The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-06

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, lS4S.
bsss Of Stock on F~og~ Aeoos~t-Mr Holmes
s~S Mr.. Root-Ewdepe~dent Tdyiorism IN South
Csyols~a-- The Telegraph and the Democratic
d, socatto~-7he Position Of Parties-Imprors
mfsfs i~ Washing ton--1he Hotels, 5c.--A Re
tyoxit-The Weather, &c.
The following is the amount of stock issued to
foreign account during the week, ending this
aftenoon:-
France. $500. II eco Germany. ...... $1,000
England. 900. $4,000 Ireland ......... 1000
Spain 1900 -
Total. ?. sss,ooo
None of this was issued on account of Messrs.
CoYcoran IL Riggs, but we understand large
amount will be issued on their account next week.
Most of the British purchasers prefer coupon
stock, which did not happen to be ready to-day,
and hence the delay 1t will be borne in mind
that the issues give weekly are merely on
foreign account, and not the whole amount OF
stock issued. Nearly sll the foreign Issue, how
ever, 10 10 bona tide fundholders, whereas the
home issue Is, IN great measure. merely to
brokers and SPECTATORS, to be resold by them as
opportunities offer
The Hon. Mr.. Holmes, of South Carolina, the
gentleman who has just been reelected TO Con-
gJess upon the independent Taylor ticket, Is in
Town. He feels sangulne OF the success of his
first choice" Every effort was made by the de-
mocTduc committee IN tIlS region 10 defeat Mr.
Holmes. Anonymous letters were published in
the Charleston Me, cury, attacking him, (he
thor hip OF which was very generally attributed to
Mr.. Root, who at the same time dislnterestedly
advocated the superior claims and ability OF his
own brotheD; money was sent from here; In
word, all the usual electloneerlng weapons were
brought to bear against him, but without success
he iased the Taylor colors In the air, and they
Washington Will enjoy its full share of excitement
during the coming week. The democratic associ-
alton has made arrapgeme nts to receive Geographic
returns from all parts OF the Union, as rapidly as
any results or even rumors, can be obtained and
the announcements are TO be made from the de-
mocratic platform on the avenue. We suppose J
he wing committee VIII also have vocal bulle-
operation. Ii will be miracle II the wires
do not break down under the conflicting news
will be transmitted on them; that Is, II It at all re-
sembles the reports We had from Pennsylvania
and Ohio lately. The teegraphic lines, however,
have been put IN first rate ORDER and every precau
ton taken TO prevent accidents.
In the coming contest the wings certainly ap-
pear to have the prestige OF vlctory-whils on the
other hand, the democrats, although avowedly In
great spirits, are somewhat dlsheartened. This,
however, cmounts TO nothing, Tor each party Is
completely In the dark as TO what will be the re-
suit. The democrats were sure OF Pennsylvania
few weeks ago-now, they are all taken aback
in their calculations The wings were equally
certain of Ohio-they almost despair of her now.
Even Maryland-old wing Maryland--has become
debatabe State. The democrats have carried
their Governor there; and, with the assistance of
the tree soil ticket, they are in hopes of gaining
the Presidential vote. The wings now look to
New York as certain tor Taylor in consequence
of the split among their opponents and unless the
hunkers throw their strength into the Van Buren,
ticket, New YoTk's thnty-six electoral votes may
be- the means OF electlng General Taylor 1t re-
mains 10 be seen whether they will act thus
wisely or, by an unmeaning hostility to the barn
burners, destroy their party throughout the Unlon
thus :" biting off their nose to vex their face"
Here, them is nice dish of uncertainty, which
bscn nj tn 4.
the middle OF next week.
Congress, il will be remembered, made liberal
promises, last Session, Tor the improvement OF this
city OF maenlhct mt distances. AS yet, but small
progress has been made IN eXpendlng the money
voted. The capitol, tor instance, has not yet re-
ceive a second coat OF paint, and the most that
will be done by the time Congress assemblies, will
be 10 slightly Improve the smallpox complexion
81 the building. The paving in front of the Pre-
tnts house is about halt done and the street In
front of the Treasury Department has not been
touched. The gas pipes are being laid down IN
The avenue, however, so that the hon. gentlemen
will be enabled TO get back 10 their boarding hou
SEES after their arduous legislative duties, without
the danger OF breaking their necks over the curb
stones, as has heretofore been the case The dill
feTen, hotels have been overhaued and improved,
both int rnally and externally, and several new
oyster houses have been opened, In anticipation OF
the great influx OF strangers. The public will thus
see that great preparations have been made tor
their comfort, no matter what may befhe result of
the Presidential election.
The editor. OF the Battery denies that he was en-
gagged in the melee which occurred at the late bar
becue, at BladensbuIg, as stated by Us some days
since. We,made the statement, Gas we remarked
at the tlme,) upon the information OF friend, and
the more inclined 10 believe 1t correct,
and tina, the editor aforesaid planted his hits soen-
ttcally. as we were aware that he had almost
initiated the editor of the Onion, besides batter
ing the democratic party IN general WITHOUT gloves.
AS, however, he denies the "soft impea chment,"
we of course, make the retraxlt suPpesing that
friend was mistaken in the identity OF the gen.
Il man.
The weather has been delightful t,ll to-day,
which bears regular Novemberlsh look-dark,
gloomy and disagree able The ladies have begun
70 as sume theirW ashington winter clothlng-t.
white boaDets and Grape shawls.