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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

"The clerk Of the weather was certainly on
spree last night, and forgot this was the
month of August. We beseech him to keep
sober and attend 10 his business more faithfully
and not give us another December night in the
middle Of summer."-Louisv. Dem, .4ng. T.
WHO is il tina, controls the times and the
seasons? What BEING is it, that, under the
slang title of The clerk Of the ,oeather." the
editor OF the Democrat, himself a protesting
Christian, speaks of with such revolving flip
pancy? The editor of the Democrat calls us
" Deacon" We are not Deacon" moi
even professor of religion; but we have
enough reverence for the Supreme Being &c
feel shocked al horrible blasphemy Prentice
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

ASAD SIGHT FOR MOTHER Mention was
made last winter Of little boy, the son Of Mr..
Daniel Wise, who lives in Poughkeepsie. He
was on the ice with two or three other boys,
but when they returned he did no., come with
them, nor were they able 10 tell what had be-
come of him. Nothing was ever heard of him
until a few days since, when his body was
found in the grass on the fats of the river
His mother, who was out sailing with some
other persons in small boat, is said TO have
first discovered the remains Of her little son.
His skates were still on his feet, his clothes
upon his body, and his mittens still upon his
hands.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

One of the most curious uses Of Morse's
Magnetic Telegraph is, a means Of determining
longitude. 1t is said 10 excel all other modes,
both in the accuracy of the results, and in the
facility Of obtaining them. The New York
Sun says:
by series Of experiments, performed in
Washington by s. G. Walker, in Philadelphia
by Professor Kendall, and in Jersey City by
Professor Loomis, of our University, the dill
ference Of longitude of New York and Phlla-
Jelphia is shown TO be four minutes and thirty
seconds. We understand il is the intention Of
the Superintendent OF The Coast Survey. in du.
time, TO extend this method TO all the principa
cities along our coast. We are not aware that
this method has been attempted in any par, oil
Europe"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

NATIONAL WHIe.--C. W. Fenton, Esq, some
months since, established paper in Washington
City, with the above title, and we are pleased tc
lean that the success has fully warranted the un
dcrtaking. As its name would Indicate, the Whir
is strenuous advocate Of the principles that dis.
tnguish the party Of the same NINE and is mos,
uncompr'mising opponent Of tho measures that have
resulted from and given character to tho present
Administration. The one it upholjs with zeal and
powcr-the other it attacks with alscrty and ener
gy, never failing 10 expose the bunders misdccds
Of Polk and his cabinet. Those Of our citizens
who arc DESTROYS Of subscribing for staunch Wing
journal published at the scat Of Government, csnno,
do better than take the Whg--Pgkers6urg G..
zcffe, l2M instant.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

A HINT TO LADIEs.-The Philadelphia Penn
sylvanian publishes, from The pen Of lady
The following remarks on dress: ...s
Speaking Of beauty, wish people would
dress pleasantly, benevolenuy. | saw lovely
girl loday looking unlovely and unlovable
because her muslin dress was sGffly slarched
to keep clean hc longer. My laundress tries in
vain 10 persuade ME into the barbarous custom
To my mind, woman should always look as
soft TO the touch as a flower, and as, pure All
her garments should be made of the finest and
soflesl material possible; material that will ca
silly dispose itself into folds, falling gracefully
around her; and not by being liable 10 rulfle il
every moment. compel her to stiff attitudes and
s'arched demeanor, denying her all luxury OF
lounge and loll why, my very words would
grow prim and precise, were | 10 wear dres,
which depended on -four or potato for lis pro
priely." ...
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17
PHILADELPHIA MARKET, Aug. Il

There was a little better feeling manifested
in the market this morning; some sales Of fair
New Orleans Cotton made at 10 cents Penn,
Sylvana. .
Western brands of -four are held al Sc, al
which. price 500 barrels of Penna. changed
hands. .
Corn meal held at So SO, but 1000 bbls sold
this morning AT So %.
Corn looking up, several lots amounting TO
1000 bushels yellow, were taken al 77aS0 cts,
the latter is now the market price,
Stocks continue 10 decline sales U. States
Loan l04.al0is; Treasury notes, 6's l03i; U.
States Treasury notes (old) 1854.
The Hon. Henry Clay left the city this morn.
ing for Cape May. He was escorted 10 the boat
by thousands Of his admirers--as the steamboa,
passed down the river he was saluied with
cheers from the crowds which had collected
collected upon every wharf and vessel from
whence there was The. least chance of seeing
the illuslrious Salesman.-B Baltimore .4mcri
can. ',f .E. INV
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17
LLOYD,S
ROUGH AND READY
SAND SOAP,
AND
RABBITS.

FOR CLEANSING, WHITENING, AND
BEAUTlFYING THE HANDS.
III LLOYD has ingeniously succeeded in in
Ill. venting Compound Of such delightful
nature as to render the hardest and toughest skin son.
fair, and delicately white.
Ladies Riding, Gardening, or Painting and Gen.
!lemen Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Cricketing,
rowing DC, or any amusement or exertion preju-
d'cial to the hands will find tho improved ROUGH
AND READY WASH BALLS and TABLETS
pleasngy ecacious in removing all hardness, stain,
edness, and all other cutaneous Disagreement; pro-
venting and rendering the skin soft, fair, and pisbe
From tho nice combination of Balsamic ingredi-
ents introduced into the composition, they form
fine Creamy Lather, with the hardest or Sea Water,
which renders them very desirable for Salt Water
Baths They produce the most softeninG and re-
frcshing sensation, and will be found an excellent
substitute for tho Flesh Brush.
They are highly recommended to Captains Of
Ships, Merchants, and all who trade with fereisn
countries, as they will retain their virtue in any eli.
mate. For sale by CHAS. STOTT.
Drug 4 Apoth, corner Of It'll 4 Pa. 40.
may l2-tf
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17
JEANNE AND EFFIE DEANS.

In the church yard of Ironeray, about six miles
from Dumfrie;, in Scotland, rspose the mortal re-
mains of Helen Walker, the prototype Of the
fictitious Jeanie Deans, 30 pathclically described in
the "lie.n of Mid Lothian" by Sir Walter Scott.
She had been left an orphan, with the charge Of
sister considerably younger than herself, and who
was educated and maintained by her exertons.
Attached to her by 50 many ties, therefore, it will
not be easy conceive her feelings when she found
that This only sitter must be tried by the laws Of her
country for child murder, and upon being called
principal witness against her. The counsel for the
prisoner told Helen that If she could declare thai
her sister had msde any preparations, however
light, OF had given her any limitations on the subs
ect that such a statement would save her sisters
ifr, as the was the principal witness against her.
Helen said, at il impossible for me to 10
fi'schooJ; aud whatever may b, the consequence,
will give my oath according to my conscience
The trial came on and the sister was found guilty
and condemned, but in Scotland six weeks must
elise between the sentence and the execution, md
Helen Walker awaited herself Of il. the very day
up stating the y culiar circumstances Of the case
and that very night set out ON foot TO London.
Without introduction or recommendation, with her
simple (perhaps iexpressel) p,tition, drawn up by
some inferior Clerk Of the Court she presented her.
self in her tartan paii and county attire, to the late
Duke Of Argy'c, who Immediately procured the
pardon she petitoned for, and Helen returned with
it, on foot, just in time to her siser.'-Atro
duciion to H. Of Mid. Lothian. ....
These are The Mountaineering in themselves
from which Waller Scot, has framed his work, ia
which the lovely sisters. Jamie aud Ellie, Cor
| Euphema are presented to tho reader The true
and touching narrative of a maiden's frailty and
sisters devotion, alordng so interesting picture Of
the moral dignity Of rue, and the strength of soul
which If eble woman" can sometimes exhibit, dc.
rives additional luslre fromy the embellishments
which the genius of Scott has bestowed on his
heroine. .," .......'
Our jet in presenting this sketch to the public
is to invite attention 10 the beautiful AMI charac
tcris.c portraits IF Jsanie and E8ie Dams, painted
by Mr.. J. Jackson, 1873 King street, an artist who
has long idsd in our city, sugs Cling against mis-
fortune and alyc'slty, and denoting his eminent
abilities to the service Of our people, in recalling to
life on the speaking canvass" the illustrous dead
Of s,uth Carolina and preserving for p,sterity the
faithful lineaments OF living characters. His genus
and artistic skill can dispute who contemplate
with an unp-ejndced eye the paintings of Jesnie
and Efie Doans-Jearie on tho eve of her depar-
ture for London, taking leave of Butler, her lover
and Ellic, in her innocent and smiling countenance,
and her beautifully developed person. Here is
scnius--bal alas how often is its reward entirely
posthunous. [Charitstn Courier.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

Immensely Of The Uniperse.--The following
is abridged from report furnished to Paris
Institute by M. Arago. 1t shows, in bret
space, the wonderful immensely of the uni.
verse.
In the northern hemisphere, 3,10o stars are
of the I'd magnitude are triple those OF the Sd
are triple those Of the ID. and So on TO the l4ih
magnitude, which the most powerful instru.
ment renders visible.
The number of stars Of the first magnitude.
is IS, and of the l4lh, 90 millions, and il we
add to those the 9Th and 9th magnltudes. II
makes 43 millions OF stars. Herschell, in the
knee Of Orion, band Is degrees long. de.
grees wide, counted $4,000 stars, and as that
band is only the S76,h part of the heavens, so
the entire surface contains 6S,G55,oOO visible
with the telescope, but our glasses only reach
the least remote; there mus, be above 49,
SIX. 200 stars, and our sun is only one OF them:
the mass of our earth is but the 555ll, million
part of that one sun, and we are but an atom
in relation TO our earth.
Stars Of the LIST magnitude in both hemis
pheres are lS, the 9th order were the last Wis.
iblc to the ancicnts by the naked eye; in our
day il is the 7ih.
There are stars whose distance is 300 times
greater than those visible 10 the naked eye.
Light, with the velocity of n, 0O0 leagues a
second, takes three years to reach US from the
nearest stars, 900 times more remote, SO thell
light does not reach us until after 300 years.
The number of stars visible by means Of .
telescope Of 20 feet focal distance, may bt
more than 800 millions.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

"Caping, are you the mae7" "To be
sure not; but wha, is wanting 2" "What do
you charge for deck passage for three of us
down to Cincinnati?" y" -Four dollars each"
" But that's dear. Well, Gaping, do you eat
US or do we eat ourselves 2" You eat your
sci yes, to be sure" $780,. ...
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

NEoRo I0Glc.--"I tell you wat, Sam, hah a
rnonstrous 'spute wild massa dis morning, down in
dc cabbige patch" -.
"You don't SEE so! Whatyou spute bout ~
"Why, massa scd dar only one person in
Noah's ark. an SGD dar was more; but prove to
him did, num-" ...
"How, Caesar! ,.,.
"Why, it is strictly set down in de Bible, dat
Noah came forth, an OBJ course dar must hab been
tree oders come out fore him; dats it, tell you
prove il, honey!" ..-r. .....
Casar yous mighty wintclligent niggah-you
i,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

Virginia and General Taylor. We have been
Informed by friend, just from tho "mother Of
to be found among The people Of her population, and
that is Col. w. II. johnson; and "OId Nap says
he is Rough and Ready for Taylor, if old "HaI'
don't ruin. IN. O. National. IT,. ..
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

MAJOR GAINES, now prisoner of war in
Mexico, having been elected to Congress from
the Covington district of Kentucky, in place
Of Loco, the question suggests itself to the
Columbus Journal whether MIR. Polk will pu
forth the same amount Of effort to afford HIM
pass out from Mexico, that he did to pas.
General Santa Anna into that country? NJ
doubt Santa Anna would be willing to recip
rocate the friendly office of our President, i
thereunto moved.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

the Missouri is new and untred boat, and
no calculation can be made as to how she will
sail. The Telegraph is ia fine working order
through 10 Boston, and should the Cambria
get in first, her news will be telegraphed in the
quickest time possible. american.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17
W.aVERLY HOUSE.

YUyHE Subscriber would inform his friends and
Il the public generally, that he has opened q
RES1,A URANT and HOTEL, Of the above name.
on Sixth street, few doors south Of Penn. Avenue.
where he will be happy to entertain thhm in man.
ner that he hopes will be satisfactory. His BAR
will be furnshed with liquors Of the best ana most
approved brands, and the Eating Department will
always contain every delicacy in season. He hopes
To receive portion OF the patronage OF his friends,
while he endcavors to cater for the public tsstc.
aug At LII BEVANS.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

INFORMANT MaNuFAcToRr ON SANDY.-We
understand that gentleman by the name Of Ridge
way, who owns the old o kland furnace, near the
mouth Of Big Sandy river, contempates erecting al
that place, a Liverpool-ware Mandatory on the
most extensive scale. The materials are found in
the greatest abundance upon the property. He j,
now engaged in erecting buildings and sinking
shaft for the supply of wa,cr.--Porismouth O
Tribune l2M instant.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17
Qua CoNcREssloNAL LIST is corrected to day

We learn that the War Department has re
ceived nothing official from General Scott since
the 9TH Of June, and that the Secretary and
President are exceedingly annoyed at this per-
severing silence of the Commander in chief
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

To JusTITIA.-When next you have on occasion
to advise the National Wing, we will thank you to
pay the postage Of your letter. In regard to Gen
Jones' pamphlet and his grievance, the Nationa
Whis has given the subject what it deems full
consideration. II Jubiiia however desires that the
pamphlet shall he republshed entire in our paper
let him authorize it under his own name, and be.
come responsible for the expense of reprn,ing it
and ii phall be cone.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

will now declare. once for all, that, in
performing the duties OF Clerk of the House
OF Representatives, have known no parry.
have endeavored TO act with the utmost poll.
tical imparliality, and to do my duty faithfully
and it believed could so far forge, what
belongs to man who is governed by homes,
principles, and honorable feelings, as to pros
litute the office now hold to political purposes
would not perform its duties another hpur!''
Nv. French's letter to The Union
But how do these fine professions quadrate
with the fact Of your prescription of every
Wing officer of the House, whose appoint
ment is in your hands?
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

naints, Oils, and Paint Brushes, &C.
The subscriber has just received largo and
fresh supply Of PAINTS, OILS, &C., partof which
are named below. They guaranteed to DO pure
and good and from the best manufactures. All
persons wanting such articles would find It 70 their
advantage to call. as am determined to sell lower
than similar articles can be got at any other place
in this city.
$50 kegs White lead
100 lbs. Chrome Green >'" .
100 lbs Chrome Yellow
20 lbs. Chrome Red
100 lbs. Pure Verdegris
y 800 lbs. Red Lead and Litharge
100 lbs. Imperial Green
500 lbs. Venetian Red and Sp. Brown in oie
400 lbs Yellow Ochre in oil
100 lbs. Paris Green, dry .aEo.
so lbs. do. do. in oil
A large assortment Of Paint and WMte Wash
.a Brushes.
400 lbs. Lamp Black, dry and in oil
10 lbs. Sp. Whiting
1000 lbs. Putty
200 Boxes Of Window Glass, all sizes
s bbls. Linseed Oil
8 bbs. Copa and Japan Varnish
3 bbs. Sp. Turpentine
l cask bleached Lamp Oil, at rs els pr. gall.
Also, PURE PINE OIL, received fresh from tho
mandatory evcry week.
CHARLES sroT'r, corner nh stree.
! april 27-6mo and Penn. Az.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

FRoa PuEsLA.-A litter has been received in
Washington, from an officer Of the army, late as
the Goth and 30ui July. 1t states that Gen. Scott
would move upon the capital as soon as Gen.
Pierce arrived with his rcinforccmcnts-ab,ut The
ID or 81 Of August N, Trist had been quite Ill,
but was then convalcscent. We are happy TO hear
that Gen. Scott had waited upon him daring his
indisposition, to confer with him about the public
cones1as-E Uaion list Evening.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

"Do you love buttered toast?" asked Lord
Pomfre, to a lady whom he proposed address
ing. :" Yes, do;" was the lady's reply. "But-
tered on both sides?" "Oh, dear, yesp swell
then we will be married" How very nice
vesto '...
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

CouRr News. Gov. Marcy is suffering
with fever and ague and lefl;,own lhis..morning
for New York. He has lost an elder brother.
Mr.. Walker will be back in abou, ten days
Mr.. Buchanan got back 10 his post yesterday.
Mr.. President is well. Gen. Patterson goes to
Mexico this week.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

Man and the horseradish are hottest when
rubbed and grated; and the salirist is sadder
than the wit, for the same reason that the
orang ou,aug is of a graver disposition than
the ape, because his nature is more noble.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17
W. p 1alLLTgMa
ARCHITECT
p A T IT, MI A G. EMIT,

i n l. IL ~ II " ~ ~ l.
ONCE opposite the Patent ONCE,
CORNER OF STrI AND ST. CITY or WASHINGTON.
WILL attend to preparing SPECIFICATIONS,
w DnAwISGs, SC, and all business ntrusted
to him connected with the Patent Office or his pro.
fession, with promptncss and despatch.
PATENT OFFICE, Feb. 18th. lS42.
Mr.. WV. p. ELLIOT, who has been formerly en-
ployrd in the Patent Office, as Dfaughtsnan &C.,
having established y Patent Agency in the city Of
Washington. take great pleasure in n commend
ing him gentleman worthy of confidence, and
as being particularly qualified to take charge of any
business requiring knowledge Of mechanical SCI
cnce the progress Of ha arts, and patent improve
ments. Mr.. Elliot is also well acquainted with tho
practice Of this Office.
~. HENRY L. ELLSWORTH,
mug 10 If Commissioner Of Patents.
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Fire in Pmiiand.--About twelve o'clock OH Sat.
urday, fire broke out in Portland, Me-. in the
Irvine factory and dwelling house Of MIR. Foyes, on
Free street, and thence extended to fifteen or more
houses on Cotton street, the majority Of which with
their contents; were destroyed before the flames
could be extinguished .'",t
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

rs A number Of the Western press are out on
Alfred Kelley, ftr imposing upon the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company making them believe the
was the only practicable one-which by the way,
is the most mpacticable Of any other route propos-
ed. It's all right however Alfred has u large
amount of property in and about Columbus, and ii
is but right that no should DO interested in ncreas.
ing il. value, though it will cost the company four
hundred thousand dollars more than to have taken
the Pitsburg route, through Stcubcnville to Mount
Vernon-look at the map--count distances and
COST SeubenpiLc Herald. 49,.
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20. c." in the Union of last night. is for
coating the centre of the Avenue with iron
cinder four inches thick. We hope his sug-
geslion will not be needed. Let us have this
thoroughfare kept clean by sweeping. We
have long enough been breathing dust. -
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

DR.. Baird estimated that there are 46,O00.0o0 Of
people in Russia, who are (noninally, at least.)
of the Greek church, 5000 900 Roman Catholics,
chiefly in Poland; 3,000,OoO Pro,estsnls; 1900
600 Jews; 100000 Armenians; 100000 Mo.
hsmmeJans, and $500 900 Pagans.
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NEW MILITARY YoRK

d. APPLETON & Co., 200 Broadway. New
York, have lately published in 6no slyle-Ela.
ments Of Military Art and Science; or course of IA
strucon IN Strategy, Forifcations, Tactics Of Rat.
Ties, DC, embracing the duties of Staff. Inf.ns,.
Cavalry, Artillery, and Engineers Adapted d X
use Of Volunteers and Militia. By H. Wager Hal.
leck' A. M, Lieut.. Of Engineers, U. 8. Army. /
Vo. Emo. illustrated. Price 81 so.
f" For those who take pleasure in STUDYING ths ~,
OF war; and especially for those WHOSE profs..;n i.
that Of arms this must provo valuable worI.-
me author appears to DO perfectly well informed in
by various drawings and plans, which make ,hsm-
selves understood. Tho various meens If n.,;on.I
defence are infinitely 90. for,h--lhe position and
character Oh inc forhcssions, our Northern from
Ties and organisation Of each arm Of the national de-
icnce,mianry, cavalry, artillery and engineers
described with much precision. Indeed, no pains
seem to have been spared to make an authentic and
instructive book. Advertiser.
august 2-n
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

The Democratic Convention assembled a,
Fayetteville, Ohio, on the 9Th inst, and nolp;-
mated Jonathan Morris, of Clermont county
as their candidate for Congress, to supply the
vacancy occasioned BY the death of General
Hamer.
Mr.. Morris is the son of the ex. United States
Senator Thomas Morris, and is Wilmol Pro.
viso man.
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7 { [ { G R A P H | G

RIcaMosD, + ug. II, IL A. M. .
The New Orleans Mail Of the 10Th instant, has
sgain failed to roach us.
Gen. 1aylcr's Son left our city this morning In
the Cars, on his way to the White Sulphur Spring
No other news.
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C.JrThe following letter was received at Cincinna

from. the Commissioner of Pensions
Pension OFFICE, July 7, ls47.
SIR:-In answer to your letter of the LIST inst, !
have to inform you that under the decision of this
subsequently an officer, not entitled to the benefit,
of the OH sect on Of the act Of February H. ls47.
l have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obedicnt servant,
.... .. j. L. EDWARDS.
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The Commander of our Naval Forces in the Gulf
is hereby directed not 10 obstruct the passage of
Santa Anna and suite to Mexico, should he desire
TO return thther. JAMES X. POLK, 60 ".
May Is, 1876. President.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-17

A king having inquired Of one Of his cour.
tiers why he always spoke well of another who
was always ILLUMINATING him
Z" Be not as,onished, sire," he replied, :" we
are both liars"