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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

We have been much struck with the strong com
mon sense The compactness of thought and the lofty
patriotism of the addresses which the President
elect has been delivering along his rouie Unaccns.
promptu speeches reflect the highest credit on him
they show readiness of mind and an arrangement
Of ideas which prove that there Is plenty of stuff in
the old hero. We are not of that class who admire
elegant vcrbosily al the expense of thought; and
therefore these addresses Of Taylor strike US with
much more force than the empty orations of some
distinguished politicians we might name. The new
President has proved himself be, in the words Of
Carlyle, "a reality and not sham.' His election
was unquestionably brought abont by the high opin-
ion which the people entertained of the exalted quail
tiles of his heart and head and certainly everything
30 far has assisted TO confirm this impression. We
glad 10 notice that, with few exceptions editors
of all pare, speak conrieousy of the General, and
do Justice TO his natural cloquence his strong sense
and his singleness Of heart Philadelphia Eeening
B,lieir.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

Yesterday was generally observed az hoyday--
business being pretty much suspended There was
. good turn out at the laying of the corner stone OF
the New Custom House. The Hon. Henry Clay
was present on the occasion. ! regret to say that
he Is quite feeble IN health The occasion was full
Of Interest, and presented an imposing scene.
The company of emlgmnts for California. from
New York, under command Of Col Webb Jr have
arrived here in good health and spirits.
The Cotton market continues firm, and sales to.
dav OF 5000 bales at full prices
TIL .nlher Is seisonablc and our city ENJOYING
is usual heslthfulness fol- this season of The wear
BAL. Pot 80
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

Mr.. JAMES d. JOHNSON, the accredited
agent Of the " Norfolk Seaman's Friend
Society" is on visit to Washington for the
benevolent purpose Of procuring funds to
erect .Seamaa's Home in Norfolk. The
object is good one, and Mr.. Johnson has
procured some Of the best names TO be Oh
tanned in the city--including nearly every
Clergyman, Of all denominations-the Sec
rotary Of the Navy, and Judge MCLEAN, to-
gether with large number Of Senators and
Representatives in Congress, and other pub
lie characters.
lie will doubtless cali on the citizens
Of Baltimore and other places to aid him in
his praise-worthy enterprise. See card in
another calumn.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

Yesterday evening about half past two
o'clock, the President elect, accompanied
by Col. Bliss, took carriage and repaired
TO Georgetown lie was met on the brow
Of the hill on the east side Of Rock Creek
by committee and an open barouche, into
which he was handed When the barouche,
conveying him, crossed the BRIDGE, il was
escorted to the City Hotel By the George
town Greys and the students Of the College,
each preceded by bands Of music. On AZ
irving at the Hotel, the Mayor Of George
town welcomed him in the name Of the cti-
gems, as the Chief Magistrate Of the Re-
public.
" You have now sheathed the sword, Mr..
President sword that was never drawn
"by you, but in defence Of the country.
You have been called 10 preside over the
destines Of this great nation, and the TIL
umphs Of your military career are guaran-
tees to US, that they viii not be eclipsed by
the triumphs that await your civil admin
istration. We are rejoiced, sir, to have
sucha Chief Magistrate as yourself our near
"neighbor, and ] again extend to you the
cordial welcome Of my fellow-citizens."
The President elect replied, and said
that he was overwhelmed with the kind re-
ception which he had received at the hands
\ Of the good people Of Georgetown. g
have been forty years in the country's ser
vice, but my victories are not my victo
" ries. They are the victories Of the sol
" diers who fought the battles. II wa
honor enough for me to have had the for
"tune of leading such soldiers to victory
You refer, Mr.. Mayor, to Washington
The country has never had but one Wash.
'ington and ] fear it will be a long time be.
" fore there will be another. trust to u
pardoned, for trying to follow his exampe
+" shall administer the government with
:" out fear or favor for any one"
He then expressed his warmest thanks 70
the kind attentions which had been bestowed
upon him, and retired to the room provided
for him where he exchanged solicitations
with his fellow-citizens, and received the
congratulations Of the ladies Of Georgetown
with his accustomed courtsey and gallantry
AT an early hour ee returned to his head
quarters delighted with his visit.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

A lgid scrutiny OF the accounts ofCol. Davidson
Treasurer of the State of Kentucky, shows that he
Is not deflulter to the amount of single cent
We arc happy TO do him justice by recording the
fact.
The young Earl of Stanford has run away with
The aristocracy of England are much shocked at
the circumstance.
John Manning, Of Monroe county Ohio, was
killed by his horse running away the halter Of which
was fastened 10 his arm. His body was horribly
mapgcd and his brains strewn on the ground.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

The Presidents levee, last evening, was
the most brilliant that was ever, perhaps,
held in the Executive Mansion. Not less
than five thousand people were present
The display of beauty and rich apparel
would have reflected honor upon reception
evening at Buckingham palace.
The President elect was not present
Among the distinguished visitors, on the
occasion, we noticed Col. Bliss and lady
and Col. JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01
WAITING AND WATCHING.

Be waiting and watching
The signs Of the times,
And daily keep laundering
At prevalent crimes.
The evils will lessen
With every stout blow;
The brighter the weapon,
The weaker the foe.
Till totter and crumble
The pillars Of wrong;
IT'S Jnstice that maketh
Weak instruments strong.
The Right II must prosper,
Whatever oppose
However malignant
Or stout her foes.
Like the steps Of the morning,
Majestic and free,
She'll onward and triumph,
How gloriouslyI
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01
Anscdotes OF GsnsrnI TAYLOR.

The New Orleans Bulletin publishes letter writ
ten from Nashville on the 9Th ulf., which says:
~ omitted TO mention the incident nj Memphis OF
the presentation 10 him OF democratic lady" who
II appears had particular pride being announced
as such. "Well General = she said, "you will under
stand am democratic lady" eyes, madame, and
am delighted TO see you ns such, for democratic
ladies' are so very rare, that affords me great pleas
ure to onel'
In landing nj one Of the Iron Works on the CO.
lunbia river the Generals hat blew of into the river
from whence II was promptly rescued by man in a
blanket coat, who returned il to him BY the rim, with
about pint of water in il, which the General did
not perceive, but cappcd il suddenly on his head.
The (watcr and very cold at that) poured down over
his face and neck. to his no little annoyance; he
,rsel 1t of even quicker than he put II on, and gave
II violent shnkc, whilst the unfortunate wight who
presented il, in gr at confusion stamnlered out,
never mind, General, never mind, you shant lose
by 1t, for 4 the government don't pay you for the
hat, ] will As you may suppose, the remark
made IN all sincerity, elected shout and at
restored the good humor OF the General, who at
first appeared little ril,d at his unexpected head
bath.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

g.. An anxious correspondent IN the
Union Of Yesterday, advises the President
elect, how he may best execute his Office,
so as to redeem his pledge to be the Presi-
dent Of the whole people. The advice has
too much Of the wooden horse about it, to
be trusted, but even admitting il to be SIN
cere, we think it would have compoited
more with modesty, in an opponent of Gen.
Taylor's election, as this correspondent
avows himself to be, to wait till his opinions
should be asked.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

In all the speeches del cred by Gen. Taylor, on his
progress 10 the capital, we sec the most emphatic
iteration Of the position assumed by him IN his first
letter and repeated In every subsequent production
Of his pen, that he would administer the Government
the President of the people, and not partzan
Those who know the frmness Of the man, know
that he will make good his declarations, without
fear favor or Affection In executing the sacred
trusts confded TO his hands, he will recolec that the
offices do not belong TO him; do not belong TO the
Wlig party, but TO the country which demands That
rious men, without reference to political services
Hence, we do not believe that Gen. Taylor will re-
move clerks, postmasiers, marshals, &C.. &C.. on ac
count OF politics. II II be shown TINT an officer Is
incompetent dishonest indolent, or political brnw-
Ter, he will remove him, whether he be Democrat
Whig without fear" Of the ultras Of either party,
and appoint successor without favor" TO any per-
sonal claims upon himself, and solely on the ground
tion" that Is but another phrase for ptrpetuating
prescription. The Spells system Is an abominable
one. 1t Is the product Of democracy, and It alone
Is entitled to the credit Of its parentnge. Let put
II down. not BY sowing the seed for another crop,
but by destroying IT. and let the country see that the
Wings are, In deed, well as In word opposed to
the indecent, inhuman and anti-repubcan maxim :
ITO the vicors belong The spoils."
But what then do the Wings gain by change Of
Iulersl Why, good government for the country,
which has been The only object the masses Of them
have ever desired 10 gnin They obtain President,
who will respect the laws; who will not seek 10 en-
tIt executive poWfTt WIN VIII Which thItluHy
over the honor and the peace Of the land never in
dulying in schemes Of personal or party ambition
and territorial agprandizement which will involve
the country in foreign war rend 1t with the throes
of cilil discord. The President can do no more. -
But Is moi this much, when we reflect what blood
shed and waste Of treasure; what nsurpation and
monarchical sway; what sectional animosiies rock
ing the Republic TO Its base, one incompetent md
selfish ruler may accomplish.
If besides wise administration, we need good and
wholesome laws, for lheac the Wings must look TO
they do their duty, they may elect men who viii leg.
Isate for The best interests Of the countrp In the full
assurance that the action Of Congress win not be
negatived by the Executive Veto unless II is rash,
hasty, or violation of The Constitution.
What are qHicts in comparison with these bless
ingsl Mere ira h which will not be The obleci Of q
party which contends only for truth, for freedom,
for patriotism, for the public good. -Rchmoad Re-
pubIrIn
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

On Sunday afternoon, in the First Presbyterian
Church, Mrs. Polk, the excellent lady Of the Presi-
dent OF the United States, participated for the last
time in the solemn services Of the communion. The
Rev. Mr. Baleniyne improved the opportunity by
addressing the distinguished lady in most appro-
pirate manner; and, on the conclusion Of the cere-
monies the pastor, as well MS large number Of the
communicates, approached, and babe Mrs Polk an
nilectionntc farewell ~ nH SIN Of nestcrdnu
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

@SWe are glad to see the Wing press
generally--not the ultra Wing press, Of
contemplating Gen. Cass as he de-
serves to be appreciated-as a statesman
and gentleman, with whom we may hon
estly differ, but whom we cannot justly re-
fuse TO esteem as public man. His defeat
by Gen. Taylor and his reelection to the
U. S. Senate, are honorable trophies offaith-
full service.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

EXTRAORDINARY LoNoEvITv--A coored woman,
named Antionette Maxon, died in Louisiana recent.
", at the extraordinary age of l3l years. She was
native Of Louisiana, and up to within short time
Of her DEATH had always been in the enjoyment Of
good health.
II costs as much TO govern the city of New York
one year. as II does the whole State Of PENNSYLVANIA
the Union, which could have their aggregate expen.
ses paid twice by what II costs to govern That
single city
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01
sIa.sry Our Tnr.s-Flf.l.. n prs.sn...len.

J..
II has generally been thought that the three hfihs
representation in Congress allowed us on account
OF our slaves, was u concession 10 tho South aud
worked In our favor Such Ia not the fact. Is is a
stringent regulation that bears GENEROUSLY the
South and works not merely TO our great detrmcnt
but dtectly in favor OF the North.
In the free States II Is population that forms the
basis of representation whether that population are
voters or not. The blacks are counted to make up
that basis OF representation, though they are not al
sand free negroes In her borders. They are not al
lowed to vote and yet New Jersey has one more re-
preventative In Congress for that forty thousand nom
voting free black population ihnn she would have
without It. Suppose Ohio has eighty thousand Of
that class. They could not vote, nor exercise any
Of the privileges Of citizens in that respect. Yet
Ohio would have two more representatives In Con-
gress account Of them.
A negro Is u negro North or South. Suppose
they were denied all privileges here they ut
the Morrill, and yet counted as they are there, the
South would have two-hfhs larger representation
In Congress than she has now.
The free States than have representation In Con-
gress for their Negroes, though they are not in vo-
Ting, considered as citizens, while the South is de-
MED representation for IT'S Negroes to the extent Of
two-fffhs their number.
To show how GENEROUSLY this bears on the South,
we need only remark, that were we placed on the
justice should be- allowing each represenon for its
negroes the South would have iipenty more members
in Congress than she n0lp has.
Most OF the Northe States as efectualy strike
negroes out Of existence as citzens as we do here.
Yet there they are represented in Congress- for them.
II the same rule held good for the South, five ne
groes would count In OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
while now they count but three That Is, for every
10000 negroes, free State Is allowed an additional
member OF Congress, while the south Is allowed
only member for nbout every G7, 900 nrgroes-n
discrimination clearly against us.-!hOntgomsry
| Journal
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

LAMP PosTs.--The lamp posts for the eas-lighi
10 the Capitol grounds are quite an ornament "a
that portion of tho public gardens They were de-
signed and moulded by skillful citizen MIR. J. b.
Woodruff, and cast at the Washington Foundry on
Maryland avenue. The base is Of The Gothic order,
with plain column, around which Is gracefully en-
inei grapevine, hung with rich clusters OF grapes
Those on Pennsylvania avenue are very seat and
durable, but much palmer.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

Mr. Greedy, in recent letter declining
an invitation TO dine with the original friends
Of Taylor in New York, disclaims all title
to-. being an original Taylor man. We
commend this honest example to many that
we wot Of about these "diggings."
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

DoNsAvAs's PAsoRANA.--We were present at
the opening Of this highly interesting and truly mag
nfcent work of art, on Tuesday evening, al Penn
sylrania Hail. in Messrs. q. d T. Parker's new
building opposite Browns Hotel Taking into con
sidernion the inclement state of The weather the
number present was certainly very haterng 10 the
proprietor ~
We need not say that oil were delighted with the
exhibition. ls fame, we'll as that of the proprie.
tor, Capt. Donnayan. had preceded IT, No work oil
this character, without merit, could have had 80 un.
precedenled run in Boston, the conceded Athens oi
our country. For five months we noticed from the
Boston papers, It was the most fashionable and pop
ular entertainment in the city, and was visited by
some eighty thousand persons from all points Of
New England.
Those who come to see the painting revolve are
not surprised AT the interest and attention Il attracts
presenting as i does 10 the spectator, n series oil
views nnequalled in grandeur aud snbmiy, save
by natures self. All the points of interest on both
lines pursued by our gallant army In Mexico, the
towns, Cities views, baite-fieds, and natural seen
cry, besides many places with which the Captains
own adventures are identified, are brilliantly de-
pced on the canvass and, altogether Il affords one
Of the most rational and elevated entertainments we
have ever witnessed.
| From this city, we understand the painting Is Ia
be transferred TO Europe, and we would advise all
who wish to witness 1t to do 50 without delay MS
the time of exhibition in this city must necessarily
be short.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

On Saturday last, while the Company on board
the schooner Martha N. Rogerson, bound from York
to California, were engaged In firing salutes from a
small piece Of ordinance the piece exploded blowing
overheard Mr.. Charles W. Weaherbea, and fright
fully faciuring both his arms. lie was rescued by
one of the sailors ahd taken 10 the hospital. The
occurrence alarmed on. Of tse pas sengers that he
went ashore resolved 10 forfeit his passage rather
than proceed Aperson on shore promptly took his
pInce.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

The editor of the New York Day Book,
it seems, took upon himself to, send his pa
per to Gen. Taylor at Baton Rouge, and he
now threatens TO compel the General to pay
for it, unless amicable payment is made!--
DR.. Bacon's eccentricities are certainly yer,
amusing
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

Ohio has chosen Senatorial representative whose
name is altogether new on this side Of tho Aiegha-
MES. Mr.. Chase, the name of the new incumbent,
Dartmouth College, Of the class Of 1890 He studied
law with the celebrated William Writ. and Is said to
be Of The best scholars and soundest lawyers In
Ohio He is nephew Of Bishop Chase, and he is
himself COMMUNICATE In the Episcopal Church.
He is brother-inaw of Judge Mclean is about
A yenrs of age, and has before held any pub.
lie Office Bat. Clipper.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

General CAss reached town on Tuesday
evening last, and was received at the depot
By a large number Of friends, who escorted
him to his lodgings at the United States
Hotel. We learn that he is in good health
and spirits. The Union, noticing his arri-
val, says:
Although he comes NOT as few short months
since we expected to greet him-the President elect
Of the United Stntes-a position 10 which his emil
nent qualifications and brilliant public services en-
titled him. md his elevation TO which, the friends OF
popular rights and free Government throughout the
Senate will be most important, and we congraii-
late the country upon his return to that eminent
body of which he has been 40 distinguished an orna-
ment He IL a man TO whose fame the Presidency
could add nothing OF him II can be truly said that
he would honor the Office more Than the office would
honor him.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01
The Court House Broken Into.

~ VHNMDEHsDUHtF u'
Some thief or thieves broke into the Court House
last night andIiaking hold of the County Treasurcrs
and Commissioners papers and documents destroy
ed many Of them. The thieves also found consll-
cradle quantity of money which, strange o say, they
them The whole affair Is enveoped in mystery, and
suspicion rests upon person whose name Il may
not be proper to make pnblic.--Bah. Patrioi.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

Somebody has been trying to hoax the
Union, into publication of an anonymous
charge Of bargain and intrigue against the
incoming administration, but the Union is
100 wise TO be caught in such trap. II
gives the public, however, an mixing OF
the charge, but it is too weak even to hang
plausible falsehood upon.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

@gsAndrewS. Fulton, who has represen-
ted the Wythe Congressional District OF
Virginia, we regret to learn, will not be a
candidate for reelection. He has won for
himself great credit with friend and opponent
BY the very able manner he has discharged
his duties in the present Congress.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

Ga-The following committee has been APP
pointed by the Senate to make the neces-
sary arrangements for the reception Of the
President elect on the 9th Of March and to
spprise him Of the same:
Hon. REvERDy JOHNSON,
/" JEFFERSON DAVIS,
{" Jony DAVIS.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

Five Hundred Debtors are now confined in the
Baltimore lai for debt. We perceive no advantage
TO the creditors in such state Of things We pity the
the families who arc suffering for want Of food IN
consequence OF the confinement Of those who could
otherwise earn bread for tlSn.
Aysnkee In Boston has "a rotary sewing machine
which will sew u;ysrd minute with the fast sbich'
made in sewing the seams Of psntaloons
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

b.The last Alabama Journal states, that
the Charleston Courier is opposed to any
compromise of the California question, and,
that the reason is, it is in favor Of dissolution
Of the Union. There must be some mis-
take in the reason assigned, for we take it,
that so sound journal as the Courier could
not possibly desire any such result.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

We suppose, however, we must walt and see what
"old Zackn will accomplish for the South.-Aagus-
IA Coasfiiutionaiist tDem.)
He has avowed, that he will execute the
Office Of President, so as to give the coun-
try Just administration Of the laws. This
is all that the South or any other part Of the
Union wants or ought to have, on the part
Of the President As to legislation, the coun-
try must look to Congress. OH ZACH ha,
proclaimed his determination to let Congress
alone on this point, unless they shall palPa.
bly, violate the constitution by their acts.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01
amusing.

g5-They propose-the Senate Of Michi-
gan--to hold convention 10 remodel the
Constitution Of the State We are glad to
see the people keeping pace with the spirit
Of progress in human government, and dis
,cardng, BY degrees, without fear or favor
the arstocratc notions with which nearly
al the State Contributions abound.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-01

EAST CAproL YARp.--We perceived yesterday,
that several hands were busily engaged In filling up
the mud holes and grading the east yard of the Ca
p0, preparatory TO the reception Of the vast multi
tude that will assemble there on Monday next to
hear the inaugural addn rs Of General Taylor. The
umbor for the PLATFORM which will be built over the
front steps, Is now being hauled and the carpenters
will commence the work forthwith.