The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-29
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.


OUR SPECIAL DISPATCHES.
CAUCUS or THE DEMOCRArS-sPIRITED DHBATE-
PROGRAMME OF AcTIoN--ko COMPROMISE OR SUB
REHDER.
WAsmSGTos, Dec 28, 1855
AT the adjournment Of the House, this afternoon
cancus Of the democratic members called to meet in
the Representative Hail. at eight o'clock this cveung
Prmptly at the hour about nfy members in at
tendance, and the meeting continued TIL quarter pas
eleven.
MIR. Jones, OF Tennessee presided. A great numbsr
speeches were made. Among those who participated In
the discussion wereMessrs. Bowie and Stewart Of Mary
land Cobb, Stephens and Crawford Of Georgia; Cadwal
ader, OF FeLnsylvsnia and Quitnan and Barksdae OF
Mississippi
Tie talk was very animsted but seemed all to tend |
the same drectionto the practical result The pro-
ject of uni Ing with the Fuller was cons dered but
the simple fact that such union would not constitute
majority, WAS considered conclusive against H. without
weighing the other objections.
Mr. Stephens Of Georgia, earnestly advocated a con-
unual session Of the House until Speaker should be
chosen This subject came up too late to be fairly
sdeied Finally, IL unanimously resolved to stand
BY COL Richardson and the platform TO the bitter end
and 10 recommend to democratic members to avoid de-
bate far possible and TO offer no propositions or
resolutions In the House, but just keep on steadily
voting.
members
farther consideration desirable at any tms on their
quest, the Chairman should call another caucus. b.
THE DEBATE IN CAUcUs-DEoIsIos OF THE MEET.
Nd--BANKs WITHIN ONE VOTE OF AN ELECTION.
wA1nSoros, Dec 49, 1856.
democratic hold In the hall of the House
this evening Mr. Taylor Of Louisiana opened the bail
lie took no distinct ground Col Richardson then with.
drew his candidate for Speaker but 1t was not
accepted by the caucus Mr.. Cobb Of Georgia. followed
and took decided ground In favor of continuing bal
lotDg until Speaker was chosen. Stephens Of Geor.
ea, also took the same ground Shorter Of Aabam "a
vored taking new man. and urged them support Full
Ter CadwalIaeer of Pennsylvania was opposed to ali
fusion. Orr Of South Carolina, was for stand
ing by their nominee and platform, and not
turienderipg ene icts. Qunan, Of Mississippi Offered
sresoluiion that they continue baloting ua, weiaes
day. and II no Speaker be elected then adopt the plural
~ rule. This was lost by two votes.
Acr comfortable discussion the following resoluton
was unanimously adop.ei:--
Resolved, That will adhere TO our platform and no.
mree and that recommend that dem ado MON.
Der CHER any proposition with reference 10 Speaker with
out previous consultation In caucus and that the Chair
man be requested to call inem together.
After this they adjourned.
Banks' friends expect to elect him tomorrow. Twas
Informed few moments ago that he lacked but one vote
today There two who promised to 90 for him
PSoSiueu Le otbcr vote could DC obtained d.
PROPOSED COALITION OF THR DEMOCRATS AND
KNOW HorHisos--A COMPROMISE RgpUpiA1eD.
wAsHIsGros, Dec %, 1855.
democratic caucus held In the Capitol tsi,
svsaSrg. Fi<sy thrss msabsrs wes yssssat--Eon. 6
W. JoIes, Of Tennessee, In the chsk Mach excited de-
bate was had. Some were for and many again.t any
eompromise. Mr.. shorter, q Alabama, urged a com
promise with the National Americans He would merge
party in country and organize any national conser-
vasive bs.a. Hon. Howell Cobb, Of Georgia. made tho
lrircipal speech Ct the evening" urging that any
p omise would Ignore their principles care you,p he
said, "fo before your constituents and acknowledge
you tTaed In the dark the banner they placed In your
handsY My counsel 10 stand firmly by your principles
and your candidate" The caucus adjourned without
any result
General Sam Houston left homo on the Goth Inst for
Washington, and expected here by the 9th Of January