The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-18

Correspondence Of The Concorcia. La. Inteligencer
The Presidency Piers Of Mr.. Buchanan Penn
syipania Poinics-iNr Walker and Mr.. Polk COM
| pared Condition cfHe Wig Party Gen. Fay
| Tor. ID
New ORLEANs, Sept. Il, l647
| The death of Silas Wright is making an obvious
change in the combinations of the Democratic party
and has inspired several OF the leaders with new hopes
Mr.. Buchanan is strongly disposed TO push his for
tunes ut this uncture and has seized opportunity
TO define his position on the Wlmot Provso the abb
sorbing question of the day. 1t would be unfair how
ever, to mpute the sentiments he has avowed, TO an
eeconocring motive for II must be conceded that he
has always stood on the constitutional platform,
| and nobly combatted the mad designs OF the abol-
tionists on more than one occasion. MIR. Buchanan
is an able man, and commands respect on all Sides
He is backed by powerful portion OF the Democra-
cy of Pennsylvania but 1t is generally known that
formidable faction, composed of the old parsans of
Colonel Richard M. Johnson, and the adheronts of
| Mr. Dallas, is hostile TO him. ..t
| Old Tecumseh having now retired, this fraction of
indictments would prefer Mr. Dallas or Robert
j. Walker who is native of that State, and In close
alliance with Vice President Dallas. They are in
ac nearly connected and will act together but of the
| two Mr.. Walker Is the strongest man. in every re-
spect His late recent tour to the East, has given
new impulse to Mr.. Walker. His reception in all
quarters, was gratifying he was thrown into commu-
nicaton with the political managers of New York
and Boston, and he is not the to overlook oppor-
dnities, or be caught mapping. He particularly
guarded in what he said, to be sure, because he was
closely watched by Marcy, and Mr.. Polk is of sus-
picous disposition, and not little jealous OF his
minister. But nevertheless, Walkers kiends
talking rather more boldly, and, in due time, dem
onsraon may be looked for here. One Of our city pa
pers, (he Southerner,) which has, am told, large
circulation and plenty Of Mississippi capital to back
/ IT, has hosted his name, much to the annoyance Of
the office holders and seekers, who are, doubtless,
willing to support Mr. Walker, but fear to displeaso
Mr.. Polk. We'll informed persons ut Washington
write that the death of the great Democratic leader,
has even inspired Mr.. Marcy with hopes While the
former lived the latter never could have controlled
| New York For some years neither Mr.. Van Buren,
or Mr.. Wright had any confidence in him. His APP
lpointmen to the cabinet against their wishes,
and subsequently they declined TO have any commu-
| ncation with the President. Death has now struck
down his most powerful adversary, but he has
in New York numerous and formidable enemies
There are those who think that John Y. Mason, the
frank, generous and popular Secretary of the Navy
has no inconsiderable claim to the succession but
fear the triumphs of old Virginia over, and her
sons must hereafter succumb to the more active
spirits of communities thut sprung from her BOSOM
Canvass all the leading men of the Democratic
party and it will be seen that Walker has more sub
santial backing and is identified with more great
popular measures, than any of them but there is
even to him, in his own ranks, formidable oppos-
ton and this great barrier also, which will be insist
ed on-that the North is entitled to the next non
nation, the South having presented the present Chief
! Magistrate This objection to Mr.. Walker is the one
most frequently urged by the peculiar friends of Mr.
Polk. They contend that it is important, in the pre-
sent ,ncture OF national affairs to elect Southern
man; that the North would consent to the renomi-
nation of the President, but not to the substitution
of any other from this quarter, and that there
fore, Mr.. Folks name must, of necessity, be used
This is the tone adopted here by persons who have
particular interest in the reelection Of Polk; and
they are thus throwing cold water on Walker, and
doing him more harm than any other class My
own opinion is heretofore, that Mr.. Polk will be
candidate for reelection; that he is cautiously but
unremttingy employing his vast patronage and great
capacity for political management, to this end and
that, calm review of all the circumstances Of
his position, and the objections to every other asp-
rant he will be found the most available before
national convention. Much is to be learned by
studying the views and observing the movements of
office hoders; and my opinions are based on what
have remarked here of this sagacious and sight
ed breed. Mr.. Polk and Mr.. Walker are well matched
political tactcians; they have each in their hands
powerful patronage; the latter is vastly superior in
intellect; but the former has the advantage OF posi-
ton, and the members Of the cabinet dare openly
! oppose him, though they would readily combine
against Walker. Thus stand matters in the Demo-
cratic party.
The Wings not less distracted. A strong feel
ing in favor of Mr. Clay survived his last defeat and
it has since been sngulary renewed by his visit to
the east The great body of the leaders arc, unques
tonaby in his favor, and the people are as strongly
attached to him us ever, General Scott likewise,
has his friends who only wait the denoueent of the
great Mexican drama, to hoist his standard. But the
Wing party--as neutral may say its radically
defective in its organization, and wanting in the
great elements of success-union energy conf
dcnce Even here in Louisiana where it is so strong
in numbers and intelligence, there is cooperation
in its ranks, and 1t fails organize its district
conventions for the nomination of candidates.
l do not class Gen. Taylor as either Wing or De-
mocrat He does not desire to be SO Chased But
events are fastening. Should he throw himself on
the people, untrummcled by party, and pah bold
drorrai Of the liberal and popular principles he is be-
ered to entertain, distinguished he is for sterling
personal qualities, and surrounded by the lustre of
heroic achievements he will probably sweep away
political combinations on all Sides and infise into
our government n spirit OF moderation and harmony
it has not experienced since the administration of
Monroe
II. The reported death of the distinguished nattl-
ralist Bonpland, says the Marsecs Seniaphore is
not confirmed The celebrated companion of Baron
Humboldt, whose reported death originated in an er-
ror on the part Of some South American Journals is