The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-14
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A CAMPAIGN IN Mexico, by one who has seen
the Elephant" Is the title Of very interesting and
instructive book, published by Gregg, Elliott, & Co.,
Philadelphia, and for sale by Mr.. George Temple
man. on Pennsylvania avenue. II Is accompanied
BY map of the field of Buena Vista, by Lieutenant
Green Of the 18th Infantry, which Is said to be the
most accurate yet published and which certainly af
lords clearer idea of the movements Of both armies,
ana the progress of the action than any whichwe
have yet seen.
BOARD OF AtDEnmEN.--The Mayor communicated
message TO this Board on Monday evening In re-
aon 70 the proceedings that were had at the called
meeting Of the citizens TO provide for public de-
mons'rhuon on the case Of Captains Walker and
Hanson. Ihis meeting recommended the appropri-
alton Of $780, to defay any expenses that might nc
crue in preparing for this demonstration MI. Tow.
ers offered resolution to appropriate this amount
After warm debate in which Messrs. Towers and
Clark displayed to the Board much eoauence. the
motion WIS passed.
The Board Of Common Council referred the matter
10 the Committee on Finance
]. o. Q. F.--The Grand Lodge of this District
have called on subordinate lodges Of this order to
make suitable preparations in relation TO Captains
Walker and Hanson. Captain Walker was member
of the Order. This Ia laudable We hope that all
our associations win follow this example @
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HuMBoLDT's MAI OF MExIco-We are indebted
to Mr. Disturnel for copy of this excellent Map i'm
proved by him. II presents correct picture Of the
topography Of the regen round about the old capital
Of Mexico Every citizen who takes interest in the
progress OF our arms In that counry--and who does
not should purchase copy Of this Map, 90 that
he can read of the march Of conquest and occupation
Understandings
| DIsruRNEL's NATIONAL REorsrER.- Mr.. D. has
also laid upon our tabea copy Of this chart 1t en-
bodies vast amount of useful information, and
should be In the hands Of every man as reference
table. In II Is q list of the members of Congress, Of
all the executive officers Of the United States Of the
Judiciary Of the United States, Of the Foreign Min
listers Resident in Washington, &c. &c.
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| CLoTHNd.We called In, to-day, at our friend Alb
ner H. Young's Clothing Store, on Pennsylvania
avenue, above Browns Hotel, and from his exhibi-
ton, we cheerruly recommend to our citizens, Mem
beers Of Congress- and strangers, who may desire a
fashionable and tasty wardrobe ready for service to
call and soc him. He has made such arrangements,
that for cash he is enabled to supply the public with
articles as low and good us Gun be bought in our
Northern Cities and we are assured that his present
stock cannot be equalled any where. Go and see
him.
CRIMINAL CouRT.-The Court had the case of
Margaret Holland before them yesterday. The pris-
oner was charged with larceny, and found guilty but
recommended to the mercy Of the Court. Ratclif
for prisoner ~
Also, on the case of Godfrey Conrad, charged with
assault and battery--found guilty. Wilson and Rat
cliff for prisoner.
Also, on the case of Henry Lacy charged with an