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News From Washington.
WARRINGTON. Dec, %, 1850.
THE ErFEcrs OF cHRIsrnAs.

News From Washington.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 26,l859.
THE ErFrcrs OF cHaIsrxAs.
Egg nogg has ruled the country to-day. Il Ia
Washington on Christmas, and some Of the men,
bers In spite Of it, reached the House to-day at
noon, and some In consequence Of u. did not get
there at all. Mr.. Smith, Of Virginia, who occupi-
cd the foor most of the time on Saturday, claimed
and occupied il again to-day, injecting here and
there glss: of egg nogg into his remarks. He
was finally completely rushed out by the determi-
nation to adjourn. to which be was compelled TO
YIELD still having possession OF the floor to-fnor-
row. Those who desired to adjourn did % not be-
cause they loved Mr.. Smith less but egg nogg
more. Many Of the members expressed their in
d,gnaaon a. tho sosns AND declare snas the intro
eaough. without introducing ID upon the aoor un-
drank to bs consumed before the representatives,
wh,lo in the discharge Of their public duty In the
presence Of the people 10 the galleries and the rep
rssentatves Of the press.
Egg nogg produced abssntceism enough to-day
to forbid ballot, and 30 no attempt was made to
get a Speaker Mr.. Stanton, Of Ohio, paired off
with Mr.. Clark, of New York, against Mr.. Sher-
man and against the plurality rals with the un-
that ifths latter 10 adopted Ia spite Of
them MIR. Stanton may vote for Mr.. Sherman un-
dor 1t. The republicans generally express deep
regret that any republican should consent 70 pair
with any momber who h sent to the llouss By ~
publican votss, no matter what HE dsoleradon or
intentions may be. They think ha ahould Be- com
PEELED 10 remain In his plaoe aud represent or
misrepreaent his constituents and tako the rsspon-
sibility. without shrinking behind republican, In
tho present crisis.
Tho various changes which have occurred since
my last dispatch, In reference to the election Of
Speaker, but corrcborats the views then expressed
II any prison can be elected other than Mr.. Shsr-
man, II seems to me still that he 10 John @. Da-
Wis, Clark, Adrain, Riggs, and Reynolds will
vote Cor him, The diioulty lies with certain Of the
South Americans and fro eating democrats. This
obstacle In tho way Of an election Of . South Am
ericAn 10 that not Q Northern Democrat nor an an
ti-Lcoompton democrat will vote for him-while
no Lecon,pton democrat can b. elected. because
not ono Of tho anti Locompton democrats will voto
for him. SO all, or nearly oil the democratic, anti
Lccompton democrats and South Americans bs-
ing necessary to effect choios you perceive that
II was improbable that they will combine sufici-
ent strength 10 elect. But the HOUSE, must or
ganixo. How, then. will II possibly be donsf
Isuppose that Whenever vote cAn DO had on the
plurality rule it will BE- passed BY the combined
forces Of the republicans and the 1--WE ant.Lecom.
tonities. That done, sherman will be elected
Speaker. This 10 the only solution now anticipated
Of tho House problem,
The democrats in the House are an undiscip-
lined mass; each seems to act upon his own motion
Their oounssls sesm therefore, ~ diverse In color
and as various ~ Joseph's garment. Opposed to
these, ars order, discipline and drill. You can
anticipate from this statement, u from nothing
elss what the result must eventually be.
Efforts are making tonight to unite the demo.
Gratis, anti Iocompton democrats and South Amer.
leans upon General Hamilton, of Texas, for Spsa-
ker Iissuppofters say he 10 Union man. but
do not declare his sentiments on Lpcompton or tho
'fs Socretarv Cobb his frs. assistant. Mr. Clayton;
Mr.. Thorn pson. Secretary ofths Interior; and As
sis.ant Attorney General NJ. @. Cslmont. were on
the floor Of tho House to-day busily engaged in
conversation with tho democratic members. ku-
NOR say. they were urging the introduc OF the
plurality rule and speedy organization OF the
House.
SENATOR DOUGLAS AT MS POST.
Senator Douglas was on the floor Of the House
to-day. IIo confined himself 70 ths democratic
side. and was greeted cordially by the hre esters
of tho South he merely passed the compliments
of tho day with some Of bis anti. Lpcompton friends
especially those who have voted for Shsrman.--
They seemed Dc reserved as he. There was
general inquiry In tho House why Douglas waited
until tho Senate adjourned, before making his
appearance ut the Capitol. The question is un-
answered. While Douglas was on the iloor OF tho
House, Mr.. Sldsll entered, but did not notice the
former.
There are number OF ooutnern oonato!S "n"
are ready cooked and primed to pitch into tho
Little Giant" lie is prepared, understand, to
defend himself and his position from all attacks,
come from what quarter they may
THREATENED SUSPENSION OF THE MAIL SERVICE.
1t is generality conoedsd that the mail service
will bo stopped in few days, unless the House
organizes and appropriations are made
THE ADMISSION OF KANSAS.
There is . report about the Capitol to-day that
the President will advise against the admission Of
Kansas in bis message. Unless he has changed
his mind within forty eight hours, have reason
to believe that the report 10 not true.
new rERRI1oRlEs. H
The Senate Oommittoe on Territories have be-
fore them the question Of tho organisation Of sew
eral of the Territories. They are at present ad-
vsrse to any such organisation.