The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-04

and seldom writes them out until afterwards, and
then only frem the notes Of the reporters. In this
instance, however, he departed from his customary
course, and previously prepared and read them for
the Senate. The query then il, in connection with
the fact of Mr.. Webster having written to Lord
Aberdeen by the Hibernia, did he also send OFT
copy Of what he intended to say on Monday, and
which was SO carefully written down, - a. to have
1t published in the London papers a. part Of his
views on the Oregon question? To be able to AZ
rive at an answer this intenogatsry shall have
to wait for the mails by the steamer Of the 10Th in
slant, II one should sail on that day, when il will
be seen if Mr. Webster really haA0r not sent out
his remarks with view to their publication. II they
appear about that time IN the LONDON papsrs, II will
be conclusive evidence that he has done 30; for
otherwise they would not reach England short of
three weeks or month alter their delivery in the
Senate on Monday last, by sailing packet put
this curious piece Of speculation upon record, fer
the purpose OF ascertaaing whether he has done -
or not and with the avowed intent OF referring to
il al future day, should CIRCUMSTANCES justify my
antisipations
Twas informed to- day that he had also written 10
the Bar1ngs IN relation TO the Oregon question II
he has done it with view TO urge England to COM
promise the matter without areeourse to war, he de-
serves creditor his Efforts butthe most correct oPin-
ion il that Eng land will not accept N, tho boundary
line between both couRtries. II seems TO me a waste
OF time on the part Of Senators to argue the suss-
cause the whole thing is irrelevant to the proper
question before them, VIZ. the necessity Of giving
the notice. Give the notice first Of dissolving the
Joint occupancy, and afterwards, when the issue
will turn to be either negotiation Or war define
the proper line, and debate about 1t - long a. you
please.
There was quite another exciting scene in the
Senate to-day. Mr.. Cass replied 70 re remarks OF
Mr. Benton yesterday, and corner cd him very tight
ly upon his declaration that the treaty OF Utrecht
contemplated the running OF the 49h parallel 10 the
Pacific ocean. MIR. Cass put 1t to the Senator to
to say if he really believed that 1t did; AID
Mr.. Benton not making any reply, Mr.. Cass
said that he would take his siencc a. N answer,
and consider the Senator as saying no did not.
The parties in that body are coming TO close quar-
tiers in this fight the nearer Ahey approach lie termi
nation. believe, from what see, that no settle
ment OF it can take place I'LL we hear the news BY
the next steamer.
While this subject is approaching ito terminus, the
various cliques marshallinQ their forces tor IN
onslaught upon the administration Of President
Polk. In the course OF next week, tho Vaa Buren,
portion Of the New York delegation, if not prevent
ed by this notice OF the fact in advance. and for
which Mr. Polk will be indebted to me, intend
opening their batteries upon him. The Sight 10 to
begin by Mr.. Rahbun calling up his report upsn the
distribution among the States OF onioes, IN proper
ton to representation. New York, Il seems has
scarcely been thought Of in the distribution Of tho
large spoiIs, while Tennessee has como in for the
lions share thus far. SO soon a. have time in
tend giving you full and complete h.t Of al the aP-
pointme nts from Tennessee. They will fern ssri-
Gus calendar in themselves, and show hsw isrtu-
nate it 10 for State TO have one of is citizens the
chief magistrate.
The sub-treasury bill passed the Mouse to-day, BY
q large vote.
The Senate went into Executive session whsA
Mr.. Benton was done speaking, and made ssne few
unimPortant combinations. Siby, Of Rochester,
whose name il before that body collector in place
Of Lyman b. Langworhy, was reported favorably
Of to-day by the committee having tho subject in
charge.
Mr.. Walker, Secretary Of the Treasury, il super
vising the State Department IN Mr.. bucnaaaA's
absence. A1IH.