The New York herald., 1845-12-02
Warrington.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, l845
Trouble in the Camp-Ihe Calhoun Men Taking
an Independent Stand-Ihe Democratic Caucus.
The democratic members of Congress, according
to previous advices, last evening in the Hall Of
the House of Representatives, and after a tempo
rary organization of those present. several motions
were made to amend and alter the rules which have
hitherto governed their proceedings in such cases.
There was evinced on the part of great many, a
desire to annu the operation of the wo-thirds rule
and motion made but not entertained, to dispense
with it in favor of bare majority but this was as
strongly opposed by an opposite party. All the
friends of Mr.. Calhoun, under the lead and drec-
tion of Mr.. Holmes, OF South Carolina, refused to
go into caucus, and have determined not to do so
under any circumstances whatever. This indicates
any thing but harmony in the democratic ranks, and
if persevered in, may be productive Of serious con
sequences to those who are looking to u unity of
action among them, for the various appointments in
their gift After spending about two hours in talk
ing and comparing notes, they adjourned over to
Monday evening, when the House will be more full
than it was last night, and when final effort will be
made to elect candidate for Speaker If the ele-
merits of disunion which now manifest in
the democratic ranks, continue to ferment tor few
days longer, even in this cold weather, an organza-
tion OF both Houses may be postponed tor an lndefi-
mite period. What may be the result Of tomor-
rows deliberations one can yet tell, but the
aspect they wear just now is rather OF stormy
character.
The most prominent candidates for the Speakers
Chair are Messrs. Davis, Payne and Bowlin.-
Davis is very strong and his friends believe he will
be the choice but still there others who
sanguiue for Payne and Bowlin. 1t is said that If
Bowin finds he cannot get the nomination, he will
throw his interest the side of Payne, and secure
his triumph Just as things are now, nothing is
known as certain, fair expression and inter-
change OF opinions have not taken place among the
members
Save us from our friends, and we will take care
of our enemes," is trlte but, nevertheless, a true
adage Our old friend of the "organ," has been
goryng himself for the last few days, with the no
tces that have been taken of his paper and efforts in
the democratic cause, by the press OF the party
throughout the country. Among the latter may be
named the Ohio Statesman, which contained most
nous correspondent. This our venerable friend
quoted, an evidence of his popularity among the
party. for the whole OF the printing Of both Houses
But, To- and behold! when the editor of the Ohio
Statesman came here some days ago, and enqulred
for the author OF said article he was told 1t was A.
b. Mann, late consul at Trieste, iul blown regular
whlg! Mr.. Mann was appointed consul to Trieste
by Mr. Polk, by whose influence | know not but
upon il becoming known, the democratic party OF
the entire West came out IN opposition, and demand
ed his immediate recall, which was complied with.
Now, SIR so far as am personally concerned IN this
squabble Tor the flesh pots of Egypt it is of profit
or pleasure TO me, who the person may be that will
get II but II is So amusing 10 see the means which
the conductors OF partzan presses use, to get the
bear laying them before your readers, when they
come TO my knowledge.
The democrats of Cumberland county, Pa, are up
in arms against an office-holder named McGinnes,
whom they want the Secretary of the Treasury to
remove They say he is not one OF the true blue
stamp and orthodox democratic faith. They held
town meeting short time ago, and sent on strong
remonstrances to the Secretary the subject but he
In the which named to you before, adheres
like the shirt OF Nessus, to his whig friends. Nc
Ginnes has been some years in Office, is saving,
thrifty fellow, and no doubt good clerk, and, with
al, not unwilling TO friend, occasionally,
with the loan OF thousand or two. These good
qualities recommend him to the notice of the head
OF that department, who regular business man,
and friend to all "falr business transactions and,
OF course, appreciates them in all his subordinates.
II would be pity, for these reasons, that Mr. Nc
Chimes should be removed, notwithstanding the OPP
position of the democrats OF Cumberland to his re-
tenlion in Office.
The Rev. J. p. Dunn, of St. Phillips Church.
Southwark, Philadelphia, preached in st. Peters,
Capitol Hill, this morning. He has lately arrived in
this country from Ireland, and is on his way TO
Charleston, where he is TO be permanently located.
He is remarkably eloquent and agreeable preacher,
and will suit the society OF the South, into which he
is going. mention this circumstance, as this is the
same priest who was pastor Of St. Phillips Church,
when the riots broke out there, in July, lSiA.