The New York herald., 1845-01-07

numerous friends were, yielded, unshacked, to aid
In the advancement OF the cause OF Polk and Dal
las. On his retirement from Office, strong move
ment is anticipated in favor OF returning him TO
the u ). Senate, from Virginia. In this position
he could materially aid the cause, and while ne
would do honor TO the post, his splendid abilities
would be fully appreciated
A variety of opinions have OF late been INDUCED
in among what are termed the best informed pollt-
ica circles at Washington, well as with certain
letter-writers hence, in reference TO the opinions
and feelings of the Northern and Eastern States
upon the Annexation question; and most palpa-
BILE error exists In the superstition that this portion
OF the Union is not in favor of it! From repeated
and frequent conversations shere with the leading
men of both political parties, and members from
those sections, am thoroughly satisfied that this
question is decidedly popular enc, both with
themselves, as well as with large majority o.
their constituents. In the New England States
particularly, this question was brought forward as
one OF the trst importance; the issue there in the
late election was direct and unqualified in regard
TO II, and even IN that strong hold OF Abolitionsm
and Whggery, the official result in the six States
lately decided, shows an actual majority of the
popular vote n favor OF Polk and Texas But
aside from thls-the fact is well known that this
matter was thoroughly canvassed and boldly ad-
vocated, at all the popular assemblages and politi
cratic party IN New England, openly avowed their
support ot the measure. Such men as Wood
bury, Bancroft. Rantoul, and others who
were in the field from the commencement to
efforts pledged themselves and the candidates they
supported, for Immediate nnexaton-and. .nont
more able, or friends more devoted, can be pointed
at, than those very men in New Eaglapd who
from the first, adhered heart and hand to this po
pular and righteous measure. IL Is true, the Hon
John Fairfield, senator from Maine, thought dfe-
rently, and voted against the treaty-but he was
exception and although most talented and true
hearted Democrat, he might have erred in this =
The State he represents, on the contrary, gave
most overwhelming majority tor the Texas candl
date /! The tact is beyond question, that MAORI 7
ty OF New Eagland's sons now decidedly in ia.
vor OF annexation, aud should the question be sub
mitted tomorrow tor the of their members in
Congress, the record would display majority u
@ayes"
II is certainly source OF amusement to the quiet
observer OF men and manners, at This time, TO
watch the course OF policy which attery appears
TO be adopted by common agreement here, among
the politicians AID members from New York State
Why II is, remains a secret in their own keeping
but they are playing their cards most reservedIy, IL
their own way. No demonstration Is made-no
sptculations or conversation can draw them out
no intmatons are voucsafed, on their part to ind.
cate their future purposes-no contingency seems
to STIR them To oslensible action Why is it? il
their game so deep that common look ers-on can.
not p-n-trate it What is the object OF their quiet.
nessl D. they desire nothing Do they -xpeci
nothing? Or will they make s one grand rush
when the proper moment arrives2 Why all rhls
shvness Is II on account of their extreme modrs-
ty! Bah. But VINO can answer? Aye, who! j
do not now speak OF your small fry-your spies-
pimps - "secret agents." and the like. Wher
Wright, and Van Buren,, and Tallmadge move
then we shall see! But | tell you the New.York
politicians are playing shrewd and careful game
and though they are compelled to drag Benton in
their trail, they are I" at lt,'' desperately. Wha
may come of it, time alone will deveiope
/ observed day or two since, in a stray Eas
tern paper the name of David Henshaw, of Massa
chuse,ts, coupled with the probability of seat IN
Mr.. Poik's Cabinet! The writer did not designate
his place, but have thought he would look wei
in the office OF Secretary OF the Navy again! Hi
acquaintance with South Boston lands, Common
wealth Bauk and kindred matters would be yalu
able to facilitate the business of the department
As specimen of his admirable financial abilities
Ut will be necessary only 10 refer TO the CONNIE nda
BILE foresight ne evinced while ne occupied tina,
post, temporarily, in the contract he effected for
the article OF clothing-agreeaby with the terms
of which the contractor has furnished the art-
cles, until there is now actually on hand al
various points, more than six hundred thou.
sand dollars worth OF surplus clothing de-
livered (sufficent to answer all accruing orders
tor two or three years, at least,) which dead
we,sht, constantly n aepreolallng in valae on the
contractor has made a splendid fortune-hs profit
being cot less than 1S to 70 per centum This is =
NOTORIOUS act. Henshaw in Folks Cablnetq-
Never. .imself, and his clique of old hunkers.
were Up nticais) on "their beam ends" months
ago.
There appears to be no further question in refer
to the disposition of General Cass of Mlch
gan lie viii be sent to the United States Senate.
from that state, in place OF Porter, whose term
expires with the present Session of Congress
Letters have been received here quite recently,
which state that the fact is understood at home,
and that Cass will accept the trust. This is we'll
The Senate offers fine field for his splendid
powers. and i Is the place where himself and hs
friends will have by far the best opportunity OF
working out their plans for his ultimate
beneh hi, In view OF his chance for the successive
10 '4S Apart from this, the brilliant talents OF
Gen Cass will conduce to the material advantage
OF his party, IN this position, aud he is perfectly
willing to serve them. With this exception there
appears TO be no man of especial prominence who
can he taken up from the west, for any very hg h
iDsiiion. Mr.. Douglass, from illinois, who is a
frm friend to annexation, and who possesses ex-
ceent talents. promises well, provided he does NOT
proceed too fast, or fire too high. He will become
"a man OF note" hereafter il he does moi
allow hs aspirations to injure him. Though he
Is ambitious, yet, to be successful, he will find
that men OF his age, qualifications and experience,
must follow he cannot lead at present have a
story to unfoId-but will defer it to my next
Yours, TALLEYRAND.
Baltimore.