The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-30
Opinions and Events In Washington.

WASHINGTON, saturday, May -, 1917.
The Hoison, Political and Msfsoric- The Progress
offhs Wesk-TIginia IN FarOr Of The Compro-
mise-Letter from Mr.. Stcpenson-ALabama and
Mrssissipyi-1Ir. Clay sfW Sanguine of Success
The Cuban Erpedition-Bad Time for Levees
dad Music.
The week closes amid dull and dreary rain
storm, which threatens to pay visit as long as it
il disagreeable. The weather, too, is cold and
inhospitable, TO degree never before experienced
in these attitudes Once or twice we have had q
faint blush of fresh strawberries, at the rate OF
something like shilling piece; but they have
disappeared, waiting the bland breath of June
again TO tempt them forth.
But, although the skies are so dark and gloomy,
he political heavens look more cheerful and pro-
missing than at any time during the present session.
The course of the debates during the week has
not indicated any important changes in the state Of
feeling here; but am well assured that such
changes have taken place 10 an extent was al first
scarcely prepared 10 believe. However, the state
menis send you are, as usual, accompanied by
my authority, privately enclosed for your own in
formation.
1t has been stated that meeting Of the Virginia
representation in Congress had been held, al which
IL was determined 10 go in body against the COM
promise. am now informed, however, that what
ever may have been the tendency of the Virginia
representation on this subject, majority Of them
are now in favor Of the compromise, and will vote
declared in lis favor. But the most important indi-
cation Of all in respect TO Virginia, il the reception
Of a note. this morning, by General Foote, from
lion. Andrew Stevenson, declaring himself warm
ly IL favor OF the compromise, and saying that he
IL preparing elaborate statement Of his views for
publication, which will be forwarded 10 General
Foote in few days. The General is sangxne
that. with all these elements and indications, the
whole State Of Virginia will unite in favor Of the
compromise. Judge Mason, one Of the Senator'S
from the Old Dominion, viii speak on Monday; but
IL is believed that his tone will be much more mode
rate and conoiliaiory than may have been hereto
From Als6ams the indications are also favor
able. Nlessrs. lnge, billiard, and other members
81 the House from Alabama, are the avowed
friends Of the Compromise I; and the able and Judi
oious editor OF the HunisrILe Democrat, for twenty
years the accredited organ Of the democracy OF
North Alabama, EXPIRE ssed the firm belief that tws
thirds Of The people Of Alabama are in favor Of i.
As 10 Mississippi, Governor Brown has manifest
ed disposition TO accept the Compromise. provided
clause is inserted, re-aflirming and recognising
the constiiutionalty and legality Of the Texas rcso-
lucns of admission, in all their length and breadth.
a resolution 10 this very effect was originally M
troduccd in the Commie Of Thirteen, by General
Cass, but was laid aside as supcriluous. Since,
however, any portion Of the South deems IL essen
tal. II will be rc-introduccd by General Cas-, and
cordially accepted by the committee
MI Clay costumes 20 entertain the most sanguine
hopes Of the success Of the compromise-hopcs
which are shared by the great body OF iis friends
~
founded, you and the public may judge from my
disclosures. In addition, there are reasons for be-
leving that several Of the more ultra Southern
members will, finally, not oppose the passage of
the BILL and az all events, viii set their faces rcso
lutely against any attempt to lay IL upon the table,
or defeat it by parliamentary manTuvres. Several
whig votes. too not heretofore set down for IL,
confidently calculated upon for the bill, the ques
ton of ts final passage.
The news of the landing Of portion OF the Gu.
ben expedition, and the capture Of Carienas, have
not created anything like the excitement here
which one would have supposed. An expedition
Of five hundred men, to revolutionise and capture
an island of the size aud strength Of Cuba, defended
by en- amy Of thirty or forty thousand regular
troops, and governed by an aristocracy wen seated
in their places and holding all sources OF revenue
end power in their own hands, il not looked on as
very formidable. However, should other bands
elect similar landings, and their force be increased
by anything like a general rising Of the Creolcs,
the contest will assume an attitude Of more serious
import When we shall have received intelligence
Of the result Of the battle which has probably ere
now taken place in the vicinity Of Matanzas. we
shall begin 10 be able 10 form some reliable Judy
ment Of the further progress Of this Wild romantic
Quixotic, and emBently Anglo-lankee enterprise
The storm last evening threw its chilling effects
over the Presidents reception, which was by no
means so brilliant and agreeable as usual The
pretty. and interesting scene Of the music in the
Presidents grounds, this afternoon, will also be
quite spoili BY the naughty weather. Cosmos.