, 1863-04-14

hare counted in the above estimates Ken
tucky aud Maryland altogether with the op-
position, although there ore grounds for hope
that some members may be elected from each
State, who will vote for the Republican can
didate; they certain1y can be if the uncondi-
be, from tile free States.~ have balanced Cali
fornia and West Virginia against each other,
although CalifoTnians here are confident that
all three members will be Republican in the
next House, Us they We're in the last, while If
West Virginia sends us good men to the
AHNTIl1tl Congress as represented her In
the XAAG11th, at least one or two Of the
three may be relied upon in case of emergency.
Should, however, tht Suites yet to elect, do
no better than / have e=timated-they can
hardly do worse-therc is an assured Republi-
can majority Of one, even if a Copperhead
souri, caused by the death Of John W. NOEL,
or Of three, in case the mantle Of Noell s poll
tics should tall upon lis successor. Another
Republicans death can alone prevent the elec-
tiou Of a Republican speaker, since no per-
sons claiming to be representatives from dis
lo,a! States, can, under existing laws and rules
Of 1Lc House take part in the contest for
Speaker.
That the West will Lave the next Speaker,
is too plain for argument. She has the inc1ina-
lion and the power to choose him and she
feels, rightly or wrongly, a:s5rieved at the
p.clI1v. and Of the East in general III the last
House and will be disposed to take her re-
yvE.e. know of but two Republicans who
:rc prominently ramed, rs candidates, namely,
| Sehu} Ter Culfax Of Indiana and E. .. WASH
hurne of Illinois. The tact that Gen. Blair's
| OF question, even il he should conclndc to
| resign his commission for the purpose Of
| taxing lis seat. Nashburne is not canti-
! date, ! am told; although his long parliament
tary experience, his knowledge Of parliament
| tary law, lis readiness and skill in dealing
with questions as they arise, might reasonably
| by.eSptcttd d to lead HIN 70 coStt place for
which he has such excellent qualifications.
Ccllax is very strongly supported, and even
members, who are not his personal friends,
admit I'd toward the close OF last session, that
had the caucus been held tbcn. he would have
| popular with Republicans Of all shades Of
| opinions. His speech in iayor Of the adulis'
| tiun Of West Firginin will secure him votes
from that State, and he is rs likely to get sup,
rort ftom other Border States as any Other
| Republican, Ills qualifications no ore doubts
and they were tested during some Of the few
stormy and perplcS1pg hours Of the last ses,
zion. His candidacy in the CANVASS, which
resulted in MIR. Crows election, give him q
lin, as it were, upon tue Speakers hammer
Cox should judge to be the most prolnfn
ert candidate Of the Opposition. His pre-
;,nce that he supports the war may suffice t.
quiet the scruplts Of the War Democrats hi;
r.latiors will Border State patriots Of tht
Niekiitle Species arc Intimate; his Copper
headis1n, although less noisy thln that of Val
]:snLigham, is considered sufficiently strong
ind lis sirltie agninst New England viii
commend him to her toes.
For Clerk hare heard Of no Opposition
candidates. TIE Republicans talk of $. c
Fessent!cn, Of Maine, and Bufiinton, Of afas5a
cl.,.sctts, both members Of the last House
The latter may he o very good man; but til
/ former Is commented By an earnest and un
wavcrirg support Of Republican principles
Ind L, lne fact that lie lost his nomination
through personal opposition. The candidate
# both lartics will, Of course, come from th
East, if The Speaker be a Western man.
The leader Of the House, should Colflx b
; elected Speaker, is not unlikely to be Wash
burnc, aud rice sersa, unless, indeed, Thad
. Stevens is allowed to continue III peaceabl
possession, which with the strong feeling o
The part If the West against Fennsylvaqi
| would seem to be impossible.
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