The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-25
The Nevs--Gocd Tiainss from Washington
City, NC.

WY
Our special telesraphie adyiees received from
Washington last might, and which, with incon-
siderable degree Of satisfaction, We lay before our
seaders this morning are Of the most important
character.
Mr. Robert q. Sect, distinguished democrat of
Virginia, has struck the nail upon the head, and
brought the democratic aspirants for the Presi-
aency to the most explicit and practical test upon
the compromise plat form. He asks each candidate
jndiyidually, should he be nominated and elected
President, ard in the event of the passage of any
bn by Congress, destroying impairng the present
efficient practical provisions of thelaw for the reca
nation of fugitive slaves, will he sign or veto such
an act! We have the answers OF Houston, Rusk,
Cass. Douglas, King and Dickinson. dccisiyely in
hSor of maintaining the law; even if, in doing so,
1t shall become necessary to exercise the veto
power. And have DO doubt that Buchanan.
Butler, Lane, and Others, Will give the same re-
spouse. What the answer of Marcy may be is a
matter Of some suspicion, lie having been recently
taken under the patronage of the Van Buren, faction
Of this State but it i quite likely that Mr. Scott
will smoke him out.
The thanks Of the whole country are due 10 the
author of this mast ry and decisive movement. 1t
admits Of no dedging Ii is a diamond cut diamond
and Seott against Scott. In bringing the democrats
70 the mark, the democratic Scott has the whig
Scott fairly upon the hip. Let the Southern Union
wings put the same questions to General Scott, and
We shall see what We shall see.
1t is pretty manifest that the democratic can
ldsto viii take the field pledged, even to the exer-
size Of the yeto to sustain intact the Fugitive law
If this does not bring out General Scott, in some
thing better than g hasty plate Of soup on that
critical question: he will be signaly defeated.
The real work Of the campaign opens delightfully."-.
Let the Democratic Convention stick to it; and
Seward and his incendiary allies may be efectually
put down for the next twenty years.
A copy of Judge Johnsens decision, against the
eonstitutionality of the canal law, was received
last night, but owing to its extreme length, and
the great number Of advertisements which occupy
columns, could not make room for 1t this
morning. As the people are already acquainted
with the result Of the decision, which doubtless
ineides with the views Of majority of voters, it is
not probable that many of them will now about
wadng through the lengthy details. We slnll
carefully examine the learned Judges opinion, and,
If we find that it contains any strong points not
hitherto urged against the unconstitutional act Of
the Legislature, may give ii in full in the course OF
the week.
Shortly after the assembling Of the United States
Senate yesterday, the body went into executive
session, for the purpose, as was understood, OF con-
sailing with regard to certain Indian treaties From
the hints thrown out concerning these treaties, they
supposed to he Of considerable Importance
Upon the re-openng Of the doors, the Senate de-
cded TO amend the deficiency bill, by making an APP
preparation of $50 0oo to defay the expenses of the
different United States courts. Mr.. Hale the New
Hampshire free soilcr, attempted 10 get up ex-
eitement concerning the expenses of capturing and
demanding fugitive slaves: but his effort was entire
BY too feeble to attract attention.
The House of Repres entatives commenced opera
tions vest erday, by deciding devote hom each
day Ton the reception Of reports from standing
mites in order, one Of the members Observed to
do something for the dispatch OF the public business
Ehis was a very fair demonstration, and really
booked like work but the body shortly after went
pto COMMITTEES Of the whole, on the bill making APP
preparations Sr invalid pensioners, and then Mr.
Bayly stated THAI be was exceedingly anxious to
make political speech. The committee rose
ant after considerable furry, leave was granted
for two hotr... speeches. The House went
back into committee, and Mr.. Washbum made a
speech in favor of General Scott for the
2 test in the Wing Convention. Mr.. Bsyy got the
floor and will make his buncombc speech to-day.
This il queer way Of hurying along the work,
truyi however, nothing will be done by Congress,
IN the House particularly, tin after the National
Conventions have decided who shall be the cand-
dates for the Presidency.
We learn from Washington that there is rroba-
bility that President Fillmore viii abandon the idea
ii enforcing the strict Observance Of the Tehuante
~, treaty by Mexico and that negotiations will be
entered fer right Of way across the isthmus, in
accordance with the suggestions Of President Arsta.
The personal difficulty between NJ. Sartigcs, the
French Minister and the Hon. John Barney, Of Bal
timore stil continues the to,n-talk at the national
sapital.
The proposition TO loan the credit Of the city Of
Albany, to Che amount Of one million Of dollars, to
the susquehanna Railroad Company, was carried by
very large majority, at the election in that city
Yesterday. This viii give great impetus to the
sompction Of this road, which win be the opening
of another important avenue to the commerce Of
this city lrom the interior Of the country.
Gov, Hunts letter, explaining his res,on' for
raroor.pg fugitive slave, ssmed ], p snovdsp,