The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-31


thereby meaning the "Wednesday previous, a.
though, every man. woman and child, in Washing
ton city, full well knew, that that day, the Senate
was not in session and that Woodwards Doml-
nation had, on the day before TUESDAY been
iy referred 10 the Judiciary Committee Some three
or four days afterwards, II is true the Union COL
rected the error; but see what ptiful results the
mistake OF this laundering Napoleon" has produ-
ced
The friends OF Woodward, in Pennsylvania, adopt
ing the "orgd,i as their guide, instead OF looking,
all sensible men do, To the columns of the Nep
FORK Herald for correct information at took it
for granted, that he (Woodward) was now safely
ensconced in the Supreme Judgeshp, and therefore
placed beyond the pale OF all earthly contingencies
relieved from every possible apprehension of
Moving accidents by flood and fsld'
Accordingly, Mr. George Washington Woodward
forthwith resigns his Common Pleas Judgeship in
Pennsylvania, and TO avoid being bored by swarm
OF applicants, Governor Skunk forthwith appoints
Mr. Banks IN his stead day or two afterwards
1t is discovered that the Union ed-under mis-
take-when II announced Woodwards coptirma-
fion bat the discovery is made too late TO recall the
resignation OF the Common Pleas commission
Awiu-awfui-and 1t Is SAID that the curses heaped
by Skunk and Woodward on the head of sNapo-
leon" are neither few nor far between. Well, and
what Is worse than all, II Is regarded as very
doubtful whether Woodward ever will be confirm
ed. When hs name was first sent 10 the Senate it
took evary one by surprise. and Senators exclaimed
In wonder, " who IS he - This has set them to
making the proper inquiry, and they see that
his native Aaercansm is even OF a tar worse char
acter than they had ever dreamed Of 1t out Levlns
Levlns all hollow
My particular and excellent friend, Senator Nc
l,ufhe, whose health Is exceedingly precarous, has
placed himself IN charge of Homeopathic physi
clan: Heaven grant hlm a speedy restoration
Intend TO return 10 New York in day or two
and Will then thank you in p1opra persoslr Tor the
many pleasant and agreeable hours afforded me-
whilst here by the Herald. YOU nv dear sir and
not kltcie, are the Hapolean of newspaper editors
WASHINGTON, Dec %, 1916
u have just learned that stopper is going 10 be
put to the war panic this week, in the United States
Senate, by SIX democratic Senators. Mr. Aliens
resolution to give the British Government twelve
months notice to suspend the joint occupation of
the Oregon territory, will be called up one day this
week, when, as 1t is now distinctly understood the
two Senators from South Carolina, Messrs. McDuiie
and Calhoun; the two from Florida, Messrs Levy
and Westcott one from Alabama Dixon H. Lewis.
and Walter I. Colquitt from Georgia, will oppose
the passage Of the resolution. This you NAV RELY
upon for Its truth.
What effect this movement may have upon the
feelings OF the country, il not for me to say-or
what the President may think of it, whom ali sun
pose 10 be In favor OF the measure, will under
take 10 determlne-but this will assert for the in
formation OF all, that there Is desire on the part
OF the present Cabinet 10 carry the doctrines of
either the Baltimore National Convention resoIu-
the Presidents message, in relation to Oregon II
there be loop-hoe through which to escape from
the consequences OF the bonbastic pretentions thar
have been sent forth to the country in both those
papers, for effect, you will the Secretary OF State
and all the other members of the Cabinet, crawling
on all tours directly through it, even If they were
TO tear their breeches IN the effort.
There never has been any people more humbup-
ged than those of the United Staes by specializing
politicians tor, party purposes. These mems real
intentions are TO do the very contrary of what they
lie thu nnr.at 81.
however, some noble spirits in the Senate who will |
not finch from their duty to the country, and who
have no fears on account of what England may do af
Ter the passage of such resolution, should 1t go
through Among these may be classed Gen. Cass,
Ihos II. Benton, VIM. Allen and Edw. Hanne-
gan 1t isto be presumed tina, the whole wing vote will
follow SUIT and vote with Mr.. Calhoun and his tail
upon this question; 1t so, is nothing but what the
country already expects from that party. The Joint
resolutions for the annexation OF Texas were signed
tins evening by the President. These, together with /
the law extending the jurisdiction oil the United
states over II, and that passed to day insutng The
whole State as one collection district, will be dis \
patched 10 Texas tomorrow, by an officer of the 1
Texas Navy, named Todd.
very long list OF nominations including those
Tor New York and Pennsylvania were sent into the
Senate to-day, and referred TO their respective COM
mlttees.
EGeo. w. Woodward will be lconiirmed by the
Senate, Notwithstanding the hue and cry that have
been raised against HIM on account OF his motion
IN the Pennsylvania Reform Convention to exclude
foreigners from the right of voting and holding Of.
hce In the State 1t il thought the reason why the
President nominated Woodward is that he is at the
head OF the tree trade party in Pennsylvania, while
the candidates from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
are high tariff men The President being DESTROYS
TO have as many of those holding such political
opinions upon the bench OF the Supreme Court, no.
minated Mr.. Woodward in preference to either of
the other applicants for the place.
tits presumed that II was for this reason, also,
hat the Hon Lew Woodbury. was nominated to
lsce upon the same bench
We learn that M'Nulty has received clean dis
large upon all the indictments under which he was
ralgned for embezzlement Of the public monies,
rough aole prosequt. ARIEL