New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-12
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FAILURE OF DEMOCRATIC HOPES.
Horace +. Clark's speech yesterday discouraged
the Democracy, who had remote hopes OF his
accession upon change of candidates. He said
distinctly that he could vote for no man occupying
Mr. Bocoek's position. He has no practical re-
course but to vote for Mr.. Sherman or the plurality
rule, one of which his friends anticipated.
THE REPUBLICANS AND JOHN BRowN-HELPERs
BOOK.
Mr.. Curry of Alabama, in q speech yesterday,
manfully acquitted the Republicans from any com
plcity with Browns foray, or responsibility for
Helpers Book.
THE DEMOCRACY AND DISSOLUTION.
He declined answering Mr.. Etheridges distinct
question whether Mr.. Bocock entertained the senti-
ment he had avowed, that the election of RePub-
lean President would be cause fer dissolution.
That declaration has been made several tunes, but
the Democracy refuse 10 explain the position Of
their candidate while assaing Mr. Saermsa for not
submitting TO further examination.
THE ORGANIZATION.
II ia believed the discussion will continue in tho
House several days more and perhaps during the
plurality. The Opposition generally recommend 81
lence on our side, which letters from all quarteu
approve.
TUE SENATE DISCUSSION.
The Senate debate will also take a wide range Oa
Mr. MasOn's resolution.
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.
The Committee of the Democatic Senate Caucus
will not materially alter the arrangement Of ths
Standing Committees.
THE sPEAKERsmP.
Messrs. Adrsin, Riggs aud Davis entertain the
opinion that Mr. Davis can be elected Speaker by
the aid of the Democracy and others; hence their
position 1t is believed now if their votes elect
Democrat they will be given at the last moment.
SENATE PRINTING.
Mr.. Bowman Of The Consultation, will be elected
Senate printer, and the Administration will crowd
all possible patronage there But for the Harpers
Ferry affair, which has consolidated the Southern
vote, he would have had no chance.
THE SAN JUAN AFFAIR
The War Department proposes no additional In
structons to Gen. Scott. The joint occupation OF
San Juan probably is restored by this time, on the
bnsis of his proposition to Gov Douglass, and
nothing is LEFT but the discussion of the title between
the two Governments, with which he has no con-
Germ. Gen. Harvey will remain in charge Of hs
department on the Pacific for another year.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Unless the President suddenly changes his inten-
ton he will send his message to the Senate to-mor-
row.
MR. DOUGLAS NOT GOING SOUTH.
Mr. Douglas has abandoned his purpose of visiting
the South, and expects soon to resume his seat in
the Senate.
THE SOUTHERN OPPOSITION.
The Southern Opposition held meeting last
night, Mr. Gilmer acting as chairman. 1t was re-
solved unanimously not to support any Democrat
for Speaker but to maintain their present position,
consistently voting for one of their own men. Thu
is their first formal and decisive action as party.
THE PUBLIC LANDS.
The total amount Of cash land sales 70,
the fiscal year ending the Seth Of June and "A.
the quarter ending goth september 1870 9s sic s
1ocssd ': .SSs period, il bounty land
APPROVED same same period under swamp
GEE osrt lie sam. sIa period to certain s,sss
~ Tots Quantity dpc:si Of during Eve
quarters in cash for the satisfaction Of
SS1%1y sGS e IL ssSi%p grants and the m
The cash receipts were less than last year, bas
more acres were disposed Of owing to the operation
of the Graduation act of 1854
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
The snount applicable during the fiscal year for = .
fulfilling Indian Treaties, sS2sN
Amount drawn from the treasury and paid. eS- .
Amount Of appropriation. submitted for the pre-
sent fiscal year zsiSS, ~
Amount actually appropriated 7tS4hi
~, irsslr " tr. .os,rsnssd hsianes on nre,sou.
$2t2002 trust funds in stock..... 4lJ5ooI
Amount estimated for hscsl year intending - :.
on ssss te2s tresiss ten ere With different bs. al
bands In Hahingon Territory and Oregon embracing aeen
Indiana by witch their titles insIshed to scne
5000 Of land at cost Of about 1--we and threehe
cents ptr
During the year Ias been sdded 10 the rol
and the slipends Of 81 others have been increased
Whole number Of inysiids On rolls.
Entire number on tie rolls, Jnns 30 % having diea
during the year. -
One Revolutionary solder was sdded to tie rods uuds.s
OF june 49, at 20 annually Under the acts
for the widow. Of Revolutionary officers and soldiers ~ org
have been admitted, and others incrvascd
Whole number ros It close Of =
Two hundred and twenty-five original claims were ~
sss. and orphans raj ns y Ssesss.sd s AID
army, requiring snnnslly Sl3,elS.
Under the Act Of lesc, rsne~iny and continuing
this cias 81 pensoaess lsss claims were ao"sa sorHS
Whole numosf half pay penaOnsn on tho rolls ts ,,sx
81 requiring annually :.
Whole number pensioners on she ioH' vs. oea "a
June lo,eeT, requiring .'.''..''''''''''''''''''