Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-02-03

w.sHvorox. January 30. 1860

WASHINGTON, January 80, 1860.
To the Elilors Of the Union and American:
While the different candidates or their friends in /
the Democratic party are not entirely inactive in re-
gard to the Presidential nomination the Republicans
are in an unusually uncomfortable situation, grow
ing out of the damaging effects Of the non-organiza-
ton Of the House upon the prospects Of Mr.. SEWARD.
The total failure of the great conservative union
party, which committee have been trying to per-
feet here the last two months is generally conceded
You will find renewed eferts being made from this
out for a general fusion of all the elements of OPP
position.
Since the adjournment of the House, after the ex-
citing and interesting scene on Friday afternoon and
evening there has been an amount Of caucusing and
canvassing which promises to end in a speedy or
ganizatiOn. The hotels and private rooms Of the
members are busy with the notes of preparation,
The moment an organization is effected, upon what
ever basis other issues viii spring up and other dis
cussions viii take the place Of that which has so
long vexed the public councils.
Among the first business in order will, of course,
be the passage of the appropriation bills. After
this viii come the question Of our relations with
Mexico which ere destined to be Of an absorbing
character Every day proves the necessity of GER
tain legislation, order to carry out the recommends
tons of the Presidents message. MRAMoN, whom
our Government has refused to recognise as the
President of Mexico continues his career Of victory
over the Liberals. 1t is not the design Of the Ad
minisration to precipitate hosttes with Mexico at
the expense Of difficulties with foreign Powers but
/ if an arrangement can be made, by which England
and France will leave the case to the United States,
we shall then see such an adjustment of Mexican
affairs as the suffering people Of that fine country
have long desired. Every interest viii conspire to
compel prompt and vigorous action. a large part
of our Texan rontieri blazing with eonhagratiOns,
while the manner in which our citizens are insulted
and our commerce impeded, furnishes an additional
reason for the strongest remedial measures.
It is reported here, but not credited, that JAMES
GoRDoN Bennett, Jr., will call Mr.. PRYOR, of Vir-
gina to an account for the bitter personal attack
made in Congress upon the character of his father
and mother.
The committee of the Senate for investigation into
the Harper's Ferry insurrection are making some
progress in their work but the fact that theAbohtion
lists who were interested with JOIN Brown are not
disposed to testify any further than they can make
it subserve the interests of the SEWARD party, make
II doubtful if entire justice is attained.
Invitations are out for dinner parties the houses
Of Senator GwIN, Hon CHARLES Francis ADAMS and
other gentlemen who dispense liberal Inequalities
Hons are given at the hotels and the metropolis
is as gay as can be expected.
Some excitement was created recently in the so
ciety of this metropolis by the appearance in pub
lie of the daughters of the Austrian Consul Gene
raj sans crinoline. A matinee given in theil
honor. by one of the diplomatic corps, and the
room was crowded by persons who had forgot
ten how women looked who were without the grea
offenders.
Madame BoDIsCo attended the Presidents last
Ievee in her court dress, valued at $4,000
CWITAs.
The Frankfort correspondent of the Louisville
Courier says:
The grand fancy Calico Ball is now the exciting
tonic of gossip-at least among the ladies. 1t i:
understood that the stock of calico in tins city mas
been almost exhausted We have no dOubtthe Cali
co Ball will be the ball of the season, and our bach
elor friends above all things should beware Of the
calico and crnoline Modesy attired in calico, the
Young ladies who attend the ball cannot fail to be
alike attractive and charming.
The Legislature of Iowa, last week, reelected
/ Hon. JAMES HARLAN the present Black Republican