The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-26

IN all probabnity, Tor some days TO come. But It's
| ultimate appearance is fixed fact.
! very general approval Of Gen. Walkers course.
in sending out Minister TO this country, has fas-
tened itself upon all classes in this city and neigh
b0rhoOd. can learn Of three stonemas0ns at pre-
sent engaged on the work of the Capitol, who, at
the end Of the current month, will give up their
situations and leave, with their families for Mica
I am informed, also, that Col. French will not pre-
sent his credentials for two three weeks to come.
This decision is not judicious, which Icoud show If
were at liberty to do 80.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a, 1866.
The Reasons for an adjournment Given--Mr.
CampbeFs vote on the Plurality ResoFution-
Chances Of Mr.. Orr and Mr.. Boyce-Judge
Evans, Of Trras; Leading Of Tie Unions
Contradiction, &C., &C., &c.
The members Of the present Congress seem de-
termined not to be deprived of participation in the
festivities of the season. Several propositions were
made to-day for an adjournment over, but the rea-
assigned by the different members for such an
adjournment were various. While some based their
action upon religious respect for the day, others
acknowledged that an opportunity to visit their
homes was what they wanted. Mr.. Florence, Of
Pennsylvania, placed his vote upon the ground Of
profound religious respect for the day; but that to
make it available at least two days would be neces-
sary to enable him to reach home and return. Did
the honorable member suppose that to be religious, or
to indulge in religious sentiments and reflections, it
was necessary to leave national atmosphere
to 60 beyond the influences of Washington CAPT
tai? What commentary! better reason might
have been found in assigning day for religious
observances, and another for wearing off the effects
| Of debaushery and dissipation.
In the vote this morning to lay the plurality reso.
luton on the table (be only resolution which gives
Il NJ pou DO ehnuy fnro inn\ wQr a.
tonished to find the name Of Mr. Campbell, Of Ohio
on the list of ayes. What does this mean? While
voting for Mr.. Banks ostensiby as friend, and as
leader Of the fusionists, we find him voting against
the plurality rule, the adoption # which would Sc
cure Mr.. Banks election. 1t is rumored that Mr.
Campbell is in fact opposed to Mr.. Banks election,
and will defeat him whenever his vote Is necessary
to effect that purpose. Indeed it is difficult to as
certain the exact positions OF some men here even
after all the attempts which have been to define
| them.
demonstration was made this morning in favor
of MIR. Orr, of South Carolina, BY Judge Evans, OF
Texas-who, after having cast his vote regularly for
Mr. Fuller for the past two weeks,-created quite q
sensation by calling out when his name was reached
"James L. Orr, of South Carolina" This vote In
Dictated disposition on the part of Mr. Evans to Sc
cure an organization and proceed with the public
business. On Wednesday next when the House
meets again, it is believed that this example will be
followed by the other Fuller men, and eventually by
the administration democrats. Should the Ameri-
can party vote for Mr.. Orr it will then throw upon
Mr. Richardson's friends the responsibility OF the
organization, or the election Of free soil Speaker
Should Mr.. Orrs chances fail him, then, as |
telegraphed you last evening, the national Ameri-
can party will concentrate on Mr.. Boyce, OF South
Carolina who isentirely acceptable to them while
he is a consistent democrat not OF the administra-
ton party exactly, though acting with them, but
of the Calhoun school Of politics. Mr.. Boyce is
personaly very popular, has never made war upon
The American party, and occupies conservative
| ground on the foreign question. Consequently he
would be able to poll larger American vote than
any other Southern democrat, and he may yet be
called to preside over the House.
The Union Of this morning contains contra
diction of my despatch about Colonel Nicholson
going to Tennessee to pack the sth Of January con-
vention at Nashville-for himself and President
Pierce. This contradiction was penned by mem
Der of Congress, who may not have known the OBJ
ject of the Colonels vote. Will he also deny that
the Colonel has written letters lately to Tennessee
urging the denomination Of Piercey 1presvme not,
NAL. do not censure the editor OF the Union FOR
| very existence OF his journal. t.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a, 1856.
| No Utilization Probable Bettceen the Black Re-
Iublicans and the I'tcelfM Section Men-Spicy
Interpellations- M. Sho,ters BombsheA Er-
pioding amongst the Massachusetts, Men
Campbers Prospects and Ve,cs--Banks'
Friends Turning Tail upon Him, &c, &c.
Every indication to-day goes to confirm my pre-.
viously expressed opinion, that there will be no
utilization between the republicans and the nation
OF Twelfth section men, and further, that under GER
tain contingencies amp in fact, If the question pre-
sents itself, and the alternative is forced upon them,
they will vote for an out and out administration
man. Humphrey Marshall, in q letter to the Louis-
vile Journal, emphatically declares that he will
vote for Richardson or administration man, and
that he (Rchardson) is decidedly preferable to him
and the friends who act with him, than any
man presented by the republicans or abolitionsts.
| The interrogations propounded this morning were
I very spicy. Stuart, of Maryland, rose and made
personal explanation, and also elucdated and defined
his position, in which he alluded to Mr.. Banks, and
requested him TO state to the House whether he ever
made Of the Language attributed TO him In
speech in Maine, +" Let the Union slide' Mr.. Banks
answered the question entirely satisfactory to his
friends, but not satisfactory to of the South
ern men, especially Extra Billy Smith, Of Virginia,
and Boyce, of South Carolina. These gentlemen
pressed him hard for another exposition but he
courteousIy declined. Mr.. Boyce's interroga-
tions were almost too pertinent, namely:
whether he Mr.. Banks, was in favor of the
restoration Of Missouri restriction, or prohi.
bition of slavery in all the Territories Whether he
was in favor OF the abolition of slavery in the Dis
trict Of Columbia Z Interstate slave trade Re-
cogniton Of the independence Of Hayti, and as re-
ceiyng as its representative here black minister
And, further, whether be is in favor Of the total
repeal Of the Fugitive Slave lawt But Mr.. Banks
declined Mr.. Brooks, of South Carolina, stated
that under certain contingencies, he was perfectly
willing TO let the Union Slide and he was con
graduated by large number of the members Of the
House for the sentiments he expressed. Mr.. Shorter
proposition statement that he intended to offer
resolution excluding every member from Massachu-
sets from occupying q seat on the floor Of the
House. created considerable excitement and no little
amusement Some Of the members seemed to take il
in earnest, and were alarmed, while others looked
upon it as only trick.
1t was rumored abou. the hall this morning that
Lewis ID. Campbell would yet be the man. | was in.
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