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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01
CONGRESS.

The Senate did not sit on Saturday.
The House spent the day chiefly in Committee
Of the Whole on the army bill Nothing Of
special interest occurred until Mr.. Petit, Of In
diana, moved an amendment TO abolish the office
Of Chaplain, which he advocated in an ARDEN
and animated speech, such as has been, we will
venture 10 affirm, rarely listened to in the ball
of the House Of Representatives. His speech
was, throughout, disrespectful and condemnatory
Of the Christian religion; and his argument
against the employment Of Chaplains, was that
the Christian religion taught men to submit TO
injuries, 10 be mean-spirited and cowardly II
enjoined upon men to forgive their enemies-no
to revenge their wrongs-that when an enemy
smote them upon one cheek, TO turn the other 10
him and let him smite that also. According to
this doctrine, when our enemy took away large
part OF our Northeastern territory, we must give
them Oregon also!
Mr.. Petit was replied TO in becoming spirit
and with much effect, by Mr.. E. Joy Morris,
Mr.. Hammett, Mr.. J. r. Ingersoll, Mr.. Holmes,
and Mr.. Hardin.
Mr.. Wentworth spoke with the view of pre-
venting demagogues, as he said, from taking ad-
vantage of the motion made by the gentleman
from Indiana. He professed great reverence for
the Deity. and regard for religion; but more
extraordinary speech, one filled to overlooking
with every thing low and vulgar, we have never
heard. II was worthy Of grog-shop in the
purlieus Of a large city, and worthy, as well as
characteristic, of the speaker.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The death of Commodore EDMUND P. KEN
NEDY is announced in the Norfolk papers. He
was attacked with apoplexy on board his flag
ship, the Pennsylvania, on the 18th ult, which
terminated fatally on the 2sth. He was sixty
five years of age.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The Nashville (Tenn.) Banner Of the 22d ult.
says: we regret TO state that Governor
CARROLL was suddenly attacked by severe ILL.,
ness on Tuesday last and al the moment Of
writing this paragraph, no hopes are entertained
of his recovery"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

ALL RIGHT.-We learn from the Baltimore
American that the rates of travel on the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad between Cumberland and
Baltimore, and the intermediate points, will be
reduced one-ha!f to persons who may attend the
several conventions to be held in Baltimore on
the Both April, and the LIST, Cd, and 9th Of NAV
next. The liberal arrangements announced BY
the company, as well in regard to the reduction
Of charge as the increased facilities, will doubtless
prove very acceptable to the large numbers who
will visit Baltimore on these occasions.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

APPALLING CArAsTRoPHE.--The Norfolk Her.
aid states that, on Monday night last, the
schooner Jane, Of Baltimore, was consumed by
fire in the James river, about forty miles below
Richmond, and that every soul on board persisted
in the flames
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01
CREosoTE TOOTH WASH

COMPOUND CREOSOTE TOOTH WASH
~ An agreeable preparation for cleansing, soiite-
nns and preserving the Teeth, restoring spongy and
the mouth, and sweetens the breath preventive for
and cure of the Tooth Ache, canker, soreness, and
the various affections of the mouth and throat whe-
ther occasioned BY mercurials or otherwise. Price
SO cents
For sale at the Perfumery, Fancy and Patent
Medicine Depot of JAS. CLEPHANE,
mar 2S- Cornerof Penn. v. and 18th ST.
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JUST RECEIVED.

"A prime lot of family Hams small size
Fresh Imperial, Gunpowder Young Hyson, and
other Teas, of the best quality
Coffee Of every quality and price
Sugar, loaf, large and small, brown, New Orleans
and Porto Rico
A lot of small hams for family use, small sizes
Flour of the very best brand
Lard and Cheese
Together with a complete assortment Of goods in
ms ne which will De sold at the very lowest prices
mar 30-lm JOHN SEXSMITH
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W "A S HI N G. 7 0 N.
MONDAY MORNING, APRIL l. 1874.
OF KENTUCKY.

Van Buren's opinion OF tho present Tariff.
The letter published by the Richmond Enquirer places
this opinion on record without equvocaton and is well
to keep it in minds 80
ANY Dear Sir 81 thank you very kindly for your
friendly letter HAVE AT NO TIMk. NOR ANY
WHERE, HESTTATED TO EXPRESS MY DECI
DED DETERIORATION OF THE TARIFF ACT
TO THE PRINCIPLE UPON WHICH 1T is
FOUNDED, AS TO IT'S DETAILS. In good time
you will have my views in respect that and other sub
jects before the public
In the mean tme believe me TO be, very sincerely,
MARTIN VAN BUREN,"
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IN Bo.NNETs, BoN:NETs 1,

WILLIAM F. EDISON, from Philadelphia, hav-
ing rented store on Pennsylvania Avenue, between
9Th and 10th streets, opposite T. b. Grifins Shoe
Store, respectfully informs the ladies Of Washington
and The District generally, that he has just arrived
with large and splendid assortment of Ladies' and
Misses Bonnets, embracing all the variety Of kinds
and fashions most approved of at this time in New
York and Philadelphia, which he will sell at whole
sale or retail
His arrangements with the manufacturers will en-
able him TO receive every few days anything in his
line that may be new and desirable.
Also, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes.
by the package or dozen.
Also, Children's Leghorn and Mems Seagrass Hats.
All Of which will be sold at such prices as cannot
fail to suit. Please call ana examine. Those wish
ing to purchase by the case or dozen will be supplied
at Philadelphia prices. mar 26--eoiw-
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The Legislature Of Maine adjourned sine die
IN the I'D instant. Resolutions to receive the
States portion Of the proceeds Of the public lands,
amounting to $4,000, passed the House, but
were lost in the Senate.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The steamboat Weston was run into on the
2lst instant on the Mississippi river by the steam
boat Alequipa. The Weston went down imme-
dately. She was crowded with emigrants. Two
children were drowned, and two or three Of the
deck hasds wee missing.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

N RAND FANCY DRESS BALL, AT THE AS
u SEMBLY ROOMS, ON EASTER MONDAY
EVENING, APRIL 8, Monsieur p. "A DE
SAULES has the pleasure to inform the public that
he has made arrangements for splendid and bril-
liant tefe, at the Assembly Rooms, on Monday eve
ming, April 8th The very liberal and Aatterng en-
enlargement which his first Ball ELECTED is q sure
guaranty that this will receive notice equally as IA
vorable.
Mr. CHARLES HoorER will act as ballet master
Tickets 80. Ample refreshments will be furnished
the ladies'
III Tickets may be obtained at Farquhar s, Nor
CAMS drug store, Mr.. Edward Simms's wine store at
the Post Office Cafe, and at the door on the evening
OF the Ball mar 26-6t
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The three Gordons we're arraigned for the MUIR
der OF Amasa Spraguc, in the Rhode Island Su-
preme Court on Wednesday. and plead not guilty.
The court room.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

Richard Yeadon, ESQ., ono Of the editors Of the
Charleston Is. c. Courier, in letter to the An
ierson Clay Club, has announced himself in ia
vor of Henry Clay as next President The Cou-
rler is very influential paper in South Carolina
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

Captain Abraham S. Ten Eick, of the U. S.
Navy, died at New Brunswick, N. j., on the 2sth
ult. in the 5Sth year of his age
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The Caledonia, at Boston, from Liverpool,
brought out 100000 in specie.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOK DEPOSITORY.--
~ Books of the American SUNDAY School Union
may be always had at the Bookstore Of r. FARM
HAM, corner of th street and Pennsy lvania avenue,
al the same price asat the Depository in Philadelphia.
mar IS
LASSBEADS AND BUGLES-A good assort-
" ment Of Glass Beads and Bugles, suitable for
trimmings for ladics' closks, dresses, &C. Just re.
ceIved and for sale at J. M DORSETTB
Fancy, Snuff and Cigar store,
jan r. No. IL, east Of Gadsby's hotsL
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The Wings Of Albany have nominated the pre-
sent mayor Of that city, Friend Humphrey, Esq,
for reelection His Locofoco opponent is Geo.
w. Stanton, ESQ.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

Contributions have been made in New Orleans
for the aid of the children of the late Sumner
Lincoln Fairfield
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01
CU.MBERT.a.NY1 COAT

A CUMBERLAND COAL.
"A very superior article, just received from the
mines in Jumps, for burning in CRATES, and fine for
blacksmiths. Those wanting coal would do well to
make early application, as it is superb article On
hand small lot Of Butler Coal that has given such
general satisfaction. Also on hand, lot Of white
and yellow pine boards and scantling, which will be
sold low for cash. ]. PETTlBONE & co.
mar S0--eo6t Cor 18th and C. Sta
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

T The Speech Of the Hon. CALEB B. SMITH,
Of Indiana, on the Memorial Of the Democratic
Members" Of the Legislature Of Rhode Island,
is now in press at this Office, in pamphlet form,
and ready for delivery-16 octave pages-$l
so per hundred.
W We shall this day put to press the Fifth
Edition of the LIFE OF CLAY, by OLIVER
OLDscHooL those desiring copies will send their
orders early-price $l5 per thousand.
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0ITIzENs' BALL, "A
FOR THE EREC ZION OF A LYCEUM HALL.

THE members of the Metropolitan Lyceum, hay-
ing received the most fatterng announcement
from the citizens Of Washington, beg leave respect.
fully to inform their friends and the public generally
that they will give Citizens Ball Monday, April
8, 1874, at Carusi's Saloon the proceeds TO be ap-
piled for the erection of LyceUm Hail.
As the citizens of Washington are well aware
there is not oinge edfce in the Metropolis of the
Union which is dedicated to the cause Of literature
although sister city OF Alexandria can boast of
splendid hall, which has been erected by the gene
rous ben6cence Of the citizens of that place and it
is therefore, with the utmost confidence that rely
upon their aid and support in the praseworthy UNI
dertaking in which we are engaged. M
The ball will be under the entire control of the
Metropolitan Lyceum, and they pledge themselves
that nothing on their part shall be wanting give
satisfaction to all those who shall honor them with
their presence
The following gentlemen have been selected as
Managers:
w. w. Seaton, F. W. Thomas,
r. c. Weghtman, Charles McNamee,
J. III. Bradley, ]. Holland,
VIM. Campbell, James F. Halliday
James II. Durham, :, o. Denham,
Charles s. Waach, George Hilbus,
John Boyle, E F. Buckingham.
Committee Of Arrangements.
d. H. Durham, c., d. Bishop,
II. T. Mckhum, F. w. Ecklof, 4
p. G. Ecklof Thomas Cation,
VIM. B. Cole, j. P. Freeman
There will be no bar Refreshments for the gem
men on the most moderate terms
A sufficient number Of servants having been en-
gagged, no others will be admitted
na Tickets only 81 so (ample refreshments for
the ladies included,) to be had from the Committee
of Arrangements, w. Fischer's, Buckinghams drug
store; Farquhar s. Morgan, First Ward, and at the.
door on the evening Of the ball. mar l9-2w
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The CABINET.-The arrival of Mr.. Calhoun IL
this city, who, it is presumed, will enter at once
upon the discharge of the duties Of the Office to
which he has been called, will complete the or
panization of the Cabinet, as follows:
John C. Calhoun, of s. c., Secretary Of State.
&c. Spencer, of MY, Secretary ofthe Treas'y.
William Wilkins, of Penn, Secretary of War.
John Y. Mason, of Va, Secretary of the Navy.
C. A. Wickliffe, Of KY, Postmaster General.
John Nelson, Of Md, Attorney General
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

~ THE WEEKLY WING STANDARD
is published this morning, containing, besides
the speech Of the Hon. CALEB B. SMITH, Of In
diana, on the Dorrites of Rhode Island, report
Of the Congressional proceedings for the week,
and the leading political matter published in the
daily paper, as well as the current news; en-
bracing. in the whole, t,oenty:tour columns Of
ne0 matter !; subscription price 81 until the first
Monday in December next. few extra copies
for sale at So per hundred.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

NATIONAL CONTROVERSIAL meeting OF the
Committee Of Reception to the Wing National
Convention Of Nomination, on Friday last, it was
resolved, that the Wing Editors throughout the
Union, be respectfully requested TO publish list
Of the Delegates appointed in their respective
States to the said Convention, to nominate Wing
candidates for President and Vice President
and that they be also requested to forward
copy Of their respective papers containing the
same, 10 REvERDv JOHNSON, ESQ.,, Chairman Of
the Committee of Reception, Baltimore.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-01

The election in Connecticut takes place to-day.
The Locos are sanguine Of success, but we are
inclined to believe they will be April Fooled.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22
HEAR OLD TECUMSEHl

This veteran democrat has recently written letter 10
the editor of the Kentucky Yeoman, in reply TO one adj
dressed 10 him on private business. The following bril-
extract from the letter of Col Johnson shows that he
still feels the same devotion TO the cause OF popula
rights which has been so prominent characteristic
his whole life that he is deeply anxious for the
olhe democratic nominees for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency; .,-. .....- ..,.. .. f..
l cannot be separated from my friends in the politi
cal contest going en-, and no one will more cheerfnly
and moro cordially vote Tor and sustain, and support
the nominees OF the Democratic Convention held at
Baltimore, 9th May | have known Col. Polk and
Mr.. Dallas as prominent members of the democratic
party while they members of Congress- and ever
since; and will give me pleasure to do all can to-
promote them to the offices of President and Vice Pres-
dent for which they have been nominated by the demo-
cratic party and hope every friend have will do the
same"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22
VOL s. NO 80, WHOLE NO GlO,

irample on the rights OF adopted citizens. No DIE had
any idea of the extent Of their influence until the day Of
the election, when the following result was exhibited:
Native American party 23OOO, Whig 5000, Democrat
9OOOO (fractions omitted) presenting the alarming
spectacle Of fourteen or fifteen thousand wings in one
city deserving their own ticket and their own men, C
join in crusade against the rights of adopted citizens
All tail, New York. exclaimed The whis papers, on
hearing the result of the New York elections The
Native American party in Philadelphia, encouraged BY
the success OF their associates in New York; proceeded
in their prosecutions against foreigners and their rel
sion, until the strife Of civil war; engendered, chufrhes
and houses are reduced to pile dfruns by the ihcen
diaries TORCH and men, women and children are BUTCH
cred turned adrif without shelter and iood In ad-
dlion 10 these proofs of the enmy OF the Federaliss
against foreigners is the enmiy OF distinguished whg
member Of the United States Senate, who has declared
his intention of bringing in bill before Congress, re-
qning residence of tcerty one gears before foreigner
can obtain The rights of citizenship This is the bali
which is 10 be put in motion, if Mr. Clay succeeds 10
| The Presidency
Before sloshsr Mr.. Tni briefly called the attention
of the public to scahdalous and iibelots article which,
had lately appeared in the Ohio State Journal accusing
him with revng the religion Of the Methodss, on the
occasion of bill on which ne voted in regard to camp
meetings -Hepronounceditno only unqualfedy false
but on the occasion referred by the o. S. Journal he
(Mr) Tod vindicated the Methodist Church in the Sch
ate OF Ohio, against aspersors that were casto
by another member. In proof of what he advanced
he appealed 10 Gen Green who was at that time
member of the Senate and who was on Tuesday last
within sound of Mr.. Tod's voice, The Gen. Green nod
ding assent to the statement Mr. Tod repeed the vile
libel of the O. s. Journal with thc Indignation which
it merited. What exclaimed, the Speaker, could be
guilty of reving church Of which my aged mother is
pious member2 Never Were l to SANDER the Me-
thodist Church should be the slanderer of my own
mother Mr. Tod concluded with few remarks of
general evhoration amid the enthusiastic applause and
approbotion Of his lrge and attentive audience.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22
tThe original name of Texas.
---------------------------- -
A DARING FEAT.

The Reading, Pa, Gazette, states that on Wednes-
day yevenng, one ofthe men employed in repaintng the
Lutheran church steeple in that place, which is 2O2
feet inches in height assembled to its very top and
clamberng up the roof supporting the ball and vane
succeeded in reaching the gilt cross pieces above Them
and cody seating himself thereon took off his hat and
placed it upon the extreme point olhe rod This intre
pid act was Witnessed by number of citizens, who
watched with breathesS interest the mans progress in
ascending and descending this dizzy andprecarious Gle
valion A Mr. Trayer requests the Gazette 10 state thai
on the completion Of his job he will take his stand or
the top o the steepe and deliver an address 10 all who
may favor him with. an audience All the fools are no
dead vet
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22
Behold the Lone Star.

AiR-Ihe American Star.
From battles terrific and wars desolation,
Where blooming savannas were crimsoh'd with gore;
There valor and victry gave birth 10 nation,
And hushcd the dread rifle and cannons loud roar
The heroes of Texas have shown great devotion;
The fame of their deeds have been sounded afar;
And millions behold with friendly emotion
The flag that displays the lone TExAAN STAR
When war, strife and carnage pervaded our regions,
Where Britain had governed and sorey oppressed,
Then France to our shores soon depatchd her brave
- legions, ...t
To succor the needy and aid the distressed.
All! then the proud eagle defiance was screaming
The buds of fair freedom 10 tyrant could mar;
Our nation with power and resources now tceming,
A welcome will give to the Texan STAR.
De Kab and Montgomery, and thousands of Others
On Onlibery's altar poured life's purple stream,
When blood of our fathers and tears of our mothers
In freedoms great struggle proiusely were seen.
The Starwe'l receive in our bright constellation,
And make people glad as they point to each scar;
Our union they view as their rock Of salvation,
We never can spurn the lone TEXAN STAR.
Behold the lone star; and no light need it borrow,
For years it has twinkled with luslte its own;
Fororn shall il wander and then sit in sorrow,
Or shine in our cluster as others have shone
Our countrys bright genius speaks from our noun
tains, r1....
Der which the proud eagles ofliberty soar,
lnlanguage as pure as the crysteline fountains
And tell us receive the lone TEXAN STAR.
The Empire of States, like world sprung from chaos
With natures rich bountcs abundantly blest
Will wave her bright slar-spanged banner oer Taos
And save this republican child Of the west
Democracy's lion now reused from his slumbers,
With eye-bals of fire looks around from his lair,
While myriads move in the strength of their numbers
With voices p.ocaiming, behold the LONE STAR.
Arts, science, industry will smile upon Texas,
And thousands will lhrong where now solitude reigns
When once It's decreed that our Union annexas
As part of herempire those grass covered plains
Ali then will be mingled with songs smiles of gladness
BY people long subject 10 danger and care;
May sunshine dspel the dark clouds their Sadness
Huzza then for Texas l-Huzza the LONE STAR!
+Tbo or;oir nj nonoa nf Tavoa
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22

CLAY KNIvEs.---Messrs. II. E. Baldwin & Co. No
Charters street, have sent us specimen of beautiful
lot pocket knives from the celebrated mandatory Of
Rodgers. On the large blade is engraved "Henry Clay
President Of the United States, ISi5P--Neso Orleans
I'0pic. u.s
Rodgers famous English knives, with "Henry Clay.
President of the United Staes 8i5 engraved upon the
blades! This is compliment to domestic industry with
vengeance. A compliment to American VOTERS too,
for an English cutler 10 tell them who they must make
their President! rH
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22

3TIn the 18th Congressional district KY, Opposite
us) in 1910 the wings gave Harrison majority Of eigh-
teen hundred and sevenysx. and on last Monday the
democrats carried it by three hundred and sxtynine
This is doing good business beyond dispute, but it is
only in character with the fight in every other district in
the State. MIR. Cay's days are numbered in his own
Slate- Gin. Enq.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22
BY KITCHENER & MATTHEW'S
From the Coon Hunter.
THE COON HUNTER.

Tune" Dance da GOatman dance y
Hunting time hab come you see,
And da coons creep out from da hoer tree
-Four and twenty Hunters all in band
Shootin' down da coons on ebery hand;
Oh, huntda Hunter hunt,
Oh hunt da Hunter hunt,
Hunt all night till broad day light
And take off da skins in da momin,'
Heih-ho! at ebry crack,
Seventeen coons lay sprawlin' on their back
Heih-ho! &c.
He bring his musket close 10 hiseye,
WhenIhe cries coon on da hemlock high
He takes good sight and he blaze away,
Anddead on da ground da cooney lay;
Oh, Hunt, &c.
just went out on da hill toder night,
To see dem hunt by da clear moon light
So many old coons they surprise and kill,
Dat da people say 'dere's bran new hill J"
Oh, hunt &c.
When you go TO the Hunters route,
You must hab Hickory club berry stought,
One end sharp and tudder end stunt
Dem is da talk for da grand coon Hunt;
Oh. hunt, &c.
Da Hunter is lucky man,
Dares nun can do as da Hunter can,
He nebber see putty gall in he life,
But dat she want 10 be da Hunters wilc;
Oh, hunt, &c.
When da hunter take his gun in hand,
Look out ole coon your hide is tanned!
He SMELL him out by da fence and log,
And glib his side, wid his club, jog!
Oh, hunt &c.i
Ober da mountain, up da tree, =
De Hunter kill ebery coon he see, .....
And bout next fall when da land is freed,
Dar won't be coon left alive for seed!
Oh, hunt &c
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22

S'JA Stage driver, between Portland and Conway,
Me- said to be the owner Of 900 acres ofland in the
state; his farm and buildings being worth $1,000 He
has acquired his property in 10 years. BY mere Stage
driving
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22

a1FA Coon, milk white, has been found in Tennes-
see. lflhe animal, like the old Africans Cain, has
been frightened white already his shadow il indeed il
can be found will be the paest kind Of Je by NOvc
berl +ts s aef4a