The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-10
Interesting Home Correspondence.


District Of Columbia.
WASHINGTON, Aprs l. 1852
Tie sen,- Ofciai Presidential Movements 'n Wash
,aefos-IVho Is 10 BE- the administration Candi-
a1fc,-Sescard and h,s Inns
The correspondent of the Co,a1cr ond Enquirer
from this city, fellow Of infinite mcdesty, states
that
There Is informal organization Of osicisi-r had
almost said oicons-gentiemen here. who have eomrls-
Gently taken upon themselves the management OF Mr.
Fmores affairs for the Presidency and who pro-
ceeng with much energy in looking the election of
delegates in different parts of the Union No public man
more uniformly or more justly deprecated the intrusive
interference Of Office holders in such matters than Mr.
Fillmore himself and although the presen. movement is
professcy designed for his benefit il must be believed he
win inierpose prevent its continuance. il properly
brought 10 his notice There i support
gercs 20 a candidate especially when the candidate
power. that OF the Office holders Mr. Fillmore,
that he il acknowledged aprant FOR the succession
will undoubtedly be sustained by very considerable por
tion OF the South In the convention; hut Il will he from
other and under better inspirations than the ia
t,isues anu oontIivanccs Of official dependents.
AsI an not in the secrets of the ''ofcial gentle
men, referred to, cannot gay but what the infor-
NATION i corect but would like TO add to it. If
Fillmore winks at the course adopted by certain Of
his official dependents III his own behalf, il is
equally true that he blinkS at the doings Of cer.a
othcr dependents not in his favor.
II is wcil known here that q Scott organization
has existed IL this city for months past headed BY
nUictf IN lile post once ucplFtnents GOunei
t'fstT, together with a solicitor Of the treasury
Mr.. *.sF*s clerk in his Office by the name Of
Mr. s<sT"N, who boards ut Senator Stewards, Mr.
fFss''- chief clerk Of the Sixth Auditors Office,
Mr. "staNE, chief clerk of the Comptrollers Office,
besides host ofother small fry dependents. This
very formidable organization is represented in the
Tribune by Mr.. j. ;. Pike, who blackguards Fill
more and Webster daily IN that decent sheet. have
not given the names rs they not worth mention
Jug; bur if there should be any denial Of the after.
may trouble You for space for complete list from
the biggest ''ofhcal dependant" down t. the tenn
lor1Ty clerks at three dollars day.
Ecie. there Is Webster and his trienGs-Ncd Cur
It's, Charles March, and the versatile Grund (D-
the latter individual doing the abuse * Fillmore
and Scott in the Baltimore SIN, and praising Web
stcr. alternate days, with Douglas and Cpss.
Altogether. there is good denl Of fun going On
here, and the only cause Of alarm exists ii the
sanger hat these worthy ''dependantS may elect
the next President without even giving tho people Il
chance q saying word IN the matter.
Meanwhile, how much does Colonel Webb get for
his support of Webster or docs he support him out
Of grai tude for the declaration made by Mr.. Web
stcr in the Senate committee, when Nchb's nom-
nation as Charge to Austria was sent III, that
Its confirmation would shock the moral scusbilities
Of The whole North and afterwards leaving the
Senate chamber when the vote was taken up.a il
there
WASHINGTON, April :, 1852.
fo,r Play General CosS on tie jitia,ot P4prisp.
Fair play i jewel The course oil partisan edi-
Tors in every section Of the country i calculated to
destroy all confidence in the public press The indie
pendent press should keep strict watch them.
and correct their misstatements and rebuile heir Vi
cious practices. In New York tile Van Buren,
ties aen0unce General Cas- against whom they are
moro hostile and better than any other candlate)
as having sold himself to the South Certain politi
oans ia the South and certain prcssc. under their
control, NJ the same time rail against him as the
enemy OF Southern rights and Southern interests.
and mistepresent his course and yotes in reference
to the Wimot Iroviso In correction Of these msre-
presentations VIC subioin extract from The Con
ssesS9o'lot Globe, of 1880. showing what t;cn Cas-
md say and what his in gelat ion 10 the
Niimot proyiso. The democratic rivals Of Cen
Cas-, IN the South, and those whose personal nte-
rests and wishes induce them to prefer his competi-
tors to nm IN the approaching contest, should do
him justice. Fairness. at least, should be observed
between members of the same party. II may be too
much to expect OF debased partisan press but the
independent journals Of the country. who hayo no
personal preferences to crafty preudces to feed.
interests TO promote. should correct and reform
such dishonesty.
In The Senate Of the United States February p
1850, the following resolution, offered ~ Mr. foote,
II Mississippi, being nnder consideration
Ecsciycd That il j. the duty Congress session
establish suitable territorial governments tor C,lior-
mia. for Deseret. and Now Mexico
NJ. Cas- concluded his remarks in opposition ia
the Wilmot Proyiso in these words -" Tae Wilmot
Pro.iso IS urged upon the ground Of it, cSpcdency
il is opposed upon the ground of its uncon,titution-
atty. Those who urge Il may well abandon il, when
cirrunist anccs show that the measure Is danecrou.
ia itself or proftess IN it. result. Those who OPP
pose II cannot change their convictions ofright ana
that portion of tho Union which considers itself ne
culiary affected by it. win not change the conyic-
lion That its feelings and Interests will bC sacrificed
III violation Of tho great compact which makes us
one political family Now sir. ! repeat ii. Is the
contest worth the cost To place,this barren and.
ssl believe, unconstitutional proyiso the statute
books that q r.comJ-use for the wounds that
flp yapl1 lao
excited, whose disastrous effects no right minded
man can contemplate without the most serious M.
preheu5i0n The old u among " may live to SEQ
their commencement: the youngest may not live {,
See their termination. For myself. VIII take part
in no such e0urt-t viii minister ia no such feel
ing i viii engage IN no such crusade against
the South. from whatever motives il originates
i viii endeayor to discharge my duty, rs an Ainer
can Senator. to the country and TO the whole coun
try, agreeabiy 10 the convictions Of my own dut "
and OF the Obligations Of the constitution and
when ] cannot do this. shall cease to have any
duty here to perform. NJ sentiments, upon the
Wilmot prOyiso are now before the Senate and viii
soon be before my constituents and the couatry
am precluGed from voting ia conformity with them.
have been instructed b. he Legislature of Mchi-
gan 10 vote in favor Of this measure | am be-
Hover IN Tie right Of iusu ucton. when fairly excr-
eiscd, and under proper circumstances. There are
limitations upon this exercise bur need not seei, to
ascertain their extent o. application, for they do
mol concern my present position. | Acknowledged
tue obligation vi ths instructions. | haze received
ADD cannot act ~ opposition 10 them. Nor can
net ~ OF O-itiOn 70 ny own convictions Of the tue
ing Of the col =; i ution. W bcn The lime comes
and am requrcd 10 vote anon this measure. a. q
ilaciice! one, in Liil providing sor i territorial
government, shall know how TO reconcile my duty
20 the Legislature with my duty 10 myself. by sur
rendering trust can no longer fulfil
soon the giourd taken by M. CasS became
known IN Michigan the Legislature repealed the
Instructions uron this subject, and LEFT heir ocna-
tors lec 10 act ii them discretion.
New York.
ALBANY, April :. lsJ2.
Hrci'Eg II he Democeacy ~ Faror II Gca. Cq,,.
send you the proceeding. Of meeting held Ut
Congress Hall to-day. At o meeting Of the demo