Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
From Washington.

The telegraphic correspondence OF the
Cincinnati Gazette of the evening of the
10th has the following items:
The Democratic Caucus last night has
in no way relieved party embarressments
in regard to the Tariff and Finance. Bor-
rowing is the only remedy proposed, and
that will not be granted if protection Demo
Gratis are to their promises truo. 1t is evil
dent now from the resolutions which Phelps
offered and carried, that he does not con-
template modification of the tariff.
The President has signified pretty un-
mistaksbly that he will veto the Home
stead Bill, and those for agricultural col
leges and French spoliations, if they should
pass this session.
There is hardly any prospect now that
the Territorial bills for Arizona and Dacotah
will succeed this session.
An animated struggle is anticipated over
the Oregon bill.
Stephens retires from the House with a
remote expectation of being nominated on
the ticket at Charleston, either in the first
or second capacity. He disclaims being a
candidate to succeed Iverson in the Senate.
Breckenridge protests that he does not as
pire to the Charleston nomination, but
will be a candidate for Crittenden's seat
in the Senate. Should an extra session be
called, some difficulty is apprehended in the
organization, from the probable state of
parties, no positi 'e majority of either party
being expected.
The Americans will hold the balance of
power.
The present condition of things in Mex
leo is regarded in diplomatic circles as
pointing to the restoration of Santa Anna.
Sales, whom Miramon has appointed the
head of the army, is one of Santa Annals
friends, and if he marches on Vera Cruz,
as intended, the movement will be con-
sidered as opening the gates for his return.
Iu the Senate debate yesterday, the Ad-
ministration was stigmatized rs more fed
eral than that of John Quincy Adams,
and imbecile and corrupt. Though Bigler
and Slidell were present, no defense was
made. 1t has no friends.
The Committee of Ways and Means had
a special meeting this morning. Winter
Davis moved, as there was no majority for
any particular tariff scheme, that Mr..
Phelps be authorized to report a bill; Phil
lips to offer his as substitute or an amend
ment, and the majority to submit theirs on
the same conditions. Phillips was also
offered the choice Of position, to precede or
follow the minority report. The motion
was defeated. Ayes Davis, Howard,
Morrow and Mackey. Nays Phelps,
Crawford, Dowdle, Letcher and Phillips.
This is not considered decisive of any ac-
ton by the Committee of the Tariff.
Mr.. Phillips moved that the Committee
should report the facts TO the House, and
ask to be discharged. Rejected. Mr..
Phillips thus deserted Pennsylvania in this
important crisis. He said be would have
voted for Davis motion, but that he want
ed the tariff and treasury note bills separat
ed, which the Committee refused to do be-
fore, and which involves the real point of
controversy. Ofcourse the minority would
not surrender it.
A movement may now possibly be made
in the House for Special Committee.
Simmons made an effective and conclu-
sive speech to-day in favor OF modifying
the tariff and specific duties.
The Oregon Bill came up suddenly in
the House, and has already started an ami.
mated debate.