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THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

A special communication from the President
of the United States to the two Houses of Con-
gress (if, indeed, the>popular legislative branch
may be so dignfed) was made on Thursday
We have read it with much care, and consider
it well worthy of the important and delicate
subject of which it treats For more than a
year we have had the most unhappy forebod-
ing of the condition of things in Kansas. An.
archy and civil strife have been high in the
ascendant, and peace, good will, and brotherly
love, have, as yet, found no residence within its
borders. From the first organization Of the
Territory we apprehended, and often expressed
that apprehension, that the policy adopted by
the President would prove dangerous one,
and continued retention of Governor Reeder
in office would be productive of precisely the
results that have ensued
The ame,ade, however, is so handsomely and
forcbly made by the President, in his special
message Of Thursday, that we give our unre-
luctant commentator of it, though we should
have preferred that the freesoi procivities of
Governor Reeder had been made the ground of
his election.
We regret that our neighbor Of the Wash
ington Union is silent upon the message, for
we really think it one of the fttest occasions
for the employment of its too promiscuous but
marvellous, capacity for paneygric. The mes,
sage will be found in our columns
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Cire uIar 10 the Omcers OF the Interior De-
partment.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
yUL:.o Io,,,o,, 90 Io6e

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Washington, January 70, 1856.
practice seems rapidly obtaining amongst
the officers Of the federal government of absent
ing themselves from their respective posts of
duty, which threatens to become a serious evil.
Its improperly and incompatibility with the
various interests intrusted to or devolved upon
them is manifest, and its discontinuance i'm.
peratively demanded.
The officers of this department are, therefore,
hereby informed that their constant attention to
their respective duties is expected and required,
and that hereafter any unauthorized absence
from their posts will be deemed sufficient cause
of removal.
When leave of absence is desired for any
purpose, timely application therefore should be
transmitted to the department. and 1t will be
granted or withheld, as may seem just and
proper; but in the mean time, and unta the
ansaoer Of the department rs received, the officer
making the application will remain in the proper
discharge of his official duties.
As those applications, however, are frequently
made by officers on the ground that the public
interests committed to them require their
presence at the seat of government, the depart
ment takes this occasion to say, that, in Its
opinion such necessity can rarely, if ever exist,
the mail facilities Of the United States being
sufficient for all practical purposes of official
intercourse r. McCLELLAND,
Secretary.
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Contents,
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Fast Time Of Boats The Ohio and Mississippi
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List of Steamboat Officers on the Western
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nso REwARD.--Lost ON saturday even

cfSn REV ARD.--Losto ON Saturday even
SoO ing, between 9Th street and the Theatre,
or at the latter place, a small memorandum book,
containing Sl40 in SIS and sl0s the Patriotic
Bank chiefly, one Corporation IS, inclusive. There
were also some loose papers in the book Of no
possible use 10 any but the owner. II the same
has fallen into honest hands, will give Fifty Dol.
lars reward for the return thereof; If in the hands
OF a thief, it is hoped he will return the book and
papers. w. HOWE,
372 Penn. avenue, corner 9th street.
Dec 1l--3
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WINES, LIQUORS, CARS,
And Fine Groceries,

Consisting OF fine Teas Sugar, Flour Soap,
Olives, Raisins Figs, SardiOes, Anchovies, Otard,
Marrett IL Co, Pnet Il Co, and Colonel Cha
bards Brandies, IN cases, demUohus aud casks ,
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherres, Madeira, Port OF
various descriptions; ST. Julien Claret, Cha
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Ediuburg ale, Anne
settle, Maraschino, Curacao, Absynth, Champagnes,
and a large and various description of Havana
Segars.
Also Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended 10, and de
livered at their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of Fine Havana Segars,
imported direct by the subscriber, ut Wholesale
and Retail.
Officers Of the United States Navy can have
their Mess stores put up at the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of
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Amendments by the President,
BIZ and aoith the adUice and consent Of TIL

By and sciA the advice and consent Of the
Senate.
O. Jennings Wise, Of Virginia, to be secre-
tary Of the legation Of the United States at
Paris, in the place Of Don Piatt resigned.
Edward G. w. Butler, jr., OF louisiana to
be secretary of the legation of the United
States at Berlin, in place of o. Jennings Wise,
transferred to Paris.
John N. Garesche, of Delaware, to be con.
sui of the United States at the port of Matan-
sas, island of Cuba, in place of Edward Wor-
rell, removed.
Robert II. Seese, Of New York, to be consul
of the United States at the port Of Spezzia, in
Sardinia.
Johnathan S. Jenkins, of California, to be
consul of the United States at Apia, Nayiga-
tors islands.
George V. Brown, of New York, to be con-
sui of the United States at Tangier, Morocco
in place of Samuel P. Collins, deceased.
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III Religious Notice.-By special request
Of the Building Committee o. the New Baptist
Church, on 18th street, and in consequence OF the
great inclemency of the weather last Sabbath, by
which many were prevented from attending the
dedication services the Rev. DIR. Teasdale has
consented 10 repeat the discourse which he de-
livered last Sunday night, at II o'clock, next
Sabbath morning The Rev. t. J. Fisher, the
distinguished Kentucky evangelist, will preach at
night, and the ordinance of Baptism will be adj
ministered. The pews in this church will be
rented on Monday next between the hours Of 10
o'clock a. m. and p. m. Jan Is
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q A r. d.
10 tn, LaateS Of Washington, Georgaotcn, disa
a7idrta &c.
II ENRT WEIRMN's ladies, misses, an.
IL children's French shoes are sold by the un
dersigned on 18th street, just above Corcoran y
Riggss Banking House, III his new building, witt
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gater walking shoes, white and black satin CATERS
slippers, &c, made to order by H. Weirman Of
Philadelphia of the best French CATER materials
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
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work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted &c
give perfect satisfaction
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me
call and examine for themselves
c WEtRMAN
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hitherto prevented its administration ia many
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orally found in the Emulsion.
Joyce's tasteless solution OF Copaba is the
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and at same time mixes clearly and freely with
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characteristics.
II is efficient preparation for all diseases of
the mucous membranes, and particularly Como
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affections, and IN chronic irritation ofihe bladder
Sold in Washington wholesale, by
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ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN
FASHIONS, 1856.
GEORGE p. FOX
Has arrived MT Wizards Hotel, WASH
ington, ID. q.

Has arrived Mt WiIIard's Hotel, WASH
tngtOn, ID. Z.
In The delay attending the organization of
the House, ii is a matter of congratul alton
that the members of both branches of the Ma
tiona Legislature can, without violating their
political principles settle upon one popular can
didate for their favor. Mr.. Fox, in his capacity
as Tailor, representing commerce, has ever
merited and continues to receive the distinguished
title of Leader of Fashions of the United States.
To that audable distinction he has been elevated
by the unanimous sufrages of the people. He
has had the happy faculty of uniting the dissen-
tient voices in the realm of fashion, and now
represents them in one undivided sentiment
The House OF Representatives has been al a loss
for leader for some time, but the Representa-
tive of Fashion is always organized. The fashions
in the plastic hand of art is 10 the skill OF the
artist what the disorganIzed elements Of the
Representative Assembly 10 the genius of the
orator. The succumbs 10 the taste of the
artist the other is subdued by the eloquence of
the orator. What the latter is 10 the Congress
sional Assembly GEORGE P. Fox is 10 the Popular
Assembly of Fashion. We have thus far lnsti-
tuted parallel, but parallels only run closely TO a
certain point, thence they diverge, and thus II is
with our leaders of fashions and our leaders OF
politics. The Speaker of Fashion Qor such we
will designate our representative is never al a
loss for The right fit on the right man, and the
right man is never al loss for The right fit when
he applies TO our leader. His vote is never cast
away, nor yet his money. Both are equally well
and safely invested. Unanimity of opinion can
not be supposed 10 always exist in political as
semblies OF men representing diversity OF prin-
cipss but in the realm of fashion there can be
but one opinion and that is, that there is but one
fashion and GEO. p. Fox is its leader.
Jan-26
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act by usurping a power not conferred by it /;
and,
Sd. That the approval of the finding Of this
Board by the Secretary of the Navy and Presi'
dent, without, as it appears, any, the least,
knowledge of the facts, motives, or other con-
siderations which brought it to the result, was
clear disregard Of the spirit and intent of the
act itself, and, as such, should be treated by
the Senate and House of Representatives.
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Prayer.-The Rev, DR.. Teasdale opened the
House Of Representatives, on Thursday with
prayer. That was the first time this that
The solemn service preceded the official move
ments Of the body. And it is somewhat singular
that on the day above mentioned there was more
excitement and disorder in the House than at any
former period since the assembling Of this Con-
gress The Kansas special message.acted like a
bombshell in the camp, and probably caused the
members 10 forget the spirit ofthe reverend gentle
mans prayer!
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VOCAL MUSIC.

MFRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
INI Ladies Of Washington that she continues
TO give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the best Artistes Of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her meIhod Of eutivating the voice
and impartng correctness of style and expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply TO Mrs. +. at her resi-
dence 405 street, between 9th and 10Th streets
Reference is made 10 Mr. r. Davis and Mr.. G.
Hibus, at their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue Dec IL
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More Snow.-Certain philosophers pre-
dieting that shall soon have the deepest snow
hereabout known in the annals Of the District of
Columbia For the cause of science we do not
desire that they shall be disappointed in their
representations although, looking TO comfort,
we have objection TO an indefinite postpone
ment of the deepest snow"
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The Steamer PoWhataH, which started for
Aqua creek Monday morning, and made her
way through the thick ice she passed Alexan-
nria, had not returned on Wednesday, as we learn
from the Gazette. 1t reported on the street
that the steamer had been cut through by the ice,
and sunk about six miles above Aqua creek. If
true, this shows that there are imminent dan
gers attending vessels in this section Of the
Try as in the Arctic ocean itself
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EOeal am 4rrsOual.
washington and Alexandria Railroad

The company, we learn, intend prosecuting, with
all energy, the immediate termination OF the work
as soon as the weather will permit, the whole dis
lance remaining unfinished being less than mile.
The engines and cars are already built, and the
road will be opened for travel in the course of a
few weeks
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TUsTRECEIvED AT TAYLOR q aAU.

- rvs Bookstore, near 9th street
The Plurality of Worlds, with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, ID. ID.
A Lamp TO the Path; or, the Bible IN The Heart
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev W
r. Tweedie, ID. ID.
The Caacomhs OF Rome, by the Right Rev W
]. Kip, ID. ID.
Narrative of Voyage 10 the Northwest Coas
of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Cornue, by Madame De Stsel, new ed,'ion
Vathek, by Beckford, do
Female Poets of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated.
Life of Napoleon, by Hazlitt, do
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Commercial Convention. - The Mayor Of
Washington has appointed the following citizens
10 join the official delegation, and represent the
interests of the metropolis at the Southern Com
mercial Convention, to be held at Richmond on
the Both instant w. w. Seaton, w. w. Corcoran,
Samuel Bacon, Joseph Bryan, Silas H. Hill G. ST.
]. Chubb, Walter Lenox, Thomas Berry, William
Gunlon, Richard Wallach George S. Gideon,
and Joseph B. Peasants.
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CARD.
GEORGE MASON,
A i ~

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Iadianold, Calhoun County, Tsras.
Practices in the Courts Of the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
at Austin ans Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. a.. p. Butler, u. ). Senator, ). Carolina.
Hon. ID. r. Atchison, u. ). Senator, Missouri.
r. NJ. +. Hunter, u. S. Senator, Virginia.
James NJ Mason u. S. Senator, Virginia.
Gen. S. Cooper Adj. Gen. u. 5. A. Wash, ID. G
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, d. 9.
C. c. Jamison, Pres't Bank of Bait, Bait, Md.
Dec 6-0