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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-16

SINNERS will have every Involvement forward all 10
spare; but recent accounts received from 'he oes' IL"
formed slngune that the quantity remaining I'm me
Virginia markets particularly is not only Limited out
Ill suited ior the home use ii Is further evident, mat the
trade is how equally Interested with the general holder
IN maintaining prices and II appears 10 be e oP mon
tina, present prices perfectly safe, founded upon I'M
sh"TnPss OF the crop, and the lniied STOCKS al
home and upon the Continent.
Since The lSt inst but little variation has hhen place
in ANY market, this usually proving quiet week
CnTrOs The sales are 90 800 and import aus pack
ages prices have reganed the rates Of last week
TOBACCO The business is limited bull al very iul Pill
and several suIes made higher rates od having
been paid fer Virginia stemmed, also, lod for I'd Class
Kentucky semnsd.
January 7M
have but little 10 add respecting the markets To-
bacco has b'cn in moderate demand. but prices were
fully supported and in several instances rather higher
have been obtained Virginia Leaf sells al TO 49,
sound TO fine Steamed, II To II and Id Kentucky
leaf ! 10 93 and l0a; s,emmed - ~ 10 l3d per ID
CorTuS-was quiet the early part of last week-the ope-
rnons Il" spectators the 9TH and 9th inst caused
move, 10000 bales having been aken perhaps fully two
thirds for re sale and prices are al The extreme
Cons MAEKEr-Few inquirlng for such article
January 9Th
81 have just received your letter OF the 18th
December, quoting higher rates for Tobacco, still il
would pay in this market the demand does not increase,
buL prices firm.
Lircrpooi 9Th Jdnuary 1889.
The Tobacco market still has tendency upwards;
lad is now freely given for good strips, and those who
want fine quality do not refuse 10 pay I'D.
Early last week there pause in The demand To-.
Cotton and prices give way I'D, but on Friday and
Saturday upwards of 20 0G0 bales TAKEN yesterday
5000 and the market is high as ever; today but lit
lie has been done.
LATER FROM CAyToS We have the Canton Regis
ter of Sept 10th, by the arrival OF The Commerce al
Philadelphia When the Commerce sailed, the latest
United States date Canton (via England) was May o.
The general news is of bu, little interest ri NJ >.
Wellesley, and H. NJ B. AlgPrine..connued at long
Too but for what purpose is not stated lhry seem
however be engaged in general protection OF British
commerce. The Canton Register thinks the day IS not
distant when there will be direct and constant COM
punication between the Columbia Rive! and the Ports
Of China.
The discussion upon The Opium trade continues The
Imperial Government seems TO be somew hat soltening
towards the Bar barians and now indicating that
rhe "Barbarians wall pay cash fer Tea. Raw SILK and
Rhubarb, they may sell Opium for what they can get
The Hong merchants have addressed n circular to the
foreign residents establishing rates CT charges on
ships secured as follows
On rice ships 81 $50 J0-on cnuntry ships S1OO-on
Company ships 81 00O-und on American 500. These
sums include all custom house charges.
r.N Y. Express.
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In SENATE.

Tuesday, te6ruaTy IL, 1889.
Mr. Wall from the Committee on the Judiciary, 10
which was referred
An provide for the settlement of the claim Of
Walter Jones against the United States; and
bill to amend the act Of March 3, 1887, entitled
"An act supplementary TO the act entitled act 10
amend the judicial system Of the United States" and
for other purposes;
Reported the same without amendment.
Mr. Allen, on leave, and in pursuance of notice given,
introduced joint resolution 10 authorize the Treasurer
of The u S. to issue certificates Of depose in lieu Of
others be canceet which read twice. and ordered
TO be printed
The following resolution submitted by Mr. Tallmadge
yesterday, viz
Resolved, That the Postmaster Geneyal communicate
to the Senate the number Of removals Of deputy post
masters since March 1887 the names of the pc rsons
removed and the times ben removed the names Of
the persons appointed TO fill the vacancies the Of
the offices where such removals have been made CLASH
flying the whole by States and Territories taken up,
considered and adopted.
The following resolution, also submitted yesterday by
Mr. T VIZ
Resolusd, That the Secretary of War communicate to
the Senate copies Of all proposals for furnishing supplies
TO the Indian department. and Of oil contracts entered
into for the same since the first May last, and Of all
correspondence with the Department. relation to said
proposals and contracs and whether any MODE Of
curing supplies has been adopted other than by adver
Using for proposals. and giving the contract those Of
ferng the most favorable terms taken up, and
motion by Mr. Benton, amended by adding thereto
the following words:
the result OF the late attempts TO revive the mode of sup
plying the Indians with goods by contract and how far
the goods obtained by such contracts have been at fair
prices, good quality, and suitable kind and that all in.
formation in possession of the Department. in its pow
to obtain without delay bearing on the price quality
and fitness of the goods obtained by contract be com
uncated to the Senate and also the comparative view
of said contracts with the purchases of Indian goods pre-
viously made by the agents and officers Of the s."
The resolution, as amended, was then adopted
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Mr.. Cambreleng, on leave, from the Committee Of
Ways and Means, reported bill making appropriations
for certain Notifications for the year 1889.
Also, Senate BILL without ndmen TO allow draw.
back of duties on imported hemp, when manufactured
into cbrdage, and exported.
Mr. e. also presented The following communication
from the Secretary Of the Treasury in relation 10 the
state of the Treasury which ordered to be printed:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Feb. Q, 1889.
Sri have Just received from the War Department
detailed estimate Of the required to be paid out
of the Treasury to meet the pensions which fall due
the 18th of March next. The amount payable 10 the
pensioners on that day is, 81 926,9ll.
large portion of that sum appears to be for the ar:
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Mr.. Pendeton charged The Republican pa'y -
throwing snmCrsels, and with ground and lofty lTWt,l.
But does he charge lay al their door; Did the c.
mence the somerset: Who they that after frg.t
and prosecuting distinguished man, have taken HIm
eSIanrdInIrv SnMersctS were ever exhibited heifr q
the Wings change about MIR. Riyss, is it not time g.
the Republicans 10 charge their position too; Bot %.
Orator from RaPpahannock iorgets who began the >pHt
Of the Circus
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Bank Stock at .7uciiOn.

"a Ill he sold, Friday, the lat day Of March, at tho Met
house, the Guy o Richmond, at ii o'clock
Hundred Of Stock OF the Bank OF Virginia and Far
mers Bank of Virginia. Terms cash. JAS. II. LYNCH.
Eel III S7-iI
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Nays Messis. Adams, Alexander, Heman Allen
Bell, Bidde, Bond, Borden BouIdn. Briggs, WIN b
Calhoun, John Calhoun, WIN. b. Campbell, Carter
Chambers Chea,ham, Childs, Clark, Crabb, Cransion
Crockett, Gushing, Davies, Deberry Dennis, Dunn
Edwards, Emore, Evans, Everett, Fillmore, Jas. Gar
land, Rice Garland, Joshua R. Giddngs Goode, Wa
Graham, Grantlond, Graves, Grenne Griffin Harper
Hastings Halves, Henry, Herod Robert M. T. Hunter,
coin, Lyon, Marvin, Sampson Mason Maury, May,
Maxwell Mckennan, Menefee, Mgan Calvary Nor
,s Nayor, Nuyes Peck Pope, Potts, Sergean, S Prem
tiss, Putnam Randolph, Rencher, Ridgway john Ro-
berson, Edward Robinson Russell, Sullonsall, Ser.
geant, Augustine H. Shepperd. Shields, Slade, South
gate, Slany, Stuart, Strallon, Tnghast, Toland I'm.
derwood, Albert s. White, John White, Lewis vii.
liams, Sherrod Williams, Christopher II. Williams,
w ord and forke-92
Mr. Looms then gave notice that he should to morrow
Immediately after the morning hour, this motion
On motion of Mr. Boudin, the House then went into
Committee on the Union Mr. Renches in the chair in
execution Of the special order, and took up the bills in
their order.
A bill to provide free bridge across the Eastern
Branch Of the Potomac river in The city Of Washington
THE bill appropriaes $50 600 for the construction Of The
work besides purchasing the stock Of OF the existing
toll bridges
Of the BILL and gave his FOR The motion length;
10 the Of which he several times called 10
der for arguing the Abolition question: and maintaining
that the seat Of Government could not be long continued
in the District of Columbia with the existence of the
slave trade therein assigning this against
making liberal appropriations for public works here
hessrs. Ryes, Jener, and G. ii. Williams, raised
the questions, but they overued by the Chair,
who, however, decided that the merits dement's Of the
slave trade could not be permitted and thus far only
Mr u remarks were arrested.
MI u again proceeded in the course Of discus
sion, IN gong over the question Of slavery and said
there we've those here who preferred the pcrmanency Of
slavery TO The Permanency Of the Union itself
Mr. Howard again called him 10 order for ifreIevancy
Of debate
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WAsnIYGTos. Feb II Some members Of The Com
ni,lre appointed by the House Of Representatives TO n
Gure into the dealcaliOns OF public officers, which has
been for some time absent Nrw York the business
confidpd to them have returned 10 the city and attend
ed the House of Representatives yesterday
We undersl that The Committee is not expected tC
make report to the House OF Representatives, for sere
raj DAYS 10 come -.fni. Int.
Editors Correspondence
New YORK, February 10.
No Great Western yet No arrivals 10 day OF irnpor
lance.
From the Canadas we have various reports. The
Montreal Transcript states that Gen Brady has sent
second officer into the Upper Province NOW announcing
that body Of 1900 men, armed and equipped, were in
full march upon the province, whom he Gen Brady
could restrain. II this be j. has not reac!rd
Us from side of the frontier ] am, nevertheless,
disposed listen such umors because preceding out
breaks have been heraded in like way. The Montreal
Transcript also gives an account OF savage Outrage
y hich has been committed in Caldwcls Manor. o.
by 90 Americans Who passed over the ines disguised
and armed
The Sheriff Of Penobscot county. Maine, with n
posse has started from Bangor Tor the disputed territory,
to arrest the trespussers there This may possibly lead
to some sharp work On this subject the Name Legs
laIure presume were in secret Session.
Flour and dealers and ireghrrs LOOK 10 The ar
rival Of The Great Western before they move Thou
sands OF bu operations VIII be suspended VII We
have the latest markets through her-i6
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HcdRCSddy, Ft6rHaTy ID, Ic)J
MIR Shields from the Committee Oh Public Lands re.
ported bill for the relief Of the legal representatives. Of
VIM Williams Jr, deceased.
Also. without amendment Senate bill for the relief Of
the Selma ond Tennessee Railroad Company.
Mr.. Lyon moved liz eDgrossment. stating That he had
no desire to press the question passage to day.
Mr. Lincoln opposed this motion, both as giving the
bill preference others and the more as 1t contain
ed a principle, that Of giving the company credit Of
six years. which had never yet been sanctioned by Con-
gress.
Before the question had been taken, the morning
a'ion OF business in relation 10
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
On motion OF Mr.. Bouldin, all the bills in the two
Committees &C the Whole House referred 10 the
same committee viz that on The Union.
Mr. Adams moved TO include Tie anti duelng bill in
the special order.
MIR Bouldn had no objection TO include il within the
spirit Of The order, if it did not exactly fall within lis
letter
The motion was agreed 10.
The Speaker laid before the House communication
from the Secretary of the Treasury embracing stale
ment of The amount OF gold and silver coined at the
branch mint al Charlottesville North Carolina since lis
establishment
Mr.. LOOMS asked leave 10 submit the following reso-
luton:
RcSolred That the select committee investigate the
deiacat0ns Of Samuel Swaftwout and others, be in
struc,ed to TO the House, through the Speaker
the journal Of their proceedings up to this time, and
daily hereafter during the residue OF their session. and
that the be printed for the of the House; and
that much of the resolution authorizes the said
committee to employ printer be escinded from tins
date; and that said committee be further instructed TO
hold their lngs public.
Objection being made,
Mr.. moved suspension of The rules and demanded
the yeas and nays, which were ordered.
Mr. Robertson moved 10 lay the motion to suspend
the table; which motion, after Mr. Looms called for
the yeas and nays, MIR. r. Withdrew.
Mr.. Cahoou Of KY inquired, if the committee did not
sit openly.
MIR. LOOMS replied that it generally understood
they did
The question then taken on suspending The rules,
and decided in the negallve-yeas 60, nays 81, fol-
lows
Yeas-Messrs Anderson Andrews Anterior, Banks,
Beatty, Beers, Beirne BckneIl, Birdsa Bronson Bu-
chanan, Con,brelSng. I'm Campbell, Casey, Clancy,
Cleveland, Clowney, Conner Craig, Crazy,
Gascock. Grant, Haley, il nmond, Hamer, Harrison,
Hawkins, Haynes, Holt Howard, lngham Thomas Is.
Jackson, Joseph johnson, Ma 'nirl jones' XlinSen.
smith, Leadbe'lcr, Lewis, Logan '>ams, Martin, Nc.
Kay, Rob,. Mcclellan, A. Nice ia Clure, Miller,
Montgomery. aloore, Nor ran, Morris, Muir.
ray, Noble, Parker, Parme - ,ybacker,
Pel!ikin, Phelps, Piumer. Richard
son Ryes SAWYER Shelf Sheplor,
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ANOTHER INvAs. on OF CANADA.

Great Britam and Tic United Stafts-ihe rumors OF
to gather strength The paragraph copied below from
the Montreal Transcript Of Tuesday last, is, if true,
alarming ordinary degree. II is to be hoped, how
ever that like many similar stories from the source,
it will prove nearly if not wholly, uniounded.
"1he news which reached Montreal from the Upper
Province on Saturday, announced a second American
Officer, as having arrived with an n'imaon from Gen.
Brady that the numbers Of The force, collected for the
avo..ed object of invading Canada, reported in his
fits, communication, fell far short OF the reality and that
n body of 3 900 WASH armed, equipped, on march,
and within fifteen miles Of the frontier line. These The
American General very honestly confrsses his inability
to restrain and while writing we may safely IN.
dulge the anticipation, that before get 10 press we
shall vet have accounts Of descent having been once
more made upon the unofendng inhabitants OF British
Colony
However unjust and unpIovok'd may be the nggrcs
sion, Of those who believe it possible that
Bons will any longer remain passive under this add
tonaI insult; ii is in human nature always 10 remain
on the defensive. Repeated aggression will provoke
taalion from the most praceabIe and it will not
surely be denied that after shifting her cheek,
Upper Canada has turned TO the United States the other
also and the reckless blow which shall the assault
upon her simply defensive posture will hazard retaa.
tion like ITSELF reckless 10 national consequences
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-16

Ire, miller,
orris, Muir.
oybacker,
Richard
Sheplor,
Vail, Van.
Jams and
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smith, Isadbe'IFr, LEWIS, u
Kay, Rob,. Mcclellan, a. n
Montgomery, aloore, Nor RAJ
ray, Noble, Parker, Parme i
Pel'ikin, Phelps, Piumer.
son, Rives, Sawyer, Shelf
Spencer, SwearIngen, la,
drfYeer, Webster, Mhilllese
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-01

Mn. RoBBINs's EULOGY or WAsuINoroN
The editor Of the New York American &C.
companies the insertion in his paper from the
lnteligencer Of Robbins's beautiful extern
pore tribute to the character of Washington,
with tho annexed remarks Md. bu.
CHARACTER or WAsHINGTON.-As one OF
the gratifed listeners when the brief but ad
mirable sketch (which is subioined in an
extract from the National lntelligencer) was
delivered, we tunsfe. it to our columns with
the confidence Of doing what will be very
agreeable to our readers.
We yet seem to feel the influence Of the
listening silence with which, in the mid ca.
reer OF festive gaicty, this tribute by an "old
man eloquent to the "foremost man Of oil
this world" who was an American too, was
received and treasured up by that company
Of true hearted Americans and we rejoice
in the opportunity Of now extending its cir.
culation.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-01
LOOK AT THIS,
AND KEEP COOL--WE HAVE
PLENTY OF ICE.

A LEXIS MENACE respectfully informs
"A the public that he will sell c T.
& r f. A NJ S, such as are served up to the
first fanlies in New York, and sold for 81
ia quart, for 45 cents.
Ice Cream warranted as good as the IS CT
kind made on the Hill, or any establishment
in Newport, vii sell for 6?a cts. quart
If II is not as good, will give it to the public
free Of expense. | will also sell it by the
glass for 10 cts, or 20 cts. n half pint tum
bier. have made from to 20 quarts day,
for the first families in Newport, aud they
gave inc great satisfaction by saying ii was
the best they had ever ate. am willing to
let the public decide which is the best.
Persons wishing to eat an Ice Cream, &c.
will please call at the door above the Coniec-
tionary, in Frank lane, where they will find
rooms fitted up in the neatest style for their
reception.
N. B.-Persons wishing c USI'.l II d
- Il f. n VI, can have il at 4 hours notice,
by leaving word ut my Store, l0i Thames ST.,
next door south Of Mr.. James Ilammond's.
The man don't live on the Hill, or any part
of Newport, that can underscll me.
August l. 1889.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-01
. u a gs rs 8. .

On the 2lst inst, at the Asylum, Mr. James MOODY
aged S1 years.-FOr more than 80 years, in stnte O
insanity, he has been inmate OF The Aims III
this town.
In Providence, on Saturday morning last, Henry S
Angel, Esq. late Cashier OF tie Traders Bank in the
3lst year Of his age.
Al Foster, ON sunday 2lst inst, DIR. Thomas O. II
Carpenter in the G2d year Of his age.
Al Snthicld on Monday 22d inst, Miss Esther s.
Sprague, eldest daughter Of Nathan u. Sprugue Esq. in
the Goth year of her age.
In Illinois, Mrs. Mary Groennan, widow of Capt
jeremiah Greenman, formerly OF Providence aged eC
years.
Al Brooklyn, n. Y. on the 2lst inst Hon. Abraham
Nanderyeer, n representative from New York, IN the
last Congress of the United States.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-01

The r. |. Republican of yesterday, recon-
mcnds Thurston aud Dorr as great men and
pure democrats, who, if elected members of
Congress, will be true and faithful to the
orders Of Martin Van Buren, and vote in IA
YOUR Of all the Sub Treasury humbugs Of the
minority administration, who are now pill
laying the public money and degrading our
country. The lIopkinton candidate in
heri ted from his ancestors handsome pat
rimonial estate, the most of which, it is sad
was acquired by profitable speculations in
revolutionary claims, at time when the war
worn soldier was compelled by sad necessity
to sell his U. S. certificates for % Cd on the
{. We challenge the admirers Of Mr..
rhurston, to show single act of his public
or private life which would place him above
the. most common Of lis fellow citizens All
that can be said in favor of him is, that he is
decent clever kind of man, naturally fond
of office, to obtain which he has attached
himself to the Loco. foco party. lie was, for
one year only, Lieut.. Governor of the State,
and it is well known that no was not thought
of as candidate of his party for congress,
until about a half dozen others, much better
qualified, declined being nominated, from
conviction there was no possibility of their
election. Mr.. It. keeps a country retail
store in the village of" IIopkinton city," in
the extreme western part of the state. His
business and his interest, Identifies him
more with the people Of Connecticut than r.
Island. Such is the man whom the good
citizens of Newport are invited to support,
in preference to their neighbor and friend,
Robert b. Cranston, who is well known as a
sound, practical business man, and who boast
ing no proud patrmonial estate, has hon.
orably sustained himself in various important
pendent mind. Mr.. Dorr is new convert
to Loco. .focoism. lie was dismissed as a
representative of the town of Providence.
two years since, by an overwhelming ma
jority. When in the General Assembly he
rendered himself unpopular, with almost all
classes of politicians, by his great exertions
in favor of free suffrage. TO be BRIEF Mr.
ID. is, in peculiar manner, visionary, the
oretcal man, who never possessed sufliccn,
business talent or industry to get living for
himsel and one who never should have been
thought Of to represent the important interest
of Rhode Island in the National Legislature.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-01
MILL STREET ACADEMY.

'NIlIS School will be open for the reception
l. of pupils on "Wednesday, the 3lst inst,
under the management of the subscriber.
The female dcparimen ut will have the ser.
vices of a lady, MISS IIopKiNs, educated for
the profession of Teacher, IN the Justly cele-
brated school OF Mr.. +. Bailey, of Boston,and
whn. besides her other qualifications, has
good knowledge Of the French language.
Pupils vii! he received at any age, and in.
struction will be furnished in all the branches
Of an English and classical education.
Terms
Elementary studies, per quarter, Sc
High English studies, Z.
The Languages, 10.
J. N. BELLOWS, Principal.
Newport, July -, 1899.
We the subscribers, consent 10 serve as
TRUSTEES of MIL STR EET. .7C.lD.
EWY, and TO have general supervision OF
the interests and concerns of the institution.
Geo. Engs,
VIM. G.. Gibbs,
II. G. Dunn,
William Vernon,
A. Henry Dumont,
Charles +. Brooks,
Joshua Sayer,
james Hammond.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-08-01

who declared long before the wal was
commenced, that the Seninoles would
make no war upon the United States
they would remain at peace, if they
were allowed to but that, if the at
tempt was made to remove them from,
their homes by force, they would resist
to the last extremity, and die by the
graves their fathers. MADISON.
To be continued
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TO SPORTS MEN.
AT THE OLD STAND,

No. IS, Thames-suect,
"A fe,o rods south of the Custom House, ana
directly opposite The Perry Factory,
MAY be found as usual, a general assori-
i'1 ment Of FISHING TACKLE, either
for pond or sca fishing. Also, good assorl-
ment OF GUNS to let by the day.
In the rear, and connected with the Store
is a RESTAURATEUR, where travellers
can be accommodated with relish, at any
hour of The day.
Also. recently erected, two very superior
BOWLING ALLEYS, laid perfectly solid
and fitted up in style equal to any in New
York.
N. B.-To enable strangers to find this es.
tabllshment, a color is constantly hoistcd
winch can be seen from any part Of Thames.
street. w. GOFF.
August 1-Gw.