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.Important--if True. .

The Richmond Wing Of Tuesday last in
forms les readers that 1t had received "a pri-
vate letter from friend temporarily sojourn-
ing in Washington in which the most fatter-
Ing intelligence was conveyed in the Wing, as
follows to wit I" your articles haze knocked
EHis's nose OUT Of joint, for tie public print
ing He stands no chance" Whereupon the
Wing becomes jubilant in the following strain !;
"And the Organs chances for the printing are
nowhere--in other words the Southern and Ma
tional members of the American party have turn
ed the tables on the Organ, and determined to do
with it. 1t proposes 10 do with slavery, viz
ignore II. A just and patriotic resolve, and ono
In which they viii be sustained BY the entire
South, without distinction of party
1t would be pity to deprive the Wing Of
the opportunity Of self laudation, and great
qualification, resulting from the above impor-
tant intelligence, communicated to it from n
FRIEND, by prirate letter.
But we would barely hint to that press two
facts, nearly as important as the information it
received from friend by private letter, to wit :
First, that in these uncertain times "no man
knows who is Governor till after the election
1lSu ocs0Htty thot ~ 40 Jul huOWlCuSC VI
formation extends, there is not man in Con-
gress over whose vote or political action the
Wing can exercise the slightest influence. We
6elieue these to be facts. But as we may posi-.
bly, be mistaken we viii say, that if one member
can be found in Congress, who originally de-
signed voting for us, and has changed his pur-
pose, by reason Of the !" articles" published in
the Wing, and viii so say upon his word of
honor, we viii Withdraw our names as candi-
dates
As the Richmond Wing seems so exceed
ingly solicitous that the Organ shall be defeat.
ed in its application for the printing, and as
that press is backed by several other Southern
presses, which prefer that Democrat should
DO elected over the Organ, the Wing and Its
allies have now fair chance to "rule US off
the track" if it (and they can find one man
In Congress whose judgment has been turned
against us by its articlesP" Will the Wing
accept the issue thus most literally (as we
think offered to ts
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uOUoE OF hII hE6EN 1AAAv Eo.
Mr. WASHBURNE suggested that the House
adopts resolution prohibiting debate until Speak
er should be elected, but II was not accepted.
Mr. BENNETT, Of Mississippi, then rose and
abused the American party in q set speech Of
much length.
Before Mr.. BENNETT had concluded,
Mr. QUITMAN offered his resolution to limit
debate to ten minutes for each member. He re-
marked that he wished to have the House organ
lied as soon as possible, and for that purpose had
introduced his resolution.
1t was then adopted by reclamation, after being
modified by the addition of clause prohibiting
any debate on motion to lay the question on the
table.
Mr.. STANTON, of Ohio, offered resolution
to the effect that the House proceed to vote viva
yoce for Speaker, and that the member having the
highest number of votes, provided 1t be MAORI
ty of quorum, shall be declared to be elected
Speaker.
The ayes and noes were called on the motion Of
Mr.. PHELPS to lay the resolution on the table.
The Democrats and the National Americans vo-
ted for laying on the table, and the Republicans
against it.
The result was, the motion of Mr.. PHELPS was
carried by the following vote: Ayes ia; noes
lot.
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upon them; they control the Executive branch
Of the government, and il Is their duty to sup
ply the Executive with the means to execute
the laws and carry on the government They
have no right to stand Is barrier, preventing
an Organization. They are the legislative rep
resentatives Of the administration, and are in
duty bound TO sacrifice all mere partisan feel
ings and prejudices and effect an organization
" not for their party's good, for their country's
rood
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The Washington correspondent Of tho Cincin-
matt Times gives the following description and an
ecdote Of Greeley:
No man in Washington attracts moro attention.
He cuts quaint figure everywhere, with his sham
bling lop-sided gait loosely-cut clothing, cravat
awry, and hat perched back on the top of bis head
leaving his great white face standing out like a
6gure-hesd Of Dutch lugger. l believe his adj
dress and his negligence of dress to be mostly as
| sumed. IL was the bitter remark OF a certain
Greek philosopher, concerning the Spartsns, that
"he saw their vanity through the holes in their
garments" Horace's vanity is amply visible in his
pretended eccentricties. Let me tell you little
Joke heard last evening while at the National
Hotel A trio OF Irish servants we're busly talking
politics in the corner Of the reading-room, Qrsh
servants are great politicians here when one Of
them suddenly exclaimed
BE jabers, boys, an there's ould Greeley"
Where " exclaimed his companions with ss
much interest In their looks as they would natural
ly exhibit on being told that ST. Patrick or Bishop
Hughes was before them.
"Standin' Jon ~ the table, talking wild the tall
gentleman sse
The Hibernian gsxed curiously and intensely at
Horace for an instant, when tho youngest Of them,
apparently late Importation, with wonder in his
voice, observed:
"Sure an he's q whitstron r.
speaker, in pstronizing tose, az though Horace
and he we're the greatest of crouies.
well, be my sowl, I've been decaved in the
oud fellow intirely." continued the other, I" |
thought he was nogur.n
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DIED,

In this city last evening, WALLACE MURRAY, son
Of Benedict and Martha Milburn, in the 9Th year Of
his age.
e4y His funeral viii take place tomorrow after
noon at 21 o'clock, from the residence of his father
on Fifth street west The relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend.
Suddenly, on the 2lst instant NJ. FRANK HowARD,
aged 10 months infant SON of 4. J. and Sallie Ma
gruder.
year OF his age, DR.. WILLIAM LowNpEs HAMILTON,
the fifth son OF General James and Elizabeth Hamil-
ton, Of South Carolina. He lived fsndly beloved and
died deeply regretted.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, December 81.

After our paper went TO press
Mr.. COBB, OF Georgia, proceeded TO defend the
Democratic party from the charges that they are
responsible for the failure Of the House to organ
ize. The Know-Nothings, he said, bad themselves
erected barrier by their proscrptve oaths against
union between them and the Democratic party |;
and in the next place. the latter are here In mi
nority. If this House shall never be organized,
his vote should never be given to representative
Of any party which has inscribed on its banner the
doctrines Of proscriptive oaths and obligations.
Mr.. FOSTER commended that the Democrats had
placed themselves on measure 0nly,) Kansas and
Nebraska and not on great principle. Let them
lay dowL broadly the principle, 30 that 1t may
mean the same in one part Of the country as in
another. He replied to Mr.. CoBB also with refer
ence TO the latters attack the principles of the
American party.
The House then Cat Ia o'clock) adjourned.
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Ohios The latter is anti Nebraska, because
he fears 1t win extend the peculiar institu-
tom" the former is In favor Of 1t because he
thinks Il viii prevent It's extension. The one
fears the other bslisess. Yet both have the
same object IN view. Cannot the South I'M
derstand the NoIthern- Southern Democrats?
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DEATHS ON THE misunderstanding to table
published in some of the papers, the railroad dsas-
tiers in the United States and Canada, since May
9Th; 1853, have resulted in two hundred persons
being killed, and two hundred and ninety-ive
wounded This Is fearful aggregate, and yet it
ia belle yed that 1t does not include all the 6tci-
dents Of the kind referred to within the period
specified. @
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Nrw FASHIONABLE SAFE--Nor FIRE-PRooP.--A
few days since, a man left his home in Boston,
Massachusetts, leaving $500 with his wife, who hid
it about the fireplace for safe keeping. Upon his
return, his wife was away from home, and he kim
died the fire which destroyed the money before
her return. The fragments of about $50 were
found, 40 as to be identified and that amount was
saved
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IUyHE PRETTIEsT CAKE in THE
TAKE NOTICE.

4a n TAKE NOTICE.
HAVE Just received large stock Of
- Fancy Goods, such
Port-monnaies, Tooth and Hair Brushes
Lubns, Bszin's and wrights Extracts and
Potchouiys
Colognes OF all kinds
Pcnknives, Fancy Scissors
Playing Cards, Fancy Sosps
Barry's Tricopherous, Lyons Katharon
Pomades and Hair OILS of all kinds.
would be pleased to see my friends and tho pub
lie and wait on them with anything they may want
in my line in the way Of Christmas or New Years
Presents. o. BOSWELL. Druggist
Corner Maryland avenue and Seventh,
and ~ and streets. Island, Washington.
dec 22--1m
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A Sag-Nicht paper says that Texas is calling
upon the Hon. Sam. Houston to resign his seat in
the United States Senate. We do not believe that
Texas is doing any such thing, though some of her
newspapers are doing it, Texas cam if she chooses,
demand of her President to resign the Office
she gave him, for she need have no apprehension
that he can call upon her to resign the independ-
ence he gave her Louisville Journal.
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kBUss OF THE PULriT--The Cincinnati (0hio)
Commercial says, that on Saturday afternoon,
Judge Parker cautioned the jury on tho Arrison
trial not 70 attend the discourse 10 be delivered on
Sunday evening, by Rev. @. w. Quinby, in relation
10 tho conviction Of Arrison, and stated that he
thought such discourse very untimely
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EFFECTS or rHE REcIPRocITY TRrArr.- The
Halifax On. S. Sun says that, in consequence Of
the Reciprocity Treaty, upwards Of 100000 solid
cash will find Its way into the pockets Of the Nova
Scotia fishermen. The trade Of New Brunswick is
going TO receive great impetus from the very
came CAUSE
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tYe II eli z iOus Notice. Election onver-
sion of Actors.-The kev. DIR. Teasdale. by request
of the Bible Class of his congregation will preach
the subject of the Bible Doctrine of Election at IL
o'clock tomorrow morning, in the new Baptist
Church on Thirteenth street. between @ and G.
At night, some account will be given of the con-
version Of two actors, in recent meeting at Louis
ville Kentucky.
Citizens and strangers generally are respectfully
invited TO attend. dec 90
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GEoRaIA FRAscDs-The Finance Committee of
the House of Repre- sentatiyes of Georgia estimate
the receipts into tie treasury for the year 1856 at
1854, 00O and the expenditures at $3sl ,050, eav-
iny balance in the treasury, at the end of the
year, of 1882, $50, which may be further reduced
by appropriations to charitable and other purpo-
$685. to $l6l $50. The receipts for the year 1857
are estimated at 1868 900, and the expenditures at
$4lT. $50, leaving balance of S250,350.
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The main building, or family dwelling-house Of
the Kentucky Military Institute, was destroyed by
fire on Sunday night, the 9th Instant together
with the mess hall and kitchen. All the barracks
occupied by the Cadets, the recitation rooms, and
the out-buildings were saved.
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HoRnIBLE DgArH.--A Tow days since, as Oscar
r. Cogswell was boiling some alcohol at Cato, New
York, the liquor caught FIRE and splsshed over him,
burning him so badly that he died in few minutes.
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Official returns show the total number Of persons
who visited Paris during the exhibition, was 579,-
$40, namely, 4lo, 945 French and ies, 6o4 foreign
ers, exclusive Of persons who took up their resi-.
dence in the environs Of the city. I
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QurrE NArURAL--A sea captain, relating the
fact that he had daughter who could cat pound
of cheese at a sitting, wag thought II not at all
strange that skipper's child should be fond oil
this article EEL
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HE.vr LoAD.--The Utica IN. " Herald says,
Locomotive No. 10, on the Central Railroad, ar
rived here the other day. drawing ftyeight heavily
loaded cars, being one Of tho heaviest trains ever
drawn by single engine.
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EXECUTION OF MURDxRER.-MichaeG German,
convicted Of the murder Of Charles johnson and
Robert johnson, Is ordered TO be executed in
Brooklyn, New York, on Friday next the Cover.
nor having refused TO interfere with the sentence.
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THs REV THOMAS SEwELL.--In consequence of
the delicate health Of this clergyman, the citizens
of Winchester, Va, have procured him an assist
snt--Rev. Mr.. Jeitch--from Washington. M.
Sewelrs health has, however, improved lately.
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A MArrRR-oY-FAor YousG LADr.-A certain
newspaper in Cleveland, Ohio, having advertised
that they would send copy of their paper gratis
for one year, to person who would send them a
club Of ten, received the ten-spot Of clubs from
Young lady In the country.
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CowHrprG BY FErALEs.-A young man Of La
fsyette street, Brooklyn, New York, having circu-
with her mother and sister to his residence, where
they whipped him soundly with cowhides.
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MEDICAL BuLL---The following ia an exact
copy Of printed label on the medicine boxes Of a
chemist in Buffalo, N. Y;
Cough Lozenges.-pose--one, three times
day, at bedfsnen
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A GOOD BOOK FOR A YOUNG MAN.
TyHE Diary and Correspondence Of the
IL late Amos Lawrence 81 so.
Patriarchy, or the Family; its Constitution and
Probation. By John Harris, ID ID. 81 rs.
The Smitten Household or Thoughts for the AZ
ficted. BY s. J. Prime, w. b. Sprague, G. w. Be-
thune j. b. Waterbury and G. M. Butler
Dunelen Mause, or Times and Trials Of the Dis
rupton. BY s. e. b. Patterson. 81 rs.
lot Of New Juveniles just received, exceedingly
attractive, entertaining and instructive.
GRAY a BALLANTYNE,
dec 22-3t 49S, Seventh street
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NAvAL.--The United States steamer Fulton
sailed from Boston, on Friday last for the West
Indies n
The United States frigate Constellation, Com
mander Bell, arrived at Tunis, on the 18th ultimo,
from Naples. s
The United States surveying steamer Water
Witch arrived at Mortevideo ON the 9th Of Octo-
Der, Lieutenant Jeffres in command. Captain
Page, United States Navy, the commander Of tho
expedition, he'd gone into the interior on an expe-
dition tour.
On the Eth Of October the United States ship
Savanns,a sailed from Rio on cruise. The sloop
Of war Germantown, commander Lynch, Is at Mon
teviTeo. On the 25th Of September the United
Ststes brig cambridge sailed from Monteyideo for
Rio de Janeiro.
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MARRIED.

Onf}e goth instant, at the Chapel Of the Theolog-
cal Seminary Of Virginia, by the Rev. VIM. Sparrow
ID. D., the Rev. JULIus E. GRAMNER, of Washington,
to Bessie, daughter of the officiating minister.
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RICH JEWELRY.
HAVE just received large and rich
Il assortment Of Fine Jewelry for the Holidays,
comprising
Rich Cameo, Mosaic, and plain Pins and Ear
Rings of the latest style
Sleeve Buttons, Studs, and variety Of other
Gold Jewelry.
Also, fine collection Of Silver Goblets, Cups Nap
kin Rings, Spoons, DC.
Together with some superior time-keepng Watches,
in gold and silver cases. which am selling, as usual
at New York city prices, and no advance on account
OF the increasing demand for my goods.
II. o. HOOD,
Sign Of the Large Eagle,
dec 22-dlwif Penn. avenue No 4ls.
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Hon. Howell Cobb.

| This gentleman delivered himself Of a TRADE
yesterday, against the American party, ayow-
ing II as his purpose, and the intention Of those
acting with him, to prescribe the American
party. The honorable gentleman was much
Mortified ut what he termed the oaths and
obligations " Of the American party; and he
said the country had given verdict against
the principles Of this party. Will the gentle
man tell us what sort Of verdict the people
have rendered against the party with which he
a,tsp From one hundred and sixty members
Of the House of Representatives, it has dwin-
died down to seventy-four. Docs he infer from
this result that the people approve the policy Of
this administration If the will Of the people is
any criterion by which to form an opinion as to
the merits Of any party, we should suppose
the gentleman would not have committed such
blunder.
Again, does the gentleman recollect that he
was elected Governor of Georgia by the Wings,
and since that period his State has repudated
him by electing Mr.. Iverson over him as Sena-
tor, when he had the caucus nomination Of his
party for the positions When the gentleman
talks again about verdicts by the people, he
should not forget his own position, viz: that
of condemned politician. But the "oaths,"
horrible oaths. Will the gentleman explain
the nature Of the obligation which compels
him to sustain an administration which he
privately despises, and whose principles he has
repudiated publicly?
The honorable gentleman presided at recent
political meeting, which laid down platform as
directly hostile to the nomination Of Pierce Mt
Cincinnati as it could possibly be, and pro-
scribed all from participation in that conven-
ton who did not agree to the sentiments set
forth in the platform. BY this platform we pre-
sumo the gentleman is bound. Or is it mere
Locefoco pledge, which can be set aside at will,
and merely adopted to enable the gentleman to
make buster and then subside into the usual
Loccfoco routinc--a race for the spoisg Or
was it an effort to rebuild the gentleman's po-
itical fortunes, by claiming for him the nomi-
nation for Vice Presidentf There must have
been some such purpose, for the gentlems.n
now repudiates obligations, and attempts to
manufacture political capital by assaisng the
American party. Did the gentleman never
apply for admission into the party?
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EI Sons Of Temperance..-AS Special Session
of the Grand Division, d. c., will be held in the East
Room Of Temperance Hail, on Monday, the oath in
the interest of the Order in this jurisdiction.
BY order: X. GRAY CAMPBELL,
dec 22-lt# Grand Scribe
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Tar QCAxRsLs or EpiToRs.---John @. Rivss. OF
the Washington Globe has been advertising for an
editor, and having little quiet fun In his way
with the Boston Post about It and other matters.
In the course Of bis last discourse upon tho sub
ect he makes the following allusion to his old as
sociate and partner;
sour former partner, Mr.. Blair used to~assist
us; buthe has gone-we will not say where--into
other business, where, probably, all his spare time
win be required TO write for himself No matter
where he has gone, nor where he may go, we shall,
we are sure, always wish him well. We were full
twenty yesrs together in business, and not an an
CRY word ever passed between US during that time,
not even an angry thought towards each other,
we believe, except when we both kept diaries he
used to intercept the butter wagons on our road,
which furnished US with butter, and buy IL all up
for the use of his own family. We must confess
that we did think little hard of him for doing
So as we told him when we commenced the farm
ing and dairy business, six miles from him, that
only object in settling SO far from him was, ol
to come in competition with him In purchasing
produce for home consumption"
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A Western editor, not knowing that "hotel" is
synonymous with mansion or residence in French,
after announcing among the news Of the day that
Talleyrand had died at his hotel in Paris, proceed
ed to relate by way of an essay upon the mutabil-
ty of human affairs--how this remarkable man had
ruled France by his talents-been the confdant
and adviser OF Napoleon--done thousand impor-
sant things that had excited the attention of all
nations-and finally, notwithstanding the distin-
guished part he had played in the worlds history
Tdied a tavern keeper"
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The Usury Laws.

The Virginia papers, without an exception,
are urging the Legislature to repeal the usury
laws. Several other States have already done
so, and the question is being agitated in Mary
land Why do not our city authorities take
some step to obtain repeal Of the usury laws
of this Districtf Money 10 property, and why
should not the owner of it be allowed to
get for the use Of it, what it is worth? Why
limit the interest on money and not the rent of
d houseg
There are money shavers now amongst us,
and the rates are higher than If there were no
usury law, simply because the risk is greater
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TO HOLIDAY PURCHASERS.
MANY Useful and Beautiful Goods for
w the season, comprising, in part ieg
Single and double barrel Guns, in great variety
Revolving and other Pistols
Skates Of every description
Pen and Pocket Knives
Scissors and Knives and Forks
Walters, Tea Trays, &C.
For sale at low prices by
Il. TUCKER 4 CO.,
dec 2l-3tif 853 Pennsylvania avenue
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Metropolitan Railroad Office,

MetropOiftan Railroad Office,
GEoReErowS, December 20, 1855
UNH0SE subscribers TO the stock Of the Metropoli-
u tan Railroad Company who have not respond
ed to the call made the 18th Of April ast for the pay
ment Of the second nstalment requested to do
within thirty days from date, TO enable the Company
to meet their obligations 10 the contractors who
now engaged in prosecuting the work.
BY order Of the Board Of Directors;
J. w. DEEBLE,
dec 22-- tst Treasurer.
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In nearly all tho counties in Indiana where Dem
ocratic meetings have recently been held Hon.
Jesse d. Bright has been recommended as Indi-
anas first choice for the Presidency. Exchange.
Another chance for the Union t. review the
qualifications Of the various Democratic Presi-
dental aspirants A few weeks since, the
Union reviewed many Of Mr.. Pierce's oppo-
nents for the Cincinnati nomination, but omit
ted entirely Mr.. Bright We have taken this
opportunity to call the attention of the Union
to the omission. Indiana IL large State, and
casts thirteen electoral votes, and the Union
had better hasten to make the anlende honor
able, or Indiana may take offence, and the
Union is in no condition just now to lose DEM
ocratic support. Will the Union take the hintY