The New York herald., 1873-11-30

know wnat motives prompted the gentleman from
indiana Ia his Introduction OF the resolution. He
oou ohJ JuuSe MIN from his actions heretofore on
'"o "oof VI the House OF Repre3en tatives; and
~ "'' 'Ay suat ne had shown himself to be the
mos' a,ian' ueinagogue IN the House, and that ne
banked on smaller capital than any other men,
| ber.
nir. Eiuridge was called TO order by the Chair
out nnished his speech by stating tnat he voted for
the back pay, ana was ready to sustain his action
at all proper times and places but that this caucus
was not the proper place to discuss It.
The point having heen raised the resolution Uas
declared out OF orders whereupon Mr. Holman
| appealed from the decision OF the Chair, which
being sustained IN its ruling, Mr.. Holman stated
that he trusted the caucus would not
deem 1t disc0urteous on his part, but
after its action he felt compelled to withdraw. Az
ne passed out OF the door one or the members re-
marked, "You had better go and join the repub
cans" to which ne replied. ''We win see whether
you or l will do that frst.n
Mr.. Cox got up, in a very exctabe manner, and
said that he did not know, after what had
CURED, whether he had any right to be in the
caucus, and he must follow the example OF his
friend from Indiana and withdraw. This rather
astonished his friends, who seemed to wonder
what in the deuce was the matter with him.
queerly returned, and took up position near the
door, The Chairman, seeing him again present, ap-
pointed him one OF the tellers TO count the votes
for the Speakership, which he declined.
On the first ballot Wood received 30 votes; Cox,
90 votes; Robinson, 10 votes, and Stephens,
vote. Mr.. Robinson was then withdrawn at his
own request.
on the second ballot Wood received a. votes
Cox, % votes; scattering, votes. Mr.. Wood was
thereupon declared the nominee OF the party and.
on motion, it was made unanimous.
Mr.. Leach, OF North Carolina nominated his
colleague in the late Congress, Francis Il. shober
for Clerk of the House.
Mr.. Harris, OF Virginia, said that though it was
but an empty compliment, the party in his State
would be much gratifed at the nomination OF
George G. Wedderburne, the editor OF the Rich
mond Enquirer. and who had done much
vice in the recent political campaign in that State
Besides this, an endorsement OF him by the democ-
racy might be OF some benefit to him, as he pro-
posed to remove his paper or establish branch
OF it in Washington city. Mr.. Wedderburne re-
ceived 33 votes to 2s FOR Shober and was declared
nominated.
Mr.. Eldrdge nominated Mr.. Peter Rupp, OF Wis
consin, as Sergeant alarms. He claimed it
tribute due by the party to the German democrats
of that State in which they had recently beat the
Washburn family. He was nominated by accla-
nation.
The remaining candidates nominated were
Charles w. Coombs, OF Missouri, as Doorkeeper;
A. I. Starting, Of California, as Postmaster and
Rev. r. H. Mahon, OF Kentucky, as Chaplain,
after which the caucus adjourned.
Washington Notes.
The first part OF the Presidents Message Is in the
hands OF the manifold writer's.
Secretaries Belknap and Deano, Commissioner
eral Sheridan had a long conference with the
President to-day in reference to the government
Of the Indians.
The steamship Tennessee will soon be placed in
commission.
The Secretary OF the Navy was to-day engaged
with all the chiefs of bureaus In general consulta
ti0n regarding fitting out vessels.
The questions between Spain and the United
States are freely discussed in Congressional, army
and navy circles. The only fear expressed is that
the CASTELAR, Cabinet Will not be able to enforce it's
agreement.
Speaker Blaine is still occupied in forming stand
ing committees. He declines to receive numerous
callers. Much anxiety is expressed by members
on the subject, especially by those who aspire to
charmanships.
The Attorney General will appeal the Credit
District Court for Connecticut to the Supreme Court
OF the United States. The subject OF the action
OF the District Court viii form portion OF the
report OF the Attorney General, which Will be reauy
Monday.