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The Tornado.

We hear rumors from the country Of several dis.
nsers from the heavy storm which pissed south Of
this city at 2oclock p. M. on Wednesday. It's pow
er was but slightly felt here, but about six miles b..
low In the centre Of Its track much damage occurred
70 buildings, fences, &c. Al the plantation Of Col
J. p Taylor in the praries, several buildings We're
destroyed, among Them two valuable gin houses Al
Mount Meigs we also learn lis effects were very se-
we're the Academy there was completely pros,rated
and several Of the pupils badly injured ono fatally
The high fences enclosing the park OF Col Carrier
were destroyed and The herd Of deer several hundred
bend, scattered Great damage was also done 10 he
telegraph posts trees &c. From the great force and
extent Of the Storm we fear accounts Of still greater
disasters.
Persons who have any information about the
course and effects Of The Tornado are requested 10
hand IL In 10 this Office. gentleman Of This city
who keeps Meteorological Journal for the Smith
sonlan Institute, isnnxons 10 procure full account
of il. Those who feel sufficient interest in such
matters 10 take the trouble requested 10 mention
the distance and direction Of the place Of observation
from Montgomery the time Of the heaviest wind
the direction Of the wind, the time OF the commence
nen and ending Of the rain, the seize Of hail II any
md II convenient the state Of the Barometer and
Thermometer Montgomery Ala. Journal, l6th iusf
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OFFICIAL.

ZACHARY TAYLOR, President Of the United States
OF America 70 all whom Il may concern
Salts actory evidence having been exhibited 10 mo
thai cLrarsrs BALIrv has been appointed Vice
Consul Of the Republic of Ecuador for The port Of
San Francisco, In California, do hereby recognise
him as such, and declare him FREQ TO exercise and
enjoy such functions, powers and privileges, as ara
allowed to the Vice Consus Of the most favored ma
tons In the United States. a
In testimony whereof, have caused these letters
10 be made patent, and the seal Of the United
States 10 be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand nj the City OF Wash
ngton, the 18Th day Of March, A. D.lais
lI.ss and OF the Independence Of the United
States Of America The 13i.
2. TAYLOR.
BY the President;
InHN AL O. AYroN Secretary Of Siate.
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Hiwassee Railroad.

We perceive thai the work upon The Railroad for
nery known as the Hiwassee Railroad, and now us
the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad, lying be.
tween Knoxville and Chaitanooga, and Tor which
Gen. Dull Green and Others are the contractors. Inns
been actively commenced. The Dalton, Gal Ea-
gle, OF the 9th instant, says, that fifty hands are now
engaged in repairing The old grading OF the Isas,
Tennessee and Georgia Railroad thai the work be-
tween Dalton and Cleveland has been nut under CON
tract, and that lhirty hands havealready commenced
operations on IT,
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Thai dc IFHmb,gtoa journal said ofHe Presi.
dents Inaugural on he Oh Fl 1hrch
The apparent sincerity of purpose, which is, In
fact, its leading feature, Is worthy the occrpant OF
so exalted an office. Like the glorious sun, whose
beams are illuminating Ills duy the adlnlnistra
ton of Gen, Taylor opens with rich promises OF use
tulncss and honor.
Iphof The IIa'ningion journal said Of he same
Inaugural on NE sl6h Of March Gust one week
after its first say.)
While the Generals Inaugural contains fewer
words than the Inaugural Of any Of his predecessors
II c0ntnins less sense and meaning.
The diversity Of opinion In the .journol in the
short space of one week. reminds MS very much of
those little ugglers who used 10 tramp through the
country who conld with admirable Facility blow tape
and tow from their mouths at the same time. - va.
mingt0n. AZ G.. CMlOnicle ~
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Gitn latsIliasaee.

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LrAurr ran CosvsarEp MoSx. -R.or--E Il win
be rscoieeled that "a calling himself q convert
ed monk" came 10 this city early lust winter and
made what he termed lawful disclosures excluding
women and children from his lectures and charging
an admission fee OF twenty five cents. Alter having
delivered himself Of his budget Of alleged enornlies
Of the Catholic priesthood 10 some OF our Citizens
he proceeded 10 Georgetown, In January last and
took room and advertised 10 repeat his course OF
lectures. While there he wDs disturbed In his labor
OF love- deraciicn, and money-lnaking, and ihat
which the law designaies riot ensued, 10 which
BENJAMIN Fowier Joshua Baieman. John Knight,
Joseph Goddard, William Dawson and Simon Bis
sol, were parties. Yesterday they were arraIgned
before the Criminal Court TO answer 10 the charge.
Mr.. Key appeared for the United States and Messrs
i.onghborough slnms, Radcliffe, capsrton and WI
son for the defence. Seven continuous hours were
consumed in the trial. including The arguments
The Jury before the adjournment, were cautioned
by the Judge TO say nothing about the case. pres
eni. and We're permitted 10 retire 10 their homes,
with the understanding that they wauid meet this
morning, and make up their verdict.
A large concourse Of people We're In The Court
room during tho proceedings
The second lecture Of Professor Koeppen, on Athe.
nan Architecture Of the age Of Periclcs took place
On Tuesday evening lasI, before very numerous and
attentive audience Of ladies and gentlemen. The
lecture was exceedingly Interesting, und will no
doubt lend TO awaken an Interest In the beautiful and
classic style Of Architecture OF the ancient Greeks,
OF which the eloquent lecturer spoke enthusiast.
culy. The earned lecturer paid well marlted CON-
plinient the correct taste and sound judgement Of
Government In adopting that style for our grand
national conservatory Of Arts ard Sciences The Pa
tent Office, the portico Of which he very justly re-
marked, was the finest specimen OF Greclan Dofic
Architecture that he had seen In the Y. States
We are glad TO perceive, among the appropriations
OF the aIe Congress, one for commencing The wings
Of this noble building according to the original plan
Of It's protector.
GosE HoaE.--Col. Cave Johnson, the ex- Post
t... ~ "A. IN
on Tuesday, left Washington In The afternoon train
OF cars yesterday, for Tennessee lie was accom-
panied by his family Ex-Secretary Marcy aud ex-
Secretary Buchanan bade farewell 10 their former
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0J-The Italian Concert at Odd Fellows
Hall, last evening, was attended by large
and fashionable audience. The duet from
Limouni was deservedly encored, as was
also the Sandunga. We have not time to
do justice to the accomplished artistes Te-
desco and Pico, or to Mr.. Viette. Their
fame has proceeded them. They will give
their last concert this evening.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-23

In spanking Of Mr.. Ewing yesterday, we called
him large hearted man, but the types made him
large headed" We beg our readers to understand
that we are totally ignorant Of the dimensions OF Mr.
Ewing eaPm. His head may be small but we are
perfectly certain there is good denl in it.-N. O.
Bee.
The types did not miss the figure much after nh
Conbc, the celebrated Edinburg phronoloeist In his
sketches Of his visit TO this country, declared Mr. Ew
lngs head the best in the Senate--suporor even 10
Mebsters, Clays, NC, then members Of that BODY.
lIDnien1lfrn ILu .LuiI.ilnL -
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Good Appointmenfs.

Hon Charles B. Penrose, Of PhiIadelphia, hiss been
appointed Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury Mr.
held the Office Of Solicitor Of the Treasury under
the administration Of Mr.. Tyler and wss regarded
inEfon, His selection viii not only be well re-
ctiyed by the wings Of Pennsylvanin but BY all who
appreciate worth and stsrinz intseri.y. Chester
County Pa, ReErhllsan.
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We rejoice to see that the administration has alrcn-
dy given tho most satisfactory evidence that the
competent and honest oflice-holder who does not
interfere In elections buI Confines himself 10 the d,
Ties Of his Office, VIII not be removed by General
Taylor.
We refer now 10 The fact that Col, Thomas r..
Bigger The democratic Postmaster Of this city has
received renewal of his commission. Col Bigger
has been competent and iniihful ocer,and, though
decided democrat, has never meddled with political
broils We are glad that lie still retains his office,
and we trust the candid men Of all parties win OBJ
serve In this circumstance the scrupuous justice
with which Gen. Taylor adheres to the Jeilersoninn
test which he has adopted the rule OF his admins
trulon Another example has also occurred in this
state, MIR. George Loyal, Navy Agent NJ Norfolk
Mr.. Loyal though democrat, had not proved hln-
self an eectioneering partiznn, nor permitted those
under him TO abuse their office political purposes
That the new administration will be able to avoid
all errors Is to expect miracle; but that IL will en-
dcavor 10 make wise, just and patriotic discim
nation in the delicate task of distributing public
trusts, II, we think, sufficiently evident. General
Taylor will not remove any from office but the
incompetent, the parizan, or the nuiaitllnl Sucn,
we have no doubt, is his intention, which, he will
carry out with honesty and singleness OF purpose
None need iremble for their offices simply Because
they voted against Old Zach. None need fear but
the active electioneerers. the negligent and incon-
pctcnt.--Rich. Republican.
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Nnxal.

G'ospoRT NAVY YARD I'VE learn that orders were
received at this Yard last week, 10 fl out the L s
irignte Congress. She win require docking, and re-
pairs TO a considerable extent.
The United States sloop-of.war, yandaa, which
has been hauled up, heightened and much improved,
will be ready fol- launching In few weeks
The repairs OF the steam frgaie Mississippi IN
state OF great forwardness aud she will In short
time, come out Of the Dry Dock - Norfolk Herald
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oDRoY.-SoaErHIre Goop-NIr J. X. Search
the celebrated dancer and volinist attached 10 IN,
company of Ethiopian Serensders IL to take ben
eht this evening at the Odeon Among the othel
entertainments, not the least attractive will be
large pound cake, Containing three gold rings,
which will be cut up and distributed 10 he audience
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-23

o. The Union insists that Mr. Polk .
administration was not proscriptive. Name
dozen wings that were appointed to prom.
inent Offices by him, may, name a'Post-
Office Of the grade OF that at Richmond, and
Navy agency Of the grade Of that at Nor.
iolk, to which he appointed whigs--snt
we'll confess, thar bis administration was no
proscriptiye.
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Correction.

After Il was known that Mr. Clayton was to form
part Of the administration Of President Taylor, he
urged the step 1.-THE nomination OF Mr.. Hannegan, as
minister to Berlinl npon the administration then
about 10 reiire.-N. Y. True San, (Dtm.)
This statement is utterly untrue. Mr.
Clayton knew nothing Of Mr. Folks nten-
lion to nominate Mr.. Hanehgan, nor had he
any part in urging Mr.. Polk upon the sub
iect
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-23

The West Tennessee Wing says thar gold and
silver mine has been discovered IL Benton county.
Tenn, near Wyati's Mil II Is said large atnonns
ol silver end gold found, unrs1a!ly rich
Welding Is o. so per cent Considerable e,citsIoen,
prevails In that region, the owner 81 he land hsy
ing !. guarded day a.id night
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Mr.. Penros.e.

Charles B. Penrose Esq. hate of this county, has
hcen appointed Assistant Secretary OF the Trspsurp
Ian Office Just created. Mr.. Penrose wss 81
pointed Solicitor OF the Treasury by Gen Harrison
and filled hai otiicr si credit icr ou, y-sr- ~
woll known abilities sud experience ~. 8 -unic.,,
soaraaiy thur the duties Of his Office win Dc. Rt'h
tuliv dischotgrd-- f.anrJf,eti Pa Efobri,.,
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o. The Philadelphia News falls into
an error in giving credence to the absurd
rumor, that the Secretary Of the Interior had
declared all the Offices of his department to
be vacant by the operation Of the act estab-
fishing the same.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-23

Mr.. BLACKWELL, late Of the National Hotel Of ihi.
city has failed II Is said for upwards Of sixty thou.
and dollars. Groceries, butchers, and wine mer-
chants, are among his creditors, and his whereaboul.
not known.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-23

Let tho true men of MI partics--the independent.
the free, the honest Of all paresstand by old Zach
and give him fair trial. We rejoice TO see that The
neutral press, which, at the North, has the largest
circulation, and exerts most commanding tnilu-
ence adhcres unrescrvcdy before the election 10
the banners Of Old Buena Vista, as an honest. tre.
genuine patriot, who says what he means, and per-
forms what he promises. Richmond Rep,,blieas
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The CARRIA6E and the two dark cream horses
made use Of by General Toylor's family have been
hired, for few weeks only, of Dennis Smallwood
until other arrangements shall have been completed
we have been informed
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Az Mr.. Cave Johnson has now retired from the
head Of the Post Office Department we think 1t
would be only asmple act Of courtesy for all respect
able pupers 10 put him on their "free listn--care
being taken 10 have the papers kept on hand week
or two before sending them, in order that they may
become thoroughly dry before being deposited in the
malls. Saturday Posi-.
And the condition being that he should be
obliged to pay a quarters postage in ad-
vance on all the papers sent National
Wig
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We ore pleased 10 learn thai old t,ienJ clatl.s
u Penfoee Esq, has beeu appointed A ssislaat sec.
rotary Of the Treasury. He IL warmly devoted 10
the interests Of Pennsylvania aud will make most
faithful Intelligent and energetic officer Lancaster
Pa Tribune ~
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On Friday night last one Of the stages running on
the northern route between Blairsyille and Pitts
burg was precipifaied down precipice nearly per.
pendicuar, forty or fifty feet into a small creek
There were four passansers IN the coach u, The
time one or whom, Captain George w. Pennington,
of Plusburg, was killed on the spot.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-23

For conriy ceremonial Gen Taylor, il is clear has
no liking. lie has however, great liking, an d Is
praciser Of something infinitely better for this re-
publican and--a heartlness and freedom Of. manner
without the least "roughness which attach you 10
the man al once Wilmington, " c., Chronicle.
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The Hon. JoHs NJ. CLAYTON Il il said. has taken
for residence the dwelling soon TO be vacated BY
Mr.. Buchanan, on + street, between Thirteenth anc
Fourteenth streets.
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Dming ths extra ssnslon Of the Senate, he (Mr.
Pam b undsr the neceesify Of making many nomi-
ssdons Among than h that Of Postmaster At Rich
mood The strong recommendations in favor Of
Een Peyton have been placed before him. He dc.
clares his purpose In Of removal from Office 10
exercise great moderation and elaboration; but that
ne cannot re- nominate political opponent, who was
himself put into office BY the removal Of political
friend, If he can find political friend who will take
the Office, and Ia qualified md acceptable He has
therefore, come TO the conclusion NOT TO re nominate,
zen. Peyton,p &c. &c.-lidsh. Cor RicI, Equirer
-lharch %, lSf5.
And he Mr.. Polk nominated Mr.. Big
ger, who was confirmed Now, mark the
difference between Gen. TAYLOR and Mr..
Polk. Gen. Taylor finds this Mr.. Bigger
in office. Ina few days after his inaugural
ton, Mr.. BIS. commission expires. What
does the President do; He does not en-
ploy q correspondent Of Richmond paper
to plead his '.grcat moderation and delibcr-
alton" to urge that be '.cannot re-nominate
political opponent CIR. Bigger who wa.
himself put into office by the removal Of a
political friend (Gen, Peyton,) If he can find
a political friend, SC" No such thing
The old Hero practices the moderation
which Mr.. Polk preached, and re nominated
his political opponent Mr.. Bigger to the Of
flee in question. What scorching COM
mentsry upon the preachngs and practice,
Of Mr.. Folks proscriptive administration,
And yet, the defender of that administrator
par excellence at Washington, has the au.
dacity to denounce Gen. Taylor as pro.
scriptive President, as preaching one thing
and practising the reverse. Prob pudor,
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The Cathedral church at ST. Louis Is to be en-
,.siged and repaired for the sum Of gu 500 Mr.
hmwsn, Of New Orleans, has contracted 10 complete
M W7'k in TIE month OF December next
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Mr.. Miealph Lassiter Of Randolph county, N. c.
aged ninety years has twenty living children sixty
nine grand children and fty-two great grind chil.
drsn-a living within ftssn miles Of his residence.
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"My guide viii be tho Constitution which, / this
day swear 70 preserve, protect and defend For he
Interpretation OF that instrument. shall look 10 Tie
decisions Of ne judicial ribiai established BY is
authority and 10 The practice Of government under
e earlier Presidents, 'cho had SO large share in il
formation
This is doctrine for which the Wings have been
contending for twenty years. 1t was a distinctive
Wing principle in opposition to the " As under
stand IT, doctrine OF the Democratic party. The
high Judicial Tribunals of the country are the le-
gitinate and recognised opponents OF The meaning
and intent Of that sacred instrument. Their deci-
sions override the decisions Of Congress, and those
Of every other tribunal in the land The recog
milton OF this principle by the President OF the
action under given circumstances. If bill having
for its object the protection of American labor
Is sent to General Taylor for his signature, no
doubt will be entertained in regard to his decision
Because the Supreme Court Of the United States has
decided that Congress has right TO pass bill en-
bodying this principle, and thai State consiiu
tionally nulify that net without subIecting Itself to
the pains and penalties Of illegal recusancy But VI
his notions Of duty and his oath compelled him to
Interpret The Constitution TO suit his own theories,
regardless OF the interpretations Of the judicial Tri
bnnals" OF the country, every thing would be sea-
The representatives Of the people would not know
how 10 frame bill 10 meet his whims and avoid a
veto. 1t would be always necessary first TO go him
for Views Of the Constitution upon this or that his
question: and so render him. not the Executive Of the
people, bound to carry out their will when constitu-
iionally expressed, but Supreme Dictator, concern
trating In himself the wisdom of the Judiciary, the
power Of Legislature and the Executive authority Of
the President ses
With the expedition of his views which We have
quotedbrief and explicit they areit 10 not ne
cessary for the people trouble themselves In regard
to Gen. Taylor's action on bill to improve rivers
and harbors. Even If the constitutionaty of such
improvements by the General Government had not
received the direct sanction Of the Judicial Trbu-
mails Of the country-which they certainly have, II
the question has ever been carried before them--it
was The ''practice of Government nnder the earlier
Presidents" TO make such Improvements. So that II
bill for that object Ia sent to Gen Taylor he will
neither pocket" II veto H. The propriety Of
the principle having been settled he wil os mat
ter of course, sanction H. md carry the win Of
the people as expressed through their representa-
iYcs-Aibdnu Erening .IonrnnI.
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The Hudson river Is opened to Albany and the
steamboats, have resumed their regular trips.
April Hf7 - -
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Az Piiisburg on Tuesday, the Ohio river had nlae
and half feet In the channel
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Opinion OF Phi ysict ns.--Ths Faculty unite In re-
commanding the celebrated External Remedy, HUNTS
IINfMENT,
The following letters from the highly eminent phy
who been attached the Mount Pleasant state Prison
for many years the best evidences Of the value OF hi.
celebrated I.niment
sISd SfSa Decsag5sr o6, ls.J
Ny Dear SRI received your nots Of yesterday asking
my opinion in relation 10 HuNrs LsIMgNT a. preparej
By Mr George u. Stanton. Knowing ts composition ami
having frequently used H. can recommend you as
safs Erisrra Remedy, and Ia my opinion the bs Iini
ment now Il, nse Very Irilyand respectfully, yours,
H. X HOFFMAN
4 fully concurn the above opinion. W NJ BEIcHER
YoRxrows, January IA, isl5.
SIn reply 10 your letter, would say Thai have ured
your External Remedy, called Hunts linmsni In my
practice since you made me acquainted with i'm compos
Ton, ani fiestalfy say that believe 10 he Tho beat
External remedy IN for The complains fcr which
you recommend II Yours, respectfully, n --5' n
... BENI. ID. MILLER, NJ. D.
sold by all the Druggists In this city and hrouehnns
the country Price Is cents per bottle
Mar23' GEo. v. STANTON q Co