The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-05
The News.

The sessions Of the Thirty-sxth Congress CON-
mence at noon to-day. There will be no delay in
the organization Of the Senate, the democratic
members being largely in the majority in that
body. In the House, however, owing to the divi-
zion Of parties considerable difficulty and delay in
organizing are anticipated. The party caucuses
were held on Saturday, and reports of the pro-
ceedings are given in to-days HERALD. The
democrats present the name of Thomas
s. Bocock, of Virginia, for the Speaker
ship, and the South Americans have nominated
John A. Gilmer, of North Carolina, for that office.
The republicans decided not to make caucus
nomination. 1t is stated that their votes, at the
commencement of the balloting, will be divided
between John Sherman of Ohio, and Galusha A.
Grow, of Pennsylvania. Neither party, however,
being numerically strong enough to elect, a des
perate and prolonged struggle viii probably en-
contest stubborn, perhaps, as that Of 1856,
which resulted in the election of N. P. Banks to
the Speakership, after scene of turmoil OF nine
weeks duration. The President has decided not
TO issue his Message until the House has
organized, and the reports of the Secretaries will
only be issued as Accomplishments of the Message.
In order that readers may be informed as to the
importance of the proceedings of this Congress, we
have prepared and publish to-day an elaborate arti
Gle, containing list of the names Of the members,
some account Of the duties and emoluments Of the
various officers of the House, together with a re-
sumo of the work already cut out, and the measures
that will be brought forward for action.
Additional particulars respecting the execution
of John Brown on Friday last, at Charlestown, Va,
are given in to-day paper. The remains Of Brown
arrived in this city Saturday evening, and were
conveyed to an undertaker's establishment in the
Bowery, where they were prepared for burial.
They will be forwarded to North Elba this morn
ing Mrs Brown also arrived in this city on Satur-
day evening.
The Church of the Puritans was filed last evening
to hear DR.. Cheever discourse on "The Martyrs
Death and the Martyrs Triumph" A full report of
this remarkable eulogy on John Brown, together
with reports Of sermons by Rev. Mrs. Antoinette
Brown Blackwell and Rev. Mr.. Noyes, also on John
Brown are given in another part of to-day's paper
The storms of snow, hail and rain, which COM
menced on Saturday, extended over a vast region.
At Albany the snow fell to the DEPTH Of several
inches and quite freshet in the river at that mort
is reported. The forwarders are looking for
speedy closing of the canals, and are pushing for
ward freight with great vigor.
The Church Of Maria Ascension situated in Eor
fyninth street. between the Ninth and Tenth ave.
nues, was yesterday solemnly dedicated by the vi
car General, Rev. Mr.. STAIRS, IN the absence Of
Bishop Hughes, assisted by the Rev. Mr.. McNcmy
and the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Strele. The church was
built by and is intended for the use of the German
Catholics Of the vicinity 1t is very neat and un
pretending little building, constructed Of brick, and
is capable of seating seven or eight hundred per-
sons comfortably. Notwithstanding the unpleasant
condition of the weather, the building was crowded
yesterday forenoon. The members Of the St. Fran
ciscus, ST. Peter and st. Antonius verrus, German
religious societies, were present in full regala and
added greatly to the imposing aspect of the cere
mony The congregation deserve great praise for
the zeal and perseverance which they have exhi-
bited in the completion of their church. the corner
stone OF which was laid only last May.
The friends and admirers of Thomas Paine me
at the house of William E. Rose, 95 Prince street
yesterday at IN, to make arrangements for the
celebration of the one hundred and twenty.third
anniversary of his birthday. Owing to the incle
mency of the weather the meeting was not large,
but made up in enthusiasm what it lacked in mum.
bers Mr.. Rose, the chairman, stated that they had
engaged the City Assembly Rooms, and that the
next anniversary meeting would be held there on
Monday, the 30th day of January next; also, that
Dodworth's band had been engaged for the occa.
sion, and that the tickets were now ready for dis.
iriDuuon. Alter some two hours discussion IN re.
gard to 'he mode " conducting the ceremonies.