The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-25

most dissatisfied were the conductors Of the Cincinnati
Enquirer. You surely remember the loud ciamor made
IN the EnqNrer-the charges Of corruption, the IRE,
smoke and fury. These gentlemen were determined
never bit 10 abandon the effort TO Dust Wendell They
accordingly hit upon Mr.. Steedman practical printer
formerly editor OF Ohio paper delegate 70 the Gin
cnnat Convention friend or Judge Douglas and sound
national democrat-as their representative man. Steed
man at once obtained certain Western strength OF OHIO
Indiana and Illinois members, This was his capital He
knew he had no, strength enough to secure The nonna
ton alone; but he also knew that long there were
three candidates in the field he could hold his own.
The South had candidate in young man Of the name
Of Banks who had been assistant editor Of the Sohside
Democrat paper published in Petersburg, Va, and
edited by Mr.. Roger A. Pryor. formerly an assistant
editor Of the Union when Gen Pierce sent Mr. Pryor
special mission 10 Greece, Mr. Banks became editor
of the Petersburg paper He ia about ~ % years old
He aspiran for the Cerkship Of the last House
This young man was backed up by the Virgina and
largo number Of other southern members. But, in
Steedmans case he had not sufficient strength either,
separately, to get the caucus nomination
Wendell believed he had positive strength Of some as
members in the caucus. But the promises or politicians
more brittle than pie crust When the eventful
Saturday night he discovered he was no stronger
than either OF his competitors. was triangular fight
Wendell would not make terms. He had the materials TO
do tho work-ne,hcr Of his rivals had handful Of type
he had expended $40 600 TO aid the election OF
Mr.. Buchanan-nether of his rivals had expended
sp lSI s goS ah han snn h
But Mcssrs Steedman and Banks knew the absurdy OF
the old motto, Divide and conquer Their reading Of
II was, Combine and conquer" and following up the
idea they entered into what they term fair and honora
bio par,ne rship;" e. e., secret agreement by which
ID
Steedman was elected.
Now as far as the public interest is concerned don't
matter button who is elected. The printing will OF
cost much moro than formerly; the profits
will be divided amongst larger number OF persons Wen
dell will continue to do the work, and the mails
trash-public documents There is but way TO
get rid of the cvil-the establishment of u national
printing Office. TIL that is accomplished, what diff
ference is it TO the public whether the money which
il to be wasted astonshes the pockets Of individuals
heretofore unacoustomed to lthy ucre goes into the
hank nj all adv on hA
rumors prevalent on Pennsylvania avenue arc true the
profits will now have to be divided amongst such host
that will require almost great miracle that OF the
twelve loaves and two fishes TO give suiciency Of pap
to the hungry multitude.
Whist your attention is directed the subject OF print
ing, would not be well to inquire into the fat job which
keeping the breath in that old FOSSIL the National Intel
,encer Those intensely respectable gentlemen Messrs
Gale Seaton during all this excitement. are as quiet
oyster. Yet, walked past their Office on
Seventh street this morning. thor seemed to be
bnsily driving away Upon inquiry, we learn that
years ago the Senate ordered a reprint Of tho de-
bates of the earlier Congresses and upon this fat and
spectacle work they manage share quite respecta
bic amount of the money expended for printing But then
this is very respectable description OF work executed
by very respectable gentlemen, and they are doubt,
entitled to very respectable compensation. The precise
of this compensation and the character of the job
must furnish the subject Of another letter.
WASHINGTON, Dec q, 1857
More About Pubic Prntins-Prospect Of the Establishment
Of Government Printing OGce-7he Poper Job and the
Hay it is Manoged-A Peep Behind tho Scenes.
In the Printers to the House and Wendell do
agree the subject OF public printing, there is pros
pect of your views in respect TO government printing
oce being established than will meet the wishes
OF new Printers Mcssrs Banks Stccdman but not
day too for the public good The fact sy puShc
printing has been of corruption for many years.
in the printing (which understand, speaks for
tself) than in the purchase of paper Here lies Of
the great expenses Of printing and may add, what be-
love corruption.
Imagine to yourself as many paper manufacturers as
there different kinds Of paper advertised to be bid for
occupying paror in Of first class hotels
expense of say $50 day refreshments extra consatu
ing you may believe, family circle all united, fam
lies should be- for purpose the picking Of the fat
This family called generally evenings, not regret
10 say much for prayer (unless such things effect
I'd over book whose leaves spotted from one TO
and here and there picture thrown in by way Of cmbe
shment as for consultation and settling up the affairs Of
the naton--at least 80 far rs they are Interested.
Connected with this paper lobby Il don't mean pa
pera legitimate existing lobby all occasions when the
government advertscsfor paper on Contracts mock
auction, with Of their number appointed
uoneer settle the dnerences-and this may not be
understood give you faint outline VI the effect aud
for class No mo oppos,,on G. for class ny s~no on
positions aud on for all the classes advertised for A.,
b., C, &C. &c, get a OF course the contracts
other party Through previous arrangemenD bids.
The contracts ali being settle TO the satisfaction of a the
bidders including the Superintendent OF Public Printing
the paor to which have alluded brought In reouisi
ton through the aucioneer, IN settle up Conferences"
The auconeer commences by extong the honor, virtue,
sohrcty talent &C. &c Of the then residents OF wash
ngton especially the manufacturers and contractors for
paper: this drinks all around land you must think
you must charge them with mbbing Washington par
ticular Oh, no, they know what Is what-so bring
with them-making vHiety-eome from Boston, some
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. The inner
being refreshed the mind re-plendent ideas bright the
suctoneer commences-"Gen,emen, how much have
offered for the conrac, embraced in class No 2 obtained
worth At least $50 ,o0o-ho~ much for H." After num-
Der of bids Mr. G. obtains il at SIS 900 Nov gentle
(sfter another drink OF waer how much for class
No. ~" This a. obtains ~ $4,000. Everything goes
lively, and after another drink (auconeers viii &c,
thirsty as wei a. bdders), be puts up class No. 3,
which Mr. obtains FOR IS goo; and through until
every class contracted for sold on ard another good
long drink taken when the amount added up, the
total ascor,sned 10 he $50 900, AMI equally divided
among the parlor paper msnuacurers Thrs all diYcr
'nces" settled except occasionally OF their
party and then after obtaining the price agreed on In
caucus puts in ON hs hook fraction less than that
agreed on in CAUCUS throwing dismay in the whole camp
thereby doing away with the necessity Of the suc'oneers
The new superintendent 81 Printing, Gen. Bownan is
here. and should no, be surprised to see him re
advertise for contracts every bid II les faint
ed and A. the only mode lett for saving thousands We
shall sec.
WASHINGTON, Dec. u, 1867.
Resre n Bits introduced in tie Senate-7he Surrey "
tn Ohio Rirrr-Hr. Gu-n's Pacific Railroad and Nag
ne,,e Telegraph BiiI-Th, Arizona Territory Bsa-M
Fcs mn 10 Grdn, P,l,e L1nds b Actual Sstt>rs-7A>
ctr,caed SEAT Jro. Nebraska -Orignai Grant Of Land
10 brigham Toung dc.
Notwithstanding the exciting debates which have so
much occupied the attention Of the Senate the Kansas
question this session. other business has no, been entirely
neglected. number Of important bills have been
duoed and the title. Of them have yet been
noticed propose 10 give you rsusS Of their provisions
Prs, in magnitude, IL no, in Importance, comes Mr.
Owns bill o authorse and facilitate the construction Of
Northern, Southern. and Central Pacific Railroad and
Magnetic Telegraph through The territories Of the United
States" The bill provides for the setting apart FOR this
purpose OF quantity Of public land equal 10 the al
sections for the space Of twelve miles each
side Of the roads from their eastern 70 their term
nj The hrz IL 10 commence in Texas, 70 extent by the
most zble direct route TO the navgabe waters Of tho
Paci6And To be called the Southern Pacific Road The