New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-17
from WASHINGTOE.
rec Of Yhe N. 7. Tribune.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l., 1857.
If any doubt heretofore existed on the subject,
the pointed language Of the message, and stu more
significant private indications, put the removal Of
Mr.. Dallas beyond question. He has known for
months past that tho President desired hin to re.
sigp, but as twenty thousand year stood in the
way of acquescepce, Re preferred to decliue so
friendly an overture. They ars now in search Of
a successor, and as poor New. York has been so
badly treated, perhaps candidate or two might be
found in your parts, although Mr. Picken' Of South
Carolina is still hopeful of tue offer. He cime
here last Summer to get an opportunity to refdse
the Russian Mission, in order to use it as capital
in the recent Senatorial election. Bat everybody
understood the maDeuyer, and the effort was only
another example Of loves labor lost. Since thon
his intentions have become serious in regard to En-
sland as ne is persuaded that the UB'On will stand
three years longer, TO accommodate his diplomatic
ambition.
Although TIE Union and kindred prints have un-
dertaken' on their own responsibility, to read Judge
Douglas out of tho party, it remains to be seen
whether he will not turn the tables and perform tue
Office for others which they Intended to apply to him.
He has not renounced and does not intend to abandon
his political associations if they can be preserved
with honor But, as he said in his speech ii the
Lecompton Constitution is to he made test and
cram,oed down his throat then all personal and
party considerations must be sacrificed. The more
saeacious aud discreet leaders Of tho Democracy IN
the South are endeavoring to bring about cOmprO-
mise. by which complete alienation may be avoided.
They know that if the North be reused on this issue
there can be but result and with the inevitable
overthrow Of their party. And while tie language
of intimidation is held by some, others are aiming at
Cancellation. through means intended to preserve at
h. ola poI<iaaI relations bA Eho n
posed the annexation Of Texas were taken back
into full communion, and one of them has just been
rewarded by Mr.. Buchanan. Those who went OF
with the Van BUrens were welcomed again with
bosptabIe hands. And even the detaulters on the
Nebraska bill received penary indulgence which
sanctfed their orthodoxy. What has Judge Doug
las done then, that fOrbids him to receive absolu-
ton True. he may not be commended to the
South hereafter as its special favorite; but as his
homes of elevation now lean in different direction.
,ll he needs in that quarter is fOrtearance. Aud
that he will be likely to get before long, unless Mr.
Jefferson Davis should apply the match to train
which extends from tSe Potomac TO The Gull OF
Mexico.
As against the Lccompton Constitution, Judge
Douglass joins issue. His proposition is an enabling
act, with combined features, to which the Senate
and the President are both committed. That is TO
saw, the Toombs bill, with q clause from the Min
nesoa act requiring submission to the people. This
he may offer tomorrow, or deter 1t Till Monday.
Upon il he means 10 stand or iSl. SO far as the
Die ceedngs Of the Territorial Legislature are con-
cerped. he prefers to make No c0mmlttal until the
result is asce rtansd but it is very obvious that lie
is as much dsincl,sd 10 the Topeka Constitution as
TO the other and that neither would be more com
mended 10 his favor by vote in the mode proposed
He is confirmed in the belief that now is the time TO
reafrm the old policy OF requiring an enabling act
for Territory 10 form State Government and that
i ,f rlnf llFt al
controversy And if he holds the lead which is now
conceded on this question, and which is claimed for
him IA Chairman of the Committee on Terrltorles,
the issue will be presented in this form, unless
sudden change Of purpose should occur. That alter
native may, therefore, IS well be contemplated al
once. although Judge Douglas is not precluded by
his recent speech from accepting any Constitution
which the people Of Kansas may send mere, Ihrly as
r, Aectipe their wishes. Gov. Walker also inclncs
~ fhe policy above indicated, because he thinks
that there is fixed prejudice in the minds of Por-
tion of the public against the Topeka Constitution,
xb;ch Of course viii lie adopted by vast majority,
# the two instruments are submitted.
The form in which the Treasury note bill shan be
prese nted to Congress has not yet been determined
although several conferences have been held between
Mr. Cobb. Mr.. Hunter and others on the Committee
Of Finance. To-day, repre- stntahons were mace IN
favor of inserting clause allowing the notes TO be
converted into a Loan as the best means OF Inviting
into market the specie which was withdrawn ron
circulation under the revulslOn. The secretary IS
syerse to hi. condition and prefers to have P'ia
bill authorizing twenty millions in denomlnatons
varying rCm $50 to 81 600 leaving it discretionary
with the President and himself and TX rate OF IN
teree. not to exceed six per cent.
Steps have been taken BY the Presidents direction
for full investigation into the crcu instances BY
which Walker was permitted to enter Nicaragua
by the naval force stationed there for the express
purpose of preventing bis landing. And it ia an
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