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Under tho head of "Nashngton news,D the Alexan- dria Gazette supplies the following items.

 II Is not expected lhat Senator Clayton will take his seat again. Judge Porter will retain bis seat in the Senate during the present session. Strong efforts are making by MT. Claws friends to induce him 10 consent to reelection Senator Soutliard is in high spirits Hopes are entertained by Dr. Naudan's friends that he may be elected Secretary of the Senae-f pa12g Is arrayed against him he stands no chance

 No fears are now entertained of difficulty with Me&co-as i is thought the Presidents message will be satisfactory The Presidents recommendation with regard 10 the repeal of the duty on Salt, Coal, Hheal, NC &c IS popular and will probably be adopt ed The suggestion with regard to reducing the post age on letters, also gives great satisfaction

 he members ot Congress have assembled this win ter apparently under feelings of kindness and cordaity l he Van Buren men not over elated nor are the Wings cast down.

 Much Interest begins to be excited already as to the formation ct the next cabinet. The President elect is al smiles, and seems, in the beginnings to be anxious to have the good opinion of both parties Mr. Riyes Is to be ia iono Many anxious, at once, to an- neunee him as a candidate to succeed Mr. V B. Some think he will be offered seat Tn the Cabinet by the latter gentleman

 Who will be Vice President Will Mir. Riyes and the other Virginia Senator whoever he may be. vote for Col. Johnson! Many think so-and that thereup on Mir Hives Is 10 be placed in the line o succession. We shall sec

 Brown's and Gadsby's are already crowded with audnanes and politicians Many office seekers and ''waiers upon Providence" are also in attendance. More Reporters, Letter Writers and Washington cor respondents are lon the spot" than have ever vet been seen They are, generally, men of taste, tact, and talents aud will distribute throughout the country graphic and interesting of the dongs and say lngs ln the Capitol. They have already commenced their abors.