Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-25
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FROM WASHINGTON.
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A PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEW OF TIE PROCEEDINGS OF TIE

HOUSE.
The IIsuse has concluded its theatrical performances
for this week, having taken but one ballot. The pro-
ceedngs to-day were characterized by language of the
vulgar Bllingsgatc, byappenls to the widest pas
ons by propositions and denunciations unpariamenta-
ry dscourtcous and disgracefu The galleries daily
appealed in general terms by nfamatory arguments,
and often by language direct To-day so loosely was
the business Of the House conducted that the members
themselves presented the appearance OF dsoTgan
lied mob in a low poouse than that OF the greatest de-
Lucrative body in the world and under the i'm
pulsiye re-tort of 4 member from Arkansas TO
the remark of member from New York,
the galleries, from the example set them by the
members caught up the fever Of disorder and broke out
into the Oudest cheers The CLERK appealed to the peo
pie in the galleries preserve order ebukng the House
the same time for setting the example. Unless those
who profess to represent the peOpe give better evil
deuce that they capable OF governing themselves
than they have done thus far they had better not attempt
TO govern others. few weeks of such bear gar
den scenes have been witnessed the national Capt.
ol viii be sufficient for the people TO rise, and with
Cromwell at their head drive the Present dsOrganizers
from the Capitol.
The House Is really no nearer election than it~Sas
weeks ago Mr. Shermans speech to-day utterly failed
to induce Mr.. Clark withdraw his Helper resolution.
TIE sPEAEERsHIP
The Republican members received bid to-day, it Is
said to unite f. Joy Morris but enough Of the Sher
cannot be induced to eave the latter to
success to the proposition.
! have heard that another effort will be made before
Monday to carry the Americans the Democrats
but the general opinion is that tcannOt succeed
The news of Mr. Clark g. Coclrane's insanity created
feelings Of deep regret among bis fellow members. Mr..
Cochrancs pair expires MOLday. 1t reported this
morning that Mr. Stalwerth would be here in few days
but subsequent report tonight is that he has had re-
lapse
sTRINGExcY IN THE Money MARKET.
The Sergeant-atA Arms has disblrsed to members over
one hundred thousand dollars, and stopped
THE PRESIDENCY
The Tennessee delegation to he Charleston Conyen-
ton pledged to Andrew johnson Their second choice
is said TO be Mr.. Douglas
FORTHCOMING SPEECH or SENATOR DOuGLAs.
Mr. Douglas will speak Monday upon his resolution
in favor OF the protection of States and Territories from
INVASION He will embrace such the invasion OF
Kansas by MssOurans and the invasion of Virginia by
Old Brown 1t is query how ne champion of Congress
siOna noninterventOn advocate and Justify interyen
ton.
TIE HARPERs FERRY INVESTIGATION
Realf Old Browns Secretary Of State, has arrived and
will testify before the Senate Investigating Committee
tomorrow. 1t is stated that he declares that the
men of Browns was separate from all political organza
tons and politicians and that he knOwns nothing to inn
picate any member of the Republican party. He will tes
tify CORES pondence between John Brown and Sena
tor Wilson; but he asserts that Mr. Wilson denounced
the proposition of Browns to slaves out of slave
the committee to call Wilson witness.
Joshua K. Giddings and John Brown Jr. of Ohio,
and Amos A. Lawrence and Mr.. Sanbom, of Mass. will
be subpGnaed as witnesses. Reali is looked upon as
important witness, he has indicated that he will
make clean breast of the affair, and it is understood
he will impGcate prominent persons in New York and
New England.
DISPATCHES FROM MEXICO
Dispatches we're received this morning at the Depart
mcnt of State from Mr.. McLane our Minister in Mexico
No material change had occurred in the aspect of affairs
The contendng factions carrying the war; and the
liberals had recaptured number OF places where they
had been previously routed.
President Buohanans Message favorably received
by the liberals throughout the country.
The Liberals most anxious for the ratification OF
the treaty as are also the commercial and other inter-
ests The protest of the Miramon Government against
the treaty with the United States is responsive to the
protest of the Juarez government against the under
standing entered into between the Mramon and Spanish
governments.
The report that Miramon contemplated an attack on
Vera Cruz and is making preparations to that end, is
not credited.
Mr. McI.ane will remain at his post for the present.
at least until action had either favorable or 9TH
erwse upon the treaty now before the Senate
THE MAILS BETWEEN NEW ORLEANS AND VERA CRUZ
The Post Office Department have been notified by Mr..
Morgan contractor for carrying the mails between New
Orleans and Vera Cruz that he mas withdrawn the steam
er Tennessee and cannot carry the mails any longer for
the postages. The service will therefore, have to be
performed by sailing vessels.
THE REPORFED RESIGNATION or the POSTMASTER GENERAL
report has prevailed for several days past that Post
master General Holt Contemplated resgnng his position
This originated in an understood difference between him
and the other members of the Cabinet respecting an
depreciation of the law relative to the curtament of the
mail service But it understood tonight that the
ficting views have been reconcIed
JUsr DEcIsrOS.-INyIoLABmlTY OF TRADE MARKs.-
From the New York Tribune see that full and per-
manent Injunction was lately granted by Chief Justice
Bosworth of the Superior Court of New York. restraining
druggist of that city from violating the trade mark of
the manufacturers of Browns Bronchial Troches val
liable remedy for Coughs, Colds, &c, put up Lozen-
ges with certain labels wrappers, &c, trade Marks
thus protecting the public from spurious article 1t is
strange that druggist who has any regard for his rep
utation will engage in business, which in point of
rality is upon par with countereiting and forgery
Boston Journal.
OUBA SUGARS, of good quality, for sale by
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TNINF HAVANA CIGARS.--Another consignment Of
IL superior imported Cigars, for sale by
Jai8 WM WALLACE SONS.