Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-04

TO VI that Mr.. Wheeler did not act unoer IN.
structions in making his hasty acknowledg.
ment of the new government, because the re-
ceipt Of any instructions whatever to meet the
contingencies Of the state Of things a. they ex-
listed, was, at the date Of Mr.. VS. action, an
utter impossitility.
The Heralds Correspondent and 0ursslf
We are informed by the New York Herald
correspondent who penncd the paragraph CON-
cerning the Star and its proprietor on which
We commented yesterday, that his purpose
was only to represent as as being willing to
sell the Star establishment to any persons who
would give US our price for it; or to serve as
the public printer for Congress-rather than
for the Fusionists, as we understood his para.
graph to moan. His Interpretation of his
article being in accordance with what We
took occasion to say on the subject in COM
menting upon it, 1t affords US great pleasure
to recall our harsh expression concerning it, az
We translated 1t to mean.
Had we noticed at the time his signature,
knowing the writer to be fair-dealing man,
We should have at once pointed out what we
conceived to be his error, and awaited cor.
rsetion Of it at his hands; but supposing that
1t was an Intentional Misrepresentation from
the pen of some one Of those who live by doing
such things In the columns of that Journal and
other prints Of like morality, we pursued o diff.
ferent course
Er. Banks, Of Virginia.-There can be TO
doubt that this gentleman will receive, as he
deserves TO receive, the entire vote of his party
in the House for Clerk. We publish the fol-
lowing paragraph concerning him from the
Montgomery (Alabama) Advertiser, that the
Democrats members to whom be may be per-
sonally unknown, may understand precisely
for whom they will be voting in giving their
ballots for him:
"Among the candidates suggested for the
Clerkship Of the House of Representatives of
the United States, we observe the name of A.
ID. Banks, Esq, editor of the South Side DEM
oerat, published at Petersburg Virginia 1t
would afcrd US the most sincere pleasure to
announce the election Of Mr.. Banks to that
post. Although quite young man, yet in an
editorial career OF three or four years, he has
acquired far more than ordinary distinction as
a ''writipg aid speaking champion" of the
Democracy Of the Old Dominion. The paper
Of which he was the cLief odi,or and controll-
Ing spirit, deseIvedly ranked among the most
able and efficient in the State during the Wise
canvass of 1885. The friends of Mr.. Banks
can, with uudoubting confidence, vouch for
his character as high-toned gentleman, al
orthodox politician, and an individual every
way suited 10 tho duties Of the responsible
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has our best wishes for his success
Tho Republican Caucus, held last night, in
the House Hall, turned out to be little more
than what may be faily termed Glove feast -
The time vas occupied for the most part In
informal conversation among its members
over the opposition candidates; with tho view
to concentrate the votes Of the anti. slavery
men OF all parties, and upon the best mode
ofeffeetins the desired concentration az soon
as possible. Mr.. Bronton, Of Indiana, was
in the chair, and Mr. Giddings was the
chief orator Of the evening, exhorting his
politica! friends to harmony, unity of pur-
pose, &c. Mr.. Simmons, of New York, also
made few remarks, wherein he urged
On his hearers the importar, Of con.
ing to some understanding with reference to
tho hour at which they would vote to adjourn
daily, until an organization might be effected.
Mr.. Colfax also addressed the caucus We
have not heard the purport Of what he said
They adjourned to meet to-nish: without
taking vote On any subject
The Democratic Review to be Revived
We learn that David A Wright and Spencer
W. Cone have purchased the United Stases
Magazine, with the intention Of making il
the basis for the revival of the Demse,st,c
Rscte'c in name and in general character.
The first number TO be issued in Japuarv
What precise line Of policy has been m arked
out We are not yet apprized, but from the DO
sition Of the editor sound and able and Cath.
Ole magazine may be expected.
Mr.. Wright, who is q kinsman of Senator
Wright, and a member of tie New York bar.
has had considerable experience as a Journal
ist, and is well known in political circles as q
gentleman Of talent, learning and thorough
Democracy; while Mr.. Cone has for year,
held leading place among the young Demo-
Gratis Of New York, and is row President of
the somewhat famed Union Club of that CITY
1t might be aided that Mcssrs. Wright and
Conc are understood to be the personal and
political friends Of General Pierce.
Resignsd.-Mr. Appleton, of Maine, late U.
s. Secretary of Legation at London, has re.
signed. With the letters of recall sent by the
Government to Mr.. Buchanan, at that gentle
mans request, there was sent, We boar an I'D
pointment for Mr.. Appleton as U. S. Charge
d Afaires, dd interim, which that gentle.
man declined, preferripg to return to the U
). where his private business demands bis
presence He has thus elected not to pursue
diplomatic career. This election will he
very generally regretted for there is no more
competent man in the country for the pro.ec.
ton and furtkerance of our interest abroad
than Mr.. A. We have everv re,.on to 1 Ill