The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-26
WASHINGTON, August "a, 1888.

| WASHINGTON, August "a, l818
General Lars--A FeD JVords Abom Hm-His An
poinfment as Governor to Oregom-Ephen he is
to Stat--P rsparai ions-- Richie and Heiss--BLup
and Ruvss-- Something IN Relation to Them-Otd
Bullion and Major Graham, ETC., etc.
| General Lane Is about fifty years of age, and in
the possession of the best possible health. He was
originally fiat boatmar before steam was made
use OF as propelling power Subsequently, en-
ployed as wood-cutter on the frontiers and long
residence there, made HIM sturdy, indomitable.
fearless, hard-hsted freeman His POPULARITY IN
Indiana stretches beyond the bounds of hrs Marty
IN any case OF political emergency, appeal wasbad
to the sold wheel horses" and Mr.. Polk bmself
commissioned him as a General to hello our .rmv
to whip the Mexlcans. He has served as a sena-
tor in the Indiana Legislature with great credit
HIS education is soil d and practical, and anv dav
he would rather hear the crack of the rifle than the
sound OF the piano. Although nevera professional
oiiice-seeker, he would, a short time since have
taken situation an Indian agent, Prefsrrlng to
live where the
rure skies were never stained by village smoke,u
than IN me midst OF crowded settlement in the
central west One of his Indiana friends assures
me mat he will accept the appointment
IL Is almost TOO late even now to cross the noun
taihs before the snow sets In, according to Col
fremont. However, an effort is directed IN he
made, starting on the tenth OF September for Ore
goh Cen hearney has received Instructions tn
nj out an escort, which may consist of two or fonr
companies; and the expedition will leave Mis-
sour. ''
Mr.. Blair, OF the Congressional Globe # ia
known, has declared for Van Buren, his M rtner
Mr.. Rlves, IS tor Cass and Butler, if we NAV
Judge from the fact that he gave twenty dollars to
me Democratic Jackson Association, for the pur-
chase OF electioneerng documents Messrs
Richie and Hess about separate their ioInt
ownership IN the Unt0n, for the reason, il Is re-
ported, that the latter is not prepared to support
p = ana batler' and Is not willing that Mr..
pressing his opinions. 1t this be so, we commend
the Major for his honesty. The gentlemen COM
posing the these two firms expgbe printers They
schoolmaster before he became an editor; Mr.
Hess, IT Is said, was at one period of his life a
sailor; Mr.. Blair was clerk IN county court in
Kentucky, and writer for the Argus, before he
officer OF bank in old Kentucky, and clerk in
one OF the public Offices in Washington. previous
to his connection with the DAILY Globe which
dent Polk repudlated Blair and Rives, and forced
them into sale OF their large establishment
All of these gentlemen have made fortunes by the
enjoyment OF Congressional patronage
Major j ID. Graham, OF the Typographical corps
Is ont IN this mornings Enteiligencer against Old
Bullion. who, in secret session of the Senate ac-
cused HIM OF beng actuated by "malice and envy''
while acting on the court martial which tried 1t
Col. Fremont, and taking lead in all proceed
ings TO his prejudice" The major asks for court
martial, declares Col Bentons statement to be de-
void OF truth and justice, and IS confident that
odlum will rest altogether, on his accuser. Now.
here's another chance for court martial, if
the President will grant it. 1t is just what
Old Bullion wants; Nothing could give him more
qualification. In these days of duness and stag
nation IN the news market, little excitement be-
ore court would be exceedingly welcome. Per
haps a duel might spring up between Col Fremont
and Major Graham. In fact, it is already predict
ed there will be fight. Where's Captain God
dard and Justice Marshall to bind the parties over,
ante 6eIlnm mere oath, that there is reasont1
apprehend breach of the peace, will be sufficient
for the arrest! The atmosphere abou. Washing
ton ought to be pure, we've had many storms Of
late.
The only cabinet officers in the city are Messrs
Johnson, Buchanan, and Marcy; they m anage for
The President ad interim, and are a kind of ooun-
ell OF three: When anything requires his sigma
lure, 1t Is forwarded to Bedford. They do not
occupy the hotel dc p,Ne.
The folders in the Capitol, at the public expense
are engaged IN enveloplng party speeches and
pamphlets TO circulate throughout the county,
Where are the " strict constructionists" We see
no provision for this in the constitution