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I'm pursuance oflaw l. JAMES X. POLK President of the
United States q America do hereby declare and make
land Offices the State Of WISCONSIN at the periods here
inafer Designated 10 VIII,
ing Monday The fourth day Of June the disposal
Of The public lands situated within the aforementioned
townships and parts oftow,tships, viz;
North QfLie base line and resi oftie fourth principal
meridian.
Fractional townships twenty-five, and townships TWEEN.
" thirty thirty one, and thirty tw OF range
Fractional townships twenty five and twenty.sis and
townships iriyone inyiwo, and thiriyhres, Of range
Fractional township twenty six and townships twenty.
nins, thirty three aud thirty jour, ofranse nineteen.
Townships lhry.tnree, hiity.four, and hiry,fve, Of
Al the same place commencing on Monday, The third
day Of September NEXT for the disposal Of all The public
lands within the townships fractional townships
enumerated which have BEEN shall be- reported before
ihe day Of containing copper eal other valuable
ores be offered for sale in Iuarterlarer secons, al
le than Ave dollars per acre except the sections and
which shall moi be Terminated by the day fixed for The com
mcncemen Of The public GALE in accordance with the pro
Teen hundred and entitled Al act to create an
additional land district in the Territory Of Wisconsin, and
Al the land Office Mineral Point. commencing on Mon,
day The eighteenth day q June neS for he disposal q hs
aud parts Of townships, viz: t
Norh ofte base line and rest Of Lhe fourth principal
ai merediai.
Townships fourteen. fifteen, and sixteen OF range one
Townships fourteen. fifteen, and axieen Of range two.
Townships twenty, twentyone and twenty two Of range
t,iee.
Townships nineteen, twenty, wenty-one, and twenty.
tso. Of range four.
Townships eighteen, nineieef and twenty, Of range ak
Townships eighteen, nineteen, and twenty Of range
seven, t7an ~ st sf a9 "a
Townships eighteen nineteen. and twenty Of range
eight III g83
and twenty. Of range n'ns.
Fractional townships eighteen and townships nineteen
Fractional Townships eighteen and nineteen, and Town,
ship tweniy o. range eleven, $3.50
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" c@m%is ri ssss ofihe General Land omee.
Notice 10 prc-emption Claimants.

NOTICE. 70 FFe-eHfPtHV" ~f"''
Every person entitled to the right Of preemp4on TO any
the lands within the sections n parts Of sections above
required 10 establish The same 10 the salts
rfon Of the register and rerrvr Of The proper land Office
and make therefor ds as practicable after
INN tbjs nore and befrc the day appointed for the
encement the public sale Of the lands embracing the
lraci claimed otherwise such claim, will be forfeited
- RICHARD NJ. YOUNG,
Commissioner Of the General Land ONCE.
Mar G--fawllw
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CExTar MAnKrr.--As win be seen In reference TO
our prices current corrected every market morning,
The prices In this market are unchanged, the sup
weather, was ample, and ms far rs our personal OBJ.
servation extended, was Of a good quality and sold
readily with market very well attended BY pnrchss-
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

The following toast was given at the supper Of
The New England Society al Chicago, on the ed OF
December:
"The fair onion -weeders Of Observation-Disclosures
among Vegetables they always inve "a smile on their
lip ana a tear In their eye"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

The address, in style and tone Is In keeping with
the senlimtnls and purposes il announces--heing
excellent in both respects
An administration IL foretohenrd stndious Of peace
with foreign nations, while conscious of national
strength adequate to The nlaintalnance of every Just
right; an administration, making honesty, capacity
and fidelity The tesis Of fitness In those holding Off.
ces under il administrations soliclous Of promo
ling 10 the full extent nj liz constitutional powers
The great interests of agriculture commerce, and
fiffnnnfac ures-the improvement OF rivers and har-
bors-and of enforcing, IN all public expenditures
strict, economy and accountability. We have the
further inmaiion that tho constitutional functions
Of Congress In the making Of laws and those Of
the judiciary in the Interpretation Of them, will moi
be inteiftred with by The Executive.
The reader no matter TO which party attached win
find much to admire, and nothing, we think, that he
can reasonably IN this, the first official doc
ument of President Taylor. In the sentiments and
asperaiions which ennobc its conclusion every pat
riolic heart can join. Let us invoke" says the
inaugural at its close, continuance Of The same
protecting care which has led us from small begin
nings 10 the eminence we this day occupy and let
us seek TO deserve that continuance by prudence AMI
moderation In our councils; by well directed attempts
to assnage the bitterness which too often marks I'M
avoidf6le differences Of opinion; by the promuga-
ton and practice Of Just aud liberal principles; and
by an enlarged patriotism which shall acknowledge
no limits but those of orr own widespread Rcpub-
lie. '-B baltimore American.
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That the New Administration may justify the
saneune expectations Of It's friends and disappoint
The hopes of It's enemies tif such there beD Is my
fervent aspiration cannot hope TO approve all It's
position 10 commend cheerfully and blame reuci.
AutIy
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ROBERT j WALKER
VIII PRACTISE LAW IN THE SMPREME COURT

or TINE UNITED STATES. .5
IN answer many letters, he thinks proper say that
he attend 10 raims before Congress, or any Of
Departments, hut will devote his attention exclusively
10 raHes entrusted 10 him IN the Supreme Court.
Office on Pennsyvana Avenue, near the Seven buildings
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DONNAvAN's GRAND SERIAL,
ORIGINAL PANORAMA OF MEXICO,
EXHIBITING AT
4 PENNSYLVANIA HALF,

On Penn drr,p,e, Immediately opposite B,Dmns Hiei
n occupies 81 900 feet of canvass and elneates al ihe
points of interest on lie routes pursued by The two
chief divisions Of The American arny IN Mexico under
Generals Taylor and Scott The cities towns, battle eds
and scenery Of The country.
II is respectfully announced that s highly popular and
Interesting work Of exhibited during the pasi SIX months
in Boston and New York, and Witnessed by more Than
l0Gt persons, who with accord pronounced II the
most comprehensive and finished Panorama pro-
duced IN America far SURPRISING Banr0rds Missssiip
will open above In the entire new and beautiful Halt
TUESDAY evening, Feb, "a.
us~ickels OF admission 80 cents; chliren half price
For particulars. see programmes. feb 26
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

Mr. LIVING was for six years an eminent Senator
from Ohio, and was appointed Secretary OF TIC
Treasury by Gen. iinrrsop, who thoroughly appre.
ciatcd his ability and worth. Mr. T.. was supported
by the Wings OF Ohio for Senator at tbs late cleo
ton but unsuccessully. Those who arc asking
wheihcrthere win be any removals OF L ostmasters
under the new rule will hardly need other assurance
than Mr.. Els appointment that there probably wm
Mr.. PRgsros is, like Mr. Meredith comparatively
4 Young man, and new To public life. lie was chos-
en- TO the present Congress two years ago from a
District which had given Polk handsome minority
and which had mover till Then been Wing He Is a
lawyer of good taenls-popular bu, not distinguish
cd IN the Honss-and an early advocate 81 the plan
OF obvialmgstbe question OF Slavery in the Terrific
ries by organizing them at once into State OF
States. lie is a nephew Il beeye) Of William g.
Preston, tho late eminent Senator from South Caro-
linn, and now President Of the University Of mat
State
Mr.. CLAYTON has 40 long been well known 10 the
Nation one OF the foremost Members OF thu Anne
rlcan Senati--known as such when that prominence
was more enviabls distinction than II now is that
the fitness OF his appointment Is universally CON
coded.
Air MfREDrrH IL yet n yonng man, and new 10
the Councils ofthe Nation His energies have mnin-
y been devoted 10 the practice OF The Law In which
he Glands eminent al the bar OF Philadelphia
lie was member of the State Legislature while yet
very yonng--ony 70 years OF age--and al once took
rank among the nbes members OF that body "a rank
fully justified when, several years aiterwhrd he was
memurr Oh Tue SonN eniion Wnleh Hai.eu tue pres
ent Constitution Of Pennsylvania. He.has rarely or
never taken prominent part in politics, and y re
garded very moderate In his feelings and opinions
Mr. CRAwTorp - nephew If we mistake not,
Of the distinguished William II Crawford, who was
Secretary OF Treasury under Mr. Monroe, and can
did1ie for President In ls24 Mr.. Q. was chosen
Governor Of his Stale III l5a5, although Polk had
carried Georgia on great vote The year preceding
and served term with decided efficiency and popu-
lariy declining selection. He has never been in
Congress and not much in public ife.--!Ssio York
I'a5Hns.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

ET.--Two gentemenly dressed men were arrested
yesterday by Msssrs. Wolard and Handy under
suspicious circumstances, having In their pos ,ess ion
new valise. twas examined, and found 10 con-
and small bottle OF cologne: the name of 9 James
Stephens Of Danbury Conn, was found on one
Of the apartments. On an examination before Jus
tce Smith, they denied that they were the owners of
the property, and gave their names as William +
Unger and Noah Brownson They were committed
TO Jail for further examination The first named In
dividual not long ago caused much excitement in
the city, being guilty OF picking 10 y six do.ars
then making his way 10 the Centre Market house,
and while there causing himself to be invisible A
man named Vincent connected with unEer, was ar
rested by officer Wollard on Sunday night and com.
mllted for further examination.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

The lands embraced in the ubOve Proclamation oca-
ted principally and adjacent the Mississippi and 81
croix rvfra Those designated mineral extremely
vanable because, In addition 10 The copper and other
found IN them they well wutrred and have r. "
oceeaa TO market, eiherto The South, by the Mississippi
river or 70 le East by the way Of The lakes the sever
Al nfs Of communication that connect herewith
Valuable timber and all other necessary requisites
building and smelling found In great abundance and
Of the finest quality The climate IL healthy and pleasant
the cold being rarely intense Than the northern part
o. New fork-and many Of the lands exceedingly fer.
tile producing all the grains and yegeabes that
raisfd in Massachusetts and northern New York.
Maps showing the localities Of the mines, and other vsu
able Information relating thereio derived from the geoog
cal survey &c, which be embraced In tis brief
nofce Will be prepared and deposited in the land Office
81 Croix for Inspection early practicable before
commencement Of the public sales.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

The new Presidents inaugural address is the short
eat document which has probably ever been deliver.
I'd by any incoming President. Union Of yeEterday
The Union, for once, is right.
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Notice 10 Pre-emptIon CIeiman,s.

Every person entitled the right of preeJtion any
Of the Ianls within the townships and parts 81 townships
aboye enumerated, Is required 10 etblsh The the
slpfaccn Of The register aud receiver OF the
Office, aud make payment therefor practicable,
nr seeing this notice, and before the day appointed for the
Of the public sale Of the lands embracing
the tract claimed, otherwise such claim will be forfeited
i M RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
t Commissioner ofiho General Land Office
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

The steamer Falcon Is to leave New. York for
Chagrcs tomorrow.
The Canadians are emierating IN large numbers
10 the United States 0fI
The bill for establishing Branch Mint was passed
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

The Cabinet il composed of gentlemen Of high
reputation; and the President has thus surrounded
himself with able advisers who will no doubt On
all occasions aid the patriotic efforts OF hs executive
to promote the best interests Of the country. We
anticipate thai The Cabinet win prove 10 be "a unif
on all questions that concern the welfare OF The nu-
tom and that The administration will move on har-
ANONYMOUSLY In the great work Of restoring the govern
neni 10 lis original simplicity and purify THU such
may be the result we most heartily desire. Bali.
mare Clipper.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

The lrish In the midst Of their poverty and star
walton, are giving pecunlary aid TO the Pope.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

Among these hopes Is the strong expectation thar
he will remove every Democrat that he finds in Office
In Washington OF elsewhere. We shall see how the
htgh-toned MIREDIrH will perform this unworthy
luy especially In view Of the fact, nowhere success
fully denied that Gen. TAYLOR was assisted into
power BY Democrats, whose votes, II withheld would
have defeated him. Phil, Pennsy'ranan.
The Pennsylvania knows very well, that
President Taylor has said, over and over
sgain, that his mission to the Presidency, is
not to remove men from office because OF their
political opinions, but It persists, that he will
be proscriptionist, because it desires it
TO be SO. Now we can assure the Pennsyl-
yanian, that its secret wishes on this point
will neither make the President nor Mr.. Mer-
edith prosctiptionlsts. Taylor is not the man
10 unsay what he says, 10 undo what he does,
ana from what we know Of Mr.. Meredith,
he is where Old Tack IS in this particular.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

Col Emory has left New York for San Diego Via
Cbagres. He is in command Of the military attach
ed 10 tho Mexican Boundary Commission
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tier ad served up with so much taste ont at
a late hourne left IN company with the wee
President, 10 visit the City Hull Inaugural
ton Ball, on his way home. lie had pre-
viously looked in at the Give and Military
! Ball There were no signs Of fatigue about
him, when he left. His departure was sem
TsibIy ieIT, Ioi Efs presence had lent a charm
TO the scene, that could not easily he for
gotten
| Among INC distinguished yisltefs, present
ON the occasion, VI noticed the new Minis
Ter fom Brazil aud all the foreign ministers
with one or two exceptions, and Mr. Abbott
Lawrence and lady, The army and navy
were ably represented both in numbers and
distinction, Most Of the Presidents family
were also present, and among them We OBJ
served Col Bliss and lady, DR.. Wood and
lady, and Col, Joseph p Taylor and daugh-
ter, and they remained until nearly the close
Of the Ball
And thus closed one Of the most delight
iul reunions, ever held in this or any other
city Partisan feeling was banished by uni
vergal consent, and each lady and gentle
mans first and last endeayor was to make
the evening, what il ought ever TO be, com
msmorative Of the occasion Of the IDaugura-
ton Of the Chief Magistrate Of all the people,
without reference TO the existence Of party
or party-spirit So mote il ever be!
&g- Do not forget the grand Promenade
Concert tonight Of the Germania Band al
Jackson Hall Last evening, inclemsnt as
it was, they had good audience Every
body was enrapturea with the music The
overturea Of Yvetot and William Tell, the
Panorama Of Broadway and the Betty Pol
ka, in honor of Mrs. Bliss, were the gems
Of the evening. To night, let every body
who love classical music, go and hear. II IS
the last Opportunity.
IT'a Of ne "Indtpendfni Taylor Delegation Of Phil
I odeiphta City and County 10 President Taylor
| Al one O'clock yesterday morning, the 'Phade
phia Independent Thvlor Delegation Of 76,' preoe-
dfd by their Chairman Dr. N. Mitchell, and agree
ably 10 notification from the President, waited
upon him at The White House
| They formed circle enclosing the President who
was then addressed by Or. Mitchell. lie observed
that they represented 5000 voters, that they were
composed Of Wings Natives and Democrats, and
voted and moved in the late canvass for him the
principles, set forth previous TO his nomination by
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

J. Randolph Clay, our Charge in Peru, has noi
fed the Government of Peru thai foreigners VIII not
be permitted TO Irespass on the gold lands Of Cali
forn;a.
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The last news from the gold region IL no, at ~
encouraging for gold hunters. The metal Is not -
abundant aud the distress Of the hunters Is aln,os
understandable.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

Mr. Representative WEIGH, from Indiana, has re-
tired from political life.
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Az ArEArlT.--0n Monday night four negro men
went upon the premises Of Mr.. George Brondrup,
on the Island They were ordered 10 depart, but,
instead Of doing go they assaulted him, one of them
beating him on the heud with club, and injurine
his seul warrant has been issued for their ar
rest,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

The Philadelphia Pennsylvania TIL inks.
that Mr.. Edmund Burke, the Commission
er Of Patents, speaks like man in his re-
cent letter, refusing to hold office, unless he
ispermitted toapeak and do as he may please,
politically. This may or may not be so, but
we think that Mr. Daniel Graham, The late
Register the Treasury acts Ike man, by
resigning his office under an administration,
with whose policy he is not likely to agree
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

We must await the devel rpmenra Of lime 10 show
how far Mr. MEsEpiTH viii Justly the confidence
which Gen. TAYLOR has placed IN him, and how far
he will fnfl the homes OF those Who aided 10 place
Tin where he is. PiP. Psansy,ranidn.
That is better course than 10 condemn
him beforehand, and ii the opposition press
viii pursue this policy steadiastly, il will earn
for itself n just fame, in helping President
Taylor 10 put down the curse of partisan bit
terneas. Asto Mr. Meredith, we have eve
ry faith, that he will prove 10 be the very
max, whom the President takes him 10 be
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Gitp 9ntelliaenre.

VISIT TO THE PREsIpENT.--Ye Yesterday afternoon,
at one O'clock, by appointment the delegation Of
original independent Taylor men, (neariy one hun
bred in numbcr) from the great meeting held In
the Chestnut street theatre the 22d Of February,
proceeded in body TO the Presidents House.
They were met by The President in the reception
room when, after the customaey saDtations Probes
sor Mitchell delivered an address In behalf Of fifteen
thousand original friends Of General Taylor OF the
city and county Of Philadelphia. He briefly and
perinenty responded, and, in the Of his re-
marks, said that his appointments to Office should
be made with reference to honesty and capacity,
ind not from mere party Considerations. The del
egation severally introduced to the President
and retired well pleased with The manner in which
they had been received M
They then called to pay their respects TO the Hon.
VIM. NJ. Meredith the Secretary Of the Treasury,
and that gentleman replied in the most felcitous
terms TO The brief remarks with which he was
greeted.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-07

PIoIgpocKEra,---Just Smith, day OF two
since, committed TO the work house man named
Cord Myers, with alias. He WINS not detected
picking pocket, but there was reason to believe
that he was liable to suspicion and so the corpora
ton law was enforced against him.
James Byrne, who was short time since com
mted to jail for attempt TO pick the pockets Of
tanned is celebrated for his skill In that business es
pecaily in England, Of which country he is no.
live 38t t'E4 1851.
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e. We learn, from the Union, that ex-
President Polk and lady, the late Secretary
and the late Register Of the Treasury left
town yesterday morning by the Southern
boat, en- route for New Orleans.
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DAILY NATIONAL WING,
WASHINGTON, ID G.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH I, isa.
The session OF the Senate.

Yesterday, resulted in no action upon the
matters presented for Their consideration,
nor did they dispose of the question Of the
eligibility Of Gen. Shields tits thought,
that the nomination Of the new Cabinet viii
be confirmed to-day. 1t is believed the Hon,
Thomas Ewing has been appointed Sc ere
tary Of the Home Department, and the Ion
Jacob Collamer, ex-member of the lLousC
OF Representatives, Postmaster GeEeral
With these exceptions, the Cabinet viii re-
main as heretofore announced.
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MospAr, March 8, ls4o.

MoNpAv, March 8, ls49.
John s. Hayes, Eaq., Of New Jersey, was admitted
an Attorney and Counsellor Of this Court.
Mr.. Chief Jnstise fancy announced to The Bar
thai The Court wonli aijonrn The Term next Friday
week the 18th inst.
Adjourned until tomorrow II O'clock.
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MI. Senator Hannegan has been appointed Min.
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4AST GRAND INSTRUMENTAL AND
VOCAL PROMENADE
EIDNATlSMIHNyM ~


| AT JACKSON HALL, .9
| On.Wsd9esduy Erening, March the IN 1897
! The Germania Musical Society, from Berlin com.
posed of--25 instrumental solo performers, under
The direction of Herr G. Lenschow, whose concerts
al Berlin, Hamburg, London, &c Dc, and late at
! New York, had such an unprecedented success and
were honored with crowded and fashionable audi
ences, have the pleasure of presenting the annexed
PROGRAMME.
4 PART T.
| L. Overture, Massnnieio, Aubar.
! 2 Soldiers Waltz by 500 Lanner.
8 Solo for Fogotlo, executeaby Herrn Thiede.
"a Finale OF RelisaDp Donizeiii
8. GRAND FESTIVAL OVERTURE, dedica-
Ted 10 GEs TAyLon, composed for the Inauguration
! by -Ai-fti- -G- = thas. I.enRchoW
| q. Chorus Song. by the Whole Band
| Z. BETTY POLKA, dedicated TO Mrs. COLONEL
Bliss, and composed by Chas. Lenschow.
| 8. PopouTi, la file du Regiment, Donizett
4 teN PART Ill.
49, Overture Frieschutz, - Weber
10. Souvenir de New Y ork, waltz, by &. Lenschow.
! II. The Sorming OF Consianiine BY Lanner
| No postponenlent on account Of weather.
! Tickels 80 cents, To be had al Music and Book
Stores and the principal Hotels, Concert TO COM
mence nj half past seven O'clock. M
| March I'll