The New York herald., 1845-01-15
Albanyi
Correspondence Of the Herald.J

Intrigxes at albany against Polk and Tsxas-Ths
Barrbwn1s opposed to Young Hickory-Bar.
gaining for the spoils.
Foremost, as is the editor of the Herald, in all
matters of interest that pertain the public benefit
| and ever visilant in detecting and fearlessy ex-
posing abuses either Of parties, factions indivi
duas, your correspondent has been happy to see,
in late number Of your paper that the manDuvriDg
now going on in this place, has drawn to it your
attention and notice.
Albany, at this moment mean, of course, her
politicians are more earnestly at work in directing,
through her representatives in Congress, course
Of policy for Mr.. Polk, than IS conceivedo of by the
casual locker on; and this policy is to be adopted,
drawn from his administration. Yes, the great
leaders of the northern and eastern democracy are
in this city, and not in Washington. The political
magnetic wires are struck here and the impression
is made at the national seat Of government upon
these men; renewed and repeated with much fa-
c'lity and success as circumstances may require
Do not believe that the late opposition of Mr. L.
Stetson atWashington 10 the annexation Of Texas,
originated with himself; for with all that gentle
| mans hrmness, ne has yet too much sagaclty to
move in this work of hostility without first being
that ticket was but the entering wedge In the
movement already alluded to, to be followed in
rapid succession by King, and large, very large
| majority of the members from this State. You
may take the vote the late 25tn rule, as cri
! terion Of how New York will cast her vote upon
the question of annexation.
And now for the secrets, and true cause of this
opposition.
| Young, Fagg. Dix, Hoffman, Barker, J. Van
Buren, Cassidy, French and Temple, were the ori.
sinators OF the notorious secret circular obviously
State, and which it would have done if it had moi
been for the timely exposure of that document.
which, as you know, was privately sent to
every democrat of influence in the State
/
| in their hostility to the annexation of Texas
Unsupported. their chance for station or in
lost; and it is only by drawing around them lht
semblance, tor they cannot get the substance, of
aarty, .nat thsy can hope to retrieve their former
principal measure, favor Of which both the coun-
'ry and Mr. Polk have declared, the task he has the
sagacity to see, Is no easy one and hence the deep
interest Of this gentleman il the late election Of an
anti Texas speaker and officers to the Assembly,
but in which he was defeated, and his present 81.
gantc exertions to get two United States senator's
having secured the representation from this State
in Congress, the attempt will be made, through it,
mnress upon the mind Of the President elect that
New York is anti Texas, and hence pave the way
| for Mr. Flagg into the cabinet, and the Sedgewick
and BRYANT influence for the spoils of government
The object is to embarrass Polk by the opposition
of New York to annexation, leaving, however, as
an alternative, compliance with the terms above
If New York can prevent it, through the infu-
| ence which ! have given you, Texas will not BE-
| the leading feature in the Polk administration.
You will perceive that Croswe, with his usual
sagacity, is opposed to these men, and is the an
oexation champion IN this quarter. l am confident
il Mr. Polk will but invite, Immediately, Fiaag, or
Young, or Hoffman, into his cabinet, that all oppo
siton will at once stop at Washington, from thr
Ns~ York Espress'ata.iyes; but for the honor Of
cerey hoped that this faction may be left to work
| out its own end. and after it's own fashion.
Bnt little was done yesterday in either branch Of
the legislature The bill, for a special session OF
Oyer and Terminer, which was before the House,
passed yesterday BY very decisive vote, owing to
the late receipt OF important papers from the autho
/ rites of Columbia county. In the Senate, Mr.
Porter offered resolution of most searching ma
rure, calling upon the New York inspector Of pot
and pearl ashes to report immediately. and under
oath, the amount of fees received for 1044 number
Of barrels inspected, from whom receiv. d, 10 whom
sold or delvered; and every perquslte directly or
indirectly obtained, therefrom. Rumor states here
that this will bring out some strange disclosures,
which may not be very pleasant to the parties
| cerned VKRITAs.
ALBANY, Jan. IL, 1845.
An extraordinary rumor has been running the
rounds of this city since last evening, to the effect,
that the Hon. Silas Wright has 'aken open and de-
cded grounds against both of our present Senators
now at W sshington. If this be true, there can be
but little risk in making the prediction that his
present position is the highest to which he will
ever attain in this country. Those persons who
have hitherto regarded Mr. Wright as prudent
and sagacious statesman, and politician, csnno,
movement. Here, in this city, all IS surprise and
confusion. while the Barney Gaff.ry party are
running Wild gith Joy, At the certainty, BY this
inson and Foster. are indignant at thus yolunta-
ry act of his Excelency, and threaten
! equal retaliation. If the report be cenfrmed
their State elections for years to come, and it may
be the instrument of their defeat the Presiden
| tal question in 1846 And this course OF the Go
Fagg. Dix, and Young, and is clear demonsra.
| oexauon of Texas New York, It is generally
conceded, elected Mr.: Polk, not these men, as
shown and what they could not make good by
reachery, they now hope to accomplish through
the aid and instrumentaiy OF the name and person
Of Silas Wright. What will the southern democ-
racy think Of this movement and what will the
party generally say of it Can Mr. Polk look upon
this act other than an open opposition to his adm-
made on the ground of their annexation views, and
Sas Wright has stepped in to accomplish their
defeat and prevent the contamination OF the
act, so far the influence of two United States
Senators be made to accomplish II, if elected
forbear ful ther comments at this time, leaving
the subject it is, until the statement is sustained
or denied by Mr.. Wright himself, which will pro-
baby be tomorrow, as l understand that COM
mittee will wait upon him in relation to the matter
this afternoon. BY resolution Of the Senate this
morning, Saturday IS selected as the day tor the
election OF the two vacant, about to be vacant,
Senatorial seats One oil the editors Of the Morw-
ing Netcs of your city, Mr.. Tilden, is here, to-
geIher with the what celebrated Indian agent,
Mr. Edmonds Mr.. Tilden, it is understood, is to
be the adviser of the New York appointments, and
Mr.. Edmonds is to secure Cat least, so he says)
the situation o the Judgeshp OF the Circuit Court,
pointment, it will be from sympathy that il is
bestowed, Mr.. Edmonds being one Of the "Circu-
I4r subscribers, and opposed to the annexation OF
Texas
Your Elk Consul to Morocco, the Hon. Thomas
NJ Carr, is here, but upon what business is not
known. He is very active, and in secret meeting
with the prominent men OF this city. II Is more