The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-01
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By MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TElEGRAPRs,

THE sENArE-ruE NOMINATION OF Mr.. DALLAs-
THE DIFFICULTY BETwEEN AEssRs. Walk AND
PELToN, ETC.
WASHINGTON Jan. 81. 1885,
The in The House to day were exceedingly rich
and spicy. It is evident judging from the tone and tenn
per of members, that apprcximatng towards an
election of Speaker Every eedient resorted to
the part Of he democrats and South Americans to stave
e the plurality rule for It manifest it would carry
could direct vote be had The plurality question will
up again to morrow, and it is believed it will carry
A caucus Of Senator's opposed to the admnistrat ~
held this morning. They could not agree on can
ddate for printer, and determined to into the Senate
and support whoever they chose.
When the Senate met the excitement intense 1t
is said the President st hand After the first
ballot it showed the Union editors be
In minority; but Bayard Of Delaware, and Pratt, Of
Maryland the fourth ballot changed 'front.' and Brown
of Mississippi refusing to VOTE Nicholson declared
elected. Quite number Of democratic Senators exhibit
ed considerable agony ia casting their votes.
After Mr.. Seward finished his speech Central Ame
RIGA Mr. Foot obtained the floor for Monday The Senate
then went into Executive session, the President having
sent in Mr. Dallas appointment Minister to England
motion was made to have it confirmed immediately;
but Mr.. Clayton objected and thought It should be
fsrred to the proper committee in order that Senator's
might understand his Dallas) position on important
questions respecting foreign relations &C. Me- Clay
toms proposition prevailed, and it ordered.
The difficulty between Messrs Pelton and Walk, OF New
York. which threatened serious results has been AMIGA
bly, settled, and the correspondence win be published in
to morrow's Lnteui0tncsr. D.
AENT-GRNERAL WILSON'S VIEWS ON THE CENTRAL
AMERICAN QUESTION, ETC., ETC.
WASHINGTON Jan. 81, 1856.
Mr. Buchanan is expected leave England on the 10Th
II February, unless the British government should re
quest him. for important reasons to remain until the
arrival Of his successor.
Mr.. Dallas accepts the mission to England. He has
hen requested to 60 Immediately His nomination
sint into the Senate to day. and motion made to
confirm him at once, without reference. Mr.. Clayton
objected and said he wanted to know the opinions Of
he man who was to be zen. to England. The nomina-
Ton was, therefore, referred to the Committee on
F1eign Relations. They will probably report on Mon
dy.
Senator Foot, Of Vermont speaks on Central American
afAirs Monday. It is understood he viii sus-
tah Senator Seward in the positions which he
took to day. General Wilson will make speech
on the Central American question. He will ad.
vocAte the abrcga!ion Of the Clayton Bulwer trea-
ty, because Interpretation of 1t be agreed
upon by the high contracting parties even by the
ing statesmen country and because Great
favor Of recognizing Walkers government. He thinks
that it does harm for thousands Of young men
to to Nicaragua, and that they have right to carry
Shrp's rifles with them if they choose
here have been for several days past Of duel
tocome off between DR.. Walk and Mr.. Pelton, members
from New York. private letter from Mr. Pelton speak
in, disrespectfuly OF Dr. Walk which found its way into
thu Tribune, the offending Considerable
repone has taken place; but friends have inter
feed the damaged honor has been healed and 1--WE are
al honorable men" once more. The correspondence
VII be published in the Inteuigencr tomorrow.
1t IL not that the President did not consult his
Cabinet upon the Kansas message. B.
Effect OF TIE REVOLUTION IN NIcARAcUA-THE
VOTE ON THE PLURALITY RULE, ETC.
WASHINGTON, JAM 81 1856.
is understood beyond dispute that but for Walkers
evolutionary moveUs, Nicaragua and Great Britain
would before hsNs concluded treaty satisfactory to
te former regarding the Mosquito Territory and kin
ded questions, and at the same time not conflicting
With the Clayton BuIwer treaty.
The hundred votes for Mr.. Smith, of Virginia, for
Speaker cast by the Orr Fuller men, with Mr..
Wheeler added. Messrs. Barclay, Hickman, Williams
ind Haven voted with the opposition.
The plurality rule will be again voted on Tomorrow
With better prospect of success than heretofore.
According to official decree just received from
stockholm, the Swedish government has removed the i'm
port and export duty from the various kinds of iron.
The President this evening is dining large party Of
members Of Congress and other dgnitaries.