The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-27
BY THE M AILS.

The Presidenf-Ihe Cabimet-A Rumor- 1heatri-
cai-7he Printer Tragcdian-Mr. Webster and
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures Castigation---Mr.
Mamgusn Mr. DIcConncll-Ihc Herald.
1t was stated in my letter of yesterday that the
President had returned to the city. was misin-
formed. There is now no doubt, however, that
he arrived this forenoon. 1t expected that
he would come up in the Oceola, at noon to.day,
and there were many in waiting at the White
House to receive him. They were disappointed.
The southern mail boat brought him and Mrs
Polk, Miss Rucker, and suite, to the wharf, at
O'clock where his carriage was in waiting
Mr. Mason, the Attorney General, was attacked
with govt, and to partake of healing waters, pur-
posed visiting the Virginia Springs but l learn
from passenger that he returned with the Pre-
sident, having recovered, partially, from his indis
position.
The members of the Cabinet Immediately paid
their respects to the President whose arrival they
had anxiously desired and, as two regular Cabi-
net days elapsed during his absence, council
will be called tomorrow morning, at IL O'Clock.
In consequence of the non-arrval of the Oceoa
at the usual time, Con board of which the Presi-
dent expected to return,) the lovers Of excite
ment Immediately gave out that the boat had
been blown up and sunk, and that his Excelency
had no doubt persisted. OF course, not few
gave credence to the story, for the same kind OF
people, q few years ago, believed, was pub
lished in handbills, that Mr.. John Stulty would
fly from the dome OF the Capitol. Several, in
their anxiety, to the telegraph office, nearly
out of breath, and almost insisted on the superin
tendent saying the report was true. Long alter
the President arrived, the rumor was extending.
1t is worse than the attempt to manuiacture
panic because the tariff bill has passed: The
wing papers blow up the President, and deprive
the steamboat of the felicity
Inquiries have been made as to the new "thea-
trical STAR" of rare genius and wonderful talent,
which Baltimore is soon to produce. 1t seems TO
be regarded as impossible that he has, from boy
hood, been afflicted with stammering so severe,
that, in common conversation, he cannot utter
two consecutive words intellgibly, yet when he
undertakes to recte, the words flow with an elo-
quence and smoohness, and volume, and agreea-
bleness of information, that is perfectly surprising
/ am intimately acquainted with the gentleman
his name is Joseph Rogers. He is OF low sta
ture, and foleraby well formed; has good eye,
and, if it be qualification for a tragedian, kind
heart. He was either born in Ireland, or is OF
Irish parentage. For fifteen sixteen years he
has worked as printer, and is now about thirty
two years OF age. When a boy, although a
wretched stammerer, his companions used to say
that "Joe" could spout equal to Booth, and sug-
gested that he overcome the impeachment in his
Speech by imagining hims elfto be some one else.
1t will be remembered that during the last ses-
sion of Congress, when the charges of Mr.. G. j.
Ingersoll against Mr.. Webster induced that gem
tleman in the Senate, to reply to him, debate
ensued, in which Mr.. Westcott participated, and
defended our great men, of both parties from the
Leading men of Boston, Mr.. Webster's friends,
have been informed, have written Mr.. Westcott a
letter. thanking him for the part he took, and that
Mr.. Westcott has replied in becoming spirit OF
thanxfulness for their good opinion. This cores
pondence will shortly be published. Mr. West,
colt is blunt, practical man, from the state OF
New Jersey originally, and so od-fashioned as to
wear queue.
1t is anticipated that Gaming will shortly take
place on the avenue. Several OF my acquaIn-
tances have threatened to castigate gentleman
who, not a hundred years ago, held seat in Con-
gress. The offence charged is, that he IS too gal
liant to ladies. 1t may be natural failing with
him, or perhaps he is a bachelor, and whole
sale lover of the female The parties may
fight their own battles, if they choose to revive
the days of chvalry. If passage of arms takes
place, you shall be furnished with full particulars,
and with Names which will excite some aston
ishment
Mr.. Mangum, ofthe Senate, has made arrange
ments for leaving the city tomorrow morning.
/ He has nearly recovered from his SICKNESS
General Mcconnell, of Alabama, has returned
from temporary absence. He declares that he
would desire no better fun than to whip thou
sand Mexicans himself
Quite disappointment was experienced this
morning, in consequence OF the failure oil the re-
ception Of the Herald. Mr.. Adam, your kind
hearted and genuemanly agent, had to turn the
numerous enquirers empty away. 1t may not Do
news to you, but it is fact that the Herald 10 tho
first paper sought after at the hotels and not un,
frequently gentem wait their turn to peruse us
ever interesting contents. rxLix.