New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-02-25

two or three additional votes for LecomP1on wiz
10 oot into the Uopse which viii probably decide
the result
The vote ON Lecompton IN the HOUSE Is ""o' "
be so close ary way to defy all attempts al pre-
vious calculation. ,w,
tn. Administration has probably gained at Wash
;noton nv the apparent apathy of the North.
-. of earnest. animated Anti-LecOmpton meet
inc. :, the Free States would be of priceless value
A on.t of sound and strong public opinion from the
North would sink this piratlcal craft
Cen. Calhoun, ii is said, has promised to abandon
tho fraudulent Delaware Crossing returns, but he
hiss seyeral other amended returns, which he will
hold back till after the admission of Kansas, when
an exposure of their fraud will be too late. Sew
ersl Northern Lecomptontes have told him that he
must announce the result in Kansas officially before
they will vote for LecOmpton.
The Union this morning copies from The Kansas
Herald OF Freedom an article denouncing HE
n Y. TRIBUNE, indorSisg Gen. Calhoun and
propbesying peace, even if Lecompton be passed.
'Tb;, article cost the Government about 81 per line,
or lust 1921, the price paid for advertising mail
routes in the paper.
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speech in the House against Lecompton to-day.
Mr.. Miison of Virginia spoke against the Nebraska
act, but his LOur expired before he touched upon
Lecompton, for which, however, he will probably
vote.
From Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Wednesday Feb. a. 1853.
Though the Clay and CuOm affair was supposed
to have been arranged last night, it subsequently
assumed threatening aspect and came near result
ing in fight The int ference of disinterested
friends took place on the ground that erroneous
impressions Occasioned the difficulty. The chal-
lepge was then suspended, and a reference agreed
upon. with the consent of all parties to Senators
Crittenden, TOombs and Kennedy. They nvesti-
gated and reported the facts back to the principals
recommending basis of adjustment. These facts,
derived from the testimony of impartial spectators
of the collision established that there had been
Misrepresentation and upon their presentation this
morning Gen. CuIOm agreed to make a manly
repsration, feeling it due alike to himself aud his
adversary. A publication will be made stating re-
suits but emitting the details of the negotiations.
The Senate made the Kansas bill the special
order for Monday next at l o'clock, when Mr..
Green will open the debate. 1t is now determined
BY the Administration side to admit Minnesota in
dependently and immediately; the whole delegation
having subscribed to the LecomptOn articles Of
faith. This result has been brought about mainly
by Mr. Rice one of the Senators elect. The sud
den conversion of Gen. Shields excites much COM
ment. These votes may materially affect the Kan
sas issue, the determination of which has been
postponed with view to such consummatien.
John Cadwalader is indicated as a successor to |
the Kansas JudgeShip.
The Supreme Court will adjourn on Saturday tor |
a recess till the LIST of April.
Fletcher Webster will probably be re-spponted
Surveyor of Boston.
~ WAsn1SGToS, Wednesday Feb. 81 1853.
The commissions of sixty-two postmasters, prlhc
pally in New England and the Western States incu-
ding Cincinnati, expired yesterday May OF the IN
cubents are here looking after reappontment wnile
a larger number seeking the places. Inc Caoinet
had the subject under confederation, but arrived al no
conclusion, as the expectants were informed todaya
the Post Office Department.
Senator Green will make the opening speech on
MONDAY on the Kansas bill, and will be followed by
M CoIamer in reply. Mr.. Seward will speak on
The President to-day cent to the Senate for CON
frmstion an unusually large number OF homnationS
TO various Offices the appointments having been made
nearly altogether during the recess OF Congress
The Administration has not yet received any n1luis-
tion from Mr. Dallas of his intention voluntarily TO
yaoste his mission. ..,
Alexander Robinson of Missouri has been appointed
10 the General SUPPLEMENTARY of Indian Affairs, vice
Gov. Cumming. A.
The challenge having been withdrawn and the
seconds retired, Messrs. Crttenden, Ioom6s anu
Kennedy have effected settlement of the ditculuos
between Messrs. Clay and Cullom, who have returned
to Washington. o.
The House Kansas Committee held meeting to-
night but nothing of Importance was transacted the
vote being tie in consequence OF the absence 0, MT
Lstcber By general concurrence II was made m
proper for any member to furnish reports for the
Press.
WYNN CONGRESS- First Session.