The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-07
THE LATEST NEWS.
Important from wnshin~ton,

| Important from Washington.
! THE PRESIDENTS vIk~s on THE KANSAS QUESTION
FIERCE FIGHT FOR THE HOUSE PRINTlNG--wEkD xiL
CHARGED WITH NEGOTIATIONS ON
THE sUBJEcT-wENDELL PROBABLY THROWN OUT
OF TIE RING, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 1867.
The Presidents message Will probably not be sent in
till Tuesday, will tho whole day
swearing in members.
There Is less excitement than might be anticipated re-
gaiding the Kansas question. The Presidents views
the subject, which will be briefly but firmly Expressed
il the message, that the Kansas Convention being in
its nature sovereign body had an undoubed right TO
submit lie constitution TO the people not, ~ might
IT. and that for Congress To insist upon the
adopting any particular would be direct nterven-
ton ana fragrant violation OF the doctrine of popular
sovereignty that independent OF the only question OF any
importance, slavery TO be submitted TO the people of
Kansas that there neither justification
refusal therefore, 10 recognise the Lecompton constu
tion ana act upon it.
This in direct conflict with Governor Walkers posi-
ton, bu there is no doubt will be acquesced in by
large majority OF the Northern democratic members n-
cuung the New York and Pennsy delegations An
attempt will probably be made to shirk the question by
The passage Of enabling act similar to the Minnesota
act and thus referring the back 10 the people OF
kansas But firm position taken by the President 1t
is believed, will prevail.
The contest for printer in Caucus last evening" was "a
fierce ~ 1t 1ss brief
Hen SLerrard Clemens OF Virginia, rose and charged
corruption Upon Wendell, the present incumbent Wen
de's irieuas demanded specifications. These Mr.. Gle.
mems declined giving but added that he personally
ana politically responsible for the charge he preferred
Hon. G. W Jones, chairman OF the caucus stated his
Election io Wendell be association aud ain
with black republicans OF the las, Congress; anu tins ne
thought enough his reputation by the de
mocIacy
The excitement became incense, and Wendels
friends moved Adjournment which lost, but after
wads proposition carried 10 postpone until Monday
night.
good deal of excitement has been produced to-day at
allegation made last evening the by Mr. Gle
neus, that direct propositions had been made by the
trends cf Wendell to member of Congress secure
aid members Wendell for printer Mr..
Clemens has been called upon to-day by the friends Of
wcrdeIl to explain wha, he He informed them
hat lie woni. make the allegations Charges writing,
AID present them in tomorrow evening lie has
also it is understood, furnished copy Mr. WENDELL to
give him al opportunity to meet the charges.
The friends WenGeil, including large number OF the
LOBBY, have been Us busy beavers Ill day. looks
Low US though Wendell would be concavc. The
lobby from New York arrive here yesterday, xho
says he seventy votes and understand he
for Wendell.
Negotiations have been going to-day between Banks
Seadnan 10 consolidate their strength for the House
printing, and thereby defea, Wendell If this arrangemen
could lie brought about they could undoubtedly carry or
the prize. The impression this evening that Stsadman
who stannch supporter of the administration will be
nominated.