The New York herald., 1845-04-20

IN these days, is that Of old Noah, who according
10 correspondent OF ours, has been dug out of the
ground and raised from the dead, all of sudden,
emerging al Washington as an office-beggar. He
nopes 10 ma hole somewhere in the Cabinet
'hfough which TO creep TO share of the spoils-
probably through the old pair Of breeches which
Marcy got mended in the State of New York for
si-Vy'two and half cents. On the whole, we feel
raiher desirous that poor old Noah should get
some thing at last He has tried every side for the
last hive years, belonging to more parties in that
time than the most industrious political mendcanls
are generally able 20 lasten on in fifty years He
rrled jackson, and got something, but they hap
pened TO find him out prematurely, and he got
kicked out before he had well got his belly filled.
Then ne tried Van Buren, and was refused. Next
he tried General Harrison, and had no better luck
Then ne tried John Tyler. and did MT get 80 much
as morsel, and now he is trying Mr.. Polk, through
his old friend Marcy, from whom he expects TO get
something. His original wish was to have a
chargeshp or consulate abroad, and at one time he
came near being appointed to Constantlnope. But
if the administration woald recognize the indie.
pendence of the celebrated island of Icha-
Doe, and send him there, 1t would do very
well-the dignity would be perfectly satis-
factory. However, if he do not get foreign ap-
pontment, he may get some contracts that will
yield handsomely in the way of spoils We really
think, on the whole, that Mr.. Polk and Marcy
should give him something, just to quiet the poor
man.
The SIEGE OF THE Custom HousE-Apparently
all the excitement about changes in the Custom
House has subsidized, and the storm would seem to
have quite blown over. But such is far from being
the case. Although the cliquss say nothing in the
journals, and keep very quiet, yet they are busy
as ever They are working all the time at Albany,
here, and at Washington, in order to produce an
Impression on the mind of the President and his
cabinet, that 1t is absolutely necessary to make
changes in the Custom House. So far as the Post
office is concerned, charge would no doubt be
very desirable and salutary, for Mr.. Graham, the
present incumbent, probably with good enough ir-
tentlons, has yet no capacity for conducting that
important department. of the public service with
any proper degree OF accuracy and despatch. But
Mr.. Van Ness, the collector, is man of business
habits, and attends to his duties. His decisions
give universal satisfaction, and he is, in all re-
specss, most competent and faithful public officer
But as to his enemies desisiing from their move.
mens against him, that IL out Of the question.
They will never give 1t up. They care very little
for rebufs-they are used to them.
PACKET SHIP OxFoRD.-The Liverpool Chronicle
gives the following correspondence between the
passengers OF this fine vessel and Captain Rath
bone:-
sHIr OxroRD, eff Liverpool
March 20, ls45
CAPTAIN JOHN RATHBoNE
DEAR SIR before parting with you, we feel anxious
to testify in some appropriate mode our appreciation Of
your kind and gentlemanly conduct towards us during
arrival the Irish coast in ali as pleasant
as could be desired and speedy een days) ss to al
your ship in all weahss and to her sDd
wellearned reputation. Having met on our arrival in
the CHANNEL with streng and long continued easterly
winds, our voyage has been protracted by no fault o
the occurrence Of this dscourssng and and inevitable
in you power nothing has been omitted that could con-
tribute 10 our comfort pleasure speedy arrival
cept from piece Of plate which our Committee will
present to you as token Of good will with our as
attention during yoysre WE 9Ss sna
peasure az does to have express here the great
confidence with which your chief mate, Mr.: Ysaton. has
US 10 AIS ability and seamanship ard thanks
70 MN lot so well secondng your efforts to render
y%oyags voyage pleasant Yours. very respectully Count
York Joseph Frosts oi quebec Edward A. King, OF
Ohio ). Milton Sanders, Of Ohio J. W. starr Ohio
John Frank Of South Carolina-Cabin passengers per
GENTLEMEN For the expression of your kind feeling
convey ed 10 me IN your haering note Of yesterday
Ns handsome accompaniment of q piece Of plate beg
you to accept Of my warm and sincere
our passage has been by circumstances
hich we could have CONTROL its length has been rem
less tedious and rksome by the disposition evinced
by all on board, and more particularly you gentlemen
70 render % agreeable and pleasant possible. MY
chief mate, Mr. Yeaton WILL am ssre feel highly graft
ned at the honorable mention which you have made Of
cluded
With every wish for your future happiness and vel
March q, isss. JOHN 'RArHsosE
TO The Cabin Passengers Of the Ship Oxford.
The piece of plate above referred to, consisted Of
the following pieces, viz: two dozen massive silver
forks All we cansay to this is, that if Capt Rath-
bone "will act so" he must expect such things.
VERY LATE FROM BRAzlL.-The clipper brig
Adeline, Captain Goodmanson, arrived yesterday
from Rio de Janeiro. She sailed thence on the
4th ut., thus performing very quick passage
The young Don Pedro was doing well-age nine
days.
The American frigate Raritan, and brig of war
Portsmouth, were at Rio-the latter to sail for Val
paraiso on the 5th.
LATE FROM CARTHAaKNA.-The U. 8. schr Fiirt.
at Norfolk, brings advices to the 26lh ult. The
election of Gen. Morquerra. to the Presidency Of
the Republic of New Grenada, by majority OF
three electoral votes, was announced
QUICKEST YET FROM BosToN.-The Long Island
train arrived last evening, via Norwich and Wor.
cester, in nine hours and thirty tour minutes in.
cluding all stops.