The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-02-15
CONGRESS.
Correspondence of the Galqrq.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 1S4S


already becoming the chief topic of converse
ton in the intelligent circles of this city, and
next to questions relating to the war in point
of interest. Mr.. Clay is at the National, and
is to speak before the Supreme Court ina few
days. He has changed but little since his visit
to Burlington, a few years since. He is the
same firm, uncompromising supporter of Wing
principles he ever was, and in the Wing cir
cles here, is the first in their hearts for Presi-
dent. But while he occupies this place in the
hearts of the Wings, 1 find some who doubt
the expediency of making him candidate.
They reason that there is certain part of our
population which has SO very strong party pre-
delictions and that would not vote for Mr.. G.
but might be brought to sustain some other
Wing nominee. Mr.. Clay being in the field
and loosing the election, the fate of the Nation
is sealed irreversably for all coming time. While
they desire Mr.. Clay for the President, they
love their country too well to allow their devo-
ton to an individual to prevent their co-opera-
ting for the highest good of their country and
uniting upon a candidate whose success would
be more certain.
But, sir, have as yet failed to find the indi-
vidual who could name person so generally
acceptable to the Wings of my native State,
as Henry Clay. His political views on all
subjects of national interest, are perfectly
known to the American people, while on the
other hand an impenetrable mist appears to
veil the positions of many of the other aspirants
for this high office. 1t is said by those who
profess to know, and have been with him 70,
months past, that Gen. Taylor is a Wing. 1
!, hope, sir, that he is true and patriotic Wing.
But have assured our Wing friends here that
Gen. Taylor or any other man will fail to OBJ
tain the support of the Vermonters unless he
plants himself on sound Wing grounds and
comes up to that crack fodder or no fodder"
The treachery of Tyleri is too fresh in the men,
cries Of the freemen of Vermont, to permit
them to adopt no-party man, and a Southern
man, too, and thereby expect to carry out the
party principles.
Gen. Taylor is more popular here than in
New England, owing, l presume in part, to
the fact that many here have been connected
with him in the military service.
Judge McLean's letter, the anticipated re-
turn of Scott and the silence of Benton arc
just now exciting topics, in the city of excite
mcnts. 1t is family rumored that Mr.. Clay
will have support from "Bullion Benton Mr..
Benton will not probably define his position
until the Fremont case has judgement. lie
is however steadily at his post and listened
with apparent interest to the remarks of Judge
Phelps in the Senate a few days since. Ino-
tice the Hon Messrs Clay, r. NJ. johnson <
Webster in the Supreme Court to-day, Messrs.
t Goggin of Va. and Collamer of our State,
have addressed the House TO day, in very a
bic, candid, and happy manner.
/, WEDNESDAY, 4, PM.
This has been very interesting day in the
Senate. The Hon. John Bell having the floor
occupied the entire time excepting while Mr.
Cass made n few explanatory remarks. The
galleries were densely crowded and had it not
been for the kind attention of Mr.. Upham in
giving me a seat on the lower floor, l should
have failed of hearing the speech. His senti-
ments we're evidently received with approba-
ton by Mr.. Calhoun and many others not Of
his party. Mr.. Cass seated himself within
three feet of Mr.. Bell, and as the speaker dealt
out his rebukes upon the Administration, Mr..
c. seemed to writhe considerably under the
lash. Mr.. Webster is to be heard before the
Supreme Court to morrow, at IL o'clock, on
a Mississippi Bank case. He is, indeed, the
admired of all admirers" and will draw
crowd to the Court.
Now, sir, as it regards the rumored treaty,
the impression here is that none has been sub
mitted. The Herald, Sun, Moon and Stars, all
fail to throw any light upon the subject. At
the reception last evening at the White House
the President assured an honorable Senator of
our State, that there was no foundation for the
rumors in the papers in reference to treaty
having been submitted to the Executive in any
shape whatever.
The impression seems to be that there is no
existing government in Mexico which is pos
sessed of sufficient influence and authority TO
give security for the future" pcrmanency OF
peace.
Truly Yours, f. NJ. II.
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