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"OLD ZAcx'' AND "OLp WHIrEY."-There is bu
one voice upon the matter as to how the war-worr
veteran, Gen. Taylor shall appear In the procession
tomorrow. The public are unanimous In the opin
ion that he should be seen astride Of Old Whitley.
The public sentiment may not be known to the
COMMITTEES; and we, therefore, beg leave to apprizt
the gentlemen composing it, that "Old lack" mus
be seen on 'Old Whitley" The idea of coaching thu
old warrior, is preposterous Wo, TO the conddat'
orthe favor of the people, who opposes the peoples
will in this matter the arrangement be left to thu
Mayor, IN officer who delights In carrying out thu
will Of the people, we hazard nothing in saying thai
the entire population Of the city will enjoy the plea
sure Of seeing the "guest of the city," grazing the
saddle grtcd on steed whose gallant bearing amid
the discharge Of musketry and the roar of artillery
is know to ALL Our esteemed citizens on the
committee, we have daily intercourse with. II II
"old lack and old Whitley the people wish 10 be-
hold.-N. Orleans National
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Georgia ON the wilmot provi.o.

The following resolutions have passed the Senate
Of Georgia by unanimous vote:
Slavery and slave labor is part and parcel of our
Governmental system, and made so by the very an
cesry in part of those who now are active in its abb
clifton We do not regard it respectful to ourselves
or essential to our right to enter into discussion
with those who are governed by no principle bu,
their fanaticsm. Indeed, the question has been ar
gued but fanaticsm is deaf to argumentit will moi
hear
The people OF Georgia have for series of years
been divided and disturbed by other questions, SO
much so perhaps as to induce the false hope that
upon this vital question there may now prevail dis
cord and dissension This is not true. Georgia
has but one minds as man; all political par
ties ready and willing to plant themselves upon
the same PLATFORM and join heart and hand in the as.
sertion and maintenance Of this their constitutional
right.
To the end, therefore, that the feelings of the peo-
pie Of Georgia upon the subject Of the Wilmot pro.
vso may be distinctly understood and their positions
defined
Bet therefore, by he Senate and House Of Repre-
sentdtres Of The State Of Georgia, resolred, That the
Government of the United States has control over
the institution of Slavery and that in taking or at.
tempting to take any such control 1t transcends the
limits Of It's legitimate functions.
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I RonA~ REMAINS IN IrAIv.--A communication to
the Roman Archaeological Society describes a sepul.
chre recently discovered near the family vault Of the
scipos The inscriptions relate to the deposited bo
dies of ffecmen Paulus Emillus and Julius Cesar In
this tomb, and later Of the firing woman Of the "a
nous Messalins, and another Cecilia Metala; among
whose bones were found broken toilette eegancies,
gold hair-pins Pindarus, physician to Augustus,
Junius Blesus the hitherto unnscertained colleague
Of sergius Lentullus A. .. O. 762, are also made
known through this discovery, and another inscrip-
ton Of musician belonging to colsgium sympho-
nIscoum, o. ancient concert institution Of Rome
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Correspondence efAe Pha. North American.

WASHINGTON Dec. O.
The business Of the Session will scarcely com
mencc before the holidays are over. This is tim,
honored practice, which annually increases In favo
though at some cost to the country and no little In
Justice TO claimants and Others
! hope our Wing friends in the House will set thu
example Of expedition and energy in the prosecution
Of thepublic interests. Embarrassing as the condi
ton OF the country is, they accomplish much by
determination and industry. The Locofocos will, o
course throw every obstacle in the way ofexpeditinl
business by adopting all the expedients Of parlamen
tary practice to weary and TO perplex the House
Many of their prominent leaders openly avow pur
pose to prevent legislation and proract the Session
by harrassing debates questions Of ORDER and unne
cessary calls Of the House.
From the vast amount of bills before Congress- ant
the imperative demands occasioned by the existing
war; should not be surprised if the Session EXTENDED
beyond eight months. cannot see how 1t can b.
brought TO close Mt earlier day, if the experience
OF forper Congresses may be regarded fair critic
rirn There is no disposition on the part Of oul
friends to sit day longer than is absolutely neces
sary but 1t requires prophet to see that with the
partisan opposition of the .ocofocos much and val
liable time will be lost
The printers to Congress, who obtained the con-
tract at the last session. addressed letter of expa
nation to the Senate to-day, setting forth why they
were unable to furnish copies of the Presidents Mes
sage, when that document was read by the Secreta-
ry yesterday. The assigned is that the Pres
dent refused to supply them with copy Of the mes
sage according to the established custom, and pre-
fered to hand It to the editor Of the Union 70
his personal speculation and profit.
This little huckstering way is unworthy the Exc
cutve Of the nation as it was perfectly characteristic
of Mr. James K Polk 1t Is said that quite scene
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new g SPLENDID SKY-LIGHT

At the Plumbc National Daguerrean Gallery,
Concert HILL, Penn. ArenMe near Br6tcTs Hotel
yIIE PROPRIETORS Of this favorite establishment have
j. at great expense, erected and splendid SIX "
LIGHT-whlch enables them TO take Duguerreotype Like
which equalled by any other establishment
in this city, and not surpassed by any in the world
The Light Is peculiarly adapted for taking groups Of from
Two Patents granted under the Great Seal of the United
States awarded the Gold and Silver Medals Four first Pre-
mums and two highest IIoors the National the Massa
chnsets the New York. and Pennsylvania Exhibitions for
splendid Colored Daguereo.ypes and best appa
ratus. Nt
Constantly hand good assortment Of Gold Lockets
and Pins Portraits taken In any weather This Gallery
contains the largest collection Of the kind In the United
States Admitance Free
A large Hall to let for evening Concerts, &c.
Ice "A 0y
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Twice had he been defeated by Wing from his
own State, gentleman who has been, the recipient
Of Wing fvors and for whose election the Wings Of
the 4h District had exered themselves to the utmost.
Il was singular way to requite these favors by sig
nalizing his advent into Congress by voting against
not only his own party and his own colleagues,
but doing his best TO defeat The election Of gallant
Wing from his otrn State to The second qtice IN The
Government We know not what excuse this gen.
tlcman may make to his constituents for conduct
like this.--f Boston Atlas.
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NEW CONFECTIONERY.

ssas The subscriber respectfully informs hid custom.
STBA ers and the public that he has opened q NEW
49, CONFEC1TONARYAN AND ICE CREAM 81.
~ LOON, on the north side Of Pennsylvania Ave
nue. between 9th and 7h Streets two doors Of Concert
Hall This establishment has been handsomely fitted up
and Is supplied with foreign and domestic CONNECTION.
AIRY Of the very best qualify; full assortment Of FANCY
ARTICLES; genuine Pickles, Ancoves and PreservesU
The subscriber is prepared TO supply cake and every
kind of sweetmeas and for wedding din
ners and supper parties All kinds OF CANDY manufac-
red, Wholesale and retail Orders for Ice Cream Jeies,
&c. punctually attended to- Citizens and Strangers
specully invited to give me call before else
where. GEORGE KRAFFT.
decl0-d6t&1aw3w
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Ef Count Brcsson, French Ambassador at the
Court Of the two sicies, committed suicide on the
ID ult and short time previous Count Mortlsr al
20 French Ambassador at the Court Of Turin, at
ssmpted to murder both his children aud 10 cut hs
own throat, while laboring under at Of insanity.
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GENERAL TAYLon.-Gen. Taylor was visited yes
terday at the barracks by many Of his old acquaiht
ances whose eagerness to cnsp the old hand
would not abide the delay incident to public recep
ton He appears to be in excellent health, and his
spirits have not suffered from once more breathing
the air Of his great and free country In person
he is thinner than when he left the United States
but traces of decay can be in his gait his con-
versaton, or in his manners. He is the same frank,
manly, and sngle-hearted soldier he was years gone
Unchanged in nothing If we except diffidence
which increases with his increasing fame. There is
cordial hospitality In the grasp Of his hand-an old
fashioned honest welcome In the candor Of his greet
ng--a generous straighforwardness in his whole
bearing which at once captvates the mind and gives
assurance Of man. The natural gentleness of his
heart and the truthful quality Of his disposition
so conspicuous in his social relations, that they tenn
per with mildness the daring expression Of his eye,
and diuse even blandness over the rugged boldness
of his camp-hardened features r
There is not in him the slightest tinge of sef-con-
sequence-nohing to denote wish to be considered
greater than others. He would fain avoid the public
reception that awaits him, did 1t not SAVIOR Of affec-
taton to repel demonstration of regard by people
whopove and honor him. His character is so sim
pie in its construction that success cannot spoil it's
symmetry praise deface II with single pretenson.
1t does one good to be In the presence Of this man
Of mighty deeds, III whose nature self-denia is so
absolute clement that he bushes the great things
he has himself done.-t Picayune I'd inst.
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II An announcement reached London on the
18th ult, that formidable consiracy had been dis
covered in Paris which had the effect of seriously
depressing the English funds for short time. The
committee Of the stock exchange had commenced an
investigation into circumstances connected with the
report but it could only be traced to Folkstone from
whence it was by electric telegraph.
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In every light in which can view the present con.
dition Of Mexico and our relations towards her am
inevitably led to the conclusion that there Is no alter
native left but TO reduce the country to absolute sub
ection and extend the Jurisdiction of our laws and
Institutions. Senator Bagby.
Now, Mr.. Senator, rise in your place
and make good your opinions by moving q
resolution declaring that the whole Of Mex.
leo is ours by right of conquest
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Din Jntslliarnte.

RuMon.-An unfounded and altogether unexpected,
though not unprepared for rumor, was set afoat in
our city in relation to Latham 4 Co There Is no
foundation whatever for the panic These gentlemen
are ready from o'clock in the morning until .
o'clock at night to redeem at par all the small ind-
vidua money of the District Of Columbia and, also,
Of most of the Northern and Eastern Banks. the
public is false in every particular, and comb
dence is freely extended by the entire public we
would, therefore, say that we speak from facts,
that we hope the public will not give credence TO TINS
slanderous rumor Confidence is the life of business,
and there is every to extend it in this case
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u The French loan Of two hundred and fifty mil
lion francs has been adiudged to NJ de Rothschid at
Ib Ia, which was the minimum reserved; the adju-
dicaton had little effect upon the English mar
Yet
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l1r convention has been entered into between
the pope, the Grand Duke Of Tuscany and Lucca,
and the King of Sardinia for the formation OF tariff
based udon the principle Of tho German Commercial
League. The measure has been hailed throughout
Europe with the greatest possible satisfaction.
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n Hostilties have length commenced in switz-
srand, between the fortified city of Friberg and the
troops of the Sunderland. Some skirmishing had
taken place, In which the troops Of the Sunderland
were worsted.
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CRIMINAL CouRr.--The Court to-day was en-
gagged on the case Of Benjamin Hammock The
prisoner accused and convicted Of larceny. The
court gave him residence for one year in the Peni-
tertiary. Woodward was retained as his counsel.
Also, on the case Of Addison Brown. This man
was charged in two of assault and battery, and
convicted of both. The court very udiciOusly sent
him for six weeks to our county jail to repent OF his
rashness, and fined him in one case, $40 and costs
in the other IS and costs Morgan and Ratcliff fol-
prisoner. t
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MARRIED,

On Thursday morning, the 9th inst, by the Rev.
H. SLIcEa, THOMAS J. GALTto Miss MARY
A. HUNTER, oil Of this city.
At st. Paul's Church, in Alexandria, (va.) on
Thursday the 9th inst, by the Rev, J. T. JOHNSON,
Mr.. JOHN @. WILLS, Of Northumberland county,
Virginia, to KATE E., eldest daughter of GEo. II.
A.tcDurrEyr Of the former place.
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gy From the 9Th to the l7th ult. inclusive, there
have been gazetted in England one hundred and six
teen bankrupts and sixty-two insolvents, and in
Scotland thirty bankrupts
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Card.

WILLIAM WEBER, TAILOR Pennsylvania
w Avenue five doors east Of tn street and directly oppo
site Coemans Hotel would respectfully inform the public
that he has on hand GOOD AND FASHIONABLE
ASSORTlMENT OF ADY-lhADE CLOTHING
to sell at low cash prices,
He would further inform Gentlemen and Strangera par
cuarly that he is always willing accommodate them
by CLEANING, SECURING and PRESSLNG their
coats at the shortest notice. and In the fashionable
style, at reasonable prices dec g--2m.-d
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The Chargeship TO Rome will be early attended TO-
and viii probably be given to a gentleman in New
York. One Of the South or Central American Mis-
sions may be offered TO Mr. Trist.--[N Y Courier.
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Er The British Parliament was convened on the
18th ult. No business was transacted beyond the
mere ceremony Of opening, which was done by roya
commission
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Er correspondent Of the Harrisburg Telegraph
urges the nomination Of the Hon. Andrew Stewart
rs the next Wing candidate for the Vice Presidency.
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n DR.. Felix Mendelssohn Barthocy, the eminent
composer Of Elijah" died suddenly at Leipsic, on
the 4th ult, In the 39th year Of his age
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the GAiriEs AND HosPIrALIrIEs OF our Cry
These were opened in fine style last evening at the
hospitable mansion Of Richard s. Coke, esq, The
Legislative, Judicial, diplomatic, military naval, with
several professional populations and our citizens,
were fully represented, enjoying the feast of reason
and flow of soul" The kindest and best feelings
have always existed in our city towards strangers
and sojourners, banishing oil asperity of political
feeling around our festive boards. The personei and
maferia Of Mr.. Coxes party were quite recherche.
We have seldom seen a more bountliil repast for
taste and style in substances and never more exqui-
site In Wines
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arripals at Gotels, rte., up to 9 p. III.

NATIONAL HOTEL, ny 8. 8. COLEMAN.
J L Lord, NY Morgan Jr, NY
B v Bendeleben Ukermann, r Ghisallen, Md
Germany Col w Thompson, Md
o Pratt, Bait wv Jenkins, do
rs Allmut A A Samerwell, Phla q
Council, Wilmington Hon } Bell and family, Tenn
Selden NY Prentiss NY
w INDIAN QUEEN HOTEL, BY T. q NJ. DRowN.
D Jessup, Pa VIII Barker, Md
D Herfoot, Va sWood, do
w L Dent, Md @ r Galiher, do
r Tounshead, Md ATPeebles Va
r P Dubose, Phla @ Brandley, Bait
w Ashby, Va JAM Gregory, do
o P Hare, do Walton, Phila
y Lamar, Ga G Moore, Boston
B Crupper, Va II Backafner, NY
II Condict Nj
aADsBy's HOTEL.
H Dayle and lady, NJ Rev w w Pendleton, Nd
Mccomb Miss s D Ellenrdge, Mass
Mr. Spencer, do Smith, N
A r. Abercrombie, USN =.
TyLER's HOTEL.
VIM Harvng, Va II d Hill Va
D Peck, Bait :. FL Anthony, do
T. Sankey, Pa S Scott, do
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
Z r MCall, Ala IL Jones
J Fendal, NJ Jackson and daughter,
Capt II L Thistle, NJ s Iohl, Washington
Rich Hillburn, Peterburg Dorsey, Nd
CITY HOTEL, ny THE MEssRs. WILLARD. Al
A L VERIFY, Wash Hon /. Yulee Fla
Mrs Speer, Phila
ruLLERs HOTEL
JB N Bragden, Bait G Knoaps, Phila
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DIED.

.. DIED.
On yesterday morning, at O'Clock, Of erysipclas.
SAR4iH, consort Of Mr.. GEoReE CocHRAsr, aged
9years. .E n
AT Pueblo, Mexico, on the Sd Of August last Mr..
ALBERT @. TSCHlFFELY, native Of this city,
In the Both year Of his age.
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~ The state Of ireland is truly fishtfuf A sys-
tom OF hgraran resistance Is everywhere manifested;
lsndc(ds daily falling before the vsnesspes Of tis
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READING ROOM.

TUE eubHrber has recently opened In the rear OF his
Confectionery, on tive north side Of Pennsylvania ave
nue., few doors east OF 81 street. Reading Room which
y daily supplied with pap from the principal cities
the United States. few German, French, and spans
papers; also the London II mes
He respectfully Invites citizens and strangers 10 visit hid
sovao.ss 81 ~ w A'' ' WILLIAM RUPp
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The OMISSIONS or THE MEssAoE.-PresidentP Polk
although apparently frank and bold with regard to tho
war with Mexico, has omitted several important
matters in his recent message to Congress. Not Q
word of explanation 10 given In relation to the with
drawa of large portion Of tho troopsfr from Gen. Tay
lor Immediately preceding the battle Of Buena Vista
No apology explanation is inado for the small force
at the command Of Major General Scott, imme-
diately after the battle Of Ceno Gordo- The policy
Of the government in refusing volunteers at one
moment, and In soliciting them short time after,
Is not explained. The effects Of the admission Of
Santa Anna into Mexico are not limited At The
blunder Of allowing Paredes TO escape through Vera
Cruz 10 passed over without q word Of comment
In brief the message l. laborsd effort TO eude the
the charge Of having provoked the war aud to prove
that peace can only be secured BY the expenditure
Of r,ors millions and the sacrifice OF more lives.
Phil Inquirer.
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THEATREWe are just informed that our enter
prising manager Mr.. Kilmiste, has completed his
Olympic, and intends to open on Monday fright. Go
and see him.
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DAnKNEss--We must be allowed to express our
opinion decidedly in regard to the want OF light In
this city Tits the general, the universal, expression
that behind the age in relation to this matter
Why in fact, 1t is BLUR, stigma Of reproach on
our citizens to have made no movement In this mat
ter 1t is now in power to spread the most bril-
lnnt light throughout the city, and why not make
some proposition make u beginning. Mr.. Crutch-
ets gas properly placed through our streets, would
dspelthis horrd gloom that settles down on us at
night There is not one city in the Union Of any i'm
portance which is not far in advance Of ours; shame
then that the Metropolis should be SO negligent in
this necessary affair.
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The RECEPTION OF GEN. TAyLoR.--Thc Commit
tee of Arrangements have, in conformity with the
universal wishes of the community, and with the
consent of Gen. Taylor, changed the programme In
far that Gen Taylor win move in the procession
upon one Of his war horses, and be accompanied by
his staff-also mounted. The Generals staff con-
sists Of Col. Belknap Maj Bliss, Maj. Eaton, and
Capt Garnett--IN. o. Picayune, inst.
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ARRIVAL OF GEN. TAYLoR.-Y Yesterday morning,
at about sunrise, the appearance Of steamer in the
distance indicated the arrival Of the Hero whose
brilliant achievements have shed such lustre the
arms Of our country. Ass
The Mary Kngsland advanced some five or six
miles beyond the bar TO meet the steamer supposed
to have on board the gallant General, when, on ap-
proaching the boat signal gun and the display Of
nnumerable colors from every part Of it's rigging,
made il certain that the city's guest was there.
The steamer proved to be the Monmouth, COM
manded by Captain Willis
The committee Immediately waited on the Gene
raj, welcomed him home and presented letter from
his Honor the Mayor, rendering him the hospitall-
ties of the city which invitation the General receiy.
ed and accepted with many assurances Of his graft
ude for this unexpected kindness on the part Of his
fellow-citizens Of New Orleans g 5
Both steamers then proceeded towards the city
The General and Staff dined ON board the Mar
Kingsland with the committee, after which he stop
ped an hour at the plantation of his old friend Col
M. White, where he was oyfully received by large
number of residents of the vicinity. |
From thence they proceeded to the Barracks
where the General was left with his family, from
whom he has been separated more than two years ir
the service Of his counry.-N. Orleans Bee Bird inst
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ADELpHl,-We notice that this establishment is
almost completed. Wecxpect 'rlch and rare' feast
Of reason when in full operation Mesrs. Brown q
Nichols contemplate engaging for the season all the
prominent and popular actors that can be procured
Indeed he is SO sangune of success that the public
may expect perfect galaxy Of Stars. We feel con-
6dent that his energy in the enterprise will be amply
rewarded by the public.
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BY the way, have most reliable authority on
which to contradict the report that Mr.. Adams in
tends to makea demonstration in favor tking the
whole of Mexico. There is not word of truth In
the statement Boston Atlas.
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Messrs Herr and Sivori had brilliant concert las
night. The audience was large and fashionable ant
the performances afforded high satisfaction. Mr.
Knoop appears tonight.
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ar Congress meets to-day, and Mr.. PolIr's mes
sage will probably in few hours be coming in this
direction upon the Geographic wires. We do not
think however TINT the document will have electricity
enough in II to travel upon the wires without the aid
Of battery. We are afraid that II will re quire
double battery.--[L louisville Jour-