The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-10

improper manner with my authority knowledge AMI in
my behalf, hereby most soemnly deny and earnestly
protest against any such inference the OF any gen.
ueman based a. s thus far nsmeless author, and
am utterly a. loss to imagine who the individual 70
Ifthe Hon. Sherrard Clemens or any other member has
any charge TO make against touching the public print
ing or otherwise, and which shall be made to assume
tangible form, susceptible Of approval, hold myself
ready TO disprove TO the satisfaction OF every unpreu
diced and honorable man.
do most soemnly assert that have never directly
pecuniary other consideration any member of Con-
g gress to secure their vote for me for the office Of
derstood full clear and explicit without any
tai other reservation denying and deyng the proof in
any manner or shape whatsoever
Relative TO the charge Of plunder and corruption
mating as they heretofore have, from the hungry eeches
who infect the obbes Of the Housetoo lazy 10 work too
proud 10 beg and too cowardly to steal openly have
not heretofore deemed them worthy Of notice But finding
have produced an impression upon some
mendUefs who personally unacquainted with me-
now challenge and defy any and every one of them TO
subsantate the least Of their allegations against
In conclusion, as am not personally acquainted with
should take It as great personal favor If no would
muncate with me privately i he does not wish TO do so
'pp'0"'n INN : ' ''H"' VII" s'e'' G WENDELL
After the reading of this correspondence Mr. Faulkner
of Virginia, took the floor. He stated that he
rely uncommitted in reference to the election Of public
printer that be took no particular interest in Mr. Wen
dell q candidate; bnt that he felt there was some
thing due 70 him (WendeiD as man, aud
pecially due TO him for the zeal which signazed
his liberal public spirit in the of 1855 These
were the motives which prompted him (Ar F) to take
active part In reference to this matter. He thought
that Mr. Clemens erred in refusing to disclose the Of
the party who approached him with the offer or corruption
because such disclosure would furnish Mr. Wendell
the only possible means Of efutng the allegation so far
II referred TO him. II the only way by which Mr.
wendell could yndicatc himself or by which the public
could be satisfied in the matter.
The then proceeded to vote fer public printer
Mr.. Stephenson, Of KY, nominated Mr. Steedman.
Mr. Houston withdrew the name of Mr.. Banks (the pro-
liability being that pleasant and proftae arrange
ment had been made between Mr. Banks and the success
fu canddate.)
The vote was then taken, and the first ballot steed
man received 90 votes; Wendell SO; scattering, 2 So
Mr., Steedman the nomine6 of the caucus.
There great deal Of Ill feeling discomfort and con-
fusion in the caucus. Many members declared openly
that they would not abide by the action OF the caucus
the appearance OF things generally indicated that there
unfair dealing in the matter. Others voted for
Steedman with the declared reservation of their right
vote in the House as they might deem proper
AS the cost Of the public printing is some $500 600
year. and the profit said to be 40 per cent il s
not TO be wondered at that there much feeling
manifested the subject The whole arrange meut Of
having public printer under such rules at present
exist is vast fraud disgracefulto Congress- The
IL abolished the better for the reputation Of that body
WASHINGTON, Dec. I, 1857.
The Public Printing and Neo Douglas Oryan-Aears
Banks Walker and Fbrney-The Ne,e Accessios TO the
Republicon Ranks, DC. dc.
Strange Developments may soon be expected In refer
combinations and bargaining for the great prize of
the public printing. Forney s here working with his
accustomed energy for the prize, and is understood
among the initiated that Banks of Virginia. who is pro-
mncn candidate for printer being used sort Of
paw land probably unconscious Of hImselO by Forney
and his friends If they succeed they will "retre" Mr.
Banks probably, on handsome bonus or an income
OF few thousand year. Should this combination sue
coed, is understood that Forncy will establish power
ful Douglas organ in Washington. Thus it will be
how much at stake otony great fortunes for Forney
and his friends but the greater prize Of the Presidency
II bold stroke Of policy and just such might be
pected from such experienced and able politicians The
indignant patriotism of these gentlemen against the
Kansas frauds thus be readily solved without going
70 Kansas
Never before probably have the hotels in Washington
been crowded OF the city full Of strangers at the
opening session of Congress The offices at the capt
tai, which filled either by appontees or reap
pontments at the of every Congress- the
anticipation that many changes will be made shortly In
the public service abroad and In the departments home
and the keen appetite which the financial troubles
throughout the country have for food
In the way Of contracts claims and other things have
brought host OF active parzans and anxious looking in
divduas Such universal shaking OF hands, and taking
by the and leading OF 10 sly whsperngs In the
Of the halls OF hotels and barrooms and along
never had 10 be "deghied" SO many times a day as now
by the meeting Of 'friends and constituents However
honorable members always very "happy TO them
and "w do all in their power for them" notwthstand.
ing many must be disappointed.
TX Speaker Banks is here take his seat in the House
for the few days until his term of office commences
Governor Massachusetts, He snaps his finger in tri.
umph Kansas affairs, says the trouble but begin.
ming and that twenty years will not aay the excitement
He had been conversng with Forney and reoces the
accession OF such able political manager the forces
OF the democratic republicans" He says Forney will
mnistraton and the democratic party Mr.. Banks has
great hope Of Robert j. Walker. He deems him Of
great ability who would make powerful leader Of the
republican party. lie thinks that Mr.. Walker has
alternativc--that ha has no where else togo
remarkable fact ] notce-tha,, while South
ern men and democrats generally discuss Kan.
the opposition politicians savagely excited. This
gurs badly for their and evident sign q their
Weakness In spite OF all their gasconade and violent clap
trap about Kansas frauds and human rights.
Unless Governor Walker reccdc from the position he
has takenand may be not even thenhe will be relieved
from his duties II is believed that he will rcccdc,
and there appears TO be doubt that he has passed the
Rubicon with deliberate and well maturcd purpose 70
Interior ends And then, what confidence the adrni.
nraiop democratic Congress have in him after what
has ccourredS Under any circumstances therefore,
amounts almost % certainty that he will not return
Governor Of Kansas.
The editorial in yesterdays HERALD with regard to the
OF the New York Hotel clique IL much spoken Of and
raises generally smile Of satisfaction, in which
plainly the expression, Has not the HsRaiD hit
HT Wnhe tue members Oh thst seI constituted Com-
mittee OF Public Safety secret their
is well understood from their conduct in regard W the
late election for Mayor Of New York, and from their
afaiion with Governor Walker that they with
the government at Washington and Mr.. Buchanan may
well say, relation 10 that clique, "Hc who Is not with
me s against me.n
The Capitol extension on which n IL said q million of
dollars has been wasted and which II is likely much
will be wasted begins 10 attract attention and
discussion fbope have IN my power IA inform
the readers of the HsRrp fully upon this important work
visited the Hall OF Representatives saturday for
the fret tine Instead Of the chase and simple grandeur
which expected 10 see characteristic Of the dignity OF
Congress and this great republic found of gid
NIX and tnsel hardly equal 10 Tayors saloon, Broad
way and then for the art displayed in painting on one