The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-16
NEWS BY TELEGRAP PHI.



Highly Interesting from Washington.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD
effect OF THE NEW YORK ELECTIoN-THE COURSE
OF THE UNION DIsAPPROvED-TdE CABINET IN
Observation-Disclosures OF THE SANDWICH
IsLANDs-THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE AND OUR
FOREIGN RELATIoNs-s SENATOR GwIN AND THE
PACIFIC RAILROAD. ETC., ETC.
WASHINGTON, Nov 15, 1853.
Notwithstanding the assumed Indifference of Marcy at
che recent defeat Of his faction in New York. made
deep impression upon the President and greatly shaken
his faith in the political astuteness Of his Secretary of
State he has also publicly stated his dsapprova of the
course of the Union in its shameful attacks upon
leading national democrats and of his best friends
have advEed him to refuse 1t his countenance for the f
tufe In any way.
Some members Of the Cabinet who, previous to the
New York election at the idea that sny dssats
facton was felt at the coalition doctrine Of the adins
Grafton except by few insignificant individuals who
could easily be crushed out have within few days,
knowlsdged there trouble ahead We hear much less
prating lately about the want Of influence Of the HERALD
amongst the hangers of the Cabinet.
The announcement first made in the HERALD that the
annexation Of the Sandwich Islands would be avoraby
noticed BY the President in his message has usual
been eised upon by other papers, who profess
know all about it. but who siDgulary enough forgot to
mention the fact till the HERALD had given it to the
public
understand that there has been no regular cabinet
meeting held for tme and that it is probable the
President will take all this week for the preparation Of his
message with view of submitting it to the cabinet this
week 1t is known, frem tho Presidents declarations
that upon the subject of foreign relations the
cage will fully emphasize the inaugural There will be
no unnecessary squeamshness in stating the simple
American truth with regard to the nations of Europe
that whilst We seek quarrel entertain neither SYM
pAthy nor love for any Of them-not for England
the country which always on America when it is
her interest to do So but loses opportunity of
injuring or maigning people when it can bs done
with impunity.
Very few members OF Congress have yet been here
though several have engaged at the hotels for the
Goth inst
Senator Gwin had an interview with the President
upon the bect of his Pacific railroad proect-a very
different Affair." however from the scheme in which
Robert j. Walker is inters sted 1t is exceedingly doubt
ful whether Doctor Gwin will be able to smooth away the
irregularities which the President sees in all the Pacific
railroad schemes yet presented and unless plan
can bs hit upon, by which nothing will be asked at the
hands of the government think the executive will come
out fatfooted against it. ASMODEUS
THE SANDWICH IsLANDs-THE sPEAKERsHIp AND
CLERKsHIP-ARRIvALs AT THE CAPITAL.--U. 8.
Observation-Disclosures THOMAS NOT KICKED OFF
THE PLATFORM, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1853.
There Ia no doubt that the President an eye upon
che Sand Islands, and you may anticipate strong
Recommendation in his annual message, upon the SUBJ
ject What the Of China aud Japan without
the Sandwich Islands?
The Cass will rally upon Disney Of Ohio, speak
o. present and Forney for Clerk has
pet no formidable rival.
Among the late arrivals E. K Collins and Cling
man. free trade whg from North Carolina supposed
b looking after stray chances for Speaker Gov Steele
of n. e. Chancellor walworth COL steptoe, U. s. A. Of
the Commission Arsenas here. The question be-
fore them is whether United States arsenals shall be
under civil or military superntendence. 1t is vexed
question: and may deain the Commission several weeks
Collector Thomas kicked of the national demo-
cratic platform last night but pushed off, The national
democrats have nevertheless resolved to report this
duct to the President. PETER.
MEETING OF THE NATIONAL DEMocRArs-TREAsuRY
DRAFTS, ETC.
FROM TIE NEWSPAPER AGENT
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1853
The Union Of this morning says nothing about the
national democrat demonstration Of last evening. The
Sentinel styles it "great national demonstration and
says the resolutions were passed by overwhelming
VOTE and that the speakers enthusiastically chssred
Every auson to Dickinson, Bronson and other national
democrats, was met with hearty response, notwth
standing the efforts Of few persons employees Of govern
rnsnt, to embarrass the proceedings.
The amount of drafts registered in the office Of the
Register Of the Treasury for the week ending Saturday
the 12th instant, vas
Treasury S644U 70
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