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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-12
friday, May :, iSiO.
IN Sl'N TIE


The CHAIR submitted memorial from citizens OF
New York praviny for the release from imprisonment OF
W l. Mackenzie which was ordered to be transmitted
10 tho President ot the United States
Mr.. BENTON, from the Committee on Military Al
fairs which referred The report of the Secretary
of War in relation to general system OF national de-
fence, reported it back to the Senate, with recon-
mendation that ii be printed; which was agreed TO-
MIR. B., from the committee, asked TO be DIS
charged from the further consideration Of the resolution
nstructng them to inquire into the proprety OF dis
pensing with the annual appropriation tor deiray'ng
the expenses of the Board of Visitors to West Point
Military Academy; which agreed to-
Mr.. PRESTON submitted the following resolution,
which was considered and agreed to;
Resoircd, That the Committee on Military Affairs be
instructed to inquire into the eypedency OF authorizing
experiments to be made upon the application OF steam
vessels to llarbor defence
The Senate then adjourned till Monday next
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House was some time III Committee OF the
Whole on the bill "to the more faithful! execu-
ton Of the laws relating to the collection OF duties on
imports" Much debate took place on the merits OF
the bill, in which Mcssrs Adams, Davis OF Indiana
Sergeant, Tillinghast and Rhet participated Mr.
Rhetts motion strike out the 9TH section ialed-and
Mr. Curtiss motion to amend the 9TH section was un
der consideration, when the Committee rose without
taking the qucson-And the House adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-12

Gillett, adopted:
Resoiced That Committee be appointed to draft re-
solutions declaraory of the principles OF the hepnb!
can party Of the Union
Resolred That a Committee be appointed, to prepare
Address in support of the principles of the kepnb
lcan party Of the Union. "
On motion by Mr.. Gilet, the President called on
the Delegates by States to nominate one person from
each Of the States constitute the COMMITTEE 10 pre-
pare resolutions declaraory of the principles OF inc
Republican party of the Union when the following
gentlemen were reported 10 the Convention ana ap-
pointed:
David llan,nond OF Maine.
tnhn H. Reading OF New Hampshire
FhiEeas Allen, al Massachusetts
George G. Stiness q" Rh"''" Island
lion. Pranei. II. Gilc, Of New York, Chairman
John NJ Corneson, Of New Jersey,
John Breeder, of r.nnsyvanla.
Henry Bushbee, OF North Carolina.
Hon. Lynn Boyd, Of Kentucky.
Samuel II. Doughin, Of Tennessee.
R sas. 6 SaS5% Hasr Of Dh A1ahnma
Gen. De Grafenreid Of Mississippi.
Hon. X. c. Nicholas OF louisiana
IISsi ' g. Ss oi's e. # m iasana'
sheldon Mcknight, of Michigan.
Hon. Edward Cross, of Arkansas
On motion by Mr. Hill, the following gentlemen were
appointed after the same manner to constitute the Com
ttec to prepare an Address in support oil the prncl-
Piles of the Republican party Of the Union, VIZ
Cow Isaac Hill Of New Hampshire.
Mark Dalrymple, of Rhode Island
John Kellogg, of Vermont
John A. Dix, of New York.
Col. VIM Cook, of New Jersay.
Henry Horn, Of Penusy lrania.
WIN. P. Maulshy of Maryland.
Weldon \. Edwards, of North Carolina
John Sturgess, of Georgia.
F. McCala, of Kentucky.
Alexander Anderson, of Tennessee.
Samuel A. Barker, of Ohio
Jesse Beam of Alabama.
Jacob Th0mpson Of Mississippi.
g. n. Wadsworh, of Louisiana
Miles Murphy, of Indiana
r. II. Martin, OF mississippi
+. B. Mitchell, Of Michigan
Hon Edward Cross, Of Arkansas. ;.
Mr. Clay, Of Alabama, offered resolution, which
was adopted for the appointment of committee, con-
sisng Of one member from each State for the purpose
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

In the House Of Representatives. Mr.. JoxEs, Of
Virginia, from the Committee Of Ways aud Means.
reported a bill making appropriations for the civil
and diplomatic expenses OF the Government, and
then asked leave to offer q resolution, directing the
Clerk to employ a Printer. to priH, this and the
other bills which have been reported.
Mr.. GEDDisGs, OF Ohio, offered an amendment,
requiring the Clerk to procure the execution Of he
printing on the lowest terms. The amendment
caused a great deal Of auttering among the Loco
Focos-but ii was carried in despite Of the arts and
marnuvres Of he managers.
MIR. DUscAs then moved a reconsideration Of
the vote on the amendment; and a call of the
House having been ordered, the motion to reconsi-
der was lost. Ayes, i03, Nays, ITO. Acdthe qnes.
ton being taken on the resolution, az amended.
was carried, Ayes lis, Nays 81. So the resolution
as amended, was adopted.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
THE ANTIsLAVERY MEMORIALS.

The House Of representatives. by the aid Of The
Preeious Question, put a period on Tuesday, 23th
ult., TO the discussion on the subject Of the Memo
rails from inhabitants Of different States, praying
for the abolition Of slavery in the District Of Colum-
bia. The result Of the whole proceeding wss the
adoption Of a proposition, moved by M. WILLIAM
CosT JOHNSON as an amendment to a previous mo-
ton by Mr.. WADDY THOMPSON, (ans accepted by
Mr.. THOMPSON himself as a modification OF This mo
ton which seems to settle tie question beyond
he reach Of further agitation during the present
Congress.
Il has, by this decision, become a Standing Rule
and Order ofthe House of Representatives, that
no petition, memorial, resolution, or o'her paper.
PRAYING for the abolition of slavery in the Dsttict
OF Columbis, or any State or Territory, or the slave.
trade between the States or Territories &C The Uni.
ted States in whi:h it now exists, shall be received
by the House, or entertained in any way whate-
yer.
The vote upon this proposition, by yeas and nays
was "a follows; Yeas ia Nays 103 MAJ. Int
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06

sentiment Of the county there was but one
voice, throughout the lard, Of The necessity or inn
portancs Of a National Bank, Of e Tariff for the
protection Of the labor and industry Of our citizens
against foreign competition, and Of The expsdiency
OF breaking down The barriers 70 intercourse ia our
extended country, by road. and canals :-of tha,
time, when we had yet heard nothing Of The mon
s,er' and " constitution al currency, Of " judieiou''
Tariff. Of Nulllaeation, Abolition, aud the din Of all
the imPosture and folly that has since sickened the
heart Of every patriot.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06

the public printing vas out Of order, as the whole
subject had been laid on the table. Mr.. DAVIS
then moved that the House proceed now 70 the e
lection Of a Public Printer. Mr.. BRiees stated
that it was cut Of order.
The Speaker decided that the motion was 10 or
der, and as the House proceeded to the election for
public Printer, MIR. DAVIS nominated Blair and
Riyes.
Mr. BLAcE, Of Georgia, then obtained leave TO
Introduce a resolution, that after the public Printer
should be elected, a committee Of five should be sp-
pointed to take into consideration the whole sub
iect Of pubic printing. ard report thereon.
The House continued TO ait till o late hour, and
went into an election for a Public Printer, the re-
sult Of which was reported by Mr.. YASDERPoEL
as follows
Total number Of votes given 20T
Necessary 10 a choice l0i
OF which
Blair & Riyes received 40 votes.
Gales & Seaton 81
r. w White (of Richmond, Va 2
Jacob Gideon
S. Stambaugh (of PhilsdelVbis)
Duff Green
So Blair g. Rives were declared to have been du-
Is elected Printers to the House for The goth Con-
gtess.
And the House adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

Correspondence Of tie Baltimore American.
WAsaIsGTos, February 3, 1910.
The tellers chosen on Friday to count the votes
II the select Committee Of FIVE, raised for the pur.
pose Of considering the subject of public printing,
reported that only three Of The committee was cbo-
sen on the first ballot, and two more remnin to be
chosen this morning. The three chosen on Friday
we're Messrs. Black, Prentiss, and Davis Of Ind.
a call Of the House was ordered this morning,
and 1856 members answered to their names. The
call being finished, the House proceeded to the Sc.
lection Of the two remaining members Of tho COM
mites.
Rice Garland, of Louisians, and George Evans,
Of Msine, were The Wing candidates, and were c.
lected. The House il row electing a CHAPLAIN.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06

Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot.
WAsaIseToS, January 81, 1880.
TTNITFD STATES SENATE

Mr.. WEBxrEs and Mr.. TALLMADGE both appeal
red 10 the Senate to-dsy. The credentials, Of the
former as a Senator elect for six years from the
An Of March Last, were presented during the last
session. Dir. WRIGHT presented the credentials
Of his colleague. Both these distinguished gentle
mes we're then qualified and sworn The good ma
tured VICE PREsIDEST received them both very
cordially; shook them warmly by The hand, sfef
he rad administered the oatlls. Tho most Of the
Senators then exchanged friendly salutaiioDs with
Them. What a proud hour is this for n. T.. TAIL
NADaE! Returned by the imperative decision Of
the People Of the Empire State to that Chamber
which has been the scene Of his usefulness and ex.
eriions in times past, in despite Of the i~ntrigues
ond forts Of those who would have excluded him
theoce after having pursued him with every species
Of ealumny, abuse. end Misrepresentation; he stand.
in that body the only true representative Of New
York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
IN SENATE.
JANUARY %

1ANNANE 20.
The Senate, to-day, passed to a third reading.
the bill TO establish a Board Of Commissioners for
hearing and examining claims against the United
S afes.
During the morning hour, a memorial was pre-
senied by Mr.. YousG, Of Illinois, from Joseph
Smith and others, M0rmons, asking the aid Of Con.
gress to redress their grievances, and compensate
them for losses incurred, as they state, while in Mis-
sour. After a short discussion, the memorial vas
laid o. the tstle for the present.
Mr.. Preston offered a resolution calling IN the.
President for the causes Of TIE removal of General
Call, and the CORES p~ordence relating thereto. IL
iics on the table, under tie rule, Tor one day.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06

Tho article from the National htsH, geHcer that
occupies a somewhat large space in the Gazette Of
tins week. II seems to Va, is deserving Of special at
tenuon, 10 point of manner and matter. Ii will call
up the recollection Of The period, when public OPT
mon IN our country was in n healthful condition
Of that time, when the DEMoS OF PARTY had not
yet perverted the judgment, and debased the moral
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
From the Madisonian.
THE HOMAGE OF JUSTICE.

We have compiled, from various sources, tie
following disinterested testimonials. which we're
commanded from their several authors by the lofty
patriotism, valor, talents and success Of Gen. Han
RIsos, long before he was named for the Presiden-
cy, and in times which ought to give them weight
sufficient to bear down ali the petty calumnies and
q~uibbling objections which party malgnities may
now presume to forge against the war-worn and
time-honored patriot and soldier.
The authorities which We present against the pu-
ny attacks made by oeo-Foco-Federalism and
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF

MONDAY, January 90, 1910.
A communicable was received from the Senate.
stating that the Senate have passed he Dill EMIT ed
can act concerning Attornies' fees, with amend
ments.
TIE first amendment reduces the fee OF s., now
allowed TO lie taxed in chencely cases, &c, to
$3.50. This amendment was concur red in By the
House.
The second amendment repeats toe act Of 1910
so far "a it fixes the fees, which NAV be charged by
attoraies. and leaves them To DO fixed by contract
between the two parties.
This amendment was also concurred in by the
House-ayes 80, noes %.
MIR. CoLEMAN offered the following resolution;
Resolved, That the Committee Of Schools be in
structed to inquire into the expediency OF establish
ing the district free school system "a Virginia.
Mr.. COLEMAN supported his proposition in a few
brefand eloquent remarks.
The resolution was agreed to.
The bill concerning the county and cooperation
courts, was, on motion of Mr.. %SoUrHALL. taken up.
The bill proposes TO reduce the number of quar-
terry courts from 4 to Q a year.
Mr.. CRUTcHFIELD opposed tue whole bill, and
moved its indefinite temperament,
Mr.. TAYLoE of Il and L., called for the ayes
and noes, which were, ayes sc, noes 33.
So the House agreed to POSTPONE the bill indef-
nitsly.
General Elections.
On motion of Mr.. GREGORY, the bill to change
he time OF holding the General Elections of this
Commonwe alth, was taken up.
The bill provides that the election shall be held
on the court days in April
MIR. BYRD opposed the bill, and moved to amend
it, by striking oct the court days in April" and
inserting thn " third Thursday in May"
Mr.. POWELL moved the Indefinite posiponement
Of Tie bill.
The vote on the motion to postpone was lost -
Ayes "A, noes, &c.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06

80 ~ 49, - C 0N%a k4-L
be hoped would be printed for the use Of liz HaaNA
The order was accordingly made for this purna-.
The following is a summary Of the whole tsbJe
judgements 81 law co,
Interloeutory DEGREES . ooo
Final DEGREES Iese
Total decisions from which appeal. may !, q,
Number oil appeals allowed l33
cases decided al
Being a little over nine-tentbs Of one Der esn, .e'
The total decisions in tho Circuit Courts. q
Pending in the Court of Appeals at Ricbroo..
446; at Lewisburg not stated.
In the Ret mond circuit, the number of aav.
Nicholas IS in session, is 192-The next b;atsso
humber Is 10 Judge Daniels circuit. IO7 guest
The House transacted a great deal Of Other b..
ness IN the preliminary stages, in the course ol 4.
Session. va
On Mr. HCaTEHs motion the House adjourned.
MosDaY, January q.
On Mr.. RlDLrr's motion, the Commiiea G..
Courts Of Justice were instructed to enouira -.
he expediency Of authorizing the Oyerseers of,hs
Poor, for the several counties Of this Conn"r
wealth, to bold their annual meetings in Jnlv -.
stead Of the month Of June, as now reou;,sd T.,
Iaw also, into the expediency OF autboriz;,g -.
County Courts to lay their leyies al The JuIv ,erm
IL not laid or compile ed at their June term '
Mr.. FLooD called up the joint order Of tho d.,
which has Tor ITS object the election of the jude
Of the Sh Circuit, TO supply the vacancy occasiopeS
by the death Of William Daniel ESQ.
Mr.. FLOOD then nominated Daniel A. Wisa.s
Buokingl an. Mr.. LEE nominated William D,s
i-l. jr, OF Campbell. Mr.. Fox, John b. Dab.
of Campbell. Mr.. ToLER nominated Charles =
Mostly Of Camphell-and at the reoues, Of h.
friends, John Wills Of The same county.
The nomination Of Mr.. Wilson was Supported h.
Messts. Mcmillan, Goode and Wood.
Mr. DAbney's nomination was seconded bv
Messrs. Foniaine and Tunstall.
On calling the roil, the votes were as follows.
For Mr.. Daniel, DO; Dabney, 40; Wilson, "a.
Mosby. IL;
MIR FLOOD reported from the joint Commirres 70
count the votes Of the TWO Houses, that William
Daniel had Sc, J B. Dabney Is, Daniel A. Wilson
80, and Chas. L. Mosby 17-necessary to a choice
70. No election.
the roll vas called a 2d time, and resulted as FOL.
lows:
For Mr.. Dabney, 40; Daniel, 80; Wilson 80.
MIR. FLOOD reported from the Joint commune
to count the votes, than J. B.. Dabney had 60 vote.
W. Daniel So. d. A. Wilson 42-necessary 10 !
choice 30. No election.
Nh. Wilson being dropped by the rule, Mr..
CHAPMAN re- nominated HMM which interptela.
ton OF the rule, the Speaker concurring With Tho
acquiescence Of the House, the roll was called 81
time, and ii resulted as follows:
For Mr.. Dsbney. 81; Wilson, 48 Daniel, 90;
MIR. FLOOD from The Joint ommitt reported.
Wilson, 81, D ,bney 81, Daniel 36-necessary 10
choice so. No election.
Mr.. Daniel being dropped by the rule Of the
House, the roll was called a 4th time, as follows:
For Mr., Wilson, II; Dabney, So.
Joint vote, Wilson 90. Dsboey 63-Necessary to
a choice $3.50 Daniel A. Wilson is elected Judge.
Ga motion Of Mr.. TAYLOR of Halifax the House
adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06

PESEsYLvAEIA LoAHs.-The PHILADELPHIA pa.
pers mention that the interest due by the State of
Iennsyivania on ITS public loans, was not paid on
Saturday, tho regular day of payment.-Bahimoye
American, Of TueSday the an instant
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06

AUGUSTUS 5. PORTER (Wh.g) has been elected a
Senator of the United States from the State of Mi.
ohigan, for six years from the 4th of March last, 10
fill the vacancy oceasioned BY the expiration of the
term Of service of LucIUs LYoS, (Adm )-Nation-
al AnteAtRencer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
General Elections.
TUESDAY,, January 81.

IVLsDAY, JANUARY II.
The bill changing the days OF the General Elec.
tons in this Commonwealth, cemc up, and the en-
gIossment OF the bill was carried ayes 70, noes Sc.
The vote upon the passage of the bill which
fixes the Court days in April, as the day for the
E%lectionsl was as follows Ayes ~, Noes Sc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
From The Baltimore American,
IMPORTANT FROM HARRISBURG.

On Saturday, the lst inst, Governor Porter. sent
a special message 10 the Legislature of Pennsylvs-
MIA, on the subject Of he STATE Loan, finances, &C..
He announces that the SAFE loan authorized bv d
recent act, for the purpose If meeting lie payment
oil 5000 000 due as interest on the State debt, can
rot be negotiated al present. Various Banks at
Philadelphia offered 10 loan portions according to
their means, and oihcrs declined on accoun. Of ina
blliy. After announcing these facts, tie Govern
or adds
1T viii he perceived that, not having the means
so to do, the interest this d ~ due by the Com.
monweaith to her creditors is unpaid. a circum-
stance which The Executive, anxious as he has been
for maintaining unsuilied tie credit ofthe Common
wealth, has been unable to avert"
To preserve the credit OF the State, Gov Porter
recommends, " as the best alternative which can
present itself. the passage forthwith Of joint reso-
luton authorizing theissuing Of STATE STOCK for the
amount duo them respectively" This IS intended
as an Games; Of the determination Of the State Go
vernment TO make provision, as soon as the nere..a.
~ legislation can be had, t. meet the ,~xigency and
redeem the credit of The Commonwealth.
The message contains "a declaration, int resting
and important IN the present state Of things at Har.
risbutg, relative TO the resumption of specie ray
mepts. Governor Porter says:
"No man. wsre hs concerned alone az IN inaivi-
dual, would GO further TO fix an earl da, for the re.
sumption OF specie payments by the Banks than |
would, If by SO doing the desirablc re.sl : would be
produced. But, placed as / am, as the Executive
oCRe Commonwealth, 10 preside oeer her interests,
IJeet bound 10 sag, regardless Of any denuncia-
ton schich mug be poured forth from ann quarter,
that 4 6eheUe # too rigorous a system Of measures
be adopted 10 coerce The payment Of liabilities
Of The banks, IMMEDIATELY, The credit Of the State
must and riA6e seriously and disastrouslv afee-
ted"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
FRlpAY, January "a



On motion Of Mr.. TAYLOR of Halifax, the reso-
luton some days since Offered by him, to proceed,
on the eth instant, to the election Of Governor,
was taken up.
Mr.. TAYLOR moved to modify his resolution by
fixing The 30th instant.
Nj. STEPHENSON moved to amend by striking
out the 30jh inst. and inserting Monday, the 10Th
OF February.
Mr.. BuTTs suggested the 5th Of February.
Wednesday, the 5Nh o. February, was lien a.
greed TO.
Election Of Mayor GeneraliA the second Dirision.
The Joint order of the day for the election of u
Major General to supply the vacancy occasioned By
lhe resignation OF Gen. Madison, being taken up.
Mr.. SoUrHALL put in nomination Brigadier Gen
eral VIM. + Gordon Of Albemarle.
Mr.. CRUTcHFIELD nominated Gen. Bolts of
Fredericksburg.
The Senate being Informed by Mr.. SoUrHALL of
the readiness Of the House to proceed TO the execu-
ton Of the joint order, and a similar message being
received from that body, the House proceeded to
vote, "a follows: Gordon IS, Bolts AZ.
Joint vote with the Senate Gordon l04, Bolts
53-whole number I57-necessary to a choice 70.
SO William + Gordon was declared duly elected
Major General Of the % Division Virginia Militia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06

When the reading Of the Message was finished
in the House, Mr.. McELwEF Of, red a Joint resolu-
uon in accordance with the Message declaring the
amount of interest now due to be a debt due bv the
State, and directing certificates 10 be issued bearing
an interest ct i've per cent. payable half yearly and
redeemable at the option Of the holders al any Pc
Rod within the time for which the loan might be ia.
Ken. The resolution was unanimously adopted by
The House.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-02-06
SATURDAY, January %

A communication was received from the Senate
stating that they had passed the bill concerning
levies for building Of bridges and causeways." with
. new section by way ofamendment. (It provides,
shat il shall be lawful tot the county court, wnen.
ever it shall deem it necessary aud proper, TO cause
any road or any part thereof adjoining any town or
village in the said county to be widened, so as the
width shall not exceed 60 feet, and the length there
Of contiguous 10 the town &c, 300 yards-and in
order to widen the road, the same means shall be
adopted that are necessary to open q new road;
Provlded, that no garden, orchard, yard or c,rti-
lage shall be condemned for the uses aforesaid and
no order shall be made to widen a road, unless a
majority of the acting Justices be presently Mr..
SMITH OF | OF W. spoke in behalf Of the amend.
ment and on Mr., BRoADDUs's motion ii was laid
upon the table.
Mr.. Jackson Of Wood laid before the House q
valuable table ofCircuit Courts Of Law and Chan.