The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-12
INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.


Caucus of the South Americans-A Pro-
position from Leading Democrats Dis
cDssed-No Result Arrived At-Busy
Times Among the Politictans-The Posi-
ton OF Senator Douglas-Movements
OF the Ftnb usters-The Treaty with
China, &c., &c.
WASHINGTON, Dec II, 1859.
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According to the opinions of prominent congressman it
is not probable that the election Of Speaker will be
effected to morrow Indeed no idea can be formed as
to how long the debate in the House will be extended
Calculations continue to be made by members outside OF
the republican ranks to the best of uniting the
democrats Southern opposition and such anti. Iecompton
democrats as have not voted for Mr. Bococ but up
this evening they have not come to satisfactory ar
rangement of the figures.
most practicable project and one that would
succeed brought forward, is to nominate Davis
(ant Lecompton), Of Indiana, for Speaker The anti
Lecompton democrats pledged to 60 FOR one
OF their party. He Is not unobjectionabie to the
South Americans and always q democrat, except
on the anti Iecompton issue. He was too In tho demo-
cratic am assured the Virginia delegation would
vote for him. This project also been actively can
vassed to-day.
CAUCUS OF THE soTTH AMERICANA
CAUCUS
der the proposition that had been made by several lead
ing democrats for the union of the two parties to elect
Speaker There were twenty three present. one being
Briggs Of New York Winter Davis was not there Bote
Ter was absent account Of ndspositon The PROPOSE
ton was that whenever democrats should be able TO cast
their full votennety three-he Americans would unite
on the democratic nominee; whenever the Americans
could cast twenty votes for of their own party
the democrats would unite with them.
After long discussion this proposition and the gene
raj question OF party and national interests the caucus
finally concluded to take action for the present. as the
proposition had not formally from the demo-
cratic caucus and had been made only by some leaders
OF the party-John Cochranc, Mr.. winslow and others
The caucus sat until after eleven o'clock.
The Americans believe they can, in such combination
raise their vote TO twenty seven
Both parties will enter the House morrow to take the
usual Independent action of each other.
From the threats of democrats made this evening
have to believe that there will not be an organz
ton for some time, unless it is obtained by majority
vote The plurality rule will at present be admitted
A RrsY DAY AMONG POLITICIANS
This has been busy day among members outside DO
tcans and office seekers to bring about organization
OF the House. The last whose mee has been tested
in private caucuses as likely compromise between
democrats and Americans. is Judge Regain Of Texas It
proposed that the democrats should drop ocock and
take up Regan. Gmcr other South Americans have
said he could get the American vote II Is doubtful whe
Their they were in earnest
There has been very active among the demo
Gratis to bring Regain out and it Is likely movement Wal
DC made morrow Bocock will not be dropped how.
ever, unless be evident that Regain or some other demo
erat or anti republican can be elected.
Sherman's chances are improving The anti Iecomn
me- ono hv drov tpt,t
day the republicans confidently calculate on wanting
only one two votes Appearances favor this conc,u
sion.
The democrats have given notice that Mr. Hckman,s
plurality resolution shall be voted on before the 1s
OF January at least and until that is adopted il is clear
that DO Speaker can be elected.
quite humber Of tenderooc republicans are already
beginning to quake since the great Union demonstrations
In Northern cities ADD threaten bolt the nomination Of
sherman and cast their vote for some man who is not
mixed up in the infamous Helper circular
Corwin said yesterday IL the extreme men in Congress-
represented fully the sentiments OF their constituencies
the Union is virtually destroyed
FoRNErs CHANCES cIgRKsHP
Forney's anti-Lecompton supporters Haskiu and the
rest seem to be afraid Of Forncy, and they may be
cheated in the bargain for the clershp They arc going
round demanding pledges from the republicans ndvidu.
ally It is Certain some republicans have asserted they
would not abide by the bargain Weed, Greeley and
Forney made, and would not vote for Forney. They
prudenty keep quiet at present
MIR. HAsKIS rx CONSTITUTION NEWSPAPER
The Constitution will be assaled by Haskin, of New
York, TO morrow, in q manner that will not be pleasant
TO Mr.. Browne, the English gentleman who writes Mr.
Bowmans editorials and Who It s said wrote the severe
leader in Saturdays Constitution about Messrs Haskn
and Hickman. I am inclined to think that Mr.. Douglas
will not grow much in grace by the onslaught Mr. Bow
man ia said TO be the Executive candidate for the Senate
printing but Wendell conesting the chances with his
usual skill.
rHR POSITION SENATOR DOUGLAS.
The contemplated journey Of Senator Douglas is viewed
as similar feat to that performed by him when he was
candidate for reelection to the Senate avoid the inter
rogaon Of senators 10 his position until after the
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