Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-02-12
Washington Intelligence.

The telegraphic correspondence of the Gin
cinnati Gazette of the evening of the 10th
has the following items
The Democratic Caucus last night has in No
way relieved party embarrsssments in regard
to the Tariff and Finance. Borrowing is the
only remedy proposed, and that will not be
granted if protection Democrats are to their
promises true 1t is evident now from the
resolutions which Phelps offered and carried,
that he does not contemplate modification Of
the tariff.
The President has signifed pretty unmis-
takaby that he will veto the Homestead Bill,
and those for agricultural colleges and French
spoliations, if they should pass this session.
There is hardly any prospect now that the
| Territorial bills for Arizona and Daeotah will
succeed this session.
An animated struggle is anticipated over
tie Oregon bill
Stephens retires from the House with a re-
mote expectation of being nominated on the
ticket at Charleston, either in the first or second
capacity He disclaims being a candidate to
succeed Iverson in the Senate Breckenridge
protests that he does not aspire to the Charleston
nomination, but will be a candidate for Crit
tenden's seat in the Senate. Should an extra
session be called, some difficulty is apprehend.
ed in the organization, from the probable state
of parties, no positive majority Of either party
being expected.
The Americans will hold the balance of pow
er.
The present condition of things in Mexico is
regarded in diplomatic circles as pointing to
the restoration of Santa Anna. Salas, whom
Miramen has appointed the head of the army,
is one of Santa Annals friends, and if he march
es on Vera Cruz, as intended, the movement
will be considered as opening the gates for his
return.
In the Senate debate yesterday, the Ad.
ministration was stigmatized as more federal
than that of John Quincy Adams, and imbecile
and corrupt. Though Bigler aud SlideIl were
present, no defense was made. 1t has no friends
The Committee of Ways and Means had
special meeting this morning. Winter Davis
moved, as there was no majority for any particu-
lar tariff scheme, that Mr.. Phelps be authorized
to report bill; Phillips to offer his as a sub
stitute or an amendment, and the minority to
submit theirs on the same conditions Phillips
was also offerad the choice of position, to pre-
cede or follow the minority report. The motion
was defeated Ayes-Davis, Howard, Morrow
and Mackey. Nays-Phelps, Crawford, Dow
die, Letcher and Phillips. This is not consid-
cred decisive of any action by the Committee
on the Tariff
Mr.. Phillips moved that the Committee should
report the facts to the House, and ask to be dis
charged. Rejected. Mr.. Phillips thus desert
ted Pennsylvania at this important crisis. He
said he would have voted for Davis motion, but
that he wanted the tariff and treasury-note bills
separated, which the Committee refused to do
BEFORE and which involves the real point of con-
tIoversy. OF course the minority would not |
surrender it.
A movement may now possibly be made in |
the House for Special Committee.
Simmons made an effective and conclusive |
speech to-day, in favor of modifying the tariff |
and specific duties.
The Oregon Bill came up suddenly in the
House, and has already started an animated de-
bate.