Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-02-20

Its very common and Just remark that Washington
Is exceedingly duh this time The excitement growing
Of the protracted r the Speakcshp has sub
sided AVID the stormy debate which soon to come
in the House. the vital issues involved in the Kansas
question, has yet been fairly opened. Awaiting
themselves OF this temporary lu in politics theends Of
the various Democratic aspnts for the Presidency
busiy engaged arranging their plans and msrshslIug
their forces Tor the approaching Cincinnati contest As
far the indications here be relied on the much
veted prize is to be 10y Buchanan Hunter Pierce
All of them have numerous and influential friends aud will
go before the Convention probably with equal Chances.
Most of the delegates from the Southern States will sustain
either Hunter Pierce, while Pennsylvania, Michigan
AID Maine will support Buchanan with great
and perhaps with little obstinancy 1t is said that
the Keystone State be carried other nominee Of
the party and this consideration will doubtless have due
weight with the representative wisdom of the Democracy
On the other hand the friends of Mr. Hunter contend that
he is the decided choice of New York and that he ory
is the choice of Mr.. Douglas aud WILL in consequence
the support Illinois and other States of the North
West II these statements should prove to be correct
would perhaps, be bet to take him against the
field. But the confident and boastfu assertions of the
friends OF the various candidates the strength OF
their respective favotes be taken with many grains
of allowance. Even Bolts hankies can't brag hun.
gry, oice-seeking Democrats
The members OF Congress from the extreme Southern
States represent that Pierce the first choice OF their
constituents and this support, aided by most of the New
England vote, will render him a formidable competition
He - however, undoubtedly the weakest candidate the
Democracy run, for his the Nebraska bin
has aroused towards him the btcres hatred of the North
In this respect both Hunter and Buchanan occupy far
more advantageous position Although the former voted
and spoke in favor of the bill his marked by
comparative moderation and has excited very little person.
al auimo>ity among his political aud sectional opponents
But Buchanans position i tar favorable than that OF
any other candidate. His absence from the country du
ring the last years, together with his very
absence At this present time prolonged continental
tour, will enable him easily avoid commal on the
Kansas question: and keep him of all danger OF being
brought down by an unlucky shaft from the culver OF
second Capt Scott. IL this consideration which will
give him great strength Cincinnati and very forcbly
commend hs claims 10 the representatives OF the Democ
racy.
II useless deny the fact but there very little
prospect OF any good being accomplished by the Conven
ton OF the American party which is about
Fhiladephld The southern delegates are almost unan
in favor OF poStpouing all the Presidential
question: while thos. from the North earnestly desire
immediate nomination. This difficulty might however
be obviated and harmony attend their proceedings
there not radical causes OF discussion, which will be
extremely difficult if absolutely impossible remove
Since the developments growing of the the
Spcakership there IL good feeling between the South
ern and Northern members of the American party The
former Justly look with distrust the latter and feel
little confidence in their professions of nationality
Already, some OF the southern members OF Congress- who
were elected Americans have almest openly repudia
ted the party aud declare that they will longer
with IL distinct organization. Moreover there
80 many selfish aud intriguing demagogues, built after
the Bots order who resOrtng 10 every despicabc
trick to secure the nomination that 1t is scarcely possible
selection be made will prove acceptable the great
BODY OF the American party. It'll said here that the
friends OF George Lsw in the OF his being cho
the standard bearer, will refuse abide by the
action OF the Convention, but nominate HIM indie
pendent Candidate. Undsr such circumstances, it Is
scarcely possible that any good esu, from its pro-
ceeiings
By the way in tina, worthy individual the n,mor.
tai Bolts should not be nominated for the Presidency,
what i - become Of the disconsolate tdif Vermont
vail welcome him with open arms, but the question l.
will il also taNc the tail? Such cmetc might prove
much e-en or the vigorous constitution OF the Green
i ,uutaiu State.
Gen. CaIlom satisfied With offending public senti-
en at the South by the appointment of Aboltonists
uhc has also greatly horhed the mOraists that doth
much abound ia this quiet little burgh by comforting
valuable clerAship gentleman who lately engaged
m ting iunoeet upation Of dealing faro. This fotu-
mate beneficiary Of Slch sympathetic kindness held OF
ace IN one Of the Departments several Years ago hut
lniug the income insufficient for his moderate wants
ited 1t advisable change his calling and engage in
what Is s'n-rl, regarded a Gore lucrative pursuit
TO, th- purpose he resigned his ccrk>tp, and. in
Junction VITA friend, opened one of those fascinating
moned institutions where Government employees aud
members OF C0igie>s fond Of making deposits but
where, cGou' 10 say their checks frequently dis
honored IL H. however too oien the fate OF the worthy
with misfortune, and b. OverpOWerud by trea-
cherry The much trusted friend proved unworthy OF
trust Tor avaihg himself Of favorable opportunity he
swlftwOuted with the entire capital the bank leaving
nothing behind but quantity Of dirty cards unpaid
bills and lew ivory chips ornamental than useful
Here Wa case which tOrcby appealed 10 the charities
sad sympithes Of the benevolent and the tenderness
Gen Cuo heart could resist the pressing sOlcit
lions OF the injured youth He uxuriates upon 81
per auuun and with due economy may soon he able
TO raise such capital would authorize recharter Of
his bauk.
learn from reliable that NJ. Winter Davis
course during the cot, for the spcakershp has excited
much dissatisfaction among his friends in Maryland Ii
h. had pursued different line OF conduct in all prObabl.
it, he would have been elected the United Stated
ate in lieu of NJ Kennedy, the successful candidate.
But hs Indirect support OF Mr. Banks by refusing the
na ballot % vote for Mr. Akeu.-l Conservative and
perhaps more friendly TO the American party than any
other Democrat in Congresat blasted his prospects
and will have the effect in all probability cOns gning
him Tor the future to private lite lie is reputed Ice
gentleman OF very fine ability, and his friends anticipated
for him brilliant career in Congress.
The Sar-chamber proceedings Of the late Naval Board
ia degrading many gallant aud moritoous officers are
now undergoing very thorough ovehauiug in the So
nate and it, action will undoubtedly be- reversed as far a.
lies in the power OF that BODY The fifteen members com
pri-ing the Board took good care discriminate aga
sufficient number Of their superior officers secure
TO most Of themS"lvc. promotion 20 "a higher -radc-Gu
than probable that tn Seuate will refuse % con
firm any Of the nominations. Til. j. right and will al
minister rrbukc 10 the President that With al hi. dead
| ened ssnsiblity, he must keeuly feel.
The attendance u the House to-day is quite tn mapy
members having stolen little Of Uncle Sans time to v-
their homes. It, proceedings, therefore, without gcn
eial interest. IKE