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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

We cannot perceive how, on any known principles
of human action, General Taylor can sympathise
with party that has been guilty OF such conduct
although he has received their reluctant support and
therefore we have right believe priori that the
President elect will not falsfy his professions and
dshonor himself, by prescribing the party who have
opposed the elevation Of the wing party power In
his person, but who have not been hostile to him
personally Hbidsm.
II President Taylor cannot sympathse
with the Wing party, we do not see how he
can sympathise with the Democratic party.
There are certainly more points Of agree
ment between him and the Wings, than be-
tween him and the Democrats. Bet the
Presidents duties are not to sympathise with
this or that party They are to execute the
office, with reference TO the interests of the
whole people. The country has been cursed
with party Presidents long enough Tay-
lor was never party General, and It Is not
in his nature TO be a party President, But
he says he is Wing though not an ultra
Wing, and in this declaration, there are quite
knorn principles enough of human action to
enable US to perceive how he can sympathise
with Wings, at least, Ike himself. But the
Union says that Democrats have no hos,
tility to President Taylor personally. We
request the reader to note this admission.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

He even went so far as 10 declare, In published
letter, thar he would have freely accepted nom
ination OF the democratic convention al Baltimore
Is the whig convention al Philadelphia Ibidem
True again as holy writ--and il the Dem
ocratic Convention had rendered him their
nomination, instead Of Gen. Cass, he would
have accepted it, as freely as he did accept
the nomination OF the Charleston Democrat
ic Convention for President on the same
ticket with Gen. Butler for Vice President.
We have yet to see the evidence, that the
President elect has ever failed to do what
he has said he viii do. The, country has
every confidence in his word, if the Union
has rot
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

And from the time OF his nomination 10 his cleo
ton, General Taylor himself proiessed the lofty
and ennobling sentiment. Often did he declare,
orally and by letter. that he ''had enemies pun
ish that he would be the President Of the people,
and not OF a parry Ibidem.
True as holy writ-and we defy the
Union to adduce any evidence, that the
President elect has ever held sentiments the
reverse Of these, has ever said, that he
would punish men who voted against him or
thought differently from him, that he would
be the President Of party, of a faction, or
that he had enemies to punish, These doc
trineS are none Of his. They belong to the
expiring dynasty and with it, we trust they
will die forever
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

hut there are some reasons which might author
lie us 10 infer that those who suppose Gen. Taylor
win falslfy his public pledges, and thus prove TO The
proud and honorable soldier which he would fain
have the world believe, may be disappointed. Those
briefly these; He owes his elevation to
the policy of the democratic party. The democrat
c party OF The Union supported the calse which
gave him the opportunity 10 acquire all his glory
and renown as soldier and thus secured his eleva-
ton 10 the presidency. They provided him with
means to fht his battles, and reoiced in his victo-
riea. Their hearts were in the cause In which his
services were employed, and his success obtained,
and they exulted in the achievements which crown
ed him with laures and covered their country with
glory. More than that-many democrats voted for
him. Ibidem.
We are rejoiced that the Union finds
some resting place for the sole Of its foot. -
In the above paragraph, it pleads ably fol
President TAYLoR's consistency, and we
trust that few more such sound reflections
will begin TO relieve the Union of all doubt
in the premises. But while we agree with
the Union, that il was the war with Mexi-
co, that proved to the world what man
ZACHARY TAYLOR was and is, we must
deny to the Democratic party the sole credit
of that war. The Wing party did quite a!
much as the Democratic patty to sustain anl
carry on the war Ultras Of both partie
carried their opposition TO it, to an inexcu
sable, but, we believe, an honest extent. -
The Democratic leaders never intended tn,
war to make ZACHARY TAYLOR, but Pro
violence took it out of then hands and raiset
up weapon TO chasten their unholy am
bition. The war that President Polk made
to make him President second term, UNI
made him.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Grant all the force which Mr.. Clayton may claim
for the deductions he draws from General Washing
toms Farewell Address--concede the force Of Mr..
Jeferson's remnrk-whnt then1 Admit the propr-
ETY. of guarding the Executive power from all excess
and from all abuse-resist with all our might the
augmentation of presidential power by Executive
encroachment --what then, weask Ibid.
We shall have an administration Of public
affairs, similarto that Of WAsHINoToN's, and
this is what the President elect has promised
the country, he will bring about. We have
full faith in his success.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

II must be strong cabinet to succeed that, abou,
retiring from power The ablest papers that have
ment of the confcderacy have been those issued by
the Heads of Departments under Mr.. Polk. I am
not advocating their political character, or the soph
lsms with which, in many instances, they aboundt d
but IN argument and construction, upon the whole
documents since the union Of tho States. The
same exigencies, perhapsas In the case of the war
which developed the mighty capacities Of Taylor
may produce like results and call forth correspon-
ding store of genius from the minds of the gentle
men Just selected.--I'ha. En- Bulletin, Ind.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Yet, what do we now witness In this cityl Hun
dfeds, aye, thousands of greedy parlisans who have
come here from all parts of the country TO demand
ONCE a. the bands Of Gen. Tayor--to demand that
he shall prescribe aud turn out of Office those who
have honestly and independently opposed his elec.
tion, and have thus done wha, Cen Taylor himself
invited them to do.--IJidem.
There is no denying this fact. II is self
evident, but does it follow, we ask the
Union, in all soberness, that the President
elect will prescribe and turn out Of Office,
those who have honestly and Independently
opposed his election' This is the question.
We unhesitatingly answer---no. No man
will be removed for opinions sake, under
the new administration. Removals will be
made only for cause--not for cause of er-
cuse, as is the practice under the present
reign-but for such cause as the public
sense of Justice win approve in every in
stance.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

THE WEArHER-Since Sunday last, we have had
most disageeable spell OF wet weather Neither
SUM- MOON or stars have been visible for three oiour
days our streets are most intolcrably muddy and wet
On Thursday about In the morning, great contest
appeared to be going between the vapoury clouds
and old Sol for the mastery. Near ton hehad gained
some advantage, but was soon overcome again Al
and triumphantly burst through the airy barr.ers,
and sent his smiling beams upon the almost widowed
world below. I
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

The people, without any solicitation on my part,
have called me to preside over the affairs Of this gov
eminent. have always distrusted my ability TO dis
charge the duties of so responsible station, In n
manner they should be discharged-they are the
greatest ever conferred on man. But II shall be my
aim perform these duties so as promote, far
ms in my power, the interests and welfare of the
whole Union. Errors I may and doubtless will
commit, but for these must claim and rely on the
indulgence of my conntrymen, assuring them, that
they will be those Of the "head and not OF the hear
Gen Iayor's Speech at Union Iolr,i, Pa.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

The Baltimore Sun has letter from on
board the u. s. steam ship Allegheny at
Lisbon the 18th Of December. She was
50 days in getting from Rio de Janeiro.
One of her seamen was killed on the voy-
age by another. The following is a list Of
her officers.
VIM. II. Hunter, Lieut.. Comdg.; VIM. Reynolds,
G. t. Coyocresses and j. Nicholson Barney,
Lieuts.; Levi d. Slamm, Purser Robert Woodwork,
Surgeon; John A. Peitet, Ash. Surgeon; Somervluc
Nicholson, Acting Master; Alexander McCansland
Chief Engineer; 4. B. Lowry, Passed Midshipmnni
G. B. Hodge Henry Wilson, and }. J. Lamphin,
NIdshipmnn; M. Qnin, O.. f. Hubbard, N. Patter-
Asst. Engineers; and J. Blair Plnkney Captain 8
Clerk
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

His honesty no one has ever been hardy enough
TO question, and have not the slightest doubt that
his administration of the government will exhibit
the possession Of capacity, in civil affairs not in
erior 10 that he has displayed in his military ca
reer. am equally certain that he will prove him
self moderate, but decided Wing, one who has an
eye, however 10 the progress Of events, and who
can look beyond the bounds and prejudices Of party
TO the true interests and glory Of the whole country
- flfire Rurro,r.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Warren RETuRNs--- Feb. 2a, lS49 Owen Curry.
(whte came in for lodgings and departed in the NOR
ming.
Samuel Cartwright, (white) came In for lodgings
and departed In the morning. MA
Judson Norris, (colored) found out lettering about
the streets after IL O'clock brought In and required
to give security, and in default was committed TO
The work house for 80 days.
VIM. Johnson, (colored) brought in for disorderly
behaviour 10 the streets, was committed to the work
house for 80 dnvp aos'R
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

The history Of Zachary Taylor has yet to be writ.
ten. When posterlty shall have forgotten the ephe.
neral maligniy Of party, his civil qualities devo-
ted patriotism, ind military achievements, win be
commemorate and the battle of Blfena Vista will
be regarded as the exhibition of humane sentiment,
OF exalted snguciiy and self sacrificing devotion 10
country. Cor. w r. Johnston
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

eG-The last Assembly Of the season will
take place this evening. A brilliant atten-
dance is expected. Lenschow's celebrated
Berlin Band Of twenty-lour instruments, en-
gagged to appear at the National Inaugural
ton Ball, will make its debut on this occa-
sion. Expectation is on tip-toe to hear the
music Of this wonderful band.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer Is expected to arrive in
the United States as minister plenpotentiary from
Great Britain. He has recently married Lady Cow
himself bur the brother Of the celebrated author who
has been 30 long known, from HIS various produc.
lions, 10 the people Of the United States. Onion.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Prudence will at least dictate him to wait for the
uulh-to beware of too early and too deep commit.
talsto see how far these statements arc colored or
are true--aBd again to apply the tests Of Thomas
Jefferson I" Is public officer honest-s he capable
lis he faithful to the constitutional We have no
right TO advise Gen. Taylor. We have opposed his
election. We fear the measures of his administra-
ton may be snch Us 10 compel us TO oppose II. But
we disclainl all iactions opposition He might con.
Yet do not hesitate to say boldly that whilst II Is
the duty Of every President to listen 10 applications
II Is equally his duty and his interest 10 decide no.
thing hastily, and 10 commit himself 10 no man for
Office until his'mlnd has been manrely and perfect.
y made up, upon the best grounds, 10 confer Il on
him. ibidsm.
Sound advice, every word Of it II is a
great pity that it had not been given to Mr..
Polk and insisted upon by the Union
Who knows, if this had been done, that Mr.,
Folks administration would not have been
the death Of prescription But better late
than never The Union comes to the res
cue and though il may be obliged to oppose
the measures Of the new administration, we
are pleased to know, that we shall have so
powerful an auxiliary as our venerable con
temporary, in indicating the President
Elect, from the assaults Of the ultras Of all
parties, when he shall commence the glori-
Gus Wing work Of destroying prescription for
opinions sake.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

We tender our thanks to the Hon JEFF
ferson Davis for MS. copy Of his address
10 the President elect and Of the substance
Of the President elects reply, on the occa-
sion Of the ceremony Of official notification by
the joint committee Of Congress to Zachary
Taylor and Willard Fillmore, of their cleo
ton TO the Presidency and Vice Presidency
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

FIRE AnMs- AccIpEsr. colored boys, bro
theirs, on board schooner from Baltimore lying al
Steamboat wharf near Long Bridge on Wednesday
last playing with gun, one Of them presented The
weapon nj the other pulled tho trigger and shot him
dead. They knew not the gun was loaded Before
he expired he said, "Do not hurt my brother II was
an Incident ~ So
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Two males in human shape are about to
apply to the new Post Master General, to
remove the Posi-Misiresses Of Shellsbnrg
and Blood Run Post Offices, in Bedford
County Pa, and to appoint them instead.
Men who would be guilty Of such an act,
are unfit to be trusted with public monies,
for i they would be instrumental IN taking
bread out Of the widows mouth, they would
not hesitate to take money out Of the public
purse, if the opportunity offered.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Gen. Taylor is called 10 the helm in a season not
dissimilar ofroubled horizon abroad, and distracted
opinions und incorporate excitement at home which
menace the most vital Interests Of the concdcracy
An administration marked by superiority TO all nfu-
onces but Of patriotism ind duty, and by mingled
decision and moderation, such as Washington OK
hibited, will conduct General Taylor with success
through his difficulties and trials, TO enviable ac
cession Of reputation.--E En-, Senator Archer.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Dr. Schroeder, Of Stockholm, Sweden, has succ eeded
In curing drinkards Of heir bad hnbiis. He isoates
the patient, gives him brandy and waier TO drink,
prepares all his food with brandy and water and mix
es these with his tea and coffee. At the end of few
weeks, the regimen produces an uncomfortable dis
gust and rcpugnance. A physician should, however
watch the operation for fear Of apopexy and cere-
bral congestion. One hundred and thirty nine SOL
ders were so treated with perfect success
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

u General Taylor was publicly and soleninly
pledged 10 any course of action ii was that he should
not prescribe his political opponents.-Itid.
And he will keep his pledge faithfully, to
the great discontinue Of the Union and the
Democratic ultras, who would give their
eyes if he would violate it. The Union,
throughout the whole Of the article, from
which we extract to-day, is arguing, seem
ingly, against prescription for opinions sake,
but the onimns Of his arguments is palpably
in favor of the proposition. We tell the
Union, that its logic is false, and that it
will have lis labor for its pains.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Every act Of Gen. Taylor's Of any significance as
to his conduct President up TO the present hour
has Insti6ed and sustained the high opinion which
the country has formed concerning him. The peo-
Just, impartial, upright President. Trenton 90
@rff
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

STEAMER WAsTED.--A small steamer and Of liQht
drought is wonted to carry passengers from Fiji
teenh TO Seventeenth streets on Pennsylvania ave.
nue., the mud and water having become so amalga-
mated that II IL perfectly navgabe for small vessels.
Seriously, something should be done with this por-
ton OF The avenue before Monday, Is really dis
grace TO the city not 10 the country that the street
running In front Of the Presidents house should be
such a bog hole as to be almost impossible We
hope 1t will be attended to without delay
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

The Princess DemidoH is In Paris, and will pro.
baby do the honors of the Presidents house. -
She 10 the dnughlerIof Jerome Bonaparte, and mar
ried one OF the richest mobiles In Russia ten years
age. Al the ball recently given BY NJ. Berger, she
wore diamonds In her hair worth S200,0OO
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

The panorama around the General is of a nature
TO fater him into high opinion Of his own conse-
quence and Of his own power. Such is It's tendency
with al men. We fear his inexperience. We fear
the effects Of that crowd Of friends some of them
necessarily aterers, who will surround him for the
next month. They will ring in his ears an exaggc-
rated description Of the alleged prescription Of the
present administration. Ibidem.
If the General had ever given any proofs
or even signs Of being carried away by the
possession Of power, or Of capability to be
hattered, there might be some excuse for the
Union's fears; but we should as soon thinl;
Of charging him with want of bravery as
to indulge in the fears Of our contemporary.
As to exaggerating the prescription Of the
outgoing administration, that would be a
difficult matter, for the truth in relation to it
is exaggeration enough. But President Tay-
lor has no enemies to punish, has no pro-
scription to prescribe, no quarrels or wrongs
to avenge. He will not prescribe for opin-
ions sake, but execute his office for the BEN
eft Of the whole people.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

&-The Philadelphia Pennsylvania, dem
ocrat, advises President Taylor to do as
President Jackson did discard all cliques
and kitchen cabinets. That's decidedly the
richest political Joke Of the season!
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

UsrosTowN, Pa, Feb. 2s, p. NJ.
Mrs. Chase, the lady OF tho American Consul at
Tamplco, who, it will be remembered, acted in a very
heroic manner at that place during the Mexican war,
passed through this place this evening on her way
East. She is accompanied by her family. BaN
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

SHERp.-Y Yesterday we saw some Of the largest
and ntest sheep that have been In this market for
aware, and were purchased by Mr.. Olterback and
will be exposedor sale at Centre market on Saturday
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

We respectfully call Mr. Clayton's attention to
what Washington did and what General Taylor has
said and we ask whether the President elect is
about 10 abandon the propositions Of The Allison let
ter, and 10 follow the example Of his Industrious pre-
decessor p Union Of yestetday.
The Unions question has no point. The
propositions Of the Allison letter accord with
the acts Of Washington, and there can
therefore be no abandonment Of the one for
the other. The President elect, in carry
ing out the proposition Of the Allison letter,
will follow the example of the illustrous
Washington.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

ayThose who wish to enjoy themselves spend
pleasant eveningto "laugh and grow fat - should
pay visit to the Nghtengale Serenaders al the Ode.
BILE houses M -
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Fenelon says that truth In the ears of princes IL
the most precious and yet the scarcest OF all ihings
and II Is the same case with all men In exalted sta
lions and Of eyorbitant power "Who will bell tho
cnfl" Who will tell him the truth, stripped of all
disguise and divested Of all the incense OF adualon2
-Ibidem.
The experience Of the Union, in trying
to bell the cat" we have no doubt, ena-
bles it to speak so feelingly Of the difficult
ties attendant upon this task. Whoever
may succeed in eifecting this object during
the coming four years, it is very certain that
the Union did not succeed in the enterprise
during the last four years.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Grand Inauguration Ball Room.
We understand that the splendid Saloon
just completed, will be lighted up this eve
ming at half past seven o'clock.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

W. understand that thai1the Danish Navy Is
strong, and still Increasing. They have Ave line of
battle chips In commission, more than 1000 guns,
and about 10000 senmen sAoai-s larger number OF
mon than lie employed y the United States. Unio,.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

Governor cdffendon Welcomed General Taylor
nj grsnkfofd In the following brief manner
General, In The name Of this Commonwealth
j, us lite organ, welcome youto old Kentucky
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02

We call the attention OF Mr.. Wallach to
the fact, that in the published account Of the
Inauguration procession, no place has been
assigned to the distinguished Vice President
elect, nor any mention whatever made of
his name.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-02


Personally, II we may dare 10 mix up our own
feelings with snch high matters, we have not the
slightest unkind feeling towards The President elect
His manners are calculated TO win upon one bur
he Is In new position-all the habits of his life
i'll al with the great and fearful respons
bties of civil life-he Is armed with 40 much pow
er with so startling an amount of official patronage
he is so difident of his own abiies--so conscious
Of his own want Of experience in such matters that
we tremble for the course which he is destined TO
pirsne. Ibidtm.
II gives no ordinary pleasure to record the
fact, that the venerable editor Of the Union
entertans so high respect for the President
personally. We are sure, the President
elect will never forfeit it. Well may the
editor Of the Union say, that the manners
Of the President elect are calculated to win
upon one. Indeed, we have yet to hear Of
the man, who has ever known General Tay-
lor to entertain for him any other feelings
personally than those Of the highest admira-
ton, and we live in The hope, that the time
is not far distant when the editor of the
Union will cease to trembe for the courst
which the President elect will pursue.