The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-01
THE PRNrER TO THE HOtaE.

Mr.. James Gordon Bennett a'Candidats.
This Is the day set apart for the election Of Q
Printer to the House Of Representative in the place
of Gen. Armstrong, deceased. There are several
candidates from the Un,on ofnce-Nr. Arnold Harris,
son-in-law Of Gen. Armstrong; Mr. Nicholson, the
leading editor, and the man to whom Gen. Cass
wrote the Nicholson letter; and CO.. Forney, Clerk
Of the House being aIncng the number. Opposed
10 all these champions from the oce of the Cabinet
organ is Mr.. Beverly Tucker, Of the Sentinel, and
Printer to the Senate. We presume that some ore
Of tho Bwior firm wiz be elected, because from the
Mick political fog ana distressing party confusion
which exist in the House, they might as well secure
the plum to the Union off &c as not. It has Fort
q pre- emption right; andif it has done no good to
The party, OF the Cabinet, tie President, i. can't
d much more mischief
Insufficient time been allowed US we should have
announced JANIS GORDON BENNETT, editor and
proprietor Of the Nyw YORK HsRALD, as the
Independent constitutional candidate for the print
ing Of the House. If the election is even de.
ferred for day or two longer, we desire the
members Of all parties in the House to consider
rs . candidate, on the platform laid down-an indie
pendent constitute onal candidate. We incline to
mink that We could tern the House printing to
. greater advantage, in a comprehensive national
point of view thas the mission to France II elect
Cd. therefore, House Printer, we may be considered
~ having accepted the post, and surrendered cur
claims to the French mission. If not, not.
Al Printer to the House, we should publish
bold, spirited journal in Washington, upon the plat
form of the constitution and State rights which
would soon place the House in apple-pie order, and
10 sound and mpregnable position before the
country. As Moses led the rebellious children Of
Israel in spite of themselves 70 their destination so
hould we lead the House of Representatives through
the waters Of the Red Sea- (the Nebraska question,
and the wilderness Of Sin, (the spols) to the Pro
missed Land Of deliverance and safety. For
1hirty-fve years the editor of this journal
has taken an active part in the political affairs of
this country. Nor has he abored without purpose,
or without success From the time Of Jackson to the
present day, views and policy, and our ticket in
every general election, hcve been indicated by the
American people. This was particularly the case
in the election OF General Pierce; aud we doubt not
Mat our subsequent course viii be as desisivey ap
proved, by public opinion when brought to a judg-
nent bet ween us and the administration.
II the House. therefore, does not elect lis Printer
to-day and il they desire to be relieved Of their pre-
sent troubles, and placed upon a sound and solid
ioosing before the country, we announce to them
that If JAMES GORDON BKSSsrr is elected their
Printer, he win do their work, and redeem his pro
misses upon the platform of the constitution. And
10 serve the House. and to put The Presidential ques
Hon for 1856 in good shape, we shall surrender all
our claims, pretensious and titles TO the mi ,on to
France. We are willing to make this sacrifice, for
e relief Of Congress and for the good the country