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journ until IL o'clock tomorrow; which was
decided in the negative.
Mr.. Riddle moved that the committee now
proceed 10 fix the time for the meeting OF the
next Democratic National Convention to nom
mate candidates for President and Vice Presi
dent of the United States; which motion was
decided in the affirmative.
Whereupon, Mr.. Jones, of Iowa, proposed
the first Monday in June next, at IL o'clock, m
Mr.. Henning the 4th of March;
Mr.. Riddle, the third Saturday in May; and
Mr. English, the first Tuesday in June.
Mr.. Henning moved that the committee adj
journ until tomorrow decided in the mega
tive.
Mr.. Henning and Mr.. Riddle having with
drawn their propositions fixing the day for the
meeting of the National Convention, the ques-
ton was taken upon the proposition of Mr..
English, and was decided in the negative
The motion of Mr.. Jones, of Iowa, was then
unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Cook moved that committee of three
be appointed by the chair for the purpose OF
carrying out the resolution of the last National
Convention in reference to procuring hall,
arranging seats, &C., for the approaching con.
vention; whereupon the chair appointed the
following gentlemen said committee:
Mr.. Edgerton, Of Ohio.
Mr.. Cook, Of Illinois.
Mr.. Broadhead, of Michigan.
Mr.. Henning moved that the thanks of the
meeting be returned to the Hon. r. M. Nc
Lane for the highly satisfactory manner he
has discharged the duties of chairman and
the vote being taken thereon by Mr.. English,
one of the secretaries, was unanimously decided
in the affirmative.
Mr.. Riddle, in behalf of the Jackson Demo-
cratic Association of Washington city, invited
the committee to attend meeting of said as
ISOLATION this evening; which invitation, on
motion of Mr.. Jones, of Iowa, was accepted.
On motion, the committee then adjourned.
ROBERT M McLANE,
Chairman.
WILLIAM H. ENGLISH,
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WEDNESDAY,, January 9, 1856.

No. 81. Edwin c. Little ct al, appellants,
us- Levi w. Hall ct al. The argument of this
cause was continued by Hon. VIM. Fl. Seward
for the appellants, and by Hon. s. G. Haven
for the appellees and concluded by Hon. VIM.
II. Seward for the appellants.
No. 38. James M. Cooper, plaintiff in error,
Us. Enoch c. Roberts. The argument of this
cause was commenced by Mr.. Buel for the
plaintiff in error.
Adjourned until tomorrow, ii o'clock.
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Gunaressi0nal.
THIRTY-FoURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.



Mr.. SMITH of Tennessee, made personal
explanation, show the fallacy OF the charge that
the Democratic party and the President OF the
United States responsible for the monogram
cation of the House.
Mr.. WHITNEY replied 10 the remarks of Mr..
EUsTIs of Louisiana, delivered on Monday, saying
that the American party was not against indivi-
duals, but against the measures and principles
of the church OF Rome, the head of which declares
that liberty of conscience is an absurd and odious
maxim. and the rawlings of delirium.
Mr.. KNIGHT said he had observed that the
democrats, in caucus, recently, had adopted
resolution to vote against all motions 10 adjourn
until Speaker should be elected. In order TO
cut short continued day and night session, he
therefore offered a resoution-that the House
will Immediately proceed to vote, UiUa uoee, for
Speaker until election should be effected or,
until three additional ballotings shall be made,
when, on the third, the person having the highest
number of votes provided il be a majority OF a
quorum, shall be declared Speaker OF the thirty
fourth Congress.
Mr.. BARKSDALE moved that the resolution
lie upon the table. The question was decided IN
the afirmative--yeas 49, nays lO2
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, called attention 10
a letter which recently appeared in the Ashtabula
Sentinel, written by Mr.. GIDDINGs; the inference
from which, Mr.. CAMPBELL said, was fairly dedu-
chile, and which had gone before the country,
that he had staid here, keeping the House voting
for five days, asking simply that he should receive
the vote of his friends, for the speakership, up 10
| point which would crafty him personally, in
order that he might retire with honor from the
contest If the gentleman Mr.. GiDDINes) intend
ed 10 make that charge against him, either direct
ly or indirectly, he would say
MIR. GIDDINGS exculpated Mr.. CAMPBELL
from any imputaton conclusion of that char
acter In that letter he had only endeavored 10
do his colleague strict and impartial Justice, and
10 represent truly the condition OF affairs
Mr.. CAMPBELL wished TO know whether any
friend of his had ever heard him express, directly
or indirectly, any desire TO receive vote 10
crafty him, in order that he might retire with
honor. If there was such one, let him rise and
state the fact.
There being no response, the gentleman passed
TO other articles in several newspapers, defending
certain attacks which had been made on his pc
ltcal position.
Several other gentlemen made personal expia-
nations
The House then resumed voting for Speaker
with the following result:
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VOCAL MUSIC.

MFRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
lNl Ladies of Washington that she continues
10 give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the best Arfistcs of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her method of cultivating the voice
and mparting correctness of style and expression
will render satisfaction
For terms and hours apply to Mrs F. at her resi-
dence 405 L street between 9th and 10th streets.
Reference is made TO Mr.. r. Davis and Mr.. G.
Hilbus, at their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue. Dec 10
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NAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA, OR

IN interesting anecdotes and remarkable con-
versations of the Emperor during the i've and a
half years of his captivity, collected from the
MORALS Of Las Casas, OMera, Montholon, An
tonmarrgi, and others. BY John s. c. Abbot !;
with illustrations.
English Grammar The English Language in
its elements and forms, with history of lis origin
and development, designed for use in colleges
and schools. Revised and enlarged. BY William
G. Fowler, late Professor Of Rhetoric IN Amherst
College.
Caesars Commentaries; literally translated notes,
with very elaborate index.
Child's History ofthe United States. BY John
Bonner. In 2 volumes.
An Outline of the General Principles Of Cram
mar, 10 which quotations have been added BY
Rev. j. G. Grafton, Professor of the English Lam
guage and Literature in the New York Academy.
Just received and for sale al the Bookstore OF
II. FARNHAM,
Corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue Dec
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$40 REWARD.--Lost on Saturday even
or at the latter place, a small memorandum book,
containing Sl40 in SIS and Sos Of the Patriotic
Bank chiefly, one Corporation IS, inclusive. There
were also some loose papers in the book of no
possible use to 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 thief il is hoped he will return the book and
papers w. HOWE,
372 Penn. avenue, corner Oil street.
Dec ll--3t
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MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC MA
TIONAL COMMITTEE.

In pursuance Of previous notice, the Demo
cratic National Committee assembled in the
city of Washington, at twelve o'clock, m, on
the 9Th day Of January, 1856, and was called
to order by Hon. R. M. McLane, of Maryland
chairman of the committee.
On motion of Hon. George W. Jones, Of
Tennessee, VIM. III. English Of Indiana, and
George Read Riddle, Of Delaware, were chosen
secretaries.
On motion of Mr.. Henning, the roll was
called whereupon the following gentlemen an
swered to their names, viz;
Maine-Cyrus Moore.
New Hampshire-John III. George.
Vermont--David A. Smalley.
Massachusetts-B. +. Hallet.
Rhode Island-We b. Sayles.
Connectcut-James T. Pratt.
New York-John p. Beekman.
New Jersey--Josep G. Potts.
Pennsylvania--John Oakford.
Delaware-George r. Riddle.
Maryland-Robert M. McLane.
virginia--William III. Clark
North Carolna-W arren Winslow.
Alabama-C. G. Clay.
Mississippi--A. G. Brown
Louisiana--John Slidell.
Oho-Alfred p. Edgerton.
| Kentucky M. Elliott.
Tennessee-George w. Jones.
| Indana--Wm. H. English.
Illnois-Isaac Cook.
Michigan-T. +. Brodhead.
Florida--R. s. Mallory.
Iowa-George w. Jones'
+ Wisconsin-Benj S. Henning.
California;. w. Denver.
MIR. Brodhead moved that the meeting ad
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nN- The sleigh bells made merry music in
the streets yesterday, and hundreds of ladies
gentlemen INDUCED themselves in the pleasure
Of sleighing.
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CONGREGATIONAL.

The Senate was not in session yesterday.
The House of Representatives was engaged
in the effort to elect Speaker. AT 8 o'clock,
when we heard from the Capitol the members
were thus employed, with the probability of a
long night session before them.
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soy- We publish today the report of the
Secretary of the Navy. Its length precludes
comment.
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MARRIED.

In this city, at Wesley Chapel, January sth, by
Rev r. L, DASHED, Mr.. VIM. III. FALCONER
to MARY ANN, daughter of C. w. BoTELER, sr.,
esq.
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sDc mons, about weeks since, small specl5e
red and white Cow, with one horn half broken
ofi---the other crump horn. She has wen
wart on her side, near the flank about the size Of
a mans fist She is marked, but not recoected
The sbove.reward will be paid by returning her 10
the owner on street, between 9th and 7th, No.
500. Sept 10
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oIIoTATroNs co,,ec,

il of Familiar Quotations, with complete In
does of Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials Of Youth and Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes price 80.
Ellie, or the Human Comedy by John Esten
Cooke, author of Virginia Comedians, &c.
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
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BROWN AND SHOOK.

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING mrR-
CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA
And Agents for "Kerrs" Summerdean" Old Rye
and p. Hangers "Old Rye" Whisky. Premium
brands
All letters promptly answered, and orders illeo
Feb O0-2no
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COALi COAIi

COALi COAL!
THE undersigned is prepared to deliver
White and Red Ash COAL of the best qua
lily, Mt Sc so per ton C2240 lbs.)
H. G. narrower,
Sd street, Sd door south OF Pa. avenue
July PIT
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY, g.
Triumphant success Of the principal members
of the original and world-renowned
CHRISTYS MINSTRFLS,
Organized 1912, whose concerts are nightly
Intended by the beauty and fashion of Washing
ton. They appear every evening this week, with
new features on each occasion.
For particulars see the programme.
Jan. Q-4t.
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
4 AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
i ceived superior LOT of Ladies Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Chdrens Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS.
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store
bee tNcws)
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a m Il S { m nts.

THE VARIETIES.
Manager. JOHN T. FORD.
BOX tickets. ................s... 20 cents.
Parquet armchairs. so
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Evening Receptions.-The first public even
ing reception at the Executive Mansion will take
place tomorrow, and will doubtless, as heretofore
attract many guests. The time devoted to this
purpose will be from eight to ten o'clock.
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BEAR wOMANf
HALF HUMAN HALF BEAST! THE WON
DER OF THE AGE
This great curiosity is now on exhibition in this
tional Hotel.
All lovers Of curious sights should go and sec
this wonder.
Admission 25 cents; children. 12i cents.
Jan 10
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The sleighing continues to be good and it is
needless TO say extensively enjoyed. Pennsyl.
vania avenue is the grand scene of display and
pleasure in that respect
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The Democrats of this city celebrated the
anniversary Of the battle of New Orleans, on
Tuesday night, at the Washington Assembly
Rooms. Several prominent members of the party
addressed the meeting The Hon. Amos Kendall
nrasidcd
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of bsndholders ION Tuesday, at tho National
HotelD representing about nine hundred thou
sand dollars Of the stock, measures were taken
with view TO procure the release of the State
of Maryland from the control of the work. and to
have it placed uuder the superintendence of trus-
tees the leading object being 10 make the canal
yield sufficient revenue TO satisfy the claims OF
the bondholders who receive dividends on
their investments. The canal cost between four
teen and fifteen millions Of dollars II is supposed
that, under proper management, the work can be
made TO yield handsome surplus revenue.
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Correspondence.

New YoRK, January7 1866.
It is reported around town that no less than six
of the Brooklyn Aldermen have been indicted by
the Grand Jury on charges OF bribery and corrup-
ton in connexion with the widening of Atlantic
avenue. have been told by an official of the
above city, that approaches had been made to him
which left no doubt in his mind that money had
been freely used in this matter.
The trial Of Baker for the murder of Poole will
be resumed on Monday. II viii be recollected
that the jury were unable to agree on verdict on
former trial, hence new trial became necessary.
Of course the testimony will be only repetition
of what has heretofore been elected. This murder
case, having been so long before the public, 1t has
lost most OF its interest," and ut present attracts
worry little attention.
From letter now before me, dated Calcutta,
November 8, 1855, | have taken the following ex-
tract, by which it viii be seen that Kate Hayes,
the great songstress is carrying everything before
her: @ aF
1.-THE success of Kate Hayes during her visit to
Calcutta was unbounded she was introduced upon
the stage every night by Clergyman of the Church
Of England and her concerts were attended by
thousands Of the elite of Calcutta
From the same latter is tho following rich item :
Advices from Bendigo, Geebrig, of August 49,
inform US that a block Of quartz has been taken
from claim recently opened near Golden Gully,
which contains upwards of fifty pounds weight of
pure BOlu. Inc ponce were mounting guard over
the claim, and q commissioner was in attendance"
The American convention of the 25th district
including the counties Of Wayne and Cayuga, have
Instructed their delegates to the National Conven-
ton to support Sam Houston for the Presidency.
This believe is the first Houston delegate elected
in New York.
You will remember that stated in former let
ter that Mr.. Harper Of the New York Times had
sold his interest in that paper for $4,000, but on
reflection had refused to surrender his right in the
property. 1t now turns out that Mr.. Harper,
the reputed owner of one-third of the paper, ia a
son of one Of the members of the publishing
house 1.-THE father being the actual owner and who
refuses to allow the transfer. Legal proceedings
have been commenced to enforce it, however, and
We shall soon see how the affair will terminate. It
is a somewhat novel case all around.
Our Legislature have adjourned over to Mon
day without any organization, and there does not
appear amy better prospect Of coming to terms at
Albany than at Washington.
I. The American National Club viii give their first
festival and ball on Wednesday evening next, at
the Academy Of Music. The names attached to
the cards OF invitation are a sufficient guarantee
that this will be grand affair
The steamship Pacific for Liverpool took out
Gully 81 passengers, and about $21 900 in specie.
Among the list of names do not notice any from
Washington or vicinity. 0xIcRoN.
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knowledge all their obligations to obey the re,
auirements Of that instrument. When one ="
the confederated States futiely attempted 20 nj.
Ify. lis powers, there but one ceiling Of re-.
probation throughout all our c...dcrs The sblest
statesmen Massachusetts ever intrusted with her
interests on the foc.rs of Congress, by his sue
cessful maintenance OF that paramount authority
of the Copy .ltution of the United States display,
cd a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of craftsmanship, which
was even greater than the majestic eioquence
with which he indicated his position.
oThe passage Of this act is deeply to be depior-
ed because IL asserts or looks to the maintenance
ofrights not clearly and consttutionally ours,
which course of action, in my inaugural address,
strenuoasy urged the last legislature to avoid
because it weakens the moral effect Of the influence
OF our State-because it sets an example, which, II
followed by other members OF the confederacy, VIII
most certainly destroy our only bond OF unon--and
because it tends to an armed conflict between the
State and national governments Either this law
must remain dead letter on our statute book UNI
enforced when the hour Of trial comes, thus reduc-
ing Massachusetts TO the humiliating position OF
enacting law she has not the courage TO enforce,
or else if the attempt is made, it must be support.
cd by the whole military array Of the State In direct
and immediate conflict with the army fthe United
States. There Is no alternative but submission or
open war.
- w ME MASSACHUSETTS, VIII Dt fOyh W HCI Soh,
stitutional obligations, she demands that all her
constitutional rights shall be respected. She asks
the fulhlment OF national compacts, the faithful
performance of the sacred agreements of the fathers
and, though the act referred TO has temporarily
diminished the moral weight of this demand, It's
repeal viii go far to give her voice its former power
Her people, in common with the entire North, and
many at the South, believing slavery to be moral
social, and political evil, claim power to inter
fere with it in those States where by local law il
exists but they demand, by united voice in both
branches Of Congress, and by almost as united a
sentiment at home, that it shall not be suffered to
extend itself into those territories where by solemn
covenant our nation has stipulated that IL should
never enter.
"Thc dispassionate judgment Of our citizens will
al once teach them that this end, so, much TO be
desired, cannot be promoted, but on the contrary,
must be seriously retarded, by the passage or con-
tinuance on our statute book of law of acknowl-
ed uuconstitutionaity.
IL therefore recommend that so much of this
act, entitled An act to protect the rights and Ii
berries OF the people of the Commonwealth o.
Massachusetts, as may conflict with the Constitu
ton of the United States and all laws made in pur
suance thereof be repealed" s. 8g
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THIRTY.FOURTH CONGRESS-
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

MONDAY, Jan. z, 1856.
After our report closed, another ballot was had,
with the following result:
Banks, 90; Richardson, ~; Fuller, 80; PEN
ningtoii, o.; Orr, and Messrs. Williams, Milton,
Porter, and Bennett, ! each.
Number of votes cast 2lo.
Necessary to a choice, 100.
Before the result was announced,
Mr.. EUSTIS, of Louisiana, rose TO personal
explanation, stating the position OF the American
party iri that State. He said that they repudated
the 9Th section Of the Philadelphia Platform, con-
sidering odious to persecute any man on account
of his religion. which was a question between the
individual and his God, and rather than do 80,
would suffer his right hand to wither-nor would
he be connected with any party having in view
such direct purpose.
Mr.. SMITH, of Alabama, differed from the gen.
tleman and denounced Roman Catholicism, be-
cause, spiritually, temporarily and politically the
adherents to that faith their allegiance to the
Pope above the constitution. He appealed to gen
tlemen to say whether from the beginning Roman
Catholic priests in their assemblies, have not al
ways thrown their influence against liberty and on
the side OF power The American party do not
urge religious prescription.
Mr. TAYLOR, of Louisiana, referred to the re-
cords of history to show that during the French
Revolution the Roman Catholic priests Joined the
people against the nobles and gave motion and
power to the popular element which achieved free
dom in France.
Mr. WALKER, Of Alabama, differed from the
views expressed by his colleague, Mr.. VIM. r.
SNIrH.1 If he thought that prescription for reli-
gion's sake was feature Of the American party,
he would cut himself loose from such an organize
ton.
An Intellectual motion was made that the House
adjourn till Wednesday next--yeas l0l, nays LOT.
After some further debate another motion was
made to adjourn over till Wednesday, which was
successful. ga
The House then adjourned.
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y AssAroLIs --Another Irismph Of The Apleri-
san Pahty--At an election for Trustees Of the
Primary School Of Annapolis, which took place on
Saturday last, the Foreign party were routed An
unusually large number Of the taxable voters were
present, and most desperate effort to carry the
election was made by the spoils Democracy; but
in vain The election resulted in the selection OF
Grafton Munroe, Daniel s. Hyde, and John E.
Stalker, Esqrs., as Trustees, and Henry Lovely as
clark
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rE- The Repubiican Ouarteriy Reuiep for Jar

GB me Republican Quarterly feptep Tor Jan
uary has been received. 1t is the first number we
have read. 1t is not as its name would indicate,
devoted to the cause Of Repn6icanism in its pres
ent current sense but an anfi-Pierce Democratic
Review Of men and principles. The essays upon
"The Cincinnati Democratic Convention" the
Parallel between Pierce and Van Buren," the
Autumn Elections and "General Walker in
Nicaragua" are well worth perusal. They show
intimate acquaintance with the subjects dis
Guessed. We know not to whom We are indebted
for the present lumber but probably TO the pub
Usher, James NJ Law, "a Wall street. New York.
We should heartily recommend this work to the
patronage Of the Democratic party, were il not
that we fear It's extensive perusd would prevent
the nomination Of General Pierce at Cincinnati
he 10 emphaticaly our man--to beatf
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much ardor. Mcssts Clements, Albert, Jefferson,
and Orme being most sctise in it's hvor and
Messrs Towles McCutchen, and AtLee In opposi-
ton.
The bill was on notion Of Mr.. Ball postponed
until Monday next.
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Ohio Leo;syafure

COLUMBUS, Jan. The Legislature of this State
organized to-day. w. S. Bsscum was elected Clerk
Of the Senate, and w. II. Van yorhies Speaker Of
the House. The message Of the Governor was read
this afternoon. af 4aaH