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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-14

Its brevity will commend it to the perusa of every
reader; and for the straightforward honesty of pur.
pose, and the patriotic sentiments which Il breathes
Il cannot but meet with general appreciation. The
President gives assurances Of his determination 10
carry out the principles TO which he stood pledged
when he was candidate. Whilst every principle
which he rearms is recognized by the Wings of the
Union, as sound orthodox Wing doctrine, yet the
liberaly of his sentiments, and the lofty patriotism
which prompts their utterancc, cannot but challenge
the admiration Of the moderate and Just men Of all
parties. We cannot but believe that President Tay-
Tor will In all respects fully answer the high expec-
tations OF those who have conded TO his hands the
affairs of this great Republic; and we look with the
highest confidence for WISE patriotic, md Just ad
ministration of the Government under his guidance
- Ontario IN " Repository, Whig.
To say that the Address equals our expectations
in manner and matter Is to give but feeble expires
sion of our appreciation Of T. 1t contains all thai
ought TO have been said, and nothing that should
have been omitted. Il lays down no platform 70,
future action, but that Of The Constitution; and make.
pledge but that Of faithful discharge Of duty
II will be universally read and we venture TO assert
as universally approved-for there Is not sngl,
sentence of IL TO which Just exception can be taken
Honesty Of purpose pervades every line. In thu
clear head sound heart and patriotic spirit of The
President the people have every guarantee that the
affairs of the Government will be administered fol
the honor, prosperity and happiness Of The whole
aiion.--Raleigh Register, Tphig.
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Mr.. Foo,e withdrew the remark. He understood
Gen. Shields TO say that he would throw himself
before the people OF Illinois.
Mr. Berrien sad that the course Of General Shields
was frank, manly and honorable TO him, and just 10
the constitution Of his country. He regretted that
any discussion had taken place. lie could not en-
terrain doubt the correctness OF the report OF
the Committee. He could not conceive OF the ellgi-
bity Of man an office which he cannot fill az
the time of election, he could not see how the legs-
lanre Of Illinois elected one who is ineligible. He
merely wished 10 suggest 10 the Senator nom Mis-
sssippi that his remarks were calculated 10 obsruct
the views Of General Shields SO long as there Is
discussion, there can be- considered no vacancy which
| the Legislature can FIJI. II will be impractcabe,
therefore, for the Legislature 10 nulliy is own
ton by succeeding election, until lis act has been
declared Void. We know, by evidence, that General
Shilds VIII In October next be qualified TO receive
tne honor which the State designs 10 confer upon him.
II Ia but just that obstacle be thrown In the way
OF the course which he suggests.
| Mr. Douglass said that his object In rising was to
suggest that the resolution as the COMMITTEES Ia per-
haps based on wrong construction OF the Constiti-
lion, In declaring thai the election was void. He
thought that an examination Of the constitution
would satisfy the Senate that the election was not
void, whatever may be the opinion Of the right Of
General Shelds to hold seat In this body. lfvold,
he, as Senator from Illinois, was not willing 10 say
that the Legislature OF his State lind performed q
void act. He thought that another term could be
made use Of more delicate and more in consonance
with the truth. The language ofihe resolution must
be, that General Shields Is not eligible, although
that word may be susceptible Of explanation. Mr..
Douglass argued the case, and when he concluded
his remarks,
Mr.. Webster briefly replied He held that, unques-
tionably, the electonIwas void because the person
on whom the election fell was not competent to dis
charge the functions intended to be conferred that
Is Senator from the third Of March for six years
II not, he was not eligible for the senatorial term
II might us well be said that man could be elected
six years before he Is eligible and wait three more
as to say that he wait for nine months As there
was other business TO transact, on his motion the
further consideration Of the subject was postponed
until Wednesday, and the Senate went into an FIX
ecutive session.
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NO. 81 NORTH SIXTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA,
GIVES Drawings and Specifications contracts erect
u Dwellings, DC, and lay out the grounds for Country
Seats Cemeteries; together with the arrangement Of
Trees give the proper effect. Also Churches Hospitals
Prsons Water-Norks, GasWorks &c,, on the latest and
most approved plans including heating, ventilnng
FASHIONABLE CLOTHING.-we have on
J. hnpd large and elegant stock of READY.MADE
GOODS for genilemens Fine dress and ock Coats
d0ray Coats, Oyercous Of various styles and qualities
Pantaoohs aud Vesia n great variety with every other
article Of dress outfit gentleman IN tie best style and
without delay.
Some very handsome white silk ana other for
Ing wear.
Also fine Shirts white black, and other kid Gloves
With Cravals and many other pretty and desirable Goods
Tor gentiemen's use.
Weare also prepared to make up any garment to order
at short notice In The hest style.
Terms cash. or 10 on short credit Only
price. YOUNG OREM,
feb lG-dn 3doors west Of Browns Hotel.
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II Ia stated that Judge Mason Secretary Of the
Navy, just before retiring from Office called upon
President Taylor with the bill which had passed
through Congress restoring certain officers Of the
Marines to their places, in order TO consult him in
regard question involved in the construction
Of the BILL The Judge stated the points Of the case
and while waiting for the Presidential advice, was
greeted by the following reply Of the General, dev
cred with inImitnble nairetie-" Oh, j daH't know
anything that's lawful, Judge-anyihing that's law.
full will suit mei'-Pha. Pennsyiranidn, dem.
We need not say, there is no truth in the
above paragraph. The veil is too fimsy to
conceal the malice Of the author, but even il
It were true, the Presidents reply was the
severest cut that could have been given to
Mr.. Folks Secretary, for it is notorious, that
in the execution Of the laws under the late
administration, the question, whether the
construction Of statute was lawful, was the
last thing that suited Mr.. Polk.
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Pooh HUMAN NATpRE.-Ten or twelve years ago
man, full of hope and promise After an Interval Of
eight years, we behed in him drrnkard--the neat
ness Of appearance gone his mind impaired his self
respect destroyed. Last week he was seen in our
sire cts. On Louisiana avenue he fell from exhaus-
ton; physician was summoned, and directed that
he be taken home; utalas he had none. Two Of his
relatives turned him from their doors, and he was
without shelter ~ am in dying condition." he
aaid In faint voice, and there Is poor house.
BY direction Of law officer he was placed in cart,
and conveyed thlther--no hackman wonld consent
TO receive him as passenger. He had been in his
him of his suferines No hand smoothed his pillow
In the expiring moment, and unwept he was CON
signed 70 grave not less cold than the Icy hearts
that could not be melted by The plainlive cries Of
distress.
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&seWelearn that Mr.. McClintock Youn

&5=Welearn that Mr.. McClintock Young,
Esq, the Chief Clerk Of the Treasury De-
partment, resigned his Office evening before
last. The Government loses in Mr.. Young
an old and faithful servant, and we are
sure that the community, without respect to
party, will share with US the regret, that he
has withdrawn from the public service, No
man, in any public Office in Washington, had
more friends than Mr.. Young, and no man
deserved more.
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din 1ntrIliarnre.

THE LATE MURpEa--We stated, in our paper Of
yesterday that on Friday, a man was found not far
from the Aqueduct, on the Virginia side, with his
throat cut from ear to ear and a large fracture on
the back OF his head. The body was taken to Alex
andrla and there exposed In the jail In order that il
might be identified. II is that Of Mr. Thomas W.
Hoy, of Nottingham, Prince Georges County, Mary
land.
Mr.. Hoy came to this city to witness the naueura-
ton, md put up at the house of Mr.. william, Allen
grocery relative He left on Tuesdey, and was
seen in Georgetown on Friday on horseback
tits reported that gentlemen while going to or
coming from Alexandria, orthe evening Of that day.
was met by two men, who asked him where he was
going and when he expected TO return He gave
them an Indignant reply, which caused offence and
they made preparations to strike him. He nothing
dauned drew revolver, at the appearance Of which
sthey speedily retreated. The gentleman after look
ing at the murdered corpse is satisfied that he
passed Mr. Hoy on the road; and II Is probable that
the ruffians alluded to are the murderers
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aa.Tbe ,h;nn;nr "a of,he cro,vas &c u.

&S-The thinning off Of the crowds Of Wis
tiers to the city, will enable the Secretaries
to despatch the accumulated ordinary BUSH
ness on their tables, with great rapidity, SC
that, at very early day, the extraordinary
business, arising out Of the change Of admin
istration, win be promptly disposed Of
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The omces--T he Losers.

Whether Gen Taylor and his Cabinet will remove
many or few Of those they find In offices under their
control, we do not know, nor do we greatly care
There are some incumbents Of decided worth whom
we shall gladly see retained there are others who
Ought at all events to be put out although their pa-
ces were TO be filled by men of precisely similar poll
tics many because they have prosituted their Offices
TO the lowest partisan uses ohersbecause they do
possess The necessary qualifications Of integrity,
pacty and industry. If there were no remaining
grounds Of political difference we believe the public
incumbents Of federal Offices. And beside, il is I'M
Just that the half of people who have held nearly
all the desirable Offices for twenty years should re-
tain them for an, indefinite period YET future, We
are opposed TO all such monopoes
If hghwayman were 10 meet you with loaded
pistol and the usual demand, and you were TO knock
aside his weapon and take him under your arm,
he would naturally beg % be leg off, for The sake Of
very well dismiss him with kick or q caution
against asking aims In future In that peremptory
mnnncr But suppose he were TO turn around and
say, my good sir tried TO take your purse by
the law Of the strongest but yon were too much for
me at that no please girs Il TO me lfyou have q
hundred dollars about you, give me ninety, will do
without the other ten, seeing failed TO get them by
my pistol BE clever now, and make me present
Of Of he nine,ya--what would You say TO so mean
being Would your loathng allow you TO say
anything2
The great majority Of the present incumbcnis of
the Offices in question have been all their lives the
vctors belong the apoils of The yanquished." They
got In on that platform, did all they could to make
their offices keep them in, ind II Cnss had been cleo
ted would have stayed In upon 1t. Having been
handsomely beaten, they want TO be kept In on the
strength OF Gen. Taylors clemency and kindly feel
ing for ALL IL may be best TO retain good many OF
them, and II may not but the whining appeals for
them throught the Union, Herald, &C.. are absolute
Iy sckening man that is man would sooner saw
wood for living than gain II by Office thus chung
to- Ne,r York Tribune, (JPhig.)
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THE MERny TAMnoRiaE We see by announce
men that tonight is set apart al the Odeon for the
benefit Of Mr.. W. H. Morgan The popular Alto and
Tamborlnist Of The Ethiopian Screnaders. The
crowds that hive attended the performances Of these
vocalists during their stay amongst us Is sure gua
cally that portion served up by the beneficiary We
see, too, that the popular ballad singer Mr. Evelyn
has rendered his services and viii sing some Of his
most popular songs, piano forte accompaniment
To the lovers of the sentimental as well as the
comic, we say, Go! goi goi
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@5&We learn, that the Senate, in Execu-
tive session, yesterday, confirmed a number
Of appointments, which we are unable to an
nounce this morning, in consequence of not
receiving the copy in time. This viii not
occur in future.
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sAsrA Fr, November 10, 1913.

Smith arrived fcw days since and gave me toll.
erably good account Of you and your proceedings.
With s. came also a Judge, sheriff. clerk, &c, from
Texas 10 assume jurisdiction over the county Of
Santa Fee or the eleventh judicial district Of Texas.
He seems harmless and inoileneiye and nobody
can only raise q tail Of party, composed Of few
Americans and os every Mexican stands ready TO
fghi againat the claim Of Texas which they did not
against The entrance Of Gen. hearny-i suppose ne
that excessively silly message Of the Presidentin
gard 10 the Texas CHIN has much alarmed and ex-
asperated the New Mexicnns, who heretofore have
been true TO the United States interests, firmly
believe that every respectable Mexican would rather
desert his home at the sacrifice ofhs property either
TO Mexico or the United States, than come under
the control Of Texas; and, furthermore, we Amerl-
cans who have cast our LOT In the country feel with
them in regard TO this ridiculous cinim, and will by
no means evsr consent 10 live here aa an appendnge
thai ATr Polk win be able TO induce Congress 10 do
ia any such Injustice.
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Gs>The crowd Of strangers is beginning
to thin of very rapidly--so much SO, that
the Presidents daily receptions, from noon
to 8 o'clock, have come to be pleasant re-
unions, instead of the routs they were few
days since, And the halls Of the Secreta-
ries, too, begin to assume business like
appearance. At no time yesterday was it
necessary to wait to gain admission
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From The New York People.
Gov, Seward,


AMEnIcA .Asp InrLAsp.--The following letter
from ex- Governor Seward TO the Committee of Ar
rangemenis of the Bergen and Ryan Dinner had
been lying In the Post Office for fortnight pre-
vious to Its delivery:
WAsHINoTos, Feb. 10TH l649
DEAR Sin: regret that my engagements here
prevent me from accepting the kind invitation Of the
Committee TO the entertainment to be given to
Messrs. Bergen Ryan, and other citizens who have
suffered imprisonment In Ireland on suspicion Of
their ardent synpahes for the people of that Island
would gladly acknowledge them as Representa-
tivcs who have suffered in their own persons pun
ishment for the common offence Of our whole conn-
try. The English aristocracy are raining down
blows ,ipon the Irish nation on generous steed
that has fallen under his load. honor the man who
dares help the steed to rise and shake of the bur
then. With grateful acknowledgements for kind
remembrance on an occasion SO interesting,
/ remain, very respectfully, your humble serv't,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
GEo. DowLINo ESQ.,, Secretary, &c, &C.
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tas.The Washington correspondent Of

bz.The Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Pennsylvania, democrat, pays
just tribute to old lack, for in saying that
he is conquering old party prejudices and
gaining upon the affections Of all, who APP
proach him. We have not yet met the first
man, who has not come away from him sat
is6ed and pleased to have such man as
President,
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Mr. Warren Is Massachusetts man by birth, but
has resided for several years in that beautiful sister
Of our coniederncy, whence he now halls. He was
formerly editor Of The Burlington Hawk-Eye and
lhat eye was acuter then thanlt now is--was among
the FIRST In the spontaneous call Of General Taylor
The Chief Magisiracy--and although yet quite q
young man. acme 80 years old he has earned rep
utstion in the West fgeat energy Of character and
thorough reliable and sclEsacnEcing Wing, justi-
fling the belief that he win prove prompt, faithful
and efficient officer In the important department to
which he has been callsd.--N T. Mirror.
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@s-The Hon. Charles 3. Penrose, Of Pen,

&z-The Hon. Charles b. Penrose, Of Penn.
sylvania, formerly Solicitor Of the Treasury,
has been appointed Assistant Secretary o
the Treasury, and was installed in office
yesterday morning. We congratulate Mr.
Meredith upon the accession Of so able ar
assistant in his arduous labors. Mr.. Pen.
rose is known to the whole country, as I
lawyer Of eminent distinction, nor are his ad.
ministrative talents less distinguished. He
made wide fame for himself in the Solici.
tors office, and We predict for him bril-.
liant career in his new position.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-14

Fon CALIFoRNrA--The Washington and Calilor.
mia Mining Association have made up their compile
ment of fifty men. They are to be clad in gray
scented to them by Mrs. General Macomb. They
propose leaving the District between the 18th OF
March and the first Of April; and before they start,
our citizens win have an opportunity Of seeing them
parade the Streets with an escort Of one Of our mill
tary companies
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Some Of the strongest original Taylor men here
though begin TO smell rat and they do not hest
tate 10 say that the Clay Wings In Washington ar,
hnmbneging Old Zaek enormousy.-N Y Cor
Phil. Pennsypanion, dem.
lfany people--we care not who they are
fancy that they are humbugging old lack
they will find themselves in the category
that Santa Anna found himself, when he
thought he was doing up tie same thing
"brown.n
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eaaThe Philadelphia Pennsylvania call,
Governor Lane Of Oregon, the Marion Of
the Army. If lodging and fighting the
truth has any resemblance to lodging and
fighting the enemy, then is Governor Lane
second Marion, indeed!
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O5-They have commenced removing the
cid furniture Of the Presidents House, pre-
psratory to its being refurnished Under tn.
recent appropriation.
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RoBBERy.On Sunday night, one Of the iron pro-
lection bars before window Of the Messrs Parkers
grocery, on Pennsylvania avenue WINS snapped and
the glass broken, by party Of iuyane thieves who
stole all within the reach of their hands viz nine
They first tested the quality Of the wine but II not
sniting their taste they sold II for twelve and half
cents bottle,
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The Tribune states that the Hon. Charles W. Rock.
well, Of Norwich has been nominated by the Presi-
dent for Register Of the Treasury, vice David Ora
ham. We sincerely hope this information viii be
confirmed much az we shall regret to lose Mr. Rock
wells services at home He Is one Of the noblesi
Wings Of Connecticut and win do credit 10 any eta.
lion 10 which he may be called Hartford (CtJ
C0tfrieT,
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Those who have watched the course Of business
In Congress since Mr. Colnmer has been member
oft know that he was exceed by very few In making
clear, concise, and cogent arguments upon whatever
topic came under his notice. Never attempting to
shine az declnimer, or 10 minge actively either In
the embit,ercd collisions Of the House. or In the ma
n1uyrne often 50 essential to the success Of scien
tifc measures, he never Stunned any question, or
failed 70 bring TO its discussion strong argument
with sound and careful judgment, couched In
words a. ind Sew.---Nr York cc1r. and Enquirer.
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PIscAToRIAL.-We noticed in the market, yester-
dayh plentiful supply Of fish brought from the Ches-
apeake bay and far down the Potomac Shad sold al
fifty cents pair. There WINS "smnll show" Of hal
ibur. The regular fishing season will commence In
our watero about the 18th Of the present month.
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The rule adopted by Gen. Taylor, TO refer all'np
plicans 10 the heads Of the several Departments,
meets with general favor. While II relieves him from
what could not fail to be- In many cases. very annoy
ing solicitations It puts the responsibility upon
those on whom the law contemplated II should rest,
from the highest 10 The lowest, 10 his proper nc.
countabilily We expect the best results TO follow
from the adoption Of this rule not only In securing
appointment of good officers, but In securing ef
Offices under the Government. --Bah Patriot
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II Is said lady Of Connecticut recently gave her
husband licking for coming home drunk II all
women would make this nm invarable rule of action,
night clrousals.
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Gz- A gentleman called. on the President
yesterday morning to obtain his Autograph
II was promptly given in plain bold style,
showing evidently strong hand IS well as
good heart.
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The appointment of Hon Reyerdy Johnson ns
Attorney General Of the United Sintes, s Of the
most iudiclons which General Taylor has made Mr..
Johnson Ia one Of the most accomplished pleaders
before the Supreme Court, is thoroughly yersed In
those questions of admiralty law which occupy 80
large share Of Its attention. and Is In every sense
worthy successor of the brilliant men who have,
In times past, filled that highly responsible and hon
orable situation. - Richmond Compiler.
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A Bro HAuI.-Thirteen whites and blacks were
City Hail. for disordery conduct, and brought to the
watch-house. Two or three only were relased on
the payment Of fines yesterday morning, and the
remainder were placed in an omnibus, without dis
tnction of color and conveyed to the work-house
II was a beautiful party
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The President has determined not TO open any let
Ter that contains an application for Offices and 10
use his own words, he win part with his right hand
Mirror.
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Now that Mr.. Clayton reiires from the Senate,
Mr. Bell will doubtless stand al The head Of Thai
body, and Of the Taylor party proper. No better
leader could head any party; no safer, or more pa
triotc man exists anywhere Wash CcT-esrc5d,nt
Eao<ri1e {Tenn.) Tribune.
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RosITERs PAINTINos.--The exhibition of nthe
return of the Dove to the Ark and I" Miriam will
close to-day. The children Of various schools and
productions Of the distinguished artists