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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

lf One of the stockholders of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank of Memphis, Tenn, recently laid
an injunction on the President and Directors, who,
thereupon, discounted each others notes to the tune
Of $5000O paying the dlscountees in the specie Of
the Institution and then, they gave up the keys Of
the.empty vaults to the sheriff The President,
Fowlkes, owes the bank only halfa million. Such
infamous wholesale robbery deserves confinement
for life in the Penitentarysand we hope the parties
will receiyeit
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

We intend to prepare full statement Of
the course Of those Wings who deserted their
party on the occasion Of the election Of the
officers Of the House Of Representatives, and
to send two thousand copies Of the National
Wing, in which it appears, into each Of the
districts Of those gentlemen, in order that
their constituencies may be made acquainted
with the facts in the case.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

Er Dr. Colburn, of Newark, New Jersey, warns
parents to be very careful in not suffering the tempo
rary teeth Of their children to decay He reminds
them that they not made for decay but for use
until the permanent teeth appear, when nature re-
moves them by the absorption Of their roots. He al
SO bids them remember that the first four double
teeth which usually appear between the fifth and
sixth year. If lost will be replaced by others
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

The UNION MAGAZINE for January, has been sent
us by Brooke shillington g. Co. 1t abounds in fine
mezzotint engravings. The hontispiece is worth
the price of the number-being war piece showing
the escape of 1t Hamilton from party Of Mexicans
In the dell of Yobla. The ladies too will find In tall
the learning respecting the fashions. Now is the
time to get copy Of II.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

3tr The Editor Of the New York Tribune says
that the Taylor feeling admits of no compromise, in
sists upon every sacrifice and is the very anpodes
of charity All scandal, friend Greedy, all scandal -
The Taylor feeling is the very of this When
you shall come to realize it. you will confess your err
ror,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

AZ The Ship Fever is still in Boston. Two doc
tors died of last week. II is strange that measures
are not taken to get rid of this pest when i can be
so easily done by separating the victims Of II when
they arrive and by ventilating the ship which is in
feced with it.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

Il. The editor Of the Tribune doubts If Mr.. Clay
will visit Washington this winter. He says that the
case In the Supreme Court which brings him here Is
low on the docket and may not be reached this term
We learn, however, that Mr. Clay will become on in
hopes that 1t will be reached There is no doubt If
he does come that the Court md Bar will rendiy
sent to its being taken UP out of turn.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

II The Baltimore American very justly remarks
that the ultimate snbugation Of Mexico by the Uni
ted States is SO papnbly the policy Of the Executive
that without recognition Of this idea the message
becomes nonsense.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

a1T The Editor of the New York Tribune has dis
covered that the feeling for Gen. Taylor has penera-
ted deeper and extended farther than he had any idea
Of. II he continues to pursue his studies with dill
gence he will find that it has leavened the whole
lump
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

BlsHor HucnEs.-The Neio York Herald of Tues
day last places Bishop Hughes, Of that city, on the
list OF ofiice-seekers now in Washington. Whatever
may be the rumors ahoat respecting the movements
Of this distinguished prelate Of the Catholic Church.
we Know unreliable authority Tint his principal bu-
siness mere was to put a stop to them, whether the
idea Of giving him foreign mission originated or
not with Mr.. Polk and his letter writers. y
We are happy to learn also that no has been solicit
ted by large number Of the members Of both houses
Of Congress, at the head Of whom Is the venerable
John Quincy Adams, to preach In the hall Of the
House Of Representatives on Sunday next. We nre
satisfied he win not decline the invitation.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

III The Cincinnati Gazette publishes letter from
New York, which takes strong ground in favor of
Gen. Scott for President 1t says that he is child
Of The people. No doubt of 1t, but old Zach is the
PeopIes Bov!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

Ar The Hyland, N. G. Messenger fears that Gen.
Taylor will be intrigued out of the nomination for
the Presidency by the Wing National Convention.
Fear not, good friend The old Hero has friends in
more quarters than you wist Of, just The con-
vention will select him the first ballot unanimous
ly-mark the prediction!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

IL. The Oregon battalion is stationed for the win
ter at Fort Kearny, to which the nearest post office
is High Creek, Atchison county, Missouri We
thought that this battalion was to keep moving on
the line to Oregon.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

I5 Some time ago the lying wires reported that
the town of Columbus, Indiana was destroyed by
fire. II turns out that only five frame houses
burned. After little, nobody will believe what Is
sent by this engine Of extortion.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

IT Mr.. w, Heaton, of New York. has invented
a printing press which throws off eight sheets
in single revolution Of the cylinders taking i'm
precision on both sides at once 1t will print 10000
sheets in hour The wear Of the types is din,in-
ished
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

I The Baltimore American has a comm,Inicu-
lion speaking in deserved terms of the United States
Hotel of our city. II is favorite resort and thepro
prietors will receive the encouragement they rich
Nv merit as
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

II What ,oM the Alexandria Gazette say to tho
course of the Wing representative from the Loudon
district. 1t will see that the Wing organization of
the House has not been completed
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

asT The revenue of Ohio for the last year was 81,
$4,000, and the expenditures 81 100000. The En-
pire State of the West is the high road of pros
perity, and knows how to live within her means.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

III The ball has already been set in motion to cleo
Gen. Shields to the Senate in place of Judge Breese
Our Senate bids fair to be the Chamber of war-worr
and war SCARED Generals.
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AGENTS.

GEoRoE M. oRR is general agent for the National
Wing In the Western States.
WILLIAM r. GILLErr and GEoaor W. PApeErr
are agents for the State Of Ohio.
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az J. McHenry Boyd is dead Of the wound receiv-
ed from the accidental discharge Of pistol In Phila-
delpha on the first evening of his marriage. Whit
lamentable fate for him and how terrible for her,
whose morning of Joy has known no noon
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MARRIED..

In this city, on the 9th inst, by the Rev SNyTHE PyNE
HENRY X. DAVENPORT, Of The u. S. A., to JENNIE
BRENT, youngest daughter Of the late GaoRoR GRAHAM
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II The Irish Relief Committee of New York is
still at their work Of charity. They sent out 1000
barrels of corn last week the suffering poor Of rich
and oppressed Ireland
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READING ROOM.

TIVE spbrrber has recently opened y he rear % BE
nue. s,.y doors siT Of ID prse, 1stdHs loom which
10 daily supplied with papern rom ne !m f Sss
the United States few German rfo"'"' a''' 'Pa"sp
pnpers. also, the London Times ......-. a.. -. a.,
fe respectfully Inyitss s, W. ~ ospsrs
nov e0-eSa' "" Horr'
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CRIMINAL CouRT.--Y Yesterday, Nelson Simms ne
gro, an old offender Of dark dye as his skin, was
arraigned on the charge of stealing watch. Found
guilty and sentenced 10 two years in the Penitenti-
airy. Ratcliff and Wilson for prisoner
Also, the case of Georgiana Humphreys, on Two
cases. arragned for stealing sundry articles from Ma
hala Ann Drew. Sentenced to four months in coun-
ty jail. Ratcliff' and Wilson for prisoner.
Also, on the case Of H. Brooks alias Douglass,
charged with an assault on S. Domain. Sentenced
to one week in county jail Ratcliff for Prisoner
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

n The Baltimore Argus calls ofice-seekers iepe-
ros. No knows better than the Argus, for II Is
one the organs Of the Offices seekers Of lite par
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-10

FaAuD--our Mayor received notice by telegraph
from Pittsburg, Va that man, whose person was
infinitely described, had committed a fraud to the
amount of $4,000, or more. The Mayor informed
Capt Goddard of the despatch, and the Swartwouter
was arrested at the car Office He however, gave up
the amount except ten dollars. He answers to the
name of N. Leeds, and is now in our city jail
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Arripals at 6otels, etf., mp to 9 pm.

NATIONAL HOTEL, ny 8. 8. COLEMAN.
Morse Todd, NY Sewing, N Y
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w II Hason, do RF Lapee, Phila
And f Kennedy, do Mr. Carroll Bait
w Rowland and daughter, Gates Walsh do
Boston Mr. Thomas Jr, Phila
w NJ Cline, Tenn D @ Hall, Boston
| G II Dycers XIV Mrs Gen Gaines, NY
| r w Saunders HIM Mixer, Buffalo
Mrs apdMiss Sumter Boston I. Lord and lady, Ny
INDIAN QUEEN HOTEL, by 7. NJ. BROWN.
II T Garnet, Va Mr. Reed Jr, Va
Mr. IIarmn and DIR Archer, Va
Mrs Harma, Bait Thos Duckeu and
T d Baker, Va Master Duckett, Nd
X II Faunderoy, uses CIV Ball, Va
Mr. Lewis Va
oApsBy's HOTEL.
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James Heron, USN Myers, Pa
George and NJ Howard, Ct
YAK. TyLER's HOTEL.
Mr. Harding, va sankey, Pa
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UNITED STATES HOTEL.
w II Wheeler, Alexa RR Garland, 81 Louis
J T Boyle, Wy S Dunning and lady, n y
DIR t Turin, Va BRM Call, Ala
CITY HOTEL, ny THE mEssns. WILLARD.
Pollard, IIagerstown DR. Edwards, USN
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| White, bait LYerey Washington
rrLLER's HOTEL
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| Miss Cooper, do JB Peachy, Fla
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new 20 SPLENDID SKY-LI9NT

At the Plunlbe National DaHuorinn Gallery,
Concert Hall, Penn Arente Broion's Hotel.
TIME PROPRIETORS Of this favorite establishment have
at great expense, erected a new and splendid SIX
LIHI-which enables them to take Duguerreotype Like
nesses which equalled by any other establishment
in this city, and not surpassed by any IN the world
The Light peculiarly adapted for taking roups Of from
two TO twenty Children Of any age taken In one second
Two Patents granted under the Great Seal OF the United
States awarded the Gold and Silver Medals Four first Pre-
NUNS and two highest Honors at the National the Massa
chuses the New York. and Pennsylvania Exhibitions for
the splendid Colored Dagueeotypes, and best appa
ratus. if1 .t.4 Il
Constantly hand good assortment Of Gold Lockets
and Pins Portraits aken In any weather This Gallery
contains the largest collection Of the kind In the United
States Abundance Free.
A large Hall TO let for evening Concerts, DC. olte
dec 9 d 2w VI.
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MARKETs-ARuNpANT AND CnEAP.--We would
again ask the attention Of worthy market master
to the habit of allowing hucksers to supercede our
citizens in the purchase Of articles from the country
merchants These hawkers affect the prices in mar
ket, and we know that many daily in illicit yend
ing The prices have not varied since our Inst notice
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Eor ReIlt,

- large brick bouse and back building containing In
III ali 10 rooms, street. near 7th In the immediate
md Presidents HOUSE For terms, &c, apply to
dec e-d3t - CALLAN.
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NEW CONFECTIONERY,

a1 The subscriber respectfully informs his custom
SA$1 ers and The public that he has opened NEW
- LOON, on the north side Of Pennsylvania Ave.
nue. between 9Th and 9TH Streets two doors Of Concert
Hall This establishment has been handsomely fitted up
and is supplied with foreign and domestic CONFECTION.
AIRY fthe very best quality full assortment Of FANCY
The subscriber is prepared TO supply cake, and every
kind Of sweetmeas and coniectonarles for wedding din.
tured Wholesale and retail Orders for Ice Cream Jeles
&C. p,ctually attended Citizens and Strangers
spectuly invited to gye call before purchasing else
where. GEORGE kkAFFT.
dec 10 law5w fHateSHl ~
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Ship N { 10 8
PORT or ALrxAspnIA, DrcEmpra 8.

ARRIVED.
Schr. Trife, Perry, Naniemoy, wheat to s. Shlnn.
Schr Joseph, Jones, Chotank, wheat to s. Shinn.
Schr. Joy, Hitchcock Georgetown, N. c., lumber
to Lambert & Mckenzie.
.4t.e SAILED. 1H
Brig Planet, Jones, ST. John, N. b., by A. @. Caz-
enove e. Co.
Brig Noble, Booth, Barbados, by VIM. Fowle &
Sons.
Br Brig Rival, Crum, Halifax by VIM. Fowle &
Son.
Steamer Columbia, Guyther Baltimore, by J. J..
Wheat & Bros
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-26

TEN il to decroaie the integrity OF governmeni-to give
preferences to individuals, and plumber the treasury
Suppose while acting counsel for immense claim
OF the sort the Vice President should he called upon
the functions OF the Chief MagSaey does any one
doubt what would be the decision OF Secretary OF the
Treasury Practically. this course which Mr.. Dallas as
gh, iraught with the most dangerous conse
qucnecs 10 the government and might lead fearful
baatons against It's interests. II is wrong from beginning
20 end and even partially when exercised by members
OF Congress, though thoy allowed salaries protect
them agains, losses They receive per dicp allowance
while Congress sits and longer and rely upon other
resources for support though many them hut pay
and mileage, would starve.
This Is only OF the Wholesale of violation OF
the Constitution aud of ouraces upon the laws that has
been pursued by the administration. from President
down through all qualifications Iscrves TO shew with 9th
facts, how reckless members OF public opinion
that they h their pockets the expense o the rcasu
~.
Mr. Daas has the singular OF seeing the lrs in
stance OF Vice President selling his professional ser
vices as counsel against the which supports
him, and he will with him tho consolation II It be
one when he Tetrcs, that who respects the
position, will ever initiate his example.
Without knowing anything ct the case in question,
venture predict, that Sbbalds claim will be allowed for
m immense amount. Judge so because George NJ Dsl-
las counsel aud Robert J. Walker Secretary OF the
treasury. We shall see. INpErENprNr
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Mcssr,. buchanan and Ca,s.

II is stated By the Enquirer, tho authority Of - gen
leman OF high character, who from his position, fully
.nsbed speak knowingly" that Mr. Buchanan is opposed
the Wmot provso and advised his friends in Congress
oppose IT, "and that Mr. Cass 'roke against IN the Ne
nate"
true that Mr. Cas- did object the incorporation of
the wimot provso in the Three Million Bill during the last
session Of Congrossbul il also that he opposed H.
because he hosue To the adoption OF the principle
Of that provso proper time but because he feared that
it, adoption then would render the Mexican War odous
the South create universal sentiment OF hostility
farther prosecution for the purpose openly
I'D, acquiring additional territory. Mr.. Cass in other
words is opposed to the termination of the until
shall have conquered more than half OF the territory
embraced within the limits OF the Mexican Republic with
its future annexation to the American Coniedera-
cy but lac less determined than other Northern poll.
tcans exclude slavery from its limits, OF the Stun
damcntal conditions of us acquisition. That this the
fact shown by the very speech OF Mr.. Cass referred to
by the Enquirer. Although he opposed the Wmoi provi-
~ al the OF Congress, he favor OF 1t at
the previous session. lie charged with this sudden
and remarkable cnange OF position last winter and his de-
fence that the inconsistency rather apparent than
real-his opposition then the Wmoi provso which he
had few months before sanctioned, being based upon
any hostility the principle embodied It, but exclusive
~ rreevancy and 10 Its tendency terminate the war
without securing what he conceived be adequate ter
riorial indemnify from Mexico. When the territory
shall he secured he will unqucsonaby be favor of the
principle OF the Wimoi proviso.
Mr. Buchanans opinions this subject are unknown 10
us We presume, however, that he is the same ca,Vo-
~ with Mr.. Cass-opposod the adoption oil the Wmot
proviso At the last session OF Congress because OF Its ten
dency to all parties the South opposition to
the acquisition OF Mexican territory but in favor of 1t when
atertory shall have been secured We imagine that this
Is Mr. BuchanAns, it Mr.. Casss position on this
quoson-whch, readers aware did not originate
with the handful OF Abolition fanatics but with Loco
ioco poicans-with men, who care nothing about the
moral influences of slavery, bat who have an eye exclu
sycy its political bearings. Regarding slavery as
an element Of political power, Northern man. Of anv
party, will dare 10 resist the unanimous popular senmen,
his section, favor OF circumscbing it within the limits
IN which It exists.
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vice President nnIIns-

The Warrington correspondent Of the PHILADELPHIA
North American makes the following statement of which
doubtless will be heard hereafter:
desire To- ash public attention 10 what regard as
wanon prostitution Of high office tp individual interest -
Since the adjournment OF Congress MIR DaI,s Vice Pre-
Hdcni OF the United States, has been engaged n prosec
ting claim against the Government in behalf Of Mr Gins
T. Sibbad, for million or moie OF dol ars A. rops.,,,J
know nothing of the merits of this claim, and I
would say nothing 10 prejudice the rights Of ON individual
do know, however, that George VI Dallas is Vice Prcs
don't Of uo United Saostat he salary Of 5000
psT aHHHH 900 That oicc and tat under the Constitution he
part aud parcel Of the existing csab shmcnt of Govern
mont know further than the. that Robert WaErr So.
ctfny oi hc Treasury, who hs relation By Marriage
and who cunved his nomination the Baltimore Com
ycnu0n, the supreme and final Judge on the merits and
She allowance of this claim, and that upon he decision
alone depends ihc amount that shall be owardcd-whcthor
one thousand dollars or o. million and a half.
Apart from the manifest Improperly OF Mr. Dalas' Al.
Tcarnrm any case before sush tribunal there is still
greater departure from right hs appearing against tho
government Of a lie s paid Tor his services on the pre-
sumption ha they f0 be devoted 90 the government
nrsiV hence the liberal allowance OF 5000 annually II,
aspect, he stands in the position of tefainsd
Custom hss permitted him employ his time n the recess.
Of Congress. IN professional To this csn ,,c
no important Objection when not directed against the rly
sfHmcut. though it would be cfcdabc Co tic Ner
President % De- confined himself strictly his Office end
fdet OF tho captal during bic ncumboney. Such an sx
pcah'u tccma 90 have been contemplated n the creation
of thc Office, aud in the large cm0umcnt that was appro
ptia''d tor h. a. 5000 year was Insufficient Tor tho
maintenance Of "Democfar' Of Mr. Dsass prstonsons
b. bad ample discretion decline IL when the nomination
was submitted Co him nay % was hs duty 10 have con.
suited an inch oonsidesuOus.
10 hcst contested cians, well az n other laws before
tonses involving monod interests whore tors - az or
cited DIVISION Of opinion tho casting vote of e VICE Pc
"dtn often feccu 90 edoPu tie b. ils position then
contend, iotbds him from appearing before ono Of The
cuuvc departments Of the government % furnish eoBsf
rass irf che Of Cunrfcs aud o. throw bo v,gh, ~
hs "hca Influence into the scalc favor of partcs L
whom be- ~ hbcraly employed. The eject OF tins avs
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The following letter OF Gen Taylor refers TO the depre
dauons committed by the Mexican bandu the private
aud public property the from Camargo 10 Monte.
roy, aud explains the which be intends 90 pursue In
regard 90 these ounogcs N. u. D-rI.
The GeHerafa. CHEF Of The american Forces 10 The In
habitaHfs Of IamaHhpgs, Nuspa Leon anil C01hVila.
When the American troops first crossed the frontier and
entered the above States % was with the Intention and pub
cy declared 70 you Of making war upon tho peace
fol citizens OF the soil but upon the central government Of
ihe Republic with view 20 obtain olry and honora
bic peace.
The undersigned authorized by HE government q,
levy contributions upon tho people for the support of HE
army butunw.ng throw tho heavy burihon Of The war
upon those who, with few exceptions manifested nefr,
disposition, he has continued from the first 20 pay punct,
~ and hbofay for all supplies drawn from the country f,
the support Of biz troops.
lie has used every effort cause the war o bear lightly
upon the people Of these 5atc and be- had hoped by h
means, t1 retain their confidence aud ~ assure thor nc
a.ltg n The strife between he Government and that Of
Mexico but he regrets 10 say that hs kindness has not
been appreciated but has been met by acts ohosy and
plumber Tho citizens OF the country instead Of p1rsgpg
their avocat0ns quietly home, have in armed bands
wayiad the f01ds, srd under the direction and with the .up
port OF Government troops have destroyed trains end muf-
dorcd drivers under circumstance Of auociy which dis
grace humanity
Tnc lyos Of hoso who were thus wantony put 10 death
cannot be restored; bot he undersigned requires from the
people ui The county decentralization Tor tho lose sus
tanned by the destruction Of the trains and the piage of
Wer couicnu. To that end esnm1to will be made BY
he proper officers Of the onuro loss and tins oss be
-' 'ui tief IN money or IN the products Of the
ny Dy The community large OF the States Of Tamaupas
and New Lean, and Coohua each district or uzgsdo pay
ing he Jus proportion.
expected that tho ch will bear their full share
And the undersigned calls upop All goo5 g.ns a., ,c
sosoAey heuu' aud no countonaace 10 the bands
winch ine'i ht country for the purpose Of murder end
Page u D. Doe anxious desire continue the same poll
zons will enable him to do co.
Il. TAYLOR, MOI. Gen. a.. "a.
Head Quarters si Monterey, March 81 IA.