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WASHINGTON, Dec. Z, 1857.
Three or four Of the Republican members bolsed
the nomination Of Mr.. Grow, the caucus candidate
for Speaker. Mr.. Campbell of Ohio voted for Mr..
Horton Of the same State. Mr.. Eza Clark of
Connecticut voted for Mr.. Campbell, as did
Me,.rs Ciawson and Robbins Of New.Jersey. Mr..
Edward Joy Morris of Pennsylvania voted for II.
Winter Davis of Maryland.
Mr. Ou's speech on taking the chair is consd-
cred patriotic and unionst, and was we'll received
by all parties in the HOuN.
The Republican Senator'S twenty in number,
we're all in their seats at the opening efthe session
The excitement about the election Of Public
Printer is intense. At the Democratic caucus TO.
night, The friends Of Banks, of Tho South SIDE Dem.
oe,a,, combined with the friends of Ssesdmau of
Ohio TO defeat Wendell. After bitter discussion,
AID amid q great deal OF mutual recriniustlon
Steadman was nominated BY vote of 63 to 81. II
is itated that Steadmsn agrees with Douglas and
Walker on the Kansas question. He was sup
ported in the caucus BY members who, it IL under
stood will follow the lead Of D,uglas. After his
nomin alton, several members left the caucus, de-
claripg that they would not be bound by the nOmi-
nation.
1 can give you at length reliable intelligence
upon the Kansas question 1t is certain that Pfes-
dent Buchanan adheres firmly aud fully to the Ls-
compton plsn and that the Administration will give
thorough and determined support to the Conssitu-
ton in the shape in which it will be sent to Con-
gress after the election OF Dec. 81. 1t is equally
certain that Senator Douglas will act in direct OPP
position to the course of the President on this qaes
ton. He will oppose the Lscompson Constitution
in apy shape, unless it receives as whole the sane
ton Of the people at fair election. He stated bis
determination frankly and squarely to number of
Southern Members of Congress who called upon
him at bis house this evening. have good reason
to believe thst in the course he will pursue Mr.
Douglas may reckon upon the cooperation of all, or
ne arly all, the Senator's from tie Northwest.
Frs~ A1oasy COrre,pOndent
WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec, Z, 1857.
A large concourse assembled at the Capitol this
morning, to witress the opening Of Congress. The
whole diplomatic corps was present The day
was exceedingly suspicious.
Col. Or's speech on taking the chair was quite
save. the. Unon-isb, and looked Presidency ward.
Mr. Gliding swoIe in Orr. This is the third oc
ca,;On on which he has oficiated.
Mr. Allen since his election as Clerk, has been
secreted, to avoid the pressure for Office. Me-.
Cluskey will distribute his ak appointments as
Postmaster equitably among his political friends.
Mr.. Bowman was chosen Superintendent of the
public printing through the personal preference of
the President, and with Ill belief 10 bis integrity.
TIE Presidents Message wi | recommend COM
pusory bsnkrup! law for corporations, particularly
referring to bar ks aad railrosds, and will condemn
ose applying 10 insolvent debtors.
The Treasury s,ks authority TO issue notes 10
tie amount of twenty millions, to be used at dis
creticn, and to be capable of reissue; thus ena-
blrg the segregste to be kept out. No rate of in
tere.t is propo,ed, but there is bill now in prep,
ration for Congress which will probably d1 it at six
per cent Though three is entertained aud il believed
to be acce ptsbe to the banks. These notes will
be receivable for public dQesand allowed in lquda.
ton, when paid to be withdrawn and new notes,
corresponding with their respective amounts, 10.
sued.
The Printing imbroeGo ASSUMED this shape -.
day. Mr. CltmeEs furnished Wendell with copy
of the charges eainst dim and will submit another
to the Caucus row Assembling.