The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-07
The Washington's News.

Inc tVasnAnStOhs NcWss
The steamship Washington arrived at this port
yesterday, with one days later news from Europe.
The intelligence Is not of much apparent impor-
lance, either politically or commercially.
The weather in England, Tor the time that elaps-
ed between the sailing of the steamship Niagara
and the departure of the Washington, was very
favorable for harvesting purposes, and if there has
been continuance of it slnce--whlch, however, Is
doubtful IN that clmate-the probability is, that
large portion of the standing crop has been safely
and securely housed. The next steamship, the
arrival of which may be expected tomorrow, will
bring five days later tidings from there and will
give us data OIL which to form opinion as to
the probable amount of the deficiency OF the crops,
and the quantity of American produce that will be
required to make 1t good.
Our readers will find in another part of to-day's
paper, the depositlons of the members of the late
provisional government of France, on the subjects
connected with the lnsurrectlon of April, May and
June They will, doubt, read them with interest,
as they give clearer insight into the movements
which led to that catastrophe, than anything we
have yet seen. We do not like the position in
which matters are In that republic. Unless
change for the better takes place, we fear
there will be another attempt to overurn the exist
ing order of things and perhaps restore monarchy,
in some shape or other.
We hope, however, for the best, and will
not abandon the belief that France is destined to
be great and glorious republic, until we receive
intelligence that will place it beyond all shadow of
doubt.
Why Wont You DIE At is in the highest de-
gree amusing to witness the wrigglings which
mark the dying moments of the ultra friends of
Henry Clay, in this part of the country. They are
at the last gasp, and have been so for some time
past yet they roll up their eyes, and with loud
voice as weakness will permit, assert that they
will not die, that they will stick their champions
Henry Clay, to the last.
1t had been supposed that the nomination of &C.
neral Taylor by the wing national convention in
Philadelphia, had killed them; but such is not the
case, although how long they will survive, is a
matter of speculation. They have made spas
modic attempt to lcngthen their period of exist
ence, as will be seen by the following call for
meeting this evening"
''Heres to you, Harry Clay"
I WOULD RATHER RIGHT THAN BE PREsI-
pENr.-Fully recognizing the principle that the peo
pie have right peaceaby to assemble for the express
sion of their opinions upon all subjects connected
with the welfare Of their common country and that
it is their duty to exercise that right whenever
sis has arrived in the political history of parties re-
and devoted friends of wing principles the under
signed invite their democratic wing fellow citizens,
and all others friendly to tho objects contemplated,
to unite with them in public meeting at Vauxhan Gar
den, Thursday evening next, at 7s O'clock for the
purpose of publicly and unitedly declaring their pre-
ferencesf for Henry Clay as President Of the United
States, and Willard Fillmore as e-President and
to take the necessary to secure the appoint
Of an to aS 1
lot box.n
Now, there can be no doubt that the noml-
nation of General Taylor, in lieu of Henry Clay,
was not at all agreeable to certain portion Of
the wing party; but we are confident that it was
acceptable to the independent men of all parties,
throughout the country What good, therefore,
can the gentlemen who have called this meeting
expect to achieve? None, that we can perceive.
Indeed, we are inclined to believe that it is trick
to sow dissenslon the Taylor ranks in New
York. and promote the chances of General Cass.
But If 1t Is not of this character, and it is really
tended to nominate Mr.. Clay for the Presidency,
would 1t not be well for the adherents Of that
statesman to ascertain whether he will consent to
assume the position IN which they desire to place
him? II he will not, then this and all similar
movements are absurd In the highest degree. and
cannot possibly do him any good. II he will,
then let the fact be known; and let his friends
throughout the country rally to his support.
This will, certainly, be one Of the strangest and
most curious Presidential elections that ever took
place in the United States. From present appear
ances, we think General Cass has the best chance
Of success.
INTELLIGENCE FROM New GRANApA-We are
indebted to J. p. Adams, ESQ.,, United States Con-
sui at Laguayra, Venezuela, who has lately arrived
from Bogota, the capital Of New Granada, via
jamaica, for files of Ell Siglo and Ell Din, of that
city, up to the 18th July.
Mr.. Delina, the Brazilian Minister, died at Mare
on the 18th, on his way up the Magdalena.
The election for President of the republic took
place about the LIST Of July, and terminated on the
9Th, in favor Of General Mosquera, the present in
cumbent
On the 4th July, Mr.. Bidlack, United States
Charge fAfaires at Bogota, gave grand enter
tainment In his count rvneu in the CITY and every