The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-01-16
Washington correspondence.

Extract to tho Editor, dated
NAsHrHGToS, 18th Dec, l949.
DEAR DocToR.-I sent to you on the 18th a
short analysis of the dongs Of the House of Re-
prescntatives, up to that date.
On Friday, much Of the day was consumed in
debate, and much of that debate entirely irrcle-
want to the present question before the House
At any other time, and, after an organization of
the House, the remarks of the Hon. Andrew
johnson, Of Tenn, would have been proper and
we'll received;-as it was, however, he gave
Whiggcry her just deserts, and said no more
than what the holders of such anti-Amcrican o.
pinons ever should receive. But, there is time
for all things, and, the House being yet without
a presiding officer, no business in the House
can be strictly in order, until the Speaker has
been duly chosen.
On Friday, the House voted three timcs-Mr.
Lynn Boyd, of KY, receiving 50 on the third
ballot; and the highest whig 40 votcs-Mr. Stan
ley, of N. G..
On Saturday, the House voted three times
again with the like result of Friday; except, that
Mr. Boyd obtained Sc votes, and Mr. Stanly Sc
on the third ballot. They then adjourned until
Monday.
How this knotty question of the election of
Speaker, is to Terminate, it is impossible for me
TO determine. The probability at this time is,
that an election will not take place until after
New Years day. This will be crying SIM and
neglect Of the public business on the part Of the
members; and that faction of members that hold
OFT, and prevents the organization of the Fl ousc
will have a fearful account to render of thei
stewardship. Notwithstanding the many votes
taken tor Speaker, and the various distinguished
men voted for during the present controversy,
still adhere to my first choice, as possessinr in
a most eminent degree, the talents, requisites Of
experience, manly frmness, and love of country.
that no gentleman in the House is the equal Of
JAMES MCDOWELL, of Va, for presdinp of.
tlcer. Why he is not selected, is not for me to
discuss at this time; yet, | cannot help from be.
lleving, from what is known of the fitness and
purity of purpose of Governor Mcdowell. the
House would have done scisety, if they had long
since made him their presiding officer. 8 '.a
The Senate appeared yesterday very desrous
to proceed with the Executive and other busi.
ness of the country, that does not require the
cooperation of the House. They passed re.
solve to this effect, and requested the President
to send such, ifany on hand, that he is desrous
of action upon. This is severe rebuke to the
House, and it is hoped they will profit by the
hint, and close the contest at once, by proceed.
ing to choice of an officer to preside over theil
deliberations. " -..@...@
Both of your Senators are in fine health, for
had the pleasure of seeing them yesterday in the
midst Of their usefulness Iowa is safe in thei,
hands, and all her interests will be duly and
faithfully attended to, and in addition to that
they are devoted champions of the Union, ssnow
and forever, one and inseperable" +" .. aF&
1t gives me pleasure, also, to state, that the
health OF the venerable Gov. DoDGE, of Wis
consln, has much improved, and that his life will
yet be spared many years to his country, as :
beacon light Of patriotism to the rising genera
ton. ..as..,..- Yours. Sc.
aa. @ r MUsCATINE.