New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-09
FROM FLASHING TON.

Correspoudeuee Of The H. Y. Tribune.
Mr.. Scdgwick was got through the Senate this
afternoon, just by the skin Of his teeth. The dis.
cussion yesterday rather served to help than to
hurt his prospects, because the opposition to him
then was in full force aud feather, AID up-and-
down vote would have settled the>busincss. But
Senators must talk forgetting the wisdom of that
homcly coupet:
Lean when b. speak srd when 10 silent sit
Since ol.tinics fools taken for m>o Of wit"
After all, it was not much Of q victory for the
Administration, since he was carried by barely
two majority in ffty.four votes. Had the case
been managed more adrOity, he would have been
two short of success. Mr.. McKeon is now pri-
yate person. aud Mr. Selgwck public pcnsioner.
Between the two conditions, an independent mind
would not hesitate long 20 decide.
II there ever Was really any doubt ~ 10 the posi-
ton Mr.. TOOmbs would probably take ia the Kansas
controversy, it may be- regarded IA settled by has
WI declarations 10 more than Onr friend. lie ia
ecidedly and unqualfedly opposed to the view, Of
Judge Douglas, and while he doe. not intend to
make any such war upon him as will estrange their
friendly ties, nor consent to play the part which
was desired and perhaps Indicated by the Admins
tration he will still take occasion 81 express his
views with unmstakable emphasis in favor of the
LecOmpton Constitution, ~ necessary c0nse.
famed in the form il viii be- presented here. Since
Mr.. Toombs declines tia" honor of leadership. = the
most ready and effective debater of the majority.
and in fact the only man at all able 10 compete with
Douglas in such n struggle Ms is yet bound To come.
II Is difficult tn suppose upon whose shoulders the
responsibility will fall Jefferson Davis is By NO
prepared To stand godfather Ia the Admins
uation. On this question be is with them, but On
fllibustersm aud other points there is n wide
chasm not easily bridged over. The discussion may
ultimately take shape to drrange the present plans
but yet the majority are without an scknoy (rdpcd
or competent spokesman.
Although it has been given out confidently and
often, that the Democrats Of the New-Yor delega-
tlon were solid and safe for the LecOmptOn Consti-
tuition, some Of those patriotic gentlemen have had
compunctlOus yistiDgs which lender that assump-
ton rather questionable. They begin to hesitate,
to inquire, To compare opinions, 10 doubt. and to
think better Of former inclinatiOns. In fact, more
than one OF the number has reached the conclusion
that conference ought to be held, and some under
standing adopted by which they might act in con.
cert. These signs have positive meaning, which
viii be more emphasized when the vote against Ie-
compton Is sent here ne streDg hening plaster to
their weakened spinal column. There are others
too, in better plight, who, though not seeing the
handwriting upon the wall, begin 10 trcmhle At the
prospect. Still the Administration il positive in the
assertion that it has force enough and to spare for
carrying the cOtriyauce through the House though
New-fOrk 10 bumped afirmatlyeIy in the estimate
week more may open their eyes 10 the extent of
a'deusOn which now, for good reasons, cannot BE-
explained in detail, but which will sse long sufR
GENTLY explain itself, To- the surprise Of some people
The new member from Massachusetts. Mr.. Ell
Thayer, made great hit in his debut, and brought
the House down, "a II has rarely been brought
before When hc1nnounced himself for mOdif.
cation Of the Neutrality law, the South stared;
but when he went further and gave a. reason the
necessity Tor new outlet 10 Yankee enterprise and
civilization, by which Free States would be added
IA the tropics, the hllibusters stood aghast and we're
positively shocked. The scene was rich and ~
iresbiDg from first 10 last, and the speaker Selling
hi. advantage, played upon the fears aud curiosity
Of his astOn-hed and reluctant allies, until the gal
leIies rOared, and the House could not restrain a
sort Of national horse laugh which happened TO be-
on the wrong side OF many mouths. This speech
has, by common consent, established Mr.. Thayers
fame where toll snd trial are nearly always the
steppng-stones 10 the slow attainment Of such dis
tnctOn. Let him not be spoiled by success, as too
many before him, who expended more effort, have
been 20 their own irrcparable injury.
The new Treasury notes from Philadelphia will
be- ready for delivery TO the Department next
Thursday, aud those from New-YOrk on Monday
week. AS soon as they shall BE- received the ssues
will be ordered wihOu, delay, and arrangements arc
already made to facilitate ihis work BY the detail
OF competent clerks and the distribution OF the
necessary labor. lSDEA.