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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26
IFrom the Richmond Wing. ]

~ Clerk or the House,
The Jackson MISSY Southron announces that Jas.
M Downs, esq lately the Clerk OF the Senate Of that
State, win be candidate for the Clerkship Of the
House Of Representatives the ensuing session Of
Congress. We have heard that Edmund P. Hunter,
esq, of Berkeley county, in this State, will also be a
candidate. B. B. French was the Clerk of the last
House. having been elected by the party to which he
belongs as the successor to Mr.. McNulty after the
discovery of the misappropraton by the latter Of
large part OF the contingent fund of the House. Mr.
French Is said to be good clerk but there are con-
elusive reasons nevertheless why he should not be
reelected to that post We opposed to greasine
the fat sow;' in other words, to giving more than
one salary to one man. Mr.. f. is already, as agent
Of the Telegraph Company, the recipient of $4,000
annually; and if he attend to the duties of that sta
ton he will not be able to perform those of Clerk Of
the House. But, independently Of this fact the Of
flee has always been regarded political one, and
the political opinions Of the incumbent therefore
have always been in accordance with those Of ma
jority of its members. Mr.. French came in as po-
tican did his predecessor also superseding bet
ter clerk than himself, who elected solely on po-
tical grounds. He has, BESIDES welded the patron
age of his Office in an ntolerant and proscriptive
spirit and has therefore right to expect the sup
port of any one Of his opponents.
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HAmong the questions in whose Legislative DISCUSSION YOU
will participate, will arise less extensively some
affecting the welbeing and honor Of the gallant old soldier
whose family among your constituency. Oftleir atlen.
tons hin, the Administration has been charysome have
said wlly negligent The latter might we'll be true, since
oiisin and generosity partisan advancement Will you
Join IN the ranks Of those who render applause and respect
to vruous valor such is rarely twice displayed In the
age Join in the prescription OF patriot warrior
Louisiana Louisiana respects General TAYLOR as citi-
zen she loves him for his patriosm she warns enhlsi-
satically towards his bravery and she will as heartily des
se anu coniemn his deractoTs, ns she VIII reward and
honor his supporters. III Nein Orleans Bulletin
The above Is extract from able letter, in the New
Orleans Bulletin, addressed 10 Senator Downs We shall
see whether Mr. Downs will unite with the boodhounds OF
power In hunting down the fair fame Of old Buena Vista,
II he does, this journal will know him enemy only
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

REcEpTIos OF GEN. TAvLoR.--In the Council Of
the Second Municipality last evening, says the New
Orleans Bulletin of the 10Th Instant, Mr. Peters in
troduced with some appropriate remarks the follow
ing preamble and resolution, which were unanimous
y adopted, and which will meet the hearty response
of the entire community.
The veteran will receive such welcome from the
whole population Of the Crescent City as has seldom
or ever been previously witnessed, and no will EN-,
phatically be "he Cay's Guest"
Whereas 1t is understood to be the intention of Mai
Gen. Taylor to visit this city ON temporary alb
sence from the army under his command
Be resoired, That committee be appointed to
act with his honor the Mayor and the committees OF
the General Council and Municipal Councils of the
First and Third Municipalities in order to tender TO
that ustrious citizen and soldier the Inequalities Of
our city, and to make such arrangements for his
ception as the Guest Of The City proper appreci-
alton OF his exalted character and distinguished
vines require at the hands of his feowcitizens Of
New Orleans.
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No MONARCHY IN MExIco.-It is quite certain
says the Philadelphia North American Wing that
the American people will under no circumstances
permit son Of Louis Philippe, or any other Euro.
pean prince to sit on the throne Of Mexico and II
is almost equally certain that any attempt to create
monarchy in that country, now or hereafter, must
result in the national annihilation of Mexico. Three
thousand Mexican landowners and all the Mexican
church may ask fora king; but the Mexican people
who tried the experiment of royalty under Iturbide
and shook off the gilded chain with contempt and
hatred will seek and beg for annexation to the United
States even rather than follow their apostate chiefs
under the rule ola French king. There may be an
Ohio in Greece-there can be none in Mexico
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III The story, says the Montgomery (Ala.) Flag,
d., that Col Piper, Of Virginia, Qatc acting Commits
sioner Of the General Land Ofice is to receive the
Chargeship to Sardinia, hardly be true. II am
not much mistaken, no diplomatic appointment will
be made prior to the meeting Of Congress, when the
names Of the new Commissioner to China, lin place
Of A. H. Everett, deceased) the new Charge to Ma
Pies and the person selected to represent us in Sardi
mia will be- together sent into the Senate. This lat
ter appointment will probably full to the lot of north
em gentleman, [Mr. Miles, who formerly held an
American Chargeship. The Executive, by-the-by,
has the opportunity of wide range in making his
selections; there being number Of gentlemen apply
ing for such situations.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

From TAMpIco. The ship Seaman, Capt Myrick,
arrived at New Orleans from Tampico which port
she left the 7h instant. We are indebted to Cap
tain Myick for the Iampico Sentinel of the 4th inst
We find nothing in it Of interest except the follow
ing paragraph;
Merico, Oct. 26. We are positively informed TINT
Gen. Santa Anna has fixed his residence conform
ably in all respects TO the orders which he has re-
ceived on the subject from the Supreme Government,
and from thence he intends defend himself against
the charges brought against him for his conduct as
military man. His companions, in his retirement
are only his chaplain and Gen. Stabo, with small
force Of cavalry for the security Of his person. Gen
Alvarez, with the Sd, 7th and 9Th culrassiers and
other regular troops with the Corps del Sur have
marched in the direction of Cuernavaca. General
Reyes also, with the regiment of hussars and Other
bodies, both cavalry and infantry, have taken theil
line of march to Querearo, to put themselves at the
disposition of the Supreme Government.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

AZ The Washington correspondent of the New
Orleans National, discourses thus in regard to Mr..
Secretary Walker
mo man in the government is SO inaccessible as
the Secretary of the Treasury. He suffered gen
eman (who brought TO him and left, for his perusal
the strongest political and personal recommended
ons) to call more than ive-and- twenty times before
he would give him an interview. His immediate
predecessor in Office gentleman Of distinction, re-
spected by all parties for his high talents and private
WORTH called more than fifteen times before he could
see him; and the great Mr.. Benton's note remained
fortnight in his hands unanswered, and all this oc
Cured while he was not SO unwell but that he was
daily out at his accustomed places"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

ar The Baltimore Patriot, Taylor Wing paper
endorses Mr.. Clays Speech in every particular, and
concludes thus:-As then, there is no object to bt
gained by continuing the war, which Mr.. Polk OF
any body else in authority will ayow--and Mr.. Clay
has had this fact in his mind-the only thing fol
Congress TODD, is toabandon 1t. We have fought i
out We have whipped Mexico to the content o
even the most belhgerent, we have taken her cities
her forts and her capital There is nothing NOR
for our army to do-no more fields to be won--n'
more glory to be gathered. Let us then leave Mex
leo as she is. F
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The MINISTER TO RoME.--The world Is Just now
agitated with the project of this Government send
ing minister TO Rome. The Catholic Observer is
for Catholic being sent and hints that the Presi
dent would do well to consult Catholics as to whom
he should appoint. We think this is all premature
for we do not believe that Congress will sanction
any such measure. II is only trick with Mr. Polk
to make capital for himself and party at the nex
election As TO the necessity Of the mission, II is
about obvious as mission would be to the Grand
Lama of Thbet. r"#
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

ar The New York Herald says of Mr.. Clays
speech that it is a most astonishing production
certainly the side of peace against the possession
or annexation of Mexico and in favor Of preserving
the Union in its present limits. We consider 1t,
beyond adoubt, as the most powerful, the most eo-
quent, the most pointed the most energetic speech
which ever proceeded from the lips Of MIR. Clay.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

III Mr.. Clay's speech, says the Baltimore Sun
Ind is mastery effort and calculated to add anoth.
er leaf to the laurel Of the orators brow The descrp
ton Of the character Of war; Of human origin with
the striking comparative reference to that of pest
lence and famine as the infections of Providentia
will, constitute passage Of commanding beauty
and will survive the monumental of the speakers
tomb, in the admiration Of mankind. 1t is sublime
and thrillinglY true. 49,.
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DAILY NATIONAL WING.
MMsMAMNNNM sANNa
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, NovR 26, Is47.
For President
GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR.
Subject TO the decision Of the Wing National Convention
Our Position.

Our position is SO happily defined in the
following article, from that highly esteemed
Wing journal, the Wheeling Times, that we
transfer it to our columns without comment
"We hold the name Of General Taylor, at
"our mast head for the Presidency for the
" following reasons and on the following
" terms We believe him to be a thorough
"and true Whig-we believe him capable
" and honest-we believe him patriotic, and
I" I'VE believe him to be the man most likely,
" and we now think, the only man that can
"be elected by the patriotic and true lovers
" of their country and its institutions in their
" purity. AT the same time, whenever we
" are satisfied that the people of this country,
cor that portion of them constituting the
"great Wing party, are in favor of another
+" man, we say now, as we have said before,
eve shall support that other with, the same
"desire for his success that we now wish
"Gen. Taylor's. We are welded to nc
"man, but to principles, the principles ofthe
"great Wing party, as developed and sus-
"tained in the earliest days Of our republic
" and heard throughout the land in ls4o and
"1S44."
"To these we adhere and on these we
eight, be the standard bearer who he may
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The GRAND PAcIFlcAroR.-It is now said that
Mr.. Benton is to play the grand -pacicator on the
Mexican question, as he did upon the Oregon ques-
ton; that he is to introduce resolutions authorizing
the President TO send grand commissioner to Mex
ico to ask her to make peace, &c. No good will
come out this movement SO long as Mr.. Polk can
find any Trists to put upon the commission unless
the Senate will take upon itself the revision of tie
amendments. NJ.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

II The last intelligence from the court of Spain
is repetition Of the Circean mysteries which have
SO long dsgraced the Royal Palace. A bass singer
had been arrested as he was coming out Of the
Queens privacy at an early hour in the morning
For his daring to inermeddle in so delicate matter
Nryaez, the Prime Minister, came near being dis
missed. As II was, he was made to resign the for
eign Office to Sotemeyer. Oh, miserable and debas-
ed Spain, when wilt thou throw off the dssolute ty-
ranny that Expresses thee
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

gtr Gen. Bradbury, Whig is candidate for U. s.
Senator from Tennessee. In his reply to questions
put to him. he says he is for giving the very devil
10 the Mexcans; y and as to Mr.. Wilmot, he thinks
he ought to be hung Verify, If the General gets
Washington the Mexi ,ans and Mr.. Wilmot will have
10 be on the look ont
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

gr The Otsego Republican, Taylor Wing jour
nal, printed in Cooperstown, N Y, speaking of Mr..
Clay's speech ind resolutions says: with Henry
Clay for the Wing candidate for President and with
the authority of his great and the weight Of his
man bondage the issue cannot DO doubtfu."
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

IT We bespeak says the Philadelphia Inquirer
Taylor Whig,) for Mr.. Clays speech in detail the
most careful perusa the most enlightened considera
ton. Henry Clay is great Statesman, distinguish.
ed Patriot, beloved American and his views, calm
y prepared and formally uttered and especially upon
such topics the war; Its origin and its Objects are
entitled not only to respect but to confidence. The
style is at once clear, lucid and lofty.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

ar The Troy Post, Taylor Wing paper remaks
upon Mr.. Clays speech as follows His last and
giant blow in behalf of freedom, where without
equivocation, and with total Indifference 10 perso
nal consequences, he throws the influence of hi
name talents expeience, and well earned fame into
the BREACH stay the bloody hand of conquest, ane
to arrest the further advance of human slavery
stamps him at once among both friends and foes as
the greatest man Of the age, the nobest patriot o
the land
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

The Duchess de Praslin says The aim Of a wife
is to become the friend, the partner the consolation
Of her husband to educate her children to direct all
the household afiairsthese the three missions Of
woman upon earth; If she does not fulfil them she
has lived in vain, she is deserving of consdera
ton she is useless and despicable being like the
man whose only occupation is to drink, to smoke, to
gamble and to idle away his time"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

young couple were sitting together, undoubted-
~ in some romantic spot with birds and flowers
around; at least the reader is left to infer that they
had "all these appliances and means to boot" when
the following conversation ensued:
My dear, if the sacrifice Of my life would please
you, most gladly would lay it down at thy feet!
that II would crafty me by your disseminating the
use Of tobacco"
Can't think Of it. It's habit to which am
wedded"
"Very WELL sir; since this is the way in which you
sacrifice your life for me, and as you already ired
dcd 10 tobacco, III take care that you never wed
ded to me also, as it would be bgamy."
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

II While we shall continue, says the Portland
(Me) Umpire, to press the expediency Of Gen. Tay-
lor's election to the Presidency, we have no enmi-
ties to indulge, sinister designs to prosecute, no
personal interests to advance therein. We hope only
for an independent and patriotic administration to
flow from his elevation, and to see the old parties
brought to rest both Sides for new and higher
set ofopnions Of national good to be adopted by them
respectively.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

ri. The New York Courier and Enquirer speak
Ing of Mr. Clay's speech, says that the Opinions
which nre expressed It cannot be doubted those
TO which sound reflection and long experience in
public affairs have conducted and such they are
entitled to be weighed and candidly examined by
men of all parties throughout the country"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

g5' The Albany Evening Journal attributes the
vote OF Messrs. Strong, RUSSELL and Woodwork
against the Wilmot Provisio on the Sd of March,
le47 when on the 9Th Of August 1896 they voted fol
it. TO the influence of the patronage of the Admins
ton. Mr.. Polk said when he came into power, that
he should control the South by his measures and the
North by his patronage-so that the Journal is moi
very far out of the way
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HJAgency for the National WING In
Georgetown-Thc citizens OF Georgetown respect
fully informed that JOHN W. BRoNAUGII Esq, Broker,
&c, on Bridge street, few doors of the Union tav
en is agent for the National Wing Persons DESTROYS OF
eing served with the National Wing In Georgetown will
please leave their names and residences with Mr. Bro
naugh .0H
10 ENoCH w. SMALLWooD, Garrison street, Navy
Yard, is Agent for the National Wig Persons wishing
be supplied with the paper will please leave their
his store and they win be served
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II A good deal of excitement existed at Vera
Cruz, at last dates, owing to authentic information
having been received there that a Mexican armed
vessel had been in the Gulf about eighty miles
northwest of Vera Cruz, on the evening of the I'd
inst. She was described as hermaphrodite brig,
full of men, She was first seen by the U. s. propel-
Ter Secretary Van Buren,, and though not venturng
to attack that vessel she ordered the Buchanan of
Shore She first hoised white flag, and shortly af
forwards run up the Mexican ensign. Com. Perry,
on hearing of the circumstance Immediately sent the
U. S. steamer Scorpion in pursuit. That vessel had
not returned when the Washington left Vera Cruz
and the result of the chase of not known
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

IT The cruelty of the wretch who sits upon the
throne of the Two Sicies will we trust, be visited
on his own head. In suppressing instruction
against his tyranny, he ordered the Orphan Asylum
Of Reggie to be bombarded and recently he directed
that the hair and beard of of the captured in.
surgents should be pulled out by the roots. That
such fendish conduct should be tolerated a moment
by his oppressed subjects is matter of deep wonder
in this enlightened age. .-.N
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

II The Presbyterian (now school Synod of In
DIANA at Its session in Indianapolis last week. resov-
ed to petition the next General Assembly to make
negro slavery disciplinary offence against Christian
fellowship, and to purge the church of the institu-
ton, which they further resolved was sin in the
sight Of God, The ferocity with which slavery is Of
late pursued by many religious denominations would
lead to the belief that il was the only obstacle to
their perfection on earth. We think these negro
phile churches in the free States would do a much
better work by striving to expel from their own boz
SONS sins nearer home before they set up us crusa-
ders against other peoples sins.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

III The Bellefontaine (Ohio) Gazette, 49, hoists
the name Of Tom Corwin the wagon boy for Pres-
dent, subject to the action of the National Conven-
ton, In a review Of Mr.. C.'s powers, 1t does him
no more than justice, but cdoubt his popularity
out Of his own State.
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COPP'S PAVILION,

A .feto steps north Of Coleman's Hotel.
ON the first floor is first class RESTAURANT, with
~ several spacious private parors for parties always
ready al the shortest notice
on the floor there is suite of spacious and very
neat BATHING ROOMS, where baths OF different kinds
may all times be had al the low charge Of 25 each
hot cold Good servants constantly in attendance with
extra charge Both the Restaurant and Bathing Estab.
shment deemed inferior to none in the country,
On the second hooris a ROWLING SALOON, both com.
mO1ous and elegant and unsurpassed by any similar
loon In either of the cities Of the Union
In the rear OF this Saloon is weLappointed PISTOL
GALLERY
The Paylions charges in each department will be mod
crate, and the whole establishment Will be open every day
and evening of the week. except Sunday which day the
Bathing Establishment alone will be open until l2 O'clock
The proprietor invites the public to call and examine.
nov I-dlm' MOSES corp.
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Ia' Quite tart correspondence has taken place
between the Editors of the Boston Wing and Boston
Atlas respecting an allegation Of tho Atas that tho
former paper was trying to prevent the election of
Mr.. Winthrop as Speaker of the House. The editor
Of the Wing denies the truth Of this statement.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

gTWe have received, through Mr.. Adam, the
reprint, by Scott & Co., Of the October number Of
the Westminster Rerie,r 1t is full of fine writing
The articles rather suited to the scholar than the
general reader. The review of the Natural History
of Creation" Is the gem Of the number. 1t abounds
in the most startling thoughts. Foreign Litera
ure is interesting more so than usual. No scholar
should be without this Repieto. Subscriptions car
be left with Adam, who will supply subscribers FREE
Of postape.
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Ar The Pennsylvania and Baltimore Argus are
much offended that we should call the American the
greatest land-robber on earth We now qualify our
remark and assert that he is the greatest landrobber
on earth--not even except the Englishman.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

AT one of our fashionable watering places, recently
happened self important foreigner who upon hear
ing the dinner bell rung at half past three o'clock
exclaimed SIS possible you dine at this early hour
in this country9 Why, | have not been used to
having dinner till seven or eight in London"
Our secondtable folks dine very late here also, was
the reply ola Yankee present
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a.r We are now more than ever encouraged, says
the Columbus Ohio State Journal TO-, to hope that
day is dawning upon our country after long night OF
darkness We trust that Congress will promptly
come to the relief of the Executive, and declare the
alone purposes for which the war shall be prosecut-
ed, and proclaim the conditions upon, which it may
be terminated The people of the United States may
thus Judge Understandings Of the merits of the war
and the prospects of peace
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II The Senate of New York has passed resolu-
ton inviting Gen. Taylor to visit that State on his
return to the United States. The compliment is the
highest that could be paid the old Hero, because
IL is known he will not accept It.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-11-26

LouIsIASA.--The Wings have majority Of two
on joint ballot in the Legislature Of this State. 1t
elects Senator to succeed Gov. H. Johnson within
the first ten days ofthe session. The New Orleans
papers are loud in their appeals to the Wings to be
hand and no, to suffer Democrat to get in by their
division. @ @ AE