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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
THE OPENING OF THE YEAR,

In Washington, was marked by the usu-
al interchange of civilities between our cit
liens and the public servants tarrying in our
midst. The Presidents House was thrown
open for reception Of visitors, and the throng
that Aocked thither 10 pay their respects to
the President, was unusually large. The
accomplished lady Of the President did the
honors Of the day with her accustomed court
sew, and the welcome Of the Chief Mags-
tratc to all who came and went, was brief
and cordial The residence Of the venera-
bic Mrs. Madison was also open to compa-
ny, and the attendance was nearly as large
as that at the Presidents Warm were the
congratulations extended to this excellent
lady, and sincere the wishes expressed for
her continued health. Many Of the officers
Of Government, and our citizens also, kept
open house, and though the walking was by
no means pleasant, the streets were crowded
with Corners and goers on the agreeable err
rand Of "good will'' to their neighbors,
friends, and acquaintances.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
CONGRESS-.

Yesterday the SENATE was chiefly oc-
cupcd III the discussion of private bills.
In the HocsE, portion Of the morning
was occupied on items Of but little interest,
in Mr.. Nntcn,s deficiency Bill. That pro.
viding for both a clerk and messenger TO the
Sargeant-at- Arms was discussed by Messrs,
Vinton, G. b. Smith, Root and others, and
decided at last TO allow to that office both a
clerk and messenger.
The most important question before Con-
'grcss for many days, was considered TODAY
in Committee Of the Whole--it being a Bill
recently reported, by the very able and in
defatigablc chairman of the Committee on
Claims, Mr.. ]. A. Rockwell, Of Connecticut
This Bill provides for the appointment Of a
Board Of Commissioners to examine and re-
port on private claims.
Mr.. Rockwell presented many clear and
striking facts showing the necessity Of such
a Bill--not the least cogent Of which is the
monstrous injustice felt by claimants from
the delays ofthe present system.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
CLEANLINESS PREvEN-
TIVE OF CHOLERA.

Personal cleanliness is great preventive
Of disease generally, but in the cholera pes
thence il is even more essential than local
cleanliness, il we would escape the scourgc.
1t is not our intention TO intimate, that per-
sonal uncleanliness is a general vice, in this
or any other community Of our country; but
we believe, il is not denied that the Amer
leans, as a people, are subject to hydropho-
bia in an eminent degree, have great hor-.
for Of water in its external application to
the body The rich and the well-to-do in
the world, do not even indulge in the bath
as freely, as the same classes in other coun-
tries and the-experiepce Of foreign born
physicians amongst us, will bear testimony
to the fact, that they find diseases prevalent
among the wealthy, which arise wholly
from habits engendered by the neglect Of
bodily additions. II such be the result
among those who have the means to prevent
it, Il is not 10 be presumed that any better
state Of things, in this respect, exists among
the toiling thousands, intent alone upon pro-
curing the. subsistence Of life.
Every person should, at least once day,
wash the entire body. The practice will
make manifest an improvement in the gem
eral health, both bodily and mentally
Braced muscles, invigorated nerves, quiet
cd brain, and cheerful temper, invariably
follow bathing once in twenty-four hours.
A body and mind, so prepared, could en-
counter the cholera pestilencc without fear
or danger.
Clean clothing is a certain sequence Of
daily bathing. No man, woman, or child,
who is in tire habit Of daily bodily additions,
can tolerate for a moment any other but
clean wearing apparel The habit Of bath
ing bcgets feeling Of hostility to uncleanli-
ness in every form. The great obstacle to
daily bathing, in the minds Of most people,
IS the trouble of it; but we would remind
the reader, that nothing which is worthy Of
having can be gotten without trouble. A
half hour spent once day in washing the
body, would save many daily hours of pros
tration on sick bed; besides, the indui-
gencc in the practice will soon beget love
of it, and where men come to love to do
a thing, it is always very easy, and is sure
to be done,
The argument in favor Of personal clean
illness is unanswerable at all times, but more
especially at the present time, because it is
. powerful means OF disMming tho dreaded
cholera Of one half its influence and effects
II is never too late to begin a good work,
especially when the enemy is at the door
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
THE POsT-OFFICE REPORTS.

The Reports Of the Hon. Cave Johnson
and the Hon. S. X. Hobbie, upon the Post
Office, are valuable, the FIRST for being a
recognition Of the principle Of low postage,
and the second for being reduction Of the
principle to practice in all its bearings. The
facts furnished by the Postmaster General
60 to prove, conclusively, that the two cent
letter rate on the half ounce, the half cent
newspaper rate on the half ounce, and pre-
payment in all cases, are the true basis Of
low postage, both in theory and in practice.
The argument Of Mr. Hobbie, in favor Of
the three and the one cent rates, lead irri-
sistibly to the two and the half cent rates,
for il is evident, that while ever the rates
are so high as to induce private competition
with the General Post Office, on the short
routes in thickly settled neighborhoods, peo-
pie will go where they, can get their letters
and papers carried the cheaper. The two
and the half cent rates are maximum and
minimum quantites---maximum because il
is the highest point capable Of stimulating
correspondence and transmission Of ncwspa-
pers TO such an extent as to pay for the ex-
.pense Of transporting the same-minimum,
because private competition will never 60
below that point to interfere in the trans
portation Of letters and newspapers. Be-
sides, if the proposition be true, that the
three and the cent rates will produce more
income than the five and the ono cent-and-
a-half rates, It will follow as corollary that
the two and the half cent rates will Produce
still greater revenue than the three ant
the cent rates, for the reasons just submit
ted. But, be this as it may, the public have
cause to be gratiiicd at the progress Of trntl
as exempiied in the two reports above al
luded 10, Mr.. Hobbies is entitled to NOR.
than the name Of report. II is an admir-
ably written essay on the subject Of mai
transportation, and the best means Of paying
therefor.
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From the London Times.
EIIGHT OF THE POPE.

since the a.sossination of M Rossi, the Pope re-
manned close prisoner In the QuInui aiu sie
Duke d Harcourt, tho French TeplosenthuNo was
compelled to remain In the paineo y, NV nl
OF aifordrg the protection o. ms person anu has 10
The soyereipn Pentil The business OF the govern
ment went on In the Popa's name, but without MS
sanction aud so far did he carry bis resolution not
10 he dictated to that he refused even to receive the
repor,s according to invariabe CUSTOM Of the officer
of lin guard Such state Of things could not long
continue end tho members Of the diplomatic corps
as II IL said arranged plan for the liberation OF ms
Holiness, OIL which the immediate execution was
entrusted TO the Count dc Spaur the minister OF a-
yara. At nn early hour, previously agreed 10, the
Pope retired into private room Tor the purpose o.
apparently comforting with tho sontlemhp havoinst
named, and there he disguised himself in the livery
Of the Bayarian legation In faw minutes the car
riagc Of the minister was called and tho Count dc
Spaur followed by the Pope, disguised as his servant,
descended the grand staircase, entered his carriage
the Pope mounted on the box alongside the coach
tiian The article succoeded-no suspicion arose
either in tho Qrrinal or the outward guards, and the
goodoi man enabled 10 breathe III air oipery I'M
no1iateiy on arrival at The reAdence OF me bayaIan
minister, another tranaiortekoH was made. The
Pope took of the livery suit and dressed himself In
the usual costume Of chs minister's chaplain, or
monier, and de Spaur having already given notice
Of his intention Of going 10 Naples, and received
passports from the Government, post horses were
soon procured The count and his supposed chaplain
took their places in the carriage, and then happily
cleared tho gutcs% Rome. II was sometime before
the escape discovered of course due care was
taken by those in the secret 70 say that tho ponti
was engaged in devotion, and could not be disturb
3D. When the flight became known the ministry
was thnndcrsruck, and as hear, dragons Wore
TO bring back the fugitive. But either
these measures tuiIed or the new Government hest.
tated IN arrcstng The person Of an ambassador and
the tount dc Spaur, with hsrcycrend charge, cross
cd the frontier in safety, and arrived al Gaeta n
large town, the first in tho Ncapotan erTltors not
far from Tcrracina. The Pope left tho Quirlnal on
the evening of The 9th ind arrived at Gaeta on the
night Of The 18th. .-- .E
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

Al sincerely trust the administration Of Gen Taylor may
bc as bright and glorious his triumph has been signal
and brilliant 10 his honesty have Eli confidence, and Il
his confidence be not abused s administration but
be tmneniy successful. From his enemies he has no
tins to fear but from his friends hope lie may not find
i, necessary to pray to be save Err oreaor Jones qt
TenL 10 W. d. HotcM
We predict, that General Taylor will be
found equal to any emergency that may arise
in his administration Of tho government, and
if it should SO happen-an event very impro-
bablc--,hat lie should find it necessary to
save himself from his friends, we further pre-
dict, he will make quick work of it. If there
be point more decided in his character than
any other, il is his ready Judgment Of the
motives Of those who approach him and his
instant condemnation Of them when they are
not honest. Sinister motives will never
dare TO encounter the searching eye Of the
old hero. We have no fears that his conf
dence will be abused, because he will never
admit any but pure and honest men to share
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
PROSPECTUS
. OF 4 PAPER or EIGHT QuARTo PAGES,
To be published in the City Of Washington, D C.,
FOR THE "oLD MAN OF THE HILLs,n
BY HIS AGENT,
THE LONE STAR Of the METROPOLIS.
e,prIoS--aEollo,o Peace ieah An Mn.

Californian i0i0 Peace icfh 1H Men,
1NHE, design Of this production is TO restore the
j. lost harmony Of feeling, which seems to prevail,
and thereby pepemae the duration Of this Republic,
Notwithstanding the cry the Republic y IN gan.
our (lae) peaceful and glorious country, and echoed
from foreign shores; some Of which arc doubtless
delighted with the discord. The proprietor will be
will soon after be more explicit He has however,.
authorised his Agent to say, File was one among
those, IL not the first, who unesatingly resolved to
call for the services Of Gen Zachary Taylor as Pre-
sident of the United States, Immediately after be-
coming assured that Gen. Taylor-Thc first in Hdr,
the first in Peace, and the first in the hearts Of his
colintryne, would not consent 10 be selected BY any
Party, under aistinctire Party name, but If the
peopIe Of The United States, as whole American
People through their imprescriptible rights and con-
stitutional power of sovereignty should command
his services he would obey their call for four years
oalv Believing Cen Taylor to be sincere In heart and
purpose and courageous 10 fulfil his engagements he,
the OIL MN Of B,o Hills, resolved 10 devote both
IYae and Money laudably toward that end
These impulses have already been responded to from
almost every city, town, and hamlet In the Union,
and from the slopes and submits Of all tho hills,
where that liailng word has been spoken, and Zach
airy TAYLOR, or Rough and Ready is nominated with
out tho odium Of Wing or Democrat, and without
tho Intervention of Convention, exclusively Of an
incorporating spirit. Nevertheless, should the
General, by expressed or implied consent, become
the nominee Of any e.rctusipe Convention, the "Old
Man, will Immediately withdraw from such an In
glorious contest at least SO far as time expense or
talents, III he has any) arc concerned, and rcmsin
as he has been for the last twelve years. "a locker
on" further oppose may be ereeSetesdn R ~ rev
DAYS. The auENI.
December Goth, lsi1--,f
The author Of the foregoing Prospectus having all
along both seon and felt that the spirit OF his own
views has been fully dvowed by General Taylor, In
h;s Allison letter, and other repcations on that sub-
hay hoo,1 "a al.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
Imperial mt. Discovery.

The English newspapers inform us that
by recent investigations which have been
carried on by the Royal Irish Fisheries
the Company, it has been ascertained that
Newfoundland fishing banks extend eastward
across the Atlantic to within 100 miles Of the
coast Of Ireland, and that fish enough can be
procured on that coast to supply all the
markets in the world
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
Ns.To-night, SrRAxosop .tbe p;an;st as-

VS.To-night, STRAKosoH The pianist, as
sisted by Miss NoRTHALL, holds his reunion
at Carusi's. The whole town, we learn,
is on tip-toe to hear the distinguished stran-
gers SrRAnoscH is not an ordinary star,
but rather a comet, exciting the wonder
and admiration Of the musical world by the
volume Of his touch and the briiancy Of his
execution,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

1t is very commonly supposed that lucien
Bonaparte, Prince dc Canine, is deeply i'm
picated in the proceedings which have led
to the Pope's fight; and tits said that he
will be appointed President of the Roman
republic, if one should ever be constituted.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
The Humorcd Restoration OF the Polish
Kingdom.

Kingdom.
A letter from Posen, dated Dec 6, which
is quoted in the Cologne Gazette, says I:
Prussia, ON condition that Russia should
re-establsh the kindom Of Poland, and place
the Duke Of Leuchtenburg over il as King,
has cededt to Russia that part Of the Grand
Duchy Of Poscn, which, according to the
line Of demarcation traced by General Won
Schufer Bernstein, has not been incorpora-
ted into Germany. The formal act of ces-
sion will take place on the LIST Of January.
The arrival Of Russian Councillor Of State
at Kalisch, has reference to the execution
Of this important treaty.
Similar negotiations have commenced
with Austria, on the subject of the cession
Of Cracow and the Polish part of Galicia,
but the reality Of this is not yet determined.
The new kindom OF Poland will have con-
stitution granted TO it, and will be placed
Professionally under the protection of the
three powers. All this may be considered
as an attempt to satisfy the Poles, and ex-
tinguish that important focus Of revolution
for Eastern Europe.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
Georgia wiueH.

II is stated in a late Southern paper that
the culture Of the grape, and manufacture
Of domestic wine, have been carried on in
Georgia, with great degree ofperseverance,
Tor more than twenty years. Wine making is
now conducted on a large scale, and with
much success.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

Seven Of the cardinals have arrived at
Naples; but some accounts in the French
papers assert that the Pope had ordered the
sacred college to proceed to Malta, in order
that concave might be held there, in case
Of his decease.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

Mr. and Mrs. Randall, the celebrated
Scotch giant and giantess, have recently
had son born to them, at their residence,
near Mineral Point, Wisconsin, whose
weight, at three days old, was twenty-five
pounds This is their first child, and is,
we believe, the first successful experiment,
in modern times, in the production Of race
Of giants.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

The Pcsth House of Representatives has
declared the throne Of Hungary vacant, and
the House of Hapsburg unworthy to reign.
1t is said that Kassuth has written to Mr.
Styles, the United States Minister, in order
to request him to use his influence with
Windischgratz, to induce the last named to
consent to three months truce with Hun
gary.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
THEATRIcAI.

MISS DIcKIssos.--1n her peculiar line unrivaed
upon the stage this lady, we understand will short.
~ make her appearance before Washington audi
VIC commend her to the kind consideration Of the
community. She il, we understand, cultivated and
clever OF fine person and nddrcs-, and brings With
her from London not merely passport from The
critics but personal credentials Of the highest char
meter Her rolci In the class Of parts like the Etor
BOY, Sir Charles Coldstream In the amusing farce
of Used Up, and Lady Gay Spankor In London ia.
s,ya.ee In round Of thcse and similar parts she
has been playing with brilliant succcesin New York
Boston, and Baltimore and on her way 10 more
genial climate, viii play, az We learn, a short en-
asasmsui 10 this cisy.--Na Int.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03
Gold.

Absolutely 60 ID is "a carats. The gold
coin Of England is an alloy Of ! parts gold
AVID one copper. One pound troy is now
coined into as 29-4C sovereigns. Our gold
coins contain IL parts pare gold and Of al
10y composed Of silver ,nd copper Our ca
Gle contains 270 grains Of standard gold, O =,
alloy
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

A RAcE.--A bet Of $4,000 has been
made by citizens Of Valparaiso, that the
American barquc Undine will outsale the
U. States Ship st. Mary's, probably the
fastest craft in our navy.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

az. We call attention to engagement by
Messrs, Brown & Nichols, Of the Adelphi
Theatre, Of the popular actress, Miss Julia
Dean, WHO makes her first appearance to-
night, in the. Italian Wife.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

ln-Wc are at present destitute Of or
changes In short time we shall be able
to make our paper much more interesting.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

@s.We intend, shortly, to publish list
Of our subscribers, containing names and
residences, and, perhaps, occupation.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-03

Bo.See Congressional Directory, cor
rected carefully.
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CONCERT.

MAURICE STRAkOSCII, Pianist 10 the Emperor Of
nj RUSSIA has the honor e announce that he will give
his first CONCERT in this city at Carusi's Saloon,
on THIS EVENING Wedne stay, January 3, 1919.
On which occasion he will be assisted by the eminent
Vocalist, Miss JuLIA,I. NORTHALL.
NJ STRAKOSCI will perform, amongst other pieces, his
Grand Fantastic Dramatiqte or avore Airs from Luca'
and two descriptive original Fantasies, "La Sylphide,
"Fantasle Romantique, and the "Maeic Bell" areverie
sertinenale,
Miss JULIA l.. NORTnALL viii sing Arias Ballads,
and Scenas, In Italian, French, and English
Admission single tickets, 81; family tickets, admitting
three PERSONS t2 10 be had al the principal music stores
aud at the door.
Doors open ut Z, concert to commence ai5 o'clock
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MNNAx,MAA
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egraph, for the Nep York Herald.
THE POSTAL TREATY between GREAT
BRITAIN AND THE UNITED STATES.
& LoSpoS Thanet Place,
Saturday Morning, Dec 10.
The much-yexed question Of postage be-
tween this country and the United States
is finally agreed upon--that is, as far as the
British government and the American Min
ister here are concerned Last night the
treaty was signed by Lord Palmsrston, on
the part Of her Britanic Majesty, and Mr..
Bancroft, as the representative Of the Uni
ted States. The. Secretary of Legation
proceeded to Liverpool last night, having
the document in charge, which is to be sent
out to Washington BY the Europa, which
sails this morning for New York.
! learn that the ship letter postage is fixed
at sixteen cents for half an ounce. The
postage on newspapers to destination at two
cents each way An inland postage Of five
centso be paid on each letter. Letters
may be prepaid or not, Just ,as the sender
pleases. Letters from America, for France
and other ports Of the continent ol Europe,
are to pass through England free, under the
American seal, ana III tne care OIL q mai
agent. letters and papers from England
Tor Canada, to pass free, in like manner,
through the United States. 1t will be OBJ
served that It is one Of complete reciprocity
and equality.
The --latest French News.
PARIS, Friday Morning,
The city continues quite Tranquil. The
returns continue to De hourly received from
the departments, and the scrutineers are in
cessant in the prosecution OF their arduous
labor. They have just made known the
following as the result Of their labors, 50 far :
Louis Napoleon 100000
Gen Cavaiglnc 620,9 900
II is expected that Louis Napoleon viii
be proclaimed President on Thursday next,
as, previous tothat time, all the votes except
from Algiers and the more distant colonies,
will have been received, and will present
50 large a majority that nothing unreceived
fan alter it, and It has therefore been resol-
we'd that proclamation shall be made without
waiting for them
P. S. Our correspondent states that be-
fore closing his letter, statement was made
at the Hotel de Vile where the scrutiny is
proceeding thai Louis Napoleon had receiv-
ed four millions Of votes, whilst those Of Gen
Cavaignac were only nine hundred thou
sand. The funds rose one per cent. in con-
sequence of the increasec con6denc felt in
| hte new government.
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MARRIED.,
DIED.,

n, ~. a.. Nil, by the Rev. Mr. Einkle, Mr.. CHARLES
y, W m US IN ~ srs LOUISA Halter, all Of this city
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