Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-11-24
Orr.nirnston or On. Hou.e.

Organization OF the House.
We snbjon the following letter from friend In ash
ngton the subject of the organization OF the House
Of Representatives although he dapproves of the course
which have recommended TO the Southern opposi-
ton members to pursue in that matter We still adhere
to the opinion that the Southern Opposition should not
under circumstance support either Republican or
Democrat such, for the Spcakership Ii is their du-
y in view Of recent and the contingencies of the
future refuse TO cooperate with either Of these
ties, parties, on question whatever. IL is their
duty in Judgment to nominate a candidate of their
own and stick to him, through thick and thin For,
think IL Is certain that both Of those parties will hold
of their and present candidates Of their
own and thus forbid a union of the Southern Oppos
ton with either fair, just and honorable terms. 1t
with the stronger not the weaker parties to exhibit
beralty and magnanmity II the Northern Opposition
will in good faith, lay aside their peculiar and
their sectional character and platform which
ignores all agitation the subject of slavery, have
doubt that the Southern Opposition would gladly unite
with them not only in the election of the officers Of the
House, but in the election of President and Vice
President OF the United States in 1860 But only
these conditions the Southern Opposition the
conservative Northern Republican cooperate with the
Northern Republicans any question any time
This is our timdt,a, and the socalled Republicans
accept ii or not they choose.
As to correspondents friendly suggestion, that
should put in" for the Public Printing spoils fear
that have qualifications which would suit for
of that sort, If we had-as have not-any
hopes of winning the prize in the end. No doubt
might election that office by bargain and
intrigue and slight compromise of views on some
subjects and of position honest and indepen-
dent journalist. But would consent to sacri-
fee of honor of principle get the Public Printing
Il ~ l,tia.
hundred thousand If such sacrifice is required of u.s.
therefore, doubt would be- content our
selves with being counted OUT If the House of Rep
rcscntatvcs choose give the Public Printing with
out any sacrifice part of the referred TO-
and without conditions express implied of SORT
fool enough TO take it, and pocket all that
can honestly make of it, Such is our ulti,aaf,n
this subject doubt blghs friends hopes
in behalf in regard to the Public Printing spoils
But here is his letter:
"WAsHISGroS, Nov. 81, 1859
a. am sorry YOU should have changed YOUR mind in
regard to the organization OF the House II YOU will al
low suspected of sympathsing with the Free
sellers, where he is known, to express his opinion |
would do it in the very language you yourself used
few weeks and which was glad notice nv mind
has not changed since. But suppose the South Ameri-
nominate candidate of their own for Speaker and
stand by him all the time, will it compel either of the
other parties finally TO to them and elect their
ddatey No, IL will not for the Administration are 50
hard pushed for PostOice Appropriation bill that if
Speaker be not elected the first five six ballots
enough Democrats will to elect by plurality to carry
resolution to elect by that rule and the Republicans
would then elect Speaker, Clerk, Sergeant-a-A Arms
Doorkeeper and all the other officers and what would
the South Americans gain in that If they could
gain anything there would be some reason for their
standing out but know they would not On the other
hand they may secure the election OF their candi.
date for Clerk, and perhaps Door-Keeper or Sergeanta
Arms, by cooperation, not absorption.
The most prominent candidates for Speaker are Mr.
Sherman and Mr.. Corwn, of Ohio, Opposition and Mr.
Bocock and Mr. Phelps Administration. For Clerk the
Opposition candidates numerous among them are
Mr. Underwood, of Kentucky, and Mr.. Hoffman, of Ma
rylaud both South Americans and ex-members of the
House, and both first rate nexceptionable men We
may congratulate the country if the Office Clerk Of the
House be placed in charge of either of these gentle
men, as both are men of uuimpeachabe integrity and
would cleanse the Augean stables where much corrup
ton has festercd and seehed and up such an
BILE odor for years past Mr. Forney is an aspant for
the office and is backed by Weed and some other Repub
leans but his chance is small.
For the public printing the great money making posi-
ton, the candidates are course numerous Wendell has
paraken of the eshpos long seek TO hold on
to them and will promise largely and pay heavily clutch
the prize. But MatteSon is not member now and hope
there not one of the Matteson genius in the body
Pennsylvania has numerous candidates for the pub
lie printing namely: Mr.. McMiehael of the
Worth american and 4. =. Gd-sffe Mr. .Tosenh r
Flennagin, Of the Philadelphia Ne,rs VIM Moran late
of the Philadelphia Times, and George Bergner Of the
Harrisburg Telegraph 1t is understood that Mr. Daniel
a. uOOuiOe euitor OF tue Era, here, Is candidate for
the benefit of Mrs. Bailey widow of the late proprietor
and editor OF that paper and it is also understood that
the editors of the Republic of this city, are also caudi
dates. Now, Rdgway, why buy ticket in this lot
terry yourself: possibly, you might draw the 100000
prize or find opportunity to sell your ticket for
small sum- say five thousand dollars Ii would be
mighty easy way to make money If you did make any
Your gallant soldiers passing through here almost
every day but what it is all about puzzles US some
afraid Gerrtt Smith is the only crazy man in the
Union. There few more of the same sort | fear
both North and South. LOUDOJN