The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-04
az 70 them mileage SC, but it is not payable yet

The law reads thus
The compensation Of each sens.or representative and dele
grrss and mileage now provided ~ Jaw Ior wo
day o. each regular each senator
deegne shs receive his messe for one session sna on ae
pensson the Of $500 snnum during he eoeog
The resdu. 81 his salary due TO him Al such time at
abe rae aforesaid sun unpaid and :. VI. oegnnns Q. The
delegate shall receive his meage for such
Al The rate O. 5000 per annum iii the March
ne anal Ss ss easn senate he
ceof The s. go no heretofore paid IN the monthly
The Speaker Of the House receives twelve thousand dol
Jars for each Congress besides his mileage which makes
the Office desirable one in pecuniary point of view
Mr.. 0rrs chances still by far the best
The representatives sweepstakes is everywhere
talked Of and a. the race is now the home stretch
there some good running and some better iockeyng
Zach OF the eonestng candidates has his attendant sa
teles, who are expected To work, and to receive sub
ordinate offices materml aid" case of success But
alas Tor human nature Of the rivals have compared
notes and have found that many of their packers had
been hedging by side engagements as to make sure
OF being lin the ring
Some Of the "mnd other peoples business association
though, that sautmcyer, n ehio, was going it at a
rather rapid pace in engaging two large rooms under
the National Hotel, which handsomely fur
nshed well provided with the creature comforts.
Blt this afternoon proclamation Is made that SAINT
meyer from contest for the doorkeepershp
nd engineers for Sieedman of Ohio who has been select
ed where~ith to beat Cornelius surnamed Wendell, for
the Partnership. Whereupon those who wondered AT a
lavish plant for the doorKeepership with its salary Of
- l6o land extras enough to make IL even S. ooo
that the rendezvous is for the combination formed
10 secure the millions worth of public printing. Even
Banks of Virginia chyalric ultra southron as he is will
train in this company bat If they outfank Wendell am
much mistaken The present public printer under stands
human nature aud typography equally WELL besides hay
sets have arrived in this CITY, Senator Sumner has
gagged spacious suit of rooms the Treasury Depart
men Western Senator having taken those which he has
previously occupied at Rev. MIR. simpsons.
1Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON, Nov. -, 1857.
The Gathering Of Congress Preliminary Caucus Of The
Democratic Members 10 be Heid-7he Kansas Convention
Subject oyaq eSsiondl Printing, dc.
few more members of Congress have reached the
city and during the week quorum OF both houses WILL
doubt be present in the city On Saturday next the
general of the democratic members of the House
Of Representatives WILL a. is usual be called for the pur
pose OF nominating Speaker, Clerk Printer, &c At the
same time it is not improbable that some member may
offer resolutions OF character intended TO harmonic the
political views Of the party but which will have the con
trary effect OF distractng them If any mischief max
ing be intended, It will perhaps be commenced at the
start Prior to this general caucus II Is presumed that
the democratic members of the several States will
hold conferences with view to conciliate the
strength and influence OF their respective delega-
tons The Southern democracy is the most numerous,
and is likely TO be united As 10 the Northern democratic
members they will work well together al first but may
pull different ways after the great question of the session
the acceptance of the Kansas Convention constitution
shall be made.
There may also some hesitation in the democratic eau
upon the nomination and election Of printer. Action
upon the subject may be postponed for fuher consdera
printing job, but the system upon which the public print
ing, binding, engraving, &c, are executed.
joint resolution was proposed in the first session OF
the last Congress by Senator Bayard, for the establish
men of government printing Office, where should be
ecuted all the work appcraining to this branch of the
public service The expense be practical objection
because there parties who will undertake to
such establishment and dong all work at the prices of
the last two years the whole establishment
buildings and all to the government at the end OF the
term, free of charge.
Correspondence of the Pressl
WASHINGTON Nov. 80, 1857
The Kansas Qcstion-Arirdnts for once Under tie House
Of RepreseatdtireS General Walker, dc.
The Kansas question exctes more attention now than
any other The different positions assumed by the press
and politicians freely canvassed When is said that
the President and his Cabinet favor the proceedings of
Lecompon Constitutional Convention the adoption OF
the schedule which the main point of controversy
the inquiry naturally arises where by whom have they
published that To be their opinion.
Mr. Buchanan is noted a man Of caution-one who
never takes ground unless after impartial and full
sideraton OF all the facts involved and this being grant
ed the conclusion is inevitable against the truth OF any
report OF that character for the that the cont
futon which framed by that Convention Is still a
secret, nobody assert with certainty that the
slavery question Is submitted TO negative vote Of the
people Of Kansas such assertion cannet he made with
truth until all Of the provisions OF the constitution are
spread before he public for their invest cation.
have every reason ~ believe that the President in his
message Will not support the Convention 10 the extent
h rumored he Viii With statement OF the facts, 50 far
they have 10 his knowledge he will do nothing
more than express as his opinion based upon these
which is taken 60 be the principal amongst the PEG
pie Of Kansas. has been submitted 20 vote Of the people.
Whether the entire constitution ought he given to the
ratification rejection Of tina, people may not be touched
al all
for moment deny that, matter OF policy 1t were
best submit the entire instrument II that done
there would then be for cayl the principle or
popular sovereignty would b. carried out fairly! in spirit
well a. IN letter.
warm contest going on be,weea Col Allen, Of Mi
NOS, and Mr.. Robinson, q Indiana for the cerkship
Moe effort j. made 10 secure this position than any other
- A exseptlng IL SpeAkoIs.p
The asprans for the positions o. speaker, clerk post
master aud coorkecPer are all here A. the members
arrive they caught and talked TO- The tactics seem to
be- the part OF the members. 10 cvade commitia by
expressing desire look round the candidates, ani
learn which o. them can best harmonic The democrauc
fumor i rife this morning that there Will be dIscord
and division ia the CAUCUS winch will meet, as = usual on
Saturday evening next but think |, Is untounded Hat
quorum has not arrived aud until quorum Is here II Is
difficult 10 premise wha, val oe done
The Central American question yet more comphcateu
by the reported declaration Of war by Nicaragua aud the
tenacty with which Costa Rca pursues her aggressons
upon her ne.Fhbor II Is alleged dat Gen Walker has
been invited Into Nicaragua BY certain Of IL citizens who
that this would be the termination Of the dihculty
between these states.
II 4 evident without this fact that or Affairs
there could better subserve nhbustersm, whether by
Walker, kinney, or any other There u no" pFcseut-
"a 4 wider field for the diplomatic taent Of Mr. ousclcy
N Belly who Is reported TO be on his way to Central
Amcroa the special agent Of France, seems, on the
contrary destined for another post Tar distant - aho
tier quarter o. the globe
or government does not evnce the anxiety winch was
expected 10 join England m another Clayton Baswer Con
veniion and xhat Sir. Ouscley Will do Is mystery
10 himself which only be cleared up by the nstruc-
tons he awaits from Downing street
Bella .Coigroye, Of New York has been appointed ny
che secretary the Interior agent or the Indians IN thai
STATE.
The Cart q Claims resumed IL session to-day. An
adverse decision delivered 10 the Of the Illinois
Central Railroad Company.
The employs Of the government In tho various depart
rnepts are beng paid OF 10 silver, principally IN si
Yer half dollar pieces Those who wish gold have their
wish only partially graided because Of the extreme
scarcity Of gold IN the treasury vaults Riggs Co aud
other houses refuse understand take silver
M payment for notes which they bold.
Correspondence u the Courier and Enquirer
wAsnNGrox. Nov. 30, 1857.
Tnegions o. senator Douglas the Kansas Q,a0n-IAe
JIdh Expedition. d..
senator Douglas Is lesurely moving forward to the
fed Of battle wisely perhaps preferring that the prei.
nary acton shall be fought before he arrives lie ~
not expected before saturday night Friday night the
will be held when, u NJ trouble taxes
rare Nessr orr and Allen will be respectively
mated for sneaker aud Clerk Bot doubts and delays