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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07
(Correspondrnce of the Commercial Times.)
49, ", VERA Cruz, August II, lS47.

Gentlemen Since last wrote YOU there has
been quite move in our circle OF au,h1ries
The harbor master has pean removed rom his
office in consequence of allowing Gen. Paredes
TO land So poor Mr.. Clark lost his office by
doing Gen. Paroles a good deed. 1t appears
that Messrs. Atocba and Tamara were the
gentlemen who accompanied the General to
their or his domcile. The Governor had Mr.
Atocha up about it, who told him that he was
no, an nformer. This was rather digging l9r
his ExcellspcY. VS. have reserved some &C
counts from Alvarado it appears thai Capt.
- got his vessel the Hecla, s'aunch brig
OF war, ashore on the bar, and when he and
twelve OF his crew landed in the boat they were
made prisoners by party Of Alvaradians, men
who have been treated more like friends than
enemies. Your obedient servant,
NTAR BucKET.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

MAGNETIC ENeiNE.--Seyeral magnetic engines
have been patented, models of which are tc be
found at the Patent Office They uave al! failed,
we believe, because upon plans that wonId not ad-
mil of a suh,ciency ofpower If this desderatum
can be attained at all, we cannot imagine any prn-
ciple more efectual than that Of this engine The
application of the magnetic agent IS similar TO that
Of the engines on the steamers al the East-by d.
rect action upon double lever or horizontal BEAM
one end of which connects with the shaft Of the
1y-wheel. The head of an upright beam, fxed in
heavy timber as iou,dation, forms the pivot
on which this horizontal lever operates. On each
side, fixed in the bottom timber, is to be power
Mlpermanent steel magnet. Alternate Plates or
blocks Of soft iron, wound round with copper wire,
and of permanent steel magnets, all connected by
brass links, and designed to give increased power
and play TO the force employed, a,e attracted and
repe,lea g., regularly brEaking aud reversing the
current Of galyanism, as to produce CORE
spending elevation and depression in the arms of
the suspelded lever.-.Naysrille (Ky) Eagle.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

TIE PuBLIC PRINTERs.-Snce our last no.
lice oil these gentleman, we learn that they do
Intend ito execute their contract. They are able
to do so, that's certain. We are informed on
undoubted authority, that they have taken for
term of years, that fine building in the south
east corner Of Pennsylvania Avenue and 18th
street, occupied by Messrs. Haslup and Whte-
den. They purpose to be in operation by the
LIST Of October, i, is said. Their loss on the
contract will be immense, work ii as they may:
but if they do their work well, we have no
donb,, Congress will more than reimburse then,
all loses ST., w5
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NOTICE y!
NO HUMBUGGERY.

To Houskeepers. and all TO ,ohom il may concern.
4 N impression appears to prevail in the District
n that no place, can compete with the North
ior CHEAP and good WORK, 10 eradicate this erroni
GUS impression, the subscriber would respectfully
inform HousxEEErERs, and the public in general
that he has opened new establishment on Pennsyl
vania Avenue, between 18th and 18th streets
south side, for The purpose Of carrying OH the Pic
ture Frame business, in oil it, various branches
He will manufacture all kinds Of Portrait Pictures
and Looking Gluss Frames, Boa Gornishiag, DC.
de-, Of the best material and in the neates, manner
7,Venty Fire per cent cheaper than ever before Of
fered in THE District.
N. b. All kinks Of RxsiLDINs done; also
Looking Glass Plates, inserted in old Flames.
All orders executed with the greatest despatch
Terms cash on delivery.
sep I'm JOHN WAGNER.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The New York correspondent Of the Charles
ton Mercury states with great deal of assur-
ance, that neither Of the two parties will hold
a convention to select Presidential candidate
We think that the Wing members of the mex,
Congress will deem it 10 be inexpedient. be.
cause old Zach will be completely in the field
before the time comes to hold one. As to the
Democratic, we belieye that they will be gov
erned by the course of the Wings in a grea,
measure.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Union recently came down upon Gov.
Bebb, Of Ohio, with an avalanche Of astonish-
ment and hard words, because the Governor
would not furnish the new regiment at Co.
lumbus, before he had been officially notified
that the Government had called for il. The
Governor only obeyed the laws of his country.
The Department, however, violated those laws,
by turning round and furnishing supplies 10
the men before they were mustered into service.
This" IS Tie difference
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

PORT OF WASHINGTON.
SEPTEMBER 6.--Arriyals up 10 9 O'Clock P. \

SEPTEMBER 6.--AfrIvals up o2o'clock PM
Steamer Columbia. Geo Guythrr, master,
merchandise lo'sundiy merchants; Baltimore
S'ch'r Columbus. Samuel LungslaH, master,
coal 10 NJ Brown * Brolhet Philadelphia
Sch'f Lllley Mnchell. } tlorsuan, master,
wood to q Mallingley; river
Sch'r Way Marke. Peter Wheeler, master,
wood to G Mall,ngey; nver
Seh'r Felicity. VIM Dixon, master. wood
70 A Clarke; river r.,-
Sch'r ,Angrllne, William Wheeler, master.
wood TO A Clarke; river
Sch'r Monie, Lewis P Steel, master. wood
10 James Harvey 4 Co; river
Sch'r Eliza. Henry Rowe, master, wood TO
James Harvey = Co; river.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Charleston Mercury thinks it. is high
time, that there should be a press al Washing
ton, which should feel itself at liberty TO speak
feels itself moi only at liberty TO do so. but does
so, yet while it does so, it is equally at liberty
to speak in defence of the North, and does so
too. mo pent up Utica confines our pen.
we go for the ruth, and are Wing, because
we are prepared 10 prove that Wing doctrines
are the truth and that Democratic doctrines are
not .... . @...' .... e" -...,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The st. Louis Republican says that the mil
itary men arriving from California preserve an
ominpus silence upon the transactions 10 that
distant land. They are waiting for the Court
Martial 10 give their testimony, We take it,
that President Polk will cut pretty figure on
the trial Of Col. Fremont, If the Court will no,
suppress the truth.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Queen was drunk with all the honors!'
repeated Mrs. Darlington 10 herself while read
ing an account Of the De Ray dinner at Cork.
We'll, if that isn't the beaten I'm afraid her
ministers don't preach very good morals to her;
and what an example 10 set her children, even
allowing she is queen
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Another FRAcAs.-A blacksmith named
Thos. Mcguire, and an osler named Loilies.
got their dander up" on Saturday. when
LoIlirs slabbed Mcguire. A warrant was
issued by Justice Smith. and served by officers
Handy and Hulchins. They arrested Loltes,
who gave security in the sum of $3.50 for his
second appearance before the Justice. When
an investigation was made yesterday morning,
Loilies was discharged, from the fact that
Mcguire threw a knife at him previous to his
getting stabbed. ""''..s .".."
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07
"A Jt'ord about tho Post Office. The dis,rib,

n " ora dbOW E0 F0I UVlce The dIsIFIbH1
ing Office for this section OF country is Peters
burg The Southern mail is taken out there
the cais pass on-and it is detained. Now. i,
the distributing Office at Richmond, and indeed
we can imagine no reason why il is no, so es
lablished. Our Southern papers, under the
present 81 stem, are KEEP, day in Petersburg
TO our very great Inconvenience, and to The
advantage of nobody, as faras we can See
We hope some one who has influence will
take up this matter and endeavor 10 prevail! on
the Postmaster General TO alter the arrange
,Iont.---lioh Wing.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The New York correspondent Of the Charles.
ton Mercury assures US that Mr.. Clay is for
lleeMissouri compromise in relation to slavery
and new territory. What will the Tribune and
the Atlas say to this2 Wil,hey deny it =
VIII they denounce Mr.. Clay for taking this
tround7 We shall see.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07
TO The
CLAIMANTS, &c.
General Agency at the city Of
sep T Il
, Uashiaeton, d. C..

Washington. ID. G.
g AMUEL SrETTINUS. General Agent. No-
y ta,y Public Justice cfthe Peace, &c., respect.
fully inform the Volunteers and the United States
Regulars, and the representatives of the dece nsed
Soldiers that he is prepared to undertake The settle.
n,ent Of their Claims, with the Department at
Washington. He will procure bounty and Land
Warrants Treasury Scrip, Pensions for the Wound
ed, Pensions due Willows and Orphans Of ,he
deceased Soldier, Averages Of payment for SER
vices rendered, mileage, or any other Claim or
Claims aganst the General Government that may
be confident bis management will be speedily at
tended to.
His terms are moderate. .
He can be consulted at any time, between the
hours of c'sioek, A NJ, and o'clo k P. NJ at bis
o.ice on 18th street. opposite the Treasury Depart
ment. .' sep z 3n
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

WHiTTLEsEY's.-rher our old friend
Whittlesey in the marke, with a hundred fresh
and new things in his useful line. He sells
things we oan'rge, along without, and his as
sortment has character that our word canno
add to, though j, may help to draw public at
tention to it, We say then to those, who wan
such things as he advertises, TO give him
trial.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

THE last letter which has been received al
the War Office from Gen. Taylor is dated in
August He acknowledges the reception Of
the letter which had been addressed TO him by
the Secretary, for his portrait to be engraved
upon the medal which has been voted to him
by Congress. The General refers the Secreta
~ to the picture which had been painted Of
him by Mr.. Brown, of Richmond. as contain.
ing correct, perhaps the hest likeness Of him
IUnion 9Th INST
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Park Benjamin proposes to publish Rough
and Ready Dollar Weekly in New York
Park brags nightly over the the new concern.
but the subject is very eleva,iug one and we
can excuse him.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

although some say that il is a. bad there il not
worse than here
The barqne Cora arrived yesterday; we have
only q vessels in pprI, principally small ones.
Flour ST. 81 per Dbl, du'y ami charges 81
50; Lard 1911 90 cents pei u; Potatoes So 80
10 81 Copper Dbl; Onions 81 90 per bhl Hams,
none good, I2I to Is cents. Everything else IN
abundance. Yours. T.R BUcYgT
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07
LAMPS! LAMPS!!

EUST received largo assortment OF Lamps. con-
- sising Of Lard, Sperm, Solar. and Pine Oil
for S,or.s Parlors, and Hotels. Fairbanks Burns
ing Full! and Lamps. constant supply Of Fresh
Pine OIL Pure Sperm, Lard and Solar Oils, Wicks,
Glasses, for all kinds Of Lamps. Pine oil Lamps,
Cleaned and Repaired by
o. WHITTLESEY,
sep 7f G street Todd's Buildings.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Charleston Mercury says that Mr.. Blu
rhanau's ami Wilmot Proviso letter is lnos
opporlune. and cannot fail To exercise health
iul influence upon the diseased public opinion
in the free States. .. .,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Now FOR HArs.--Septemher is in, and new
hats are out--!hat is SYEyEN's new pattern is.
See his advertisement. 1t is short and happy
like the article advertised. Let our young
bucks and old bucks, our wild clerks and our
demure cIerks-al call upon STEVENS. They
will be sure to como away minus an old hal.
aud richer a new one. The style is very be,
coming indeed.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07
ARRIvALsAT THE HOTELS UP TO P. NJ

THE HOTELS Up TO Up. M.
...H.m Coleman's.
Reed and lady Mass
Parsons and lady do L..
w T. Gould Ga ..+,
w Denecom niece and daughter Ga
DR. w 4 MOUSE s c ~,-
Jno M Wyse Md .... .
Il Harris NY ~
CT Worthington Md
Jno Nicholson do ..
P B Stephens N Y
Jas N Lenis and lady w ~
Mrs Gadsden and Son sc
Thos Robertson Va "........
ST Armstrong N Y -.. -.
l'hos P Chiemer Va ...'.. ...s
K w Devices do
B Bisen La
b NJ Norman La .,'. '..
HA Taylor NY II
Ely NJ .'. ..'
J T Archer Fla ... r..
b f Slarks Ky
Mrs Parrish do ..... ~.
Miss Fleming do s...... 49,.
w Montague do .... ~. II
PL Cox lady child and servan,La
Jno Fowler and lady Ohio
Mrs E G Barnes ST Louis. ..,,
'e Bro,Gn's. s..
c Cornegge U SN
Mr. Turner " Washington
J H Groove Md .&
y w II Tunnall Va
Thos Mcclure Brazil
DIR Thos s Mercer Va I..
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

There is an apple Tree on Mad Anthony
Wayne.s old treaty ground in Ohio. whose
:paren, scion was planted BY the General him
self: il bears fine fruil.--Talking of apples
reminds US, that an apple IA inches round
was recently presented to the editor of the
Montgomery Journal; it Is called Rough
and Ready apple, r.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Democrats Of Philadelphia nominate
old Zach for President, because they say. that
he is the only man in The country who is capa-
bic Of closing the war DO you hear that,
Monsieur Polk3
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Ten Of the States are for the Wilmo' Proyi-
10, but these Ten States do not make up the
Union. 1t Is the preservation Of the Union, not
the slavery or the freedom Of the negro, tina,
constitute the grand object of the energies aud
power of the American people.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Some Southern Democratic editor, on bis
way North, writes home TO his paper that he
did not go to Washington. because nobody was
there, and that nobody was at the White House
Thai editor helped TO put him there.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The epidemic in New Orleans. at last dates,
was horrible. 1t was carrying off the acclna
ted. Three hundred and eleven. in one week,
by the fell destroyer. And yet there are men
who are such fools as TO say i. is not conla-
gious plague! ., 49,.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

" Faith. said Cincinnati preacher. is God 5
magnetic telegraph, Where is the Office ?
asked one who heard the remark. In every
cwly heart Of prayer: was the just reply.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Cincinnati Gazette is anxious for fur
Their facts about Paredes's pass. The President
will tell all about it in his message, if we press
! in, harl '....
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Fhs New Work correspondentofthe CHARLES
ton Mercury thinks that the Wings will run
Mr.. Clay for the Presidency again. We reier
mat correspondent to the Louisville Journal
p !Ae 2ad pl.and he will there find how much
IN error he 10.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Colonel Fremont received company at Col.
Brant's in ST. Louis on the 3sl instant. He
is lIGle lion now and PROPERLY SO. for his
path has been in the deser,,o
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

o. Mr.. Charles R. slewar, (Whig) declines
a Congressional canvassin Mr. Ligon's Mary
land District, SO that Mr.. l.. will GO in proba.
bly, without opposition.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Our kind friends Of the Aaronsburg (Pa.
Observer has our thanks, for their kind notice
Of us in their valuable German sheet: il il
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07
.MaSTERS OR .MISTRESSES

"AVING a negro-woman Cook. and negro
IL woman Nurse to hire, either BY the year or
by the month, can hear ofs good home for them, by
addressing A. D. through the Post Office. postpaid,
and by stating particulars Of disposition qualifca
tons, price. etc. sep 6ts
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Nashville Orthopolitan says, that the
enemies Of old Zach only hasten their own
destruction. To be sure they do.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

us by Brooke, Shilling ION < Co. More of ii
when We lead u. ~.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

In Lapeer county, Michigan, they use two
hundred thousand bushels Of potatoes, at ten
cents bushe. 10 make starch Of. g.. -. r.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07
New Yoax, 6 sepr. 6 p. m.

Sales OF h"ur al 81 90 10 s. rs. Duo OF
corn al 65 10 t2c Wbpat is cents lower
Sales Of I'VE al s5c, Cotton per blower.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07
WINE STORE.

ToHN II. BUTHMANN. Pennsylvania Avenue,
y south side between ~ and 9th streets, has receiv.
ed lot OF Superior Havana Cigars, "Slver" brand,
also an Invoice Of Claret in Cases and G asks some
Of the very highest srade also Haul Sau,erne an I
voice Of Sherry and Madeira in Casks, and lot Of
hne old whiskey, all Of which are offered for sale.
Sept 6-3uf
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Cleveland Democrat promises Mr.. Cor
win the support of part of the Liberty party
for President. How thankful Mr.. c. ought 10
be! Id. ,.s ~ ..F-
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Southern Presbyterian. published at
MilIedgeyle, Georgia, by DR.. Washington
Baird, is a capital religious paper.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

rLovER HILL COAL.--Just arrived, cargo
~ OF TINS superior btumnous Coal which am
prepared TO deliver to families AT n rrason,hL,
price Persons in want Of this description of Coal,
wsuld do well to cali before purchasing elsewhere
as l am determined TO sell low cash. Also, dai,y
expected, cargo Of the Peach Mountain anthracite
coal. WIN. E. STUBBS,
18Th street, just below Pennsylvania Avenue, east
side. suo ~ eoaur
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ELArlMnRr. {, Srnl. 6 D. 1

Ha Bi'AIihpkf, ctPi. u ~ III
caI,le, 81 head sold al an average 10 day Of
Sc 62 grose. Hogs brisk n S. 80 10 S. Flour
S. rs to S. 81. Wheat 10 10 l25c. Corn
IS 10 Csc Rye ~ To Tee. Oats 80 10 4Oc,
Shoulders 8 10 81 Sides 9 10 9ic. Hams 10 To
he. Lard lie. Whiskey 27c.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Let party rage, says the Knoxville, Tenn,
Trbune-the people will make Gen. Taylor
their President. That's fixed fact.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

HOUsE FURNISHING WARERooMs.--
IL We invite the attention Of all persons wishing
to furnish to our general assortment Of goods, con-
sisling Of
Furniture, Hardware and Cutlery
China, Glass, and Crockery Ware
Plated Aioata, and German Silver ware
Wooden Ware, Willow Ware, Brushes and
brooms
And a great variety Of miscellaneous and fancy
articles III
Girandoles, Lamps, Candlebras, Sc.
Cur stock embraces all the variety of housekeepn
articles, and we pledge ourselves 10 sell at the yery
lowest prices for cash, or 10 puncual customers on
time. ~
Rooms opposite tho Centre Market, a few doors
east Of d. CIagett & Co, up stairs.
aug % BOTELER e. MCGREGOR
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

0J- The recent failures OF the Southern mail
were owing TO the burning of the bridge over
the South Anna liver. ...
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

The Governor If Kentucky has called for
two companies from each Congressional Dse
irict 10 fill up the two regiments which Mr..
Polk has summoned from that gallan, State.
Capt. Beard, in Lexington, raised 50 men 10
two hours. Equal success was experienced
in every part Of the State. Old kentuck for
ever, say we!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

A great many Of our leading men have as
pired Of late years to be President makers, but
they shrink into nothing when they come in
the presence Of the immortal George Kremer
who is the real Warwick of the 18Th century
He made Jackson President He is in the
field again and is out for Taylor. This very
fact is conclusive OF the old HERDS election.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

CoRoHERs inquest. Coroner Woodward
he'd an in1ucS, over the body Of u colored
woman, a few days ago in Georgetown. Her
name was Mary Jordan. slave, belonging TO
Mrs E. Ellis. 1t appears tina, friend gave
her small paper containing. as she supposed.
masnesia, Mary took two spooniuls. and be-
came very i'll. Physicians were called in, when
i, was asccrtaincd that she had taken arsenic ::
aud, Notwithstanding all the efforts qf the
physicians to restore her, she died in few
hours. 70.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Mr. Kenda's universal claim Of properly
in every possible invention for writing by pull
sation upon magnetic wire, has aroused Mr..
O'Reily TO offer prize Of $500 for the best
essay upon the progress of electric discovery,
and the machinery which can be moved by
the application of magnetic or electric pulsa
ton, III. .@ ........
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

CLAIMS oyy,qs.--n take pleasure in re-
lerring our country readers, VINO have business
a, Washington, 10 the advertisement Of Mr..
SrETrrsUs in another column, Mr.. . was for
many years in the responsible office of Agen,
TO the Washington Branch Of Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. AMI is highly esteemed as a
man of the most prompt business habits He
is great favorile with claimants for Pensions
under the old and new laws. They who en-
trust their business to Mr. S will be sure ofhav
ing il quickly and well attended TO.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-09-07

Whose duty is it 10 sweep Pennsyl wanna av-
enue? Does j. belong TO Congress or TO the
city council ? Surely i, is the duty Of some
pnblic authority. Will some one inform us
This thing must be looked into, and no resi-
will be given to the authority entrusted with
the duty, until it is performed, People on the
Avenue-second our efforts,