The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-02
INTELLIGENCE BIZ THE MAILS.
important from New Orleans and Baton
No"ge-Further Views OF the President
Elect.

important from New Orleans and Baton
Houge-Further Views or the President
Elect.
| NRw ORLEANS, Jan. %. l84o
have received some further information throw.
Ing little more light on the views OF m. pre-
dent elect, which may be of some interest to vour
Northem readers. have also heard great d..I
of conversation IN relation to Mr. CIay's views \.
returning to the Senate, and the probable charac-
ter OF his feelings towards the new administration
Mr.. Clay arnvedhere few days ago, but, in con-
sequence of slight accident, he has been confined
tohsroom, althoughhe has seen his political friends.
with whom he has hadmuch conve rsatlon, accord
ing to all accounts. You have, no doubt, seen some
newspaper stories that were published here, pro-
tossing to give view of the relations between
General Taylor and Mr.. Clay, and more especially
OF that remarkable interview which took place be-
tween those two distinguished men, for an instant,
on board the steamboat at Baton Rouge, when Mr.
Clay was passing down the river from Kentucky,
10 siend the winter IN New Orleans. There has
been great deal of conversation IN political cir
Giles, on all those topics connected with Mr.. CLAY
and General Taylor, and the position which Mr..
Clay will probably assume towards the incoming
administration. 1t difficult, In the midst of 80
many rumors as are afoat, to CLEAN the facts and
truth; but shall endeavor to do 80 with as much
candor and justice as possible.
l am more and more disposed to believe that Mr..
Clay entertaIns some singular feelings, Of a very
complex nature towards General Taylor and his
friends and that those feelings will affect his posi-
ton and course should he be returned as Senator
by Kentucky, to a more extraordinary and re-
markable extent, than many at this time suppose.
In conversation, Mr.. Clay never hesltates to
express the highest admiration of the military
talent of General Taylor. On this subject, he is
of praise escapes his lips. He never refers to his
civil qualifications, nor to his capacity as a states-
man, at all. Such has been the tone of the con-
yersaton here among lhis political friends, as
have learned from those who heard them. But if
Mr.. Clay speaks so highly OF General Taylor's MI
litaIy talent, and says absolutely nothing OF his
civil qualifications, cannot say that he IS equally
silent or significant about some of his old friends
IN Kentucky and other places, who were the prln-
cipal agents in bringing about General Taylor's
name before the Philadelphia convention, and get
ting nm the nomination Of that body as a cand-
date for the Presidency. | am perfectly satisfied
that Mr. Clay entertalns most settled hostility to
Mr. Crittenden, and that that hostility extends to
Mr.; Clayton, Mr.; Mangqqm, Reverdy Johnson.
and some others l have heard mentioned. He
considers that Mr. Crittenden, In his course to.
wards General Taylor and himself, acted the part
of treacherous friend, ofthe worst kind; and with
such feelings burning in his bosom, any one can
the administration that, it Is believed, will be con-
structed under the advice and by the opinion Of
Mr.. Crittenden.
There is no mistake about the accuracy of tho
views entertained by Mr.. Clay, as far as i have
been able to gather, during the last few days in
this city. | am also told that letters are in
existence, which were written by Mr.. Clay some
time last year, before and after the Philadelphia
convention, which 60 the same length in relation
to Mr. Clay's opinions of General Taylor, az well
as Of Mr. Crttenden, and those, who supported
them that convention. II such letters do exist.
it is probable they will come out the course Of
time.
The accounts which heard of the casual inter-
view between General Taylor and Mr.. Clay, at
of the views now taken of Mr. Clay's attitude to-
| wards General TaylOrs administration.
I understand that after his election, Mr.. Clay
wrote letter to General Taylor, protesting kind
and see him on his way to New Orleans. To this
| letter the General replied courteOusly, but gave
him no special invitation to stop and visit him,
either for consultation or advice, ut Baton Rouge.
| This is supposed to be the reason which caused
Mr.. Clay to pass down without calling on General
Taylor; SO that there Is no probability OF the exist
ence of any great cordially between them. 1
much fear that the breach has been widened since,
and that Mr.. Clay, while he will profess to. main
tam attitude Of friendship towards the admins
tratlon of General Taylor, will assume such pro-
else and distinct ground, as will make his action
even more detrimental to many OF the views and
purposes OF General Taylor, than if he were open
| in opposition.
The cabinet Of General Taylor will no doubt be-
determined and Sc ected In conjunction with Mr..
Crittenden, when the General visits Frankfort, on
his way to Washington. Mr.. Cnttenden may be-
Secretary Of State II he chooses; bit it doubtful
The will accept that post, for believe his political
that he Is becoming alarmed at the mixing receive
ed of the sentiments entertained towards him
by Mr.. Clay: Any, cabinet which General
Taylor may select, will be approved by Mr. Clay.
IN fharA ho NM ftDn hut
fectly satisfied that beyond the formation of the
cabinet, Mr.: Clay will not go. l understand from
his friends here, that the other appointments to
Senate, and that Mr. Clay viii take a position
founded on the views and principles put forth in
the various letters written by Gen Taylor, previous
to the election. Many Of the applicants for Office
under Gen. Taylor, will, no doubt, be from that
branch of the whg party which were most in
strumental in putting aside Mr.. Clay, and to this
class Of appointments MIR. Clay will be irreconcle-
ably hostile. In such cases. ne will be opposed to
all removals, and in justification Of his course, will
point to Gen. Taylor's own letters on the subject.
In the new Senate, there will be a majority Of
democrats politically opposed to Gen. Taylor's adj
accession or support of Mr. Clay, and put a stop
to any removals arising from the feelings In Mr..
Cay's bosom, which have already mentioned, it
is very probable that no appointments will be
hrmed, beyond the mere members OF the new
cabinet, till after long and trying investigation
shall have taken place, In secret session of tho
Senate.
Mr.. Clay, understand, will always be courteous,
and will profess great friendship and admiration for
Gen. Taylor himself; but to his cabinet, constIu
ted, 1t supposed 1t will be, OF Mr. CrItenden and
those leading wings who contributed to throw him
overheard, MIR. Clay Is determined to pursue them
to the last extremity. Hence, it will not surprise
me, if. notwithstanding the pressing invitation Of
Gen. Taylor, Mr.. Crttenden should remain In
Kentucky, and decline place the cabinet,
for fear of coming in contact with Mr.. Clay, at
! Washington.
If the measures which MI. Clay may propose in
Congress, when he reaches his station in the
Senate do not hear 80 much said; but have no
doubt he will revive some of those which he at
! tempted to revive in the time OF Gen Harrison.
1 and that he will endeavor to embarrdss the new
| cabinet, while protesting TO support him, much
more than the public dream of.
! / have heard nothing further of Importance from
Baton Rouge Bailie Peyton went 10 visit General