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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-01
For he National Wing,


Messrs. Editors .--In the notice which your paper
Of this morning contains Of the Meckenburg, North
Carolina, Declaration Of Independence, the Goth of
May 1875 1t Ia correctly stated that the Convention
met at Charlotte In said county in conformity 10 an
order issued BY the Colonel Of lHeekienburg County,
but the name Of the Colonel isnot given. Justice
to the memory Of so distinguished patriot would
seem torequire the appearance Of his name in such
connection. Allow me therefore, 10 say, that,
THOMAS Polk, whose name appears among the
signers was that Colonel He was the father Of
Gen. WILLIAM Polk, deceased, Of Raleigh, who
was gallant and distinguished officer during the
Revolutionary struggle
will add, that EzEKIAL Polk, whose name
also appears among the slgners, was brother Of
Colonel Thomas Polk and grand father Of the Prosi-
dent. He alao served in the Revolution, conman-
ding company of Rangers
Respectfully, DC, j. F.P.
JANUARY 81, 1919.
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MIR. Douglas Of Illinois, from the select Commit
tee Of the Senate TO which was referred the bill fol
the admission of California into the Union as a State
reported on Monday substitute bill, which Is moi
liable to the constitutional objection urged against
the original bill. 1t does not admit California as
State once, without any preliminary organization
but has prospective operation by which the Presi-
dent so soon as he is officially notified of the estab-
lishment Of constitution and State government
In that territory, shall Issue his proclamation declar-
ing California to be one of the States Of the Union
upon equal footing with the original States in all
respects whatever.
The bill defines the limits OF the proposed State
II also desgnates the boundaries of another State TO
be called New Mexico, or by such other name rs the
people thereof shall in their constitution adopt. This
State Is 10 be admitted into the Union so soon rs
constitution and n republican form Of State governs
ment shall be adopted by sufficient number of In
habitnnts 10 constitute a State. In the meantime
the laws Of the United States 80 far as they are not
locally nappicable, TO be extended to the whole
territory both Of California and New Mexico
The passage Of this BILL If Il should pass, would
settle In advance the controverted question upon
which the North and the South have formed a sec
tiona issue. lift should pass at this session the
peoplein California and in New Mexico would prob
badly take the preliminary steps themselves, and
form State Constitutions and apply for admission
into the Union States. The only difference is a
little delay. 1t Is becoming quite manifest that
events have taken hold of the Provso question: rent
il out Of the hands Of agators and put II in fair
way for settlement Bali. Amer.
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Responsibility or consirnees.

A decision of some interest involving the respon-
sibiity Of shippers 10 their business agents was made
few days ago in the Circuit Court Of ST. Louis
county, Mo. Last spring, according TO the Union
Of that city, commission house In ST. Louis re-
ceived from large pork-packing establishment,
veral consienmcnts, on which they advanced the
sum Of So 200 and shipped the merchandise to firm
IN New Orleans, then solvent. The New Orleans
house subsequently fniled with the consgnments on
hand whereupon the commission house In 81 Louis
demanded from those to whom they had made the
advances, reimbursement for the sum advanced
This was refused the score that no instructions
had been given to the disposition Of the consgn-
ments, and suit was accordingly brought In the
Circuit Court by the commission firm for the reco-
very Of the 5000.
The evidence adduced as TO usage was conflicting
Judge Hamilton took the ground, that the position
of the plaintiffs was that Of agents TO principal and
that such agents were bound TO act for their prnci
pals to the best advantage without being liable to
personal losses growing Of such discharge OF du
"" He therefore instructed the jury thai lf they
believed the plaintiffs had discharged their trust faith
fully they were entitled TO recover The Jury found
for the plaintiffs
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For the National Wing,
MEXICAN CLAIMS.
U,KrroRp. Conn. Jan. 81 ls4e

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. ~, ls49.
70 ht Editor Of ths National Wig
srR:-I have repeatedly called the atten-
ton ofpersons in this vicinity, who hold claims
against the Mexican Government, (and we
have quite number here, to your liberal
advocacy from time to time Of their rights,
and especially TO the article in your paper Of
23d instant.
You state correctly, that one Of the main
arguments relied on by those who contend
that this government is bound to pay the
unadjusted claims Of American citizens upon
Mexico for spoiations up to the date Of the
treaty, is, that in undertaking to discharge
Mexico from all liability to these claims Nth
Out limitation, the United States assumed
as necessary consequence Of such act, the
obligation to do what Mexico wouldd other
wise have been bound to do, namely, TO pay
scifh2af hwifatic. all such claims Of our cit
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and abused each other for his entertainment,
He Joined in their ribald talk, sang catches
with them, and, when MS head grew hot,
Rugged and kissed them in an ecstacy OF
drunken fondness. But, though wine seemed
to soften his heart, the effect few hours later
was very different, He often came to the
judgement seat, having kept the court wai-
ting long, and yethaving but halfslept oahis
debauch, his cheeks on FIRE, his eyes staring
like those Of maniac. When he was in
this state, his boon companions Of the pre-
ceding night, if they were wise, kept out Of
his way, for the recollection Of the familiar
ity to which he had admitted them inHamed
his malignity, and he was sure to take every
opportunity Of overwhelming them with ex-
ecration and invective Not the least odious
Of his many peculiarities was the pleasure
which he took in publicly browbeatng and
notifying those whom, in his fits Of maud
lin tenderness, he had encouraged topresume
in his favor
The services which the government had
expected from him were performed, not mere
ly without flinchng, but eagerly and trium-
phantly. His first exploit was the judicial
murder of Algernon Sidney What followed
was in perfect harmony with this beginning.
Respectable Tories lamented the disgrace
which the barbarity and indecency Of SO
great a fpnctionary brought upon the admin
istration Of justice; but the excesses which
filled such men with horror were titles to the
esteem Of James Jefreys, therefore, alter
the death Of Charles, obtained a seat in the
cabinet and the peerage This last honor
was signal mark Of royal appreciation; for
since the judicial system Of the realm had
been remodeled in the 18th century, no
Chief Justice has been lord Of pariment.
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The political aspect Of Mexico, il we may Judge
by the tone Of the papers, Is continually improving
The papers which we have just received are a con-
tinuaion Of The files brought us by the schooner w.
+. Calls, on the llth Inst, extending from the 9th
ntimo, and manifest the same evidences OF the con-
solidaton Of order in all the departments Of the re-
public. Their social system Is as yet raw and dis
figured but II hears symptoms OF ameoraton In
the plans for the encouragement Of industry and
the education OF the masses. A few years Of peace
and the development Of the abundant resources OF
Mexico will lit her from her present state Of nation
al abasement and rid her of the greater part of her
embarrassment O. Della .Lan. 81 M.
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Ifyou will make the beginning, l win be happy to
make the first contributions to your Library, and
from time to time will continue them. Be pleased
to let me hear as soon as you have so far organized
as to authorize me to direct books and communica-
lions 10 your Library.
Accept assurances, Of the respect and regard, Of
your friend and fellow citizen,
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think that this reporting could be done much
better by individual enterprise. think that IL we
come here competitors In this business, instead
o. combining tito two papers as we now do we
should get much better reports. ! would remark,
however that such thing ne reporting accurately
me whole Of the debates and proceedings Of TIL.
never will b done.--Ssnotor Cameron, Jan. 30.
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National Inaurur.,,or D.,,.

The advertisement In another column contains the
given In Washington on Still March, IN honor OF
the inauguration OF General TAYLOR as President of
the Emitted States. Preparations are In progress
which will render the fesilvily worthy Of the ooca
sion and the attendance will be both numerous and
brilliant Boltimore american, JAM 81.
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This erhursday) evening, there win be a Vocal
and instrumental Concert, at Carusi's Saloon
for the benefit of the poor Of the city, under ths
management of the Ladies' Union Benevolent So
ciey. The yocalists are the four children Of Mr.
Eberbach, the proprietor of the g Columbian" the
eldest ten, and the youngest four, years Of age
They will be assisted by their teacher Mr., G. W.
Schuerman, and by Mr.. Knop the fiutist
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CURIOsITIEs

A plate Of butter from the cream Of a.ioke f.,
The last contract with the trade winds. ;
A small quantity Of tar supposed to
have been left when the Israelites pitched
their tents.
The original brush used in painting the
'sigfs Of the tines,
The apple Of the eye Of faith.
A bucket Of water from 'all's we'll
sons smallcoins in the charge Of the moon.
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liens upon her for spoliations as can be
shown to be just
Nor can the United States at this late
hour, in honor, raise new objections to aay
Of these claims, that is, objections that were
not set up by the Mexican Commissioners,
when such claims were before the board.
The United States, after paying a portion
Of its citizens, the full amount Of their claims,
with sper cent. interest, as they have done,
may, it is true, boast Of their golden acquisi-
tons in California--their rich and full in
demnity for the past" and still withhold
from other citizens, their just portion Of this
same indemnity but the above argument
remains and ever will remain unanswered,
and Congress will have failed to discharge its
manifest obligations, until it shall have adj
ministered equal and impartial justice, the
full payment, land that Without limitation,
Of all the remaining claims which have been
or shall be, shown to be just against the gov
eminent Of Mexico.
My purpose however, was not to endorse
your article or your Arguments, this would
be superAuous, but my object, chieay,'in ad-
dressing you, was to say, that i would be
highly interesting to the claimants here, if
you would inform them what is, or what can
be said on the other side Of this question.
The high character and justice Of these
claims during the commencement and prose-
cution Of the war, seemed to be clear and
indisputable to the President, their amount
was recorded in the State department, and
well known to Mr.. Slidell. What then was
the process, and what were the figures, by
which these claims are now so suddenly and
magically reduced from nine, to three and a
quarter millions' Has the government tailed
to recover the much-talked-of indemnity
for the past p
Has the acquired territory cost more than
Mr., Trist was authorised to pay' The re-
verse is well known to be. true.
On what principle then is it now proposed
to turn off these claimants with one-third OF
their demand: Is thirty-three cents on the
dollar, the boosted indemnity for the past"
for which these creditors have waited so ong'
Mexico was more honorable. She repu-
dated such a settlement, and "proposed that
there should be no limitation Of the amount,
as to this class Of claims.n
Mr.. Trist acknowledges the obligations Of
the government, and said " there was no
danger Of its being disregarded"
Who then is party to this injustice II
is not the present Administration or its
friends, we trust II is not certain Hon
orable Senator from Florida, ace kno,c Has
any Wing, from Gen. Taylor downward, 4
motive, political or selfish, in wronging these
claimants
The Chairman Of the Committee on For
/ ign affairs, surely can have no axe to grind!
| Who then is it, that proposes for the U.
States composition with its creditors' Who
dares to declare our government to be bank
rupt' Give US more light if you please, Mr..
Editor, and give us also copy Of the pro-
test, said to have been read to the Senate,
while in secret session on the Trist Treaty,
and oblige your Connecticut friends Of
STEADY HABITS
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The annual missionary meeting Of the Ebenezer
Methodist Episcopal Church, at the Navy Yard, viii
take place on Thursday night the first Of Februry.
Among the speakers engaged for the occasion, Il
the Hon, R. NJ. Johnson Of Indiana
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ST. yNcENrs ORPHAN ASYLUM The Ladies
Of ST. Patrick's Church are holding TEA PARTY at
the oDEos, the proceeds Of which are TO be appro-
prated to the benefit Of the Orphan Children Of ST.
Vitcents Orphan Asylum. An opportunity Is here
afforded to dispense a portion Of the wealth and
comforts by which many Of citizens suIroun-
ded TO the alienation Of the hard lot Of the parent
less children who to be the recipients Of the "a
yOrs of a generous public.
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There are many complaints about the delay in
lighting the city with gas but these will soon be
removed, for we understand that the works. will
in the course Of week, be ready TO supply the de-.
mand 48
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Some rascal tried TO force an entrance into tn
store Of Edsard .Sinms q. Son, last night This
is the second attempt that has been made on these
premises, within few months \.
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We are requested TO state that the great Taylor
Ball will positively take place on Thursday evening
next, the 25th inst. The Hon. HEsRY CLAY has
been invited, and has consented TO attend. The
Ball room will be adorned with splendid painting
leans Bee, 20 uitimo.
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There are now two Of the finest frgaies In the
Navy at the anchorage below the ciy the Congress,
Just from cruize, (having come up from the Roads
on Saturday, and the Raritnn, bearing the broad
pendant Of Com. Wilkinson Of the Home Squadron,
on the eve Of sailing on cruize.- Norfolk Herald
January 30.
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In all matters pertaining TO the duties Of his Office
Gen. Taylor will carry out his own principles, and
act upon his own judgment-and the country could
not have safer reliance. We believe that, like
Washington, he will disconnicnance all sectional
ealouses and factions and direct his efforts 10 the
promotion Of the welfare Of the whole nation. II Is
we think, most fortunate circumstance, that gen.
lleman has been elected TO the Presidency at this
particular PERIOD who has had little or no connection
with parties, and who is uncommincd on particular
measlres-for he will be able to take a calm survey
Of public affairs the position Of parties, the designs
Of factions; and recommend the adoption Of such
measures as, in promoting the general welfare, will
soothe and hnrmonze the public mind, and guide Il
in the path of duty to the Union. We do not anti
cpate that any ultra measures will be approved by
Gen. Taylor; and he stands pledged not to perpet-
nate the spells system, the great source of danger
to the free institutions Of the country He will sur
round himself by wise, discreet and patriotic siates-
men, and will endeavor to tread in the footsteps o.
Washington. Wehope and believe that the nation
will have cause to bless the day which made General
Zachary Taylor President Of the United States
baltimore Clipper january 30.
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From the Baltimore America,
Progress OF the West.


The following items indicating the growth and
prosperity of the West will be read with interest and
qualification. They are derived from papers brought
by the last mail:
ST.. Lours.-The st. Louis Mercantile Library
Association is in very aourshing condition-much
TO the credit of the intelligence and enterprise of the
people of that city. II has now 5000 volumes accu-
INFLATED at a cost of about $4,000
ALroN.-The Alton (Ilinois) Telegraph publishes
statement, which makes the amount OF the exports
from that CITY, for the year ending the lst of Deem
Der $685., $50 Sc. The editor estimates the whole
amount at one million of dollars. The whole num-
Der of buildings put up during the year, was 59-24
Of brick and 35 frames. A
WHEELiNo.-James f. Wharton, Esq, has been
elected President of the Wheeling Board Of Trade.
LEXINGTON, MIssouRI.--The town of Lexington
in Missouri, which was deemed, a comparatively
short time SINCE to be on the outskirts Of civilization
is rapidly improving In population and trade, II has
now population Of about $500. Among the new
buildings erected last year were two steam -four
mills, steam saw.mill and steam rope walk three
brick churches, and number Of brick dwellings and
stores During the year ls4s from 900 200 tons
Of Hemp were baled and shipped from that place;
1900 coils of Bale Rope; 300 hogsheads of Bacon;
between 1000 and 5000 barrels Of LARD 10000 bush
els Of Wheat; 600 barrels of Whiskey, and variety
Beeswax, Flax Seed, Hemp Seed, &C., the value Of
which was considerable.
OHio--The assessed cash value Of real and per-
sona property in the State Of Ohio for the year lb4e
was 1927 OCT ,99l This valuation gives firo hundred
dollars TO each living soul thousand TO each
family. Considering that the great mass of people
farmers living on the SOIL and thnt property is
shows condition Of uncommon comfort--of active
industry and increasing prosperity. The number of
pleasure carriages taxed 50,964; of watches
60 BOP; and Of piano-fortes 1886.
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We perceive that our enterprizing merchants.
Messrs. Geo and Thomas Parker, have had at their
own expense, fine and durable foot way laid across
Pennsylvania avenue, from their new and splendid
store, leading directly 10 Browns Hotel. This we
consider broad hint TO friend Brown, and as the
Messrs Parkers keep none but No. groceries, we
would advise Mr.. Brown TO step Overland at any rate
ifhe has not done SO already. give them trial. "a
aror1 y dc s VIZ 4saas ls53 i4s'lSe
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WORTf1INaToN q. sNETHHN,

WORTaINGTON q. SNGTH8N,
FORMERLY soLiciron THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
Washington, ID. c.,
DRACTIsEs IN the Supreme Court Of the Upsd States.
the Of the District and Of the neighborng Ssea
gysa legal counsel al his Chambers prossutss claims o.
every description against Congress Of the Depart
mens Of Government acts agent In procuring letters
patent for Inventions and n prepared to execute hus
requiring the presence and attention Of counsel or
agent al the seat Of government.
no Once. al his dwelling, No. Missouri Avenue. be.
tween and ~ streets
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Gitn 1nttIliarr,fe.

Gltp Intelligence.
We learn that Com Mckay died al his residence
in this city, yesterday morning at nine o'clock
II will be remembered by many that this gentleman
was, by an net of Congress, appointed 10 command
the United States ship Macedonia, on her mission
to Ireland adened with food to allay the hmins that
visited that unhappy land one year ago. The mis-.
sion he faithfully performed and was rewarded BY
an appropriation Of $4,000. Com. Mckay, We be-
lieve, served in the venezuelnan navy with crsdi.
10 himself and TO that country. stafS
PoIIcE REpoRr- Wednesday,, jan 3l.-.Whesler
McNichols Of Scotland, went out early In the even
ing, to take nocturnal observation lost his reckon
ing, and obliged 70 for the first light that pre-
sened itself to his yew--aer lacking several times
TO avoid the stalls in The market, he made the woteh
house harbor and run In The harbor master, Capt.
Goddard, thinking the weather rather rough outside
invited Wheeler 10 stop till morning and Wheeler
not caring to put to sea in so dark night accepted
the offer and in the morning, politely thanking the
Captain for his hospitality, made sail ind stood out
TO sea again
Benjamin Bradmen, of Maryland, was out rather
late when he went home, the andlady refused TO let
HMM. Here was fir Ben did not anticipate
The night was cold, wet and dark; to stay In the
street all night, was out Of the questionable accord
iney turned his steps toward the market house.
There the music Of the cold hoarse wind mournfuly
greeted his ears as he plodded his way among the
deserted stalls Every thing around was dark and
dreary and hen felt II he alone in the world
and that morning light would never come by ho-
Key says Ben and started at the sound Of his own
voice BY hockey, this Is all-fred awful and then
looking like one who didn't tread some marble hail.
but oron and hopeless gazed wishfully around when
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-11

Hon AND DRy,-fhe popular steamer
Albatross, Capt. c. d. Robinson. arrived
yerterday afternoon from New Orleans.
Daring the trip up, the Albatfoss had oc.
easicn TO stop at the mouth Of Green
River TO put out two hossheaGs OF sugar.
She reached that point NJ night--no light
To be seen-and the river was Mt high
iiood-lhe town Ut the mouth being al.
most inundated.
Halo" shouted the Captain, "who
keeps Ibis town %
iIaiio, goupeii, aud be e.-si 70 you."
replied a voice, itoin the in,dst 81 tho
darkness.
" Where's your whafi-boat Show a
light We have got freight for you.'
erred tho Captain.
The whari.boal's dfiiied of-there
amt no lights about-and YOU can't land
no freight" was the categorical reply.
Show a light shouted the Captain.
" and let us get in. -
Show light yourself aud lie, me sec
to get out"
Where arc you - efied ihe Captain.
Up a tree" answered thu voice.
The boat sent in her yawl. and sure
enough found a man with bundle ur6er
his arm. pcrched in tree. the rising wa.
ters stealing slowly upon his resting place.
Cincinnati Commercial.