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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07
Mr.. winthrop,s speech ON tai king tho Chair
Gentlemen ofthe House Of Representatives.
ofMe United States:

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.' ishroPn sps 30 p'.,..ssn,at;,s.
Gentlemen ~ Inc House " f.eP ,rs 1,s...Ig s,
Me o"aea ,'N's'
am deeply sensible Of the honor when you nav
conferred upon me by the vote when mas just peen
announced, and | pray leave to express my mos.
grateful Acknowledgements 70 those VINO nave .houg'
me worthy oil so distinguished marx Oh their CONN
ience. - ,.o.,
when remember by whom this chail nus I ee.n
filled in other yours, and, still more, when rehec'
On the constitutional character OF the body before me
cannot but feel that you have assigned me posi-
ion worthy oil any mans ambiiion, ana iat apo'o
the rightiul reach OF my own. -.
approach the discharge Of It's duues WIN pr
found Impression at once OF their dignity ana Oh the
difficulty.
Seven years OF service as member Oh TINS pinhcn
OF the National Legislature have more than suIncea
10 teach me that this is no place oil mere iora iou
| tine or ceremonious repose Severe iapors peIpe1-
ing cares trying responsibilities, await any ono VINO
called to IT, under the most suspicious and IA
y0rable circumstances. How, then, can heip tfen-
bling at the task which you have imposed on me, IN
the existing condition oil TINS House ana Oh inc cour
| try
| In time Of war, in time OF high political ex-
versy, see before me the Representatives Of ,he req
PIE almost equally divided not merely, us inc woes
this morning have already indicated, IN tneir prefer
ence for persons, but In opinion and In prncipe on
many OF the most Important questions on Wmch
they have assembled TO deliberate
| May not reasonably claim, in advance, from you
all, something more than an ordinary measure OF
orbearance and indulgence for whatever Of inaoiily
may manifest, in meeting the exigencies ana EN-,
barnssments which cannot hope to escapeI Ana
may not reasonably imploie, with something more
than common iervency, upon your labors and upon
my own, the blessing OF that Almighty Power whose
recorded attribute II Is that He maketh men TO be
Of one mind in housed
Let US enter, gentleman, upon our work OF legisia;
ton with solemn sense OF our responsibility TO God
and 70 our country. However we may be divided on
questions OF immediate policy we are united ny the
closest ties Of permanent interest and permanent OBJ
legation. We are the representatives OF twenty mil,
lions OF people, bound together by common laws ano
| common liberty common nag hoats daily ovei
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10 GEORGE HnBUS Is General Agent for the Ma
fonal Wing to receive and forward subscriptions and ad
vertsements to the same
n5-x d, PALMER is sole ngent for the National Wing
in the cities Of Boston, New York; Philadelphia, and Bait
more. 4
n-Agency for the National Whig In
Georgetoyvn-The citizens OF Georgetown respect
fully informed that JOHN w. BRoNAuCIIy ESQ., Broker
&c, on Bridge street, few doors west Of the Union ay
ern is agent for the National Wing. Persons DESTROYS
being served with the National Wing In Georgetown will
please leave their names and residences with Mr. Bro
naugh. ~. h ~
n5- ENOCH W. SMALLWooD, Garrison street, Navy
Yard, is Agent for the National Wing Persons wshingt
be supplied with The paper will please leave their
his store and they will be served. 4 N
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

We publish to-day two articles on Mexi-
can affairs from those two admirably con-
Quoted New Orleans journals, the Picayune
Independent Whig) and Delta (Indepen-
dent Democrat.) We publish them, that
Senators and Representatives may see what
the recently returned officers think of Mexi-
can affairs, and what that astute observer Of
men and things in Mexico, Mr. Kendall,
has to say upon the subject which is shortly
to engross the Congressional mind The po-
siton Of the National Whig upon the ques-
ton Of the pacifcation Of Mexico is so we'll
known, that it is not necessary to refer to it
in this connection Having expressed our
opinions upon the question, we have done
our duty to our country, and we now look
with anxiety to the action Of the Wing par
ty of Congress in the premises, to whose SUI
perior wisdom we cheerfully defer, and by
its expression are willing to be governed in
our relation to this question as well as all
Others
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

The choice by the House Of Representa-
tives, Of Mr.. CAMPBELL for their Clerk i,
another important step in the progress Of re-
forming the offices Of that body out Of the
hands Of INSCRIPTIONS partizans. One uni
versal rejoicing will 60 up through the Whie
party of the land at the defeat Of Mr.. French.
His successor is an able man. He has graced
the Hall, of which he is an officer, in the
high character Of Representative, and now
that almost higher duties devolve upon his
shoulders, as one Of the organs Of the House,
he will not fail, we are sure, to answer the
expectations Of his friends and do justice to
his lofty character for probity, fairness and
devotion to the Wing cause and the cause
Of his country.
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From the Nep Orleans Della, (Ind. Deui.)
The Mexican War.
The opinion. I'm the Army

The Opinions I'm the Army.
The prevalent-we might almost say the unani-
mous-in the army-so we gaiher from conversa-
tons with these ohcers-s In favor OF the occupa-
ton Of the country This opinion began to force u
self into the minds of our officers alter the army eit
Puebla, and IL has acquired such strength since the
occupation of the Capital that but few can now be
found who dissent from IL. Many officers who early
in the war were favorable 10 the project Of Mr.. Cal
houn, Gen. Taylor and other distinguished gentle
men, of occupying fortified line and abandoning
III the rest of the territory have changed their views,
and are now strong advocates Of occupation.
Among the general officers of our army, Gems.
n favor Of occupying line but we hear that these
gallant and able officers have greatly modified II they
have not entirely changed, their opinion in this re-
spect.
President and has suggested, for the consideration
Of the Government, three modes of settling our diff
,ultios with Mexico:
lst To hold the City of Mexico and the other
chief cities Of the Republic to take possession Of
the mines and public lands and from them, well
as from other sources of revenue TO raise the
Of paying the expenses of the war; and at the same
time 10 occupy ali the norris and seaboard and collect
from foreign countries until the expenses of the war
are defrayed and an honorable peace is concluded.
IDLY 10 occupy and hold certain line, in the
manner supgestcd bv Gen. TAYLOR Mr., Calhoun and
| others.
| 3dy To occupv the whole country under martial
| law, until peace Is concluded.
Generals Quitman and Shields, are in favor of the
Immediate occupation Of Mexico and its retention
either until satisfactory peace il concluded or as
ions as The neope of The United States deem Ii pro
| Der and eypedient They think this not only prac
| iicable but hs decidedly the easiest and cheapes
4 mode Of concluding the war. Gen, Qnitman thinks
that with Ib 600 men the country can be held and
government established which will be far more eff.
Gent than any (which has ever ruled, the country
the people. That by prudence and good government
we can soon secure 10 the support of our govern
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

III Gen. Taylor was to stop at the plantation Of
his old friend Manuel White on his way up heryer.
Some 200 steamboats, usually in harbor had deter
mined to fire up and descend TO Mr.. Whites planta-
ton and escort the old Hero to the city That's the
way they do things in the South when old Zach's
about. Only think oft Two hundred STEAMBOATS,
in procession y
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07
is. The Indiana State journal bas an AZ

" The Indiana State Journal has an ar
gument against permitting slavery to ente,
any newly acquired territory, Of this nature
There are 100000 shareholders in the U.
States. Suppose 100000 Of them emigrate
to the new territory with their slaves. Is il
just, is it fair, that they, with their slaves,
should be placed in the opposite scale to the
free white population Of the North, one mil
lion of whom, at least would 60 into the
new territory But can arguments Of expe-
diency prevail against arguments Of right'
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

DE PARTICULAR ABOUT DATEs.-A. Scotch trade
prsed by ms clerk with balance sheet showing hi.
fortune to be 10000
III CANA be, said the principa "count agen,
Inc clerk again declared the balance TO be f6 600
Inc master counted himself, and he also brought ou
surplus oil tb,UOO Stil he had lurking doubt OF
inc existence OF the extra f2 000 SO, one night he
SAT down to give the columns zone count more. -
a, me close OF his task he jumped up and rushed
OF ms clerk The clerks head capped and drowsy,
emerged rom an attic window, at the sound of the
knocker to inquire the GRAND Of his midnight visit
or. 20 49,
'Who's-there Z" he mumbled, 'and what do Won
wantf" w """' =" 'o'
ITS me- ye scoundrel!' exclaimed the employer.
we've ADDED up the year of our Lord among the
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Commercial.
BALTIMORE MARKET-Monday, Dec. 6.

BAETTMUEE MAKkET-Monday, Dec. o.
There is no special change In the flour market to-day
Dealers generally holding of for the foreign news,
momenarily looked for. Howard street brands held
s637 l2 without finding purchasers sale Of 300 bbs
city mills s6 g. mostly held higher sale OF 800 bbs
Howard street. deliverable any time before the LIST June
al s575.-Corn meal $50 Rye flour 1870
The supply ofwheat s light Small sales good to prim'
reds at 1913 1850 Nothing doing In whiteThe receipt
ofcorn argeabout 10000 bushels having arrived THU
morning Sales ofnew white at sc 81 yellow n. &C
&c; oats 80 Al g.; rye 90 90 c.; cloverseed $500
Provisions and groceries without change
Whiskey "a % c.per gallon in hhds and bills
[Ba Patriot
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/" THE ADELPHI.v


The lessees who intend to accommodate thousand
auditors In the building, will III up In style Of elegance
and comfort that II may compare advanfageosly with
Mltcheps Olympic Theatre In New York, and other hand
and well arranged places Of public amusement They
have talented and respectable corps Of dramatic and
performers already engaged Their scenery, which s
and unrlvalled for It's chaseness and execution IL painted
by Mr. H. Ieherwood favorable known In New York "
scenic artist Their wardrobe furnished by Mr. William
Taylor OF New York. the celebrated superior
TO that Of most theatrical establishments
The lessces have made nrTangemenfs In New York by
means which they will be regularly supplied with the
hast drntc and vocal talent that Is now In the United
Saes that may hereafter arrive from Europe u isfhelr
intention conduct their establishment In respectable
manner and under suitable police regulations The or.
cestra will have It's leather Mr. John Smith, for many
years Of the Bowey Theatre, and leader OF the or.
chestra nj Paimo's 0pcFn House.
ipston to Members Of conrsss and soorners who visit
fr National Metropolis during the session. for that liberal
suppcn which viii Justify, their part, most liberal and
unfllnchine enterprise.
II Ia expected " Tim ADKfpiiT" will be opened on or
about tl,c 10th instant 500 aaes Z
W. limited number Of season tickets will be disposed
OF an immediate application 10 the Iessees
dec 3-a
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

gT The antipathy of South Carolina politicians to
the dear people surpasses that of any Of tho animal
instincts that we have ever heard described Colonel
Mamminger has just brought in project to empow-
the Legislature to meet at the court houses Of their
respective Districts in October next, and there vote
for nine Presidential Electors The Charleston Cou-
re,t calls this whipping the devil round the stump.
1t is worse is whipping the people over the dew
lis shoulders Well-nobody can ever accuse South
Ca ronians of revolutions in their State Government
however ready they to revolt against the General
Government
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

@a The New Orleans Delta, referring to
our article respecting Gen. Shields's aspira-
tons for the Presidency, says that we talk
any quantity Of nonsense. The Delta then
thinks it ls nonsense for the gallant General
to be ambitious to be President. Pray, is il
any more nonsense for General Shields to
look that way than for the Buchanans, the
Folks, the Cases, the Quitmans, ei i'd omne
genus, to do SOP ea
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

A New DEMocRATIo CREED But 1t is not too
iaie Tor the people, the intelligent and uncorrupted
now silent, from whom perhaps those word will Vel
come. Inscrbe then on our banner. W. ~
Support QfHe War.
California and San Francisco.
Free Trade. %. '...
The Sub Treasury. ,...
And President pledged 10 ieare The Slapsrv Ones.
lion 10 The decision Of Congress.
Under this standard l. for one shonld no w;,I,, IN
live, or die as have lived.--N Y. Evening POST
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

The offer Of the Speakership to Mr.. Vim
ton, of Ohio, BY the Wings Of the House,
was a well-deserved compliment. The
Wings did themselves honor by the act. No
man in the country has earned for himself a
more solid fame as a statesman and legisla-
tor than Mr.. Vinton, and coming as he does
from the Empire State Of the West, this
mark Of confidence will, we are sure, be
highly gratifying to the patriotic Wings Of
Ohio, while they, in common with their
brethren elsewhere, will regret to hear that
it was his poor health which prevented him
from accepting the profered trust. 1t is no
small source Of qualification, however, that
50 noble and 50 worthy successor has been
found.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

HI But averse are the South Carolinians to en-
trusting the people with the right to vote for Presi
dental Electors they about to do great thing,
that will up all their other SINS They have in
troduced Bill to prevent the marital rights of the
husband from attaching upon the estates Of the mar
ried women. Let them pass 1t, and forthwith South
Carolina will be enrolled by among civilized and
hu name States
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NEW YORK CLOTHING
WIN. T. JENNINGS s. Co.,

23l Broad,ray, Ncp York, and Pa. arenue, near 9Th
street. Washington
NOV offers TO the citizens OF Washington members OF
Congress and strangers the largest supply Of fashion
able Ready-Ma Clothing for Gentlemcn's wear.
ever offered In this cityconssng Of Dress and Frock
Coats BODY Sacks and Oyecoais Of every variety French
and English cut Pants Silk Satin Merino and other Vests
which they will sell Mt the lowest New York prices Orders
will be received and taken and New York
for any style Of Garment that may be desired which will
executed with promptness and despatch In their usual syt
Of elegance which they Halter themselves be sur
passed by any establishment in the country.
w. T. j. IL Co., have always hand supply Of Shirts
Undershrts Hosiery Gloves Suspeners Stocks Crayais
and every variety OF dress articles for gentlemen's
dec dim a ..ss 80
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

II The Portsmouth, Va, Dominion, thinks that
Mr. Robert Tyler's appointment as Charge TO Ma
pies would DO very gratifying to the country. We
think Il would be more gratifying 10 himself but
predict he Is not destined TO enjoy ID re honor That
honor will sit upon Mr.. Trist's brow
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

FLAPPiNo DUN WINGs--"Where is the patriot who
will not stand up for his country and call upon Con-
gress to vooall the necessary supplies oexact us-
tice from this race OF barbarians. Washington
Union
Where is the goose who will not flap his wings nj
the sight Of the corn In the Public Crib? The
Union Is paid tens of thousands of dollars year out
Of the public Treasury Isn't thata good reason why
man should be periodically disposed towards spend
ing the public money ?-Cnc Chronicle
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Gitp JnteIIiasnee.
PUBLIC nIEETING.


The following Preamble and Joint Resolution were
passed by the Board of Aldermen and Board Of Com
mon Council of the city on the 18th ultimo;
Resolution requesting the Mayor TO call meeting of
the citizens to adopt further testimonials of respect
to the memories of the late Captains Walker and
Hanson.
Whereas, II is not only proper and appropriate,
put the duty of every community, to cherish the
lame and pay every demonstration Of respect TO the
memories of their ielow-citizens who peril their lives,
and distinguish themselves In the service Of their
country: BE II therefore
Iacsoired, That the Mayor be and he Is hereby re-
quested to assemble the citizens In public meeting at
early day that such steps nny be taken In further
NICE Of this object as to them may seem most up
propriate
Now, in compliance with this request Of the City
Councils, hereby invite the citizens Of Washington
to assemble in Public Meeting, ut the City Hall, on
this Tuesday evening, the 7th inst ut clock for the
purpose Of carrying into effect an object which must
receive the cordial approval of awho honor the valor
of our fellow townsnen who bravely fell In fighting
the battles Of their country.
W. w. sEATON, Mayor.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

fT The Savannah Republican -. does rot enter
tain the slightest idea that Mr.. Clay win be cand
date again for the Presidency 1t suys that TO draw
him from his peaceful retirement TO undergo the or
deal Of another canvas would DO unjust or the part
of his friends
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

S1f The Washington correspondent oil the New
Orleans National ayers, that Mr.. Benton has said in
private consideration, that Mr. Clay and Mr.. Van
Buren, would be the only opposing candidates for the
Presidency. If Mr.. Benton Is right it will take no
prophet TO foretell the result.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

AZ A lady, at ------, whose friends Ind arrived
unexpectedly, got up impromptu dinner party and
was compelled TO send 10 the nearest pastry cook 8
Tor some large tarts All went on we'll until the lady
know what was at her table, pointed to the dish,
with an air Of great dignity, and inquired "John,
what those tarts ~
Whereat John, in the innocence of his heart look
ed at the tarts In in a commercial rather than
culinary point Of view, briskly replied, -four pence
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

dT Crutchcts Solar Gas is about to be introduced
into the town of Frankfort KY. We see by the pa
pers of that town that they expect to have light by
the first OF next month. This admirable Gas Is spread
ing over the country almost like sunlight which II
SO closely resembles
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

Ar Somebody asks the Louisville Journal whether
1t thinks that Gen. Taylor will accept the nomination
Of a Wing Convention for President The Journal
answers, that It supposes that the old Hero will
thank the convention for the compliment of nomi-
nation II he is nominated by it. and that he will ac-
cept the Presidency, II elected to il
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

II We see It stated that Mr.. Clay is to appear be-
fore the Supreme Court In the ease OF Beach Of
Shelby Of KY, Bank Of the United State. II was
certified TO the Court here from the u. s. Circuit
Court ut philadelphia Nb
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GEN. TAYLoR's GOODNESS OF HEART-The follow
ing incident Is narrated of Gen. Taylor by Mr. Reid
Calling the commanding-gene soon after our
recovery TO ascertain the chances of TRANSFORMATION
he remarked, after pleasant conversation. Thai
he perfectly deluged with letters and that much
of his time was occupied in making replies. And.
SIR said Gen. Taylor smiling, as he handed us two
am called upon to respond to- you may look at these
One of the letters was from boy, IA years Of age,
giving short history of himself and family, and
VINO desired to enlist N the service and had written
other was from an Irish woman, who wanted to
know y her son Mike leaS killed as she had not
heard from him since the late battles We feel GER
lam tnat sucn letters would not have received atten-
ton at Washington, but both were answered bv the
General, carrying out the maxim that nothing Is BE-
meath tie attention Of great man . and we left him.
impressed with the great goodness of his heart
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

Ar Al last advices, they were engaged in spirited
debate in the Georgia Legislature upon the wilmot
Proviso Mr. Chastain, d. said that Mr. Webster
ought to have been rarred and ridden on a rail when
he was in Georgia last spring, because NJ w. said
fnat he had not met with single Southern man in
favor Of extending slavery Mr.. Chasain should Join
father Jarauta forthwith.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

" The Union intimatos that the South has been
compromised by the election of Mr.. Winthrop as
Speaker. FUDGE Does the Union suppose thai
Mr.. Holmes of South Carolina would have been
foundsassenting to the choice Of Mr.. Winthrop by
emitting to vote for Speaker If he did mob know thai
Mr.. W. is at least good friend Of the South as
Mr. Richie himself is
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-07

Jf destructive fire broke out in Darien, Ga, OF
the 9th ulttotal loss sl2,0 900 and no insurance.
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ar We are glad to see that the press, without 70
ference to party, are everywhere sympathisng viii
tho political condition Of the people of our District
and approve highly Of our petition to Congress- to 70
medy the evils under which we suffer.
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DAILY NATIONAL WING.
WMeANAA9AM eN1No

TERMS SuBscnirrlos-By the year, 1--WE DO LLARs
payable at The lime Of Subscription For any time less than
year, rwo CENTS per number payable in adpance al he
desk.
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per square for each subsequent Insertion Advertisements
Inserted al intervals Fifty Gents per square ALI paymens
for Advertisements In Advance
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r Senator Bagby, of Alabama, has declined
public Dinner rendered TO him by his political friends
IN Tuscaloosa He win not decline d reelection as
senator II 1t should be rendered to him, about which
he public is In great doubt and the Senator in sore
travai-Rich Wing.
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THIRTIETH coNGREss.--First se.'
SENATE.

TUESDAY, Dec. Z, ls4s.
The Senate met ut IL o'clock, m.
The journal yesterday was then read; utter which,
the committee appointed TO wait on the President
made report that he would send them message In
writing. ~
/ The annual message of The President was then
communicated, and ordered to be read, but, before
the Clerk had got through with It, the Senate nd
iourned tf4