The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-06
Our Washington Correspondence.

VUF Wosn1nStOn COxTespon0cncos
wAsHNaroa, Feb. A, 1859.
The Reported Differences Of the President and Secretary Cobb
on the Tariff Quession-TAe Lobby IN N;gAs-A Nev
Kansas Job Haching-CuriOus Developments Before the
Printing CommiHee-1 -1dmmany and the Central Rairoad
Laying tie Wires for The Charleston Convesi-C1nwess
Likely to Voe Revenue Measure-Mrs. Dou9las' Grand
Party, dc, dc.
An impression, see, prevails In quarters that
there is misunderstanding between the President and
Secretary Cobb on the subject of the tariff Nothing
be farther from the fact 1t Is true that the President
cnes to specific dues whilst Mr. Cobb favors the ad va
lorem basis but this only in the abstract With refe-
to present exgencies both think alike that
modification Of the existing tariff is necessary There 30
little Of disagreement between them that II is the opinion
Of those who acquainted with their respective views
that Congress would leave the matter in their hands,
they could in couple Of hours arrange to satisfy
all interests pennsylvania ncluded) and yet obtain all
the desired For instance the Secretary would
restore the duty OF thirty per cent ron the tariff
Of ls46 whilst In other things concessions would be made
TO concate the South. At all events there would be
difficulty in eecting easy compromise unless factious
influences interposed to prevent it,
With regard 10 the question whether specific or ad va
lorem duties preferable there valid grounds for
difference q opinion. While in some respects I'd Va
lorem duties may be the most just to the consumer
many articles the system Of specific duties s pest adat
the exgenCes Of and 70 shut out the
therefore may be the Individual opinions Of the President
and Secretary on the subject, Is certain that neither
would allow them 70 interfere with the prompt passage
a imperavey called for by the necessities
the Treasury. Still less it likely that they would suf
fer them to interrupt the cordial understanding which
the present Cabinet, Governor Cobb would be,
tain the last 10 take stand which might have the ef
feet of embarrassing the President Of detractg from
the honor and credit Of his administration
The lobby are sadly frightened, and are moving with
the caution Of trout anglers, meeting syly in private
rooms and quiet corners think they preparing for
grand charge at the close Of the session. when you may
expect TO see an appropriation BILL with twenty Or more
an satisfied the President would at once veto such
swndle, and resort to an extra session.
understand that the New York political arm Of George
thousand acres OF land in Kansas, and that they
figuring for Railroad bill that will advance their inter-
their schemes in few days
the Printing Committee proceeding with the exa-
mnaton Of witnesses OF these there any quantity.
Seaman, Of the Sunday AGds has been the stand for
several days; his examination is conducted with great
bitterness, amounting to nothing moro than personal
squabbe between him and Taylor You must not there
FORE be surprised you should hear Of another personal
set to between them, Ia Walden and Taylor The Ian
guage which they openly towards each other is of
character which points to the probability of such result
Wendell has been subp@naed, and his will 60
will testify, is Said, that he has ioanedu {hat is the
dodge) money! ntercsted-amongst them
It seems now to be fully established that Fernando
Wood the owner and proprietor Of the New York Daily
Necs When he was here he preached peace and harmo
ny, dned with Fowler, and says with Sckes,
doubt tbut you may rest assured that preparations
the taps FOR "happy family meeting OF the New
York democracy. Even old Dean Richmond made a vr-
tue Of necessity yesterday and told the President that Mr.
Sche the best for the coectorship aud ought
not 10 be disturbed These working for greater
game than the spois Of the Custom House. reasser the
fact that Tarnmany and The Central Railroad meeting
2, various places 70 arrange plans FOR controlling the
them states they settled upOn of
the New York delegates and have named about twenty
all being Of the Douglas stripe Their pmn TO pack the
Charleston from amongst themselves Thus the people
will be cut OFF, and having interest In the nominee will
not exert themselves 70 secure his election This course
Fowler, Jewett, Richmond Sheriff., Connolly, Butter
worth Walden Sanders and Alex. Hart, ID genus omne
still here and OF you understand that
there is some stiff Job work on hand.
The House Of Representatives Is busily engaged
mixing at the spggot whilst they leave the bung hole
for cheese parings The President Of the Senate and
Speaker OF the House had found necessary hire some
three M or four additional attendants to take proper care Of
order to anticipate objections, these gentlemen lowered
the small wages Of those already employed in order
exc out sufficient remuneration for the Just
think Of the House of Representatives insulting their own
Speaker wella the Vice President ofthe United Saes
by grandy refusing to pay few ptfu dollars 70 deray
the nre OF the three or four who required
to keep the House In cleany and wholesome state.
is the impression Of most people here that Congress
ourn in order to avoid being called back again Turow
Weed s very anxious that they should not for in that
case the new Congress would vote prosective tariff tia.
expected here on Tuesday next
On Thursday night Mrs. Douglas gave grand party
It was perfect JAM about twelve hundred persons being
present
Our hotels are still crowded One q the wlllards Is
lying at the point Of death, and second brother also
seriously ndsposed The third, you may imagine has
his hands full managing his immense establishment with
It's eight hundred guests.