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pREsIpDNr,s MESSAGE.

The city was yesterday surprised BY the
rumor that the Presidents message bad been
sent to the Senate, and was being read. The
rumor turned out to be true. The impression
has all along prevailed that the message could
not be read in either House until both Houses
that is, the Congressional be organized.
Yet we doubt not that the propriety OF com
municating the message, and its reception by
the Senate, was the result of much and well.
intended reflection. We, OF course, will not
trust ourselves to speak lightly and nconside-
raiely Of SO grave and important document.
Bnt whilst We reserve comment for the next
issue Of the Sentinel. we hope and believe,
(for up 10 this moment we have not had the
opportunity to read it, that it will prove
worthy of our President and our country.
With these remarks we submit it to our read
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senator Douglas.
distin gnis shed statesman passed through

This distinguished statesman passed through
our city yesterday, On his way to w ashington.
We are glad to state that he has, in measure,
recovered his health, and that, in short time
he will be in his place in the Senate Chamber,
which he adorns b. bis talents, and which, for
years, has acknowledged him as one of lis mas
ter spirits. In point of intellectual vgor, and
consistency and devotion to Democratic prnci-
Piles, Mr.. Douglas is surpassed by no other man
in the country. The opposition leaders in the
Senate viii bsartestimony to this, having often
put the weight of his gigantic intellect in their
forensic discussions, while the friends Of the
Democratic organization universally concede to
him, for his faithfulness, one of the highest
positions in its ranks.
Mr. Douglas is truly national man-one
whose broad, comprehensive craftsmanship EN-.
braces the whole Union in its scope, and is
based upon a rigid adherence to the principles
of the Constitution. By his heroic and manly
defense Of the latter-hs contempt of time
serving expediency when dealing with great
national question that had been tampered with
too long-Mr. Douglas drew down upon his
head, year or two since, the denunciatons Of
the weak the timid and the faithless, rs well
as bigots and sectionists, and the bate Of all
who are imbued with the pernicious heresies Of
old Federalism but he has passed through the
storm unscathed, while the unwarranted and
shameful abuse he has sustained has drawn
him nearer to his Democratic friends, and, in
deed, to all who are attached TO the Union and
are loyal and patriotic citizens
The Senator from Illinois is as surely des-
tined to triumph over all his enemies as that
the light Of truth will dispel falsehood. The
great principle Of popular sovereignty for the
people Of the Territories, without Congressional
interference, with which bis name has now be-
come identified, will stand and become uniyer-
sally popular. We see indications Of this fact
daily in the present House and in the recent
elections, while no one that possesses the least
political sagacity or sense thinks of restoring
the odious Missouri compromise line, which the
Nebraska bill obliterated and repealed. In the
success Of that measure Mr.. Douglas will have
his victory over his opponents, and be waited
into the position of public favor which they
have forfeited by their lack OF judgment and
want of craftsmanship.
Cincinnati Enquirer Of he 2lsf, Dec.
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dition of affairs ia the House, have rendered
another programme necessary. The Baltimore
San thus reports the proceedings:
"The caucus of the Democratic members o.
the House Of Representatives, held in Wash
ington on Friday night, rejected by two votes
n resolution 10 go in favor OF the plurality vote
on Wednesday next IL no Speaker be previously
chosen. Col. Richardson il is said, withdrew
his name as candidate for Speaker but It
was not accepted by the caucus. Mr.. Cobb, OF
Georgia, took decided ground in favor of con-
tinuing the balloting until a Speaker was cho-
sen. Stephens, of Georgia, also took the
same ground. Shorter, Of Alabama, favored
taking new man, and urged them to support
Fuller. Cadwallader, of Penn, was opposed
TO all fusion. Orr OF South Carolina, was for
standing by their nominee and platform, and
not surrendering one iota. After considerable
discussion, the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted
" Resoloed, That we will adhere TO our plat
form and nominee, and that we recommend
that no Democratic member offer any propo.
sltion with reference to Speaker without pre-
vious consultation in caucus, and that the
chairman be requested TO call them together
What more the Democratic party in the
House can do than it already has done, we
cannot see. That il cannot and will not sur
render its organization, is plain to all. That
it will not fuse with any other party, is equally
plain. 1t is also true that in maintaining its
organization and opposing fusion, it must put
forward its candidates. 1t is quite certain that
Colonel Richardson can command as large, if
not larger vote than any other candidate who
could be selected. If they succeed with such
man. victory will indeed be honorable, while,
if they fail, defeat can bring no disgrace.
As we have said time and again, it is much
to be amented that conservative members be.
longing to other political organizations cannot
persuade themselves to bestow their votes on
the Democratic candidate If agreeing with
the Northern Know-nothngs in what they call
"American sentiments" they yet refuse to act
with them because of their unsoundness, OH the
Nebraska bill and the general subject of sla-
very, why cannot they just as consistently vote
for the Democratic candidate. They agree
with him on the vital and controlling subject,
while they only differ from him and his party
on general politics.
If the present condition of things continues,
then, indeed, will organization be entirely i'm
possible, the public money thrown away, and
the public business neglected. If the conser,
vative elements in the House that refuse to act
with either the Freesoil or Democratic parties
continue obstinate and refractory, we do not
see how it will be possible 10 effect an organi-
cation. Day after day the galleries are crowd.
ed with ladies and gentlemen, who sit in the
cousan, expectation that something will turn
up Four weeks have thus been spent by the
very patient and persevering ladies and gentle
men who honor the HOUSE with their presence.
How manv more weeks will be thus consumed
remain 10 be seen.
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No electioa haviog yet been effected
Mr.. McMULLEN, of Virginia. moved that the
House adjourn, they could not possibly effect
an election today. He would, however, give no.
tice to gentlemen that on Monday evening next,
unless his mind should change, laughter, he
would be willing 10 continue in session until an
election should be had.
The motion 10 adjourn was disagreed to-ayes
81, noes los.
Mr.. WHEELER, Of New York, moved that
when The House adjourn to-day it adjourn 10 meet
on "Wednesday next
Mr.. SEWARD. Of Georgia desired TO know, as
the House was getting disorderly. il il was IN
order 10 move that the Hon. James l.. Orr take
the chair aud preside over the House.
The Clerk ruled that the motion was out OF or
der pending the motion of Mr.. Wheeler.
And the question being taken on the motion OF
Mr. Wheeler, il was decided in the negative.
Mr.. III. MARSHALL. of Kentucky, moved that
the House adjourn; which motion was disagreed
to--yeas 10, nays 1876
And then, al O'Clock, on motion Of Mr.. ORR,
OF South Carolina, the House adjourned--ycas
l02 nays %
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Tho Lennon Slaves.

In compliance with the joint resolution
adopted by the General Assembly in 1858, the
governor has appointed Andrew Stevenson,
esq. the Associate Counsel with the Attorney
General, 10 prosecute before the Supreme
Court Of the State of New York, the appeal
taken from the decision of Judge in that
State, by which Jonathan Lennon, citizen
of Virginia was deprived of his slaves.
1t is understood that the Governor OF New
York, under a resolution Of the Legislature of
that State, has appointed the Hon. 4. ID. Gull
YER and Joseph Blunt, Associates with Hon.
Ogden Hoffman, Attorney General of New
York, to manage the case on behalf Of the APP
pelees.
The case is q reserved case in the Court, and
will be ready for argument ct its term which
will commence on the first OF January.
Mr. Stevenson it is understood, has accepted
the appointment.--Rich.E
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Cnmnnrnftra wealth.

FoRTUSEs--A letter from Vienna thus an
nounces the death of the eldest brother Of the
house Of Rothschild ut Frankfort on the 9Th
instant:
Baron Anselm Won Rothschild is the third
Of the brothers Rothschid who has departed
this life in 1855, the chef Of the house in
Naples, Carl, and the chef Of the house in
Vienna, Solomon, having already died this
year. Of the FIVE brothers there remains now
only James. the chef Of the house in Paris.
Baron Anselm was looked upon as the great
financial Rothschd power, and, though pos
sessed Of less cultivation and education than
his brothers, was decided genius in money
matters; he died chdless, and has left TO the
house a fortune Of 10000, 900 gulden--(sl2,-
900, 000,)
The American public will probably be sur.
prised in the small amount of this Rothschlld-
fortune as our imsginations had clothed each OF
the Rothschds with untold millions. Twelve
millions is n fortune that William b. Aston,
can, even here in New York surpass. Stephen
Whitneys fortune is estimated at seven mil
lions, G. Vanderbilt is worth three or four
millions, the most Of it earned within the last
ten years But here is a house in business for
sixty or seventy years, the great house of the
world. and one Of the richest partners has
only his twelve millions The houses Of Roths
child in London, Paris, Naples, Frankfort and
Vienna are supposed 10 have about $50, 900, 600
fNe,o York Express.
Epitaph on an AvaFicious Man.
AT rest beneath the church,ard gone.
Lies siogy Jimmy Wyatt;
H.. "A. 4 Nrnfp ,ust ton
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senate-Monday, December 81, 1855.

Hon. r. w. JOHNSON, from the State Of
Arkansas, appeared The oath having been admin
istered 10 him. he took his seat in the Senate.
number OF petitions were presented, which
were referred 10 the appropriate committees.
BENJAMIN 5. ROBERTS.
Mr.. FOOT submitted resolution for the print
ing OF the report OF BENJAMIN 5. RoDERrs captain
OF the Rifles, made TO General Twiggs on return.
ing 10 him The American flag which had been the
first planted upon the capitol OF Mexico, and
which he had entrusted TO the keeping OF Captain
Roberts in the storming Of Chepulepec and the
ticking Of the city OF Mexico; and also that an
sengrussed copy OF the same be deposited IN the
Department Of State where the dag has already
been deposited: laid over.
Mr., f. also submitted joint resolution for the
presentation Of sword to Colonel Roberts for hi,
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MONDAY, December 81, 1855.

Sidney l.. Johnson, esq of Louisiana, and
Franklin A, Dick, esq., of Missouri, we're ad-
mitted Attorneys and Counselors of this Court.
No. 81. Alfred SavignaG plaintiff in error,
rs. Abraham Garrison. The argument of this
cause was continued by Hon. I. Ewing for the
defendant in error, and concluded by Mr.. Bax-
ter for the plaintiff in error.
No. 80. Robert A. Parker ct al, appellents,
Us. William Overman. The argument Of this
cause was commenced BY Mr.. Bryan for the
appellants and continued by Mr.. Lawrence for
the appellee.
Adjourned until "Wednesday, i o'clock.
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Inert having Deen no
Mr.. ETHERIDGE, OF Tennessee, rose aud re-
marked that the roll had been called four Times
this morning, and the result did not Indicate that
they would effect election to-day They had
had he usual number OF balioungs, and il he be-
leved that any gentleman was prepared 10 change
his position he should be very wiling 10 see the
voting go On aud il any gentleman would rise
and say hat upon the cali of the roll once, twice,
or thrice more he would change his position, he
would refrain from submitting the motion II was
his intention 10 make. Ii thought, however, II
would be about as well 10 direct the Clerk 10 sci
down the names they had been recorded on
the last vote, II was now Saturday afternoon,
and they had performed faithful weeks work
Laugh Their not having effected an elec
lion being the fault of no one and this being
Saturday, aud all OF them doubtless being in
cined 10 prepar. themselves to keep the holy
Sabbath he believed II would be we'll for the
House To adjourn; and he submitted that mo-
tion.
And The question being taken, the motion was
disagreed TO,
the eighty first balhr then had, with the
f,~lt, Ii
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THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FRIDAY
~

The Democratic members Of the House OF
Representatives met again in caucus on Fri
day evening. The object Of the conference
was to take the sense Of the party as to whether
the delay in organizing, and the perplexed con.
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New Years ReceptioDs.--In consequence Of
abuses Of The inequalities heretofore extended,
we learn that many persons who have kept "open
house" on the advent OF new year, will decline
doing to-day.
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The New Year.-Today, our readers are
aware, commences the year eighteen hundred
and ffty-six; and, though il reminds the reflective
OF the rapid flight Of time, il nevertheless affords
all condition. and compilations an occasion TO ex-
tend 10 their friends ''tbe compliments of the
SON." New plans are formed with the advent of
a new year, but by The lime the latter becomes
'soId," they either frustrated or abandoned;
aud again renewed on the ensuing year. Thus
hopes and disappontlneLts alternate.
As usual, the President of the United States
viii receive the diplomatic corps at eleven O'Clock,
by special invitation. Al Twelve, noon, the doors
of the Executive Mansion will be thrown open TO
the "soveregns." As heretofore, thousands Of
persons will doubtless resort thither.
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Accident.-On Sunday, owing TO the slippery
condition ofthe sidewalks, lady al the navy yard
fell and broke her leg.
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WAsHrScroN, December 81, 1855.

S0TICc-I day purchased all
u for the awing d The Maryland Cou odated Lotteries
business appertaning thereto will from this date be
assisted hy w. G. FRANCE
r X. Brennan, who have Interest thrren.
un February all the schemes tickets, and certh
e packages will las at presently with hr name Of
brennan general for the after that
R. FRANCE.
BALTIMORE, December T., lass
bee I9-dimh
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There having been no choice

There having been no choice
Mr.. BALL. OF Ohio, moved that the House
adjourn; which motion was decided IN the mega
tive: Yeas 49, nays l75.
Mr. SMITH, Of Virginin, called the attention OF
the House TO the fact that few days since, when
be stated that the gentleman from Massachusetts
(Nr Banks) had left The American party, II was
denied by one of that genieman's colleagues, (Mr.
DARRELL He referred 10 the Boston Post to show
that he correct III his statement, and that The
gentleman from Massachusetts had left the
American party and joined the fusonisis, with
the express purpose and design Of resisting what
they charged 10 be the aggresslons of the slave
power. He also caused 10 be read an extract 10
show hat the from Massachusetts,
who had boosted of their thousands, were now in
| heavy minority.
Mr.. SAGE, oil New York. Is that extract from
the Washington Star or the Boston Post?
Mr.. SMITH. Ii is from some paper; do not
know which [Laughterl
Mr.. GROW, of Pennsylvania, said that since
the commencement of the session The friends OF
Mr.. Richardson had exhibited sreat apprehension
lest those who were supporting Mr.. Banks should
not be able 10 AXE care vi themselves. He
believed that those who were voting for Mr..
Banks understood their duty. and we're fully com
peient 10 exercise their judgment and act IN ac.
cordance with it.
Mr. SMITH, of Virginia, replied that he had
submitted his previous remarks that the House
and the country might understand the position Of
the gentleman from Massachusetts, who was re-
ceiving the support Of so large number of
members for the high position Of Speaker He
now desired 10 refer 10 other designs and senti-
nents entertained by that gentleman, and 10 allude
10 a speech made by him 10 which reference had
been repeatedly made here.
A point Of order here raised which, being
decided against Mr.. Smith, prevented hun from
concluding his remarks.
Amid loud cries of 'ca the roll the House
proceeded the eighty.third ballot, with the fol-
Lowing result:
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ILATCrLS AND JEW ELRy.-Just received, a selection
london and Geaeva watches, rich ewelry, and
pieces of 6nr silver ware, for se New YORK nricer
Chauncey wHrrer watci,maker and ee No 10 Fem
with Y. Gagan Co. dealers In fnr fancy
goods, plated prrfumcry, cutlery, Sc
Under Browns iioiei, sign Of the Golden Watch,
Dee "a a. Washington, G.
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i 0tal 1nS Dersonal.

An Anecdote. During the debate, IN the
House OF Representatives, on Thursday, the
Hon A. X. Marshall said that Mr.. Campbell, OF
Ohio, in declining he did, most gracefully, end
as he (Mr. MARSHALL believed most appropriately,
TOO, any further contest for the Speakership, an
nounced in The hearing OF every gentleman then
present, that he could not continue that contest
withoul pursuing course, IL reference 10 propo-
sitions made 10 him, that would have degraded
him in his own estimation, aud rendered him an
object Of just contempt 10 his iellow-citzens.
He did not intend 10 ssk that gentleman from
what quarters these propositions came. They
had not been made by the Democratic or by the
American party. and therefore could only have
come from that parry which, in his judgment, hid
united themselves with Inc American organza-
tioa upon the same principle and for the same
sought a matrimonial connexion with very
Gle yer lady ihrre. He said that he did not want
marry her for love money, bnt merely that he
might Disgrace the family! Excessive laughter
succeeeed the telling OF this ennecdote. II is
due 10 Mr. Campbell 10 slate that he declared
tina, no member Of Congress had ever approached
him aud demanded or exacled pledge. He
should nave kicked from his room an individual
Of that character.
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CUnQressi0nal.
ralRTY-FouaTm CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
House of REPRESENTATIVE.

SenAte.--saturday. Dec. 10, 1855.
The Senate did not sil 10 day.
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House OF Representatives.
The Clerk called the House 10 order al twelve
O'Clock, and The Jou, nal Of yesterday was read
The House, resumiDg the business OF Young
for Speaker, proceeded 10 The seventy-seventh
ballot, with the following result
Mr.. Banks, Of Massachuseit,..... ..l0l
Richardson, of Illinois. %
Fuller OF Pennsylvania. ........ "
Scattering. ....................
Whole number OF votes given. .2O3
Necessary 10 choice. 100
No candidate having received a majority OF the
whole number OF votes given, the seventy eighth
ballot was had, and resulted ar follows:
Mr.. Banks Of Massachusetts....... 1913
Richardson of Illinois. .,....... Is
Fuller, OF Pennsylvania. ........ ~
Scattering.
2lI
There having been no choice, seventy ninth
ballot became necessary, and being taken, result
I'd as follows:
Mr. Banks, II Massachusetts. .l02
Richa rdson, OF I,nols ..-....... 6s
Fuller, Of Pennsylvana. ........ 81
Scaitering.... ........-.....
200
No choice having been effected the eightieth
ballot was had, and resulted as follows
Mr. Banks, of Massachusetts ....... lot
Richardson, Of llinJis... IS
Fuller, of Pennsylvania. ........ 80
Scattering. ...... $3.50.
2os
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opinion as 10 the validity of the enactments of
the Territorial Legislature
(Signed) WILSON SHANNON,
G. ROBINSON,
j. H. LANE
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PRESIDE NT,s RECEPTION.
There will be public reception at the Pre-
sidential Mansion this day at | i o'clock.
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BsnI, or Metropolis,

Bank OF Metropolis,
washir gion, Dec ~ 1855.
IHI hank will be cosed usual Tuesday next Christmas
l
the day previous
The bank viii aso he closed Tuesday, the Is January
having bank
zen o them Monday, the 3ist instant
Dec 23-.32l2931Dec 81 lJanif
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Christmas and New Years Presents.

III are exhibiting ofbeaunf fancy
w nnle for Chris mss New Years presents.
and rGrsn msrhie ststuetcs aud nncy
painted
beautiful papier. goods. Of every description
Desks work. boxes, and cahrs. IN great variety
Card cipa and purses OF gilt silver, ensm
elled, y. aTl, t'hper mirhr, and morocco
wery silver and plated ladies' ard gentle
ncn's dressing cases magnificent stock richly mounted
Fine por os backgammon boards, chess and chetsmen
Glrvr tOxes ohe,r and stands
Ten cnddics, fine cutlery Jet goods ~.
r. GALIiGAN CO,
Dealers In perfume ~, combs. and brushes. fa,cy
goodr jewelry, silver aud plated ware,
$40 Penn. avenue, under Browns Hoiel
Dee 9i--d6t
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There having been no eIectlon-
Mr.. EUSTlS, Of Louisiana, moved that the
House adjourn; which motion negalived.
The eighty fourth ballot then had, and re-.
al tnILpxrs
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4 T.. MOORE. ~ prepared 10 furnish the best white
ali sizes and Cumberland conl Of all kind
o the lowest marke- prices
2,24O pounds guaranteed ~ the ton.
Hickory, oak, and pine wood very low prices.
good fun may be relied In ali
Ward side 9th street. be~ecn and Y, opposite = oil
Stundn
Nov 3l-FTu1hf
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Epitaph on an AvaFicious Man.
AT rest beneath the churchyard gone,
Lies stiogy Jimmy Wyatt;
He died one morning just NJ ten,
And saved dinner by IL.
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rEDHGE r.. CURTIS, nt-Lnvv, (restdsp &c
VI Wi lards Hotel Nashipgto8 Practise Ia the Supreme
Count o United Cout Of Claims.
Dec I'D
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A aDY, who has had several years experience ia
Teaching wishes situation in family IN the Di.tnci or few
Che will give la the apches
usually English education, with music the piano
and French.
Satisfactory given reply, Union
OfRce, 80 fiiss =. Twelfth street, No 5l2.
J-codlw
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w on rand.
A.o 900 cords OAK and pine wood All Of which
viii be- sold at the lowest market prices by
p. l.. MOORE,
West eide Of Ninth street, between n r.,
opposi old stand OF Young Moore.
psoo