The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-21
-NEWs BY THE MAILS.


WAsHiScTos, May 10, 1851
sssrs Filmors Cslrn. Leois Cooper and 10 forthGs-
n1d Seon, ssd J@fh-Tk Mexican Csmmissisaeys
tv .4eoyds, the Recipients Of Large Counsel Fees, and
80 f~th-on Dts in Relation Thereto, and 50 torth-h
Eetst1s Conclusion. and so forth.
This great country, and great things are
done in IT, The tciegraI hc communication from me,
which appeared in the Herald Monday last although
coatradcted laughed at the pse dz of the Urea
eury Department was bill Of what took place be-
tween the President and Senator Cooper and the Phia
deplia committee and between Mr. Secretary Webster
snd the same committee III the truth must be told,
bad all the facts from the mouth Of Senator Cooper and
come OF his distinguished associates The sequel will
tshkh the truth Of all have communicated. General
Winfield Scott win g.. the nomination for the Presi
deney of the forthcoming Pennsylvania wing convention
~ svote nearly or quite unanimous. Governor Johns
ton viii be triumphantly nominated, as freesoiler for
r-eaeotion. But Governor Johnston will lack at least
- 900 votes Of election After the nomination OF &C.
neral Scott by the Wing State Convention Pennsylva
mia in June next let President Fillmore call upon Mr.
Collector Lewis and his peculiar friends who have pledged
their words that shall not be done to know why they
have not kept the pledge they gave.
The in the city relative 10 the awards Of the late
B1rd Of Commissioners Mexican claims numerous
l, II ia stated that Thomas Corwin at the time of
Quitting the Senate and taking seat in the cabinet
sos out bis interest in the Mexican claims before the
Late board to George Law ESQ, the great steam mail
snissare, for the Of 5000 upon the
judgment Of two able lawyersMessrs Thaycr and John
Young. OF New York-thst Gov. Corwins interest was
worth that sum
. II is stated that the gallant Major Lally glorious
prince Of good fellow receives $4,000 less more,
fees ior his services in pressing sundry heavy claims be-
fore the board for allowance Major Lay is not law
yer by profession but he is gentleman of excellent
Judgment and discretion. He candidate for
missioner the Mexican boundary line, and ought
- have been appointed but His friends rejoice
tha he has done better counsel Tor claimants against
d exico.
s II Is stated that Charles March, Esq the eloquent
and accomplished biographer of Daniel Webster, and
prince Of good fellow wthal, receives $4,000
les AZ fees for his services in pushing Of the i'm
portan Mexican claims TO an honorable adjustment.
AID why not,
II Is stated that Mr.. Webster, like man indepen-
dent and above board and afraid meet the glare
cf The Of truth mid day has not sold disposed
of bis interest in the aforosa. Mexican claims but will
hold 10 IT, he has the right to do until he Is paid
tht per cenage he Is justly entitled to. sensible
Complaint Is made that the Secretary Of the Treasu
~ u paying the fees Of the counsel in the awards of the
aforesaid Mexican claims and Withholding the principal
Committees Of investigation with power TO send for
Persons and papers to be called for loudly
the two houses Of the next Congress get organized
repeat the saying with which began this epistle-
This Is great country and great things done
II stn
Dir. Webster has concluded as his friend now here
FAY not TO leave the cabinet before autumn viii not
hi friends at that late day have occasion cry Cet
tvpv lard p