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Great Steamboat Race on the Lakes. A chal
enge Of Captain Appleby, backing the Sulla-
ma against any boat on the Lakes, for race
between Buffalo and Chicago, 1000 miles and
back. 5000, it is said will be accepted by M
Reed, who has pitched on the Niagara for,he
trial. Both vessels burn coal, and no landing
al Intermediate ports, for wooding up, will be
necessary. ID ,v st.g
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WAVERLY HOUSE.
TIME Subscriber would inform his fiiol

T1NHE Subscriber would inform his friends and
! Il the public generally, that he has opened q
RESTA URANT and HOTEL, of the above name,
on Sixth street, few doors south Of Penn. Avenue,
where he will be happy to entertain THIN in man,
ncr that he hopes win be satisfactory. His BAR
will be furnished with liquors Of the best and most
approved brands, and the Eating Department will
always contain every decacy in season. He hopes
To receive portion Of the patronage Of his friends,
while be endeavors 10 cater for the public taste.
aug 4--f efs l.. HI. BEVAN.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

In the case of Francis Stewart and Henry
w. Gray reported in our last, His honor Judge
Crawford ordered them to be forthwith dis
charged from custody, being satisfied from the
evidence that they were entirely innocent OF
the charge, and that not even the remotest sus-
picon of a criminal intent could be attached to
them-il was nothing more than Woodcock
frolick.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

VoRAcIousNEss OF Waffle expenses OF
the Mexican war are consuming every cent Of
revenue that can be gonin,o the Treasury. All
internal or national Improvements are suspend:
ed. Ne appropriations can be, made, because
il will interfere with the money wanted for The
precious war. The acts Of peace are all nough,
nothing has any value but engines Of death,
powder, bomb-shells and major generals. Even
the national docks, so much needed by Govern
ment, are to be suspended, to husband the re-
sources Of the Treasury 10 carry on the war.
Hundreds of -Four worthy mechanics are TO be
thrown out Of employment, and left to starve,
because the money they should receive for the r
labor upon works Of real utility, is wanted to
be wasted upon favorites of the Government,
in purchasing materials 70 carry on the war ;
and such e'the consequences of war-they
prey upon and ruin, alike, both conquered and
conquerors.-.N. O. National.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

II Horrible. Michael Depre, young man
working in VOLTS foundry, in Cincinnati, had
one Of his feet burned off by molten iron, on
the Sd Instant He had on large boots, and by
some mishap the liquid metal was poured into
one Of them. t3i'is VI dttij stBy4
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

! A Second Esau. We saw, the other day, says the
Hannibal Mo. Journal, well formed male child,
born Of negro parents, covered completely with a
coat ofhsir, tho shoulders, back, and exircmities
thicky covered; the head and forehead down 10 the
eyes, covered with 4 long straight, black Goa, Of
air. i@N''l+" Fif hnfH yNasffs"A
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

i 'J.3Dixon Roman of Washington County,
has been selected as the candidate Of the Wings
for Congress from the End District Of Mary
land. Our friends promise 100 majority for
Roman and Goldsborough in October. The
Old ThunderetSf Buena Vista was nominated
for the Presidency most uproariousv. IA
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.f. AUGUsr 9, lS47.
Information has been received al the Depart
|ment of State, from the United States consul d,
Singapore, that the ship "Mary Elem Of
Boston. Capt. T. w. Dearborn, was wrecked
and totally lost, with her cargo of teas, on The
Island Of Subj, South Natunas, on the 9Th Of
February last, on her passage from Whampoa
in China, to New York. a.s
The Captain succeeded in reaching Subj,
with all his crew except two. James Mullen,
Of Belfast, and John Burton, of Phadephia, )
who were drowned among the breakers. b
IA 7" Union last night,
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Found Dro~ned.-A man, by the name of
Saxton was found drowned in the Potomac
above the Chain Bridge on Monday. He had
prayer book in his pocket. l', taa8
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

Green accused Of assisting Averett in robbing
The Lynchburg Branch Bank of Virginia, de-
MES that he was beneficiary in the robbery,
but admits he has acted criminally in lending
himself TO Averer: The latter has not yet
been arrested.
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The ELEcTIoKs.-So far as ascertained, the
Wings have not lost a single member Of Con-
gress in the States where elections have Just
been held, but, on the contrary, they have
certainly gained one in Alabama, (Gayle) one
IN Kentucky, (Gaines) one in Indiana, (Mc-
,Carty) and one in North Carolina, (Outlaw, }
Further returns will, we believe, show still
greater gains. , ,If
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The "Mobile Advertiser" extra, Of August
8, states that Governor Gayle's (whig) major
lty in that county over Taylor (dem) is about
eiSo, and seems to entertain no doubt of his
election by 70 or 40 majority. Hg0
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

We are truly glad to hear that Mr.. Buchan-
an goes no further South now than Old Poin,
Comfor-in consequence Of the capture Of
Mexico BY Scott and Trist For this impor-
tant piece Of intelligence we are indebted 10
the intelligent Washington Correspondent Of
the Baltimore Sun. No doubt, the country
breathes freer and easier! sa FbbM ,a,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

LATE FROM SANTA FE.-The ST. Louis papers
have advices from this place down TO the 2ls,
Of June. All was quiet Gen. Price was dis
charging his men as fast as their terms expired.
The depredations. Of the Indians upon the
plains continued with great iierceness. Il They
are worse enemies now than the Mexicans. p
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

0c-"A Citizen" is informed that his COM
municaiion respecting the department of the
hackmen in front Of our hotels has been sent
to the Mayor for his action thereon. II is the
province Of the police to remedy the grievance
so justly complained Of, and we have no doubt
but that our worthy Mayor will see that the
police do their duty.
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'Nympha pudica Deum vidit, ct erubuit.'

.Ne'o, pom honor. -"I'll take two children, il
can get 'em cheap" said tall Yankee, on
entering an oyster cellar.
"Two children-what two children z"
"Why, Ihaini got any myself, and your
sign repds families supplied don't in want
you to supply me with one"
! sob replied the oysterman, laughing, eve
mean families supplied with oysters"
"Why don't you say SO then. thought
the two trades mixed together were mighty
uueer.o 5tn.G Das, .H - aag
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

AZ There is a woman in New Hampshire who
has len husbands living within sight Of each
{ other and she domes;icates with either accord
4 ing to her pleasure, and what is singular, she
and they are all on good terms with each other
and their neighbors. A suit for polygany
3 could not be, sustained against her in her vi
: cinage n-a, ai ,aT,, %
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ss The Knoxville Tribune 10. of the 4th inst,
predicts with greal deal Of assurance that the
Wings will carry their Governor and large
majority Of the members Of Congress.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

The officers and soldiers Of Gen. Scou's ar.
my complain much Of being annoyed by yer.
MINI Charleston Merc,ry ..ls d "
When Gen. Scott reads the washington
Union, he sees and feels that the vermin in
question are notthe only or the,wo back.
Bite,s. Prentice. 3l zl .sla
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

An immense Mass Meeting Of the Wings Of
'oid Boone IN Missouri, was to be held on the
90 instant, to consider the question Of electinp
Gen. Taylor 70 The Presidency. Missouri is in
motion ba bs as% I0
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

The ,McLdne. This cutter. built at an cx-
'pense Of $4,000, is now for sale at New Or
leans. The Executive is tdrning into cash all
the pubic property he can lay his hands upon,
right orwrong, to &c, money 70 carry on his
war! 0#s. ta
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4. Movements Of Troops. Company X Of the
I U. s. 18th Football recruited in Florida--ar-
rived at Savannah on the 9Th instant, on their
way 70 Brazos via Charleston. II numbers 81
men.
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e5- The whole West have received the news
of the promotion Of Col Price to be ,Brigadier
General with one shout Of derision. They say
that il is the most foolish, iniqui,ous and ride
ulous Of any Of Mr.. Folks outrageous appoint
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

TIE LoNe BRlDoE.-We are happy TO hear
that ihIs bridge is passable again. Our mar
kets will be now well supplied with vegetables
at cheap rates.
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I'd.
New Process OF "SUMMARY EXCITEMENT"
The ownerof an ancient tenement, on the cor
ner of Vine and Sixth Streets, has been for sew.
eral weeks taxing his ingenuity to discover
some process, other than the law, by which he
might rid his premises Of number of relrac-
tory tenants, who, disregarding bis repeated
and peremplory notices to quit, manifested
a determination TO remain in possession at all
hazards. The other day he hit upon an expe
dent which z wrought to his desire. y, Hay.
ing enlisted in his service the troupe Of fourteen
Indians, (who have recently been giving exh.-
billions a, College HalD with their naturally un,
prepossessing visages, rendered more hideous
by liberal application Of" war paint" he
marched 70 the scene of action. They sue,
ceeded. without difficulty yin eflec,ng an en-
trance into the old domicile,, and commenced
their formidable operations agains, The enemy.
Our landlord, who acted as leader Of the expe-
diton, directed his novel posse to lead Off with
a grand pow,wow and war dance. The as
tonshed habitues OF the place scrulinized these
military proceedings Of their unwelcome vis-
tors, with more curiosity than apprehension ;
and at the close Of the performance, showed
no disposition to decamp. AT asignal from
the landlord, however, the " grim visaged"
assailants setnp ayell, SO sudden. startling and
terrific, that the now thoroughly frightened
denizens of the old house rushed. pell,mell,
through the open door into and down the street,
as if pursued by legion OF evils--leaving The
grateful proprietor undispu.ed possessor of the
premises. 1
p On returning TO their late quarters, the par.
ties thus summarily elected, found their move
ables in the street. and the doors barred against
them We doubt 1.-THE ,awncy representa-.
tons Of the Sacs and Foxes could have served
a more useful purpose Gin. Signal w
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The moral power Of the. Mexicen nation
was destroyed upon the field Of Buena Vista,
says the New Orleans National How true,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

COL De Russey's official Repor. Of his escape
from capture is thrilling story, and is another
evidence Of the "never give up the ship"
nature of our people. In
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

~ The Wnr an End.-This pleasant intel,
gence is communicated to the Baltimore Sun
Of to-day, BY its distinguished Washington
Correspondent
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

Great frauds have recently been discovered
in the Pearl Ash of trade. Il is mixed with
rs per cent Of common salt.
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\ ON SALE AT THE WAREHOUSES; OF THE
''3ai' 1@ ~ PEKlN Ea8 w'<
TEA COMPANY
"a & ~ Enhnn ,Streei. .Nsm YORK..

rs & n Fuhon Street, .Ne,o York.
- Tho Tea mentioned in this Catalogue, are
done up in quarter pound, halfpoupd and one pound
pack ages-tho iirst or inside wrapper is lead, the
second wrapper is water proof paper and tho third
or outside wrapper is Of Chinese rice paper. The
Company sell name but good teas, done up in this
superior manner oil Of them grown in the most lux
urious districts in China. Country dealers may
select as small quantity Teach kind as they like,
and have them packed in ono chest These teas also
come in five pound Chinese packages, called quat-
toons, a very convenient hnciful and portable
shape.
| persons in any part of the United, States OF
Canada can order any Of the tcas in this Catalogue
by letter, in quantities to suit their wishes. We
pack them in Chinese boxes and deliver them tc
The Forwarding Merchant FREQ from charge for pack
ing in carriage. Tho money should always accom-
pany the order 't.'.'fs'
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The MIcHIGAN DEBT.--It is stated that the
funds to pay the interest on the debt Of Michi-
gan, due in January next, are now on hand,
and that Michigan will then wheel into the
line Of interest paying States. The debt on the
LIST Of January last, including interest, was re
duced to 1887. lao, by the sale Of the Central
and Southern Railroads, costing $9,343 1884,
for 81, 100000. A tax Of $4,000 has been
laid for The punctual payment OF interest after
January next. The purchasers of the roads
are to pay tax Of one.haIf per cent on their
capital until 1851, and after that time a tax Of
three .fourths per cent. on all their property.
1t is estimated that in 1852 this tax will be
$52,500, leaving but So 500 10 be collected by
general tax-about equal to mill on the dol
lar Of the taxables in the State. The debt will
also be decreased by the sale of lands. &c.,
belonging to the State, valued at over 5000 900,
for which State Indebtedness will be received.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

From May 10Th. TO July 24,h l45s persons
died at Crosse Isle in the 81. Lawrence Of Ship
fever, and 3os7 on their way to Canada from
Great Britain. Horrible mortality!
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The BRAZILIAN SLAVES in New York are
no more slaves. They have escaped from the
charge Of the Sheriff and are BY this time in
Canada. a
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The Great Eric Railroad. This great work
we rejoice to hear is progressing very rapidly.
There are some 5000 men engaged On it, and
ii will probably be completed in the autumn Of
lS4S. ,.r 4,
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eo- Two vessels were lost off Montauk Pr
on the 5ih Of August. Five persons persisted
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~ Mr.. JOHN v. SHIELDS is authorized to col
lect all moneysdue for the enlarged National Wing,
and 10 receipt for the same in my name.
G. w. FENTON,
Proprietor Of National Wing.
wAsHiscFos, Aug, ?, Is47.
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IN The Marine Hospital at New Orleans is at
last finished, after costing the United States
five times its value!
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PEkOEFLOWEH6, good hf LA 90 b
do . do garden growth growth, An, f, q
China, several splendid chops Of Tea, srsiasiceiy
imported by the aPEKIN TEA Co.," and which
we intend to copyright 10 prevent Gickery. Let
our agents get ready. fb
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Heretofore Il has been very difficult, Indeed inn
possible to always obtain good green and black sas
But now you have only to visit tho wsssrocms Of
tho Pekn Tea Company, 10 and m Fulton strest.
to obtain delicious and fragrant teas o you could
wish for.--Daly Sun, gtls 4sifft
We have tried the teas imported by The Pskin
Tea Company, 75 aud "a Fulton street, New York.
and II we live will ny them often. They ceiling
the most delicious tees we ever drank, and rstsI
ihem at Wholesale Pricesr-Evenins Post 5t.
The fines. specimens Of green and blssk ieas svss
sold in this country, sre imported BY the Pekiu Tea
Company, rs and ~ Fulton st. Thoss who want
good toss at reasonable prices, can always 81 thsm
thoro.--Tnbune. ~ 9sig aes .F 3agaptt3
s'uEYs 81 y "a Sis ------- ,fs ~ sls bs5.43 -
a Word to Tia Dyinkeys.--The Pskin Tee
Company, rs and M Fulton strset, hsvs imported
into this market some Eve hundred thousand dollars
worth of the finest etses Of grssn and black teas
grown in tho Celestil8 Empire done up in all the
various fancy packpgsss that Chinese ingenuity can
invent It Is aPrvilogs to buy lsss at this great
adjustment and b luxury anda comfort 10 drink
them They sell good teas only, and Tstail them st
wholesale prices. Country merchants who wish 10
always sellgood tcasc always obtain thsm st this
place on reasonable terms. sspsgasRi si 4ga3s
-ti pfiaag$ RI 4s.--a--- gijfasg hsF ste ~
Tie Pskin Tea Compmyg7 10 and N Fulton IL,
are performing great and good work and will, in
fow years, beyond slf doubt drivs s tho poor tsas
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SUBJUGATlON POLICY AVOWED.
Z From Tie Union of .augusl9

u
But if the Mexicans should bel again mad
enough 70 reject the olive branch, every spec,
ulalon abou, the energetic meansof bringing
them 10 their senses, and obtaining an honora-
BILE peace, may be camly considered. We are
not aware Of what course our governmen,
may pursue in this predcament; but we can
scarcely be mistaken in supposirg that the
war will be prosecuted with greater vigor.
We must subdue these gnerieros and keep
open a, free communication between the CAPT
tai and the coast. We must teachthese Mex
cans that we are superior 10 them in energy
as well as in our military skill and military
resources. We must impress them with
deep conviction that their true interest is peace
with us now, and in all future time. Acting
upon these high principles, we viii prosecute
the war with greater means, sterner will,
and with irresistible vigor. If they are not
sufficiently beaten to make them seek ior peace,
we must beat them again and again-coerce
them at every available point, scatter their
guerilleros, occupy their towns, and levy more
contributions upon their inhabitants
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

Mr.. Clay will be at Cape May in the course
Of next week, il is said. y xxx
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n McCUBBTN, Barber, Temple Of Fashion, No
u, /, aided by that superior workman, Felix
Dean, 9Th ST., between Pennsylvania avenue and D
street. 5.saa h tt.arE AK june 25---
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IA Democratic meeting at Cenirevie, Md,
nominated Old lack for the Presidency last
week ~ lrfs1A Glp Ats p .sH far
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CITY OF MEXICO.
TRADITIONS OF THE TLAsoALANs.


"The traditions Of the original inhabitants Of
Mexico are full Of interest. The Tlascalans,
who founded it, said they were driven out from
the South, and ordered by their seers to travel
Northward, until they saw an eagle with ser
pent in its mouth, sitting on cactus plant
For many weary day they pursued their pill,
grimage, until they came TO the shores of a
beautiful lake, surrounded by cloud.capped
mountains. In the centre of the lake, was a
large rock; while admiring, an eagle rose be.
fore them with serpent in It's Smouth--il rose
high in the air, and descending in narrowing
circles. settled upon solitary cactus, growing
upon the lone rock, in the bosom Of the lake
before them. The wanderers gave shout Of
emulation, they had found the place of their
favored city. They at once went 10 work and
laid off four causeways, running according 10
the cardinal points Of the compass. These great
works completed, the great temple Of the Mex.
leans was erected on the centre Of the rock
where rested the eagle, and the priests palaces
sprung up around it, and the houses OF the ri, h
occupied the rest Of the surface Of the rock
Streets then began TO be made by building on
each side of the causeways. Such was the
commencement Of this city, towards which
our troops are approaching. When Cortez
and bis troops viewed it from the heights Of
Rio Frio, il seemed majestically floating in the
pelucid lake; the four causewayys leading to it.
looked like silver cables to keep ii in its cen.
tral moorng. Around il played the light skiff
and the gay gondalier. Over the very cause
way which Gen. Scott will take, Gortez ap-
preached the city and fought his way, hand to
hand, successfully against unprecedented odds.
He conquered and became its master. Filled
with holy horror at the. human sacrifices that
were commanded by the religion of the Az.
tees, he tumbled down their temples, and the
immense mounds Of earth on which thew
stood, into the surrounding lake, and thus en-
larged the foundations Of the city. Time has
accomplished since, what Cortez began. The
rains in two centuries, have washed from the
mountains earth sufficient 10 quite fill up the
lake. And Mexico, now, instead of being in
the centre Of lake, sets enshrined in a low,
marshy suburb, without wall or place afford
ing the least protection to the city; il is more
helpless than when only to be approached by
It's causeways or boats The jealousy OF tho
leaders of The modern ,Mexicans would never
permit them to fortify the city. They were
afraid that walls and forts might, in the hands
Of tyrant, be used for tyranny at home.
Hence, every distant strong place situated in
passes leading to the city has been fortified,
but the city has been left without defence.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

The Pensacola Gazette, edited by one Of
the bes, lawyers in the country, speaking of
Mr.. Clifford's opinion sanctifyng the recent
wicked violation Of the Dry Dock Law by the
Executive, holds the following language;
"Ofthc Attorney General we know nothing.
and we take leave to say that IL his decision in
this matter be fair sample Of his legal know
ledge, the less the world knows Of him the
better will il be for his fame as lawyer"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-10

" Col. May is on the Eastern Shore.
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Silrer Leaf.--Sedom sold even by large dealers,
because Of the very small profits made on its
sale. This is very superior Tea.
do do golden chop, plantation
garden growth l SO
Golden Chop. is the finest Green Tea cult
waited in China II is Of the first pickings, and
cxcels all other Green Teas for its delicacy Of
flavor, strength and aroma. Heretofore, this
Tea has never reached this country except in
small lots, as presents 10 Importers.
HYSON, very fine rs
do plantation growth L 90
| GJNPOWDER, good G, rs
do superior | 90
do small leaf, plantation growth IS
| IMPERIAL, good ,.,. ~.(. rs
| do brisk and fragrant r 90
do curious leaf, very superior 25
| HYSON SKIN, good, fine flavor r3s
N do do extra fine So
BLACK TEAS.
POUCHoNG, good, full flavor IS
! do fine So
do very superior rs
lsoUoHoNG, good 81