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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

We have conversed with several gentlemen who
have, within few days, returned from Washington.
They all saw General Taylor, the new President Of
fankness, bencyolence, nfability and ense Of man.
ner All concede the purity, the integrity md the
patriotism Of the man. There Is no artifce or guile
about him.. He IL frank, forcible, direct-keenly
alive to the honor Of his country and determined 10
exercise every faculty of his mind 10 promote the
prosperity Of his countrymen. He looks upon him
Golf the agent Of the people, entrusted with high
responsibilities and his determination IL 10 discharge
his duty In fearless, manly and independent spirit
His Administration Is now fully organized, and nm.
less we greatly misske Il will prove every wny hon
orabic 10 the nation. The confidence which has
been so fully reposcd In the Hero aud the man, has
been wnrthiy bestowed and the elevation Of Zach
airy Taylor 10 The Chief Magistracy Of the Republic,
win form the starting point Of new. hnppy, and
prosperous career for orr country. -PhH. Ing.
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U5-We think, that Potomac, Of tile Bal
fmofs Patriot, does injustice, unintention-
a no doubt both to Mr.. Meredith and to
Mr Psnross, 10 attributing the appointment
Of the latter to be Assistant Secretary Of til.
Treasury, to ii: former gentleman's ekind
ness and goodness Of hesr.n II IS true.
that kindnea; and goodness Of heart ia one
Of Mr.. Meredith lofiest traits Of character.
but he Is not the man to suffer his Judgment
Of pubic men 10 be influenced BY his fee l-
ings, and we know that Mr.. penyose would
not hold any Office TO which he might be ap-
pointed solely because Of the kind feelings
Of the appointing power for him Mr.. PEN
roses qualifications 10 discharge the duties
Of his new Office, are equal to those Of any
other citizen, and bis selection for this i'm
pcrtant post, in our humble opinion, does
honor to the Judgment Of Mr.. Meredith. -
At all events, we know, that Mr.. Mereditl,
'hf'hka from no responsibility fof his acts
and asks for no apology from them
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
rhe Southern NIoxsmsnt.

Mississippi is Joining Virginia, South Carolina,
Georgia and Alabama, In response 10 the South
ern Address A large meeting was held at Canton,
In Madison comfy, 10 deliberate In reference 10 the
"crisis.p The resolutions lately passed by the Gen
eral Assembly Of Virginia, were among Others adop
ted.
In Alabama, MONTGOMERY spoke her sentiments
last Monday, Ia much the same spirit had Mobile,
Barbour and Butler conniies.
Bui meeting al Lexington, 8. q on the 9th inst.
exceeds MI we have yet seen. Among other res0lu.
lions was the following -;
Rss5irfd That the passage by Congress of the Wiloi
provso or any kindred measure embed, Ing The un
lust principles will be regarded outrage of the rights
The South which must be checked by determined resr
anee part even thai resistance involves ap.
real 10 and the dissolution ofhe Union :, tss'
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

The famine years Of 1876, 1877 and 1913 were hal
cyon year,, when contrastsd with the dismal year Of
l649 The sandbanks about me are studded with
the bodies Of the deadI Often have given some
aid 10 the poor TO buy collins; with the small sums
they received from me, they bought food, and then
buried their dead in the sandbank. The very graves
ia my churchyard have, In nv presence, been as
sailed by the starving dogs From morning until
night, am now hourly beset by crawling skeletons
begging for food, The poor persons set down as
entitled 10 outdoor relief, are not this moment re.
ceiviug half the quantity ruled for them The poor
In my parish onghr 10 hlye received their trife Of
relief for this week last Thursday, No meal has
yet arrived al Westport nor il any distribution ex
peeled here before Sunday next The recipients OIL
outdoor relief are starving three days in the week
Such, my dear friend are The suferngs Of our poor
hear now my own case. For the last year and :
half have received only f20 from the parish, and
cesses within this period. --English paper.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

Ex-Goy JoHa GAYLE Gate NJ, G. from Mohile)
has been appointed District Judge Of Alabama This
don't strike ns, as strong appointment, but good
sense may not be judicial qualification down that
way.--N. y. Tribune, UIhig.)
If Gov. Gayle is distinguished for any
one quality superior to another, il is for his
pre-eminent good sense, and upon this score
alone, we regard the appointment as unex-
ceptionable. But this is not all. Governor
Gayle is one Of the soundest lawyers in the
Union, and we hazard nothing in predicting
that he will be an honor to the Bench Of the
Federal District Court. Perhaps, however,
the Governors good sense does not approve
Of the anti-slavery notions Of the Tribune.
If so, it is reason enough for it to be called
in question BY that Journal.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

II would be a safe principle to exclude every app
caion THAT urged by the direct appeal Of the
plicant himself aud no better opportunity was eve
presented for carrying into effect, than That Of
isrcd One happy consequence wonld bs The imme
date separation of thi- transient population ash
Cor. Phia. NORTH dJnsrirou
And another happy consequence Of suci
rule would be, TO restore TO applicants fol
office, that sense Of self-respect and indie
pendence, which the practice Of personal so
lcitation for favors tends invariably to des-
troy
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
sss- Potomac, Of the Baltimore Patriot

o. Potomac, Of the Baltimore Patriot,
errs, we think, in saying that the appoint
ment Of Mr.. Penrose, to be Assistant Sec
rotary of the Treasury, is not an appoint-
ment Of the administration but Of the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury. The administration
Of federal affairs is the constitutional and le'
gal execution Of the office Of President, b,
the President and his subordinate officers
whom the President holds responsible for thu
discharge Of their duties. The act, there.
fore, Of the Secretary Of the Treasury is al
much an act Of the administration, as an aci
Of the President Individually. But, perhaps
Potomac meant to say, il was not an APP
pointment of the President personally. II SO,
he is right, for the law gives the appoint
ment to the Secretary Of the Treasury
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
In q Tight Place.

A well known Greek, "Major Dupley,n being ask
ed ne 10 the Highest place he had got into looked
refeclively and replied az follows.
g Well, the first time went down South goin'
from Naichez 10 New Orleans, on the Old Mostlle
The same that's burst her boiler since, came ncross
a rough up country SORT o'felow--a yarmint looking
chap. from somewhere back Of Memphis. hadn't
been aboard long before me and he got yoked al q
game of'Twenty Deck, and by the time we got tied
1p d, The Leyee, In New Orleans I'd oipreiiy much
ali he had (about four hundred dollars,l and had gin
him wrinkle, In general way, Into the bargain -
We both stopped At the same house In Camp street:
and the first time VIC got there, just after supper my
IN dark alley, that was next The hotel he put his
hand TO The back Of his neck, and drew an eighteen
inch bowie---a perfect ceaver Gemini thought
he was going TO divide me, and sung out, 'sran-
ger pui IN your scythe-how much do you want y
Maybe didn't feel better when he broke his mind
10 me, and found out that he wanted to spout his
knife 70 me for q Ven 10 go 10 hs masquerade
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

The grace with which the accomplished lady Of
col Bliss piesines 70 me Lnaiea Dra Wing Room Of
mark and commentator among the fair demoiselles
now assembled at the seat Of the National Govern
ment. She belongs TO the class Of delicate beauties
cription, so well calculated to make favorable i'm
preston upon the admirer Of female excellence The
lady Of Gen. Taylor has not yet, believe made her
appearance at the public receptions, having been
confined 10 her room by indisposition. Vas. Cor
Phil Emo
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

NOTICE TO EMIGRAyTs FOR OREGON,
" CALIFORNIA. OR NEW MEXICO. DESIRING TO
PURCHASE ARMS FROM THE limited STATES The
following regulations viii govern IN nsnng arms and am
mnniiion, under the resolution Of Congress, approved
March "a, 1870 n
l. Each applicant must asnd to the War Department an
AFFIDAVIT thai II a his bona ffe intention 10 empraie 10 Ore
Fon, or California New Mexico os the case may be
and must state distinctly what arms and ammunition he
requires. aet lt4
stated sufficient supply Of the and ammunition de
siaated ~ him, and equip each applicant may he
Of: Provided the government has such and The
he sold without deiment TO The pnbc seryict and
mol Then The applicant may receive f,ir other are and
ammunition he shall select, upon the conditions.
O. Arma and ammunition furnished 40 above will be dc
vered to each applicant 10 his authorized agent al the
nearest convenient arsenal where the may
The psce Of delivery deFired hy the applicant should
be designated GEO w CRAWFonD.
Secretary Of War.
wAR DEPARTMENT, March IT, s4o.-oswow ss.sf
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

OF The character of tie inaugural, we leave the
reader 10 judge. The sum and4 substance Of Il, so
far ~ we can faihom H. il, that he viii do his duty
according 10 the best Of hi abybut by what par.
icnar measure or policy, does no, appear. Detroit
IRE Prsss, Dem.
One thing appeafs--the measure OF poll
cy by which the old hero will do his duty, viii
be the very reverse Of that which Mr. Polk
pursued. That nine points Of the game.
Il will be very hard i we cant carry the
other.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
Msxiean Claims Commissioners.

The appointment Of three such men as, George
Evans OF Maine, Caleb b. Smith OF Indiana, and
Gov Charles Paine of Vermont, to be Commit
soners to investigate and anjudicate The claims Of
oiir citizens for Mexican Spoliations, assumed BY
our Government as part Of the purchase money Of
New Mexico and California, Is calculated to give
has rarely been constituted and the responsibilities
imposed on II require the highest order Of character
and ability. We trust all will accept, though we
know that they will do so with reluctance.-N y.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

The I.ocoioco organ At Washington condemns the
Inaugural Of President Taylor, because II regulates
the idea Of The one man p0irsr, and recognizes the
Other Departments, especially Of Congress" as hay-
ing any governmental responsibilities,
And Father Ritchlen therefore, blows his horn
10 his routed and scattered forces 10 rally around
their ancient principles and TO defend the true theory
Of the Constitution"
But the People have rcpudiated no, only this true
Mtoyy but also the practices Of the one man VOW
err ~
The wishes OF The People, as expressed BY their
Representatives IN Congress, viii now prevail, and
The Kinply rtt, viii not be resorted 40, In viola.
lion ofthe fyus theory Of The Republican Government
= Gin Gdssne.
sasssfIss chocolate has been introduced 81 fhe
| Exr tf.h k~.. i Il lf
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

The Union kept Its nose in the public crib until il
was pulled out Yet hbw dsinterested and putriotic
have been IL appeals TO the people Of THE
country during the Presidential csmpaien II well
deserves 10 be dubbed The Prince Of SpoIlsnen.
Hartford Courier
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
Curious Disrovery.

In the great Pyramid Of Egypt IL a small opening
al The Top, the depth Of which has never been
sounded Another aperture Of the same size exists
al The foot Of the Pyfpmd. II was long conlecuired
Ihat these two opeplnos communicated with each
other but no means could be devised 10 establish The
fact i'm the problem was solved recently by lhe In
grnuity Of an Arab. He took cat and her kittens,
placed the in one nperatnre and inc kittens IN the
other. and stopped 10 both with stones. The mex I
day he opened them, and found cat and Kittens all
together NJ the foot Of the long passage
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
tssrThe Clesyelana Hersld wants 10 kno,

whether the "Taylorization Of the Wing
party" has yet paid expenses J II has done
more, 1t has made dividend, and the 6rsI
inatalment is---the expulsion Of the Polk dy.
nasty from power.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

Gen. G. w. Caldwell, found ono lump OF gold In
Union county, few days since, which weighed
nboni IL pounds, and was worth 81, 400. California
cant beat this. Had not oar young friends who are
the Of starting Cali fornia better turn their
attention 10 the minerals Of theirown beautiful roun-
tryil-- Highland ~. C.) Mes. 4f
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
as..The L-nion,s Le,inn,nn 81.

c5-The Unions Lexington correspon-
dent thinks, that Gen. Taylor nro,e his in
augural, with the assistance o. female
friend. II isa pity that AR. POLK could not
have had the assistance Of that same female
friend, in the preparation Of his state papers
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

Ithr. Buchanan was recently rendered
the compliment Of dinner by his Democratic
friends in this city, which be respectfully
declined
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

:
AZ meeting Of the coal operators held this after.
moon II was resolved TO suspend mining coal for
three weeks until all the purchasers In the rity
agree to pay 81 Is for Red Ash, and So for White
Ash, at Mount Carbon. All the operators were pre-
sent embracing the heaviest portion Of the trade -
They nil signed the agreement.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

aMa,n said young lady TO her mother the other
day "what Is emgratlugg r. Mother. -" Emiera.
Ting, dear j. q young lady going 10 California."
Daughter - What T. colonlzng, ma ~ Mother, =
colonisng, dear, IL marrying there and having a
family" D1usht.r.--"Mi, ! should like 10 60 10
California
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

The WASHINGTON MINING ASSOCIATION are ma
King the most complete and ample preparations for
their Journey 10 California, in search Of treasure
fhsy have, among other things, provided themselves
with suits of India rubber and boats of tho same
material In which 10 crosse the waters occasionally
10 be encountered In their overland route. n
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

Ssp We learn, that Mr.. Gales Seaton,
the son Of our very worthy Mayor, has been
appointed to be Secretary Of Legation to the
American Embassy at Frankfort. Mr.. Seaton
went abroad in 1916, in company with Mr.
Henry Drayton, formerly Of this city and
now distinguished citizen Of the French
Republic, has been sojourning most Of his
time in Paris and in Germany He brings
to The discharge Of his new duties q vigor-
Gus and well stored miad and knowledge
Of the German and French languages. We
understand that Mr. s. is now in Paris.
His appointment is highly creditable to the
Administration, and will not fail to be graft
flying to the many friends Of our respected
Mayor.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

ps- The Union asks, whose is the res
for the acts Of the administration;
We answer, the Head Of the Administration,
President Taylor, who asks for no favors
and shrinks from no responsibility
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

Al dinner in New Orleans on the 22d, General
Gaines said in closing his speech
Ut gives me much pleasure and pride TO be re-
stored TO my old command of this division. am
the first officer ofthe United States Army who ever
relieved President elect and trust that may not
be an unworthy successor Of go good man and
brave-, soldier
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

-Mouniaineer Of the Union pro-
nouncss the inaugural to be like the re-
sponses Of the Delphic priests. II this be
true, it is like the Virginia resolutions Of
1888
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
Mr.. anncraf,. candnc,

This attempt 10 extend the free trade reforms Of
Mr. Polk by adding further sacrifices 10 be laid the
feerof British rapacity be effected with the
bold and irresponsible facility that our Minister az
to say upon subject 90 important = Philadelphia
Nara +. +. y
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

The Union understands thai The President de.
rlnes TO mikes certain appointment upon the al.
legged ground that Virginia has Eorfien missions
enough at This time Whatever the Union may
think tie country win regard this as promising
symptom. --Pad Nelrs.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

pSeIhe Union says, that The Secretaries
are evAding the crowd, and begging for
time. No, 50 They are doing their duty
manfally, shrinking from no responsibility,
which belongs 10 them Under the Constitu-
ton and the laws
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
81 Inn..n N p Ma

ST. JOHNe, NJ b., March To-
A fire broke ont 10 this city yesterday, which, he
fore The flames could be arrested, destroyed about
one hundred buildings, situated In Georgia. Union,
Mil, Drnry Lane, and Smith streets. The lossea
very heavy and great suffering has resulted from
this calamity. - baltimore Pairioi. 68
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17
d. The Mobile Reoister (dem.

61- The Mobile Register (dem pro-
nouuces, that tie Inaugural 4has been care
fully drawn up, and is a creditable specimen
If composition We recommend this opin-
ion Of the message to the consideration Of
the Union.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

Washington correspondent Of the Norfolk Ben.
con says: --aMr Reycrdy johnson, | learn, upon
entering on the duties Of his Office remarked 10 tn
cer; and messenger, both democrats, please retain
your Offices, Now added he, j am delighted that
have disposed Of oil my patronage
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

q wish to know sir, If yon called me an ass
T" Yes sir but qualified ~"
Aha air, you qualified II, did you1 The bette
for you, cir. and pray how did you qualify il r. Z
j said you were an ass sIrol but the ears"
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

Ia grandson Of Patrick Henry. lie Is gentleman
Of great private worth, and COMMUNICATE In lhs
Protestant Episcopal Chnrch---Phn Mars.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

Paralysis Is now said to be cured by oikaloid siry
mia, in doses Of grain, given two or three lines
day. Rather dangerous remedy.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

A tailor, who, in skating cell through the ice, de-
cared thar he would never again leave his hot goose
for a cold duck e. ss t's
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

Mitchell ,he Idsh patriot, goes as free ernlgrsn
from bermuda 10 ihe Cape OF Good Hope by per
mission Of the British Government for the benefit o
his health.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

The Italian Open IN London has twenty three
principal singers and chorus Of ninety four per.
sons. teE 80 N4sf..
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-17

lThe Union says, that the Depart
nents are in a state Of siege. If they be, ]
is nat from irifhout, but fron isithin.
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DEAR SIns: have 10 thank you for your letter
and for the feelings by which, il was prompted as
TO deserve the esteem of my associates in The pro-
iession has always been my ambition, so the asst-
rance that l have obtained il is a great reward for
many years OF labor. The token of your good will
which you have now bestowed on me, and which
comes TO encourage and stimulate me in the per-
Torrance OF The new duties which have assumed
during temporary separation, has excited emo.
lions Of aenaibility which can neither conceal nor
express.
hope room 10 be al home for few days, md
shall then have the pleasure Of seeing you indlvid
ualy but as shall remain so long only as may be
absolutely necessary for arranging my affairs, beg
you will allow me TO decline The entertainment which
you are good enough 10 propose.
With the highest regard and esteem ! am, gentle
men your faithful friend and servant,
W. M. MEREDITH.
9, NJ. Dallas. B Tilghman, W. Rawie, Esq, and
others,
Washington, 18th March, lel9
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RsmovaIs and Appointms slss


The opposition press have already begun their
clamors, some for the President 10 make q clean
sweep with the new broom, and others for us small
number ofremovals as possible. Tried by the STAN
dard and practice OF their own party while in power
the latter class 1t would seem, ought 10 have moth
ing 10 hope for, and certainly nothing TO say. The
oucrcs Of the former are perfectly natural as they
are but the ralyng sound for hunting down the ad-
miHisiTaion Just come in s
Those Democrats who really prefer to see General
Taylor and his Cabinet go at an ndiscriminate re-
uoyal Of office holders politically opposed to Them do
so because they know that Office Is the only tenure
by which their party hold their lease on existence
When "Spoils' are not 10 be scrambled for but are
ready at the hands of the "honesi faithful md Gu
pable they have no need to be kept togetherin Their
organization The wind at once Is taken out Of heii
calls s
II Is favoriis doctrine Of the spoismen, that Id
matters of their political interest 1.-THE blood of ihs
| martyrs is the seed of the Church" When they
cease TO suffer marrydom for the sake Of their pot
ica opinions, They try 10 imagine thai those opinions
gone. Hence the larger portion Of their lenders
prefer that the board be swept and that men of heil
peculiar creed be nh derapiiated in order that they
may ngain pull together the cords Of their opposition
more closely.
Undoubtedly General Taylor will pay no more
heed TO the applications Of The one, than he viii te
the definnces OF the other class. He was inducted
into office ns the Peoples President, not as mere
ders to reward parizan services punish partizar
opposition He win therefore appoint TO official sta
lions under government only such men ms the pub
lie welfare requires, always looking fret that, be-
fore weighing or analyzng candidates. political
sentiments. Ofeourse Il iH expected, as tho event
seems thus far TO have shown that he win call
around him, oil over the Union men who most clear
ly coincide with him In principle az they are expoc-
ted to cooperate with him In carrying forward the
Of his administration. Farther than this we
do not believe he viii go. Prescription was never
Of tho objects Of his election and It will form no
principle Of his official action. II is to be expected
that with firm, yet discriminating hand, be will
take out The bitterness from political strife and infse
into the temper Of government the spirit Of the olden
days OF the Republic This Is all that any patriotic
American desires.--Hdrttord, c., Coarant.