The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-01
The Lateat from Washing ton City.


SPECIAL coRREsrsspErcE OF THE NEW YORK HEaAID.
eENATOR HUNTER AND THE CABINET-vICB PREsI-
DENT KING s HEALTH, ETC.
WARRINGTON, Dec 31-6P. NJ
Notwithstanding all the to the contrary, have
to believe that yet Gen Pierce has dehni-
lively arranged any portion Of his cabinet 1t s
however that he ntimsted 20 Mr. Hunt that would
like to have him In his cabinet provided they could
upon position which would be mutually agreeable To
this it is understood, MI Hunter simply remarked that
he would consult with his friends before making an al
swer.
Mr. Kings health is the same as when last telegraph
ed you about him. Few sangune enough to expect
his recovery He will resign his scat in the Senate before
leaving for Cuba. KY.
MORE ABOUT THE CABIEET-OLD PRESIDENTIAL CAM
DIDATEs CONSIDERED OUT OF THE QUESTION:
THE PROPOSED sRoRET FUND OF FIVE MILLIONS
THE NAyY-GEN. sCorT-THE CUBAN QUEs-
TON, ETC.
WAsHscTos, Dec. al N.
Senator Hunter has gone to Virginia to consult his
friends in reference to the State Department The late
movement in the Virginia Legislature in behalf Of Gov
Barbour, was doubtless made in ignorance Of Gen.
Piercss prcdlectors. But, possibly Mr.. Hunter may
decline which would involve change Of the whole pro.
Bra~me. nersrs DuUla.".- oass Marcy, Douglas Dick
inson and other prominent Presidential candidates. are
considered out Of the question the idea prevails
that Gen Pierce will have of his own
and open new set of books, especially tho Cuba
question.
The i've million fund for the new administration is
gaining favor among those who wish to proven. tho
necessity Of extra session. Something Of
the sort we think viii be passed.
The House Naval Committee propose TO bring In bill
for the addition Of ten war steamers to the navy
Gen scotts bill may yet be reached and passed before
adjournment He Is however somewhat concerned about
The Cuba question viii come up on Tuesday, in the
6epate An important debate s expected
The Water Witch, just reftted for In q superior
manner s destined for exploration to tho Amazon;
and similar expedition il projected for the Plata Pa.
1t is rnmored that Senator Badger of North Carolina
viii most probably be nominated to all the vacancy In
the Supreme Court 1t would bs capital appoint emit
w.
GEN. HoUsToN--THE INDIANA AND IOWA u g. sByA.
Observation-Disclosures CABINET sPEcUL ATIoN-coS-
sULs RECOGNIZED, ETC,
FROM REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WAsusGTos Dec. 81, 1852
Senator Houston arrived 10 day direct from Tcxas in
good health.
about at the meeting Of the Legislature next week and
will DO returned Senator the unexpred term of the
late Mr.. Whccmb. So say the leading men from that
State.
The Union has despatch announcing the re election
Of George W Jones, U. S. Senator from Iowa
It Is understood that Col Forneys offset in going 70
Concord Is to oppose Judge Campbell and sustain MI
Buchanan's claims to position in the cabinet.
The President has officially recognized c. II Papen-
dick Consul TT Hanover for the States of Illinois
Iowa Michigan Indiana and wisconsin aad for the Ter
ritory Of MINI esota Also Eusideo Gomez Consul for
Costa Risa and Guatemala, at Key West