The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-31
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Proceedings of tie House-Fasion Of Alaeric4as and
DEMONSTRATORS on Greely-Sccrctary D0bbiR.
CoRREsP oNDENcE oF THE DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON CITY, Tuesday night, Jan %
l intended to write sixty and not six as tie NUN.
Der of the days within which u war with England
was probable Either the types or | erred, there
fore, i'll the letter published on Tuesday morning.
The proceedings OF the House were quite anima-
ted to-day, but ended in nothing, except demon.
sration of the fact that coalition cannot yet be
formed between the Americans and the Democrats
The Union of Sunday annoyed the Democrats,
and, unwttingly it may be, deceived the Ameri-
cans, by intimatng the probability of such coal
ition being formed. Dr. A. X. Marshall, of Ken
lucky. and Mr.. Whitney, of New York, members
of the American party, both indicated their desire,
or their purpose of acquiescng in such arrange
ment
Mr. MilIson of Virginia, also expressed himself to
the effect that he held the welfare of the country
above party interests, and would gladly acquiesce
in any honorable arrangement TO effect an organ
cation. MIR. Humphrey Marshall also, in subse-
quent remarks upon another subject, manifested q
desire to make any becoming arrangement to
cure Speaker. Mr.. A. X. Marshall even went so
far as 10 suggest an arrangement upon the basis of
the Democrats choosing an American. or the Ame-
leans choosing Democrat whom both part; es
could vote for. But Mr.. Letcher, who has a he ppy
faculty of exploding the most gorgeous bu' ,bies
when their coors are brightest. put some questions
to several American members, (which ho learned
that they would not nominate nor Vose for any
the present Administration
The Free-Solers were but special ors to-day
They quarrelled with each other yesterday hut
to-day were well pleased spectators Of similar
scene.
After the adjournment Mr G,seely, of the New
York Tribune, was assaulted and maltreated by Mr.
Rust OF Arkansas, because of something published
In the Tribune Mr.. Gree,y is very unpopular
ana deserVedly SO, even among members of his
own party, yet have not met with single person
VINO does not regret an't condemn this act of Mr.
Rust
Had Mr.. Greedy remained at the Tribune Office.
IN NeW York, his standing would have been infin-
ltely better than it now is. His pauer is smart
ana lntelgent, his associate editors write we'll his
lsns nave been presumed to be honestly entertain
ed and his reputed eccentricities have often ex-
cused thlngs requiring excuse. But every Illusion
Is dlspelled by his presence He is selfsuficient
soft sort OF a man. not smart enor oh to mix among
sharp men. His manners Cor rant thereby are
repulsive.
His letters to the Tribune are not above metioc-
rity while his telegraphic dispatches are rdicu-
lously laundering. In end eAyoring to whip Geo
Dunn & Company in, lis utmost influence has
been manifested, for he Las driven them out and
perhaps prevented an election by the party he
would serve, but who evidently do not want his
services. =.
Secretary Dobbin was present at the funeral
at the aosssi of Commodore Morris To-
day, but appearing in very i'll health His breast,
throat aud lace were Carefully enveloped as he left
the house, and he le'lnt upon the arm of gentle.
hsh III very inhrpI and dependent manner.
"A. il.