The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-01
washington
Correspondence OF the Herald


WAsHINGToN, Nov %, 1913.
A quorum of the House is almost already upon
the ground and the members of both branches con-
tinue to flock in with every train. The whole re-
presentation from the West is nearly collected; the
experience Of past years and the present favorable
season, being sufficient inducements for an early
and safe journey. Unusual interest is manifested
in the elections of the Speaker, Clerk and Printer
to the House Mr.. wilkins, OF Pennsylvania, has
been here for a week. and is now the most popular
and leading candidate. lfhe Democrats refuse to
60 into caucus, which the Buchanan and Calhoun
sections insist upon, then Mr. W. will probably be
the Speaker of the next Congress. In reference TO
the result of this whole struggle, great deal will
depend upon the informal organization. The Van
Buren, strength in the House is rising 50 votes,
which is majority of the other divisions of the
party, and in caucus would necessarily every
nomination. The friends of other candidates de-
cine 10 adopt this system and wish to submit their
men 10 he mouse proper tor its suffrages This up;
eventually places the selection in the hands Of the
Wings. That Is the choice between the rival aspi-
rants in the Democracy.
Ifthe competing interests are firm in their adhe-
renee to their respective nominations, the Wing
party will have the power of efiecting triumph
for either division 1t may momentarily coalesce
| with. Heretofore, the usage has been for the
| wings, when as now, in minority, to name their
| own man, and sustain him throughout. There are
many reasons why different, course will be
adopted at the present time, and why their votes
will be used in direction most likely to avoid
their interests in the future.
| A compromise may be finally effected between
the officers of Speaker and Clerk. Mr.. Harris,
| Van Buren, man, is among the most prominent can
didaes for the last office, and 1t is thought the diff
| fcutes will be adjusted by the selection of Mr.
Wilkins and Mr.. Harris. The elevation Of Mr.
| Wilkins WILL. undoubtedly, be most unpleasant
blow to particular interest of the democracy, and
out of it may spring the elements Of powerful
combination against MIR. Van Buren,, at the Balt-
these give the main interest to thePresent canvass
Ii is not fair, however, TO spread out wild infer
| ences, predicated upon events yet uncertain to
happen: SHALL therefore, leave this matter for a
The ''Printing" question assumes serious and
imposing aspect, such the candidates at the seat
of government had little anticipated. The impress
members of the party, that the Globe has had full
share of its profits and perqusites, and that the time
has come when others, equally meritcrious, should
receive consideration at their hands, to this
end. Mr.. Bryant, of the Evening Post has been
duced to become competitor, and from the present
Indications his chances of success in every way
fattering: The Calhoun interest VIII start the spec;
or third ballot, and the contest inevitably settle
down between Bryant and Blair y Riyes. No other
issue will then be presented to the House., but
choice between men, which will leave all parties
open to their own preferences. There is very good
reason to SUPP ose the Globe will be defeated; the
capital of opposition invested at the outset, was of
itself threatening, viz thirty-tour Calhoun and ele-
ven Buchanan votes Add to this more than half
the delegation from New York, the whole delega-
ton from New Jersey, the distrust and dissatisfac-
ton which the late course of the Globe has engen
dered, and the elements of antagonism are visible
as they now stand at Washington; besides which,
Blair Il Rves are rich, which is a strong argument
in favor OF some new man. .
From present appearances, ii is exceedingly doubt
full on what day the message will be delivered,
The organization will create unusual delay and dit
fculty, and much fear whether the House will be
in order for Executive communication before We'd
nesday. Circumstances, of course, may bring about
different result.
The President who has been indisposed for seve-
raj days, is now convalescent
Mr.. Robert Tyler will leave Washington IN
March, 10 reside in Philadelphia, practising law
yer. He has all the elements of popular advo-
cate, and will, no doubt, be successful.