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Communicated
Tho Organization OF the House of Rep
resentatives.

To the Editors Of the american Telegraph:
GENTLEMEN: On Monday / made some sug-
gestions against the policy of removing Demo-
cratic officers, at the organization of Congress,
to make place merely for other Democrats.
am well satisfied that the great Democratic party
will never be found engaged in prescribing good
and true men of its own party.
Arc the present incumbents good and true
menl is the question which each member of
isfactorily answer, Are they good and true
men upon the tariff and the present financial
policy of the Democratic party? A decisive
blow has been struck, and much gained, by the
enactment Of the independent treasury law
| but yet this Government, in its monetary trans
actions, has never entirely repudiated the kindly
offices of banks and bankers The day mus
come when the Government will not only re-
ceive its own dues, but will in every department
disburse its outlays, without the Intervention Of
these pilferers of honest industry. Rapid strides
have been made towards free trade. The en-
actment of the tariff of l846, and the adoption
of the advalorem system in the assessment OF
duties, were considered as triumph of labor,
| the source Of oil wealth over associated wealth
/ hhu monOpOucS. Iue pTlHClplc VI pTOteClou
was so strongly engrafted upon our revenue
system some years since, and so strong were the
influences Of the capitalists who were fattening
and filling their already well-lined purses at the
expense of the agricultural, mechanical, and
other producing classes, that the very existence
of the Government was endangered from their
arrogance, power, and influence. A quarter Of
| o century has almost elapsed since this struggle
between the laborer and capitalist commenced !;
and in spite Of all the progress and advance
ment made, we see at this day that the party
Of progress itself-the Democracy--is not yet
free from the contaminating influences Of these
millionaire mendicants Recent demonstrations
in neighboring State should be warning to
all radical Democrats, that they have again to
encounter this enemy to constitutional govern
ment, or yield to the demands of few at the
expense of the many. My motto is-No yield
ing to the strong; for government was instituted
to protect the weak against the strong.
The Democratic party will then, doubt not
in the selection Of men who are to reflect the
sentiments of the party--have an eye to all the
great issues and principles for which the party
have contended. The standard bearer of the
Democratic party, whether for President Of the
United States or any other station, should be n
sound States Rights, non-intervention, Union
man, sound hard-money man, and pure and
undehled free.trade man. Be pleased this time
to subscribe me An 0LD LINE DEMOCRAT.
November 25, 1851.
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ADDITIONS TO THE CApIroL-Wo comply
with the request Of a correspondent, and give
place to the following from the Union Of yes
terday:
"When the Government was about to COM
mence the work Of enlarging the Capitol, pet-
tions wero signed by large numbers of our
fellow-citzens who expected to aid in its erec-
ton by the labor of their hands. The excava-
tons and foundation walls have been executed
by days work, and the strength and solidity Of
the latter are admired by all who have exam
ined them. But il has been determined-un-
fortunately, think-to rear the marble walls,
&C., by contract. Bids have been received
varying in amount from S773,9l8 up to ST.
697, ,069 50--showing difference of 1928, ,151
80 between the calculations Of bidders who
ought to understand the cost of what they
undertake.
"Of course the contractor will endeavor to
make the most he can out Of his contract, and
principally by sighting the work or extra
charges. Let there be the lenst deviation from
the contract on the part Of the Government,
and the most exorbitant charges win be de-
manded; and, failing to obtain them from those
having control of the work, they will annoy
Congress year after year. petitioning for alleged
losses, until they will obtain their object. Al
though ] believe the day's-w system will
prove in the end to be the most economical, it
is not for that reason advocate it, but because
believe the work will be better done--that we
will have building worthy Of the nation, strong
and lasting as our glorious Union, and as beau
tiful and perfect as our system of government.
l hope there will be no decision Of the matter
till Congress can express an opinion in the
premises; and that opinion, have no doubt,
will be in favor Of days work.
QuANrIoo.
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BY THE MORNINGS MAILS.

Cotton
HALIFAX Nov 25.-Liverpool letters, dated
Saturday, the 18th, stated that cotton opened
with less buoyancy, and the tendency Of prices
was downward. Fair Uplands and Mobile, cd.
Lake Disaster.
BUFFALO, Nov. 25--The schooner Newbold,
from Chicago, was capsized on Lake Michigan,
and thirty lives were lost.
WooLen Factory Destroyed.
UTICA, Nov 24-The Utica Falls Woollen
and Cloth Mills were destroyed by fire last even
ing They were insured for $2l, 500 in the
Hartford companies. The loss is estimated at
$3O, 600 over the insurance. The fire is believed
to have been the work of an incendiary.
Massachusetts Elections.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Nov. 25.-The House Of
Representatives now stands 196 Wings, 100
Coalitionists and eight towns to hear from.
hardly prove available for party purposes, since
the opposition is made up Of the most dis
cordant elements.
Jenny Lind.
Boston, Nov. 25.--Owing to Miss Linds ILL
ness, her concert has been postponed until Fri
day. The tickets are all sold.
Webster for President.
The Webster convention to-day at Faneuil
Hall is crowded. A. II. Nelson was appointed
president pro tem., and Henry We're secretary.
The committee appointed to choose permanent
officers reported Hon. Geo. Ashmun for presi-
dent. Mr.. A., on taking the chair, delivered
an appropriate address, and was followed by J.
Thomas Stevenson. The convention then ad-
journed till o'clock.
Ddily Mail TO Norfolk.
NORFOLK, Nov 24.-The citizens hold meet
ing tonight for the purpose Of appointing a
committee to visit Washington and endeavor
to get the daily mail between this city and
Baltimore continued through the winter.
The Treason Case
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 25.-After discussing
legal points, Castner Hanaway was arraigned,
and the bill Of indictment read. He plead not
guilty, his wife clinging to his arm. The clerk
asked him how he would like to be tried, stating
that it was q matter of life and death. Hama
way replied he would be tried by God and his
country. The clerk wished him safe deliver
ance. The Court is now tediousy engaged in
cmpannellng jury.
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Correspondence OF tho American Telegraph.


PORTSMOUTH, (VA.,) Nov "a, 1851.
GENTLEMEN The Ssaboard and Roanoke
Railroad having, within the last few days, been
completed to the town of Weldon, in North
Carolina, its proposed western terminus, am
informed that it's President has rendered an in
vitation to the Councils Of Norfolk city, the
Trustees of Portsmouth, and the officers of the
Navy on this station, to make an excursion to
Weldon and the intermediate places, on the 25th
instant. A sumptuous entertainment is to be
provided in the shape of an old fashioned barba-
cue, by the citizens Of the Old North State, liv-
ing contiguous to the terminus Of the road, and
at Weldon, with which to regale their visiters.
Hotel, in this town, to those gentlemen of our
sister State who have been invited to embrace
this opportunity Of visiting our town and Nor
folk city on the return trip. Much enjoyment
is anticipated by those who were fortunate
enough to procure an opportunity Of participat-
ing in this festival.
VIM. Loyal, esq, one of the inspectors in the
Custom House at Norfolk, has been removed,
and Capt. james Vickory supplies his place.
The ponderous water-wheel shafts Of the D..
.. SIedueT IOWHaIaH are LO-uay D6lHR nOlSteu
on board, and fanges adjusted thereon. The
weight of each is fifteen tons.
The United States steamer Allegany, built at
Pittsburg, with the view of testing the utility
of Hunters submerged horizontal water-wheels,
has been found unsuitable for the service in her
present condition, and has been hauled on the
ways, her engines taken out, and the workmen
are now preparing her for the reception of side
wheels, after the old plan. After the alteration
| proposed is made it is thought, with her supe
rior model, great speed will be obtained.
| perceive by the 7elegraph that our towns
man, Mr.. H. F. Loudon, has opened a merchant
tailoring establishment in your city. AS an
artisan, Loudon has left no superior in his pro-
fession among us; and his loss will be felt very
much by those who are 'sover-nice" !" in the way
Of showing off their persons in neatly-ftting
garments. Nevertheless, our loss is your gain.
Patronise him: he is worthy of it.
VIM. Wallace Davis who, in an alteration at
the post office, discharged two shots from a re-
volver at James Potter, wounding him in the
right hand, gave himself up day to the lega
authorities, who, after an examination into th'
case, committed him to Jail, he having failed t,
obtain the required bail of ten thousand dollars
| Yours, NADEL.
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THIRTY-sECOND CONGRESS.
Term commences March A, 1851, and terminates
March 4, 1858.
The First Session opens Monday December J. 1851.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The Senate consists Of two Senators from each
State Since the admission of California, there
are thirty-one States, represented by sixty 1.-TWO
Senator'S. The Senators who held over from
the 4th Of last March were forty-one, viz !:
eighteen Wings and twenty-three Democrats.
OF the twenty one new Senators, three are yet
to be elected from the following States:
California Legislature Democratic.
Connecticut-Legislatur to be chosen in
April, 1862.
Tennessee Legislature Wing.
SENATORS HOLDING OVER AND ELECT
Wings in talic Democrats in romanthose marked H. 8.
are Freesoers Abolitionists; u, those elected
Rights men.
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preparation for grading and graveling 18th
street west, from X to M streets NORTH" and
"An act for laying a gutter across 18th street
west, on the north side Of X street north"
were severaly taken up, read the third time,
and passed.
Mr.. MULLoY moved that the Board do now
adjourn; which motion was agreed to by the
following vote:
YEAs--Messrs Douglass, Wannall, Mohun, Hutchng-
SON. Muiloy, Morgan Miller Gull, johnson, Wheeler,
and Van Riswick-11
NAYs-Messrs. Easily Callan, Downer, Pepper, Brent,
and Hl--6.
And the Board then adjourned.
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GHEPPARD q VAN HABLINGEN, No. 24 Chestnut
- street. above Tenth Philadelphia have just received
per steamer splendid Table and Piano Covers, Damass
Table Cloths, Napkins Morecns and worsted Damasks
t mar a.
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Basa 1t is said that Mazzni has issued Italian
he has resided in London, and that he actually
has fund of five millions Of dollars at his dis
posal for the purpose Of revolutionizing Italy.
A large portion of the sum is deposited in the
Bank of England
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BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE,
BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS.

BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS.
nWING to the late revolutions and counerrevolutiont
~ among the nations of Europe, which have followed
each other in such quick succession and of which t
have become invested with degree OF interest hitherto
unknown. They occupy middle ground between the
hasty dointed and necessarily imperfect records of the
newspapers and the elaborate and ponderous treaties to
be furnished by the historian at future day. Whoever
these periodicals obtains correct and connected
count Of all the important political events Of the Old
World they occur and learns the various conclusions
drawn from them by the leading spirits of the age The
American publishers therefore deem 1t proper to call
newed attention to the works they publish and the very
prices which they offered to subscribers The
following is their list, viz
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
The EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW, and
BLAcKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
In these periodicals. are contained the views moderately
though clearly and firmly expressed of the three greatest
parties in England-Tory, Wing, and Radical; Black
wood" and the London Quarterly" Tory the Edin
burgh Review Wing, and the "Westminster Review
Liberal The North British Review owes its establish
ment to the last movement in Scotland
and is ultra in its views any Of the grand de
partments of human knowledge. Itwas originally edited
by Dr. Chalmers and now since his DEATH Is conducted
BY his soninaw Dr. Hanna, associated with Sir David
Brewster It's literary character Of the very highest
order The Westminster" though reprinted under that
title only Is published in England under the title of the
Foreign Quarterly and Westminster II being In fact
union of the Reviews formerly published and reprinted
under separate titles 1t has therefore, the advantage by
this combination of uniting in work the best features
Of both, as heretofore issued.
The above Periodicals reprinted in New York mme
diatey their arrival by the British steamers in beau
fu clear type fine white paper, and faithful co
pies Of the originals Magazine being an
act fac simile Of the Edinburgh edition.
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[Communicated.l |

The Annual Meeting of the Ladies' U. B. and
Employment Society takes place on Thursday
evening, 9th instant, at the Trinity Church,
Third street, where an invitation has been given
US oil to attend, and it is privilege to do so,
to listen to the always interesting report of the
benevolent ladies Of this society on the condi-
ton and progress of our poor. Who does not
care for the poor? Every one, trust, bears
their wants upon his memory il not his heart,
for who knows what may be his or her lot, or
some one dear to them at some future time and
IL the hand that works now shall Of its abun-
dance contribute to the wants of suffering hu-
manity, the consolation Of that human heart
will be cheered in all time that it has not for
gotten the poor and distressed, whose life is
one incessant struggle.
How many pine in want, and dungeon glooms;
Shut from the common air, and common
OF their own limbs How many drink the cup
or baeful grief eat the bitter bread
OF misery Sore pierced by wintry winds,
How many shrink into the sordid hut
Of cheeress poyertyP
Think of this matter, my readers, and let
| your better feelings urge you to this meeting,
where an opportunity will be afforded you to
mid the cause Of the poor, with the assurance
1nht the aims you DestoW VIII De faithfully ap-
piled to the relief of the suffering daughters of
humanity, and in a way that does honor TO the
donor and receiver. The principal regret ex-
pressed by this society is, that their means Of
employing their poor have been too limited by
the few subscriptions rendered and collected
Let US, friends and fellow citizens, not with
draw our hands from helping this beneyolence,
which adds and not impoverishes our means Of
increase Industryis the watchword of this 80
ciety and what 1t wants is capitdl--capital for
the poor to provide them with work.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL ASPECT OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES.
With regard to the vote by States, which only
occurs in case the Presidential election is re-
ferrcd to the House Of Representatives, the fol-
lowing is the result thus far:
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Punch asks, IL " FIVE and a half yards make
pole" what is the length Of Hungarian'
Punch has seen one Of them, the tallest spe-
cimen of humanity living The Tines has failed
to reach him. Let Punch try.
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We never read anonymous communications
Phil Sun.
Nor we. 1t is safe to believe no decent man
would write one.
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The first number of this paper may be expected to APP
pear early in August and it is desired that those who
disposed to further its great Objects by their patronage
should indicate their wishes before that time Orders and
communications, addressed (post pad to Gurley Good
loe, will receive immediate attention.
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HenryS. Foote (UJ 1900 JeHefBon DhVlS IshJ IooI
Messrs Foote and Davis Of Mississippi, have rcsgned
OF the members elect, and those holding over,
thirty-fou are Democrats, twenty one are
Wings, and four Free-soilers. Of the Free
soilers, Hale and Seward were elected by a
union of Wings and Free-soilers; Sumner and
Chase were elected by Democrats and Free
soilers combined. Dodge, (Democrat) of Wis
consin; Fish, (Whig,) of New York; Foote,
(Whig,) of Vermont; and Wade, (Whig,) of
ohio, are also put down by some as Free-soilers.
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Pnvn,ents TO be made in all in Advance.
AJRemittances and unications should be always
addressed post paid franked, to the Publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT a Co,
10 Fulton street, New York.
mar 2- Entrance 81 Gold st.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House consists of two hundred and
thirty three members and four Territorial dele
gates These delegates, however, have no vote.
Annexed are the names of the
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER.

DeUoted to African Colonization and Civilization,
TO Literature and General Intelligence.
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PROSPECTUS
or THE
ST r. II III q y cor T.,
VIRGINIA MEDICAL QAZETTC

THIS Journal VIII lie issued on the FIRST Of ench
month, each number containing ca large oc-
iavo pages, making near 500 pages of reading mat
Ter snnaslly. II will be devoted to Medical
Science generally, Original Articles and Contribu-
tons from the profession throughout the country,
reviews 81 the important publications in this
country and abroad, snd fsIl record of what is
ususpiring IN the Medical world.
Expvnssse arrangements have been mnde TO
give digest and important extracts from the Eu-
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country Interesting operations, cliniqoes and
cases occurring ~ the tnhrmary Of the Richmond
Medical College aud other public institutions in
v,rripss, - well ~ in private practice, win be
regularly reported. Also, the transactions Of Ire
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PROSPECTUS
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

rT'HE undersigned a committee Of publication, on
| the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agricul-
tural Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus of MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this city under the
auspices of the above named association.
The work will be devoted to the interests of .qg-
ricuif,ue and Horticulture, Domestic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture of crops, the
Improvement Of the soil, the management Of the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard
and the house-keeper's department In their con-
nexion with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dustrial pursuits of the land, will receive their APP
propIlate attention.
The "SOIL OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision of CHARLES A. PEABODY
esq. and Col. JAMES M CHAMBERS. Mr.. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distinguished as
practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers is OF the most intelligent and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by an able corps Of contributors, among
the practical farmers and planteratof the land.
Each number will contain sixteen pages Of
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rate of
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100 DOLLARS REWARD!

- AN away from the subscriber, October 9th,
IL 1897, from his residence on Willow Swamp,
South Edsto River, OraDgeburg District, South
Carolina, negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportional
and Of black complexion, full faced, high fore
head prominent nose, and no whiskers; having
Of his arms the letter s. or a mark resemb-
ling it. He had the inner ankle Of,
presume, the left foot. He speaks with pIausi-
bility and ease; is rather assuming in his address,
yet mild and humble in his manners. lie is
keen, shrewd fellow, walks fast and quite erect,
and is apt to bear uncommonly much on his toes
when hurried. He said that he originally be-
longed to farmer named Joshua Lee, near Gin
ton, in virginia. either there or Norfolk or Rich
mond, in that State, presume he took up quar-
ters. Any person finding and apprehending the
same, and delivering him safely into the hands Of
the subscriber, shall receive the above reward of
one hundred dollars, besides reasonable expenses
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contract for the same. on executing bond, with
two or more suretes satisfactory TO the Secretary
Of the Senate. for the performance thereof. under
a forfeiture Of twice the contract price ia case
failure, which bond is 70 be filed in the Office of the
said Secretary within ten days after The proposals
have been accepted.
Ii any article contracted for should not be de-
iivered within the time stipulated, or should he
inferior IN any respect to the sample, The bond
OF the contractor will be put In suit.
Proposals should be endorsed Proposals for
Stationery for the Senate, and be directed TO the
Secretary Of the Senate at Washington.
Proposals and specimens must be delivered at
the office free Of charge.
ASBURY DICKENS,
Ap 24-td Secretary OF the Senate