Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-18
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

teen years past We have never seen such COM
mendable decorum marking the last night of
tho sessions of the two houses Of Congress, as
throughout Saturday night last, and we have
been present on all such occasions Of course,
in the House, after each item of business
coming up had been disposed of, Pandemonium
seemed to have broken loose until the Speaker
announced which of the thirty or forty honor
able gentlemen bawling his title into his ear
with stentorian lungs, he chose to recognize,
But such Interruptions of the harmony of the
occasion were but momentary. The result Of
this remarkable good order was the transac-
tion of an immense amount of business in
business way. As usual on the last night of
a session the good nature Of the House got the
better Of its judgment and caution, and more
or less bills were passed which had better
been defeated, so far as the public interest is
concerned Such legislation on such an occa-
sion is inevitable, however, and we are highly
gratifed in being able to write that on Satur-
day night last much less of it was consummated
than we anticipated.
We were more favOrably impressed with
the qualities of Speaker Banks as presiding
officer on that night than ever before. His
imperturbability of temper served him cap
ital turn indeed, enabling him to drive bust
ness through with railroad speed. We had
previously witnessed display of what we re-
garded as gross and objectionable partizan-
ship in his ruling, for which we were tempted
to forgive him on Saturday night, with so
much tact and energy did he thon discharge
the duties of the Speakership.
England's Candidate.-The portion of the
English press bitterly hostile to all American
interests, led by the London Tip4s, are ve-
hement advocates for Fremont's election The
London Chronicle goes SO far as to avow that
its advocacy OF Fremont IS based on its con-
ductors' belief, that the policy of the Repub-
lican party, when in power, would force
speedy dissolution of the North Americon Con-
fede-acy, which it regards as the only safe
guard for the governments Of Europe, as the
latter now exist. The condition of the Amer
lean masses under the auspices of this govern
ment, as it has existed up to this time, it con-
tends, is an ever dangerous incentive to the
European masses to strive to assimilate their
governments to ours. This is plain English,
indeed so plain that all may comprehend it,
1t desires Fremonts election, as the very
sarest method conceivable Of perpetuating
despOtisn on the other side Of the Allan
tic, to be insured there by the certain result
OF the dissolution Of the American Union, to
be brought about by the policy of this party
when in power here. English influence is our
bane, even when sought to be made effective
from the best motives; because English views
of American affairs are based for the most part
on ignorance and prejudice with reference to
Us. But when sought to be made potent in
shaping American affairs for ends such as the
Chronicle avows, it is atrOciOus indeed Fine
allies, the Times and Chronicle, for the hun
dred thousand German refugees from the dis.
astrous tffJrts to revolutionise Europe of ls4S,
who, on this occasion, are for the first time en-
titled TO vote for President of the United
States. 1t says:
owe should be sorry to SEQ Mr. Buchanan
elected, because he is in favor of preserving
the obnoxious institutions as they exist, and
the unity of the States There is no safety for
European mOnarchical governments if the pro-
gressive spirit of the democracy Of the United
and the first blow to the separation of the
United States is effected ~
Indian Affairs In Oregon.-We received
BY the last arrival from the Pacific side,
very interesting and lin view OF the condition
Of the Territory important letter from an old
citizen Of Oregon, a subscriber to the Star.
who is as well versed in the Indian affairs Of
the Territory as any one else can be. He is
gentleman Of we'll known excellent iudp
ment and high character. His letter is as
follows, viz
PORTLAND, o. T., June %. 1855
E4Lt0I Of tie Star First the Indian news.
Col wright has not succeeded in making a
treaty with the Indians although NO mains Sas
been spared by him to bring about one IL
has spent nearly two months time-bas at
tempted to buy their good will by the distri
button of provisions and presents and suc
ceeded so tar as to get the chiefs to promise To
COME IN on certain day and talk, but when
the appointed day arrived they were missing
having had ample time while talking aboa.
treaties to remove their families and stock be-
yCnd has reach, which they awaited themselves
EI. He W rghU has moved tc the Y ae kaman.
Oct now hnds DO Indians to fight. He csDnot
nose over nIteen miles per day, consequently
cannot pursue them, and ali he can hons ~
40 L. to occupy their couptrv-occpnvf 49,,
St"Sle oa1tSy-"hile he keeps his whole com.
mand together. "D0ie GULL
About two hundred warriors b.,,.
the Columbia river, and are now a,, ,l oi1ssea
waters If John Days rIyer-they srs ' ne H g
low Creek, John Days, part OF the IIna IN
las and Ieith Indians They have most of tn
horses and mules stolen since the coner sne
ment Of hostilities They have hired the Snsks
Indians of that vicinity to fight with them. bv
giving them horses, and have sent further into
the snake country for more help. These In
dams are upon the rear of Col. Wright, and
sGnle apprehensions are felt by the people of
the Dalles for the safety Of their families and
'hsir property. Are We to have another Cas-
cade tragedy!
received letter from Henri NJ Chase.
usieI hapha, Oraig's place. June 18th, in
which he states that several nations of tbose
Upper country Indians" were there in coun.
~ ~ ue SeLAIhe whether they Hauld min the