Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-23
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.


stand that the Secretary of the Treasury refuses to
advance money in the ump'to the President Of
the Senate TO be held by him in city bank else
Wherein disbursement on account If the Senate
. contingent expenses
The Fuss IN THE FAMILY Washington las been
full Of moustrous runors for the last twenty four
hours relative to some misunderstanding Occurring
I yesterday morning between Senator Gwinn and
Secretary Guthrie, in the Office Of The latter. All
sorts OF stories concerning It's origin and the crcum-
stances attending 1t aoat some OF which almost
represent these two honorable gentlemen as having
stripped to the buff and taken regular ''set to- -
/ We have reason TO believe that the true hstory,of
the affair is very dlerent-that the Senator calling
/ on the Secretary coneernngisom revenue appoint
ment was answeredsby the latter rather roughly in
! his misunderstanding of his remarks, Nhereupon
! he Qhe Senator) rejoined with sharper and more
vehement words and left the Building in high tens
per. From what We learn, the whole affir was tx
result Of misunderstanding from beginning TO end,
and viii be settled between the parties without the
slightest difficulty. saaJ j as2'5 s.a t.'-
1 A PERMANENT CLERK FOR THE WAYS AND MEANS.
There was quite spirited debate yesterday, in
! the House, on a resolution to allow permanent
! clerk fSls,500per annum) 10th Committee on Ways
and Means III z-aisE baa iie9 oi LsJgu sIl .-ls'aa
I VINO WORKED rTIE WIREs?--We understand that
the polling of the Senate in the preparation of the
/ coalition to effect the election of Senate printer
was performed by Messrs Bright and Fish; the
former being the chief arranger Of the scheme.
~ The New Y rk Herald of the 18th instant
says 5.,s, s'rs-. I'd 2 SOD ia 3
Itisgratifying to learn that the difficulty spoken
bof in special dispatch yesterday, between Sena
tor Gwinn and Secretary Guthrie, has been ar
ranged to the satisfaction of both getlemen.
By recurring to the Washington gossip from the
I Star, it will be seen that the whole affair was a
misunderstanding nothing more-and was settled
amicably without any difficulty. The anecdote re-
peated by the Bulletin, Illustrative of Mr. Guthries
personal courage was a fact, although it had not
come TO our knowledge before or was forgotten
He was shot by the late John Hays, at Bardstown,
and with the blood streaming from the wound,
took the pistol from his adversary chastised him
severely and would have dashed his brains out, but
for timely interference. No man here questions Mr.
Guthrie's personal bravery. He is a Kentuckian,
every inch Of him, IN heart and spirt-Louisvine
( Times,
WASHINGTON, Dec IT,
Its stated on competent authority that the ru-
NOR that our minister at Mexico, had threatened to
seize the Messilla valley unless the Mexican Gov
eminent confirmed the GarraY grant is without
foundation -
1t is understood that the naval committee of the
House, at full meeting to-day, voted unanimously
to report BILL authorizing the construction of six
steam 1rigaIes, to be built at the direction of the
Secretary of the Navy-in such manner as shall
seem fit appropriating three millions for the pur-
pose.
...-.r. 50 WASHINGTON Dec 10.
Rumor has it that advices have been received
here to the effect that another expedition against
Cuba, four thousand strong, is fitting ont at New
Orleans secretly. The expedition is to sail about
the middle or last Of February. | give you this as
received with the addition that the report comes
from several quarters entitled to considerable credit
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA
, The question whether Mr.. Redield will be con-
iirmed is much discussed. The Hards say he will
certainly be rejected There are indications also of
a combination against Mr.. Belmont - -
WASHINGTON, Decl \
1t is rumored that Gov. Cobb will succeed Col
Davis as Secretary of War; if the latter should be
elected to the Senate. s-.l ~ @
The Mexicans will demand the punishment ofthe
banditt, engaged in the expedition against La Paz
itappears that after they murdered the Mexieans
and wounded others, they fed
r. THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS-FIRST SESSION.
WASHINGTON Dec 10 I
( SENArE--Mr. Clay presented the credentials of
Mr.. Fitzpatrick, Senator elect from Alabama in
the place of Mr. King. e-ti ~
Mr. Norris pronounced an obituary on his col
league, Mr. Atherten, and offered the customary
resolutions.
He was followed by Messrs. Hunter and vii
fams, after which the Senate adjourned
BY HOCSE-Mr. Benton rose to privileged ques-
ton, and announced that Jone Manual Gallegos, |
delegate from New Mexico, was present and ready |
to take the customary oath
Mr.. Richardson called for the reading Of his COM
mission. FEa.-.---s..a. t5-IA 81 r.I
Mr.. Gallegos was then sworn
Mr.. Richardson presented evidence and the poll
book of New Mexico, relating to the contested cleo
ton case.
Mr.. Houston from the Committee on Ways and
Means, presented bill making appropriations for
the civil and diplomatic expenses of the Govern
ment, for the year, ending June 1855, and bill
making appropriations for the payment Of invalid
pensions. Referred TO the committee
a resolution was received from the Senate, an
nouncng the death of Mr. Atherton, and after ob.t-
naries by Messrs Hbbard and Orr, the House ad-
burned .a .