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The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
THE WHIGS OF PENNSYLVANIA.

We wish that something of the spirit of or
ganization which exists in the city of Philade-
phia could be universally diffused throughout
Pennsylvania. There is, i'll truth, enough Of zeal
and means III Philadelphia to animate the whole
State, were it properly directed We are much
afraid that too little attentions is given by the
Wings of the city 10 the wants and condition
Of the party in remote sections of the State.
We observed in the late election in Pennsy-
yania, that in some counties there were actu-
ally no ballots printed for Whig Canal COM
missioners and State officers. This certainly was
n great oversight, and indicates disorganiza-
tion that we are very certain exists in no other
State in the Union. Several counties also have
no Wing presses, no Wing committees, and
exhibit no signs ola y hig party whatever. How
the Wings expect to carry Pennsylvania for Mr..
Clay, with the party in such disarray, we are at
a loss to understand. Public meetings are one
thing, and organization is another.
We suggest TO the committees in Philadelphia
the necessity Of raising Whig committees, and
establishing presses in every county. We can
remember the time when the counties Of Ly-
coming and Clinton had no Wing paper, and how
constantly the handful of Wings there were
beaten by their more sagacious opponents A
year OF two since, a few leading men, for the
first time, displayed the Wing standard and es-
tablishcd an active and influential organ. Since
that time, the Wing force has been growing in
numbers every year, until il has now swollen TO
a magnitude formidable enough fo be called a
powerful party. In the late election, the dis
trct in which these counties lie was entirely re-
volutiopized, and Wing Congressman elected.
We are satisfied similar results wonld follow
similar efforts everywhere else
We hope the Wings Of Philadelphia will look
to these things in time, and secure such desira-
Bile ends. That large majority Of the people
Of Pennsylvania are for Mr.. Clay, we have nc
doubt, but we shall not expect to see that ma.
jority obtained. until Wing press and Whie
committee exists in EVERY COUNTY Of the State
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
MR.. GILMER.

notwithstanding the late information that Mr..
Goggin has three majority, by The official re-
turn, over Mr.. Gilmer, that gentleman has taken
his.seat in the House. He does not look conf.
dent and bold, however, but rather like one who
held on by one hand only, and with very weak
grip with that. Mr.. Gilmer had better have
been defeated than hold his seat by the tenure
he does; and if be holds ON in violation of JUS
tice and honor, we greatly mistake the charac-
ter Of his constituents if he returns here again
soon. &3s&
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
THE TARIFF.

A portion of the Locofoco party in Congress
are pledged to their constituents to attempt to
obtain repeal Of the present Tariff. If they ne
glect to do this, they run the hazard Of losing
their States at the next election, and if they at
tempt it, they will strengthen its friends in other
sections Of the country. They have professed
hostility to it upon the stump at home, and if
they were sincere in their professions and pro-
misses they must endeavor TO obtain its repeal.
Seeing in what position they are placed, they
may attempt to excuse themselves from action
by alledgng that they can do nothing, because
a majority Of the Senate are in favor Of the law
as il is. Let them make no such excuse, for it
will not avail them: we are not sure majority
Of the Senate would oppose an amendment, or
even repeal Of the present Tariff, if the popu-
lar branch Of the Government, composed Of
members who come fresh from the people, should
approve it. Senators may not feel disposed TO
stand in The way Of measure called for by the
people; at least those who have promised to
procure repeal Of the law have no right to as
sumo that they would, and make such an as
sumption all excuse for not fulfilling their prom
ises, or at least an attempt to do so. This ruse
will not avail them: let us see if they were in
earnest, or only playing the demagogue with the
people. Let usesee.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
THE oNE.HOUR RULE.

Few measures were ever more abused by op.
ponents than was the one-hour rule adopted by
the Wings Of lhe27th Congress, by the Loco
foco presses and stump orators. Never was a
more salutary measure adopted. II saved thous-
ands and thousands to the country, expedited
business by preventing senseless gabblers from
wantonly, senselessly consuming the time Of the
House, and ittaught members to compress and
condense their remarks Ito say more in shorter
space Of time. Nocredit was given the Wings,
or at least no adequate credit, for this measure,
BY their own party, though they were SO much
abused for it by their opponents a'
But what have we seen The highest COM
pliment paid to it by those who endeavored to
make political capital out Of it before the people.
The Locos retain the rule, and as a reason for
doing so, admit that it is one Of the best mea-
sures Of economy ever passed This is enough.
We are glad they retain it, and rejoice that they
are compelled 10 admit that all they have said
against it is sheer falsehood. and uttered merely
for effect upon the people.
AT any rate, we are glad the one hour rule is
sustained; we thank MIR. Cave Johnson for his
eulogy upon it; we shall now have no one, two,
three, or four-day speeches as we had formerly.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The annual message Of the President was
communicated to the two Houses Of Congress
yesterday, at half-past one o'clock, and occupied
one hour in reading. As state paper its style
is far from that dignity strength, and terseness,
which should characterize document of that
kind. 1t has the usual fault Of all Executive
messages, length and diffusiveness. Some of the
topics presented to the notice of Congress are
highly Important, and will excite the public
mind we allude to that part Of it which speaks
Of Mexico and Texas. In the position taken,
that it is time the war between these two coun-
tries had ceased, we doubt not the country will
concur. Occupying the position the United States
does on this continent, she has right to assume
and ought to maintain this tone towards the
others; both humanity and justice demand that
she shall interfere and protect the weak, who
axe yet strong enough to maintain their indepen-
dencc, against the perpetual aggressions and hos
tlities Of the strong. Mexico revoted from the
mother country, as Texas revolted from her /;
both declared and maintained their independence,
and Spain has as good a right now TO claim the
former as one Of her colonies, as Mexico has to
claim the sovereignty of Texas. The President,
it will be seen, recommends the establishment
of sort of Government Bank. In other words,
he asks the privilege to issue Treasury notes Of
five dollars, for the purpose Of furnishing cur
rency to the country. We can hardly suppose
the majority in Congress are prepared TO grant
such request at this lme after having expend-
ed SO much virtuous indignation upon banks and
paper money, aud made such poiher about
hard money, metallic currency, aud SO forth.
The fiscal affairs Of the country, it appears,
are not quite in so Furnishing condition, or the
Treasury quite as plelhoric as could be desired.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
After the journal was read, several additional
members were sworn in.
Mr.. BARNARD moved the amendment Of the
journal, SO as to incorporate the paper presented
by him yesterday in reference to the elections BY
general ticket. Mr.. B. was surprised not 10 find
it there. A motion had been submitted in this
important case, acted upon by the House, and
yet no notice Of il was found on the journal
This was not, he believed, according 10 the pre-
cedent in the New Jersey case. The minority
had conducted with great forbearance in this
matter, having declined to interrupt the oroani-
zation, but they now demanded that their views
should form part Of the Journal.
Mr.. DROMGOOLE considered the motion as
extraordinary, and not in order if allowed, the
opinions Of any gentleman might become part
Of the journal.
Mr.. HARRISON, of Georgia, Zone Of the GEN.
eral ticket members, also objected to seeing this
paper upon the journa he came here, he said,
under the broad seal Of his State, &c.
MIR. NORRIS, Of New Hampshire, (another
of the spurious MEMBERS said he came here un-
der the broad banner of the Constitution He
neither asked Congress to divide New Hamp-
shire into districts, nor direct her to do it.
Mr.. KENNEDY, Of Indiana, had said when
this law was passed, he hoped to live 10 spufn
and trample 1t under foot, &c
NlI. MA j INEN OUScTVcu tQdL Rcluemc0 were
departing from the question before the House :
a momentous one it was-the boldest act of null
LITIGATION the country has ever witnessed. Gen
tlemen have sworn, said Mr.. r., upon the Holy
Evangelists TO support the Constitution, and that
instrument requires this House to keep journal
Of its proceedings; the motion was to incorpo-
rate the business of this House upon the journal.
Mr.. COBB, Of Georgia, said there was no dis
position to evade discussion Of this subject,
they were ready to meet it; but he objected TO
making this paper part of the journal.
The debate was here interrupted by the en-
trance of the private Secretary of the President
with the Message, which the Clerk read 10 the
House. occupying about an hour therein.
MIR. WISE then moved the printing Of fifteen
thousand extra copies of the message and ac-
companying documents.
Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON moved ten thousand,
and testified some anxiety as to whom the bene-
fit of the job would fall.
An amendment was moved that the printing
should be done by the printers to the House
when the same were appointed.
Mr.. BELSER, Of Alabama, took up The ques-
ton, and began to talk about The vast importance
OF this Message, in connexion with the cotton-
growing interest," the Texas question, &c.
Mr. BARNARD called the gentleman to order
After some little debate upon the particular
number which should be printed, il was finally
resolved that 10000 copies should be printed
with the accompanying documents appended
and the usual number without thcse--thc job Il
be executed by the printer to be elected
| The House then adjourned. fet,
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS

INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL.
John N. Watkins, Annapolis; Benjamin Warlman,
Conn; ]. Van Zant, Texas; Theophilus Fisk, Oba-
diah Griffin, Andrew Byscr, and VIM. j.. Barksdale,
Va; E. Hart, N. " Joseph Stnrgis, Ga y Myers,
and c. Cotton, N. r.; G. w. Mclean, N. j
CITY (TULLER's) HOTEL.
Mrs. Madison and daughter, Baltimore, Md a.
G. Marsh, N. r.; e. l. Handy, U s All; Dr. South
gate, u s. A..
EuRoPEAN (GALABRuN's) HOTEL.
Henry Rohen, Va; John n. Kane, Philadelphia.
EXCHANGES (rrLgR's) HOTEL.
Mr.. .McLelland, Richmond ; Miss SIS. Tyree, do;
VIM. II. Attree, N. Y. Master Guignon, Richmond.
TEMPERANCE (BEEKs's) HoTEL
Edwin Needs, Richmond; Charles Raymond and
sister, Philad Philip Baziza, Va; j. Milton lhay-
err Baltimore r. E. Horner, N. J. !; Daniel wills,
jr., N. T.; John Rucker, Lynchburg, Va.
VIRGINIA (swEErINc's HOTEL
G. L. Harris, N. "; s. Legrans, Penn; u. n.
Creigh, Boston; DR.. Boyle, Md; Isaac Greer, Bal
timore.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
TWENTY EIGHTH CONGRESS,
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, ls4a.
SENATE.
FIRST SESSION.

GENA II.
Among the newly arrived members present to
day, we noticed Messrs. Sewer, Bayard, McDuf
fie, and Berrien.
As soon as the journal was read.
The Clerk Of the House Of Representative
reported to the Senate that the House was or
ganized, had chosen ]. w. Jones, of Virginia
Speaker, and was ready TO proceed to business
also' that they, had appointed committee
Messrs. lngersoll and Wise, to Join committee
from the Senate, and wait upon the President tc
inform him that they were ready to receive any
communication he might have to make.
Mr. PHELPS moved the appointment of a
similar committee, by the Chair, on the part o1
the Senate. sf
Mr.. TAPPAN submitted a resolution for ad.
ding joint rule 10 empower the Committee on
the Library TO. superintend all purchases o,
books &c. ..5rss ..sf
Mr.. WOODBURY. presented resolutions from,
the State Of New Hampshire on the subject Of
General Jackson's fine, which he moved should
lie upon the table and be printed until occasion
occurred for acting upon the subject.
Mr.. BAlARD sent resolution TO the Chair
for suspending the operation of the gath rule,
so taras TO allow the Chair to appoint the stand
ing committees for the session which was
agreed to.
Mr.. MERRICK gave notice that, at the earli-
est practical moment, he should introduce a bill
to reduce the rates Of postage, and regulate the
transportation of the mail in the United States.
After an interval of some half hour.
MIR. PHELPS came in and announced that the
committee appointed to wait upon the President
had performed this service, and received for aD-
sWer that the President would make the usual
communication immcdiatey -
~ After another interval Mr. TOuN TvyrR r
came in with Message from the President Of
the United States, and the same was read BY
the Secretary Of the Senate.
Mr.. SEWER moved that the Message and
accompanying documents be printed, for the use
Of the Senate
Mr.. EVANS suggested that there was no
printer.
Mr.. SEWER said he hoped they were not to
depart from the usual custom.
Mr.. EVANS replied no, not at ALL 2
II was then ResoiUed, That 5000 copies OF
the message, and 1,500 copies Of the message
and documents, in addition to the usual number,
be printed for the use Of the Senate.
Mr.. BAYARD then moved that the Senate do
now proceed TO elect printer for the 2Sth Con-
gress. The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. KING thought this election was prema-
ture, and that particular day was fixed by the
rules for this election.
Mr.. BAYARD did not know how this was
but his motion had certainly passed.
The Chair found by reference to the rules
that no day was set apart for this purpose.
The Senate proceeded to ballot; and the re
suit was that Gales Il Seaton were elected
these gentlemen receiving 20 votes and Blair &
Rives II.
The Senate then adjourned.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
HIT WHERE 1T HURTS.

Richie, the Globe, the Bay State Democrat,
and other leading Locofoco organs, begin to talk
about political mummeries and coon campaigns
again, and speak with alarm Of the Clay Clubs
which are forming in every part of the country.
We did not know the value of the Clubs before !;
but when the enemy begins torepair and strength
en- in particular part Of his wall we can easily
Judge where the weakest point is and where the
balls have done most mischief Keep up the fire
in the same place; let Clay Clubs be formed in
every town and village and in every Clay Club
let there be young men Of good voice. You un-
derstand There are capital songs to be had.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
soon.
Y JAMES K. POLK.

This distinguished gentleman, having been
sadly beaten in his own State for Governor, is
disposed to try his power and popularity in a
larger field, and with that view has been nomi-
mated by his friends, Loco State Convention a.
Nashville, as candidate for Vice President.
While on the stump together, Governor Jones
used, after declaring that he was for Clay first,
Clay last, and Clay all the time for President,
to annoy Mr.. Polk by calling upon him to declare
who he was for President, and then not to be toe
modest to tell the people who he was for FIRST
last, and all the time for Vice President.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

ALpEN's ADJUSTABLE PEN HOLDER. This para
graph is written with the aid Of the abovenamed
Yankee invention. If the reader could ace our
manuscripts, what beautiful and legible one It
is, he would doubtless be Of our opinion, that it
is decidedly the best holder we have yet seen
for metallic pens.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

OLE BuLL.-For the last ten days We have
read the most extravagant enconipms in the
New York papers on this distinguished artist;
lauding the sweetness, purity, and richness Of
the tones which, with superhuman skill, he
draws from the violin. Can he not be induced
to visit the Metropolis, and that, speedily? for
we know Of more than one ladye fare who is
dying to hear him. sqa gf F., ,. 1890
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
MIR. BOTTS.

We observed this gentleman in the House of
Representatives, on Monday. He is here for the
purpose and with the full determination to con-
test the seat Of Mr.. ]. w. Jones, now Speaker
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
NJ A RIM E JOU RN A L.
PORT OF GEORGETOWN
DECEMBER S, 1843.

ARRIVED. Is i&ASif2
Packet steamer Columbia, Guyther, Baltimore, to
w. Smoot, and freight for the District
Schr. Col. De Rust, Applegate, 48 hours from Ha-
yre de Grace, with timber, 70 Miller & DuvaL
Schr. Medium, Eldredge, from Boston, with as
sorted cargo to the master. e..f
Schr Boston, Jones, from Port Opposite, with
lumber to Joseph Libbey.
Schr Chief. Van Name, from New York, with
freight, to T.. & J. +. Pickrel
SAILED.
Packet steamer Columbia, Guyther, for Baltimore.
Schr. Alexandria, Lewis for New York
Schr. Catharine Martha, Adams, for Hayre de-
Grace. ssss
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
DEATH.

In this city on Monday 4th inst, at the residence
of T. r Senmcs, Esq, MARY EUGENIA, in the
18th year Of her age, second daughter Of Pr. B. J.
and Emily semmes, Of Pisca,away, Prince Georges
county, Md.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

TO THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON.
The ladies of the Agatha Marshall Society intend,
holding Fair on Monday next, the 4tb December,
at Car,lss saloon, to assist in the erection Of the
Temperance Hall. They respectfully invite all those
friendly to the cause of temperance to aid them in
their efforts for the promotion Of this noble work
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

OuR ApvERTIslNe COLUMNS. =. Members Of Con-
+gress, and strangers visiting the city, would do
well to consult our columns before making pur-
chascs; as every article that can be needed,
either for luxury Or necessity is there set forth.
Our friends will confer favor BY sending in
their advertisements as early in the afternoon as
possible
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

Iz- SONS OF TEMPERANCE -TrMorur D,-
VISION, No. ], meets every "Wednesday evening at
Buckinghams room, street. between 10Th and llth,
opposite Carusis saloon. Brothers visiting the city
are respectfully invited to attend
dec q GEO. COCHRAN, w. p.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

We learn from the Baltimore papers of yes
terday that Adam Horn was on Monday sem
fenced to receive the extreme penalty Of the law
for the murder of his wife. The address of
Judge Magruder on the occasion, is feeling
and eloquent production but little impression,
however, seemed to be made upon the prisoner,
though the judges and visiters were deeply at.
fected by the scene.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

Co,,ectton.--In the article headed G The Lib
erty Party" yesterday, second and third lines
from the top, for thus virtually" read ,heo-
retically.'
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

The UNION GUARDS, Capt Hardness, paraded
through our streets yesterday, and presented
quite soldicrly appearance. Their drilling and
excellent discipline reflect much credit on their
officers.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

The TEMPERANCE FAIR, at Carusi's saloon, we
are pleased to observe, continues to draw the
young gentlemen. This is as it should be; for,
where the fair is, there should the young men
be also. - gs ss Ra5 fssss rsst
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

UNRuLY BoYs.-We have been requested TO
notice gang Of unruly boys, or more appropri-
ately speaking, young men, who nightly assem-
BILE at the corner Of H and 7th streets, and by
their rude behaviour and indecent remarks are
great annoyance to the neghborhood, as well as
the passers by. We take occasion 10 point out
similar nuisance, which exists every Sunday
evening on the southwest corner Of 18th street
and Pennsy ylyana avenue. Will the Auxiliary
Guard be about?
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

CHOlCE MADEIRA WlNE.--Thc subscriber has
~ for sale, at moderate prices, at the Exchange
Hotel on street. wines Of the following celebrated
importations
Ccylon, imported in 1884, in the ship Henry Clay
Black Warrior, also via India, in l840
Reserve, from the Parish of San Martin direct.
All from the House Of NIossrs. J, Howard March s.
Co. Of Madeira, aud in bottles.
dec 5-eom THOMPSON TYLER, n
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

A CARD TO THE L4DIES.
MISS M. J.. ASHWOOD, PENNSYLVANIA avenue,
UI between 9th and 10Th Streets has Just opened
splendid assortment Of WINTER MILLINERY
She hopes her old customers will give her call be-
fore purchasing elsewhere dec Civ