The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-05


Among the few absentees from the House Of Repre-
sentatves is the aboyenamed gentleman. The follow
ing article, which we copy from the Richmond Jefer-
sonian OF Indiana OF the 3Oh November represents his
present situation as alarming
Hon. GEo w. JutiAS.-The health OF Mr.. Julian, we
happy say has somewhat improved the past week
should L continue improve has for few days past
ne may be able 70 set out Tor some time next
week Free 1frrit@y Saafiad, Nop. %
Since the above received, regret TO learn from
Mr. Seaton Of centreyle that Mr. Julian had second
attack Of hemohage Of the lungs Tuesday night and
that he is quite i'll again We hope he will speedily
cover and be able take his before many days We
regret exceedingly the which will prevent his alb
sence at the opening of Congress.
r. s. At 10 o'clock yesterday Mr. J. had another attack
Washington correspondent OF the New York Journal
OF Commerce hints at the importance Of wing organiza-
ton OF the House to the administration It speaks
pointedy, and, we have doubt. justly OF its
views, than the Republic is pleased TO disclose:
"There is no hope, whatever, that the administration
can, in any event. have the organization OF the House,
however important may be the operations Of the gov
eminent. There have been some movements towards a
compromise by which the wings will vote for democratic
Speaker il the democrats will give the administration the
Committees of Finance and Foreign Affairs But there il
no chance of It's being carried into effect
The administration begin sec, and sensiby feel
the loss OF the House and the Committees II will be diff
cult to carry the government any very critical state oil
| affairs, under such circumstances
with deficit in the of the treasury, and at
time when the Executive needs party support, both in
reference 70 foreign and domestic AFFAIRS the
is helpless and hopeless minority both Houses-hope-
less, because there dozen nominal wing and Taylor
men who, in less than week, will exhibit the most decided
hostility The administration will lose strength instead of
gaining it, in the House."
II it be important for the administration to have the
support OF the House. is equally for the democratic
party There defauers and obbers under the present
Executive, as there under preceding adminstra-
TONS and, from the glimpses we have caught Of the
scenes behind the curtain, than any preceding one
Il is idle to say that if the present administration be
honest in Its views and correct in its measures still the
government cannot be carried This is gross mistake
The members Of Congress still SUBJECT the super.
vision Of abgh tribunal from which there no appeal
the verdict of public opinions and the House abuses its
power, and does gross injustice to the Executive, they
will dearly suffer by it. AT all events, whatever some
few scrupuous skeptcs may doubt in our own party, we
are willing to take the responsibility, and secure the
ganization Of the House
For time past difficulty has existed between the
Indians in the neghborhood OF lake Superior, and the
Quebec Mining Company. The following extract from
the Detroit Free Press gives the information that the In
dans have taken possession of the mines of the company
The Indians and halfbeeds the number OF about one
hundred and fifty, under command of Donne LEFT the
Sau Saturday evening, reached The location Of the
Quebec company Monday night, and proceeded quie
and cautiously to lay their plan of attack Two pieces OF
artillery were placed command the works, and
forces disposed in ambush that moments warning
they could rush upon their victims. The plans were 80
quietly carried out that the miners, 10 the number of
hundred and fifty, not OF the presence the
maauders until completely in their power The agent OF
the company suddenly attacked by party Of the
saants, who threatened him with death of resist
ance surrender OF the mines, tools, &c. then de-
handed, which was after hesitation, com piled with