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Democratic banner., 1847-05-10

CIRCUIT CLERKSHIP.
We are authorized to announce WIZ. F.
WATSON as a candidate for the Office
of clerk of the circuit court, at the next Au-
gust election.
= We are authorized to announce d.
F. STARK, as a candidate for Clerk of the
Circuit Court, at the next Aug. election,
We are authorized to announce JAMES NJ.
MARTIN as a candidate for the office of
Clerk of the circuit court, at the ensuing
august election.
We are authorized to announce WILL
IAN NJ. Inflow, rs candidate for the
office of Clerk of the circuit court, at the
next August election.
We are authorized to nnounc PHI
LANDER DRAPER rs a candidate for the
office of clerk of the circuit court, at the
ems ing August election.
Democratic banner., 1847-05-10
e. A. Salt.

UST received a lot of G.. A. SALT, which
- is offered at 81 SOC per Sack.
Democratic banner., 1847-05-10
LATE NEWg!!

pUST received at the new brick Store, Water
eG Street, Il large and general assortment OF
Goods, comprising as complete a stock as
any house in the country, of all the articles
usually wanted by the people of the coun-
try.
The Dragging business has been SO
completely OrerdOne, that we shall not offer
any ofthat article; but this much we will say,
that our stock is warraHfed to be less than
$780, 600,
and we respectfully ask a call from pur-
chasers, who will examine and Judge for
themselves.
a. We continue 20 purchase all kinds Of
produce for cash or merchandise, and we Only
state a fact, when we say that one oil our re.
cent shipments Of Tobacco brought the HIGHEST
PRICE of any sold this season except one HID.
May 3D., 1917. T.. d. DRAPER.
Democratic banner., 1847-05-10
J. W.

.E'-r. SC0TT'S SPRING, No.,
y AS just received and is now yogenpEs :
/ j large and fashionable, assortment Of
SPRING AND SUMMER STAPLE
..r g.. DRY GOODS, .,,nH
together with a good assortment Of superior
GROCERIES, =.F
which viii he sold on the very best terms.
April 18th, 1877. --'-.4 .#i
Democratic banner., 1847-05-10

.EW HEMP SEED and also a supply OF
" Clover->ec1, just received and Tor sale, by
Arril 2Gth, 1917. J.. 4 d. DRAPER.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-12-16
To DO continued,

II Is supposed that about thirty-seyen
or ihrty-eight millions of bushels of grain
were sent from the United States 10 Great
Britain from the first Of September 1916,
to the early part of last month. This was
worth at a fair average, about torty.live
millions Of dollars.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-12-16
Iy,-Negtiations and VIZ.

In September. lSi5, the President oil
the United States direcieI their consul in
Mexicn To ascertain from the Mexican
Government, whether il would receive an
Envoy from The United States. entrusted
with fall power to adjust all The question:
in dispute brlween the two Governments
The answer of Mr.. De Ia pena Pena
Minister of the Foreign Relations Of Mex.
leo. was: That, although the Mexican
nation was deeply injured by the United
States, through the acts COMMITTED By
them in the department Of Texas. which
belongs lo his nation, his Government
was disposed TO receive The Commission,
er Of the United States who might come
tn the capital, with full puwers from hi.
Government to settle the present dispute
in peaceful, reasonable, and honorable
manner;' thus giving new proof that,
even IN the midst OF its injuries and offs
firm decision 10 exact adequate reparation
Tor them, the Government Of Mexico does
not reply with GENUINELY 10 the measures
OF reason aud peace. TO which it was in.
Vited by its adversary. ..
The Mexican Minister at the same time
intima,ed that the previous recall Of the
whole naval loree OF the United States,
'hra lying in sight Of the port Of Vera
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-12-16


Al Ihe ime when The anne cation nI
Texas took plare. Texas had been recng,
nised as an independent Power. both BY
the United States and BY several Of the
principal European Powers; but ITS indie.
pendence had no, been recognised by
Mexico. Nothing can he more rlesr and
undenisble than that. whenever two ns-
lions are at war, il third Power shall
enter into treaty Of alliance. offensive
and defensive, with either Of the bellIge-
rents, aud il sDch treaty is not contingent.
and is TO take effect Immediately and
pending the war. such treaty is decIara-
lion of war sgalDsl the other party. The
causes OF the war between ,he two belIlgs.
rep,s do not alter the fact. Surprising
'has she third party, The interfering Pow
The national whig., 1847-06-18
RESTORATIVE FRANCHISE.
CONSUMPTION,

OUIS FONTAIN, jr., partner of the firm OF
IL Fsntain Son, Chemists and Prescription
sts to the Royal University, Paris, has established
at Washington city, ID. c., depot for the sale Of
the above celebrated compound, at VIM. Adam s
Bookstore, No. 3. Elliott's Buildings Pennsylvania
Avenue, near Jackson Hall, which they offer
to the American public as s,tre antidofe for Con-
sumption, in its spanced well as incpient stages.
Acting directly upon the LUNGS, and arresting
their decay it not only soothes and quiets at once
the distress and pain attendant upon this hereto
fore regarded fatal disease but restores the lungs
and their sympathising organs, TO natural and heal
thy action. Accompanying each package are gem
eral instructions and directions ranslated for its
use, adapted to all cases, and if strictly followed,
viii not fail, in every nstance-ift the lungs are
not wholly consumed-of restoring to health
which may be permanently secured by future care
and avoiding too much exposure to atmospheric
changes. LOUIS FONTAlN.
Price, eight Francs.
uPFor the information Of persons residing in
the interior; any part Of the goyernment--he would
state that the remedy is prepared and imported di
rect from their Laboratorie, Paris, and that the
same can be transported through mail, as he is adj
yised by officers Of the Post Office Department to
any post Office in the country, at the same charge
as for double letter. Any persons, therefore,
residing distant from this city, who may wish TO
avail themselves of the remedy, can do so by adj
dressing him through the mail, post paid. Two
dollars accompanying an order, will entitle a per-
son to one whole and one third package.
LOUIS FONTAIN.
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TUST RECEIVED, and for sale al :th,
II R.,ov Ssrnpx, ar AnAM IN 6pennsyl nj;

lust RECEIVED, and for sale at the
81 Book STORE OF A. ADAM, on Pennsylvania
Avenue, the following late and attractive literary pro-
duetions, viz: saSI
BY JAMES. The Ancient Regime, rs cents; chas.
Tyrrel, or the Bitter Blood IS cts The Robber, Is
cts; Corse de Leon, 25 cts False Heir, Is; Hcidle
berg, 25; Step Mother, vols SO; the Smuggler 25.
Beauchamp, Is.
F tss sass ns sDS
the Fright, each 25 cents; the Heiress, 25 Who shall
| be Heir, 25
| BY CHARLES LEVER. Tom Burke Of Ours, SO cts
le Neyies Of Carretstown, 25 cts; Jack Hinton, SO
Charles .o'Malley, SO, Arthur o'Leary, 25 cents
Knight Of Gwynne, rs.
/ By ALEXANDER Dumas Genevieve, SO cts, Che
waller de Harnenta, Is; Lady Of Monsoreau, 2 vols
81, the Three Gnardsmen, 25; the Counte Of Monte
Christie, vols Sl; Duke Of Burgundy, %, JOAN the
Heroic Maiden,25
By GEORGE LIppARD. The Quaker City, 2 vols
Al; Blanche OF Braadywine, vols rs cts
BY SAMUEL LOVER Handy Andy, Scots; Legends
and Stories Of Ireland SO cts Rory OMoore, SO cts
Songs and Ballads, rs
ByW. H. AINswoRTH. The Tower Of London, SO;
Chrchton 25; Diana OF Meridor, 81 Tor the vol.
The Dutchmans Fireside, % cts e,
Young Kate, or the Rescue, 25
The Young Prima Donna, by Messrs Grey, rs
Kruitzner, or the Germans Tale, 25
Wiliulness OF Woman, 25
Evelina, by Miss Burney, 25
The Daguarreotype Miniature, l2a
Lives OF Statesmen, byfHon Q Adams, Is
Confessions OF Pretty Woman, by Miss Pardoe %
Amelia Wyndham, 25 Father Darcy, 25
The Prairie Bird, by Murray, 25
Love and Mesmerism, by Horace Smith, 20
The Female Minister, 25
Rose Marie, or the Gogo Family, rs
Archibald Werner, SO
Sylvester Sound, the Somnambulist, 37A
Stories Of Waterloo, by Maxwell, 25
Guy Rivers, a Tale Of Georgia, 25
NV Own Home and Fireside, SO
History Of the Bastie, by Davenport, SO
The Protege, by j + Il 25 The Tartar Chief, rs
The Venice Orange Girl, l2A
Freaks OF Cupid, in three parts, each l2A
Leontine, 25 Ormond, the Secret Witness, 25
The Chronicles of Clover Nook, 12Acts
Charmed Sea by ii. Martineau, 25
Groves Of Blamey by Mrs. Hall, IS
Siege Of Vienna, 25
Eucretia by Bulwer, 25
Leila, ia
The national whig., 1847-06-18

rHAUNCEY WARRINER has recently added
" to his facilities for manufacturing parts OF
Watches that may be required, by instruments for
that purpose; and having obtained knowledge o.
Watch Repairing by practice in Boston, New ork,
Philadelphia and elsewhere will be able to attend to
whatever may be offered in this department Of me-
chanics
Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Lepine, and ke-
peating Watches, accurately repaired also, Common
Watches and Mantel and Eght-day Clocks put in
order north side Pennsylvania avenue, between
Fonr-and- a half and Sixth Streets the corner OF
the alley east OF Coleman's Hotel, sign OF the
Watch with Guard Key and Chain and Mohelsrep-
resenng the exterior Of sefregisterlng Meteorolo-
gical Observatory.
The above location is in part occupied ny SIZE
PHEN EDDY, who deals in the American manu-
actured Patent improved Perifocal Spectacle Lens,
an instrument evidently destined to supersede all
other aid to the human visien; judging from test-
monals of their superior properties over other lens
il will only be necessary to refer to observation and
facts to establish for them far higher character for
usefulness than has hitherto been attained by the
| efforts Of art and science.
8. Eddy also deals in Jewelv, fine Watches, Sill
yer Ware Browns and other Gold Pens.
The public are respectfully invited to call, parlicu-
larly those afflicted with defective sight;nothlng
so desirable as its preservation and improvement
little attention in the selection Of glasses will accom-
plish the one, in some instance both. II is highly
important TO see clearly.
The national whig., 1847-06-18
/. Some things can be done as aeeu as others.
SUPERIOR SODA WATER.

TN c. FARQUHAR e. CO., corner of 18th
l.. street and New York avenue, are now pre-
pared to furnish the public the above delicious bev-
erage, with full assortment of Syrup, carefully
prepared by themselves
Their apparatus is entirely new, and constructed
on the latest and most approved principle.
They fatter themselves that their Soda Water is
equal if not superior to any In the city, and invite
the public to call and judge for themselves
Soda Fountains filled to order at the shortest no
tice.
may22 dim
The national whig., 1847-06-18
CHAUNCEY WARRlNER has recent,

added his facilities for manufacturing parts OF
Watches that may be required by instruments or that
purpose and having obtained a knowledge Of WATCH
REPAIRING, BY practice in Boston, New York, Phia-
dephia and elsewhere, will be able to attend to what
ever may be offered in this department OF mechanics
\ Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Lepine, and Repeat
ing Uatches, accurately repaired also, Common
Patches and Mantle and Eightday Clocks put in
order, north side oil Pennsylvania avenue, between
Feurand-a-half and Sixth streets, on the corner OF
the alley east of Coleman's Hotel sign Of the Watch
with Gnard-Key and Chain, and Models representing
the exterior Of selfregistering Meteorological OBJ
servatory. dec 25-1tt
The national whig., 1847-06-18
NEW CARVING
AND
nvNC ECT MT VCIJ NJ CNT

GLIDING ESTABLISHMENT.
NTIILIAM SPEARING, having commenced
Wv business in the above line, Immediately in
front Of Coleman's Hotel respectfully informs the
citizens of Washington and its vicinity, that he
ufactures Looking Glass and Picture Frames Plain
and Ornamental Cornces, as well as every other
kind of work in his line Of business. William Spear
ines charges for all work done at his establishment
will be quite reasonahle he respectfully solicits a
share Of the public patronage.
n. B. Old Frames ragilt. may Ia H
The national whig., 1847-06-18
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS.
sPARKMAN & KELSEY


a sPARKMAN & KELSEY,
No. 2s5 BroadDay, opposite Ste,part's, NJ York.
OFFER AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL A
~ very large assortment of FLooR Orr CLoTHs
in every variety Of quality and style. Their new pa
terms surpass any other in the market, in richness
of coloring and beauty Of design. and the original
drawings have heen secured by Letters Patent, to
prevent other dealers or manufacturers from cnpy-
ing the same. The following comprises our present
style Of patterns:
Orientals Grecian cross
Tapestry scrolls, Antique marble
Gothic payements Gothic octagon do
Marble tile Arabesque do
Egyptian marble Mosaic do
Italian do Persian patterns
Dove and white do Bouquet do
New Trinity pattern Tresselated do
Rich gothic do Queen Of the May,
Vine do Drab and chintz scroll
Ruby and chintz do &c. &c. &c.
N. B-20O0 yards OLD SrocK, with borders, very
heavy goods, SUPERIOR but old patterns, selling at
low rates.
C.4RPETINGS
A choice assortment Of Tapestry Brussels, Three
Ply and Ingram
CARPETINGS,
Of entirely patterns selected expressly for city
retail trade
May l4-tf
The national whig., 1847-06-18
STEVENS 8 EMMONS,
Late Fish q Co.
HafferS-RrOyyN'S Hotel.

VTTINTER Sly LES. 80 we would an
wv nounce to members Of Congress and strangers
arriving in the city, that shelves are now filed
with beautiful stock OF beaver and moleskin Hats,
manufactured with an unusual degree OF care, and
which, in point OF fabric and styles will challenge
all competition We would direct especial attention
to the style and mode OF shaping the br Of our hats
by which we appropriateness to the size and
features OF the
Those members OF Congress having their sizes re-
gstered with u.s. by sending their orders, will be iur
nished at their quarters
WARDROBE ARTICLES.
In this department have our usual full supply Of
wardrobe toilet and fancy goeds Of the best qualities
We solicit an inspection Of our stock, feeling conf
dent in being able to offer great inducements to pur
chasers
M. H. STEVENS s. EMMONS,
The national whig., 1847-06-18

The Tai WEEKLY National Whig will be
mailed 10 subscribers al s. per annum, pay
able always in advance. ANY person sending
the money for FIVE copies OF the tri-areskiy
National Wing. will be entillod to one copy
gratis.
The national whig., 1847-06-18

PAINT AND OIL. STORE.
0An kegs pure White Lead
SDVU 100 gals. .Linsecd Oil
$50 boxes Window Glass.
Paint Of all shades mixed and prepared for use
A constant supply Of LAMPS, PINE OIL
Wicks and Glasses.
Pure Sperm, Lard, and Solar Oils, for sale on
the lowest terms for cash.
o. WHITTLESEY,
NAV 10 If G street, Todd's Buildings.
The national whig., 1847-06-18
LOCAL AGENTS
FOR THE

NAFION AL WlEIGo
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j. D. Elwood, Middletown, Conn.,
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the Local Agents Of the National Whig will please
send ua their names and post-towns without delay.
or Whoever will send US the money for five sub
scribers to the Weekly National Wing (price ~
per annum) for one year, shall receive copy gra-
tia. y
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PUBLISHERS NOTICES.
Mr.. q. L. Gillchrest,
SOLE SUBSCRIPTION AGENT
qrlEla NATEIWNAlL WNlIG0

Is now prepared to serve the WING in any part
Of Washington. Georgetown, and Alexandria, I'm.
metliately after the hour Of publication which ls .
O'Clock in the afternoon Of every Jay (Sundays ex-
cspted.) Persons desiring the Wing may leave .,
their names and residences either with Mr Ghi-
chrest personally, the Office Of the paper corner 2,
the Avenue and Second street. at K FARNHAM
Book Store or at s. HOLMES Grocery Store on
7th between D. and Louisiana Avenue.
The national whig., 1847-06-18
DENTAL SURGERY.

DENTAL SURGERY:
IT PARMELE, firm Of Dodge and Parmole,
IL. Surgical, Operative, and Mechanical DEN
list, may be seen professionally from q. M to 3
p. m, at his Office, where he has been located for the
last three years. OFFIcR and RESIDENCE Penn
avenue, between 9th and 10th sts
april l4-4m
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Magnetic Telegraph.

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ceeding hundred, and part of hundred words,
except upon communications for the press, which
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and part Of hundred, after the first hundred.
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Telegraph Offices open every day from eight
O'Clock, A. M. to seven P. M. Sundays excepted.
NB.-Persons availing themselves Of the Bal
timore and Washington u. 8. Line Of Telegraph,
have their messages delivered inmediaseiy, ifwthin
the limits of either city. brief business letter,
or inquiry in regard to friends, will not cost over
twenty cents. NAA
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rates, made by authority of the Postmaster Gem
eral the object being TO test fully the capacity Of
the Government line Of Telegraph. sa.
By order Of the Superintendent,
ALFRED VAIL, Assist. Supf.
y Washington Tel. O6ice,
IN % stOry City Post Office.
HARTFORD AND NEW HAVEN
STE.AJMB OFT AND RAILROAD LINE.
From Peck Slip East River, New York.
Tin Nesc Hapen. II
HyHE steamer Traveller, Capt. Bowers, will leave
l every morning, Sundays excepted, at 8 oclk.
Returning, will leave New Haven at II o'clock
p. m.
Railroad cars will leave New Haven on the arm
val Of the above boat conveying passengers to Hart
ford, Springfield and Northampton and intermedi-
ate places. Also to Boston, arriving at the latter
place at about Z o'clock same evening.
The steamer NeD York, Capt Peck, will leave
New York every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon
at O'Clock, ard Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Returning, Q boat will leave New Haven every
evening at III o'clocA. f
NIB. Freight will not be received for the day
boat after 6 o'clock pm.
FOR HARTFORD, DIRECT
The steamer Nes0 Champion, Capt. Lefevre, will
leave every Monday, Wednesday and Friday after
noon, at o'clock.
\ The steamer Globe, Capt. Roath. will Isays every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, at 4
O'Clock. ". slttt#s v
South street g. w. Coriies 283 Pearl street, or at
No. 8 Battery place Cup stairs) New York.
may 20 If gi ts l5 .4l933Y. .ss.. l4i s.s \.
The national whig., 1847-06-18

WE are receiving from New York our full
w supply of Groceries, Teas, Wines, Liquors,
&C., which will be sold low for cash, or short cre-
dit to punctual customers, viz
40 chests Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, and
Black Teas, which will be sold low by the box
so bags Java, Laguyra, Rio, s st Domingo Coffee
25 whole and half barrels Buckwheat
Is bags BuckWheat
30 boxes Colgate's Starch
Is whole and half bbls Nos. /, 2 and 3 Mackerel
quintals Goldfish
25 boxes Scotch Herrings, large size
10 dozen Nos and 9 Alicante Mats
35 kegs superior Goshen Butter
30 do do Glades do
SO boxes Sperm Candles
20 nests -four and painted Pals
80 dozen Brooms
6 do Whisl1s
10 nests Market Baskets
3 bales Almonds
80 whole and half boxes Raisins
10 boxes Vermcell and Macaroni
cases Canton Ginger
1000 pounds loaf, crushed, and pulverized Sugars
barrels Steam Syrup
10 boxes Capers and Olives
do Citron and Jellies
do Mushroom and Walnut Catsup
10 baskets Salad Oil
500 gallons winter-strained and Lard Oil
10000 Cigars, of our own importation
SIMMS & SON
The national whig., 1847-06-18
COLD c. A N DY

INVENTED IN THE YEAR 1876,
And composed Of TEN safe and valuable ingredi-
ents, which WILL NOT cure the consumption
bat will cure cold
Which WILL NOT cure the liver complaint bn,
will cure dry hacking cough
Which WILL NOT cure one half the catalogue
ills that flesh is heir to-
But will cure
COLD, COUGH. HOARsENEss, SORE
THROAT, WHOOPING COUGH,
And all the EARLY effects Of
That LEAD to the CONSUMPTION.
MRS. JERVIS, Proprietress, 33s,
Broadway, New York.
Sold wholesale and retail by the Principal Agent
2. d. GILMAN, FIVE doors east Of Centre Market,
Washington, D. @.
But up in packages of l21 cts. 25 cts, so cts. and
$l.00 each.
Each wrapper is invariably SIGNED MRS. w.
JERvIS.
The national whig., 1847-06-18
FOR BALTlMORE,

FON bALIIMOAE. sfIS. n 83.fF4
Il THE commodious steamer CoLUH-
- BTA, Captain Geo. Guyther, having
resumed her regular trips, will leave Riley's wharf,
in Washington, at 6, and Alexandra at o'clock,
in the morning Of Wednesday, the 25tn inst, and
of every succeeding Wednesday, for Baltimore and,
returning, will leave Commerce street wharf in
that city for the District of Columbia, at o'clock
in the afternoon Of every Saturday, taking sf and
landing passengers and light freight at all the usual
landings on the Potomac river. 81 4
Freights will be taken at low rates and without
any charge for wharfage at Baltimore.
VIM. GUNTON, President.
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,VIHIWNTAM WlEllGo
aAID AND COM F OR T ]
TO THE ENEMY.

POLK'S PASS TO SANTA ANNA,
The Commander Of our Naval forces in the
Gulf is hereby directed not to obstruet the pas
sage Of Gen. NToNA LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
and suite to Mexico should he desire 10 return
thither. JAMES Il. POLK.
May Is, 1916.
The national whig., 1847-06-18


CHINA, & GLASS,
fI Thos. Pursell has just imported, per ships Lib
erty and Ohio, from Liverpool, and other sources,
eighty -four packages or the above articles, amongst
which are
French, English, India, Bluestone, W. g. and
Ironstone dinner, dessert, tea, coffee, and toilet
sets
Rich gold band white and figured China Tea sets,
or pieces detached
Cut and plain hall lamps
Solar, side, Liverpool and stand lamps and wicks
Lamp glasses, girandoles, Sc.
Ivory handle and other knives and forks i'm sets OF
ffty-one pairs or separate
Real silver and imitation table, tea and dessert
spoons
Plated and German silver castors
Brass and plated candlesticks
Plated cake baskets waters, in sets or detached
English and American tea and coffee sets
Coffee bigglns and nrns
Looking glasses, shovel and tongs, &c.
All OF which will be sold wholesale and retail at
very low prices for cash
First quality stone and Britannia ware at the fac
tory prices
An extensive and good assortment Of common ware,
suitable for retail groceries
The subscriber solicits call frsm his friends and
the public generally at his store, opposite Browns
Hotel Penn. Avenue, assuring them that he is deter
mined to sell cheap the very cheapest for cash.
THOS. PURSELL.
The national whig., 1847-06-18

n MoCLELLAND, Engraver Pennsylva-
~. MA Avenue, east of Third street. Washington
city. dec 1-6m
The national whig., 1847-06-18

Polks admission of haUing granted the pass
ssWhen orders were issued to the Comman-
der OF our Naval forces in the Gulf, on the 18th
day of May last, only two days after the exis-
tence of the war had been recognized by Con
gress, to place the coast Of Mexico under
blockade, he scas directed not to obs,iict the pas
sare of Santa .A,,na to .MeTico should he return.
POLES Annual .Messageto Congress, Dec Z, 46.
It remains 10 be seen whether his return may
not vet prove favorable to a pacific adjustment
Of existing difficulties.-lbid.
The national whig., 1847-06-18
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pensation liberal