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CONTESTED ELECTIONS.


Mr.. DOUGLASS. of Ill, from the Committee
on Elections reported in favor of the right of the
persons elected by General Ticket from the -four
States, New Hampshire, Georgia, Missouri, and
| Mississippi.
Mr.. DAVIS, of KY, gave notice of counter
report, which would be prepared in few days.
sPIRrrUOUs LIQUORS
Notice was given Of an intention to amend the
rules, SO that intoxicating drinks should not be
sold In OF. about the Capitol.
PETITIONS.
Every alternate Monday is petition day, and
great variety of petitions and memorial were
presented to-day. rs
for the abolition of the Office of Cha plain wher.
ever il occurs under the Government.
Mr. GIDDINGS, of Ohio, presented number
of memorials, many of which came within the
rules and one the following, gave rise to several
votes. A petition from 200 citizens of Hamp-
shire county, Mass, asking Congress to pass a
law prohibiting all officers Of the United States
Government from interfering to arrest any per-
sons escaping from slavery. Mr.. G. desired that
this might be referred to a select committee.
Several members objected to the reception Of the
memorial, as coming within the Goth rule; but
the Chair decided that it did not fall within the
rule. &
Mr.. BLACK, Of Ga, appealed from this deci-
sion, but the appeal (l13 voting in the afirma-
tive) was laid on the table.
Mr.. SAUNDERS, of N. c., raised the ques-
tion of reception, and
Mr.. DELLET moved that the question be
laid on the table.
I Mr.. GIDDINGS commended that it had already
been received--but the Speaker decided other
wise. s
Mr.. ADAMS called for the yeas and nays on
the motion TO lay on the table, and the result
was ayes IS, nays 81. Nh
The next question was, shall the memorial be
received
The previous question was moved by Mr.. G.
JOHNSON, and on the final vote the memorial
was rejected by majority of l--86 to 49,
Mr.. BLACK, Of Ca, presented letter from
citizens Of Florida, asking to be allowed by Con-
gress to elect governor in place OF the present
incumbent.
After some hesitation this was referred to the
Committee on Territories ssA
Mr.. RHETT presented long memorial from
the Free Trade Association of New York city.
This, on motion of Mr.. SAUNDERS, was read
by the Clerk. sJ @tF
After the reading, motion to refer to the
Committee on Ways and Means prevailed,
but motion to print being threatened with de-
bate, the subject was laid over
The call of the States continued as far as New
York, when
Mr.. BEARDSLEY presented petition Of a sim
liar character las we understood) with that Of
fered by Mr.. Giddings The same obstacles were
about 10 be offered to its reception, when Mr.. B.
demanded call Of the House. motion for
| adjournment was made.
| Mr.. ADAMS asked whether, in case the
House adjourned, this subject would come up
| tomorrow. AK .fsl sa
| The SPEAKER said it would come up next
petition day, and upon this Mr.. A. demanded
the yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn, but
the demand was not enforced, and
| The House adjourned. l
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JXTHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEED STORE.
w AS it is very important to the farmers garden
ers, amateurs, and seed dealers te purchase where
they can got fresh and genuine Seeds the subscriber
most respectfully informs the agricultural and hort
cultural community that he has now opened his new
Seed and Implement Store adjoining his greenhouse,
where the farmers, gardeners, and amateurs pro-
vide themselves with fresh Garden and Flower Seeds,
all Of the best quality. If any garden or flower seeds
should prove to be bad when sown in proper time and
manner and season the least favorable for such fresh
seeds will be given or the money will be returned.
Seed dealers supplied by the pound, bushel, bar
rel, at liberal discount, and on terms equal to any
wholesale and retail establishment in any Of The
Northern or Eastern cities. sE'blf
wv NseA s5s JOHN DOUGLAS,
Florist and Seedman, corner 18th and G
streets, opposite the State Department.
ian 19-eo2w Aa sg
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DLACK AND WHTTESMITHING In GEN
ID ERAL.-The subscriber would respectfully IN
form his friends and the public generally that he still
continues the above business in all its variety at his
old stand on street. between l0th~and 18th streets
west opposite Carusis saloon, where all orders will
be thankfully received and punctually attended to-
He makes and puts up hand-raing and palisading to
order in superior manner and on as reasonable
terms as can be done in the city, and all other work
done in his line Of business in proportion to the times
N B. Iron pumps furnished and put up in cisterns
or wells to order. s
jan l3-lm q. BuCklN CHAM.
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JUST PUBLISHED.

A JUST PUBLISHED,
I'm ESSAY ON STATE RIGHTS, by Estwick
Evans, of the North and for sale at the Commission
store of Mr. VIM. Marshall. on Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets. Price Is cents
The author, also, will be happy to receive orders
for copies from citizens and strangers here, through
the post Office and from postmasters and other gen.
tlemen abroad by letter. free Of postage, and enclo-
sing payment
The object Of the ,cork Is to define aud illustrate the spirit
Of institutions and liberty and to reouate poll
teal elements.
The author has been honored by the names of the
President, Heads of Department, and the most dis
tinguished members Of the House and Senate, toge-
Their with citizens. The work will be transmitted
with all fidelity and promptness.
Washington city, Jan. l8-lm
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THE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully inform his
i friends and the public that he has taken the shop
opposite Mr.. Thomas Bakers hotel, the Of
and 9th Streets where he intends keeping Cigars,
Tobacco, &c., where he will he happy to see those
who may choose to patronize him. He does not pre-
tend to boast of having the largest stock in the city,
but he can say that he has good and as cheap an
article as can be purchased elsewhere.
ian o. ALFRED A. SPEAKE.
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EANcY AND STAPLE DRY GooDs.-rh

EANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS.-The
IL subscriber will open to-day s4 Fit
Rich and beautiful Silks, latest style
Light colored Silks, for evening dresses
Watered and plain light colored Satins, for evening
dresses @A n
White, blue-black, and black Satins
Thin materials for evening dresses
Tarleton Grapes and Muslins
Swiss and book Mnslins
Superfne lace Cambrcs v,N4
4 Long and short white silk and kid Gloves
White and black silk Hosiery se
Linen cambria Handkerchiefs, large supply
Also, q large assortment of cheap Staple Goods,
amongst which are
Superfne Cloths, black, blue, invisible green, &c.
Super6ne Cassmeres, every fashionable style
Cassinets, Flannels, and Blankets
Sheetings, Table Diapers, and Towelling
Handsome cloth table Covers i2
Irish Linens, Long Cloth Shirtngs, SC.
Purchasers are respectfully invited to CALL
jan LOW fa r. G, WASHINGTON.
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,TTTISTAR'S COUGH LOZEN GES will not cure
wv Consumption, but will cure common coughs
which are so prevalent at this season Of the year.
A fresh supply for sale at GlLMAN'S,
jan 10 (late Todd's), Drug Store.
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CHOICE CIGARS, CHEWING, AND SMOk-
" ING TOBACCO, &c.--The subscriber would re-
spectfully invite the attention Of the lovers Of gen.
une cigar to call and examine the stock he has just
opened He does not hesitate to recommend them
as equal in every respect to any now in Washington,
and no mistake Among his assortment will be found
the following favorite brands
Z Minas and Anchor Regalia
La Favorita, La Norma, Panetela
Lavueltabagera Canones, Diana
+ , Carantizada, Esperanto, Pescatore,
Nonpareil, Imperial, Constantias
CASTILLO or Rifle, Estrella, Ell Laurel
Ell Desrelo, and Principe of several brands
Also on hand lot of fine chewing and smoking
Tobacco Of various kinds, and the most approved
Snus in use to all of which he invites the attention
Of the public before purchasing elsewhere.
.as s#t Gs JOSEPH Fl. FRANCE,
sg ~ 7th street between D and E streets,
dec l6 and I'd door above the Intelligencer office.
HAGLE PLAYING CARDS 20 groce Crehore's
u super Eagle Playing Cards on hand, and for sale
90 per cent less than the manufacturers prices, to
close consignment. J. M. DORSErT,
Fancy, Snuff and Cigar store,
+ ian q No. IL, east Of Gadsby's hotel.
GLASS READS AND BUGLEs. "A good assort-
VI ment of Glass Beads and Bugles, suitable for
trimmings for ladies' cloaks dresses, &C. just re-
ceiyed and for sale at J. M DORSETT'S
Fancy, Snuff, and Cigar store,
jan A. No. II, east Of Gadsby's hotel.
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NTTY TAXE5.-l0 per cent deduction for prompt
~ payment.-Notice is hereby given that the Taxes
for the year 1888 are now due and receivable at the
Collectors Office, City Hall and that, by authority
of an ordinance Of tho Corporation an abatement Of
ten per cent will be allowed upon all bills for said
year which shall be paid during the months Of jan
uary and February. A. ROTHWELL,
q ian I9-2aw6wif Collector
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JOHN PETTIBONE & co.

THE subscriber respectfully calls the attention
- members Of Congress, strangers, and residsntsf
to his establishment for card printing, &c. He war
rants all work done at his Office to be well done, and
at reasonable prices. Office between 10Th and 18th
streets, south side Pennsylvania avenue, few doors
from 18th street..
y s-see J.CULLUM
Orders received at VIM F. Baylys and at Carrot
Anderson's, stationers, Penn. avenue jan 13-lw
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OIL OF TANNIN,
OR LEATHER RHSToRNR.

n A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY.
Most people know that skins and hides convert
ed into leather by the Of Tannin extracted from
certain banks, SC. WI 8ssssg
When the force and strength Of the Tannin is worn
out leather becomes dead, hard dry BRITTLE cracked
covered with q crust, SIC. THIs ALL Know. To re-
store then, life, soness oistness, strength, smooth
ness and ranove all crust fly, or blister the
tannin This substance the leather never can receive
the second time but the whole virtues Of it in
this article, the OIL OF TANNIN-whch pene-
trates the stifest and hardest leather If 1t has been
twenty years in use and if it tears easily with the
fingers, it imparts at strength that is utterly
Incredible until seen. becomes like new leather,
in all respects with delightful softness and polish
and makes all leather completely and perfectly inn
pervious to particularly bsots, shoes, carri-
agetops, harness. hose trunks and intact all things
made Of leather, giving splendid polish, even high
than new leather has, and at least doubling its
wear and durability in whatever manner the leather
is used. THESE ARE FACTS.
Those who will may wear old shoes, groan with
corns, ride with old carriagetops-hav old harness,
and throw them away half used--look filthy them
selves and all about them-expend double what is
necessary for articles Of leather to their hearts
tent, for what we care, if their preudices are SO
strong, they will GOT try discovery We have
favors to ask Of hem they the greatest sufferers
aud we beg for nobody custom or patronage. Now,
gentlemen, please yourselves.
IF None genuine unless with the fac smile sig
nature Of COMSTOCK & Co.
For sale by CHARLES STOTT,
jan 30 Druggist, Penn. Az, Washington.
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NOAL COAL! COAL!!!-The subscribers To-
~ form the public that they have only about 200
tons Of that celebrated Butler Egg Coal suitahlaor
stoves, which they will SELL il early application be
made, at the low price of IS SO per ton. Those who
in want of the article would do well to make
early application.
jan l8-6teod JOHN PETTIBONE & CO.
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NANCY NOTE PAPERS, ENVELOPES, &c.,
T. &c-A splendid assortment of note papers, plain,
gilt embossed, and lace bordered; do. do envelopes
Of numerous sizes and patterns; pearl and ivory
carved folders of richest patterns seals Of pearl,
IVORY and glass, plain and with notices Of best ina.
pressions; ladies' work boxes fancy sealing wax
motto waters in boxes; assorted notices; card
of carved ivory and pearl Of the the richest style Of
patterns; cards for baskets perforated and Bristol
boards, and plain and embossed visiting cards for
sale by VIM r, BAYLY,
nov 6-6m Penn. av. between 18th and 10Th is
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DRINTING AND WRITING PAPERS of every
L quality and size made to ORDER aid sold at man
ufacturers' prices. r. FARNdAM,
{ now corner It'll st. and Penn. aY
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OR AMERICAN PERKS OPIC
SP e. G. T A CL ES,

OUPERIOR to any other kind muse, constructed
- in accordance with the philosophy of Nature, in
the peculiar form of CONCAVO-CONVE Elk
ELLIPSES; admirably adapted to the organs OF
Sight, and perfectly natural to the Eye; aifoIdng
ever invented. They are man featured only by n.
M. PAINE Co., Massachusetts, and can be obtained
in this city of | Re
AT his store on Pennsylvania avenue, near Gadsbys,
to whom we have consigned large assortment, suit
ed to every age and condition of the eye.
The Perifocal Glasses can be used for the greatest
length Of time, either by day night with perfect
ease when selected to suit the state Of the eye and
never cause that giddiness of the head unpleasant
sensation to the eyes, that many experience from
using the common kind, but tend to strengthen and
improve the sight; as will be seen by the numerous
Testimonials from those who have used them which
can be examined by calling as above. We ask par
ticular attention to the following certificate
PHLADELpHrA, March l, l843.
have recommended the Perifocal Spectacles to sew
eral patients, and have received from most Of them
warm encomiums upon the article. They assert that
these Glasses do not fatigue the eyes by long use,
Il ant to be the case with the double convex Spec
tacles while the command of the eyes over the OBJ
iects of vision is much greater. This corresponds
with the opinion any oPtlclan would form IRON ms
knowledge of the principles upon which those Glass
es are adiusted-so as to converge the rays coming
from different quarters to the same focal distance
The eyes can be turned to considerable extent
therefore under these Glasses, without involving the
necessity of moving the head.
49, ass GEO. MCCLELLAN, M D.,
t,4f l48 Walnut street
IT. Perifocal Glasses put into other spectacle
frames. f ,n.,
NIB. All persons not satisfied with these GLASSES
after making trial Them are particularly requested
to have them exchanged until suited.
| ~s'-'7'F foa13 a~s JAS. KILBURN,
dec 28-lm Agent for the Manufacturers.
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NrUFF AND FUR TRIMMINGS AT REDUCED

nFUFF AND FUR TRIMMINGS AT REDUCED
IYl PRICES. FISH s. co. beg leave to announce
that from this date until the close of the season. they
will dispose of the balance Of their stock of Furs at
very small advance upon the actual cost Ladies
wishing bargains will do well to call.
We also invite attention to superior assortment
of Beaver, Moleskin, Cashmere, and Brush HATS,
finished in our inmitable STYLE ~
Also small invoice Of Paris Moleskln and CASH
mere Hats LayilIe and Pornavouzs Brevetes) which
have become 80 popular both in the city of New York
and here.
We offer also varied assortment of Gentlcmen's,
Youths and Infants CAPS, embracing every style at
present in vogue; all OF which we will sell at exceed
;nely desirable prices. FISH & CO.,
Hattsrs, Browns Hotel, and Broadway, N. Y.
ian l5--3tif ~
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TWENTYrEIGHTH CONGRESS-,
~ FIRST SESSION.

t19e SENATE.
Mr. HUNTINGTON presented the memorial
of large number of citizens of Middletown, CT,
for a reduction of postage
rs U. S. BANK.
Mr. BUCHANAN presented a memorial from
merchants Of Philadelphia, stating that the present
customhouse in that city was insufficient for the
accommodation of the Government, and asking
that the u s. Bank building may be purchased
for this purpose The petitioners say that the
building may be obtained for $sSooOO0. ana mat
the present customhouse would sell for $5O,OOO,
so that the cost to the Government would be only
S25O.OOO. which is not more than the ground un-
der the building and the materials of it are worth
and is less by two-thirds than the cost Of the New
York customhouse. s-t
Mr.. B. presented also the memorial of Count
De Grasse, son of the revolutionary admiral, who
represents himself as embarrassed, and prays
assistance from Congress.
Also the memorial of persons engaged in boat
ing coal they say that they transport the coal by
means of boats towed by horse, which little
boy rides-yet the officers Of the customs, in New
York, persist in regarding them as engaged in the
coasting trade, and oblige them to take out Ii
censes, &C., &c.
Mr.. PHELPS presented the joint resolution Of
the State of Vermont in favor of the existing
tariff
Mr.. STURGEON presented resolutions Of
Pennsylvania Legislature, that DO bridge be erect
ed across the Ohio at Wheeling. M
Mr. EVANS, presented petition for the erec-
ton Of lighthouse.
Mr. WRIGHT presented a petition from the
widow of Capt. Lawrence, asking that her name
may be restored to the pension roll.
REDUCTION OF POSTAGE.
b Mr.. MERRICK asked leave to introduce bill
for the above purpose. He stated briefly the ghn-
eral features Of the proposed change in the opera
tons Of the Post Office Department. All letters
not exceeding one-half ounce in weight, for any
distance under 100 miles, are taxed five cents |;
for any distance greater than this ten cents The
ranking privilege is taken away from all post
masters and subordinate officers. 1t is retained
only by the President, Vice President, and Heads
of Departments. Some functionaries of Govern
ment are allowed to keep an account of letters
received and charge the same. Members OF Con-
gress are to be furnished by the Department with
certain limited number of free stamps. The
bill also proposes large reduction Of postage on
newspapers, pamphlets, and periodicals. 1t was
ordered to be printed Fa
Mr. MILLER introduced two bills, one prov-
ding that the next Judge who may be appointed
to the Circuit Court in this District, shall reside
in Alexandria the other Incorporating the George
town College.
Mr.. BAYARD submitted joint resolution
authorizing the investment of the navy hospital
fund. # . NJ -
Mr.. SAMPLE submitted resolution calling
on the President for variety of information in
connection with the offices of CONSUL vice consul,
and commercial agents. \
MR.. McDUFFIE,S BILL.
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DONESET CANDY, FOR COUGHS, COLDS,
ID &c.-Browns Compound Boneset Candy, COM
posed Of a large number of vegetable materials, all
Of which excellent of themselves for the cure Of
coughs, colds splitting Of blood &C.; 100 pounds this
day received, at GiLMAN'S
dec 10 9 Drug Store.
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MR.. McDUFFLE's BILL.

Mr.. EVANS rose in reply to the Senator from
South Carolina, and made an able and elaborate
argument. We have only space for few Of
his opening remarks.
He never entered into any discussion with
greater reluctance and less interest. This arose
from no lack of appreciation Of the Importance
of the subject, but because there was so little OF
freshness and novelty in tin fact, one could
do little else than draw on memory for argu-
ments. He had not sought this discussion-he
regarded it out of place, time, and order, yet he
did not mean to shrink from it. The Senator
from South Carolina seemed to admonish US IN
advance that we should produce no new argu-
ment, that all our arguments on this side were
stereotyped-ths may be so; truth is the same
this year that it was last, and that it will be Tor
ever. Nothing new could be brought forward,
except what was disclosed as the result OF the
experience of each passing year. The Senator
from South Carolina, in his great zeal for opin-
ions which Mr.. E. did not doubt he entertained
in all sincerity pushed all his assertions to the
EXTREMIST point--every thing with HIM was IN
the superlative degree the Tariff OF az was the
most oppressive and the arguments BY which 1t
was sustained the most fallacious, that were
ever imposed upon the crednlity OF men. MT.
E. would not be thus bold and positive in his
affirmations, yet he believed the reverse OF all
this as entirely as was possible. ~
The first proposition of the Senator, was that
this nation was the only one which raised all its
revenue from imports. If this was altogether
true, which he was not sure, the reason why
other nations resorted to other modes of getting
revenue was, because that many of them being
embarrassed with enormous debts, are compelled
to do it they exhaust this source of income and
then get all they can by excise and stamp duties,
and direct taxation, &C.; but was this to be any
guide for us, who can get all we want from i'm
ports All writer's upon political economy were
agreed on one point that was, that to raise rev.
enue from imports was the most economical form
in which it could be had, inasmuch as the foreign
producer pays portion of it. There was another
reason why we should depart from the example
of other nations, and this was because we 1--we
under two Governments, State and National.
The aggregate OF State taxes was greater than
those Of the General Government. The Senator
from South Carolina had stated that the English
derived only one-tenth of their revenue from i'm
ports, but in this he was mistaken; the entire
revenue Of the British empire, for the year lo42,
was 900, and of this sum t23,OOOOOO
were derived from foreign imports. Mr.. =. con-
tnued his argument at great length. and, without
concluding, yielded to motion to 60 into Execu-
tive session. fsfy fss lat4a M he
The Senate remained short time in secret
session and adjourned.
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no MEMBERS OF CON GRESs AND OTHERS.
j The Proprietor of the EXCHANGE HOTEL
respectfully informs Members Of Congress and stran-
gers, that he is prepared at all times to furnish din
ners and suppers for parties at reasonable prices and
ut short notice, having every convenience for that
purpose lHOMrooN LIEN. 81
dec lQ-tf .tf
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rATHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS, beautifully bound
y in Turkey morocco, gilt, with plates; also, com
mon binding large assortment just received, and
for sale at very low prices, at
r. FARNHAMS
Bookstore, corner 18th st. and Penn. avenue.
dec 81 F&t
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Hon. OSMYN BAKER, of Mass, appeared
and was qualified for his seat this morning.
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