The New York herald., 1868-02-22
WASHING oTON.



mentioned ~ the place holding the National Conrsn
Non.
In regard 70 candidates very little yet said and no
disposition svinced to talk upon that subject the time
being principally absorbed in congratulations and re-
ports Of the political aspecs different sections OF the
country.
The Democratic Candidate for the Next
Presidency.
The National Ineloeaosr OF February 2l presents In
ss elaborate article LIS views upon the CONSIDERATIONS
which should guide the democratic party in making It's
ssxs nomination for the Presidency The Democratic
National COMMITTEES meets in Washington to-day, and
Ahs article in Iaegecr may foreshadow its course
e action in regard 10 the democratic Presidential nom
nation The following the Ineui0ecer's conclusions
anon careful survey OF the whole subject
According TO our best judgment all com initials st sh,s
dime for Presidential candidates calculated prove
sion. which should assemble free from restrain,
sp inc candidate whs is most likely to challenge the
confidence OF all the country, and 70 command .
support that wi insure success. 70. We says
not be urged when other duties CLAIM 30 earnestly tho
nrss consideration Let US NOT in the faith Of certain
triumph forget the instruction Of the Presidential
sest OF 1854 dsservedy popular and cherished sol
der was defeated by Mr. Lincoln True policy recon.
nends not only the utmost prudence In the choice Of
candidat. but proper reserve in bringing him for
yard unt the opportune moment VINO can say What
circumstances may arse between this time and the
meeting Of the radical convention In Nay next or
low those events may Affect the nomination OF
candidate. 1t may be wise necessary
% the dsvelopmsn. Of facts and the position Of psrs
y this reason beg friends 70 dssist
from adding personal complications 70 the and
30 hold themselves In reserve prepared TO do whatever
may be considered best for the public good and the
aemption Of the country from tyranny and Disruls.
our did into the Qrea, deberaon for fran.
ing the constitution, ready and willing 10 put away
sosai bias, to relinquish prejudice and TO unite In
glorious effort 70 make - more perfect Unonn The
duties OF that convention will bc little less solemn
than those OF the iusrious body which together
eighty years ago. And ~hen the delegates shall have
calmly and seriously compared opinions and In the dis
charge OF their great responsibility shall present can
Sidale We will all be not only prepared TO concede TO
him our cheerful sufrages but be committed toll for
him with zeal and fidelity until the last hour Of the
when the notes Of victory will be heard swelling in
Sated country.
Senatorial Caucus the Admission Of Ala.
bamR.
Washington despatch to the Epening Telegram says
mat the radicals Of Senate held caucus this morn.
~. At which the subject OF admitting Alabama was dis
snssed There was very stormy time several Senators
sostending that Alabama were admitted as she
stands reconstruction would be indefinitely postponed
AID the radical prospects the Presidential election
seriously jeoIardized. Senators Williams Anthony
and others argued that the bill reported from the
east in case OF registered voters necessary rahc
Son amply suffice TO meet the emerg gencies likely to
arise in the progress of reconstruction Senator'S vii.
son, Chandler, Howard and others contended that the
hin should be made retroactive and capable legalzng
NE constitution OF Alabama, as it voted on.
Nothing definite was reached, but the general sent
Dent Is in favor OF bringing Alabama the Union
hy hook or crook.
Excitement In Maryland Over the Reelection
Of senator Thomas.
AdUccs from Annapolis state that the Maryland Legis-
Aturs in high state Of excitement the rejection
OF Senator Thomas. A caucus OF leading members OF
both houses held at Annapolis last night, when II
uas resolved 10 re-sect Thomas send him 70 WASH
ngton again to knock In louder way for admission TO
sAs United States Senate There seems 10 bs no doubt
Shat this agreement Of the caucus will be carried ou, by
As Legislature whom n takes up the OF eecug
Senator Some Of the hot heads OF the little State
threaten rebellion secession should Thomas be
sgain rejected. A nice little rumpus seems 10 b,
Gswing
Report shc Tennessee Contested Election
Case.
ne Committee on Elections this morning held . con
ference the or Mr.. Butler, . member elect Of
che House from Tennessee and agreed that bo could
lake the oath prescribed By Congress- owing his
having occupied in the Legislature Of Tennessee
government that he unquestionably loyal
the United States government all the time the Commit
Zee viii recommend that the House pass JOINT rssolu
tpou similar that passed by The Senate only In the
case OF Mr.. Patterson, OF Tennessee emitting in Mr..
Bulsr's in the OF Mr. Patterson, part OF the
Congressional oath required to be taken by the
Aers Of both branches The Committee will make their
sepor upon the subject Monday.
The Internal Revenue eCommissIonership.
In hotos and every place whore politicians most 90
csngrsgate the successorshp TO the Office Of Internal
Revenue commissioner has formed, for over week
past the great topic OF conversaton and the Of
wsewel in connection with the place has been 10 every
sody's mouth. .what are his chances 2" 'Do you
shnk be will be confirmed 7" &c., questions ss
eagerly asked II the fate of nation depended the
able reason attached itself TO this subject Of wse
vs and his confirmation by the Senate that Just
politician decidedly out Of fashion who unable "a
give the biography OF wsewcii and the OF every
member OF the Senate with whom wisewel stands i
v,ce rosd. The committee delayed the inyes
Ngation OF Wssselis case fer several days 10
enable him rebut certain charges tha, were made
against hi % about his connection With whiskey rings
kc Aftnr going fully the matter the committee "
nov, seems prepared 10 report in favor or wlsewe!s
confirmation
The Mississippi Ievees.
Major Donesou aud Minor Merriwether agents of the
Isves Board Of ths state OF Mississippi arrived hero
yesterday. They sack appropriation for the lsvees
of the Yazoo basin extending the east side Or tbs
Mississippi river from Memphis 10 ylcssburg. An
advisory meeting held last night ., ,hs rooms o,
Senator Fowler at which most OF the Tennessee deess
zion present, and many members Of Congress from
sections not Immediately interested in the work
sscessiiy OF Congressional TO be con.
eedsd otherwise vast tracts OF productive laDds will
be flooded Major Donoson and Mr.. Merrwsther ara
hopefu Of securing the appropriations for which hsf
have been directed oy The Mississippi Lsvss BOARD q
ssk.
Almost n Fatni Accident IN the House Of
Representatives.
Much sIeitsmspt and alarm produced this Ntsr-
In the House Of Representatives BY the breaking
OF one Of the shck heavy plates Of glass 10 ns root
abe gas lighter having slipped and fallen upon while
shs discharge Of his duty. He caught himself ~ th'
iron frame, thus preventing his failing 70 the foor }
cYinnsli Ioya foymaiv a suabs OF he Houss