Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15
Ht(innesota Gin'es.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. H.. 1866.
From washingten.

We have nothing very definite from Washing
tom correspondent of the Missouri Republic
can saws that the Republicans and Know Moth
ings will unite in organizing the House, and then
adds -
elf this play should win, (and am inclined to
think it WILLY farewell to all the loaves and fish
es' will be the song of the present numerous en-
ployess about the capitol. Clerks, messengers,
folders, laborers, &C.. &C., will have to take pass
age up Salt River on the first craft. A clean
turn will be made, and this fact being we'll un.
derstood, you may guess there is some fear anu
trembling in official quarters"
A Washington correspondent of the Tribune.
of the 9th, says:-The Maryland delegation held
preliminary caucus in Baltimore last night for
the purpose IF consulting upon the best course to
pursue in the approaching crisis. The object was
to bring forward Davis of that State for Speak
err, and Boteler of Virginia for Clerk. The lat
ter was invited and was present. Should any CO.
aition be formed by which Southern Know
Nothing should be agreed on, the choice will be
between Davis and Humphrey Marshall, of Ken
lucky, but such coalition is morally impossible.
Mr. Fuller of Pennsylvania is spoken of in
some quarters quite prominently as candidate
upon whom the Northern Know Nothings and Re-
publicans may unite. The rights of the North
would be secure in the hands of Mr.. Fuller.
The late news from Kansas will have much to
do in bringing the different factions from the
North to unite. The question must very soon be
settled whether Kansas is to be ruled by law or
by mob force.
Another correspondent, of the same paper,
dated the 2Sth, says: Campbell will probably
start with the largest Anti Administration vote;
but as the ''National' North and the whole South
will endeavor to combine against him, the pros
pect is embarrassed. A man who is sound on the
Nebraska issue can be elected, provided he is not
known to be ultra. There is strong inclination
toward Mr.. Fuller for this reason. The election
is likely to be made without general caucus.
Mr.. Cullom will be chosen Clerk by decided
majority, carrying with him nearly twenty South
ern votes, chiefly on personal ground. All seri-
Gus competition in his case will be abandoned as
hopeless.
We think there is little hopes for our friend,
Judge Pierse.
Still another correspondent writes: The prom
inent candidates for the Speakership are Banks,
Haven, Campbell, Fuller, Pennington, and Mace.
For Clerk, Mr.. Cullom's stock is far above par
and rising. Mr.. Orr will probably be the Admin
istration nominee, and will poll not over 80 votes.
If the Nebraska test should be thrust upon their
caucus, three Or four members who were elected
as regular Democrats will bolt.
Howell Cobb is here. He will probably be the
Democratic nominee for Speaker. The Demo-
Gratis will vote for their nominee first, last, and
all the time.
The whole matter is yet in fog. but from the
above the reader can judge as well we of how
matters stand at the present time in Washington.
Still another correspondent, date of the
30th, writes !: The Democratic Caucus is to be
held tomorrow night, when Cobb or Orr will be
nominated for Speaker. Both are grasping at a
barren scepter.
The contest for the printing of the House is
getting interesting. Vespasan Ellis of the Anner-
ican Organ, and Cornelius Wendell, formerly of
Albany, an Adamantine Democrat, a practical
printer, and popular man, the principal
competitors. Stranger things have happened
than Wendel's success.
Another says 4: Intense excitement exists here
in regard to the organization of the House. The
Democrats give up all hopes Of electing any Off
GERS. Mr.. Forney will be the candidate of the
Democrats for Clerk, and Mr.. Richardson for
Speaker. General Cullom of Tennessee, it is
considered sure, will be elected Clerk Of the House.