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A SCENE IN CoNGREss.-We expect
quite a scene in the House OF Representa-.
fives in a day or two Gen. Mcconnell,
OF Alabama few days since, in the House
oi Representatives, proposed 10 locate a
Land Office some where with his consiit-
uents. A member from Ohio (Mr. Saw
yer) moved to lay the motion on the table.
The following conversation then occurred:


Mr.. McConnell-Wha has become Of
my motion, Mr.. Speaker


The Speaker-It was laid on the table.


Mr.. McConnell-At whose insiigaiionl


The Speaker--On motion of the gentle
man from Ohio.


Mr.. McConnell-Which gen,lcman7--
Was it Sawyerl


The Speaker nodded assent.


Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING Mr.. Saw
yer)-Old Sausage, if you ever put your
fingers in my mess again, III present you
with fat sausage, which will last you a
few days. N omit some hard words.)


The next morning Gen Mcconnell was
up very early, went to market and bought
very large sausage. about six inches. and
nearly as many in circumference. which
he carried upto the House, of Representa-
,ivcs. He laid il on bis desk during the
day. but had no opportunity TO dispose Of il.
Some Of McConnell's colleagues have been
trying to dissuade him from carrying on;
his purpose. They say il will give the
Ohio man cause Of offence. lie says be
intends il for thai. and swears that the first
opportunity he will present him with the
sausage, accompanied BY the best speech
he cau max n on ths arra sipn


M. ". Tribune.