New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-12
THINGS IN WASHINGTON.

Revsrdy Johnssn's spceeh-The Fremont Tn
aI-Col. Bepsen-Trick Of Gen. Csss-sick.
ness Of MIR. WiImet-Hopes of Mr.. Polk
Cleveland Plaindealer-eeuator Dickinson
Henry Clay.
Correspondence Of The Tribune
WnsISSros. Jan. 10. lsts-
had prepared some remarks upon the speech
of REyERDr JoHssos, in the Senate today but 'ne
doubtful position be occupied when he yieoeo lno
floor for adjournment makes me wish to pause 'ln
he gets through. will only say that bis speech
gave no low anywhere except among the ultra 10
oo.Foco.. he was opening in new STRAIN
when the Senate adjourned. This 'ne Looo,i 80
did not seem TO like as well as they oi' 'ns "i''
tsrt Of his speech. Though long acquainted per
sonally with Mr. JOHNSON, and esteemine niiH
highly shall feel it my duty u crticse b" speech
e.s,ss.lv. fit ends az it began. The task may be
u.infal. bu, shall meet it freely and fully. As
have said however, i want TO hear him through
first / presume when he finishes, il II IL thought
necessary. Mr. WEBSTER or Mr. joins M. CLAYTos
will yinsicate the Wing position on this question
Mr. BESTOs has at length come to an open ruP-
turs with the Court Martial now sitting on the case
Of his son-in.law FREMONT The Court repr-
nanded him today for his conduct on Saturday last
He took his hat and aeft in fury. What next
Ii said that Gen CAss advises the rest OF the
Delegation from Michigan to stand BY the " WI
mot Proviso," that they may save for him me
State in an emergency. understand that "hhe
Mr. Senator FELcH and Messrs. McCLELLASD'
STEWART and BIsosAn will support Mr. CAss Tor
President, they will also support the Wilmot Pro
yiso.
By the way, Mr.. WILMor has been confined to
his room by sickness for a long time, but be has
been reused to action by report that Mr.. BUoHAs-
AN had ordered the Pennsylvanis Legislature to
disapprove Of his Proviso. He has accordingly
left for Harrisburg, 10 look after the matter
Would Mt il be another feather ia the consistency
cap OF Loco Focoism il this Proviso, adopted almost
unanimously by the Loco-Focos in the Legislature
last session. should be, at the command OF the lead
ers, disapproved this session
Mr. Polk has strong hopes that he is 10 be re-
elected President He is cunningly bringing the
party 10 commit themselves to everything be does
snd says He will be, next Fall, the truest repre-
sentative of Loco Foco principles. It is said that
it is somewhat aughsbe to hear him and his better
half lanenting, TO strangers, the fear they enter
tain il not the honor Of being forced 70 keep the
peoples big lodge for four years more Would MT
it be dreadful
The Clerelond Plai,ldealer Editor, now in this
city. has written home a savage letter against
CAVE JOHNSON because he used the Post Office
patronage against the Wilmot Proviso Mr.. GRAY,
the Editor is one Of those strange creatures who
take Democracy in earnest He thinks man
NAV be an American, while he defends liberty,
and insists upon some part four vast Revenues for
Lake and River improvements instead OF for Var
He is here getting his eyes opened. he was en-
titled 10 the Post Office advertising for contracts,
but CAVE JOHNSON would not give 1t to him, be-
cause lie was in favor Of the Willnot Eomito The
Ciecelond Heraid you will see, contains long
letter from Mr. GIDDIsGs, defending his vote
against Mr.. WINTHROP ss Speaker.
Mr. DICKINSON of New York IS TO make a speech
at jackson celebration on "Wednesday evening
II actually said that he has strong hopes of the
Presidency, and that this is to be his pronvacia
,n,enfo They have announced Mr.. BLAIR as Presi-
dent, with Mr.. Richie as Vice President. 1t is
said however. that Mr.. BLAIR refuses 70 psrtici-
pat,--though it is TO be Jackson celebration and
in their own jackson Hall The various Loco
F0co celebrities 10 be invited. Gen. SHIELDS,
Gen. QUITMAs. and Col. BARNEY are d" 10 do the
military enthusiasm. Mr. DICKINSON is TO lay
down the Democratic platform on which he is 10 be
carried into the chair made celebrated by Folks
1t is said that he and Gov. MARCY
differ entirely about the Presidency in all but Ia
til at he should be from New.York.
Ii is almost sscriiege, In connection with the
Subjects treated of in this letter, to mention the
name ofthe great mau whose presence is now the
orn ament of this city. Henry CLAY arrived from
3 sltimore 70 day about IL o'clock He had done
all he could, by delay, &c. 10 throw the people
of their guard about the time OF bis arrival;
vet a great crowd 1T the depot to receive
him When he reached lis hotel they would
not dispense without hearing the sound OF that
voice so often raised in defence everything no.
bic, honorable aud just He came out and
Thanked his friends for their kindness 1t was but
word, TO which the people responded heartily, and
may one turned awsy to weep that the country.
having such men, trusts her destnies 20 the Folks
and CAssrs ofthe present day. foolish story was
started in letter from this city, that he and Mr..
CKTrtsDEs had had some Misunderstanding Mr..
CaifTESDEs was among the first t. grasp his hand
in friendship TO day. How elevating It is to gaze
upon such a man in this city Who that ever de
voted themselves to his ever regretted that IN
victory defeat they had given their exertons and
cast their votes for Henry CLAY OF Kentucky
RiCHTITU.