The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-03
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE THE NEW YORK HERALD
THE DEMoCRATIC CAUCUs-THE RESOLUTIONS TO BE
INTRODUCED, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2, 1858.
The following is the substance OF tho resolutions which
are to be introduced into the tomorrow night by
dstngu he'd Southern member. They win be support.
ed warmly by many members from that section
The first resolution airms that the resolutions Of the
Baltimore Convention in adopting the compromise
inres pledged the party under circumstances urgent
necessity to maintain the compromise of the Conituion
at all times and by all means.
The second esoluton declares General Percss nomina
on and election to have been the consequence of uni
versal belief derived from his past history and political
associations that he would honestly fulfil that pledge
The third resolution sfrms that the inaugural ad-
dress Of General Pierce is in conformity with the
pledge, and Guild justify the country in expecting his
measures and appointments to correspond Herewith
The fourth resolution condemns the policy which
cognzes abotionism and free soilism element OF
the democratic organization, and which would ele rate
leading FL soilers the sacrifice Of Daniel Dickinson
utterly repugnant to the principle sentiments and
pledges which prevailed with the peopls in bringing
the administration into power
The fifth resolution cordially approves the tmens of
President Jefersons circular the subject Of inter
ference by the federal government with State poitic
ASMODEUS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 1853
Emanuel B. Hart Edwin Croswen, AMI big steam
beat interest Of that character here to lob
by for Forney for Clerk Mr. Cutting also dclares he
rather likes orney because Of the Forrest letter and the
Forney boast that Cutting will lead the nation
nl democrats by the Forney is charged with hav
ing openly declared that the President would cru out
those who opposed his reelection to the Clerkship The
immense outside pressure brought to bear ,rney
but yet the moral portion Of the members hang back
KEYSTONE
THE PRESIDENT AND THE sPEAKERsHIP-THE CABINET
vs. COL. BENTON, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2-11 NJ
From good authority state that the President to-
night has positively declared that he has spoken
in favor Of any candidate for speakerhat he wishes the
H. use to be agreed to suit itself.
The Cabinet reported dcdrg against Col Benton's
msr-Mr. Watson--for St Louis Postmaster
Senator Atchisons vote may bs useful on conarma-
tons. D.
THE CHANCES FOR THE sPEAKERsHIP NARROWING
DowN-THE CLEFKsHIP-THE CAUCUS, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-l1hP M
1t s und rsood that the Ohio and Indiana democratic
delegation lave united upon Me- Disney for Speaker to-
night. STILL by many tho chances thought to be
bet tween Messrs Boyd and Orr Mr. Boyd said to have
the administration influence as their first choice
Judge Young, Of Illinois, is open candidate for Clark,
against Forney But the latter has pledges which may
secure him.
There may be effort to night to admit
porters into caucus All resolutions principles will be
laid on the table of place The national democrats
will dc what they
Mr. Magraws card against Fornsy creates considerable
excitement.
The p esdent yesterday called at the War Office to
certain if any depatches had been received concerning
the slaughe sof COL Gunnison and party in Utah No
Official advces arrived but the report is supposed
20 be true. c.
OMINOrs MOVE OF MR.. BENrON-GOvERNoR FOOTE-
ARRIVALS OF CONGREssMEN, ETC.
TRoM rHl REGuEAR NEWSPAPER AGENT.
WASHINGTON, Dso. 2 1853.
Mr. Benton has selected the seat and desk long occupied
by John Quincy Adams the whig side OF the House
this is ominous The anti Bsnton members have been
sured that Mr. Watson Bsnons candidate for the Post
Office At st. Louis, shall not be appointed.
General Foote issued address declining to run
as candidate for United States Senator for Mississippi
Senator's James, Of R. L. Thompson, of n. j.. Stuart of
Michigan, and thirty representatives arrived to
day. There is unquestonably quorum Of the House
now here.
The Sentinel Of this morning has sharp article in reply
to the Unions declaration that the Baltimore platform
neither expressly approved dapprovsd OF the compro
MISE 1t says this announcement has produced
parslleed excitement and sensation.
The Onion has smother ar lie this morning. in which
It says that the Baltimore platform only expresses acqui
escence in, not approval Of the compromise.
Our Harrisburg Orrespondence.
HARRISBURG. Pa Nov. 3o 1858.
The Cle1kship Of The House Of Representatives.
The strenuous efforts making in certain interested quar-
ters force John W. Forney into the Cerkshp Of the
House at Washington Ger ainly very remarkable,
when We reflect upon the real character and cabre OF
the man. Ltters and editorials lauding him the In.
tersonaon Of purity and patriotism-as the battleaxe
and main pillar of democracy with talents sublime and
principles unidentified extensively repubished to
sway Coneressmen In his favor against the evidence Of
their own senses and observation These efforts, the
handwok Of the honorable the Washington lobby gang
and their allies In behalf Of skiful leader bring vivid
" to mind the familiar fable from Ppay, related BY
Macaulsy 1t exquists apostle that its repetition
here needs apology
EA pious BrAhmin ut is wrsten,) made vow that
certain day he would sacrifice sheep, and the ap
pointed morning he went forth to buy There lived
q BIZ hs VOW and laid scheme for proattng The
f,st met him and said, 'Oh Brahmin, wilt thou buy
sheep have one fit for % .crihcs" 1T is for that
forth this day." Then the imposter opened bag
ard brought out of it an unclsAn beast-sn
BSahmin cried out, 'wretch, who TOUGHEST things i'm.
pure and interest ,hings untrue oaest thou that
sheel" Truly answered the otOsr 1T ds sheep o.
Il win be an Offering most acceptable to the gods"
Friend sid the Brshmin, "sthsr thou or must bs