BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.

Washington.
Correspondence OF the Herald.l
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Correspondence OF the Herald


The CAPITOL,


WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Dec. 81 :
Nac Plans for Awneration-The Globe ott in its
Hhig tarnt for deiay-P Preston King ,awd
jo,grment till Thursday.


Two additional propositions for annexation
were made to-day in the House of Representative,
but neither admitted, they having been made con-
uary to the rules. One was by Mr. Tibbatts,
democratic member from Kentucky, which was in
shape Of bill, and another by Mr.. Belser, demo-
cratic member from Alabama, in the shape of Joint
resolutions. The plan OF Mr.. Tibbatts is based on
the principles Of the Louisiana treaty, and admits
such portion as may be decided by the Congress OF
Texas or the people, as State, and the remainder
as territory, such State not to be larger than the
largest of the Union. The sales of publiclands are
to be governed by the existing laws of the United
States and the Of $3.50 600, to be paid in ninety
days after annexation, 10 redeem Immediate
claims or securities and the public debt not to
ceed ten millions, is 10 be assumed by the Union.
Slavery is not TO be continued north of 81 degrees
80 minutes north latitude, and the boundary be-
tween Texas and Mexico is TO be settled by negc-
tiatlon.


The plan proposed by Mr.. Belser, is a combna-
ton of all the Others selecting those portions that
he believes to be the best.


Pending the discussion of a resolution to print
small map Of the United States, Oregon, Texas,
&c, Tor the use of members Joseph K IngeTsoli,
whg member from Philade lphla, took occasion 70
ridlcule, in most sarcastic terms, the delay, talk
and smoke exhibited by members relative to an
nexation He spoke of it as of the Greek Kaends
-of Father Mler's prophecy, and dark, distant fu-
turity-o a thing that formed much speculation
but no reahty-and as something that would come
as shadows, and depart. DR.. Hammett OF rs
sissippi replied, that but lew days would elapse,
before professions of friendship and threats of hos
tihry would be made manifest through the ayes and
nays oi the House; and therefore, gentlemen who
had not heard from their constituents had better
make speed IN time.


his Speech or dashing tilt Of Mr.. Ingersolrs
will produce more effect towards Fastening action
vor, as it served as taunt professed friends and
a netting jeer TO those who anxious TO accom-
psh the wishes of the American people.


In my letters OF Friday last, communicated in
teligence OF the almost certain passage OF annexa
tion joint resolutions, based upon the principles OF
the Louisiana Trsa'y OF 1903, and that of 1919
with Spain, when Texas was ceded to the Spanish
government; and also informed you that these
views were in accordance with the opinions OF An
drew Jackson and JamesK. Polk, OF Tennessee,
as well as many other southern and western
friends of annexation. This publication, based as
it was, upon undeniable facts, has awakened the
opponents of this measure TO the danger Of their
false position, and the Globe of this morning, has
been thus compelled to adopt the principles Of these
resolutions, and sustain them in an editorial arti-
Gle of column. Yourreadersswill, therefore, per-
ceive that they must look to your columns tor the
early political movements OF the day, and not to
the Washington press. Its peculiar position pre-
Important measure, and they are therefore COM
PEELED to follow the course of public opinion as
made manifest through the Independent press Of
New York city Resolutions based upon these
submitted to the caucus of democratic members on
Thursday OF this week, by their committee, and no
doubt adopted. 1t is rumored that Preston King,
Of ST. Lawrence county, New York, will oppose
pexion of the recent Democratic celebration in that
county, 1t cannot be supposed that he will thus dare
to brave opposition to the unanimous voice OF his
constituents. Blair, of the Globe, has recently re.
celved letter from that old hero and patriot, An.
drew Jackson, that will be well enough for him tc
show 10 friend King, and others, who are not salts
fed that the open voice OF the people is more pow
erful than the opinions Of those who operate
through "secfet circulars" and midnight eau
cuses, and thus profess to represent public opinion
Why should "secret circular" ever have beer
circulated to oppose this measure, II the people
were in favor OF its objects? The cause of right
truth and justice needs no such bostering, as the
people never act In secret on great and importan
questions, involving their happiness and welfare !,
A call was made upon the President to day, bott
In the Senate and the House, for information rela
tive to the payment OF one OF the instalmentI
OF the Mexican goyernmenf, amountine. 10 $4OO,
600, said by the Mexican minister to have beer





past summer. 1t WIS alleged by Mr.. Darrash, o
Pennsylvania, who offered the resolution in the
House, that the money had not only been received
without any authority by the agent, but that ths
claimants had been deprived of the share due then
no deposit had been made to the proper officer o
this government selected TO dlsburse it. 1t vii
be remembered that in the recent correspondence
the fact of payment Is denied by Mr.. Green, the
recent bearer of dispatches, but it is still urged tina
the Mexican minister, Rejon, stated in formel
communication to the government that the install
ment hadbe paid Thus stands the case at pre-
sent.


The House, after the transaction of no business
except the reference OF resolutions, bills, &c.
mostly private, adjourned over till Tuesday fin or
der to allow recess for New Year.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1874.
J. G.. BENNETT, ESQ -


Mr.. VIM. H. Polk, (brother of the Presiden
olect,) Professor Espy, the Storm King; and last
though not least, Robert Owen, Esq, of Scotland
the celebrated socialist and reorganizer of civil 80
cety, by reducing it to the fundamental principles
or primeval barbarism together with group o
beautiful ladies, graced and honored the Senat,
this morning with their presence in the galleries


Important functionary as President Tyler is il
Washington, we assure you that Mr.. w. H Poll
is now the lion with Captain Rynders and the En-
pire Club-the lion OF pace-men and men for place
and lion, witha, with name, and possessed O
imperturbable good humor and equanllnity Of tenn
permanent.


WASHINGTON, Jan. /, 1645.
JAMES G. BENNETT, ESQ.


sfa.-After the reunion last night at Lieutenan
Wilkes's, and the ball at Concert Hail. and m
fair at the Apollo, and the social conversatiore a
Secretary Wickliffe,s, and The sermon at the Yves
leyan Chapel, by the Chaplain ofths. House, and,
dozen other sermons dispersed over this vast sur
face of scattered houses, we were hardly prepare,
this morning for the excellent season of recreation
held in reservation.


How can it possibly perplex us, or vex us, il hey
don't annex us to Texas, when we have weathe
that brings tears into the eyes OF the Italian or
gan-grinders-reminding them so strongly OF IN,