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WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Jan. a, 1860.
THE MEXICAN TREATY.
The Mexican Treaty was sent to the Senate to-
.Ssy. Alter an early Cabinet conference on the
subject it was referred to the Compitee on Foreign
Relations which, as constituted will report it back
fayorably. An attempt viii be made to rush it
through, bat the Republicans intend to have q
thorough discussion of the whole subject regardless
of pretended urgency. A large lobby influence
is already enlisted.
THE COURT OF CLAIMS.
John AppletOn's name is suggested for Mr.
BlackfoFd's vacancy in the Court of Claims, as he
remains in the State Department only to accOmmo-
date the President.
Our CHINESE RELATIONS.
The vOluminOus correspondence concerning our
Chinese relations was not communicated to the
Senate with Mr.. Reeds treaty, but will probably
be called for specially.
RECEIVER OF PUBLIC MONEYS.
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of
bama, and referred other unimpOrtant appoint
ments.
SENATE.
Mr.. Harlan reviewed tue MeSSdKe, III CeudIe
with much effect, exposing the results of the Pres-
dents pernicious doctrines, and showing how Sec
tional STRIFE might have been avoided by pursuing
the policy of the Republicans.
Mr. Foster took up the Presidents recommenda-
ton concerning Mexico, and condemned it as de-
psrture from the settled practice and principles of
the Government, which was calculated to produce
most nischievous consequences. His speech was
regarded with much interest and attention, as few
men commend more respect in the Chamber.
THE HARPER's FERRY AFFAIR.
The Committee on the Harper's Ferry investiga-
ton met this morning, and agreed to proceed with
the inquiry immediately. Few material witnesses
are IS yet here; but papers concerning Browns
oray, and connected with the trial, be examined
~ preliminary matter. Mr.. Murphy, Phone
graphic Reporter, has been appointed Clerk of the
Committee.
THE SENATE PRINTER.
motion will probably be made tomorrow in
the Senate to fix Monday next for the election of
printer. Mr.. Bowman feels confident Of success,
as the President has made a personal appeal to
every Democratic Senator whom he could reach
THE HoUMAs LAND GRANT.
The memorial which Mr.. TOombs presented to-
day. from persOns interested in the HOumas Land
Grant in Louisiana, is calculated to involve much
oersonal controversy as Mr.. Sldell is largely in
feresteS. with others, who made the purchase
twenty years ago, and got the title confirmed by a
bill which was Struggled through Congress last
Session. The tract is estimated to be worth mil
lion of dollars, covering 10000 acres of the best
sugar land. Mr. Benjamin carried it by an amend
ment to a bill ratifyng Land Titles IN Missouri,
which was afterward suspended, and, which now,
probably viii be repealed.
HOUSE.
The episode in the debate to-day, between Mr..
Cox and the Southern Opposition, is calculated TO
prevent any coalition with the Democracy. No
opnOn is DOW entertained that they can unite sody
though efforts will DO renewed for that object, with
offers of distribution Of spOils, which the camp
followers of both interests most desire.
When Mr. Scott withdrew from the contest for
the Speakership, MessrP. McClernand and Davis
of Indans, we're both put denomination, the former
receiving twehty-tbree, and the latter nine votes
which is about the maximum support given the
Northern candidates of the Democracy.
OF 2O7 votes, Mr.. Sherman received lO1-three
short Of an election, or in advance of the vote
on the last trial, in consequence of Mr.. ReynOdss
absence. Our friends were disposed to test the
Democracy with a second ballot, but the Clerk
ruled down calls for Yeas and Nays on the adjourn
ment, distinctly made by Mr.. Washburn of Maine
and Mr. Colfax, and heard by numbers around
them. This arbitrary treatment has excited much
comment, and deserves rebuke.
Mr.. wsshburne of Illinois read letter to the
House from mail contractors stating their inability
10 continue service without relief He desired the
country to understand that his friends had inter-
pOsed no distraction, while the Democracy had
consumed a month in sectional agitation, without
any serious attempt to organize.
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WAsHIEeTos, Wednesday, JAM 4, 1860.
The delegate from Utah WILL after the organization
of the House. present the application Of that Territory
for sdniseion into the Union. They adopted constl-
tuition seyeral wears ago. He represents that Utah
has population of 100000, and that II the mormons
were allowed TO elect their officers they would % az
most as well satisfied with Territorial ~ oIale
organization and probably be willing 70 pay inc eA
peI,ses of their Government beside.
Mefsrs Sickes and Reynolds were the only aos sc
members of the House who bad not paired on. In
spirit OF accommodation Mr.. Taylor was pared WIN
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