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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-21
MIR. McGAUaHEY.

The Union cannot comprehend, why the
President should have nominated Mr.. Nc
Gaughcy to be Governor of Minnesota. We
think, il IS far more easily comprehensive,
than many Of the appointments Of Mr., Polk.
The President said, before he reached his
ofiice, and has said since, that the political
opinions Of an applicant should not be bar
to employment in the public service, If the
applicant be capable, honest and faithful 10
the Constitution. All the arguments, there
fore, Of the Union against Nj. McGaughey,
because, when in Congress he honestly ex-
ercised the right Of q freeman in making M
his mind TO oppose the war, fall 10 the
ground The appointing power was, no
doubt, fully satisfied with Mr. McGauehey's
capacity, honesty and fidelity to the Consti-
tuition. The reported disagreement OF the
Senate to the nomination, is the unquestion-
able right Of that patriotic body, and the Al
minssration is too firmly and sincerely at
tsched TO the Constitution and the laws TO
regard the act in any other light, than the
honest and Conscientious exercise Of a con-
stitutional power. We DO not see how, the
act can be construed into reflection upon
the President, as the Union endeavors TO
make It appear. The two departments q
the government, whose action is necessary
to complete the act Of appointment to a Civ
en- Office, have differed in the choice Of the
individual This is the whole sum Of the
matter. Nor does il follow as necessary
consequence Of this difference Of opinion,
that the nominee is unfit for the proposed
office, or i dishonest OF unfaithiul to The Con-
stiluiiop
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Do. The Mohie Renisler ID m

10. The Mobile Register Dem. says,
that the members Of the cabinet have "no
pretensions to remarkable intellectual vigor
or political influence" and that there is
"not man Of note either in the country or
in the party among them" If the Register
had not been employed for the last four
years, IN cndeavoring 10 make il appear
that MIR. Polk and his cabinet were giants
in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the above crit
icism upon the present cabinet might have
deserved some reply, but as il is, il is too
evidently the dictate Of the unscrupulous
partisan 10 merit rcfutation.
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THE VIRGINIA AND CONNECTICUT
ELECTIONS.

Our opponents are straining every nerve
10 carry the elections in these States, for the
next Congress. Arguments, eyhortatiohs,
petitions to the voters, are urged with the
hottest zeal, and the stereotyped outcry, that
the country is in danger, resounds from the
columns Of the Union and its tenders. Mis-
representations the most absurd, respecting
the acts and course Of the administration, are
piled mountain high, and when they are
probed by the spear Of truth, others equally
absurd are brought forward with prompt
tude worthy Of a better cause. Believers
themselves in the incapacity Of the masses
10 form correct opinions Of men and things,
the leaders Of the opposition rely upon de-
ceiving, misleading, and embarrassing the
public mind, so as to get it turned against
the administration, and in this way, they
hope TO detach votes enough from the Tay-
lor Republican party 10 carry their men. -
They have the advantage Of long training in
political organizations, and uniting to this the
most abandoned unscrupulousuess, when al
object is to be attained, they are capable o.
making a desperate resistance to the pro-
gress of the constitutional party now in
power.
Our friends in these States, we hope, will
not forget the importance Of the mission
they have to fulfil at this jancture. They
have placed constitutional administration
in power, and that administration will do its
duty fearlessly and legally. But this is not
the goal of the national desires. The peo-
pie want good laws, laws calculated to de-
velope the industry Of the nation, not laws to
repress it. The President cannot make
laws. That is the duty OF Congress. 1--we can
not change the Senate, we can keepthe next
House Of Representatives., if the friends Of
the administration do their duty Will they
do their duty We will not think other
wise. But they have a vigilant, unscrupu-
lods opposition to encounter. So much the
greater necessity Tor exertion and diligence
We must put forth all our force. We must
unite in every district upon one man. We
must lay aside all minor disagreements---nay,
disugreements Of every kind. and bend all
cur efforts to return Wing from every dis
triet Do not let it be said, that we have
los, single member where we had one last
Congress. Let us keep our own at least, as
we did in New Hampshire. The friends Of
the administration have high duty 10 per-
form. Unless they keep the next House Of
Representatives., their past abors will be in
vain II il with the Connecticut and Viz
gina Wings to decide this question
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Mr.. Hannegan's appointment ms Minisiel

II has been said in letters from Washington that
Mr. Hannegan's appointment was solicited al the
last moment by some leading Wings Of the Senate,
and il has been intmaled in private circles that Mr.
Webster was one OF those Wings. What other
Wings may have done, we do mol know, but a. To
Mr. Webster, we IRE able 10 give TO readers The
following letter from him.. y Tribune.
wAsuHeroN March IL, isi9
Ny DEAR Sir have received your letter Of the 10Th
speeding MIR Hanneean's appointment Minister Prns
STA That appointment cab have surprised nobody
Than sirprlsed me The Senate having completed all It's
business, supposed le the Senate chamber beiwen
six or seven o'clock on Sunday morning, the i Of March
had heard syllable oiany intention nominating
Mr.. liannegan Minister Prussia, any other
oce and supposed i certain that no nomination, OF any
kind, would be semi 70 the Ssnate after that hour
When heard Tie hexi day that Mr. flanagan had been
nominated TO foreign mission, and that lie nomination
had been confirmed al contrlried IT, saying that
lad been In my seat every moment through the whole
81 the session Of Saturday and Saturday night AMI until
broad day light on Sunday morning, when the Senate
abo breaking up and lhad heard nothing Of any such
nomination.
look upon this nomination., under The circumstance
one Of the most dsrrpnable proceedings recorded IN
the history Of the Government.
am, with much respect yonr ob't sery't
tEa.fgN4gf DANIEL WEBSTER, i
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IHE METHODIST PaorgsrANT CoNFEaE Ncr which
had been IN session at Alexandria since last We'd
nesday, adjourned yesterday. The President (,he
Key. Jacob Varden) announced the following ap.
polntmcnts: ~
SfaiionS.-- Georgetown, J. W. Everest; Alexandria.
Thomas NJ. Wilson; Washington, (Ninih street W.
Collier First Methodist Protestant Navy Yarll 10
be supplied. Harpcrs' Ferry, David Wilson; Cum
berand, VIM. II, Eva; East Baltimore, DR. John s,
Reese; Charleston, s. c., $. R. Cox; West Bali
more, j. }. Murray and Or. +. Waters.
Cireuas.-A ccomac, d. +. Ewcll; Newiown r.
$. Norris ADD J. III. Chapey; Union, II. r. Jordan
and J. Smiley; New Market, d. w. Bates and j.
NJ Dennis; Allegheny T. Whiiworili; Howard j.
Morgan and J. Roberts; Potomac, J. Shreeve, Prince
William, J. Bnrten; clearield, J. X. Hellnbold;
Trough Creek, r. T. Boyd; Concord, J. M. Elder.
dice; Carlisle, DR.. J, D. Brooks; Wilamsport, j. D.
yalient and James X. Nichols; Jefferson, II. j. Day,
Frederick, L.. NJ Bates and W. Riench; Pipe Greek,
D. H. Reese and w. Roley; Pa'uxeni, A Baker; An !.
ne Arundel W, G. Poole; Baltimore, F. Henko and
Lind; Cecil J. A. Jackson; Smyrna, VIM. Hamilton;
Kent ". T.. Wright and j. McFaden; Queen Anne
8. u. Sutherland and VIM r. Dnmm Caroline, c.
D. Hamlonj Tabor, II. s McI.nne and Oliver Cox;
Cambridge, Levi X. Reese and w. j. Dale: Dorches.
Ter, D. A. Sherneri Snowfall 10 be supplied; Sns
sex, X. Atkinson. Peter l.. Wilson loaned to the
Philadelphia Conference. II. Swentzel transferred
TO fhe Philadelphia Conference Transferred 10 the
unstnlioned list, panel Collier, George Hsrrage, r.
A. Moore, N. Lennon.
The proceedings Of the Conference Were marked
with the utmost harmony, and the hospitality of the
Alexandrans was uubonndad The next annual
Conference will meet In Chesiertown, MARYLAND, on
the second Tuesday In March, 1866.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-21

Mr.. Ransom H. Gett, the present Solicitor Of
the Treasury, has made report on the laws Of The
United States. III Is an able and an interesting
IL the laws Of the United States II is very true that
there Is such mysii6caiion aud complication about
the present condition Of the national laws that OIL
GERS In the departments who have devood years to
particular branches Of the public service are often
10 doubt TO what the law really IL, The solicitor
proposes that the II .1ies shall be revised and codi
fed, al they wei can be- into common sized vol
ume, and placed within the reach Of every citizen,
~ simple cost, II moi without expense.
Whilst we assent 20 The proposition Of Mr. Gilcft,
we cannot consnt 10 the avowed proposition that II
will be- necessary 10 establish commission Of codl-
Tiers, with salaries OF from FIVE TO eight thousand
dollars 10 sit an indefinite number Of years. II the
laws 10 be revised, the work should be done by
The proper committees Of Congress. We object 10
The creallon VI any new offices. ~. j. ANs.
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oe ,hs ca y as '' f, ~n =, No msmosr
ton Philadelphia. They oil Of The original set
who went for throwing Mr.. Clay overheard, rs saon
as they heard from Buena yisIa Mobile Register
(Dsmocraf)
We commend this historical fact to the
consideration Of the Union and Of all those
journals, which insist that the cabinet is com
posed Of ultra Clay lIhigs, 10 use their
fash nomenclature.
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TRANSPORTATION OF STORIES.


B.yedN " Provisions and C9s,lips Mrrb ID, 1919
PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed Proposals ior freight
10 Macao will be received NJ this Rnrpau until thrre
O'Clock NJ. on Thursday, the 9Th day Of April tsi9 or
the transportation 81 go barrels
meni stores from the navy yard OF boston, Massae huteta
% the port Of Macao 10 China there TO be delivered 10 hr
United States naval sorekeeper the senior naval officer
present The offers must stale The price asked per barrel
without distinction between wet and dry and each barrel
les whssty dried sppes, win tre barrel,
oil other packages TO be estimated al the rate Of 81 cubic
isetto barrel whatever they may contain; and IN the
measurement 81 all casks other than barrels the hhs will
be deducted No prmase to the allowed Ten fair wealth.
~ working ayays 10 he allowed At each Of the ports of
Boston aud Macao for taking IN and disrharEing cargo
Payment TO be made BY any navy United Sstes
TO be selected by The bidder and designated IN the charter
party, within thirty days amer producing satisfactory ev
Genre Of the delivery 81 the cargo The vessel must pass
the usual inspection and be the Boaot navy yard by The
18Th day of April iS49 ready 70 receive her errgo aid v
not presented Tor examination within three days neig
liberty offer the freight 10 the next lowest builder orto
make SIGH arrangements 40 may beh nup.sfvs We pubic
interest. MhrHf-ihwti
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The widow.

VIZ FINN TT HARD 10 repress our emotions, when
Her husband EzaA HoLDEs built up The Saturday
Courier. For fifteen years his pen gave life and
vgor 10 liz columns, bsenlsrprise placed Il upon the
firm basis Of success. His widow IL now a lonely
woman with five orphan children, depending upon
her for education and for bread. After n series Of
veraons legal proceedings she finds herself almost
alone in the world-wiihont press 10 speak In her
behalf-and without dollar from the proceeds Of
the sale OF the Saturday Courier TO feed and school
her orphan childrcn.-fhi Quaker City.
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DE The Mobile Register Dem. J

Or The Mobile Register (Dem.) las
the efrontery to assert, that there is ''gcn-
eral sentiment Of disappointment among the
Wings, in relation to the cabinet A more
palpable Misrepresentation was never coined.
The fact is just the reverse, and the Regis
fef ought 10 be ashamed Of itself, for erea-
lsting such base counterfeit Of the truth.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-21

Fortunately for Mr.. Clayton, his predecessor In
Office has not lef, 10 him, for adjustment, any OF
those complicated questions Of controversy with
other nations, which require long diplomatic study
and experience. Mobile Register, tDsm)
The Regisfe, does not know that Mr.
Buchanan has not left Mr. Clayton any
" complicated questions Of controversy with
other nations" The public will ascertain,
in due time, the nature Of Mr. Buchanan
legaces, and what difficulties may attendthe
reduction Of them TO possession. But be
they ever so " complieated," We can assure
the Register that Mr.. Clayton's "lone
diplomatic study and experience" are mol
things to be. lie has his lamp filed and
ready for burning.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-21
MR.. LABOUcHERE's BILL.

We publish this.remarkable bill entire TO-
day The public press will now have the
precise basis, upon which Mr.. Bancroft pro-
posed, in such indecent haste, to cede to
Great Britain the right TO trade in Ameri-
can waters We hope, that the public
mind will be thoroughly awakened to true
sense Of the policy, seriously proposed to be
adopted by the late administration, and that
every citizen who loves his country and would
not see its interests sacrificed, will help TO
expose Mr. Bancroft's proposition, in its true
light, and to hold it up 10 public indigna-
tion
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-21

President Taylor has very wisely, In our opinion,
determined that oil removals and appointments from
menis, and will then be duly considered In cabinet
council - Cincinnati Gasefie. lta,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-21

The largest artificial fountain In the world Is at
Chafworth the scat Of tho Duke Of Devonshirs,
England. II shoots up smosl like lightning, coli
nmn Of water, 267 leet high, more than one kundrei
feet higher thnn Nsgara Falls and about fifty feei
higher than The Bunker Hill Monument. s
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AT the Naval Hospital, Pensacola, on the llih in
slant, DR.. ALEXANDER ROBINSON, appointed
Surgeon u. S. Navy.
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OFFICIAL
BIZ THE PREsIDENT
by aud isiM The adpice aud consent or ne Senate.
DEPARTMENT. or STATE.

APPOINTMENTS Hf THE PRESIDENT,
by and ieh The adpios and consent Qf ne .Senafe
DEPARTMENT. on STATE
GEORGE EVANS, Of Maine, CALEB .B.
SMITH, Of Indiana, and RoBERT T PAYNE,
of North Carolina, to be Commissioners
under the act Of the Congress Of the United
States Of the Sd Of March, 1s49, entitled:
IAN act to carry Into effect certain siipulaions Of
The treaty between the United States Of America and
the Republic Of Mexico Of the "a day of February,
1882
WILLIAM CAREY JONES, Of the District
Of Columbia, 10 be Secretary 20 the Board
Of Commissioners appointed under the said
act.
CHARLES X. SMITH, Of Ohio, TO be Sec.
rotary Of the Territory Of Minnesota.
AARON GooDRIcH, Of Tennessee, to be
Chief Justice, and DAVID COOPER, of Penn
sylvania, and BENJAMIN b. MEnKER, Of
Kentucky, to be Associate Justices Of the
Supreme Court Of the United States for
said Territory
HENRY L. Moss, Of Minnesota, to be
Attorney Of the United States for said Ter
ritory.
JOSHUA l.. TAYLOR, of Minnesota, to be
Marshal Of the United States for said Ter
ritory.
JAMES G, CAMPBELL, Of Louisiana, to
be Judge Of the District Court Of the United
States for the Western District Of Lou
isana.
Henry BoycE, OF Louisiana, to be At
torney Of the United States for said District
J, E. KING, Of Louisiana, to be Marshal
Of the United States for said District
WILLIAM B. Scorr, Of Louisiana, to be
Marshal Of the United States for the East
erh District Of Louisiana.
THOMAS G. PERKINS, Of Connecticut, to
be Attorney Of the United States for the
District Of Connecticut, III the place Of Dom
athan Stoddard.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
cusroM-HousE orrIcERs.
Collectors.
RIeHARp G. Holmes, Great Egg Har-
Dor, N j., vice Robert B Risley, whose
commission expired.
john S. RHEa, Brazos Santiago, Texas
new Office.
EDWIN RosE, Sag Harbor, N. r., vice
Abel Huntington, whose commission ex-
pred.
JAMES COLLIER, San Francisco, Califor-
nia--new Office
Surveyors.
WILLIAM B. NoRRIs, Philadelphia, vice
John Davis, whose commission expired.
GoRDoN FORBES, Yeocomico, Va, re-
appointed.
ROBERT Butler, Smithfeld, Va, reap
pointed
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT
ny THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.
Nsto Post Offices.
Rock Creek, Somerset county, Maryland,
DAVID WEBSTER, Deputy Postmaster.
Zion, Cecil county, Maryland, john CAR
HART, Deputy Postmaster.
College Green, formerly Principle Ce-
Gil county, Maryland, BENJAMIN +, KIRK,
Deputy Postmaster.
Deputy Postmaster.
ROBERT R. ROBERTSON, 10 be Deputy
Postmaster, Cambridge, Dorchester county,
Maryland, in place Of l.. A. Marshall, re-
e;,rna1
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We are much graiifed 10 announce the appoint.
mcnt, by the President of Col. Robert r. Paine, vi
this State, In conjunction with Hon. Geo Eyans,
u Maine aud Hon Caleb q. Smith, Of Indiana, o.
Board Of Commissioners on Mexican Claims =
Ralsieh Rsgisfsr
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o.. We are indebted 10 Adams & Co.'S
Express lor late Northern papers 10 advance
Of the mail
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Heaven knows, when the experiment, shall have
been fully made, whether Gen Taylor win be able TO
congratulate himself upon the triumph, which must
cover his pillow with the thorns Of Office. Union o.
Yesterday.
Some days ago, the Union undertook TO
prophecy, that Gen. Taylor would go out Of
the Presidency in disgrace. We now see
i retreating irom this daring prediction and
coniessing his inability TO any prescience in
the premises. This improvement in the
modesty Of our contemporary is exceedingly
gratifying.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-21

GREAT RUsn TO THE OpEos THE performan-
ces tonight al the above named place are for The
benefit OF Harry Clay I.ehr The popular tenor and
bones" Of the Ethiopian Serenaders. All who have
Witnessed the performances Of this company pro-
-nonnce Them unexcelled In their peculiar line. II
our friends wish 10 enjoy hearty laugh and apend
IN agreeable evening, let them visit the Odeon To-
ing Of Mr.. w. Evelyn, who we are happy 10 see an
nonnced. Pass II round
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PoUanK EEPsIE FEMALE ACADEMY.

BY an advertisement IN our paper II will
be observed, that Mr.. and Mrs. ToogER
are the principals Of the Female Academy
at the delightful village Of ,Ponghkeepsie, in
the State Of New York Situated on the
east bank Of the Hudson river, about seven
ty-fve miles from the cities Of New York
and Albany, being equidistant from those
capitals, no place in the United States can
be found more eligibly situated, as regards
health and convenience, and the advantages
Of refined society We can commend to
the favorable notice Of parents and guardians
this Seminary, as one where they may place
young ladies' as pupils with confidence. A
gentleman Of our acquaintance, who has
daughters there, assures us that the Pfinci-
pals and Assistants are Of the highest order
Of talent in their respective depa0pents (,
that the scholars are more thoroughly taught
in all branches Of education than at any
other school within his knowledge and the
promises and statements made IN the pros
pectus he knows will be carried out in every
particular. The names Of the Trustees and
those Of the distinguished gentlemen refer
red 10, are sufficient guarantees for the fulfil
ment Of this opinion.
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ORDER OFPROCEssION
FOB. THE FUNERAL OF THE

ORDER OF
FOR THE FUNERAL OF THE
HON. RUDOLPHuS DICKINSON,
Representative in he Congresseffhe United States
from The STATE Of Oaio.
The pail bearers and mourners win attend at the
residence Of Mr.. Sletson, on Pennsylvania niue,
between 81 and LIZ streets, nj II liz A. M, on
Wednesday, the 2lsl inst III which time the corpse
will be removed In charge Of the Sergeant-at Arms
Of the House Of Representatives to the Hall Of The
House.
Atl2l,2 o'clock, P. NJ, funeral rcryice viii be
performed In the Hall Of the House Of Representa-
ives and Immediately thereafter the proc, zion will
move 10 the Congressional battle-ground, in the fol
lowing order;
The chapains Of both Houses Of Congress.
Physicians who attended the deceased.
Pail Bearers. N
Mr.. Brown, OF Miss. = Mr. Bowlin, Of Mo-
Nj. Hubbard, ! Conn. A MI. r.rl.". ! .',.
Mr.. Marsh Of VI. Mr. Barrow, Of Tenn.
Mr.. Marvin Of N. Y. Mr. Irwin, Of Penn
The family and friends Of the dece,sel
Pie Senators and Representatives from tile Stale Of
Ohio, as niourners.
The Sergeant at Arms Of The House &C Representa-
tvea. '
The members Of the lato House Of Representatives
al present In the city, preceded by the Clerk Of
tie House.
The other officers Of the House of Representatives.
The Sergeant-n-Arms of the Senat
The Senate, preceded by their presden, and Score
S'itE tlry.
The other officers Of the Senate,
The President Of the United States.
The Heads Of Departments.
The Chief Justice and Associate Justices Of The Sill
preme Court Of the United States and ts officers.
The Diplomatic Corps.
The Compirolltrs, Auditors, and other Heads of Blu
reaus Of The several Departments Of the Govern.
meni, with their officers.
Officers Of the Army and Navy at the seat Of Goy
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eGrThe Vice President Of the United
States, since the closing Of Backwell's ho-
tel, has taken up his quarters at Wizards
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Gitp Jntellisenes.

DIcrIosAny roR QuEsS vIcroaIA. We saw,
In the Library Of Congress, yesterday, an octave
copy Of Websters Dictionary iniendedi Tor Englands
Queen. II Is splendidly bound In Russia leather,
with gold covers and clasps. On the upper lid are
the letters v. X. In red and gold on the outer
edges Of the leaves, at the top Is painted scroll
with The words IF Puribus Unum;n and at the
bottom edges another scroll and the motto, Honi
representation Of the American and British flags
combined, with spIig Of olive. IN emblem Of peace.
IN me back are the words Websiers Dictionary
in , cosf q this volume was two hundred and len
uoi'a,s we recollect an anecdole of Briiisher
travelling In a stage coach with an American. So
asionished was the former because he could under
stand me iaiier that he remarked, aWhy, sir, YOU
Know English well how Is IL? i learned The lam
gnage, was the reply, before I left home.n The
laughter Gas America Is called) has furnished The
best dictionary exlant 10 her 'fMother,n and ns
children are exceeding wise in this quarter, we
trnst that the present may be received with profit.
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Thore were no cases al the Watch house yesier.
day morning