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Public Printing.

The Washington Unions apologist Cor as
ii is moro classically termed by q contemporary,
the Democratic medium, y Of the Goth inst,
states that .'the Comptroller Of the Treasury's
refusal to pay the accruiag bills Of the Con-
gressional House, printer, arose not from any
circumstances connected with the character OF
amount of the items in those bills, but from
tho exhaustion Of the appropriations. About
81 100000 was appropriated to cover all the
cost Of the binding, [quartos included, we pre-
sume,] paper, engraving, and printing" for
the last Congress" and that " already the def
ciency Is about $4,000" And then attempts
to throw censure upon the enlightened wis
dom Of the nation, by saying that Congress
orders work to be done without forethought,
and then scruples to appropriate the.means Of
paying for it."
Now, if the apologisfs statements be true,
that Congress appropriated ono million four
hundred thousand dollars for the purposes
above stated, and that " already" one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars exists as deficiency
for work 80 far as executed, what will be the
total deficiency for the objects named, when
completed? The amount must be very large
The appropriations made were large and ample
and there need have been but little or no de-
ficiency in the appropriations, if economy had
been practised by the salaried officer of the
government, the Superintendent Of Public
Printing, Binding, and Engraving whose duty
t was to have Ind an eye single to the gonern-
naent interest, and to look after and protect il,
regardless Of the behests of clique, or Of par
tisan favor, and have accepted an offer made
by competent and responsible individual of
this city, (whose proposition has been made
public through the newspapers to have execu-
ted the Executive binding at 33 per cent. less
than was being charged by the JaOorite binder
Of the Superintendent (and to the great pecu
uniary detriment Of the government to wit !:
the Union bindery.
Had he pursued a course of economy by
producing competition in regard to the quarto
Congressional binding, in lieu Of giving it out,
directly or indirectly, to his particular friends
at greater rate than so large quantity could
have been done for, particularly as there was
no law establishing the prices for the work |;
had he pursued a course Of economy in pro-
curing the engraving and lithographing for the
Congressional work, different state of things
might have existed and no exhaustion, prob
ably, Of the appropriation would have taken
place. and consequently no deficiency.
To these causes may be attributed, in great
measure, the absorption Of the appropriations,
and the consequent deficiency referred to- and
not to any want Of forethought on the part of
the honorable members of Congress.
We have no desire to raise side issues to
break the force Of facts. Give ms an investi-
eating committee, with power to send for per-
sons and papers; and let US see whether this
public officer has discharged his duty to the
Government faithfully. Nothing else will sat
isfy public opinion.
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lie customers and he public generally, that he
has Just placed in store beautiful assortms mt Of
French Confectionery for the holidays tofssher with
Preserves and Jeles Of all kinds Cakes, fruit and
plain. Of all sizes.
he 10 also prepared 10 furnish, as usual, parties,
balls. and wsddirr.. In the abandonment style,
Manufacturing kis own Confectionery, I'll who
favor him with their ordsrs can rely on getting the
best article. =.
every hind Tor table ornsments, made 70 order
Leave ytur orders sf the old stand, corner Of +
ard Ninth streets, near hefatunt Office. where they
win receive prompt attention
dee lT-2w
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DIED.

On the 23d instant, ELLA, only daughter of Eliza
beth and the late T. F. Saunders after short but
severe attack ofchronic aged years months,
and IA days.
1N- Friends and acquaintances are invited to at
tend her funeral, from Mrs. Goggin's, 481, Tenth
street. tomorrow morning, at 10 o'clock.
In This city, on the 23d instant, Mrs. ARAMINrA
PIcKRELL, of Charles county, Maryland, in the 54th
year Of her age, after protracted Illness Of five
months.
Suddenly ION the 28d instant, CHARLES TscHrFrELY,
aged about 10 years.
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Americas Triumph.

At an election held in Wilmington, N. O.,
for town officers, on the Goth inst, the Ameri-
can party gained signal triumph. The entire
American ticket was elected, Notwithstanding
the efforts Of the anti-American party, lesgucd
as il always Is, with the foreign and Catholic
population
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24
no C,orrcspondenta.

We have of late received several anony-
nous communications on different subjects,
some Of which we might probably publish or
respond to If favored with the names Of the
writer's. II is rule, fapm which we cannot
depart, to pay no regard whatever to any com
munication unless we are furnished with the
name Of the writer.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24

For year and a half past there has been no va
cancy on the Episcopal bench, but in the next
year and half there will probably be five vacan-
cies If one man should be the chief adviser of the
Crown for the next eighteen months, on him will
probably devove the responsibility of selecting al
most one-ifth of the whole Episcopacy Of England.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24
MARRIED.

In Calvert county, Maryland. on the 18th ultimo,
by the Rev ]. Newton Watson, MIR. GEORGE P.
WILKINSON to Miss HENRIETrA W. daughter Of Jos.
Blake, Esq.
At Madison, New Jersey, on "Wednesday, Decem-
Der 10th, by Rev. Mr. Merritt HILLARY B. ScHREINER,
Of Gratz Pennsylvania, to AUGUSTA NJ MARTIN,
daughter of the late DR.. Joel Martini United States
Army. MIA N,
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"BErTER LATE THAN NEvER"-An edition Of
the Bible recently published ut Nashville, Tennes-
see is said by the Southern Christian Advocate to
be the first that has been printed south Of the
Ohio and Potomac rivers
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MIRA siIver-Plated Ware.-Swing
IA KETTLES. Uns, Tea Sets Walters, Pitchers, Cob
iess Cnps Cake Baskets, Decanter Stands, Castors.
aalt Cellars Mustard Stands, Ladies' Spoons Forks,
Csndiestieks Butter hives Table and Desert Knives
A.. This ware IL from the best and most reliable
manufsctories In the country. II 10 in the latest
stvle but made for service. Persona wishing Albata
Frks and Spoons Of the finest quality or any Of the
above EXTRA plated win do well 70 call on g. FRAN
CHS, just above 0ddFellews Hail. on Seventh street.
dec 11-r
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24

The Cincinnati Gazette says that the indications
now are that upwards Of four hundred thousand
head Of hogs will be killed there this season.
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A YoUrHrUL CourLx.---A couple were married
In Greenbush, New York. last week, whose united
ages we're one hundred and sixty-two yexfs. whe-
Their they got the consent Of their parents i not
known
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Persons who wear Indiarubber over shoes should
always take them off within doors, or else they
will be subject to colds. Rubbers are very useful,
but their constant wearing is very injurious, both
to the condition Of the feet and general health.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24

In Boston, fifteen out Of the last sixteen con-
sscusivs Sundays have boon rainy and disagree.
able.
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TH1RTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
! FIRST sEssIor.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, December ~, 1858.


Mr.. SAPP offered resolution that after to-day
the House shall meet At ten O'Clock In the morning
iii tn election Of Speaker be effected. Rejected
by vote II two majority.
Mr.. PERRY said that the House had decided
to-day Il win not elect Speaker by plurality,
therefore they were brought back 10 former ground
Of voting on the majority principle. He offered
resolation that from to-day no debate Be- N order
tiIl Speaker be elected. he thought Rthis was
adopted h would result In speedy organization Of
Mr.. KEITT offered an smendmsnt that after to-
day eli ballosing ior Speaker be suspended Gin the
Sd Of January, and assigned o. A.rcason for his
motion that majority IL the Senate had len the
city, and therefore u s impossible 10 organise 20
% receive the Presidents mes~sgs til that time
Mr.. D0COCK suggested that, acting under crdi-
the resolution and proceed 70 ballot, and undne
advantage might be taken.
M. KETrT replied that he wculd repose on the
good faith Of the mcmberr and . breach Of IN would
be base and Infamous
Mr.. SHERMAN msinlslned that the nrst bu.-
ness In order was the election of Speaker, and
the House could not postpone that duty.
The House refused, by vote 81 Ten majority, 10
lay the whole subject on the table.
Mr.. KEITT's amendment. vas thsn rejected, and
the consideration Of Mr.. PKRsrs resolution post
poned TIL Monday. Adjourned.
SENATE.
MoxpAy, December "a.
Petitions and memorials on various subjects
were submitted and referred 70 appropriate con-
mittees
Mr.. HAMIIN withdrews petition from the Cit
liens Of Georgetown asking the purchase and use
Of Forrest Hall, In that city, as . Custom-house
and Post Once. Referred 70 the Commisise Oh
Commerce.
Mr.. FOSTER presented the memorial Of Hannah
+. Niles, asking an appropriation on account Of
services Of her father during the Revolutionary
war. Referred 70 Committee ON Revolutionary
Claims
Mr.. FITZPATRICK offered the following, which
was laid over under the rule
Resolved That such OF the private claims ~
were embraced In Senate bin No ~ Of the last
Congress, and which claimants may choose 10 pros
ccutc before the Court Of Claims, be and are here
by referred 10 said court
The Senate then adjourned over 10 Thursday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. STEWART, Of Mahland. addressed the
House In opposition 70 Mr.. sHEaxAss resolution,
and In the course Of his remarks, alluded 70 ~.
BAEKs, a. being charged In . recent speech IN
Maine, with having expressed himself IN . CON
temptnous manner In regard 70 the UnSon--us'ng
the words "let the Union slide" He vished 70
know II Mr.. BANKS had used such language.
Mr.. BANKS replied that he had never expressed
himself In any terms Of disrcspect toward The Union
a. Il now exists; but his speech In Maine had ref
erence TO afhture state Of things that might exist
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24

The powAer used on st. Patrick's Day, and re-
Gently paid for by the corporation Of New York,
was supplied to volunteer companies, in the shape
Of cartridges, to be used in the followers or
opponents Of the Saint should prove riotous- and
not to fire salntes in his honor, at all, at all.
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The Union ON another Tack.

The editor of the Union, becoming disgust
cd with government pap, and spoils, has gone
to Tennessee to obtain the endorsement of the
State Convention, which assemblies on the 9th
of January, for the Vice Presidency. Pierce
and Nicholson, spoils and public printing.
What glorious ticket for 1861 The Union
need not attempt to deny this, we have the in
from Tenn essee, who is cognizant of all the
particulars In case this ticket succeeds, For
ney is to be Secretary Of State and Tommy
Florence, Ambassador to England The Union
is to be edited by Pat Mcguire, and Black Mail
Peter to be Secretary Of the Treasury. What
fine prospects ahead for depredations. Pierce
and Nicholson for 1861 %
The Washington correspondent of the New
York Post says, Mr.. Banks, the administration
candidate for Clerk OF the House of Reprcsen-
tatives, and one Of the editors of the South
Side Democrat, is to become the associate edi-
tor Of the Union, and that Senators Hunter
and Mason will thus be reconciled. What viii
our neighbors Of the Sentinel say to this
The Union will GUST them yet If they are moi
watchful What is to become of Forneyf Il
there no Office Of sufficient profit which does
not require confirmation by the Senate, to
which the President can appoint himf He
should not be cast off entirely, after having
filled two offices and owned an interest in va
rious contracts and land speculations. 1t will
60 hard with him.
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VALUE or A Doa.--In the Superior Court Al
Norwich Connecticut, last wcek, Miss Ellen r.
Wheeler, daughter Of Mr.. Ephraim Wheeler, de-
ceased, recovered q verdict Of $500 damages
against Mr.. Ralph Coates, for killing fine New
foundland dog belonging 60 Miss Wheeler, and for
iniurinr her In her effo,ts 70 save her net
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24

the PoRrsxourH 0srHAHs.-The Council Of
Portsmouth At . recent meeting, appointed Win
chester Watts, Holt Wilson, and DR.. g. w. Pete,
. committee 10 proceed TO Richmond and make
suitable provisions for the care ofthe Portsmouth
orphans, until they can be taken home.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24

FAN TAKs orr.-The Cincinnati (o.) Times
says that, few days since, three young men ar
rayed themselves in crimson horse-blankets, and
paraded the fashionable promenadcs Of that city,
causing the iady-like young gents with the shawls
20 blush not little.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24

wHKKE THE FLouR GoEs.-The ship Modern
Times ID now loading In Boston, Massachusetts for
Australia, and, among other artices she takes out
1000 barrels Of -four, which Is said TO be the
largest shipment Of -four ever made from that port
In one vessel
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as the natural and legitimate results Of the legisa
tion Of the last Congress.
Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia, inquired of Mr.. BANKS
what the circumstances were under which he
would be willing TO "let the Union slide"
Mr.. BANKS replied that he had no further OK
PLANTATION to make.
Mr.. GROW remarked that many gentlemen now
in favor Of Mr.. Richardson's election, had ex-
pressed on this floor sentiments similar TO those
attributed TO Mr.. BANKS.
A motion was made do lay Mr.. SHERMAE's reso-
luton on the table. TelIers were appointed, and
the vote was taken-ayes 90, noes rs.
Mr.. STEWART, of Maryland. then offered long
series Of resolutions the subject Of slavery and
the election Of Speaker. Their great length ex-
cludes them from this report to-day.
4 Mr.. COLFAX offered resolution In these words !:
that the House was opposed 70 the acquisition of
Cuba, and in favor Of the reacqusition of that part
of Oregon which was surrendered TO Great Britain
during the administration Of James X. Polk.
Mr.. BOYCE asked Mr.. CoLgAx il be was also in
favor Of the recognition Of the independence Of
Hayti, and the admission Of q black Minister from
that country sdsssse N ~
The House a. this point was in great confusion,
being completely " dsorganized."
Mr.. FLORENCE offered q resolution that the
House adjo6rn over till Thursday the 9th. IT was
not voted upon. The House then took ballot for
Speaker The result was not announced when our
report closed. @
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24

eE- Tomorrow being Christmas day, no
paper win be issued from this Office.
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The Legislature Of Maryland viii convene at An
napols on Wednesday, the I'd proximo Tho
Americans having decided majority In the As
sembly, and probable majority in the Senate, the
two branches will no doubt be organized without
difficulty, and Gov. Lyons message be delivered
on the first day Of the session.
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s9y- Firemen's Concert for the POOr.---
This Concert given by the Firemen, who are equally
good in giving other evidence of their skill in the
open air amid fire and water battling with the ele-
ments takes place on Wednesday evening, the 26th
at Columbia Hail, Capitol Hill.
We shall be there to note how many generous ma
lures respond to this philanthropic appeal
dec 24-1t
B- A Fair and Festival will be held by
the Ladies Of the M. E. Church, at the Union Hotel
Buildings, Georgetown, ncing on the Gath in
slant The proceeds to be applied to the completion
Of the West Georgetown Church.
Supper and oysters viii be served every evening
at moderate rates.
All rafting positively pkohibited
ty- Religious Notice - Bishop Alex. Camp
bell will preach in Thirteenth Street Baptist Church,
(Rev. DIR. Teasdale's,) this evening, at O'Clock
dec 24--lt VIII III .A
cN- The Union Fire Company.--The Union
Fire Company respectfully beg leave to announce to
tend giving their First Grand Ball on Monday even
Particulars in future advertisements.
dec 24-ltt [Starl
FOR SALE,
n GOOD Business Wagon, Horse, and
JOS. +. H0DGsoN,
dec 24-dst No 4os, Seventh street. near II. 7,
A CARD.
VUE tale this opportunity to return our
Wv sincere thanks to our friends and the public
generally for the large and increasing patronage with
which we were favored during the past year. and hope
By fair dealing and strict attention to business, TO
merit continuation Of the same.
We would also say 10 those who have unsettled
accounts ON our books, that the same will be made
out by the 2sth instant and they will greatly obge
us II they win call and settle them
Those not paid prior 10 the 3D. will be called upon,
a. we with 70 close our books for the past year.
HUTCHINSON q MUNRO,
No. $40, Penn. av, bet 9th and 10th streets.
aec al--dNfif e
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Geoypid--Edward J. Black, Alexander II. Ste
phens, Hugh A. HARRISON, John II. Lumpkin How
ell Cobb, and William II. Stiles
South Carolina--Jsmes A. Black, Richard y.
Simpson, Arrnstead Burt, Isacc e. Holmes, and r.
Barnwell Rhett
North Caroiind--Thomas L. Cnngman, Daniel
M. Barringer, David s. Reid, Edmund Deberry,
Romulus H. Saunders, James J. Mckay, John r.
Daniel and Archibald H. Arlington.
Mississippi-Jacob Thompson.
Lopisidna--John Slidell, Alcee Labranche, and
J. B. Dawson.
Missouri--Gustavus M. Bower, JAS. b. Bowlin,
James II. Relic, and James M. Hughes.
drkansas--Edward Cross.
Virginid-Archibald Atkinson, Geo. @. Drom-
gooIe, Edmund W. HUBBARD, VIM L. Goggin, John
w. Jones, Thomas II. Bayly, WiIloughby Newton,
Samuel Chiffon, William Lucas, William Taylor,
Augustus A. Chapman, George w. Hopkins, and
Lewis Steenrod.
-Kcntucky-Linn Boyd, &C.
The following Senator'S voted for it
Ycas--Messrs. Allen, Ashley, Atchison, Ather.
ton, Bayly, Benton, Breese, Buchanan, Colouitt.
Dickinson, Dix, Fairfield, Hannegan, HAYWOOD.
Henderson, Huger, johnson, Lewis McDuffie, Mer-
rick, Niles, Semple, Sewer, Sturgeon, Tappan.
Walker, and Woodbury--H.
II will be readily perceived that those who
now claim to be par excellence the true friends
Of the South, viz: Messrs. Cobb, Stephens,
Clingman, Rhett, Slidell, Atchison, and Burt
voted for the g slavery prohibition in the Texas
annexation resolutions" which applies to the
Estate or States, which may be formed out ofthe
territory, which, at that time constituents part Of
Texas, and which lies north Of SO deg. 80 min.
SO far from being advocates Of the principle Of
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22

| An.vs e. 90. IN OREGoN.-The news Of
tho foiInrn of Adams & Co. was expressed
70 Oregon by land, by parties Interested
Tho ~ neys arrived there several days before
the steamer arrived from this port. The
narties who forwarded the news secured
themselves against loss.
The Columbia, when she went up, carried
notification of the failure of Adams & Co.,
and an order issued by the Judge of the
Fourth Judicial District, directing DIR.
Steinburger to hold the assets of Adams &
Co., subject to the further order of A. A.
Cohen, Receiver. DR.. Steinburger was also
appointed by Mr.. A. A. Cohen, Deputy Re
ceiver for Oregon. DR.. Steinburger, how
ever, deeming the claims of the creditors of
the house in Oregon of paramount import
ance, thought best to disregard the order of
the Court here, and made an assignment of
the assets of the house in Oregon for the
benefit of the Oregon creditors. Mr.. B. F.
Goodwin, who has been in the employ Of
the house for some time, was appointed by
Judge Williams, of the Q. S. District Court,
Receiver. Subsequently meeting of the
creditors was called, and statement sub
mitted relative to the affairs of the house.
1t appeared that sufficient amount of coin
was on hand to pay all depositors, to within
less than $4,000. Ample security was also
presented for the amount. Depositors were
therefore paid until the coin on land was
exhausted, and the amount remaining due
was secured in manner entirely satisfacto-
ry to them.
The conduct of DR.. Steinburger will re-
ce;ve the appreciation of all who love JUS
tice. 1t is not to be wondered that the
course that he took was univers ally approx
ed in Oregon. There is little doubt that he
will be sustained in this city, even by the
creditors of Adams & Co.
Times & Transcript.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22
why will Ye Die?"

We that are afflicted, when there is help so
L near at hand. The celebrated DR.. YOUNG,
the only REGULARLY EDUCATED PHYSICIAN now
advertising in California, is daily making new
discoveries in the healing art, and so proficient
has he become that there is no fear of failure in
any case. The Doctor treats all diseases of a
private nature, and if the cure is not performed
no pay will be required.
DR.. YOUNG would cation the afflicted against
alluring advertisements of certain mushrooms
calling themselves physicians, who, on account
OF the eminent success of the Doctor, have open.
ed places to entrap the unwary-men without ed
ucation, whose only object is the FEE, which, by
false representations, they are enabled to obtain
from their victims The only way you can be
sure of honorable treatment and permanent cure
Is TO call upon DIR. YOUNG, at his Office, cO11T
Of Montgomery and California sts., San Fran
eaSco, and You will become a public benefactor
by assisting the Doctor in his endeavors to sup
press oUACKERY in California. All letters con
tanning the consultation fee will be promptly at
tended to. Address,
DIR. j. C. YOUNG, Express Building,
Cover Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express Department.
Corner of Montgomery and California stsr,
San Francisco.
January 18th, 1855. lla~Sn'
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-03-22

DGg~ A lawyer, the other day, went into
one of our barber shops to procure wig.
In taking the dimensions of bis head, the
boy exclaimed
why, how long your head. is, sir ~
YES replied our worthy friend, we law-
gers must have long heads"
The boy proceeded with his vocation, but
at length exclaimed
Lord, sir your head is as thick as it is
long,"
Blackstone mizzled.