The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-22

pointed men, whose designs upon the treasury hays been
foied and III arted, scowl and complain loudly
they please Mr. Guthrie holds the keys the treas
ury, and determined discharge with fidelity the trust
conhded 10 him Those who expected to make $4,000.
$4,000 and $40 600 above their salaries by simple de-
cision OF the head OF this department have found that
decision where ought bson the side OF the govern
meat and hence much OF the abuse which has been SO
ayshy heaped upon the devoted head o Secretary Guh-
RE and the administration causing many OF the paTest
and hrmes democrats TO fear rupture about to take
place in The good old party which has effected SO much
good to our common country.
From the Detroit Free Press.
PRINTER TO THE U. 8. SENATE.
Oar readers have noted the fact that Mr.. Beverly
Tucker The publisher OF the Washington Sentinel has
been elected printer the Senate. The Sentinel is the
metropolitan organ OF the New York iaconists and is in
open hostility 10 the administration. The election was
brought about by coalition OF nine democratic senators
with the whole body (excep, two) OF the whg and abo
lton senators, the vote sandng--for Armstrong, the
democratic candidate. nj Tor Tucker, 90 The demo-
Gratis who voted for Tucker are supposed to be Messrs
Weller. Bright. Evans, A'chson, Wright. Brodhead
Mason. Hunter. and one other not known fsAs
What The objct OF these senators was in fraternzing
with wings ana abolitioniss in the election OF 10
important political position who was Taylor whg
in ls4s is probably best understood by themselves The
democracy OF the States they represent will most likely
desire explanation OF the occurrence. Time, which
unraves all mysteries will determine whether they have
been Uiss not. The sequel has shown that certain
senators who acted similarly during General Jacksons
odious and so, too are coaons--they are WORSE
they abomnable; and those democrats who 90 into
thexl ai,cays find them go.
From the Baltimore Argus.
THE SENATE PRINTING AND THE OPPOSITION
PRESS.
is certainly amusing TO read the OF the op
position papers upon the subject OF the election OF Bev
ery Tucker as printer to the Senate. Their Washington
ents distracted with the idea OF earning their
salary by reporting crisis, telcgaphed ominous para
Il. "a rhava hoo huau la
Ieat OF the administration upon The question:, said the
oracle and. heghen the effect they exercise their i'm
aginave faculties by informing why General Cass
sened to stand by the administration upon the matter in
hand.
They had i, from Gen Cass himself, no doubt. Gen
era Cass their thin legs cuveting in the lobby and
that there might be doubt as to his meaning ran out
and communicated the result. he poured into the re-
posory of their unrcenve the reasons OF his own
vote. in order HAT they might not by any accident mis-
take him as supporter of General Pierce. He wanted
these gentlemen would verify have US believe to stand
right with them, at least in the performance OF his sena
tOnal duties.
We forget how many miles OF spider-web takes to
make an ounce, and how many sheets of gold leaf a
penny be beaten into, though profound arth
"elisians have summed up the great practical result
the number ofnerences which newspaper correspond.
ent 10 an opposition paper can deduce, from an inhne
ismal promise.
The opposition 10 Gen. Armstrong s important only
in 60 indicates disposition the part of
senators to postpone party unity on indifferent questions,
10 tne KfauhCduon Oh tueiT peIsoudl
result is certainly more material to The strength OF the
cabinet than ii the did coincide with the Sec
reary OF Stale Secretary OF the Treasury in their choice
of landlords We may marvel. indeed. men, that any
senator should overlook the high character and political
position oil Gen. Armstrong in determining his choice.
But have. luckily, responsibility in settling ques
tons OF that description for The very independent repre-
sentalives OF very sovereign States.
The day 10 yet too fine for our opposition friends 10 de-
iermpe an augury for the administration by the crows
assembled at The Capitol TO be ted from their hands.
They will better understand real danger when they
nspec, the intestinal disorders OF their sacrificed
ganzauon
From Washington Metropolitan.
PRINTER TO THE SENATE.
The election of MIR Beverly Tucker as printer to the
Senate has been the OF much excitement during the
past week This result brought about by coali-
ton OF the disaecied democrats with the wings II
the more easily accomplished on account OF he mode OF
secret ballot which prevails in the Senate thus enabling
some who, perhaps, wosld not have had courage 10
place themselves boldly by the side OF the whgs, 10 cast
a secret vote against the administration. What could
have the object Of those democratic senators in thus
arrsying themselves, cannot conceive, IL II be 10
promote their political advancement, they will find
they have made mpoliiic move; II II be TO crafty
pique against the present administration, they VIII IND
they have paid dear Tor thus petty grahcalon. Hence
forth they be regarded as true men By their own
party and they may be assured the wings will never take
leaders who have become members oil Their party
through treachery their IL is old and true
poverb that" Though may love the treason, des
p.e the traitor" Never has there been instance. in
ihs history of government where prominent poll.
fcian proved eacberous to his party that be not
soon permitted the obscuriy Of private lite.
We think these democratic senator's viii take retro
specve view their minds may rest upon come living
proofs of the truth OF our remarks Although this coaii
lion NAV give the administration some trouble and
no, ance IL cannot affect II seriously because will be
by the people account OF Its hrmness 10 car
ryng the policy which has lad down as ts rule OF
action. and which At believes 10 be just and honest