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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-14

CEOPLEs LINE STEAMBOATsFO h ALBANY. Daf
4 ~, SUNDAY. Excsp Through Direct-Al O'Clock, T.
NJ from ns Pier between Ceurtlandt ard Liberty streets
cave Monday "Wednesday and arlay evenings o'clock
steabost OREGON Capt. A. p. st. john, will ieavs
Tuesday, TuIsesv aud Saturday evening" at O'Clock kt
sOeect, r. M--isndiEs al ntermecs,: pIs.ss from the
foot of barclay steamboat SANTA CLAUS, Cap
tain B. OyeTbssb ,sI Monday "Wednesday. Friday
aud surdnv oftsiaooys It O'CLOCK. Steamboat SOUTH
AMERICA, Ca;sa,n y. II HUNS, wit leave on Tpefday.
Thursday nnd SATURDAY Afternoons 1T o'clock The above
rs viii ali Absh. ume for tho
Ncnir Cars for the West Freight taken mode
se rstes, npd taxes ccc, +. NJ All perons
su forbid trusting TIA c without
order from the For passage or freight
nm the waatf n29
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-14

ID RlTIsH AND NORTH AMERICAN X. NJ. STEAM.
ID SHIPS FOR HALIFAX AND LlVEKP9OL HI
BERNIA Capt. Hyre. from New York, lat January
UALEUUNlA Copt Lott from Boston. l5eh Janaary.-.
Passage 70 Liverpool Sl2o Apriyto E. CUNAkD Jr. 81
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IICUR CHANGED TO 3--EEW YORK. albany
II AND TROY LINE FOR ALBANY AND TROY
,aing this Boat will arrive Troy in time 20 take the earliest
George sna Champion. The iow-pfessure steamboat EN-
kiE Capt H. u. Macy; This Evening et3 O'clock uesni
Tuesday hlrsday aud Saturday kor passsaee or
freight, nppiy 10 I'd, the occ The uha n30
The national whig., 1847-07-13
LLOY DIS
R0UGH II AND r EA DY
SAND SOAP,
AND
TABLETS,
FOR CLEANSING, WHITENING, AND
BEAUTiFYING THE HANDS.

FOR CLEANSING, WHITENING, AND
BEAUTiFYING THE HANDS.
TT LLOYD has ingeniously succeeded in in
Ill, venting Compound OF such a delightful
nature as to render the hardest and toughest skin soft
fair, and delicately white.
Ladies Riding, Gardening, or Painting, and Gem
tlemcn Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Crickcting.
Rowing, &c, or any amusement or exertion preJ,t.
dicia to the hands, will find the improved ROUGH
AND READY WASH BALLS and TABLETS
pleasingy eicacious in removing all hardness, stain,
redness, and all other cuaneous Disagreement; pre-
venting and rendering the skin soft, fair aud pEabe.
From the nice combination Of Dalsamic ingredi.
cnts introduced into tho composition, they form a
fine Creamy LaIher, with the hardest or Sea Water,
which renders them very desirable for Salt Water
Baths. They produce the most softening and re-
freshing sensation, and will be found excellent
substitute for the Flesh Brush.
They are highly recommended TO Captains OF
ships, Merchants, and all who trade with fereign
countries as they will retain their virtue iu any eli
mate. For sale by .CHAS. STOTT.
Drug 4 Apoth, corner Of It'll 4 Pa. au.
may l2-tf
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GADSBY'S SALOON,

Corner Of Penn, AUsnue and Sd street, I'M
der Gadsby's Hotel.
ssROugh and Rcady,'' "Buena VISTA" and
.CerrO GOrdO" Juleps.
0NIIIS establishment is now open for the reception
Of visitors, under The supervision Of Mr.. J. A.
Berry, who is prepared 10 serve up in the most re-
chershe style every description Of beverages to tickle
The appetite aud please tho tastes Of the most fastdi-
Gus.
They who are disposed to give it call will be
sure 10 come again, where they can have all the
fashionable beverages prepared "a" ORDER" such as
Rough and Ready, Buepa Vista, and Cerro Gorio
Juleps, Paio Alto Sangaree, Oseat Punch, Alvara.
do Cobbcrs, and California Smashcs, &C. &c.
maya0 I'm NJ
The national whig., 1847-07-13

IMPORTANT, IF TRUE.-Just as our paper
was going 10 press, says the New Orleans Ma
tional Of the 9Th instant, we were Informed by
a gentleman in whom we have every conf
dence, that report from respectable source
reached this city from the city of Mexico, last
uight, that dysentery Of a malignant charac-
and ,ha, il is believed the Mexican vcnders Of
milk, pulque, liquors, Sc, poisoned those ar
,ices with a certain poisonous vegetable, which
grows in The neishborhood. We believe the
rumor entitled TO credit, and hope Gen. Scot,
will hear OF il in time TO prevent an extension
Of the diabolical plor.
The national whig., 1847-07-13
CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAM,
SODA WATER. &c. &c

MRS. M. A. CAMPBELL would respectfully
lyl inform the ladies' and gentlemen Of Washing
ken the house formerly occupied by Mr.. Barnes, on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, between I'd and Sd streets,
west Of the Depot, where she will at all times he
prepared to wait upon those who may give her their
patronage.
Ladies and gentlemen visiting the Capitol grounds
will find this establishment convenient aud plea
SAINT resort; while no expense or pains will be
spared to make the Ice Cream and Soda Water Sc
roid 10 none in the city.
All the iuxuries usually found in confectionery
constantly kept. Call aud sec.
may0I I'm At
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A CARD.

r S. BECK would take this method Of notifying
1. his friends and public generally that no has re-
moved his house Furnishing Store from Pennsyl-
vanis avenue to street north opposite Rev. o. b.
Browns, one square west Of the General Post Office
Haying larger house and lower rent can and
,oiH sen any and all kinds Of House. Furnishing
Goods cheaper than al any time heretofore l will
Try TO prove this to any one in want OF goods that
will give me a call
N. u, Rooms for rent, furnished or unfurnished.
april 2i-3m
The national whig., 1847-07-13

As evidence Of the Republican simplicity with
which t. g President aud the officers named al gen.
temen of distinguished abilities, have travelled, I
would state that they had only two attendants for
the the pariy-Wilia,n, a young coIore, gentleman,
and Bowman n staiJ and faithful Dutcbmap.
lIrsueHing Correspondent Of Boston Post
We thought they had three attendants-the young
negro gentleman, the Dutch gentleman, and the
Boston Post gentleman
The national whig., 1847-07-13
urea. Van zandes Health Restora-

nR. G.. A. Van Zandt's Health RestOra-
| J livo Pills is medicine which not ouly cures
but prevents disease, capable of great results and
equally calculated 10 he safely used for apparently
small ones. We all know how dreadful and dam
serous seated bilious disorder is, and we also
well aware Of The seeming insigncance Of its first
warnings or incipiency The individual suffering
from slight pains in his chest, back, or stomach, or
from occasional nausea dull headache, extreme
vousness, seepessness, trifing prevarcation of ap
petite, and other dsagreeablc visitations mmon-
" and foolishy looked upon unimportant may
not know that these symptoms, treated SO contcmp-
tuously are the consequences OF diseased state OF
the liver, which if not remedied, will lead either to
speedy death or fDg tain of unbearable ills which
are known by the following names Hypochondria,
mania, dizziness, slow fevers, epilepsy, asthma,
dropsy, rheumatism, chlorasis, commissions nausea,
nervousness, crapms, gou pcursy, jaundicc, rrlta.
billy and violence dyspepsia Mysteries, scurvy, foul
stomach dry coughs, gandular affections, colds, lin
pering sore throats various disorganzations Of the
great intestine, structures and spasmodlc complaints
internally, erupons, shortness OF breath, heartburn,
neuralgia, vital Inflammation, fatuence, gastric fe-
vers, &c.
Sometimes, too, there ensues an irregular action
Of The heart. Tako these pills and suffer no more
WYATT 81 KETCHUM,
l2l Fulton st., N. Y, General Agents and sold
bv CHARLES STOTT,
april 2f--Gmo.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

a CURIOSITY may be seen at this Office, says the
81. Louis Republican. 1t is sheaf-if we may so
call it--of wheat, the product of single grain,
when sown. !, numbers seventy stalks, aud con
tains as near be oscertalned, four thousand
graius. II is five feet high, and the wheat is OF a
splendid quality. This curiosity was grown on the
farm of John Sappington. esq, Of Gravois, who, We
understand ia the cultivation of this gran considers
peck OF seed sufficient for an Of ground in
stead Of using bushel or bushel and half as
many farmers do.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

REGULAR MAIL LINE
BETWEEN BOSTON .4JvD W york,
By the fast and splendid steamers Rhode Bland and
Oregon.
GTHour Of leaving New York changed to 5 p m.
TNHE steamers lthode Island, Capt Potter, and
i Oregon, Capt Thaysr will run throughout the
season, in connection with the Stanington and Pro:
vidence and Boston and Providence railroads, leav-
ing New York daily, Sundays excepted, from pier
No. !, North River, at 8 o'clock D. m or upon the
arrival Of the mail train from Boston.
These steamers are unsurpassed in speed, spIen-
dor and comfort, having each Of them 60 large COM
modons private state rooms and berhs for 500 per-
sons besides largo private rooms for families, and
parlurs.
These steamers ore ofIicered by the most expert
enced men, and will shorten the passage between
New York and Boston from one and half to two
hours, thereby arriving in ample time for oil the
lines from Boston, north and esst.
The Orseon will leave New York Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
Leave Stonington Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day.
The Rhode Island will leave New York Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
Leave Stonington Tuesday, Thursday and Sstur-
day. -
N.B.-Passcngcrs OH the arrival of the steamers
railroad to Providence and Boston without any
delays and baggage master accompanies each
train through to Boston, to take charge Of the bag
gage.
For passage, herhs, state rooms, or freight, appl-
cation may be made to the agents on the wharf, and
at the Office No. 10 Battery place, New York.
may2y tf
The national whig., 1847-07-13

n CT An afray occurred in st. Francis county,
AK, last week, between DR.. Hale and DR.. Peyton,
Dir. IT,, we learn, went to Peyton's room, with a
double barrel shot gun, saying he had come to kill
him, and attempted to fire. but the cap bursted, fail
ing 10 go off He Immediately cooked the second
barrel and fred, one shot taking effect in Peyton's
room and shot Hale through the body, just he
(H.) was in the act Of drawing pistol. .,a
The national whig., 1847-07-13

The Missouri Volunteers. A letter from Forl
Leavcnworth, Of late date, informs us that there
was considerable trouble in the camp of the voluil.
tccrs, occasioned by the refusal of the company
manded by Captain Corponay to receive muskcts.
They demanded sabres and rifles. A company Of
regulars was ordered out 10 restore order, and this
was soon done. -Four companies Of the regiment, j,
is added refused TO take muskets, and further trou
BILE was apprehrndei Captain Corponay's company
was TO have left on the ed, hut the nutritious dispo-
ston evinced by them rendered it questionable when
they would march.
Company A, Captain McNar, had boen selected
to receive equipments as dragoon company.
The election for field officers Of the regiment had
not been completed.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

"Tell me about DR.. Cbal'ners," said to person
with whom was one day conversing.
"Oh, D.. Chalmers :" Tin Scotland almost unyer-
sally the name is spoken though it sprlt
Chawmers.) "Oh, Dr.. Chalmers !" he replied. "hes
just unlike ony mon you ever heard o."
.Well, but what is so pccul ar about him I"
"Indeed, | Gamma just tell, but he quite amazas
you. He takes away your breath"
"Have We hear. Dr.. ha'rners !"--iaquired ano-
ther Of me on one occasion.
"No, have not
"Eh. sir, but you should bear him."
3Haye you no preachers, asked, "whe can do
as well as he Z"
"Indccd, sir, we have mony good preachers; mony
excellent preachers. There's DR.. G--n, and
DR.. G-y, fine men, very fine men; M.
D. is very fine mon, and DR.. C is a
powerful gifted mon, great mon, but 0, sir, Dr..
Cha mcrs! DR.. Cha'mer he's the mon 10 make
the rafters roar :"
The national whig., 1847-07-13

naints, Oils, and Paint Brushes, &c.
/ The subscriber has just received u large and
fresh supply Of PAINTS, OILS, &C., part oi which
arc named below. They are guarunteed to be pure
and good, and from tho best manufactures. All
persons wanting such articles would find it to their
advantage to call, as determined to sell lower
than similar articles can be got at any other place
in this city,
$50 kegs White lead
100 lbs Chrome Green
100 lbs. Chrome Yellow
20 lbs Chrome Red
100 lbs. Pure VerJegris
} 300 lbs. Red Lead and Litharge
100 lis Imperial Green
500 lbs. Venetian Red and Sp Brown in oil
800 lbs. YelIew Ochre in oil
100 lhs. Paris Green, dry
50 lis. do. DO. III oil
a large assortment Of Paint and ]phitc Wash
brushes.
400 lbs. Damp Black, dry and in oil
10 his. Sp. Whiting
1000 lbs. Putty
200 Boxes of Window Glass, all sizes
5 bbls. Linseed Oil
s S hbIs. Copal and Japan Varnish
8 hbls. SIP. Turpeniins
cask hleached Lamp Oil at rs cts pr. gall.
Also, PURE PINE OIL, received fresh from the
manu'ac,ory every week.
CHARLES sTOTT, corner 7h street
april 27--6mo and Penn. Av.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

have heard great deal said about tho next can
didatc for the Presidency, says correspondent Of the
Cincianaii Gazette writing from SmithIand Ky
Nobody names any other than General Taylor. The
enthusiasm in his favor seems general. The passen-
gers on several boats that passed u, waved their
hats and huzz'rd for General Taylor This seems
u foreshad0w the reality.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

Doors AND SmoLs. The New York Tribune
says: The prices of heavy work have advanced with
in a week in consequence Of the Improvement in
leather about 10 per cent The business is active il,
preparation for the arrival Of the Southern and
Western trade. Light work, in consequence Of the
advance of the season. has become inactive at pres-
Gus rates
The national whig., 1847-07-13

BY DR.. s. ii. HAMILTON Gen. Taylm: In our
recent war with Mexico, he has gained impcrishablc
Iaurels, and vel deserves the first gift Of The nation
--Sumt,riis. s. O., Fourth IF Jny Celebration
G. General 1aylor, "od Rough and Ready
swell done thou good and faithful servant! We once
pu, thee over few things--we will now make ,hee
Ruler over many" Hail 10 the Chief
-
The national whig., 1847-07-13

Mosquitoes. We see simple receipt given in
the papers, 70 drive away these Troublesome pests II
consists in wetling a piece of flannel or sponge
with camphor spirits, and suspending the bed,
when the mosquitoes. it is said, Immediately vanish.
II is worth trial these warm nights.
The national whig., 1847-07-13
FARE REDUCED!
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA,

BOAT.
Passage Flee Ceats-Frcight at Reduced rates.
n sss1ls The departure Of the steamer 10.
4&ksssssSz SEPH JOHNSON, will be- as nigh
as practicable, at the following hours, uniI further
notice. VIZ
Leave Alexandra at r., 10, III, sud a o'clock.
Leave Washington at 81, 1. ll. 81, and s.!
O'Clock. WIN. IL. NOVEL;, Captain.
april s0--dtf
The national whig., 1847-07-13

The Cincinnati Gazette has been credibly
Informed that preliminary steps are being taken
for the establishment of University in Cali
lornia. on The Bay Of San francisco; and that
two talented young men of that city are spo-
ken Of as professors
The national whig., 1847-07-13
OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION co

y. S. Mail Line to Co,oes and Southampton, and
.EEM Tho splendid new steamship WASHING
Ss1tssssE TON 1850 tons burthen. Frederic Hewitt,
commander, will start iom New York on the LIST of
June next, carrying the u. 8. Mail.
She will touch at Cowcs and Southampton 10 land
passengers aud freight, and deliver the mails for
England, France, and Belgium, and will then pro-
cecd to Bremcrhaven. Returning, will leave Bre-
nerhavsn the 25th OF juno.
The Washington is built in the strongest manner
with view TO being converted into a ship of war,
and subject at any time to inspection by officers APP
pointed by the President both during and after con-
struciion.
She has two engines of 1000 horse power each,
and accommodations for l40 first class, and A se-
cond class passengers.
Passage from, New York TO Southampton or 10
Bremen, first class, $3.50; second class, 500.
Passage from Bremen and Southampton to New
York, first class, $50; second class, $50.
She will carry about 800 tons freight, which will
be charged according " the nature Of the goods Of
ering All letters must pass through the Post Office
Parcels, for which bills Of iading will be signed will
be charged So each.
For Freight or Passage, apply at the Office Of the
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, Al William 81.
corner OF Wall street, New York
+. Mills, General Agent.
Agents at Southampton, DAr, CRosKEr, 61 Ross.
do at Bremen, q. HEINEKEN g. Go.
do at Havre, WILLIAM lsELrs.
The second Steamer of this line is in due course
Of construction, and will be in readiness in the ensu-
ing fall may l4-tf
The national whig., 1847-07-13

The difficulties between one of the clans OF the
Sioux ahd Winnebago Indians are about 10 be set
tied. Lieut.. Mcienny says that the chiefs of the
tribes were to meet at Fort Atkinson to settle their
difficulties.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

Z GJ The N. o. Delta says that Gen Taylor is
going to San Luis, that his forces viii lie ample for
ha, purpose, that the 4th Ind'anlans are on ,hcir
way TO him, &c.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

UIr The Telegraph wires extend 100 miles from
Pittsburgh to Wheeling, sixty miles Of which is on
the line 10 Cleveland, The 5th Of August will
see the Atlantic in communication with Cincinnati
and Cleveland
The national whig., 1847-07-13

The cotton factory Of Messrs. E. N. and s. Bald
win, of Huntington, was set on fire and entirely
consumed on Tuesday morning last, about o'cpk.
TIE loss is estimated at between 6 and $1,000.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

Flour in Baltimore yesterday s5 25 to 37-
corn neal So 81 and dull; new rcd wheat l0Oc to
tl0c; corn 63c to 66y.; oats doc; rye 75c.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

Exercising frreman's Rights. "Have YOU
voted - said one gentleman evidently much in need
Of the Offices Of the Free hcademy to another in
the same condition. "Wolcd?" was the reply, Il
haint done nothing else. I've been woiin all day :
The national whig., 1847-07-13

The Union hopes that the recall Of Mr. Lisboa
may not lead TO war between Brazil and tLis coun-
Mr.. Polk. lie is SO warlikc, that the emperor had
better be on his good behaviour,
The national whig., 1847-07-13
LIME! LIME! LIME!
AIM bushels fresh burnt Lime for sale by
wv u. WARD g. SON,
at their Lumber Yard on 18th street.
may2O
mayo
A CARD.

M ISIS ANNA NJ. BECK would respectfully in.
lN form the Ladies Of Washington that she is now
prep ,red with her Spring Stock 70 execute all orders
in Millinery or Mantua Making with neatness aud
despatch. Residence + street, opposite Rev. 0. b.
Browns april 2I-3m
The national whig., 1847-07-13
J. STOUVENEL s. CO.,
No. 20 Gold street and No. 3 John street,
near B,oaduay,

NO 30 Cold street and NO. 3 John street,
near B,oaduay,
New york,
MANUFACTURERS WHOLESALE and
NR RETAIL DEALERS in
CHINA, GLASS, AND LAMPS,
for oil and lard.
Gas Fixtures of every description, Solar and
Gas Lamps, Chandeliers, Brackets, Girandoles,
Candelabras, sc.
Private houses, churches, and hotels, fitted up
with Gas, at great reduction in price, and all
articles warranted.
A complete assortment of the richest cut, press
ed, and plain Glass constantly on hand
All the above articles made to order, and all
kinds Of Glassware matched TO any pattern
Lamps altered and repaired.
Goods loaned TO parties.
Oil at wholesale aad retail.
New style Of Hall Lamps and Lanterns.
may l3-G
The national whig., 1847-07-13

The Co persown, N. " Re, ubIican TO- has run
up the Taylor flag. Three cheers for III. Old Hero,
The national whig., 1847-07-13

CJjrsamuel WiIllston, Esq., Of Easthampton, has
made another donation Of $4,000 to Amherst Col
lese, and Mr.. Hitchcock, of BrimGeld $4,000, both
for, profsssorships. The Profcssorship of Natural
Theology aud Geology is to be hereafter known as
the Hitchcock Prof,ssorship in that institution
living, and it will not be squandered.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

The snit which has been so long pending in
relation TO the Tuscumbia and Decatur rail
road, has at length been decided in favor Of
the Phoenix Bank Of, New York city. The
bank has offered the road for sale, and will
dispose of il at auction in few weeks.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

The New Yo'k Express has received an unofficial
statement Of Uncle Sans Cash Account" by which
u Is made TO appear, and pretty clearly too that the
deficiency, TO be obtained by leans in ls4s will
amount to about S49,O0O,0 900 only.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

II peace is made now, says the N. Y. Courier
and Enquirer, you may expect to see il include N
Mexico, Upper and Lower California, and strip,
with the right of sovereignty for canal or railroad
ACROSS the Isihumus Of Tehuantepec. tits said that
the Mexicans themselves are extremely anxious to
have this canal OF railroad made by us; and in any
event you may therefore consider this as a iact &C
complished
The national whig., 1847-07-13

Cheap. hair dresser in Brooklyn adserises
as follows: Wings well cleaned for SO cts. Ex-
change.
Impossible no man..in his senses could do such
dirty work. at such wages. Pittsburg Post.
That was working ch ap; but when The same
man was asked whether he would clean Locofocos
on shares, he replied that they Ike the boys
string Of fish, he would not c,ean them for them.-
Wheeling Daily Times.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

LET France and all monarchical Europe
consider well, (said Thomas Gener. in 1928, }
that il they weaken Mexico--if Mexico does
not regenerate herself soon, she must become
part Of the United States OF the Nor,h, and
that before 90 years and ,hcncelorIh Mexico
will not consume the produce and manufac-
lures Of Europe, but those Of the great con-
fcderacy to which she will belong"
The national whig., 1847-07-13

1000 Ibis. of EPSON Salts
For sale by CHAS. STOTT,
Drug & Apolh corner 18th 81 Pa av.
may d &c --- -
The national whig., 1847-07-13

An arch OF the new State-houSe at Mont
gomery, Alabama, fell few days since, ant
killed two men @
The national whig., 1847-07-13

i
We see it announced in the journals Of the
day that Col. Silas Dinsmore, who, in years
past, figured in the political world, died at
Bellcyiew, Kentucky, on the l7th OF June.
During the administration oil MIR. Monroe,
Col Dinsmore held for some time the Office
of collector at Mobile The following laconic
correspondence between the then Secretary OF
the Treasury and the Colonel, will show how
he was ''rotated :"
Treasury DErARTMEET,
Washington, Jan. Is, 1922.
SIR This department is desirous Of know
ing how far the rombigbee river runs up. You
will please communicate the information
Respectfully,
W. II. CRAWFORD.
s. DINsMoRB, Esq, Collector, Mobile.
NOBLE, Feb. Z, 1922.
SIR: [ have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter of the 18th ult, and Of
Informing you, in reply, that the Tombigbee
does not run up at dn
Very respectfully,
S. DINsNloRE.
Hon. w. II. CRAwFoRD, Sec. Treas.
TREASURY DEpARrMENr,
IVashiagton, March |, 1922
SIR have the honor TO inform you that
this department has no further service for you
as collector Of Mobile.
Respectfully.
w. Fl. CRAWFORD.
S. DINsMoRE, Esq, Mobile.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

The NEW CoURsE OF TRADE.-Fourteen bar
rels of -four from Nashville, Tennessee, reach
ed this city by railroad yesterday, (says the
Savannah Republican, in fine order, aud
found prompt sale. This is the first -four
that ever came TO this port from Nashville. II
was eight days in coming.
The national whig., 1847-07-13

Tne Chicago Convention organized on the
fifth instant, by making Mr.. Edward Bates, OF
Missouri, the Presidcn'. Letters were real from
Messrs. Clay, Benton, Wright Cass and Van Bu-
rem. Their views upon River and Harbor improve
ments may be epitonzed as follows
Mr.. Clay: Cordial concurrence in the objects Of
the Convention.
objects OF the Convention.
Mr.. Cass No opinion whatever upon the subject.
Mr., Wright: Imperfect views upon the objects Of
the Convention, but not indifferent 10 them, though
none for public use.
Mr.. Benton: Subject belongs to Congress which
must confnc it within Constitutional grounds OF
which the President is the judge.