Wn shiDrtOu. December (
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WdNNSt0H, DeceM6eT b, 1873.


The Session Of Congress opened yesterday, by
the organization of the two Houses. In the Sc
nate the Flee President took the Chair; and on
him, by the present rule of that body, will devolye
the selection of the Committees, which in the Sen
ate had always, until the last Session, been done by
ballot. The other officers of the Senate are, by a
new rule of that body, to be chosen on Monday
next. having heretofore served during the pleasure
of the Senate. Nat. Intel.


Washington, December 10.


The first week of the Session of Congress is
scarcely ended, and yetits business is fairly under
way. In the House Of Representatives, all the
great committees are already appointed, and in the
Senate their appointment has been ordered.