The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-23

has been recomme ndng them to place par.
ticulsrs Of their grievances In the han Senate
This hint, you see, is being acted upon an ON
the interest which many Of the have attached to
them and general desire Of the Senate 10 sustain the
well reputation OF little navy the inference
IL plain that the committees report will not meet with
the sanction OF the senate.
The present indispostion Of Commodore Stewart Is
chsIgcabe-so his friends assert-t0 the ngcatisude
which, in his old days. he has received from his country
but here distinction should be made between coun
faction invested with nqusitori power. The HERALD
viii render service to the navy by requesting such OIL
the decision Of the late Board OF xa miners TO
the sae prepared rthwih and to the Senate
in the form Of petition There should be delay IN
the matter as Ia understood that early action upon the
subject will be had by the Senate.
Ii is reported here that Commodore Vanderbilt, with
his steamer, viii shortly visit Washington Is the
Commodore's intention in the exhibition Of his msguid
cent ship TO prove TO Congress and the governmsnt
what private enterprise sometimes capable OF doing
l am assured by my nsormant-a near relative of the
ConmodoIe-that not cent is owing his vessel and
further that thcrc insurance upon her whatever
His other steamers equally Free and the loss either
of them should II occur would be felt by him alone
The delay OF Congress- in organizing having the effect
early part Of the MONTH with view to business To-day
counted less than thirty trunks and bags the aoor
in one hotel ready for the baggage master and the North
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1855.
Prospect for the Hoiddys-Gencral Garland ami my Dss
patcA-Calonel Parker H. F.encA-Charges Agatast ne
Superintendent Of 5'uliic Printing de-, dc.
II was understood last evening that press would be
made to-day to carry the ele ,ton OF Mr. Banks ard
many pcrons assembled in the lobbes aud galleries 10
zee how the thing would be done. The fusion leaders
however not yet ready to make the assault and ther
forces held back, the day being consumed by
tnuaton of the running debate in which members, fac
tons and sections each and ALL enter into defining Of
their positions. This debate, too, likely to continue
uutil aft he NJ Mt dpro
the meantime the absence Of members from the House
may offer opportunity to secure Mr. Banks election
sharp lookout will be kept upon the absentees and ii
is not unlikely that the hila,ies to Chrstnas
holidays may be turned to practical account such
believe to be the present calculation Of many members
While the Southeners will naturally yield to the tempta
tions OF the season. and indulge freely in the festivities n
the ensuing week, the Northern section will he upon
the lookout, resting at all times upon their arms,
and ready at any moment for the assault should sin
gle sentinel OF the enemy be found slee ping At his post
In my despatch Of the 19th mentioned report that
General Garland, In conmsnd of the 9th military
DIVISION would have charges preferred agtins, h,n by
the rredent Of the United States for nsgec: os duty
have since inquired into the matter NJ
where any such charges had been preferred
temPnted 1t would certainly be known and hess
have iuy satisfied me that my informant in the rs In
stance grossly In although he spoke IL Ia
possession Of facts confirming all he told
that the Pre- sidsut coutcmpa,es such charges
bu. regards General Garland OF the gallant
ecicnt and exemplary officers in the service he has for
many years adorned. take pleasure in saying thus
much in vndcson ~ worthy officer who il absent
on duiy, and upon whose high reputation would not
willingly infict an injury.
The new Minister from Nicaragus Colonel Parker II.
Freuoh IL destined To occupy aptominent position Ia the
interests ard sympathies OF the American people lie IL
here the Representative OF government favorable
TO the exieDsion of the Anglo American race, and
through him win people be able to avail
them II 81 the Advantages OF the rich mineral and
agricultural resources Of Central America. learn too,
that the most liberal arrangements being made by
Col French 70 aid In emgraiion 10 which
Pnrpur he is In hes ikrk. He rsIurss 10 Wash.
lrgfaa The 9TH inst. but whsn he VII rrescnt his
cfrtsn'a!s 20 government II not known. As sela
grsphed you Mr.. Earcoeta rctes voluntarily from the
pest he has ded long Aud esvo this field clear to the
diplomat
see that charges have been rsAie aginaf A. G. seaman
Fsq tho superintendent OF pubic printing to the effect
that be had certain documents printed in qusrto form
when the law required the octave and that he paid
vens 1--we cents per copy Tor binding the whoa the
other would save cot only sixth OF tina. amount
The author OF ese charges 10 have been ignorant
of the TACT that the books alluded to published In
qusrto form by special resolution Of Congress- AMI that
the price Of binding fixed by ths comttse prai
inR Mr. Sesman not il the least responsible for eishsr
item.