The New York herald., 1845-01-15
WASHINGTON, Jan. IS, lS45.


Mr.. BRNNKTT:-
We told you that Mr.. Brinkerhof, Dem) Of
Ohio, would come down like Paixhan shot among
the ultra ahnexationists. His speech to-day was
perfect explosion among the ranks of the annexa-
ton men Of the South They stood aghast-utterly
paralyzed and incredulous. He is de fning the po-
sition OF the democratic party on annexation, with
lucidness unexoected and, by many, unde.
manded. But he deserves credit for his courage,
at all events,
simultaneously, we have the same proposition
for annexation offered by two Tennessee whies-
one in the Senate and one In the House. Our
Southern friends looked upon this as all clear gam,
till Brinkerhoff came down with his ace OF clubs,
and took the trick tor the day. HIS speech has
created a great sensation.
The nomination of Mr.. Joseph Graham, of Gin
cinnati is before the Senate, as Consul to Buenos
Ayres. He has been waiting long time, and We
hope he will be confirmed,
Nothing conclusive as to 'he'duel-rumors sbun- S
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1S45.
The Massage OF SiIas Wright epactuye OF Col.
W,m. II Potk-7he North an So,th-Annera-
tion-Caucusss, &c.
DEAR SIR
The document which has been most anxiously
looked for in this quarter by all sorts of politicians,
has reached Washington-has been carefully read
and now "lies on the tabe!' If any man under
heaven can determine satisfactorily in his own
mind, what particular purpose (f any) the Hon.
Sas Wight had in view while he penned that
message of his-full fourte en- fathoms long-witb-
out the uterance of single syllable upon that all
absorbing, all-excting, all-rlghteous subject-the
the anne xaton of Texas, l should be exceedingly
happy to see that indvidual-and so, wot, would
be some hundreds of others in this city Never
were politicians so astonshed, and never have the
advocates of annexation been SO completely damb
founded. l assure you that nothing could have
been more unexpected ,and nothing could have been
more acceptable, from the great, Empire State,
than the tone and remissness of this message
All sorts OF opinions were INDUCED in by its reaG-
crs, as soon as they had waded through it, and
though the friends Of Wright are ready with a
thousand apologies tor It's character, and will
deavor 10 salve it over,l tell you in solemn earnest
1t is terribly lame. By very many Gov. Wright is
looked upon the great beacon light in the north
but his Iustre has been dimmed among the
friends OF Texas, by the course ne has taken n in
few VINO seem to be in the secret, thrust their
hands into the extremity OF their breeches pock-
e,s; and IN answer to the ott-repeated question
"What can 1t mean?-they twist, aud cool
ly enquire, "What's o'clock - The ultra.
1918 swear il ID but second edition OF
Van Burrn's famous nan-commttal letter upon
Iexas-whlle another Clique contend that II IL
very proJer just 1t should be- and that Wright ie
right. Others declare, that, for them. they cano,
fathom it-at which the first only smile, yawn, and
talk about some matters being too jeepfor the com.
prehenslon OF the cande - There is one tact pret-
typlain, IN this message-at least TO my mind; Gov.
Wright has lodged the question, and after walk ing
round Robin Hoods barn-he has jumped entirely
over the grand issue now before the country-at q
moment when his best friends looked confidently for
amialy exposition OF mis- opinions. There Istruih in
this, and confess TO you my ut er surprise when
read his signature to that document, and had
convinced myself that no mention whatever had
been made OF this important topic. So far as II
goes, II is a wellwritten paper; but when the whole
laud, from Maine to Louisiana, is cup in arms, -
in reference TO matter mighty in all it's results,
10 this subject, IT was not much to anticipate
that SIlds Wright would come out openly and bold
its favor. repeat this friends calculated upon
ths-tne democracy expected 1.-THE country
looked for It-but all have been disappointed! That
Message has injured him. Col. VIM. H. Polk left
city. Little 10 known, with any certainty, in re-
ference TO what to transpire here after; but some
hiars have been dropped 10 certain quarters which
SAVIOR of probability One matter is certain, how.
ever, and IS now well understood in Washington
The cabinet OF Mr.. Polk will be composed entireI,
and exclusively of men pie dyed 10 The annex
ot Texas; this ysu may set down as a sure thing
and with this view | am inclined Ia The opinion
(from the occurrence of recent events 10 this
city, and certain late givings-out,") that
If the Hon. Lew Woodbury., Vt New Hamp.
shire il disposed to leave his post in the u S. Sen.
ate, he will be invited to a seat in the chief coun-
cil most likely as Secretary Of State. He friends
srs desrous, however.that he should remain in the