The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-27


lEAySswoR1n CITY, x. T., Jan. Ii, 1856.
WASHINGTON, JAM 25, 1856.
Is There any Prospect Of an Organisation?- -Symp-
toms in the House-CslsLmans Remoral-Secre-
tary Davis's Reception, &c.
The common question inside, as well as outside,
the halls of Congress is" Is there any prospect of
an organizationt' 1t is frequently put by one mem
Der to another and the most unpretending is hardly
willing to admit that ont of upwards Of two hundred
wise men there is not wisdom enough to propose
successful plan for organization, not patriot
ism enough tn execute one. Yet, the conclusion is
forced upon the mind that our national legislature
is deficient either in wisdom or patriotism, else why
this protlacted disorganizatiop among men who all
profess devotion to the constitution Of our common
country? l was pleased to hear Mr. Pennington de-
clare this evening that he would cheeriully coope
rate in any plan which would effect ali election of
Speaker. Are there any more like Mr.. Pennington?
Don't all speak at once, gentlemen. If you lose
sight of party ties and trickery and g. for your
country but one day this disgracefu contest will be
brought to an end. Honor say to Mr.. Pennington.
Mr.. Cushnlan, plain, ignorant Yankee farmer
from down East, was very improperly appointed on
the joint Fishery Commission with Dir. Perley, her
Majestys agent, and he has since been removed
Being invited to an entertainment ut the British OH
cials, Mr. Cushman after consulting his domestcs
as to his wal drobe, concluded the suit he was wear
ing would lie in good taste, he had worn he coat
only three years. 1t would he supertuous to say all
parties were disgusted
The Halifax papers speak in a very compliments
ry manner Of r. W. Frazer, Esq, the late Incumbent
OF the Consulate there. Plsbury, of Maine, has re
ceived his exequator from her MAZE ty. Frazer was
good officer, and, it is said, was removed without
cause.
The reception, last evening, at the residence of
Secretary Davis, the largest and most brilliant
Of the season. Many high officials Of the govern
ment were present including several members OF the
Supreme Ceult and members Of both houses Of Con-
gless. Mr. Guthrie, Secretary Of the Treasury, was
the only member of the Cabinet noticed in attend
auce. 1t is said that thousand persons were
in attendance. E.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 1856.
Mr.. Buchanan's Chances at the Cincinnati, Con
ctntion-Failure Of General Pierces Vlr TIE
tics--SChthfrn Vietos as 10 the Prssidentia! Can.
didots--G George La,c and the american Party.
The unexpected support which at this early
period Mr.. Buchanan is receiving from the demo-
cratic press throughout the country would seem to
indicate his nomination by the Cincinnati Conven.
tion for the Presidency This demonstration, how
ever, should not be taken for more than it is In
reality worth, for there are those now lending a
support to this movement who are calculating
largely upon the amount Of capital that his defeat
will enable them appropriate in another quarter
1t would seem strange was the riddle not capable
of solution, to hear among many of the
leading politicians of the South an express
sion OF preference for Mr.. Buchanan, when
they have among themselves talent of the highest
ORDER and men capable of filling with success and
honor the Presidential chair. The movements Of
Southern politicians in this city too plainly state
the secrets of their organization and leave but little
to conjecture. In their public meetings they en-
dorse Pierce and speak favorably of other Northern
asprants, while their private conversation Is charac
terised by spirit of opposition, and that too. not
of the mildest nature, against the North having q
successor to General Pierce. Mr. Wise, it il
understood, has declined in favor Of Mr.. Blu
ehanan, while at the same time his friends In
this city are using his name as the can
dldate of the South. Mr. Hunter, II would seem
does not regard himself as in the way for the sue
censorship and, therefore Henry A. Wise, must TO-
the present, be considered as the champion on
which the South will eventually unite their forces
In this confused mass Of electioneering, the hope
exists that from the apparent willingness OF the
South to give the North a candidate, ready re-
| turn of the compliment will be made by the Con-
yent0n, when the friends of Buchanan will express
| readiness to support Wise, and thus give him
| nomination. 1t is the opinion OF many prominent
pOltlClhIlS III buht uu WI sncH
elected and evidently this opinion is entertained IN
! the South, aud hence the safety OF the movement
| now making in that quarter in favor OF buchanan
| General Pierce has connted largely on MS war
capital but this has turned out to be something OF
| failure and has not been benefited by the rongh
| handling which the subject has recently received
| from Mr. Vie. But with all these Displays aud
nice calculations for the nomination, there still ex.
lists the apprehension that the democratic party will
be de eated IL the Presidential contest. This ap-
prehension is based upon sound reasoning that the
| party cant be united. In fact, the division al
ready existing, it is but reasonable to suppose,
will be strengthened, and the difficulties in
creased after the organization of Congress. May
not this state OF things have influenced the
decision Of Douglas, Cass and others in withdraw
ing their names from the list of candidates, aud
their preerrihg to wait the chances of another four
years sooner than to encounter now an almost Ger.
tain defeat? do not give my own views in this
latter, but present opinion would seem to indicate
the defeat OF abolitionsts and democrats and the tr
umph OF the American party. With George Law
its leader the success of that party would prove