Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-01

Editorial Correspondence.
WAsHTNcTON. CRY. March

WASHINGTON, CRY, March 81, 1852.
Yesterday terminated the regular debete the def
cheney bill able and ingenious delsnce Of the ad-
minstration, by Mr.. Brooks of n Y One hour is al
lowed the chairman of the committee ways and means
to answer. Mr. Houston, OF Alabama, or Mr.. Durham:
of Indiana, will Brooks who speaks for the
Wings but for the Administration. The ordinary
penses Of the Government for the next year will reach
fifty five millions terrible and alarming expenditure
in time Of peace The Wings made great cutlery
about the expenditure Of hrty-seven Millions which in
cluded the expenses of the Florida war under the
ninistration Of Mr.. Van Buren, They preach economy
and practice extiavagance; and the long columns of
figures the debit side will give them terrible
count to settle with the people in the coming contest.
The triumph of the Democratic party in New Hamp-
SHIRE ever the combined forces of Whggery and Adolf
tonsm, augurs well for in New England.
The election in Connecticut, which takes place in a few
weeks, is more doubtful The question of Temperance
is unfortunately mixed with politics, and may be the
point on which the whole will turn. The Wing candi-
date for Governor in favor Of the Maine liquor law,
and the Democratic is opposed 10 it..
Our readers are no doubt anxious to know who will be
the Democratic nominee for President, and it would
ainy give great pleasure to inform them but not
being inspired with the gift Of prophecy, frankly con-
fess that am unable this question which is
often propounded. Cass will, unquestionably, be
much the strongest man in the Convention. Like Mr..
Van Buren 1884, he has the old organization and will
receive majority of the votes in Convention and will
secure the nomination if his election be rendered
cure His friends feel con sdent of this is said he
will get the vote of the Union Wings the South which
will compensate for loss Of New York and Pennsyl
vania On the other hand many Of the most influential
Democrats here in favor of Judge Douglas because
all admit that his nomination would in fact amount to an
election He would receive 200 electoral votes but he
young only ahon forty years of age, and can afford
to wait and in my opinion, should not be nominated
unless it becomes necessary secure success. The
nomination Of either Cass Buchanan would leave the
result doubtful, whilst the nomination of Douglas Lane
Marcy, Dickinson or any Fair against whom there
is no prejudice, would amount TO certainty General
Lane is great favoIte with members Of Congress He
is attending strictly and faithfully his dGties and has
golden opinions for his high and honorable bearing
but for the Presidency candor compels says that
first choice candidate he has strength Of Indiana
In case of failure nominate either Cass Douglas,
Buchanan he would stand good chance among the
outsiders In this category may be classed Marcy Dick
inson, Wool Stockton, Dallas, Cobb, Butler Houston
and Boyd, who will all come in the scramble, in the
failure to nominate of the three prominent cand
dates named. Among this last list think that General
Lane would stand equal if not the best chance. 1t
must not be Inferred from what sSe said, that there
any bitterness Of feeling among the competitors or
their friends 1t is free and harmonious contests and
the nomination will be the signal gun for union and sue
cess. WI. B.