CorrespOndence q the N. '. Tribune.

 WASHINGTON, Monday, Dee. 5. lS49
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In accordance with the provisions of the Constitu- ton of the United States the %t Congress convened to-day at the Capitol and c0n,,,.enced it's third and last Session. But very few moIu5crs had arrived il the city up this morning. ard it was anticipated that quorum would not be i~n!ld in atterdance-- this expectation however proved well founded with regard only to one House,

 The Senate was called to order at l2 o'clock by its President pro tenn. Hon. w r. Margum of N. C., and it being ascertained thut but 24 members tno quorum! were prSsen adjournment was moved and carried.

 In the House, the Speaker, Hon. John White, of Ky took the chair at the sane hour. The roll was called and l71 members answered to their names.

 Hon K. C. Winthrop member elect from Boston U'ce Hon. Mir. Appleton, resigned, appeared, Was qualified, and took his seat.

 A quorum being in attendance, on motion of Mir. Cushing it ordered that message be sent to the Senate informing that body Aat quorum of the Hoase had assembled and were ready to proceed to business.

 A. resolution was adopted appointing commit tee to wait upon the President and inform him that quorum of both Houses had assembled and were ready to receive any communications he should be pleased to make.

 MT. Everett gave notice that tomorrow, or at the earliest opportunity, he should ask leave to introduce bill to repeal the Bankrupt law

 MT. Adams caused burst of laughter by also giV- ing notice of resolution to rescind the 2lst rule cluding petitions the subject of slavery.

 It being ascertaned that no quorum ot the Senate had assembled,

 On motion oi MT. McKennan the House adjourned.