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Then why did he and others abrogatc a law
which the South was willing for all time to
come TO abide byf" s
Why did he, by bis vote, aid in repeating a
law, which, for the sake of peace and har-
mony," the South twas willing 10 abide by"
why did he vote to repeal law which he de-
clared was one of the " only two plans Of COM
promisingy" The inference is obvious, and
when we take into consideration the gentle
mans political career, 1t is clear that his only
object was agitation and sectional strife. He
abandoned his " two only plans Of compromi-
sing" voted to destroy the geographical divi-
sion which he declared was the only ground
upon which he would compromise for the
"squatter sovereignty principle, which makes
Hindoo or a Hottentot his equal In any of
the Territories Of the United States, and at the
same time he would deprive General Scott, be-
cause he Is an officer in the American army,
of the elective franchise, no matter how long
he might reside in the Territory. We have
not yet done with the record, nor with these Pc
culisr champions Of the South, who buster
much, threaten some, and dissolve the Union
on every occasion, when the popular opinion
seems about to overwhelm them, by way of
getting up nm excitement, upon which they
float into positions of honor and trust
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THIRTY-FOUR CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY. December 20. 1855.

WEDNESDAY, December 26, 1855.
The resolution of Mr.. STEPHENS was passed
ll6 to SO. This provides for a continuous session
until Speaker Is elected.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, said It was evident
from the vote just taken, that there was to be a
protracted session Of this body. They who had
served in the House for years past were aware
that there are occasionally scenes Of disorder and
turbulence unbecoming the dignity Of an Ameri-
can Congress. He did not anticipate anything Of
that kind in rising to submit the resolution which
he held in his hand, though it might be wise TO
act in advance. he did not mean to reflect, d.
rectly, or indirectly, on the Clerk, who had per-
formed his duty acceptably; but it occurred to
him that there ought TO be temporary presi-
ding officer. He then offered the following res
olution:
Resolved That the Hon. JAMES L. Oar, Of South
Carolina, be invited to preside over this body until
Q Speaker shall be elected.
Several gentlemen objected to the adoption Of
the resolution, believing that they could get along
without resorting to such an expedient.
The resolution was not laid on the table, as was
moved-yeas, So nays, l08.
Mr.. C0LFAX said he was not a lawyer, but had
heard from lawyers that possession Is nine points
of the law" As the gentleman named In the res
oution might ultimately be elected Speaker, by the
course proposed, he was not willing to place him
in the temporary occupancy of the chair. With a
view to equality he proposed that the three parties
Of the House, divided by one hundred aud FIVE
votes for Mr.. BANKS, seventy-fve for Mr.. RICHARD
SON, and forty for Mr.. FULLER each select Speak.
er pro tenn, and shall preside alternately, as they
may agree thereon.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of Ohio, replied, that his OBJ
ject was TO enable the House to move on harmoni-
ously, and could not possibly see that any political
principle could thereby be surrendered.
After further debate
Mr.. JONES' of Tennessee, moved that the House
take recess until eleven o'clock ffty-nine min.
utes tomorrow morning, Zone minute before the
regular time of meeting.)
Several gentlemen remarked that the motion in.
volved the violation of the resolution adopted to-
day, that the House would remain In session until
the election of Speaker.
The question was taken on the motion of Mr..
JONES, and decided In the negatve-yeas 50, nays
ITO.
Pending the resolution inviting Mr.. ORR to pre-
side over the House
The House then took recess until ten O'Clock
to-day.
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The con trade Of Covington, Indiana, Is inn
mense. For the year ending December 1, 1854,
the number of bushels shipped from that point
was 644,900. For the year ending December l,
1855, the number of bushels $4,000, and the
Friend, Of that town, estimates the number OF
bushela which will be shipped TO the correspond
ing period Of 1865 at 100000,
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DIED,

In this city, at the residence of ColonelC C. Gard
ncr, Capitol Hill, the night Of the Gath instant,
Aida GARDNER, infant daughter Of Emma X. and
Alexander Mouton, of Louisiana.
In Richmond, Virginia, on Friday night the 2lst
instant at his residence, JOIN G MosBY, in the 10th
year of his age. sta ~ ite9t
On the 26th instant, ALDEBAaAS SEMNEs son of
John w. and Georgana Wade, in the fourth year-of
his acre. ago ft .ls aAill Q1H ~ 55ft
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Murder bv a Demented Fanatic.

NEW HAVEN, CIR, Dec 26.--Samuel Shy, a weak
minded fanatic, confesses to the murder Of Justus
Mathews His confederates, a male and female,
pretend that they had revelations from Heaven
that the deceased had an evil spirit who tormentcd
Shy's sister, prophecies, that prctends to have
risen from the dead
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MARRIED,

mings, BANBRIDGE 8. CLARKE, Esq, Of New York,
to Miss ARMEDIA, daughter Of MtSnyder, Esq, Of
this city.
At Lynchburg Virginia, on the 18th instant, by
Rev. William H. Kinckle, john RoYALL HoLCoMBs,
Esq, to MArILpA 7. LEE, only daughter Of Lieut.
John Hite Lee, United States Navy, deceased -
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The Difference between an Adjournment
and q Recess.

Congress yesterday adopted resolution not
to adjourn until a Speaker was elected, but at
IL o'clock P. M, took recess till 10 o'clock
to-day. Congress has at last solved the prob
lem, and taught the people the difference be-
tween nm adjournment and recess.
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Sudden Death.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.--Tbe Hon. James Hep
burn died this morning suddenly with apoplexy.
lie bad just returned from n session Of the Supreme
Coutt at Pttsburg His age was about 65, He
has filed many important positions In his life.
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~ Stenmer Morlhern Linht.

NEW YoRK, Dec Peat the suggestion Of the
Transit Company, the District Attorney has dec-
ded that the steamer Northern Light may proceed
on her voyage, conditioned that she takes out two
marshal deputies 20 superintend the discharge OF
the stenmer--the company stipulating 70 carry
cannon aud munitions found on board.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-27

tBA AT the earnest request of many, the in-
teresting Exhibition, given some weeks since by the
Sabbath School ofthe Ninth Street M. r. Church. will
evening. The exercises to consist Of Recitatons,
Dialogues Solos, Choruses, &c. To commence at
IN p. NJ. & dec 81
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by THE MORNINGS MAIL.
71e Niearaqua lstean.er sdsrre, DC.

1''V y wv 'y11 'J'Vu"''F F5tF~HFti uts
NEW York, Dec. 26.-The several persons who
had been arrested, charged with originating the
alleged flbuster expedition to Nicaragua were
bailed to-day in $4,000 each. The District Attor.
ncy, Mr. Mckcon, at the request of tho steamship
company, has agreed to let two United States OIL
GERS accompany the vessel (the Northern Light TO
Nicaragua, for the purpose Of examining the cargo
as landed, the company declaring that an cxami.
nation here would make them lose the connection
on the Pacific side in which case they would aban-
doa the steamer to the government. The compa-
ny had previously made affidavit that no cannon
were on board, and are greatly exasperated at the
detention and threaten to sue the District Attor-
ney for acting in disobedience Of orders from
Washington
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-27

A resolution has passed both branches of the
General Assembly of Florida, authorizing the in
habitants of West Florida to vote upon the propo-
sition Of seeding from the State, and uniting them
selves with the State of Alabama.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-27

NEW York, Dec. 20, Afternoon. cargo Of
the Northern Light he's all been examined except
the coal, which viii be overhauled by officers at
Greytown. Nothing found yet. The District At
torney has autographed the President for-perms-
sion for the steamer TO SAIL which probably viii be
answered to. night.
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Q Daniel RatcIiae, OF Dumfries, ya.o

"Daniel Radcliffe, of Dumfries, Va"
We observed in the Union Of this morning
call for meeting Of the jackson Associa-
tion,' signed by Daniel Radcliffe, President. +"
The "of Dumfries, Virginia. is left off, Will
any one be kind enough to inform us whether
1t is the same individual? The "of Dumfries,
Virginia" is an aristocratic designation, and
the gentleman should not cut ii off If for no
other purpose, it will serve to distinguish him
from common people.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-27

We understand that Joseph Segar, Esq. Of Eliz.
abeth City, has purchased the Hotel at Old Point
Comfort.
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We learn from an authentic source, says the
National I,telliaeneer, that application has been
made by gentlemen elected a. delegates TO the
American Convention, to DO held In Philadel'
pbia in February next, to tho Hon. John 3D.
Clayton, asking the use Of his name 40 can
didate for Athe Presidency At that convention,
and that he replied that he preferred his present
position as Senator OF tho United States to any
other public station, and declined being candi-
date for the Presidential Office.
LEASE or THE PrrrsBuRG AND SrEUBEsyLLE
RALRoAD.--The Directors Of the Pittsburg and
Steubenyille Railroad Company, having failed to
obtain the means to finish the road, now propose
to lease the line for twenty years to John Edgar
Thomson of Philadelphia, and bis associates. Mr..
Thomson and his associates are to receive the road
In its present state, and finish II in year after
which they are TO have the use Of 1t for nineteen
years, retaining ffty-fve per cent. Of the gross
earnings for the working expenses, and as much
more as may be necessary, If that is not enough:
The remainder Is to 20 TO secure the payment O.
the sums required to finish and equip the road.
TIE Decision IN Mrs. GAINEs's CAsE.--Ths
New Orleans Delta, referring to the recent decision
Of the Supreme Court Of New Orleans in favor OF
Mrs. General Gaines, says,
"Thc last win of Daniel CLARK, charged to have
been destroyed--the viii Of 1919 recognising the
Legitimacy of Myra Clark Gaines, and creating her
his universal legatee, has been ordered by the
court Of last resort, In this State, to be admitted
of probate and executed. The effect Of this man
date win be to give Mrs. Gaines the very highest
title to che Of the largest estates in the United
States--an estate of millions. The property in
volved in this litigation consists mostly Of sugar
plantations and some Of the best city property. y
is generally held by wealthy persons. The city OF
New Orleans has sold, with full warranty, large
portion of this property, and win be liable there
for OF the FIVE judges Of the supreme court, three
concurred in the decision"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-27

Hon. HENRY w. HorFMAN.--The course pursued
by this gentleman, who represents the Frederick
city and county Congressional district, has been
fully endorsed in series Of resolutions adopted at
late meeting of the Americans in that district.
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lJoafh or a Afayviand ,T,,doe.

ELLIcorr's MrLLs.--Judge Dorsey died at bis
residence to-day, at ~ O'Clock, Of an attack Of
paralysis
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-27

A few days ago, a man was convicted Of murde
in the first degree at Louisville, KY, being tn
first white man who has been convicted Of a CAPT
tai offence III that city for twenty years.
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SENATE.
THURSDAY December u.

THURSDAY, December n.
Petitions some on private subjects, and others
asking restoration Of naval rank; which petitions
were presented and referred TO appropriate COM
mittees.
The Senate then went into Executive session,
after which,
The Senate adjourned over TO Monday next.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-27

The very negative Legislature Of Missouri ad,
journed on Thursday of Inst week. No attempt
was made to elect United States Senator.
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ADVERTISEMENT.

ssy- We understand that Col. THOMAS
B. RANDOLPH, Of Virginia, is to be presented TO
the House Of Representatives candidate for the
Office of Sergeantat-Anns- 9al 8.
Col. Randolph is veteran officer Of the war Of
1912, and was also Lieutenant Colonel of the first
Virginia regiment serving in the late Mexican war.
He is known to wide circle of officers and private
gentlemen q soldier, officer, and man of honor, Of
great gallantry and worth, and Of stainless reputa
ton. fs4}f t8rrN7 78gtt sa
On the 18th Of October 1912, he volunteered his
ing and carrying the Heights" Of Queenstown; he
commanded company at the taking of Fort George,
and at the battle OF Forty mile Greek he was sdde-
camp TO Gen. Lewis and Gen. Covington, and, while
Randolph and Gen. Winfield Scott, he took charge
Of his company at the capture Of Fort Matilda the
St Lawrence, and Continued in service until the close
OF the war. w enRH ~
Il dec 27-lt# r /,
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The Union and the French organ are again
at loggerheads. 1t is strange that these two
foreigners csanot agree
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NEWARK CIDER, SCOTCH ALE,
Brown Stout Vino, and Cider Vinegar,
UUST RECEIVED and for sale by cask,
- gallon, or dozen; together with first rate
stock Of
FINE OLD BRANDIES.
WINES, and LIQUORS,
HAVANA CIGARS,
CHEWING TOBACCO,
Sardines, Sauces, Pickles. Catsups, Fruits, Tcus,
Groceries, &c, &c.
Icy An examination of stock is solicited.
JOHN T. KILLM0N
Corner Of Penn. avenue and First street.
Near west Capitol gate
NIB. Fresh Olive Oil, for sale low by the c,se
dec s--eod1m -
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FOR THE HOLIDAYsf

a LII who purpose making Christmas or
- New Years presents, during the approaching
Holidays are respectfully solicited to examine orr
assortment which is both appropriate and season
able such as h't
Robes de Chambre Of rich Cashmere and other
patterns
French embroidered Smoking Jackets, new style
ALSO, tr
French OIL Prints
Do Smoking Caps
Gold and Silverhead Canes
Scarfs, Ties, Cravats
Mu6iers, Gloves
Porte-monnaies, Vest Buttons
a Toilet Articles, Perfnmery, &c
GEO II. b. WHITE 4 CO.,
Hat, Cap. and Gents Furnishing Establishment
8S2, Penn: sycnss, bet 9th and 10th streets.
dec 20-eod2wif
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Hon. A. II. stephens and "Squatter Sow
ereignty.0


gress, the honorable gentleman delivered a
speech Congressional Globe, page 11oD in OPP
position to the " Clayton Compromise" which
had previously passed the Senate, receiving
the sanction Of a majority Of the Southern Sen.
ators, including Mr. Calhoun. The prominent
feature Of this compromise bill was to submit
the question Of slavery to the Supreme Court
To this the gentleman was opposed, and in his
speech to justify his opposition. to the bill, he
said:
81 have no objection to compromising
the question, but have only two plans Of CON-
promise; one is q fair division of the territory
by clear and distinct lines, by which every
one may know exactly to what extent his rights
viii be protected. / care not much whether
ii be an extension of the Missouri line, or whe-
Their it be by adopting as a line one OF the
mountain ranges giving the South all on one
side and the North all on the other"
The gentleman had |" only t,oo plans oJ'som-
promising" either one Of which was the estab-
lisbment Of "clear and distinct line" and
that line either to be the Missouri Compromise
line or " one of the mountain ranges" This
was the position Of the gentleman in 1s4s
Upon no condition would he compromise un-
less there was "clear and distinct line
drawn, which would "give to the South all
on one side and to the North all on the other. y
Is the principle Of squatter sovereignty in
volvod In the adoption Of the gentleman's
"plan Of compromising" The gentleman viii
not dare to contend il is. Then his mind must
have undergone some change, or, in his eager
moss to involve the country in sectional agita-
ton did he forget both Of his "orly tco plans
Of comparatively t0
In 1864, in his speech in favor Of the Kan.
sas- Nebraska bill, which sbrogates the line
which he had previously solcmnly declared
was one Of the "only two plans Of COM
to which no would agree, he says
in reference TO the constitutionality Of the
Missouri Compromise line, the people Of the
South, "as think I may safely affirm, have
held this clause OF the Missouri act to be un-
constitutional, as II was based upon tho princi.
Pile Of division Of the common territory be-
tween the free States and the slave States"
1t is strange that tho gentleman should have
in 1s4s solcmnly declared that line Of divis-
ion was the only ground upon which Ne would
compromise, whom the people Of tho South,
according TO his own declaration, regarded
such basis Of settlement ss unconstitutional
The gentleman further says. "For the sake
Of peace and harmony the South did patriot
cslly yield, and was willing for al time to
como 10 abide BY it."
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LOST,

TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON.
MADAME x, N. CARR, from BaIti-
w more, begs leave 10 inform the Ladies Of
Washington that she has opened the store No. 1e.
Pennsylvania avenue, between Eighth and Ninth
streets, for few weeks only, as a repository for
Ladies' Ready made Under Clothing, OF the most
modern style end finest workmanship.
Also, on hand very fine assortment Of Bonucts
and Millinery Articles generally.
dec l7-eod2w ~ "a
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THO l. K T .--A newly finished Cottage
u frame-house, on street North, between 18th
and 18th streets West.
Enquire of J. p. HILTON, No. BIO, 14th street. be-
tween and NJ North. r"
Rent ten dollars per month.
dec 27-eod2w
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it not for this demand of a surrender of opin.
ion as to the powers Of Congress, the difficulty
would be far less in pcrsuading the North Of
the policy and propriety Of this 18th section.
But when ii is demanded of the North, not
only that they shall cease agitation, but that
they shall admit that Congress has not the
constitutional power which ii claimed and ex-
ercised in 1920, and which the whole country
acquiesced in for thirty years afterwards. the
proposition presented assumes shape in which
they say they cannot consent to adopt it.
They cannot surrender what they consider a
constitutional right.
In precisely parallel case tho South refuses
to surrender it's right whilst IL admits that IL
is merely an abstract right, of no practical
value. We refer to the case Of Kansas and
Nebraska. The South claims the right TO car
nv slaves into those Territories, and the right
Of the people thereof to adopt constitutions toll
Grating slavery, and yet in debate in the Ma
tional Council, several prominent Southern
mon admitted, that slavery could never be
made profitable there, and therefore the right
claimed by them was a naked abstract right,
Of no sort Of value. But 10 was right phich
they mould not surrender under any oircun-
stances IL is SO with the North. They claim
that Congress has the right to prohibit slavery
in the Territories, and to refuse admission to
States with constitutions tolerating slavery.
Without passing an opinion on the questions
Of right above presented, we have to ask whe-
Their the North may not claim TO control the
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WATCHES, CLOCKS. AND JEWELRY. .

WWTE have received cur new STOCK OF watches,
M Clocks Jswelry Silver Ware altogether the finest
and largest offered in this city and which, be-
enables to sell at lower figures
than usual go and silver hunting and open
from the the cheapest article gold
fob and chains; ladie and geus breast pins;
scale plain rings drops and rngs guard and
Job keys; seas Ia short article In ear
IN rreat variety OF style aud price. -,
made arrangements BY when we Will DC con-
supplied every style Of iron and wood
sirht-day clocks direct from the factory
ich va will sel wholesale retail low rs they can be
purchased in Western city, :.
R~A- RfTTROLFF e. SONS, Main St.. bet lstand I'd
B-Evsry article sold in ablishment warranted
20 Ola s an siiTs asths highest price, taken II sxch.nss
x.OO;;orHsi-- ApI
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PINE LIMP LTMREiRR. TEE CRY,

4. LARfEST n
woHN r. GLOVER 90 corner OF Main and Seventh
Oh streets ind would respectfully inform the
Public that they yard and for sale low FOB CAsH
ompete seasoned Pine All
mualites and viz Topgued and rae an
Ash floorng Dressed and undressed Ceiling Cas1Es sna
PLansls; feet sound Common bo1rds LsE
shops feneng Nod Pine aud Poplar
g. made order at the Lowest prices
Doors Sash Blinds. Mautle Pieces Moudings francs Io
Doors Windows. Bills prices toHaroed 60 All
who ssnd for them Orders from sdssance Wi
EXPERIMENTATION. feolxU
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JEW ELRY STORE OF
~ r. n - = r ~.

AvArunEx BUILDINGS STREET, THREE DOORS BELOW
this keep constantly hand alargs and
Watches Clocks and Jswelry of all kinds
and Of the best styles and quality.
have lust received stock JHssry both use
fni and orn which for public inspection.
stock constantly supplied by additions with the
beautiful patterns which extensive bust
buy sell the lowest prices
Repairs any kind executed ia competent manner and
at low charges. .--.,
for old Gold and Silver on the
a.s ~ sramine INV stock and prices. jan3-6
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REMOVAL.

HMNHE undersgaed has removed his Tailoring Esea6ish-
ment Sseoud street, immediately opposite the Pres
blteran Church. in the sfhse with Dr. WOOD. where ae
would all his old customers and goodiy mum
her Of new would be pleased to them with
ANYTHING his lRe such coats vests PANTS Shirts draw
ma lie To ordar the shortest possible notice.
Thankful avors he would most respectfy solicit
sS~ee j. L. NELMs.
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CHANGE OF PROPRIETORS.
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS. &C., &

At RETAIL ny
I,EICH & Err l. N G.
HE undersigned have purchased the entire stock OF
Drugs and Medicines of j. M ID. Miller IL Co., and
antend carrying the Drug business at the we'll known
Rtaud of Keller Fsrusley No. IA Water street, under
the firm Of LEIGH & Verling.
Charles LEIGH, ofthe hrm hopes he isfavorably known
20 the public. having been engaged in Mr. Crawford
BeI's Store tho last FIVE years. Peter Verling ofthe
aame arm having clerkng in the present store the
lat three years. datters himself with having the conf
.aence of its old customers.
Weintend keeping on hand large and fresh stock OF
drugs and medicines and hope by this means and by
stct business and by low prices to merit
liberal patronage both from old and new customers
CHARLES LEIGH.
e.bos1y PETER VERLING.