The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-01-06

This is among the first fruits of "Nstyeism,"
thing which, II not originated revived and
invested with new importance recently, by Mr. Web
ster, and by him rocked into some consequences IN
the old "Cradle OF Liberty Immediately after the
late defeat of MIR. Clay became known. The Wings
here and elsewhere already seriously by the ears
on this Native question, and Mr.. Webster is begin
ming to that he has set ball In motion SOLITARY
and alone" the progress OF which, however destrue-
tive IL may prove TO the interests Of his party cannot
easily be arrested. Willis astride of this new hob
by he wi no doubt be quite much at loss to de-
eide where he is "to gon as when he made that sig
nifcant inquiry some two years since in old Fan
uel Hall, on which memorable occasion he took the
sdent Tyler, and for nominating Mr. Clay for the
Presidency in their State Convention.
The third trial for the election OF a Mayor took
place Monday last and the returns show that the
Wings are even farther from success than ever
while they exhibit gradual and handsome increase
Of votes for the Democratic candidate CHIRLEs G.
GREENE, Esq. This gentleman is extremely popu
lar and deseVedy SO, and if this interesting in
the Wing family should finally result in placing SO
able and worthy man al the head Of our municipal
Affairs, the Democratic parry well as the eommu-
nifty generally will certainly have no reason TO com
plain Of the Insertion Of this new item OF "Native
ISM into the Federal creed Ii IS understood that yet
another effort is 10 De made, and the Legislature
will soon be in session, that body may be called upon
for such an alteration in city Charter TO RI
quire only plurality Of the votes to elect
The Legislature, by the way conyenes to-day.
The Wings will Of course have everything their own
way as usual, both branches being composed chiefly
of their own men, good share OF whom Of the
ultra stamp 1t is asserted and generally believed,
that the election Of Mr. Webster to the United States
Senate, in place Of Mr. Choate who il is we'll known
is anxious to retire after the 4th of March next will
be among the acts Of the present session.
There has been much speculation here as else
where, since the election of Mr. Polk, al to the
course he will pursue in the formation of his Cabinet,
the dispensation of the public patronage, &c, &c
believe however, that the great mass of these
inqurers fast settling down under the belief
and conviction that the President elect will discharge
his official duties both at the commencement and
through his entire Of office wholly his own
individual judgment and responsibility. This may
but such decision is very agreeable to all reasona
ble liberal Democrats who feel some little regard
for the permanent Of their principles and
parry instead Of desiring everything to work together
for the qualification Of their selfish ambition
As much might have been expected from Col Polk
by all who know any thing of his great decision OF
character his sterling patriotism, and strict personal
and political integrity. 1t is not venturing too much
to predict that those who are doomed to be disap.
pointed in the Administration of this good man, and
prudent and sound statesman will be those, and those
only, who consider the Of their own personal
objects as paramount to the honor and prosperity of
the country the general welfare of the great Re-
publican family ........ .......
The Democratic party must improve the "gslden
opportunity" which will be presented under the peace
able and conciliatory policy which there is every
son to anticipate at the hands of President Polk, to
rest forever all former difficulties, and to
ganze the Republican forces such basis tina, they
will in all future time prove invincibe against the
tacks of the common enemy. This is "consumma-
ton devoutly to be wished !" and under the hacyon
reign of "Young Hickory" it and mus, be real
allied.
Since the election things have remained unusually
quiet in this interesting city Of notions. Our people
TO be entirely engrossed in their business affairs
from which it is extremely difficult o.call off their
attention for day or an hour. Boston was never in
so thriving condition going ahead rapidly as a,
the present time. In commercial point of view nc
city in the Union can boast OF so rapid and steady
progress. For instance, the amount of revenue col
lccted at this port tor the quarter just ended ha,
reached the enormous sum of about tro millions of dol
lars being at least half million than was ever
collected in any previous quarter.
| The new Collector, Mr.. Williams, gives the ii.
most satisfaction to the public in the discharge of his
official duties All who have any business nterco
with him. speak in the highest terms of his prompt.
ness, accuracy, and gen,lemanly department II,
may be constantly found at his post not only during
the usual hours of business but at times and season.
when mos, glad to throw aside the cares and
peIpe1ities of official duty.
The steamer Acadia leaves for Liverpool to-day
She had terrible passage on her last trip here
though it is said she braved the mountain waves
most nobly. The next steamship due is the "Cam.
bia and very superior vessel oflarger dime n.
sons than any of her predecessors on this line.
| For the commencement of the New Year, we have
Of the mildest and most delightful days ever wit.
messed in this Northern climate at this season. Mos,
of our citizens (ncluding the Whigs) have hsr-
by and cheerful countensnces. The streets are
crowded With ladies, but can't say much for their
personal beauty compared with that of the fair crea
lures who throng your more Southern cities.
I'VE cnn-EJ Mad
TcE ON rHE MissrssIrrL--The steamer Monon,
,nae To ST. Lnnis the 9th NIL from,