The New York herald., 1863-12-07

would seriously embarras the organization to permit an
officer Of previous Congress u control the organi-
zaton Of the new one. If necessary, after the pre-
sentaton 10 Congress by the Clerk OF tho roll OF
members elect, those who regard themselves will,
without preliminary meeting, elect temporary
ocers and proceed 60 the election OF Speaker, after
which all who have contested seats may be brought Tor
ward, and II will be determined then who shau be the
occupants There night prospects OF difficulty
in this respect than there twenty-four hours ago
II is now understood that tho certificates OF NOM
bersnp from all the loya States have been, or viii
be- presented, except from Minnesota California and
Oregon There s still difficulty pending in reference to
other States, and It Is moro than likely that the whole
matter will be narrowed down TO perhaps couple OF
email New England Statos and Maryland; but there is
believe that by the time OF the meeting OF the
House to morrow all the difficulties will have been
settled, and the roll will be called In such manner as to
insure a large republican majority.
THE REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS
last night in the hall OF the House OF Representa-
tives Justin s. Morrll, OF Vermont called to the
chair, and f. II. Rollins OF New Hampshire, called upon
act secretary Before proceeding make nomina
tions II determined that only the candidate for
Speaker should be fixed that night thcro other
weish.y matters for consideration before the Caucus
When the names Of the nominees for candidates for
Speaker called FOR Mr. ORTIZ OF Indiana nominated
Schuyler Cofax. Mr.. washburne, OF Illinois, also
placed in nomination, when that gentleman rose
and in neat speech declined the nomina.
ton. He said that in the present condition OF
public affairs, when there a necessity for perfect
harmony and unity among the friends OF tho Union and
government lie would not become party 10 contest
for nomination as candidate for this high position
when by so doing he might possibly create dissent
division ranks Of the friends Of the Upon lie
cordially seconded the nomination OF Mr.. ColfaI, who
thereupon, by nccamation, declared the Union
didate for the speakership
then agreed that the nominations for the other
officers Of the House should be postponed until after the
election Of the Speaker when the TO be called
together by the chairman.
The then proceeded TO animated discussion
OF the conspiracy to defeat the organization OF House
by the republican majority number of members par.
tcipated in this discussion. finally agreed that
the Clerk had not by law exclusive right fix def
nitey who should and who should not participate IN the
organization; but that while that officer had for years
been permitted matter convenience arrange the
preminares Of the election Of officers OF Congress- the
members elect themselves possessed the inherent power
to organize without the presence OF the Clerk and
by primary organization as in conventions to deter
mine Tor themselves the permanent organization and who
should be their officers.
Intense indignation expressed al the conduct Of the
Clerk and tho revolutionary proceedings proposed 70 be
inaugurated by him. II was characterized - ard aud
comfort 10 the Je Dav rebellion and intended aid tho
copperbeads q Tho North apd the rebels tho South
The caucus separated 10 nne spirits and mutual salts
faction.
THR DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE.
Il is agreed among the democrat, mcmbers 70 run g.
s. Cox, Of Ohio their candidate for Speaker Of the
House, II there be candidate selected to
before tho meeting Of Congress.
THE PREsIDsNr's ILLNESS.
The health Of Mr. Lincoln Is stin improving but he 10
not yet we'll enough 10 leave his chamber.
TIE RUSSIAN LEGATION AND rHB UNION CAUSE.
Tho diplomatic circle here has had sensation recently
from the marked change the OF the Russian ega
tion here. Tho Partially for the rebels hitherto
ocaly expressed BY of This legation given
place 70 q manifestation OF sropg sympathy for the
Union nts san suss since The snaner Of
1901 republican Senators members Of Coo.
gress has been an invited guest at tho Russian
Embassy. Nous change tout celia. The
Russian feet has arrived and is supposed that posi-
tive orders from st. Petersburg have extended the hosp
tanes OF the the represent Of the Gar
to the republican magnaes of old TO the democratic.
These will doubtless be accepted without reference
the exclusion previously maintained.
vIRoJSIASs COMING THROUGH THE UNION LINES.
Mrs Charles II. Wagner and family, recently residing
In the vicinity OF Hon John Minor Bos' farm 10 vir.
GINA yesterday allowed TO pass through
to proceed to their friends In Kentucky, where hey
asylum.
INAUGURATION oP THE WASHINGTON WATER
WORKS.
The Corporation authorities OF Washington assisted by
number Of distinguished invited guests to day naugu
rated the full introduction Of the water Of the Potomac
into the city Of Washington About the city au,ho.
rites proceeded TO the main reservoir, the completion
Of which the occasion Of the celebration. II Is
aied nine mil from Wnsh al
to the banks OF the Potomac. Previous to the
ceremonies at the grand receiving reservoir the
governmental and municipal Authorities inspected the
grand arch which spans Cabin John creek two hundred
and thirty feet n It's span. Secretary OF tho Interior
Usher at the formal opening of the great channel
made afew happy remarks, and gave description Of the
work from It's conception by George Washington TO ~
completion under the present administrator He spoke
OF II 10 the ghI OF donation from the federal govern
ment to the cities of Georgetown and Washington,
In thus giving them unlimited supply Of water for
all time to Mayor waIlach while express ng on
the part OF the citizens OF Washington gratitude TO the
federal government for its many fsvors, repeed the
idea that the introduction OF bounul supply OF pure
water INTO the national capital was gratitude - the
corporation AID citizens Of Washington alone.
After the return OF the party 10 Washington
they proceeded to the National Hotel, where a
grand banquet had been previously prepared
by our CITY authorities mayor Nallach presided.
After full justice had been done 10 the feast the
toasts order. Judge Usher Secretary OF the In
terror responded TO the st regular ol'tTo the Tresi
cent Of abe United States" Voc President Hamlin
toasted, and In his speech stated that had
hours Ia Wsshngton than IN his state q Maine lie
bad the population Of the capital Increase from
twenty thousand 70 hundred and nifty thousand lie
took pride in all the improvements f this city
which belongs 20 the whole country well
as 70 The citizens ~ Washington. Tho peo
lie had vhled that the union should be pro
served. ana the material prosperity Of Washington
would continue 20 Increase With the Increased
prosperity Of the whole country The Marquis Of IIsooa
Brazilian Minister responded W a sentiment In a nest
spec h. toast TO General Mcigs, Engineer Of Public
Works was responded 20 BY Colonel seymour Chief In
gineer 10 the construction u the washnston Aqueduct
The army snd navy being toasted. Gen Nartindae, NIL.
tAry Governor, made phy speech. which be said thu,
the peope Of the District Of Columbia hal set al apt exam
po TO The people d all the cities 10 their obedience
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