The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-22
MIR. CLAYTON,

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The selection Of Mr, Clayton seminenlly popular.
His great talents and his prceesss 81 eryices have en-
deared HIM 10 the Wing party Of the nation. His
experience statesman Is another powerful recon-
mendation. - Phla. Inquirer, (fhig)
Mr. Clayton "a somewhat liberal In his views--is a
man Of very high talent; md, occupying sort neu-
trail ground on the question Of slavery will sup
pose, recommend moderate measure s.--Phild. En-
Btiletin, Independently a
Mr. Clayton,s ability Is unquesiioned and we
have no doubt he will make dgni6ed and efficient
Secretary Of State Phila Penasyiranian (Dem0
The selection ofMr. Clayton for the frs, place is
demonstration that what was said Of Gen. Taylor,
ns commanding officer, may be as truly said Of him
as the chief magistrate OF the Union--"he knows
his men, and never makes wrong selection Of them"
The judgment that deeignutes Mr.. Clayton for Sec
reary of State, cannot mistake in selecting the other
members Of the cabinet Ball, Patriot, tThig.)
The appreciation Of the selection, by Gen. Taylor,
Of the Hon. John NJ Clayton for Secretary of State
IN this auarier y loud and deep and very general
poncnts: MI. Clayton y cmphaticaly great man.
with clear head, sound judgment, Already pen and
an eloquent tongue. He Il every inch WING, a
political bigotry, low grovellIng political chica
merry, sectional prejudces find place la his pa
triotic heart. He shows his colors freely and main
tains the great whg principles openly honestly and
board. Potomac qfths Dali. Pofriof (Jttigl
The designation Of Mr.. Clayton as Secretary Of
State gives general satisfaction the friends of the
incoming administration, and will be gratifying to
the country al large Mr.. Claytonis statesman of
liberal and moderate views. elevated beyond mere
party consideration. In this regard he IL just re-
preventative Of the principle upon which Gen. Taylor
was selected as the whig candidate and tipon which
he was elected. ion, Of The Bali Sum- independently
This compliment, and the manner gifts execution,
are equally honorable to both the distinguished par
ties No public man In the Union deserved The dis
tinction In higher degree than Mr. Clayton, and
II Is not presuming too much to say, that none Is
moro eminently qualified for the discharge of all its
important duties. Il Is tribute 10 his statesman
ship and public character, and not the reward of po-
litical service The republican party may well be
proud Of this honor 10 one who IN oil the great con-
tests has never wavered In his fidelity principles
and the country may rejoice over H. for the security
which his sagacity insures TO the vessel Of State
Independent, Of Phiia. NORTH American, (Whig)
We have no doubt that this selection win give I'M
qualified satisfaction TO The whole country. Mr.
Clayton Is man OF acknowledged talent and purity
81 character He has always shown himself TO be q
friend Of the Union, an advocate of compromise, and
dscourager OF fanaiicisin, In every shape and FORM
IN Congress and out Of It, The interest OF the State
Department will be saie In his hands. --Neip York
Herald, Independently
CuARLEsroN, Feb. 20, 4P. M.
The brig Henrico, Capt. Paine arrived here last
night from Chagres, which place she le on the 3ls
nli. From Capt. ?. | have gathered the following
Capt Paine landed his passengers, 81 In number
all In good health, after pleasant passage from NJ
YORK. Transportation across the Isthmus was rea-
dy for Them and Il was understood that there were
waiting for passengers nt Panama the American
ship Philadelphia, the British ship Mary Primhard,
and Peruvian ship.
The schooner Sovereign Captain Peterson, ar.
rived at Chagres on the 3lst ulf, after pleasant rp
of IL days from Baltimore and every facility was
afforded her passengers for crossing the Isihmus,
and as there were vessels waiting at Panama thew
are by this limo well their way to the land OF god
three masted schooner, from Florida and an
other from New Orleans, with passengers also ar
rived on the 3lst but were ordered 10 Quarantine
In consequence Of the cholera having prevailed n,
New Orleans. All reported well on board.
A. the varous points Intervening betyyeen Chaores |
and Panama good health generally prevails.
Captain Paine states that transportation I'M the |
river and across the Ishmus on mules, with baooace
can be now procured for twenty dollars ,hro,,sh p
The Captain y agan ready TO sail for Chnprcs. az
soon az sufficient Inducements are offered He IL |
weiinformed In regard 10 the route, and IL ready 70
impart the fullest and most satisfactory information
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Aialania, Georgia, has an iron and brasp foundry,
Steam gist mill machine and car shop, an acad.
envy church and twenty-five dwellings, Ell In pro-
cess Of present construction.
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The reason why women are not admitted TO sess
IN the Legislature Of France To- that men must be
forty years old before they can sit, and woman
unvnr rnncHou that nrs& nxx,Iv