The New York herald., 1845-01-15
Washington .

Correspondence Of the Herald
The CAPITOL, WASHINGTON,
Monday, Jan l3.
The Duet-Debafe on Ammerotiom Democratic Dis
organization-Vhig Plan for Anmeratio~-
Great Joy among the Aboiitionists-Iim of
Closing Dsbate-The Ne,1 Cabinet-DaAas, VII
kins, and Senator Walker-Nominatioms before
the Senate.
JAMES G. BENNETT, ESQ =
Messrs. YANcY and CLINGMAN left here this morn.
inn at seven o'clock, to meet in mortal conflict at
or near Rossville, about eight miles distant. in
Maryland, but result is reported at the present
writing, hive o'clock. The meeting has probably
peen postponed, and will write you by the even
ing mail
The debate on the annexation of Texas was re-
sumed IN the House this morning Mr. Tibbatts.
a democratic member from Ohio, commenced the
argument with an able speech in favor Of the mea.
sure, occupying his hour. He was followed by Mr.
Jacob BrnkerhoH, from the same State who re-
presents large democratic district, but who "hew
eft the handle," and repeated all the abolition ar
guments against annexation that have heretofore
been presented through their represe natives and
organs. Giddings, OF Ohio, appeared most special
y pleased as also the whole anti. anne xation force
IN the House and lobbies. He denounced the pre-.
sent administration, abused Mr.. Calhoun. denied
the nationality of the question, avowed its section
atty, concluding with refusal to sanction the mea-
sure uclsss the territory was equally divided in its
free and slave representation. Notwithstanding
This avowal, he will be fonnd voting against anv
plan that has yet been presented. His speech was
calculated to excite much feeling among Southern
wing members, and it is probable that it's
effects may be to induce several who listened
70 70 It to TO vote tor annexation. He was followed by
supposed whig, but who was found on the deme-
cratic side of the house soon after taking his seat
last session. He replied to Mr. Brnkerhoff at
length, denying all his positions. The wings have
at length produced collision in the democratic
ranks on this question: and the result therefore will
be doubtful. A motion was made by Cave John
son to close the debate on Thursday Of this week,
which was laid on the table by vote Of l27 to 64
thus showing that there are many members who
are yet anxious to speak the subject The posi-
tlon assumed by Sietson of New York. and Brink
eIhoii OF OHIO. n open denunciaiion Of slavery
as connected with this question, will prompt a
number OF wing southern members to sustain it.
Hamlin of Maine, who represents democratic
district, complimented Brinkerhof on mis- aboli-
tlon efforts, and we therefore opine that he will
follow IN his footsteps. The debate will be
continued until Saturday, when vote may
oe taken: A new plan was presented to-day by
sents to annexation as State, dividing the free and
slave territory In accordance with the Missouri
compromise. 1t is supposed that this plan will re-
:eive the vote OF all the southern whig membersin
favor OF anne exatlon, and II Is probable that its de-
tails will be finally adopted. Mr. Holmes, of South
Carolina, obtained the floor previous to adjourn
nent, and will speak on the question tomorrow
morning.
There is considerable stir among certain would
oe-eaders of the new administration, relative to
The formation OF the new cabinet, but the most
amuslng le, that emanaiipg from the relatives of
Vice President Dallas. Judge Wilkins, who is
ms trother-n law, desires, a matter Of course
70 remain IN his present position as Secretary of
War, and A. Dallas Bache, nephew of the Vice
offce as Superintendent of the Coast Survey In
addition TO this distribution of government patron
age IN one family, strong efforts are making to
place Senator Walker, Of Mississippi, another bro
IN
he Treasury. The latter is the place desired.
but ne is represented by his friends as
successful in that, will fall back on mt the Tres. @
sury, as matter of family right / suppose
This would place him in an admirable
position to advance the interests of his friends and
promote the popularity OF Vice President Dallas, in
order TO rank in the succession There Is scarcely
doubt that Senator James Buchanan, of Penn
sylvania, will be offered place in the cabinet,
but u Is questionable whether he will accept. Mr..
buchanan will be prominent candidate for the
Presidency IN lS4S; and II is hinted that Mr. Dali
las and his family friends are determined TO contest
me succession IN Pennsylvania, and, if unsuccess-
Wright, of New York The movements of certain
men connected with certain political interests in
New York, look very much like formation oe
such an union at the presentperiod to defeal Mr. Bu
chanan, and sustain the friends of Mr. Dallas in the
coming administration. Mr.. Buchanan lie strong
man IN the heart of Pennsylvania, and will be
strongly sustained by ardent and determined friends.
Mr.. Dallas must either give into his support, or
unite with the friends of Silas Wright He must
not look tor further advancement, until both these
gentlemen are removed from the political shelf.
The domination OF Henry G Atwood for Sur
veyor OF your port, is still in the hands of the Com
miItee OF the Senate, as also that Of Mr.. Suydam
as navy agent The frst iS bitterly opposed by the
Co'~ir; and Col Webb, who is here, gave din
ner party Yesterday to several Senator's as is sup
posed TO aid in his defeat as well as to accom-
plish other measures