The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-19
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BY MssNETc Anu PRINTING rflssaapHs.
interesting from Washington.

Interesting from Washington.
THE HHow No1HSGs AND THE PRESIDENTIAL CAM.
PAIGN-- Fam Hot SroNs CHANCES MOVEMENTS OF
THE DEMOCRATS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 49, 1855.
The Presidential movements have begun to show them
selves in the federal city The Know Nothing in town
have held several meetings and sections Of the
old political parties in notion preparing for the
traordnary contest that is to take place in 1856.
The leading movement 10 made by the Know Nothngs.
They have met in several places to talk the pros
poets Of the party and concert to bring
Sam Houston as their candidate Among the leaders
in this here is Thorn Shsnklnd who is
q delegate from your city, MIR. s. il the we'll known
spec al and jealous friend of Gen. Houston thought
that the chances Of the Texan statesman superior to
those If his competitors; and understand that among
Others who support Gen Houston's claims is Geo Law,
capitalist and contractor Of New York. 1t is said tina.
he will furnish capital to any amount to carry the
operations OF the campaRn and it Is further asserted
good authority, that Mr. Law like thoroughly .edu-
Gated financial has already paid down the first
instalment This deemed very important by the
knowing ones, and is having its effect They say that
Geo. Law makes investment In any ope ration
that he does not succee in making small fortune by
it, and they have strong faith in his Of luck He is
considered fortunate in his investments, and
Ike Commodore Vanderbilt succee Is in oil his under
takings Shankland, learn, will return to New
York. with fresh spirits for the approaching campaign
The democrats talking Of taxing up Senator Hun
ter, OF Virginia he is considered strong Forney
and the friends Of Buchanan busy they have
two Wall street bankers to back them up. The adj
vocates Of Marcy are not few On the other hand,
Pierce looks forward TO reelection It Is natural to
suppose that he viii make effort as John Tyler did,
appropriate all the revenue, surplus, custom house
officers, post masters, &C., &C., to himself.
There is a curious fact told To me by Know Nothing
democrat in connection with these movements: All the
asp rants for the Presidency look to Wall street for
fuuds-to gil up political loans think have
hing Of this in the HERALD several ago. The
politicians have lists of the great capitalists Of your
city Opposite their the amount of their wealth
is given, and whether not they likely to make
political investments. George Law, Com. Vanderbilt
with two three others, set down at 900 900
each, and good politicians. stephen Whitney rated
s5c0oooo and William Aston at $40 600 o0o but they
are NOS considered good political dnanciers.
will send fuller particulars by mail.
UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE
BILL.
WARRINGTON, Jan. IS, 1855.
The Star has received private information that Gov
Baker, of New Hampshire, has rendered the sena
toral seat vacant by the death of Mr. Norris John
s. Wells
Several chef curres Of Murilo, Corregio and other
masters, which brought from Spain during Revou
tionary times by the late R. W. Meade Of the United
States navy have elected the admiration of connosseur
during the past week. in the rotunda Of the Capitol
They to be disposed Of for tue benefit Of daughter
Of Meades residing in this city, after opportunity
has been given to the public for examination.
1he friends Of the Pacific Railroad bill held meeting
this evening the House Of secure
unity Of sentiment in their action on the bill tomorrow
in the House.