-
mocratic leaders-of the dissatisfaction of Mr..
Fairfield, Mr.. Woodbury., and Mr. Cass-thc
placing the ground Of this opposition by some on
picion of aboltonism; by others on Van Burenism
land by others on different ground Do not these
I betray division and dlscord in the pary-a want
OF harmony, fatal to prospects OF successful ad-
ministration With all these things in view-the
contest among the ciques and their eaders for the
nomination in ls4S-and the struggle they will
possible that the Cabinet can be kept sclear Of these
influences, and remain an unit II il be divided
SO as to favor different candidates, would not this
Again, there is the disposal Of Offices Mr.. Polk
has declared, both in public and private, that he
will not be guilty of proscripton-that indiscrimi-
good and sufficient cause will be the reassn Of dis
missal from office! What, then, becomes of the
! expectations OF the office-seekersi Such a rule
Mr. Tysr in cs b nearly the 1v
democratic party, and its rou1cques and sabals!
| The number of nominations made by Mr.. Tyler to
the Senate, and which fell through from want of
action on the part Of that body, is said to amount
to 102, and embracing some Of the most important
and influential in the gift OF the Executive. There
SAID 70 nave been o oareainng' and lobbng and
nominations to these Offices Some are said to
have been made tor the furtherance of the Pc
make political capital for 1913. These circum.
stances are being looked into by the democracy,
and will it is said, be made public, and will reflect
great disgrace and dscrcdit upon the last days Of
Mr., Tyler's administration. They will be prebed
TO the utmost, IT there be any truth in Them for the
purpose Of forcing President Polk to the dismissal
of the other ofiiceholders by Mr. Tyler's appoint-
ment.
Now what is the position of Mr.. Polka He has
new Cabinet The formation Of that Cabinet
has disappointed all the cliques, who even manifest
tt by hesitating to confirm his nominations. These
cliques are at war among themselves for the sue
cession, and for the influence Of the adminIsra-
ton. The affairs Of the nation are in the most
critical state, and will require great ability and