The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-22
INTELLIGENCE BY THE NAILS.
Our Washington Correspondence.


WASHINGTON, October 70, 1919.
D'ssofaf'om Of Copartnership-Bl and R,Uss-
Blair, Benton, and Van B,rea-Fres Soil Move
memts-Look,ng to the Futme-S,gns.
You have already noticed that the copartnershp
existing between Francis p. Blair and John c.
Rives has recently been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. Ever since about the year 1884, they
have been associated, printing the Congressional
Globe and Append,r; and, until superseded by the
Union, they were the official organ of the demo
cracy at the seat OF the general government. For
the last year they have published weekly Globe
during the recess, and daily while Congress was
in session. Owing to the well-known free soil
principles of Mr.. Blair, it was thought that his
connection with the establishment injured Its pros
perity and somewhat tainted The character OF
works, national and standard In their design. For
the consideration OF twenty-five thousand dollars,
this gentleman gave up all interest in the concern,
and for the present, Is content to follow the exam
pie OF an ''llustrlous predecessor" MIR. Van Bu-
ZEN, and cultivate cabbages at his delightful a" Sd
yer Spring., In an adjoining county OF Maryland.
During the last Presidential canvass it was be-
lievtd that he paid Mr. Van Buren, secret visit at
kinderhook, and when he returned he wrote for
the free soil association of Washington very able
address, not only against slavery extension, bat in
favor of The abolition OF slavery in the District OF
Columbia. Thousands of this document were
printed and cast ntOsevera of the States, where i.
was hoped, the ex. President would gain electoral
votes and defeat both Cass and Taylor, and, a
consequence, throw the election of President into
the House OF Representatives! Weknow the true
resut-Mr. Van Buren, defeated General Cass.
Messrs Van Buren, Blair, and Benton are fast
fnends-death only can separate them-and they
always act understandlngly; therefore, the course
OF Col. Benton In Missouri Is heartily approved by
his two distinguished colleagues. FROM the most
authentic accounts, this gentleman can be re.elec
ted to the United States Senate by the Legislature
of that State only by union OF his free soil
Il. sh Ia
ing TO present advices, will agree to this not be-
cause they are especially favorable TO free soil, but
because, by doing, they tend to distract the de-
mocracy, and, by thus dividing, may ultimately
conquer.
Col Benton claims to be democrat of the JEFF
fersonian school, and we think that he has been,
in the man, consistent as politician he will
not at this late day of life recede from his posi-
ton. Aiming at high game, he took John G. Cal
houn tor his target, as the Achilles to receive the
arrow in his heel /; disdaining statesmen of smaller
cahbre, he, like death, chose the chivaric and
shining mark From Mr.. Calhoun's conduct here
tofore and bis declarations in the reply to Of
! Col. Bentons voumlnous efforts IN Missouri, he
does not care to engage IN wordy conflict with
and so he has already stripped and shaken himself,
and placed himself in attitude to defend the South
against the free soil heresies. The Colonel, high
on hls pedestal, has not condescended TO notice
him as yet Perhaps he Is waiting TO include MIR.
FOCe IN the general massacre OF opponents who
line his pathway! These things, we believe, are
! true, and, as connected VITA the future perform
| ances of parties have remote bearing on the
next Presidential contest.
! There is one conclusion To which the devoted
friends Of Colonel Benton have arrived, namely;
thar his defeat for United States Senator by the
democracy will disrupt the party, and place him
before the country sufferer, IN consequence Of
his free sol notions, and the standard bearer Of
those for whose principles he shall have fought,
bled, and have been, in Missouri, Conquered.
Some OF the future movements OF the frends OF
Colonel Benton will depend little on the course
of the free solers in the next Congress. IL they
possess the balance Of power in the House, and
choose to exercise 1t, they may aid the cause
Mr.. Blair has ong-ior the fourth OF a century
been political writer and is not content unless no
is in that vocation engaged. He will be prepared,
| when the proper time arrives, 10 edit free sol
| paper in Washington, with the name OF Co ooei
Benton on his flag for the presidency; and not
only this, but other presses Zone In Baltimore) Will
be established elsewhere, To take the cue from the
central organ, and fight for the champion OF FREQ
sell. These plans, it is limited, are now IN en-
bryo but we cannot, of g our own head, vouch
| for The truth. Even if California and New Mexico
thall be disposed OF before another presidential
contest, the free soil principle will not die la this
age Of progression, conquest and annexation, othef
| territory will be add, To the Union, and a rule or
| irrepeslable law will be sought to be established,
TO apply TO all the rest Of the world not under
the prote cton OF the stars and stripes. G..