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General Taylor has commenced the battle. His
iirsi engagement took place nj Natchcz on the 30ih
uliinio, and glorious one il was too. lie stayed
there however but few hours and left rs he arrived
amidst the rejocings and acclamatlons of his fel-
low citizens All without regard TO party, felt proud
of their countryman-aIl have a love for the man
except few disappointed politicians, whose hopes
of office have been prosirated perhaps forever by his
election The roar Of thirty cannon announced his
arrival, and the same number were fired when he
departed But that was familiar 10 his ear--it was
music such as had stirred on many hard contested
battle field the heroic soul that sometimes slnmbers
within. But this was mere out post skirmisli--the
roar Of cannon, looming through the heavens, the
loud and enthusiastic greetings Of his countrymen,
will meet him on many points of his route to Wash
ngton--the battle ground where his greatest battle
Is yet to be fought. There his enemies will fire
cannon but insiduously and secretly thrust the con-
cealed dagger under the cover of smiles and express
sions Of regard and friendship. Wehavc an abiding
confidence, however, in his ability TO ward oil blows
from every quarer--the shield of an honest heart
the light Of virtues lamp, and the power Of his native
good sense, viii protect him from all his enemies
Office seekers, that contemplate class of human
kind, are the only obstruction in his way. But the
cool glance Of his eye will cut short many woefu
talcs for Office. A welcome was given to him In
vicksburg on the first ofthis monh-another awaits
him ut Memphis-N Nashville Tennessee ~ Frankfort
and at Louisville KY, and on the 23rd he expects
TO arrive nj Washinglon--aGods speed him Houston
Mss Republican, I0M insf
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Hail to the Metropolis OF this mighty nation, The
man whom the people have delighted TO honor. The
high Americans worship no earthly dyini
ties. They hnil Gen. Zachary Taylor only us man
n .feior citizen No one better, thousands equally
good. The creature cannot be greater than the
tor; the sovereign Of the universe himself yields TO
this awe-inspiring truth. Him alone him FIRST him
last, hin, midst, and without end, they worship
through the revelations Of his inilniiable perfeeons
All who are entitled to approach their God, have an
undoubted right TO and speak 10 their ieow-men.
Come then, all who desire in the purity Of kind in
clination look upon the man of the people, speak TO
him, hear him. when the rush Of feeling or curiosity
shall have subsidized, 80 that he can DO heard Tile
ready condecession Of The Hero Of Buena Vista, is
known in every country in every cline, where winds
and waves can watt his kind acclaim. The President
will not merge the laurels Of the Hero much less
the grandeur Of the man. Thanks to a kind Proyi-
dence for this brightness and warmth Of the day Of
his advent to this city. 1t Is good omen the cold
ness, the darkness, and the storms Of the past week.
have been commanded by Him who rides upon the
wings Of his own clelnency TO men.
We pray That no clouds nor storms, may ever dark.
en- the earthly day of Zachary Taylor, nor obscure
his vision toward the grand encampment Of the sol
diers of the cross Of the Son Of God.
q m n
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The Equestrian Enigr.nt shin.

The Equestrian emigrant ship, which left
London on the 25th February, and sailed
from Plymouth on the 18th March, with 500
persons on board, arrived safe at SYDNEY
after rough and dangerous passage, on the
10th Of July, ls4s. 1t appears, by pri-
waite letter from one Of the passengers, that
when within nine hours sail, with fair wind
from the harbor, sudden squat arose, and
edged the vessel in between some dangerous.
rocks. The night was perfectly dark, bu
owing to the good management of the cap
tain, and indefatigable zeal Of the crew ;,ns
male passengers, for two days and three nights
she was rescued from her perilous situation
and driven by fearful hurricane above 20t
miles to sea; threatened every minute
with destruction, for nine days, when calu
sci N, and IN three days they reached thei
destination. Their perlous situation wa
seen on land; but owing 10 the hurricane, n
assistance could be rendered. The healtl
Of the ship has been very good Their,
have heen II deaths, but only one adult
who was IN indifferent health when she EN-
Z harSed, suffered the whole voyage. and die.
within three weeks Of their arrival Tber,
have been nine births during the PASSAGE -
The ship was received On her arriyel viii
great ecist, owing to the good order which
had been observed during the whole q IN,
passage, and the kind feeling exhibited b,
the captain, and those 10 authority, 10 III
cmigrants.
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Ono point Settled.

The Hon. JOHN M. CLAYTON, the distinguished
and favorite Son|of Delaware, whose talents have
long adorned the Senate of the Union is to be Gen
TAyLoR's Secretary Of State
In this selection the Wing Party has reason 10 re.
joice. Jona NJ. CLAYTON has heen, from his earli-
est youth, the Representative Of Wing sentiment in
all the strength and purity which characterised that
sentiment In the beet days of the Republic Like
the devoted Wing State which gave him birth, there
has not been break, or waver in his course.
In his principles, In his associations, and even in
his geographical locality, Mr.. CLAyros is eminent
" NATIONAL For more than twenty years he has
come fully up TO Mr.. JEFrERsos's tost for public
usefulness. Apddnring all that time, through storms
and trials, In darkness and danger, he has been ON
unwavering, indomita Bile WHrG. Wisely therefore,
has Gen. TAyLoR committed the Department of
State to this capable experienced and upright States
man.-Albany ~ Y .ourna,
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balcony, with his head uncovered, beneath
the folds Of that flag which has led him so
often to victory, He said:
GENTLEMEN have not appeared TO
make speech, EVENT. Iwere able. have
met with serious injury and besides am IA
tigued and require rest You have my
gratitude for the attentions which have been
paid me three cheers for Old Zack--order
order allow me to express my best wishes
for the welfare and happiness Of all Of you.
Loud cheers and calls for Colonel Bliss.
The President retired and the crowd
dispersed with nine cheers for Old lack and
the pleasing murmurings on all sides The
General has come
The President looks well, and though ne
cessarily fatigued by the sacrifice of personal
comfort incident to his position, and deman-
ded in some measure by the laudable desire
OF his fellow citizens to see him and salute
him, he does not appear to have suffered
much. lie is in cheerful spirits and is
prepared to buckle on the armor fduty, the
moment the hour arrives.
The Presidents suite consists Of the fol-
lowing gentlemen:
pr. McCoRMIcK, U. S, A.
Major GARSETT, U. S. A.
Col. VAN ALLEN, N. Y.
Hon. BALE PEYToN, La.
Hon. Judge WINCHESTER, La,
Hon 4, G. BuLLIrT, La
Hon. J. P. BENJAMIN, La.
Col. w. l.. HoDcE, La.
He was accompanied from Kentucky by
the following ladies and gentlemenrelatives
and friends:
Col. James Taylor Ky.
Miss Taylor, Ky.
Miss Peyton, La.
Mr.. Christy, Ky.
Mrs. Christy.
Miss Wickltfe, Ky,
Miss Johnson, KY,
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-
They think they have found the thief who robbed
the Patent Office.
The Reputation of the Planters Bank Bonds is
the question now among the Democrats of Afssis-
sippi.
Col. Talcott has found the identical sword worn
by the lamented Dade.
The paper mill on Reedy river near Granville, s.
g. has been burnt
They broke ground on the 22nd inst. at Whining
ton, ~ G. for the rail road to Manchester.
Arrangements have been made by the authorities
of Wilmington, N. G. to receive President Polk, on
his way South
The levees at Point Coupcc and near Col William
Taylors plantation fell in on the 18th inst.
The Taylor Guards, a military company, left De-
troit for this city on the 18th instant.
They killed Lynx recently In Vermont
The Pnez party have received another and final
defeat in Venezuela and three Of Paez's men have
been captured.
At the pneries Of St. Clair county, Michigan,
1000 persons are engaged in telling timber, and 700
teams in hauling.
In 1912 roast beef was not known in England; il
was introduced in the time of Charles III, who
knighted a roat loin, Sir-Loin.
All quiet in Hayti on the LIST inst. the people con-
timing to retrograde into barharism.
The number of vessels In the eastern p,rts for
California almost exceeds belief.
resolution has been submitted to the French
Congress- providing for an international union Of all
the powers Of Europe and for tho abolition Of war
by referring their disputes TO board Of central ar
bitrators
A fair was recently held at which the women al
lowed their lips TO be kissed al half dollar kiss and
one man took FIVE dollars WORTH
The Legislature Of New Jersey will not incorpo
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SENATOR CLAYTON.

The New York Express Of yesterday snys:-"Fol
Secretary of State we are TO have, we see, the Hon
John Nj. Clayton, ofDelaware. Mr. Clayton is moi
only an eminent Lawyer in his own State but in
The Senate Of the United States he has long held ,
position honorable 10 himself and useful TO his
try, both as statesman and as debater. He there
fore will carry to the new and important sphere o
action, where he is soon TO figure, sound learning,
well cultivated mind, much experience in public
alIairs and eminent nbtYn
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wAsnlso4os NarlosA. AIospnsxr ogr.er.


WAsnlsaros NauoSAL MospmEsr OrrIcE,
hsbrtary 70, 1919.
At meeting Of the Hoard OF Mnaagsrs, held To-
day, il was ordered, That the following letter be
published in The Washington newspapers.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Ausfl,, 1srss, January IS, l849.
GEarlEMEa; ny direction Of Governor Wood, l
have the pleasure 70 acknowledge the receipt Of a
piece Of tho corner stone Of the Washington Ma
uonal Monument laid July 4, ls4s
The Governor, on, behalf Of the State Of Texas,
tenders to The Board Of Managers his thanks for this
precious fragment Of great work. designed alike 10
commemorate the virtues and services Of the Father
Of his country and 70 illustrate the gratitude Of the
American people -
have the honor To be, gentlemen, very respect
fully Your obedienr Servant,
NJ, ID. MILLER,
Secretary Of State.
To the Board Of Managers of the Washington Ma
uona Monument, Washington City.
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Din lntslliaenrr.

InpnuoENr, On Wednesday night as tho Ana
costa Fire Company wele escofing The franklin
from the theatre TO their engine house, one Of our
most respectable citizens, hearing the fife and drum
supposed that Gen. Taylor had arrived hastily threw
on his clothes. and sailed forth in the street. A
neighbor observing his movement, determined upon
little merrment. He confronted The citizen il the
manner OF a robber, but 10 his establishment, he
drew revolver and was about 10 draw trigger, when
the joker sung ont his name, and just In time. Both
were parazed at the thought Of the consequence OF
practising joke at this time when no nan Is safe
In the streets ofonr city at late hour Of the night
while II is filled with strangers from all paris Of ths
globe.
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THE NEW ADMiI7sTnArroN.

The manifest disposition Of the publ,
mind to regard the new administration will
favor, says the Baltimore American of yes
terday, is an suspicious sign Indicative o.
good things. Men of all parties are inclined
to trust to the strong manly sense and the
sterling honesty which they ascribe to Gen
TAYLOR.
This confidence in advance gives to the
new President an extraordinary power fol
good, without the danger Of its doing any
harm. 1t is given in sincere faith, and il
will remain with abiding endurance so long
as it is deserved. Gen. TAYLOR is thus
placed in position the most desirable that
patriotic President could occupy--that Of
being free to act, in all his official doings,
"with sole reference to Justice and the pub
lie good"
Thus far, in the whole demeanor of the
President elect since the decision in No
vember, there is seen an admirable propri-
ETY., quite in keeping with chara cter which
his countrymen had learned to venerate, as
exhibited in his previous career On every
occasion Of welcome which greets him, as
he advances towards the Capital, the con-
gratulations Of his fellow citizens are re-
ceived with modesty which proves its own
genuineness, and he continually expresses
his fears that in the new line Of service to
which the people have called him he may not
be able TO meet the expectations of the pub
lie. There is no aifectation in this; nor
could there be better indication Of the true
worth and ability which he himself is the
only one to distrust.
With such characteristics as Gen. TAY-
LoR possesses, and with the strong hold which
he now has upon the popular confidence, his
administration, without the excuses which
marked Gen. JAcKsoN's, may have more
than its constitutional vigor. That the new
President will be every inch President, let
those doubt who doubt that he fought at
Buena Vista. But his whole life shows that
the energy and decision Of his character have
ever been manifested in upholding the laws,
not in violating them; and we may with
reason infer that the same promptitude Of
obedience which has always marked his
course when serving under the orders Of his
military superiors in authority, will continue
to characterize his service under the high
control Of the constitution and its solemn re-
QUESTIONS.
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SUPREME COURT UNIFIED STATES.

FRIDAY, February q, 1910.
No. 40. w. and II. Massingill, plaintiffs. ps, A. G.
Doyns. The argument Of this cause was continued
by Messrs. Lawrence and Badger for the defendant,
and concluded by Mr.. Bell for the plaintiffs.
Adjourned ill Monday II O'clock
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I5As some complaint has been made respecting
the correctness of our report Of The arrivals at the
several hnels which appear daily in our paper, Il
Is necessary for us to state, that they are pub
lshed as they come to ns,-bnt to avoid any mad
yeflency or inaccuracies from illegbility Of names,
we would suggest to the landlords who are not sat
isfed with our reports to furnish LIST in legble
hand and will vonch for their correct publication.
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SALMON p. CHASE has been elected a
Senator Of the United States from Ohio, for
six years, commencing on the 4th Of March
next. A more able selection could not have
been made Mr. CHASE, upon national
politics, is moderate Democrat, and is dis
tinguished for his opposition to negro slav-
cry in all its forms. As lawyer, he is
without superior in the Union. II he had
not made widespread and just fame before
for himself in the profession, his written argu-
ment in the celebrated Ohio slave case two
years ago, would have made it for him. 1t
is not on the merits of that argument that
we desire to express an opinion, but Of his
mastery management of the case as an adj
vocate. As public speaker and a writer,
Mr.. CHASE is unsurpassed for chasteness Of
style and close adherence to his subject
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II Our politicians our atatesinen onrl citizens
would study the character Of Washington, and en-
deayor 10 initiate his example, we should have fewer
exhibitions Of party spirit, we should behold far
wiser legislation. Both Whigs and Democrats would
be the better for drinking at this holy fountain.--
PHI Ere Bulittin
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Had | consulted my wishes. I should have mue',
preferred TO retain lie office am about 10 rncaic. and
have remained anon. vow hut the people have without
my solicitations SEEN III 10 elevate ms TO another and al
though fear am not qualified 10 discharge the grsa, ami
Important duties imposed upon YET he assured, fellow
citizens, shall enenyofto iud them rthom regard %
Far, Juror affection for any one, President Tao :
fnfteeH ioih Isopt u Hfo Rouge, january 20, 1919
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am grali1edio have received these kind expressions,
and these welcomes from the Young Giant OF the
West shall feel no difference whether Its vote was given
10 or have been called To the highrsi Office in the
worli by the unboush, unsolicited sirages Of the PEG.
pie the oil the people look upon these disnirr
ts, sitages higher honor than be conferred by
station here, IN Europe shall endeayor 10
The people Tor the good Of the country. am thankful la
Divine Providence Tor waring the bullets from persn
au must look Ia the same Divine Providence 10 guide
and assist me in performing these duties. President
IHYioris sut.,A ~ Cisrilutdii. ttb. 10.
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Satisfactory assurances, have been received here,
says the Washington correspondent Of phadclphis
North American, representing that Gen. Shields the
successor Of Mr. Breese in the Senate, win give the
Administration Of Gen. Taylor, manly and gener-
Gus support, except upon such questions may
involve a direct conflict Of political sentiment
Pending the election he volunteered 10 pledge his
influence against any factions organization TO defeat
nominations There are.oiher members Of the Sen
ate, numbered 10 opposition, who afe equally dis.
posed, TO meet Gen. Taylor In liberal spirit and
to give him the advantage Of their council and coun-
tenance In conducting The Government"
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Gen. Shields, the senator from Illinois. md Gel
Duncan, Inspector General in tho Army, esrlved ia
on. city, yesterday.
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DAILY NATIONAL WIG.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.
MORNING, FEBRUARY "a, ls49
President Taylor,s Reply 10 the Memphis
Committee, Sunday, Feb.4.

Had he Consulted his feelings, and did the crcum
staneesby which he surrounded aow he would much
prefer day being the house OF that God, whose
Kindness and protection he much indebted through
all the vicssiiudes OF life lie had been called by his
eounirymen iaeare-from long military lif to
civil position OF the greatest pubi trust an 10 entering
the discharge Of those high duties, he did greatly
manner as their great responsibilities might demand but
that he should look assistance and support not 20 this
man. that but to the whole people 10 whom he was
indebted That the Office OF his seeking,
had il been secured by any effort Of his Thai in eecting
him Presidency The United States The people had
mainly looked orwar, to good government and just ad
insrafon gf he lao; and in enaeavorng 10 carry OUT
those wishes this regard although could rival
the father his country il le for those who might
him emulate his example far as possible.
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The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin says, that, ii
is the declaration Of Gen. Toyior that he will en-
deavor 10 govern according 10 the maxims of the
earlier fathers Of the Republic. I,etus hope thar he
may succeed II be, or amy other President, can
bring back the pnratye purity Of those good old
times, he will deserve the loud4st plaudits of his
eonnlrymen, and The historian will be able 10 say,
that under his administration, The Republic renewed
It's youth.
Cast iron cottages are being shippcd 10 California.
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We learn that Capt Goddard caught hand in his
pocket, last night in the crowd, and captured the
owner oft. On the prisoner was found sundry ar
ticles. which it is believed, belonged TO Others An
examination is 10 be had Of this person to, day
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ZACHARY TAYLOR,

the President elect of the Americai peo-
pie, had reached the confines of our city
The loud-mouthed cannon soon announced
TO the whole city the fact Of the arrival Of
the old chief, and rockets were again sent
up
After the necessary delay at the outward
station, the train reached the depot on the
Avenue. Being in the thirteenth car from
the locomotive, great difficulty was expe-
rienced in eliecting landing Of the Presi-
dent, owing to the eagcrness of the crowd
pressing forward to get a glimpse Of him
About quarter to nine o'clock, the Pre-
sident succeeded in reaching carriage, ac-
conpanicd by his suite and the Committee OF
the Corporate authorities. So soon as the
latter procured coNeyances, the carriages
drove of at brisk pace up the Avenue to
Wizards hotel, the Presidents head-quar-
tiers that in which tho President sat, being
escorted by the Marshal Of the District
On passing the National Wing Office,
which was brilliantly Illuminated, and from
| Which was displayed the national aag, the
President was saluted by nine hearty cheers.
The side pavements Of the Avenue were
lined with people rapidly moving to the head
quarters Of the President, and the intended
procession was thus converted into almost a
race, in consequences Of the increasing pace
Of the cortege. Rockets were let of at diff
ierent points on the Avenue, Bengala light.
We're burned, bon-fires blazed on the NAL
and at other places, and the 6re-bells rang
merrily.
| In few moments the President reached
his head quarters and landing from his car.
rage, entered the House Soon, long anc
loud cries arose calling for Old Zack, ant
all eyes were directed towards the balloon,
on which they expected him 10 appear TIL,
Mayor Of the city came out and stated tina
the President would presently appear. Al
Ter short interval, the music of the Marine
Band, rendered on the occasion by Genera
Henderson, wac heard in The distance, fol
lowed by the Rough and Ready Club AM
a large concourse Of citizens. Soon ate
] itcamc up, the President appeared on th,
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In regard to his President, e said that was
his ardent wish 10 disslpate rl party acrmones, and "a
bring The Government back TO the simplicity OF our fathers
when the objects aimed the happiness and prosper
iiy OF the country only Gen Iayaf's Speech ~ louis
FIJI 1870 ! 1