Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-02-06
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE STANDARD
WASHINGTON FEBRUARY l, 1885,

~ COMpFOWtSe-uT CEangWGnS ptuTnttLy TeS0-
!ution-Lost on the final rote-7ze effort to pass
1t reneaoea-Er- Con. Smith again ooted tor-No
lodging this time-Mr. Se,card makes a ,oar
speech-Senate printer-Gen Hornsby Of Nicar-
ua-Ne,os from .Europe-TAs House today
The plurality rule deteated again-StiU a dead
toc6-Democrats earnestly trying to elect
Spcaker-Goo. Aiken-Errors corrected
The resolutions offered by Mr.. Dunn ON Saturday
last and also the resolutions of Mr.. Fuller and Mr..
Meacham, all relating to the Nebraska bill and the
missouri Compromise, with the votes of the House
thereon, have attracted attention. yet the
are not regarded indication of its opin-
ion on these issues. Quite a number of members
We're absent, and some few lodged, leaving the i'm
press on that it was an effort make up Il record
showing majority to be in favor of the Nebraska
bill, or at least opposed to its repeal, and conse:
quently responsible for the continued disorganiza-
ton of the House.
Two of Mr.. Dunn's resolutions were defeated by
one majority, the first declaring that majority of |
the people Of the United States were opposed to the
Kansas Nebraska bill, and that the Speaker of the
House should be representative OF this sentiment,
and the other that the anti-slavery agitation ought
to he continued until the Missouri Compromise in |
substance or spirit should be re-estabshcd Upon |
these resolutions looking future action the Black
Republicans were defeated. Mr.. Meacham.S resolu- |
ton declaring the repeal of the Missouri Compro-
mise to have been unwse, unjust to one section of
the Union, de-, was carried by fifteen majority thus
showing considerable majority of the House to
have been elected in opposition to this measure and
OF course the Administrations majority clearly
responsible for the consumption of two months of
the session without an organization. On Mr. Dunn's
resolutions the majority either way is so small as to
justify no positive deduction thererom; but upon
Mr. Meacham's, it is large enough fix clearly the
responsibility.
On Wednesday, Mr. Cngman offered resolu.
ton providing for the election of Speaker under
the operation of plurality rule. 1t put through
Its different preliminary stages successfully but de-
feated on Its passage-yeas l06 nays ITO. To lay
1t on the table the vote was tie, los to 1OS and
consequently lost: on ordering the main question to
be put, los to lO7; but when the direct vote was
taken, and the question of its adoption presented
two votes were changed, and the resolution lost.
Yesterday, the effort was again made, but the House
adjourned before a final vote reached.
| 1t will be remembered that at the commencement
| OF the past week, an eff',rt made by the Know
Nothings to manufacture record again, the Demo-
Gratis, which should show that the latter reSpon
sbc tor the failure to organize by having refused
vote for Elk Gov. Smith for Speaker, who has voted
! with the Democrats for their nominees. That
| cord Was manufactured by some ten Of the Black
Republicans absentng themselves, standing outside
| OF the bar OF the House, but ready to vote if it
| should appear necessary in order to defeat Gov.
Smiths election. Yesterday the manoeuvre was re-
| peated, but OH this occasion without SUCCESS. 1t
| was offered as an amendment to the plurality rule,
and was supported by the united vote of the Demo-
Gratis and South Americans, receiving 100 votes in
| its favor to ITO against. Some sustained it as
choice of evils, between Mr. Smith and MIR. Banks,
others with hope of supcrseding the plurality rule
with it, and then voting against it when the main
question was put But the Black Republicans and
the "scatterers could not dodge this occasion,
and the amendment was ruled out by ten majority
The Senate still continues its sem-wcekly ses-
sions. On Monday Mr.. Cass delivered his promised
speech on the Central American question, and yes
terday he was followed by Mr.. Seward, on the same
general subject. 1t has been rumored for some
time that Mr.. Seward designed making speech
assuming bold position on this question in behalf
of American interests in order to give him the in
side track with the Black Republicans for the Prcs
dency Its object no doubt is a political one, for
the benefit of himself and his party. Mr.. Seward
advises years notice to DC given to England,
quring the English Government to ret altogether
from Central America and in case of non.compi-
ance with this requirement, to remove the English
agents by force. He argued that war could not
sue, that England has had enough OF lately, and
that such course would surely result in the peace
able accomplishment Of our wishes.
The long suspended election of Senate printer
came off yesterday, Judge Nicholson of the Union
establishment, having received majority of the
votes on the fourth ballot. The Editor of the Sem
tine Beverly Tucker, doubtless the candidate of
a combination against the Union Office, entertaining
| views of hostility towards Gen. Pearce as a caud.
date for reelection to the Presidential Chair.
| Brigadier General Hornsby, of Walkers Nicara-
guam Army, who recently arrived at New York from
Central America in order to recruit his health, it
appears is a native of North Carolina. He served
with distinction in the Mexican war as captain Of
volunteers being offered at its close commission in
the regular army, 'hich nc declined The papers
say further of him that he then "went to Calfor-
MIA and was citizen of Calavcras county, when he
was elected Sergeant-at-Arms OF the Assembly If
the California Legislature. He afterwards proceed
ed to Central America, before the arrival of Gen.
Walker, but could not muster a sufficient force to
give effective aid to the Democratic party there.
He was obliged to make his escape by the steamer,
but returned with General Walker was third in
command the battle of Rivas and has since then,
been second in command He is a stern discipline
rian, but much beloved by the troops and may be
garded as one of the best and most reliable officers
in the service General Hornsby is above the aver
age height of tall men, has erect carriage, and
bold decided military air. without dash ostenta-
ton. He is fine specimen Of the American officer.
The news from Europe announced this morning,
| communicates information of the renewal OF nego-
tations between the Western Powers and Russia
looking to the establishment of peace. Russia re-
cognizes the propositions offered her as basis for
negotiations, but it is hardly possible that any
agreement will result from their consideration Or
that such terms the Allies may present. will prove
acceptable to Russia. Napoleon is anxious for a
peace, and the English people DESTROYS that the war
should be ended; but SO long as the Western Pow
ers to play the part Of dictators, and pre-
scribe humiating terms to their enemy, So lung Will
the war continue. The last years campaign has
been disastrous for Russia in the Crmea but success
full in Asia; her resources are great, and she can
continue the warfare for years before they are ex-
hausted
The House adjourned yesterday while the plural
ty rule was pending. 1t came up this morning as
the first business A motion to lay it the table
failed-yeas 1O7, nays 1OS. The main question was
then put, when the resolution was deteated-yeas
1OS. nays no. So the House il no farther advanced