The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-03
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Elaticn Of the Republicans Upon
the Election Of a Speaker.
Speeches Of Messrs. Pennington, Sherman,
Hickman, Grow and Briggs.
CAUCUS OF THE RtpustIcANs OVER THE spOlls
The Prominent Candidates for the Subordi-
nate OfIiees Of the House,
&c. Gc, &c.
Our Special Washington Despatch.
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Our Special Warrington Despatch.
WASHINGTON, Feb Q, 1850.
TIE REPUBLICAN cAucUs--TIE DIVISION srous
The republican caucus to-day was presided over by
Euhu B. washburne, of Illinois. No nominations were
made but candidates for Clerk, Sergeant at Arms and
Door keeper discussed general understanding,
rs in tho case of Speaker had that the vote Of the
party should be cast in the House Forncy for Cerk
and Mr.. Hoffman, South American, of Mary land, member
Of the Thirty fourth Congress, for Sergeant alarms
No conclusion reached concerning Doorkeeper.
Five candidates were presented, namely, Goodnow and
Darling, OF New York; Dookecper and Fret Assistant Of
the House during the Thirty fourth Congress- Fletcher Of
Washington Coffin, Of Illinois; and MaIston recently
discharged democratic clerk from the Treasury Depart
ment OF New Hampshire
The subjects of Postmaster and Printer postponed
for future consideration It was discovered that
Western candidate for share Of the printing had the
brand Of Weed Wendell and Matteson upon him. and
soon as tho discovery was made she programme was
Changed.
The caucus discussed the policy Of the election of Mr..
Forney, and but member, Pennsylvania, opposed
him. Mr.. Adams, Of Massachusetts,, and other Western
New England republicans Of Mr. Adams stripe, who,
IL supposed woui oppose Forney account of fear
chat he would 60 with Douglas to Charleston advocated
Mr.. Forney' claims. D.
The caucus, with the exception mentioned which is
sale will sho itself in the House, exceedingly
harmonious, and it is believed will result in the election
OF Mr. Forney to without any serious opposition.
The nomination of Mr. Hoffman, who is South American
from slave State for tho important office of Sergeanat
Arms, will have the tendency 70 unite the republicans,
South Americans and antiLecompton democrats upon
both candidates. well as upon the candidates for the
other tifices, who will undoubtedly be republicans
Mr. Lucas of Illinois, is the most prominent candidate
for Postmaster The contest for Doorkeeper bids fair to
be q sharp one The candidates are coupling their
strength and that way expect to win. Goodnow and
Fletcher had the best show in the caucus to-day.
The printing misty New England seems to be fairly
entitled to share of ii, and will get If the treachery OF
Massachusetts, republicans, not members of the House,
don't preventit. So say those who profess to know.
The committees will not be announced until next week.
Governor Hicks, Of Maryland despatched his Secretary
State this city to pay the congratulations Of bis
Ixceency Governor Pennington upon hs election TO the
,cc Of the spcakership Governor Pennington received
nc Secretary with the courtesies due TO his position and
epHed to the Governor of Maryland thanking him for
he prompt evidence he offers Of his recognition Of the
uthority Of law against fanaiicism
COMPLEMENTARY sERKNADE TO srxAKER PENNrxorOS-
SPEECHES MEssRs PESNINGlGS, SHERMAN, HICKMAN,
The sercnading party in honor OF the election Of
,caker last evening addressed by the gentlemen
ron whom they Called in the speeches which follow In
don to the friends Of the Speakers, large number of
opls Of different political opinions were present At
IlIsrds the spacious parlors and promenades were
DIVIDED with ladies' and gentlemen.
SPEECH sPEAKyR PENNINGTON.
senator Cameron introduced Mr.. Pennington, who
d.
asDg visit you have made 70 me this night When we
national air, il Always satisfies mo that We belong
time Is near At hano, or can be. that we are be
arassd. a voice-' Three cheers for the Southern
70 sha ever remain :o
les OF g Coos, J, and cbecrs) There VIII alwaysbe IN
ne ,:,s, y ss4s. q x sSs. sss
but h Sc. p s T., s s. ss
achieved BY the sress ezerons and services q our
ers and believe no man in this generation wiz let
aSsssr n and oSsers 8 Ana Z We 90 wrong a. one
J, you remember the saying Of Mr. Clay, that old pa
he Compensation laws On beng addressed by some
man, who said, "Clay, you have done wrong 4"
po Ss ~ Your sss1 didn't 60 what
you dos Would you throw Il away, or would you
ss =, oyss sss IS so would g snsAa as
pns wrong in this country; little time VIII
Of ' Hear. him s and sco
sot "Good,n "Tnas's 3d." and cheers) When |
the national air played az You came in here tonight
ht TO my heart and said, as long as our national
toani staiesl l think man in bis sober senses
ehere never was greater mistake than to believe
Northern men have any bad feelings against South.
| en--(Cties of "Good" and cheers)-or The body Of
ern men against Northern men. "a voice, .what
HsIpsrs fenys',l Never mind u, h:rpers Ferry,
r.. My friends, Il always belongs to republican in.
ms, that there must be great variety OF public
al anS he S6r de-
upon love Of country. (Cries of "Good" and cheers
+ we not imbued with patriotic feelings,
no hope for the stability OF our country. Cheers
faith Is this: that we all love our country, and
e will abide by Der destiny for good or for evil.
pf oCood' and checrs) thank you for the high
nent which feel you have bestowed upon me BY
H. am glad the House is organized II this
nileman perhaps il would have been better, but
red will endeavor to discharge the arduous duties
Ugh position 70 which have Just been olevated~s
m, and 70 preserve this glorious Union intact.
t,eE SPEECH or Mr. SHERMAN. g ~ r
herman, being loudly called, appeared and spoke
Vs. ~
lends, LADIES AND Gsx11nES--I had retired to
Z and quiet. You summon me, and obey. But
prepared for this cordial and kindly greeting of
art and voice, which leaves me almost without the
returning my thanks. We have met 10 congra
81 other upon the happy result Of this days
republican Speaker h elected, and no Calamity
republican Speaker is elected, and the people re
,epablican Speaker is elected, and stocks advance
Z bound and upwards-ana may ii advance
'fCheers.) republican Speaker is elected, and
eec,sd and the uSon safe
So It win be when republican President IS
Prolonged cheers and cries Of "Good,,.Ior 10
severy right Of every citizen OF every State viii
td in his hands. Tho only dissolution OF the
icn adversaries fear u . dissolution Of their
( tho public treasury. This ID the "union'' they
6ut and IL must be confessed they cling to it
hcere love- daughter This s the source OF
luce 70 us We tell them our determined, only
knd they quote II us the language Of some crazy
hey represent 10 % believing what VIC do not
they say We intend what do not
md then they howl and rave at
"a, my fellow chi1ena, you take away
IRE Of money, the pressure Of office, you will
l,ese men CRY ing out "Dsunionl" and cndeavor-
<s6e the people Of one part Of this country from
klOheers) Ny friends we viii conquer their
- will beat down their preiudices, will
10 OF the few among them who are sincere.
with nrmncss and love, with brothsriy kind