The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-11

mnistration of the government, than these gen
d'ar'ies OF the public press. And, as one OF them
II has ever been an especial pleasure 10 u.s. rather
present the olive of Peace than the shield Of Mars
Through the columns Of the Herald, we have pro
NOTED many men, and women, too, thank God
without fraction OF the five dollar bounty of Lon
John and have held up TO public repropalion on
own personal friends where they have transgresset
the line of honorable demarcation. We have acted
and shall continue TO act upon two simple funda
mental principles, infalble as, but more practical
than, the metaphysical doctrines of Robert Owen.
Isl. To tell the truth. ID. To fast and pray, and
leave the consequences to God and the people.
We notice among the latest arrivals in town, the
presence of Shadnch Penn, Jr, of ST. Louis, for
many years the recipient of the government pap, as
editor OF the administration organ at LOUISVILLE n.y.
But our old friend Shad Gas they designate HIM out
bacS.) removed to ST. Louis, where, in becoming a
Tyierite, he received ,'soft" and has been IN con,
sequence very roughly handled by Col; Benton and
the 'hards" What he expects of Col polk,we don't
know, but hope he is not so "soft' as TO expect
ANYTHING with Col Benton on the ground
Speaking OF Col. Benton, reminds us that his ac-
compished and excellent lady, some days ago, was
seized with parayuc paroxysm, and that, although
recovering, she has suffered much. Col b., at
first so Justly and deeply alarmed as are inform
ed expresses his hopes of her speedy and entire
toration to her wonted good health.
You will observe that Father Richie is playinp
the .organ" TO the tune of six eight columns ed-
torlal per diem, chiefly the Oregon question,
which ne discusses with great speculative ability,
but without many original or important discoveries
The whole business OF the Pacific and Mexican from
tier is receivable into this-that we must occupy
Oregon, we must annex Texas, and purchase Cali
lorna; and then we should be prepared TO discuss
the further annexation of Mexico proper. New
Brunswick, and the two Canadas But California,
according to the testimony of the officers of the Ex
porlng Expedition, is infinitely of greater value
rior harbors, and richer and more varied produc-
tons. Mexico, II rightly approached, can be in
duced TO sell it for song, and the proper way of APP
groacmng the question, would be an approach to
,h~1.xT 1~Tsl
Home squadron, bearer of the proposition of pur-
chase. We refer this subject to MIR. Richie as wor-
thy of consideration.
G. J. McNplty left town in the cars last evening
but whether for ONO, or flying visit to Baltimore,
cannot say; He is under $1,000 bail to be present
at his trial, which Is expected to be held next
month"; when many subsidiary and interesting de-
velopments may be expected. disappearance would
indicate that he is perfectly prepared for the final in
vesngaton upon the indictments for embezzement
of the public money.
Half a dozen Cherokecs from Arkansas, of the
Ross party, are In the city John Ross himself is
expected to-day, when the whole delegation will
wait upon the President. The Anti-Ro.s. or old
treaty party, still contnne among US. We appre-
bend there will be some difficulty in sending off
these two conflicting populations entirely satisfied.
At home they are bitterly divided las were the
feudal families of Venice; and frequent marauding
trespasses, and murders have been the consequence
Messrs Blair and Rlves have purchased lot near
the United States Hotel, on Pennsylvania Avenue,
for Sl0,500, upon which they purpose erecting a
large banking house one OF the upper stories to be
ion of Tammany Hall. The work. we understand
is to be commenced forthwith.
Poor old Mr.. Sherwood, since our statement of
his cruel electment IN the Herald, has been rein
stated messenger in the General Postoffice.
His confidence In the Lord remains mistaken, and
he is TO have the privilege of dinner and then.
Professor Morse and Mr. Ellsworth left town yes
terday for the North, doubtless on business con-
nected with the telegraph and agriculture.
Hon. Mr.. Levy, delegate in Congress from Florida,
il is confidently whispered, is to lead to the
Hymenial altar the charming and irresistible
youngest daughter OF Ex-Postmaster General Wick
life What beautiful world this is in which we
live, after ALL
Some of the heads Of the Executive bureaus are
anxious to begin and carry out the true principles OF
rotation. as established by Ewing and Frank Gran
GER but the moment they remove an obnoxious in
cumbent, however obnoxious politically, deputa.
ton OF benevolent dowagers repair at once TO head
quarters, and if restoration is not always the con-
sequence these official visits OF the ladies' have one
effect, Of lettering, through downright fear of their
tongues, any further removals except in cases OF
absolute compuslon. The dowager clique appears
TO hold the balance of power. There are perhaps a
dozen families who together have very large
share, directly or indirectly of the Executive Of
ices. Whenever, therefore, an incumbent under
their protection Is touched committee of WISH
tation is called and forthwith the very same
evening, perhaps dozen ladies', more or less
with shrewd old chaperon as a spokesman, wait
upon Mr. Buchanan, or Johnson, or Walker as the
case may be- or the President, and demonstrate
against the turning out of this poor man large fami-
LIVERY poor--sck wife and child-good democrat
as ever lived, &c. Aud who Is SO ungalant as to
doubt the affidavit of the ladies'? Sometimes a
corps OF preachers presbyterian considered the
most availabe) are enlisted into the service of the
dowagers; and IN this way, and through these
means, honest office-seekers, who wasted all their
money, time and lungs, last summer for Captain
Polk. while these retainers at Washington were
uxurailng in the prospect of the election Of Clay
have now to wait, under deusive promises, and
finally leave resolved upon revenge.
The following paragraphs, we learn, are from late
official documents in the War Department. They
show that Secretary Marcy is determined on strict
account of his bureaus, and doubt not but equally
ludclous regulations and requsitions have been laid
down in each of the other Departments.
ArR,L 25-Act Of Congress OF lsa2 respecting duties
OF clerks ejoned upon the officers Of the Department
Unauthorized absences during office hours to be cmbra
ced in the monthly reports
Arm 29.-Pursuant act of Congress of August %
1912 Office of Inspector General Of the Army abolished
and Col Sylvester Churchill in consequence honorably
dismissed from the Army.
APRIL 30.-Letter from Adjuant General Roger Jones
spprizing Col Churchill of Tallahassee Florida of his
discharge in which the General takes occasion to say
that in this expression of regret by the Executive
GcneralinCh cordially unes approaching so hichl,
rs he does your valuable services Inspector General
Col Churchill notified OF three months pay
banded officer.
MAY 3-The Secretary expects vigilant attention t,
the laws regulating the dsbursng and accounting of thu
public moneys Expects that the Department will b,
able to report to the President the session. that
the claims and expenditures are setted ond the nnbI
money and property fully accounted for up to the 3oti
June the end Of the fiscal year, including arrears
former years far practicable
ExTRAcT-The Secretary Of War directs that overall,
and jackets for the enlistment of ordnance be made
herater of dark blue cloth, instead of sky blue now
used that the yellow lace in the jacket be replaced by
scarlet welt inserted in the collar seam land that sinh
lar volt be inserted in the outer Of the overas-
April5.
MrMonAspuM.--The Quartermaster General was di
rected March H. to have the overals for all the corn
made to open in 'front.' like those furnished to the dra
goons
Secretary Bancroft is appraised that there are 81,
wings 10 one ocotoco IN his Department proper w,
have now to inform him OF the necessity Of reform
IN another branch of the public service uader hi
supervision
The discipline in the Navy and The effeisacy Of th
several yards under the department are more satsac
~ tn'n they have been for many years. Yet thoIc
ee, dscontent IN regard to the patronage exercised By
The officers in charge OF tho works in the public yards