Continuance of Southerly winds and dark, gloomy weather. I went to the Office and occupied myself in accounts and Diary. The returns 266of the election still continue fair. Plymouth County is carried which is a very great point. Thus the Whigs have but a majority of two or three in the Senate. The change is certainly very extraordinary. And it must now be properly followed up. I do not know that I am called upon to do a great deal and shall think about it occasionally as I go along.

Conversation with Mr. Walsh who has just returned from Philadelphia and talks of the U.S. Bank. Called at the Advocate Office, and asked them to send me a proof. Then home where I read Juvenal finishing the tenth Satire, which I have carefully read over and over. Afternoon, Rousseau’s Social Contract, a production full of plausible things. Copied and sent my letter to my father. Evening, went with my Wife to see Mr. and Mrs. Frothingham who are again quietly established at home. Mr. B. Bradlee was there and afterwards Mr. Brooks. Home early.