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


will in due time be We only repeat, be patient
until then. ..s...
Views OF Congress from a Distance.
We copy the following very welwrten sketch Of the
opening and the proceedings Of the present Congress
from the New Orleans Crescent Of the Sd instant which
reached us by Mondays southern mail. We have not
at this moment any space or any time for an anayt.
cal review Of its various positions Though in many
spects may be just yet we cannot vouch for all its
statements and predictions. So far as the drama has
proceeded the Crescent" has proved true prophet
There has been protacted struggle for the organization
of the House. II is certain, also, that message
has sent during the first week has any Speak
been elected and what is more, one undertakes to
predict when or how the organization will be completed
The free solers may affect or less the election Of
Speaker though it is not within the bounds of calcu
aton that democratic free soler be elected to the
chair When said, Saturday last, that the demo-
Gratis had the power TO elect and ought to exert it, we
meant it in the sense in which the Crescent now ex.
presses it. We have always conveyed the same idea,
when we have stated. before Congress assembled, and
when all the democratic press have estimated in like
manner, that there democratic majority in the
House-or, as we expressed the same position on Friday
last viz: r#-
The baotngs OF the last four days show that the oppo
ton including all the elements opposed 70 the adminsra-
tion have a decided majority in the House. Under such
circumstances should they prevent the election OF
federal Speaker If they should not confident the
will excite surprise and among that portion OF
the American people opposed to the administration
And this estimate confirmed by the fact that two
or three OF the wing members absent from the House
But though there is nomnaly majority in the
House, il remains to be seen whether il is avail
fpur hal lofs af
are contributing to shake this conviction. As 10 the
whgs we repeat that they may continue obey the lash
Of the Republic and to follow bndfod its mandates but
the country will also pass judgment on their conduct
We repeat what we said on Friday:
Il is acous and revolutionary, and should bc repealed
with indignation by hs adhcrents Of the admnisra
ton whom 1.-THE language OF the Rspubcl Is so insult
ingy addressed.
But does not the cabinet desire any organization of the
House Of Representatives, unless IL shall be such
will answer their purposes Are they fearful Of the
scrutiny which they will be compelled submit In the
Of the election Of Speaker and the appointment Of
committees adverse them II why is this dctators
and nsolent order addressed federal members through
the administration organ, commanding them to adhere TO
the cabinets candidate the hazard Of preventing
organization Of the House for weeks, and perhaps for
months .-rr#
And what should be the OF the democrat oppos-
on in view Of this imperial edic addressed the federal
members Of the House Is the opposition more anxious
the House Oh
minsraioni What responsibilities have the opposition
Are they told that the Hoase shall DO Organized
IL constant adherence the cabinet candidate for Speak
er can prevent III And the members Of the oppos
ton equally decided and desrnined as the admnista
toni
Il The MEETING or CosskEss The first session Of
excited and syen,aI. ana pro6sby .sogay session.
The trouble viii begin Nth the hrss sep. la the Sem
oss IN the s1 Vie: in and he
is decided that ec ous ir officers can DO made
ever party considerations have not been recently observed
In the House protracted struggle in the equalization is
the question. which separate them Ne',ss. Of ,he , two
been committed by pledge and The UsT ~ .s.
whS rom ss Ss rsc Of al oher political
question:, On general principles there viii be small
s ssS. q N.Y. KING o ssoa The whole
numes, likely g be Pe:en, ~ Q, whom G
Wing strength, leaving The fullest House ibs, be
expected-fis wings and free-sol wings, aud ZIG dem
s. and S.oo s ys,e .sms m los
wings. and - free sOiler. 10 b,. only those are count
ton The feesoil element 70 very large one IN both
parties and may finally dictate the decision Of the Question
the choice Of Speaker and the nzaiIon Of the Hon's
ior%sd
Out of these di.coran, elements nothing but strife
be expected AT the opening OF Congress We shall not be
the conflict s protracted for several days. and
the issue, whatever may be- viii be followed by many
Disadvantages and sectional complain
ngs No be elected without southern voies
taken by another party and elected without southern
votes IL mustbc by combination OF political
combining only antsayery grounds This viii be the
fret swelling oil the which 70 agaie and distract
the House, the il is engaged In reference 70 the
absorbing slave question. On this bead, the materials
for controversy numerous and the strife unavoidable
The proposition admit California As State a. once
will be the first in order, but not the first In magnitude
The collateral questions attached 70 transcend IN I'M
porance the point formally at issue California may be
admitted and the ubsis In greater violence
the remaining tentoy California Ieccted and the
creation of governments fo that as Tor the ohef Por
| ton OF The territory, will renew the excitement.
The organization New Mexico will BIZ smother field ior
con,royersy duplicating the slave question. The right Of
Texas to the Fe boundary viii be disputed less from
any consideration for the real merit Of her ii,le and ne
real convenience. Of the decision than pure zeal 70 mEe
away or add teory which the power OF Congress-
in iorbidding slavery may have scope Tor Its aeuon'
There are dstacng question, IN prospect and all The
courage and wisdom VI Congresw be taxed 70 bring
to a peaceful solution But there other grave supIecs
upon which In ordinary times there would be great dyeI
of sentiment. which, amdN