The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-15

WASHINGTON, October, II, Is4s
The Late Eisctlons-Ihe Cabiast-M PoAssiB--
Mr.. Clayton and Col. Fremoet-OM Bt.Hios--
Democratic Presidential DIove,nents-Mr. Clif-
ford
The recent elections in Maryland and Pennsyl-
Vanla have astonished the administration, for il
was believed that President Taylor's visit had
gained popularity for the wing cause. The Gene
raj himself IS the +" noblest Roman Of them all -
but, unfortunately, he places too much confidence
in several members OF his cabinet, who often de-
ceive him. He however, defends them, and re-
CARDS attacks upon them as attacks upon himself,
the cabinet beng regarded AS unit. Virginia
did not consider herself Uuch honored by the aP-
poinment of Mr.. Preston as Secretary OF the
Navy, and so she returned 10 the House OF Repre-
senauves only half wing, instead OF four wings,
as previously. Maryland elected a wing less, De-
ing dissatisfied with Mr. Johnson, the Attorney
General. Georgia, in her recent elections, has
loomed up democratic, Mr. Crawiord's cabinet
station doing no good. Pennsylvania has just spo-
ken, and has changed front The Secretary of
the Treasury comes from that state. We have
not received news from Ohio, Mr.. twlng's home,
but anticipate like disastrous result.
An interesting On DIT explains, IN some degree,
the bad humor of MIR. Clay ton towards Nj. Pous~
Elm, and in relation 10 matters and things IN gene
raj, about the time he codxed General Taylor TO
permit Nj. Poussin to retire, without making HIS
formal congo. NJ Poussn Is net the only dlstln-
guished parsonage who has treated the Secretary
of State with want OF respect. Colonel j. "
Fremont, the son-ln- law of Col. Benton, and the
famous explorer OF the Northwest and West, 1t
will be recollected, was appointed, some time ago,
Commissioner to run the boundary line with Mex
leo, vice Col John b. Weller, removed: Well,
Colonel Fremont was advised OF his appointment,
and his commission duly forwarded to HIM, IN Ca
lforna. He received 1t with cool contempt, and to
this day, We are informed, has not condescended
TO notice Mr.. Clayton's polite nvitanon to accept
OF It, Doubtless, the appointment OF Colonel FIRE.
mont was made in the hepe OF conclIialtng Old
Bullion; but he has not forgotten the course and
votes of Clayton and Johnson in the Senate, and
Collamer in the House, respecting his son-In-law;
and the bait did not catch the fish. Old Bullion,
there is little question, will charge, "horse, foot
and Dragons" on old Jack cabinet especially II
Calhoun sustans them; and, otce uersa, Calhoun
will be governed by similar impulses.
The rumor that the last named intends to resign
| his seat is regarded as foolish. There Is not a
| credible word of foundation for II but the wishes
| OF his enemies. The Charleston Courier, short
| time since, contained an able article nominating
| him for the Presidency IN lSo2, and denied his
alleged disunion procivtles. That paper has ever
been, heretofore, opposed TO him, and ITS bnngins
forward his name first, Is regarded AS significant
OF the decision Of his friends To stick to hlm and
NOT TO withdraw his name. This is his last chance,
at he is getting old, and II may be expected that
he will be run, convention or no convention, espe
cally if Benton should lead the Tree sollers 10 this
contest.
| Mr. Buchanan goes to New Orleans in a few
| weeks on a visit TO his friend John Slidell, and
| returns cia Alabama, to visit his other friend in
that State-his old bachelor co-odger, Hon. W.
X. KING. OF course, he does not go eIeciioneerng.
Mr.. Dallas, 1t is said, goes TO Charleston this
winter, 10 argue a great Insurance case pendin.
there, for q Philadelphia insurance company.
The Hon. Nathan Clifford, rx.mlniser of the
United States to Mexico, is still in Washington
h was great taur pas by Mr.. Clayton TO recall
him. If he had remained in that country, he could
have procured for us Tehuantepec for "A reasonable
sum- and the cause Of his recall perfectly rdicu-
lous IL is all about dispatch the Mexic an go
vernment respecting the protocol, which he wrote
under the instructions of MIR. Buchanan, not re-
commended by Mr.. Clay ton. IL Is said That Mr..
Clayton has put his foot in this matter likewise.
Really, he is a most unfortunate dIpomatlst G..