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WASHINGTON, d. G.. TUESDAY, JANUARY 10. 1854.

On the Territories-W A. Richardson, Ill !;
]. Mcqueen, s G.; j L. Taylor, o.; d. J. Bal.
ley, Ca; w. Smith, Va Z. w. Farley, Me-;
w H English, la; P. Phillips, Ala; A, W..
Lamb, Mo.
On n. Uolliionary Pensions.---W. H Church
we'll Tenn. H. A. Edmundson, Va; Wash
burn, Me. p. Rowe, NJ "; N. Middleswarth
Pa. A. Ellison, o.. J. J. Lindley Mo-; s..
Miller, la. I. t, Flagler, N. Y.
On Mpaiid Pensions A. Hendricks, la. ;
C. M Straub, Pa. r. Sage, N. ~; G. Vail,
MI; j. s. Chrisman, KY. A. Stnart, O.; w
B. w. Dent, Ga. j. w. Edmands, Mass., w.
M Tweed N. Y.
On Roads and Canals.---C. l.. Dnnham, la;
G. r. Biddle, Del; l.. D. Campbell, O.. J. D..
Pratt CT, w, A. Walker, N. ". d. Richie
Pa. H. M. Shaw, N. c.; L. M. Cox, KY; W.
Barksdale, Miss,
On Patents--B. B. Thurston R. IS. a..
Bridges Pa. A. Tracy VT. B. Perkins, N. Y,;
c. ). Hill, Ky.
On Refusal and Unfinished Business.--W. R.
w. Cobb, Ala; J. McNair, Pa; J. McCulloh,
Pa a. Stuart, O. A. Sabin, VT.
On Aceounts c. P. Curtis, Pa. A. Oliver
N. X; f. b. Morgan, N. "; Il. Ritchey, O ;
o. r. Singleton, Miss.
On Mileage--A. J. Harlan, Ia w. Fl.
Witte, Pa; d. A. Reese, Ga, H H. Johnson,
o.; ] Knox, ILL.,
On Engraving. R. Riddle, DEL. NJ
Walsh, N. n; G. A. Simmons, N Y.
Ga the Library IT. H. Benton, Mo-; ]. r.
Chandler, Pa c. ]. Faulkner, Va.
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N. Y; R. H. Stanton, KY; s 1. Russell, Pa
On Enrolled Biils--F W. Green, o.; A.
De Witt, Mass.
On Expenditures IN the State Departments
D. Wells, Wis; G. Vail, NJ. S. L. Croker,
Mass. 5. A. Smith, Tenn; T. T. Flagler,
NY.
On Expenditures in the Treasury Depart
ment--D. Stuart, Mich. T. w Cumming,
N. "; NJ. Oliver, Mo; M c. Trout, Pa. ;
E. Wade, 0.
On Expenditures IN the Var Department
G. w Kittredge, N. H.; J. Wheeler, N. T.;
N. Middleswarth, Pa. D. Carpenter, N. y;
| +. H. Washburne, Ill.
On Expenditures an the Many Department.
F. McMullen, Va; T. Ritchey, o.; c. w. Up
ham, Mass J. F. Dowdell, Ala; A. c. M.
Pennington, NJ
On Expenditures an the Post Office Depart
ment--S. Lilly, NJ s. Miller, Ia. 5. p.
Benson, Me-; J. L. Seward, Ga; J. Abercrom-
biz, Ala.
On Expenditures ON the Public Buildings
H. A. Edmundson, Va Nj. Walsh, NY; A.
Sabin, VT; M. c. Trout Pa; T. w Cumming,
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Democrats George w. Kittredge, George
w. Morrison Harry Hibbard.

: III
Democrats. George W. Kttredge, George
w Morrison, Harry Hibbard
NORTH CAROLINA.
Democrats.--H. H. Shaw, Thomas Rnfhn,
VIM. s. A,he, Burton >. Creig Thomas L.
CLngman.
Whigs.--Sion H Rogers, John Kerr, Rich
ard c. Pnryear
Democrat Jose Manuel Gaileg0s.
OHIO,
Democrats. T. Disney, Matthias H.
Nichols, Alfred p. Edgerton, Andrew Ellison,
Frederick w. Green, Thomas L. Ritchie Ed
son B. Olds, VIM d. Lindsey, Harvey H. John.
son, Wilson Shannon, George Bliss, Andrew
Stuart.
Whips-John Scott Harrison, Aaron Har-
Ian, Moses B. Corwin, John L. Taylor, w. R..
Sarp, Edward Ball
Independent De,noerats.--L. D. Campbell,
Edward Wade, j. II Giddings ,
OREGON ss *,
be N. i Joseph Lane.
PENNSYLVANIA
Democrats Thomas B. Florence, John Rob.
ins, III. VIM III Witte, John McNair, Samuel
A. Bridges, Henry A. Muhlenberg Christian
w. Stranb, H. B. Wright, Asa Packer, Ga
lusha A Grow, James Gamble, VIM. H Kurtz,
Augustus Drum John L. Dawson, Michael G.
Trout Carlton B. Curtis.
Whigs - Joseph R. Chandler, William Ever
hart, Issac f. Heister, Ner Middleswarth,
Samuel L Russell John McColloch, David
Ritchie, Thomas M. Howe John Dick.
RHODE ISLAND
Democrats. Davis, Benjamin B.
Thursten.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
STATE Rights Democrats.--John Mcqueen,
William Aiken, L. nj Keitt, P. s. Brooks, Jas.
L Orr, w. w. Boyce
TENNESSEE
Democrats -Brookins Campbell* VIM. M
Churchwell Samuel A. Smith. Geo. w. Jones,
Frederick p Stanton.
Whigs-Willam Cullom, Charles Ready,
R. M. Bugg Felix X. Zollikofer, Emerson
Etheridge.
Dsmocrats-Geo. Y. Smyth, Peter H. Bell.
UTAH.
Democrat john Nj. Bernhisel
Democrats H. Bayly, ]. M. Mill.
SOD. John S. Caskie, William 0. Goode, Thos
S. Bocock, Paulus Powell, William Smith
Charles ]. Faulkner, H. A. Edmondson, John
Letcher, z. Kidwell, J. F. Snodgrass, Fsyette
Nc Mullen.
Whigs-James Meacham, Andrew Tracy,
Alvah Sabin.
WISCONSIN.
Democrats. ts.-Daniel Wells jr., B. c. East
man, John B. Macy
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A Monthip Journal for Girls ana Boy,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House consists of two hundred and
thirty. four Members and five Territorial Dele
gates, one new Territory having lately been
formed, viz Washington The Delegates,
however have no vote.
ALABAMA.
Democrats-Philip Philips, Sampson w.
Harris, VIM. R. Smith, George s. Houghton,
w. R. w. Cobb, James F. Dowdell.
Whig.-James Abercrombie
ARKANSAS.
Democrats--A B. Greenwood, E. A. War.
rem.
CONNECTICUT.
DemocYats-James T. Pratt, Colin M. Inger.
soil, Nathan Belcher, Origen s. Seymour.
CALIFORNIA.
Democrats--J. A, McDougall, Milton s. La
than.
DELAWARE.
Democrat. R. Riddle.
FLORIDA
Acknowledgements K. Maxwell,
GEORGIA
Democrdts-James l.. Seward, Alfred n.
Colqnit, David J. Bailey, VIM. B. w Bent 4.
w. Chastain. Junius Hilyer.
Whigs-David A. Reese, Alex H. Stephens.
IOWA
Democrat -Bernhardt Hcnn.
Whig.-John p. Cook.
INDIANA.
Democrats--Smith Miller, VIM. H. English,
Cyrus l.. Dunham James A. Lane, Thomas A.
Henricks John G. Davis, Daniel Mace, Nor.
man Eddy, r. NJ Chamberlain, Andrew j,
Harlan
Whig.-Samuel w. Parker.
ILLINOIS.
Inhv Wanfu.rfh w Rinb.
ardfon, James Allen, William II. Bissell, Viii.
Lis Allen.
Whirs--E. B. Washburne, j. c. Norton,
James Knox, Richard Yates.
KENTUCKY
Democrats Boyd, James s. Chrisman,
J. NJ Elliott J. C. Breckenridge, X H. Stan
ton
Whigs-Beni l.. Gray, Presly Ewing,
Clement s. Hill VIM. Preston, Leander M.
Cox.
LOUISIANA.
Democrats--Wm. Dunbar, John Perkins, jr.
Whigs- - Hunt John B. Smith.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Democrat af-Nathahiel p. Banks
Whips-Zeno Scudder, Samuel L. Crocker,
] Wiley Edmunds Samuel n. VALLEY, Will
liam Appleton, Charles w. Upham, Tappan
Wentworth, Edward Dickinson, John 2. Good
rich
Independent Democrot-Alex De Witt.
Democrats David Stuart David A. Noble,
Samuel Clark, Hestor L. Stephens
Democrats Moses Nc Donald, Samuel May
all. T. j. d. Fuller
Whigs---E Wilder Farley, Samuel r. Ben
son, Israel Washburn, jr.
MISSISSIPPI
Democrats Daniel Il. Wright, VIM s. Bar
~, 0 r Singleton, Wiley P. Harris VIM
Barksdae.
MARYLAND
Demoerais.-Jacob Shower, Joshua vsnsant,
Henry May, VIM. r. Hamilton.
Whigs John r. Franklin, A. r. Sellers.
MISSOURI.
observation-disclosures H. Benton, Alfred w.
Lamb, John s. Phelps
Whigs--John g. Lndley, John G. Miller,
Mordecai Oliver, Sam. Caruthers.
MINNESOTA
Democrat Henry M. Rice
NEW YORK.
Democrats. Maurice, Thomas w.
Cumming, Hiram Walbridge, Mike Walsh,
William M Tweed John Wheeler, William A.
Walker, Francis B. Cutting Jared v. Peck,
William Murray, r. r. Westbrook, Gilbert
Dean, Rufus w. Peckhsm, Charles Hughes
Bishop Perkins, Peter Rowe, Daniel T. Jones,
Andrew Oliver, John j. Taylor, George Hast
ings Reuben T.. Fenton.
Whigs-Russel Sage, George A. Simmons
George W. Chase, O. B. Mattcson, Henry Ben.
nett, Edwin B. Morgan, David Carpenter,
Thomas H. Flagler, solomon G Haven.
Independent Dsmo,ats.- Gerrit Smith, ca
leb Lyon, BENZ Pringle.
NEW JERSEY.
Democrats r. Stratton, Charles
SHELTON, Samuel Lilly, George Vrail,
Whig.--A c. M Pennington.
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cd ms Union men; 5. r., those elected as Southern
or State Rights men.
President David r. Atchison
Secretary Asbury Dickins.
1srm sxpi,ss 1srm eapyes
ALABAMA. MISSISSIPPI.
BENZ Fitzpatrick 1855 Stephen Adams, (U.) 1857
G. g. Clay 1853 Vacancy 1859
ARKANSAS MISSOURI.
r. w Johnson* 1855 David X. Atchison 1855
VIM. X Sebastian 1859 Henry >. Geyw 1859
CONNECTICUT HAMPSHIRE.
Truman Smith 1855 Moses Norris, jr 1855
Isaac Toucey 1857 Jared w. Williams 1859
CALIFORNIA. NEW YORK
William M. Gwin 1855 Nm, III Sepa,a 1855
John b Weller 1857 Hamilton Fish 1857
DELAWARE. NEW JERSEY.
James A. Bayard Z 1857 j. X. Thompson 1857
John. NJ Clayton 1859 William Wright 1869
FLORIDA. NORTH CAROLINA.
Jackson Morton 1853 George E. Badger 1855
Stephen r. Mallory 1857 Vacancy 1859
GEORGIA OHIO.
w c. Daicsoa II 1855 S. p Chase (F. 81 1855
Robe1 Ioombs lU) 1859 Benjamin f. Wade 1851
INDIANA PENNSYLVANIA.
John Petit 1855 James Cooper 1855
Jesse d. Bright 1857 Rich'd Brodhead jr. 1857
ILLINOIS RHODE ISLAND.
james Shields 1855 Charles T. James 1857
Stephen A. Douglas 1859 Philip Allen 1859
IOWA. SOUTH CAROLINA.
Augustus G, Dodge 1855 A. p. Butler Is r. 1855
George W, Jones 1859 Josiah J. Evans 1869
KENTUCKY. TENNESSEE.
Archibald Diron ( 1855 Janaes G. Jones 1857
John u. Thompson 1859 John Bell 1859
LOUISIANA. TEXAS
John Slidell 1855 Thomas J.. Rusk 1857
j. p Benjamin 1859 Sam Houston 1859
MAINE. VERMONT.
Hannibal Hamlin 1857 Vacancy 1855
Vacancy 1859 Solomon Foot 1857
MASSACHUSETTS. VIRGINIA
Chs Sumner Of. 81 1857 J. NJ Mason Is. R) 1857
Eaaoard Ev1en 1859 r. NJ T. Hunter !" 1859
MARYLAND. WISCONSIN.
James A. Pence- 1855 Isaac p Walker 1855
Thomas G. Pratt = 1857 Henry Dodge 1857
MICHIGAN.
Lewis Cass 1857
Chas. L. Stuart 1859
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LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE SD CONGRESS.


The Senate consists OF two Senators from each
State. There thirty-ons States, represented by
sxty-twe Senators
Whigs Haiic; Democrats, in Roman. Those mark
ed f. s. Free -Soers or Aboitonists U., those elect
cd MS Union mem s. r.. those elected as Southern
or State Rights men.
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BY Governors appointment The Legislature
of Alabama will have two United States Senators to
elect during the coming session
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ITEMS OF NEWS.

The HIBERHIAN SOCIETY,", of Charleston, S.
G., celebrated their SD anniversary on the 18th
instant The meeting was large and enthusi-
astic. In their proceedings we find o re solu.
ton to contribute block Of granite to the
Calhoun monument. 1t is as follows,
"Rcsolred, That this society will present a
block Of native granite 10 the monument to be
erected in the city Of Charleston 10 John C.
Calhoun, as their humble tribute to the mem
DRY of the greatest Of all Ireland's illustrious
descendants"
A letter from the Hon. A. P. Butler, declin-
ing from press Of official duties the invita-.
ton to be present, elected the following toast
"Tl.e Hon. A. p Butler: He bears name
identified with the struggles of his country, in
every battlefield, to which she has been called.
The blood of his ancestors, shed in the time OF
the revolution, has been freshened with that
which fell from their descendants on the plains
of Mexico. We need no hostages from him
who claims his descent from such race"
Complimentary toasts were also drank to
Gen. Shields, Hon. VIM. Aiken, Gen., Totten,
John Mitchell, and others.
SMITH O'BaIEN.-The only condition on.
nexed to the free pardon to Mr.. Smith o'Brien
is, that he shall not return to her majesty's
dominions." He will probably take up his
residence in France, where his family will NEE,
him.
PHrLANruRorY.--In the sixth story Of tn,
Sun Office, in New York, there have been fttee
up sleeping, reading, and lecture rooms for tn,
especial benefit Of the news-boys of New York
Mr.. Tracy, the superintendent reports that OF
Saturday night there we're twenty-five beds oc
cupied by dodgers.
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General sntelligemte.

Late from the Rio Grande.-A correspond
emit Of the Austin State Gasae, writing from
Brownsville, February 10, says:
.The only passing event, that since my last
has drawn the attention of the citizens on both
sides OF the river, has been the untiring perse-
verance with which persons, whose conscience is
as elastic as prime minister's, follow the iucra-
tive and interesting profession OF violating the
seventh commandment, by taking their neighbor =
mules and horses. A party Of four Of these gentry
We're captured last Monday, on The other side OF
the river, after one Of the party was killed IN
attempting 10 escape by swimming across the
| river They are being tried by military commits
mission, W no will, to-day, am told, sentence
them to suffer- death. Many Of our own people
imagine that our wise legislators might occupy
themselves less in lending out the people money
| to private individuals or companies, aud pay more
attention TO the wants of this frontier.
s. The mail from Mexico is as barren Of interest
as the conversation OF cofee-house politicians,
and the last decree with which tho Mexican auto
crat has favored the dear people has caused the
most universal dissatisfaction with all classes of
The population on the other side OF the river The
precious edict imposes direct tax on all the
doors and windows to mans house, and the
only property exempt is that belonging 10 the
church and the buildings occupied by the govern
ment.
The heavy ordnance in Matamoros has all been
sent UP 10 Camargo aud Monterey, and orders
have been sent from Mexico for the most OF the
force now stationed in Malamoros 10 be tent also
camargo and Monterey. The general command
ing "on the creek' however has written TO his
grand master that for want OF funds he is un-
able 10 comply with superior orders. The reason
assigned by knowing ones for this movement Is.
that a revolution !. anticipated against his serene
highness.
The ade and commerce on both sides Of the
river at present are not so active as many Of our
citizens could desire, and il is high time that our
Il. ~, ~,
change in this unnatural stale OF things, and for
the advancement oflhis section of the State. This
place continues 10 improve gradually, and an in
crease OF population is evident, thanks TO Santa
Anna's policy.
The river is very low, and smugglers as well
as persons whose reputation is not as pure the
driven snow, are The only two classes Of people
who are sincerely glad OF it."
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-23
CONGRESS.

In the Senate, yesterday, the House joint
resolution giving the Navy Department power,
under certain circumstances, to reject bids for
the supplying provisions, clothing, and small
stores for the navy, was, after some debate,
passed.
A bill authorizing Wisconsin to select GER
tain lands granted her in 1886, for the i'm
pr6vement of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers,
and bill granting land to Indiana and Illinois
to aid in the construction of the Indiana and
Illinois central railway, was severally consid.
cred and passed.
The bill to increase the pay of the rank and
file Of the army, and for other purposes, was
also passed A motion to strike out the ninth
section which increases the number Of cadets
to be appointed to West Point, and gives their
appointment to the senator's of the respective
States, was rejected, after long debate. After
an executive session, the Senate adjourned.
The House Of Representatives passed bill
for the relief of settlers on public lands re-
served for railroads, and afterwards resolved
itself into Committee Of the Whole on the
state Of the Union on the Indian appropriation
bill. Without making much progress thereon,
the committee rose, and the House adjourned.