Thursday. In the Senate, John B. lirooke, dem.. oi Prn.ce George c< untv, was chosen president by one maj >rity, Bud ta. the House oi Delegates, E G. Kilb wrne, oi Anne Arun del, was elected speaker by the full democrat ic vote.

Naval.—Tie' United States steam frigate j Powhatan, with Hon. Mr. Ward rtndsnite, ar rived :-.t Shanchaeoa the I7»h ol October from I Ksangaws. Tbe Japanese Embassy will leave