New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-08-12
FROM WASHING TON.

WASHINGTON, August TO- lSs6.
Yesterday was appropriated by the Senate as
cart Of political jail delivery, in which every man
ler OF imprisoned speech was to be let out, and
me books were to be squared in time for tie
adjournment. Nj. Thompson of NewJerssy read
sn oraton extolHng the beroio achievements Of bis
connection, Commodore Stockton, and deprsciative
OF che services Of Col. Fremont in California.
Doubtless this sfort will produce its effect among
employees of the New-Jevsey monopoly; but il
hardly commanded decent attention in the body,
whose tJmpGaum was afflicted with tina dali perfor-
nance. WY did Mr.. Thompson not attempt to
prove that the waters of Niagara poured upward
il stead of downward Then he might have, at
least, got an attentive listener or two. This
mean business of striving to dispaEage the world
vide fame Of Fren ant, and 10 diminish the
extent End value Of bis labOrs, is quite worthy Of
the men who are engaged in it. Unable to achieve
anything themselves, they glory, under the instiga
tiobs Of malice and envy, in detractiDg from the
deserved honOrs attained by Others. Ex-Governor
Jones of Tennessee next followed, to give in his
adhesion to Buchanan, which he did with an ex-
hibition Of rhOdOnantade quite characteristic.
His recantatiOn cost the Senate several hours Of
time, and was q serious infection upon victimized
audience of pages and reporters. The Union last
pipht. called il magnificent" affair, from which
:. pretty good idea may be formed of what is the
estimate of grandeur ia the eyes Of Court editor
II was admitted on all sides to be feeble, hashy,
and fantastic piece OF dtOnted defamation, with
out any point but q fat abandonment Of the prn-
ciples so much mouthed and ranted by its author.
! bis accession will probably give the Democracy
one vote more in Tennessee. The aim Of the
rafd linda nails
who happened not TO be present, and had left no
orders 10 be saved from such friends. 1t was .
part Of the original iDiquty that the nomination
should be given to Douglas in consideration OF his
services 10 the South. Having failed at Cincin-
psti. the next movement will be at Charleston
iour years hence-nOtwithstanding the impending
dissolution of the UniOD-where Mr. Jones 10 de-
,eImined to figure in the delusive hope OF future
reward. He Was candid enough to ADM, ne did
not expect any immediate comfort from Mr.. Bu-
cbanan in the event Of his election, though
doubtless his scruples would interpose no Objec-
ton if the chance should offer.
Mr.. Foot of Vermont closed the debate after 6
o'clock in one of the most effective thrilling, and
conclusive speeches of the Session, by the adms.
sion of all parties in the Senate. His review OF
tie Outrsges perpetrated in Kansas, Of the exact
position occupied BY the people OF the Free States
ard his exposition Of the whole course OF Southern
policy. made an extraordinary impression. While
| ii. speusee was free from all denunciation, aud
| arked by discriminating propriety, it was none
the less fearful in execution. Southern Senator
Of emneI ce told NE to-day be bad heard no effort
during the whole Session which so much commanded
his admiration and respect. The imposing man
/ ner and utteraDce Of Mr. Foote contributed to ts
| immediate effect but the thoughts and their ex
preston can hardly fail to excite equal apprecis-
ton wherever they may go. If be had done moth
ing else to establish bis reputation, tae servic'