The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-10

The Presidents Views Of Our Relations
with Foreign Powers.
the ACQUISITION OF CUBA RECOMMENDED.
Republican Plots for the Presi.
dency and the Spoils.
Threatened Personal Collision Between
Messrs. Logan and Kellogg.

Messrs. Logan and Kellogg.
THE THIRD UNSUCCESSFUL BALLOT FOR SPEAKER,
10, &C., &c.
Our Special Washington Despatch.
l WASHINGTON, Dec 9, 1850
A PERSONAL DIFFICULTY IN THE HousB-RuMoRs RESPECTING
TIE sunsssnNG RELATIONS HErwEEN THE PRESIDENT AND
JUDGE DOUGLAS.
Mr.. Greeiey's attack upon the members Of his own
party resulted in personal difficulty in the House to-
day which came near being fatal weapons being sought
for on both sides.
is reported and Is not denied by the antiLecompton
democrats that Mr. Douglas last evening obtained in
tervew with Mr. Buchanen for the purpose of reconcla
tion One report is that the differences between them
were settled by mutual agreement and hence the bold
ness OF Mr. Logan the House to-day in advocating Mr.
Douglas as q true democrat, which declaration
sented by the administration democrats on the floor.
But it is most likely that the report that lrr.
Buchanan repulsed Douglas is true, from the fact
that an interview between certain gentlemen and
the President yesterday, concerning the nomina-
ton of q Douglas democrat in place Of Mr. Cook,
the Postmaster Of Chicago who is reported as deauer
Mr. Buchanan became quite indign mt and expressed the
and contempt for Douglas aud refused for
moment to consent to the proposition although some Of
he delegation who waited upon him not only not
Douglas democrats, but influential merchants Of the city
Of New York, and one was conservative member Of
Congress.
If it is true that Mr.. Douglas has actually embraced
Mr. Buchanan it is said that Mr.. Forney will discard him
as leader; and in such event the republicans will
nominate the latter for Clerk But nobody believes that
the President has allowed his garments to be thus soed
THE FORTHCOMING MESSAGE PRENpENr-ouR FOREIGN
RELATIONSHIPS ACQUISITION OF CUHA, ETC.
The Presidents Message 10 type but only proof sheets
have thus far been struck off, viii occupy page Of
the HERALD. is not long his nrst message, but
little longer than the second. It will undoubtedly be the
most important document that ever emanated from the
White House. It will refer at considerable length TO the
present political excitement in the country growing out Of
the affair at Harpers Ferry, and other causes. II will
also show that foreign Affairs with the exception per
haps of the dispute in reference TO the San Juan NATTER
were never in better condition than at present.
The President will repeat ibis recommendation for the
purchase Of Cuba and believed that he is already in
possession Of information which renders pretty certain
that the Spanish may yet consent 10 enter
into negotiations looking to the sale OF the island to
8Alhopgh the Message Is completed, yet the failure to
organize may make change necessary. In regard the
affairs Of Mexico particularly the President may receive
Information TO compel him to alter that part of very
materially. That country remains Still In distracted
and unsettled condition, and should the trcsiy which
daily expected arrive before the Message sent to Con-
gress the entire aspect Of affairs may be changed. The
President will reiterate many of the recommendations Of
last year.
THE sPEAKKRsHp-PRosrEcr OF THE ADOPTION OF THE PIU-
RULE.
To-day Mr. Sherman gained Messrs. Carter, OF N. Y,
Straon and Nixon Of N j. and Judkin Of Pa who voted
against him the second ballot. Mr. 0n being absent,
sick and paired made the gain only three bringing the
total vote down hundred and ten. Six votes
were wanting Five anti-Iecompton democrats Messrs.
Haskin, Hickman, Reynolds, Swartz and Adrain were
ready to vote for Sherman If Horace +. Clark would
Join them He declined, and voted for Mr. Davis,
of Indiana the other anti Lecompon democrats, see-
ing that their votes would not count, scattered.
Although the democrats refused TO allow the resolution
Of Mr.. Hickman, in favor Of the plurality rule the
seventh ballot pa s. of their leaders have pro-
missed that they will object TO its adoption Monday
The republicans, ntIecompton democrats, South
Americans and Of the democrats will, vote for it.
The republicans boasng that they now have far
perfected their programme that they want only
vote to elect Speaker, and that had
they been able 10 take second vote this afternoon
they could have triumphed. There Is come found
alton for their calculation. Carter Of Brooklyn, went
for Sherman will probably hold to that Briggs Of
New York. will 60 for sherman and Horace r. Clark
says he will Without these, however, is possible
Sherman may reach majority.
Jere Clemens has just arrived and will his influence
with the South Americans and bring about coalition
with the democrats. 1t is said twenty one and perhaps
twenty two out Of twenty three South Americans,
prepared dcnier resort, to go with the democrats
On the other hand many democrats not ndsposed
70 for Botcler, of Virginia. if it be shown he be
elected.
TIE PRESIDENTIAL Plots THE REPUPrlcASs.
Mr.. Corwn's strange position in Congress- processing
conservatism and at the time acting with the black
republicans explained by the fact that bargain has
been made with the republican leaders to put Cor
win on the republican ticket for 1860 for Vice
President, with Seward for President. Weed and
Greeley may check him, but he is working under
this expectation It broadly limited, too, that Douglas
is secretly for Forney for Clerk foolshy believing in
Forneys electioncerg power, and that the influence he
will have the important position Of Clerk will be &C..
cetly promote his ouglas elevation to the Pre-
sdency This may account for the course OF Hickman,
Swartx Haskin and other anti Lecompton democrats.
Mr. Stanton Of Ohio and several other republicans, are
preparing reply to Corwn They repndiae his views
and his assumption to speak for the republican party
The opposition factions begin worry each other and
democrats keep up the discussion and stand of they
win sec a rich feast.
THE SCRAMBLE FOR THE sPoI1s
Messrs. Adams, OF Pennsylvania, Babcock, Of Mchi-
gan, and Hoffman, of Maryland, are candidates for
Sereeantat Arms. Ira Goodnow, Of New York, ani
and Arthur W. Fet;her, Of this city, are the
prominent Candidates for Doorkecper. For the print
Ing there is no counting the number Of candida,cs
Weed and veneer are doing their utmost to secure II
but their partnership pretty we'll understood The re-
pubcans determined to be cheated as thew wore
in 1885, when the profits of the printing was used for ,he,
defeat.
CAUCUS DEMOCRATIC SENATOR'S
caucus Of democratic Senators held this MORNING
in the Capitol to take preliminary steps for the orgniza
lion Of the Senate committees resolution was passed
for subcommittee to be appointed, to report TO subse
II apept caucus, to meet call, to the democratic
senators for committees of the Senate The appointment
Of this sub committee was left to Mr. Blight, the chairman
Of the caucus No other business transacted. Tn,
/ caucus sat but few minutes.