The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-25

ing to any conclusion. The latter body is evil
IDENTIFY awaiting the action of the Senate for it laid
aside the consideration of the measure for the time
being, and devoted their attention to the West
Point bill. The Senate ought certainly to be tired
Of the subject, and win, doubt, act upon it one
way or the other before loag.
Important Intelligence from Washington-
New Movement of Parties.
We have received, within day or two, some
very interesting, and, at this time, very important,
intelligence from Washington, which, strength.
ened and coToborated il is by the tone of the
press in that city, justihes the assumption that
certain movements foot there, among the
democratic members of both houses, of a very
startling character. From what we have heard,
an attempt is being made by the democrats TO
abandon the Compromise bill, which was intro
duced by the Committee of Thirteen, fearing that
II the slavery question should be settled during the
present session, the administration of Mr.. Fillmore
will get all the credit, and that the wing party will
consequently acquire strength, and perhaps sue
coed in eecting wing successor TO Mr. Fill
more. Such project was not thought Of nor
were such fears entertained during the life of the
late General Taylor; but since the accession Of
Mr.. Fillmore, and the organization of the new
cabinet, the democrats in Congress have become
fearful that wing ascendancy will be maintained
the slavery question be Immediately settled. We
accordingly have seen, within few days, several
democratic members of the Senate, who have here
tofore supported the Compromise, which has been
advocated so noby and faithfully by Mr.. Clay and
Mr.. Webster, back out from their positions, or
rather sneak away from supporting that measure
Mr.. Foote. of the Senate, was among the first to
take this retrogade step. II this movement be per-
sised in, the result far the territorial ques-
ten is concerned, is obvious. The vexed question
will, of course, not be disposed of during the pre-
sent session, but will be kept alive for the purposes
of President-making, and for the furtherapce of
party, until the year 1852.
Another object connected with these move
ments, is to form union of the Southern demo-
.crats-the ultras, whose views are supported and
promulgated through their organ, the Southern
Press, and the moderates, who are identified with
Mr.. Richie and the Washington Union including
also the bunker portion Of the Northern demo-
crazy, for the purpose of opposing strongly aud
unitedly the administration of Mr.. Fillmore and
taking The ground OF States rights in connection
with the question Of slavery. This explains the
dissatisfaction which has been expressed by
Southern members towards the new cabinet, on
the ground that is sectional in its character and
that The South has not been done justice to in its
selection.
II these movements have in reality been under
taken by the Southern democrats in Washington,
Mr.. Fillmore may expect combiaed opposition of
powerful character from that body in Congress,
and throughout the country, while il will be USE
less TO look for any settlement Of the slavery ques-
ton during the present session of Congress, or I'M
t after the next Presidential election, unless some
other plan be offered that will be satisfactory 10
the Ssuth, and be supported and advocated by
Northern members. A good deal Of stress is laid
the proprieiy Of running the line of the old COM
promise, that Of ihiTty.six thirty, through TO the
Pacific and there is good reason for believing that
bill embracing that line would meet the views Of
Southern men. IL the compromise bill fail, such
plan Of settlement may be proposed and tried
with what success we shall hereafter see. II is
supposed that the chance Of the present compromise
lin passing Congress, is getting weaker and
weaker every day. instead Of gaining strength, and
that the project of adopting the line Of the Missouri
compromise, is getting into more favor. AT all
events. the settlement of this troublesome question
IA. according to present appearances as far off
ever was, and that a new combination OF parties is
not improbable.
In view Of these things, Mr.. Fillmore's admins
traiion will IN all probability, meet with decided
and firm opposition from the democrats of both the
North and the South, and thet he himself will have
his hands full lie will need ell the support that
he can get, and IL he DO rot give the government
antissvery tinEe, il IL certain that he will also
be opposed by the ebolition portion Of the wbig
party. Great care and caution must be used 10
carry his administration through successfully For
the first time msy say, twenty years, the gen
eral government, is in possession Of the wings. I
has been doubted always whether the wings, rs a
party, are capable Of administering the government
Of this country successfully. II has been charged
against them, that out Of power they form strong
and powerful minority, but with the helm Of gov.
eminent in their hands, they are incapable Of gui-
ding and directing the ship Of state. They have now
an opportunity Of disproving this charge. Mr. Fill
more is wing Of the old fashioned school. lie is
known to possess talent. firmness and ability. lie
has selected cabinet which, as whole, is strong
n, werful, and entitled TO the confidence Of the peo-
ple, Mr.. Webster is host in himself, and would
be , illar Of strength to any administration. But
it cannot he said Of the wing members Of Congress,
that they form so compact body, move with 50
much precia on or regularity, or possess the admit
rabe tactics which characterize their opponents,
the democrats, when they get into yower
We regret ven much the uncertainty which
hangs over The urtofsunate slavery q1tsuoh we
had hoped that he agitation would be settled du-
ring the present session. q Congress. but when we
see such indications ia Washington as we bear Of.
we begin TO despair Of any .'eitlement being made
for the present.. Il may poss. bly, occur that the
line Of thirty six thirty will se pr, 'posed' after the
rejection Of the Omnibus bil but ther, 'is not much
likelihood Oft. Indeed, from present az, eaTahces,
there is no probability Of any adjustment beng