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The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

IJ An Illinois lawyer, defending thief, wound
up his czech to the jury in behalf Of his injured eli
ent, with the following rousing appeal. True, he
was rude--so cir our bars. True, he was rough
SO air our buAaers. But he was child Of freedom
and his answer to the despot and the tyrant was
that his home was in the bright setting sum
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

EXPRESS MAIL.--I.ast winter an offer was
made to the Postmaster General, TO transport
the whole letter mail between New Orleans
and Washington. for 5000 year, in forty
eight hours less time than the mail is now car
ried. But Mr.. johnson said--no.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

o." More Anon" the able Washington
Correspondent Of The Baltimore Clipper is out
to-day in a letter handling the President with
out mittens. We shall transfer it to our col
umns as the evidence of brother Democrat,
who did as much 10 elect MIR. Polk as any other
man in the country, and who knows Mr. Polk
almost as well as Mr.. Polk knows himself
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05
sTANZAs.

II flowers Of earth, exposed 10 blight,
y And whitening here before their prime,
Appear so passing sweet and bright,
Amid these dim cold was,ee Of time;
How wondrous, how surprising fair, w
How redolent Of life and love,
Must those whom Heaven has called, appear,
Trspsplanted, in the fields above. IS
DuYcK,
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

Mo,e Troops sill The President, through the
Secretary of War, has authorized the acceptance Of
battalion Of Volunteer RiAemen Of five companies
(FooD from the State Of MississiPpb TO rendezvous
at Vicksburg and company Of mounted volun.
teeIs from Illinois.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

Too Coop TO BE Losr.-We find the follow
ing amusing incident in the Baton Rouge Clap
Conserva,or Of the 30,h uitimo:
"One tall volunteer from the pine lands Of
Alabama was unhappy for the want OF employ
ment; he sauntered along for something to
do, when il occurred 10 him tina, he might, as
he expressed it, take good wash He was
tall lank fellow, with shockey head of dry
grassy hair, hanging down to his shoulders.
With deliberation consistent with an idle sea
voyage, he commenced rubbing the turpentne
soap Of the ship into his hair and skin with
comnendabe vehemence. He had cause 10
take great deal Of pains, for he observed to
himself. that he had an acre Of barrck mud
on him.
g |, must be observed. that all this while,
the vessel was blowing further out into the
sea; and by the time The Albanian rose, and
soaped himself, the Mississippi water in the
his bucket over the vessels side to replenish
his basin.
The first dash be made was at his hair, the
turpentine Of the soap and the saline Of the
water Instantly formed chemical combination,
and the oil qualities of the soap disappeared
and left something in its stead resembling tar.
Two or three rakes Of the fingers through the
hair elevated it uprigh, about the Alahamian' IS
head stiff as the quilts of porcupine. "Thar's
another trick played on me- said the unwashed
in rage. his hair growing still 6ercer. AT this
moment the water drpped across his face and
he commenced splitting, as if nauseated 10 thu
last degree. Cody, determinatey. he went 10
his belt, took bowie some fifteen inches
lcng, and delivered himself thus" Some Of
them thar Louisianians has plaid tricks enuf
on me, now if any one dar let him fotch out
the one that put salt in this here water."
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

According to Mr.. Arowsmith's computa-
ton, as laid down in the map. the distance from
Boussah to the farfamed Tombucloo is in a
straight line 740 miles; il must be very much
more, however, by the river to Kabra, the port
of fombuctoo. Il is well known that Mungo
Park, 10 a small schooner which he built al
Sansanding, town near 10 the sources OF the
Niger, sailed down thence to Bonssah, and in
doing so of necessity passed Kabra; and in
1910 Captain Becrof assembled from the sea as
high as Lever.
SHOW, between thesetw towns the distance
is not more than forty miles and this is tine
only part of the river that remains to be ex
plored in order to ascertain the practicabity
Of opening commercial intercourse with the
mysterious Tombucloo and the whole Of the
upper Niger. This exploration might be made
simultaneously with trade upon the river, by
The employment of steamers such as Captain
Becroll commends-namely, vessels OF less
dIaught Of water and more power than the
E;hiope, by which not only the Niger but its
Tchaddah branch might be navigated al almost
all seasons.
"Wilh such vessels running from the island
Of Fernando Pc, a free communication and
lasting commerce might be formed with CEN
trail Africa, which might very soon be conduc-
ted with not more than two or at most three
Europeans, in any one steamer. Vessels Of
this class would require TO be made Of iron,
and sent out in compartments, to be put toge-
iher and have their engines fitted at Fernando
Pc. But perhaps.it might be well in the first
Instance farther to prepare the way by two OF
three ascents OF the river with vessels of the
Elhiope's class; in the course Of which the
nature Of the river between Lever and Bous,
sab might possibly be ascertained.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

Havana Mail We understand that Messrs Nor
deca and Gouraud, of Charleston, have obtained the
contract to carry the mail from that city to Havana
twice month in war steamer Of 1000 tons. The
steamer is 10 be built iu Baltimore.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

The President lately solicited Archbishop
Eldeston 10 60 on peace mission TO Mexico,
but the reverend prelate declined il.
gf Charleston Courier, Wash. coresp
The Prelate was right. He remembered the
article in the Union Of the 18th Of May, and
the representation BY The Rev. Mr. McCalla,
Of what the President said in regard TO the spies
business &t4
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

% 10 forming judgment, lay your hearts void
of feretaken opinions, else, whatsoever is done or
said, will be measured by wrong rule like them
who have the aundice. to whom every thing appear
eth yellow.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

The Homeless. Sarah Jones and her two children
were taken up yesterday in Baltimore shs said she
had no home. boy 10 years old was also taken
up yesterday in Baltimore without home or par
ents. They were all placed in the almshouse "A
sparrow faeth not to the ground &c.
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80 y
A CAPITAL AEEcDoTE.-Professor Risley
who is now in Italy, says that, recently, when
he was 10 Venice, an American captain and
an Englishmen met at dinner.
"You are an American, sir 70 said the En>
glshman.
81 reckon am" returned the captain.
"You have the name of being good warri-
ors %
eyes," said the Yankee, Eve shoot pretty
WE'LL"
"But how is il you are so anxious TO make
peace with Mexico -this does not appear
much like spunk"
"You are an Eng!ishman :" inlerrogated
the Yankee.
Eyes" replied the Euglishman.
"Well," said the Yankee, 81 don't know
wha, our folks have offered to do with Mexico;
but, stranger. III jest tell you one thing--Pll
be --- il we ever offered 10 make peace with
you!"
This home thrust al the Englishman set the
whole table in an uproar Of laughter.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

WAvERLY HOUSE. The attention Of the
public is called 10 the advertisement Of this es-
Enlistment in another column. Its situation
is pleasant, and convenient 10 business. The
host is man Of his word and he is prepared
to make his guests comfortable and at home-a
great merit in Hotel.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

II is stated in the Houston Telegraph, Texas, tina,
a lead mine has been discovered in limestone CO.,
near the sources Of The Navasoto and that hundreds
of tons of may be procured near the surface Of
the ground.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

More TRooPs. The 9Th ult. the Gov
ernor Of Louisiana, under orders from Mr..
Marcy, called for three more companies Of
mounted men, to goto Vera Cruz--o be made
up Immediately.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

Health on Capitol Hill. II was hoped that the
draining of the low grounds TO the North Of
the Hill would exempt this part of the city
from the Ague and Fever, but we regret, ,lhai
some entirely new cases Of this annoying dis
ease have made their appearance on the
North side. We are decidedly Of opinion
that the damming upo the Tiber near the
outer car house. is highly injurious to the health
Of the Hill. Where was the use Of draining
the lowlands if pond was to be made to re-
ceive the DRAWINGS 1t is due TO the citizens
of the Hill that this dam should be removed
al once in order 10 test the question of health,
and we hope that the city authorities will al
once cause this nuisance to be aba,ed.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

IN bishmans Medicine Bengal DAILY is
one Of Levers best characters in the "Knighl
Of the Gwynne." DAILY was dining at Club
House with friend, when buck at neigh
boring table coughed rather insolently at a re-
mark he made, when he quietly placed several
, pistol balls upan plate, and requested the
waiter 10 hand them to the young invalid, with
the remark that he had found them to be ex-
cellent medicine for such a cough as he ap
peared TO be troubled with. They seemed tc
have an instantaneous effect, The cough was
! not repeated.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

Mr.. Grund of the Baltimore Sun announces that
MIS-. Polk returned to Washington yesterday from
Tenn.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

The PEKIN TEA CoMPANY.--We refer the
public to the advertisement, in another column,
of the Pekin Tea Company. The Chinese who
came in the Junk, to New York, pronounced
the teas Of this company to be genuine. This
is evidence enough Of the excellence Of these
teas. We learn that Mr.. s. Holmes, on 9TH
street. is the Washington agent of this estab.
lishment
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

UT Mr. Garrett, u. declines his nomination for
Congre in the 4th district Of Louisiana. il Is tho
that Alexander d. conet, u. will take his place.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

~ II is pretty confidently said, that il peace is
not made by Mr. Trist, Gen. Scott will be recalled
and the chief command Of our armies in Mexico be
given TO General Taylor. thought never have been
taken fom Old Zach.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

Mr.. Grund Of the Baltimore Sun assures US that
Mr.. Buchanan started yesterday at 2 P. M, for the
South Gold Point Comfort y and bids US look out
for an early peace with Mexico
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

EXTENSION OF THE ROAD TO DALToN-The
road has a, length been completed to Dalton,
(Cross Plains) about thirty-two miles from
here, says the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Gazette Of
the Both ult The cars ran up on yesterday
evening week ago. On Friday we paid visit
to the infant city, TO see what was doing there
was much excitement; buildings were rapidly
going up tradesmen were as busy as men well
could be; landlords countenances were wreath
ed in smiles. AS TO the extension Of the road
this side Of Dalton, we heard but little said.
The probability is, that survey will be made
around the mountain through which the tunnel
was attempted TO be cut, and report thereon
made to the next Georgia Legislature. If there
should be an appropriation made by the Legis-
lature 10 complete the work, it will be com
menced this winter.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

I5 The Iron built British barque Josephine,
inst, from Liverpool. She was sixty days in max
ing the voyage having put into ST. Kilts on account
Of the sickness Of the Captain.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

The Kentucky Courts have decided that the
property of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
in that State, belongs TO the Church south
Thus has the mystic device OF John Wesley
been brought to nought at last.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

The Boston Advertiser has come TO the defence o
Cumberland coal against the inter ested misepresen
tations Of Pittsburg.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

or Col. Hays Regiment has been ordered to re.
port 10 Gems Taylor.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

PRussIAS VESSEL OF WAm.-The Amazon,
Prussia sloop Of war; carrying 10 guns, arrived at
New York, yesterday.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05
TELEGRAPHIC,
RIoIIMoNn Ann O.

IsIUIMUND, AUG. 3, 70 a. m.
We are again without New Orleans mail
beyond Augusta, Ga, owing to the heavy rains
which have flooded the country between the
Georgia Railroad Terminus and Mobile.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

We learn that the gallant Lieutenant May,
who had his arm broken at Tabasco is doing
well. The bones are knitting firmly and il is
hoped that he may recover the use of his arm
entirely. We sincerely trust he may realize
SO desirable result.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

TEMPERANCE Pic-NIc.-Those of our Temper
ance readers who would like to go pic-nic-ns will
find some information in another column to their
liking.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

Gen. Houston has come out with card de-
nying that he ever said that Gen. Taylor was
"unft TO command corporals guard"
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

More high handed Tyranny. The Secretary
of The Treasury has issued an order which has
just come to light, forbiddng the assistant
Treasurer Of the United States from paying any
Treasury warrants more than eighty DAYS old
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

BATTLE OF HUEJUrLA- Mexican account -
The Mexican account of their attack on our
troops under Colonel De Russey, is character
istic of their documents being mere string
Of exaggerations and improbabilities. They
State that on their first fire, the greater part Of
the Americans fell dead, or were wounded
the captain who commanded the expedition
being first among the killed. They state that
our artillery in nowise discounted them, while
our forces soon suffered sufficient 10 cause them
TO retreat Hereupon the Mexicans were abou,
TO form an ambuscade to destroy the whole
force, so that not single Yankee could escape
when the American commander, having pro.
vided himself with good guide in the middle
Of the night, successfully conducted his forces
through path which led to Panuco. The
Americans are represented as having lost sew
enty, killed, wounded, and prisoners, with one
hundred and seventy mules, horses, and mu
nilions of war. We hope soon TO see the off
cial report Of Colonel De Russey.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

DREADFUL ArFRAY-Three persons KILLED
We are informed, says the Little Rock (Ark.)
Banner, that on the 18th ultimo, in attempting
to serve peace process, deputy sheriff Berch-
field, Of Saline county, was killed by the elder
Of two brothers named Allen, upon whom the
writ was to be served. AS the Aliens had
threatened that they would not be arrested, the
sheriff summoned posse, and, entering the
house, attempted TO execute the process, when
one Of the Aliens, both Of whom were armed,
lowered his rifle and shot the sheriff through
the body, killing him upon the spot. Upon
this, one of the posse, Mr.. Low, drew pistol
and killed Allen, while the younger Allen fred
upon Low, which was also fatal Some one
Of the posse then shot the surviving Allen, the
ball passing through his arm, shattering the
bone, and into his breast. The wound in his
case was not mortal, and he made his escape
bui the officers Of justice are in pursuit Of him,
and he will no doubt be overaken. We have
heard no other particulars Of the affair.
This is quite enough, we think.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

h Mrs. Fremont does not go 10 the Far West, bu,
remains at Independence, Missouri, to await he
husbands return.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

CO Samuel Scudder, who forged checks on differ
ent banks &c, about year ago. has been arrested.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

Mr.. Clay arrived at White sulphur Springs Q
the 30lh ultimo in good health.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

IN McCUBBIN, Barber, Temple Of Fashion
III, No. ,, aided by that superior workman,
Felix Dean, 9Th st., between Pennsylvania avenue
and street
Z jun 25--
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

Six yellow fever deaths in hospital at New
Orleans, on the 9th ultimo.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

The celebrated DR.. Dickson has resigned the
chair Of The Institutes and Practice of Medicine
in the Medical College Of the Stale Of South
Carolina, and accepted the same chair in the
Medical University Of New York.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05
wa VERIFY HOUSE.

=
TIME subscriber would inform his friends and
IL the public generally, that he has opened
RES tn UR.aNT and HOTEL, Of the above name,
on Sixth stseet, a few doors south Of Pennsylvania
Avenue, where he will be happy 10 entertain them
ia manner that he hopes will be satisfactory.
His BAR will to furnished with liquors Of the best
and most approved brands, and the Eating Depart
ment will always contain every decacy in season.
He hopes 10 receive portion Of the patronage Of
his friends, while he cndeavors 10 cater for the pub
lie tas'c. L. III. BEVAN.
Aug Il
6 CHOOL BOOKS, in great variety, for sale by
- ROBERT FARNHAM,
jy 81 if Corner Of llth st. and Penn Avenue
WTILLIAM WASHINGTON, Fashionable
Wv Barber, Hair Dresser, and Shsmpooner;
Gadsby's Hotel, Corner Pennsy lvania Avenue and
Sd street. july 81 If
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

New Rochester -four, in New York yester
day, 81.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

The Chinese call going to law--'losing COW to
win cat Excellent! E
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

"A Woman's Spank. A disspated young man
in Louisiana, gained the affection Of young
lady, and the promise Of her hand If he would
reform. He promised 10 do SO. and behaved
SO well tina, the lady married him. Some Of
his friends made him drunk after the ceremony
and the bride Immediately refused to have any
thing farther to do with him, and TO this time
\ remains in single blessedness, refusing to see
md live with her husband,
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

NEoRo OPERATIVES is cotton fac.
tory at Arcadia, about seventeen miles from
Pensacola, says the Southern Patriot, which is
entirely worked by negroes, mostly girls. Ii
has thousand spindles, and makes FIVE thou
sand yards Of domestics weekly. This factory
has been in operation about year, and, SO far,
has met the most ssnguine expectations of the
proprietors. This is another Of those facts
which go to prove the possibility, il we deem
i, expedient, Of directing our slave labor to
manufactures
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

CATALOGUE OF T,E-4S
ON SALE AT THE WAREHOUSES; OF THE
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05
From NE Louisville journal.
IT'S COMING FAST.

We thank our invaluable correspondent for
those melancholy but exquisite stanzas. His
tears are more beau tiful than others smiles.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

The finest specimens Of green and black teas ever
sold in this country, imported by the Pekin Tea
Company, 10 and m Fulton street. Those who
want good teas at reasonable prices, can always get
them heIe.-Tribune.
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RECOMMENDATIONS.

Heretofore il has been very difficult, indeed inn
possible to always obtain good green and black teas
But now You have only 70 visit the warerooms Of
the Pekin Tea Company, rs and N Fulton street,
to obtain as delicious aud fragrant teas youcoud
wish for.--Daily Sun.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

A Word to Tea Drinkers. The Pekin Tea Com
pany, rs and ~ Fulton street, have imported into
this market some Eve hundred thousand dollars
worth Of the finest grades Of green and black teas.
grown in the Celestial Empire; dona up in an the
various fancy packages, that Chiese ingenuity can
invent Il is privilege % buy teas At this great
tablishment, 5and luxury and comfort to drink
them. They sell good teas only, and retail them at
wholesale prices. Country merchants who with to
always sell good teas can always obtain them 1t his
place on reasonable terms. New York Courier and
Inquirer.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

The Pekin Tea Company, rs and III Fulton st.,
are performing great and good work. and will, in
few years. beyond oil doubt, drive all The poor teas
which have deluged this country, and deffauded
consumers Of the article, out Of this market They
import none but pure fragrant teas, and retail them
are always sure Of obtaining good teas at this great
warehouse, In quantities to suit their convenience,
and at the same price that the merchant pays who
buys to sell again. Daily True Sun.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

We have tried the teas imported by the Pekin
Tea Company, rs and ~ Fulton street. New York,
ng the most delicious teas we ever drank. and re-
tail them al wholesale Prices Evening Post.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-08-05

pany, rs and ~ Fulton street, sells delicious 90
long Tea at fifty cents per pound. Consumers Of
tea, who have been paying six shilling per pound
for this article requested to compare Il with the
above and judge for themselves which il the best III
you can buy better tea at four shillngs per pound
than you have been getting atsix shilngs YOU viii
be obliged to Us for this notice. Try the Young
Hyson sold at this great tea sestsblishment at76c.
Il is better than any thing of the kind we have ever
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-25

A LEAP.-1 he greatest leap we have recently
heard Of was related 10 US on Saturday A bullock
weighing about 1000 pounds was driven into the
"bull-rlng" the third story Of Mr. Wilson's
slaughter house, on Deer.creek which building,
it will be recollccIed is situated on the hill side
thus making The front three stories higher than the
rear but while preparations were making TO CHer
him a sacrifice TO the butcher knife, he made a
bold push for the front window, and boiled straight
through il. He turned complete somerset, AMI
landed upon lot of barreed-lard, bursting two OF
the barrels, but was promptly on his feet and at
once attacked man who was near, who, however,
made his escape He then started of, and after a
race OF two or three miles, running over a child
aud committing sundry other msdemeanors. more
or less endangering the lives of citizens. final
iy captured at the public landing and taken back
10 the slaughter house When last heard Of, he
was in state Of suspeass.-- Cincinnati Atlas.