The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-10
THE DAILY DISPATCH
Correspondence Of the Dispatch.
WAsHINGTos, May 7th, Is,

WAsHISGros, May 9Th, 1852.
Notwithstanding the popular feeling al the
Soaih in favor Of Mr. Fillmore, am per-
eci'y satisfied from recent developmentsl that
Gen. Scott will be the nominee OF the Bali-
more Convention, No. 2; and equally assured
am |, that Mr. Buchanan will be chosen as
the standard bearer OF the Democratic party.
With these opposing candidates in the ap-
preaching canvass, 1t requires, imagine, no
very great depth of penetration to conjecture
the result. Ii is well understood in political
circles here, that Mr. Douglass yields his
claims for the present, with prospective view
TO the succession" and will throw the
weigh, Of his name and influence IN Buchau-
ans favor.
Democrats, as well as Wings, are OF opinion
that no man can carry Pennsylvania against
Scott except Buchanan; aud the Keystone
State always determines the election. Ii Is
evident thai the high claims Of Mr.. Fillmore,
the tried, consistent, and accomplished states
man, will have to succumb to the mere ques-
ton of supposed availment, and be made sub.
ssryen nj to the pretensons of a military chief
tain. Very we'll, politicians may attempt So
luton Of the perplexing question OF the Presl-
dency; blu, it rests, eventually, with the peo-
pie, to work out the problem.
As the time approaches for the meeting OF
the Democratic Convention, the mercury IN
the political thermometer continues TO ascend
IL has already attained a degree denoting
"blood heat," and yet the cauldron DuDoies
more fnriously, and the fires of excitement Dnfh
more iercely. Whoever may be tiie success
tul nominee, however, we cannot heip oeiie'
ing that the country will still march oh"a'u
in her glorious career, and pursue, as OF yore,
her triumphant progress IN all the elements oi
greatness.
Mr. sicaiullin's bill proposing an annual sal.
ary Of $500 10 members of Congress, instead:
OF the per diem of So, addresses itself emphat-
ically to "Buncomb." Although the bill
would doubtless work a statutory reformation
by cariailing the sessions and Fastening legis-
laton, yet il is idle TO suppose that by their
own action, members will sanction measure
that circumscribes their compensation, or lin.
JUS The duration fthe sessions.
The amendment to the Deficiency bill, grant
ing increased aid to the Collins line OF Steam
ers, will certainly pass this session.
II u weak argument offered by Mr.. Hunter
IN his i'll advised oppos ton TO the amendment,
that this line is already, to some extent, pen
stoned on the Government aud what if it is
Have not the Collins Steamers fixed and estab-
iished our Tenown as a maratime power!-
Have not their magniicence, finish and unpar-
alleled speed, mainly contributed to settle, in
our favor, the long mooted question in regard
TO the supremacy of the seasi' Is not
the Government empowered-by the terms
Ut the contract-at any moment, or III any
emergency, 10 call into requisition the SER
vices CT these steamers? And are such con-
sidera'ons devoid of weight in determining the
question OF expediency, in reference to the aid
prayed for by Nj. Collinsl We cannot be
induced to believe so and We are sure that
the American people (who IRE always sound
on questions affecting their National pride)
will demand, in behalf of this line, the foster
Ing care of the Government, with u hesny
ejaculation Of "d-n he expense"
One utter another of our esteemed fellow
citizens are passing away on the tide of time,
INTO The ocean of eternity. Matthew St. Clair
Clarke, than whom no man had warmer friends,
departed this life on yesterday morning. You
will remember him as the accomplished Clerk
OF the United States House of Representatives,
during, and subsequent to, the administration
OF younger Adams Scarcely week elapses,
- ta which NO not called upun to record the
exit OF those whom we have been accustomed
,oregard as the Fathers of the city. But it is
appointed unto man once to die, and let the
living heed those solemn admonitGns.
Ole Bull, assisted by the Germana Band
and also the great pianist, Alfred Jael, gives u
grand concert tonight, at Carusi's Saloon
Tickets are going off this evening like hol
cakes, and squeeze is anticipated. Miss
Eliza L0gan-the Western Starts doing up
abe legitimate drama TO very respectable au
dience, at the National.
The Colambia Fire Company ofNew York
arrived in the city this morning, and immedi
atey started on q visit to Mount Vernon, where
they remained an hour or two, returning to the
city al O'Clock =. NJ. They are the guest;
efihe Columbian Fire Company of this city
and wil be we'll taken care OF during then
sojourn with us.
The Odd Fellows are out in strong number.
this morning; their object being the dedication
Of their new and Beautiful Hall, on the as
land,' TO the grand purposes of "Friendship
Love, and Truth"
The weather is unusually warm for the sea
son, and linen coats, white pants, and straw
hats are in great demand.
Mr.. Clay continues about the same, with
scarcely a perceptible change, either way, in
his condition. HLNRICo.
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