The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
The Presidents Mcssagc to be Sent to Con.
gress at Noon To.Day-Jolly Time IN
the Housc-No Ballet for Speaker,
&C., &c., Go.

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Our Special Washington Despatch.
WASHINGTON, Dec %, 1859.
THE ANNUAL xRssAGE OF r,E PRESIDENT.
The President will send his annual Message to both
houses TO- morrow noon. Copies have been placed
the hands Of the Postasters Of New York; Philadelphia
Baltimore Richmond They will be advised by tele
graph deliver them the editors their authorized
agents as soon the Message is communicated - Con
grees
The President requested the Sergeant Arms Of the 81
nate to-day TO no Senators that he intended TO send
his Message to Congress to morrow
THE EryrcTs or cuMsrMAs.
Egg nogg has ruled the country to-day. It Is famou
drink in public and private houses in Washington
Christmas and some Of the members, In spite OF II,
reached the House day at noon and some, In conse
sequence Of II, did get there At ALL Mr.. Smith, OF
Virginia. who occupied the floor most OF the time sa
turday, claimed and occupied again Oday, injecting
here and there gaas Of egg nogg into his remarks BE
lengthy the members became tired, and he was
finally completely rushed out by the determination 70 ad
journ, to which he was compelled TO yield, still having
posserson Of the floor TO- Those who desired to
adjourn did because they loved Mr. Smith Lass but
egg pogg Many Of the members express their in
dgnaon at the soene and declare that the Introduction
liquor into the Capitol building bed enough, without
Introducing upon the floor undrank TO be consumed
before the representatives while In the discharge o their
public duty in the presence Of the people in the galleries
and tho representatives Of the press
Egg nogg produced abseneeism enough today 10 forbid
ballot, and attempt was made 70 get Speaker.
Mr. Stanton Of Ohio, paired off with Mr.. Clark Of New
York. against Mr. Sherman and against the plurality rule
with the understanding that II the latter is adopted
in c,to ne Mr. for lIr
Sherman under IT. The republicans generally ex,
press deep regret that any republican should
pair with any member who sent to the House by
publican votes matter what his declaration Of nsen-
tons may be. They think he shonld be compelled
nsin in his place and represent msrepresent his
stuents and take the responsibility without shrinking
behind republican in the present crisis.
nE CONTEST srxAKxR--PRoBABlI ELECTION szER
MAN-AN ADJOURNMENT uKELY-wANr OF ORGANIxA-
TON AMONG THE DEMOCRATS, ETC., ETC.
The various changes which have occurred since my last
despatch IN reference the election Of Speaker but cor
roboratc the views then expressed. any person be
elected other than Mr. Sherman TO still that
he John G. Davis. Clark, Adrain, Riggs and Reynolds
will vote for him The difficulty lies with certain Of the
South Americans and fire eating democrats This difficulty
ehend will prove nsuperable. The obstacle in the
way Of election Of South American that not North
ern democrat anti Lecompton democrat will vote
for hm-whie Lecompton democrat can be elected
because not Of the anti Iecompton democrats will
for him. So ALL nearly all the democrats anti Lecomp
ton democrats and south Americans being necessary to
effect choice, you perceive that ii s improbable that
they will combine sufficient strength 70 elect But the
House must organize. How, then, will II possibly be
| doneY
suppose TINT whenever vote be had on the plu-
raty rule will be passed by the combined forces Of
the republicans and the five anti Leoomptones. Tina,
done Sherman will be elected Speaker. This s the only
I solution anticipated Of the House problem.
You perceive that the Helper facts which you published
have been productive of good Many speeches yet
TO be spoken and the organization may be delayed for
week more In the meantime there will be adjourn
ment
The democrats in the House are an undscpined mass
each to act upon bis motion Their counsels
SEEM therefore, diverse IN coer aud various
seph's garment Opposed these, order discipline
| and drl. You anticipate from this statement
from nothing else, what The result must eventually be-
Efforts making night 10 unte the democrats anti
Iecompton democrats and South Americans upon General
Hamilton, of Texas for Speaker. His supporters say
he is Union man, but do not declare his sentiments
on Iecompton or the rights of suffrage.
Secretary Cobb; his first assistant Mr.. Clayton; Mr..
Thonpson Secretary the Interior Assistant Attor-
ney General NJ Cslmon the floor of the House
day busy engaged iii conversation with the democratic
members Rumor says they urging the introduction
OF the plurality rule and speedy organization Of the House.
SENATOR DOUGLAS HIS
Senator Douglas the floor of the House day
He confined himself 70 the democratic side, and was
greeted cordially by the fire eaters Of the South;
merely passed the compliments OF the day with Of
his an,Ieconp,on friends especially those who have
voted for Sherman. They seemed reserved as he.
There general inquiry in the House why Douglas
waited until tho Senate adjourned before making his ap
pearapce at the Capitol The question Is unanswered
While Douglas the floor Of the House. Mr. Shdell
entered, but did not notice the former.
There are number Of Southern Senators who are ready
cooked and prmed TO pitch into the Little Giant" He
s prepared understand to defend himself and his posi-.
ton from all attacks, from what quarter they may
mRRAIENED SUSPENSION OF THE MAIL SERVICE
It is generally conceded that the mail service will be
stopped In few days. unless the House organizes and
preparations made.
ADMISSION KANsAs-
There report about the Capitol day that the Presi
dent win advise against the admission Of Kansas in his
message. Unless he has changed his mind within forty
eight hours have believe that the report
true.
TERRITORIES.
The Senate Committee on Territories have before tham
the question the organization Of several of the Terrific
res They present adverse any such organiza
ton.
Our Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a, 1859.
The Third House. Of the Lobby Upon the Oyyanisa
6on-Distress Produced by ute Delay, &C., DC.
In the consideration Of the difficulties which hc in the
Of the organization Of the House. the influence Of the
third branch Of national Legislature have
been forgotten altogether entirely overlooked aud yet
IT. fact patent 70 every Intelligent that the
delay organizing the House much attributable to
the Vaccinations OF the lobby the pcrsstency
Of the republicans, who now charged with great
deal Of responsibility in continuing vote for Sherman
The lobby, in every phase has been active for the last
three weeks in plotting schemes to advance their ends
with the greatest facility and although those who consti
hnuaa really much