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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-10-30

A mach race comes nf over the Centreyiie
Il II Coutse, on Mcniay nexl, between Eel
ham aud La. Suffolk, for $1,000, 5 mile heat"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-10-30
ENCOURAGING DOMESTIC MANUFAC-
TIRES

The Philadelphia Times states that a splendid
Brussels carpet has been sent ON from New York
10 Washington City, to be laid down in The Re-
cep,ion of The White House. II cost % per yard,
and contains three hundred yarls-fitleen hun
died dolIarsl Mr. Polk selected The furniture OF
the White House, as far as practicable, OF Anne
rican manufacture; but his example in this re-
spect, il seems. as in others, does mol suit Gen
Taylor. "Old Rough and Ready" indeed A
carpet Of foreign manufacture, for Ons room only,
costing fifteen hundred dollars What will the
hard.working ax-paying people say 10 lhas1
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
CALIFORNIA.
From the washington Union, January l4il


1t is insinuated insome ofthe papers, first,
that the government has received late and i'm
portant intelligence as regards the gold re-
gion Of California, which it has kept back
from the public; second, that it had this in
telligence as early as last summer, and sup
pressed il. Both suggestions are entirely
uniounded in fact The government did not
receive this intelligence, as regards the gold
region Of California, last summer, nor until
within a few daysbetore the meeting Of Con-
gress, when it was all fully communicated
and made public, as has also been published
every thing Of the least importance received
by the government since that date, including
the says made at the mint That this re-
gion is Of most extraordinary richness, espe-
cially in gold, cannot be doubted, and is fully
set forth in the public documents to Con-
gress, as well as those published since that
date, and presents inducements Of the high
est character for emigration to that region
The only officers or agents sent there by the
government, are the military and naval Off
GERS as required by law, and the postmasters
and post office agents sent by the Postmas-
ter General in obedience to the requirements
of the law The Treasury Department has
sent neither officers nor agents to California.
The confidential clerk Of the Secretary of
the Treasury is still here, and has no idea of
going to California. Mr.. ]. Ross Brown,
who was once clerk of the Treasury De-
partment, but who is now Lieutenant in
the revenue sirvice, has gone to Oregon, but
not TO California He goes to Join Captain
Fraser, who sailedfo Oregon in the revenue
cutter Lawrence before anything was known
here of the gold Of California; and Lieut..
Brown was despatched with instructions to
overtake Captain Fraser if he could, so as to
prevent the Lawrence stopping at California;
fears being entertained, if she did stop there,
that the crew might desert; and, in any
event, Lieutenant Brown was to proceed to
Oregon, and not to California.
We can assure the public that the govern
ment has uniformly published all important
intelligence as reg ards the mines and gold Of
California as they were received, and will
continue to do so. The Secretary Of War,
particularly by whom the principa lintelligence
was received, has not only always published
! it promptly, but he also had the minerals
promptly assayed at the mint, and the assays
published, which was the first official and
and certain evidence given to the public OIL
the immense and incalculable mineral wealth
existing in California.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
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IA fling for u Woman.

A young girl residing in the upper part
Of the city, was not long since desperately
attacked with gold fever, The Sacramento
and its precious sands were ever before her
mind, but though handsome and Of unblem-
ished reputation, she was entirely wthou.
the means of accomplishing her wishes
Days passed and yet she seemed no nearer
securing passage to California than at first
Fortunately at last she became acquainted
with party Of young men who were go.
ing out on board one Of the vessels bound
for San Francisco. They wished cook,
and at once agreed to rattle for her, The
amount paid for chances was 10 be given to
her, and the fortunate fellow who won,
was to marry her, before leaving the city.
If she did not fancy the person on whom
the lot fell, then she was to pay her own
passage out, and under protection Of the
whole party was to cock and wash for them.
The money was accordingly paid, and the
girl ratified. There was one person whom
she hoped would win, but the fates were
against her choice A little shoemaker won
her The girl would moi marry him, but
true to her promise, she wrote farewell
letter to her friends in Connecticut, and then
took passage with her comrade adventures
". T. Sun.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

An Italian organ-grinder was lugged be-
fore Recorder Genois yesterday morning,
accompanied by a very sagacious monkey,
upon charge Of giving exhibitions With
out license. The musical foreigner had
a most woebegone ali, quite equal to any
his organ could be tortured into producing
and never was monkey SO distraught as
was the individual monkey who bore him
company. A perfect picture Of misery and
despair did his countenance exhibit, and he
seemed 10 be perfectly well aware of the
disadvantage his master and self labored I'M
der, in not understanding either French or
English. He grinned and chatted, scratched
his head, flew into the most violent passion,
fondled and caressed his protector and mas
ter as would loving child. Then he would
mount upon his masters shoulders, take of
his cap to his honor the Recorder twenty
timesin so many seconds, favor with tune
upon the tamborine, and exhibit all the lit
lie accomplishments Of which he was pos
sessed, to induce the worthy magistrate 10
extend trifling amount of lenity 10 his
master. His appeals were stronger and more
forcible than would have been the elaborate
arguments ola well bred lawyer, and excited
the rsibles Of his Honor to such an extent
that he let the iterant depart in peace. The
organ-grinder was profuse in his thanks and
bows, but was excelled in the expressions Of
gratitude and politeness by the monkey
He clambered up the official desk, extended
his hand repeatedly, pulled of his lit
tie velvet cap again, grinned like nous
tached exquisite, and would have drank
a happy new year to the Recorder in ves-
sci Of flowing ink, bu, the inkstand was re-
moved firm his grasp. Never did monkey
make such sensation in court Of law, or
acquit himself with so much credit.
Nep Orleans Pic ayune.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

The following will serve to illustrate the eagerness
of our people TO emigrate to America Three men,
passage fees, had resolved on stealing out in the
American bark, /" Glen" Captain Small, which late
ly left this port for New York, with passengers Ac-
cordingy, they got down, ms far rs they possibly
gers berhs, water casks ballast and ALL where they
arched for themselves habtation until they should
reach the land Of the "stars md stripes,J leaving
only small hole through which they might receive
they remained for four days. living solely on dry hard
biscuits and meat, without single drop of wafer,
until at length from thirst and cold they could en-.
dare i no longer, and they crawled on deck, with
their limbs completely crippled and numbed from
cold. They made their appearance while the vessel
was anchored At Scattery Roads The captain,
Small, after kindly furnishing them with some pro,
visions, had Them landed at Kilrush. Limerick Err
nm
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

The new rates of postage under the recent Treaty
with Great Britain being now in operation, we have
deemed II proper To repeat in briefand simple form,
the regulations under applicable TO leterssent abroad
by the English or American mail steamers.
IL will be borne in mind that the next steamer for
England will be the America (British) 10 sail from
Boston on Wednesday the 24th inst Under the new
Postal arrangement between the two countries the
nhoie postage ga cents the half OUNCE from the
point Of departure in this country TO the place Of
destination Of the leterin England, Ireland or Sect
land, may be prepaid, or not, at the option Of the
sender.
On letters 10 be sent 10 foreign country or Brit
post oicein the island Of Great Britain, there must
be prepaid If sent by British packet, five cents the
single rate and If by an American packet, Il cents
10 be doubled, tribled, &c, according to weight.
#g Baltimore AmericdH
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
o o III III frtia
BALTIMORE MARKET,

Telegraphir dispatch ofthe Baltimore Patriot Jan IL p
The Flour market continues dull. Holders are
firm at SIS for Howard street but buyers were UNI
willing pay Si,93 "a, which had been offered
but refused for some 1900 bbls. There had been no
transactions when we left The market.
Nothing doing in City Mills and we omit quota
tons. Sales Of first Rye Flour have been made al
$500 Lit is held at 1862 l-2aS375. We hear
Of sales of 200 bills country Corn Meal S275 and
small sales Of city al so 81 l.2.
Nothing doing In Wheat. Sales Of about 5000
bushels yellow Corn have been made to-dayat 54a55c.
32a33c Rye-sales at 6lc--some ask 63c.
Whiskey is firm, and sales to-day al 24c in hhds.
and Csc. In bbls.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
LON DON.
DECEMBER 3o-lO A. NJ.

The Paris correspondent Of the Times says
After our reporter in the National Assembly closed
his dispatch on Thursday evening, the question was
put on the whole Of the salt duty bill, amended
when there for the bill 312 and against il 1863;
majority against ministers 9, The immediate con-
sequence of this vote was fall OF nearly per cent
in the per cents.
Finance is spoken Of as likely to follow this vote
which creates further deficiency of nearly 80 mil
lion francs. The vote had excited great Indignation
in the monied circles and is condemned by the great
or number Of the journals.
The Daily News says the Constitutional Of Friday
mentioned the rumor Of the resignation Of the Min
lister of Finance, without affirming anything on the
subject.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
CONGRESS-.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY II, l5i9.
GEN ATE, ...,.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY IL, 1919.
SENATE
The consideration Of the Pilot bill was postponed
owing to the absence Of Mr.. Dix.
The Senate took up the bin regulating and redn
cling postage letters, and restricting the Thanking
privilege. Debate ensued on the recent postal ar.
engagements with Great Britain
Mr.. Dickinson said that he intended to move ia
strike out the clause allowing the free conveyance oil
newspapers within fifty miles of the publication
Office.
Among other amendments, Mr.. Underwood offer.
ed one extend the ranking privilege to the Judges
of the Supreme Court. Whercupon,
Mr.. Foote censured General Taylor for writing 20
many letters during the political canvass and found
fault with Judge Mclean, who he thought soiled
his ernine by dabbling in similar matters The hon
orable Senator also employed himself in dsnouncing
editorial dictation and letterwr,ing dissertations.
Mr.. Underwood finally withdrew his amendment.
And the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Collin presented the resolutions of the |. eois.
lature of New York, in favor of the principle of the
Wilmot Proyiso, and against the slave rnde In the
District Of Columbia
Mr. Fries desired to offer resolution, to extend
the revenue laws Of the United States over California
and New Mexicoi but objection was made.
Mr.. Smith, of Connecticut, from the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, reported with amendments the
bill from the Senate, providing for tho running Of
the boundary line between the United States and
Mexico; also, the BILL with an amendment to Gre
ate board TO adudicate the claims assumed by the
United States under the treaty with Mexico.
Mr. J. X. Ingersol offered an amendment the Oh
ject of which, he said was to provide that all cases
adjudicated formerly by the convention, but not
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
New YoRn, JAN. l7-2Ip. Nj,

NEW ORR, JAN. T--2P. NJ.
The stock market IL less active. Sales of Treas
ury notes 6's at I0s l-2, and new loan Gs 100 s9 Ex
change on London per cent premium.
Genesee at SIS 75a5 81 for common brands Sales of
600 bbs. Southern at S. so s. 62 l2- The receipts
are light. Corn meal s2,sT n B. and rye -four S3l5
The supply Of wheat lie moderate sales of
red at l05 llIc. and white l2ic. Corn Is steady
but notactive Sales Of mixed ut So c. for inferior
and 5000 bushels prime at 50 65 c.. Oats AZ c. /;
Rye 65 c.
Provisions less in demand sales Of common Mess
Pork at $40, and prime do 50; choice City Mess
$685. Mess Beef sl2,50; 100 bbls. Lard al cen,s
Hams g.; and Sh oulders 8 cts. 4.
The Cotton Market is rather heavy, though there
have been sales 500 bales slightly reduced prices
Sales 200 ticrees Rice al l-s a Ia cts per ID.
Whiskey in bbs. is selling At "a cts per gallon.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
APPOINTMENT. by m, pr,,,d,n,.

by and Nth me adrice and consent Of he Senate.
John b. Weller, Of Ohio, TO be commissioner fer
running the boundary line between the United st ties
and the republic of Mexico, under the 9TH article of
February, 1913, In The place Of A. II. SEWER who
was nominated to the Senate, and has since died.
Josiah A. Noonan, to be deputy postmaster at
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from and alter the 18th Of
February, lsi9 when his present commission viii
expire.
Samuel w. Rogers, to be deputy postmaster Of
Quincy, Illinois, his commissions for the year end
ing Goth June, 1s46, having exceeded 81 600,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

erasmus Turner Esq, senior editor of the Niagara De-
mocrat has been appointed postmaster At Iockport
place Of H. w s:ovil Esq, whose term Of service had
Mr.. Scovill, be il observed, was not removed. His
term had expired, and Mr.. Turner was simply ap.
pointed to fiji vacant oficei This Is very good
rule and one which we doubt not will be observed
by Gen. Taylor. Albany Ersning Jo,rnal
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
Another Government Express for CALI
fOrnIa.

Capt. Meade, U. $. Navy, proceeds to California
in few days with one hundred picked men. He
goes by way Of Mexico with u special protection
are to proceed with all possible dispatch; and on his
arrival out take command Of the U. s. steamer Edith
and aid In protecting the interests of the citizens and
We understand that the steamer Edith win be used
as depository for gold, 10 the absence Of mint at
California. Every packet leaving San francisco for
Panama will take from the Edith whatever gold she
may have on board, and thus II will be conveyed TO
Chagres and thence 10 New Orleans with all posi-
tle rapidly. Philadelphia Ledger,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

Coon JoKE.-As the New York Civ Guards
were passing in review before the President, on
nesday last an incident occurred that raised gem
eral laugh among The numerous spectators assembled
there
The PRECEDENT mi Secretary Marcy were stand
Ing together under the rortioo Of the north front,
awaiting the approach of the Guards, when cur wor
Thy friend, Capt. Goddard, took his stand along side
Of the Presidents being fine looking man, and much
larger than Mr.. Polk, andas the Company approach
ed he raieed his cap In true military style the officers
installing him for the President, gave the salute in
tended for his Excellency.
This might have been mistake, but as friend
Gales has decided that the Captain Is 10 be presi-
dent on the 4th Of March, Sunday he may have
been sauted as the President pro tenn
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
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Gitp 5ntsllisrnfe.

FIREMAN's FusrRAL.--The Anacostia and Perse-
verance Fire Companies paraded yesterday in fire.
mems dress and paid the last tribute of respect to
the remains ofour late worthy fellow citizen, james
Marshall, Esq, who was member of the Anacos'ia
Company Navy Yard.
The flags Of both companies were displayed from
'her respective engine houses, hal mast, as token
oil respect for their late brother iiremeu
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
ITALY, .
Rn,lr Dec u

-" -" - ~ INUNI ItCti -VJ
The provisional supreme junta of The city was
constituted on the lgth--l announces that its chief
will be to preserve internal orderto assst the
development of free institutions, establish prosperity
and realize the independence Of the country. Pre-
vioas TO the formation of the Junta being known
there was great excitement In the city caused by
agitators from various parts the Romans wished 10
get rid Of thier disturbers, and 6,000 Of the civic
guard turned out. The announcement of the lorna
ton OF the Jnnta, however, caused great Joy and
tranquility was restored
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

" But all such ofiiceholders as may, while
in office, have acted and spoken, as well as
voted against his election, are in great jeop-
ardy. How the case may stand with those
democrats who took active part IN the can
vass, not being then in Office, but since APP
pointed, we are not informed. Yet, from
what is said, strong and not favorable in
ference may be drawn as regards them"
Thou hast said.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
PHILApELpHrA, JAN. l7-2P. M

PHILADELPHIA, JAN. lI--ZP L. NJ.
The Stock market Is not active. Treasury 6s
l09 Id l0S liz, and New Loan 100 Ia n 100 l-2
The Flour market is quiet and the supply moder-
ate Small sales Of common brands at IS 25. Corn
Meal SO rs. Rye Flour SO IL IL.
The receipts Of grain are very light. Small sales
of red Wheat OF los IL cents, as TO quality. No
thing doing in white. Corn IL steady but not nc,ive,
cents. .a
There Is light stock OF Provisions, and prices re-
manned unchanged; demand not SO active.
Sugars steady, with sales of prime New Or.
leans at l-s cts per b. AIolassas - cts per gall
Rice is quoted at 3 3.s eta per ID.
Very little doing in Cotton, and the market heavy
Sales of Whiskey In bbls. al "A a "a LIZ cts. per
gallon.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

and w. s. Wetmore, have announced their Intention
to apply to the Legislature Of New York. at the pres
en session, for an Act to incorporate themselves and
others under the name of the " United States Mail
Steamers Company, New York and Liverpool Line"
with capital of So 100000, for the purpose of run
ming line Of steamers between New York and Liv.
erpool n
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
Naval.

The American war steamer Allegheny Lieutenant
Commander Hunter, was at Lisbon December 23d,
and the irgate United States was at Cadiz about De-
ceinber Goth.
United States store ship Erie, arrived at Gibraltar
on the 18th nt, and placed in quarantine; would
leave for Marseilles on the 10Th.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
Mr.. Clifford.

We learn from the Pensacola Gazette, that Mr..
Clifford, our Minister to Mexico, and family, arrived
in that city on the Sd instant in the revenue cutter
Walcott, from Mobile. Mr.. Clifford arrived with the
expectation of taking passage OIL OF our national
vessels, but there was not one In port. A salute of
twenty one guns was fired by the yard and returned
by the Wacott.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

9Z The Union prophecies, that General
Taylor will not be able to avoid partisan
course and spirit in his administration. We
should think, that the Union ought to cease
prophecying what Gen. Taylor can moi do,
seeing that not one Of its past predictions, in
this respect, has been realized!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
o.. The idea, that Gen. Taylor's a

0aa The idea, that Gen. Taylor's APP
pointments may be all Wings, appears to be
great scandal to the Union. We would
suggest to the Union to re-examine its ar
guments in favor Of the practice, by Presi-
dent Polk, Of appointing all Democrats to
office, Perhaps, refreshing Of its memo
ry, in this respect, may calm its agitatcd
nerves. |s.Gm ~r-,. asS a.> 0...J.. d.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

Should Gen. Taylor live, and realize the hopes OF
his friends he will In probability be reelected Presi
dent and thus the Wings win have control over the
National Government for eight years TO come. In
due course of time, the various offices throughout
the country will be purged of the present unworthy
incumbents, and their places be filled by those whose
object will be the prosperity OF the country instead
Of the prosperity Of the party.-Laneasisr (Pa.)
Irihlne ~ = ~ ~,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
u.s. The Union is hostile TO the Wasl

&s- The Union is hostile to the Wash
ingtonian practice, requiring applications
for office to be made through the Depart
ment to which the office is attached BY law.
We have no doubt, ii will give the new
President great pain to know, that he will
not have the support of the Union in revi-
wing this ancient republican practice.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
PARIS.
DEC. 20. 1919.

=" DEC. %, 1915,
Marshal Bugeaud has been confined to his house
by illness for some days. The President visited him
on Thursday. Theirs had long interview on We'd
nesday. From this II appears that there is no
ground for the rumor OF difference between the
President Bugeaud, and Theirs; the latter however,
declines for the present entering the government on
any condition whatever. s
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18
Population or lancaster.

From an enumeration recently taken 1t appears
that the population Of this city is nearly Thirteen
Thousand. At the taking of the census In 1910
our population was set down at $500. The Increase
IL therefore over 1000. Ibid
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

"But we observe that in speaking of the Jetierso-
Man standard General Taylor ou,ts one of its re-
quirements. His new appointments are to be, he
tellsus, of "honest and capable wings. Jefferson
required that applicant in order succeed should
be honest capable, and faithful to the constitution
Why this omission! Is 1t made designedy, or in
advertenty7n Union Of Jan. II.
OF course, the omission was inadvertent,
but we think, that a journal, which has de-
Tended through thick and thin" the inf
deity Of this administration to the Constitu-
ton, ought to bear in mind the saying about
glass houses.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-18

" No man Of sense, | should think" re-
marked JIM, the other evening to friend,
T" would dream Of going to California;
"Why no, I" asked the latter, in his sim
plicty. Because" replied the incorrigi-
bic, with a sly wink, where goldis so very
plenty, cents must be at great discount"
Jim nearly tainted, after, this, and his friend
"pup' for the nearest bottle Of hartshorn.