New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-16
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WASHINGTON. Thursday, Jao. Is, 1867.
Oaly two witnesses have yet been examined b.
fore the investigating Communicable. Raymond
and Mr.. Simonton. The former disputed the a..
thority, saying his statements were preicsted upoa
representations which, IS a journarx, be wouA
not divulge. Mr.. Simonton wa, two hours and
half this morning subjected to a close scrutiny.
covering former and present Transactions. Finally
one question was proposed which be positively re.
fused to answer and there the examination closed
with an intms;ion that be might be arrested.
The Sergeant alarms was seeking Mr.. Che.ter,
the correspondent Of The PhilidePAia InqHirer To-
dsy. but he could not be found, having concluded
TO withdraw. There Oush: TO be some legal process
in these investigations by which their fircicd
character would be relieved snd the witnesses re-
Quired 10 disclose the full extent OF their knowl-
edge, especislly where they have voluntarily made
charges. As the issue is now directly pending. g
bill might be prepared by the Judiciary Committee
and carried through at once.
Recent Developments give reasonable assurance
that Gen. Cass is d, teated for the Premiership
An immense adverse pressure has been brought to
bear, which ne could not resist. Mr. Buehsaaa
has said, within few days, il he could settle GA
Secretary Of State the rest would follow naturally
within twenty -four hours. The Southern interest
headed by Mr.. TOOmbs, is making formidable
demonstration in favor of Mr. Toucey, in preference
10 Mr.. Clifford, as the ew-England man. ms Is
founded. too, upon revelations in THE TRIBUNE.
Mr. Brodhead has returned from Harrisburg
:. Il hv rai acing
over the defeat of Mr.. Buchanan's accommodation
of Forney. He viii now, probably, join the lobby
or turn claims agent, for want Of better yocshcn.
Mr. Dallas writes that England aud France will
Jointly endeayor to accommodate the Swiss ques-
ton; and that meantime the people Of Switzer-
lard are calmly preparing for any extremity that
NAV occur. Were it not for the possibility OF fu-
ture complications, probably the mediation of the
United States would be offered, as the case i, one
which Justly enlists the sympathy Of this Gosern'
ment.
Mr. Campbell will soon fix day, perhaps distant,
say fortnight hence for bringing the House to
vote on the Tariff lie is ready, whenever the va
rious interests have developed their views, so that
the necessary Information can be obtained, to pro.
sent a substitute for the bill oil last session. con-
forming to such proper policy as may be presented
Thus far, only one schedule has been altered. but
q general revision il contemplated at the proper
moment.
To the Associated Press
Ills understood that Messrs. Anthony J. Blocker
and William Wbeelwright, who are applying to Con
gress for the establishment of line oil hrstclass mal
steam ers down the west coast of South America, the
former bavng presented memorial which was favor.
ably acted on by tho Committee on PostOdics, aud
Pest Read, and the latter having presented similar
memorial this session, have anal gamated and now re-
present but one Company.
IL is now designed to press the consideration OF tho
Submarine Telegraph bin next Tuesday in tho Senate.
The various parties interested in Ocean ell steam
ers having had hearing bef.re the House Committee
On Post Offices have left the city.
The correspondent Of The ~ y. DAILY TINS vi"
be the Corruption investigating Committee TO day
Gen. Cameron, Senator elect from Pennsylvania, ar
iyed this evening.