Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-28
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.
The Hon. Thomas B. Florence -Lsarnip

The Hon. Thomas B. Florence Learning
that the Democratic Congressional Convention
for the district represented by this gentleman
ia soon to meet to make a nominst ton for the
next Congress, we take the liberty of saying
TO them that if they purpose to study the in
terests Of their constituency in selecting their
candidate, they had better let we'll enough
alone. Mr.. F., who is very industrious man
and devotes himself wholly to looking after
the particular interests of his immediate con
stituents which are often under consideration
in Congress and before the Executive depart
ments, is now thoroughly experienced in the
best modes Of carrying all points here which
1t IS his duty to carry if he can
Ii will take any ether gentleman, who
might be elected to fill his place, years to &C.
quire the information concerning matters and
things here necessary to enable him to take as
good care OF bis constituents interest as Nr
Florence does. He is, besides, great favorite
with his fellow members, be cause he is fran
and generous hearted gentleman in bis liter
course with all, having earned the ill-wiII of
no one in Washington, in or out of Congress
We have repeatedly known instances wherein
vital interests have be IN ruined in Congress
by displacing energetic, popular and expe-
riencod members to make room for others
who, of course, have to commence TO obtain
their Congressional education on ousting such
gentlemen as We describe above While so
doing their constituents arc, Of course, paw
ing the piper, through the loss of propositions
which their new representatives foil TO work
through Congress.
The True Issue Tho Charleston Msyenyv
says, with force, Of the present state of affairs
in Congress
The Presidents message TO the two Houses
Of Congress, upon their assembling at the ex-
ira session, is only an application of the topic
Of his proclamation, calling the session lie
exhibits the great inconvenience in the pres
ent condition Of the affairs Of the country in
me west, OF leaving the army without the
means OF subsistence and action when they arc
involved In serious collision with the Indian
ul1es' ana great conflict between tho States
VI VIC oo.toteracy upon their borders These
arguments seem to have had but little effect
upon those to whom they were addrcsseJ tn
Senate adhered TO the simpIo armv annro,.;.
tion bill. Tho House have ADHERED 20 tRha;
amendment, regulating the affairs of K,nao.
inere seems 10 DC 10 nope OF agreement Ia,
IL be 90. Let this assumed right Of tbo uo..e
to regulate all the legislation of Congress- h1
attaching incopgruous provisos to the annro,
priation bills. be tried before the country let
Us take the issue fairly. If we grant il once
there is absolutely no limit to the legislative
power Of the House Of Representatives. In.
ternally, as well as externally, it has the power
OF peace and war. The Senate, tho Repre-
sentative Of the sovereignty of the States, be.
comes the puppet of the House of Reprerenta a.
Nves, and the House with cloud of Jabobin
T TI surrounding il, and bowling in its ears,
ih snotner French convention, legislates wit b
any sort Of revolution IL batter than tb;.
sort OF revolution, sleek and greasy. slided
ior S ard oy dsnagOgues, who seek not danger
snd seif-sacrihces, but small bonors nd IS.
spOlia;ioDs. In the mama or nas': anu ssIe
the poor pitiful army, employed oniv r. ..o 40.
Ing tho woods in quest of savages, or st.nS;a.
sss helpless or worthless guard over fron.;as
''ua'' 'Aks care OF itself. If 1t must be dis.