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TIE Axe and the saw.

Eally one spring morning, when The sun hah
scarcely melted the hoar frost from the brown
face Of the winkled earth, IN old axe hap
pened to fall in with saw. There was a
cutting air abroad, that threatened the
newly shaven chin with chaps!
All! my old blade" said the Axe, show
goes it with you' came purposly to see
how you do +.
really feel much obliged TO you, SAID
the Saw, 'but am sorry to say that my TEEN
are very bad. Ny master has sent for the
doctor, who, 'twixt you and me and the post,
is no better than AN old tile"'' was N the
workshop last night, where,---
Where, no doubt, you--saU great
deal,' facetiously interrupted the Axe.
The Saw showed his teeth in sort Of grin
betwixt melancholy and mirth, and resumed.
why may say 50 with some truth land
consider it no more than duty owe Mr.
Carpent,r, 10 do as much as can, in spite
of my teeth for he is liberal in point Of
board
And, do you never grow rusty aksed
the Axe.
Not with orer work. replied the Saw !;
and indeed, have always found that con-
slant employment best prsscrvers our polish,
which, after all, is only artificial
You are quite philosopher
Not exactly so; for sometimes 90 grow
exceedingly hot, and lose my temper
And what says you master,'
why he generally desists awhile and
soon grow cool again, and then cut away
like a razor through piece of motted
soap"
You are happy fellow said the Axe.
How differently am situated! My
mastsrlsa chopping boy, with thick block,
which Is tantamount to saying ne is a fat
fool. He isvery sharp with me sometimes;
and when he finds ! aminclined to be blunt,
he grinds me most cruelty
Alas 2 cried the Saw; it's the way Of the
world, my friend; for Ihave Invariably re-
marked, that the rich always grind the poor
fer the sake Of the chips
Bravon exclaimed the Axe,
You see I've not lived in the world 81
this time without getting notch or two, SAID
the Saw.
Nor Gather, rephedthe Axe although
] In obtaining the said notehes, have not on,
" lost my courage but portion Of my me.
tai, too u
Well, never saw = exclaimed my friend
how you talk am sure your teeth do mo-
gife you any trouble, ar any rate
AK your pardon, old boy demonstrated
the Axe; 'for, although 10 not complain 0
my teeth exactly, my chops give me a pretty
considerable deal Of trouble, | can tell you.
The Saw grinned approval of the Axes
wit. e
Peace!' exclaimed the Axe. Here
comes Mr.. Carpenter so don't show your
teeth till you can bite, ~ believe that Is the
maxim of a relation Of yours y -
Not relation said the other though
they are the words Of a rise OH saU-
Scieaiifc american. IL.
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PAisrrL oocrRREscE--On Friday afternoon
horse, becoming restlve ran off with the cart, 10
which he was attached. The body Of the vehicle
fell to the ground and the animal affrighted pur.
sued his course In the direction of Mr. Capets dry
goods store at the corner Of ninth street and the
avenue, much TO the danger Of the psssorsby We
regre, 10 learn that by this occurrence, white man
who was In the cart had his collar bone broken, and
negro his arm Fractured by their being thrown from
the seat IN the cart.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

The Baltimore Inventors Institute have
called Convention Of Inventors, to be held
in that city on the 9th Of March, to take
into consideration the interests Of this vaIua-
BILE class of citizens, and to consult upon the
best means Of promoting those interests, by
voluntary action on the part Of the friends
and pursuers of the useful arts.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

The memorial Of A. L. Frazer, propos-
ing to construct railroad from ST. Louis to
San Francisco, and which was referred to
the Committee on Public Lands in the House
of Representatives, has been laid on the ia
ble-the committee. having been discharged
from its further consideration.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

Bill, to authorize the coinage Of one
dollar gold pieces, at the United States mints,
was introduced into the House Of Represen-
tatives on the o5th inst, by Mr.. Mckay,
Of North Carolina, and referred to the Com
mittee Of WAYS and Means.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

DR.. Williams has been giving exhibitions In phsy-
Geological Electro. Magnetism at The Appollo Hail.
lie has made many converts TO tho science US he
seem 10 have the art Of controlling the minds those
who may submit TO his influence. An old bachelor
Of our acquaintance who has set his affections upon
lady Is inten.ly engaged in doyising soma means
by which theiair one, through the doctor, may be
made to respond to his feelings Of attachment
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

The Bill Incorporating the trustees Of Oak
Hill Cemetery, in Georgetown, D. Ca
gift Of fifteen acres from charitable citizen
of that town to the corporation thereof-has
passed the House Of representatives.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

An EccEsTRro CHARACTER dressed IN a lorg
white ecat broad brmmed hat, and thick toois,
with doube.handlu Of hair On his face came pas
senser in the cars this morning His baggage con.
sisted Of little bundle, prob0by containing slirD
which he carried in one hand, and FIVE barreled
pistol muzzlc upwards, perhaps from fear Of shoot
inn sOnteboiy
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

A clause was inserted in the general ap-
preparation Bill in the House of Represent
atives, on the 23d instant, on motion Of Mr..
EmpREE, Of Indiana, forbidding the payment
10 acting heads Of departments and bureaus,
while the principal is inthe receipt Of his pay.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

The General may avoid some importunale appli.
cations for Office by being only four days In Wash.
ngton previous 10 his Inauguration; but he will
scarcely have time enough TO see his friends to com
pare IDEAS and to arrange his cabinet and other ap.
pointmsnts, in the course of four days Washing,
ton Union.
We think it is highly probable that Cen
eial Taylor will not reach Washington be-
fore the evening Of Saturday, the Sd Of
March, but that will be soon enough for the
purpose for which he comes---to enter upon
the duties Of President on the Monday fol-
lowing. Al skifal General never waits
until the last moment to assign his officers
their respective posts, so General Taylor
will not come to Washington to select his
cabinet Comparing ideas, receiving appli-
cations for office, seeing iriesds, &C., follow
the installation OF the President, do not pre-
cede it.
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Origin Of iJose ys.,'

o, Joseph was gentleman, =
and dwelt In Egypt's laud
He wore garment which the queen
One day took In her hand.
She tore Il from his body,
And put it on her own; .."
And as Josey ever since So
That garment has been known.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

Wsftar the General 10 scarcely aware Of the her.
culean LAHORE which before him. the responsible.
ties he Is encountering, the sacrifices he viii have
to make for the of his administration. Flo,
one rose that he may find in his path he will have
hundred thorns--- Washington Union.
Gen. Taylor will, no doubt, fully appre-
ciate the kind concern Of the Union for his
success, but we take it, that man Of his
large experience in life is not unaware o.
the labors and responsibilities Of the Presi-
dental Office. But be they what they may,
the Union will find that the man whose path
in life has been one OF
"Bristliug thorns without rose to deci it."
will not shrink from any sacrifice in the per-
Torrance OF his constitutional and legal du-
ties, and that, armed as he will be, with the
noble purpose Of doing justice and right,
complete success will follow his footsteps.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

The weather OF Saturday was delightful. The la
dies avaed themselves OF the occasion TO throng the
principal thoroughfare. Birds, pent-up during the
winter, were hung out at the windows, 10 MARBLE
their sweet notes, as Il Il were day in spring,
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GitD 1ntelliarnee.


NAgHISdroS NATlUsAL MoSpMEST.-On Sat
uydsy lust we paid visit to this noble work ded-
icated to the memory of the Father Of his Coun-
Try. We are indebted 10 Robert Mills esq, architect
for his kindness Ia giving us some valuable inlora
,lou; also 70 the g-htleaanly superintendent, NJ.
William noBsherty, for his attention in showing aud
explaining to Us the different parts Of the Monunen..
Thispatriohc work. since the laying the cornerstone
on the Fourth July last, has progressed with encr
81 and zeal On the part Of ali those concerned in lis
construction. The masons engaged In building up
the foundation, hive accomplished much, having
laid, In the course of five months, between six and
seven thousand porchos Oft blue stone
This foundation is intended for the reception OF
thatp Of the design danominated the Obeisk and
measures eightyone feet square At the base twenty
four feet high and stepping into sixty feet square at
the top tho whole Of which Is built Of solid ma
sorry, with masses of thick Lamenar rock, weighing
from four TO eight tons each bcdded IN and filled up
with hydraulic mortar. This Is the largest mass
Of masonry that has ever been built except perhaps,
the Pyramids, and with isthfuness that reflects
great credit ON the Superintendent and masons who
constructed 1t.
The top bed Of this foundation Is dressed off level
for the reception of the marble blocks which are to
form the fcings Of the obeli>k. This marble, which
il splendid article Is now in state Of preparation
and 1t is expected that several vii! be ready
for setting early In the spring.
The Ohelisk that Is to surmount this on,
will be fftyhve feet square at the base, the walls f
teen feet thick with cavity within twenty-five feet
square, where stairway will ascend to the summit,
which will be, when completed, six hundred feet
high.
The site of this Monument Is one ofifnol the most
beautiful In the Metropolis; fronting the Capitol,
from which 1t Is distant one mile west and the Pres.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29
LIE DOYEN's DIsINFECTING FLvID.
iEsSRs' ropLtS, RoohkS y COMPANY,
SHE rroJTietors Of The celebrated

MEsBRs rouLtS, ROOKIE y COMPANY,
so,e profrietors Of the celebrated
LIE DoYEN's DIsINFECTING FLUID,
Reg leave call attention to this important invaluable
article, the greatest discovery Of the age-patened In
Washington, December, 1917.
E above invaluable preparation, which entities the In
yentor 10, aud must when fully known, gain for him
The gratitude aud blessings the whole human family,
possesses The power Of Immediately destroying the
By Il Hospital Wards be d!snfee,sd q mIasma and
Msef Il s Ssss rsSs Gs ss VA
valuable, as the smell arising from sores on the
ps q @ ey . d.
can ~ from cause necessary be kept severaI weeks
By using the Fluid, without becoming in the slightest degree
Captains Of emgrant ships viii derive ncalcuiahe aa
vontages from ls use In the seerage for dsnfecting
for bgs water Indeed numerous lis yrtnes 10 do
il Justice in an advertisement would be impossible Ger.
@ city, who IL e sssn
our Office, which Will fully convince the most scepca Of
Iii entirely free from any odor Of lis own simple In Ito
application and certain In lis effects. y
bige water and other dsineoiing purposes By appl
ed without causing that highly offensive STENCIL and thus
rendering. night soil valuable manure :,
e viii Ds rnhed quart bo s a,s our s sae
for local uses Or BY the gallon.
supplied SoTS ses x e
% Merchants Exchange William ss street x,.,
t w. J. II. GILMAN, DRUGGISTS
Pennsylvania Avenue
NEW YoaK, September 10. ls4e.
GsGsgs Having used Your Dislnteong Fluid on my
last voyage In the Washington the Atlantic, found
an Invaluable article for destroying the eva from the
Water closet &c. &l5 ra@ haE
II also valuable the passengers 10 use In their state
rooms particularly o. sickness think The best
disihfectmg agent tver invented BHA HsE
tSiened,l JOHNSTON,
Master Steamer Washington,
..a sts OF Ocean Steam Navigation Company
To Messra. rorIIs, RosIas d. Co.
& Jan 26--t6m lHA ttift5&
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A Bill to incorporate the Columbia Man
ufacturing Company Of the District Of CO.
lumbia, has been introduced into the House
Of Representatives by the committee on the
District.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

Alas On Monday we announced that IN aban-
donod woman was frozen to death on Saturday last.
Yesterday morning, one of similar character terIn-
mated her miserable existence by taking laudanum.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29
The Gold BOX, silver Vase, and Large Pic.

General Jackson, in his last Viii and Testament,
be iueathed the above "artcles of inesmable value
his adopted son, ia tru:t-"~ith directions that
should our happy country not % blessed with peace
In event not always to be expected--he will al
the close Of the war end Of the conics, present
each Of ead artclca Of inestma5e value 10 that pa
riot residing in the City OF State from which they
were presented, who shall be adjudged by his coun-
tTymen or the ladies TO have been the most valiant
In defence Of his country ind our country's rights
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-29

Gen. Taylor, elected u the Presidency by the
votes Of the North and South, will be regarded by
the Wings Of both sections az the exponent 81
thoee great constitutional principles upon which
they are all united and his administration, avoid
ing any inclination towards soctiona!sm on either
side, viii be prepared. We doubt NOT, TO maintain
10 promote with answering importantly the pros
ueriiy Of all parts allke.--I3an. american.
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There was coming time, he believed and he
thanked God IL was so-wh-n there should come
out from the Federal Executive Of hs Union this
spirit Of popular conservatism and should be pour
ca Ike oil upon the waters OF partyi when In the
settlement OF great national questions they should
neither know the name Of Wing nor Democrat, bu,
considerations which alone existed in the heart Of
tho American patriot, whose every pulsation beats
for the integrity Of the union Of these States The
question of ,henteFty and the safety OF this Union
was higher than that OF the perpetully and success
Of any party.R. ". Thompson Of Ia, IN The House
ef EeDrssentdtires, Jan. Is. .
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INAUGUnATION DALL.

iTa meeting &C the Committee sppointeA 10 select Mana.
"A ger: for The inauguration Hail. tie following gentlemen
A..rH .la,tsl s
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THr Anfrpnr.--Thc amiabie and accomplished
actress, Mrs. NicHots, takes benefit at This neat
littletempe Of Thespls this Monday evening In the
character Of liorgarstin the admirable advertisement
OF THE Chimes' written BY tho young Jefferson,
Mr.. CnARLra Rrnwn who will also appear in tho
charsclerof Toby Tex. The many pleasant hours
our theatre.soing public have enjoyed through the
exottlons OF this lady should induce them to siveher
pleasant moments in return through the medium Of
full house, so acceptable TO the yotarlcs OF Thaa.
The beautiful criticism Of the Hon. Mr.. b. In
late nnmber OF the Iatdligsncer upon the pcrfor-
nance Of Miss Julia Dean might be repeated In the
easo Of Mrs Nichols Their business Ia dissimilar,
but clear justice cannot award prize TO one the
merits Of the other The late performance Doug.
las win satisfy every unprecedented observer Of the
truth Of this.
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CONGRESS-.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

SArpEpAY, January 9Th, lao.
he Senate did not sit to-day, having adjourned
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-23

A FEMALE VI. D'-The correspondent
Of the Rochester Advertiser writing from
Geneva says: 'Of the candidates for the
honor of Doctor of Medicine examined by
the Faculty of the coleee in that place, the
far-famed Elizabeth Blackwell, female med
zeal votary, of whom you have often heard,
has just passed the fiery ordeal and made
her memorable enfree into the professional
world, sterling, bona-ide NJ. d. She is
twenty-seven years of age, not handsome
nor yet homelv, has regular and finely
moulded features, an excellent head, phre-
nologically speaking, her frame rather com
pactly formed, very ailable and agreeable in
her manners, and above all, The most intelli-
gent woman in the State, and more of a lady
Than any female it has been my fortune 10
meet She tells me she leaves for Paris in
a short time, where she intends 10 attend
lectures, aud then return to this country aud
establish a female medical institution
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-23
NEW YORK. Feb. l6=1 2. NJ.

There is fair demand for flour to-day, the mar
zct steady sales at S5,54a$5,62 for common and
good; S5,SIaS6,0O, for pure, brand S6,35aS6 40
for fancy and extra. Some enquiry for wheat for
milling sales at 81 l5aSs 90 for red, white and
Genessee Sl,oU. Corn without change, sales at
5la52 for inferior, SO for white Southern AID GO for
yellow Sales of Oats 40a42, for Northern.-
Whisky quiet AT "a for prime and % for damaged
The Philadephian SAYS Judge Mclean has sent
a message TO the Legislature declining the nominal
ton Of Senator for private considerations.
The San Francisco of 23d Dec contains full re-
ports OF preliminary meetings to organize provis
ional government.
The House of Mr.. Miller, Hcmpsed, Long Island,
was burned yesterday morning during his absence
i'll Il ooklyn. His wife and three children
consumed in the flames. On reaching home moth
ing but the burning embers of his dwelling and the
char. ed r, mains Of its loved occupants remained.
The Delta says that Henry Clay continues in
that city, and appears TO be enjoying good health.
He designs to remain in New O.leans IA con>idera-
be time, and will not be in Washington on the 4,h
of March.
The Judiciary committee of the Senate of Penn
sylvania, have reported "a bill abolishing capital
punishment and substituting Imprisonment for life.
Gen. Taylor arrived at Cincinnati yesterday
morning at o'clock. He was welcomed by salutes
and very large civil and military procession.
In the Senate yesterday, the dispatches of Com
modorc Stockton, while commanding the Pacific
squadron relating to his operations in California.
were communicated by the Vice President and re-
ferred.
The Washington letter writer for the Express
says Gen. Taylor has not yet engaged lodgings at
Washington, and that it is rumored that Mr. and
Mrs. Polk intend to provide entertainment for the
President elect and family, until the 18th of March
in the White House. 1t is announced that the
Lady of the President intends to keep Gen. Tay-
Ior by special entertainment, in honor of his Mill
tary achievements.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-23
New York, Feb. l7.-3 p. NJ.

The Journal of Commerce has an extract
from private letter, dated Puerto Cabello,
Jan. 25.
The war appears TO be at an end, The
Castle of Maracaibo was evacuated by the
party of Paez on the Oath ult.
The steamer Gen. Jackson had been cap
tured and brought here with so prisoners,
among whom are Col. Wenchore, three
sons OF Gen. Paez, Saba, Samore, and Car
los. The prisoners had been sent to Ca.
raccas, by steamer Liberator.
The rest of the Paez party are all dis
persed. Celes and Bappotas are at large,
and are supposed to have escaped into New
Grenada.
The dates from the city of Mexico are TO
the Odd January. three days later. AT that
time the Senate were discussing the proprI-
etv of the introduction Of provisions into
! Mexico.
The Minister of War has submitted re.
DOR, for the organization of Department to
be called the Sierra Madre.
The insurrectionary proceedings are still
unquelled.
The British sloop of war CALYPSO had ar
rived at Mazadan.
Mr.. Fry of the Italian opera, has suet
Mr.. Bennett Of the Herald Tor ten llbels-'
damages $4,000.
The New Orleans Delta denies that Mr.
Clay has pledged himself to Gen. Taylor
Administration, and says that ne Is whoii.
non-commitral; also that ne VIII not be 4
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-23

Inc Senate until the regular session in De-
cember next.
steamer left for San Francisco to-day,
with about 20 passengers.
A despatch dated Boston, p. NJ, SAYS
several buildings in Lawrence CITY, inclu-
ding Eagle Hotel, were consumed by fire
last evening. Loss heavy.
New York Feb. 17-7 PM
The enquiry for flour to-day was good. Market
firm at S5,56a3,62 for common and good brands;
s5,s7a6l2 for pure; S6,25a6,75 for fancy and ex-
ira. Some New Orleans at 5,S5a5, so for future
delivery. Grain market is firm. Some move
ment in wheat. Sales New Orleans were made at
-; some Upper Canada at 1aloe Long Island at
ilGal20 In addition TO the Gennessee quoted
yesterday, thsre has been sales lately of 5000 bu
prime at l32 for milling. There are rumors
atioat that the sales of Genes<ee wheat during the
past month reach 10000 bushels; but these sales
are exaggerated some ] 5000 bushels Market for
pork is firm to-day Mess is up to II ,50--an im>
rroVement OF so 10 rs cents per Dbl. Sales at
J l,25all,50 and l,75 offered at the close Prime
is scarce and nominal
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BURNING THE WILL.

TALE OF REAL LIFE.
It was dark, as Algcrnon SIoper opened
the door of a sumptuous Apartment, in which
WAS nurse, now murmuring prayer, and
now falling back, haIf-asleep, in her arm
chair. and the bed was so arranged that any
one entering the room could perceive the
lvid face of the old man who, few hours
before, had breaihed his last. The noise
made by Agernon, awOkc the nurse from
her slumbers. She shook her head, and
said:
Good morning, sir; you come TO look
once more at your poor uncle! See one
would think he slept; smile is on his coun-
tenancc. Alas! those eyes are closed for
evermOre!
Yes Margaret, ans severed Algernon; but
you had better 60 and rest yourself Twill
watch over the corpse.
But sir -
Go TO the dining room, nurse; your
breakfast is ready--go.
And under this benevolent clause he gent
" pushed her out of the room, and sat down
or the chair she had occupied; after which,
casting a glance at his dead uncle, he open
ed the bed curtains, and got up.
He is dead at last | shall be rich now.
No sooner had he pronounced these
words than he withdrew bunch Of keys
from under the pillow, ran to the desk al
which the will was contained, opened it,
and began reading:
II constitute my nephew, Algernon Slo'
per, sole executor"
Ii was time excleimcd the heir. / am
entitled 10 what the law and society ac-
knowledge my right.
And Algernon, who, for more than two
wears, had feared his uncle would forge
| him, continued thus:
81 will, &c. TO Margaret and Joseph, tht
sum of 60 900 each, for the care bes,owe,
on me by them during thirty years"
Two thousand pounds each TO these PEG
pie, who are rich enough with what the,
have stolen! What folly Come this
but an old mans madness. However,
will pay the $4,000, as it is impossible t
do otherwise.
Il bequeath to Pierot, my valet, the sun
of $500"
What! 10 that Pierot, who should hav
been expelled long before now-Que fe di
able + importe."
To Mr.. Martin, my notary, So 500.
wish this sum to be added TO the fortune
Mariana, his daughter, and my god-daugt
ter"