New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-10
FROM WASHINGTON.

w,s,,,v,, ION. Saturday, Dec g, 1855.
II the Fouse should per..'a through part of the
psxt wetk 10 protracting the eleU,.on Of 50 'aker
Il "a quite probable the official correspondence Of
Gey. Shannon. in regard to the recent collision In
Ksbsss, will be received here aSd communicated
10 Congress- with the Presidents Message The
cepntr, will then have the opportunity OF getung
Of the facts as presented to the Government win
fbe action of the Executive. Gov. shannon mas
already proved dear bargain 70 the Adm'nntra
ton. and lew more such dem snds, as be has just
msde, for military Intervention. Will make them
ui,b him over the walls of Jericho Bullets and
ia, nets are not exactly the argqn ents to suit the
admirers of Popular Sovereignty" 10 Kansas, or
h commend themselves TO the favor of public
Estimation anywhere.
The return of Dir Appleton. late United States
Ecieiary Of Legation at London, is 90 enbatass-
ina % any matter could we'll be, OF the same di-
pensons to the appointing powers. Ever, thing
had been nicely arranged for his stay there, as
ChdTgt o'A6aires, after The departure of Mr.. 3D.
chsDsn, and the Commission appointing him to that
promotion bad actually gone Que when he sad
denly appeared here. lie will be recollecJed taat
this post OF Diplomatic Secretary, was originally
Rendered to Dir Appleton as soon as Mr.. Buchanan
Wa appointed Minister, and promptly decliuod.
He yelC ed to renewed solicitations alter tue return
of Mr. Siclles, and now that Mr.. BucbaDan has
obtained his requested recall, be has retired hoaly
Sirce the personal reasons which induced former
ecacessiQp Of tnpiec ions no longer exist, Mr Bu'
cpauau will be compelled TO remain beyond the
period Of his incl nations, unless speedy selec lOn
OF q Minister or secretary be made. The dlspUsl-
tor has been to hold over these appointments aud
other tacslcies until they could be turned to prac-
teal account 10 the Arrangement OF the political
IL. a. = sfu
ma, interfere unpeasantly with previous calcu-
hhonf.
81 houeh thu Democratic caucus did not formally
dispose OF the Standing Committees in the Seua 70
yesterday morning, it Is we'll ascertained tbat the
bgt civ COpnlttee to whom the whole subject was
deli a;ed have determined h. Consulate them as
khey existed at the last session. except liz partc u
tst cases in which requests have been made, or
where absence leaves the wishes Of former ia-
cuD,bents in doubt So the minority will be
phced without being consulted, as has been the
Customary courtesy.
Toe Geographic dispatch which appeared ia the
columns OF the associated press yesterday (Fri-
Gay) stating that the Bfitist government bad
sd, clred TO give explanations regarding the
ple ed violation Of our neutrality laws" is mis-
take. The tIu b il, Lord Ciareadon has attempted
30 ulAke too many explanations" and eLdoagOfed
30 comp cate the real issue with extraoeOus mat
Ter, so as 70 avoid the direct responsibility of com
plici'y in recruiting troops in the United States
which necessarily involves the withdrawal of Me-.
CHAMPION from the British mission here. The
TRIBUNE OF last Tuesday contained the true and
Cnh yeItiOn Of these negotiations, which wss
received by the Atlantic, aud brought to Washing
tfn by Mr. Appleton, ths late Secretary Of Lega
zion. as the CORES ,ODdeuce on this subject will
rot be communicated to Congress until the discus
eion shall be terminated the public may not have
the opportunity soon of estimating the character
of oil The specuIatiOns which have been ingenOusly
coDtriqed and circulated. But the exercise of q
little patience will eventually DO the means of sat
isfyDg all reason able curiosity. Ia the meantime
IL l. not to be disguised that the questions of diff
guilty, which have recently been controyerted
Between the two governments have by no means
assumed q satisfactory shape or approached the
desired solution. 1t lie true the most
friendly professions are made. but ii Is
saSal., true that the causes OF difference con.
seSninR Central America, and Mr.. Champions 70
srui,ipg enterprise, are no nearer advanced to
practical adjustment than they were when tue cor
tesyoDdeDce began This unsettled state OF things
cxas ot con inue t. exist with advantage to OF good
feeling on either eide, and the ADMINISTRATION VIII
be lly sustained in taking such decisive steps az
nil bring about prOmps and f0al settlement OF
al points In controversy. This is the proper as
well ss the propitiOus time fJr sucn an under
md,ng
Tbis has been the most interesting day 10 the
Vhoe contest for tbe peakershp, ana MI bSnas
rap within q bakers dozen OF an election. part
of tie Pennsy lsania delegation adhered to Mr.
Fuller, and thus prevented q large demonstration
of strength They will fall toto line whenever it
NAV become apparent that their omission VIII
elect After much coQuettipg, the South now
begins TO show favor to Mr. Fuller, but only for
Inc purpose of holding his Northern supporters
STEADY. and thus prevent complete concentration
on Mr. Banks The struggle becomes animated
A. A communication can be seen, and important,
as every vote now is Of increased consequence
7ht beginning Ct next week VIII let IN .he osi
fail. MI. .Pepnipetou will be taken up with every
prospect of election lNphA'