Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-02-03
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
From tie Rich. Whis.
Extract from letter from
Washington, Jan. 81, lS4s.

Washington Jan. 81, lS4s.
The debate on Mracsn affair, days is slow length
along In both Houses Of Congress. Il Is impossible ie
fursiell what will be the result. But In my opinion
While the President wlthhulds information essential 10
the proper understanding Of esubject Congress OWES II
10 iisef aud u the people To Withhold all supplies =
II th~EAecufisr can carry IN his own war, on us
own h1'k, without Congressional and, lei hun go on
But fii be National war for National objects. the Rep
rrsentatives oi the people have right beufs granting
men and money, 10 know the grounds on which they
grant them.
The suspension Of Genl. Scott, and his disgrace, s
far rs the Executive could disgrace him. eAces no SUI
pr Sc here. II be the pulley Of The Executive
10 scow upon vic oriuus Generals. When Gtn1 lay uf
III n far way ID conquer a peace, most oi IN.
forces Mere withdrawn fnm him, and he was left 10 tie
tender mrrci.s OF Mr. Polk's ally, Santa Anna. Now
that Genl Scott has taken the Mexican capital aud Is
about 20 occupy the yltals Of the country, he has be-
dangerous and fl suject Tor Executive repro
ba tim.
The rumrs of peace corpDBnd but little confidence
IT is not understood that there exists Government IN
Mexico abe oil forming and raliiying treaty II IS
said that MIR. Irst has been ordered home 1--WE different
tunes. Other reports circulation respecting that
distinguished ncgutiaur which tvfbear 10 repeat -
One OF the well ,ccrediied reports ii the day, IS that
Senator Benton has prepared and sent To the AdmnisIa
series Of searching inrrrosatorles which he re-
qurcs 10 be answered by the time he takes his seat IN
The Senal. after the close Of Ere .nonl's trial lie rep
them, hear as involving degree Of corruption
and urpude the paT Of The Admlnsl ration, imp raj
cled ia Our annals Whether The object Of this
men is 10 threaten Mr. Polk and Influence his decision
in Fremonps case, OF whether II IS the beginning OF
hostes against the Administration. tine ouly can de
ermlne. There ,huse no say old Bullion intends
to Polk up. II IL known he enterians tH Marcy
IT not for Polt also, the most sovereign contempt.
| believe the W higs will he able agree upon a can
ddae for the Presidency. and that harmony and
will attend their abers Mr. Clay. who came h de
lermined To withdraw his from the canvass will
he candidate, unless his friends iscd beiue
hand that he can be elected do think il possible
q wish c,nld that this degree Of confidence is ailalna-
Bile. In hat event then, Gen. Taylor will have the
field, and have NJ fears of The result.
The names ol several Northern gentlemen have been
mentioned in cunn' with the Wee PTesidtn V, and
among Others those Of Abbott Lawrence and Mr. Spea
ker Winihropof Massachusetts. Mr.. Fillmore OF New
York, and Mr. Clayton of Delaware. Either would
make a very good oilicer. The only objection 10 Mr.
Clayton HAT he is probably far enough North
My own preference is for Mr.. Winthrop. elegant
gentlemen and an accomplished statesman. Would IL
not he well for the approaching Wing Convention In
X chnond To pay to this distinguished Of old Massa
chuseiis tho compliment Of a nomination ii our North
friends report lay rably, shall Wee,
thy in If accident 10 succeed any President, whom
We may elect. IL Is the b,st 81 eaker OF the House
since the days OF Mr.. Clay genuine Wing and aper-
feet gentleman
The Democrats have fixed upon the 4th Monday in
May for their National Convention. The Wings will
probably propose the 4h of July for theirs The Cass
stock Is thought 10 be the dtcllne. Mr. Polk deem
ed the filter bearer of The flag OF blood aud
mage and he Will probably be the Candidate rhe want
OF worse