The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-29

Correspondence Of the Herald
WASHINGTON, May n, 1916
n PHILADELPHIA Penny Paper, and the Correspondent
The Ne,c Rule Of Decencies of ths:Press" laid
dotcn by Mr.. Rachie-1he Duties of the Press.
| perceive that one of the Philadelphia penny
papers, in search of government patronage, insnu-
ates that am Of hired corps of writers in the
employ of the leader of one of the factions, into
which the great political parties are divided, and
that the developments which have made, are made
OUT of spirit of opposition to Mr.. Polk, and as
sumes to itself the possession OF an immense nflu-
ence, with which it will come to the aid of Mr..
Polk against my attacks. This miserable imbecile
of newspaper sheet, which is in the regular
habit of stealing Intelligence from my letters,
without giving credit, will never forgive
the Heruid for its superior enterprise, energy,
ability, and independence, which have made II the
most influential paper in the United States, and can
not conceive of honest, Independent spirit, srl-
wing to disembarrass the truth from all entangle.
mens OF party, and present facts to the minds and
understandings OF the people. Ii has been accus-
toned to expect guild pro quo for its support, and
cannot conceive nor understand that sincere friend
ship to the administration, which desires to see 1t
succeed on principle and therefore tells the truth and
exposes intrigue wherever II is found. advise the
aforesaid penny paper to learn to be honest to give
credit where credit is due, before it assumes the
character OF a mentor
presume that according to the new rule of the
"decences fthe press, LAID down by father Richie
III the "organ," that the exposure which, am about
to make will be styled by him paying mo regard to
the decencies OF the press" But is It to be under
stood that women shall exert their influence, power
full and effective it is in the disbursement OF Off
cial patronage or appontments-that they shall IN
terfere to produce Important political effects,
and that they may thus exert themselves, and that
forsooth because they are they are not to be
alluded to, nor the influence which. they WELD
brought to light! Is this to pay regard to the de
cencies Of the press!' have a far higher concep-
ton of the duties required OF those placed in the
responsible position in which are all those engaged
in writing for the public press! ! believe It IS my
duty to show the influence which they WELD, and
particularly when it is welded is that of the lady
to whom / am about to allude, and no taunts or
sneers from MIR. Richie will induce me to swerye
from the course believe to be right. When female
influence Is welded to put relatives In office till
woven together, till family and its immediate
connections draw more than $4,000 per annum
from the public treasury and yet are not satisfied,
but continually crying for more, like the insatia-
BILE horseleech, think it is time for the press to
interfere.
Here follows the history, with the names, at
length of the influence and efforts Of most excel
lent and worthy lady Of certain city, in combining
interest enough by her extraordinary talents, great
beauty, splendid accomplishments, to give office to
thirteen connections by blood or marriage, the ag-
gregate emoluments amounting to forty-three M0us-
and dollars of solid money per annum.-
We decline, altogether, publishing the list
or the names, deeming it a matter OF little
moment to the public, further than the exis-
tence of the general fact. Indeed rather admire
the clique, and all its Influences both IN the male
and female line. But the truth is all parties, and all
governments made, or less, of cliQues, COM
posed of equal proportions Of male and female. Why
should it be condemned more in one than another.
The social and political elements run into each
other, and must always do so. We deem our cor
respondent wrong, both in judgment and taste, IN
bringing forth such matters.-Ed. Herald
General Armstrong, appointed and confirmed Con,
sui to Liverpool is now in this city, having arrived
Yesterday direct from Tennessee. When he left,
General jackson was much the same as he has here
tofore been represented and General Armstrong says
he should not be surprised to hear OF his death by
the next post 1t is very uncertain. saw q page
Of foolscap paper closely covered with writing, Ia
the old Generals own hand, which was penned on
the 10th inst. The penmanship IS as firm and dis
tinct as that of any young middle aged man ever
saw. Not a shake or tremor about II, but lrm and
distinct in every stroke. He is certainly wonder
full man,
Commodore Bolton has obtained short leave of
absence from his post at the Norfolk Navy Yard,
where he is in command, and has come on to this
city for two three weeks, to see the President and
Heads of Departments, and his old friends.
learn that the Postmaster General and his First
Assistant, Major Hobbie, are actively engaged IN
making arrangements to facilitate the Great South
ern Mail. When they all complete, there Will
be gain of something like twentv-four hours be-
tween Boston and New Orleans, from what there
partment in It's efforts to promote the public good.
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