New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-04

The proceedings Of the House or Representatives.
Yesterday exhibited the strength Of the Opposition
TO great advantage. Mr.. Forney wac chosen Clerk
on tie first ballot, and Mr. Hoffman Of Maryland
Sergeautat Arms. Mr. FOroey was the first
choice oi the Antl.LecoDpton Democrats, who res-
outely stood by the Republican candidate for
Speaker from the first; and the promptnets aua
unaIimii with which the Republicans recognized
this clom il most satisfactory feature "a it is the
well-eaIn.d result of the protracted contest DOW
iuit closed The election of Dir. Hoffman Of MARY
land number Of Congress FROM that State at the
time of the passage OF the Kansas- Nebraska bill,
ard who resisted aud voted against that MISCHIEF
Gus act, lie also recognition Of jast claims to
sioerstieD which it is also extremely CRAFTY ing to
see 81 ctetTfully rendered. The action of the Re-
publican party both these cases is emiDently hon
orable 10 all concerned. II shows desire to
act for TIE general good rather than for
mere partisan objects, and displays unanimits Of
jb6cious policy that apgurs well for the future.
Seldom mas any party exhibited a more resolute
bearing. and OF the same time o more becoming
temper, than has bow been manifested In the cleo
ticn Of the officers Of the House. The moral infu.
ence Of the demeapor of tee Republicans III this
JDg experience is of ncalculable value, and is
on e.n est of harmonious action and a decisive
triumph in the Presidential campaign 1t is at the
saue time an emphatic and most significant answer
to the defamation of heated part sans and frantic
dis0rc aniztrs aud Disunlonists in regard to the
alleged radical ard inceudiary character of the
Republican party. The country cannot fail to see
III which political organization, temperate counsels
order, good conduct, aud moderation prevail; nor
where it necessary TO look for passion Turbulence
insulting language iact'cus purposes and traItorous
threats Of dlssolvng the Union ard brsakiog up the
Government Ia word, those who seek for real
Conservation will not fail to find it 10 the ranks of
the united Opposition in Congress. The members
Of that Opposition have fairly earned tue respect
ard consideration of sll just and reasonable men
throughout tie country, aud they will not fail to
receive their reward.
In yiew of these facts the lactous course of the
FEDERAL Administration itself, hose .oembers have
been wiling auxiaries in promoting the strife that
has SO lorg preEsi.d appears alike ptilul and COZ
T. np'ibe. These peTsoDages have exhibited
DeIther dignity nor prtpriey in their elevated sta
tiu, but have paraded a suiveIIiug cant over pre-.
tended disorders, which has deprived them of
tie respect Of every honorable man. They have
more than psinuated caumnies against the cbsrac-
ter ard designs of their opponents, of which time
is already showing the fnlsthoOd. The action of
the very nen, whom with their factious coDfcder-
at's in Congress they have decred and illuminated
is fast rising in judgment to condemn them. Let
the Republicans 50 IN as they have begun, and
they will not only shame their standerers into
silence, bat will inspire the whole country, South
ss well as North, with perfect confidence in the
justice Of their views ard the wisdom of their
cnnouot.