Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-12-08
From Washington.


The democratic caucus met on Saturday
evening in the hall of the house of representa-
tives. DIR. Odds, of Ohio, was chosen chair
man, and Messrs. Ingersoll, of Con-, and Da-
Wis, of Indiana, secretaries.
Mr. Stanton, Of Tennessee, introduced a
series of resolves, of the following purport:
First-Affirms that the resolutions of the
Baltimore convention on the compromise
measures pledged the democratic party to
maintain the compromises Of the constitution
at all times and by all means.
Second-That General Pierce's nomination
and election was the result of the universal be-
lief that Gen. Pierce would honestly fulfil that
pledge.
Third-Afirms that the inaugural address
conformed to this pledge, and warranted the
confidence Of the country and party, that his
measures and appointments would correspond
Herewith
Fourth-Condemns the policy which recog-
nizes free sOilism as an element of democratic
organization, and elevates leading free sellers
at the sacrifice of such men as Daniel s.
Dickinson, as repugnant to the principles, the
sentiments, and the pledges which prevailed
in bringing General Pierce into power.
Fifth-Approves Jefferson's circular against
the interferetce of federal officers with state
politics.
These resolutions were ruled out on a point
of order. An appeal was taken, but the char
acas sustained By a large majority, and then
proceeded to ballot for a candidate for speaker.
with the following results :-
First ballot-Boyd As, Disney 81, Orr 35,
Babcock l total 11S.
Second ballot-Boyd Ga, Disney 81. Orr %
The Hon. Linn Boyd, of Kentucky, was
then declared to be nominated.
Col. Forney was then nominated for clerk
on the first ballot, r. M. Young being the on
ly opposing candidate.
The old officers for sergeant-at-arms, door
keeper and postmaster, were then nominated
without opposition.
+ c. In letter to the state department Mr.
Buchanan acknowledges the receipt Of The
fishery treaty, and says that he thinks it vii
be adopted; that he has had an interview will
Lord Aberdeen upon the subject, who promised
that the British cabinet would act upon it a:
soon az possible. 1t would have received al
tenton before this, but that Russo-Turkish af
fairs had occupied their attention.
Notwithstanding this report, other correspon
dents say, positively that no treaty has beef
agreed upon with the British minister nor i
there any more probability of getting one nov
than there was months ago. The British de
mand impossibiities.
% Among the list of senators set down b,
Sawney, of the New York Herald, as Opposed
to the administration, is Senator WELLER, o
California. The Union Of Saturday contains
letter from this gentleman expressing his de
termination 10 give the administration his cor
dial support
C. Among the reports from Washington i
one stating that official advices render it yer,
certain that Great Britain will soon declare wa
against Russia
O. 1t is reported from Washington tina
about two hundred armed Caifornans hav
| ldHuSu, lIOHl thc UElB OaIOllne, al the port
La Paz, in Lower California, taken possessio
Of the town, put the local governor in prison
and declared Lower California independent
e Mr.. Beaton has selected the seat an
desk long occupied by John Quincy Adams, OF
the wing side of the house. The anti Benton
members have been assured that Watson, III
Benton candidate for the post office at ST. Louis
shall not be appointed
/ e The New York Courier, TO whose editO
Governor Seward once extended executive
clemency, was jubilant on Saturday mornin!
in anticipation Of the quarrel the resolutions
was said would be introduced into the congress
sional democratic caucus that evening woul,
excite-but the resolutions very quietl,
ruled out of order, and the proceedings of tn,
caucus were characterized by harmony ant
good feeling not often equalled on similar &C
casions.