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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-04


DISTRICT COLUMBIA,
FOR THE OLD MAN OF THE HILLS,
ny HIS AGENT, TO BIZ CALLED
THE LONE STAR of the METROPOLIS.
, AprIoS,.' Fbloo Peace rih Az Men
THE design Of this production, u.s. 10 restore the lost ar
IL mony oil feeling, whsh seems ~ prevail, and thereby
perpelae the duration of this Republic, notwithstanding
The cry 1.-THE Republic Is IN danger Is being rmg in dis
snnant chimes throughout (ae) peacctnland glorious
country and echoed from foreign shores; some Of which,
will be in this City the first day OF the year 1915 and
will soon after be more explicit He has however, author
ised his agent say lie among those, II The
first who unhestang resolved to call for the services
Gen Zachary Taylor President OF the United States inn
medalely after becoming assured that Gen IaylorThe
first War the fret In Peace and the first in the hearts Of
his couy3leH would not CONSENT TO be selected by any
Parfy under dsfncfire Party name but IL the People Of
the United States, as whole American Peoples through
their imprescrpibe rights and constitutional power Of
sovereignty, should command his services he would obey
their call 2f four years only believing Gem Taylor 70 be
sincere IN heart and purpose and courageous 10 fulfil his
engagements, he, the Cd MN Of the HIS resolved
devote both 1fg,e and Money laudably toward thai end
These impulses have already been responded from almost
every City, 1OcH aud Hamlet In The union, and from the
slopes, aud SUBMITS Of all the hills where tia mailing
word has been spoken, and Zachary Taylor Rough and
Ready is nominated, without the odium Of Wing Demo-
crat, and without The Intervention OF contention Never
theless, should The General by expressed or implied
sent become the nominee Of any Conreafiui,, The Old
Man will Immediately withdraw from suc nj lnglorious
contest, at least SO fur as Time Expenses or 7aens IL
he has any concerned and remain he has bee for
the last Twelve years locker ont further ergose may
be expected in a few days TIE AGENT.
I)erpDibeT salfh lSl7.--tI j,
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Earthenware, China, Glass, Sc. SC.

Lul tHtuWdlOs OHiHu, bluoo, Wv. wv
cGe THOMAS PURSELL G-1
MI Has just Imported from Liverpool and other III
Wi3 sources ninety packages Of the above articles V1
dB Of the latest styles, which, with his former 49,
stock, comprise almost every article In his line all Of
which will be Sold wholesale and RETAIL At very low prices
Also, solar. OIL and lard Lamps, slvered and gilt Graii.
does, China Toys Fancy Boxes, Wax Figures, ivory han
died and other Knives aud Forks Walters, Caslors Cake
Baskets, Looking Glasses, &c. .Hs Nsn
First quality Stone Ware AT the factory prices.
Brtanuias1ea and Coffee Sets DC. at reduced prices
Please can AZ store aud warehouse, opposite Browns
Hotel Pennsylvania avenue ID.
dee S-eol In THOS. PURSEII,
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COPP'S PAVILION.

Located on La. NV, near corner of 9th street,
A fetc steps north Of Coiemdn's Hotel.
an the first floor is first class RESTAURANT, with
" several spacious private parors for parties always
ready az the shortest notice
On the same floor there is suite of spacious and very
neat BATHING ROOMS where baths oil different kinds
may al all times be had nj the low charge of % EACH
hot or cold Good servants constantly In attendance with
extra charge Both the Restaurant and Bathing Eslab.
shinent are deemed Inferior TO In the country,
On the second floors BOWLING SALOON both com.
modous and elegant aud unsurpassed by apy similar sa
loon In either OF the Cities Of the Union
GALLERY, tN .l7"r
The Pavon's charges In each department will be mod.
crate, and the whole establishment Will be open every day
and evening Of the week. except Sunday which day the
Bathing Establishment alone will be open until l2 o,c lock
The proprietor invites the public call and examine
nov 2i-dlm' MOSES COPP
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Night School.

MR. MAILER teaches Night School at the Temperance
W. HdR on Eareei lie teaches Grammer by LEcrvnG
and Geography by SINGING. Other branches taught
need be- The citizens Of Washington are requested 10 cal
and give him hearing. KS Terms moderate
bec,I f.
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A Card.

n VUEW,
EJyTILLIAM WEBER, TAILOR, Pennsylvania
wv Avenue, five doors east OF ia street. and directly oppO
cite Coeman's Hotel, would respectfully inform the public
that lie has on hand q GOOD IND FASHIONABLE
ASSORTMENT OF READ Y-HADE CLOTHfNG
To sell ut low cash prices.
He would further inform Gentlemen and Strangers par
cuarly, that he is always willing 10 accommodate them
by CLEINING, SECURING and PRESSING their
the shortest notice, and in the most fashionable
style, at reasonable prices. dec 9-2m--,l .
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NEW CONFECTIONERY.

,s@ The subscriber respectfully informs his custom.
yNSe& ers and the public that he has opened q NEW
aSyy4B GONFECTIONdRYAND ICE. CREAM Sd
49, LOON, the north side of Pennsylvania Ave.
nue., between 9th and It'll Streets two doors west Of Concert
Hall This establishment has been handsomely fitted up,
and supplied with foreign and domestic COMPETITION
AIRY ofthe very best quality full assortment of FANCY
ARTICLES genuine Pickles, Anchovies and Preserves
kind of sweemeats and CONTEMPORARIES for wedding, din
and supper parties. All kinds Of CANDY manuac.
tred Wholesale and retail Orders for Ice Cream elles;
&c, puncuay attended to- Citizens and Strangers
spectfnlly invited 10 give call before purchasing else.
where. GEORGE KRAFT
dec 10 d6tS iaw3w
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Patent Backing. MIR Wellar No. 80 Chestnut street
has prepared Patent Liquid Hacking which produces
beautiful polish, and does not njure the leather Those
who would have polished understanding should
advertisement in another coumnU U. s. Gazette, May 1.
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UeRdrs Backing is of the most shining articles in
tho market. Spirit Of The Times, April2.
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by reference another column, advertisement will
be found for excellent article Of Backing, in Liquid
FORM for Boots, Ii has been highly recommended by
many who have tried IL not only gives with very little
trouble beautiful je polish but retains i much longer
err at No 90, Chestnut street Buy bottle trial will
prove the fact--PhH Ledger, april %.
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Wellar's Patent Japan Liquid Paste
BIACKING.

HE undersigned begs leave 70 call the attention Of those
i DESTROYS OF using good article Of Backing, to Tie
abovenaed The Manufacturer, knowing the excellent
properties ofs Backing sent samples to various persons
tsuch Makers, &c) also 10 several Of the iewspa-
pers The underneath from OF the papers;
they speak themselves also severul persons who tried
have called and said that the Japan, Liquid Blocking
snperior TO thing they had ever used.
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- DANIEL PIERCE, LIS
STUMBRELLA MAKER, <

Pa, Avenue, immediately opposite Coiemdn's.
general assortment OF SILK and GiNoHAMs ON hand,
suitable Cor covering Umbrellas Likewise an assortment
OF materials for every description Of repairs nov 3dy
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Trough and Ready, Line.

It'll Il subscriber show running his omnibus Rough
i and Ready to and from tho Alexandria steamboats, aud
Pennsylvania avenue, for tho low fare Of Asp
Travelling Public Tie Omnibus will leave tue wharf on
the arrvalof the boats aud will set down passengers a any
point they may desire, Pennsylvania between
fulers oteand the Capitol; and will leave the southwest
Of the avenue and 9TH street. lopposte Coeman al
S1o and 10 l.2 and IL ~, liz, and H. y, 10
convey passengers to the boat ~ ], w. ELLIOTT,
N. B.-Passengers for the Mabuatcan take The Omnibus
at sig, a M, and will be called for Coleman's and
Browns 'tg.. a-7 oct l2--ily'
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ANDRETIS RURAL REGISTER AND ALMANAC,
Ii FOR Disseminating over 100 pages Of the most usei.
Ing, &c, with numerous engrayings at the low price Of
ten For sale at the Seed Store, street. between
Ninth and Tenth Streets opposite the Catholic churc Ivy
A. G. GARDINER,
Seed Dec "a p
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WING NATIONAL CONVENTION,
FOR SELECTING CANDIDATES FOR
PRESIDENT 4 VICE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES.
To be held at -, ON tho - day Of, a..
NEW HAnIPsHIRE

London; Hon. Ichabod Goodwin, Of Portsmouth,.
Subsutes-Ira Periey, Of Concord; Thomas H. sanger
Of Dover. =,
District No I-Charies w. Cutter OF Portsmouth.
Substute--Gilman MaTston, OF Exeter.
District No II--George w. Nesmith, % Franklin
STANDARDIZATION Sawyer yr., OF Wakefield
District No II-Aaron p. Hughes, OF Nashville.
Substnte-lsaac Surtevant, OF keenc
District No Iv-Jonathan Kiitredge, OF Canaan.
neutrality-suspicious. v. Brewster, OF Hanover
VERMONT.
DELEoATEs AT LARoE.-S Solomon Foot, Of Rutland H.
Everett of Windsor . a.,
substtesA, L. Miner, Of Manchester; Carlos Coolidge
Of Windsor.
Substituted. l.. Cain, of Orwell
District No I'LL Cults, OF Hartland.
Slbsiiute-Wm Hebard OF Chelsea.
District No. Hill L. Royce, OF Berkshire. !, III.
Substute-H. II. Stacy of Burlington.
District No. ly--P, Baxter, Of Derby.
Substituted. II. Delano, Of IIardwick.
CONNECTICUT.
DELEGATES AT LkR0R,-Charles w. Rockwell, Truman
Smith. sHe .t.
District No. John II. Bockway. =, "
Substitute-Isaac w, Stuart.
District No. II-James r BabcOck. taG
Substitute--Samuel RUSSELL t'
District No. IlI-John +. Trumbul
Substitute--Sampson Almy. sa..f.
District No. Iy-Nelson l.. White +, .t~.
Substitule-Henry X. Harral
MASSACHUSETTS.
DELHeArR AT LAnoE.-Rufns Choate, Boston, w. g.
Substitutes Seth sprage Duxbury, Ensign H. Kellogg
Pisfed. e5.
| MAINE.
District No II--Will Pitt Fessenden, Augusta.
| No others yet chosen. z
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PLAIN AND FANCY
DRESS

MRS LANSDALE would respectfully inform her friends
nj and the Ladies' Of Washington that she has removed
to the Of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street cd
door) where she will be happy to wait upon all who may
favor her with their patronage.
Thankful for The many vors Of the past she hopes, ~
particular attention TO Cutting, Fitting and making Dress
Ing, to merit Il continuance Of the same.
N B,Nrs H. cain accommodate three or four Boarders
r. oci Ol.-6md. L
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ENGRAVING AND CARD
Plate Printing Establishment.

THE usual place Of attraction for ENGRA VING AND
l. COPPER PLATE CARD PRINTING has re.
moved TO 18th street, first door from Pa. av,
where the subscriber would be glad have Members Of
Congress- visitors residents and the public generally give
him call when they want Engraving done and Cards
printed In the best and at The shortest notice
Numerous specimens to be at his office, the best
reference given II required.
nov l3-3taw2m' JOHN CUIIuM
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EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPERS.
Ueuers Patent Japan Backing Is the Of an excel.
lent article; have it used, aud highly recon
mend IN american, april 10.
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n- TAKE NOTICE !--The Canton Tea
Company are the ercinsfre vendors Of the superior
Black Tea called "IIoWQUA'S MIXTURE' Theyintro.
duced 1t In America In lsiOand every other person or
house protesting sell the at al-much less at n
lower price-deceve the u,.wary the public themselves
will perceive by comparing the spurious with the genuine
6 IIowqua" vended by the Canon Tea Company.
independent Of the wrapper bears the stamp Of
elegance and the Teas therein thoroughly secured
from light and air that their quality and power viii remain
,nimpaired In any climate
CHARLES A. Comfy, Agent,
nov 5-dly' AT TEMpLEMAN's Book. store.
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EPILEPsY or FALLING s5oKNEss.

EPILEPSY OR FALLING SICKNESS.
IN all symptoms Of frequent pain in the Head, dmness Of
" Sight, noise in the ears disturbed sleep with agat,
ing dreams, PALPfTATION, FLATULENCY, and
WEAKNESS, DR.. SWEETSER'S PANACEA should be
Immediately commenced with and perservered in, until
sve,y pr and Isno,a verv fail sta II
the blood stomach and nerves ratification of the blood
by the Of this Panacea will at all times insure The body
suppose that il is useless to take medicine unless we
Ill 10 be unable to attend to our daily avocatons
therein lies their error We do insure our houses and
goods when they on fire, with the expectation that
they will soon burn up but on the wise precept OF guard
we insure bodies against attacks Of sickness not with
the expectation Of being sick but 70 be always pre-
pered against Its attacks For sale at all the druggists.
j. Il. CALLAN, e.
~ r rofEa nd
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eHa,s Backing is of the most superb and salts.
factory articles of The day. it mpars brlfance pc.
ish be You'd description, We have tried it, $50 aud do
likewise. "--SpiyffQ Of ne Times dprit2
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GENTLEMEN'S "BELONGINGS"!H
STEVENS, date Fish g. Co.,) No. / BROWNS HOTEL
IIATSiii Of the newest fashions, and Of si. M
| superior elegance both in finish, shape and -
~ Style IN BEA YER, MOLESRIN, NU1RLA
- and CASSL1fERE.
CAPS
OF every variety Of shape and material for Gentlemen's
Youths and Children; also, for the Army and Navy.
WARDROBE ARTICLESti
The largest and most varied assortment Of elegant Ward
robe and Toilet articles 10 be found In the city, viz Scarf,
Cravats Gloves, Suspeners, Robesle chambre, Perfume
ry, Canes, Umbrellas, Stocks, &c, &c, DC. tt M.
INDIAN RUBBER GOODS
OF Gooyears Manufacture every article made from Indian
Rubber land procured ut two three days notice
My STOCK is complete in every department Of GOODS
of the best quality and newest STYLE always be found
my shelves,
Gentlemen politely invited to call.Goods freely
shown, and prices reasonable. STEVENS y.
oct S-tf Late FISH 4 Co.
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EXCHANGE G, ! a c.! Al,Q(!,.Il.EL,

G street, IN He rear Of CotemdHS aud Bfotrns, 0y
II. M. McILHANY, late of Virginia.
TNIIIS spacious establishment having been newly refed
and furnished in all Its departments, is open to the
public for their patronage and support II Is sltunted al
convenient distances from the Rail Road Depot Capitol,
Patent Office and General Post Office oarders, Visitors
and Travellers will find pleasant and capacious rooms,
neatly Furnished upon moderate terms dec Sill
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CHAPPED HANDS.
A MANDlNE, for the Prevention and cure Of Chapped
n Hands, decidedly the best article known for this pur
pose. For sale by CHAS STOTT, 81
dec 29-tf druggist and Apotliecary.
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OIL OF TANNIN.

~ .
A DISCOVERY FOR PRESERVING LEATHER.-Jus
IL received fresh supply Of this arcle.-The following
from New York paper, will show The estimation in which
fhis article Is held In that city,
"If had other evidence of the goodness of the Oil
of Tannn In preserving Leather than the quantities of IL
Sold and the great demand for from all parts the Union
should be disposed to think very favorably OF it but
when say II strengthens and renders leather water
proof and nearly doubles It's wear, speak from
lion TO boots will be readily seem though the soness i'm
parts to the leather will be felt and for this reason
preventive and even for corns, II is recommend
ed.n Sold In this City by CHAS STO1'r,
dec 29-n fCorner 7th street, Pa. avenue, =
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NOVEMBER REPORT,

New policies issued in November 12l
Surplus, November 80, 1Si7, 100000,
ROBERT l.. PATTERSON. President.
..,s. ,... d BENJAMIN G. MILLER, Secretary,
= ]. G. LEWIS, Agent, Washington, 7th street,
opposite General Post Office
HARVEY LINDSEY, NJ. D., Physician
ts Nrpa t corner Of q and l2 streets.
prospectus 10 be had of the Agent setting forth the
principles operations, and benefits OF life insurance show
ing also the great success OF the Company
drcl3-6t Gay
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RULBBOUs ROOTS for sale cheap at the corner d
ID Il and 7th streets.
dec l7-tf WI ]. r. CALLAN
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Steam Dying Establishment.
AL BUNS

A LARGE assortment OF ALBUMS Of various sizes and
n binding just received and for sue at very low prices
by " a Comfy
dec 20-tf at Tcmpleman's Book Store.
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PROSPEROUS

OF A. PAPER OF EIGHT QUART0 PAGES,
To be Published In the City OF washington,
DISTRICT COLUMBIA
FOR THE OLD MAN OF THE HILLS,
HIS AGENT, TO BIZ CALLED
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NEXT DOOR TO POST-OFFICE,
a. o. CHANDLER

@hfFERS for sale, one door below the Post OF
fce, large and elegant assortment of Mahog-
any and cherry furniture, at prices that must sur
prise the reader. Mahogany Side Boards, $25 to
S3O-besi Marble Tops, S.; Ladies' Bureaus with
large Glasses, $25 to $30-best Marble Tops. $40
China Presses, SIS to $50; best Mahogany Chairs
$40 to 500 Sofas, $40 to $50; fine Rocking
Chairs, So, $40 and SIS; good Windsor Chairs,
So per sett; Bed Steals, SO, So and 81 and every
other article in his line, which farmers are particu
larry invited to look at before making their pur-
chases; and promise, in advance that if the fur
nIture suits, the price will be made to suit All or
deTs ior furniture will be filled promptly.
Feb. 9, lS4S
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COMMISSIONERS SALE,

EBURSUA ANT TO decree ofthe Circui, S,ner;,,
Court OF Law and Chancery for the County If
Bath, rendered on the Goth day Of April. lSlS' in
the tour following causes pending in said Cont to
Wit Moses McClintic for VIM II. Clark AGAINST
nooert iockrldge and others; Adam Stephenson
f'X,or' @c., against the same; A. II. I'll. Stuart and
others against the same and George Rimer and
o'ners against the same the UNDERSIGNED n Com
missioner of said Court, will on the iii, day If
'Suiy' lo4o, Chat being Court day,) at the Warm
Springs, proceed to sell, at public auction. to ,bo
highest bidder, the land ia the bills and PROCEEDINGS
mentioned, Cor so much thereof as NAV be necessa-
ry to satisfy said Decree, consisting ofseveral lar@s
and valuable Tracts of Land, portion Of which
are situate on the Bull Pasture River and nerbans
not surpassed in value by any lands in the county
OF Bath. And the sum necessary to be raised by
'he sale is large; therefore, the attention of persons
wishing 10 purchase valuable lands is especially in
vlted to this sale. So much ofthe purchase money
as may be necessary TO defray the expense of the
sale (say D per cent? will be required in hand and
inc balance In six, twelve and eighteen months.
equal payments,) the purchaser to give bonds with
good security, and lien retained on the land as 4
further security 30
- ANDREW DAMRON, Comm,r
June 7 1913 tide -
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TERMS.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE,

H'HE subscriber being determined to remove to
the west, will offer his Farm at public sale (;f
not privately sold before,) on Thursday the 2Oih
day OF July next, on the premises, containing
94O Acres,
loo OF which are cleared and in fine state If cuI
tivatlon the balance well timbered. 1t is sipated
ABOUT + miles above Waynesboro', adjoining tho,
lands OF Gerard b. Stuart and others, and is we'll
adapted to the growth of all kinds of grain and
grass and lies convenient to an extensive range
LOT cattle which is here considered valuable II
mas ilne stream Of water running through it. on
which is fine mill seat. va
ne Improvements consist of COMFORT
.dBLE DWELLLNG HOUSE. KITCHEN
n1hOhE-HOUSE, BARN, Sc. and all o,be,
necessary out houses, with well of never-faing
water in the yard.
ALoO,-cholce fruits of almost every kind
The place will be divided to suit purchasers
PERSONS In want of such property are respectfully
invited to call and view the premises, as the sub
scrloer is determined to sell, and will give bar
gam. Terms made known ON the day Of sale.
JOHN ANDERSON.
June I, lS4S-tds
" Rockingham Register insert IDS and CHARGE
j. A. "' '""Se
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NOTICE.

BNflE custom 81 prevalent for some time mast of
persons either alone or in parties, irequenting
the grounds within the enclosure OF the Western
Asylum for amusement or recreation, has become
SO serious an impeachment to the proper discipline
and order or the Institution. and SO entire an inter
ruptlon OF that privacy and seclusion which is es
senai In many respects. to the comfort and cure of
the Patients, that the Directors find themselves
PEELED In the discharge OF their duty henceforlh TO
forbid It, Those, therefore, who hereafter wish 70
visit the Asylum or the grounds within the enclo
sure, must do SO under the restrictions of the follow
ing order which the Executive Committee are di
reced to publish -
ORDEREp, That hereafter no person shall be al
lowed to visit the Western Asylum or the grounds
within lis enclosure, unless on business with some
officer oil Inc institution. or IN company with Di-
rector or the Superintendent or with the special
written permit ola Director
May ), lSlS.-if