New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-18
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Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Trbsns.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. IL, 1860.

THE R0CEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.
This was another exciting day in the House.
Mr.. Hutchins of Ohio, in brief, manly and forci-
bic speech, introduced the plurality proposition,
and sustained il as the most efectual mode of per-
fecting an organization. He exposed the shameful
manner in which the motives and acts of the Re
publicans had been arraigned and assailed for de-
Tending the rights and convictions of their constitu-
encies the subject of Slavery. At the conclusion,
be called for the previous question quickly, which
disconnected the programme of the Disunionists,
who stood ready to cry out their objections.
Mr.. Washburn of Maine defended the PROPOSE
ton with clear argument, and produced the pro-
ceedngs of the XXXIVth Congress as justiGabe
precedent.
When the Democratic eide found Hutchins's
prompttude had foiled their plan, they commenced
fllbustering under the lead of Mr.. Reagan, who
moved call of the House, which was defeated by
three majority, Messrs. Adrain and Riggs voting
with us. This done, the Clerk decided that the
question before the House was on sustaining the
demand for the previous question on Mr.. Hutch
mss resolution, but Immediately receded from that
position on pressure from Mr.. Winsow and others.
A general discussion of points of order followed,
in which Mr.. Washburn insisted with much force
that all resolutions and motions out of order,
and the House must meet the question to elect
Speaker now
Mr.. Hickman spoke to this point with great ef-
feet, charging that the whole proceedings on the
other side were intended to prevent an organiza-
tOn and hence the resistance to the plurality rule.
This telling speech disturbed their cOmpOsure and
Mr.. McClernand, of Illinois, replied with much per-
sonal denunciatiOn.
Mr.. Pryor followed in a sharp assault, stigmatiz-
ing Mr.. Hickmans charge as false.
Mr.. Hickman coolly answered Mr.. Pryor in
few decisive words, but took no notice of Mr.. Ne
Clernnnd whatever.
The plurality rule is now in the best attitude be-
fore the House yet attained The country will see
in the discussion the purpose to avoid vote and
prevent the election Of Speaker. Whenever the
House comes to the test, it must decide whether
Mr.. Hutchns's motion is in order. That may be
reached by demanding continuous session until
determined. There was strong disposition to be-
gin to-day, even without a full understanding Two
or three days resOlute persistence might bring the
result.
THE MAIL CONTRACTORS.
There is large number of mail contractors here,
who waited on the President with the hope of de-
vising some mode of relief, but without success.
GEN. Ciss's RECEPTION.
Gen. Cass's first reception tonight was bril-
liant one. 1t was attended by the diplomatic corps,
leading men of both parties in Congress, and dstin
euished strangers. His is one of the few houses in
which hospitality is not regulated by parti'anship.
THE SENATE.
Nearly the whole sitting of the Senate was con-
sumed in discussing Mr.. Bowman and his candi-
dacy for Printer. Nr. Brown (Miss) produced
documents establishing the fact that the United
States Attorney General was witness to an arrange
ment by which Mr.. Bowman violated the law
The developments proved that 81 900 of the pub
lie money had been appropriated to sustain party
organs here and in Philadelphia. Messrs. Bgle-
and Davis defended that arrangement, and Mr..
Clay proposed an investigations which, after rid
ding by Mr.. Fessenden, he withdrew, and MIR.
Bowman was elected, receiving q out of AZ votes.
This result was foreshadOwed, when the President
brought his whole power on each individual men,
Der of the party.
POOR COMPLIMENT.
Judge Breese en- treated the offer OF the Mar
shalship as no compliment to his position.
To the Associated Presa ,.o
WAsHISGToS, Tuesday, Jan. II, 1860.
The Navy Department has been informed thSt the
steam soop- war Wyoming has reached Rlo de ia
Metro in SO DAYS from Philadelphia and that the Lam
caster from VALPARAISO to Panama, made for i've con-
secutiye DAYS with alone from nine TO ten ana
a half knots an no , which speed the flag officer con-
siders unexampled. The sloop-of-war John Adams,
after slight repairs had proceeded from Rio de Janeo
to the East Indies.
letter has been received from Judge Breese, de-
clnino the appointment of Marshal for the Northern
District of Illinois.
The Presidents of the various Virginia railroad
companies have issued call inviting all the Southern
railroad companies to meet them in consultation at
Richmond, on the 18th Of February, to consider the
means by which they best secure either by direct
importation or Southern manufacture, the equipments
and supplies for the of Southern railroads.
The annual meeting of the American ColoniLauon
Society was held at the Smithsonian Institute tohgh
The attendance was large. Addresses were delivered
nv the Hon. Mr.. Taylor of Tennessee, Dr. styles OF
Georgia. and the Rev. DR.. Penny OF New YORK. Inc
recepts of the year amount nearly S6 OOO ana the
expendtures to $50 O0 The Society have sent about
sod immigrants TO Africa during the same PERIOD
XXXVITH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.