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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-02

MrLrrARr.-The United States transport ship Rhode
Island arrived at New York Wednesday from New Or
leans having board companies and E, ls and of %
artillery, with the following officers and passengers ls Lieut.
James b. Ricketts, Let artillery commanding; Assistant Sur
geon r. II. Coolidge U. s. A.. Brevet Major j. F. Rey-
nolds Sd artillery LIST Lieut.. A. Doubleday, LIST artillery
% Lieut. d. NJ Beethoven, LIST artillery I'd Lieut.. o. H.
Tllnghast, LIST artillery, A G. s.; Brevet I'd Lieut. j. G.
Tidbal, Sd artillery Mrs DR.. Coolidge and children
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RESULT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

We see it stated in the Southern papers that the
official returns from Mississippi give Gen. TAYLOR
81 sos votes and Gen. CAss 22,49S, being a ma
jority for the latter of 500. Surprising this 10 be
correct the Roll Of Electoral Votes for President
and Vice President of the United States will be as
follows:
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IRELAND continued tranquil at the latest dates,
and no further action was to be had relative 10 Smith
OBrien and his confederates ill the l5th of No
vember, at which date the writs Of errors were
made returnabe.
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GREAT AeRIcuLruRAL Y1ELD.-Cap NrE has raised
this season. his farm at Clinton Place, (near Newark
New Jersey 603 bushels of the white Belgium carrots to
the amount of produce probably exceeded in
that climate.
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The WIRES Of St Louis to celebrate the election Of
Gen. TAYLOR night last week by superb festival to be
furnished by the Wing Ladies Of that city, and the proceeds
constitute fund for the relief and assistance Of the poor
during the approaching winter.
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OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS who are now in this
city, ready to enter upon their public duties at the
opening Of Congress on Monday, we have heard
of the following, (incuding some whose arrivalh has
been before announced,) and there are probably
many others:
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Major General GAINES, of the IT,. S. Army, is at
present on visit to this CITY,
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Ex-Governor FITZPATRICK, of Alabama, has been
appointed United States Senator by the Governor
of that State, to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Mr.. LEWIS.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-02

II commenced. showing in Raleigh Saturday evening,
the 18th instant and continued until Sunday morning.
ing the earth several inches
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-02

The Wings have elected Gen. HERNANDEZ Mayor Of st.
Augustine, (Florda) this being the first time that Wing
has received majority in tina, city within the recollection Of
the Oldest inabitant" The ball is in motion every where
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Crs.Hs-We fear that our friend WINTER will make us
smokers whether OF no. lie has presented us with some
samples Of recen, importation Of Hopanas, which, from
their rich fragrance should think could be surpassed
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The United States steamer Wuterch arrived at Charles
ton Thursday last from Pensacola Key West She is
on her way to Norfolk.
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SAMUEL KIRK d SON, Gold ana silver SmIthl-
l72 Baltimore street, Baltimore Md.
MANUFACTURE and ha,e always on hand an extensive
assortment OF Silver Nare Of every description, rr1
in the most 81, giant and artistic styles, as
Coffee and Tea Sets Walters, Vases
Urus, Pitchers, Tureens, Spoons, Forks, &c.
Comprising every thing Of and elegance made in Silver
or Gold.
IMPORT
Paris Jewelry, Ladies' and Gentemen's fine Gold Watches
Plated Walters, Baskets
Candlesticks Shutters and TRAYS
Butter Coolers, Dishes with covers
Soup Iureens, Urns, Coffee Pots
CsndeIabras Epergnes, Casters, Cutlery, Sso:.
we also import to order goods Of any description:
dec 2-sowSm
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Total number of electoral votes 800; necessary
to choice l46. ZACHARY TAYLOR and WILLARD
FILLMORE have, therefore, a majority in the Elec-
toral College of thirty-sx votes.
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LYME SrARLIso, Esq, of the original proPetors Of
the soil which the city Of Columbus slocaied and among
m earliest Inhabitants expired the evening Of the 2is instant
after protracted disease. He of the most wealthy
the State, and distinguished for bis private chart
ties and public munifcencc The Medical College in this
city, which bears his name, and which will Tin default Of his
leaving any posiery to do SOY transmit that to future
generations endowed by his beraly lie was about 20
years Of age. Mr. Startling extensively known, and in
all his business relations sustained the character Of Of
irreproachable integrity -Coiumbus (O.l Journal
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The extensive powder mill xenia (Oho) exploded
last Saturday afternoon Two killed, and others
seriously wounded.
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QuASrIrr DIFFERENT GRAINS PRoDucKD IN THE
UNITED STATES The following is the Of the differ
cn kinds Of grain produced in the United States in js47
cordng the estimate contained in the table preceding the
agricultural report Of the Patent Office, viz.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-02

CHINESE ETIouETrE.-The Chinese punctious
that their code Of etiquette ouyes the most ceemonious
courts in Europe As guest aght from his sedan
chair he is met by the host who bows his head bends his
body and his knees joins both hands in 'front.' and with them
knocks his chest When he wishes to be very polite he takes
his guests hand with his and knocks upon his chest This
Is their mode Of shaking hands. Now follows polite
test to precedence which, after various knockngs bow
ngs and genuecons terminates by the host and guest en-
terng the house together. At the sitting apartment another
ceremony takes place. equally poracted and rksome The
point 10 be determined is where each shall sit and who shall
be seated FIRST Etiquette extends decision the
size Of chair by which invariably the rank importance Of
guest Is determined The host motions to a large
chair and attempts TO take q smaller one himself Good
breeding compes the guest, in turn TO refuse this comp
ment and, after weaying contest Of poteness the point is
amicahy adjusted to the satisfaction Of the begerents either
by both parties sitting down simultaneously the
BENCH upon chairs Of equal dimensions The fatigue
fthis courtesy may be easily conceived the routine
is performed the arrival Of each guest As the
guests assembled is handed round in covered cups,
which placed in silver stands the form Of boat These
uted and beautifully chased. The cups the occasion
to which refer OF that antique porcelain exceedingly
valued which thin paper pure white perfectly
parent and Is ornamened with obscure figures whose dark
outlines only perceptbe when the vessel s filled with
The mode Of making in China similar that in which
coffee made in Turkey The tea is put into cup boiling
water poured IT, and instantly covered prevent the
escape Of the aroma, with lid which is used spoon +,
sip the They milk with in China
dublin Unipersifu Magdsine.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-02

"THE WRoSa ESB THE TELEGRAPH "A gentleman
called Office yesterday and relted comcal little
dent that occurred to him at Detroit He had Just down
from Green Bay and reached Detroit his here before
sufficient of the late election had been received de-
termne the grand result On the morning. however which
he preparing leave, received but he had
heard il. Desiring pay his respects Gen CAss whom
he believed to be elected he inquired the lis residence
and nearing asked apparently empo, ed about
the premises whether the General home K, cei,ng
q Affirmative answer he said
''Wel, suppose we congratulate the General his
election 10 the Presidency"
7 "What's that you say :"
"Why, may congratulate the General on -
Before the sentence could be completed; Detroit gentle
said
Loot here miste you mpsih got hod Of ro,g eead
IT the teIgrdbh!'
Our informant did call the General but turned
goupa aud exhibited his retiring skirts Bfao Daily Co
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-02

"SHARfNG CoMaoSwEGLrH. -" Cir tells a story about
constable in Pennsy' He had served legal prcc< pt
Of sort particular friend OF his Who being greatly
drunk the time rebelled against the law and its myrmdon
selling the officer and shaking him almost pieces The
parties meeting few days AFTER Jim, the offender pro-
fuse in bis apologies. "You know, Jake, said he al would
have served you had been sober It was all the
devilsh whiskey did it," The Official last Modified and
relented under Jims expostuson "As TO the shaking
said he, ." don't bear any malice, valley il cent on my
but officer JIM rccolec whoever shakes
me shakes the Commonwealth"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
!. SELLING WHITE FoLks.a


We believe twas only to show or the incon-
|sis,ency of the Loco presses, that allusion was
made al all to the Michigan ordinance for Sell
ing Poor White Men" II was not unknown 70
every reading man in Virginia that there is 4
statute for the punishment of Migrants, almost
as severe as that Of Michigan, and the Law adj
wiser Of tie "spirisp need not 70 have been a.
the trouble Of hunting up his musty lore but,
when the Wings in 1910, referred 10 the same
authority TO excuse Gen, Harrison for not veto
ing that which he had no Poirer to veto as terri
iorial Governor, it Vas all Of no avail The
slanderers of the Hero of Tippecanoe are now
driven to the same sort of defence to screen their
own candidate from odum. Now, We dare say,
there is no great violation of freedom or justice,
In giving Migrants and rowdies little touch Of
bard labor, but if it was right in Gen. Cas-, il
could not surely have been so enormous in Gen.
Harrison Yet not ono of the revilers Of that
good man have ever taken back WORD Of their
Yituperation.
The simple truth is, libel and:yitupcration
are THE vocation Of the greater portion Of the
Locofoco press" and most of them fish up,
day by day, their pabulum from the vile pools
Of SANDER and calumnx" II the Wing presses
seem to initiate them occasionally, ii is because
bad examples toiH faint even the most cautious,
I from too close proximity
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20

Mr. R,-uAas .. b,szs. X Harpsrs-FerSy,
Who 1ls . many ys,n engaged in The mercan-
t;le bazin.' !, lhai rl,ce. disappeared Somewhat
suddenly .1..s fur lenrs sipee. and all Efforts
10 obtain |1Io.na.ion q 70 What bad become Of
him wefs Irui.ls-s. Nj D. vas in very good
circuins,ances and h.ring been last s-en in
Philadelphia, Il was believed that he had been
robbed and murdered. His brother was granted
leiiers Of Adninisiraiidn II tls June Court and
vas proceeding 10 se,,le up ike estate. l. wa
therefore viii very great surprise that the Ad-
minisifaior receiveda letter from : Mr. Mecns
Of Baltimore, (bro,hcf-in-lau Of Mr. r. D. Do
rand sailing that letter was in his rosSession'
directed 10 his care fl the Wife Of the supposed
deeeased-who has herself did since the dissp
pearancc 81 her hnsband-giting an explanation
Of the whole rnaiier, hilherip - unacrcnninbl'
and mys,erioas in rs eharaciFF.
sThe letrer sass he sPirf) is dated q Glas
gov. Scotland, and hose who have exaInined
say here can Be no doubt Of iis being written b
Mr.. d. He explains his mysterious disappear
ance FROM the r, TIA, he vas ia as'a'e fPania
arrangement and pursued ihhf course 70 AVOID
more fatal termination 70 bis imaginary diiicul
lies, He makes in the letter, number q =
quests. ana desires hat his wife, from her ow
nrixate funds wiliremit him . bin Of exchange
suficieni TO pay his passage home, and liquidal
some other indeb,edness which he names. II
also desires his vih iofesalR gold watch, (th
aaserjniirn slnpe hs isng w'nSrsAh s d lelser ger
shall be al as early day asIhe can sake his Al
engagements 10 suit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
A Capital Speech by Capt. Bragg
THE HERO OF nuExA VISTA.

The remark Of Gen Taylor at the Sattie Of
Buena Vista, "a little more grapf, Capt Bragg, ?
has become proverb for encouragement in Try
ing exigencies The distinguished officer, who
commanded The battery on that occasion, was on
the 9TH inst, presented with sword BY the citi-
sens Of Mobile. In his reply TO the speech made
on the formal presentation of the sword, Lieut..
Col. Bragg said:
For all the success which has attended me in
performing those duties, fin the battles in Mex-
col have been indebted 10 the confidence and
kindness Of my commander, and 10 the gallantry
and devotion Of those who served under me.
Passing by the incidents Of Fort Brown and
Monterey, to which you have 50 eloquently alIud-
cd, may be pardoned for saying In reference to
the more memorable field OF Rnena Vista that
the credit which aas been awarded me for the
part performed Ry ny comDan6 on that occasion,
has had It's Origin - the disintrtestedness and ge-
nerosity VI our noble old Chick who Is ever In
cined 10 bestow on others the honor Justly due to
himself. To Gen. Taylor, and to him alone, be-
llongs all the glory Of that achievement And
but express the universal opiIson of those who
served under him, in saying that no other living
man could have obtained that Victory. So great
was the confidence reposed in finn by his troops
and no other could have comm anded il, that his
presence on any part of the fiSld was sufficient
not only 10 change despair into ;hope, but TO give
assurance Of victory, and dispef all doubt of ulti
mate triumph
This, (says the Baltimore Pstho,,) Is the true
secret Of Gen. Taylor's SUGGEST His presence
alone instilleda courage into bis soldiers which
never could be defeatcd-and ~ is beyond all
doubt true, that no other officer could have gain
ed the Battle Of Buena Vista, il, indeed, any other
would have rentured to fight il, 1t was, indeed,
a terrible and most unequal cuhtcst, but the re-
suliiustiaed the Old Hero in making it, and more
emPhatically, perhaps, than Of. any great battle
that was everfought, may It be said Of the battle
Of Buena Vista, that it was II victory Of one
man. The fame there gained s ample to cover
all over with glory every man who took part in
IL but stillit was essentially the victory Of Gen
Taylor" His name dis a hos, In armss--his
presence made every man under him a hero
wherever he appeared success crowned the efforts
Of his soldiers-~and with him as leader no one
doubled ofultimate triumph. Il, is not TO be feared
tina, in the contest next November, he can be de-
feated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
THE VARIOUS FACES.

u. -. 80. !, ..f.r.nz., "a ma
AZ aeep.s = r.aa-sI go, .,ss, s,,sr ~
Suppression = ~ '.s. .. e, -. ~ MAJ
one q sne i-'.ss = 49, g. II. cl.r ~
ssf Molse- Essl ~ ~ rain
ne Congrsssional c'oos o'llse 1Sa =.
iaes MAJ aee ansfen1eo'.,on uaa .i,.,;nr u
ons e mem leas,ns gu sns ms'.s, oas.sion
te ss.er,ion mai ..th.re have not 5esn at any
49, ,wo e,;,,ops I, ~ Life az Cas- for sale at
Iihae cfsce : L mere r,al,rr evasion. Mr.. Man
.nn hsl5 q rs md 49, editions from the
Ss,,s. 90. 1, g. n y,h;cb vas he suppression,
-, ,yh.,hs, - ~. !, s.. t;me 81 separately,
~ ,, y;s,. ", on,v e,;,ops thus raryngin
aS.,sa AZ ~, 4 80, ana s Mr. Mangum Iru.
-.;a !. 49, !. ,,l.;n r,,n,he case az medita-
- ss.a 49, \, sr.a, eporni,y seeking % mis-
a.,..s. ~. ,,,,l. ,,,.,,, manners Of The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
THE TWO DIVES.

Whatever attempts at explanation may be
made, it Is notorious that an omission was mad.
in one c the editions published at the Globe office,
OF all that related to the Wilfhot Proviso The
pamphlets viii speak for themselves Hear what
the Correspondent Of the New York Express
says:
have seen no less than fnelives of Gen. Cas-,
intended for different meridians. There were
two editions issued in March last, and two in
June; the two in March were, in character, un-
like those of June and the two Of June, like
those of March, obviously designed for South
ern and Northern market. All attempts at expla-
nation only make the matter worse Here are
the books, and here are alterations Free trade
opinions inserted in one edition, and omitted in
the other; the letter to Nicholson, against the
Wilmot Proviso, inserted in one, and opinions
upon the French Revolution taking its place in
the other. Instead ofbeing ganusfaced, therefore,
Gen. CAss is made to have four faces-one preach
ofthe different points Of the compass. He looks
North and West in favor of internal Improve.
mentsj Sonthward be endorses Mr.. Folks votes
against them, and approves of all he has dome
He has two faces on the Wilmot Prcviso, two
upon the tariff, two upon the French King and
Revolution; and his friends have shown him UP
in so many ways that he has more hres than cat
The last have seen is in German, and this is
expressly intended, by discussions and additions,
to mislead and deceive that large portion Of our
adopted citizens who dwell among.us. These
little tricks Of little politicians can hardly have
any other effect, now that they are exposed, than
TO recoil upon those who make use of them"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20


/ The Senate. On "Wednesday week, agreed u
the appointment a Committee Of eight, eQual-
" divided between The North and South and liz
two political parties, who should consider and rsl
port some plan for The settlement 81 the differences
between The two sections Of The Union, In tie
question Of The extension Of savery into new Ter
ritories- The proposition was submitted ~ Mr..
Clayton Of Del. and Washington lestek says
its adoption ensures the success Of tie Missouri
compromise. This is undoubtedly true "a far Is
the Senate Is concerned; but the tate Of such 4
Compromise II the House 4 very doubtful.
LArER.- The Report tie Committss,
\ On Tuesday last MIR Clayton fromthe select
committee uf eight {tour from the North and four
from the Soaih, made a unanimous report, re-
commencing,
/. That the territorial Government Of Oregon
established with the slavery prohibition cause.
2. That the territories OF New Mexico and
California be under Governors and Judges, and
have no Legislature Gas in the territory Of Lou
isiana.D
| 3. That the question of slavery therein, IL il
arise, shall Be decided By the Judiciary, subject
\ 10 appealto The Supreme Court
Ixisrepori will probably Be acceptable d both
| Houses. Ia the new territory Il win b obscrv-
4 "a thai both The Wilnot proviso. the Comprc-
\ mise, and indeed every thing connected with
4 slavery, has been omitted III the hill reported.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
WING PRINCIPLES.


A faithfuladministration Of the Govern
ment with view to the promotion of the
interests of the people, according to the
provisions Of the constitution, without ad
dition to or subtraction from those proyi
sions.
Encouragement, diversifcation, and
protection, of national industry.
Facilitating commercial intercourse, by
improving harbors and rivers, as parts Of
great national improvements.
Peace and Union--progress and pros.
perity-no more wars Of conquest--no ac.
cessions Of territory beyond that acquired
in the recent treaty with Mexico.
Offices and trusts to be filed for the
common good, and not treated as spoils-
the qualifications for them, honesty and
capacity.
The respective States to have exclusive
control over their own institutions.
Limitation of the patronage of the Gen.
eral Government, and economical expen.
ditures.
A curtailment Of Executive power.
The President to be the President Of
the nation, and mol Of party
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
THE CARNcRoss FAMILY.
TIE Interest Kept Up.

This Family, in which is combined more to en-
gage and interest an audience than any other that
has ever visited our place gave their last Concert
atihe Court-H House on yesterday evening This
is the seventh entertainment given, and so great
was the interest kept up that they were received
with crowded houses and the warmest plaudits
during their entire engagement They will give
a Concert in Shepherdstow1o on This evening. spd
then wish Martinsburg, where they design giving
the Berkeley people rich treat on Friday and
Saturday evening. Give them crowded houses,
for the Family is meritorious, and deserving OF
encouragement. Each of the three young s4es
are graceful In the waltz, and excel in every style
of dancing.
The exquisite handling Of the bow by Mr.. Al
LEN; the violinist, clearly indicates that he is
prodigy in,ihe musical art.
"JoE DEBBfNsn viii always raise smile when
he appears in the Yankee Courtship."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
CONGRESS.

The Senate having agreed 70 refer the Oregon
BILL and other subjects relating to the territories
to select committee, TO report compromise, the
following gentlemen were on Friday appointed
BY ballot to constitute the committee: Messrs
Clayton, Bright, Calhoun, Clarke, Atchison
Phelps Dickinson, and Underwood-four from
slave States and four from free States. A report
is expected at an early day.
In the House, the bill relating to the discharge
Of the officers and soldiers of the Army, not want
ed for further service, was referred on motion 0.
Mr.. Bolts, to Committee of Conference.
In the Honse, on Monday, MIR. Cooke submit
ted a resolution, calling upon the President for
Information respecting the sums OF money paid
to Generals Taylor and Cas-, discriminating be-
tween their regular salaries and extra pay. A.
dopted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-07-20
NEGRO BOY WILSON Acquitted.

The negro boz belonging 10 Miss Marina
GIBBs, of this town, who was charged with hav-
ing placed rail cross the Baltimore & Ohio
Rail Road track. had his trial on Monday lasl
The following Magistrates were on the Bench
F. Beckham, s. W Lakeland, Ivm F. Turner,
pr. g. 3; Stephenson and Dr. J3J>H. suaith.-
An examination Ofthe witnesses on the part Of
the Commonwealth took place. and none for the
prisoner were offered. The case having been
submiited to the Magistrates it was announced
they were dividedi in opinion three for his acqui,-
al and two fcr finding him guiliy--so that he was
acquitted. If found guilty the penalty would
have been death. On application OF Counsel,
tie Court held the prisoner TO bail in the sum of
$4,000 for good behavior. In the absence of the
Commemorative Attorney, Al HusrEs, Esq, APP
peared for the prosecution, and n, S. WHrrE and
WIZ. c. WoRrHNGToS, Esqs., for the prisoner.