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The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

General Taylor was still at his favoritc
old camping ground, the Walnut Springs,
on the 3oth Of June, quietly waiting until
the Government furnishes him men and
means to advance on San Luis. General
Taylor has with him the 10th regiment,
Braggs battery, and two squadrons Of dra-
goons.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

"My dear, where is my Morning and Even
ing Devotion" said Mr.. Paul Partngion--
meaning small book with tina, title, in which
he was accustomed to read. "Here i, is,''
said Mrs. Par,ing,on, producing dark bottle
from the closet; here II is in the bottle"
Boston Post.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Col. Hmt.--This officer yesterday, says the
New Orleans Bulletin Of the 10th instant, re-
ceieyed orders to resume his duties as quarter.
master at New Orleans, in.t,ad Of proceeding
to Washington, though no positive orders have
yet been received to that effect, we learn tina,
Major Tompkins will probably proceed to
Mexico.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

II 90. Gen. scau was Of opinion that the best an
was for him TO have moved Immediately on, after
breaking up the garrison at aspa and take The city,
a. preliminary to the offer Of any dtfnitive terms
Of pesee. Mr.. Trst was Of different opinion, and
actually sent on his despatch at that critical moment
not through General Scott. but through an attache
Of the British Legation Of Mexico. IN. Y. Courier
and Enquirer.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Bread III a barrel Of FloT.--To enable all to
know how much bread can be made from
barrel Of -four, the following extract from
New York paper will show" l96 lbs Of -four,
II gallons or 90 lbs of water, 2 gallons or Is
pins Of yeas, and lbs of salt make 3o5 lbs Of
dough, which evaporates in kneading, baking,
&c., about 40 lbs, leaving about 265 lbs nett of
breado a,
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

or We are strongly Of the opinion, says the
Richmond Republican, that in case the present IN
cumbent should fail to be juggled in again. Levi will
be the mnn--and respectable old gentleman he is,
who deserves better fate than to run his head
against the great Rio Grande Locomotive.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The 81. James, La, Messenger stsiae
that one August Saunier, former gardssr
of the Convent, was lately driven ont q
the Parish by the exasperated inhabitasss,
for seducing ayoung girl Of IL years Of
age. II was not without difficulty thst the
miscreant escaped being lynched. 2A
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The Washington Union talks about "the
r,sis,less charge OF the Democracy in lS4S.'
We rather think, that, by that time, the
army OF the Democracy" will be very nearly
TO the subject Of enc Of Longiel
lows lillle poems -"lhe Phantom Army"
prentice.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

ny II is cheering and refreshing, says one Of
our contemporaries, to the true hover Of his country,
70 think tina. the time viii speedily arrive when we
shall have President, whose dreams BY night and
whose visions by day will not be concentrated upon
plans for securing second term Of office, but who
will, regardless Of fear favor, scare away the vile
brood who have SO long sat like incubus upon the
body polite
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

SECOND MIssIs sIPPI REGIDfENT. Whsn
this regiment was mustered into service, il
numbered, including men and officers, 1856.
The whole number, now, amounts onlysto
234! OF this number, 167 haye bean
swept away by disease, without meeting m
enemy in combat. Discharged 134. De-
serted-3s. Resigned S. Disgracsd l.
Promoted TO Staff. ". Nj (. s,s
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

OrThere are a. least 80 young men in our town,
says the vicksburgh Wing, who have joined COM
pany to go into service, provided they have the
lection Of their own officers. These young men are
the very best in the land, but will not go under
Tom, Dick or Harry, whose only claims are based
on favorism at Washil gton.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The National Loan Fund Life Assur ancs Society
has recently paid The SUN Of $4,000 to the executor
Of the Rev. Upton Beall, Of Norfolk city, in full oil
tie policy Of insurance effected by him OH his life in
March, 1886
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The Magnetic Wires reached the Richmcnd
station on Saturday last about u O'Clock, and
in very short time communication was opsn-
ed between this city. Fredericksburg. Alexan-
dria, Washington and Baltimore.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The Locoiocos Of Providence, says Prentice,
in expectation Of visit from Mr.. Polk, ap
pointed committee Of reception and made the
hero Of Chepachet, Tom Dorr, chairman oft.
Everything was ready for prodigious scene,
but Polk avoided il BY going home by another
route. and DORIS speech is among the unspo.
ken things Of time.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Resoired, That in Gen. Y. Taylor we behold with
admiral ON the hero-the conqueror ON many bloody
fclds--the sage that hasconquered himself man
Of comprehensive intellect, and Of the finest practical
erudition-- modest, urbane. He is our choice, and
We believe the almost unanimous choice Of the whole
people, for the first office in tho nations gift.
[Sheiby county, Ky, Wing Meeting, July II.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Freighs. Vessels are scarce, says the New Or.
leans Bulletin. of the 9th inst and but few unen-
gagged in port--freights have consequently advanced
seven shi lings per barrel for flour and 1871 per
bushel for grain, paid yesterday-cotton I'd to
Liverpool, and &c to Havre.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

or If Gen. Scott fights himself into the city Of
Mexico and Levels it to the ground, says the New
Orlsan National, 1t will he his own good arm that
docs il, wi no obligation tot he Administration
that has sent him into the enemy's country with
scarcely vanguard to properly organized invading
army.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Col. Doniphsn said he felt as if shower bath
were pouring on him, when, far in Mexico, he
resd Mr.. Corwin's anliwar speech. President Polk
sent into Mexico, not pacific SPEECH, but murde-
rous live Mexican General who killed and wounded
ahou, thousand Of our men at tho battle Of Buena
Vista and Ceno Gordo. Think Of that, master
Bro he and weep
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

eJ- A German prizes, was walking in pro-
cession at the head Of his parishioners over
cultivated fields, in order to procure blessing
upon the crops. When he came to one OF
unpromising appearance, he would pass on.
saying: "Here prayers and singing will avail
nothing this must have manure
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

nyThere is q man in New Orleans with whom
the .two-hrds rule" is such favo tic measure taat
whenever himself and his wife have three eggs for
breakfast, he invariably takes fwo Of them. Eggs
cellent 1884, tts
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The editor Of the Washington Union objects
strenuously TO what he calls "lhe fusion Of
parties" The old mans party were as no,
as hnrself, it would be in a state Of ".fusion"
unqneslionably Prentice.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Perhaps Gen. Taylor might strengthen his chance
II he should unite himself in communion with one
popular church and DO bsptised according 70 the
form Of smother. Boston Courier.
To be sure Of the Presidency, the old Hero has
only 70 promise the Editor Of the Boston Courier
the Boston Post Office.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Fatal .9ccident on the Raiiroad.--On Thursday
evening last, sn accident occurred on the Railroad
somewhere between Sikesville and the inclined plane
by which man named Gurey lost his lfc.-Ffed.
Nd. Head N
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

a Spring Fish Hook.- have seen a
sample of the Gri void hook, says the N. Y.
Post, fish !, * inseniously constructed with
a spring, in such a manner that the fish who
ventures TO touch the bait is secured. A slight
pull at the bait discngages the spring, which
strikes the fish on the side opposite to the hook
and makes him fast. The motto OF the inven-
Tor lis that "a nib1!N is as good as bite"
This hook is 10 be had Of John J. Brown &
Co., I22 Fulton street, New York.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Let US MEASURE accurately the extent and under
sfsnd the purposes, Of the slave power Boston
Wing.
Our f.refathers executed this task, and the Union
was the fruit Of their abors. May we hope that the
continuance Of that Union will be the result Of your
labors! tts
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Flood IN Mississippi. The Natchcz Courier. Of
the 18th instant, gives details Of dreadful bod,
from the heavy rains. Bridges, fences. etc. have
been swept away, and immense injury done to the
crops.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

How open to conviction is the past-how obscure
Of revelation is the future IN. 0. National.
The follower Of the meek and lowy Jesus who
br ught life and immortality 70 light secs not with
eye like this, feels not with hand like this, writes
not with pen like this!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27
Oa,s are worth 43a45 cts. Sales

According TO our experience, the surest way
to get mosquitoes out Of room is 10 smoke
them out. Make big smoke so as TO smoke
yourself out-and the mosquitoes will be sure
to follow YOU Prentice.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

An Anti Rent paper, published in the State OF n
York, thinks the State Prison "A place totally unit
for the reception OF any who has the least re.
spect for himself or regard for the good opinion OF
others
We are rejoiced to hear that the Anti Renters are
recovering their sclfespect and regard for the good
opinion Of The rest Of the world.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The New York Globe, speaking Of ansasser-
ton in the Louisville Journal, says"the wish
is father TO the thought" Such thoughts -
those Of the Globe have no father. They ars
all bastards - Prentice
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

A discovery was made OH the 10Th instant, in the
Quartermas,ers Office in New Orleans, that the
money boxes kept in the boxes alta he'd to the Office
bad been piliered to the amount Of Sl,540.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

3 a.. The Washington Union learns from an in.
telgsnt officer Of the Navy Department that spon-
taneous combustion is no stranger to ths English
coal This is true, but what was English coal doing
on board the Mississippi steamerl
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Right Of Suffrage Of VoImtssss.-A Accord
ing to the provisions Of the election law Of
the volunteers from that State.
now in Mexico, will have the privilege Of
voting for state officers, at whatever place they
may be stationed. on the second Tuesday Of
October next. The captain and lieutenants OF
each company are to act as judges and inspec-
tors. r.t
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Resolved, That slavery is opposed to every prin.
ciple Of Christianity, incompatible with our FREQ IT,
siituiions. Medina, o. Rcsol.
Without stepping TO discuss the first position
here assumed It is very evident that the latter is no,
sustained by the facts Of tho case.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27
ALI Sorts Of Paragraphs,

or Messrs. Herr and sivon arrived OF Cumber-
land Md, on the 2lst instant, and, in consequences
Of not being able TO procure room for their concert
were obliged TO proceed on their way to the East
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

What sort Of kcys are required to unlock the
Halls Of the Montezumas Dye give il up! The
Ysn.krys, TO DO sure. Boston Post
We always thought that it was turnkeys.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN, July 26, 5p. M.
Cattlc.-There were 67S head Of beeves Of.
fered a, The scales 10 day, Of which 395 were
purchased by city butchers; 269 were driven
10 Philadelphia; and Ia head remained over.
Prices ranged from 81 25a$3 Is per l00bs. on
The hoof, equal TO 81 50a$6 25"net. The aver
age rate is 81 623 gross, being decline.
Hogs. Sales Of live hogs were made to day
al Sc 50a$6 rs.
Flour. Late on Friday afternoon there were
sales Of 200 bbls. Howard street -four, July
inspection, at SIS 37t, and 300 bbls. fresh
ground at IS so. On Saturday 500 tbls. were
sold al IS so. This is the current rate to-day
for strictly fresh parcels, al which rate several
hundred barrels were sold. May and June
inspections can be purchased at $$5 25a$5 81.
We, hear Of no transactions in City Mills flour.
The millers are willing to furnish new -four al
So.
Grain-New wheat is very much wanted,
but the receipts are triAing. and only in very
small lots. which sell al ll0all6 cts. for good
W punt ICuS, dnu Nv Sto. AL HuitS.
Sales Of Maryland white corn at 70 cts. One
or two parcels Of yellow sold at75 cts. A lot
Of Pennsylvania yellow, from store, was sold
a, rs cents.
Oats are worth 43a45 cts. Sales
Provisions. Some limited parcels Of mess
pork have been sold at SIG. We quote mess
at $l6a$l6 SO, and prime at $l3a$l4 IS. Mess
beef is held at $l4a$l5; No. ! at $i3a$l3 SO;
and prime at $l0a$l0 so. The demand for
bacon is moderate. Shoulders to fair extent
have been sold at 7aaS cents, mostly, however,
al 7ia7s cents. Sales Of sides at 93a9s cts. !;
and OF hams at prices ranging from 9al0l els,
according 10 quality. In lard there is not much
doing. We quote al l0a93 cents for kegs and
barrels.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

ar COL Isaac McFAren, Mr.. Walkers Treasury
Agent in the South has been creating great excite
mont in New Orleans by his movements. Wonder
whether be is treading in the footsteps Of the Boyds
and Hsrrisesl
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

And if wegdo owe, in part, the redemp-
ton Of New Hampshire TO the Liberty mon,
it is because,in that State, they have shown
themselves true Liberty men--but not Lib
erty party men, Boston Aflos.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

IT do not wish 10 say any thing against the
individual question, but would merely remark in
the language of the poet, that to him truth is suan
ger than fiction
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Death Of Er. Governor Ed,oards Ext Gov
MINOR Edwards died at his residence, in New
Haven. OH Thursday, in the 18th year Of hi
age.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

More Troops from, Indiana. AT Lawrence
bugh ON Monday the goth instant, we learned
that authority was daily expected from Wash
ing,on to recruit the 3rd regiment Indiana
Nnl,ptaars Hs=@4 I4a.4
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

THE ELEPHANT IN DANGER.-The Gin
cinnati Times is responsible for the follow
ing story AN old gentleman from the
country, whose son has volunteered in Capt.
Brough's company Of Rough and Ready
Cadets, was explaining to one Of our citi-
zens yesterday the admirable qualities his
son possessed for a soldier. The old man,
having read the cali Of the gallant captain
for patriotic young men who wished to see
''ihe elephant," remarked: "Why, sir, he
amt afraid O. nothing, my son aint-he's
perfectly desperate, and should he ever
come across that elephant wouldn't won
der il he killed it. It's just like him."
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

We submit the following as being first rate: -
A set Of buttons for new coat Of paint. wheel
from the list stage Of consumption. [Gfeene, Boston
Post.
Provided the buttons and the wheel arc made
from green post.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

We are entirely ucomnitted.-Chapmsn
all the principal Of your life were entirely
uncommiihd,' you might be decent man.-Pren-
tice
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

RENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
DETWEEN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
I'D sts.--Just received . very superior Sea Tur-
Tie which WILDE served up Tomorrow in soup sissks'
etc. etc. 80 tS
N. B.--Fsmilies supplied at the shortest notios.
and on The most pleasing tsrmI
\ il 20 50 FREDERICK LAkEMEYEK.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

A quack doctor advertising certain remedy
for cutaneous diseases, says il would even cure
the eruptions Of Mount Vesuvius!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

"What is the next thing 10 oysters, Zeb:'
says an urchin TO roller boy. ''Why, the
shells, stupid" retorted Zeb.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Cor. Mar. This gallant officer arrived in our
city yesterday, Gays the Norflk Herald Of the a3d
instant, in the steamer Osceols, from Washington.
During the day he visited. in company with Com
modOs Kearney, the Navy Yard. and was the OBJ
served Of ell observers nass
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Gen. Scott has already force amply sufficient to
conquer the whole Rcpublc Of Mexico. NEW Q.
Delta.
We breathe sgain.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

9J-We were unable to issue our paper yes
terday afternoon, in consequence of derange-
ment in our press.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

More Precipitmcy.- Commodore Perry.
with the land force, upon reaching Tabssco,
found that the boat expedition had taken il.
We wonder that the Commodore didn't sus-
pend the leader Of that expedition, as he did
Alyarado Hunter, Tor capturing that town
prematurely, and without orders from head
nuarfers az
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

By the first Of September the General will DO in
q condition to commence his advance on San Luis
Potosi. IN. o. Della.
], And by the Is, of December, Is4s, he will be
ready to commence his advance on Washington.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

TOAST BY private L. b. Lyon-The Cradle o
Liberty. May it always have Pillow
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

I, j. an established fact that Taylor is q Wing
GU, and out; and certainly his friends would not (or
should not at least oject to receiving little ASST T
ancs from The Locofocos in placing him al the head
Of our Government Portsmouth, Q. Tribune.
Not in the least, though we can do without their
help.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

The Wings talk about making Bots speaker Of
Congress! they do thy will no, only have the
,loits but the staggers, also. Boston Post
The Democrats, you mean!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

or The Atlantic is said 10 be two miles deep in
the narrowest part. In other parts ono and half
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

Whats the news, neighbour"
20, not much in particular-they say
breads,ufIs are in a rapid decline"
"Thal's no news they've been u, coasump
ton all wipieriu
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

" The Mexican war is truly Humans gallows
destined to hang its inventors.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-07-27

in defence Of Mr.. Polk for his course towards
Gen. Scott, when he was censured by the
Wing press for keeping the Hero of Chippewa
cooped up in his office al Washington.
1t not our purpose on the present occasion.
10 refer to Gen. Taylor's loss Of the Presidential
Scott in the chief command in Mexico--all in
opposition 10 the opinion of the dead Hero OF
New Orleans. Our object in referring TO the
matter is to recall The attention Of the pubic 10
the above high opinion which Gen. jackson
had Of Taylor before he fought his Mexican
battles and before he burst upon the vision Of
an astonished world as the writer Of the most
admirable dispatches that ever emana,ed from
human pen. In the threatened revelation Of
Gen. Jackson's opinions Of the Florida Gene
rails, we shall take great interest. but SO far as
Gen. Taylor is concerned. we know already
what Gen. Jackson thought Of him--if the
Nashville Union is 10 be believed, and, unlike
is nsmesske at Washington, it has high
character for truth. Wise men, in all ages,
are prophets, according to the perfection Of
their wisdom, and Gen. Jackson has saewn
himself to be not only prophet, in relation TO
Gen. Taylor, but wise man. The People
have gone further 10 their estimate Of Gen.
TAYLOR, than Gen. Jackson went. He would
have made the Hero oil Okechobee command
er in Chief Of the U. s Armies in Mexico. The
American People intend To make him Com
mander-in-C Chief Of the U. s. Armies al home.
The New York herald., 1847-12-29
Markets.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 2l.-Cotton-S Sales OF goo mid
ding at 9 ITO IA. Sugar has declined. Mols Ases Re-
main at last report Flour has declined n freight,
there is nothing In exchanges there H. fair de-
mand.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 2s-Flour-Sales Of 6nq hill. ware
made, including City Mills and country brands at a
rs. The grain market quiet, ap/i prices had a
downward tendency. Provision rv4rket-Hocs-ssles
OF 900 head made at 81 % a 50 so So sax no.
cording to quality New hams and shoulders were sell
log a. 81 IS a 81 10. Lard was inactive Wh,key
Sales continued to be rns,e Mt l9c but the mark
closed less firm with dit nsition to decline The river
was slowly falling, thov'Eh in good boating order.
BALrIMoRr, Dec. W, s47.--Flour-The market was
rather heavy and ves of 1000 bbs Howard street were
made In small 10 ia, at So % So s7H at the close 50
30 70 were tbe best eferiRg rates Wheat-ssles Of
5000 bushelA were made, including MARYLAND reds at
81 30, and of Maryland white do. at ST as Corn
sales OF iooO bushels made, including Marysud
white and mixed, at 57c and yellow DO at go Provi
sions-No change. Whisk y-Dull with q disposition
to decline. Weather milder
BosroN, December 2s-Flour The market oontinu.
ed rather dull and sales of 700 bis were made at Sc
s7h and $6 30, including separate lots Geneses, MI
ch'ean, &c made chiefly to the trade Corn-salss Of
4ooO bushels were made including western mixed at
70 cents and yellow at 70 cents which showed spht
dchne in prices compa red with the sales of Yesterday
Cats-Sales Of 1000 bushels made at so to 50 cents
Rye remained steady at 81 co. Provisions were quiet
and small sales were made at previous rates Freighte
Rates were dull and not much doing