The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-29
THE popE,s spEECH

l thank you for your good Intentions, and apprc-
ciate them as tending TO the public good II has
been with view 10 the public good that, from the
first moment Of my being raised TO the ponti6cal
throne | have done, under the inspiration Of Col,
all that have been able to do; and am ready by
Gods assistance, TO do us much In future, without,
however, In anywise rerenching the sovereignty oil
the Pontiicate as have received it full and entire
from my predecessors so that may In ike manner
transmit 1t to my successors | have for my wit
nesses my 100000 OF subects-I have oil Europe
for a witness of what have hitherto done to bring
my subjects to me, and unite myself with them,
that might become acquainted with their wants
and make provision for them.
It's with the object of better knowing these wants
and providing for the exgences of the public wei
fare that have united you in permanent council
II Is to sten in case Of need, to your advice, and
avail myself OF its aid in my sovereign resolutions
In which ! shall consult my own conscience, and
College. He will deceive himself greatly, who shall
see In the Consulta d Stato which have just crca-
ted realization OF his own Utopian notions or the
germ OF an institution incompatible with the Pom
tifcal Sovereignty.
Thesde lords are not addressed to any Of you,
whose social education and Christian and civil pro-
bity, as well us the loyalty and recttude Of your in
tentions, were known to me from the moment at
which proceeded to your election. Neither do
these words apply TO the mass of my subjects, for
am sure of their fidelity and obedience. know that
the hearts OF my subjects are united with mine In
the love of order and concord.
but unfortunately there exists some persons (5nal
in number il Is true still they do exis who having
nothing to lose are fond Of disorder and revolt and
even abuse CONCESSIONS 1t is to them that these
words are addressed: lei them well consider their
Specification. In the cooperation of the deputies,
see only firm support from persons who, divesting
themselves of all private interests, will labor will,
me, by their councils, for the public good and who
viii not be stopped by the vain words Of restless and
injudiciOus men.
You will aid mo with your wisdom to find that
which most necessary for the security Of the throne
and for the real happiness of my subjects,
RoUGH AND READY UNIoN.--A call for a meeting
Of this Taylor Clubin Philadelphia is signed by ne
members. The ball is rolling on.
LEoIsLATuRE OF MARYIAsp.--This body met on
Monday last and organized The old officers of the
Senate were reelected. Mr.. Blackstone, of 81. Ma
RVS, was chosen as the Speaker Of the House, and
Mr.. Brewer reelected as Clerk. The Governors
message is an able paper and proclalms the pleasant
tdings that Maryland now pays her debts
A camphine factory exploded in Philadelphia on
Monday last. One man saved his life by rolling in
the snow with his burning garments.
a., The New York Herald abandons the Fremont
Court Martial in despair.
HoRRInLE MuRpEn-A servant maid Of the Chap
lain to the Queen Of Spain was recently murdered.
Her head was severed from her body. The murderer
washed his hands in the maids wash basin, wiped
with her apron, and pcrfnmed them with her Co
ogne
II Forged $500 Treasury notes are af1oat bearing
date goth August, l847
g5 Another fugitive slave case has been decided
in Philadelphia adverse TO the claim Of the master.
Owners of slaves may as well give up pursuing theiI
property into the free States for they resolved
to obey the Constitution.