Yesterday by a vote Of e5 TO 6o. the House
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Yesterday,.by vote of 95 TO 6o. the House


of Representatives passed the bill for the re-


PROCESSION Of the county of Alexandria 10 the


State of Virginia. The sixth section OF the bill,


relative to the Long Bridge, was stricken out,


and an additional section inserted, which pro-
yides that the government shall not assume any


portion of the debt of the corporation OF Alex
andria. The general impression is, that the
| bill in this shape will pass the Senate without
much opposition. 1t is thought, however, by
some, that Virginia will not consent to receive
her new spouse with so heavy a debt hanging
upon her. Those who voted against the pas
sage of the bill, did SO on the ground that the
retrocession of Alexandria will weaken the tie
between the Government and the District, and
that it will hasten the time when the seat Of
government will be removed.


DRuNKARDs.--We are sorry to inform our
readers that several intoxicated persons have
been seen near our Office within few days
past Some have even ventured to pay us a
visit, and one in particular was very inquis-
tive 10 know show the Co-col (hic) UNI bian
(hic) Fountain was getting on" Poor fellow,
we should regret exceedingly TO get along as
staggeringly as he. He would not sign the
pledge.


DEATH.--We have observed the mournful
sign of death on the knobs OF many doors in
our city of.late. How important it to live
as we will wish we had lived when we come
TO die! Letus be reminded Of this by our dai
ly observations, and pray, with David, that
God may so teachus to number our days. that
we may apply our hearts unto wisdom"


We are glad TO see that the Select Commit
tee to whom had been referred the memorial
relative TO the blind, have. reported a bill max
ing provision for the purchase Of books, etc.,
for that unfortunate class Of the human race.
If all the acts Of Congress were equally bene-
fetal, there would be little cause Of complaint.


The officers ofsthe Senate were engaged yes
terday in removing the winter furniture, and
substituting the summer dress Of the Chamber
From conversation with those best informed
on the subject, tits our opinion that Congress
will not adjourn before the end Of August.


The case of Ex-Governor! Thomas having
been postponed I'LL November next, it is tho'
that before that period the interference Of
friends will bring about RECONCILIATION between
the parties. ss..i 4s asd TEL .aaea snN


NorIcE.-Until further notice, service will
commence at the Navy Yard Baptist Church
every Sabbath at ii O'Clock, a. m. and g., /,
y. m.


1t is understood lhat the President sent out
the Oregon notice by the. last packet. !, A