The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-04
Washington.
Correspondence Of the Herald

WASHINGTON, Dec. l, 1913
The Congressional Snov Storm-Pmbic Printing
us hmnbng, and its Prospects-Uho is to be
Speakr?-Organi>afi of the House-DiGicu
ties from the District STRENGTHENING OF
Balls, &c. &c.
The denizens OF the capitol were greeted, at
early rising, this morning, with disagreeable and
snowy prospect When emerged from my Col
gotha, the streets bore evidence that heavy snow
fall must have commenced somewhere about ssthe
wee short hour ayOnt the twal," and Judging from
the thick clustering of the fakes around the unfor-
tunate pedestrians, who exposed themselves to
their embrace, it had all the appearance of sset-
in" The natives Immediately recognized it as
what Is called here, "The Congressional Snow
Storm" and made up their minds to the enjoy
ment of day or two of its cooling influence, at
least 1t continues, while now WRITE without in
dication OF abatement. There has not been re-
gular Session of Congress for many years, at the
mastering for which the members have not met
with this same cool reception here-and hence the
name. In this state of the weather, as might be
expected, all the caucussing, begging, trimming,
cajoling, and e-working has been carried on at
the bar rooms, and in other parts of the hotels
where most members were to be found.
Gadsby's and Browns were the two grand
scenes OF action, and if there is anything
noble in the most indomitabe industry
and perseverance, nobly has the work been carried
on. But, If patriot was to enquire, as naturally
ne might, what great national question was press
ing It's consideration earnestly upon these legsla
tive coteries, he would laugh when he was told
that all the interest to the people, which was In
volved in SO much begging, buying, bargaining and
swapping OF interests, consisted in whether the profits
OF the public printing should go into the pockets OF
Mr.. Francis p. Blair, into those of Mr.. Amos Keri-
dali, into those of Mr. w. G. Bryant 1t is, to be
sure, splendid piece of CANNON, that is regularly
played off about the choice of the printer, display
ing the strength of parties &C., and it ought to be
treated with contempt by honest politicians. They
should elect to the public printing man whose
honesty, sobriety, intelligence, enterprise, and
model for others in his profession, and send these
office hunting, wo9ld-be "public printers" home
to chew the cud of regret, that they had not ap-
Piled their energies to the pursuit of open course
around the public treasury. There would then be
more honest zeal, more expansive patriotism, more
real craftsmanship and less intrigue, less trickery
ind less corruption interviewer with politics.
Printer will so. None of the candidates have
been idle to-day. Every member OF the House OF
Representatives, has been attacked as to his vote
soon as he has been recognized, and all the
powers of delicate and fond persuasion, insldious
argument, and open remonstrance, in their turn,
brought to bear upon his opinion. The friends of
the prominent candidates (the three before named),
advance their interests upon somewhat different
grounds. Kendall claims the prize, because he has
fought, tricked, and manGuvred, and played deeper
games than the others have done for the party.
Blair foams at the mouth, and shows them how
much and in what rascally manner ne S has been
plays more generalship than his competitors, by
quietly working his way into the affections OF all
who comes along, and impresslng upon them the
importance of the late democratic triumph in New
VNrk So for he iudU oft he of I G
days hard plotting, it leaks out that Kendall,
whom somebody funnily enough'christened !" the
old political war horse" will be sent to grass, and
work in the Office Of the Globe If Blair declines
this arrangement, probably Bryant will be the sue
cessful candidate. But think the partnership con,
Germ will be the thing, as they all seem inclined
they find it impossible ia get the whole of the spoils
If Bryant is elected, he will owe his success to
Blairs unblushing efforts to drive Mr.. Calhoun of
the field, without allowing him chance to show
his strength.
Amidst all this tempest about who shall be print
er for the House, it is believed that Gales of the
Intelligencer who believes that half loaf is better
than bread, will have little difficulty in pocket
ing the business of the Senate; and John Jones' in
accordance with an opinion which he has long
gloried in declaring that 'small fish is better than
none" will content himself with picking up the
crumbs OF patronage that may fall from the Presi-
dents individual table.
The election of Speaker has been of secondary
interest; and there are so many candidates named,
with apparently equal chances, that 1t Is impossible
to name the man; Amongst the most prominent
aspirants for the chair are Mr.. Dixon II. Lewis OF
Ala; Mr.. Jones of Va; Mr.. Dromgoole of Va;
Mr. Beardsley OF N. "; Mr.. Campbell of 5. c.;
Mr. Wilkins OF Pa; a:id Mr.. johnson OF Tenn.
These, of course, all democratic nominees;
but although many members are strongly pressing
tor the man of their choice, II Is believed that no
division OF feeling amongst the democrats will be
shown in the House on this election. Some con-
cessions will be asked and given in caucus, and
the democrats will enter the Hall prepared to vote
solid upon the nominee preferred.
In the meantime, the wings, or, as the locofocos
call them, "the coons, are fast asleep. They seem
to have nothing to do with eectioneering at pre-
sent. They will creep out uf their holes to nomi-
nate the last Speaker, Mr. White, for reelection;
but they will do so merely to show that the coon
is not killed yet-not with any hope of carrying
him.
But before these elections are gone into, there is
the promise of bright flare up in regard to the ad.
mission of those members who have been elected
by general ticket, in violation OF the law OF last
Congress- ordering the division of the States into
districts. This will be glorious subject for some
of the members to constltutiOnallze upon The de.
and Mississippi are in the dilemma. The repudia-
ting delegation from Mississippi has not yet arrived.
Il will be sad thing if, after ALL their desperate
struggles in such cause, they in their turn are re-
pudiated by the House.
There was grand ball given here last night, Tor
the benefit of the poor 1t was grand but like ma
ny things grand alas, not productive. 1t was an
nounced under the patronage of the 1lou. A. Up
shur, and other distinguished officials The sceptre,
however, has departed from Judah. This exalted
patronage scarcely attracted enough to pay ex-
penses. j. +.
Warrington.
TCorrespondence of the Herald.1