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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18
From he Ne,o- Haren R-yis,er.
THE WEST INDIA TRADD.

The terms The bargain lately made by our Min
lster at London with the British Cabinet for the
opening OF the British ports have not yet been official
~ announced. a letter published in the New York
papers, from the u 3. Consul at Liverpool who saw,
nc mas seen tho Minister, informs that they are
TO be opened on The terms Of the act Of July 1885
we must therefore go back to 1926 to learn how the
trade went after the passa the act referred TO-
and which isnow TO regulate us. Matters then God
thus
J. The British held the game in their own hands;
the whole rested on their act Of Parliament. which
they could amend, modify or repeal at pleasure Il
was after the passage Of this act that Mr. Osnnin q
made bis memorable declarition- 'to allow f,reig9
snip 70 enter Colonial ports all upon ann terms is
y boon -
2 Among other ihiDgs, American sailed provisions.
even beeand pork tho staples Of our atmers fsh and
whale oil, tho bard earnings Of Eastern fishermen
were fIgIdly excluded from the British w T. ports -
nc most important ARTICLES we were allowed 10 car
ry were perishdbie, which must necessarily 90 IN
small quantities. and be sold Immediately however
the market might be. For instance, Hour. which
cannot be stored long in tropical climate as il will
osceme sour, or otherwise spoiled, and live stock
whch must be sold at once, they will cat up
their value. 10 return for these favors we opened
our ports TO oil the productions of The West Indies
excluding none Of their staples.
j. The produce from Canada Nova Scotra. and
New brunswick, went To the West Indies duty free
but the United States produce permitted 10 enter was
taxed with duties on its arrival.
These were The general terms on which tbetrade
PVSeeu'n lh lSz5 ano winch, we arc told here
after govern II, 1--WE have IT, to ell which our CO.
Hernmeut have now yielded another and most impor
AM point. Without securing admission to the West
,noles Tor our farmers staples, beef and pork we
have agreed to take OF Tho alien duties from British
sNnPs on Heir arrival here-so that the vessels of
New brunswick, Nova Scotia aud Canada. after
hfving gonr 10 West India port and sold Their
outward cargoes IN the Islands duty free, while the
American s taxed on his) may come into our oorts
ano ssu ,her return cargoes free from any discrim-
InoiilQ duties This is the meaning of 80 a.. -
and reProcity, as the British understand those
WORDS. '''''
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18
From the Boston Daily Advertiser.
"OLD IRONSiDES


Ave! pull her tauerei ehs,ga down,
Long has IL waved on high,
And many heart has danced 10 SEQ
That banner in the sky;
Beneath 1t iung the buttle shout,
And burst the cannon's roar--
The meteor OF the ocean air
Shall sweep the .cloods no moro.
He5 deck once red with hcro's blood,
Where knelt the vlnquisb'd foe,
Whom winds were hurrying DER the flood
And waves were white below,
No moro shall feel the coDqueror's tread,
Or knowsthc conquered knee,
The harpies Of the shore shall pluck
The eagle of the sea.
Oh bette that her shattered hulk
Should sink beneath the wave:
Her thunders shook the mighty deep
hndthere should be her grave.
Nail TO the mast her holy flag,
Set every tbrcadbare sail,
And give her 10 the god or storms
The lightning and the gale!
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18
From NE Philadelphia Enquirer of October a.
THE ELECTION

On Tuesday, the whole democratic ticket for
ate assembly select and common councils, was, will be
seen by the returns carried by large cy
Philadelphia The city was one purely of de.
mscracy against federalism
In hs first district Joel Sutherton was elected 10 com
sres by majority of 1851 against Stephen Simpson We
expect that this will he his last term
In the second district, Henry Horn elected
by majority OF o72 votes Daniel w Horn is
friend to General Jackson Mr. was friendly to Mr.
Clay - "
In the third district, John Wstmouih was elected to con-
gress by majority Of co. votes Daniel II Miller This
wasa rious triumph Of principle people over fac
ton OF "trading politicians" ~
Thomas Mcguire and Daniel Thomas elected county
commissioners and William Pierso auditor.
Inc Sutherland senate and assembly ticket the county
was elected by an average majority Of or 400 votes.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18

very singular circum lance connected with the
recent election in Philadelphia is that there was no
ticket headed Jackson. There was a ".ies,ocratic'
a national republican," "federal republican," &c
&c. and the National Gazette asserts that there was
a complete interminging of former parties. in con-
frmaton of which, the name of Mr. Inrer.
sol, who was dismissed from office by the present
administration, among the persons elected.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18

Col. Watmough recently elected TO Congress in
the bird District in Pennsylvania is claimed by both
parties Correspondents of the Baltimore Republi-
cam deny that he is Anti Jackson and ths Baltimore
Chronicle replies in the following conclusive re-
marks-conclusive unless Col Watmough has turn.
cd very short corner since 1920
The Republican must be mistaken in saving Col
third district OF Pennsylvania, has been claimed as
Jacksonon; or if such has been made, is certainly
erroneous, as his sentiments have been openly and
forcibly expressed in opposition Ia the Jackson
party IN an Grafton delivered by him at Valley
Forge. July 26, 1923, he The following lanpua ye
in regard to the conduct pursued by the jackson par
ty towards the late admlniSt ration.
81 will not insult your understandings bv descend
ing to notice the bareaced ,ton of bribery and
corruption; 1t has been viciousy and INDIGNANT
y disproved and It's promoters stand in all their
naked defornty before the tribunal of pubic opin-
ION. Has any cnpt ever been made, by an address
TO the sober Judgments of the people, prove that
their welfare in any way connected with the eleya
ton OF the opposition Candidate? Mono appeal has
ever been made but to their passions and preiudces
by his advocates, end whether has been upon the
floor OF Congress, in the words of a few disorder
ly young men at a tavern feast the same course of
accusation wi bout proof, and of devotion without
principle, has steadily manifested itself IT. indeed
any thing TENDS TO prove the solid basis upon which
the administration stands il is the means which those
opposed to it have found i, necessary to sdopt in
order to overthrow it,"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18
MONDAY MORNING., oCT. rs. 1880.

We arc induced to give place to Col. James Ro-
osrtson communication, because he complains that
injustice has been done him by ourselves well as
Others and we are not disposed shackle the Press
I'D such manner as toexcludo any from selfJus-
uhca''on' and where he thinks he has been wronged
from carrying the war into the enemies camp. For
ourselves we disclam all intentional wrong to this
gentleman.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18
FIon noe N. Y. Oomnelelal Adgeril.er. oc,. 1a.

IIITT IW0 NWVtTfI7cT,
The Richmond Enquirer, as we accidentally per-
ceIved the other day, for rarely carry our inves
legations very deeply into it, ponderous and caden,
though uncadcd columns,) barps on the account
gwen by correspondent Of ours several months
ago, OF certain strange conduct ascrlbcd 20 Inc
traordinary Ambassador 10 Russin. Having made
prompt reparstion so far it lay in power. for
giving circulation TO that account disclamed be-
lief IN it's accuracy, and published the articles from
proper sources which conradcted it, our conscience
was void Of offence, and were exculpnted from,
any in the eye of sound morality. But the iteration
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18
Extract of letter TO the Editor ofthe Baltimore

PHILADELPHIA, October 10. 1880
Yesterday our election took place One of The
greatest struggles ever known was had IN the Coun-
~ and Northern Liberties. The candidates for Con
gress were DANIEL Ii MILLER an old member and
strong Jacksonite. and Col. JOHN G. WATMouou
Clay MN The latter is elected by large ma.
JorIty. You must know this district was heretofore
one OF the Heros strongest holds. Ia the CITY a
Federalism and Democracy. Henry Horn, was eiac-
ted
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18

public dinner has been given Judge p P.
Barbour at Charlottesville, by the members of the
bar and other citizens, the of his appoint
ment as Judge.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18

We see 1t stated in some of the Northern papers,
that John Quincy Adams has been nominated as a
candidate for Congress for the Plymouth District,
and that he has consented 20 serve if elected
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18

convention hns been holden in Vermont,l Of
delegates from the states lying on the Connecticut
river, for the purpose Of dcvsng means TO improve
the navigation Of that noble stream. petition TO
Congress was agreed Surely our New England
friends have forgotten the veto when they petition for
aid to improve Tivew.-fD.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18

tered 20 hie CTedu IF he United States, ga my &c.
cDt'nt current Tong before n,y renoral from Office In-
stead oil giving TINS PLAIN md uncqu,vocal language
as u was written; have chosen to rive IT, p,rtv
IN your own way. and partly in NINE, omittno the
most material words; by which omission and pcrver.
sion you have made me admit, that one bond wac
falsely reported to be in suit by Again IN reii,-
tation OF that part OF the black rtcle which says
that was represented be obnoxious the people
the communlca ion which you have excluded. in ad
dltion To what you have quoted from It says, Out
do not 6eiiere that any respectable made
such representation, and therefore the article has ten
no impression either upon my feelings my mind
gn,nd The generous people If Pet,rsburg." These
,dhcised words, YOU have designcdy left out and no
other motive can be assigned for such act, than q
desire, your part. euls, the good people of Pc
tersburg against mo You ea,irely omit all my re.
marks upon the amount charged to be due to the u.
States, wiling. suppose that that should appear as
large as either truth ialseEood may make IT. phe
excluded communication stated that this part of the
black list is fasifcd, by Treasury satemen, of my
accounts, under date twenty fourth February. 1880
now in my possession You say that l crcized the
t,oeny ninth number of the black list. there state that
did not touch that number any part of the exclu-
ded communication.
One word at parting Your press has long since
ceased TO be free; 1t held and conduc: I'd upon the
ancient principle OF pure cihinays, andJeaty%-what
has lost IN freedom however to Ina We ma de
up IN defamation and with the present temper he
times, perhaps y"n may discover that this would be
the most popular dress you could give it,
In conclusion: here take leave TO tell you that
feol mnch moro inclined to be responsible for nv own
compositions however bad, than for yours however
good they may be-and hencetorwnrd, when YOU
speak either for me- or from me, sneak truIy md
speak all am glad 10 see that you have halted in
your publications of the black list fea rfnl that
you might rashly go and get into the Pos, Office
department before you know there trcmbled, as
well for The living the dead. II is a field which
presents rich harvest, and yourl lefamatory scythe
might NOW down character BY whole regiments per
hitting none to escape But you have stopped short
and sincerely hope that, oil will escape who hay
offended in that department. ]. ROBERTSON.
Your late avowal tina, you Office under tic Gen
eral Government and that would accept could
he given you by Gen Jackson Mr. Van Buren, furnish no
proof of the freedom of press You know very tia,
the pap which cling the breast Of the
gives you milk than any tsdt which reasonably
expect hold Of at the breast Of the General
This key Unock the you have lately uttered
with SD much apparent independence.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18

writer in The New York American declares that
foreign coal has fallen in that market in consequence
OF the quantities of Anthracite brought from Pennsyl
vania; and hc promises q still further reduction when
the Lehigh company shall have opened several new
mines that arc known to be richly stored III. S.
Gdz.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18
Extract Of another letter to The Editor dated
"Wednesday Mnrninn
PHILApELpmIA. October l3. IaaO.

PHILADELPHIA, October 10, 1880
Alter my sincere congratulations on the result Of
your late Mary land election, have Just time TO ap-
prize you ofthe overwhelming defeat Of the Inghan-
jackson candidate for Congress in the Sd
al District of the City and County Of Philadelphia
MILLER Is beaten by WATMoUGn, a Clay man. who
is elected by $50 mnJorIty w hen it is recollectcd
that IN 1929. Mr.. Milers majority over the Anti
jackson candidate about 1000, the revolution ia
this district must be appalling your neighbours of
the Washington Capitol.
The election of Henry Horn. in the I'd District
over ~ W Co1o Is a triumph Of Democracy over
Federalism. No other question was agitated at
the polls Moreover, Nr. Coke was the most
unpopular candidate that could have been presen-
ted aud the returns are in dance with the ex-
pectoton of most of his friends John Sergeant
ought to have been the TO oppose Horn.
Sutherland's majority in District No. l. is about
or 700 over Stephen Simpson II is well believ-
ed that almost any man Of ordinary popularity
might have superseded this plant friend Of the EN-
ecutivs Rely on it, the City and County Of Phila.
depha are at this hour against Jackson.
.Navat-The U. S Frigate Hudson Com Chs
sin, and soo2 of war Vandnlia Capt Gallagher were
lett OF Rio Janeiro LIST Sept. by the ship Constu-
ton, Capt. O'Grady--all well.-t Beacon
Fdt1t DUeN-We have been favored with tho fol-
lowing extract Of letter received by the Consti-
tuition, dated.
RIO DE JANERo, Aug. Goth. 1880
"A duel has been fought here between Lieut..
Sands Of the u 5. siOop Of war Vandalin and Dr.
Henry w Bassett of the vessel The Doct
fell on the first fire, and died in about 30 mi.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18

EoIIoN during much of the past wsck Tho =,
~, Wv was our and prices gradually decoing
ot inc rising Of the river. and the prospsci ~ ing
for l%e dsS o'O oss forward SOM shipping
tlculary Tor prime Cotton. We ouoto ~ ~ paI
range OF sales at to extremestbe lat,sr nso
Tor selections from Warehouses. '1''ef Pf'c0
IChnriston CovrAr.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-18

from ne 'NetO- England Palladium of OCT. 1e.
usT; UrHAM.-L ?. of lettor to the Editor
Gated Portsmouth, ~. II. Oct o, 1880
hsVing been here for few days, my attention
WAS attracted by trial in the Court of Common
rieas, now sitting here, Timothy Upham va. Mi
a. barton, Editors of the n. II. Patriot, for l,boI
mas produced considerable excitement and ,bo
court has been engaged three days on the trial
isaac hilI was present, and took deep interes, IN
giving directions and occasionally promptng or nd
vielng the Counsel for Defendants
Inc case was ably argued by Messr,. sull,van
ano Bartlett, and committed to the Jnry inst evcnin
AZ u The Jury returned this morn no. and e,a,eJ
'nat rthey could not agree, and were dismissed
ne 'rai has been reported, and will probably an.
~ p''nt and no doubt will be worth readng, as
proved by The opinion Of or 10 respectable
%eneses, mat three four of the papers nade uso
tru ~ prove the charge against Gen Upham 10 no
LIZ Jv' were Jorssr'eS q bir Isaac Wadron was tho
O.ny respectable witness on Defendants side ~
p;ovo t"oTn genuine, and he was called no or 10
,, mere appears to be no doubt. from the Nh, doc,
'oih, VINO committed the fprgerics. '"' ''o'
"A majority Of the Jury are snid,o ho 1..,..
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-03-25
NEW AND SEAsONABLE GOODS.
NEII.SON has lust rcccived n nd offera for saio

NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS.
III NELSON has just received and offers for sale, :
IL. at unusually low prices, an extensive stock of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
large and general variety suited TO tho
present and approaching season, and consisting In
Blue, black and fancy cOlOrcd cloths s cassimcrcs
Oxford and steel MKT do do
DO do sattinctts
Blue and brown do
Valencia and swnnsdown vestinp
Rose, dufile and point blankets
Green booking and floor cloth baizes
Fine and superfine white flanncls
Red, green, yellow and black do
Black and blue black Italian lustrinp
India satin and satin levantine
Black and blue black Gro dc Nap
Do do Gro dc hides 'N
Black senchews and sarsnetts
Morino and Cashmere long shawls
Do do Fhandkcrchiefs
Thibet, Prussian and cissim.re square do
Thibet and worsted barege hdkfs
Barege, gauze and Gro de Nap do
Merino cloths and circassans, all colours
7-8 and A Irish linens
5, . and 81 do shcetinrs
Long lawns and linen cambrcs
Linen cambria hdkfs
81 and 1914 danrask
Russia, birds-eye and Sd diapers
Black Nankm and Canton grapes
Plaid Norwich do
Black and white Italian grapes
Black and coloured palmyreEes
Plain black and coloured bombazetts
rigurc1 do do and rattinefts
Black English bombazines
Tartan and Circassian plaids and cambleis
Black, olive and drab bang-up cords
Plain book, null and Swiss muslins
Figured do do do
A and Cd cotton cambrics
Plain and checked jaconcts
Plaid and fancy London prints
Cotton, worsted and. silk hosiery
Silk and worsted braids, assorted
Gloves of every variety
Spitalfcld and bandanna hdkfs
Imitation bandanna and Madras Z,
Figured, satin and Gro de Nap bonnet ribbons
Gauze, cap, do do
Common, fine and supcrfinc belt do
Black and coloured guard do
a large supply of brown, bleached and plaid do.
nestics, apron and furniture checks, bed tckinps.
British oznaburgs, and coarse woollens for nero
clothing. And constantly on hand
Cotton oZnaburgs from the Richmond Factory
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-03-25

NWIRGlNIA:-At rules, holden in the clerks office
" of the superior court of Chancery for the Rich.
mond district, the 4th day Of January 1850: Thomas
c. Howard and Richard Whitfield. ex'ors of Willis
Cowfng, deceased, pitts. against Elizabeth Jefries,
VIM. ID. Wren, admir- Of Robert Bell decd, Robert
w. Shelton, deed, and other dts
The defendant Robert w. Shelton, not having en-
tered his appearance and given security according
to the act of assembly and the rules of this court,
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that he is
not an nhabtant Of this country: 1t is ordered that
the said defendant do appear here on the first day Of
the next June term, and the bin of the plain.
hfs; and that copy Of this order be forthwith in.
serted in some newspaper published in the city of
Richmond, for two months successfully, and posted
at the front door Of the capitol, in the said CITY,
Acopy. Teste,
lZO WIN. G. PEHDLEroN, G. e.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-03-25
FOR THE TOILET.

MILK OF ROSES-A pleasant and eficocious
1VA cosmetic, for refreshing and softenng the skim
removing pimples, freckles, chops, tan, sun burn
ana most other cutaneous affections n pleasant ap-
Plcatlon to remove snartng after the operation Of
shaving.
Cologne Water-This is perfume of higher rep
uatinn and IN more general use than any other It's
pecuIar properties are so well known that further
notice OF 1t IS deemed unnecessary.
Lavender Wdter--Is perfume in general use and
Is SAID to be the most innocent and wholesome
Of perfumes.
pinegdr ROuge-This is the most beautiful of
cosmetic preparaons-it is free from any noxious in
gradients and entirely Innocent in every rcspect
calculated to create new beauties, where beauties
were betore-tO add freshness to the cheek which
care or illness may have rendered Ianpud and in
place of the lily to plant the rose
.uaeassar oil, Pure antique Oa--I3oth rcstora
tives TO the hair.
Pomdfum-A new article, bang very superior TO
any thing OF the kndever offered to the public before
Almond Pade-A beautiful cosmetic
Extract Of Burgamot.
LeUigdted Charcoal DentriGce-A most efIicacious
and agreeable antiseptlc, for cleaning, whitening,
ana preserving the teeth and gums.
Persian Otto Of Rose Sodp-Tbs beautiful article
is offered to the public with great confidence, as I'M
equalled for softness, purity and fragrance great
variety OF fancy soaps, which for richness ofperume
AMI their emolent qualities excclled by none.
great variety Of elegant perfume vials.
Expected, supply of Florida Water and Esprit
de Rose For sule at the book and stationery tore of
mar 13-ts Il. ID. SANXAY.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-03-25
TIE Romance Of History.
SfAlN. by Don r. De Trueba.
- "Iruth is strange,

Stranger than felton,"
LoRD BYRON.
"Our limits will not permit any thing like analysis
of the vast stores Of romantic deed and wild adyen
ture contained in the work."-Li. Ga=ette.
AN excellent medium for conveying strong and
vivid pictures of the past. .Nonftly Revie,o
They of the most intense and vivid interest.
Literary Magnet.
Just published, for sale by
febI3 COLLINS &, co.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-03-25
a Ms~pwsr for tie Ladies.

Proposals for publishing in the City Of Washington,
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, in neat q,larto form,
containing eight pages, devoted entirely the dis
semina,ion OF intelligence useful and interesting to
the Ladies, to be entitled t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-03-25

turf) Who has been breeding from him the last two
years lie says his colts are of equal superior size
to his colts from the by any other horse
that he has two year old fly fifteen hands hgh and
his yearng colts equally promising; and that he does
not believe that any horse could have gotten as good
racers out OF the same have ais many other
testimonials 20 the same effect; and from Dr. Lewis
Marshall, Il mention him because 1 presume he is
known to many gentlemen in vrginia;) he speaks of
the stock IN the highest terms, particularly of their
superior size and fine form. And, all the gentlemen
with whom 1 have correspondent, concur in the fact
that he has been let TO blooded Mares until the last
two years. so that his colts by them have not yet
ON the turf The distinguished racers he has pro.
horse ever raised ia Kentucky and Others have been
from common mares. by reference to the American
Turf Register vol. 1. page III, he is spoken of as
in Kentucky. JOHN TUCKER
feb l5-IaftlstNls
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-03-25
WARD ELECTION.

TENHE election of Common Councilman. in tho CO.
Il veral Wards, will be held on the LIST wednesday
IN April merit, viz: In Jefferson Ward No /. at the
Watch house; IN Madison Ward No. 2 at the Citv
Hail. and in Monroe Ward No. 3, at the Shockoe Hill
Tavern Polls will open in each Ward, at 10 clock
A. NJ "The freeholders of lots within the said city
whether improved or not, and whether such free
holders reside therein not and the housekcepers
and inhabitants of the said city, who shall have re-
sided therein at any time for che space of three months
without the intermission of 10 months and nos.
sess in their own right within the same movable and
lmmoyeabe property to the value of one hundred
pounds" are entitled to vote.
mar 3-26t w. D. WREN, Serp't C.. r.