, 1860-02-10

The steamer Columbia, which arrived at an
early hour yesterday morning, brought dates
from the States to Jan. 9TH, up to which time no
Speaker had been elected. Below will be found
few items Of news.
| On Wednesday Jan. 4th, the Maine Leeisla.
ture organized Thos. II. Marshall was elected
President Jas. Lincoln, Secretary Of the Senate
Frederick A. Pike, Speaker, and Chas. ii. Miller,
Clerk Of the House.
Jan. 9th, the Maryland Legislature organized
John v. Brook, Of Prince Georges was elected
President Of the Senate, and Z. G, Eilborn. of
Anne Arundel Speaker Of the House.
JAM 9th, Bishop Newman, Of the Catholic
Church fell dead in the street in Philadelphia.
Jan. 9th, the Pixies Peak Express arrived with
$4,000 Of gold.
Jan 9th, there was an incendiary fire in Nor
io'k Va which destroyed the residences Of Hall,
piano dealer; ex-Mayor Lamb, four other build
ings.
Gov: Morgan, Of New York, appointed Ben
jamin W. Brown City Judge Of the Supreme
Court, rice Davis.
The Ohio Democratic Convention have ap-
pointed four delegates at large, and instructed
the entire delegation to vote for Douglas.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9th.
In the Senate, Thursday, Jan. 9th, business
was unimpOrtant It Adjourned over until Mon
day.
In the house, on Thursday, members consum
ed the day in discussing the best mode to elect
Speaker, and as to who was responsible for not
siecling, and in personal alteration.
Two ballots were taken. On the first Sherman
had lO4 Vallandigham, 50; Gilmer, II; Scat.
tering %. Necessary for a choice, 1O7.
On the second bil1t-neceSSaFy to a choice,
l06. Sherman, l03; Bocock, 56, Wilson, ls /;
Davis, @; Scattering, %.
In the course Of the following debate, Porter Of
Ind, (Rep.) said his colleague Davis, "a. l.. d.
denounced the Dred Scott decision IN a Speech in
indianapolis.
Davis denied lit.
Porter said II was reported in the Indiana Sen
ttTdL Democratic organ.
Intense confusion ensued.
Porter said he heard the speech. II was cor
rectly reported, and he asked that it might be
read.
Davis rctorted, Il any man says he denounced
the Dred Scott decision, he spoke totally, wfuly,
maliciously false.
slander.
Dunn said, IL the gentleman thought no had
done him personal wrong, he could take per-
sonal satisfaction, whenever il suited his conve.
nience.
laws cAut very Weii.
Dunn said, "This is just the time aud place"
The alteration continued in words, amid much
excitement and calls for reading the extract from
the speech.
Davis said he regarded the Dred Scott deci.
sion, but be gave i different Interpretation from
the President IN his Message.
Porter tried to read the extract from the speecl,
himself but was interrupted by the confusion.
Members wanted the Clerk 70 read Il, which
was finally done. Nothing in It was said about
the bred Scott decision.
| Porter contended that the decision was in.
lerentally denounced, and was willing to leave
the issue raised to the country. fDerisive laugh
ter and confusion followed
Davis reiterated bis DENIAL and the respect he
entertained for the decision Of al courts
Dunn reiterated bis position, and spoke Of the
surprise which Davis denial would give the peo.
pie Of Indiana, with whom ho would leave the
charge Of hlsehood.
There Is gang Of scoundrols in Providence.
who amuse themselves almost every evening by
pouring lamp oil upon the dresses, shawls and
cloaks Of ladies who venture In the streets.
Recently, rich deposits Of lead ore, valued At
from 100000 70 100000, have been discover
ed near Dubuque, Iowa ,;r ~,