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HEAD arAnrras, Army of Occupation,

DIuZUs IsIuIIu, TEXTS, INUV. 20 Io7I.
DEAR SIR have received your letter asking my
to reply as follows-That am myself virtually ar
observer of the rule of total abstinence and find my
health and ability to endure hardships greatly in.
creased thereby; but though in my own person OBJ
not an opponent of the use Of ardent spirits With
much respect, remain your most obi serv't
2. TAYLOR, Major Gen'l U. S. Army.
JACOB CARTER Boston, Mass
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S2sr Mexican officers reasons for opposing peace
were recently given In public house in Mexico thus,
1.-THE Mexican army Is now dlsgraced. II peace Is
made the Yankees will take portion of the territory
would rather they would take II nl give US quiet
government and put end TO the interminable civil
wars that seem to be our destiny"
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DAKlN's Day DocK.-The Report OF the Board
upon the Dock Question was handed to the Chief
Of the Bureau of Yards and Docks--Comm odorc
Smth-a man ofmuch practical knowledge and expo
ricnce, who In short reply tore the arguments of
the Board all to pieces and gave the decided prefer
ence for various reasons, urged with great force
and science TO the Sectional Dock One of his chief
arguments In favor of the Sectional Dock, is that
the Sectional Dock is best calculated for the repair
OF tho ships bottom, circumstance conceded also
by the Board which, however thinks that the b.
lance Dock answers best for the repairs of tho upper
works. and that, therefore, the advantages of both
are equal Commodore Smith is Of different opin-
lon. He says, and with great justice and proprety,
II would seem, that vessels are generally locked 10
have their bottoms repaired and not their upper
works.
The repairs too Of the Balance Dock are not so
easy as those Of the Sectional Dock Where there
addressed TO the Secretary in June last is difficult
to see how the Balance Dock is TO be repaired, ex-
cept by hauling 1t up on railway, or by the con-
slruction of basin, with CRATES, which would be
bur one vast excavated stone Dock required for the
purpose of repairing the Floating Dock; but incapa-
pie OF receiving ship or vessel Of any great drnusht
But the most important item IN this whole Dry
Dock business s, that the basin and railway is pa
tented by Messrs Dakin and Moody, and that con-
sequenty from the words Of the law It is clear that
no discretion y left with the department to construct
and railway.
"ln examining the plans Of the several Docks .
says the Commodore's Report " and the right Of the
propre'ors thereof 70 patents for Basins and Rail-
Is the only one that possesses the right Of construct
ing Basins and Railways in connection with floating
Docks That right Is guaranteed to them It appears
I'LL 1864, BY the laws Of the land although the pro-
prietors OF the Balance Dock, assert that this right
has been "pirated" FROM them. "By reference to
the patent Office says the Report ait appears thai
the right is equally vested in Dakin & Moody"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

Ar The New York papers contain descriptions Of
two magnificent gold mounted swords manufactured
in that city. One of them was ordered by the Com
mon Councils and citizens Of Troy as a present 10
Gen. Wool; and the other is intended us present
from the citizens Of Hudson and Undertook to Gen
Worth. The former cost $1,000, and the latter five
hundred dollars
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

Thirteen Years Work for Bibie--In the year
1872 the wages Of aboring man were less than four
cents day while the price Of Bible at the same
period was $3.50. A common laborer in those days
must toll industrously for thirteen long years. II
he would possess copy Of the Word Of God Now
the earnings Of half day will pay the cost Of beau
tifnly printed copy Of the Sacred OracIesl What a
contrast What an illustration Of the power Of the
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this frock, for don't knowT' - So II seems (sew
its ssams) my dear" replied her punning parent
The porst and best conundrrm epsr made, and the
oidsst What inimaIlivsd before the world was msds2
Ans (Chaos)
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

The question was recently started In one of Our
courts whether marriage contract entered into on
Sunday were valid. The Judge and counsel all
agreed however that they would be vailed, as COM
Ing under the head OF works necessity or charity
Boston Jour
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

IJ Edmund Quincy, in the Liberator, says he is
mot Wing nor the son Of Whlg" and that the
Hartford Convention was composed Of men from
whose shoes Henry clay is not worthy to wipe the
dust. Henry told Josiah, once, that he soiled the
CARPET on which he stood NJ
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

TS Senator Yuec for some days past has had in
the rotunda Of the capitol, bunch OF half dozen
sugar canes, some ten feet high They were raised
on his plantation, the ST. Johns river in Florida,
and are the finest specimens Of cane we have ever
seen. The cane ali over the peninsula blossomed
this season, development which is very seldom
known In Louisiana, or In Texas for the climate Of
Florida Is next 10 that Of Cuba itself
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/ From the Salon Advertiser

Tho Good to be Losi.--We have received the fol-
lowing note, accompanied by small rope, nbout ten
feet long, with u moose at one end:
"'We want line Salem Adr., Nor. 81.
BE careful how you use it, now you have got it.
eH A READER"
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ar Some reckless miscreant, several days since
threw stone at the cars passing on the Lowell rail
road near Somerville which broke pane of glass, a
fragment Of which SO wounded the eye of Mr.. Ma
goun, Of Charlestown, that the entire loss of the
gan Is apprehended tt
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

IT Two men, named Thomas Mitchell and An
thony NJ Dermott, had dispute with fellow labor.
or, by the name Of Patrick NfQuade, high words en-
sued, when the two siezed and hurled him into the
Juniata river, and he WINS drowned. The perpetra-
tors of this hgh-handed outrage are now confined In
the Danphin county Jail awaiting their trial
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

T. 1917 Mexican bounty land warrants, for l6(
acres each have been issued, and l. 100 for 40 acres
Ia all ,2l5si0 acres, Of which only $500 acres have
been located land warrant is worth only Sl25 at
Washington, but as good us 5000 In specie TO the
Western buyer. They are not good for presumption
rights payments
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

How then shall the war be terminated, and peace
obtained7 In the same manner that Texas ended
the war with Mexico Take that portion of the
territory designated and add il to this Republic and
let Mexico take it back if she can After the battle
of San Jacinto, Texas was at war in terms, but at
peace in fact. The project of Mr. Calhoun and
General Tayloris nothing more than to follow the
example Of rexas-conqner peace ifyou can't gain
1t by treaty.-Charleston Mercury. mn
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

gg Mr. Alexander Campbell, says of Queen Vic
torin, that 'thc youthful face Of Engands Queen is
as much careworn ms that ofany mother in America
who can show five such lusty children
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

The telegraph wires Were completed TO this city on
the lgh and the instrument having arrived this NOR
ming, the line was put in operation, and message
transmitted TO the President Of the United States an
nouncing the fact. The distance from your city by
the route taken by the wires is about |, 800 miles
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

Ar Com Jones and suite were at Cruces, Nov.
"a, having arrived in the Cumberland Of Chagres,
about the 10Th. Expected to be at Chagres 25th,
then TO take the steamera Valparaiso
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

sJ The pacific demonstrations indicated in the
recent news from Mexico are wholly disregarded by
the administration Indeed il does not recognise the
existence of government in Mexico, notwitstand-
ing the presence of the British Charge d Aflaires.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

n Edgar snowdep, Eco, the present delegate
elect from Alexandria county, and the accomplished
ton over his signature, declines being csudidats
for rs-slsction 70 the House Of Delegates,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

ai5 Hugh @. Stewart ESQ., a gentleman hiphl
respected, fell from the first foor Of the gin house
Covington county, Miss, few days since and wa
Instantly killed.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

10 Madame Resie does not 10 flourish under her
new course ollie in Elddge street prison She brought
into Court the other day and instead Of the bold and ck.
less appearance she maintained former occasion, she
now looked pale and haggard.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

nJ- 'Rhe Spanish paper to be issued in New York
will be managed by corps Of talented wrlterkAmerieans
Cubans, Spaniards Mexicans and South Amercans--a
uncompromisng republicans, devoted to American indie
pendence and stern opponents Of European dctatIon
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

, IVA punssr waited several hours At the door Of
Mr. Snoio In the midst Of heavy sho,osr, in order
10 say 10 him, when he come out hEiaii, Mr. Snow
II you 60 outin the rain you will certainly be mist
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24
MARRIED.,

In Baltimore, Tuesday, the li Instant BY the Rev. j.
G. BAcKus, EDMUND PENDLETON, Esq, OF Martins.
burg, Virginia, to Miss CHARLOTTE RAMSAY, youngest
daughter ofthe late ALEXANDER ROBINSON, Of that city
On the 18th November, by the Rev Mr.. TAYLOR SOLO.
MON l.. FOWLER to Miss SUSANNAH SERRIN, both OF
this city.
[Dalt and Phil papers please copyl
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

We have New Orleans papers to the 18th inst.
There had been no arrivals from Mexico, and con.
sequenty no news from the seat of war.
The back mails from the South were received TO.
day N&b ~ FEIFl'
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

NFlFS Fair mt Odd Fellows Hall, seventh
NxS street, commencing Monday, January g. IS48
for Tie relief Of the German Evangelical Church. The La.
dies connected with this Church. nsssd by their friends
have prepared variety Of beautiful fancy and useful arti
cles which they contemplate sposng Of al reasonable
prices N The sloon the above Hail. for the purpose Of
eving their congregation from oppressive debt which tho
limited Of the members Of the Church render them
unable TO lquidnae The Ladies' therefore solicit the aid Of
a generous public In making their efforts successful
bountiu supply of Refreshments Of every description will
he for sale A splendid band OF music every evening"
Open from o'clock in The afternoon until 0A In the
Ing. Admilance LEI cents, dec d.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

NATlvErsM.--A negro md an frlshman, employed
about the Depot In shovelllng off snow from the
track were tantalizng each other this morning, when
the lrshman raised his shovel and threatened 10 wash
the darkey's head. The negro retalsted and said he
wasn't going to be insulted In his own country by
devilish Irishman." --Newark Adv.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

n1- The earthquake in South America, Of which
count was given few days ago, happened the day
as that which destroyed ocotlan In Mexico.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24
Gin 1ntelliaenfr.
RI For advertisements of anIusements, &C., sec
first column OF third page.

THIRTy-TnIRp ANSivERsARY OF THE COLUMBIA
TvpoGnAPHIcAL SocIEry.-We are gratified to learn
that this ancientand respectable Association Of Jour-
neymen Printers have engaged the commodlous Or
binary of the United States Hotel, under the man.
agement Of that prince of caterers r. r. THosP-
sos, for their anniversary supper. We graliied
Tor the electromagnetic of Mr.. Thompson, the
comfort and spaciousness of his ordinary, and the
unsurpassed drill his servants win insure bril-
anl affair Those persons connected with the press,
as well as those who have retired from the basiness
who contemplate uniting with the Society, are i'd
vlsed to notify any member Of the Comittee Of Ar.
Engagements previous to Saturday. the first Of Janu-
airy, as the tickets will be limited and none will be-
sold on the evening of the supper except 10 sub
scribers. t
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

Rogers niece Jane, who married Partngton
now In Mexico, who has sent her no money, says
her husbands affection 10 unremiffingl
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POLICE NOTICE.

POLICE NOTICE.
The undersigned Police Officers give notice that
they mean to prosecute oil persons who may be de-
teced in violating the city ordinances In selling fire.
crackers or in firing crackers, guns, pistols In the
streets or elsewhere in the city during the approach
ing hoydays. JOHN WATERS,
f. @. HANDY,
J. F. WOLLARD,.
II. r. BURR
T. NJ, WRIGHT. .
gy number OF special constnbles have boon ap-
pointed by the Mayor TO aid the regular police In re.
pressing violations Of the ordinances In the above
particulars. dec. "a
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

r. r, S.--Hendley's Oyster Saloon at the corner
Of It'll and streets has been lntely much improved
in the interior arrangement We dropped In there
this morning, and The great display Of Wanda and
mammoth oysters that greeted our sight and palate
reminded us that Christmas was close at hand.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24
For THE LADIES,

HAVE received another large invoice OF Fashionable
i Fur artcles-vTCTORINES BOAS, MUFFS, &c, Of the
most modern suit nj FINE FURS is very pleas.
and appropriate present for the Holidays Of this season
SWansdOWn, BOas, Vict0rines, &c.
swAwNsDowNs, NEcK-TTEs, vIoToRINEs, and
DoAS in cases. and London made for evening parties,
&C, for sale al ToDD'S,
West OF Browns Hotel
To A splendid assortment OF Chdrsns PARIS CAS-.
TORS with and without feathers, just received
dec 23--3tif Xxx
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

The War Office has received BY the officers who
have recently arrived rom Mexico, various trophies
OF the war Among them, are two small beautiful
brass wall pieces Of ordnance, sent by Gen. Scott
and brough. to this city by Col Andrews
The most curious Of these trophies is the black
flag OF the guerilleros The material is bonbazette.
The ornaments and letters in the centre upon the
red ground, are worked with green silk upon black
cloth pieces, except The squares, which are worked
with white. But the most remarkable is a small
pennant on the top made Of black % inches by III,
with various military ornaments On the top and
bottom are death's head and cross-bones. In the
centre these ominous words: No dol Quartet ~
Givr NO QUARTER. This staff and flag was taken
at La Mira Flores, on the 18th August, lai7, from
the gueras who attacked Lieut.. Hammond party.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

BAILRoAp--The cars were detained last evening
by the running of Of the burden train. We hap
py 10 learn that nothing serious occurred
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

BUFFALO December FL.
The Niagara Falls Railroad run or the track this
morning, killing and woundng several others
Their names not mentioned.
There ia change in the markets to-day Vessels still
arriving BY The Lake. Weather growing colder. I.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

ID letter from Capt. Gordon, Of the schooner
Juliet Of Portland, arrived a, Guyana November
W says "on the passage out fell in with pratt
cal schooner Of about eighty tons, having two guns
and twenty men She ordered me TO send my boat
on board we laid our topsail to the mast, getting
the boat ready, waiting for him to come down He
hauled up his iopsal, when, having good opportu.
nifty, we filed away, shot across his bows, and got
clear Of him. She chased me twelve hours, firing
grape shot at u.s. doing no damage"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

OLyMpIc.-W We noticed yesterday the Model Artists
of this Theatre Last night we were invited TO Zee
their exhibition. The representation Of the different
groups we're exquisiiely fine. To the amateur or
artist il presents subject truly wonderful. The
painter poet and the whole line OF artists are thrown
in the shade, since this performances presents the
reality with oil the form, color and symmetry thnt
gives life and animation to The picture The opening
Of this resort Of amusement was pleasing scene.
Mr.. Kilmsle deserves credit for his zeal and enter
prise In fitting up this establishment.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

Dr.. Lee, Of Hartford, Conn, who had practised
extensively at the SOURI, states that he has treated
FIVE cases of rattlesnake bite and all Of them success
fully. His remdedy 10 alcoholic liquor either rum,
brandy gin-giyen in large doses. A half pin,
every fifteen minutes, making quart in an hour, lie
not too much, to be given as as possible after
the bite The remedy has been used at the South TO
grea, extent, and has never been been known to
TAIL Of cure, The liquor absorbs or deadsns the ia
tai virus and never intoxica,es the subjsc, so long
a. the virus Of the reptile Ia In the system
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24
To ne Editor Of he National mig.

" Utc I>uuoT ~ Hte 4'eteo"us 'v"'E
Having observed an advertisement In your paper
helded "Giand ct Sans Rival Attraction" "a La
Vile de Paris" which suppose in plain English
means "Great and Unrivaled attraction, at the City
Of Paris" or C. Gautiers Confectionery establish
ment inviting persons to call and examine the varic
~ of goods In the confectionery line exhibited at thf
,lace l, as one of the public, accepted the invita-
oh, and must say never was more delighted with
,is TO any place. The display presented exces any
hing of the kind had ever before at any SINH
arestablishment, although have visited some oft
principal stores in larger cities about this season
If the year. when each is endeavoring 10 excel the
hher in the display of his goods In fact, in,agn
d had by some magic power, been transported tt
The city Of Paris itself. - Many Of the Fancy Bore'
exhibited are really magnificent and well worthy {
visit The Bon Bons, too, nre very rich.
Mr.. Gauier, The proprietor of this establishment
IS a true Frenchman, very polite and attentive 10 al
who visit him, and has thorough knowledge Of thu
Confectionery business no stronger proof Of which
perhaps, could be given than the very liberal patron
age he has met with since his residence in this city
In conclusion let me say to all seeking presents
confectionery of any kind, 10 call "a La ViAs d.
Paris" on the corner Of Pennsylvania Avenue ant
| 18th street T..
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

LAST CuANcE, -To-morrow is the last day OF the
exhibition Of the Chinese Museum in Washington;
and we understand that tomorrow night the Chi
nese attached ii give their last representations
previous to returning their native land. II il ex
pected that Professor Kne Hing will express his
painful emotions at parting in some Of his most
touching trains. This splendid collection Of tho
belongings of Chnadom fully deserves the extensive
patronage it has received and we hope none Of our
citizens, the strangers now In town, win fail see
ing il before ii closes. @
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BnowNs PAINTtSGs.-We advise all who have
not seen this collection Of the heroes Of Monterey
and Buena Vista to go Immediately and do so. They
are exhibited the ST. Charles. Buildings, corner Of
Sd street and Penn avenue. The room is splendid
one for the purposealording better light Than any
other in whicw they have been exhibited.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-24

ApELpnr.--At the Adolphi last night, the drama
Of "Theresc,n and the farce Of The F" Maid of Mum
ster'' was performed TO aul and fashionable house.
We are pleased 10 see that the gentemanly propris-
tors bid fair to reap the fruits of their enterprise.
Mrs Nichols sustained the part Of " Therese" admir-
ably Mr.. Herbert as "Corwin," and Mr. Bradshaw
as Fonain,r drew loud and repeated plaudits from
the audience Our comic poetic rhyming- without.
reason friend, Mr.. Harrison, is NIL the ton He Ii
quite personal, but very Aaerng in his extempora.
neous sonncts. Success to them oil, say we.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-22
Affairs La Vcnexuela,
[From Che Nashyills Orthopolltsn. o,

Puerto CADELLo, Sept %, 1917.
Venezuela enjoys state Of peace and harmony thanks
to the conciliaory OF the actual president
General Monagas who to be DESTROYS Of uniting
the different parties The present administration mani
tests determination TO effect all within its power for
the benefit of the whole country
With feelings of deep regret obliged to inform
you of bitter hostility manifested by the people Of We
nezuea towards this United states of the
the authorities. but the part OF the people of all
classes in acts not to be mistaken Much bs attr
buted certain iibe1a and malignant foreigners resi-
dents la this country who make 1t their principal bust
to utter falsehoods and regard
ing the United States for the purpose Of gaining
larity among the natives Of this country.
" Is sincerely to be hoped that the United States will
have effected peace with Mexico this upoa hoaor-
able terms to both countries let them be pro-
pery castgated until they cry enough which will afford
example Of what the United States do In Of
necessity.
Our new consul at this port, Southy Grinalds, Esq
arrived here few moaths since This gentleman will
doubtedy discharge the duties Of the office with efficacy
and energy should be required In the due exercise
his consular functions feel perfectly satisfied that
the dignity OF the United states will not suffer ut his
hands
Business dull In every branch CofYee-there 10 none
Whatever in the market; the crop is over. The new
coffee crop will commence In December and January;
but the bulk Of it will not in Until February and
March Indigo z IA RI, per lb asked; say from
400 300 Ia the city for sale No eHec ted
lately Ok AMI hides Ia ~ per Id, and In good
demand Tor the nited States in freely from the
Interior Cotton l2 l3c per lb Of the most superior
quay cocoa Sla s2o per ITO lb according to class.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-22
Mall Failures.

We received by mail on Saturday mornn a slip from
the Cleveland Herald contrasting ths from Mexico
Inc same news was brought this city by private con
yeyance In an extrs.sip from this Cleveland office on
Thursdsy morning previous BY priv,e conveyance we
received Friday evening Detroit paper Of "Wednesday
morning. The Mall Of Saturday brought w Detroit
paper OF Monday making difference OF nearly days
between Detroit and this place In favor Of private
veyance. M!waukis Sentinel and Gazetts In inst,