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THE WHIG STANDARD Flag uf free thy tlinll fly, The niftM of liope Kiid triumph nigh." FOR PRESIDENT, HENRY CLAY, OF KENTUCKY. WASHINGTON, SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. 18, 1843. LETTER POSTAGE. A bill to reduce (he enormous rates of letter postage would Ije extremely popular? far more so than the celebrated No.

548, introduced by Mr. Arnold, of Tennessee, at the last session of Congress. We boast of our freedom from taxation in this country, and compare our condition to that of England, but in this respect we are sadly behind her. The people of this country are of such migratory habits that friends and relatives are often separated by long distances, and while in England a letter may be sent from one end of the kingdom to the other for a penny, here the charge is twenty-five cents! Nor can this charge be evaded. If a son or a brother would convey the simple intelligence of his whereabout and wellbeing to an anxious mother or sister, he cannot do this with a few words upon the margin of a newspaper, (Mr.

Wickliffe's recently published decision cuts off all writing that conveys ideas,) but must pay a sum which, to a poor man struggling to get on in the world, is a tax which he can ill sustain. There is no necessity for this. The Post Office Department is only required to support itself, and this can be done by reducing the larger rates of postage one half, and at the same time doing away with any necessity for private conveyances, which, under the present exorbitant system of charges, are freely resorted to, and, without doubt, absorb a large amount of revenue that, under other circumstances, would find its way to the Department. Let the -press speak out upon this subject until some reform is accomplished. MASSACHUSETTS.

The Boston Atlas gives returns from all the towns in the Commonwealth excepting Florida and Chatham, as follows: Briggs Morton Sewall and Scattering 8,857. It will thus be seen that Briggs is ahead of Morton 4,263 votes but lacks votes of an election. The Senate stands 12 Whigs, 7 Locofocos, and 21 vacancies. The House 166 Whigs and 110 Locofocos. The Hon.

Joseph Grinnell was elected to Congress in the Seventh District, and in the other three districts no election. CONVENTION OF FRENCH CLAIMANTS. A "general convention of the claimants upon the United States Government for spoliations committed by the French upon American commerce prior to the year 1800, commenced its session in New Yoik on Wednesday morning. About one hundred persons were in attendance, representing claimants from nearly all of the Northern and several of the Southern States. Some notion may be formed of the general extent of the interests involved from the fact that the delegation of three from Boston came in behalf of nearly two hundred individuals, all of whom have claims to a very considerable amount.

George Griswold, of the city of York, was chosen President of the Convention. Several Vice Presidents, (among whom was the Hon. Benj. C. Howard, of Baltimore,) and two Secretaries were then chosen.

Norfolk Herald says the U. S. brig Lawrence, Commander Gardner, bound for the est Indies, dropped down to Hampton Roads 011 Wednesday. The U. S.

sloop Falmouth, Com. Sands, arrived at Havana 29th ult. from Boston. The U. S.

brig Somers, Lieut. Com. West, arrived at Havana 1st instant, from a cruise. The U. S.

steamer Poinsett," Lieutenant Com. Semmes, arrived at New Orleans, 011 the 8th inst from Petisacola. From the arrival at Savannah on Thursday Week, says the Savannah Republican of the i3th instant, we have from Gaudaloupe to the 1st instant: The captain represents to us that immese activity exists in rebuilding the town Point Petre, and otherwise repairing the damages sustained by the terrible earthquake of 8th February last. rlhe appropriation of the French Government of 2,500,000 is being judiciously expended in promoting the reconstruction of the town. One thousand dollars are offered to every citizen who will erect within a given time a house of certain dimensions.

The sickness which was so much dreaded has been fully realized to a most alarming extent the Eist summer, but it was quite healthy when the ydia left. DEMOCRACY. What is it, aud who has it i We know what the name Whig implies, but for the life of us cannot tell who is and who is not a Democrat, or what is the proper meaning of Democracy. To be sure it has a radical signification, but according to this the only real Democracy is an Indian powow, or a Tammany Hall riot. We always thought that one of the principles of modern Democracy was a firm reliance upon the wisdom of the people and entire submission to their will the Whigs relied upon them and submitted to them for twelve years under Jackson and Van Buren, and by this course gained their affections; but how is it with the Locofocos Do they submit to popular rebuke without a murbur at all.

They are, on the contrary, continually affirming that the people have been deceived, and so little faith hare they in the good sense of the people, that they are in an agony of apprehension that the Whigs are going to re-enact what they call the mummeries and fooleries of coon skins and hard cider. What sort of reliance is this upon the virtue and intelligence of the people AHASUERAS. A paragraph in the Capitol slates that "a foreign correspondent attributes the origin of the tire on board of the ill-fated Missouri, to the spontaneous combustion of a copy of' intended as a present to the Emperor of China." We were in hopes that Mr. Gushing had saved this woik among his other valuable papers, but it seems otherwise. The pent-up fires of genius vainly struggled for escape in the glowing lines of Ahasueras, until finally the thoughts breathed and words Missouri.

Fortunately only the the set 011 fire. Will the spirit of mischief never be laid in the author of Ahasueras Is he to be suffered to go on in the same heedless track, setting ships on fire, and nations by the ears When O'Connell privately entreated him to be aisy, and assured him that, with such harangues as his libation of blood" speech, he would spoil all, and that he (O'Connell) would never be able to hold the Irish people back, why could he not be of going on to such lengths that the Repealer, as a last resort, and in selfdefence, was obliged publicly to condemn all inference on the part of slaveholders. Such headlong ambition, and reckless perversion of genius is shameful. Those Whig are glad to hear the Times so lustily crying out "fire." The old flames are flashing upon their eyeballs, the wind is in the right direction for a sweeping conflagration, and, in the midst of their alarm, they call despondingly upon the Democrats not to remain idle under such circumstances," for the old fires are rekindled They don't judge amiss in this matter. The apprehensions are well founded.

There is to be a reviving of the old stirring of the old brighter burning of the old the living light of good Whig principles was faithfully 6reserved in the embers or the old campaign, onfires are to be lighted up in the East and in the A est, louder and fuller "blasts from the are to be sounded from one hill top to another, and the mighty masses who are sighing for a return of the days of national again to be summoned to duty. And they will obey the call. They have still the same attachment to the principles on which our true policy as a nation is based, and are not discouraged by being again thrown into the opposition by the treachery of one who rose to power on the heartless pretence of being a friend to their principles. Yes, the Whig fires are still at work, and their light is rolling upward to the joy of the Courant. SiriCe the name of Federalists has become so very unpopular with the great mass of the people, it is well known what abhorrence the present Whig party evince when they are reminded of their former Argus, Is it there you are Well done old Hunkers Please let us know when the former title of the Whigs was that of Federalist Was it when Van Buren and Wilkins and Riker were on a pilgrimage through this Slate in opposition to the Democratic administration of Jefferson Was it when Buchanan declared if he had a drop of Democratic blood in his veins, he would let it out Was it when Garret D.

Wall boasted that he adhered to Federalism, as long as its flag waved over New Jersey? Was it when Monroe applied to General Jackson, as a leading member of the Federal party, to consult on the expediency of calling Federalists to office, and amalgamating all parties? Will the Argus refresh our memory The Lancaster Intelligencer calls Mike Walsh the ruffian ally of the Whigs!" Poor fellow! he is no longer wanted now Time was when Mike was the very hand of Locofocoism he has been used and is now cast off, with a kick from the Richmond Enquirer, and a cuff from the Intelligencer, the federal organ of the anti-democrat Mobile Herald has an anecdote on this subject, too good (o be lost. A merchant of Mobile, and an American by birth, was recently on a visit to Liverpool, where a branch of his house was established, the head of which was a Scotchman. At a dinner given by his partner, a number of merchants and capitalists were present, and though the Mobilian made great efforts to avoid any discussion in reference to American securities, yet, as the old codgers at the table, the majority of whom were from good old Scotia, insisted upon the matter, he was compelled to listen to their long tirades against repudiation. In answer to their assaults, he observed that only one State had repudiated, and that was Mississippi. Inquiry was made how she happened to stand alorie in this matter Mobilian replied that they had a very curious man for Governor, named McNutt, but that he was not an American.

The whole company demanded his birth place. Why," said the Mobilian, he is a most obstinate and crossgrained old Scotchman." After a broad look at each other, the conversation immediately turned upon other subjects! I FROM BRITISH GUIANA. The New York Express says: We have the British Guiana Times of the Kith but find it entirely tilled with English news and discussions on local affairs. illiam de Clancy, Bishop of Oriense, Vicar Apostolic of British Guiana, aiHl Roman Calholic parish priest of Georgetown city, it wouW appear from the Times, has been deprived of his vicarial jurisdiction by His Holiness Pope Gregory and on the subject a fierce war seems to be waging between the Bishop and some ol his coadjutors in the priesthood." We understand that an old barque has been Eurchased in New York, and brought around ere, for the purpose of trying another explosive experiment, under the direction of the Navy Gaz. A deck passage across the Lakes" has been taken by the Hon.

Robert W. Lansing, receiver of public moneys at Mineral Point, Wisconsin; or, in other words, he has absquatulated." The amount carried off is uot Y. Sun. Silver Pitchers in the passengers of the Sheffield have presented Captain Popham an elegant copy of the English Bible. After referring to his kindness on the passage, and especially on the wreck, they say: "The Holy Book of God is chosen by those whose names are underwritten, as the most becoming memorial of their gratitude to one who was but the able and, faithful instrument, in the hands of him to whom they looked in the hour of their danger, as their sure and only protector." An Illinois ill you take this woman to be your wedded wife said a magistrate who was placing the indissoluble knot of matrimony on a couple mutually-attached to one another.

Wall, I swar, squire" said the jgroom, a wolfish looking customer, "you must be a darn green 'un to ask such a question as that 'ar. Do you think I'd be such a plagy fool, old feller, as to go to the bare hunt, and take this gal from the quiltin' frolic, if 1 was not conscriptuously certain and determined to have her Drive on with your bizziness, and ax no more foolish questions." Democratic Charleston Mercury says: "We mean to support our principles, and when we find out what principles the Democratic party are going to support, we shall know better what sort of fellowship there is to be between us." Clay We are glad to learn that our whig friends at Harpers Ferry and neighborhood, nothing daunted by the severe ordeal through which they have passed the last two years, have organized a Clay Club, and mean to stand up to the rack, fodder or no fodder." John Strider, is President of the Club. We have not henrd the names of the other Press. SHERMAN'S LOZENGES, Worm and Cough Lozenges Peters's do do Wistar's do do Poor man's Plasters Dr. Euen's and Ellis's do Physic's Cough Sirup Frey's do do Howand's Tonic Mixture for ague and fever Frey's Vermifuge, warranted to cure Sand's Sarsaparilla.

For sale by J. F. CALLAN, nov 18? opposite the Post Office. PLAYING have just received, per schr. Sarah from New York, a supply of Lemuel Smith's (formerly Caleb Bartlett) playing cards of different grades, which I am authorized to sell, as agent, at the manufacturer's Storekeepers and others are respectfully invited to call and examine the lot just received.

Orders from the country, enclosing the cash or good city reference, will be promptly attended to. JAMES M. DORSETT. Snuff, Tobacco, and Fancy store, Penn. avenue, No.

11 east of Gadsby's hotel. nov 17 flOSHEN BU iter, buckwheat, mackeIX HEL, 40 kegs Goshen Butter 35 bbls, 30 half bbls, and 100 bags Buckwheat 16 half barrels Mackerel, Nos. 1 and 2 7 barrels and 1 tierce Salmon 15 barrels Cider 7 barrels Cranberries 30 boxes Starch 50 barrels Apples 20 boxes Variegated and Almond Soap 50 dozen Brooms 16 quintals Codfish 2 bales Hops 50 barrels New York Family Flour Mustard, Pepper, Spices, and ltoasted Coffee Together with a lull and complete assortment of goods usually kept in the grocery business. Just received from New York, and for sale low by nov 17-eo3t SAMUEL BACON CO. HEN WILL THE PUBLIC cease TO BE W.

BROIVWIMXi, Merchant Tailor, in opposition to all humbuggers, most respectfully requests members of Congress and strangers visiting the city, not to purchase their clothing before calling to examine his large and superior stock of French and English Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings of the latest styles as he is prepared to prove to them, that he is selling the same article of clothing from 20 to 25 per cent, cheaper than certain dry goods storekeepers that wish to take the trade out of the tailors'hands by holding out false pretences to the public, that they are selling suits of clothes from to cheaper than Ihey can be purchased elsewhere. I want to know how it is possible for any set of men that have no practical knowledge of the business to sell clothes cheaper than practical tailors? men that know no more about making coats than they know about laying all their arrangements with the celebrated tailors to cut and make their clothes, and their great facilities for buying goods, unless they have a facility fur buying without paying for them 1 am determined to undersell them, and not to sacrifice my trade to such an avaricious set of men until the last dollar is gone All I ask is for you to call and examine for yourselves. A SHORT LIST OF PRICES. Dress coats, good wool-dyed black, $15 Do do super IS Do do a beautiful article, French or English, 20 BeautifUl Cloth Cloaks, 20 The above goods will be fbund ready made, or, if preferred, he will make to order at the same prices in proportion with the above prices, to complete a gentleman's wardrobe. Between 3d and streets, Granite row.

ROOMS TO furnished Chambers and one Parlor over my store. nov 17-ifeotf LOCAL NEWS. have been requested to notice the arrival of strangers at the principal Hotels in this I city, for the convenience of their friends, and we will on Monday next, and thereafter, publish the same, up to the hour of 12 o'clock each day. The two chambers, Senate and Representatives, have recently been carpeted and cleansed preparatory to the opening of Congress. The grounds about the Capitol also display the neatness and attention which always precedes this event.

The at the North ihey are obliged to wrap up warmly against the bracing atmosphere of winter, we are just now enjoying a second advent of Indian summer. Freeman's Vigilant Total Abstinence Society. meeting of the above society was attended last evening by a large and delighted audience, several excellent temperance songs were sung, and eloquent speeches were delivered by able advocates of the cause. We are pleased to hear that the society are making efforts to secure the services of distinguished members of Congress to address them during the ensuing winter. This is right.

Success to the good cause, say we. Virginia the inclemency of last evening, the National Theatre was graced by the beauty and fashion of the city. Col. Richard M. Johnson, ex-Vice President of the U.

States, and friends, were present, and he seemed to be the observed of all observers. The singing and dancing was as usual, excellent, particularly that of Mr. Sanford, dat old nigger, who seemed to out-do himself. This is the last night, so you must go early, or we cannot promise you a place even to stand in. Great nigger, dat Sanford MARRIAGE.

At Augusta, Georgia, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Ford, G. H. TALCOTT, Lieutenant Ordnance Corps U.

S. Army, to Miss CATHARINE JANE STARKE, daughter of Major W. W. Starke, of that city. DEATHS.

On Thursday the 16th instant, at 2 o'clokk, P. MARY P. NOURSE, eldest daughter of Colonel M. Nourse. Yesterday morning, Norember 17, of scarlet fever, MARY OLYMPIA, only child of Johh O'Neale, aged two years and nine months.

MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF GEORGETOWN. ARRIVED. November 18. Sch'r Mary Frances, Skinner, New York, to E.

J. F. Pickrell, and with freight for a number of merchants. SECOND PRESBYTERIAN The Rev. JAMES KNOX will preach to-morrow at 11 o'clock, A.

and at 34 o'clock, P. and the Rev. WILLIAM T. SPROLE at 7 o'clock, P. in the Second Presbyterian Church, on New York avenue.

The public generally are invited to attend, nov 18 OTOVES! H. JVEVTIT kJ opposite Fuller's City Hotel, have just received an additional supply of Stoves of all descriptions, which, as the season is drawing to a close, will be sold very cheap for cash. nov 18-lw received and for sale, in addij tion to my former stock of Goods? A lot of fresh teas, of latest importation Coffees of every description Loaf, lump, crushed, and brown sugars Fancy and brown soaps Raisins, fresh and in good order Butter and cheese, superior Family and superfine flour, choicest brands, low Sperm, mould, and dipped candles Winter oil, warranted, $1 a gallon One barrel of very superior Irish whiskey Hams, buckwheat flour And all other articles generally kept in my line and on as reasonable terms as can be had in the District. I solicit a call from the citizens generally, before purchasing elsewhere, as I am determined to sell. WM.

T. DOVE, Between 13th and 14th streets, fronting Penn. adjoining National theatre. nov 18-3t IIOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, NEW STOCK. JUL We have received at our.

stores, next door to Clagett's, and opposite Brown's Hotel, a new and extensive assortment of House furnishing Goods, which we will sell low for cash, or at a snort credit for good paper. We have a general assortment of Cabinet ware, Bedsteads, and Chairs, at very low prices for the quality. A good assortment of Looking Glasses, China and Glass ware. Solar, Astral, and Hall Lamps, and splendid Girandoles or Landelabras Table Cutlery, an excellent stock, particularly Rodgers' Knives, in sets of 51 pieces. Also, Fenknives and Scissors Waiters and Tea Trays, a variety of patterns and qualities.

Brass Andirons, Fenders, Shovels and Tongs. Britannia Ware, in sets of 5 pieces, also detaohed. Kitchen Furniture of every description Hair Mattresses and Feather Beds always on hand, and made up to order expeditiously. A general assortment of Wood a'most every article in that line appertaining to housekeeping. Our stock is so general, that we cannot name the items, but would say to housekeepers and persons furnishing, that nearly every useful article can be found at either of our stores.

To facilitate customem in finding the goods they want, a catalogue, of articles in store will be furnished. nov 18-2wif BOTELER, DONN CO. nOLLOQUIAL AND GRAMMATICAL CISES, intended to impart to the student both a theoretical and practical knowledge of the French Language. ByA. N.

Girault, one of the principals of the Washington High School. Just published and for sale by R. FARNHAM. nov 6 corner 11th st. and Penn.

av. ADY'S BOOK OF FLOWERS AND POETRY I to which is added a Botanical Introduction, a complete Floral Dictionary, and a Chapter on Plants in Rooms. Edited by Lucy Hooper. A new edition with plates. Just received and for sale at the book I store of R.

FARNHAM, I nov 11 corner of 11th st. and Penn. av. AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL 1 lis Excellency the President of the United States and suite, Hon Richard M.

Johnson, his Honor the Mayor, and Robert Tyler, and family, will honor the Theatre with their presence thii evening. rpHE Manager for thTviHOlM A MINSTRELS, JL finding Apollo Hall inadequate for their exhibition, has taken the THEATRE, aud on to-night will be produced a of entertainments. Mr. JENKIN-S will give delineations of Irish, Dutch, and other characters, and will also sing some of the celebrated Russell's" most popular songs. In the course of the evening, Mr.

SANFORD will introduce some of his original dances, accompanied on that old Congo fiddle by the inimitable Paganini, Mr. D. MYERS. The company will on to-night vary their performances entirely, and introduce several songs and dances never before produced. Box and parquette reserved for ladies accompanied by gentlemen.

Mr. Mr. J. Sanford Congo Tambour Mr. Johnson Congo Castanetts Mr.

D. Myers, (the far-famed Ethiopian Paganini,) Fiddle The public are respectfully informed that the INSTRUMENTS the Virginia Minstrels perform upon ere original, and perfectly in character with the anaient JUBA MINSTRELS. No portion of this exhibition will oflfend the most delicate and conscientious. To conclude with the Camerascope for exhibiting Dioramic Paintings; the Hydro-oxygen Microscope together with the Drummond Light, as represented in New York by the celebrated Dr. Lardner.

Tickets 25 half price. Doors open at 7 commences at 7 o'clock. An efficient police will be in attendance to preserve order. nov 18 A CARD TO THE fi. jf.

BECK takes great pleasure in announcing to the Ladies of Washington and vicinity, that she is now prepared, to execute all orders in Fancy Millinery and Dress Making, in the most fashionable style; having been successful in securing the services of one of the most fashionable dress makers from the city of New York, in addition to her present force. Mrs. B. has on hand an assortment of rich and handsome Bonnets; also a further supply of the latest fashions, Ladies are most respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves. N.

B. Mrs. B. can give employment to five or six young ladies as apprentices. Residence, Penn.

Gadsby's Hotel. nov 18-eo3t FOR will rent upon very moderate terms the brick house which I have nearly completed on the corner of 6th street and Louisiana Avenue. It contains nine rooms, including garrets, with a kitchen. There is also a store in front, with a cellar beneath. The store is arranged so as to be made into two apartments by a partition, thus making two excellent stores for persons doing a small business, or the whole make an excellent grocery or confectionary.

The store will be rented sepai ate from, or together with the dwelling. Possession given in two or three weeks. S. DREW, nov or Parker, op. Cen.

Market. KEEP YOUR FEET Sole Boots, of my own make, cheap for cash, and no humbug to my numerous customers and the public generally, I invite them to call and examine my new style of Cork Sole Boots, which for neatness and durability, I challenge this or any other city to equal them, and for the low price of 07. Also, Ladies and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of every description of my own make, extremely low for cash. As I sell no work but my own make, all those who purchase from me may depend on getting the worth of their money. Don't forget the store right on the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street.

nov JOHN MILLS. (Intel and Capitol) SJPLKND1D AND CHEAP MUFFS AT O. FISH kJ respectfully invite the attention of the ladies to our extensive and varied assortment of Ntyffs, Fur Trimmings, These goods having been selected early in the son by our resident partner in N. York, we feel confident that they were purchased on the mbst geous terms, and we will sell at very small profits for cash. Our assortment being probably the largest of any south of New York, we feel confident in our ability to suit the taste and means of alL We solicit a call after examining the market well, and we will demonstrate the fact that bargains can be made with us.

O. FISH CO. 1st and 2d doors from Brown's Hotel. nov TO subscribers call the attention of cabinetmakers to a great variety of half-inch stuff which they have on baud, and which will be sold very low fair cash, if early application be made. Also, landing, a lot of excellent white and yellow pine plank, which, if taken off the wharf before piling, will be sold lower than any ever before offered.

Such bargains lumber are the subscribers are determined to sell low for ready money. Call at the new wood, coal, and lumberyard of JOHN PETTI BONE CO. On hand, 400 tons of the Butler Coal," which will be delivered to any part of the city or Georgetown for $5 50 per ton. J. P.

CO. nov 13-3t 1 EXCHANGE CARD TO THE PUBJ subscriber has opened a Hotel on street, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth streets. I immediately in the rear of Gadsby's Hotel. He will take boarders by the yoar, week, or day, and furniah meals to transient visiters at any hour of the day or night. He has connected with his establishment a Reading Room, to which he citizens as well as strangers.

His porter (formerly Brown's) will attend to baggage to and from the Railroad, and every effort will be made to give satisfaction to those who may favor him with their company. nov THOMPSON TYLER. National livery respectfully announce that they have opened the spacious and commodious brick stable lately erected by them on street Their new stable has excellent and superior accommodations for upwards of one hundred horses. They have ample room for forty carriages. The stable and carriage-houses are situated within one hundred yards of Gadaby'a, Brown's, and Tyler's hotels.

The Exchange Hotel (conducted by Thompson Tyler) is immediately op posite the National Livery Stables. The advertisers intend to keep every kind of vehicle; such aa ooaches, barouches, buggy wagons, which mav be had at the shortest notice for hire, by the month, week, day, or hour. Saddle horses also hired in the same manner. Horses will be taken at livery on terms reasonable as any other establishment. of Congress, and other gentlemen, bringing their horses and carriages to the city, can be accommodated with excellent stabling.

good coach-houses, and attentive hostlers. Horse-drovers visiting the city will at all times be safely accommodated, and on reasonable terms. WALKER 81 KIMMELL. nov 15-eo3t.