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Tuu CAPIpoL.-Thc defects in the hall Of the
House Of Representatives, its malconstruction
chamber Of debates, the difficulty Of speaking In
it, also the Impossibillty Of being heard by all the
members, the deficiency in the other apartments
the library, foldng-rooms, document Repositories,
&c, and, now that so many new States are or ais
shortly be admitted into the Union, the scant d.
mansions of the Senate chamber, require additions
the Capitol at Washington, if not indeed the
non Of new building for Legislative business. Il
has often occurred to that the miserable tonsITu-
ton Of the hall OF the lower house was one Of the
Of the confused and dIsorderly conduct that
characterized the proceedings Of The members Il
Is a randemonium Of sound. No one can make
himself heard by all if perfect order prevailed, and
hence those who cannot discern what the speaker il
saying grow uneasy, restless, and noisy This defect
is no excuse for the vulganty that often dlsgraces
this chamber; but we cannot but think that It tho
hall was more conveniently constructed for forensic
effect the proceedings in il would be more credsble
and dgnifed. A plan for enlargng the Capitol, so
rs not TO detract from the beauty and symmetry of
The present building, was, year or two ago. pre-
pared by the bureau Of Typographical engineers in
conformity with resolution of the House OF Rep
rosentatives. Nothing done with 1t, but the
deflcepcies Of the Capitol becoming every year
moro annoying, the subject has again been brought
up. Something ought TO be done, and the sooner
the better, il we are not mistaken in the effect
we suppose well arranged chamber would have
upon the character Of the debates and condust of
members in it.--Nt,o Orleans Pieayune.
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MIR. Gallstin has commenced series of essays in
the National Integencer of which the first appears
on the Oregon question. His last paragraph is as
follows: .s........... 2. .r.. .--..s.. ..'
al have dwelt longer upon this subject than II
may seem to deserve. The assertion OF the soI'aly
Of This ancient exclusive Spanish claim has bad an
apparen, effect on the public opinion fatal to the
prospect OF an smcabe arrangement. am also
fully satisfied that the resort TO vulnerable argu'
nents, instead Of strengthening, has tendency TO
lessen the weight Of the multiplied proofs by winch
the superiority Of the American over the British
claim has been so fully established"
These numbers are calculated to attract attention.
We shall notice them. '
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WITT FFW -
PUBLIC MEN.

Il is a great misfortune for the country that so
many incompetent men get into Congress, and,
what is worse, after they there, obtain positions
on committees where they are much more out OF
place.
We think this one of the faults of the democratic
party, that these places in State and national as
sembies are awarded TO demagogues from party
considerations, when the best talent of the majority
should be in requision TO do honor to the import
ant stations which there to be maintained The
leading committees occupy very conspicuous places
not only as regards the people, but the government
All who are familiar with the practices at Washing
ton, know that these committees are much consult
ed by the departments, and their charmen are gen
eray on confidential terms with them. Very rare
lv are any important measures introduced on the
part of the President and his cabinet, without pre-
vious understanding with the appropriate commit
tees 1t is above all things necessary, then, that
they should be well selected and headed by compe-
tent, honest, and practised men,
And here we may, en- PEASANT, as well state curl
Gus fact in relation to Mr.. Polk When member
of Congress, and chairman of principal commit
tee he was occasion, called OH for an exple-
nation of some matter under his care, and which
came before the House. He was unable to give the
explanation, and took it SO much to heart that
thenceforward he prepared himself on every guess
ton that came under his notice, and was always
ready, with brief in hand, to meet every objection
and to give every information that was called for.
This thorough attention to business still charac-
terizes him. 1t is surprising to know what mass
Of documents he manages to get through, and how
much personal attention he gives to every matter in
which he responsible for the results to the coun-
try Ii ia also a singular fact, that in his move
ments he is quite without advisers, and many of
his measures are concluded upon before those Off
cialy near him know what he has resolved to do.
Bearers Of dispatches, ministers to Mexico, and
public agents of all kinds are selected, and some
times on their way to perform their duties, before
all the subordinates in office have understood what
has been done. This fact accounts for the singular
denial in the Union some time ago, of what proved
to be the fact, that the President bad proposed to
the British minister the 49th degree as the line OF
compromises We are well assured that Mr.. Richie
does not know all that is going on at the White
House. and we therefore receive his dicta with
some grains Of allowance. We believe his favorie
adage Of nous rsrron the safest one he can posi-
bly, adopt at Washington. This close and minute
attention to public affairs on the part of Mr.. Folk
in highly creditable to him, and tends much to re-
eye the public from the fear that he is to be ruled
bv fayorites authorized to think for him, or by q
bach. stairs influence, cenered in contemplate
cIioues of hatterers and contract-hunters such as
we have heard of in administrations Of former
years.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

IA the Senate after the transaction OF some routln,
o,nsss, and brief bat rather lively debate OF
4, institution Of an Inquiry with regard to the TO
.uons Of the government Of the United States and
b. Indian tribes, Mr.. Allen took occasion to make
ONE remarks explanatory Of the sentiments adj
,pced by him on the previous day, in the course Of
he debate on the bill for the augmentation OF the
.t7y, which had been, In his opinion, misappre'
,oaded by certain senators. The Senate then en-
.rd on the consideration Of executive business
I'D on the doOm being again opened an adjourn.
lent ill Monday tosk place. .aa.s
In Che House, ai.sr the adoption Of several rssou
ons the case Of the contested election from Forids
as again taken up. The House was addressed
y the contestant, Mr.. Broskenbroagh, in behalf O
is claim TO seat. Mr.. Cabell, the sitting mem
.r, holds the floor for Tomorrow. ..
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MIR M T. Hunter has had the floor on the Ore
gon question He opposes the report fthe committee
recommending the notice to be given, under the idea
that the most effectual way to acquire the whole
country will be, to let the negotiation stand sus-
pended and, in the mean time invite emigration, by
throwing the protection Of our laws over the coun-
try That would do very well if Great Britain
oooIJ be put to sleep during the interval. But what
il 70 prevent her from taking active in de-
fence Of her interests there, whilst thus quiet
" laying upon our oarsi We go for giving the no.
ice now-snd agree with Mr.. Adams that the affair
never can be settled until this preliminary step shall
have been taken Manchester Piginian-
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500
From the Richmond EnquiI
RESOURCES OF VIRGINIA.

The kanawha Republican states, that a very ex-
teDsiss stratum Of Camel" (or Kendall or aCal
die" or "Csna'') coal has recently been discover,
on small creek, one mile from s entrance into Elk
river, 10 miles from Charlesiown. IL this be equal 10
the English "Csnnel," (Which is the best English
eoal) tits treasure, indeed. The English coal of
THIS description burns like candle, with clear and
brilliant flame, and does not leave AFTER combustion
The heap OF dirty ashes which always accompanies
our bituminous coal. lis remains are small
q'anuty oil clean, ohits ashes, which do not disdg
ure the furniture, DC. But we will let the RepuL-
Ilcan speak OF Its own mineral riches. We wish
That, by some means or other, were nearer neigh
bors The metropolis would gratefully receive light
from their trans montana brethren OF the beautiful
valley of Kanawha;
"The only mine Of this species Of coal in this
country, that we have any knowledge OF, ia near
the national road, In Guernsey county, Ohio
The specimen before US Is, In every way, equal To
that; and English gentlemen here, familiar with the
same description Of coal in the old country, have
pronounced il superior TO any that they have ever
seen in England or Scotland. We understand that
the vein or stratum up Elk on Falling Rock creek
Is extensive OF easy access, and IN favorable stu
alton to be worked This is the very article for the
manufacture of gas; and we are glad to learn that
MIR. Matthews has considerable quantity in readi-
ness TO send 10 the gas works OF Cincinnati and
Louisville for trial. We ara confident of its su-
perority over every other species OF coal for the
manufacture Of gas, that We Shall expect shortly 10
see most active and advantageous trade carried on
in this article-deyelopins and bringing into use
another Of the heretofore latent resources OF our
county. We have long thought that Kanawha
was destined to furnish large amount of light TO
the world and since the gas already made cannot 10
conveniently transported she will now send forth,
most convenient form, tho material for its man.
ufsciure Richmond Is now crying out for light
gas lights TO shine upon her ways. II the canal Was
only completed 10 ksnswhs, how easy could sho
be supplied with our canal coal, which would 10
better and cheaper than her own coal at her own
door"
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A late number Of the Alexandria Gazette contains
an HI-natured review of Mr. Bedngers speech on
he naturalization subject IL is sufficient TO say that
the writer is evidently impelled by bitter feelings Of
luminosity towards the subject of his attack, and that
repders lis eflusion quite pointless
and harmless sort o. affair. He has chosen the de-
seiire report of Mr.. BIS speech, IA published IN the
Union for his assault, whilst he has entirely over
looked the handsome notice Of II in the National In
elligencer. Does that not prove the writer's di ro
aition' to deal unfairly and uniusy with Mr.. u.
Mr.. D.'s reputation public d"'au'r IL too weI
established TO be affected by sue. .,ttack upon
him. Winchester Tuginian.
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rumor was in circulation IN our streets this
evening, that the Cambria steamer had arrived, and
that the accounts she brings are rsTy t0artks This
was said to have been telegraphed to Philadelphia
yesterday. Bot the northern mail which we have
teceiSed tonight embracing Philadelphia papers of
this morning, is entirely silent. II is supposed,
therefore, TO hare bssn bubble from New York.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE L. STATS.
TuuRspAr. Jan. %, 1886.

David Higgins, esq, Of Ohio, Henry J. Glowac-
Xxi, and Henry X. Smith, esqrs, OF New York,
were admitted attorneys and counsellors of this
court. ..r... .. .. g.. o.. f. -.
No. II. A. Michaud 81 al appellants, rs. P. b.
Girod. The argument of this cause continued
by Mr.. Janin for the appellee, and concluded by
Mr.. Eustis for the appellants.
Adjourned till Tomorrow IL o'clock.
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DR.. White, from Oregon, has returned to WASH
ington, after an absence Of three weeks on visit
to New York, with his family, consisting of his
lady aud an interesting "natue Oregon girl' Of
IL, whom they have adopted. They propose return
ing to Oregon in a few weeks. But in the mean
time, the Doctor proposes to resume his letters
generally circulated in the newspapers and much
ready on the Oregon territory.
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The accounts which we publish this evening from
Mexico, by way of New Orleans, are interesting as
far as they CO. Other letters express some doubts
sbout the ultimate success Of Gen. Paroles.
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Hon. ID. Atkinson, Of Virginia, has been de-
tained from the House for several days on account
of severe indisposition.
We understand that Mr.. Cunningham, Of Ohio,
has ALSO for some days past, been absent from his
seat for similar reason. .-. ..
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gross mistake We made no such denial How could
We when we not only knew the fact, but knew would
be laid before the word We had interest to msepre'
sent thetruth; and we didtnot misrepresent -uNfoN
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: Altogether a mistake uNros.
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From the n. Y. Morning TclegraP

From the pen Of American who intimately &C
auaned with the original and enabled by his qualif
cations apprec the character of the PremierUNoS
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know what influence, good or evil, the event which
so suddenly has occurred in England might have
upon the great topic of the day-the quarrel about
Oregon. The majority of our brethren in New
York have not, however, dared to put this question
aloud; and US this majority are the advocates of
peace their silence would seem to Indicate that the
return Of the wings at the head of affairs has
inspired them with more fears than hopes, and that
they have taken the threats of the London Sun
literally, which, in applauding the downfall of the
Peel ministry reoices in the guarantee that, in case
of war with the United States, the known patriot
ism of Lord Pamerston woud offer. "Fhe change
Of ministry" says this paper, dis the worst news we
have yet transmitted TO Mr.. Polk, since his install
lation to the presidency" The Sun may be right;
Lord Russell and Lord Palmestern, in fact and oil
the wing members of Parliament, have gone farther
than Sir Robert Peel and Lord Aberdeen; farther
than the torres, upon the ground Of British prcten-
sions in Oregon. When, at the last session, the
ministers who have Just retired energetcaly pro-
tested as to their resolution to maintain the lights
Of Great Britain they only did upon the provoca-
ton of those who now replace them, and who &C
cused them at that time Of keeping the silence of
cowardice, in face Of the threats Mr.. Polk had
thrown out in his inaugural message. IL Is then
certain taking the Oregon question separately, the
United States cannot ex pect concessions from
the wings than the tories But II is equally evident,
that the accession Of the new cabinet raises all the
obstacles which, nnder the preceding, were opposed
to arenewal Of diplomatic negotiations. The pres-
ent ministers are obliged, in fact to be bound by
the acts of their predecessors They may especial
! ~ repudate the unskilfulness of Mr. Pakenham in
! furnishing Mr.. Buchanan, by the absolute rejection
of offers of partition which had been made to him,
with pretext of entirely Withdrawing these offers
One Of the first acts of Lord John Russell viii nm
doubtedly be to send new minister to Washington
who, without any Inconsistency, may replace the
question upon the same ground where Mr.. Paken-
! ham was wrong not to have maintained IT, Hence
if diplomacy resumes all its rights, and all its free
dom upon this question: the dangers Of war will be
f entirely dissipated, atleast adjourned to die
tant day. .... ..- .....
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