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WASHINGTON. IAN. 10


The Union says no such question as a
suspension OF diplomatic intercourse has
been before the cabinet. Our relations
with Great Britain are certainly delicate,
perhaps critical. but the proposed with
drawal Of our minister is not among The
evidence which in.ima ate the delicacy OF
these relations.
The Union further says, we canno,
deny ihastherelare serious questions and
differences between The two governme,s.
Jefferson DAVIS was nominated as u.
$. Senator from Mississippi OH first bal
lot. by a majority Of ~.
HoysE.-Mr. Clingman offered a res
olpiion lha, during the calling Of he roll
no personal rule limiting members 10 ten
minutes in debate, shall no, be suspended
except by the unanimous consent OF lbe
House. He thought the House had de-
rogased into a mere debating society.
Voting was more likely 10 result in an
election than discussion because the lat-
ter ssrvej To- intl,ms parties an d factions,
and ihus increase the difficulty, The
r%esoiotioH was adopted and the House
proceeded 10 ro,e.
Banks 90. Richardson 90. Fuller 81,
Pennington 3, Ohiot Campbell 3, Porter
and Foster. each l. Necessary to a
choice l02. al
WAsBxeroN, jan. Is
HOUSE.
Mr.. Marcy addressed himself, as be
,ahi, - craftsmanship, moi. pariisans,
offered in spirn Of compromise, a re-
solution declaring Mr.. Banks Speaker.
The resolution was tabled by a vote Of
III agains, 90.
Mr.. GIdiings advocated she adoption
o. the plurality resolution, declasibg tina,
The House annol organize Oh any other
principle. lie called on Democrats to-
follow their own precedent.
Mr.. Cobb, of Georgia. said that he
Democratic caucus OF 1919 rejected The
plurality proposition which was sub
~sequeuiIy adopted.
Several members assen,ed to the ruth
OF The statement, and Mr.. Cobb cnHtinu.
ed: With the Republicans the issue is
Banks and disorganiza,ion in preferences
to Mr.. Campbell. Of Ohio, whom they
could have elected the other day is all
ofthem had voted for Mr.. T~horiDg,on's
resolution.
Mr.. Giddings. ! vote as I please,
without going to Georgia 10 learn my
duty.
Mr.. Cobb. Hyou did you would be
better acquainted with il. daughter
.Hi Mr.. in reply 20 Mr.. Cobb. said the
vote on Mr.. Thorington's resolution was
not a fair test, as the Republicans had
made a nomination other than Mr..
Campbell of Ohio.
The debate was confined 10 the Dem
ocra.s and Republicans.
WASHINGTON. Jan. II
The great Reaper case has been de
cided in favor Of Manny's maohiue.
ADDITIONAL To The HousE.-Mr.
Cumback offered a resolution. which he
afterwards Withdrew. declaring Mr..
Mace Speaker.
Mr.. Dunn. in explaining his position,
said tina, be would support no caucus
which presented 10 him the name Of
Banks.
The remarks Of Mr.. Dunn slimula-
ted Messrs. Sage, Bren;on, Pennington
and Campbell of Ohio to participate IN
the debate which involved the action OF
the Representatives respecting their can.
didaie for Speaker.
Messrs. Royce, Mcqueen and Keith.
being satisfied with Mr.. Richardson's
explanation, have returned 10 his sup
port. b
Mr.. Faulkner intends. if a Speaker
is not elected by Monday, TO submit, a
proPosi:ion that members resign. and the
House adjourn. 10 meet again the frs,
Monday IN May mex.
The dispatches Of our Government, by
the Atlantic contain nothing particular
ly important concerning affairs between
the United States and Great Britain.
An anti Nebraska caucus is to be held
tonight, suggested by Mr.. Campbell.
The debate to day has apparan.ly
rather damaged than improved the pros
poets OF Mr.. Banks. !.
WASHINGTON, Jan. II.
Petitions from Com modore Stewart,
Commanders Lockwood aud Long. and
Lieuls. Chandler, Handy. Turner. Bow
ers ard Eliery. were presented. con-
psaining of the action of the Naval
Board. ,sGs4g
SENATE - On motion of Mr.. Clayton,
the President was requested 10 commu-
nica,e all communications on Central.
American affai . not heretofore iurnish-
ed, and calling for the adjudication Of
The American Commissioners at Paris,
OH French spoliaiions Of American COM
merce.
The presiding officer was authorized
10 appoint the Committee on Printing. !
HousE.--Messrs Stephens, ZoIlikoft
fer and Washbnrn of Maine. debated
The question Of Slavery restriction, 70,
plying one to another.
The ll0lh ballo, for Speaker was then
taken. s
Banks. 81; Richardson, 6s; Fuller,
80; Pennington, & Messrs Orr, Will.
liams and Porter each l.. Necessary for
a nhsu. 4 A0 ~ M4M-4Er #