The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-18


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The session of the Legislature OF this State which
meets the first Monday In next month, will probably be
the most interesting held In Virginia In addition
to the comprehensive scheme OF internal improvements
now generally favored, the recharter of most
Of banks, also the election Of United
States Senator, in Of Mr. Mason, will form to-
pics for discussion. OF these the last will probably be
the least embarrassing far the legitimate action Of
the legislative body Is concerned Any difficulty arising
this question viii be confined to operations.
1t will be 30 arranged there to obviate a remote
possibility Of difference when the matter up for
final action. These views have reference of to
the democratic party, for may be safely presumed from
the large majority which they likely TO command in
the Legislature, twenty-five twenty. joint
baloD that serious difficulty arise outside their
Since my last letter have as,erained upon unques-
tonabe authority, that OK Governor Floyd,
speakersbp House Of Delegates in
to .. NJ Crutchfed, OF Spotsyvana who has occupied
that position for several sessions past His election is
locked 10 with considerable certainty, not
count Of the exGovernors intrinsic merit aud the
generally entertained in regard to his efficiency
thsn willingness the part Of the Eastern members
TO make concession TO the West and thereby silence
somewhat the clsmor about monopoly raised in refer
to the East. II may be that this Is hit upon as
TO check the aspirations OF the Governor for the
United States Senatorship the friends of Mason being
conscious that he would prove formidable barrier To
his re election.
II would seem as though We here In Virginia have the
exclusive management OF the prelimnaries for the
name the candidate and the fiat OF the Union fol-
low The moral influence which Virginia always
csed in national politics has arisen II would appear to
dcatoral STANDARD, whence it is TO be inferred that she
will claim the right 10 install OF her gallant
into the Presidential chair Any who would make
assertion 10 the contrary might look out for squalls
The question IL not who in the Union is likely to be the
next President but who in virginia. To speak giving
way for expedency sake to Northern conservative
Virginia regarded the synony OF victory II would
be to talk Of expcdency opposition to such a
vicon Thus is that the question Of the Presidency Is
viewed In this abstract with reference to Virginia
In addition to the Of Henry A. Wise and r. NJ.
7. Hunter learn that that OF Ex-Governor Floyd-hs
Governor referred to above Il also mentioned in
connection with the Presden $50 that Virginia is likely
to present candidates enough for the whole Union Go It,
Old Virginia Wise's thunder during the late campaign
has resuscitated the Old Duchess into active life
the Lists for the highest honors Ia the countrys gift II
she defeated in this race to democracy Her cha
grin will nearly drive her to elect knos Nothing TO
her next time bad as she licked that party be-
fore.
Yes fact that the is spoken among
Western likely to get the nomination than
Vie, whose ultra Southernism Is regarded invnc
bic barrier TO his election Indeed prominent country
paper of this State has expressed decided opposition TO
him on this ground holding Douglas to be the only man
whose nomination would secure the triumph of tine party
am disposed to think that the feeling l. enter
tanned by other prominent journalists In the State for
observed wonderful anxetyto have produced speech
OF Judge Douglas full notes OF which your correspon
bad reference to another object probably to lay the
foundation another lick At the PROSTATE u
Know Nothngism II is rather a hazardous enterprise
for editor, at this time TO advocate the claims Of any
outsider The state pride OF the Old Dominion would
rebel against such policy, and never 1t may DO truly
said IL sensitive at this time elsted ii is
by victory which gave thc first repulse 20 the
triumphant march Of Nnow Nottingham and rendered
esound in the next national convention, and Wse's
win mingle with the thunder. But II IL extremely
doubtful Notwithstanding the enthusiasm manifested in
4 lac aftb upta IF
State, whether the fame which his recent has
given him will overshadow the objections which his
pant ulai.m will present. His friends set him down
the prototype OF Jackson-a character no doubt which
would tell among those who look to the contingency of
future rupture between this country and the siei
cronching back.out policy of the present admins
tration, and long to sec such men in power
Of the nation. There Is no friend Of Wise with whom
have converted the prospects of his receiving the
nomination for the Presidency that did not advance the
for his elevation to that position They that crisis
win probably arisejudging BY the tone Of the
III gish press-wben of the jackson stamp will be
needed and Wise they contend is that man. Of course
the libuseros viii 60 tooth and nail for him and as to
the foreign vote that Is deemed certain beyond question
The American party have thus far made in the
matter OF the Presidency, but fom all learn, Live
Oak George or General Sam Houston will be their "a
voIite.
Alexander r. Holiday the newly elected COMM .sion
OF the Board OF Public Works has gone England
negotiate for the sale ~ some Virginia lands The Know
Nohngs proclaim this action another bluner of this
branch Of the democratic executive and which will
be likely to cost the state pretty dearly. They charge
them with having permitted the proper don for
cnl negotiations to have passed. the Of specie
in England having much decreased TO render 1, dim
cult 10 obtain loan, and the Of interest much in
creased as to entail upon the State extra expense,
even should they succeed In getting It.. But these
cendera'ons are entirely overraled BY ae pressing
cessity for funds. Millions WILL In all certainty be
voted away by the next iegiature for purposes Of in
ternal improvement and the funds be provided
matter at what cost. WISE goes Ia pledged pre-
hensive system 81 Improvement and the policy Ia gene
rally favored Ths Covington and Ohio Railroad which
regarded the Improvement Of the saten fact State
enterpee-wil need appropriation of least 81 0g0
600 to maintain operations upon II until the session o.
1857 So while in conformity with the usual practice oflog
rolling, other minor works must be favored indls
pensabe condition 10 the granting Of this large 3pro-
pIiaton Means must therefore, be procured TO meet
these outays, and how far Mr.. Holidays opinion will
tend TO accomplish that object is Of course be
/ tanned The improvements are certainly very much
needed but once made Virginia would become probably
the second most prosperous state Ia the Union The ad
vantage OF establishing connection between the Ohio
river and uaewater. by a line OF railroad running
through country Astounding in vast agricultural and
mineral resources, would be incalculable In fact II
anything can advance her in the scale Of prosperity,
il IL this enterprise. II were well that a better
occaion, such existed while money was
obianable at 2k per cent. had been chosen. The
dminuion In the supply specie which the present ad
vsnced rates Of interest indicates will present fear
serious obstacle - the acquisition Of the necessary
amount.
the legislature candidate for the United States
torshp The prospect Of Mr. Mason appointment to the
to with considerable degree Of certainty hence
presumed Mr. Letchers aspirations for the Senatobp
Under any circumstances, am informed that ex Cover
nor Floyd viii be candidate, and In the event Of Ma
sons appointment TO the English mission, there every
reason 90 think that ne would be successful.
Meanwhile Bolts pursues " the 81 his way
resolved turn up what will 10 engage In the contest
Yes be is bound to run matter though he should
his distance OF all politicians living he IL the least
disrrited by defeat adversely No matter though he
should be worsted in hundred battles he rallies again
10 the fight With nerve and energy that bespeaks a
ainty of success During the recent fair in this city
tced in the National american speech of his delivered
tbs at state lair in New Hampshire. II
reproduced for the second third time In this instance
with view Of course 20 favor hts pretensions TO the
United states senatorship some say the Prexdency-
better still fear, however, the caucus system which
his willy adyersares pursue 80 successfully Ia the
ment ~ elections viii obyiAte ihe possibility Of division
In the democratic votpthe only foundation upon which
he cou rest any hope u success. DO not apprehend
that he will withdraw from the contest sad this pros
pect 10. He will acquire petty fame BY the
association ot his with position dssguishei
which may tell with effect in favor Of his preten
fort ta oh ii. uat