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THIRTY SECOND CONGRESS-.
Term commences March 4, 1851, and terminates
March A, 1853.
The First Session opens Monday, December i 1851

a. SENATE.
The Senate consists Of two Senators from each
State Since the admission Of California, there
are thirty-one States, represented by sixty-two
Senators. The Senators who held over from
the 4th Of last March were forty -one, viz:
eighteen Wings and twenty-three Democrats
OF the twenty new Senators, three are yet
to be elected from the following States:
California Legislature Democratic.
Connecticut Legislature to be chosen in
April, 1852.
Tennessee Legislature Whig
SENATORS HOLDING OVER AND ELECT.
Whigs in italic Democrats in romanthose marked f. 8.
are Free-soers Abolitionists; U those elected as
Union men, S. r.. those elected as Southern or State
Rights men,
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INTEREsTING FROM HUNGARY.--A grave event
has taken place amongst the Austrian Corps
dArmee in Holstein. Many Of the regiments
comprising it consist in great part Of Hunga-
rians and among them are many young men
of noble families, who are compelled by the
Austrian government to serve as private sol
ders. An armed revolt, Of which the conse-
quences would have been incalculabe, in the
north, has been on the point Of breaking out
amongst them; but it has been prevented by
the active surveillance Of the superior officers
of the Austrian battslions An agent OF Kos
suth and OF the revolutionary propaganda Of
London, the Hungarian Count Potocki, was ar
rested by the military authorities Of Reusburg.
He had arrived from London, by way Of Paris,
under a false name In his possession we're
found proclamations exciting the soldiers to
revolt, and printed copies Of Kossuth's last
speeches in England.
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SUsPEsDED.-In consequence Of an exhaus-
ton Of the money appropriated for erecting ad-
ditions to the Capitol, and the inclenent season
for outdoor work, about one hundred and fifty
mechanics and laborers were discharged, Oh
Saturday last, from that work, and further op-
erations suspended for the present-Rcpu6itc.
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LARGE SALES AND LARGER REcEIpTs.--The
New Orleans Crescent Of the 9th instant states
that nearly twelve Thousand bales Of cotton we're
sold in that market the 8th--the bra Of it
after the Pacifc's news was known lie re-
ceipts were eighteen thousand four hundred
and eighty-seyen bales, against only thirty three
on the corresponding day lest season!
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THE DESIRES OF KossUTH.-The editors of
the PennsylUanian have been informed by an in
innate friend of NJ. Kossuth, that he desires to
avoid--if he can do so without disrespect in
his progress through the United States-all
sorts of display that will consume his time,
,cithom any corresponding advantage TO his great
design. Besides this, he is already suffering
from indisposition, superinduced by incessant
excitement and fatigue.
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threatened by the latter--remains to be seen.
Win not some friend Of the white man in Con-
gress call for information on this subjectf Will
not some Congressional advocate Of the Munroe
doctrine look into the matter?
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EXTREME FoLLY.-Thc weakest thing Of which
the Whig party Of Virginia have ever yet been
guilty, was holding convention at Charlottes-
vile and nominating candidate for governor.
Fredericksburg Recorder.
The attemptto elect him has indicated ,ome
weakness also.
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Henry s. Foote U)- 1853 Jefferson Davis (sR) 1857
Messrs Foote and Davis Of Mississippi have resigned
OF the members elect, and those holding over,
thirty-four are Democrats, twenty-one are
Wings, and four Free-soilers. Of the Free
soilers Hale and Seward were elected by a
union of Wings and Free-soilers; Sumner and
Chase were elected by Democrats and Free
soilers combined. Dodge, (Democrat) of Wis
consin; Fish, CWhig,) of New York; Foote,
(Whig, of Vermont; and Wade, (Whig,) of
ohio, are also put down by some as Free-soilers.
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The Columbus, Ga, Times says 68 bales Of
cotton arrived on Friday on the Muscogee rail-
road-distance ten miles. Twenty miles will
be open on Christmas day
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communications addressed (post paid to Gurley Good
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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Annexed are the names of the
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CALIFORNIA.
VIM. NJ. Gwin :
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-10

A MoNsTKR.-1he London Times Of the
9Th inst. gives an account of n women by
the name of Sarah Cheesnan, who was to he
executed for crimes almost Unparalleled in
atroci,y. She was tried at the assizes Of
lS47 for poisoning two Of her children, and
acquitted. A short time afterwards she as
again placed 10 peril, on charge Of like nature,
but again pronounced guiltiess. On the
preseni occasion she was indicted tor the
murder of her own husband, and verdic,
has at leugth been obtained against her.
The women has thus led notorious and
almost public caaeer for upwards Of four
years. The incident first referred 10 occur
red in ls46, and since thai time il is sup
posed she has poisoned no less than thirty
persons She carried about Iozenges, or
suckers which she slipped into The mouths
Of children at plav. The murder Of her hus.
hand was accomplished 10 manner almo.,
too terrible TO think Of She put her arsenic
into a bag Of rice, and mixed up the whole
with such care that every single gram ot
rice was saturated with as much poison as j,
would take. She then gave il to her hus.
band AT intervals and in small doses, consuin.
ing him by slow toriures, and leaving him n,
last, after six months suffering, with SO little
arsenic in his body TINT its presence wa,
SCARCELY discoverabie BY the most searchi NJ
tests Of chemistry. TN.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-10
MISCELLANY.


About l O'Clock at night, an allerca,ion
occurred at Wiliiam.'s, Parker House) on
the Plaza. between two men. the one named
Charles BARLEY, formerly policeman Of the
city. and the other Charles Burnett. Both
men, as 10 stated, were slightly intoxicated
at the time. The circumstances attending
the tragedy, are a. follows:
While both men, together with several
mutual friends, were standing at the bar,
Bartley slapped Burnett playfuIIy on the
shoulder, which the latter returned by laugh
lngly tossing the remains o: glass OF bra ndy
which be had been drinking, upon the cont
OF BARLEY. This the latter resented b,
volley OF opprobious epilhets, TO which Bur-
nett quietly replied, Il shall call you to an
account for those Words Barley responded,
we will settle il in any manner you may
ciDose, Tomorrow morning. Burnett, con-
sderlng The affair concluded, invited the
party Up to drink. Observing Ba.tIey apart
and moody, he cried out, thought our
d'fhcul'y was suspended until morning =,
come up and drink At this Barley step.
ped up, and again addressing Burnett in m
insulting manner, seized him by the throat
and drawing a revolver leveIed il Mt his
head, exclainng, Sir, and will lift YOUR
head Of -
Burnett replied that he was lunar rmed, had
no friends, when bystnnder interfered,
telling him that he was his friend. Burnett
imncdlately barred his breast, daring his ad-
versary 10 fire, or 10 allow him five PAGES
and time to defend himself. To this latter
proposition BARLEY agreed, when Burnett
commenced rstreating. He had fallen back
near the specified distance, when BARLEY
hired, missing his aim, the ball entering n
stovep'pe over Burnett's head. The later
drew his revolver, fired, he also missing
his mark. They both presented. the second
time firing simultaneously, when BARLEY
received ball through, the heart, and stag.
gcring to the bar, feebiy crying I'm dead
man, expired. Burnett attempted to De,
| but was arrested by the police.
The funeral service was held in the Par.
ker House, in the bnck part Of the rnom.
At the time the funeral service was being
read over the corpse, Two monte tables in the
| salne room were in full operation, each sur.
rounded by crowd OF betters. A person
standing in the room could hear the pnrson's 3
solemn words, am the resurrection and
the life, intermingled with the gamblers cry
10 those around him. PuHgla do,cn' Be.
'lev'ng that such scene has rarely ifever
occurred before in any country, take the
liberty OF addressing you, to show how all
the finer feelings Of a man can be DESTROYED
by gambling, hoping that it may prove a
warming to all those WHO may be tempted to
commence gambling. H
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be given to our labor, our enterprise and ou,
general intercourse, is the end we desire to
promote; and whether we believe or not, in
the expedency and practicability Of absolute
free trade, we cheerfully admit, as expressing
general truth, the following sentiments, pu,
forth, Mr. Editor, by your contemporary of Bel
fast, viz THAT a simple, common sense
view Of the matter is sufficient to convince apy
disinterested person, that to increase our tariff
of duties would be to take step in retroprade.
to oppose that liberal commercial policy
which is being universally adopted, and which
is doing more than any thing else to the ad-
vancement and prosperity, not only Of our own
but of all nations,-which is removing society
still further from that period when nations
were jealous of their neighbors, and suspicious
Of free intercourse and trade. 1t will be found
in all history that as trade has advanced. and
the policy of nations has become more liberal
society has become more equalized and less
classified into lords and laborers, men Of wealth
and men Of dependence. We say, then, that
liberal system Of International trade, is essen.
tally republican element W.
1t can hardly be denied that the creates,
freedom of trade that can be made compatible
with srisf'ng circumstances and relations, is
the true policy of this great American nation
whose position in relation to the other nations
of the earth, is every day more strongly urging
her to take leading part in the exemplIfica.
tion Of every sound principle of political econ.
omy and social wisdom. May she not shrink
from her responsibility, or fail to fulfil her
high destiny. H.
Bath, March, 1851
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-04-10
Large and Small Mouth.

Oid Gov. L-, oil Vermont, was
one Of the most inveterete jokers Of The
early times, in which he figured. An an &c
dote 10 told Of him, which has never been
related in print, and never can be, perhaps,
with much effect; but we williry it. One
fall as he was returning from the Legislature
on horseback, as usual AT that day, he was
hailed from house by garrulous old maid,
who had often annoyed him with questions
respecting public affairs
Well Governor said she, coming out
towards the road. what new laws have you
passed at Montpelier, this time -
Well, one rather singular law among the
resi- he replied.
Dew tell Now, what il il, Governor 2
asked the excited querist.
Why, that the woman in each town, who
has the smallest mouth shall be warranted a
husband
Whoy, whot said tile other, driving up
her mouth to The smallest compass whot
queer cttri0s iur that is > ~
Yes, but we have passed another that
beats ihat-tbe woman that has the largest
mouth is to have TWO husbands
why, wharf, exclaimed the old maid,
instantly relaxing her mouth and stretching
it wider at every syllable wharf remark
able law that is-when does it come in force,
Governor t5,.u a-
At this the Governor Iut spurs to his
horse and vanished. II Green Mountain Free
man.
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II Cam"

Ot course you can. You show it in your
looks, In your motion, in your speech, in
your every thing. can! A brave, hearty,
substantial, soulful, manly, cheering express
sion. There is character, force, vigor, deter
mination, will, in il. We like il. The
words have a spirit, sparkle, pungency, fla
vor, geniaIty. about them which takes one in
the very right place.
Icanl There is world Of meaning ex>
pressed. nailed down, epigramized, rammed
into these few letters. Whole sermons Of
soid-ground virtues. How we more than
admire to hear the young man speak it out
bravely, boldly, delerminedly; as though il
was an out-searching of his entire nature, a
reflection Of his inner soul. II tells of snme-
thing that is earnest, sober, serious; of
something that will battle the race, and tum-
BILE with the world in a way that will open
and brighten and mellow mems eyes.
can! What spirit, purpose, intensity,
reality, power and praise. 1t is strong
arm, Stout heart, n bold eye, firm port, an
indomitabe will. We never knew man,
possessed of its energy, vitality, FIRE and
light, that did not attain etninence of some
sort. Ii could rot be otherwise. Ii is in the
nature, constitution, order, necessity, inevi-
table OF events, that il should be 50. can !!
rightly, truly said, and then clinched and
riveted by the manly, heroic deed, is the Sc
cret solution, philosophy Of mems lives
They took 1 can for motto, went forth and
steadily made themselves and the world
what they pleased.
Then, young man, If you would be some-
thing besides a common dust ,prosy wayfar-
er in lite, just put these magic words upon
your lips, and their musinc. hopeful, expand
ing philosophy in your hearts and arms
Do il and you are u made man.
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Caught in his own Tran.

A girl, young and pretty, but above all
gifted with an air of adorable candor, lately
presented herself before a certain Partisan
lawyer, 1--WE translate the incident from the
French for the benefit of our homemade attor-
neys.) and thus addressed him
Monsieur, came 10 consult YOU upon
grave affair. want TO oblige a man l love,
to marry me in spite Of himself. How shall /
do it = ..'f ir- Ut
The gentleman of the bar had of course
sufficiently elastic conscience. He reflected a
moment, then being sure that no third person
overheard him, replied unhesitatngly,
Madmoiselle, according to our law YOU
possess the means of forcing a man to marry
you. You must remain on three occasions alone
with him; then you can swear before Judge
that he is your lover 7@'-
And will that suffice, Monsieur,' >-a
Yes, Mad'le, with one further condition.
We'll =
That you will produce witnesses who will
make oath to their having seen you remain
good quarter of an hour with the individual
said to have triaed with your affections
VERY well, Monsieur, will retain you
counsel in the management Of this affair."
Good day.
A few days afterwards, the young girl re-
turned. She is mysteriously received by the
lawyer, who, scarcely giving her time to seat
herself, questions her with the most lively cu-
riosity
swell, Mad'lle, how do matters prosperr
'Oh. all goes on swimmingly. | have
passed halfhour with my intended. have
been seen to 60 up stairs, and come down
again. have four witnesses who will affirm
this under oath' 9e
Capital capital. Persevere in your de-
sign, Madmoiselle; but mind, the next time
you consult me you must tell me the name of
the young man we are going to render happy
in spite of himself
you shall have it without fall sai-
A fortnight afterwards, the young person,
more naiUe and candid than ever, knocked dis
creetly at the door of her counsel's room. No
sooner was she within than she flung herself
hastily into chair, saying that she had mount
ed the stairs too rapidly, and that emotion
made her breathless. Her counsel endeavored
to reassure her, aud made her inhale salts, and
| even proposed to unlace her garments.
1t is useless, Monsieur said she, I am
much better
F'Well now, do tell the name Of the fortu-
nate mortal you are going to espouse =
| Are you impatient to know!' a ...-
Exceedingly So ,.-. si.-.
Well, then, the fortunate mortal, be it
known to YOU, is yourself! said the young
beauty, bursting into laugh. i love You !;
have been three times tefe tete with you,
and my four witnesses are below, ready and
willing to accompany us to the magistrate,
gravely continued the narrator. W ,r -.,-
The lawyer, thus fairly caught, had the good
sense not to get angry. The most singular
fact Of all is that he adores his young wife,
who BY the way, makes an excellent house,
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