The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-18
INTELLIGENCE BY THE NAILS
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, lS4s.

foftscs-Iht treaty tcth Mertc0.
While uncertainty still reIgns regarding the
success of Mr.. Trist's unauthorized negotiation
In Mexico, politicians here are scheming their
deepest schemes for the Presidency. The de-
signs of Mr. Polk are becoming more apparent
as the time draws near for their accomplishment
or failure as the excitement OF the race In
creases, caut n is thrown aside, and he stands
forth, If not confessed at least convicted by the
strongest possible chain OF clrcumstantial evil
dence, of aspiring again to the Presidency, not
withstandng his solemn declaration to the con-
trary Among other facts leading to this con-
cusion, il is affirmed that a certain amiable and
eminent member of the Empire Club, at prese mt
staying in this city, known to be on terms Of the
strictest intimacy with the President, and re-
ported 10 be In his confidence, now advocates
uodisgu,sedly his re nomination. But the re-
mark Of all those who feel incredulous as to the
Presidents scheme, is that il ia SO stupid "He
could not carry n single State" they say,
against Taylor" Thus does not at all invalI
date foct- have often heretofore stated.
Mr.. Woodbury. Is no doubt Indignant at the
base use made of his name 10 further Mr. Polk s
schemes. The purpose tor which he was taken
up was palpabie that that portion of the plot
will doubtless altered. Nobody here b--v. s
that Mr. Woodbury. can have the SIN ,llest chance
OF nomination, much less OF e ction He, In
all probability, has no desire u forsoke the quiet
auO 70 sc OF ueHCH, TOT tur tuI1uoll
aud vexatlon of d contest for the Presidency. Ia
the event OF a nomination, he would be, of
course, expected 10 reslg his seat, aud that step
could sea- cr'y be consonant with his own wish
rs, or those OF his true friends. General Cass
wilt prob bly, he early withdraw. Indeed, h.
Is more fitted for the quiet duties 1T private life
than Tor tae sharp anu rInaglns CO tcts OF par
usdn warfare. Ia contest WIN Grnerd Tay or
tor he Pr sidency, his claims would scarcely b
recognized AS friend OF his says OF him. ct
course with as lttlc disr spect as | repest II, J
his iaurels are rather rocco, IN comparison with
those OF Burna Vista AS a statesman, no on
would be foolish enough TO put him In compet-
ton with Mr. Clay. But he Is, nevertheless, an
amiable, good nalured gentleman-strongly al.
tached TO the institutions of his country, and,
that counIrys dignity and glory, than for his own
persona uggrandIzrment
II Is currently reported here that Mr.. Polk Is
about to establish wspap-r in the city OF New
YORK, to advance his interests and to advocate
his re lection.
the late news from Mexico received to. day,
DOES not bring down intelligence from the Capt.
tai later than the l4th ut and congress was not
10 lave assembled at Queretaro until the 18Th,
so that II 10 wholly unimp"rtnnt, except so tar
1t contains a still more positive statement that a
treaty has been ayr ed upon between MIR. Trlst
and the Mexican Commissioners. Ii has been
stated that Mr.. McIatosh is the principal agen,
In this transact on, and that the outlines OF the
relative 10 Mr.. McIntosh's agency may be true,
though II is In tact but surmlse; but no outlines
OF treaty have as yet been received here, nor Is
this government In possession OF any Information
leading 10 any tnlDg approaching certainty as to
he terms accepted by Mr.. Trlst GALvIENsts.