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It's stated IN a modern popular work that the
most distinguished characteristics in Queen EIiza.
bcths day was the f twas worn OF such emo, n,
size that lady In full dress Obliged TO iced her
self nth spoon eot set long! These ruff increased
a snch an alarming rate that In 1850 srimpluhy
dimensions. When these rufs were first introduced
thty Were Of fine Holland; but early In Elizabeth
reign, they were made of lawn and cambria, manu-.
iactursd OH The continent, imported IN very small
quantities and sold al an cstravaaant price A vii
Ter Of that day. describing this lawn says $50 strange
and wonderful was this stuff that ihereupon arose
general scofi or bye-word that shortly they wonld
wear rlfs Of a spiders WEBB
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POLICE RIPoRT-11ondaH January 29.-D Dennis
Castillo was again lodged In the watch-house. From
the statement made by himself before the Police Ma.
gistrae he served soldier under the gallant Scott
from the siege Of the city of Vera Cruz to the storm
ing of Chepulchepec, where he received wound and
was honorably discharged. As an evidence that he
noted well his part the battle field, Congress has
granted him pension for life, This small annuity,
however inadequate TO afford the comforts of life
to reward him for being halt and lame for the bal
of his years. Is but curse TO him. asst proves In
too many like cases. II aids him in becoming dis
sipaed, idle and diseased. He was sent to the work
house for ten DEVASTATING no money, or home 10
go TO. The Importance Of soldiers hospital is dali.
ly demanding the attention Of tho philanhrop,st
throughout the country, and of Congress at the ear
Hest moment.
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Gitn 1ntelliarnfc.

MONETARY ArFAIRa.-We understand that 1t is in
contemplation by some OF our most prominent bank
ers, brokers, and capitalists, 10 establish stock
board in this city, on plan similars those existing
in Baltimore, Philadelphia, md New York, for the
purchase and sale of our local and other stocks.
The idea Is good one and a practical one, and
would facilitate much the buying and selling of vaf-
GUS kinds Of stocks and securities that are In this
market Such board would enable buyers and
sellers TO find each other readily and transact their
business with satisfaction, promptness and des-
patch. 1t would fix n marketable rate and value
upon stocks, and one that could be relied upon.
Nearly all the stock operations in this city would be
transacted through the agency Of such board; the
members of tho board representing the wants and
wishes Of the community in the stock line. II
would cectraae and concentrate all our stock oper-
atoms. Buyers and sellers could be found immedi-
atey, and without search, and without advertising
for them. 1t would bring men Of capital and intel
igence more directly in competition and by IN in
terchnnge OF views and sentiments upon financial
matters, would aid In disseminating information
upon such subjects through the entire community
II would elicit discussions and investigations upon
the value and character Of stocksof their stability
and soundness as investments-and cause them to
be better understood by the public. Their transac
tons, with rates. would be published daily. We
mink the business, credl onu reputation OF inc city
would be improved by such board, irregularities
in money dealings would be more readily known and
communicated, words Of advice and caution would
pass freely, and act beneficay as check on delin-
quencies and dishonest proceedings. Agents. gov.
eminent employees, and Others often receive mo-
neys from tho Treasury, which they desire immedi-
atey to invest. A Stock board would be conye-
nience to such persons. We wish to see such
board established on proper system, and under the
direction OF men Of character and responsibility.
Under its opration our local Stocks would be
brought more prominently before the public and
become better known and appreciated. Capital
would be increased. Buyers and sellers could trans
act their business without delay with little expense,
and, as general thing, upon terms satisfactory on
all sides.
Money continues abundant in the northern cities
Stocks and securities maintain their rates firmly.
We quote as follows: s
u. s. Loan s. 1912
Treasury Notes 1912
Land warrants are worth here Sl05, and scarce.
There are few issuing at present from the Pension
Office. There is lively demand for our Corporation
Six per cent Stock which our brokers held at par,
and dispose of easily at that rate Washington
Ne,rs, Jan. "a.
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Ifanything produced durable and astine impress
sion on the public mind of the qualifications md fit
ness Of General Taylor for the Presidency II was the
simplicity, the honesty, the directness and the good
sense which characterized the letters cmanatng from
him during the canvass. All the epises which came
direct from the General himself bore uneouivoca
marks of his vigorous intellect. Those only which
were supposed TO have originated with the politicians
Of the day fell with less force the public mind
~ Y Herald
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IMrnovEMENTs.-W yesterday observed that ex-
tensive improvements were being made on -Four.
and-a-half street, commencing at Maryland avenue,
and terminating at the Arsenal The cross walks
have been laid with durable stone, and in work
manlike manner, ALSO, sufficient number Of cross
cutters, Of sufficient width and capacity to receive
and carry off the water that will enter them at their
several locations, have been properly excavaed and
well paved with pebbles varying in size from two TO
four inches in diameter.
The street has been handsomely graded, and we
learn, will be eravelled in the spring early as the
ground will permit. The improvement has not been
done before it was needed the street being one of the
worst in the city for mud and water In the fall and
winter, and dust in summer II will be, when com
ple:ed, one Of the most beautiful in the city
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The Washington correspondent Of the N. York
Evening Post says that "llf Dix, in searching
amongst the government archives, has found the
original draft Of the ordinance of 1884 presented 10
Congress, in the month Of April in that year The
committee reporting the ordinance consisted Of
Messrs Jefferson, Howell OF Rhode Island and Chase
OF Maryland The ordinance Is in the hand writing
OF Mr. Jefferson, including the famous clause against
slavery or involuntary serviude, which was struck
out by that Congress, and afterwards incorporated
by Mr. Dane, In his draft of the ordinance Of 1887
and adopted by Congress. The paper IL deposited
In the State department, along with other records
OF the proceedings Of the old Congress-
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u appears that the emgrants TO California suffer
very much on the route from ChoRres to Panama,
and at both of those places, before they get to the
gold region.
The latest news from Pomona 10 Of the 5th inst. -
The steamer California had not renched that port
from New York. According 10 the verbal accounts
there was plenty TO cat at that place, that hotels on
the Yankee plan" were starring Into existence
and there were three vessels "up for California; two
Of which were scheoners.-N Y. Herald
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srscksrsl Fisheriss.
A Fable.

The sword Of the warrior was taken down 10
brighten il had not been long out of use The rust
was soon rubbed of, but there were spots that would
not go, they were Of blood II was on the table
first breath of air to move little further of.
Thou art right said the sword 4 am bad neigh.
bor'
= fear thee not, said the pen, 4 am more power
full Than thou arti bur love not thy society
exterminnte,' said the sword
And ! perpetuato,' answered the pen, where
were Thy victories II recorded them not Even
where thou myself shalt be one day---in oblivion.
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Iiiinoi.--H.r Debt and resources.

Governor French, In his Message, states the
total amount Of the State debt at S66l2 795 81 Of
which ss,00i 622 % Is The Canal debt
To pay this besides the ordinary revenue from tax.
alton the State has l5i 600 acres of land valued at
$4,000 also the tolls receivable upon the Illinois
and Michigan Canal, which amounted last year. (bc-
Ing Its first season) to $780, and which must In.
crease greatly each successive year and also canal
lands lots &c. from which will be. realized not less
than $780, CO., Gin. Ga..
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Arrival OF an Aiie ged slave Vessel.

The bark Ann D. Richardson seized off Rio AZ.
rived at this port on Friday night in charge of Lieut.
Sinclair. Charles w, Storer master of the vessel
brought home In her was arr ested yesterday fore,
the transportation Of slaves from the coast Of Africa
The circumstances Of the case are said to be some
what like those of the Laura. She had no slaves on
board. The A. d. r. was formerly owned here
She went out TO Rio and was sold there by Capt
Peabody, who lately returned TO this city. All her
papers, Including her register were then returned to
the Custom House in this city.-N. Y Herald
.Ja,,,l1ru 2a
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=. -. "
beautiful Deathbed Thou xhts.

The ate Professor Caldwell Of Dickinson CoDlere.
short time before his DEATH addressed his wife ss
follows You willno,, ain sure, lie down upon
your bed and weep when ] am gone You will not
mourn for Inc when God has been so good TO mr.
And when you visit the spot where ! lie, do MOI
choose sad and mournful tme--do not 70 In the
shade Of the evening" or In the dark night. These
are times to visit the grave OF Christian; hui
60 In the morning, in the bright sunshine and when
the birds are singing "-Ntn York Cbssrptr.
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The State Library OF New York, says the report
Of The Trustees has nova collection OF all the prin.
Ted reports OF the United States and Of every State
y ths Unioa Which haee been pubiishrd except
ono volume Of Kentucky Reports--and for that they
have made dingent search--as vet, unsuccessfully.
ne trustees have, however, friend In that State,
wno y making every effort TO find this 'lost Plead
u 'ns legal constellation -,Dalk. Amsricen.
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NEW UnLEANs, Jan, Is, p. NJ,
We have received news here from Yucatan, giving
accounts Of battle fought between the Indians and
Americans. There were supposed TO be about ten
thousand Of the Indians and only FIVE hundred
American troops. The former were, after II hard
struggle, driven back. In the engagement forty-
three Americans were killed. A large number Of the
enemy were slaughtered. The Indian town Of Tela
was finally captured and reduced 10 ashes. The
Americans, at last accounts, were marching towards
Bassas, where decisive and desperate battle was
anticipated --BaU Amer '.E
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WAsHlNaros. Jan. as. LA

81 NAhhlNeToS, Jun 20, 1919.
Sia; In reply to your letter of the 18th inst
have to inform you that the Government have no in
formation whatever In relation TO the gold In Calfor.
nia which has not been given TO the public furh-
subject except that the gold mania prevailed at Mon
terey, where he Is stationed and to which he Is con.
fined by his pressing public duties. He has not In
timated to that he has my Of the gold collected
there, that he had TAKEN or intended to take any
steps to get II. Yours, truly,
W. H., Esq. W. L.. MARCY. Is
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@-The Memphis Enquirer copies an ar
ticle Of ours and gives credit to the Nash
rile Wing for it. There is some excuse
for the error, considering how close the re-
semblance is between National and Nash
pille!
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Illegal Voting.

4 young man, named John Dillon, was held to
ball In $500 on Saturday, BY Aid. Mckinley, to an.
swer the charge Of conspiracy, in endcavoring to
general election in Southwark. The PRINCIPALS in
this case, have been previously bound over IN like
sufn.--I'Aa. Daily Ne,rs, Jan. 30
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Troy, ". Y. Jan. a.
the murder OF Mrs. Amy Smith, Of Petersburg, in
July last and this morning sentenced TO be hung on
the 18th Of March next between the hours Of and A.
Barney ODonnel was also sentenced TO DO hung
On the same day for the murder ofAntonio Rstteo.-
Pcnneylranian
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Mr.. Cooper is deserving OF the honor 10 be tic
standard bearer Of the Pennsylvania Wings In the
Senate OF the United States. He is no ordinary
man. He Is an able debater, an eloquent speaker
sound jurst, accomplished gentleman, and
whole soul Whig.--Psrry Po. freeman
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OUR EXCHANGES.

Editors Of daily journals to whom we
send the Daily National Wing and who
have not yet reciprocated, are respectfully
requested to do so.
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Thn cammn rciaI RnIIe,in.

We perceive by an announcement In yesterdays
paper that Mr.. ISAAC G. SEYMOUR, late Of the Ma
con Messenger, gentleman Of fine talents and at
tuinmons, has assumed share In the editorial dc.
partment Of the Bunetin.-.N 0. Bee.
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Capt. Fox&ell, Of the barque Active, arrived at
this port yesterday from Rio de Janeiro, reports that
as he was coming ont of that port on the ED De-
camber, an American steamer was going in-no
doubt the U. s. mail steamer Oregon Capt. Pearson
the second ship Of AIessrs Aspinwal Pacific line
EdH Amer, Jan, 49,
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Philadelphia letter writer states that il Is thought
John w Forney, Of the Pennsylvania, viii 90 10
washington aud take the place Of MI Emmss IL the
editorial department Of tho Union
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There were several fatal cases Of Cholera at ST.
Louis ON the 18th inst. Its existence there was
publicly announced. - baltimore American,
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&. We are indebted to Adams & Co.'s
Express for late northern papers in advance
Of the mail.
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arriuals at the principal Gotels.
coieman,s Hotel.


(By c. W. BLaoKwELL.)
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Miss Willis Nc o Bowie do
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Exchange Hotel
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Wiliards Hotel
Mr. Van der Hurst NY JH White do
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oadsby's Hotel.
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Mr. Schou Pa
Irving Hotel.
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Juan Dedioua Perez islam Cuba
United States Hotel.
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NATIONAL INAUGURATION
B A L II.
distinction Of Party.

A I meeting Of the Subscribers, to the
n above Ball. hell at WIZARDS HOTEL, on sA.
rpRpAY Evening, The 9Th instant, CHARLFs H. WIsDzR,
ESQ., was, Gin the absence Of Col CHARLES A. MAY) called
70 The chair The following gentlemen were unanimously
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GRAND VOCAL AND INsTRUMENTAL
CONCERN,


CONCERN,
FOR BENEFIT OF TN. POOR or TING cry
Underte management @ he Ladies' linton Beneraleat
Society,
AT CARusPs SALOON THURSDAY, FEB. !, ls49,
WILL be given by the four Children Of Mr. EsEahAcH
age, nlcr The direction and assistance OF their teacher
M q " ScHrEnMAN, who will also be ASSISTED by Mr..
JrI.Ius kSop, Futisi.
The many persons who acquainted with the exraor
nnary talent the children very DESTROYS have
them appear before the public therefore, their parents
have consented that they do under The direction OF
the most modern and brilliant pieces for The occasion
PROGRAMME.
PART FIHsT. I
Grand Duet for the Piano eSecuiedby Emile
2 Tsrze'i, for three voices, Try, try again, by
Emile. Virginia, and Henry,
s Grand SOLO for Flute, piano accompaniment,
. executed by J. Knor. c. Keller
: duet, .As i feli upon day, sung by Emile
Ny Mother sung by Emile virginia, Henry& Td%srd
PART SECOND.
L. Casa Diva, dueo Tor aue and piano, from
Dueta,, /. know bank sung by Emile
Q Solo, for one voice, sung by Edward, accom-.
:, panied by his sister Virginia on The guitar,
= Due,to, from the opera Lucia de Iammrrmoor
sung by Emile and virginia, ~.
o Quartele, the Schoomaster--IIciry will sing
the Schoolmaster, his Sisters and Brother
his Pupils.
PART THIN.
i Duet for piano and violin, Ma. Normaude.u
performed BY Emile and her Teacher NJ Louis
z Cayailn from the Opera Der Freischuetx sung in
the German language BY Emile, o. Nj Won weber
ouartsie, e Stop that snoekngn
T. Dutto, from The Opera OF Norma, sung BY
Emile and Virginia, by, Brlijri
, Go u, Jerry" round, four voices.
Concert 10 commence precisely nj "A O'Clock
Tickets be had the Music Stores and principal Hotels
:, =, cents each: Children half price. jano7-dd
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DAILY NATIONAL WHIG.

CHARLES w. FENTON,
elfsce opposite Jackson HaQ Perrsyironia Avrmn
Daily Paper Q1O ye weekly ~ q
Yssr--Weekiy Pepper, - year, peyaAl1
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UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED,

J. That whosoeyer directly, or indirectly. abelted,
or In any way, form or manner, counte nanced the
uncharered and dangerous invasion Of our rights,
as claimed by Great Britain, is an enemy TO this
country to America, and TO the Inherent and inalien-
able rights Of man.
2. Resolved, That we, the citizens of Mecklen-
burg County, do hereby dissolve he political bands
which have connected us 10 the mother country,
and hereby absolve ourselves from all allegiance to
the British Crown and abjure all political connection
contract or association, with that nation, who have
wantonly trampled on our rights and liberties and
inhumanly shed the innocent blood OF American
Patriots at Lexington.
3. Resolved That we do hereby declare ourselves
free and independent people, are, and Of right ought
10 be, sovereign and self-governing association,
under the control of no power other than that OF our
God and the General Government Of Congress; to
the maintenance Of which Independence we sol
EMMY pledge TO eoch other mutual cooperation
our lives our fortunes and our most sacred honor.
ABRAHAM ALEXANDER Chairman
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MIs The managers are respectfully requested to as
WSsS semble a. Wizards Hotel on this TUESDAY,
evening al o'clock
cHAs. II wINDER Chairman
J. @. BERREr, Secretary
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u. s. Loan
Treasury Notes

Land warrants are worth here sl05 and scarce.
There are few issuing at present from the Pension
Office. There s lively demand for our Corporation
Six per cent Stock which our brokers held at par,
and dispose Of easily at that rate Washington
Ne,rs Jan. "a.
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Declaration of Independence by the Cit.
Gems OF MecklenburE County, North Carr

In conformity to an order issued by the Colonel of
Mecklenburg County, in North Carolina, Conven-
ton, vested with unlimited powers met Charlotte,
in said County the Nineteenth day of May, ITS,
when ABRAHAM ALEXANDER was chosen Chairman,
and JOHN McKNITr ALEXANDER, Secretary.
After free and full discussion Of the objects Of
the Conventions Il was
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The following translation will, we think, be calcu-
lated TO deter some Of the Argona,ts" the 18TH
menios have dubbed our ndventurers from trying
that route - "s
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-08

Bridge across the Illinois River.-Our
Bridge is gradually approaching to COM
pletion. Many wise heads have predicted
that the dra,o was a humbug, and that il
would be impossible to make it answer the
purpose for which it was intended. But
last week, Messrs Howe s. Frost, contrac-
tors, exploded these predictinos into ''thin
air." On frosty morning last week the de-
nizens and loungers on Water street, were
astonished to see the massive draw swing
ing round with the ease and grace Of well
hung gate. 1t was opened and closed re-
peatedly by the power Of one man, in one
minute-and this was done while all the
machinery was in the rough, without be-
ing oiled or cleaned. This simple trial has
convinced all our citizens that the bridge
will be most admir- able structure and that
when completed il will be all that the con-
tractors promised to make it.-Peoria Press.
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BULLY WELLER.-This man, il seems,
was determined TO have an office, right or
wrong. Whilst his friends in the Ohio
Legislature were fighting like bulldogs,
trying to get him into the Governors chair
by cheating Mr. Ford and a majority Of the
people out Of their rights, Weller slipped
off 10 Washington and got from James X.
Polk the appointment OF Commissioner 10
run the boundary between the United
States and Mexico. This is just what one
mean man might be expected to do for an
other, if possible meancr than himself
The Senate, we understand, has confirm.
ed the appointment, but it is hoped The
House will withhold any appropriation
that it otherwise might have made for that
purpose, until such time as competent
and meritorious individual shall be appoint
ed instead Of this contemplate Bully Wei.
ler.- TSomerville Herald. Fl
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-08

KEsroRATIos or rht DEATH PrxAIrr.
The judiciary Committee Of the Mich.
gan Senate have reported bill for the -.
storation Of the death penalty in capitaI
cases. The Grand Jury Of WAYNE Coun.
ty in that State, at their session. which
closed January goth, 1849, made pre-
sentiment, in which the following remark
able paragraph occurs;
"Ihe increase of crimes Of murder and
manslaughter since the abolition Of capital
punishment, not only among US, but
throughout our State, has become most
manifest and alarming. The records q
the court OF this county show that, at eaeh
OF the four terms, there has been, at least.
one aggravated case Of murder; and. al
one term, two cases-whereas, previously
to the existing law, and since our State
organization, no conviction Of murder had
ever been had by any or the courts Of this
State. These facts we regard as proof Of
an alarming disrespect for, and underyal.
uing of human life, legitimately referrible,
10 a change of the legislation upon this.
subject"
Here is case of practice against the.
DRY, which may we'll afford food FOR medi-
tation to the philanthropists, who have
been active in the cause Of abolition ofr
the death penalty.