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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04
MORE MYSTERY.

A Jealous Democrat from Tennessee writes
us: 81 am assured by distinguished FRIEND VINO
has messed with Gen. Taylor in Mexico, 'hat ne
is With US on The Bank and Tariff questions.
Gen. Taylor's own letter, recently published Id
The N. o. Bulletin, throws no light upon MS po-
llical opinions. His expression ''oar friends"
has been construed by many into an advocacy
Of Wing measures, in as much as the lei
Ter appears in a Wing journal-while his SUP
port OF "siriet observance Of the Cons'aonoh
isregarded by others as disappearing National
Bank, Protective Tariff and other heresies OF inc
Wing school Of la,i,ndinous construction. The
public viii never be sufficiently informed upon
This point until Gen. Taylor developes fully his
political creed.
MOI many days since, The Times referring TO
The rumored visit Of the President 10 The North,
(Which we, however, do no, believe, taunts the
Democratic party for not making bit at The
travelling Cabinet" We would say, in reply,
'aat there would be peculiar proprie,y in ms
visit at the present time, and The Wings should be
Inc last 10 object. To borrow the language OF
me Washington correspondent Of the Journal OF
commerce, at is said lha, he will go as tar as
Lowell, and visit a number OF the desolate ana
ruined manufacturing towns. With what hor-
Tor must he contemplate the widespread ruin oil
home pursuits that he has caused by his Tariff
Of 1876! Mr.. Walker ought TO accompany him,
and be forced 10 behold The sufferings in the pro-
'ucdon Of which he participated. They can take
look, a, The same lime, at The broken banks Of
me Northern cities-banks despoiled OF theil
specie and utterly discredited, by the operations
Oh that same Tariff"
THE OREGON VICTORIOUS GREAT
aAcr.-The N. Y. Journal of Commerce say:
lal, on Tuesday, the steamer Oregon, in race
Cfoion Point and back, distance Of % miles
zeal The new steamer c. Vanderbilt two AVID a
ag understanding lime three hours and nine.
ven minutes. Purse $1,000.
The Union says that Two OF Gen. Shields rib.
ale dislocaled. This accounts for the pain he
'aoofs under. His wounds are doing as we'll a:
y" surgeons could desire.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04

They had fine rains in New York on Monday,
and in Boston on Saturday and Sunday. There
was severe white frost in New Bedford, Mas
sachuseus
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04

The U. S. mail Steamer Washington ef. for
Southampton and Bremen on Tuesday, with l2O
passengers. Mr.. Rush, minister 10 France, did
not go. on account Of a sick family.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04

MIR. Webster and ladies arrived in New York
on Tuesday morning on The Sou,herner from
Charleston. He is convalesceni, but not yet in
full strength.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04

Judge James D. Hayburlon Of the Eastern
District Of Virginia, has appointed Benz: 5.
King, Alexandria, Iupector OF the hulls Of line
Steamboats, on The Potomac, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04
MARRIAGE.

Married n, Chcon, on the 27lll May by the Rev. Of
colt BuIklry the Rev. WM C. MEREDITH, To POCA
HONTAS, daughter Of Robert Boiling, ESD, Of Buck
ingl,am county, Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-04
POSTAGE ON NEWSPAPERS

Line Wing papers are making terrible 'po-
'ner" because The Postmaster General requires a
postage of three cents on every newspaper sen,
through The post Office, save to subscribers. Ac-
corning 10 their quotation of the law, lie has no
such right The whole question turns upon the
proper position of little semi-colon and comma.
Upon Ibis point the N. York Evening Post gives
some information having an important bearing :
I'VE learn thatthe law OF Congress in relation
20 newspaper postage was engrossed and passed
ana hled away with the punctuation upon its
lace achtch requires the Interpretation pal upon IL
" ne postmaster General. The copy OF The law
which was published officially, was altered in its
punctuation oy The copying clerk, and in that form
sen, 10 The printer II may be well, therefore, tor
lnose presses which attemptto give an interprela-
ZION 10 the law, TO bear in mind how it appears
upon The lace OF the parchment"
What now will say The Norfolk Herald, which
is willing to submit to" The law, although may
"deem il unwise or oppressive, but denounces the
order OF Mr. Cave Johnson as ian exaclon of
most vexalious nature, ordered by the Postmaster
General, directly IN opposition 10 he lap?"
Mr.. Johnson was also assaulted for levying exor-
bian. hostages upon letters sent 10 Europe by The
new steamers line. Here, TOO, he followed The
plain letter of the law. Can the claw and order"
Wings object 10 sric, obedience to The laws OF
the land2
II is the Wings, now, who have sci 10 work TO
ridicule their "Whig General" General Scott
Win il be believed that "Potomac," in lie Balti-
more Patriot thus sneerlngy refers 10 General
SCOTS recent Proclamation He substantially
places it in the same category as MIR. Archers ia.
nous Texas report. Can ridicule further GOT
The world will understand why SO many OF the
Wings run down General of their own party, To
doubt whose perfect propriely was once regarded
as high treason:
"In giving the production 10 its readers the
Union asks the indulgence OF The public on &C.
count OF The two translalions which the document
has undergone, from the English 10 the Spanish,
and then back into the English again II is The
opinion OF some persons that tpo Three more
ransations will be necessary before the pompous,
turgid labored slilled epslle (Which reads nearly
as we'll, SO far as the English is concerned, back
wards as forwards) can be rende' ed into such
modest and brief proclamation
as the occasion may have called for"
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

is Gen. Taylor's policy. and it's the true one.
Many Of his party. and many Of the Wings,
think Mr.. Polk is a good and just man. They
are 10 error. know his heart He is vindie-
live, never forgiving, low-minded, and seeks
alwaysto attain his objects by circutousfoutes.
II not his nature 10 march up straight to a
thing. He would prefer going round about 10
IL. There is remarkable obGquity OF vision
about him. He rarely ever can appreciate the
truth. To his mind two and two oftener make
FIVE than four. Hence his constantly coming
into collision with his friends on questions OF
fact.
On Monday you shall have another letter.
am called off now 10 attend TO Mr. Walker.
who is in trouble about his loan.
aG The DEVIL ON Two Sticks. \
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

The Illumination tonight, from what we can learn,
will not be general. We have several beaut full
transparencies prepared for the occasion. The bhoys
have cleared the pavements of the merchants empty
boxes and barrels, with which to make bonfres
The several Departments Of the Government are to
be lit up.
Mr.. j. Simonds, messenger in the city post Of.
fice was yesterday engaged in emptying mail bag,
when his foot slipped, and he lacerated his arm by
falling on hook 1taf
An aqueduct has been made from the canal to
the site Of the Smithsonian Institution, to supply
water for building purposes.
deputation of Indian Chiefs from the Shawnese,
Seneca, Quapaw, and Cayugo tribes, will shortly
visit our city. Jenny Maher, we understand, will
administer to their somnabulc and epgastrc COM
fort
The Rev. Mr.. Early of Georgetown College, will
preach in st. Patricks church tomorrow morning
at II o'clock, and collection will be made for st.
Vincent's Orphan Asylum.
This morning, at day light, we were awakened from
our slumbers by the firing Of cannon, in honor of our
victories over the Mexicans At twelve o'clock we
had repetition of the music and the ringing of the
bells of the engine houses. The sar-spangled BAN
all day flying in various parts of the city.
portion Of one Of the walls of the house, now
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08
THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN

NNHI6 interesting and popular Temperance and
IL Family newspaper, edited by REv. j. rs
WARD, & Co., is now in its second rolume, and has
an extensive and increasing circulation throughout
the United States II is published every Saturday
morning, and may be obtained at the Fountain
Book Store, near the Rail Road Depot
TERMS One copy, one year, 81; six copies,
one year, IS; fifteen copies, one year. $40. Sub
scriptions for SIX months at the same rate BY the
month, ia cents. All payments required in adj
vance. e Gt4 JEN
To subscribers in Washington the Fountain is
delivered by carrier. l8
Subscribers in Georgetown obtain their papers
at the store of Mr.. IT. Bangs, on Bridge street
and those in Alexandria, at the store of Mr. John
Howell, on King street.
IFA limited number Of advertisements win be
received on reasonable terms.
may 4-3m
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08
T,REsH GROCERIES, BUTTER, a. CHEESE

TlRESH GROCERIES, BUTTER,6r CHEESE
Il The subscriber has on hand, a fresh supply of
every descrptionof goods in his line, which he Of
fers on reasonable TERMS ff ESQ
Sc bags Java, Rio, Laguyra, Maricaibo, and AT
rican COFFEE
25 chests and half-chests Gunpowder, Imperial,
4 Old Hyson, Young Hyson, and Black
10 cases very choice Tea. II lbs in each. for ia
1900 pounds double refined and I'd quality Loaf
Sugar tasa2
1900 pounds crushed and pulvsred Loaf Sugar
1000 do white Havana h1oL do
1000 do brown do eaUi do
Porto Rico and New Orleans do
Do do and st Croix Molasses
ii e Sugar-house and New Iberia Sirup
~ Ground and unground Spices, Of every va
riety I'LL
Catsups. Curry Powder, French and other
M Olives, Capers, sardines and Anchovies
e7 Said Oils, in TASKS and bottles
700 gallons winter-strained and common Oil.
E-5. FRUITS.
sa so whole, half, and Or. boxes Raisins
2casks Currants aassaF
bbls. Dried Apples iss I
II 30 do Green do a5 eG
cases Prunes, in jars and fancy boxes
80 drums Smyrna Figs az
26 bbls Eastern Cranberries
800 pounds soft shelled Almonds
$50 do Filberts. g91
BUTTER AND CHEESE.
2Stubs choice Welsh Butter
80 boxes superior Cheese
Sapsago do s
81 bbls pink-eye Potatoes
40 do extra brand New York Flour
40 do Virginia 4& do
so pockets Buckwheat 35
IL boxes do easa3 81
20 bbls hslf and ar. do.
FISH
,h,sH Y Mackerel, Cod, shad, and Herring.
CANDLES.
20 boxes Sperm Candles
10 do patent do i
10 DO Adamantine do
Brooms, Mats. Pals, Baskets, &c.
10000 Regain, La Norma, Principe and other
brand Cigars.
sYLVANUs HOLMES,
aP l4-dtff 7th street.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

o. Let Mr. Polk who welds the energies of this
Government with so feeble an arm, learn from the
following sentiment of Daniel Webster, what is the
true duty Of President Of these U. States
Under these general Impressions Of the consti-
tuition, believe that our ancestors set us an exam
pie of great things. We have had no battles Of lib
erty to engage in (whaever other battles it may
have been the policy Of our rulers to undertake, J
[aughter,] nor were we born to the work of making
constitution. The maintenance Of justice and
right, the observance Of the precepts of law, religion
and morality-these the objects to which we
have TO look. Our government is designed less for
achievement than for perseverance, in the mainte-
nance Of public ORDER the public good, the conserva-
ton Of the public institutions" a
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

being fitted up for sta. HOTEL at the corner Of the
Avenue and Fourteenth street. fell down this morn
ing. The excavation inside undermined the ioun-
dation. From present appearances--the remainder
Of the wall being cracked and propped with poles
the whole Of the north side may FALL ss4f
The agent for the an ational Whig"is industrious
" engaged in making such arrangements as will Sc
cure prompt delivery Of the paper by usy carriers,
and obviate complaints of its numerous patrons
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

II The United States Of America. Too magnani-
nous to demand conditions which would degrade
their enemies. Generosity is not inconsistent with
justice. Toast, Conner Dunier.
Very pretty talk this, but why j. it that the Pre-
sident does not display some Of that magnanimity
here prated Of by his miniOns' Why does he de-
mand conditions which must degrade the conquered
Mexicans?
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

or The New Orleans Picayune, on publishing
General Taylors official account of the battle of Blu
ena VISTA remarks that like all the others from his
chile style which has obtained for his compositions
celebrity but little short Of the fame Of his military
operations. It is couched in the severe language Of
history-eegant from its simplicity, and eloquent in
truth. No one can arise from its perusal wi hout
feeling his admiration for the brave old General in
creasing within him. No one can help acknowledge
ing, what has been said Of him by paricipators in
the action that the first element Of the victory Of that
bloody day was Zachary Taylor"
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

In Fairfax, on the 9th instant by the Rev Mr..
Lockwood, WILLIAM o SLADE, toJULIA A.,
daughter Of Mr. Cook Fi,zhugh, all of Fairfax couf-
y, Va. a aa st ~
AT Alexandria. on Tuesday morning, April 80
by the Rev. j. #. Johnson. ALBERT H. DOW.
ELL, Esq, Of North Carolina, 10 Miss RoslNA
DUFFEY, of Alexandra. i aoo5
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

CT The counties Of Lewis Madison, and Elem
ing, KY, have nominated old Zach for the Presi
dency amid the most unbounded enthusiasm.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08
MARRIED.

On Wednesday evening" by the Rev. John g.
Smith, J. MORTIMER KILGOUR, Esq, of Virgi,
MIA, to Miss MARTHA W., daughter Of the late DIR.
John Wootton, of Rockville Md.
On Thursday evening, by the same, Mr.. JOHN
PEARCE to Miss MARTHA VIRGINIA PEY-
TON, all Of this city,
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

THOMAS @. WILSON, Auctioneer &
IL Commission Merchant, fronting on 9th and the
west end Of Centre Market, between Louisiana Av
enue and @ street. Regular sale days every market
day. Just received fresh supply Of Flower aud
Garden Seeds from w eathersfieId is8
april I4-tf ID III is1Ha
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RAPHIC.

Telegraphic Correspondence Of the National Wing
FREDERICKSBURG. May 8, ls47.
No additional news from the South.
DR.. Warner's remains passed on for Baltimore to.
day. #. H. L.
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a. It is not the spoils Of Office, the voice for
the succession the Wings and Republicans Of the
nation seek in elevating General Taylor to this Of
fee 1t il the restoration says the London Chronicle
Of their country to the path Of integrity pursued by
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

IT PARMELE, firm Of Dodge and ParneIe,
Ia. Surgical, Operative, and Mechanical DEN
fist, may be seen professionally from a. m. to s
p. m, at his Office where he has been located for the
last three years. OrrIcs and Residences, Penn.
avenues between 9th and 10th SITS.
april l4-4m E0a
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

GA negro woman and her five children (slaves)
sued recently for their freedom in one Of the Louis
ana Courts and upon proof Of the fact readily OBJ
tained it, BY the laws of that State negro slave
can only appear in Court suffer for his freedom,
which is invariably accorded where the proof is suf.
ficient Indeed the Courts Of Louisiana incline in
fauoem Li6erta.is.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

i g3-J. RI. Daniel (Tory) is candidate for
and r. s. .Dennel (Whig) in the Newbern District
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

An explanation is due to our readers for the de-
tenton in the Issue Of our paper last evening Our
press was removed into a moro convenient room
during the morning, but in the act Of removal a
screw got lose and it late before it was adjust
ed. All is right and tight now, and we hope moi
to be called on again to make this excuse.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

The Mexican hero. who had threatened to die for
his country is reported to have fed before his life
was in imminent danger. Tory Union.
Like Mr. Polk, who threatened to die by Ga 40,
yet backed out and took A.!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08
.yOHN WAGNER,

N ,i4A Carver and Gilder,EF
( enn. Avenue, between lith and 18th SITS, orth
side. Makes to order all kinds of Plain and Orna-
mental Gilded Frames Cornices, Curtains, Rods.
&C. Old Frrmes regilt, and Looking Glass Plates
inserted. Terms medsrate.1lS 9iassaI
april l9-H ii--a4 L395
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

In country of such extent this, the objects Of
government should be to give variety to labor, to
bring the active energies Of the people, and de-
velope its peculiar abundance. D. Webster.
Mr.. Polk differs with you, sir? He thinks that
the grand object of the Government is to make war
upon weak neighbor to conquer peace" which
he purposey broke!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

H5=NOTICE.-Am meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees Of the Temperance Hall Stock Compay will be
held at the Hall, to, morrow evening, at o'clock.
may j. l.. HENSHAW, Sec'y.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

Or The Governor of Louisiana has bee
called on by the President to raise FIVE compa
MES of Dragons for the war!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

Do-A son killed his mother few days since
in Greenupsburgh, KY. He shot her as she
lay asleep in her bed. He was intoxicated!
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

1TRs. M. A. TAYLOR, FASHIONABLE MILL
NI NER AND DRESS MAKER. Tenth St,
opposite the Baptist Church, (Rev. Mr. Brown's,l
Washington, ID. c. dec 5 lyt
N.B.-Special attention to fitting, as this is an
all important matter. {ls9"
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

ar Mr. Fultcn's election from the Little Ten
nessse District is still involved in Doubt
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

or The Elizabeth, New Jersey, Journal hal
hoisted Rough and Ready's Flag, Another ball
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08
LaTEST .NEuys ITEMS.

Lv4TEST .NEWS ITEMS.
In Valladoie, town of Yucaian, the
whole white population, male, female. and
children have recently been either murdered or
burnt alive.
great Comet of 1866 is expected TO
make its appearance in the course OF next year.
"A National Medical Convention is now
in session in Philadelphia, convened for the
purpose Of interchange Of scientific sentiment.
&c.
THE French Government is about 10 erect
glass canopy over the street from the Boule-
ward ST. Denis 10 the Place de Chatelet.
Mr. Cranston, who was stabbed al Balil-
more has recovered, and is TO preside over the
Pavilion Hotel, at Rockaway. Long Island.
On the occasion of removing the inmates
Of Bellevue, in New York, to the new Poor
House on Blackwe's Island, where labor has
been provided for them, and where they can
not get liquor, some 200 Of them refused TO go
and went into the city
THE Camanches observe the treaty they
made with the United States with religious ex-
actitude.
A meeting Of several Christian sects is in
session at thepresent time in New York for
the purpose of forming an Evangelical alliance
for the United States.
The negro Kings on the river Bonney, IN
Africa, have recently been found 10 murder
all persons in cold blood, and roast them and
eat them with salt and pepper.
The loss by fire among the Jersey Pines
week ago is estimated to be>very heavy.
The people Of Mississippi have raised
money by subscription 10 enable the Towbigby
volunteers (whal remains of them) to return
to their homes when they reach New Orleans.
Thirteen negro slaves were suffered 10
pass through Cleveland, Ohio. last week, on
their flight TO Canada, though $500 reward
was offered for. their apprehension!
The rot has made its appearance among
the Neshaual and white Mercer potatoes in
Missouri.
1.-THE Captain and first Lieutenant ola Ger
man company just formed in Dayton, Ohio,
to 60 to Mexico, were both in the battles OIL
Leipsc and Borodino.
"A planning establishment was burnt in
Cincinnati last week-loss | 5 900 and one hu
man being.
THE Mississippi river al last dates wa.
overhowing the levees between Vicksburg ant
New Orleans, and doing great damage. NJ
/ 4 ~
THE celebrated DIR. "A. l.. Warner, Of Va
is dead. He was eminent as surgeon.
--- The statue Of William Pitt, which once
ornamented the front the Government House
in New York, has been recently discovered
among the rubbish Of cellar.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

Or The New York Mirror says very justly
Of General Taylor that he has ''proved himself
brave, humane, generous and sagacious. He
has neither said, nor done foolish thing, nor
been tempted by his rare success into the
expression of a vainglorious thought, nor COM
mitted an act Of extravaganza or cruelty since
he moved from Corpus Christi and now that
his brave deeds have caused his past life to be
examined. his character is found TO be stain
less, and his name free from reproach."
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

or The National Whig," says the Loudon
Chronicle, is the title Of a new daily and weekly
journal published in Washington city. The editor
writes with gail plucked from the back Of porcu-
pine, and his ink s strong solution Of lunar caus-
4.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

01-Lieut. Hunter Tor the gallant capture Of
Avarado, which Com. Conner essayed twice
in vain to take, has been sentenced to be rep
rimanded and dismissed the squadron ...
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

Resolced, That the Legislature cannot refrain
from expressing the hope and belief, that seems
so rapidly laying hold of public opinion, that
the services of the distinguished chief of this
gallant little army may lead to his being called
by the reclamation Of the WHOLE people. 10 the
highest Office in their gift.
The above resolution was introduced into
the Louisiana Legislature, on the 26h of last
month, by Mr.. Nicholas, Democratic mem
Der Of tina, body. What do you think Of that
Monsieur Poke
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

Cegars and Tobacco, of superior quality, con
~ stantly for sale by
april 27-6t t. c. FARQUHAR g. co.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08

m C.. FARQUHAR e CO., call the atten-
/ ton Of the citizens and public generally, TO
their fJA n
New Drug and Chemical store,
corner Of 10th street and New York Avenue where
can be found all articles in theiE line fresh and genu-
inc. april 27-3t