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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02
Nrw Yonx, Wednesday, Sept. l.

The market for fancy stocks was depressed, but
Gil substantial securities were steady at yesterday s
prices
The aour market is less active. Small sales Gen
esee brands at S5,75; Southern is held at The same
figures; Ohio $3.50, and Michigan $3.50. Corn
meal dull. . .n
Not much doing in wheat. The market quiet
mixed is worth ll5al2oc; prime Genessee 1875 a
1888 sales Of 10000 bushels corn at nc. fl mixed
and 76 for yellow; oats have declined to 3sc; rye
92c. ..... .. r.. ~,
Provisions firm as last quoted; groceries in fair
request. ... .. .-
The cotton market is rather heavy, sales made al
Yesterdays rates. dealers awaiting further news.
Whiskey 2s3 % cents per gallon.
No steamer yet--the news IS anxiously looked
for.--Ib.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

Fort IN THE PArAPsco RIyER.-We are
greatly pleased 70 learn says the Baltimore
American, that the prospect Of the early COM
mencement of the fertilization on Sollers' Pt
Flats is assuming Brighter aspect. We un
dersland that Major Ogden of the Engineer
Department has been. assigned to duty here,
and will no doubt soon make the preliminary
preparations. ..i
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

THE WASHINGTON CITY CIRCULAT-
i ING MUSICAL LIBRARY.-Mns. Gan.
REr ANDERSON intends opening the above named
Musical Library as soon as q sufficient number Of
subscribers snail have been Obtained to justify the
carrying the same into effect II has been al
by many asst will afford an opportunity 10 The 10.
vers Of music Of availing themselves Of wha, music
they may want, for its use only, at small expense
The Library will be furnished with the standard an a
new music, comprising opera music, songs, duets.
values, Sc.
For terms, apply at my Music and Stationery
Stere, where the Library will be established.
Penn. avenue between lth and 18th SITS.
august 5-oaw4w
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

Unfortunate ARRAY. An ARRAY took place
yesterday, says the Piltsburg Commercial OF
3lst August, between two citizens oil Birming
ham, Messrs Bellzhoover and Bausman, in
which the. former, is feared, was dangerous
X wounded, by being hit with stone on the
left temple. The parties were brothers in law,
and the quarrel, we understand, grew out Of
business difficulties IL
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

More Of Mr.. MINORS Doings. Yesterday,
at dusk, person named Minor, living on the
outskirts, amused himself by chasing the blacks
living ia the neighborhood. He was armed
with sword cane and pistols, and made those
who came IN his path fearful OF their lives A
lion lei loose could not have caused more alarm.
Some said he Was drunk and Others that he
was crazy. BE that as il may, the danger was
not lessened in either case Among other ex.
PLOTS, he came to the dwelling of Mr.. J. Y,
BRYANT The door being fastened he entered
through the window. The whole household
were disturbed. The unoffendng bow living
there was 'he<ohject OF pursuit. He was caught
and Minor stabbed HIM in the leg.
Bait. Clipper Of this morning.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02
MARRIED.

On Tuesday evening, the 3lst ullimo, by the
Rev. Mr.. Allen. w. F. WALLACE, M. D. !,
TO ELLEN REBECCA, eldest daughter Of
John Purdy, esq, all Of this city.
On Tuesday afternoon, Sis, August, by the
Rev. L. ]. ellis, Mr.. JOHN s. EMMER-
SON 10 Miss LOUISA M. DUFFEY.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

PREcAuTToN.-So great were the fears en-
tertained by the French Government lest tu
mulls should occur at Paris, during the teies in
commemora.ion Of the revolution of July.
1880, tina, policemen visited all the gunsmi'hs'
shops, and removed the locks of the fire arms
exposed for sale, in order chat the weapons
might be unserviceahle if seized by insurgen'
republicans. ~.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

Rat Bat-We may be doing service to some
one annoyed by these vermin, by publishing the
following decoyng recipe. Il is SAID that il aprnked
upon lat bait, used in rat traps, or otherwise em-
poyed TO decoy the vermin, it will be sure 10 al
tract; H.. .',..
Powdered asafndito, grain; essential oil of rho
dunn, drachms; essential oil of lavender, I scru-
pie; oil Of annseed, drachm. "..
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02
WATERLY HOUSE

INliE Subscriber would inform his friends and
the public generally, that he has opened
RES7A URANT and HOTEL. of the above name
on Sixth street, few doors south of Penn. A yenc
where he will be happy TO entertain thhm in man.
ner that he hopes will be satisfactory. His BAR
will be furnished with liquors of the best and most
approved brands, and the Eating Department will
always contain every delicacy in season. He hopes
to receive portion of the patronage Of his frendA
while he endeavors TO cater for the public taste.
aug 4--tf d. n REVANs
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. CARRIA-
III GES, and all kinds of merchandise bought anc

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CARRIA-
IL GES, and all kinds of merchandise bought and
sold on commission by w. B. LEWIS.
Having enlarged my store in order to accommo-
date the above branch of business, would inform
the public that am now ready to receive consign-
mente for public or private sales.
N. d. Persons having any amount of furniture to
dispose of would do well to give me CALL at the
clothing and furniture store, Pennsylvania avenue.
near llth street. w. B. LEWIS.
AT PRIT.ATE sale.
10 dozen superior Wines, old Social, Madeira, and
Blackburn brands s es,
Also, an invoice Of Looking Glasses, Clocks, and
Trunks
extra large mahogany Centre Table .@
Refrigerator, in good order
splendid new pair Candelabras, five lights each
With variety of other articles for sale low
aug Is If w. b. LEWIS.
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CANAL TRADE.

SEPTEMBER 2.-Arivals upto o'clock P M.
Canal boat O!d Dominion, wood, for E Wat
ters '
Canal boat Margarete, wood, for Hill
Canal boat Eliza Jane. wood, for J Hill
' Canal boat Wave, sand, Tor N Plant
Canal boat Aqua, wood for G II Cockrell
Canal boat George Washington, wood, for
G II Cockrell
Canal boat Johnson, wood, for Boone
Canal boat Mary and William. wood, for
" E Stubs
Canal boat Blue Dick, wood, for II B Thorn
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

Or The Montreal Herald of the 26th instant
says--I. has been decided BY the Imperial au,hor.
ties, togge medals to the Indian Warriors and Mi.
ia who were engaged in the war Of 1912 and 10,
in the actions at Detroit, Chryser's Farm, and
Chateauguay. Why not include the chiefs who
figured at the River X .isn1 's.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

0o- While two English architects were views
ing the palace of the King Of Naples, at Caser
ia, they were shown carpet on which the
kings arms were worked in worsted and as
they neglected to take off their hats, as mark
of respec. TO the emblems of royalty, they were
Immediately seized by the Swiss sehtinels, who
confined them for several days in the cells
attached to The guard house.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02
PH1LAnELpHIA, Wednesday, Sept.

PaILApELrHIA, Wednesday, Sept. l..
No new feature to notice in Stocks, prices firm.
The Flour market ia dull nothing dong-buy-
are not willing to give the prices asked, which
are $3.50 a 5,75 for Pennsylvania brands,
There We're some sales of white wheat for export
on terms not made public. There is no special
change TO notice in grain. The demand is rather
falling IT, White and Yellow Corn "a a rs cts.
Sales Of 100 hhds. New Orleans sugar at 6. n 7c.
Nothing new in provisions prices steady.
Whiskey CSC. per gallon in bbls.-B.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

The Government editor says that the Wings
are in "a shattered state We have heard OF
drunken vagabonds. who fancied that all the
sober men in the world were drunk, and OF
lunatics who thought the rest of mankind aw.
fully wrongheaded. We suppose that i, is
owing TO similar hallneinalion that father
Richie now fancies that the Wings are in a
shattered state Ibid - = -. I
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

SuIclDE. The clerk Of the Tributary informs
MS that respectable tavern keeper Of Hermann,
Mo-. committed suicide on Tuesday, by shoot
ing himself through the head with pistol, the
ball entering his mouth. Cause-jealousy of
his wife, TO whom he had been married twelve
years.-St Louis Rev.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

o. The editor Of the Democrat, referring to
the ascendaney Of the Wings in the mex,
House OF Representatives, says that .,.hey
have a majority by accident'' The "acci
dent" was very extensive one, for il has
overwhelmed Locofocoism in nearly every
State Ia the Union. IF an earthquake were to
convnlse the whole country and swallow up a
hundred cities, our facetops neighbor would
doubtless call i an "accidenl." TPrentice.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

II may be remarked that The presence Of a
man OF energy, firmness, and wisdom, at the
head Of the Government, was never more I'M
Peralively required by any combination ofevents
than those likely 10 arise within the next few
years Baltimore american.
That man is General Taylor above all other
men, and the people will place him at the head
of the Government.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

The Iron Duke.-Tbe London At as, speaking of
lipgton and Miss Burlett Coutts, says" There is
no longer any doubt that the preliminary arrsnge-
ments are nearly completed"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

OUTRAGEOUS, CoNDucr.-We learn that a
person named James Minor, clerk in Mr..
Hagner's office. committed an outrageous as
sault On Tuesday evening on coiored boy
named Andrew. belonging TO Mr.. O'Neal. The
boy was severely stabbed in the leg, so as to
induce an apprehension on the part of DR..
Howard. who attends the boy, that it may re.
sui in lockjaw. 1t appears that this outrage
and others Of a similar character were com
mIlted by the person above named while under
the influence OF sania potu. The offender was
yesterday arrested by officer Wollarl, and Ia.
ken before Justice Purcell, who has appointed
a final hearing of the ease TO take place at his
office this afternoon, al O'Clock, no bail hay-
ing been required in the case. sE
National hiteLligencer, this morning
Mr.. Minor, We learn, is one of Mr.. Walkers
appointees. But why did not Mr.. Purcell re
quire bail in this case? Who is Mr.. Minor.
that he should be exempt from the requirements
of the law2 We shall see, now, whether the
President, who is the avowed enemy of drum
kenness in the employees of Government. will
require the dismissal of Mr.. Minor. ,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

CONGRESSIONAL CAM2AIaN-3d and An dis
h7cts-W. 8. PaTham, Of Madison parish, is in
the held. This gentleman has consented 10
run as the Ready and Rough candidate fol the
ga district. and is now canvassing the district
he will be elected by majority that will an
swer all practical purposes. John Waddell, oil
Nalchiioches, has been confirmed by the Wings
OF The 4th district, as their candidate, and they
are now bnsy as bees to secure his election.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

Dreadful Casualty. Yesterday morning the
infant son of Mr.. John Baleson, of Trenton,
N. j., on visit to family in Buuonwood ST.,
above Eighth, fell from the garret window up
on the pavement and died Of its injuries in
about an hour afterwards. The child was about
months old, and as we are informed, had
been taken up stairs by one Of the family and
set upon the window sill, from which il was
unfortunately precipilated. Phil. N. Amer.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02
IMPORTANT NEW WORK.

LIMITED STATES FINk NCIAL DEPART-
u MEMPHIS Treasury Department and its
various Fiscal Bureaus their origin, organization,
and practical operations illustrated; being supple
ment to the Synopsis Of Treasury Instructions for
the administration Of revenue laws, affecting the
commercial and revenue system Of the United
States in fourteen chapters BY Robert Mayo, M.
D. one volume quarto. $3.50.
The above work, which has been for a considera-
BILE time in preparation at the Treasury Department,
has just been printed, extra copies Of which are for
sale by WIN. @. FORCE,
aug "a At Penn. ave. corner Of 10th street.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

As to the idea Of calling the whole arrange
ment on the top Of the capital "lhe elephant, ;"
beg leave to differ from some of your cores
pondents-the rhinoceros would be much more
appropriate, Wash Corr But Sun.
We think the giraffe would be a still better
name. '..a
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

HoUsE FURNISHING WARERooMs-
II Weinvits the attention Of all persons wishing
to furnish to our general assortment Of goods, con-
sisting Of
Furniture, Hardware. and Cutlery
China. Glass and Cookery Ware
Plated. Albata, and German Silver ware
Wooden Ware, Willow Ware, Brushes and
BTooms ~
And great variety Of miscellaneous and fancy
articles
Girandoles, Lamps, Candlebras, &c.
Cur stock embraces all the variety Of housekeeping
articles, and we pledge ourselves to sell at the very
lowest prices for cash, or TO punclual customers on
time.
Rooms opposite the Centre Market. few doors
east Of d. Clagett Il Co., up stairs.
aug 90 BOTELER e. MCGREGOR.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

w. H. Folks example is worthy of imila-
lion, and may well serve as lesson 10 that
throng OF empty-hearted "psriotsn who are
always ready 10 serve their counlry-in ciril
capacity.--F j. Grund in TO, days Bali. Sun
Among whom, most distinguished. is Mr..
GRuND himself! r.' .~r
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

MELANCHOLY. A man named O'Neal was
killed in Morgan county on Thursday last, by
Claiborne Young. Young stabbed him with a
dirk or knife, and we understand was immedi
ately arrested. and is now In jail in Versailles.
JEFF. City Mo. Melrop. 23d Aug.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02
CITY A Z + AIRS.
PORT OF WASHINGTON.
ARRIVED. SEPTEMBER 2.

ARRIVED, SEPTEMBERZ
Sch'r George Bartlett. Myers, master, coal
10 J Pettitone; Havre. de Grace
Sch'r New Haven, James Deatley, master
wood to George Ma,tingly; river
Sch'r Wasp. Thomas Beal. master, wood
to I Riley; river
Steamer Osceola, James Mitchell, master
freight and passengers TO the Dist of Columbia
Baltimore
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02
TO HOUSE BUILDERS AND
CARPENTERS -

AM now and shall at all times be prepared
Il cover Roofs Of Houses at reduced prices. with
Loaded Tin, French Zinc or Galvanized Iron.
Samples OF which may be seen at my store.
have also, constantly on hand, good assert.
ment Of building materials, cheap for cash.
G. WOODWARD,
Penn. Avenue, between 10Th and lth streets.
aug list
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

VI Six persons who breakfasted at Mr.. Levi
Rowells, in Goshen, N. H. poisoned by arsenic
in the teapot; an aged woman, Mrs. Abel, died the
rest are recovering.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

The Spy in Washington, Jr., is al fault re
specting Paroles return. If so kno,eing wri.
ter is in ignorance on this subject ordinary men
may well despair of getting at the truth.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

fl Life Lost. A man named VIiet, employed
on the Camden and Amboy, 4. r., was killed
on Thursday last, near Cenlrevile. Mercer CO.,
by his head striking the bridge under which the
train W as passing.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

The Nep Jersey Battalion. This battalion
will rendezvous this week at Governors Island
from whence il will sail direct for the seat
OF war.-lbid.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

WATCH HOUSE. -.Arresfed.-Tom Proctor,
free colored, drunk and disorderly, committed
to work house 80 days. Mary J. Atkins, white,
drunk and disorderly. committed to the work
house for 90 days. w..
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

o. Meetings of the Baltimore merchants on
Change were resumed yesterday a, noon, after
twelve Years suspension Of them.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

o. The work for lock and dam at the
Grand Rapids of the Wabash has been let "a
Mr.. Culbeltson, of Penn, for 100000.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

What's the matter ave did not receive our
New Orleans papers of the 25Gh last evening,
but they came TO hand this morning. Why
were they not distributed ? sd. ..'.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

GENEnAL TAyLoR.-The New Orleans Bee
says: ave have now no doubt but that General
Taylor will carry out his previous intention of re-
signing the command, and will return to the United
States in November if not sooner" .a
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

05' The CHIMES Of Campbelon, Ga, are
described in the Little Georgian 10 be Of a
mastodon species-as large as ordinary sized
oxen! f'' .+
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

o5- Comelia w. Walter, the fair edi,ress Of
the Boston Transcript, has left the chair Of this
favorite journal and gone to the walks Of mar
ried life. ...
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

II might be imprudent at this time to divuge,
all the facts connected with this subject, (lhe
return Of Paredes) but they would clear our
agents abroad of any shadow Of complaint.
Union last night.
All ha-are you there old truepenny So
you said about the Santa Ana business. What
is the use Of myslifying? Why not come out
at once and say that Parades was let in by the
orders of The PRESIDENT
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aug 81 3td & 2w4w

u BURGER, dealer in Tobacco, Segars and
j. Snuff, Wholesale and Retail, 18th street, be-
tween g. and H. aug 20 If
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

Do serpehs hiss? [Chapman's Sentinel.
TO be sure they do, as any man may satisf,
himself by taking up your paper.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

We are told tina. Nj. fTencn counts upon
Mr.. billiard of Alabama as one of the Wings
who will vote 10 make him Clerk again. That
he may be undeceived in this respect, we sub
Join the following paragraph from the Mon,go-
merry Journal. The leading Wing paper of Mr..
HIS District, and which speaks the sentiments
Of Mr.. II.
GAS Mr.. French has no more CLAIMS than
any other citizen, and believes in rotation o
Office the Wings will doubtless allow him le
rotate without calling him back TO those re.
,ponsiblies which ceased with the last Con
gress." ..*
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THE PUBLIC DEBT.

Yesterday Mr.. Graham informs The public
from his Office that the amount of Treasury
Notes outstanding is only
Sl5,sOs, 439!!!
And Mr. Selden from his Office apprises the
world that there is not single dollar IN the
Treasury of the United States, for this is the
true English of his Report. Here it Isl
SEPTEMBER |, le47. .m'
On Deposit, $lO594,l76
Drawn for 6,96l 1897
Subject to Draft, 3632,779
Transfers made 10 N. Orleans, 1894 1856
Balance on the wrong side. 76l ATT
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

And so Kit North has never, at any time,
been the Editor of Blackwood's Magazine. So
say the Messrs. Blackwoods, who aver that
they, and they only, are, and have been the
Editors. e.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

MIR. Richardson, the Democratic member
elect from Illinois in place Of Senator Doug Ass
is Taylor man; so says the Sangamo journal.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

o. Mr.. Dunn, who is elected, says the Bed.
ford, Indiana, Sun, is an able politician and
debalor, and a gentleman well quali6edto make
an honorable and excellent Representative in
Congress. We are happy TO learn also that he
is an out and out TAYLOR man.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02
JOHN. w. BRONAUG

JOHN. w. BRONAUGH'S
IT OTTERY. EXCHANGE, AND GENER-
IL AL AGENCY OFFICE, 6 doors west Union
Hotel, Bridge street, Georgetown, d. c. Where
all orders will be promptly and confdentially at
tended to. aug 26 If
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

q Forty sharks, from ten to twelve feet long,
were caught one day last week in the vicinity Of
Marlhi's Vineyard. One weighed 500 lbs. ,,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

The New York Evening Post gives Mr..
BUCHANAN up to the South, now that he has
gone in for compromise.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

or Mr.. Buchanan has indirectly rebuked
Father Richie for calling the Wings Federal,
lists, by giving to our party, in his recent Berk's
letter, the title Of Wings.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

A Lead Mime. The Lancaster Tribune saws
that valuable lead mines has been discovered
about five miles N. w. of tina, city.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02
PIrrsRuRn. Stptfmher /.

.... PIrTsBuRG, September /.
The markets generally are quiet, and no change
10 notice in prices Of flour. Wheat has declined
a few cents per bushel, under the news,
There are 3. feet water in the rivers channel at
Wheeling, and feet at Pittsburg, and rising .--lb
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-02

o. Mr.. Kendall, in letter TO Mr.. Waiter
son Of Tennessee, says that Houses Telegra
phic Printing Machine is a dead failure, and
that il cannot even be worked without apply
ing 10 il Morsels patent