The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-23
WASHINGTON. Augr

WASHINGTON, August q, 1913.
An Examiner of Drugs and Observation-Disclosures
faction-Ihe CITY Prcss--IHc Merican Claims
The Sieyre Mddre, etc.
When Or. Edwards bill was passed, providing
that the medicines brought into the ports of the
United States should undergo examination, with
view that the abominable trash digniieo with that
name should be detected and burnt, or otherwise
destroyed, Gnstead OF being crammed down the
throats of the lmporters,) there were sundry APP
pcations for the Office of examiner for the city of
Baltimore. The democracy of that city had their
candidates-men we'll skilled IN their profession;
but instead of one OF them being selected, the APP
poIntment was conferred upon Dr. Stewart, a
staunch, unwaverng, out.and-out wing. This has
gwen offence TO the democracy of Baltimore assem-
bed in convention, and they protested most strenu-
ously against the besowal of the government patro-
mage upon political opponent. The 6Secretary of
the Treasury was spoken to upon the subject, and
is much censured for his departure from demo-
cratic usages; but he refused to apply corrective,
alleging that the appointment was not made upon
party grounds. A trip to Baltimore on Saturday
convinced us that there is much dissatisfaction In
the democratic camp IN consequence OF this (what
Is consldered) outrage: u II be true that :" 10 the
yIetors belong the spoils, the democracy should
have had the drug-exarnlner: 1t seems to be inds-
pen sable to the proper "worklngs" OF the party.
For want of subjects, the National Iatelligencer
still harps upon the utopan republic of the SIerre
Madre.. II quotes largely from newspapers, to
prove that all it said sometime ago, was strictly
correct; and, laugnably enough, il makes correc-
ton in relation TO the Whereabouts of General
Shields, the reputed leader. of the expeeditIon.-
Instead OF being 80 San Luis PotosI," the words
should have been " st. Louis, Missouri ~ This
ls the most ingenious invention, for the dog-days,
Of which we have any knowledge. Our friend
Gales is behind the age If he believes that any ere
mlads can stay the advancement OF our acsuisi-
tons The motto is onwards,' =" the whole
boundless continent is OURS" and " ocean-boand
republic" We might as well make up our minds,
IN the language of Mr.. Buchanan, TO &c fulfil the
destiny which Providence may have in store for
both countries" old Canute could not chain the
sea, nor can we the dashing pillows of " progress"
As In contrast TO his neghhor, the other veteran
OF the press, Mr. hIiehie, comes ont IN flaming
editorial, headed. "The Conspiracy OF the Wings
TO Defeat the Execution Of the Treaty of Peace
and boundary with Mexico, and TO lob the Mexl-
can Claimants OF their Just flights" He endea-
vors TO show that the wings have made up their
MINDS to cede back TO the government OF Mexico,
California, New Mexico, and perhaps Texas,
west of the Rio Grandel Of this as a COM
ofrter, we inform our friend, there not the least
danger. There rs no doubt busome of the wing and
many OF the democratic leaders would be willing
for this, rather iban,slavev should.be extended TO
the new possessions The Southerners would
rather cede back, than that slavery should
not 20 there. But the great mass Of the peo-
pie will keep what they have GOT, and, in due
time, add itle more to it. We do not believe
that the wings intend =" to rob the Mexican claim
ant, Of their Just rights as much as Mr.. Polk
old when he vetoed the French spollation bill
The reason assigned by prominent member of
the Committee on Foreign Affairs, why the bill to
establish Board Of Commissioners was referred,
and not passed, was. that the President would APP
point General Pillow, McCrate, and others of like
principles. 'Wau,' SAID he, "'uniil the end Of
the next session, and we will give you a
good bill and good Board-iherc will be no
scaling; II these gentlemen arc appointed by Mr..
Fox, they'll do exactly he tells them The
appeared 10 be, to wait until General TAYLOR
slissll have been elected, when good wings can
,ectthe t;pmbs of comfort. SO the delay is oc-
,casioEed by party considerations which adds no
honor toItbesvhig party. AS TO llberahly in yot-
ia MONEY, fhe whigs,J have noticed, say "aye." |
Tk- dSmserstsI rty, have OPPOSED approprla-
tiens4or privsts claimants. We ere disposed 10 |
.se bo'ii rartiss it}letdue it,s claimed by their
nf az, the DevI tbefs fott, we say comes With
bad grace from Mr. kischis to seeuse tie wings |
q an Intention 10 " rob the Mexican claimants or |
thei Just rights, when democratic President, in
ti.e face OF -4-----ra5oriy Of both branches of \
Congress, withheld from the French spoilsiion |
c'ainan,s wts' was Justly due to them.
Felix