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WASHINGTON. Tuesday. Dec 10, 1852

Mr.. Sickes opened the discussion to-day with
two-hurs' dull speech, principally in reply to Mr.
Hickman. disputing his pOsitions, and cOntending
that the South had not violated compromises a.
he alleged He attracted little attention on the
6oor. though the galleries were thronged, usual
Only Mr.. Florence aud two others congratulated
him at the close.
MR.. ABRAMS SPEECH.
Mr.. Adrain followed deDouncing the charges Of
The Constitution against him as infamous. He
stated that during the progress OF The LeeOmpt0n
struggle he was approached by leading champion
.oE the Administration and assured that his nea
friend could receive an important foreign mission.
He spurned the offer and maintained bis princi
,pIs. He had not altered his convictions, while
the President had abandoned every profession. He
defended his political action, and would uphold
every right, of every section
EFFORT FOR BALLOT
Mr.. Curtis of Iowa, at the close, endeayOred to
get a vote, but
MIR. McRAR CATECIHsED.
Mr.. McRae Of Miss insisted on speaking. He
asked Mr. Adrain ifhe would support a Democratic
nominee on the Cincinnati platform. The latter an
swereA that he would if the candidate stood on the
ground assumed by Mr.. Buchanan. Mr. Adrian in
0uired ifMr. McRae would sustain nominee on the
Douglas platform. Mr.. McRae declined answering.
Mr.. Hickman nterpOsed, saying ne would vote
for no man on the naked Cincinnati Platform lie
would 20 with any party against the Admlnlstra-
tion. which was the most obnoxious OF al others.
Reference being made by Dir. McRae to the
Southern Opposition as preventing an organization,
Mr.. Etberidge stated that Mr.. Gimer could receive
over 30 votes, which, with Democratic aid would
elect. while the Democrats had not shown by any
test, that with cooperation OF his iriendS' MI
Bocock could be chosen.
Mr.. Hardeman Of Georgia proposed interrogating
Mr. Bocock or Mr.. McRae whether his opinions
on the Cincinnati Platform conceded with those of
Messrs. Douglas. Pugh and Stuart saying if he de-
cIared decisively against them, he would support
him as Southern man. Mr.. McRae ended the
inquiry by desiring to understand their construction
first. Mr. Moore Of Kentucky then demanded 1t
Mr.. McRae would support Mr.. Douglas on the pO-
sitions assumed in the Harper Magazine article
Mr. McRae replied that he would wait till the CON
tinpency came. Horace Clark, responding to some
reference of Mr.. McRae's and said he would
support Douglas if nominated at Charleston
He required the candidate for Speaker to be against
legislation by Congress for the protection OF Slavery
in Territories against any relaxation OF the laws
prohibiting the slave trade and against the dssolu'
ton of the Union Who would refuse to declare
Mr.. Seward President if cOustitutiOnally elected
He admitted the full power Of Congress over Terri
tories concerning Slavery though It might be mex
pedent to exercise it, and would not put any man
in the chair who was hostile to the sentiment OF the
Northern people.
Dir. McRae again refused to say whether he
would sustain Mr.. Douglas, if nominated, but
ayowed himself in favor Of reOpening the African
Slaye.trade though disclaiming the responsibility of
speakipe for the Democracy. He yielded to
motion for adjournment in the midst OF his
speech. Though much badgered, Mr.. McRae
preeerved a fine humor throughout and exhibited
much dexterity in foiling various adversaries.
These proceedings resulted in fixing the votes of
Messrs. Adran and Clark against any Democratic
candidate for Speaker. Mr.. Clark was expected
before. but Mr. Abrams detection is virtual gain
to the Opposition.
MIR suERMAN's CHANCES.
The STATES to-day comedies the certainty of Mr..
Sbernans election. which our side never doubted.
When the Democracy realize the fact, the cOnsum-
nation will soon follow. Better temper prevails in
the House than before. The organization may
occur accidentally this week or be protracted till
New.Years. The chances incline toward delay
1t is difficult to imagine the quarter in which Mr..
Etheridge expects to get an accession of strength
TO give Mr.. Gilmer thirty votes, when his friends
steadily refused 10 compliment one Northern man.
North Western and other Democrats openly pro-
test that they will not vote for any American, if
Mr. Winsow and John Cochrane should make
hundred bargains
THE MESSAGE
The Message was expected yesterday and to-day.
1t ia condtionalIy promised tomorrow. All in
terest in it is lost.
THE CLERKSHP.
No agreement has been signed or made by the
Republicans to elect Mr. Forney Clerk, and none
is contemplated.
THE UNITED STATES pIsTRICT-ATToRNEYSWP
Judge Parker is the most prominent candid Ate
for Mr. Sedgwick's Vacancy. Peter Coulter Gen.
Ward. and others, arc named, but with little pros
pect of success. Judge Dean is pressed by Fer
nandO Wood.
THE SENATE.
An animated debate took place in the Senate
Dir. Clay of Alabama arrsigued the North as faith
Lees 10 constitutional obligations, and cited ndivid
ua Illustrations to sustain his position He regarded
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