The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-05
AFFAIRS IN AsHISGToN.



Henry A. Wtse-Gsa. Houston, de-, dc.
quorum Of botn houses OF Congress is present and
an organization VIII take place to day at precisely
Mr. Speaker Boyd has been quite unwel since his
arrival having taken cold his route here. but
pleased 10 say he is much better this morning, and Ill
be able TO take the chair.
The disastrous appearances OF political affairs in Viz
gnis constitutes the only topic Of interest this morning
with the crowds Of newly arrived members. Hon II A.
Wise although nominated, faded to receive unani-
nous vote Of the Democratic State Convention; and
great excitement and eonfu sion prevailed to the hour
of adjournment, which O'Clock yesterday Sun-
day. morning. Some gentleman shrewdls remarked
that Mr. wise's nomination the result Of deter
minaton the Iart democrats TO sacrifice him
sooner than an democrat to the fury aud power
Of the Know Nothipc.. Mr.. McComas was nominated
by large vote for Lieutenant Governor, and air. Bo-
cock unanimously, for Attorney General The defeat
of the democratic ticket i confidently predicted by
many friends OF Mr.. WISE but the democratic vote
of the State is 900 against wing vote OF Sc o00
and as MT W. mas out lev equals as popular orator.
viii be difficult TO beat hlm with the wing and Know
Nothing vote combined.
But little public business win be transacted during the
present session. The da ed members will wish to show
themselves martyrs. pro jcno pblico AMI prepare the
way for executive indcmnities in tho way of fat Offices
This will call out reoinders from the opposite
side ard the winter win be polt speeches
designed for home consum rton.
In a few days gsrng fraud will be brought TO the
attention oil the House Tor tgaton connected with
the condemnation and conscaon of the steamer Oregon
ut Tampco during the with Aexco. II seems That
to s22 COO have been paid TO two young officers Of the
navy, liz violation OF law and justice while ;he Collector
of the Port, at Iaape0 the party really entitled, has
never received a cent The First Auditor of the Urea
sury win te required 10 make showing OF the data upon
which his calculation we're based as he had the settle
ment of these accounts.
The know Nothings here speaking out very freely
in favor Of Cen. Gam Houston Tor the next Presidency
The old hero will not roach here about the first OF
January lie is aware that lttle nothing is done
until after the holidays. private letter to this city
announces linn in fine health f.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 1854.
The Future # Soule in SpainBis Career from his Ap
pojntne,t by the President TIL he Returns Home-Ca1o
10 e the issue Of the Nert ElecticnPolisical Prophecy
A large number Of Representatives has arrived to-
day General Cass Is here vigorous and well prepared
for the coming contest. On Monday the long agony win
be regard TO the Presidents Message already in
type and today despatched TO different parts of the
Union for the press
Our foreign relations is the only topic upon which
there to be any anxiety interest-Soule and
Cuba, Cuba, soue, and war, make up at the present
time, the gossip OF Washington circles. have already
written to you upon this topic, giving was
abe the facts relating TO the Ostend meeting and the
probable action OF the administration upon them. Once
taking up Mr.. soule, viii ndicate what win
be his future American Minister, judging from his
past.
Whatever may be the of the Presidents Message
whether peaceful or warlike, it is not likely to sf-
feet alter the OF Mr.. Soue abroad.
Nothing short Of his recall thwart him in
the contamination Of the schemes which he has at
heart Go long he is the official ambassador OF this
country he holds in his hands the power 10 involve us
in if be chooses and that he will choose to do So
his past career certiGes.
To start with soue sent by the admiuistra-
ton to Spain for the purpose OF obtaining Cuba This
tho nj ,tta nf Mis- Wis T. oh call,
dertood st the time by the public at large, well by
those in the 'secrets OF the President" When called
to respond 10 the call Of the poprlace who
bled to bid him farewell, at different places New
York city among the rest he expected to talk of
Cuba, and Of her acquisition by the United States The
anecedens Of the man gave rise TO these expectations
IN the public mimi and these expectations not dis
appointed. In all his farewell speeches he did talk OF
Cuba, and the continual harpng upon this subject show
ed thu hcnt OF his thoughts His experience in tho
trsue ii foreign courts AMI his desire that Cuba should
be portion of Tn IN recommended him to the Pre-
sidcnt n proper Minister to spain Mr.. Pierce him
self r being 70 the annexation of this island If
ii could easily obtained the willy Soule led him
to sunpose-Suule argued the question of his yon
to SPAN FOR Cuba with the President and soule tri-
umphcd in the argument, as mind always triumphs
tier Whatever may be the erratic characteristics
OF spanish minister, he Is mau with whom to
pare In intellect President is as molc-hill
mountain, let the eye Of the agina ton look in upon
the interview between the President and Mr. Soue while
the latter convincing til former Of the feasibility of
making alto nIt FOR Cuba. We readily and fea-
sonahy suppose how the lattersmotherug his personal
hatred TO Nance and Spain and firm and strong from
consciousness OF tie mental WEAKNESS oil the ormered
from step TO step tl Soule gaining M easy VIC
tory eagerly grasped the power which the President be-
slowed, all his soul kining with the inpatient fire OF
man when he first feels he has the means to sweep
t. his revenge We readily imagine how Soule
talked Of "a certain purchase from SPAIN, Of ian easy
but with our knowledge OF the man. cannot imagine
the President to have been statesman enough the
drift of all these arguments or in other words to dis
crmipate between the wisdom OF patriot and the
ductiye harangue OF politician. Soule captured the
President and gained his mission. Now that he is the
1tAr hat. he tLa ..,lt
He the American minister in Spain, and Cuba is the
game he is after Is 1t reasonable to suppose he will b.
thwaried in scheme dear to him rs this, if ne
possibly prevent it9 The whole character of tho
testhes in the negative The President here may have
at least his eyes opened to the dangers into which he is
entrapped. lie may that he is driven between two
alternatives, 'sCuba and war;" the "extremc Of
conscrvatism." The cues ion is to which does
pocy-pclcy that has an eye to ls56-direct There is
no half way house. He may Try both--iirst one and
then the other but Mr. souls will play his game let the
President take the he WILL which is the PROPOSE
ton with which started II the President recommends
at the irst-wel and good. But suppose his
message Is peaceful and lamb-lise, as it may be-
the phur being brought on the table as dessert az
forwards. In this event he opposes Mr. soue; and what
is the of the latter He will argue hus'The
President is against me, and what do minister
must do while have the power. If the President is
strong for peace, then Marcy has triumPhed Mr.
Soue feels that he Is Mt home. His course
Ii clear. He goes 10 SPAN, picks quarrel in way
or other-(there are thousands of ways in which
minister may~o this with the nation where he Is
credItsdD-and before government knows it, soule
has demanded hts passports and is ON hts way home
Suppose the administration opposes soue in this forced
quarrel and instead of fighting for, apologises 10 pain
for the conduct Of their Minister Mr. Soule then throws
himself upon public sentiment; the question aud ex.
element Of and Cuba then comes up together with
the cry Of Gan insulted minister" NC, which is In
itself in defiance Of the administration, quite suit
cicnt to give Souls grand dinner with Kos
yuth and Sanders in London, serenade~ ct
the Saint Nicholas, torchight procession in
Philadelphia, and reception committee in Washington,
where he win arrive the champion of war, while Con-
tiess In session. This brings Minister home and
70 ST., ngthen this prophecy may state that Il is said
tzens here private friends of Soule, have letters from
him, in which he boasts that he will be In Washington
before the adjournment OF Congress.
Having brought Minister home, what follows nowf
Tie President either bound 10 back him. risk being
gut down himself by the party which the excitement
will call toto existence. lie will probably sustain the
minister and If he does then tho Cabinet goes TO pieces
Marcy, who is OF peace, will take his old cotton
umbrella under his arm put himself under his hat and
walk out VI the department.: Cabinet viii
s'ruced and the country viii be enveoped in
element making Cuba nor' the neSs Presidential