Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-02-22

necessary to secure "he control ocer Polk
and the Government, ,Uhich they must have to
secure the election" &c.
The Enquirer seeks to throw oil on the
troubled waters, and deprecates the early
agitation of the succession. In that paper
of the Sd, is published the following letter
from Mr.. Foster, who was elected from the
Senate. 1t is rich in its way:
To the Editors of the Enquirer:
WAsmGToN, January 81, ls45.
Gentlemen: | perceived last evening in
an article in the Richmond Enquirer, noti-
cling a rumor. that Gov. Wright, of n. Y,
had interfered to prevent the election of
Mr.. Dickinson and myself to the United
States Senate, and that Orville Robinson,
member Of Congress from that State, had
written letter to Albany for the same pur-
pose; that you appear TO doubt the correct.
ness of the rumor. | am not surprised at
your unwilingness to believe that Cover
nor Wright has used his official influence to
effect an election, which the constitution
has devolved on the Legislature; but the
course of Mr.. Robinson, to those acquaint-
ed with him, is not a matter of surprise
The rumors. however, in regard TO both.
are true. For at least a week before the
nominating caucus was held, Mr.. Wright
| frequently in conversation with Senators
and members of Assembly, expressed his
decided opposition to our election. This,
none Of Mr. Wrighfs friends will deny;
for / have the letters of several members
of the Legislature, and of other highly res
pectable citizens stating that he so declared
himself to them, and others in their pres
ence.
On the 3lst of December, Mr.. Robinson
wrote letter to A. C. Flagg, the present
Comptroller of New York (who has for
many years been the intimate and conf
dental friend of Mr. Wright, and whose
name will probably be presented to the
President elect for seat in his Cabinet,)
evidently designed to affect the election of
Senators; and Mr.. Flagg freely circulated
copies Of the letter, as well as the original,
among the members Of the legislature, in
the words following:
Hon. A. C. FLAae:
My Dear Sir--The recent letter OF Mr.. Eos.
ter to Slamm, and other events which have lately
transpred here leads me to the conclusion, that
neither he nor Mr.. Dickinson should be elected
TO the Senate.
"It is well understood here that both are in
favor Of Calhouns plan for the annexation Of
Texas and that both will go into the support Of
him and all his measures. Calhoun thinks his
salvation depends on this election, and he and
his friends reason in this way, that they IF. and
d. are not favorites Of Wright and that Mr.,
Wright does hot want them elected; and il, un.
der such circumstances, they are elected, it will
be considered a triumph and an evidence that the
position taken by Mr.. Wright on the Texas
question was wrong, etc.
81 look upon the final action Of our legislature
upon this subject, as settling the complexion OF
the administration OF Col. Polk. If Foster and
Dickinson are sent back here, the administration
will be more or less under the control Of Mr..
Calhoun, and all his patronage and power 1cill
be turned against Mr.. Wright TOR The successor.
"From present appearances, incline to the
opinion that no proposition for the annexation OF
Texas, can find its way through the House at
this session. Its friends begin to despair, and are
afraid TO approach the discussion Of it, and from
the multiplicity Of plans, which have been inrodu.
ced, you see there is great diversity Of opinion
among its friends. In regard TO the modUS ope.
randi, the Democratic members from our State,
with one exception, (Ellis,) believe, will 60
against McDullies resolution.
"Mr. Dahby, General Davis OF Troy and
others, from our State are here, and it is under
stood that they will leave here in day or two
for Albany, TO aid Foster and Dickinson.
Very respectfully, your obi servant,
[Sgned.I o. ROBINSON"
December 81, 1914"
You will perceive that this letter not only
proves the interference Of Mr.. Robinson
but also of Mr.. Wright; and shows, plainly,
the grounds of Interference; for, it is writ
ten by one of Mr.. Wrights professed per-
sonal friends, to one who is his confdant
and by him circulated for more than two
weeks before the election among the men,
bers of the Legislature, under the eye OF
Mr. Wright.
H have also been furnished with an ex,
tract of the substance of letter of Mr..
Robinson, which was also circulated at AL
bany. 1t is as follows:
Dickinson and Foster have taken ground in
favor Of the annexation Of Texas. This is Cal.
houn's ground-one 10 which Mr.. Wright is op-
posed and voted against. If you elect D. and
F., you give the pro, Texas party preponderating
influence with the incoming administration. 1t
was for a time here the opinion Of all whom
consulted, that it would be we'll to go for d. and
D. Dickinson and Dix)--but, upon reflection,
we have come 10 the conclusion, that no such
proposition should be entertained. II Dickinson
should be elected, we would lose the influence we
desire: New York would be divided and lose
her influence. If D. and F. should be defeated,
the former as we'll for the short as long term, we
would show front such as Mr.. Polk would not
dare make head against"
On the character of these letters and