New-York daily tribune., 1859-12-27

pH rPeech IN 1896, which distinctly discaimed any
oe-1fs 10 Interfere with Slavery In the States II Is
well known IN the House that while no Northern
member has asserted his principles more sternly
and inhexibly, has done so with less offensive
ness OF expression or thought. He has been pecu-
nary fortunate in this respect; and in connection
WIN DIS ntness, this was q governing reason for
indicating him as the candidate Ii Helpers book
bad never been written, some other CRY would have
been contrived for the occasion.
Nbile Mr. Sherman has refused to be catachzed
by adversaries for political effect, who would not
tete LOT hD Even il every question was answered in
thep own words, be has shown that he will not sub
mt to personal reflections whether direct coTert
when Mr.. Smith Of Virginia was delivering his
medItated harangue yesterday, he put the question
to tne House. whether they would like TO see mur-
derer OF o thief in the Speakers chair As such
terTns had been frequently used in connection with
Helpers book, Mr.. Sherman rose instantly and de-
manded II the remarks were in any way designed
for him. Mr.. Smith disclaimed the application and
excused himself Illustrating an idea, upon which
Mr.. Curtis Of Iowa rebuked tbis line Of argument
as offensive and dscredtabe to the other side. The
scene was exciting for an instant, but produced
good effect.
Mr.. Fansworth spoke on Friday against the
settled policy Of our friends, AID indeed against
their positive remonstrance. There is some reason
to believe if the balctng could have then proceed
ed, that result might have been attained before
now. At least there a confident impression 10
that effect and that was great point after long
q struggle. Both sides had apparently come pre-
pared TO end it, being wearied with the previous
fruitless efforts. The best speech would have been
ill-timed, when it intcrfered with a vel. matured
plan Of action. Dir. Farnswortb furnished the
staple for more defamation when the stock was
nearly exhausted, and the Democratic side was al
most shamed into silence by the consemptuous in-
difference Of their opponents.
Altho gh Mr. Sherman norninally lacked four votes
OF All election, he has done all along except on
one occasion, when Mr.. Reynelds declined voting
be really needs but two as is well understood here.
Mr. Reynolds is willing to go TO the record when
bis vote can be decisive and 80 is Mr.. Davis, OF
Maryland If Mr.. Horace +. Clark and Mr.. Briggs
would consent, the House could be organized in
hour. They have held the fate Of the contest in
their hands for more than q fortnight, and the re-
spOnsibility if with them almost exclusively.
The Democrats give out openly that they can
command three four votes than their regular
force, meaning Messrs. Adrain, Riggs, and Davis Of
Indisna. Some of the leaders suppose that the
contest can be finally narrowed down TO choice
between Mr.. Sherman and Democrat, and then
that the scattered Opposition will be coerced into
the support Of the latter This delusion cannot be
corrected too soon. That contingency IS not likely
to happen, unless sudden revolution should occur
in the minds of gentlemen who now have no con-
ceaments on the subject Mr.. Millson was less obnox
ous than any candidate ON that side and his failure
proves the mpractlcabiiity OF successful coalition
which requires three parties. The most persuasive
appeals have been made to Mr.. Adrain, in the hope
of winning him over. tie resisted temptation during
the LecOmpton struggle and his friends believe he
will now when the doubtful honor of a Democratic
nomination for Governor Of New-Jersey is the
barren inducement.
Blr Bocock viii probably be rallied on again.
though there is some disposition to ater the vanity
of others. Mr. Maynard of Tennessee, who is
Yankee by birth, and more Pro-Slayery than any OF
his colleagues, in order to prevent suspicion from
reaching him, is it is said, deslroqs of thus cheap
compliment. He deserves il at the hands of the
Democracy, for aiding all their negotiations. Just
at this time he has no recognized political status,
but will finally settle down where he belongs.
A respectable interest on the Democratic side Is
wearied with this contest and would gladly see II
ended They regard the election OF Mr.. Sherman
as a fixed fact which may be delayed, but not pre-
vented If one or two bold men would say the
word a surrender at discretion would follow nnme-
diately. Even as ii is, the plurality rule may he
conceded when least expected, though there Is no
indication justifyiBg that hope at the moment.
If our friends had inhexibly refused to pair OF
from the start the House might have been organized.
Several members had determined to 60 home In any
event. and we lost advantage by every accommo-
dntion of this sort Mr. LshdTum has never yet
been able TO attend the House, though living near
the Capitol and yet he has been paired regularly.
Others were compulsorily called away, whose votes
substantially counted as il they had been present.
IL is not fair to the true men who have stood the
brunt OF this fight that they should be thus deserted,
and every constituency ought to hold 10 rigid ac'
count the Representative who Is willing 10 leave ms
post at such critical juncture.
The country may rest assured that II every hour
of this Congress shall be consumed, John Sherman
will not be abandoned. Ii is no longer personal
mestion or preference. He has been traduced as
the representatiye of great party, and to yield 10
the insolent dictatiOn Of INSCRIPTIONS opponents
would be 10 surrender the cause itself. NO otner
man can command the same vote, for while some
aid might be gained in one quarter, It would only
practically compensate the loss IN another.
The correspondent, Occasional writes a. iolowsto 10
The Philadelphia Press, from Washington under date
of December 25:
6Nr Ruebauan's Administration and the Southe n
dsupions,s have at last fallen upon plan by when
thew expect to control the organization OF the House
The two purposes TO be accomplished IN tins organLa-
~ orc ,ke recoOnition of the Southern disunion ele
r,ent in the appointment Of the standing committees
and the packing Of these committees SO as 70 prevent
sny investigation whatsoever INTO the corrupuohs o
tbs Administration in its efforts TO maintain lts le-
comnton policy, and to ehectually prescribe IN
jansudopt men. There can be no DOUBT that air
Bdteler, the American Representative rom tne mar
pers Ferry District is the fsyOrite candidate OF the
Secespioniss and the President. Although elected as
tbe known opronent Of the Administration, and psr-
culsrly Of IL proaigate expenditure OF the public
money for political parposes, the iaet nas tne Iee,s
in his dsriet has grown strong on the slavery ques'
ron suee the Harper's Ferry tragedy has no doubt
induced him TO moderate his antagonism to the Ad-
ministraon, in view Of its notorious ana frequently
msuifested disposition TO assist the designs o. lne nre
eateTs. :. -,
.sTbe engineers of the Bo,elor movement in the
,,,, don't that thew will be able 10