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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SATURDAY, Dec 2:
PROPOSED INTERCOURSE WITH uAYri.

PROPOSED INTERCOURSE WITH uAYri.
The business first in order was the petition pre-
sented on Thursday last by Mr.. Adams, praying the
recognition OF the Republic Of Hayti
On that day Mr.. A. had moved 10 refer the petit
ton to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, with in
s,ructons 10 consider and report thereon.
Which motion giving rise to debate, the petition
lays over, by the rule one day.
And division Of the question having been here
tofore ordered on the motion of Mr.. DROMGOOLE,
first, the reference, and, secondly on the instruc-
tons
The question on the reference thereof to the Com
mittec on Foreign Affairs was now taken, and de-
cided in the affirmative without division.
So the reference was agreed TO.
The question then recurring on the instructions
moved b. MIR. Adams to the said committee, TO wit
TO consider and report thereon
Mr. ADAMS addressed the House at length and
was followed by MeSsrs. Bouldin, Bynum and
Thompson, after which the motion Tor instruction,
on motion of Mr.. CAMPBELL Of s. c., was laid
on the table. Yeas ITO, Nays 46.
On motion of Mr.. HOPKINS the House resolved
TO adjourn to meet on "Wednesday next. Yeas 100,
Nays 60.
Mr.. CUSHING asked the general consen, of the
House that the bills from the Senate, now on the
Speakers table might be put on their first and second
reading with view 10 their commitment
But objection being made
The SPEAKER presened communication from
the Secretary of the Treasury enclosing the annual
report in compliance with the 18th section Of the act
OF Congress, entitled An act for the relief of certain
inSolvent debtors Of the United States" which was
laid on the table, and ordered to be printed.
Mr., KENNEDY, leave having been denied,
moved suspension OF the rule to enable him to pre-
sent an application, in the nature Of petition ask
ing the use OF The Hall for the benefit Of the Sunday
School Union of The Stale of the MARYLAND, on Tues
day evening nexl, al u o'clock.
Pending which motion.
Mr. PETRIkEN moved that Tho IJo,se ,a;o,rr
which motion was rejected
ANA the question on the motion to suspend the
rue was then taken, and decided in the negative.
q. IN leave given Mr.. GRAVES presented the pe-
ierred 'O' PehSioo' he-
And then, the House adjourned
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
In Continuation


FRIDAY, Dec 81.
Mr.. LINCOLN, from the Committee on The Pub
lie Buildings reported joint resolution authorizing
the examination and payment Of the claims OF the
wor imen upon the public buildings; which was
twice read, and referred. AL"
Reports from standing committees having been
received in their due order
Mr.. WISE asked whetherit would be in order for
him now TO go on and finish his remarks the mo-
ton Of the Chairman Of the Committee of Ways and
Means. (Mr. Cambreleng for select committee on
the defalcation of Swartwoutl
The SPEAKER said that this was one Of the
days set apart by rule for the consideration of pri
yate bills.
Mr.. WISE, But there are no private bills to con-
slider; the committees have not had time to report
any Iwish to detain nobody; gentlemen may go
home and get their dinners, and come back II they
like or stay away if they prefer il; will make no
odds TO me. .
Objections was made by member.
Mr.: CAMBRELENG said he hopedno gentleman
would object. He desired that the gentleman should
go on and say what he had to say, that the House
might make an end and decide on his motion,
Mr.. WISE said he understood it now to be the
desire of the mover himself that he should proceed
Objection being still made
W. Mr. WISE moved to suspend the rules that the
subject might now be taken up and disposed Of
Y NJ GARLAND 9. Sf Virginia, sent 10 the Clerks
7 be in order he proposed to move as an alneranvns
q the proposition Of Mr.. Cambreeng
tRcsoiped, That so much OF the Presidents Message
I
Collector at New York, be referred to select com
mittee Of nine members, be chosen by ballot and
said committee do further inquire into the alleged de-
falcations of William M Price, laa District Attorney
in the same city and into any other defalcations or
abuses in reference the collection, safe.keeping and
disbursement Of the public money. That said commit
Tee have power send for persons and papers that
hey report all facts connected with such deialcaons
which they may deem pertinent and what further 'eg's-
Lton any) may be necessary to prevent the same IN
future. ...
Mr.. CAMBRELENG intimated his willingness
10 accept this resolution modification OF his
own except so far as regarded the mode OF choosing
the committee. m.a.. ~.
The motion prevailed; the rules were suspended.
Mr.. WISE, then taking the floor, proceeded with
his speech and entering into review OF the course
Of the Admins ration in protesting retrenchment
and reform and then resisting inquiry and connivng
at enormous peculation and waste of the public ms
ney he continued to hold the floor for nearly seven
hours. He concluded his speech little before nine
o'clock after endeavoring TO show that the Secretary
of the Treasury must have known of Swartwou's
detalcaton as early as August, and pledging him
SELF if there the least prospect OF support from
the House, to impeach him forthwith for malversa-
ton in office:
Mr. w. COST JOHNSON moved to adjourn
over to Monday but the motion did not prevail
And the House, on motion of Mr.. Gu SHMAN
then adjourned.
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TWENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
THIRD SESSION.
IN SENATE,

SATURDAY, Dec. %
The VICE PRESIDENT communicated 10 the
Senate letter from the Secretary OF the Trshs 81
containing report in obedience TO an pd u oon-
gress entitled An act for the relief q certain in-
solvent debtors Of the United States. =
Also, communication from w = Ie'as = AI oo.
OHice in obedience TO an act z, ,onsiess ~ So.n
June, 1888, showing the wales ana sAlen' u ee.-
tain grant OF land madeto 1u'aony ohane anu LOUIS
Godfrey, in Lima districts ONO:
The following meparias, petitions, &c, were pre-
seP re- t hea VICE VICE PRESIDENT From chauncey
Hall in relation to valuable discovery.
Aso, from the only child, a daughter, Of Lieut..
flaming, of the u S. Navy
By Mr.. CALHOUN: The presentment of the
grand Jury at Columbia, s. C. in relation to the pay
Of District Attorneys, witnesses 9sss;s jurors &c
BY Mr. NORYELL: The memorial OF certain
Reporters, complaining of a rule Of the Senate
whereby they were excluded, and asking either to
be admitted to the floor or to have places prepared
for them In the galleries.
Mr.. ROBINSON gave notice that he would to-
morrow ask leave to bring In bill TO establish land
Office at Peoria, in Illinois.
The following bills were introduced, twice read,
BY Mr.. KING: A bill granting 10 State and in
corporaied railroad companies and canals the right
Of way through the public lands Of the United
States
By Mr.. LYON: A bill for the relief Of J. and w.
Beeson
On motion Of Mr.. WILLIAMS, of Maine,
RSsolved, That the Secretary Of War be requested
TO communicate to The Senate such information as
may be in his possession in reference to the defence
OF the frontier of the State of Maine The number of
troops employed at this time within that State and
the posts al which they are stationed.
On motion of Mr.. Upton,
Resolved That the Committee on Pensions be in
strueled to inquire into the expedency of establish
ing pension agency Tor the payment OF pensions at
Indianapolis, in Indiana
A message was received from the House of Re-
representatives. stating that had passed joint reso
luton appointing on its part Committee on En-
rolled Bills.
On motion of Mr.. WRIGHT the resolution was
concurred in.
And on motion that the CHAIR appoint the commit
tee on the part of the Senate it was acquiesced in
and Mr. WnLnMs, Of Mississippi. and MT. FOSTER
On motion,
Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn, it adj
journ to meet on Wednesday next.
The Senate held short executive session, and
soon after adjourned.
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FRE-The Office of the Alabama Journal Mont
gomery,) was destroyed by fire on the evening of
Sunday week. Thirteen houses, and many outbuild-
ngs were also destroyed, amounting in value, to
nearly $4,000
The principal sufferers were, Abner McGehee,
J. J. Hutchinson, Esq, DR.. Vickers, Colonel j.
Hutchinson, Herbert and Madigan, and David
Boren. We are also informed that Mrs. A. Adams,
the talented actress who was boarding at the Plan
ters Hotel, lost her costly wardrobe and jewels to
large amount.
Charles Horn, an Irishman, was dangerously hurt
by fall in attempting to escape from the Hotel
when in flames. His arm and thigh were broken,
and his skull much injured.
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THE NEXT vlCE-PREsIDENCY.

The Van Buren, members of the Georgia Legis-
lalure have nominated the Hon. JOHN FoRsyTH as
their candidate for the Presidency at The mex:
election We have heard also the names of Sena-
tors KING, BUCHANAN and BENTON spoken of as CO :
spicuous candidates for that Office. .....
1t, however, appears clearly from all we see and
hear that the party have resolved 10 abandon the pre-
sent incumbent whoever they may support in his
place. What will his numerous friends throughout
the country say to that2
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HOLIDAY AMUsEMeNrs.-T manager ofthe Thea-
tre Mr.. Ward, certainly deserves the liberal encou
ragement of Theatre-going citizens. He spares no
pains expense in trying 10 compensate them for all
the patronage they may besow. We have had Miss
Davenport, the Arabs the Ballet Dancers, John Self
ton, and last evening commenced the engagement
of Miss SHlRREFF (whose merits we have seen so
much applauded by the northern cities accompanied
by Messrs. Seguin and Wilson
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One Presidential term.

One Presidential term.
The dimnution Of The patronage Of the Je-
derai Executive By making more Offices elsetipe
BY the people.
The amendment Of The Constitution Of the
United States so as to glue to Congress the
election the Secretary ofths Treasury.
The prohibition BY lav Of the interference Of
officers Of The federal government in popular
elections
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From The 7'elegraph-E1tra


LATEST FROM HARRISBURG.
To VIM Hopkins, Esq, and other members elect OF
! the House Of Representatives OF Pennsylvania.
HARRsBUao Dec. 90, 1888.
Gcntlemen-We present the enclosed for your
consideration, and request an answer at as early
period as you may deem expedient.
Respectfully yours,
| ~t.... THOMAS S. SMITH.
SAMUEL A. PURVIANCF.
| B. M HINCHMAN.
Committee in behalf OF the members who elected
Thomas S. Cunningham their Speaker
With view 10 the adjustment Of the difficulties
now existing between the members elect, Of the
House of Representatives; that portion OF them who
have organized by the election of Thomas $. Gun
ningham, ESQ., Speaker, propose to the other por-
| ton, who have chosen VIM. Hopkins Esq. as Speak
| er, as follows, viz:
Isl Tha, Messrs Cunningham and Hopkins, at
an hour, 10 be mutually agreed upon for the meeting
Of all the members elect in the Hall of the House of
Representatives, shall respectively, as Speakers, re
sign, and the members, whose seats are undspued,
shall forthwith proceed 10 the election Of Speaker
| and other officers, pro. TEN.
3D. That special law shall be forthwith passed,
to provide for contesting the rights seats of the
persons claiming TO be represenalives-the commit
tees in such cases. 10 be raised in the manner pre-
scribed by the existing laws, Neither set from the
county of Philadelphia, shall be permitted TO vote on
any question: until the right OF the contested seats
shall have been determined but in all other respects
each shall be entitled TO all The privileges OF members
Of the house. Or, as an alternative, both sets from
the county to resign, and writ for new election TO
be forthwith issued.
3d. That until the committee TO be appointed 10
investigate the right 10 said contested seals, shall
have reported or until new election shall be had,
and the returns thereof received, the may be,
bills of party nature shall be passed; nor shall
State Treasurer, United States Senator be elect
ed.
4th In case Of resignation Of the respective par
ties claiming to be representatives from the county
Of Philadelphia, both houses, If the Senate agree,
shall adjourn oh the 24th inst. to meet again on The
9th or 10Th Of January, 10 allow time for new cleo.
ton in said county and Immediately after The COM
mittees above provided for shall report or The
returns Of said election shall b. received the case
may be- new election for speaker and other officers
OF the house shall be had TO serve for the remainder
ofhe session-u until which election none Of the stand
ing committees shall be appointed.
THOMAS s. SMITH,
SAMUEL A. PURVIANCE,
B. M. HINCHMAN,
Committee on behalf of members who elected
I. s. Cunningham, their Speaker.
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IT We understand that a new mail arrangement
has been made which will very much promote the
convenience Of The New York press, as we'll as the
interests of their readers 1t is as follows: The
mail will leave Washington at o'clock in the morn
ing, and arrive at New York at IL o'clock in the
evening; and returning, leave New York ut l-2
o'clock, P M. and be assorted in Washington by 10
o'clock the following morning.
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ILLINOIS.

We extract the following pungent remarks from
Gov Duncans Message tothe Legislature of Illinois
The recommendations of the concluding paragraph
most heartily approve, as they coincide fully with
the views we have often urged
The United States Executive, following the cx-
ample Of The arbitrary governments of the world,
has become mere poliiial or eeciioneering estab-
lshmenl, TO furnish places out Of which their par-
zan friends can make fortunes--an influence which
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Supposed defects In
the organization of our
navy" NJ
" Honor, rank, repu-
talion, patriotism, ought
TO be the motives and the
rewards Of valor, not mo-
ney."
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Mons DErALc,TIoNs.-Many subscribers TO the
Madsonan, are infected, we fear, with the eaeocthes
Leg-tyeasmry-endi; for the indulgence OF which, our
paterna government has set them so many notable
examples. The accounts Of many have remained
unsettled for several quarters" We shall strike
them from "army list" If they do rot act in bet
ter faith, and liquidate the "balances unaccounted
for" without delay -.
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An association under the title of the q Uni ed
States Bank al Buffalo" have filed their articles I'M
der the N. Y. General Banking Law, with the Clerk
of Erie County. Capital 100000, with liberty to
increase tito IS, 100000. The associates are p A.
Barker, VIM. Hodge, and VIM. Hodge, Jr.
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THE ASSAULT ON THE NAVY.

The attack that was made on the Navy, through
the columns Of the official organ Of the government,
OF the LIST and I'd days OF August last though caus
ing great excitement at the time, seems to be slum-
bering almost in forgefuness. From the beginning,
and throughout we maintained most confident be-
lief that no other person than the Secretary OF the
Navy was the author Of these articles. For this, we
were taken to task by the Richmond Enquirer whose
editor had seen letter from the Secretary himself,
declaring, he ras not the writer, and did not kpo1
,eho sras With but very few exceptions, the lead
ing whig papers sedulously strove TO defend and ex-
onerate the Secretary. We nevertheless were in
credulous, and adhered 10 our first opinion. Facts
had reached u.s. that we could not make Of going
to confirm that opinion and sustain US in IT. strong
as holy writ.
The author ofthe attack may fatter himself, with
hope of escaping that just indignation of the
American people, which must inevitably fall upon
him when he shall be discovered clearly, and held up
before them. He shall not escape If We can prevent
Il.
The time has now arrived for renewing the dis
cussion We discontinued II only until Congress
should be in session The Globe denied that Mr.
Kendall was the author Of the articles in which the
attack was made; the Albany Argus denied that the
editor of the Globe was the author; the Richmond
Enquirer denied that the Secretary of the Navy was
but the Globe, though frequently called upon to do
so, aepcr denied that he Secretary Of the Nary acas
The author.
We now repeat the charge, that THE SECRETARY OF
THE NAVY WAS THE AUTHOR OF THE FOUL ASSAULT.
We shall try to sustain the charge for the present.
by eirenmstantial eridencc, of character stronger
than that, on which we do not doubt, many an indi-
vidual has been convicted by.a jury and sentenced to
be hung.
In the wenty-fourth number Of the American
Quarterly Review, published in December, 1882, is
an article, No 8, entitled, 1.-TWO years and half in
the Navy J" or Journal OF Cruize in 1929 1880 and
1881, by E. G. VINES the review Of which has al
ways been ascribed TO J. X. PAuLDiNG the present
Secretary of the Navy. We quote from that work
and the articles in the Globe few parallel passages
TO show the perfect analogy Of peculiar ideas and
expressions contained in the two
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"vErAsco,"a tragedy, by Epes Sargent was en-
acted for the first time, at the Park Theatre, New
York, on Thursday. The critics, or buffers, we
don't know which, are in raptures with it. We
wish some Of them would send as a copy.
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In order to give the persons connected with this
establishment an opportunity 10 participate in the
merry festivities Of Christmas-day paper will be
issued from this Office on Thursday.
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FRoM THE GLoBE's AS
SAuLT.
We are assured and
believe that there is a to-
tai want OF esprit dn corps,
without which there can
be nothing high or eno-
bling In the profession of
arms. Instead ofthas &c
ncrous 0rariee Of glory,
which should inspire eve
~ true sailor, il is said
that a mean and pitiful
l6gqbpNiXh Nc eq msh, aah sdfria Gae
profession, pervades all
classes of officers"
"That there does exist
in our navy defects"
!" 1t is the general i'm
preston abroad that the
love ofglory, which alone
gives dignity to The pro-
fession Of arms, and dis
tinguishes the soldier
from the culpurse and
cutthroat has given place
among them to a love Of
money"
I" The officers of the
navy must adopt new
maxims, and propose to
themselves higher mo-
tives of action than those
by which they seem now
to be animated"
They must be more
proud Of rank than pelf
value honor above rich
es, and think less ofthem-
selves !; more Of their
country. Then will their
laurels become green
again ; then will the red
cross become pale at the
approach of the eagle
which grasps the light
ming, and then, as during
the late war, will the
wiadoirs sparkle NTH
stars, as they pass through
the streets Of our cities"
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL, LET THERE
sE UNiTy--lN NoN-EssENTIALs, LIBERTY, AND IN ALL
THINGS oHARlry.--Auqnsfin.
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FRoM PAuLpINa's REVIEW.
!" The debasing infu-
ence Of envy, That &C.
ncrons araricc of fame,
which is characteristic of
great minds, and gallant
souls Is not envy but
emulation"
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NATIONAL THEATRE.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT.

On account Of the enthusiastic reception Of the new
opera of LA S0NNAMBUL last Evening, and In COM
pance with requests for its repetition from
many Families who unabe,to attend the Theatre on
that occasion, the Manager anxious to meet the
wishes OF his patrons respectfully announces that Spen-
did Opera for this evening being most positively the only
night can he performed this The principal cha
raciers by Miss SHIRREFF, Mr.. WILSON, NIX. Sc
GUN, Mr.. HoRNCASTLE, Mr.. Andrew and Mr.. Dug.
gan. Aided by the Chorus from the National Theatre
York, and the entire musical strength OF the Company
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g. A higher and nobler
impulse must animate
him, or he will never en-
title himselfto the graft
tude of his country, and
The notice of posterity."
!" Our young officers
are not sent abroad TO
play The dandy and figure
in wing rooms, but to
acquire a knowledge of
their profession; not TO
swagger on shore, but to
do their duty on ship
board, not TO vie in gor-
geous fnery with men Of
wealth, but to exhibit ex-
amples Of manly simpli-
city and sober selEdeni-
al. A young midship-
man is far more honora-
bly, distinguished by these
than by a dandy coat, or
glit,ering epauletts, cten
among the ladies"
i" II the sword he wears
has done good service,
il Is Of little consequence
whether it has a gilded
scabbard, and a gold lace
belt, or whether The man
who wears il, has the
glory ofemploying a ia
vorable tailor"
F" Lounging at the
doors of hotels
/" Land lubbers."
"A nation Of trihers."
i" The cannon that
spouts the thunder"
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" That without money
they occupy a station in
all honorable society,
which money cannot be-
stow, and that the epau-
lette they wear, If worn
with honor, is worth
more than the misers
gold"
!" Tagging at the heels
Of members Of Congress"
I" Lazy louis"
principles ofcobblers
and tinkers."
" The eagle which
grasps the lightning"
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I" The cannon that
spouts the thunder"

grasps the lightning" spouts the thunder"
After witnessing the remarkable simiude Of Ian
guage and ideas contained in the two articles above
quoted is it unreasonable to infer and 10 believe that
they are the offspring Of the same Imagination and
the production Of the same pen7 These are but
few Of the living evidences. We could have en-
larged the number, but perhaps it is unnecessary.
We should suppose that those who have heretofore
been the most sceptical, will no longer doubt
In addition to this crcumstantial testimony, We
have at hand the evidence direct 10 prove that the
Secretary ofthe Navy the author of the assault
on his own Department, and on those under him
who look up 10 him for protection from injustice
How will 1t be possible for that branch Of the pub
lie service to prosper with person at its head who
has insued all his subordinaes calling them "lazy
louis, +" wanting in esprit du corp" stUtkiag from
service" and comparing them to "cobbers and tink-
ersl" II is impossible. They can entertain no
other feeling towards him than scorn and contempt
Therefore, we think, If ever there was proper oc-
cason to carry ont the recommendation of the Pre-
dent for the appointment ola committee of Congress,
examine and report for the action Of the Execu-
tive, this is one.
We agree with Mr.. Secretary Paulding say
ing, ali is only persons of very extraordinary
genius, that have ever been found to excel in war
and literature nj the same tine"