Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-29

Seekers, de-.
NAsHISGroN. Dec. 22d, 1856.
For several years past Congress has been beset
with set of corrupt spectators, but the present
Congress, and particularly the present session
seems TO have drawn more of these pirates to the
metropolis than at any previous time, and what is
most singular large majority of those on hand
now are genuine Black Republicans. This may
arise from the fact that many Of the present Black
Republican members have been defeated and are
wiling to serve their friends in advancing some
magnificent schemes in the way of railroad grants;
voting annuiies to ocean steamers, and in various
other ways, before the close of their political ca
reer. Many Of these ',jobbers" have no visible
means Of living, yet they live in princely style in
this city, keep open rooms and houses-their
side boards set oct With every kind Of the most
costly hquors-giVe oyster and gime suppers-
champagne drinkings, and are ever ready and eag-
er to 'play the agreeable" 10 an NJ G. That votes
IRE Influenced by such means will not say but
that these 'jobbers" prosper / know, and that
these entertainments given with a view TO in.
fuence votes, is well known fact, but that any
particular member has been induced TO change bis
views Of any particular bin pending before Con-
gress by such individuals, will not charge. Many
"jObbers" bills do pass Congress-, but wheth~
er Congress is ignorant of the corrupt means
resorted to to secure their passage is impossible
for me to determine, nor would it be just to infer
from vote given for any one or all that the mem.
Der SO voting was corrupted, but II every member
who lie aware Of the means used to push through
many of these schemes would vote against them,
without any regard to their utility, the system
would soon be broke up, because those interested
would fLd the 'jobbers" an absolute injury instead
OF benefit. The particular schemes now on foot
are 10 the nature Of "patent extensions, ;" "Ocsan
lines of Steamers, A" EMAIL Contracts" RAILROAD
Grants"
learn from good authority that Mr. Buchanan
has determined upon all the members Of bis Cabi-
net with but one exception, but the names are not
known, and be says they shall not be known until
the proper time. He intimates that good many
viii be disappointed.
The argument IN the Supreme Court on the
Slave Case has been concluded, but no decision
has, as yet been rendered The general opinion is
that the court viii be divided-perhaps geographi-
caly-I hope not
Bot little business has been transacted in Con-
gress. The whole session has been consumed in
discussing the Presidents Message, and it seems
drobabe that it will last until after the holidays
1t would be curious exhibit to show the cost Of
the Presidents Message to the Government
learn bill viii soon be introduced by Black
Republican TO equalize the mileage Of Members,
that is to make the mileage of q member from
Maryland equal to that OF a member from Calif0r
MIA or vice Uersa. It is political move, not in
tended to be passed, but to bring before the people
. false issue. Black Republicanism needs, in the
absence of Sumner Gaming, some other stimulus
to keep Up the intensity Of feeling, and as il is
more than probable that the incoming President
,sil take all The wind out Of their sails by securing
free Kansas" they are already looking about for
some new issue. They fancy that all Southern
members WILL because of the distance from the
Capitol and expense of travelling vote against the
bin, and thus they will be furnished with plsusi
ble pretsTt TO go before the people on. II they
would az the same time introduce bill making il
felony for any member to receive brides, imagine
several of their present number would learn the
shoe making business in or penitentiary.
The democracy anticipate a decided majority in
the next Congress, and already the hungry pun-
der seekers soliciting votes for the various Of
fees about the House. The 'jobbing" about the
House is very enticng; and such fine opportunities
are presented for stealing, that votes will com.
mand high premium. / would suggest 10 the
uacOmmitted TO hold on a while Wheat is not
yet at the highest price, The sag nicht aspirants
vii bid high for votes year hence.
JABEZ CANDOR.