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 WAsHISoToN CITY, Dec. l, lS45. This being the first day of Congress, much aRxie- u manifested by all parties, to ascertain the character o( the action of the deinscratic party. am happy say. that it has passed of much to the credit of the democracy. While all due decorum observed, the democrats preserved an unbroken front in favor of their candidate for Speaker. There were 2ll votes cast. Oi this number JNo w. DAVIS, ofIadiana, (dem. ) received l2O; SAM'L F. VIsToN, of Ohio, (whig,) 72; Scattering 19. This gives Davis majority of 4s over Vinlon, and a majority the whole of 29.

 Mr. Davis is a native of Maryland, and is an old member. He will make a good Speaker. He is a bold, fearless man; prompt in his duty, and we'll quainted with parliamentary usage. It is decidedly happy selection. Mir. Davis is sound upon the larid and upon Oregon. He is warm lriead of the adm minisration also.

 Nothing than the usual preliminary forms ranspired m the Senate.

 Both Houses adjourned over until 12 o'clock to- morrow.

 The lection of Clerk of the House will take place at that time. After which, the Presidents Message will be received. NORTH ALABAMA.