The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21


70 be hoped that before any mo ley be spent,
the den Of the Capitol especially may not be built N
hat will dishgure the building and which makes
tdsrgerous from the lightning and 10 the sup ,rsacture
beneath.
Correspondence or other Papers.
Correspondence or the Missouri Democrat
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1857.
Missouri Frse Soil Tis,c Of Douglas and has Course
The moral effect Of Douglas denomination is plainly
apprecabe in political circles The taisnan Of the ma
onal democratic party is broken the spell wand which
failed to rally that great host and keep united is
disenchsned and reduced to vulgar noun substantive
and long its late association will render offence in
the OF all honest men. The most devoted partzals
the democratic party do net know which Of the two Blu
clanan or nougias The prestige and per
sonal qualities Of the senator counerbaance the official au
thory OF the President ndierentism and REORGANIZATION
pcrve the ranks of the democrats from theSfree Stes
Party feay sits light upon them. Membership and ira
terniy in the party has ceased to be yoke to bow
their necks, and the title Of national democrat despised
and meaningless distinction The secession Of Douglas
not like that Of Abdcl from the rebel ranks of Satan, who
went solitary and alone. He carries with him
one third Of the democratic Congressman from the
free States the leading democratic Journals OF the free
States. the OF the rank and nle Nor is he with
out sympathy and support in the border slave states lie
has given the coup de grdce-the finishing bowto the
national democratic party II Is no longer unit, no
longer national organization much less prrtorian
guard to make Presidents at pleasure II Is now slave
ry party geographically well politically incapable Of
putting forth another plausible deuson although its ia
Guilty Of invention marvellous The dividing line which
ran north OF New Jersey and Pennsy vana Indiana and
Illinois, the last general election runs south OF Mason
and piNons lne aud the next Presidential contest will
lie between the entire South fortified in front by
tier free States and section of the North but between
section Of the South and the entire North including Cali
forna aided by the friendly Dotaity or the active ALI
ance OF the border slave States The united North and
divided South will be the parties to the next contest
Mr. Douglas in his speech declared his determination
by the principle popular sovereignty whatever
might ensue and that he would take the consequences II
his conduct involved the disruption Of his political asso
Citations He spoke with robust energy which excited
universal admrao He crossed the Rubicon, unlike
the Roman without showing the least trepidation or nde
cision. When Burke, shocked by the crimes of the
French revoluouts passed from the side of Fox
to the side Of Pitt there much pathos and shedding OF
tears When Douglas declared against the democr ATTIC
party, there demonstration but when he resumed
his seat, the galleries shook with applause
WASHINGTON, Dec u, 1867
Ihave informed you that he (Douglas) will carry with
him five or SIX democratic Senator's and though the adj
minstraton press teens with statements to the contrary
have every to rely on the correctness OF my in
formation He will also carry with him The five demo
cratic representatives from Illinois, including Samuel s.
Marshall whose well known prociives gave the Southern
members high expectations OF his continued adhesion 10
them and in addition most OF the democratic representa-
tives from Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut and California
The democratic representatives from Pennsyl vana,
New Jersey and New York, will probably support
the President, for there are many valuable appoint
York politicians liberal of their votes, when the
public almoner is liberal of his gifts. Jewett, of
Kentucky will also 20 with Douglas, but know Of no
Southern Representative who has the ntrepdity to follow
his example. With such formidable following in both
Houses and with the republican host in the rear ready
receive him at any moment il not uprising that
Douglas is mpacabe and aggressve-that the admins
raon hesates to prescribe him, or to make the Iecomp
ton constitution test Of orthodoxy. The dismissal Of
stanton ard the appointment Of Denver TO succeed him,
with the immediate copmat )n Of the Secretary, is
no indication of the unity Of the democratic party
Senate evidence OF the isolation Of Douglas 10 that
body for Denver the only Secretary OF the Territory
OF Kansas officially known TO the Senate and there was
no reason for rejecting him. Stanton had not been
rmed by the Senate his name submitted to
that body and consequently his dismissal well APP
pointment simple Presidential act, with which the
confirming power had completely. II his appointment
had been ratified by the confirming power, and bis dis
missal sanctioned by the prompt confirmation OF Denver
the act might justly be interpreted administration
triumph but stands means nothing more than that
the democratic Senator's are acting together in compare
lively unmportant part Of their duties.
The administration hopes be relieved from the dan
gers whish menace its present position on the Kansas
question by the issue of the approaching election. Multi
Piled instructions have been sent out TO the Territory
vehcmen.y requiring large election returns and the reec
tom the slavery article The whole force Of the adm
nisration is exercised TO this end Agents and emmssa
ries have been dispatched the Territory The Kansas
slavery who were called to Washington have been
remanded participate In the electVh and mould the
result to conformity with the necessities OF the admins
traon and a. Douglas bitterly said, on Wednesday there
will doubtless be large vote returned whatever vote
may be cast, while the slavery article, which s mere
| superauty, will be condemned
But the Legislature of Kansas now in session, may
have launched the most destructive missile against the
Of the South may have annuled the proceedings
of the Convention pronounced the constitution null and
void forbidden the election the 2ls, and taken
for organizing new constitutional Convention Ii
this has been DONE the slavery in Congress will be
placed in a dilemma, which indeed will not embarrass
their action but which will destroy their only argument
To support the majesty of the law will then be the priv
ege OF those who now supporting the rights Of the
people while those who opposing the sovereignty
OF the people will also be compelled TO oppose the
sovereignty Of the law and invent pretext TO
ton the old purpose OF forcing slavery on Kansas
Correspondence of The SOUTH
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, 1851
The Fircion Appmntments-7heE Embassy 10 Spain.
On Saturday President Buchanan stated 10 member
Of Congress that he would the evening OF that day
careful review Of the lis, Of foreign and consular
In
yet remained TO be disposed Of and that he designed TO
apporton such remaining posts among the different demo-
States and this point he anxious 10 hear sug
gestioDs from members OF Congress.
In relation 10 the Spanish Embassy Mr. Buchanan said
that he bad fully made up his mind TO appoint to
tina, post unless he was fully convcrsant with the Ian
eusge tie and even the prcudces OF peculiar
aud jealous people ms the Spanish AS soon as he could
no such man he was ready To appoint him 10 this post
but he would appoint none other and approaching the
difficulty Of finding man qualified A. the President wished
and worthy IN other respects, he would invite suggestions
on the subject
Tie discreet and determined action OF the President
with regard to the foreign appointments cannot fail 10
command the appreciation Of the country Mr. Buchanan
has shown that he has will Of his in this matter
and his practice has been as am well assured in cases
where he has conceived preference Of his own, 10 dis
miss very summarly, other applications for the post
whatever Il be. He will say;-'I want 10 make that ap
pon,ment myself, and am willing 10 hold myself per-
sonay responsible for the fitness and integrity Of the
gentleman shall namen
The disclosure Of the action Of the Naval Courts OF In
quiry awaited with great anxiety, only by the vic
tins Of "the immortal heen," but by the public gene
rally. The reports Of the inquiry do not come before
Congress unless called for but the President will follow
the recommendations OF the courts obey the die
ta,es Of his own judgment In sending In nominations OF
officers understand from an authority entitled con.
siderable reliance, tina, the decisions Of the Naval Courts
IN favor Of the reinstatement OF about oneha OF the
number Of officers who had applied TO them. large
portion Of those rcinstatcd the active list will DO Bono
lifted by an advancement In rank
Correspondence Of the Press
wAsunyuroy Dec IS, 1857.
Superintendent If Public PTnting-Tdtenss fspQ for
Private Land Claims fui,f@nia-Eener from Brig.
ham rsrn9-ReJcrt If The United STATES 7rcdnIrcr dc.
General Bowman has arrived here, and a. wrote you
he would be- he IN besct with hosts OF
applicants for the places under him. and for fat jobs OF
printing engraving ltbogrsphng, for furnishing paper
&c, nc. He will find am sure, before he Is here long
that the SUPPLEMENTARY OF the public printing where he
has stand between many conflicting interests not
exactly bed OF roses
suboned the letter Of Brigham Young referred 10 In
my letter of yestc~days-
orsIcK SUPERINTENDENT IspIAs Ayrams,)