Congress met on Monday of last week. In the Se- nate, Mr. Smith of Md. took the chair President pro Sens., Mir. Calhoun not having arrived. In the House, ihe rol called by the Ccrk-ll7 members answered ,o their names, al the Connec.icu, deega ,on incuded); as the Speaker was not present, but expected by the next morning, tho House not ganized. On Tuesday the Speaker appeared, though much indisposed and the usual preparatory commi,- tees were appointed. A. half past P. M. the Mes. sage of the President was delivered. In the Senate 5000, and in the House 6OOO copies were ordered to be printed.

 Tho standing committees of l'oth tho Senate md the House have been announced-bui VIC have no room 6or them this week.