davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
THE UNION.

all !" starting from the mark when the call is sounded
Wall street Journalist will demosh at blow the work
which the democracy have been engaged hall century
in building up and prove the nation is irrerievably ruin
ed by the very exhibit of the Executive while the
blockhead VINO ministers IN small way TO wing appe-
ttes through the columns of the press elsewhere will
promise to take the first opportunity TO show up s fee
bic Arguments stale sophistical, and false assertions
and expose It's allacles and heresies The work OF
moment only for such prodgies
For ourselves, we deem any extended comment upon
the message unnecessary. The account of his steward
ship which the President has rendered. itself the vim
dcaon, IN every respect ample and conclusive of ad
mnisration that had indeed "faen upon evenfu times"
Although the most important questions that had ever
arisen, connected with foreign policy and the reforms
home loudly demanded by the people, pressed upon
al the outset requiring prompt action and final settle
men the administration has met every expectation raised,
and fulfilled every pledge given. Mr. Polk has carried
out TO the letter every that was deemed essential
to the democratic policy by the convention that nom-
mated him and the people who elected him.
Within less than four years Texas has been annexed
10 the Union, the black tariff of 1912 has been repealed
constitutional treasury has been established and the fer
tile fields OF New Mexico, with the wealth of California,
have become ours forever Not vestge remains upon
the statute book OF the unjust laws enacted by oppo-
nents-nohing the record to mark the era in which
the advocates of banks high tariffs and kindred meas
ures administered the government This reflection is
not pleasing than knowledge of the fact that the
measures of the present administration will stand through
that which succeeds It,
To control and give direction to an administration that
has accomplished much for the country, and by its
own energy and ability insured the of whatever
has undertaken, must certainly satisfy the ambition of
any man. In leaving II to the impartial arbtrament of
enlightened public opinion, present and future to de-
ermine how lar lis policy may have tended TO advance
or retad the public prosperity at home and TO elevate
depress the estimate of ournatona character abroad the
President sustans the dignity of his exalted station, and
defers to The judgment of tribunal that has commended
every preceding democratic administration and has
failed to besow It's appreciation upon faithful public
servant
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21

The confectionery establishment 10Th street, near
Pennsy vana avenue of Monsieur and Madame Favier
who were burnt out last summer, has risen, PhDnixke
from its ashes, and offers every temptation those who
may wish to entertain their friends dinner supper
To interesting party of ladies' and gentlemen, Tues
day night they exhibited their and skill in the most
captivating style, and won from all decided commentator
Everything off in the captivating manner
Ladies and gentlemen, congressman and civilians, were
there enjoy each others society, and partake Of the
oysters and the ices the sparkling wines and the bon bo
of the polio Hall of the Fiviers. There the
relaxed his gravity the Secretary forgot his report
the vctors and the vanqnshed the old and the young
slipped and smiled, and joked and toasted together
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From, our Baltimore Correspondent.

| BALTIMORE, Dec 100 p m.
Stormy lOsatherIhs Ohio Legislature Destructive frs
The markets. SC.
We have had a continuous and heavy rain since day
light this morning, which has done the work OF five hun
bred scavengers for dirty There
signs of clearing oil cold, which would be decided bless
ing.
The Philadelphia Pennsylvania of this morning gives
tho following the and authentic Intelligence
hom the leg islaure of Ohio
CoLuMBus Ohio Dec 10.
In The Senate to-day, animated and interesting
debate resolution offered by Mr.. Archibald, in
strnct'ng the Committee the Judiciary inquire into
the state TO levy taxes.
Mr. Goddard moved TO amend the resolution by adding
thereunto as folowsi
"And also inquire into the constituonaliy of the laws
authorizing the county or township officers to levy local
taxes"
This amendment agreed to-
me resolution as amended was then opposed by Messs
oddaTd and backus and supported by Mesrs Archibald
A very gratifying feature which characterized this de-
democratic speakers in discaimng any de intention
TO repudtate the minutest portion of the State debt
The Senate adjourned without utim action tho
In The House nothing was effected 1t Is extremely doubt
full whether there will be any organization ALL the
people OF the State begin to regard the result matter Of
very little moment
The extensive paper-mil of Mr.. John Hunter, a few
miles from this city, entirely destroyed by yester-
day He insured to the extent OF about hall his
Mr. Robert To!and an old and respectable citizen ofPh
adeIphia very extensively known, died this morning
There were two new cases and two deaths from cholera
at New York yesterday There three and
TWO deaths reported tsday-all at quarantine
THE MARKErs.-In the Baltimore market, this morning
the receipts of grain fair and prices exhibit change
The same may be said OF flour, the bad weather having
almost checked all business operations for the day.
AT New York. this morning. sales 1000 bales cotton at
60 cents for fair Upland Flour steady holders have put
the market up, and buyers not willing them sales
of 1000 bss IS 81 $5 81 for western, So
Genesee Sales of $1,000 bushels Of 90 for
fiat, and GA a Is cents for old mixed Wheat un-
changed Provisions firm; sales 200 bbs pork $l2 90
l2 rs for mess and $40 $40 25 for prime. Lard "a II
Whiskey dull at % 23a Treasury SIS
los, not quite irm.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21

0cSTO provide Home for the fatherless.-The trus-
ST. Vincents Orphan Asylum being, in part, the
dispensers of the charities of the good people of this Dis
towards its destitute orphan children and being also,
by virtue of the charter granted by Congress- OF the
of promoting the benevolent intentions of
nal government, acting our local legislature, in pro-
this double responsibility consider themselves derect
in duty, when occasions demand the effort, not TO
their energies for the accomplishment of the sacred OBJ
ect intrusted to their and they now, for the
first time, find an occasion requiring them to invite
the active ympathes of the people Of This District
them in providing suitable asylum for the increasing
calls of the orphan for protection and support The trus-
have found the usefulness OF this institution much cir
cumscribed and their exerions cramped by the small
and ail building and for long time past used
asylum and they find themselves compelled to exert every
provide ample and permanent building to
the increasing demands OF the orphan Tor shelter.
They hesitate to call all the people of this District
without distinction of class of sect of party for their
voluntary aid, since they make no such distinction them
selves in receiving into ST. Vncents Orphan Asylum the
destitute orphan, who has been and will continue
to be, the legitimate object of this impartial charity
them of the Importance OF sustaining institutions
where the dcfenccles and destitute orphan child find
good shelter and home and those who are far
above the probability that their offspring those of
their relatives be remotely interested objects
of such charity, strongly impressed with the urgent
and resstess calls OF humanity in behalf OF suffering inno-
of administration for the houseess child of misery,
require appeal, by words enforce upon her minds
and hearts the christian duty OF giving active aid in
vidng home for the fatheress.
The trustees therefore, believe only necessary to say
that donations of TO aid in the erection of
asylum, will be thankfully received by Sister De Sales,
St Vincents Orphan Asylum in 10th street, between
and Streets or by either of the following named lady
managers,
Mrs NEWMAN first directress; Mrs TALBOT, second di
redress Mrs ANN s. Hull treasurer Mrs ELLEN A. LEE,
secretary Mrs. SrUBBs, Mrs SUSAN GRAHAM Mrs. JANET
M. G. RreGs Mrs. FERAN, and Mrs. CLARKE
Dec. S-2aw4w
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
DIED.,

In this CITY, the 10th instant MARGARET WILLIAMS aged
years and month eldest child OF sIsror A,r SMITH OF
Ogdsnsbug, New York.
Beautiful intelligent and adeconae she the love not only
her parents who viii the most deeply her loss but oil all
who knew her-thee also her But all was too
weak stay the angels hand opening flower that
might cause to bloom with perpetual beauty and freshness
New York papers please eopyJ
On the sth instant Detroit JANE wife Of Colonel
rtus WILLIAM, and daughter OF the late Cen cHRLr'
L.nNED all of that city.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
ITO THE FAsHIONABLEs.-

ITO THE FASHIONABLES--Wigs and Toupets, or
Scalps, together with general assortment OF hair TO
decorate the head all of Quirks inimabe manufacture,
and direct from his factory Broadway New York.
offered the inspection of all in need of that great
beauer of the person. auction store, private room
Ladies and gentlemen will find all that they may desire in
that line.
EDWARD G. 81 @. F. DYER,
Dec 2l-3tif Auction and Commission Merchants
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Washington. Dec. Is, 1913
NOTICE To MARINERS,


Washington Dec, is. 1913
NOTICE MARINERS
Information has been received through the Belgian Con-
sui General New York that lightboat will hereafter be
moored in the Pass of Welngen, the shoa known
the Paarde ma in the river Schedt from which the fol-
lowing the bearings; The of Flushing east, de
grees 26 minutes SOUTH the of Ecluse south the
lighthouse of West Capele northeast degrees 81 minutes
east and the OF Lsseweghe southwest one-quarer
The light will be placed thirtyfour feet above the
water and will contain eight argand lamps, showing a
constant red light, which will appear every night from
sunrise. At the time, the light house of Heys
in latitude OF 81 degrees % minutes % seconds and long
tude of degrees IL minutes l3 seconds of Greenwich
will show white light
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
ChaupCev Wnrrinrr.

-Four doors of Broyn's Indian Queen HOTEL Todds
Buildings bstoeen 9Th and 7 Streets Pennsylvania ape
nae, Washington, d. O.
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, WATCH
w REPAIRING, &c, &c.-Chronomeer, duplex, lie
yer, lepine, repeating musical and other watches repair
ed All broken defective parts of watches restored with
new pieces in a workman-like manner.
Fine watches Cooper, Bsesly, Johnson, and other
makers finest quality small watches, ladies' size (periec-
ton mechanlsm hunting cased long seconds, and in
waches-latestsyle Fine watches got
up to oder-any style OF casing, quality of movement and
size desired Gold guard fob and chains Gold PEN
ellis with pens gold and silver pencils Browns premium
gold pens.
Rings, breastpns, bracelets, gold and silver himbes,
silver ware and fancy articles. Some paid to
demands for meteorological Theological and philosophical
instruments. Dec 2I-3ii*
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
rJ,uE LARGEST assortment of Ch,Idren's Bool.

THE LARGEST assortment of Children's Books,
suitable for presents, in this city, is at j. SHILLING
TONS Odcon Building, of u street and Pcnnsyl-
vania avenue.
Colored toy books of all kinds, size, and price.
Story books every description plain and illustrated
Fairy tales in plain, fancy, and extra bindings
Pictorial editions OF the lives OF washington, Jackson,
Marion Penn, Franklin, &c, NC.
Pictorial newspapers, filed with Christmas stories and
pictures
Also large collection of annuas and illustrated books
In CLOTH morocco, calf antique. and carved bindings.
Episcopal prayer books in blue and crimson velvet
rocco, and carved bindings
J. SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, cor. a ST. and Penn. av.
Dec 2I-3tifF
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
HLECTRICAL PsxchoIo

ELECTRICAL Psychology.-Dr. WILLIAMS of N. c :,
IL assisted by the celebrated Dr. Hit, late of Philade
phia, would respectfully the ladies and gene
of Washington that he is delivering a of
five successive lectures with series of the interest
ing and sublime experiments ever witnessed in this any
other country, illustrative only of physical but of psy
Geological electro magnetism Those who DESTROYS Of
spending their evenings in new atmosphere will have
Their combined efforts both interest and them
The experiments will be adapted the capacity of all,
both regards the physical and psychological develop
ment of the great science of electricity.
The lectures commenced at Temperance Hall on Tues
day evening, 18Th instant ~ o'clock, and will continue
every evening during the week. No postponement be-
Of the nclemency OF the weather For further
ticulars programme.
Dec 2l-3+
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21

Observation-Disclosures Royal Arch Chapter, No It,
this evening" at O'Clock, their hail. of 10Th
and streets. punctua attendance of members is
quested Transient companions in good standing in
vlte usual. BY order of the High Priest
Dec 81 j. Il. THOMAS, Secretary
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
AdeIphi Theatre.

BANK THE METROPOLIS, Dec. q, lS43
rTNIIs Bank Will not bo open Monday the 25th
l. instant Christmas day. All due this bank on
that day. be attended Saturday, the 23d inst
The Board of Trustees will Friday afternoon,
the I'D instant to act notes which may DO offered
for discount.
Dec 2I-d3tif
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
Chanpe of Advancement

Change of Arrangement.
'IE public hereby informed that from and after this
date, the steamer Baltimore, Captain Rogers, will stop
mt Marbury's wharf, instead of Cbapmans Landing
heretofore. G. MATTINGLY, Agent.
Dec 81
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21

HE TABLES TURNED.-Kather an anomaly IS now
presented in this Territory in the relative conditions Of
men, The capitalist is in reality the least independent
person among u.s. and the laborng the most sought
after and respected This state of affairs extends into all
occupations and trades. For instance, what would the
craft in New York or Boston say they to that
usually humble individual, the deUa, sumpng the editor
to JEFF to which should split up the rewood Cab
fOrnian.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-15
Photographic Cor. of Philadelphia Bulletin

PETRRSB ORG jan Ia, 1913.
The news received here this morning has been
anticipated by express. Though over a half
week later dates from the city of Mexico are OBJ
tanned, there seems nothing of particular In
terest.
The views of the new Congress to assemble
at Queretaro are subjects OF speculation, but it
Is not known whether their voices are for peace
or war.
The people are undoubtedly for pacific action,
for they feel the difference between making
money off an invading army, and being compel
ed to contribute to its support.
Gen. Scott has arrested every current of Next
can revenue, and turned it into the army chest.
This is the true way to compel submission and
lead to eventual pacification.
There is hardly a reference to Santa Anna
the news, and nothing to his whereabouts
doings.
The columns ordered to advance upon the
mining districts, have not moved; at least l see
no such assertion.
The police of the capital is better than it had
been since it's occupation by our army. Crime
ia pro mptly punished, both in the ranks and
among , he citizens. The only fear to be enter
tained is that the withdrawal of our troops for
the occupa ton of distant points, may induce the
poems to rec ommence their depredations.
The road between Vera Cruz and Mexico is as
unobstructed now. as 1t was before the COM
mencement Of the war. Robberies are commit
ted. but not to a greater extent than when Cush-
ing, Thompson, and others had their baggage
rif1ed by brigands.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-15
Mr.. TriSt and the Mexican Commissioners
GEN. SCOTT DETERMINED TO BRING THE
ENEMY TO RMS,
&c. lie. &e.

PETERSBURG, Jan. IA, lS4S.
The Overland Express brings New Orleans
papers of the 9Th, which announce the arrival of
the frigate Saratoga at Pensas ola, on the 9Th in
slant, with advices from Vera Cruz to the 9th
She brings fuller, though NO later advces, from
Mexico.
The rumor that the present Congress had dis
solved was confirmed.
The new Congress was to assemble in January.
The rumor was current hat the commission
ers of the Mexican government repaired to Que
retaro, after having an interview with Mr.. Trist;
and it is supposed they have had conference
with the supreme government on the subject of
peace. This was but rumor. Nothing definite
is known of the decisions cs'me to in such con-
ference, ifheld.
Most of the American troNps now in the CAPT
tai, are about to leave on expeditions to other
places, to occupy the capitals of the various
States, &c, SC.
1t is defnitively settled that the whole republic
of Mexico is to be occupied by the American
forces, until those in power in Mexico, who have
authority to act, make satisfactory reparation to
TO the American government, and agree to the
propositions of peace
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-15

INTERESTING Local 'NEws.-One of the most
interesting portions of the local news given fresh
every morning. in our journal, is "the adver-
tlsements;" all of them-whether contained in
side or outside, whether on the first or last page
ARE fresh as water from the spring
The advertisements in the Herald are only
published for one day, and are fresh every day
We have adopted this system from strong con-
viction that great deal of money is wasted by
the business portion of the city, by throwing
their advertisements over long period Of time,
and into large masses, where they are spread
over an immense surface or prairie, never to b.
read, and never even looked at. Now, if our mer-
chants, traders, dealers and Others, whose business
renders advertising indispensably necessary,
were to condense their advertisements, AM to
publish them only once or twice a week, so as to
be always fresh when inserted, it would be
much more effective in their several lines of
business, and the advertisements themselves
would be much more read by the public at large
We have adopted this system because, it is sys-
tenn of economy, both to ourselves and to the
public; and we believe it will prove to be trium-
phautly successful in the course of three months
Our advertisements have increased since this
new system has gone into operation not in
space, but in amount and value, both to us and TO
advertisers.
Read the adyerlisemen,sj for they are the most
Interesting local news N the paper,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-15

THx Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT AND THE Posi-.
MASTER GENzRAL.-Some of the whig party prints
are condemning Cave Johnson and ridiculng his
conduct, for refusing to give certain part OF the
printing of his department to q Western editor,
because that editor believed in the Wilmot
proviso, and was sort of half-blooded aboli-
zionist.
We do not join in this condemnation. Cave
Johnson has perfect right to give his printing,
and the spoils, to any man applying for them,
without reference to the opinions of that indi-
vidual; and if he prefers TO give those spoils to
a printer who entertains the same opinions that
Cave himself does on abolitiOnism, We cannot
conceive that he deprives any other individual,
who has been refused, of anything TO which such
individual was entitled If the one whom Cave
Johnson selects, will perform the duty well, that
is all that the law or common sense requires.
Cave is therefore righttO select, among the APP
plicants, good and faithful printer, who enter
tains similar opinions to his own.
But while we defend, on the principles Of COM
mon sense, Cave Johnson's conduct in this par
ticular, we condemn him and his general con-
duct as Postmaster. We condemn him as one of
the worst and most untitled officers that ever
held the place he occupies in this country, from
its organization as en- independent government,
to the present day. In fact, we hardly have a
post office department now. The great mail be-
tween New ORLEANS and New York-the great
artery of commerce and intelligence in this re-
public-is broken up, by the folly the obstinacy,
the incapacity, and atrocious conduct, of
Cave Johnson. Railroads, the electric tele-
graph, and post coaches, and every other
mode Of lecomotion, distinguished by rspidi-
ty, are condemned by this incompetent
blockhead, who has been placed at the head VI
the Post Office Department by an equally incom-
petert President. He takes the principal mails,
and sends them, two and three days together, by
tedious route from Baltimore across the Chesa-
peake Bay, instead of paying two or three thou
sand dollars more year to an honest and COM
petent railroad company; and yet. this laundering
this gross outrage on the peoples rights and in
terests, costs more money, ten times over, than
it would to put them right.
But this is not all. The great artery of our
commercial and social system between New Or
leans and New York, is not only broken
into pieces, but every other line, more or less,
is in state of arrangement. Since the last ac-
count of failures that we published, we have col
lected the annexed, which is only part, and a
small part, of the failures that have taken place
during the last two months -
MAIL Failures REPORTED FROM Nov. TO JAN. IL.
Names of places. No. of fatures Remarks.
Nov. Dec. Jan: Total.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-15
Clay, Case, and Charity.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ii, lS4S.
Gen. Cass conducted the Michigan delegates to
the United States Hotel, TODAY, and introduced
them severally to Mr.. Clay. The greeting be-
tween Gen. Cass and Mr.. Clay was very cordial.
Mr. Clay dined in the gentlemeD's ordinary,
to-day, in company with about one hundred gen.
tlemen, of all parties, the guests of the house.
The Ladies' Union Benevolent Society are
holding fair at the Odeon, for the relief of the
poor 1t is given out that Mr.. Clay is to be there
tonight, and great preparations are making TO
receive him.