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New-York daily tribune., 1849-03-22
SENATE. ALBANY. Wednesday, March el.
FikES


Mr.. w. HALL reported isvorsbly, without
amendment on the bill for the more tfectua protec
sion against area In New-Nork.
Nxw yoKk AND HAyRE SrKAN NAVIGATION COMPANY
MIR. BvRCn reported iayorably without amend
msDt on the bill 10 incorporate the New York and
Hsvre steam Navig cation Company.
BILLS INTRODUCED On NOTICE..
Mr. FRoSr gave notice OF his intention to intro
duee = bill requiring sails 10 steam vessels and the
carrying Of small boats tho ves of passengers
PRgNArK CLAIMS.
The bill relative TO private claims was, on mo
ton taken up aud made the special order ofhe day for
saturday neNt
AGRICULTURAL C0LtEGK.
The bill for the establishment OF an Agricultural
College made the special order Of the day for Tues
day noNI
MUTUAL INSURANCE cos.
Mr. ADAMS offered resolution, which WAS
adopted. ins,raciing the Bank Committee 10 inquire
shat legislation necessary 10 protect the funds OF
Matual Insurance Cos and the proprety Of requiring
the investmcDt Of half their capital IA State stocks and
aso In United states stocks the ssd stocks 20 be de
posted IN the hands OF the Controller aud subec 10
DO drawn opy to the payment Of policies when tee
funds are exhausted.
MADISON UNIVERSITY.
There was father debate on the bill % repeal
the act or the removal Of Madison University. after
which tho remainder of the afternoon Was consumed
Ia the confederation of the Code of frse,ee, when the
senate adicurnCi
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Appointments by the Postmaster General.

JSsgs McDRRxorr, Postmaster Washington Penn
sylvsnis rice j. D. Leet
WILLIAM HAMMOND Postmaster, Berlin. Worccs-
ter Co. Maryland. rice c. ~ williams
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
CONGRESS-.

The Senators have wisely concluded not to wait for the of the House They have gone to work upon Executive business Nominations, treaties, &c., before ,hem and the prospect is that they will have abundance of time for the dispatch of all the business of this kind before the House is organized.
 The House is in a deplorable condition There is no prospect of its immediate organization, although more than two weeks have beeR spent in bao,ing, debating and fighting The only real progress that has yet been made the of Thursday ast that off all de bate It is be regretted that this resolution had not in the beginning that for the sake of national character, might have been spared the debate of Thursday last, and the scenes that grew out of it. It utterly disgraceful from beginning to end. The threats of the Southern members to withdraw from the House. and leave without quorum for the transaction of business in the of the passage of the Wlmot Proviso, will undoubtedly be carried into execution. The end is not yet.-Aurora.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

The following is the nomenclature of aahle and dis Itingushed guests: s--e.E.-@ s.s-. ..
 Ladslas Ujhazy, late Civil Governor of Comorn. ~
 Theresa Ujhazy, his lady.
 Clara and Ilka Ujhazy their daughters, Clara about twenty five, Ilka eleven years of age. --
 Woang, Theodore md Ladslas their three the two former grown up fine young captains in the Hungarian service, the latter child ten years of age.
 Apolonia Jagelo, Polish lady by birth, who has been the Hungarian having waited upon the d ing and wounded in the hospitals aud fired the enemy when she had chances and pursued them horseback, sword in ha d, when she had an opportunity.
 Captain Wilhelm Vaise
 Captain Henry Radwich.
 Lieut.. Henry Deahn.
 Colonel Pragay second in command in Comorn after kap ka, and
 Colonel FenO of the Engineers, who directedhe batts ries
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
CHEAPER THAN EVER 1!

and elegant Furniture consisting of
 IN Kitchen Furniture style and together general House Furnishing and Wooden w are, Carpets Cheap Oil Oil Tahlecloths. Door Mats Rugs Msttiases Feather Dusters painted Window Shades variety and greatly reduced pEices Fancy s.sks s Willow Baskets Cradles Looking Glasses, Cocks $c variety Housekeeping articles the suh
 found quite to be menton- housekeep- ted to call being
 sold cash, cannot fail being cheap and article sold by the subscriber aned be safely presumed that all will be suited at
 Housekeepe cheap cash Emporium of Main and Dec l. sws c. E.. BEACH.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
New Carpet Store. BULkELEY N co.

the store formerly occupied by Tweedy X Barrows. A have just received from the peremptory auction New York and from the manufacturers large stock of Three Ply, Ingrain, and SuperfiMe Car pets, together with Oil Cloths. DruSgets, Rugs, Mats &c., which they would call the attention of 
 Call and what inducements offered to Pur- chasers of the above goods the aree eommodou and {. Eeht" store, li7 Main-st. BULKEIEY x co.
 October 30, ls49. 6wl
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
NEW GOODS!!

HE subscriber having purchased the entire stock of gosds of Downing Denson and, in addition to the same. has landing very large stock of Groceries and Provisions every knd which he will sell for Cash Country Pre- duce little cheaper than any establishment in the cy- All persons m Family Stores will find much ts their interest call and mine before they purchase else where All articles that do bear the recommendation gven may be returned and the money will be refunded. share of public patronage is respectfully solicited
 PELEG PECKHAM,
 At the old Stand of Downing q Denson,
 No 34 Water street. Nov. l6, ls49, CD Norwich, G,
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
VESTINGS.

DLACK Satin Vestings, heavy, uery heavy
 ID Brocade Silk do rich
 Wool Velvet do large assortment Cruvats-Rich changesbe silk and black Italian rrs~sts GlOves.-Fne buck and kid gloves for Genemen's wear Heavy Shaker Flammels end .supsr6ns CarNsos and PINK FLAsSrps for infants blankets drses and sseks for sale by BULKELEY GO.
 Nos9% o~i
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AVOID FATIGUE.!

yxTArcHEs Jewelry Fancy Goods, Spectaces of knAs w sandsrd Silver Spoons. be purchased low vita fatigue shopping oanteng at the
 Store other place where they esnes ont dollar for their goods G. B. PRINpLE.,
 Norwich City, November lsth.is<s Nrsnd.
 No competition with whose qua{4eaHons eop them work under prcsor rather te do so es cable them te get any thing 10 dc x1 TIN G. s- '.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
BOOK AGENTS WANTED.
 ROAD TO KEALTHIl

A CTIvE and intelligent dis posed to engage ia
 digging gold without the and dangers of journey the valley of the Sacramento find richer mine than discovered this modern Fl Dorado, by circulating the books published the subscriber and sold exc svely through his travelling agents.
 His Pictorial History g the Mercaa War by John Frost, IL D., stands unrvaed. history of country discovery the War with United written in the fecous and happy style its author work of thrilling inter- described by him with such life like vvidne deep and beyond which have modern is illustrated by 800 beautiful cravings. In fact it is Book of the season.
 HISTORY OF THE WORLD"
 Giving complete history both ancient modern of the Globe brought down the me in ciuding the late MEXICAN WAR, CALIFORNIA &e. It Illustrated with large number of the beautiful Processions, the worlds his besides attached to work magnificent CaARr senng the Flags Nations printed color the highest style of the art The work sold at tremely low price, which places within the reach of all
 'THE GENERAL VIEW Augustus Mitchell lis awork of merit, and popular. "THE BIOGRAPHY SIoNERs DEclAR with beautifully stee also attractive and saieable book.
 other valuable andard found ries which published in the German language
 The safe, profit of good habits and perseverance.
 Being connected the Book Publishing of Thomas Cowperthwaite Co.,. enabled 10 furnish with all American and Foreign publications the low prices with the privilege returning all books unsod Uf unnjuredl the same as charged.
 Those who wish further concerning the busnes obtain by calling the subscriber addressing him North Lyme. Conn. JAMES A. BILL.
 North Lyme, Dec l.
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FEATHERS! FEATHERS!

PRIME new lot of Geese Feathers just received and A will be sold a unusually low prices Also medium quality at very low price, for cash only Now is your time Call without delay you would good bed for a little money. Corner Main and Shetucket sts r-Tup srairs C. E. BEACH.
 Norwich. Dec. 5, lS49.
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DRESS GOODS.

0O PS. rashmeres Wool Nj dc Laines plain and 6gursd. ~O Lyonese Cloths, and several Black, Crmson. Scarlet Blue. Green, cangeable Alpaca Lussressecsvsd this week.
 B,-A few of the finest qualities Black Mohair Lus- res very best imported Black canton cloth. new trle for Ladies Dresses. BULKELEY 4 co.
 Nov l6. owl
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
Written for the Mechanic.

Writsen J0r the Mechanie
 MUSICIAN ACROSTIC. Man's happiest aud most blissfnl pleasure, g supreme, ,'of Natures and choicest treasure Reflections solace, and Memory's joyful theme, Youths innocence inspiring with electric gleam; Compassiens" !" hand -maid' an affections guide, The werlds geat solace, on ife's tumultuous tide All Nature smiles with glad delight, and in symphOnous song
 unite Ys ye ye give your light to eahs gay
 sters of the night Let Man and all his works of with Natures chorus play
 apart; Ger and from heart heart let each share of song
 impart. Renewed Masic charm, shall quiet every grief
 calm.
 Norscich, December, lS49. E.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

NNNAa In this city, lth inst, with the bilious fever Ez abeth Wiber aged v years.
 Dearest Mother! thou hast left us,
 And thy loss we deeply feel,
 But 'ts God thou hast bereft us,
 And He all sorrows heal.
 A long time thou hast been with us
 mnistering to every wish,
 But God thought hest to take thee from
 To dwell with him in endless bliss In Willimantic, 4th inst, of consumption, Mr. w. C Boon, aged 65 years GT estern papers please copy In Haddam, Nov 18th, Mrs. Alice J. Baker, wife O Josiah J. Baker, aged 69 years. In California; Oct. 18th, board the Govt transpor schooner Invncibe, his way from Suttervle to Sar Francisco Bsnca, the Sacramento rver of Chro dysentery. in the 39th year of his age Shubael Bartlett M b. a of Rev. S. Bartlett, of East Windsor Ct. He his way towards his family at Lyme, Ct expecting take the regular from San Francisco on the lst of November. In Montville, Dec ll,h, Mrs Sally Champlin aged 6s years . In Montve, Dec. l7th, Miss Nancy Thompson aged o' yea
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

SOMETHING NEw.-The Republic states that gentleman from New York, in Washington City, proposes meet the President house, and the Capitol and the several with gutta pecha speaking tubes laid under ground and to guaranty that ordinary be carried between these points with much fidelity as if the different parties were in the anne
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
Bargains, Bargains, Bargains.

Bargains, Bargains, Bargains.
 CHAMANSKY & CO.. selling their stock of Ready Made Clothing prices before offered in this market Their entire stock must be sold within very short close the concern, the partnership IS about dissolved. Call and will find humbug.
 ll9 MaiM-Street,
 Quinebaug Bank Building. Nor~ieh. Norwich, Dec. 10. IS49.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

ELoPEMENT FROM MAssAcHUsErTs-LovE DIsHoNEs Officers Edwards and Smith, of the Third district
 ce arrested yesterday of geneel appearance by the of Allen B. Ciough, charge of being fugitive from Lynn Massachusetts, where he stands charged with having embedded, from Atkn Perer aud Thomas of the New En md Protective Union, Division No 46 the of Sl 200 in money, check the Bank Lynn for S600 and promissory notes, for SIS, and
 3 In this society Clough the chief clerk and book keeper and was thought well of by the hm who owned sided happily with his wife and chld, until within few months pas and would probably have continued young of about years good pro portions and we-favo ed The visit ong duration before intimacy took place between them of very proper character.
 This secret attachment continued between them until the 2ot of October when Clough prompted by the ions held by his consented eope with her. abandon hs wife He did and in order support themselves in the evil passions of their hearts Clough bezzled the of money, above sa'ed They left Lynn together Boston, passing for and wife, and from Boston they New York; arriving this city aboot the 18th of October On their arrival in this city, they put up Isaacs Hote in Greenwich street. and
 from there they 10 board at 5O3 Greenwich street. Shortly after Cough went into business by opening bowl ing saloon Mo- 3S5 Washington street, and from that he and his paraour have boen sporting about place of another and wife, under the names of Mr. and Mrs. Allen few days since, let Intercepted in Lynn, sent from this city by Clough friend wishing to know all the respecting his dis appearance and to direct letter back to New York under the of Ethan Allen The letter accordingly and the above officers notified watch be Post Ofce order Clough whom he called for the letter. misunderstanding respecting the tine Cough called for and obtained the letter the absence of the officers.
 However, day (yesteday) the officers. having been furnished with daguerreotype likeness of Cough esped the gentleman in Broadway from the resemblance of the likeness and at took him into custody On information being given the prisoners cousin paratnour, she i'm mediatey flew to the prison in order to share portion o his troubles and incarceration, absolutely refusing leave the and permission of the magistrate she a
 lowed to remain in the cell with her beloved cousn and there behed this female locked in the eourS and the appearance of stranger she appeared cling frmer to his fearing that moment he might b. torn from her side This young states that she al loved her cousin and will and forever remain with him. notwithstanding the misfortune that has befaer him. Justice Osborne committed the accused wait requisiton from the Governor of Massachuses-N Y Herald, a TAursday
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

LANcETs are tempered with the steel raised to yellow color, or four hundred and thirty degrees ofFah. Razors and surgical instru- ments at pale straw color, or four hundred and fifty degrees. Penknives, scissors and chisels at brown color, or four hundred and ninety degrees. Axes and plane-irons at five hundred and ten, or brown dappled with pur- pie. Table knives and large shears at five hundred and thirty or purple color. Swords and watch springs at five hundred and fifty. or light blue. Saws and augurs at five hundred and sixty, or full blue. Large saws at six hundred, or dark blue approaching 10 black
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

The tendency to migration is a powerful instinct in many animals. Buffon says that young quails, kept in cages almost from birth, and which could consequently neither know nor regret liberty, experienced regu- larly, twice in a year, for four years, a sim gular agitation and anxiety, at the custom ary times of migration, that is in the months of April and September. This uneasiness lasted about thirty days each time, and re- commenced every day at an hour before sum- set.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

Two plants, the one producing malig-
 nant poison, the other an article of health |ful diet, will grow side by side, extracting their elements from the same soil.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

WoMAN-The fairest WORK of creation the EDITION being extensive, let no man be with out a COPY.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

To KEEP A STOVE BRIGHT CoACH-BoDY BY TWO APPLICATIONS YEAR.-Make weak alum water, and mix your British Lustre' with it, perhaps two teaspoons gill of alun-water let the be cold, brush il with the mixture, then take dry brush and dry usre and rub the till it is perfectly dry. Should any part before polishing become dry to look grey, moisten it with brush and proceed before
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
MAMNNNN.

In Greenvle the 18th ut, by the Rev. Mir Doggett, Mir Simeon Lavender, of Province Town, Mass, to Miss Mary Jane Bdwe, eldest daughter of Rev. J. M Bidwel.
 In New London, 2sih John Post of Bozrah, to Nancy Rogers of Norwich.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

REAovAL-Epaphras Porter, Esq., Inspector of this port, has been and Capt Daniel Havens appointed in his stead The appointment is frs. rate though gret Mir. P.s removal.-N0rtcich Aurora.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

TO READERS AND CORRESPONDENTS
 Correspondents who write We do not ask this for public benefit but for The of correspondent will not under mitted fo go abroad.
 E. B. B-We will give your Lines Depared an In serou next week, Should like send us some of the
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

The great Sphynx of Egypt represents the head of man, with the body of lion, carved out of one solid rock. 1t is one hundred feet long and forty feet wide. The head is twenty-six feet high, thirty-five feet round, and fifteen feet from the ear to the chin, the fore legs are fifty-seven feet long from the breast to the extremity of the paws, which are eight feet high, and the summit of the head is sixty-five feet from the base.
 The power of draught decreases as speed increases, thus. if when moving at the rate of two miles per hour, the force of a horse is represented by the number one hundred at three miles per hour it will be eighty-one, at four miles sixty-four, at five miles forty y-nine, and at six miles thirty-six.
 The plant called Four o'clock" opens its flowers every day at that hour.
 Starch, sugar, gum and lignum, or the fibre of wood, are all composed of the same elements, (carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen) uni ted in the same proportions. The difference in their properties being due according to chemists, to the different arrangement of their atomic elements.
 A negro, having purchased hat, was ob- served to take it from his head, on the fall of a shower of rain, and to manifest considera- ble anxiety to preserve it from the wet. On being remonstrated with for his supposed stu pidity, in thus leaving his head exposed, he wittily observed, "Hat belongs to me, head belongs to massa."
 The blood contains about eighty per cent. of water, the flesh about seventy-four per cent, and it is assumed by physioligists that the entire human body contain nearly seventy five per cent, or three-fourths of its weight of water.
 "Sally, don't like you?"
 La, Jim, l reckon so."
 But don't you know it Sally. Don't you think I'd tear the eyes out of any tom-cat that dare look cross at you? ?"
 -"' 'spect you would
 "Well the fact is, Sally, l.
 "Oh, now don't Jim, feel all overish."
 And Sally, want you to-"
 Don't say anything more, shall"
 :" But must, want you tS-"
 70, hush, don't l. oh"
 " want you tonight to get"
 So soon? oh no, impossible. Father and mother would be angry at me-"
 "How be mad at you for doing for me such favor as to m"
 Yes, dear me, I'm agitated." But there's some mistake, for all want to have you do, is to--mend my shirt collar .'
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

LoAFERs AT THE M1NEs-HoNEsrY.-TheIe is a of loafers constantly going round with pans and Pickaxes
 y pretending look for gold and praying the Lord that they may not find it. On due deliberation, my party of four started prospectng too, and luckily stumbled on little Fl Dorado where easily took two per day. and where should be, but for giant in the shape of dysenery which has brought here again and laughs at my longings for the dura uha messorum of old Horace, a fresh supply of Mrs Kidder's cordial. Two things I have learned the minesone to rock cradle and the ot Ter be pita grave digger, for have dug holes half way New Zea
 land. Every able and willing to work, get an miners il hard work. One thing the mines struck strange viz the great order and honesty that pre- vAils. pckaxe, spade in hole secures it to the owner much title deed, and heard of but one act of dishonesty during stay of some weeks.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

Norwich City, Ct. TERMS or THE PAPER, ONE DolI.. FIFTY c.sr..
 advance city Subscribers who receive their Carrier an additional charge of cents win be made Single copies THREE -+-E mu to
 fishers, they will receive attention TERMS OF ADVERTISING For three weeks Co ntinuance each Half Square. three weeks 50 Continuance, each week. 10 I one square, co
 Business Cards inserted conspcuously
 Advertisemens not marked will bs published den, and charged accordingly.
 advertisement discontinued
 PAID, except at the opt ion of the pubfshers
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

The blood contains about eighty per cent. of water the flesh about seventy-four per cent, and it is assumed by physioligists that the entire human body contain nearly seventy five per cent, or three-fourths of its weight of water.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

Sally, don't like you?"
 La, Jim, l reckon so.'
 "But don't you know it Sally. Don't you think I'd tear the eyes out of any tom-cat tha, dare look cross at You?'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-11-20

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KapEs. A.,erm.na and UiaaEy are going 70 Aneues
Tor some lime ii % SAID
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msrs o. twenty osilss lie husssT. q Bsoous G. Wal
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A. P-es51rr CT Ae h TIE ulEe Of Ire alIsirs syed
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Trey sre stripped Of every lhng sf.er the easso1he o.
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which ne Austrsrs TOOK away Some Of the h1.ss-s.
wlo anew w1s vas coming had previously sod thsirs
% the Russians IlVassat 70 see lhese brave -.
d.sfruec via iora cotliDg. AID mounted he WRETCH
e. s-s. WLich hsa been AIKEN from ne peasants u
Lower Hungary Ifit va. the otiect 10 dm.rsh The
sympathy which ite.- noble soldiers eveyWhers found
on heir route oy ridicale the plot entirely uu,uc
csss Nothing 5-l The ear Of imprisonment prevented
tle expression = ioeresr Msuy Of he spectator. 20
tears cone % t1er eyes so1e i1kes attempted on The
dress En1 tie horse. stopped by the look o. me
cavaliers For myself when Jehed hose stern and
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zen he 1eseroes .he scsnbres preserving n death
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them"
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20 30 enrolled m The gmen, but sms psrs Of The
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tered. hey reply Tn nosi are 10 Turkey ~lh BEN
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ers deceived 20 lie proms ed NJ hoDorshls conditions
guaranteed By R1s,s bat te brl1gt, whsrs yol 90,
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