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ABOLITION OF SLAVERY In EGYpT-The
Impartial, of Smyrna. states that the Egyptian
Government has recently promulgated a law
for the abolition Of slavery after the space
Of fifty days. AT the slave mart there was in
consequence decline in prices of sixty per
cent No sales could be made, as after this
interval Of fifty days, every slave will be free
10 stay with or to leave his present owner al
pleasure.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

We heard yesterday afternoon, but not until after
our paper had gone to press, that requisition had
been made upon Judge Cranch Of the District Cir.
cult Court for the person of Samuel w. Phillips, Of
this city engaged in the shoe business charged with
obtaining goods in Philadelphia, under false pre-
fences. Mr.. Phillips was arrested, and on Wednes-
day brought before The Judge under writ of habeas
corpus. However he was not discharged from GUS
tody, and in the afternoon was conveyed from the
city, in charge of an officer to Philadelphia.
Fires and winter clothing are to-day quite COM
Portable, notwithstanding we are nearly in the mid
die Of May.
Mr.. James Ciephane has issued proposals for es.
fitness be guarantee Of success he will be literally
encouraged in his enterprise.
We have hung "our banner on the outer WALL
at the large building near the depot; therefore, ad.
vertisers will know where to find our office.
Mr.. Bones wants to know whether sequestration
Of the dollars and cents Of the clergy Of Mexico by
our Government would be Prospecting private pro-
perry" promised in all the procamations to the
Aztecs
Among the distingue in the city is the Hon. Da-
vid Tod, our new minister to Brazil.
The Temperance men will hold meeting this
evening at the Hail. e near Ninth streets, to debate
a resoluton--"that in view Of the enormous evils
produced by the use Of intoxicating drinks, we must
hold all who favor their use, either by word or ex-
ample as aiders and abettors in producing the drefu
effects Of intemperance throughout the land"
Preparations are, we understand, being made at
the Marine Barracks for the accommodation Of tho
three companies for the war recently raised in this
city.
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A Relic Of the Past.-A few days ago, while
some workmen were engaged in tearing down
building in New Brunswick, N. J. occupied
in his lifetime by that eminen, jurist, Judge
PATTERSON, one Of them found the following
card
"The President Of the United States and
Mrs. Washington request the Pleasure OF
Judge and Mrs. Pattersons' and Miss Patter-
sons Company TO Dine, on Saturday next at
o'clock, 8 May, 1875. An answer is re-
quested."
The words in italics and figures are in the
neat bold hand of Washington himself.
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LATER FROM OLD ZACH !

We have advices from the gallant Old Hero
up to the l4lh Of April. lie was still en-
camped at Walnut Springs. The informant
of the New Orleans Delta says, that he had
heard Of the uprising Of the People in the Uni
ted States with the determination 10 make him
kher President. The volunteers whose periods
|of service were expiring, were all preparing to
return home. A squadron Of Mays Dragons
had made dash at Minon with his 1000 Ian,
GERS, near Incarnation, but they ran.
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great General may win the battle, and an able
sid" may give to the world report which covers
the General with almost as much bonor as the battle
itself Correspondence Bali. american.
Washington had his defamers, and why should
Taylor go free? Political liars enough (and this
correspondent Of the Baltimore American is one par
excellence) have been already founl to swear that
Bliss does Taylor's writing, and the next thing they
viii do, have doubt, will be to assert that
body else did the old Hero's fighting!
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Gen. Taylor has been nominated for the
Presidency in Mount Sterling, Montgomery
county. KY, by public meeting, Of which
Judge French, formerly Democratic member
of Congress, was chairman, and Henry Dan
iel, formerly Democratic member Of Con-
gress from the same district WINS member Of
the committee to draft resolutions for the meet
inc. Oh-Mr. Polk, Mr.. Polk oh !!
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persons wanting such articles would find 1t to their
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than similar articles be got at any other place
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$50 kegs White lead
100 lbs. Chrome Green
100 lbs Chrome Yellow
20 lbs. Chrome Red
100 lbs. Pure Verdegris
800 lbs. Red Lead and Lilharge
100 lbs. Imperial Green
500 lbs. Venetian Red and Sp Brown in oil
SOC lbs. Yellow Ochre in oil
100 lbs. Paris Green, dry
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A urge assortment Of Paint and White Wash
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400 lbs. Lamp Black, dry and in oil
10 lbs SIP. Whiting
1000 lbs. Putty
200 Boxes Of Window Glass, all sizes
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aG-The Bloomington, Ia Herald has hoisted
the Taylor flag and says that since the time Of
Washington universal opinion has no, SO clear
ly pointed out any individual as the man for
that elevaled--as Gen. Taylor. He is most
emphatically the choice Of the People, What
,ciU Mr. Richie do?
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Madeira Famine has seized upon this beau
tiful island. On the 18th Of march there was
not barrel Of -four to be had. The supplies
which had been previously ordered had not
arrived and the apprehensons Of all classes
were terrible!
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Mr.. Folks Mexican Tariff has ruined the
American merchants in Tampico TO the tune
Of two millions. They pronounce il decree
to protect Mexican manufactures and agricul-
lures. Two cents pound on American raw
cotton and the high duty on American -four.
lard, &c., give just such aid and comfort to the
enemy as he desires Oh, wise Mr.. Polk
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Mr.. WEBSTER was dined by the Charleston
New England Society in grand style last Sat
urday night. A large number Of South Caro-
lina's eminent men were present. His speech
was very splendid on the occasion, replete
with good hard sense, and plenty Of genuine
humor
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Az Scipio was called .atricanas for conquer>
ing North Africa, why may not General Tay
lor be surnamed .Mericanus2 The Louisville
Journal thinks it ought TO be so, and that the
Tories by calling him Mexican Wing honor
him without knowing it.
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Ur Maffit, who has SO long humbugged the reli.
gous world, in recent letter to an IIsh Relief
Committee, talks Of "braiding the clouds of gloom
hanging over Ireland with the rainbow Of plenty"
He has only to hang his miniature upon the upper
edge Of that cloud to complete the picture!
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When the Mexicans between Cerro Gordo
and Vera Cluz heard Of Santa Ana's defeat,
their feelings gave way TO sorrow, and their
lamentations over the msiortunes and disgrace
Of their country we've loud and affecting. Thus
il is. We forget that the Mexicans are men OF
like passions with ourselves, and that what
gives US pleasure gives them poignant pain.
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The editor the Washington Union says the
Louisville Journal, seems very miserable at
the thought that the Wings may support Gen.
Taylor for the Presidency without knowing
whether he is Wing or not. Well, if the
Wings elect Gen. Taylor and he shall turn out
after all to be no Wing but Tory, need the
Tories be distressed al that Il Why should the
old man Of the Union be so utterly wretched
in view Of the possibility Of such a result?
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0o- The Tory paper at auburn, New York,
says Prentice, nomna,es notorious negro,
convicted of murder, as proper candidate for
the Vice Presidency on the ticket with General
Taylor. The people are in far way to teach
these Tory scoundrels. these accursed yillifiers
Of their country's glorious champions, better
morals and better manners.
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The Medical Convention recently in session
in New York, recommend very holly and very
properly more thorough course Of education
Of youth studying for the profession, and a
longer time for attendance upon lectures, dis
sections, Sc.
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A LlTANy--to beread on all Convenient occasions.
From fogs and blue devils, from mosquitoes and
mad dogs, from bed-bugs and pettifoggers, deliver
us.
From rats and rascalty, from lady poets and
love sonnets, from Yankee pedlars and delinquent
Observation-Disclosures us.
From hornets and horse jockeys, from smoky
chimneys and squalling madams- deliver us.
From steam doctors and sea serpents, from va
grant musicians and militia fine collectors-deliy-
er us.
From teasing sweethearts and tormenting ere
dltors, from close-fsted customers and courts Of
judicature-O Lord, deliver Old Newspaper
From that unprincipled tyrant, James X. Polk,
and all his little, unprincpled tories
and toryism, and that old tory, Tom Richie
Good Lord delverus
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1aoatp Factory. The editor of the Macon
Journal and Messenger announces the fact
that 'Troup Factory situated about ten miles
S. E. Of Lagrange, Ga is now nearly compile
ted, and will be in successful operation in
about two months. It is owned by Messrs.
Robertson. Leslie, & Co. They will commence
operations with | 600 spindles and 20 looms.
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The trade Of North Alabama has begun to
turn its current TO Chattanooga and thence to
Augusta, Georgia. When the State Road is
finished between Rome in Georgia to Gunter's
Landing on the Tennessee river, the whole
trade Of North Alabama will sesk Charleston
and Savannah.
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The Surgical Journal tells story Of man
under the influence OF lelhean having had
white hot iron rod two feet long run down his
back on each side Of the spine, SIC. without
feeling it. That page Of the Journal is fl to
be sewed in the next edition Of Munchausen's
works, or the Washington Union
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ERRORS OF THE PREss.--A Western Re
serve paper copying the Gin. Commercial ar.
ticle on the manufacture by Homes of shoe
peg, says, 81 will as'onish our readers 10 learn
that in Cincinnati, pigs are made by steam,
being turned out at the rate Of $4,000 min
ute" No doubt it would
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rs The house Of Hiram Wheeler, peaceful
citizen Of Tacghanick, New York, was fred into on
Saturday night by gang Of incendiaries. Four
musket balls found lodged in the building, two
Wheeler and his children slept
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WHERE ARE THE Folks ?-Not ia the battle
fields Of Mexico, not in the American garrisons
in Mexico. Where ara they then? In the
White House tyranizing over confiding Peo-
pies rights; and in fine, fat offices at the ex-
pense Of the good People. They'll not be there
long-thal's one comfort!
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Cuba. The rumor is abroad that the restless spi-
r,s Of this island projecting from the
home government, and Union with the American
States. Let them wait and get the country tho
roughly Americanized first. Then we may think
ofthe project.
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Or We do wonder, says the Louisville Jour
nal, if the Tory leaders will not undertake TO
get up cry that it is only the aristocracy that
support old Rough and Ready for the Presi-
dency, and, that the bone and sine,c can have
no kind Of sympathy with such r,tie shifted
and silk gloped candidate!
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CT Taylor won all his battles, says the N. York
Com. ard Advertiser, by his own personal conduct
and bravery, and almost by miracle. He has never
yet had sufficient means, at any time, to follow up
any OF his victories with decisive advantage.
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The ship Remittance carried 10 Brazos 800
U. S. troops. and on the 9Th instant arrived at
New Orleans with % officers and 4O5 men of
the Louisville Legion Four hundred out of
eight hundred Food for reflection, Mr..
Polk
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o. The editor Of the Washington Union,
says the Louisville Journal, is shocked at the
idea that General Taylor should not be inter-
rogated in regard TO his principles. Well. sir.
you are 50 very anxious that he shall be in
terrogated, why don't you interrogate him ?
What are you waiting for?
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Cr The Oregon fever is beginning to prevail ex-
tensively in Illinois. Companies Of emIgrants are
often seen passing on their ways to the Country
west Of the Rocky Mountains. Some good ia ms in
Buren, county, are offered for sale at low rate,
their owners desiring to emigrate.
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rs The Virginia papers now make Bocock's
msjority 2 over Irving, and elect Flournoy by ma
jonty Of only one. And they also say that Boiling
is elected by majority Of g. We wait the official
returns with perfect calmness, and hope our readers
will do the same-for that we shall have Wing
House Of Representatives is now no longer ques-
ton Of doubt.
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uT The remains Of Major Barbour arrived at
Louisville las. Saturday He went to the battle with
high hopes Of earthly honor He has received them,
but not in the flesh. Deeus fortibus!
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or The past week has been one Of hot excite
It has been the season Of the anniversary meetings
of the churches, Of reform societies. &C. These
the safety valves Of popular restlessness.
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Buenu Ksia. The New York Courier and En-
qurer very truly says that the battle Of Buena Vista
is without parallel in modern history, and is destined
to stand isolated for centuries to come on the pages
of the future that it is another MARATHON and that
no other man living could have gained that battle
but Zachary Taylor!
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~ The forest in the neighborhood of Den
ton, Maryland, catching the spirit Of illumina
tons in honor Of the Old Hero Of Buena Vista,
took fire last week, and before it could be ar
rested, IS acres Of fine timber were consumed!
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From 1929 to 1887 the streets Of Mobile
were regularly paved with sea shells, and they
had no yellow fever during that period in that
city. Since 1887 they have been paved with
ordinary stones, and yellow fever has almost
decimated the town.
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85-The illumination in Washington and at the Ma
w Yard, Saturday night last, Says the Baltimore
Patriot) as well as in this city some time since,
spoke volumes Of light upon the question as to the
man who is most deeply enshrined in the hearts of
his countrymen! The account Of the great ilum-
nation in New York tells the same story. "a
cHARY TAYLOR is that man! Ifhe lipss he ,viH he
iciA be our neat President! This is gall and worm
wood 70 the inmates and acknowledgements Of
the White House, but it cannot be helped It is
also gall and wormwood to them to know that
HENRY CLAY is for him, and that the Wing candi-
dates and Wing newspapers in Tennessee, Ken
lucky, and North Carolina, where elections are
to be soon held, are all out for TAYLOR, and driv-
ing home upon thrir opponents the Taylor issue.
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Guerrilla War. The Mexicans have resolved on
guerrilla warfare. On the 9Th Of April bands Of
guerrilists left Mexico for the mountain passes.
We may now look for revorses from the seat of war
-reverses in tho small but enough of them to make
our stay uncomfortable.
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CT The oldest house in Baltimore has been pull
ed down TO make way for the advance Of improve
ment In it ball was once given in honor of Gen
Washington. Thus they fall away, one by one
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There is an old lady in Russia l6S years Of
age only. She married HUSBAND NUMBER FIVE
ut the age Of l22.
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Gts- The Madison, Wisconsin, Express has
hoisled old Rough and Ready's flag. Oh, MIR.
Richie! Speaking Of the National Wing,
the Express says that the editor "wields the
pen with a master hand" That's compl
ment worth having.
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g. If any doubt this, Says the Richmond
Whig) we would point them to the movements
now going on in Kentseky-almost within sight
of .ashiand-movement directed by the mos, in
innate personal and political friends and associ-
ates of Mr.. Clay; by such men, for example,
as Chiffon Allan and William j. Graves-in
favor Of Gen. Taylor as the Wing candidate for
the next Presidency. That this movement is
sanctioned by Mr.. Clay We have no doubt We
believe that, so far from feeling any modification
or resentment at the manifestations of popular
feeling in favor Of Gen. Taylor the heart Of this
great and magnanmous man is swelling with pa
triotc exultaton,' = with the hope that, although
another may be the chosen instrument of his
countrys regeneration, yet that the result ,cH be
attaned-the only good, perhaps, which Provi-
dence may educe from the otherwise unmixed evil
of the Mexican war-by the election Of General
Taylor
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or Some Tories Of Bedford, Pa, have recently
nominated Taylor for President'and Skunk for Vice
President, and they say-"palsied be the arm that
shall separate them" Wait. gentlemen-they are
not united yet!
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Com. Perry, say the papers, projected an
inland expedition with $500 men-but when
or where il is not named.
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General Taylor's chief characteristics are uncom-
promising courage and determined will and wheth-
not these traits united to an almost entire g-
norance Of common law, fit him for SHE first Office
in the peoples gift" those most intimately acquaint-
ed with the ad ministraton Of Gen. Jackson will he
best able TO determine Cor. Bali. american.
Leaving the unworthy fling against General
Jackson 10 the scorn and contempt il deserves,
we have il in our power 10 give the lie direct
to The assertion that Gen. Taylor is ignorant OF
the common law. He has more intimate
knowledge OF it than an army Of Polks-and has,
what nine-tenths Of the lawyers Of the country
have not-,he brains to apply its principles
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TheB Baltimore American has a correspondent who
has been showing his malevoence by trying to de-
preciate and defame Geaera Taylor but he finds the
task as difficult to accomplish the viper did when
it essayed to gnaw the file
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Since Scott has been in Mexico he has given Pre-
sident Polk and Secretary Marcy most fitting and
conclusive answer about the "hasty plate Of soup"
which was suffered for space to weigh against his
eminent SIX ill az General!
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TRAVELLING AGENTS wanted for the NATIONAL.
WHIG in the several States Apply to the Proprietor,
pensation liberal None need apply unless they can
give the most unexceptionable testimonials
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Taylor has never fought, within our recollection,
without the heaviest losses. Cores. Bat. Amer.
And why! Because his government has never,
in any instance, placed at his command enough Of
the material of war to ensure different result.