Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-11-29
Correspondence Of Tie Public Ledger.
Letter From WushingfOu.
W ASKING TON, N OF


es. political passions seem 10 look more and more Bit
ter, and there is every prospect of stormy and yio-
lent session. doubt whether the Congressional
ords furnish precedent for the debates which we
destined to witness, the evaporation Of parties
with which we are already threatened
The recent elections seem to have added fuel 10 the
flames. The administration stands apparently un-
moved; relying the chances of the old 'diride et
inPera." for in the ensuing struggle. Divi-
ded as party seems to be. between the South and
the North, the Cabinet hope to hold the balance of
power between them; and their friends are even san
gune in their hopes of eIectiag the Speaker. This,
top of the Mississippi and Louisiana elections is
certainly bod but there is knowing 10 what extent
the free soilers may CO. in their zeal for philosophical
distractions Certain il is that we are fast approach
ing the period of geographical parties-lhe very worst
that for the peace. prosperity and happiness
of the country, and that unless the Wilmot Proviso
agitation be disposed Of in some PRACTICAL substantial
manner the course of National Legislation will
be interrupted by of violence which, If not
subyersve of the Union will at least tarnsh our ma
tional reputation, and shake national credit.
The South appear TO be more united slavery than
they ever were, and determined to make last effort
against the crushing preponderance Of the Northern
and Northwestern States. IL is not the Calhoun par
ty alone but the whole Souh--Calho unmen Conserv-
aiives and Wings, which united in this move
meni. the evidence of which will soon be made public
in advance of the session Of Congress-.
| That Gen. Taylor is suspected of favoring the
WIlmot Proviso, and that his Cabinet will advise him
to sign it, if passed by both Houses, is evident from
the result Of the Southern elections. What Gen.
Taylor will do when the question shall be presented
to him for his final decision, TELL Gen.
Taylor Is slave owner, and is known TO be fond of
property. He is, moreover, native of the South,
surrounded by Southerners. when at home, and may
thus be reasonably supposed 10 covet the good opin-
ion of his neighbors He is in addition all that
practical man. and may, after all, have little rel
ISL for the personal exercise Of power. He may,
therefore, in opposition his Cabinet, ueto the Pro-
vso if presented TO him; but the chances now
that he will not.
The opposition to Gen. Taylor's Cabinet will be
very great in the Wing ranks themselves. The NAL
contents of that party insist already a change IN
the Generals advisers, and the organization of
CONSTITUTIONAL CABINET" Mr.. Clayton seems to
give tie greatest umbrage, though the Southern
Wings equally bitter against Mr.. Meredith, to
whom they ascribe great powers Of dialectics for up
setting the opinions of others; but strength in af
firming his own.
As to Mr. Ewing the plan is to legislate him out
of the Cabinet by abolishing the Secrearyship of the
Interior. created during The last session. In this
movement Democrats and portion of the Wings will
cheerfuly coaesce TO get rio of functonary odions
TO their taste and temperament
The proposition lately made in the Baltimore
Sum-" for the retrocesson of the District Of Column
bIa the State Of Maryland, has already many advo-
Gates in high quarters, among the very who OPP
Virginia. If it be a Of putting end to the
agitation OF the slave question, until the latter be
considered soberly and maturely by those whom il
most Concerns, it will be a positive benefit the
country. No precpiate Legislation has produc-
ed much good in any country; but when precipancy
is the result of political combinations rather than OF
homes: convictions. any plan by which the subject
be removed from the Of the gladators ought TO
to be eagerly embraced by the lovers Of the
try.
1t is quite certain that the whole agitation of the
slave question in the territories is at this moment,
void of any practical results and that far from aid
ing the cause of human freedom, it only perplexes
and entangles the of its champions. Let US
not forget that have central power here die
tate measures the Union, and that the only
of preserving confederacies and with them the great
est amount of human freedom, consists in doing JUS
tice to all its members-no merely theoretical, alb
sract JUSTICE but such will carry The conviction
with it that justice is actually done. The predjud
ces of constitute important element of strength
or weakness in nation, and it is the business o
statesmen to manage them with prudence and care
on a mere question of abstract right almost ever
man. (except lawyer, who submits his case TO th,
jury is tolerably competent judge.
Various candidates are suggested for the Speaker
ship on the Democratic side. The most prominen
are Cobb of Georgia, Mcdowell of Virginia, McCler
nand of Illinois, and McLane Of Maryland. Mos
prominent and deservedy so, for Clerk of the House
is your neighbor, COL John w. Forney, Of the Penn
sylyanian; in praise of whose talents, agreeable
ners, and general urbany, it would be work of su
tpererogaiion in me to say word in a Philadelphia
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