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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

Mr.. Giddings presented the memorial Of certain CT
tizens of the District Of Columbia, representing
"That the slave trade is now carried on in the Dis
trict Of Columbia to large extent. Your petition
ers therefore, respectfully ask that all laws anthoriz
ing or sanctoning such trade within said District
may be repealed.
William Flaherty Columbus Mcleod
William Blanchard VIM. Greer
George Savage John r. Whitaker
J. C. Greer James Handley
b. Milburn Martin Buell.
c. s. Fowler j. +. Callan
4. M Mllburn II. Taylor
Charles c, Moore 4, Thomas P. Vail
Joseph Scholfeld Thomas Finam."
We have been called upon by several Of
the signers to the above petition, and they
have requested US to state, that they were
entirely deceived as to the'true nature Of the
memorial, and that they are utterly opposed
to its objects.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

At Prof.. Mason asserts that tho average length Of
human lie, in Geneva, Switzerland was nine years
IN the 10Th century, and thirteen in the 18th Now,
4 Is iorty-fiye years. We can hardly think II was
ever so low as nine years In any part Of the globe
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

A Norr FROM MARTHA S-.Afy dear Daily
You never smoke, do you 7-How can man max
such lovely, lively paper, who lives in fog pa
my husband Is terrible smoker and want to oresi
him Of the odious habit To-day came across .a'
following lines in an old newspaper. He was Ieaa
ing the Daily and when tried TO coax Nun 70 Isao
them, he said the Daily was good enough ior mn, ,n
30 thought would send them to you 70 see Il yoo
wouldn't print them, and then when he comes 70
them, he can't help but read them. bu' nsI3 he
must not tell where you got them, for ne ~ouu "
mad If he knew that wrote you 2 Letter. s.
Your sincere friend MARThA
THE wIFE'S BLAST AGAINST ToBAceo'
He sits in his chair from morning 70 nieh'
It's smoke, chew smoke
Goes putting and chewing with all his might,
TIN M hon5 Of sleep. Ills his delight
To smoke, chew smoke
The ouid goes in when the pipe goes out
IT'S chew, chew, CHEW,
Now cloud Of smoke pours from his throat,
Then. his mouth sends constant stream afoat,
Sufficient to carry mill or Doat
IT'S chew, chew, chew.
He sits all day In smoke o. fog.
IT'S puff, puff puff;
He orowls at his wife, the cat and dog,
he Covers with filth the carpet and rug,
And his only answer, whenll give him a Jog,
Ispuii, puff, puff
The house all DER from end 10 end,
Is smoke, smoke smoke,
In whatever room my way wend,
II take his clothes to patch and mend
Ijngrateiul perfumes will ever ascend,
OF smoke, smoke smoke.
Al home or abaoad, -afar or near,
'Ts smoke, chew, smoke;
His mouth is stuffed from ear to ear
Or putting the stump OF pipe so dear,
And his days will end, verify fear,
In smoke, smoke, smoke.
Moral.
Young ladies, beware! live single indeed,
Ere you marry man who uses "the weed
Better that husbands yon should ever lack, o,
Than marry n tsh,lsband who uses tobacco"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

VALUABLE INvESrIoN.--An invention has lust
been brought to light for consuming the smoke from
the burning of anthracite or bituminous coal. wha
q blessing, If true
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

III The schism in the Democratic party Of Now
York may now be said to be complete and ncuru-
bic. The regulars have published their address from
Albany, signed by IS members of the Assembly,
while the irregulrs had 81 members names TO Their
manifesto
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

1r The Liberty (Mo.) Tribune says, that Senator
Atcison is an honest man--politics aside Pray
why cannot he be honest In his politics too? Can
not man be honest In his errors?
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

IowA.-The Legislature Of this new State Is 10
meet next month"; to choose two u. States Senators.
We hope the wings will vote for none bu, WhiQs.
and leave the Democrats to settle their own difficult
fiss
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin calls the harbor
Of Mobile "a miserable harbor." Why neighbour
what are you thinking Off The exports Of Mobile
exceed the whole outward and inward trade of Phi
adephin. Miserable indeed.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

PnoBAnrr Piracy on MrrtNY on BOARD AN En-
otfsH EAST INDIAMAS.-Captain Crowell, Of the
British barque Reliance, at New York. from Liver
as 49, long 9 So he fell in with the British barque
Lady Kenneway, Of London, supposed from BON.
bay, bound to London, abandoned, with " feet
water in her hold. Her cargo consisted Of sugar
cotton silks and glass her stern considerably open
ed rudder and boats gone, and things in the cabir
looked very much confused. There was large num-
Der Of muskets swords, and cutlasses, strewn abou
the decks and cabin. Captain G. took some Of he
cargo, consisting Of silks and shawls that he fount
in her cabin. He Judges, from the circumstance o
finding three hogs dead, which, from their fresh ap
pearance, could not have been killed more than twt
or three days. that she had not been abandoned long
Her rigging and sails appeared in good order, AMI
there was plenty of provisions and water board.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

HuzzA ron rue OLp WmrE HonsE OF BuENA
VIsrA We have the names of sir hundred and tro
newspapers in the United Sntes which have the
TAYLOR FLAG -
flying nj their mast heads. Who shall pull down
these glorious banners2 Old Rough and Ready for
aver for President t ,s NH ft1 ffF
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

n The editor Of the Philadelphia Ledger says
that he has met with many falsehoods In Ills day"
We do not believe he ever "met " one In his life -
He and falsehood are always travelling is he ssme
drsctop.-Louisvills Journal.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

s-TThe imprisonment and maltrcatnent by Franco
of an American citizen, Hunderfund, demand the
most complete reparation and we hope that our
war President will cali on Louis Philippe for nstan-
taneous satisfaction. Hundertfund was imprisoned
for ten months, without the shadow of q cnuse,
merely to be revenged on this Government for refus-
ing to surrender Metzger, q fugitive forger from
France
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

ALABAMA SEsAroA I'VE perceive that Mr. Lewis
drawal Of Col. Kings name preponderated the De
mocracy upon Mr. Lewis: yNag stil
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

SENATOR CoLaunT.-It is rumored that this gem
tleman intends TO resign his seat. If so, we shall
have Wing in his place, provided he gives up dur
ing the session Of the Legislature of Georgia.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

1T The letter writer's think that the House Of Be
representatives. will declare In favor Of the Presidents
policy for carrying on the wsr BY majority Of tpo.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

"A Parisian author has translated shakespea e .
you short candle That isn't as bad as The ,ran,Ia
lion of an exclamation Of Milton by Frenchm,.n
who rendered Hal, horrors-hnilp thus Hon Dr. .,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

The packet ship Louis Philippe had cargo valli-
ed at $780, 600 on board when she struck Nantnc-
ket shoals At last dates Il was hoped she would be
got into the sound. All the passengers were taken
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22
Correspondence Of the Newark Daily advertiser

WAsHINaTos, Dec. h. l647.
Things have not taken shape here yet. There Is
no prevailing feeling among our political friends on
any Of the questions before us, that know Of; but
warm desire to preserve unity and do the best we
can for the country is very manifest. The Admin
israton's war viii give IFS much trouble. Opn-
ions diverse us to the means of bringing II 10
close. The subject is envrOned with great enibar
easements, and II is much easier to talk about than
TO remove them. As usual, those who think the
least talk the most Some men will never learn that
there can be "more in heaven and earth than Is
dreamed Of in their philosophy" and hence are con,
ident in their own wisdom. My own feelings would
be gratfed with the adoption Of Mr. Clay's views,
but others feel differently, and 1t would require oil
ihe force of his own powerful mind and influence TO
convince others Of their praccabilty Mr.. Calhoun
has not satisfied his own particular friends by his
resolutions and do not learn that he Is very COM
mncafive the subject of his personal intercourse.
The Administration is pressing the Committee on
Ways and Means to report bill providing for the
seventeen million loan Immediately, and interrogato-
res have been addressed to the Threasury Depart
nent in order TO ascertain the specific purposes OF
the loan If these satisfactorily answered, bill
will be reported matter Of course. Nor will the
Wings take the responsibility of Withholding any
really necessary appropriations. That would be to
incur crushing weight Of accountability. But /
believe we have right to know what the money is
wanted for, before we grant it. The right of enquiry
will not be called in question.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

IT me Baltimore Argus says that Philip VIII
liams, Esq, brother-in-aw to Mr. Pendleion, Of Va,
has been appointed TO a clerkshlp in the Capitol
was this In return for Mr. Pendletons defeat of that
sturdy Wing, Mr.. McCormick2
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

III Another Taylor meeting was held at Mont
aomery Ala on the 18th inst. Steps were taken TO
nominate Taylor Electors for President On rolls
the ball.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

n The Ohio Statesman thinks we man =. IN
hang our harp on the willows. The editor n he
Staissmsn may as well hang himself where we h,' n
our harp.-Louisville Journal ''"s
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

glj' The internal prosperity Of New York may be
Judged Of from the fact that she has one and half
millions in her treasury, Of surplus funds, which
have been recently devoted by law, to the enlarge
nent of her grand artery of commerce from Buffalo
to Albany. t4 ffp
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

We repeat our conviction that a contest in Vir.
ginin under any other standard than that of the Hero
Of Buena Vista, will be unayang.
Richmond Republican.
And SO It will be every where else, so far as the
suit is concerned
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

Washington correspondent 0fthe N. Y. Tri,
bune, gives the following description Of M. Petit
who day or two ago, made furious attack on Mr.
Polk
There is ut least one resemblance between the
oratory of Mr. Petit and Demosthenes. There
is great action in their delivery. The member from
Indiana seems to be ardent disciple of the Per
ipatetic School, and to hold motion essential to
thought. For he is In constant motion when
speaking In each sentence he makes one complete
revolution turning round upon his feet as nm axis.
Standing in the middle aisle he faces, therefore, du-
ring the same revolution; friends and opponents
giving to each equal Summer and Winter, Wings
being in the aphelion, while the Locos are In the
niying ali the while the light emitted from his in
tense eyes,
When he does not rotate, land sometimes Il must
be confessed he does no he rolls from side TO side,
with the wind dead ahead, while his arms keep in
motion like main-masts. 1t Is 10 a square-rigged
ship would liken him. He is not one of your
tight, nght-built, craft ,of delicate proportions and
swift in movement-but solid, with much breadth
Of beam, and drawing many feet Of water.
He is never at loss for words, and not always
for ideas. If he would condense more he would
speak better. However, If he does not utter many
wise things, he seldom says foolish one. And
there coheance in his ideas than in those Of
your overfiuent men generally-more retenu, as the
French have IT, His ideas succeed each other with
some placidity, while those Of the caethes loquendi
men mostly are turbulently inclined-rush out like
the turbid gush from the sluce of a mill-pond, as
hurried and as easily exhausted
know not Mr.. Pettifs earlier life-nor his voca-
tion-but should think he was q Baptist Clergyman,
spoiled in the making. The impressiyeness of his
manner the seeming sincerity Of his tones, and the
intonation Of his voice smack somewhat Of the pull
pit while his "fair round belly with good capon
lined" his somewhat worldly eye and funess of face
indicate that he early fell from gruceor rather that
he hns taken less direct route TO II than by the sa-
cerdotal path. However, he may be Just as good q
The cowl does not make the monk-nor the surpfc,
(always) cover the honest man. Probably Il Il
better for himself that he is layman-and none tn,
worse for others.-I never heard anything against
his moral character, and never wish to hear-nnd
whether he is member Of Temperance Society
or not am alike ignorant and Indifferent.
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- CHRISTMAS FEsTIvAL.-The

RreTSlT. CHRISTMAS FESTIVALs--The La
WSP dies Of the Congregation Of ST. Peters Church, In
tend giving Fesiva IN the nature Of series Of Evening
Entertainments Mt the Odeon IL street and Pennsylvania
avenue, 10 commence Thursday the sd instant al
O'Clock, NJ, and TO be continued the successive even
ngs Of this aud the week choice collection OF The
decaces Of Tie will be provided for the granca
on of those who may favor them with their attendance,
Articles for Christmas presents will be offered for sale
Good music will also be provided 35a
The object OF this Festival raise funds for the ndis.
pensabe repair and preservation of st. Peters Church,
Capitol Hill; and when Il Ia recoected how seldom ths
members OF tint Congregation have called upon others for
aid Of this kind the ladies' indulge the hope that this appeal
the liberay OF their friends and the public will mol DO
doomed to disappointment dec 2l--
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

g'- Dr. Wilson says, that all the hills and country
around the lake of Tberias is OF limestone forma-
ton, though the evidences Of volcanic action are
abundant. The lake is 1923 feet below the Mediier-
ranean. The country around suffered immensely by
the earthquake of 1887. We hope Lieut.. Lynch will
extend his researches 10 this interesting lake Also
Perhaps the President would sign bill for the i'm
provement Of its navigation and that of the Dead
SEM II,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

Inc President and the Union need not be alarmed.
They will get all the supplies they want to carry on
the war, and perhaps little more than they wanLt-
Let them look-----to he len. t
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

Brooke, SHILLINoToN q Coat the Periodical
Store Of these gentlemen hns been received the high
ly popular monlhlies -Godey's Lady's Book, and
araham's Magazine, for January. The excellence
and beauty Of these works familiar 10 ALL that
comments at present is useless. The numbers for the
New Year opeps up rich and racy. But go and buy,
and read for yonrsef
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TUCKER g. DANIEL,
Successors to TUCKER a SOM
ERCHAN.Y YAILORS

,kt, 2 doors east Of Brorn's Hotel IA
40 Are still receiving additions TO their stock Of
IA CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, and VESTINGS Their
present stock embraces all qualities, from highest To
I'LL lowest and all colors
Members Of Congress, Citizens and Visitors, who have
not supplied Themselves as yet with CLOTHING will find
/ advantageous In calling upon them
They have also a goods supply Of FANCY ARTICLES for
wear. VI y tf dec 2lf
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

I5 Railroad Convention Is in session at Mas
sillon, In Ohio, to devise means for extending the
Pittsburs and Philadelphia railway to the west line
of Ohio El
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

az. The Lancaster, Ohio, Gazette W.. comnends
Mr. Giddings To the loving embraces Of the Demo-
Gratis.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

GEx SnIELps--The Quincy, H. Wing is Of opn-
ion that the gallant General is really asprant after
the Presidency. fbsa lat q
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

g5' pr. Wilson, in his travels through.th lands Of
the Bble last year. Discovered on theroute from the
Red Sea TO Mount Sinai the immense mountains,
alluded to by the author of the Book Of Job the
source of The gold and silver Of The early ages.
From huge seams in the sides Of the mountains
was the ore dug out and all the evidences Of
this mode Of mining present themselves 10 the
eye. How the grooves or, channels Were cut out
from such lofty heights the base of the mountains,
docs not appear. Immense must hayebeen the waste
of life in prosecuting the work. aN
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

CaIMINAL CouRr. Yesterday the court was en-
gagged on the case Of Robt. MCGEE, Robt. Lawrence
and Charles Finnegan indicted for riot, and con-
victed The court fined MCGEE and Finnegan $40,
Lawrence not being present, escaped his sentence.
Woodward and Wallach for defendants
Also, on the case Of Henry Jacobs, for an assault
on Rebecca Lodge fined SO and costs Radcliffe
for prisoner.
Also, on the case Of John Fenwick indicted for
an assanlt on officer VIM Dawson fined SIS and
costs. Radcliffe for prisoner.
Also, on the case Of Ropt Door; the jury found
him guilty Of an assault on James 10 hnson. Rat
cliff for prisoner ss
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

AZ The ball given by the Perseverance, Fire Com
pany At Carusi's Saloon on Monday came offwith
ecla The beauty Of our city graced the room, and
the way our bellies ripped ii on the light fantastic
Toe" was dsparaging TO Elsler and Celeste When
will they repeat this pleasant ENTERTAINMENT
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

dT The two sections of the Democratic party OF
New York nre antagonists TO each other on the ques
lion Of negro-sluvery alone, and strange TO say,
though their eud is a about this question: the good
Of the poor negroslave not to enter once inlc
the dispute. The regulars headed by MIR. Groswell
do moi believe il necessary 10 leeislae against slavery
in any Mexican territory which we may acquire,
while the rregniars, led on by Mr.John Van Bnren,
hold that II is necessary Both parties are against
extending the area Of slavery and thus lettering The
condition Of the negro-slave by diusing the instu-
ion longer space and rendering il less oppres
sive TO its Subjects s
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

MRIS FESTIVAL -The Ladies' Of the Ryland
WSR Chapel Conlreeaiion have prepared many useful
and fancy articles which Will be exhibited for sale In the
basement 81 Rylad Chapel commencing On the evening q
the 9th ns aud be continued the succeeding evening and
dating the Chnrch debt Abundance I2A cents Children
half price. fs, 5l5t "a decn2-
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LATER FROM THE SEAT or Wharf.-The Camonche
Indians made descent in tho latter part of last
month upon the Mexican Settlements in the neigh
borhood Of Saltillo, massacrcing the Mexcans in
large numbers. Major Lane, of the Texas cavalry,
had kept the assalansa bay but he had TO call for
n larger force to drive them OIL. isl
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

SENATE

J WEDNESDAY, DEcrMnrn ~.
In the Senate nnumber Of petitions were present.
ed after the reading of the journal by the clerk among
whiehwas one by MI. HALE. Of New Hampshire,
for the abolition Of slavery. Itsrecepllon WINS OPP
posed Mr.. cALHouN, who said that he hoped Il
would not be received The vote was then taken on
the motion, when il was lost-nyes 20, nays 32i 20
70 was laid on the table. aa ~ V, a-,,sa
Mr. CAss introduced bill TO increase the military
force of the United States after which the Senate
went into Executive session.
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Gitp Jntrlliarnfe.

I5- For advertisements Of amusements, &C., sec
first column of third page.
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The ApELprI--W were Of the numerous and
gfatlfied auditors, on Monday evening last, at the
Adelphi and the greatest praise is due 10 Messrs
Brown and Nichols for presenting TO us such an en-
tertainment The Honey Moon, which was selected
for the occasion was perhaps, never better cast.
Mrs. Nichols Julanna was strikingly beautiful and
grand, md her conception equally grent. Mr.. Her
bert personnted the Duke In fine style. Mr.. Brad
shaw proved himself an actor Of considerable merit,
as Capt Rolando, the valiant whose heart was steel
ed against woman. No wondered he resigned TO
the discovered charms Of woman in his beautiful
page In fact the performers are all excellent audit
would be almost detracing from one 10 particuarize
another. II is to be hoped that this pleasant resort
will be well patronized and the managers enabled 70
keep up n succession of novelties.
We are requested by Messrs. Brown and Nichols
Of the Adelphi 10 state that they have remedied the
evil complained Of by the large audience Of last even
ing, and that in future, the Theatre will be rendered
impervious TO cold.
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Moral

Young ladies, beware live single indeed,
Ere you marry man who uses "the weed
Better that husbands yon should ever lack, Q,
Than marry 'husband who uses tobacco"
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An Anti Slavery Fair is being held in this city at
Minerva Hall. The proceeds OF this fair are to dis
seminatc ghtupon the subject Of slavery. Roehes-
ter Gazette.
These ladies would be quite as well employed in
holding fairs TO disseminate light upon the nature Of
romans duties one Of which is, not to Interfere in
other peoples matters.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

TuE OLYMPIC. perceive that MIR. Kilmiste
opens this Theatre tomorrow night. We~haye not
as yet taken look at his establishment, as we have
not been called on but we have no doubt that this
gentleman has properly arranged the whole. Success
TO the Drama. fe%
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-22

TEMPERANCE Hail. Monday evening, full at
tendance Of the lovers of cold water, unmixed and
purified met at their Hall on street, ind were elo
qnently addressed by T. w Galley, Of virginia.-
This gentleman, tonight, intends TO hold forth at
length Mr.. Cammack, our city friend addressed
the audience on the subject of the Bar in the Capt.
toll in his usual style. The subject Of this debate was
resolution 10 walt tho Speaker Of the House Of
Representatives ascertain whether the report that
he had notified the present occupant TO leave, WINS
true or not; and II not the said committee were TO
draw up a memorial to Congress- to effect this OBJ
cct. A Rev. gentleman from Canada also delighted
tho audience with his eloquence and humor