The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-29

can LDeTe De u niDlSteflai CrShs, huu u
change and Mr.. Wise may turn up next. His ser.
vices at the Baltimore Convention ought not to DC
overlooked.
In an article found in a Spanish paper declaring
that Spain will submit to the British West Iudii
policy 10 Cuba rather than permit that island 10 fall
into possession, the UHion mas proof positive ct
the designs o. John Bull upon the key of The Calf.
or course the Union speaks by authority. All This
is nteT ded TO prepare the tvo House to rush to the
Of the South and the Ca oinet Gushing espe
cially0 upon the Cuban question. PErERG.
WAsHINGroS, Nov. 90, 1853.
tuiliens Last Corcsrt--V isit IF the President and
his Cabua-Thin Gathering.
Julliens last concert here has just come Off And,
notwithstanding it was Saturday night, and not.
wihstandDg it was Juiliens benefit, and although
the weather was clear and fne, aud although the
President and his Cabinet we're in attendance, the
house was not crowded the house was not fuli-in
fact it very thin house, extraordinarily thin,
under all the circumstances.
Some supposed that there would be grand rush
by the hard shells to see Guthrie; but they were not
forthcoming others thought that there would be
unanimous turnout Of the off ,eholders in Difference
to the President and his Cabinet, but there was
slim attendance Of ofice-h elders others, again,
thought that from the official character given to the
concert by the presence OF our chief magistrate aud
his ministry, the fashionabes would come in by
scores to show off, but the fashionables were thinly
distributed over the house. Generally second con-
cert in Washington, at q Olar, is superhuity in
the ats nce Of Congress, although circus, At
twenty five cents, will draw thousands nightly
for weeks together. The passion here for horse
flesh surpasses the passion, for music, even at
sbe same price; and the clown in the ring is
more popular even in the diplomatic corps, than
julien. Another thing We have the instrumental
concerts by the marine band, twice week, in the
public gardens curing the summer aud to most OF
our people Julliens company di fers only in multi
picaton of instruments. Bottessini Is tremendous
Cd his big fiddle, but what of that? did not Herr
RiDinger walk across Pennsylvania avenue on wire
fifty fes in the air? Reichert is wonderful on the
flute; but the flute is at best poor solo, Anna Zerr
is acquisition; but upon the whole these Julien
concerts in this latitude have not paid expenses.
The report that Barnum is the real manager of
as drawback; but Julien has let Washington at
all events, with the conviction that it is poor place.
The old National theatre is an old barn. 1t was
dimly lighted tonight, and the whole affair was fat,
except Yankee Doodle and the accompanying docu-
nents. When the President and his Cabinet arrived
Gall there except Cushin y there was general stir
and some considerable applause; but there was no
attempt to get up a scene. The President looked
ly uncomfortable, Davis rather serious, MClelland
sgIeeable, Dobbn perplexed, Campbell in brown
study; and every man OF them appeared as if they
conscious Of being under inspection instead Of
USluS pdII vi snC lSIcluS Uuutvofy VI buC HousC.
They all sat still and quiet If they sitting
for their daguerreoypes But they had to be digni-
fed, you know, for even the ia footed democracy
wonld have been moved with dlspleasure had these
important officials comported themselves aud laughed
snd chatted like common people. High official sta
ton is straight jacket, and that's all there is
about it.
The cor cert closed with the "Tiger Hunt" during
the performance of which the audience dispersed as
If from Quaker meeting. OBEY BULL.
WASHINGTON, Nov. q. 1853.
The Cierkship of the House.
Horatio j. Harris, Of Mississippi, has presented
himself as o candidate for the Clerkship of the
House. Other candidates from the East aid West
will presently be in the field Mr.. Harris was for
merly Secretary Of the Indiana Senate, then four
years member Of that body, then Auditor eneral
Of Public Accounts, and now holds the important
office OF District Attorney in Missss ppi, to which
General Pierce appointed him. He has always
been an efficient and consistent democrat, aud
no stain attaches either to bis public or priva'e
character. II elected he will honor and not disgrace
the cha ter and reputation OF the House of Repre-
ser tstives OF the United States. His election xoul
free the President from all sus pcions of improper
intimacy with the present Clerk
ANTI Stool PIGEON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. u, 1853.
The Speakership-UhOis to be the Man p
The Cabinet-W WI it Stand ?--Ls it a
Unit?
The administration is now most actively engaged
in intriguing for the speakership, but their ere lit
for truthfnlDess sincerity and honesty of purpose
so much shaken. that they can only influence the
green members, aud these only to limited extent.
Their professions their declaration of principles and
their promises, all taken at discount like the
notes of q broken bank, so that whole pile Of
them does not go far In effec.ing purchase But
the Cabinet, though unable to drive direct bargain
will still have many friends in Congress who NAV be
disposed to take Office soon as public indignation
shall drive the present incumbents into retirement
Beyond the hope Of succeeding them, the Cabinet
has no moral auxiliary force in either house.
The plan Of the Cabinet in regard to the Speaker.
ship, is to retain Linn Boyd, as the person who is
least able to set up for himself throw his weight in
the scale Of any measure that may look hostile to
their prospects The administration have thus far
exhibited perfe,t photopbobia in all their appoint.
ments and will remaia true TO their instincts in re.
gard to the organization Of the House. They want
men whom they are able to govern, net men Of COM
handing influence aud capacity, whom they would
be obliged TO satisfy in all their reasonable expecta-
items.
The treasury sheet continues to treat the bards
insurgents, and the adhereDts to principles rebels
against the President and his Cabinet. He is 50
egregiousy stolid not to perceive that this coure
involves plea Of guilty TO all tie indictments which
have been preferred against the adminstr aton and
n verication of all tire Herald predicted in regard
to them. II Gen. Pierce does lot mean to serve q
second term, why in the name OF common sense
does the Cabinet organ continue its hostile attitude
towards the national democrats, instead of giving
them a chance Of uniting with all other good demo
cra's on some new mapi There can be nothing &C
ridiculous the attitude of the official organ against
the whole field Of competitors for the Presidency ia
1866.
In spite of all that is said about the Cabinet being
a unit, it is nothing bat compound fraction. In
proportion as the position Of Marcy and Guthrie
becomes unteoable they naturally look around to
zee who of their colleagues willing to stand by
them in tire last extremity. Men in that position
are always dstrutfu, and their distrust folio wed
by intrigue begets dislike end dissrust in Others.
Tie Cabpet nay be united on the spoils Of office,
because in tSs respect all the MEMBERS at least
the leading mem oers, have the same instincts; but
know that they are not united on government mea.