The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-21
INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.


ganization Of the Opposition.
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Speech of John COchrane ON the
Impending Crisis.
More Unsuccessful Balloting for
Speaker Of the House,
&c., &c., 30.
Cur Special Washington Despatch.
WASHINGTON, Dec 20, 1859.
POPULARITY NOMINATION GENERAL SCOTT FOR THE
PRESIDENCY
The HERALD seZed upon to night with the greatest
avy learn the pr ceedngs Of the great Union meet
ing in New York, which nominated Gen. Scott for the
Presidency last night.
The conservative Union loving Of the South hail
the nomination with joy and express the opinion that
Gen. Scott will carry least FIVE States of the South,
namely Kentucky Tennessee, North Carolina Maryland
and Missouri.
When Senator Crittenden heard the intelligence he
expressed hope that the nomination would be
avorably received by the American people, and believed
it would. When asked if Kentucky would give her
for him. he quickly replied, "why, Kentucky of
the four States that for Scott in 1862 and she will
not desert him now"
Mr. Etherdge Of Tennessee, declares is the wisest
thing that New York has done for years. That gen
eman informs that he wrote letter to Mr. Botts of
Virginia. six months ago. in which he expressed the OPT
MON that Judge douglas nominated at Charleston
the opposition ought put Gen. Scott in The field against
him
Nothing happened years that has disconcerted
the fire and extremsts Of the South the
opposition the House look happy the nomination
Of Gen. Scott fell like electric shock from clear
sky.
Gen Scott will not visit Washington before the House
Ia organized and the Presidents Message is submitted.
There a very good reason for this as, the Genera
should make his appearance Washington now he would
be overwhelmed by all parties, each striving 70 tnd out
the result Of his mission To the many inquiries why
General don't on the reply s the President wishes
him 70 remain and recruit for few weeks after under
going SO long and arduous journey.
AMERICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Tho American National Committee met here TO- day.
Mr.. F. VIM. Walker issued q circular inviting such
in the city, the representatives Of that party
In Congress- with certain other friends from the several
States in the Unon % meet at hls Monday for
consultation. About forty gentlemen present, in
cudng the American members Of Congress. Gov. Crit
teuden appointed Chairman and Nathan Sargent Of
this city, Secretary resolution adopted recon-
mendpg the appointment Of q committee of re-
port 70 adjourned meeting last evening plan Of
organization by which the entire opposition to the pre-
sent administration be united for the Presidential
OF 1880 The resolution designated Gov Crtten
den as Chairman.
The Americans now In this city as members Of Con-
gresa in attendance upon the meeting Of the
American National Committee, met according TO adjourn
night, Senator Crittenden IN the chair The
ure appointed last night n devise plan OF acton
reported of be appointed to confer
with the National American and National Wing Commit
tees upon the be pursued in the coming
Presidential contest
The following gentlemen we're present:-John j. Crtten
den A. Il H Stuart Erastus Brooks, Anthony Kennedy
Hrmphrey Marshall, NJ. Conrad, John A. Glmer, Geo
Briggs D. A Bokee, Emerson Eherldge, VIM Stokes, R
b Brabson Robert Mallory Horace May nard, Ander
son, Green Adams, Iaban Moore, w. L Underwood, ].
NJ leach, Jere Cle,-ns Thos A. R. Nelson j. NJ Harris
Alex r. Boteler, z. Vance, James NJ QuarIes John E.
Bcieny, Joshua Hil Z Webster, f R Jewett, Of the
pnao Commercial Advertiser: Mr. MITCHELL of the St Louis
N,,os; Mt Moore of the Petersburg (va) Jeacer;
f VIM. Walker, Of N. Y; Mr.. Watson Of Alexandria,
Va; Mr. Pratt, of the Fredonia Advertiser, N " Major
B. Per.ey Poore Of the Boston Journal and Mr. N. Sar
gcap' of Washington, and others.
The suhjoiu,d resolution was aaopted-
Resolved That committee of ten be appointed by the
Executiyt Committee OF the American party and tae
Executive Committee OF the ahIg party, aud such other
persons as are favorable TO tns formation Of national
party the basis o ,be Union, the consultation the
enforcement o. the laws, ana To report some plal for
the iorma iuansur raop OF such movement and port
subsequent meet pg TO b. called by the CHAIR and
that III, chli OF the meeting shall be the chairman OF
se,n committee.
The following named gentlemen compose the committee
powe. increase their number-Messrs J. J.
nden, Of Kentucky George Briggs, o. New York
j. NJ Harris, o. Maryland O NJ. Conrad, Of louisiana
G R Rockwell, of Connecticut Jere Clemens, of Ten
pcssee; A. Gilnner, Of North Caroiaa Jewett, of
NV York; Joshua Hu, Georgia, and E Etberdge, of
Tennessee.
Aftr tie appointment of the committee the meeting
adjourned for business PURPOSES, aud invited Mr. Crtten
aadress them, which invitation accepted, and
b.. mghy patriotic speech. He regretted the pre-
unfortunate state Of affairs and Acknowledged that
the darkest hour tNat bad to the nation 10
bls mory. He believed that there WAS conservative
element 10 the No, Tia which would a,ay the present
cemcnt ana restore harmony the country.
H stoke at length the Of the country,
prosperity and panied 10 acno Wedge that all
the trouble which uad befaleo a nation had grown
oi the thorn IN The FOO; Of slavery.
Ih suhes, of tn" Presidency informally discussed
ami Gen. Scott gas decidedly and almost unanimously
TIE iavoriic candidate.
The friends poor Pierce coloAiz,ng voters from
one town 10 in New Hampshire, With the hope Of
carry g that S,ac March agaiust thr republicans,
thhi Pierce INTO the Charleston Convention
Nth shl prestige ot having carried his state. Col
G.osr scve,a other Pierce occhoIacrs have been
hec iaIy consulting VITO oi the Br,gaa's Kitchen
Oabnt with reference mis- nonpation at Charleston.
srEAKERsTuP.
Ns sherman within three votes Of an election to-
Say, ny hr Withdrawal of Mr. Reynolds, of Now York,
"bo decinef longer 10 share the responsibility OF being
HS"sa"zr AM preventing the government to be carried
Oh s"Vefai Soph Americans aBi anti Iesom ,tn demo-
81 N ave ANXIOUS TO 90 home and the republicans refuse
'" pair WIN thcn on the ground they part
te "lt~iHon but 10 object To their parnp with dc
'ro'fsS ~ among themselves. few pairs OF tnat kind
~.od s,on anh probably may yet, eloc, sherman With
pr' th' sid ., The plrauy rnlc.
rec admins ration ia friends vii, never c,r,, y,