New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-09
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 1860.

held today at the Capitol, to finish the nomination
for printer. The frat ballot vote stood For Mr..
Mitchell, 40; for Mr.. Defrees, 45j scattering, 4.
Tha thud and last ballot stood: For Mr.. Michel,
as; for Mr. Defrees 40. The vote ia so Close and
the contest was so warm, that it may not be
thought best to proceed with the election to- NOR
row. TIE last vote on the preceding caucus, on
Tuesday night, was: For Mr.. Mitchell Al;
for Mr. Defrees, IS; for Nessrs. Weston and
CooHbs 13.
Mr. Mitchell is q Missouri Republican and was
the immediate representative Of The National Era.
This latter feature of his case has commanded the
warm support Of the more radical wing of thu Re
pubhcabs, and was the principal source Of his
strength in caucus. Your regular correspondent
in speaking Of the contest for printer has cast I'M
just sspersiOns upon gentlemen of the highest char
acter and honor.
GOV. HOUSTON ON THE SOUTHERN PROGRAMME
The special message Of Gov. Houston of Texas
opposing tho Southern programme of DisuniOn
Convention, published in The InteHigsncer of this
morning is received here with expressions of great
admiration.
JUDGE DOUGLAS AT CHARLESTON.
that be thought at one time he was gaining at the
South, but that now he doubted, and was by no
meaDs certain that his time would come before
1864 Jefferson Davis denies that Douglas has the
ghost Of a chance at Charleston.
THE HOUSE PRINTER
After the adjournment of the conference of our
frienas last night, combinations were made to unite
the competing elements against Mr.. Defrees for
printer upon Mr.. Mitchell Of The 81. Louis NetoS,
with az arrangement for distribution of interest
among various parties. While this scheme, which
had some good features to recommend it, claimed
respect and sympathy, other and more objection
able associations counteracted their influence.
At the conference this morning the contest was
mainly narrowed down between Messrs Defrees
md Mitchell, Messrs. Weston and COOmbs having
Withdrawn, and concentrated their fractional
strength on Dir. Mitchell. Three ballots were taheD
on the two first Of which few outside votes would
have determined the result either way. On the
third, DIR. Defrees was nominated by one majority
against formidable combination, embracing New
England. parts Of New York, Pennsylvania, and
other delegations, beside The Era and Republic of
tbis city.
pectants that Defrees's nomination will be bOlted
tomorrow; but it is hoped wiser counsels may pre-
vail as he viii voluntarily protect such interests as
are entitled to recognition to the extent of his
ability
RHPyBL1CAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.
The following gentlemen were announced by Mr..
washburne of Illinois, Chairman OF the Confer
ence, as the Executive Republican Committee for
the Presidential campaign: Messrs. COvOde CHAIR
mani, Spaulding, Kilgore Alley, and StrattOn.
After the adjournment, this Committee elected Mr..
Washbutne of Illinois as an additional member.
The Republicans of the Senate viii confer to-mor-
row for similar purpose. Immediate steps for
thorough organization will be taken by securing
proper headquarters, the circulation of documents,
aud opening correspondence throughout the coun-
Try.
RESIGNATION
Mr. Samuel Smith has resigned the Commission
ership of the Land Office, after only few months
experience. Mr.. Wilson, chief clerk, will be
pressed for the vacancy. Tennessee having just
received the Treasureship Of the United States,
will be ruled out Of competition.
GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA.
A number of leading Democratic politicians are
here with view TO enlisting the influence OF the
President in favor of the nomination of Mr. Ar
nold Plummer. as Compromise candidate for Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania. Mr. Buchanan personally
prefers him to Mr. Dawson, or Mr.. Fry, and will
quietly indicate that partality, though protesting
to be neutral.
THE MEXICAN TREATY.
The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Sen
ate have not yet reported the Mexican Treaty,
though il was referred to them several weeks ago.
This delay is sctuAted by various causes, but prnci-
paIly now to wait Mr.. McLanes arrival aud ex-
pected explanations.
e THE PosT-oFPICE APPROPRIATION.
The Post Office Appropriation bill occupied the
whole Of the day in the Senate. The amendments
offered BY the Finance Committee limiting the ac-
cned interest on certificates of Indebtedness to
mail contractors only, aud for the abolition OF the
ranking privilege, have oecasoned the whole delay
and embarrassment for which the Democratic side
are exclusively responsible. Mr.. Foot, in brief
but able and conclusive speech, deprecated the IN
troduction Of such amendments upen bill intended
to provide for Deficiencies and pay debts al
ready due. Public creditors and contractors
were euffering, and whatever might be thelr
political vaItiaIties, were entitled to relief. tie
was in favor Of abOlishing the frankins privilege,
and would support that proposition IN any proper
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