The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-13
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
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FROM our SPECIAL coRREsr oNpEs T.
Mike Walsh IN the Speakers CHAIR M. Ciandier
on Kaonr Nofk5ngism The 4 5 Judiciary
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WASHINGTON Jan. II, 1855.
The Honorable Mike Walsh yesterday sa; in the
chair Of the Speaker Of the United States House of
Representatives This lie no joke, but the truth,
sra truth concerning which no American citizen
who respects bis country, condescend to Joke.
Tho Sneaker uses his discretion In calling upon
members to supply his place when he sees fit to
absent himself but In this instance he surely exer-
ri.ei very little discretion. IT was an unworthy
a., and ct degrading tendency 1t Is true that this
man Walsh Is a representative in Congress- but his
,,rs,ituents alone are responsible for that His
,,resence is a necessity, when his constituents de-
,rsre that be Is the OF their choice aud their
a,,,rr representative The House does not elect
him nor the Speaker appoint him to membership
They are only unfortunate, not guilty, with respect
"a his preserce But when the Speaker appoints
him to ill hs p'ace aad the House tolerates it even
for smonent, wiIful offence is offered to the Anne.
ri-ap people wh;ch ought 70 be rebuked.
To-day. Mr. Chandler OF Pa, delivered Roman
Catholic speech on the Know Nothing question II
VAS esrress eloquent and impressive and held the
U1use in brestness attention. once, indeed, ii
irey forth an Involuntary round of applause In lis
teninr 10 it, realized with keen aud regretfu force
The present aspect OF political controversy in this
republic that reis iaus element las entered into
il # great bitterness and scrimony, and tending
inward unhappy results Either the spirit OF Ro-
man Ca,hociiy Is presumptuouS and aggressive,
or rs enemies are gully OF grevious wrong
Every true patriot well as every true Christian
vii this subject into the reflections of his own
breast and debate il honestly and fairly.
The legislation OF to-day has not been decisive of
interesting results The L. 5. Judiciary question
vii, be settled satisfactorily for the Court It's mem
h.rs viii be relieved from district duties and re-
yysried with increased compensation. II omens
well for the Republic when its judicial tribunals
Increase il the respect confidence and affection of
the people. should be satisfied to see the com.
reasa,iun Of members OF Congress considerably
increased also, il per gunum rather than per
diem comp eusation should be agreed upon Paw
Them well, and let them be interested in doing up
Network in brief time.
The Regents CT the Smithsonian Institute arc to
assemble to morrow. The present management is
fercelv assaiiei, whether Justly on not shall not
undertake 10 decide but certainly by persona whose
information lie very Inaccurate II Is understood
tEs, Professor Henry and his mana cement will be
opposed in the Board BY Nh Choate our Mayor
Towers, Senator Douglas. AID Hon ". w Mea-
cham and tina; be will be sustained by Chief Justice
TsHev Senators Pcarce AID Mason, Represents
treE English ana stuart and MCsSr5. HaBley, Ber-
rien Rusk, Bache and Tottsn. The annual Report
suOn 10 be published will make line exhibit OF the
affairs Of this Institution.
The Metropolitan Mechanics Institute Exhibition
t. commence on the S;h Of February, Vili prove
one u the most beautiful displays ever Witnessed
il This country. Richmond and other cities and
towns Of the Old Dominion owe it TO their reputa-
ton and interest 10 be well represented here.