The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-25
Our Washington Correspondence.

The Second Meeting of the Democratic Caucus
Constitution of the Body Measures ResoUed
upon TO RAISE the Wind-O Diceaoiders TO BE-
HeGcay ASSESSED An Impeyfam in Imperio-
Rumored Bankruptcies amongst the Vigilance
COMMITTEE tn San Francisco Fremont in Penn
syiconia-Filimore in Virginia, &C., &c.
The faithful alone were allowed admission to the
select national caucus at its second meeting on Sa
turday evening last. Some forty.fse or fifty made
up the company of democratic regulators, and these
were chiefly composed of Senator'S and members Of
the House. twas agreed upon that the committee
should, at no time, number more than sixty-two
members, besides the officers, which are to consist
Of President, Secretary and Treasurer. Each
memcer Of the committee is privileged to employ a
corresponding clerk, who is to be paid from the
funds Of the Committee. The post Of Treasurer, |
learn, will be offered TO the Washington banker, Mr..
Riggs.
The draft of circular intended for distribution
throughout the country presented and accepted.
1t calls upon the heads Of Custom Houses and Post
Offices, for information u the number of persons
in government employ who are under them, with
the amount, according to the value of the office,
that each can be assessed and the total OF the
UNI to be relied upon by the committee for the
months of August, September and October. 1t is
proposed to tex the COLLECTORS, Surveyors, Navy
AGENTS and officers, Postmisters Marshals and Dis.
trct Attorneys OF the principal cities the sum Of
81 500 EACH and their deputies $500 more, This, at
first, was thought to be too small an assessment,
when majority Of the offices thus assessed would,
in all probability, be held by the present incumbents
for four years longer under Buchanans admlniStra-
ton. This objection was finally removed ny one of
the members setting forth that an equal amount
would have TO be paid by these officers to the demo-
cratic treasury Of their States and cities.
These officers are to be drawn upon without fur
ther notice for the amount which they assessed
and which they will be expected 10 pay upon re-
cept of the assessing circular The names o parties
refusing are to be registered In the journal OF the
committee. The object in naming just sixty two
members is that each State shall be under the imme-
date supervision OF two OF the members, who
are empowered to open a. Correspondence
with the head men OF the cities, dis
shall think best for the advancement of the demo
cratic cause. The pecuniary condition of each
State to carry on the election with effectiveness,
will by such means be ascertaiDed and money will
be promptly furnished where it may be required,
by drafts uDon Riggs or some other bank of this
city, This Committee will remain in Washington
till the first OF November. 1t is further resolved
upon obtain an accurate list Of every paper pub
lshed in the States the politics OF each, their in
tGence, and as far convenient, their pecuniary
condition From this it will be seen that a central
organization Is about to be perfected. Of the most
formidable character politically, that has ever been
founded in this country. II will be almost unlimited
In it. pecuniary resources, while it will have the
power 10 penetrate into every political nook and
corner of the Union aud will possess itself of all
necessary political information ! shall shortly be
able to furnish you with a copy Of the Committees
circular, and the names Of its members, as far as
have been decided upon.
There are extraordinary rumors whispered Of
heavy private bankruptcies in California; the prin-
pal parties are said TO be among the leading mem
bers Of the Vigilance Committee Those whose
names have heard mentioned, are the most active
in continuing the existence OF the present org aniza
ton. This may be nothing but conjecture or inten-
tionai Misrepresentation; but the report has, never
theess its believers. IL is thought that the next
steamer will furnish particulars.
A letter was cad to NE today, from Judge Nc
Lean in which he says that the united German
dents Of the western sections of Pennsyy inja
will vote almost unanimously for Fremont He PIE
die the State for Fremont by over thirty thousand
majority. Few would doubt even the probabilities
81 such a result against Buchanan in his own States
but what world you think when Virginians set
down their State for Fillmore The thing is actually
done ard bets are offered freely chat the Wise ma.
jority for Governor will be reduced one-half.
WASHINGTON, July IS, 1856.
Maiden Speech Of Mr.. Otero, one Of lie Rspresm.
totiues from Neic Merico-I Washington Scan
dal-Mr. Rcies Speech on the Brooks Affair
Tie Pacific RaiiroGd-T Treasury R.eommsnda-
stCHs JCJ rWcHGWtHt " AF AWtU, qC.t gC.
The appearance Of Mr.. otero, today, on the floor
Of the House of Representatives, attracted cons.
derale attention, and members crowded around 10
hear this young native of New Mexico, who noS
contests the seat Of Mr.. Galiego as delegate from
that di tant Territory. That portion OF his speech
relating 70 tie corruption Of the Catholic priests Of
his country prior to the installation Of the present
presiding Bishop, was listened TO with great iIte-
rest. TIE padres, he said the ruling spirits Of
gambling houses and drinking saloons and wer-
dctcsed with al manner of crime. fhese priests
EEL unoer the ban Of the present Bishop, VINO re-
paced them with better men. lie also made o clear
statement as 70 the condition q political parties In
New Mexico one the Mexican, tie other the Anne
rican Dsrty.
Washington scandal furnished In o late letter, and
was inclined to believe that no honorable gentleman
W. uld ADMIT the corn, and acknowledge himself
sggreved. Yet in this ! Vas mistaken, as
note was received early this morning de-
maodipg retractiou, - the item reflected
upon tie private character OF the author
III the note II this gentleman Ia willing
10 have bi. name appear with rctrsction, u
viii sccount for his beei that he was the honorable
Tn. sroecn az the Hon. r. T. Hall. Of Massachu.
sets on the Crooks aiaif has been extensively
culatOd and IS piOnOurceu "A mtaei specimen OF ai
arggMcTt-loQical. chasie ard classic in all its
rarts. Mr.. Hall was OF the very few OF Northern
men who were Gis oed q view the questions a. they
presented themselves, unbiass'd by a blind preju-
dice.
Tie whereabouts Of Mr.. Buriingame excites not q
little curiosity. Every one you m Ct inquiries, with
laugh. whether Burlingame "a "a route Tor the
Gift N House. His position exci'es the sympathy
Of his real friends though they aware that he
has unfortunately been driven 20 Il by pretended
end designing friends.
The Pacific Railroad bill fear, VIII be killed of
by a clashing OF private and specializing interests
There may be some rich developments before the
session closes. Look out for the engine.
Mr.. Guthrie asks further legislation TO prevent
the differentiation Of goods imported. send You
copy Of his letter on tue subject, and the bill ne
recommends -
CONGRATULATIONS or MERCHANDISE IHPoRTED fSro
rarrNTTEp sTATTs-TREAsURY RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE AMENDMENT or THE TARfFF.
Treasury DEPARTMENT, july ~, 1856.
SRI have the honor TO recommend additional
legislation with view Ct more eGectuay prevent
ing the differentiation u merchandise, procured
o'hersie than by purctase, AID imported into the