The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-25

the senate, awaiting The action OF that Douy; anu
among the number is that of Hon. George w.
Woodward, Of Pennsylvania, to be Judge Of the
Supreme Court of the United States.
WASHINGTON, Dec u, 1915
State Of the Cabinet-Oyegon Negotiatons-Me rican
A6airs-AmnsratiOn Of Cuba-Mr. MangMm
In my letter Of Friday last, slight error occurs,
which wish to correct. 1t is that the name Of the
new nominee for Minister to Spain, should be
"Romulus NJ Saunders" instead of Romulus M.
Sawyer"
The Union OF Saturday night contradlcts the
rumor of change in the Cabinet. 1t is we'll for the
Union say so, in order to make people believe 1t
has the Presidents ear But this, the 'orsan" for
gets it has told US is the All remember the
fire and birthstone articles that have given much
offence to England, which it published few weeks
ago. but which had contradict the day after, at
the instance of the President himself. Then, in
deed, it had the Presidents ear, but not before
Who will believe it now or hereafter, after having
tried to do cabinet business on its own hook, but
failed, when the " fixed fact" at the White House
interposed his veto. 1t is the impression Of the
most acute politicians here, that change will take
place shortly among Mr.. Folks constitutional adj
visers, notwithstanding the denial Of the organ"
What its next complexion may be, or OF what ma
terial it is to be composed is another question The
meeting of Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Benton, IN cabinet
council, is not SO paradoxlcal as some imagine
Outwardly, admit, the thing looks SO; but does it
really exist at this time in private way! | think
not. For some time past, those extreme parts OF
the democratic family have been approximating
closer and closer to each olher; and know 1t IS
the anxious desire of the friends OF both, that mar
riage OF friendship should take place between them.
Such is the feeling among them, and such the COLI
summation devoutly to be wishe by all connected
with them.
Since conveyed to you the intelligence Of the
Oregon negotiations having been resumed, have
learned from source to be relied on, that instruc-
tions have been received by the British minister.
from his government, to accept the proposition OF
the 10th parallel, with the line to through Van
couvers Island. This, the President will not agree
to, as it would give England twofhrds OF that be az,
tiu island, with all the best harbors upon 1t. i'll
am informed correctly, the proposition OF govern
ment is the 49th parallel, and the whole Of Vaneou-
vers Island. Thus it will be seen that the dispute
map of Oregon, viz two-hrds OF the Island OF Van
couver. We shall have war with England, as
there will be no difficulty in settling this small affair
about portion OF an island near the ouih OF the
Columbia. The Message may create bitter ex-
element in England on its arrival there, but the
government of that country will take no hostile
steps against US, until it hears again from its repre-
sentative here, respecting the progress OF the new
negotiations going on.
The Cabinet was in session all day, in conse-
quence of important dispatches which we've re-
ceived last night from Mexico. A counter revolu-
ton has broken out there, at the head OF which Is
General Paroles. who threatens death and destruc-
ton to this country. We shall have flare up with
Mexico yet
Mr.. Levy, of Florida, offered resolution for the
President to open negotiations with the government
OF Spain for the cesslon OF Cuba to the United States
which lies over. This movement OF Mr. Levy is
thought by many Senator'S of his own party 10 be
premature and when the resolution comes up for
consideration, it will be laid on the table. The re-
solution was offered without consultation, and it Is
thought 10 be hot haste on the part OF the mover,
to gain notoriety, he being new fedged member
of the body
Some of your correspondents have done great
injustice to Mr. Mangum, in attributlng to him
false sentiments in his late speech the Cass reso.
utions. Mr.. Mangum standsDn SO high ground
been actuated by so exalted AMI independent no
ton of national SUBJECTS as to preclude for the mo-
ment the idea Of any suspicion OF his acting from
any selfish or underhand motives. Q. Pc