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Pecrease IN FREE Deihocra'ic Vo'o 'o,ooo
These comparisons do not really convey a
tOrect idea. Of the one hundred and thirty
hOusand who voted for Van Buren, in l84S,
|ne hundred thousand were Democrats; 80 that
be Democratic vote cast then was in fact Soma
Two hundred and fourteen thor"- OH. '"'
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Mr.. Edgerton, moved that the House resolve
itself into a Committee Of the Whole.
This was agreed to-ayes 70, noes ST. and
Mr.. Richardson, was called to preside over
the committee.
Two private bills were considered, and after
wards reported to the House but not finally
acted upon.
The bill from the Senate to amend an act
approved August 81, 1852, in reference to the
appropriation to continue the survey of the
Mexican boundary was passed.
House adjourned until Monday next
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MONDAY. DEcENaER %

Mr. Brown introduced resolution for the
appointment of fifteen members as a standing
committee, to be called the General Committee
of Claims, to which all private claims were to
be referred, &c
Considerable discussion sprung up in which
it was generally admitted that private claim
ants had little hope Of justice as things now
stand but the House seemed uncertain as 10
the true remedy for the evil
After various suggestions, the resolution was
lost--yeas "a, nays 80.
After some unimportant business, the House
adjourned.
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" the owners Of slaves" TO " keep their negroes
at home "-as he now strenuousy sustans
Judge Grier's decision in the Kaufman case,
by which they may drive them through I" the
city of smoke secure from molestation.
TIRrRTy
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ELECTION TABLES.

~. have prepared with some care the FOL
"0 .ahlas We shall make up similar ones
g, the slave States
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TdE FARMERS AND MECHANICS FAuII Y
PAPER.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1853.
I Ii L OHIO FA r nj E r

Weekly Journal Of Agriculture, Horticulture, and the
Mechanic Art, Illustrated nth nunreou, EngrGuinss
Of Domestic AS'aais, Farm Buildings, Farm I,pl-
nss1,, Mechanic implements, Se.
EDITED BY THOMAS BROWN, AIDED BY CORPS
OF ASSISTANTS.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
rHIRry-sEcoND CONGRESS SECOND SESSION
SENATE.

rHIRTY-sEcoND CONGRESS SECOND SESSION.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER l5
Mr. Brodhead introduced bill supplement
al to the Bounty Land Law.
A bill introduced by Mr. Mason, authorizing
the completion of the survey of tho Rio Grande,
was read a third time, and passed
The Kentucky contested election case was
taken up and lahpriously discussed, till the
hour of adjournment without any conclusion
being arrived at.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER l6
Mr.. Atchison presided to-day.
A large number of petitions were presented !;
amongst Others one of Il. S. Patterson and 9TH
ers, praying permission to construct railroad
along Pennsylvania avenue, from Georgetown
to the Eastern Branch, thence to point in
Maryland, on the river opposite Alexandria.
Mr.. Shields INTRODUCED a resolution to grant
O sword to the nearest male representative Of
the late Major Ringgold
The several Committees Clerks Of last ses-
sion were continued
The Senate took up the joint resolution au-
thorizing the President to confer the brevet
rank. of Lieutenant General, for meritorious
scTNiCcs hilcI uiuchVluCub, ~ was pOstpOHtu
till Monday
The Kentucky contested election case was
taken up; and Messrs. Hale, Brooke, Miller
and Davis addressed the Senate in support Of
Mr. Dixon's right to the seat
The Senate then adjourned till Monday
FRIDAY, DECEMBER II.
The Senate WAS not in session to-day
MONDAY, DECEMBER 90.
A note was received from w. R. King, an
nouncipg his resi- gnation of the position Of
President of the Senate, on account of con-
tinped i'll health
David X. Atchison of Missouri was then
| chosen unap.aoasly President pro tenn. and
resolutions of thanks to the late presiding officer
were passed
A resolution was passed, requesting informa-
ton from the Secretary of the Interior, in re-
gard to his action on the subject Of selecting
site for the Lunatic Asylum
The Kentucky contested election case was
taken up and discussed by Messrs Douglas,
Cass, Rusk, Seward, Mason, and Bayard
The amendment of Mr.. Jones, the substance
of which was, that MIR. Dixon was duly elect
ed, and is entitled TO a seat in the Senate, was
then passed-yeas ~, nays l6--Adams, Atch-
son, Butler, Rusk, Dodge of Iowa. Chase, Hale,
and Sumner, voting in the affirmative.
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agricultural books worth 90 three extra copies Of
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THOMAS BROWN, Publisher
Cleveland, Ohio
exchange list the 1853 Those papers that publish
Prospectus or two times or give friendly no.
cs w be entitled to the Farmer for 1853 with without
an exchange.
Oar exchange list Ia very large aud severe taI ON
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merit them In future. We have every facility for
making "The Ohio Farmer" the leading agricultural Jour
al Of the mid West and mean 10 do H. Un the fret Of
January We viii make many and valuable improvements
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HENRY u. PAXTON,
A TTOkNkf and Coanssos u Law, and solicitor 10
~ Ctsnssry, csd,s Hsrvissa county, Ohio jsns
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T,EMPERANCE HOUSE. JEAKs 4 PARKS, M
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PREMIUMS FOR 1883.

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ROUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY. DEcgNnraI5

The death of Mr.. Webster was announced in
the House, and speeches were delivered by
Messrs. Davis, Chandler, Appleton, Seymour,
Baylyj Preston, Stanly, and Taylor After the
passage of the customary resolutions, the House
adjourned
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week or two after the Presidential cleo
Ron the Free Democrats cast about $4,000
,ote. for their Gubernatorial candidate.
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Inst few weeks before, the Free Demo-
cratic party had given about 10000 votes i0r
=, Cubernatorial candidate
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INVESTMENTS IN CHICAGO AND OTHER
CITIES or THE WEST!

Dec a1-it
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The above timber be delivered following
arsenals 100 complete
United WATERFOWL, Massachusetts $50
United States West Troy, New York 50
the United PsbuTg Pennyl
complete Washing
C. and 80 complets United u Old
Comfort Virginia whole be delivered before
June Proposals delivery
Of the whole quantity, that required for each
Taey.
The described all been IN the month
OF July the first Of December middle OF March,
and splits
checks, AMI cracks also from the centre heart
pieces which be free from
all full the dimensions above stated Il
be delivered from within the period above named
will be duly Inspected and measured the commanding
officer other authorized person. each arsenal and approved
approved received " in
than viii be paid for price, less
which win be retained BY the United
completed when retained
but will be forfeited the United
states contract For pafcu-
other information desired by bidders app
made by letter person. commanding on
eel o either Of the arsenas named.
timber viii be allowed be
assigned transferred by the contractor other
without special permission In writing hr obtained nom this
Office.
advances will any be made but payments
will be made above stated.
Proposals will be forwarded In sealed envelope addressed TO the
subscriber and endorsed" Proposals for Tmber
H. n CRAIG,
Nov ll-dwSeaw0h Dec. Colonel Of Ordnance.
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by GREEN & sCorr, Auo,,on,sr..

by GREEN ~ SCOTT, Auctioneer~.
EXTENSIVE SALE or FINE MAHOGANY AND OTHER
IL FURNITURE Ar AUCrlON-On Thursday The lin Instant
shall SELL auction 10 O'Clock eIen,
and excellent assortment Of furniture per
mcn, yizi
Mahogany dressing and other bureaus
Do bookcases and secretaries
do fine French and other sofas
DO large paror, rocking, and other chairs
Do marble top centre, sofa, and side tables
DO French scroll and antique bcdsead.
DO do dressing and other bureaus
DO do wash closets, commode-, &C.
DO otioaans, hat racks, weTkstands, &C
Maple scroll, cottage and antique bedssads
Cottage and other maple chairs
Two painted cottage complete
China, glass, and crockeTy
With large assortment OF other arntuo which deem
ecssary 10 enumerne.
Terms All under $50 $50 not exceeding
800, credit Of and ninety $780,
months beating
worthy the attention Of persons wishing to purchase
The furniture will be ready examination the
sale The ladies aud gentlemen Of the District respectfully
qucsted TO call and examine for themselves.
GREEN n SCOTT,
Nov I'D Aucuoneets.
o. The above sale will be continued ON Tuesday,
the 10th Instant hour Will be added
superior furniture GREEN SCOTT,
NoFlS-d Auctoneers.
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The wings are busy in making cabinet for the Pres
dent elect tits very kind of them 10 employ their lei
in thus working for the democrats, employing in tha
way their abundant leisure They not allowed 10
make President, but they will have something to do in
the way OF selecting the Presidents advsersif they
We do not believe that any in the country has
the idea of the OF the gentlemen who
to form the next cabinet II General Pierce has
lected his Secretaries. etc, he WILL he very properly
did throughout the campaign other matters, keep his
own counsel. He is not the to have his conduc
colored decided by either newspaper paragraphs
personal opportunities. There be the rmest reliance
placed his doing his whole duty TO the country in his
selection of official associates and advisers. They will
be men who will satisfy all that portion Of the country
that is likely to he satisfied with anything. That the
wings will be warmly and afeconately attached TO
them by means expect. II is almost as hard to
satisfy the wings it is for the wings to satisfy the
people -Boston Times
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A From the Savannah Republican.
Annoyanoes to American Commerce.

Our readers have observed that during the past sum
mer Frederick Leopold, Hanoverlan by birth. bal
citizen OF the United States living in Charles
ton South Carolina for the last sixteen eghteeI
wears was arrested while visit TO his friends in Han
over and held TO perform military service there for The
period OF seven years By The nteTcession of consul
Ralph King, esq, and OF the American legation in Berlin
Mr. Leopold was released from his durance.
Another instance OF aggression by subject Of this pet
ty Kingdom is gyea below in letter TO one OF the ed
tors of The Republican, from which make extract
Readers should understand that the port OF Bremerhaven
on Bremen territory is only separated from the Hanoye
ran territory by shipcanal which receives its supply
OF water from the Weser:
"BREMEN. October IA, 1852.
The reactonary party continues 10 grow stronger IN
Germany. These despotc sovereigns would show more
wisdom IT, in their strength, and when their subjects are
cesson OF rights TO Them and, when well dgested, grant
little This would give quiet and order; but thus
constant pressure will in time break the bond and fear
great anarchy and commolion will ensue.
" The live arrested by The Hanoverlan govern
men illegally board the ship Arehusa, in June last,
have length been released and sent home TO New York
the ship Mira the 10th OF September, at the cost OF
the creditor who arrested them understand il has cost
him 500 thaers for expenses feeding and passage home,
and the debt not paid al that This hope will put an
end to such proceedings in future. After some Efforts
made by TO the Senate OF Bremen to protect seamen
they passed law last December that no seaman IN active
service board ship can be arrested Tor debt Inc
OF the Arehusa contracted debt with man IN
Bremehaven, (Bemen terory) and as he could not ar
rest the sailors there, he transferred his claim to sub
ect OF Hanover Upon this the Hanoveran authorities
arrested the ship and took out the seamen IN the River
Weser after the ship had come out OF dock, with pilot
on board, proceeding with her voyage 10 New YORK !;
and as we have official residing in Hanover, had
TO press the NATL er before that government"
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.


Mr. IsAAEL N. JAAxs, No. lo2 South Tenth Pniaae
phia, general travelling assisted by Wk H. WELD
JsHs CoLLIEs, JAMES DEKAIRe, A. kick WELLEsToN, e. A.
Evans PEARH Locks GEoRaE r. BUrToE, Jos BurroE d. r.
GooDs, WILnAAJ coIEr, Isaac M BoDISE, and WALTEK D.
thompson.
CO. " n. PALMEH, the American Newspaper Agent 70 aatno
ICED collections the eies Boston, New
aud rhiadupa and duly empowered 20 take
subscriptions the required by His receipts VIII DC
regarded His areBost0n, Congress
New York, Tribune building Pmadepha northwest corner OF
Third d Chestnut streets.
@ Mr. IsRAEL f. JAMES No l2 South Tenth street Ph1del.
pha authorized collections in the cities OF Ne"
York. Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
u-Mr. KsAs M. LEWIS Alabama, Ia our gen
travelling the States Alabama and Tennessee
sted by his James o. and samuel D. Lewis
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Why Is SCoTT DEFEATED 2--Some of the wings have
been busying themselves in conjurng up some reason
why General Scott defeated The hest reason and
the only one that can he given came from wing in
presence the other day which was, that the wing party
strong enoughhat they had not voters enough
to elect him This the party aware OF before he
was nominated, and hence his nomination They vainly
thought that he could be elected his military renown,
but in this they have been mistaken. The people have
been led off twice too often in this way. They have
the folly OF eleeting military man. especially
Of the wing stamp The recent election has been carried
upon party grounds and shows the strength OF the great
national democratic party. It is victory that places
The party upon foundation that cannot be shaken All
the factions and flag ends of parties in the Union com.
bned overpower it, 1t is founded in the hearts
and interest Of the people. and if its cardinal principles
are adhered to, will endure 10 the end OF time.
TrumbuI Ohio Democrat.
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The Rour THK WIG PARrY.-The New York
Tribune publishes the following extract from letter OF
coincidence addressed mo, for pubcaon) to the editor
is certainly very vexatous think that the people
should have paid so little attention 10 the many good
things that you and all of have said during the
pagn and that 100000 copies of the Life OF Scott should
have had other effect than 10 give Pierce % States
out OF 80. Nevertheless, may well take il quietly.
as Socrates drank his hemock II yexed me consider
ably al first, but when found there not a single
plank left chance existed for the reformation of the
whg party, was consoed
had long since become tired OF being cheated by
wing great al tme and ridden over by them al
another, and it is quite comfort 10 me now TO think
that we rid OF them Five years since made up my
mind that, next TO elecling good wing President
who could be depended upon the best thing would be
that the party should be annihaled And now, though
have failed in my first wish. am of my second
" rejoice that, Scott could not be elected. Pierce
comes il in such way frees him from any necessity
OF looking TO any extreme OF his party Tor support Wing
opposition is at end. and the external force being
Withdrawn the internal will have full play. aud the
party will be shlvered 10 pieces after which will
new combinations Take comfort. Things will come
right have not seen wing these twenly-fou hours,
and the last did see were buying Salt river tickets"
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DOUGLAS JERRoLD's IDEA OF COMMUNICATIVE
sort OF in the world that can't bear any progress
wonder they walk, unless they walk backwards
wonder they don't refuse TO go out when there's
moonand all OF love and respect for that "ancient
institution" the old one. But there always such
people, and always will be. When lucifers first came
in, how many old women, staunch old souis-any OF
them worthy to be members OF Parlianent-s,ood by
their matches and finder boxes, and cried sur
ren2erm And how many of these old women, dis
gused in male ATTIRE go every day about at public
ings. protesting be ready 10 die for any finder box
question that may up Yes ready, quite ready 10
die for III all the reader perhaps, because dying fo
any thing of the sorts gone out of fashion.