The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-17

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%s that had y. Ts q
zee the result Of our attempt against Sebassopo.'
When that stronghold has been taken, and whea
Nicholas is eectualy and ire raby beaten, she
ss and
AZ the fee Of her signal services
HALL's JOURNAL OF HEALTH for December con-
tsins great variety OF popularity written and inter
-estipg matter bearing on sanitary questions The
great value of this publication is that while 1t treats
ali the subjects which 1t takes in hand with full
sceptifc appreciation Of them, 1t eschews IS much
as possible the technic aties which render medical
works uninteligiDle TO the general reader.
4 PooR's POCKET Mar of all the railways, finished
and unfipished In the United States and Canada,
will be found Of great utility for the purpose OF
portable reference. IT is TO be had at the Office Of
the Rail, Dad Journal, in Spruce street.
GoDEv's LADY's Book for January il already ad-
yeriised, and judging from its programme Of con-
tents promises t. surpass 10 variety and interest,
airy Of its predecessors.
We are Indebted to Mr.. Clayton for q complete
set OF bis sxcelleny arranged Diaries for the new
( year, comprising the quato. octave and duodecino
sizes, and the Pocket and Miniature Diaries, all Of
which will be found invaluable for the several pur-
poses for which they destined. They are also TO
be had withoa, dates, SO to be suitable for any
year.
We have received copies of the decisions of
JUDGES Bets ara Hoffman ia tire India Rubber
cases and in the fran duer issus Of the New York
and New Haven Railroad Company's Stock Both
these decisions were published imme iassly after
they we;e delivered BY the respective Judges who
pronounced them, IN The NEW YORK HERALD vita
appropriate remarks, and there is no novelty in
Al IN id
be found in pamphlet form.
Our Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, Dec. la, 1854.
+ Contest Bctueen Stephens of Georgia and Campbell
IF Ohio Chance for Slavery Agitation Bills
of Senator Johnson and Senator Chase The
Heather in Washington, &c.
1t having beeo ,ualored about town this morning
that Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia, would
entertain the House with his views upon Southern
doctrines 20 day, all the galleries were occupied
with visiters before the hour of the opening of the
session. Mr.. Stephens has repuati IN as debaser
not surpassed By any member Of che preset Con.
gress. After The formula Of opening Mr.. Stephens
claimed the floor, ard fer IA hour fixed upon him
self the attention of all within his hearing. Mem
bers Of the House gathered 10 front Of the Speaker,
chair for the btter hearing of the orator, aud ST.
lenty lstene t. catch every word that fell from his
| lips Mr. Stevens spoke ablg and to the point, de.
Tending the South from all charges agains. her by
Ncrihera iepresen ative3 The effort was 9orshy Of
the member from Georgia. and the reputation he has
! long enjoyed of being o man OF eloqnence aud
Pc ser 10 the nations councils By bis speech OF
70 dsy sustained. Mr.. Stephens as speaker is en-.
tifely dependent upon his intellect and what he
SAYS for whatever effect be may seek to pro.
cuce. Ia appearance he is far from being atsfac-
tive and his gesticulaticn is awkward and
Inappropriate. Wearing his hair Straight doSn
lis forhead, low in stature, sharp in features,
81 having high cheek boned ia ae, he looks more
like YsalS Sam Slick than Southern Dire eater
His voice AlArp, with sort of cod clarified
tone, il ~ so speak, something like what We
may Judge The voice Of John Randolph Of Roanoke
TO have been, from history, and tae report Of his
contemporaries. Those who have heart the two
men, say Stephens very much resembles old ,aaoks
in voice In ms cool cutting sarcasm, and apt and
! READY Iepartes ia deb.se.
! When Mr. stephens had used up his hour upo1
The foar re vas responded TO by Hon. Lewis d.
/ Campbell, represe ataavs from Ohio. This gentle
man represents the other extreme OF Sta . D ii.
| Tics, aud might add, the ot7er extreme in per.
sogal appearance, having high forehe adj mis- hair
eombed back, round features, and when speak.
| ing, standing SO st aigot up and dowl as a drum
gpSjor en- parade. When he gets TO going hs il
extravsgantly fierce 10 his iooKs, assumicg SORT Of
: lay on Macdnff" appearance, as If be re
VINtu W use LIS puysiC-ls rs wei az Ills m5ntaiy
creating impression. Mr. Campbsn vas listened
! 10 win mich attention, such as vas given .,e
gentleman 600 had preceded him, the de-.
bass how being considered a personal tilt ia
/ the tournament OF discussion between thess two
| gentlemen. Mr.. Campbell spoke we'll, aud made
several good hits, which ied up his oppone1t fire..
qusntly to explain" The partizaus Of Mr.. Camp.
bell were much pleased with his effjrt, and claimed
fer him the vi tory. The friends of Mr.. Sta us,
however, as stIenuousl9 ,ontended that he was the
/ conqueror, 30, between the opposing sentiments
,v1. tiay xt,a
result to be drawn battle. At the close Of these
! speechts ore or Two nnimportant docums n,s were
read, and the House adj urned the members retiring
10 their diuners and over their hot turkey and botiss
OF vine they fully canvassed the msrits of the days
contest, and settled to their satisfaction tine
Affairs Of the Union
! Hardly anything was done 10 the other Houss of
| Congress. Senator Sumner gave notice of hi in-
tenton to introduce plll sbolishing the hospital
tax levied upon sailors. don't know why thi. is
not reasonable and conm sndibe proposition.
Seamen are the only elsss in this country VIII, are
specially taxed-and taxed hesviIy-for the sup
port Of hospitals We may look out for q rene wal
OF the slavery question, and all the questions in
yolved in the repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
upon the introduction Of bill by Senator Chase, of
Ohio, probably some time next week, forever aboi.
shing and prohibiting slavery n all the Territories
which now belong or which nay hereafter belong,
! the United States. Senator Chase gave notice of
his int nton to introduce this bill {, day ard the
Senate adjourned wishou. tiansacting any other
busiress OF Importance 1t Is enable TO suspect
tnis measure OF Mr. Ch ise WILL DE the topic OF the
rest OF the session All the old Issues bet vsen the
North and South involved In the compromise of
1850 and the Nebraska bill of last session, will be
revived IN full force. Unless Southern Influences
are strong enough to vote 1t iowa wtlou discus
sion, as soon offered IL will beyond doubt excite
feeling equal TO any tda; has heretofore grown
Gu. Of slavery agitation This bill viii come no as
check upon TIE bill Of Mr.. Johnson, OF Arkansas,
for the organization OF the thTes new Indian Terri
tories OF Chslokee, Mussogee aud Caata, laying
south OF Kansas. be*esn the attitudes Of 81 AMI 81
north ard the oDgitudes OF % snt 100, exten iiag
down to tie head streams OF the Red river ia
Lonisisna. This bill of Mr. Jobosons viii probably
be ought up tomorrow, O5th inst. J ard provides
that Whenever the Legislatures Of me three re rto
rss above mentioced snail consent 10 mute together
and form one people, aud be included in ona Ter.
rtory, they shsn be entitled to be cgea.ed iu.o a
Territory Of the United states, to b, c.Iv, az, Ter