New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-07

Frem a Sfecioi Correspondent
WASHINGTON Tuesday, April G. 1863.
Mr.. Stuart called the attention of the Senate this
morning to the fact thst the Kansas bill passed On
Friday and ordered to be sent to the House, WA
I'll. in the possession of the Clerk. and had been
retained at the request Of Nr. Slideu upon tbs plea
Of An intention to move its RECONSIDERATION. lie
.hcwed the improperly of this proceeding aud Asw
might affect legirhtion ia the lsst days oil Ne
essiop. as it would giye one member power nevr
contemplated. He minated distinctly that To
purpose was to retain the bill till sufficient inas
euce could be employed 30 affect the actien OF us
House. -
Mr. Sldell claimed that il was his right under
the rules-an unfounded allesation-and attempted
70 escape on technical pretexts
Mr. Baysrd contended that the whole matter
w,s within the province of the Clerk thus ssr-
rendering the control Of the Senate over an act Of
legislation
Messrs. Hale, Douglas Seward and others ex-
bbited the effect OF this doctrine, demonstrating
that there was a design behind which WAS not
syoyed but was well understood.
Finally, Mr.. Bright moved to reconsider, and
sicnfed privately atter~ard that he woold with
draw IT, thus cxhsusing the motion and allowing
the bill to 60 to the House tomorrow. We snaa
see.
In selecting Mr.. Sldell for this work, the Nd
mpistration knew its man, and remembered ms
plsouemnes antecedeuts. But this trick will recou
dsastrousy, upon its being exposed TO the county.
Subsequently, personal episode occurred Do
| tween Messrs. Fitch and Douglas, in which tho
former eudeavored to prove that the latter had
oiyen Kansas precedence to Minnesota, charges of
| falsehood were freely banded by both sdes. Mr.
Fitch has manlfestly been seeking to fix quarrel
OR Douglas for some time past, and may perhaps
be gratiGed Unexpectedly one OF these days.
The Anti-Lecompton Democrats conferred last
night, and stood up untedly and resolptely. Mr..
| English suggested that he had rendered PROPOSE
| ton to the LecOmpton side several weeks ago,
which, if accepted now might embarrass bis action
But it is too late for any compromise dodses.
Itaueuce and ingenuity in all ways have been OK.
erteJ by the Administration to bring about con-
ference, and Anti. ti.Lecompton Democrats have been
ppresched with most persuasive assurances to tho
fleet that if that conference was granted, no sur
eDder Of principle would BE- required, aud the
| Administration would accept Crittenden's amend
ment Substantially. Appeals were made to save
| the President from the humiliation Of defeat. SIM
liar expedients have been tried in the case Of few
Republicans with supposed in6rmities, aud consid-
| eratioDs are named ~ having been rendered indi
| rectly, with the argument that no sacrifice could
be involved by this concession since the opposition
had an assured strength.
Gov. Sam Medary has been operating under
| orders but with no more than the effect Of any
other common oficehOlder.
The Connecticut aDd Cincinnati elections have
strengthened the confidence Of the Opposition in
the result much, and contributed materially to for
| tify the weak and wayefiog.
When the House adheres, as intended, it is not
improbable that the Senate may propose modi6!
cation of the Crttenden amendment, hoping 10
patch up some contriyance or to drive in the dis-
affected by new rue. But certain eyes are open
for all such schemes.
The debate on the Deficiency bill showed the
Administration to be utterly destitute Of friends IN
the House. Items in it were asssed all round,
and the Republicans almost inclined to support
BuchaI an for sweet charity's sake.
The Senate pretended to consider the Minnesots
bill to-day; but the Administration side will hold
back for the final vote Gu Kansas, and be governed
by the result afterward.
To the Associated Press
WAsHISCTOS, Tuesday, April 6, 1853.
judging from present indications, the Deficiency
Appropriation bill, embracing about eight millions for
be Army will be defeated in its present form. There
an increasing disposition in Congress to check fur
her movements OF the Utah expedition. The entire
military force contemplated to be thrown into Utah. 10
about coo men.