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The propnetors are not known to the public thro'
lis columns in tho ordinary mnnner but their names
are kept out of view. Common fame speaks OF the
establishment joint stock concern held princi-
pally by political clique Of this city, but in the sup
port Of which some members OF this House are inter-
ested OF these facts, however, can only speak from
report-Mf Glddings Speech.
The name of the proprietor Of the National Wuig
is not kept out of view Il is and ever has been, at
the head of the paper. He is working man. and
not ashamed OF his estate. If Mr. Gddlngs is incre-
dulous upon the subject we stand ready TO satisfy
his curiosity 1t is not Joint stock concern. II Is
exclusively the property Of the Proprietor No poll
teal clique whatever, has any thing to do with il,
are any members Of either House or Senate inte-
rested in the property Of the paper That the true
Wing members Of Congress may feel interested in
seeing our establishment succeed is natural enough,
and their good wishes have not been sparngly ten
dered us. All your facts therefore, Mr. g., nre I'M
truths Whether they uttered purposely or not,
we do not charge, but leave to your conscience TO
answer.
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AFFAIRS IN CENTRAL AMERIcA.-We are IN re-
ceipt OF papers, and in all parts they continued to
enjoy peace and tranquility
IN Cosarica Senores Calvo land Avarado had
been nominated as commissioners TO the diet Of Ma
caome, with authority only TO treat IN said der on
what concerned relations Va
IN honduras, the Assembly had met, and had de-
Ply, TO treat on the same affair which had occupied
the diet, which In the meantime had dissolved.
In Nicaragua there had been some differences be-
tween Leon and Granada which were Immediately
PINT down.
The news from San Salvador, reach to the 2sth
September. There had been some CONNEXIONS In
the district Of Sacatecouca reglrding tobacco plant
ing. They begin to agtate the coming election for
my. Herald
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IMPoRTAST MOVEMENT IN THE SENArE.--Mr
Dickinson Yesterday submitted the following rasn.

IMPoRTAsT MOVEMENT IN THE SEsArE.--Mr.
Dickinson yesterday submitted the following resolll-
TONS which were ordered to be printed:
Resolped, That true policy requires the Govern
ment Of the u s. to strengthen its political and COM
mercal relations upon this Continent by the annexa-
ton of such contiguous territory as may condnce to
that end and be Justly obtained; and that neither
in such acquisition in the territorial organization
thereof can any conditions be constitudonally i'm
inconsistent with the right of the people thereof 10
form a free sovereign State, with the powers and
privileges Of the original members Of the Confederacy
Resotred That in organizing territorial govern
ment for territory belonging 10 the United States
the principles Of selfgovernment upon which our
federatve system rests will be best promoted-the
true spirit and meaning of the constitution be OBJ
served and the coniederacy strengthened by leaving
oil questions concerning the domestic policy therein
10 the Legislatures chosen by the people thereof
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The special committee appointed by the House to
important alterations. Among others i, wIl be re-
commended TO adopta tribune for the speakers such
as Is now used In the Chamber Of Deputies a re-
gister pertaining 10 each question viii be kent. In
which every member may record himself for the de.
bate, the order Of speaking 10 be determined by ot
member may address the House from liz sea, or
the tribune he prefers. II is supposed his system
wiz improve the character Of the discussions. and
perhaps shorten them, for If the tribune onc5 gets
into favor, the demagogues who now consume ,hc
Time Of the House, will hardly expose themselves 10
lhe art lery of the viglant eyes and ears that will
necessarily be attracted TO them. A prosy speech
nay ne toere.ed upon the floor, but not nom the
tribune. Phil North american.
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higher the price, therefore, they can obtain
for their grants, the better for them. Allow
them to sell their claims, and they will get
far more for their bounties than they even
now get. Restriction upon trade is tax,
according to the nature Of that restriction
upon the consumer, upon MIR. Walkers prin-
ciples. How then can he advocate such re-
strictions upon soldiers rights
The warehouseing policy will come up be-
fore Congress under newauspices, and be ac-
companied by an illustration OF the whole
English system. The American commits
sioners sent out to examine into the subject,
report that the value Of goods in store IN
Great Britain is ass millions Of dollars, and
that the stores for holding these goods cost
40 millions of dollars. Ere this, may we
not hope that the fears Of members in rela-
ton to this subject have subsidized, and that
they will perfect the law by all the means in
their power They will have ample ma
terials at hand.
The establishment of home commission,
to ascertain the amounts Of money which are
due by old Mexico to our claimants, is a
measure loudly called for by the interests Of
the country, and by the rights Of the claim
ants themselves. Our government has triAed
long enough with these men. The amount
Of that debt must be assumed some day, and
the sooner we know what it is, the earlier it
will be paid, and the more surely From
the very best sources we are assured that
fifteen millions will not cover the whole
amount claimed, adding the interest to the
ascertained allowances, We protest against
this government turning round and robbing
the claimants against Mexico a second time,
by voting them some five miserable mil
lions Of indemnities," as was done on a for
mer occasion.
In the midst Of the many interesting ques-
tons that present themselves as worthy Of
the consideration Of Congress, last, on the
present occasion, though not least, is the
River and Harbor improvement policy. II
is the duty Of Congress to pass the bill We
toed last year; and if it is vetoed again, to
pass it over the Presidents head. tits time
that the abuse Of the veto power should be
arrested. And while millions are going out
Of the country to kill and shoot the public
enemy, there is nothing to hinder the devo-
ton Of few millions to clearing out and
improving the western rivers, harbors, &c.
We are not half way through the subjects
which crowd upon Congress and yet Con-
gress will be fully able to reach and act upor
them all at an early day, if long speeches are
eschewed, and votes thrown with rapidity
May the working spirit Of the early days o
the Republic be present in the halls Of Con.
gress this winter
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REV. J. b. DoNELAN.-Now that the election for
Chaplain of the House has been decided we feel free
10 speak Of the liberal course of the Wing majority in
that body, in offering to the Rev. J. B. Donelan, pas
tor of st. Matthew's Catholic Church in this city,
through committee, the chaplaincy of the House.
Mr.. D., however, declined the honor preferred him
by the Wings in consequence Of having to devote his
time to other duties of a more pressing kind.
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II appears quite evident that the owners, the edi.
tor and correspondent think il policy to keep hid
from public gaze They appear to have formed a po-
tcal caba, with the Quixotc intention of guiding
the Wing party in the coming Presidential contest.
Mr. Gldding's Speech.
The name Of the owner of this paper, as we have
said elsewhere--for there is but one owner-is not
hid from the public gaze. 1t is emblazonsd at the
head of the paper, In regard to editor and our
correspondents, zoe are responsible for erery thing
they 1erae. That their names do not appear in our
paper, is own pleasure, and not any affair of Mr.
G. or any one else. As 10 the intention ascribed TO
us by Mr.. G. If 1t be Quixotism in us to warn the
Wing party against association with treacherous ne
gro-phism and to rely upon its own strong arm in
the next Presidential contest, then we must own to
the "soft impeachment" We have no confidence in
the Swiss Guard Of Political Abolitionism in which
the honorable gentleman from Ohio boasts Of being
high officer.
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fore them three cases Of SO little importance that we
will not note them.
In the case of George Humphreys IA case of lar
ceny) there was much forensic learning expended,
which resulted in finding of the prisoner guilty,
gether with sentence to occupy noiens polens our
Penitentlary for the space of one year. Wilson for
prisoner.
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Mr.. Benton is determined to bring the Fremont
matter before the Senate In some shape or FORM In
what particular aspect 1t Is difficult TO conceive, un-
less il be by resolution calling upon the Department
of War; concerning the charges preferred from that
by Gen. Kearny. This may form the topic Of a long
irritating discussion thasw contribute little to the
harmony of the Democracy" Phil N. Amer
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From he lNaiamoras Flag, Nor. n.
E,.o,, Guatemala and San Luis de PotosI

Mexican gentleman who arrived in town on
Thursday last from Guatemala, makes statement
which, II true promises our troops some more hight
ing on this line. The author of the report is a ci
zen OF this place, well known, and said TO be good
authority for what he states. He states that he left
Gautamala on the 18th inst, and came through by
the way OF Tula. Minoa was at Guatemala with
500 cavalry acting corps OF observation for Gen.
Fiisola, whom he represented us being in San Luis
with 5000 troops. The intention of Gen Filisosa was
said 10 be TO march upon Saltilo soon as 1t was
ascertained that Gen Taylor had left the county
The Mexicans have great confidence in Fisola, and
the people Of San Luis were presIming largely upon
the weakness of our forces when once from under
the lead of the dreaded Taylor. He says that the
people all disprited by the loss OF their ca
pita and evince strong determination as ever TO
continue the conflict.
Even though we may not believe this report our
selves, we feel it duty TO make II publc-no harm
can result from its proving unfounded, and II true,
the warning may be OF service.
Our informant says, also that Urea had left lula
with several hundred cavalry for Victoria, TO settle
accounts with Gov Fernandez of this State, being
greatly incensed at the many harsh things the Co
vernon has said Of him. The Governor has called u
his aid Capt Capestran who is said 10 have gone 10
his support with considerable Ranchero force. A
hgf was expected Hurrah bear, hurrah husband"
We understand that Major Forsyth paymaster, is
10 be relieved at this post by Major David Hunter
and VIII proceed to Tamplco Capt Webb Is also :.
be relieved OF his duties OF quarermaser at this post
by Capt VIM. Chapman, formerly Of the Fifth In.
fantry. Capt. w. Is 10 return to Point Isabel-tak
ing lne place Of the late Capt. Churchill.
The mail from Monterey yesterday brought Us
the Gazette of the 10Th and 18th instant Nsiihe-
dale contains an item Of news. Gen. Wool was oc-
slpying General Tayors old camp ground at III.
Walnut Springs.
The news from Satio was TO the l2th-all quis'
and wsl-Col. Hammtranck, OF the Virginia reg
ms1i, in command at that post. Merchants hay,
experienced much difficulty in getting goods 10 Mon
iereF and Saliiio and all kinds are scarce AT bolt
faces The rates demanded for Transporting mer.
eaRndiss from Camirgo 10 Monterey are SO exoroi
Uni that but few merchants can make the venture
Eighteen dollars per mule load, of three hundrec
pounds OF six dollars per hundred the rates now
changed Considerable quantities OF goods are nov
sz7-ed Al Camargo, destined for Monterey and SIl
MD me owners not feeling justified in sending then
NJ :. present rates. |
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Mr.. G. J. IngersoI, from the Committee on Rules
and Orders reported sundry changes In, and amend
ments TO, the standing rules of the House; among
the most Important perhaps was the abolition of the
{" hour ruiz" and the substitution Of provision by
which, after the day for the taking Of the question
upon subject under debate shall have been fixed,
motion shall be in order to confne each speaker TO
any given time, not less than fifteen minutes The
report also recommends rule providing that tho
business In Committee Of the Whole on the state Of
Union shall DO considered In the order In which II IL
REFEREED Union.
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Mrs. Mason, wife of one Of the New York pilots
was burned to death at New London, on Saturday
night last. She was found lying at the foot of the
stairway, dead-her clothes on FIRE, and pieces Of
spirit gas lamp lying around. 1t is presumed that
she was In the act OF ascending or descending the
stairs, and slipped, breaking the lampthat the fluid
became ignited and resulted in causing her death.
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DR.. Davis, Of Indiana, the late Speaker Of the
House, arm assured, 10 going 10 China Mr. Robert
badly that Gen Pillows nomination win pass the
Senate l--Balt. Pat.
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DEATH on CHANCELLOR KESr.-The whole coun.
Try viii learn with deep sorrow Of the death Of the
NJ his residence In that city on Sunday eyenns IN
the 85ib year Of his age. - ~
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At CollegeIIil Sunday evening" the i2h Instant by
the Rev. j. S. BACON, Mr.. JAMES FRASER to Miss SA.
LIMA BRoADRUP, both Of this city.
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JVISIAR"S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
the great remedy tor
CONSUM PTION H

i +
And the best medicine known to for
Asthma Of every stage, Liver Complaints Bronchitis Inu
enza, Coughs Colds, Bleeding 1.-THE Lungs, Short.
Of Breath. pains aud weakness In the
side, breast, &c, and all other dis
Of the
t.& PULMONARY ORGANS.
very important disease over which this Dalsam" cx-
erts very powerful influence, liz that ola
DISEASED LIVER,
In this complaint IL has undoubtedly proved efca.
cous than any remedy hitherto employed and in
instances when patients had endured long and
suffering from the disease without receiving the least bene.
from various remedies, and when MERCURY has been
sorted to in van the of this Basam has restored the
LIVER to healthy action and in many instances effected
PERMANENT CURES!
after every known remedy had failed produce this de-
sired effect
toned, also find il very efecual remedy in ASTHMA
complaint In which il has been extensively used with de-
cided success, even in cases of years standing
II not only emanates from regular physician, but has
also been well tested in all the complaints for which 1t is
recommended II IL my Intention therefore, either
cloak 1t in mystery In any way deceive the public by
overrating Its virtue; the contrary, shall simply
deavor to give brief statement ofs usefulness and Halter
myself that its surprising efficacy will enable furnish
such proofs Of It's virtues will satisfy the most incred
lous, that Consumption may and "CAN BE CURED" II
this medicine be resoried to in time.
For sale by
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ship. N { u 5.
PORT OF WASHINGTON, DECEMBER Is, ls47.

PORT OF WASHINGTON, DECEMBER Is, ls47.
Schr. Paramount, w. F. Nash, master, o. Taylor;
river t5N
Schr. Climax, w. Gibson, MASTER wood, city, river.
Schr. VIM. Nelson, Il. Allen, master wood, James
Harvey g. Co. river.
schr; Ionic, H. Sadler, master, coal, John Petit
BONE Havre-de-grace.
Wait; Baltimore.
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p, anefe was quite large fire at Mayaguez, Porto
terror Of the people there nrra,seJ 10 H. a.sr
renee Of an earthquake at the same time The dam.
place. 4u'e asuih ior sinah
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Mr.. Giddings entered upon no exnla,,.,,o ar
vote or Speaker and Clerk though claInng 10 ' r.
one Of the most uniinchng Wings, and 10
inc oes. wing Countyn the Union II his vote ,va,
and odd wings who voted for Mr. Winthrop and NJ
Campbell. Ball. American "nu MI
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, proEMnrn IA, le47.

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DECEMBER IA, ls47
ARRIVED
Brig Virginia, Edridge, Boston, plaster to VIM
Fowle & Sons and freight for the District. .}
Steamer Columbia, Guyther, Baltimore, to j. j.
Wheat q Bros. and freight for the District
Schr. Repeater, Traverse, Baltimore, TO Lambert
& Mckenzie and freight for the District
Br. Brig Rainbow, Church. II days from Nova
Scotia, plaster to VIM. Fowle g. Sons.
SAILED
Br; Brig Mayhower Graham Halifax, by VIM.
Fowle q Sons.
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BLANK BOOKS.

NAY BOOKS LED0ERS aud RECORD BOOKS Of a
very superior quality received and for sale at very
low prices, BY e. A. Comfy,
dec lB-6 atTemplemans Book Store
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WAsHINdToN AND Baltimore RAiLRoAp--C Change
Of Edre.-Wc learn that on and after Monday next,
tho fare this road viii be $3.50 In either direction
between Baltimore and Washington, and that the
charge Tor intermediate travel will be at the uniform
rate Of 4 l-2 cents per mile.
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Certain letter writers also, whose communications
have appeared both in New York and Philadelphia,
appear to have acted in concert with the writers in
the National Whig and seem DESTROYS of being re-
garded as whippers-in OF the Wing party. Although
will neither name them nor the papers in which
they appear, will give as specimen Of their Ian
guage short extract from one Of their letters &C.
Mr.. Gidding's Speech.
The paragraph alluded to, is from the powerful
Wing correspondent Of the Philadelphia North
American from Washington. 1t spoke in deserved
terms of the treason Of Mr. Giddings, Mr.. Palfrey
&c. As to the concert of action charged we assure
Mr.. G., there was nothing of the sort Every true
Wing acts alike when treason rears Its head. And
as to being DESTROYS Of the title of "Whppersin" Of
the Wing party Mr.. G. does injustice not only to us
but we are sure to the Washington Correspondent
Of the Philadelphia North American also. For our
selves, we confess that we aim to be the Whippers-
out of traitors to the Wing party, and we think we
can claim the snme purpose for all our true Wing
contemporaries
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PENN. AyESuE.--We perceive that somebody has
moved in the matter Of lighting our zimmerman dark
city, as they are engaged in planting lamp-posts
along the avenue. But that is not the thing; we
want a more permanent and more brilliant nffair
Crutchets gus is the only eectual mode Of properly
lighting the town. The expense would be less the
issue to the purpose and on the whole 1t would do
credit to those who might be foremost In this project,
The torch that lighted the Ephesan temple would be
forgotten in the future memory Of this Metropolitan
enterprise
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1t is no part of my present object to speak in ex-
PLANTATION Of the votes which l give at the election
Of Speaker and Clerk. In the course which then
pursued, was guided solely by the dictates of my
own Judgment and conscience, and am responsible
only to my constituents and my God For the man
ner in which discharged that duty, shall at all
times hold myself ready to give explanation to those
whose win was commissioned to execute, or when
ever may deem It due to my own fame.
Mr.. Giddlng's Speech.
lnPrder that we may assist the honorable gentle
man in giving an explanation of his recent course
his constituents shall spread through his District
a large number of the National Wig containing
these structures upon his yesterdays speech, and a
full account of his acts on the occasion Of his deser-
ton Of the Wing Flag. But by what right Mr.. G..
claims to be a Whig after declaring that he Owns
guided solely by the dictate Of his Judgment and
SCIENCE in this matter of his refusing to sustain the
caucus nominee, we cannot possibly divine. II
every member had voted thus, we should never have
had Wing organization of the House. Was Mr..
G. disappointed that he was not the nominee ofthis
caucus for Speaker
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TRIsITy CnuRcH.-We perceive that this Church,
siiuaied on 9th street. opposite the City Hail. has un-
dergone repairing the outer wall has been repaint-
cd and pasered and presents most imposing front,
We understand that the pastor, Mr.. Butler contem-
plates erecting new and more extensive edifce,
since this is too small to accommodate his congrega-
llon, and consequently will offer the present fine
binding for sale Mr. Buffers popularity divine
Is indeed enviable.
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Showing decrease Of e2,549,sO7 in the circula-
ton of notes in England, and decrease Of "a $685.
934 in the circulation of the United Kingdom, when
compared with the corresponding period OF last
year.
The average stock of bullion held by the Bank
of England during the month which ended Septem-
Der IL is47, was 97,229,275 less than it was at
the corresponding period last year and that held by
the Scotch and Irish banks g633,s4O less.
The imports Of breadstuffs and articles of food
of every description have surprisingly increas-
ed during the past year. Compare the imports Of
some Of the chief articles of ordinary necessity for
the same period in the years 1916 and ls47, say
from January 9Th TO September 5th, and we find
that in ls47 there were imported 6,735,6l2 quar-
tiers Of wheat barley, rye, maize, and other grains
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and, SO far as it goes, il must be admitted that it
has bad effect upon business at home; the item
alluded to is the amount subscribed by British capt.
tasts to foreign railways, which, since LIST January
last, has been P6,300,00O. This money, being
sent out OF the kingdom and expended abroad, ne-
ther employs the poor British aborer, encourages
British manufactures, nor the consumption of British
raw material and had it been kept at home would
have gone far to have averted, or at least, would
have remedied, if it could not have prevented much
OF the existing commercial pressure, in which many
OF the most prominent merchants, including no less
than sir directors Of the Bank of England, have
had TO suspend their payments.
OCTOBER l4.-The quarterly return of the reve-
nue., to the 10Th instant, has just been made II is
not as good as might be desired; but all things con-
sidered, it is probably quite favorable as could
have been expected. If the quarters which ended
10th OF October, 1916 and lS47 respectively, be
compared, we shall find the following result:
n.
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NIExICO--Commercia Tariffs Regulations, Resources,
and Trade OF Mexico, containing the several Treaties
Of Commerce Navigation in force between the United
Kingdom and the States Mexico also, the Customs Tariff
Commercial Regulations the Moneys Weights and Measures,
and various Statements relative the Trade Navigation Ag
ricuure Manufactures, and Finances OF that Republic by
John Maogrepor Presented both Houses OF Parliament
London, 1896. VIM. Y. FOhCE,
oct "a Penn. avenue, corner OF 10th street