New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-06-21
FROM WASHINGTON.
Pscn Or Own Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, June 10. 1859.

WASHINGTON, June 10. 1853.
The Cubs dodge for such it ia. and nothing
else-may be seen sproutipg out in all the Demo-
cratic Conventions, especially in the Free states
where the party has oDly fractional existence;
and it makes very little meter what platform the
ofice-holders msy construct Orders have been
issued from Washington to that elect, and the
Postmasters, Collectors, Land Officers aud their
subordinates are expected to see this new issue
regularly grated upon the old stock. The audacity
and folly of the movement give them no concern
whatever. They only laugh that Dybody should
think them serious, and sre vastly amused when
the united sentiment Of SPAN and the exhausted
condition Of our Treasury are gravely urged as
practical objections. The recent Vermont Con-
yention went the whole figure in this respect aud,
like faithful pr0psgaodists, put themselves on
record. even for the doubtful chance Of extending
the area Of Slavery They also bridged the chasm
which separates the two wings of the party, by
electne Douglas Delegates and whltewashlng the
Administration. THIS was not according to the
programme arranged with Mr.. D. A. Smally when
here and il will require second visit from that il
lustr:ous person TO give satisfactory explanations.
In fact he is rather regarded as belonging to the
dis.ffected. and may Gnd black mark against his
name in the Treasury books for this little perform
ance.
1t ia understood that the present Democratic
Clerk Of the HOnse of Representatives is deIuded
with the idea Of reflection 10 the face OF the facts
already disclosed, ard Others which are AZ certainly
foreshadowed. This hope ia predicased upon the
idea ibst various members Of tue Opposition can be
persuaded to renOuuce their Candidates for the
accommodation Of the present Incumbent. Look
ing TO this contingency, recent changes are said to
have been made in the Office with view of securing
such influence. There il no necessity for discussing
80 absurd proposition now, but, at the proper
time it may be desirable 10 enghten the public as
TO the aDtecedcnts of some of the persons In that
Office and in what manner they have dischsrgec the
responsible trusts committed 10 their keepiog We
shh then what psrty will venture tn carry such
load Since the prospects of tee Oppositlon tor
organizing the House have bee 'me so decided,
various incumbents Of the XXXlVth Congress h1ye
put themselves forward candidates for reelection.
Now, with all Difference TO the " claims" Of these
modest aspirsnts, it might be well for them to
reflect that others who have not enjoyed their
advantages are entitled to superior consideration.
The safe rule would be ~ bring IN fresh men who
have merit ard character, ana who are eatlrely dis
connected with all previous complications. They
would be all the better for not haviOg held Office
before. This policy is likely to be adopted as the
one not only fairest ia ITSELF but least liable to
exception.
The uon-appearaDce Of Seaman the late Demo
cratic superintendent of Printing, to answer the
BnctHtDt ftcfnily IoSnn ag1lnst MIN, is uioiu
admission Of It's Justice. The Developments be-
fore the investigation last Winter proved enough to
show what atrocious corruption had been prac-
ticed here, by most of the parties connected with
the public printing. biodng, litbographing ard en-
craving, notwithstanding the notorious and elaring
perjury of some Of the witnesses. Seaman gave
Outbeiore his departure, that if the prosecution was
followed up be meant 10 expose all who were I'M
plicated with him. in order that the disgrace might
be distributed, as the yensl perquistcs had been.
As this disclosure would necessarily reach some
persons who claim respectable position much in.
terest has been exhibited in keeping him beyond
the reach of the law, and probably the means have
been provided by which the ends of justice may
be defeated. He could do much to enlighten the
public as to the Infamous combinations that were
formed, and the extent Of interest that was divided
The most conspicuous benehciaries are as well
known in this community, and elsewhere too, as II
articles Of partnership had been published more
swindlDg conspiracy to cheat the Government was
never organized before, aud the country has only
seen the outline of this rascality sketched. WAIT
till tho figures are all filled in as they VIII be,
whether Seaman turns up or not.