The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-12-19
The Latest intelligence by Telegraph.


The Latest Intelligence by Telegraph.
The Cheap Postage bill was the priAcipal topic
of discussion the House of Representatives yes
terday; and, to our very great surprise,
that opposition is made TO even the rate proposed
by the Postmaster General, in his recent report.
We were not prepared for this; but we have no
doubt, Notwithstanding, that a uniform rate Of two
or three cents will be adopted. The bill now be-
fore the house establishes three cents paid
letters, and five on nupaid. We hope il will be
amended so as to conform to the wishes of the
pablo. Nothing Of importance was done in the
Senate.
The political reader will not fail to read the
telegraphic despatch from Baltimore, with respect
10 the Message of Governor Floyd to the Legis-
lature of Virginia 1t appe ars that the Vermont
resolutions have been seriously taken up by the
Governor, and that he recommends general con-
venton OF the States, to take place soon as
May next to consider the character and results
OF such movements on the part Of a sister State.
The Governor, we think, puts rather too much
stress on the action OF Vermont. AS all men know,
it is a stubborn, rocky State, that grows many of
the smallest kinds of potatoes. The people are
isolated, eccentric, and self.impoTtant Every
body laughs at their resolutions; and, in fact, they
proposed Tor the navigation of the air. We sus-
pect that the voice of the whole people. as indi-
Gated by the action of Congress, will be sufficient
10 drown the still, small voice" of Vermont.
We regret TO hear that another steamboat ex-
plosion has occurred on the Mississippi, by which
several lives lost 1t is impossible that those
disasters are, in all cases, the result Of accident
There must be negligence somewhere.
TfnsA u. NJ
day last, was very enthusiastic. The good work
goes bravely on.
The trial Of Lopez, and the other Cuban in
vaders has commenced in New Orleans. We
hope the law will be fully indicated.
Presidential Intrigues I'm Washington.
We are in receipt of intelligence from Washing
BON, which proves that the game OF president
making has commenced there in good earnest, and
that long before the adjournment Of Congress
there will be sufficient developed to enable the
country TO understand the drift and purpose Of the
intrigues now going on there, the ramhcations Of
which extend throughout the whole country. Va
nous candidates are mel ,ioned both sides, the
most prominent Of whom are the following
punocRArIc. WING.
General Csss, Henry Clay,
General Houston, GENERAL Scott,
James Buchanan, Willard Fillmore
In these underhand mannuvres, the Weed and
Seward clique Of politicians in this State, are as
conspicuous as they usually are, and are endea-
vorng TO tack themselves to the skirts OF General
Scous coat. We understand from very good
authority, that the clique, with its branches in
other States are strujning every nerve, and using
every exerton, to identify themselves with that
distinguished soldier, SO to bene fit by bis cleo
lion, in case he should be nominated by the Pha-
delpha convention, and be elevated to the presi-
dency. Our intelligence goes 90 far, even, A.
10 state that several interviews have already taken
place between Seward and Weed, and the old
General, at which propositions have been made to
General Scott TO the effect that he shall receive
the support Of that clique on certain conditions.
This accounts for the nomination Of Gen. Scott by
Mr. Clayton, at meeting which was held little
while ago in Delaware, he being member Of the
clique, and q co-worker with Seward, Weed and
Greeley.
There can be little doubt Of the truth Of this in
telhgence, sorry to say, for the fact Of Ge-
neral SCOTS connection with those agiiators and
disorganzsrs is sufficient to destroy all his chances
of success. He could not place himself In worse
hands. They are in lad odor throughout the
whole country. Under the reaction which has
been taking place in pablo opinion for months
back, their influence has been destroyed Mr..
Clayton, IL is well known, e1erted himself to the
utmost TO oppose MIR. Clay, and those associated
with him in endeavorng to settle the slavery
agitation. The course OF Seward and Weed
on the same subject, is too well known to need
any reference Those men would ruin any
patriot, and IL is with a hope OF resusci-
tation they are now endeavoring TO fasten
themselves on General Scott. There can be no
doubt OF the result Of such alliance as this, On
the fortunes Of the General. Our advice to the
old hero 10 to withdraw, soon as he possibly can
from the clique, or they will drag him down with
them. No plan which they may form can succeed,
and no candidate whom they may nominate can
be elected. In the North, where they are go well
known, they have no influence, and IL is unue-
ces.ary to say that the South would not, directly
or indirectly, have anything to do with them
II General Scott should stand upon his own
merits, and sever all connection with this clique,
he would stand az good chance for nomination
and election any one in the list. His services
are gratefully remembered by the whole country,
and there Is a deep and abiding affection for him
N the heart OF every American. ~ however. he
Clique Of politicians and demaeogues, m requires
no prophet to predict that his prospects &c c,ndi-
date for The presidency will be ruined
FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND-We publish Ia our
advertising columns, the Annual Report Of the
Trustees Of the Fire Department Fund, for the
year 1850 IL appears that during the year, 23l
widows and $40 children received the aid Of the
charity Of that Department. that the donations for
the year, to SICK and disabled 6rsmen, and widows
pensions, amount 10 tIo,I73 o6, and that there is
now in hand s36s SO. We are Glad TO hear that
the financial concerns Of the department are in 90