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The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05
ANOTHER BATTLE.

Iii said that Santa Ana has 10 900 men with him
and will make another stand at formidable point
in the road-at Rio Frio. This is one Of the most
dangerous and difficult passes which army will
have to make The road, says the New Orleans
Delta, for distance beyond Puebla, is excellent,
but Cordova it reaches the mountains and pass
es through Deep narrow defiles, and over steep and
rugged heights. The country is wild looking, thin
ly wooded with oaks and pines, and rendered very
rough and uneven by rocks Of lava and porphyry.-
Near Tesmelucos, little village hacienda, the
road begins to wind along the side of the mountain,
the road is commanded by the heights of Popoca-
tapet. which, il occupied by strong battery would
render the passage of army this Steep rugged
and exposed ascent task Of very great danger and
difficulty. But even when the heights are passed.
the pers and obstacles Of the position are not entire
ly surmounted; for the road descends into q deep
narrow DELL where small and brave force might op-
crate with great effect upon large army accompanied
by long trains and parks Of artillery. This dell is
traversed by the Rio Frio Gold River), where our
brave soldiers may assuage their thirst after the labors
OF this difficult passage. The Rio Frio is the only
point OH the road, between Pueba and Mexico, which
is likely to give our army any trouble II Is midway
between the two cities; when it is passed the road
is smooth and delightful well watered and well sha-
ded. In some places it passes for miles between
parallel canals and rows Of Lombardy poplars
Ii Santa Ana makes his stand at Rio Frio with
an adequate artillery force aud complete batteries our
army will have to fight the most serious, bloody, and
destructive battle which has yet been fought. There
will be no want Of men in this thicky settled part
of the country to back Santa Ana in this last stand
which the Mexicans will have an opportunity of
making. There will be some difficulty, however, in
arming all who may present themselves and in fur
nishing the works with good cannon. But we pre-
sumo that the commissioners appointed in Mexico,
with Almonte at their head TO superntend the de-
fences of the capital have probably selected tho Rio
Frio as the only available point of defence against
an army approaching the capital, and have probably
removed thither the cannon intended for the defence
Of the city. The accounted another battle therefore
may be expected in a few days. Of the result we
have no iearsour only apprehension is, that another
glorious victory will be purchased at great sacrifice
Of valuable lives.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

A new cherry has been discovered at Mezel, in
France, says the Cincinnati Gazette, excelling all
others for size, beauty and favor. Il Bigarreau
and an enormous bearer A committee of the Au-
vergne Horticultural Society have exemined the tree
and its fruit. They found som, of the cherries
weighing ten grammes (63 dwts.) each, an average
of ] ! weighed one-flth of pound on enormous
weight compared to other cherries. The fruit is
oval, skin fine vermillion and carmine glossy flesh
rose colored rm. though melting, very sweet, stone
small The tree is vigorous grower, with giant
foliage, leaves measure seven inches long and four
wide.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Mr. Robert Meldron, residing near Deer
field, O., had been engaged on his farm in burn.
ing brush and trees; a tree that had been fred
fell across his thighs, holding him fast And
there he was held in that iron vice, with nc
human ear TO hear his shrieke, nor hand 10
help. yet the flames crawling slowly to his
side, first warming, then blistering, and finally
seizing the vitals. When discovered, he was
nearly consumed, and it was difficult to recog,
Mise in the crisped mass Of detached bones, any
trace Of humanity.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

o. The recent Tory movement in Mount Sterl
ing, Ky in favor of Old Zach, turns out says III.
Cincinnati Atlas, to be miserable eec,ioneerinl
trick to secure, if possible, the election of the Tor,
candidate in that District for Congress, but the peo
pie have smoked it in time and Mr.. Cox, the Tay
lor Wing will be returned by heavy majority. W.
thought Judge French and Harry Daniel were afte
no good when they made their late Taylor move
1fmco Danaos, dc.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Intelligence has been received from Port au
Prince that the Haytien sloop of war President
was blown up on the Esd of April, while pre-.
pairing TO fire minute guns on occasion of fu-
neral celebration in honor Of the tate Presiden,
GUERhER. The catastrophe isimputed to care
lessness OF the commander. No one was killed,
but several were wounded-two of them Sc.
verely.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The editor Of the Union says that his promo.
sltlon to rob the Mexican church property was
only speculation. We should think, says
the Louisville Journal, ii would be pretty
be pretty large speculation something over
hundred millions--if ilcoulL only be realized
II Mr.. Polk could get the revenues of the
churches and Of the custom houses in Mexico.
ne would be Independent Of supplies from the
next House of Representatives, which prom.
lses to be rather unwilling TO honor his drafts.
ne could then keep standing in Mexico as
long as he pleased, rs he claims the exclusive
right OF conducting the war as commander-in-
chIef, and could of course prevent the re -estab-
llshment of peace by his control over the treaty
making power. So much for the constitution
and resolutions of '9S.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05
On the 30th ult stable took fire in Louisville
KY, and 25 horses were burned to death.

NATIONAL WHIG.-We have received the second
number of this new, able end Independent paper re-
Gently established at Washington, which advocates
the claims Of Rough and Ready for the Presidency.
The purity Of its principles and ability with which
they are get forth. at the commencement, says tina,
admirable journal, the Wilmington, Del, Blue Hens
Chickens bids fair to place it at once in the front
rank of valuable newspapers. 1t speaks freely and
unbiased.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

G The Democratic Review for June openly
avows that there is powerful party sprngng up
in the country in favor Of the subjugaGon of the
Dhole IF .Merico. 1t gives limitations also thai
the party in power is laboring to excite the public
mind upon this vital question and then 10 place it,
self at the head Of it. at the next Presidential elec-
ton. Go on, Mr.. Polk, in your Ubiquitous schemes.
Zachary Taylor is in the field, He has defeated
your friend Santa Ana though arrayed against him
five to land he will drive you to Columbia with
shame on your brow though you may have 100 to
for the people are with their beloved Taylor.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

A wag of Pennsylvania not long since pur.
chased very fine horse. Returning from a
ride few days afterwards, he said that he had
discovered quality in his animal which added
fifty dollars TO his value-"He shyed at con.
stable 2"
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

GTMr. Benton does not eschew all supper eating,
it appears He has lately been INDUCING in this
spect at the table Of Law Library Association Of st.
Louis, on which occasion, he tells Mr. Polk, pretty
plainly, that. if his Exceency really wishes to ter
inmate the war and will ask the advice of The Senate
the Senate will show him how it can be done at
once Do yon hear that, Mr.. Polk
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05
GOODYEAR'S PATENT INSOLUBLE
India Rubber EahricSVv

MI H. STEVENS (late Fish & COY has
wi. for sale great variety of India Rubber
Goods; such as Cioaks Coats Beds, Harersacks.
Saddle Bags, Paper File Holders, Door Springs,
DC. &c. In fact, nearly every article made from
India Rubber on hand, or procured at two or three
days notice.
Also, a full assortment of BLACK & WHITE
HATS, Of the various fabrics now in vogue
STEVENS, (Lae Fish 81 Coz
Gents Quitting Store, No. Browns Hotel
june2 6tfSEeolOt
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

60 Mr.. GilIet on retiring from the Office Of Reg.
Treasury received testimonial from his clerks in IA
vor Of his efficiency and vgor in the administra
ton" Of The Regisership The official gazette says
the letter was signed by ALL the clerks. Wonder
office when Mr.. GilIet came I'M Do the clerks
signing mean to approve the prescription of Mr..
GilIet!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

AT very large meeting of the citizens Of
Bedford county, Tennessee, at the court house
in Shelbyville, on the 29d inst, Gen. Taylor
was unanimously nominated for the Presiden-
cy. The resolutions adopted on the occasion
were admirable.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Temperance cause in Charleston, S. c.,
is daily gaining ground. The meeting Of the
Pledgers are animated and full of charity. The
grand object Of the society in that city is TO
rescue the drunkard from his fate, and to pre-
vent the sober from falling, by the constant
reference to the Pledge.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

o. The father of Alexander Dumas, the
French author, was mula,to, born at 81. Do.
Iningo, the son Of a negress and of the white
Marquis de la Paleterie. BY what .legitiniz
ing process the bend sinister was erased, and
the marquisate preserved, we have hitherto
been unable 10 ascertain.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

U5The letter writer's from Mexico anticipate
that Mr.. Trst will display far more ability and
dignity in his negotiations with Mexico-provited
always Mexico will negotate-,hen any of his pre-.
decessors And when they say that, they do not
say very great things for Mr.. Trist considering who
his predecessors were
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Council Of the Fifsl Municipality of N.
Orleans has ordered that thAsqpare of ground,
on which the Custom House. stands shall be
transferred in fee to the United States, on con-
dition that the United States will build new
Custom House thereon.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

There are men in London, who possess the
the power Of enticing rats from their holes, and
cons training them, in broad day, to enter, INTO
rat.traps. The charm consists in some OF the
straw placed in the trap being saturated with
the oil Of anise and cummn.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

rTA Democrat in the Norfolk Herald promises
to expose the intrigue by which the late Naval Off.
Ger at that place has been removed. Wonder if the
First Auditor does not begin TO feel an unpleasant,
tingling just now about his cheek bones
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05
TO ALL HONEST PERSONS.

TO ALL HONEST PERSONS.
M HEREAS wish to buy some clothes, and
Wv leave the Washington Poor House, offer
for sale judgment on DAVID c. REED for
thirteen dollars, for work done in the Poor House
for him, and superseded by one Solomon Butt.
Said Reed is tall thin, good looking, fashionably
made tailor, of the sneak-up and cudden crew,
and so is Butt.
RICHARD HlGDON,
Born cripple sixty-seven years ago.
Said Butt is blacksmith, and used to work for
one Haslup, blacksmith.
June 3t@
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

E. Church in Wilmington, N. G. Over 40 persons
have joined the society.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Washington Union, says the Louisville
Journal, wishes to know how Gen. Scott will
take his rejection as candidate for the Presi,
dency. We rather think he will stake it easy''
just as he did Vera Cruz.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Captain Mason Of the mounted rifles, who
was wounded at Cerro Gordo, died at Jalapa,
on the l7lh ult., and was buried with military
honors Generals Scott. Twiggs, Smith, and
others attended the funeral
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Mr. Crumbs last Baltimore Sun letter pro
phecies peace, makes war on Santa Ana, Sc
Some time ago San,y was Mr.. Folks grea
peace gun. What's the meter now2 Has j
gone off half cooked 2 . -
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

or man by the name of Dancy was killed in
Franknton, N. G. day or two ago in firing sa.
lutte in honor of the Presidents departure. Mr..
Folks administration is truly bloody one. Even
his journeyings Of pleasure are the occasion Of life
being taken away. a...
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

o. The Dry Dock Board has jumped right in
tho face Of the Law and reported in favor Of Gilbers
Balance Dock. Gilbert's Polkery did that. We
shall now see whether Mr.. Mason will violate the
Law with equal facility.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

General La Vega has been permitted to re-
port himself at Perote, owing to bad health in
the castle Of Vera Cruz
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

II appears tina, nearly every prisoner taken
at Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo and paroIed,
have taken up arms against us, again.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The fitting out Of an expedition at the city
Of Mexico by Gen. Scolt-when he gets there
Ito march against Guadalajara, is spoken Of
by the Army letters writer's as thing decided
upon.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

or The Union says that mo person IN the y
States except the President and his Cabinei
and one confidential clerk knew any thi,g
about Mr.. Trist's mission. FUDGE! old man
The whole world knew it-except yourself
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Mr.. Grund, in his last Baltimore Sun letter.
says that Mr.. Polk does not travel on a Sun
day. This keeping the outside Of platter clean
is an old Pharisaical trick.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The storm of last Tuesday that passed over our
city sent down very large hsilstones in the neigh
boring counties Of Virginia.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Queen Of England has issued royal order
putting her household on short allawance-"one ID.
Of Graham bread per day."
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Charles Kean and his wife have gone back to Eng
land with the snug little sum Of eighty thousan,
dollars in their pockets.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The steamers between Charleston and Sa-
vannah make the run now in eight and hall
hours. Quick work that!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Jaapa must be the second Eden-El Passo
being the first-of Mexico, ii all that they say
Of it be true.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

or Our advices from Monterey on the 7th Of
May, state that General Taylor had been quite
i'll for day or two but that the old Hero had fully
recovered.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Mexican prvateer that captured one Of on
vessels and carried her into Barcelona was condemn
ed and the capture released
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

UJ Four American soldiers have been punished
by General Scott at Jalapa with 80 ashes on their
bare backs for robbing The houses of the Mexicans
and they were afterwards drummed out Of the camp
with the word 'robber' pasted on their shoulders. II
this punishment be just what ought to be the fate
of Mr. Polk and his Cabinet for entertaining the da-
bolica design Of robbing the churches Of the Mexi-
cansa bas.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

" The Union says that Mr.. Buchanan ne
yer permits the secrets of the Department To
get out Pray, how then came Mr.. Ingersoll
u get at the expenditures of the secret service
fund
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The LIST and I'd Tennessee, the Isl Kentucky,
the Cd Illinois, and the Alabama regiments,
have been paid of in New Orleans.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The German poor are forced to make their brea
from -four and wheat straw, chopped up.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Amtrica, the first Of Cunard's New York
and Liverpool steamer, was launched on the 18th Of
last month. She is $4,000 tons burden. The Eu-
rope and Niagara are nearly ready for launching
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The sloop Of war Plymouth. Comr. Geisen-
ger, and Fairfield, Com'r Gedncy, are ordered
TO the East Indies, and the 81. Louis to the
Brazil station. All three are now at Boston.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Whitney, who was shot few days ago in
New Orleans, is likely 10 recover-much TO the
qualification of the abettor Of the assault, who
was the only one caught.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Mayor Of New Orleans continues TO re-
ceve donations for Ireland, from the kind
hearted boys of the South.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Flour in Philadelphia, June 18th, So, 25 to 10.
Corn $50 cents. In New York So. rs to SO, SO
with heavy sales. Corn 1913 cents, heavy
sales,
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The condition of England and Ireland is like
volcano just ready to boil over. Famine stalk
abroad, and disease covers the land
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Flour in Baltimore yesterday So rs to $40. Corn
SOL,
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

LIS mistake. Grace Greenwood, miss S
J. Parker) the authoress and poetess is no
Mrs. Baker. She is still single.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

II IS with our judgments as our watches
none goes just alike, yet each believes his own.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Acridenf.-The plastering of a room, at the Rail
road Depot fell this evening, and it is feared ser
ously injured Captain Slack, the conductor Of hi
Baltimore train.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Man would seem To be made 10 prey upon
his fellow, for thief was taken up in N. Or.
leans on the 18th ult., for robbing sick vol
unteer of $50.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The general inquiry in England and Ireland now
of the Americans is, "Have you corn enough in the
United States to keep US fiom starvingl"
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05
MARRIED

90 Please insert the name Of WILLIAM
LLOYD as candidate for Alderman, to repre-
sent the 7th Ward MANY VOTERS.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

Flour in N. Orleans on the 9th ult., Sc sc
to 81. Cotton 10 to los cents per pound
Sales light
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Queen Of Spain has been shot at. The bal
passed near her bonnet
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05
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81 SO BECK'S ri 5O
DAGUERREOTYPE ROOMS.
hemooed to the corner Of 7h street and Penn.
avenue, oper Stott's Drug Store
CCURATE and highly finished Portraits for
n 81 so, Groups in proportion
PosT MoRrEM cases attended to with prompti-
tude and certain success at reasonable advance.
share OF the public patronage is most respect
fully solicited.
june If ]. H. B. BECK.
Bait. & Ohio Railroad Co,
WAsHNGToN BRANCH.
ON and after this day, lst instant, the EXTRA
" TRAIN of Cars will leave at IL O'Clock. M.
instead of l2l, as heretofore. The change is made
in order to ensure connection with the Boat Line
from Baltimore to Philadelphia.
BY order:
T. H. PARSONS, Agent
June 1, l847. At
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The intensity ofthe heat, on thejourney from
Vera Cruz to the Rio del Plan, is described as
being very much like that which one feels when
standing within ten feet of molten sea of
iron, ready to be run into forms OF art.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Emperor of Brazil has made up with the
United States, and Mr.. Wise is taken into favor
again.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

CIRCULARS, etc. etc.
Neatly printed at this Office
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-06-05

The Pope laughs and Austria growls--becaus,
the Pope is such whole-souled Democrat. <
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The Hibernia brought over 81 900, 900.

Cuttings were very anarchcal in Greece at last
dates.