New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-05
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WASHINGTON, Thursday, Dec. 4, 1856.
Senator Bright disclan,s any desire to enter Mr..
Buchsnan's Cabinet, and limits bis ambition TO q
continuance in the Senate. 1t is now Asserted con-
idently, that arrangements have been made to in.
sure the withdrawal Of any opposition to going into
election for Senator the part Of the Indiana Sen
ate, by which movement the Democrats will prOba-
bly, succeed on Joint ballot A few Fillmore men,
classified as Republicans, are believed to be con.
cerned in this bargain, which deserves exposure
and reprobatiOn.
Gen. Cass affects great innocence Of the sug-
gested intention to bring him into the Administra-
tiOD, but is willing and anxious, nevertheless, as
some compensation for his popular rejection by
Michigan. Almost any place would suit him, so it
be profitable Office.
Gov. Wise is not 80 disnterested as the newspa-
pers and partisans report. He has three years Of
term to serve as Governor, and the people Of Viz
gina are not prepared for the farce of electing a
man to see him resign. If not positively snubbed,
he certainly received the cold shoulder at Wheat
land, and the probable selection of Mr.. Faulkne
for Cabinet seat will be the sign Of a meditated
exclusion of Mr. Wi.es arrogant pretensions.
COL Forney has withdrawn from the Senatorial
contest in Pennsylvania, leaving the field to host
of competitors While Mr.. Buchanan will take no
ostsnsible part in this canvass, be will effectually
and quietly indicate his preference, and the man
viii be elected. Judge Black stands nearest In
Mr.. Buchsnan's confidence.
The Speaker resppointed most Of the Standing
Committees this morning, filling the vacancy in the
Charmanship Of the Committee on the District of
Coumbis with Mr.. Mattsson of NewYork, in place
of Dir. Meacham Of Vermont, deceased. No other
material alterations we're made.
The House Committee on Foreign Relations will
soon report bill for the French spOliatiOns pred
Gated upon the idea that the information communi-
Gated from the Department Of State at the last
Session relieves in great measure, the objections
raised in the Presidents Veto and clears the way
for the adoption of the proposed measure.
Several hours were spent by the House in rePu-
dating certain farccal attempts to reach Dir.
Grows pending motion for reconsdering the vote
rejecting Gen. Whitfield. The few absentees have
virtual control of the House, showing the impera-
tive necessity for modification of the compensation
law, by which attendance will be enforced under
more imposing penalties. The present delay is
entirely occatiOned by the effort to bring in den-
quent members to control the result. single OBJ
lection defeats any motion, as was proved to-day
on propositions to fix day for the vote on this
question, to select seats, and refer messages, all
which failed, the Republicans not being willing to
relinquish their advantage to accommodate their
dilatOry opponents.
The debate on the Presidents Message was con-
tnued in the Senate with much animation.
Mr.. Wade of Ohio overhauled its shallow pretexts
in one Of his downright and telling efforts, scourg
ing the Interpretations practiced, and telling
the Southern gentlemen who threaten disuniOn that
nobody North wanted to hold them.
Mr.. Butler of S. C. and Mr.. Rusk of Ark. entered
the lists-he latter with less discretion than CON-
mon following the beaten track of utralsm.
The feature of the day, however, was the speech
of Mr.. Fessenden Of Me-, which, in dignity, spirit,
effectiveness and logical power was altogether an
impressive exhibition of his great resources and
commanding mind. He scattered all the false i'm
putations against the Republican party, and de-
Tended manfuly the resentment exhibited against
the Presidents charges. Having done this, he
presented the true Republican idea of the last can
vars and its future policy being the onextension
of Slavery into territory now free. He denied that
any purpose was intended or reserved to interfere
with the domestic institutions of the States, or to
claim any exercise of power by Congress beyond
what had heretofore been manifested. His posi-
tons tortured the Opposition dreadfuly, and
Messrs Rusk, Butler, Mason, Brown, Cass and
Bayard were kept on the anxious seat, explaining
in quick succession, and endeavoring to impair the
effect of his cool and deliberate assaults, which
were conducted with most provoking prOpriety
On all hands it was considered great triumph, and
Mr.. Fessenden retired with admitted honor and
increased reputation.
The debate is well worthy of circulation, as fur
nisbing the true political platform, expounded BY
an able and moderate champion.
Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Dec. 4, 1856.
In the Senate to-day the question came up on
the motion to print the Presidents Message.
Mr.. Wade of Ohio dissected the cOrrupt'instru.
ment with great bOldness, confusing the Black
Democracy and astounding the crowded galleries.
He was followed in characteristic speech by
Mr.. Butler of S. c., in defense Of the President.
Mr.. Fessenden of Me. then addressed the Senate
in review of the Message. 1t was an effort, for
close reasoning, power of argument, elegance OF
dictiop. and prompt accuteness in dsposing of In
terrogatores, which has not been surpassed in the
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