Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-13

a faithful officer, sir These are the reasons that
governed me, and none other AS for bargain,
sale, offices and officers heard nothing of IT, and
am led to believe II is all purely imaginary
. MI. STEELE said he came to represent his con-
sttuents faithfully, and as far as possible carry
out their wishes. He had voted for Mr. McCorkle
during the many ballotings because he knew him
to be the choice Of his people, and because the
North was entitled to some consideration from
the Legislature: He had, however, told Mr.. Nc
Corkle that evening, that If his vote could, at
any time, CONFER a nomination, he intended to
give It.. Not to please Mr. Broderick, for he
scarcely knew him. He was no Broderick man,
and he could safely say that Mr.. Broderick never
had attempted, either directly or indirectly, to
influence him or any vote he ever gave In con-
cluson he felt it his duty to say, he never heard
or saw anything that would justify the charge
spoken of, yet he frankly admitted he, in all pro-
liability, would have heard nothing of them If
they had been true.
Mr.. SwEEzY-I was one Of the number who in
connection with my whole delegation, cast our
last vote for DIR. Gwin There was neither bar
gain, sale or corruption in that vote We cast II
because it suited ms and pleased our constituents
| or Gwin. nor could neither of them know that we
| intended so to vote. 1t is the privilege Mr.
| Speaker, that defeated parties always claim to
complain when beaten; Certainly the successful
can afford TO indulge them Then why should
we be astonished at the feeling displayed,
| 1.-THE Reporter was compelled to absent him.
self during the remainder of the time occupied
| Mr.. WOoD-l was one of those who voted the
two last ballots for DR.. Gwn, and I did it to
please myself. 1t Is true, the delegation from my
| county received number of telegraphic dis.
patches requesting to vote for DR.. Gwin for the
| short term, which perhaps had its weight with
| us. l voted for Mr.. Latham several votes, bu,
| was always anxious to see nomination. and was
ready at all times to contribute to so desirable
| end. In conclusion, feel bound to say that
| never heard Of any trade or improper conduct on
the part OF either OF the parties elected, and feel
we'll aware there was none. Yet was not dis.
| Amounted AT r.
have been made, for the excitement was so intense
that the steam had to escape In some way. And
rs this is the most natural perhaps II is the least
| injurious.
Mr.. DAVIDSON dsclaimed all knowledge Of any
improper transaction between the parties spoken
| of, and did not believe il existed. He voted fol
| Mr.. Gwin on the last ballot because IL pleased
him. He had never spoken either to Mr.. Gwin
! Mr.. Broderick, or any one else. concerning the
chang in his vote. He doubted if any but his
colleague knew Of his determination.
During the whole Of the discussion, the mem.
bers of the American and Black Republican par.
! ties seemed very uneasy, which was made known
by motions to adjourn, &c, &c.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
W. Porter, Postmaster at Harrisburg, Pa, in
place of John II. Brant, resigned, to take effec
from and after the Both April, 1857
VIM. N. Friend Postmaster at Petersburg
Va. reappoihted.
Cornelius courtney, POSTMASTER ut COloma
Cal, in place of Robert F. Davis, removed.
Jesse Elder, Postmaster at Sacramento City
Cal, in place of Ferris Forman, whose commits
sion has expired.
George L. Patrick, Postmaster at Sonora
California, In place of William G. Heslep, re-
moved.
NAVAL Court OF INoUIRY-This Court CON
tinued on Saturday the case Of Commander
Ogden, and Commander C.. C.. Turner. Captain
VIM. Jameson, Lieut.. VIM. E. lie Roy, and
Surgeon Robert WOOdworth were examined
This morning they met at the unsual hour, and
commenced the examination Of Capt. Franci.
| B. Ellison.
The CURRENT OPERATIONS OF THE TREA
sURY DISCRIMINATION Saturday, April llth
there were Of Treasury warrants entered OF
| the books of the Department-