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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS

The Union is indignant at the war South.
ern Know Nothings are making on Mr.. Rich
ardson, rather than on Mr. Banks. The edi-
tors opinion evidently is, that in spite of the
save-the- pieces speeches those gentlemen are
making, they are practically playing the
game Of ride-and-tie with the Republican,, SO
far as the Democracy are concerned; aiming
their antagonism almost altogether at the
Democrats, while protesting to hold opinions
IN common with the latter on the all absorb
ing slavery question. The Union further
calls attention to the fact-with a sheer, we
are sorry to see-that Mr.. Fuller's answers to
the queries of Mr.. ZoIlicoffer present him in
an attitude on the slavery question very diff
ferent from that assumed by him in his origi-
nal confession Of faith made earlier in the
session On the part CT the Union, this is
the more ungraceful from the fact that in its
same issue, lin another article,) it deprecates,
with earnestness and eloquence, the manner
in which Mr.. Richardson ais assailed, and
scrutinized, and Intercepted by the National
Know Nothings, in order that they may be
able TO break the consistency of his record,
and so demoralize his efforts in defence of
great principles as to render him and his
friends powerless as against Northern fanati-
cism."
Our devotion to the 'great principles" to
which the Urton refers, leads US to believe it
right and proper to thank Mr.. Fuller for the
display of manliness with which he has come
forward, even at this late day. to bear testi-
mony In their favor. We care not what his
in the hall of sincerity of purpose, and doubt
less spoke on Saturday in this connection his
honest sentiments. This is not o crisis in
which anything is to be gained for sound con-
stitutional principles by rejecting the abiding
and effective testimony in behalf of them as
held by the Democratic party in Congress, in
volved in what Mr.. Fuller so frankly said on
Saturday, in reply to Mr.. Zollicoffer's inter-
pellation. We trust, indeed, that the Uaton
will see the propriety of frankly taking back
Its little paragraph, wherein it essays to weaken
the value for the cause of true principles, of
Mr.. Fuller's explanation, by quoting as it
were, to weaken the credence that should be
accorded to his sincerity, different views en-
fertained and expressed by him, previous
time.
The InLstLieencer mourns over the condi.
tion Of the House, which its editor evidently
regards as a stigma upon American institu-
Mons He considers Saturday last in the hall
10 nave been a lost day, and regrets that each
member will insist that, personally, no re-
sponsibility whatever rests on him for the con
finuance Of the present state of things He
also tells the Union that it would be NOR,
creditable to 1t if it would urge its party t
surrender something to bring about an organ
1zation, instead Of urging them to continue ir
position they cannot longer hold, except t.
The alleged grievous sacrifice of the public in
terest.
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HE 'SWIss GUARDS" AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
i see that the Star, Of this city, calls me to
account Tor saying that the police present on
the occasion Of the Presidents levee, on New
lear day, were foreigners, and alleges that
tney were the regular police Of the city, ap-
pointed Dy an American mayor, and, of course,
all Americans. In reply, have only to say
mat kEey Ders not tho regular police, who are
Americans, and who wear stars, but they are
members OF what is called the Auxiliary
Guard, appointed by the President, or under
mis- direction. These guardians of the en-.
trance to the White House wore small silver
eagles, showing their distinctive Character.
and forDIdding their Identification with the
regular Police-CoTJsspondent Of Phtladel.
PhtG Ledger.
In reJoinder to the above reply, we .haye
only to say" that the Auxiliary Guard,
are NOT appointed by the President, or nm.
der his direction" The chief of the Guard
Is nominated by the Mayor to the Presiden,
for confirmation, and Of course the Mayor
would not nominate any one who was not q
professed American. The members Of the
Guard are nominated by this Chief to the
Mayor for confirmation, and are therefore en-.
tirely free from all control of the President
In short, the Auxiliary Guard" is a civic
body, under control of the Mayor, and We dc
not believe that there is a single member who
Is not native born and Of the particular polit
lcal stripe which characteristics our 90 called
american" City Government. Try again
Mr.. Correspondent.
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TIE KEY STONE SrRAIGHr.-After a hard
contest, the Democratic members of the Penn
syiVania Legislature have nominated as can.
didase for U. S. Senator that we'll known
statesman, Gov. Bigler. The Ayeus, after
showing that few have ever entered the U. s.
Senate surrounded by circumstances 50 fuII
of promise, says:
"fhe nomination of Gov Bigler mo,eov,
has another highly gratifying aspect. II =,
tests the truth Of the Democracy of the tsId
Keystone, snd their unyielding devotion 70
principles. Gov. Bigler, year and a half
ago, was struck down by the fell spirit of fa.
nsticism and bigotry, while defending with
true heroism the great issues presented bv
the Democracy; and now, when reflection and
dispassioned Judgment have placed the De-
mocracy again in the ascendant, il is at once
gratifying testimony to his devotion and in.
tegrity, and an index of the fidelity of the
party, that he is selected for the highest and
most responsible position in the gift of those
whose chosen champion he was, but who, in
defeat, retained for him all their respect and
confidence. The fact is full of encourage.
ment, and win strengthen his hands in ali the
duties Of his new position. -
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to ask members Of Congress for franks to cover
their private correspondence. Don't yon know,
ladies, that every such frank renders the mem.
Der liable to a fine of S102 Why, then, pu,
him to the disagreeabIe necessity Of either de
clining or breaking tie law? Besides, how
much better it would be to pay your postage
and thus contribute yoir mite towards sustain
ing the postal service If the country.
The Pennsylvania United States Senator.
Much interest was expressed this morning
around the Capitol for news from Harrisburg,
the election of Governor Bigler to the United
States Senate being expected to come of al
noon to-day.
Scattering.-The three additional scat
tering'' votes thrown this morning IN the
House were those of gentlemen who have
heretofore voted for Mr. Richardson.
Confrmed.-We hear that the Senate have
confirmed Mr.. John P. Garesche, of Delaware,
to be United States consul at Matanzas, and
Mr.. Robert Ii. Luse, of New York, to be
United States consul at Speszia.
Another Spinal Disease Doctor.-The Hon
Tn addeus Stevens, of Pa, was in the House
Hall this morning, looking remarkably well.
The Current Operations Of the Treasury De.
partment On Saturday, 18th of January,
there were of Treasury Warrants entered on
the books of the Department
For the Treasury Department. s1,3l8 o.
For the Interior Department. 1859 20
Forthe Customs. 9,5I7 81
War Warrants received and en-.
tered NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 177,7sS SO
From miscellaneous sources...... 1871 IL
On account of the Navy......... 1897 81
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Proceedings of To-Day.

The Senate met to day at noon. The House
not being org anized, and it therefore being
impossible for them to transact any business,
they adjourned over until Thursday next.
In the House, Immediately after they as
sembled, call of the House was moved but
it was not ordered.
They next proceeded with the one hundred
and ninth vote for Speaker, with the follow
ing result:
Whole number of votes cast, 2l1 necessary
to a choice, LOG.
Mr.. Richardson received Sc, Banks 95, Full
Ter of Pa. "a, Pennington s, scattering s
No choice having been effected, they pro-
ceeded to the one hundred and tenth vote for
Speaker.
In the course of the voting, when the name
of Mr.. Lndley was called, rising to a per-
sonal explanation, that gentleman addressed
the House at length, giving the reasons why
he continued to support Mr.. Fuller.
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IL JOB PRIsTISs.-Our friends and patrons
are notified that we are now prepared to execute
every kind Of JOB PRINTING with despatch and
IN the best manner, at prices as low as In any
other ONCE in Washington. Job Printers are also
notified that we are prepared to do every descrip-
tion Of press work that can be executed on double
cylinder and Adams Power-presses. So, also,
has the Sta, Office Book Bindery connected with
it. equal in its capacity to turn out book bindina
OF all descriptions to any other in the District Of
Columbia.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT,

BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION, &C,
January IL, 1856.
PROPOSITIONS WILL BE RECEIVED
by this bureau, until the 18th Of February,
for the following articles for the United states
steamer Mississippi, to be delivered at the navy
yard, New York:
Two vertical tubnlar boilers to be made of the
best charcoal bloom boiler plates tube sheets to
be one half inch, water bottoms and ash pits sew.
en-, sixteenth, shell three-eighths of an inch in
thickness.
All the external parts to be double rivetted, and
caulked on both sides where II can be got at to do
so; no screw stays to be used I'm the Jews, water
bottoms, or steaD chimney.
The crowns and sides Of shell to be stifrened by
I iron, from which the braces are to lead
The boilers will be about twenty three and one
haf feet front, by about eleven aud one half feet
deep, and about twelve and one-haH feet high ;
to be furnished with the necessary man and hand
hole plates, furnace, fue and damper doors; Tugs
for crate bearers, and for securing boilers to the
snip, and to be tested when done at hydraulic
pressure OF IS lbs. per square inch.
The tubes to be furnished by the government
and to be set by the contractors, the government
being responsible for all tubes condemned from
their defects and the contractor for all condemned
from bad workmanship
The price to be per pound finished, less the
Also, the prices per pound for such iron cast
ings as may be required for engine and boilers OF
green sand, OF dry sand, Of loam and for one and
third sets Of CRATE bars, and for composition
castings (of copper and tin.)
The patterns to be furnished by the govern.
ment
The whole to be done in the best menner, and
to be subject to the inspection and approval OF
| such persons a. the department may appoint.
| Drawings of the boilers will be furnished bid
ders on application to the department.
Payments will be made for one third their esti-
mated amount when the boilers are half com
pleted the remainder when they have been test
| ed satisfactorily by steam. For castings, wheI
| delivered and approved.
Bidders will be particular in stating their price.
| and the time when they propose to complete and
deliver the work. Bond and good security will bt
required for the faithful performance Of the work
| and the fHlfllment Of the contract.
l ian l3-law4w
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LATE FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer Atlantic, with seven days later
news from Europe, arrived at New York on
Sunday afternoon.
The news by this arrival is interesting and
important, but mostly based on rumor
Rumor reports Denmark as about to Join the
alliance of the Western powers. The propo-
sltlOns are kept strictly secret, but it is be-
lieve that Russia would accept them were il
not that England demands indemnity. which
Russia, backed by Austria, absolutely refuses
On the whole, the prospects of speedy peace
have advanced little or none.
The peace negotiations remain in statu qno
Esterhazy had reached st. Petersburg with
the ultimatum Of the Western Powers. but had
not yet been replied to. Austria had notified
Prussia of its contents, and Prussia assents to
urge Its acceptance on the Gar. Saxony has
also sent Baron Setback to St. Petersburg to
recommend the Cars acceptance of the ulti-
matum.
A despatch from Vienna in the London
Times states that Count Buol had commupi-
Gated the terms of peace to Prince GOrtscha-
kOff, and that they are the same as mentioned
IN the Times of December 18th, as follows:
The territory demanded by the Western
Powers to secure the free navigation of the
Danube is that part of Bessarabia lying be.
tween the fortress of Chotyn on the North of
Salt Lake, Sasyk on the south, and Prutt on
the West
Three weeks from the day of delivery is the
time allowed for consideration
There is nothing from the seat of ar except
the details OF recent events at Kars
A despatch from Paris states that the Cham
Der OF Stock Brokers have decided that the
new Russian loan shall not be quoted on the
Bourse.
Advices from Constantinople to the 18th ult..
state that sixty merchantmen we're wrecked
Oh sulina during the month, and four hundred
lives we're lost
1t is reported that French frigate was lost
Of the Spanish coast, and that all hands had
persisted.
The overland mail from India had arrived
at Trieste, with dates from Hong Kong to the
10Th OK November, and from Calcutta to the
18th. The markets in India were depressed
and money scarce. Freights to England had
advanced. Canton was tranquil and trade
dull
Many pirates had been destroyed on the
| the Persians.
THE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 30 Brown Shipley
quote cotton dropping, and buyers demanding
reduction but the market closed steady.
| They quote breadstufs as having considera.
bly, declined. The quotations are for West.
ern Canal Ais, and Ohio ABS, being decline
OF Is Corn was dull, with downward ten.
dency, and prices had already lowered Is.
mixed AS 3D.; yellow ABS; white ass The
| provision market is generally unchanged and
quiet; Spirits of turpentine are quiet at 36s
cd. kosin is quiet at As. Cd. for fine. Sugar,
are quiet.
Consols have declined, and closed at 88aS8a
| LONDON, Dec. 30.-Consols closed firm OF
Saturday at a slight advance on Friday
prices, closing at 883a88s Money was in de-
mand and the rates unchanged. The bullion
In the Bank of England has decreased f324,
600 Freights were quiet and the shipment
limited.
q The Mayor of Newark, in his aunua
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IL AeENrs FOR THE srAR.-The following
named persons are authorized to contract for the
publication Of advertisements in THx STAR:
PhiIadelp Aia-V. b PALMER, northwest cor
ner Of Fifth and Chestnut streets.
Rso fork-S. NJ. PBrTINGILL Il Co., Nassau
street.
Boston-V. B:PALNEa, Scoflay's Building.
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q The Mayor Of Newark, in his annual
message, delivered on the 9Th inst, says tn at
the superiority of the new paid FIRE depart
ment over the old volunteer system is now es-
tablished. The expense now is 81, 6S2 81 per
month, which is SASSY more than by the
volunteer system. Deducting the cost Of the
alarm bell Isl 900 per year, the cost of the
paid department exceeds that of the volunte er
fire department is valued at $50, 165.
EIf aman reap Whatsoever he soweth, -
what harvest of coats and breeches the tailors
will have ono of these days! III
Gamboge thinks that his coats and breeches
are rsppsd too easily! Atrocious! a
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In VIEW

OF THE ADVANCED STATE OF THE
" season, we offer the remainder Of our supe-
rior stock Of genlemen's UNDER SHIRTS and
DRAW Frs, at greatly reduced prices, such a.
Silk, Scotch Wool
Shaker Flannel, Msrino. &c, Of all sizes.
All in want Of articles in this line will find it
to their advantage to give a call, as we are de-
termined to close them out very cheap for cash
GEO. II. b. WHITE CO,
Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing Store,
352 Pa. avenue. bet 9th and 10th streets.
ian li-eo2w
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1871 CASH. 1873
TWENTY PER CENT SAVED BY 'PUR-


NWENTY PER CENT SAVED BY 'PUR-
Il CHASING FOR CASH-It is now uni
versally acknowledged that my establishment is
the place to buy goods cheap, and as wish to
sustain that justly merited confidence, now pro
pose to reduce my present valuable and extensive
stock Of Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS by
selling Oh at an immense sdcrtfee TO myself and
great odraStage to buyers. herinos, Cashmeres.
DE LANES, Cassimeres, and Cassinets will be sold
twenty per cent. less than they have been offered
before this season.
I have just received nom Auction
50 dozen linen Towels at cents
cases wide bleached Cotton at cents. worth IN
bales heavy unbleached do. /, at cents worth 10
do very fine do do at cents worth 10
case yard wide Merino I9 cents -.
case second mourning Calico, 6 cents worth IL
case yard wide furniture do IL do Is
~ pieces Wool Flannel, IL cents f.--..
scases fine Calico, 8 cents, worth 10, warranted
fast eolors. ,sr.E as
In addition to the above we have large and
well selected stock Of BOOTS, SHOES and
kUBBERS for ladies, gentlemen and children.
Also, boys black and fancy colored GAPS,
which we are disposed to sell very cheap for
No 373 Seventh street, fourth house above IT. /,
and one door above Mr.. r. g. Hyau's.
jim list (Organ)
II ETfER, CAP, AND WRAPPINa Pa
IL pers at ELLIS'S
n
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IL Advertisements should be handed in by
u O'Clock, m. otherwise they may not appear
until the next day.
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q A Condolences Man''-The man vho
thinks he can help good looking servant g;rI
TO "cord the bedstesd'' without getting biz
head broke By his wife. 90
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NEW JEWELRY STORE.
NANIEI, HIR SCH. LATE OF PARIS, HAS

nANIEL HIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS
II opened q new store Of ~RS1
French FANCY GOODS and <ASSS
yEWELRY, on Louisiana 49,
avenue, opposite Centre Mar 1.'.---
ket, (the store formerly occupied by Mr.. WlnSnS;
to which the attention Of the citizens u canee'
He keeps on hand BREAsTPlNS. EARRlNSss'
WATCHES, BRACELETS, RINGS, CHAlNe'
and general assortment Of JEWELkf,
Jan ST.
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BOYS, WINTER CLOTHING

WE HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED
w large addition to our usually extensive
assortment Of first quality Boys and Childrens'
CLOTHING, which we viii offer 10 our custom
ers and the public at unusually low prices.
Our stock consists In part Of
OVER COATS and TALMAS
Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS
Fine and common PANTALOONS
SILK, Satin, and Merino VESTS
W bite and colored SHIRTS
UNDERSTANDS and DRAWERS
CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &C, &c.
Making our stock Of Boys and Children's
Clothing very large and complete.
WALL Il STEPHENS,
39 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street,
ian II next TO Iron Hall
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TO THE LADIES.

MIR. r.. L.. HARPER, 3s BLOOMFIELD
Nl street. Boston has Just received choice as
sortment OF those rich and elegant
STRAW EMBROIDERED BALL DRESSES,
Of the latest Partisan style, which were 90 uni
versally admired at Newport last season: As De
was not then able TO supply the demand, he taxes
thi, opportunIty 10 inform the ladies that he Is
lust opening fresh supply, some Of which are
white and very appropriate for bridal costume
Also, Head Dresses, Cofieurs, Capatees, Coz
lars, Mantles, &c all Of which are in empfol-
dered straw on black or white lace; and a variety
Of wreaths of Straw Flowers, Feather Flowers'
DC, &c. ,,-.,.S
NB. This is the only house In the Uni'eo
States where these goods can be obtained
Boston, Jan. s, 1856. jan S-S1wZN
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DIANOs FOR SALE Or RENT.-New and
Il second hand Pianos nom the best
manufactures, at moderate and conve-IJJIu
nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos nhsh
In exchange, and tuning pianos attended 10 Al NO
4oe Eleventh street, above Pa avenue
+, = F. c. REICHENBACH.
sep e-6meo6Tu&Th
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DAGLEY's FINEST GOLD p q N o, IN
- gold and silver cases, for sale for the manu-.
facturers al their lowest retail prices, and TO the
trade at their lowest wholesale prices.
Also, Morton's short nib Gold Pens, differing
essentially in their construction from any others,
and suitng the requirements Of many who have
hitherto been unable to make use Of any metallic
penWhatever. FRANCK TAYLOR.
ian 10
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OST-A SMALL MEMORANDUM
IL Book, on Thursday morning, supposed in a
carriage) containing papers Of no value but 10 the
owner, except a return railroad ticket, belonging
to one Of the veterans. The person who has found
the same and will leave II at the Office Of the star,
Washington, viii much oblige the veteran who
lost IL. Jan 12-3ts
II OST, BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND
IL Alexandria, on the 10Th instant, brown Fur
VICTORINE. The finder will he rewarded for
returning the same 20 CHAS. HASKlNS,
Pa. avenue, between 10th and nth SITS.
ll-A
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n ETTER, CAP, AND WRAPPINa PA
IL pers At ELLIS'S
dec 81 $3.50 306 Pa. avenue.
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TWO SUPERB PIANO FORTEs AT A
GREAT SACRIFICE

u WI fIANO run co al n
GREAT SACRIFICE.
OWING TO THE DEATH OF Mr.. Cache,
" and the necessary dissolution Of the<e@6z
firm Of knabe, Cache Il Co, PianoI THN
manufacturers, Baltimore, il is positively neces-
sary to settle up the entire affairs Of the late firm
We have two very superior instruments on hand,
from the celebrated mandatory Of this popular
firm, which must be sold within a short time.
One magnificent Louis XIV. style beautifully
carved 7-octave Rosewood Piano, the factory
price Of which is $3.50.
One superb Rosewood Piano, four round cor
ners, full T. octaves-factory price 1915.
These instruments will be sold at astonishing
deductions for cash. This Is an opportunity but
seldom offered TO those In want OF reliable Pr
ano.
Also, always on hand Pianos from Hallet, Ds-
Wis, & Co., Boston, and Bacon & Raven, New
York.
Piano stools, Guitars, violins, Flutes, Aocor-
deems, Banjos, Strings, Music, Music Paper, &C.
Give us a call and see for yourselves.
JOHN r. ELLIS,
N pa hot ma sfs
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Adroitly Done.-The refusal of Mr.. PEN
nington, on Saturday last, to answer the Zolli
Golfer questions, leaves him in position to be
voted for by seme Of the supporters of Mr..
Fuller, as we'll as all those of Mr.. Banks, in
case the main body of the latter ever take it
into their heads to leave that gentleman. We
presume, however, that he will be reminded
OF his promise to make a confession at that
time, should he ever become prominent can
didate FOR the Speakership. His alleged reason
fer refusing to answer, was that his position
as candidate for the Speakership " as SO far
behind that Of all bis competitors, as, practi.
cally, to make it certain that he had I" no
show" ...-
The end Of the Sixth Week of the Con.
test-found the House apparently not as near
an election rs on the first Monday of last De-
cember. That is, the three parties are an.
parently more hopelessly disagreeing than at
that time; all having surrounded themselves
with pile of subsequent record, making il
more difficult for them to approach positions
on which they may compromise their differ
ences. We are beginning to place our trust
(hope) for an organisation wholly in some un-
dreamed ofspesial Providence; if it be possible
that Providence is not quite as heartily NOR
tined and Disguised at the current state of
things in the House, as all mundanes are.
on' Ladies!-Ths postage on a letter is only
three cents, and yet we are assured that soma
ladies still have ths.-sh.ll -. ..v,-~.nn,.,,