The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-14
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WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, lS4S.
Matters and Things in General.


Authentic news of the recent action of the
Legislature of the State of Michigan, and of the
democratic state convention of that State, reach.
ed here last evening. 1t seems that the Legisa.
ture, which is largely democratic, nominated
General Cass for the presidency ON the LIST in
slant, and on the following day the state con.
vention, consisting of delegates from every
county in the State, assembled at the new CAPT
toll, and unanimously nominated Lewis Cass, as
their choice for the next presidency. 1t is said
that the greatest unanimity and good feeling pre-
vailed during the sittings of the convention
The delegates selected TO attend the Baltimore
national convention are represented, by those
who know them, to be men of standing and char
acter. At the same time an electoral ticket was
nominated, at the head of which, are found the
names of the late Governor Barry, ex-Lieutenant
Governor Fitzgerald, with other strong and in
fuential democrats So mote IT'D
Our good friend, "The Doctor" seems the
fined literary and social circles of the metropolis
this winter How in the name of wonder he
can collect such a mass of useful and varied in:
formation on The :" inner life" in this city, and
yet find opportunity tor many tste- a-tetss and
evening walks with the fair damsels who are
spending the season. here, am at loss to
imagine. No doubt the inspiration of bright
pondence for the Herald.
Mr.. Clay has just finished his long expected
"talk " in the Supreme Court room. The ladies'
God bless them-were out in full force on the
interesting occasion: AS usual heretofore, they
still seem all for " old Harry" to a man.
Mr.. Clay seems much feebler than when last
heard him. Age and excitement have made
marked inroads upon him-though his effort to-
day was credltable one. Yet it is evident that
he now is far behind old CROUCH and Ready -
in capacity for physical endurance. Though
good for short distance, Rough and Ready,
with his &c BOTTOM" would beat Clay out OF
sight in long race for the presidency.
My own convictions are, that the people are
now rather well disposed towards &c military
chieftains;" and further, that they have made
up their minds that " old lack is to be the man
to succeed James X. Polk" However, nous
rerrons," as Father Richie says Still, it seems
to me, as at present advised, that Taylor and
Cass will be the candidates of the two great po-
ltical parties of the day. The democrats will
have to take up military man to make even a
show IN the matter, and Cass seems to be most
available" Methinks you must have touched
ment lately. Surely, the loss OF the pitful list
overflow of bile in the organ of the money ha-
ting Horace.
The fact is, "that bet" excites a deal of in
erest in these parts; and people here are already
taking sides on 1t, and are " backing their opin-
ions too, withal. shall lose small "thrife''
myself, If you don't lay the Fourierite estab-
lishment. But, "av coorse you wont do any
thing else.
Are reporters TO be excluded from the
forthcoming examination, or not
Yours truly, ARLINGTON.