New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-16

pnte n some quarters, hnd snoch ID oIhefs'
With an admitted Democratic majority Of three
chained TO be fve-sDd the influence Of the Presi-
dent elect threwn into the scale and that too, with
ile whole patronage Of the incoming Admnlstra-
Don at his back such result is well calculated 70
excite approximations for future harmony. "na'
ever may be sad by way OF explanation, thls iac1
Semors.ra,es that the party is divided In Pennsyi-
xapia, and Mr.. Buchanan will enter ofi 70 with sne
lnoxledee ,ha. his own State, which decided the
P,e,;a.ntisl election has already turned its back
,nor HIN, and cannot be relied upon in any emer-
ws,cv FRAT NAV bereato<D occur. Schlsms and COL
f.ions are inevitable consequences OF TINS defeat,
ard they will grow in proportion 70 the aniinoslV
beb each faction will enlist in the effort 10 suodue
che other Mr. Buchanan's champions lament his
interference, asserting that nOn-lnteryentlOn was
MS true policy, when competition between friends
rendered partially dangerous. tie Is al least en-
titled 10 the credit Of generous and manly I'M
pulse in sustaining devoted and earest supporter
ard failure should not diminish the merli Oi cou'
ntndable action. Mr.. Cameron is well known as
a sbrewd and perseyering politician, whose en-
orgies have always risen in corresponding degree
10 the hostility which he encountered No better
evidence Of his address and resources could be fur
nished than the present achievement against such
formidable odds. -"
IL would seem that New-York did not quite de-
SPAR Of favor in the new Administration. The
impression that Judge Parker was gaming upon
the affections of Mr. Buchanan has brought dele
cation here, for the purpose OF reaching Wheat
land by the roundabout way of Washington. They
protect against any such selection. They can
stand Marcy, but they will not stand Parker. They
beg for compromise and invoke their southern
brethren" Fillmore fashion, to stand by the Ma
tional Democracy. In this great crisis, Dir. John
Appleton is sought as patriotic refuge, and he 10
overwhelmed with the sins OF the S0fs and the
virtues of the Hards. These disintereSted pilgrims
will soon learn that they seeking Ill vain, for II
enc thing be fixed in Mr.. Buchanans mind, 1t Is IN
yincibIe repuWapce to New-YOrk complications
The very mention Of the rival factions gives him
the blues
Tomorrow the Investigating Committee will be-
gin their labOrs in earnest. Witnesses bave already
been summoned and subpenas are preparing tor
others al distance. Its direction and scope Will
depend materially upon the Developments hrst
made If the evidence be general and Dot specific,
IN other words not such as would be received III
court of law, the inquiry may soon be closed
There s an impression afOat, from comparisons OF
opinion, that no eliminating proof can be OBJ
hned and that the sweeping charges viii be con-
sderably reduced, when scrutinzed by direct ex-
animation under oath. All this may be true, aud
yet not remove the prevailing conviction that cor
Tupt agencies have been employed in the advocacy
OF various measures and schemes before Congress.
Men who will resort to such expedients would be
apt to protect themselves against the danger OF
their penalties. Extended as is tho scope OF the
resolution, under the amendment made yesterday,
IL still fails to Gov matters which equally involve
the character of the House. and are included within
The principle of the inquiry. The sale of books
stationery and seats, appropriated for objects of
leQislation is no less vena in moral estimation than
<ollusion 10 carry bills for land grants contracts
or jobs of any other sort. They may not be at
tended with ~ much profit, but they are equally
discredtable There no intention to exclude
nd oth sinh public attention
has been called, but they are excluded III tact, and
will remain so unless additional authority be con-
&Tred upon the Committee
The Tariff was called up day, according to the
order made several weeks ago. But the range
which the debate took, against the decision OF the
Chairman, Mr.. Humphrey Marshall to confne 1t
within the legitimate limit gives token that the pro-
posed notifications will get an indifferent hearing
So far as the practical question is concerned much
will depend upon the facts disclosed before the IN
auisitiOn now sitting. If they establish venality
prejudice will be at once excited against all Inc
pendipg projects and sugar, irOn and wool schemes
will ali fall together and with them host OF other
objects Of special legislation
As soon as the tariff is disposed Of the Committee
on Commerce will endeav0r to bring forward their
omnibus scheme for Rivers and Harbors, by NOV
ing all the approved appropriations as amendments
TO some single bill; thus uniting the various inter-
ests that may be inclined to support specific propo'
sitions This is designed as abor-saylng process,
and may perhaps attract votes that might oppose
particular points.
Whenever the Committee on Commerce shall be
sgain called which may be fortnight hence, the
bill reported at the last session, amending the
Steamboat law, will be again brought forward, and
m effort made to test the of the House with
out further delay. Ii was matured after much
labor and investigation, and appears to furnish that
protection to lite and property which is so much
needed and is not secured under the existing
system.
Mr. Binghsms speech to-day, demonstrating the
power Of Congress over the Territories, was IN
every sense most mastery exposition of the whole
subject which greatly impressed the House. not
only from the convincing testimony adduced to sus-
tain his positions but from the eloquent and effect
i've manner in which they were yindicsted by his
powerful generals cation. He has justly taken rank
As one Of the ablest debaters in the body, and is
destined TO attain enyable reputation for states
ananship. linden.
COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PACIFIC.
Correspondence Of the n. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON Jan. b. 1857.
IL there were any issues distinctly before the
people during the late Presidential canvass they
were the non extension Of Slavery and the Pacific
Railroad To these two measures the Republican
party was uneqnvocally committed, aud do not
upderstand that defeat in the general election alb
solves the members of that party from their Obhga-
tons ~ struggle for the same results On the
question of Slavery Extension there Is little danger
OF falling from grace for the reason that the whole
people are aroused 10 that subject, and any Repub
hcan who should fslter at this time in his fidelity
10 Freedom would be stricken down without mercy
BY an outraged constituency. But l am sorry to
observe an indifference among Republicans 10 the
subject of communication with the Pacific. Not
only is the railroad regarded with extreme dsfavor
hutf ha MA is unmarried