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The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19
BANKRITpT LAW

We hope that not only the Merchants but
the citizens generally, will come forward and
subscribe TO the Memorial which Is about 10
be sent to Congress ID relation to Bank
rupt Act. Such law IS more necessary at
this iuneture than at any other in the past
history ofthis country. At q termination 81
q commercial conYulsion similar to that
through which we have Just passed, bank
rupt act is absolutely necessary to liberate
thousands from the thaldFom Of obligations
which they will never be able 10 discharge
so long as their energies are paralized and
their hopes crushed BY the incubus of debt
Such a measure would, in fact, benefit
creditor and debtor alike, while il would, by
commercial acknowledgements. augment the
general wealth BY putting in motion al inert
mass Of activity III al the departments Of
business. And although we have no expecl-
alton that such law will pass al the present
Session Of Congress, Jet the measure may
90 throughits initiatory stages and the OPT
MON Of experienced men collected as tol
the proper principles and fitting details ne
cessaFy TO lis just construction, fol the ac.
ton Of the new Congress. Charleston, S.
g. PafrjOt.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

Suggestion We would respectfully sng-
gest 10 the numerous correspondence f Gen.
Harrison, that they pay the postage on 81.
letters addressed TO him. Il may be sup
posed that he will receive ten letters daily
from this TO the 4th March, and that the a.
mount will be enormous, and such tax as
ought not to be imposed on the peoples IA
voTile.-Bah Patriot.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

OPIUM The quantity Of Struggled opium
surrendered to the Chimes government IN
March, 1889, BY the English merchants 1T
Canton, was 20, 1888 chests, valued II cost
prices, at about S l0, 900 600. This was all
destroyed By order Of the Chinese Commis-
sioner, Lin. Large as this quantity IS, il Is
not equal 70 the supply Of . single year. hi.
1889, 81, 600 chests were introduced an OF
nearly an, the product of The British poses
sions IL India. Estimating each chest az
l20lbs. weight, The quantity contained ia
34 900 chests, would be 1850, 900 pounds
Turkey produces opium, and ii IS cultivated
in China, ID some districts, bat both the
Turkey and Chinese opium IS small il guam
tity and inferior n quality, compared with
he Indian drug The poppy IS cultivated
ID India, principally ii MalWa, Benares and
BehaF Que half Of Che whole quantity Of
opium brought to market, IS from Malwa,
md as this district IS beyond the authority
Of tie company the cultivation and trade ii
The article IS free. n Benares aud RehaT,
md throughout Gle territories Of the East
india Company, the cultivation of The pop.
pY the preparation Of tie drug, and tue
rallic IA u, are under strict monopoly.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

0 For Legislative proceedings and = list
Of the Acts passed 81 Che late Legislature,
see irst page Of to-day's paper.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

The loco focos have had great deal Of
difficulty in accounting for their late over
whelming defeat in every quaFterof the I'M
ion. They may as well acknowledge the
real cause-Want Of votes. That is the
whole story in three words.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19
Your fellow-citizen,
RH. M. JOHNSON.
REPORT OF THE PosT MASTER GENERAL

The annual report Of the Postmaster General,
states the receipts and expenditures for the year
1910, as follows:
The extent of the Post routes IN the United
States covered by mail service, on the Both June
miles. The annual transportation on these routes
e the rate existing on the 30th day Of June last
was about thirty-six millions three hundred and
seventy thousand, seven hundred and seventy-six
milos.
The annual cost OF transportation, estimated al
the rate Of pay existing at tho close Of the year,
tsgae ia 2Q6.876 VII
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

laUn FAoTs "a young lawyer Il one of
be courts LAST week, commenced maidan
spesch ia The following mannel Way Il
please your honor, and gentlemen ID tie u-
US Il the casaof my clients, three proninent
acts present themselves, TOO Wtfca are
lF0e
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19
N2lQ8.46 IA


Excess Of expenditures 1919. 846 II
hefeVenno as compared with the proceeding
year. shows ali increase ST Zone thousand. Sis
hundred and 6fkY-one dollars xtg-four cents, bf
Ing fraction over one per cent
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

was bSy<t0s0tU9 WAY
.Hfiles Costs.
b. horse and sn1kg. 12sI83.145 9789. 668
BIZ stage and coach, 20,299, l78 s9l4, 855
81 s. Boat and R. Road. 3s889.O53 595,353
Total, 36,370,776 S3,2e6,876
Tie revenue 81 the Depa rtmenl, for the year
ending June 80, 840 as appears from the settle-
ment Of the aecounts Of Postmaster IN she Apdi-
tors office, was
Letter postage, S4,003.770 or
Newspapers and pamphlets, 535,229 81
Fines paid to postmasters for
violation oflaw $50
S4,s3e.265 So
The expenditures Of The Department for the
same period re-for compensation 70 postmaa
ters. Sl,028,925 90
For wrapping paper ONCE funFni-
tufe adYefllsings mall-uagss male
locks and keys, and stamps, mail
depredati0ns, and special agents,
blanks, clerks foE Offices and mis-
oeIlaneoass 44l, 77s 80
For ship, steamboat, and way let
ien. $3.50 81
For lranspo 3252 $50 Is
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19
YAXOO CIT.
FridaY. EebrnaIY %. Is4I.

80. sT9vgnIs. G1IT 81.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

The Hon, "a Crockett, of Tennessee,
has addressed letter % his constituents,
announcing his determination not o. Be 8
candidate TOT election a Congress-
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

a loKE-A down east editor asks his
subscribers % pay Up, chat he may plol
similar Joke upon BIS creditors We ike %
see good joke gor0und.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

The greastes wisdom of speech Is Is know
when and what and where 70 SPEAK; the
next g i IS silence.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

STEAM L0CoMoTIoN ON Ca--'doN lsoA Ds.---
"A locomotive foF nrlinagy roads has been
brought q a,,sli state Of perfection 10 Eng
land ehat IN recent experimental trip, i
repeatedly turned corners az a speed Of a.
bout IL miles an hour, and az pressure Of
only about 46 % 48 pounds upon lhe square
inch The machinery of this locomotive IS
50 boxed il, as 20 30 entirely concealed
from view, which prevents hures, when The
carTiago passes diem from being lriEhIenad.
The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-19

~. sgo Des n

9 Department for the
] ensatiol 10 poslmaa
5000 ,925 %
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
Shed itars IN A, .N,,;,n,, Jl,n

uen' Harrison remarked more than once on his
VISIT TO this City, buta few weeks ago, that through
all the vicssitudes of long life spent in the service
OF MS Country, he had ever turned hi, eyes anI-
'ously TO Richmond, the place Of his earliest asso.
Citations, to watch public sentiment, there and that
her approving smile never failed to gladden. his
heart. For this sentiment alone, Richmond owes
him her tears now that he is gathered to his Faith.
ers,' and Friday next has been recommended by
the Common Hall as suitable day for her in unison
with our fellow citizens OF Petersburg and Norfolk,
TO suspend business and co he the City in mourn.
ing But q portion Of tho day was set apart by tho
Council yet so unanimous is public opinion, that the
whole day will doubtless be devoted to such be-
coming manifestations Of respect, as the solemnity
OF the occasion calls for. Upon the mode oil observ
ing the day, there be no division Of sentimen t
ut is better To go to the house OF morunng than to
the house of mirth," and this occasion, while all
hearts are soitened by the sad calamity which il
has pleased Providence TO visit upon the nation, it
is better to wend our steps to the houses of wor.
ship, and bow with reverence to the will of the Su-
preme Ruler OF the Universe, than to participate in
pagenniry and show.
We therefore unite with the Compiler in recon-
mending general suspension Of business on the
day selected, and that the Clergy have a meeting
and agree upon the most appropriate exercises in
their churches
We hope al public houses will unite in prevent
ing scenes which are witnessed sometimes in the
streets on holidays.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
BY LAST EVENINGS MAIL
From the National Inteiiigene,r Of TLs,dou.
FICIAL.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE u. saATEs



When Christian People feel themselves TO La
overtaken by great public calamity, il becomes
them to humble themselves under the dispensation
OF Divine Providence, TO recognise his righteous
government over the children OF men, to aeknow.
ledge his goodness in time past, as well as their
own unworthiness, and to supplicute his mereiful
protection for the future.
The death Of William Henry Harrison, late pre-
sident OF the United States, soon fter hrs eeya-
ton TO that high office, is bereavement peculiarly
Calculated TO be regarded heavy affi icton and
10 impress all minds with a sense OF the uncer-
iai"ty OF human things, and Of the depe ndenre Of
Nations, as well as Of individuals, upon our Hea-
venly Parent.
have thought, therefore, that should Le acting
IN conformity with the general expectation and feel
inss OF the community IN recommending as now
do TO the People of the United States of every re-
iglous denomination, that according to their several
modes and iorms of worship, they observe a day of
Fasting and Prayer, by such religious services as
may Oe suitable on the occasion; and recommend
Friday, the fourteenth day of May next for that
purpose; TO the end that, on that day, we may all
with one accord, JOIN 10 humble and rryercntia IN
proach to Him, IN whose hands we are, invoking
him TO inspire us with proper spirit and temper OF
heart and mind under these frowns Of His proyi-
dence, and still TO bes:ow Ills gracious benedctions
upon our Government and our country.
JOHN TYLER.
Washington, April Is, 1871
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
Hoo IDS World is gige7 % L,ipr !

We find the following paragraph going the round,
Of the Northern papers-ESeeptng the fact, that
Gov. Tyler succeeds to the presidency by the death
OF Gen Harrison there Is not one particle Of Truth
IN Il. Flo was not made Governor by the death Of
his predecessor-he was not elected 10 the Senate,
as stated, and he did not marry tho lady mentio ned
Ills son married Miss Cooper, an elegant and &C
eomplished lady.
"ls i not remarkable that Mr Tyler, who now bs.
comes President Of the United States should now for
The ihlrd Tune step into high public trust Ivy the
death Of the incumbenp lie was made Governor
OF Virginia by the death OF the governor, he be.
INC vee-he wes made senator by the death Of
one before his time eIpired-and now he becomes
President by the death Of General Harrison. His
laoy was the daughter Of Cooper, the uagedisn.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14

We regard the death OF Gen. Harrison ns a
duced so deep sensation IN the public mind since
the death OF George Washington. The hopes Of
the country were resting upon the Statesman and
Hero of North Bend. He had just been called
from retirement by the voice of free people and
placed ct the head Of the government, carry out
those great principles of Liberty and Reform, the
maintenance Of which is absolutely necessary 10 the
perpetuIty OF our Institutions. lie had barely en-
tered upon his high and solemn duties when he was
stricken down by the hand Of death!
But let cot despair Of the Republic. Every
true patriot will view this sad event as only in
creasing his Obligations to stand by the country.
Though Gen. Harrison enjoyed the confidence of
the People far beyond any other American citizen,
yet institution built upon too firm base 10
be m ide TO toler even ty the death OF any one man.
II now becomes the friends Of General Harrison to
rally around the distinguished Virginian upon
whom the Constitution devoves the power and
patronage of the Presidential office. John Tyler 10
the President OF the United States 10 81 intents
and purposes. He has been long in public life. He
was twice Governor Of Acknowledgements the
State many years 10 the Senate of the United States
besides having filled various other high Offices OF
trust and honor. lie Is gentleman Of ability, e1-
perlcnce, honesty, hrmness and prudence.
- With such man at the head of afflrs, we have
every confidence that the expectations Of the people
will still he fulfilled. Let the country rcpose conf.
dence in hm-giye him fir trial-and he will car
ry out those great measures Of Relrenchment and
Reform, to promote which, both he and Gen. Har-
rlson were brough ito power.-Char. .1sv.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
correspondence Of The United Stat >. Gazette.

correspondence " IIIt UHIEhH HIaI is WaIeIte.
NEw YoRE, Sunday, p. NJ.
The procession yesterday was one Of the most
lengthy nnd respectable ever witnessed. snow
Storm however, VIII CHI commenced about the time
the head Of the column reached Union Place, dis
persei The greater portion OF IT, well rs the spec
tators that were gathered to observe IL. The ora
ton Ivy Mr. Freinghuysen was omitted in eonss-
quence Of the storm.
The PARTICULARS you will probably learn in tho
morning papers.
The BRUSH Queen was detained by advice Of the
Pi9I, ana sailed this morning at 10 o'clock
The Inaugural Of President Tyler has cyc;,sd
considerable interest.
NO buslness was trnnsnetod Yeaterdnn
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14

10 klchmosd the wing is accusing the Demo
ersts Of voting against tarston-while, IN Ps,,r,ha,s
we imeiiigeneer IS trying TO M K, = lutte capt /,
os o. me humbug charge. that the Dem lerals OF.
= ,or taxation. These 'wo Ch,rees, like the to O
"nhenny ests, swallow one anoths'.-lPst. Siaiss.l
ih's Is a misrepresentation OF the Wing. The
wing complained, that the lf-ealled Democrats
created the debt, and then, like dishonest, men, re.
fused to paw H.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
GOV. aILMER-

This g.nuoman has been nominated Tor Congress,
by meeting Of Wings in Louisa, after having do,
cined previous urgent solicitations from yariou.
paris Of the district We publish to-day his reply
10 the Louisa proceedings. Gov. Gilmer's family
are sill here, detained by indisposi,ion, bot W,
understand they will accompany him in = day Of
two 70 the county Of Jefferson, where they will re.
main until he can complete his arrangements FOL
settling again in the county Of klbemarls.
RICHMOND, April ~, 154I.
To N,sUs. John Slater, =. ". Jon,I, .Haihanis
ThoHpsOn, and Tobias s. Canis--Committee.
Gentlemen have received your communication
Of the 10Th inst, covering resolutions Of portion
/ the Wings Of Louisa, recommending me as n sutabl,
person 70 be voted for by the wings Of the Abe
marie dstrei, as representative IN the next Con
gress Of the United States. Previous 10 the last A
bsnarle Court, had received many urgent sOlica.
tions ffom every county Of the district, and in :
public Interview on that day with Mr.. Garland,
' proposed 70 him, 70 obyjate oil difficulty and en-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
WAREnAM, Aueu,t1O. 1s3e


] suppose you wish 10 know all about wnrehnm
and the church, as 10 tie place expect il is some
thing like ProvncetOwn; u is all sand; the town OF
Warehum IS built on sand like that you have in the
little box and all around the towns woods.
But however with respect to Cnmp
meeting s1w your p. Elder at Providence and con.
versed with him on the subject, aud he said thu,
there would be none on the Providence nor on the
Boston District: so you 20 10 camp meeting YOU
must go to the VInyard; do not expect 70 90 un-
less you send me word you are going and then
shall go fast enough to my sis, and receive some
consolation from her sympathyzing hesd. . -. .
My dear, you must work hard This year, for have
given up the notion Of going 10 Nova ScO:il and II
do not 60 70 Nova Scotia you know what comes
on the carpet next; cay nothing; they will not re,
me 70 90 TO the out courts any more because am
single, this Is the last time that Conference will hnd
me single 10 send where they pleases .
I feel little more composed than did last week
never suffered so much ~ my life before; never
was so hOmoslcE, for never efi home that was
90 dear to me- end eansay never leftsu friend
as Sis before.
have often pictured you and sister Cook
Up stairs in the front room and often wished myself
there with you, but II Providence permits I shall
have the pleasure about the first n January md
then we will talk things up hard and strong. . .
] shall enclose my letters and you can mention Il
to them brolher and sister Cook and then they will
know the reason, % roy intention is 70 marry you
next spring; ! do not much care about brother
Cooks knowing about if, NJ ! suppose my sendinz
letters to you they will think that Iherei something
IN tho wind.
You will pray for your Bubs that he may be con.
tended and resigned. must gfop for cannot see for
the tears h'l my eyes. Tell Elder - am yet alive
and by the time ] come 10 pay visit hope he
and - will have all the region conveued-I wish
81 you he'd put three more buttons on my new shirt
poor Sis forgo', she thought 50 much about poor
Bube going away.
You must make me two shirts and two pair Of
drawers by next Christmas; for ! cannot Get them
made here. Take of my old hat tli come; tell
sister Cook the sugar is gone and ! wished had
some more. II cost NE five dollars u get here
which lenves me % cents on hand that will pay
Scoat and what get this year will do 10 get moved
with next spring Signed,
SAMUEL PHILLIPS.
The Jury in the above case assessed damages To-
the plaintiff is the sum Of 5000 dollars.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
A CARD

~ The undersi ,ned are happy to state, for the
Information OF the friends OF Col JAMES III. Lang
horne and Robert G. Scott. Esq. OF Riehmord CITY,
'nat the difficulty arising from the msa pprehenson
OF eertaia remarks made by the former on the foo,
o, the House ot Delegates OF Virginia. pending the
e'ec'ion oil General Agent for the Penitt Mi n.y.
IN which the latter gentleman was spcken Of as
been honorably ediustcd-Col. Laugh, ne dis.
avowing any design to cast any imputa ion upon
the character of Mr.. Scott
CHARLES DIMMOCK.
III. MYERS,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
OFFICERS OF THE CUSTOMS.

CoLLECToRs.
Jas. Perrine, Mobile, Alabama, in the place Of
Jno b. Hogan.
Ed. Brooks; Detroit, Michigan, in the place of
Jno. Mcdonnell
jonathan Roberts, Philadelphia, vice Calvin Bly,
the.
tURvEYoR.
J. Washington Tyson, Phadelp ha, in the place
OF George w. Ritter.
NAVAL OFFICER.
Bella Badger, Philadelphia, in the place Of John
Horn.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF RICHMOND.
High Wafer, Ibis day, / O'Clock, A. NJ.

ARRIVED.
Steamboat Columbus, Parrish, Baltimore sun
dries.
Sohr Walcott, Nonhrop. New O,loans, sugar and
molnsses Dunlop, to Morcure 4 Co.
Schr Sun, Sanford, potatoes, to J. Fisher & Son.
Brig Mars Hui, Brill, Baltimore, Ballast.
VIA CANAL.
ARRIVED Canal boat Jumping Rabbi, John
son, with 2Ol tons merchandise, from LynchburG
paying eos % toll.
Canal boat George Washington, Fitzpatrick
with 81 tons merchandise, 10 Bsgwel, Smith A.
Joaes, Thomas Williams, and J s Barnes & Co:
paying s39 81.
Canal boat Pioneer, Pellet, with IS tons mer.
ehandize, from Lynchburg paying $50 20 toll.
Canal boit James Madison, GoYell, with 49i
tons merchandise, from Lynehburg! paying si52 "A
toll.
CLEARED--Cinnl bot Davy Crockett, An.
dcrson, with 73i tons merchandise, for Lynchburg
Warminste', New Market, and Howarjsve
piying; sl59 20 toll.
MEMORANDA
PHILADELPHIA, April l2-Clsared, sell
Union, Crowoll, Richmond.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14

The Boston Advertiser in noticing Gov. Memoirs
veto message, eTclaims, the "Goyernor Of Misa
must be eraeksdr' That u IL a mistake. We
can the Boston that the Governor !,
generally HgAf.- Wheeling Tiass.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
MARRIED

On the 4th April, in this city, by the Rev. Pbilip
Courtney, Mr.. GEO. RIcH.nDsos Of Petersburg,
to Miss MARY jordan of Portsmouth, Va
Tho Petersburg and Portsmouth papers wilrcopy
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14

nr AoRICULTURAB AND uORTIcUL-
TUhAL SOCIETY Members who have not cut.
acubed tho Consthuoh, and persons who wish 10 become
nemgets ace requested 10 call on NJ Bous once South.
era Planter, on 0Ovofuur street,
The Executive COMMITTEE win meet % The Capitol on
Saturday iio 7h instant, hna arrangements for
the brst Exhibition sod fslr on ssCb May merit
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
BATH Island AT AUCTION.

INIbNDlN9 70 engage IN different hnsinnss W. .L.p
= seIla, ssoton,0n Tho premises on FRIDAY Inc Tsb
~ y cloet T. " tho allow valuable propr ~ "
He inshed 10 call und exsmus tho s,ns bst
" tae. description ~ tho nronertV h a. ened
diving summer. 49, ~ '''"'t w P'isnha
san,o iime and place. will DO rold I'll the R,r ri,
~ -, isauu ufnhurc Aifo, afthc sans Tine VII
90 ~ 'otu ehalaTce u the year first rate Cot
TERMS At sale. CtttEves a coNU.v
P,,sy.h,,. ..,,s,. 80, fANN1l a LEA, huets
"F'"'"1 'StI apn-dg
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14
RREACH OF PROMISE

The Supreme Court Of Rhode Island, on We'd
nesd,y, was occupied with the consideration Of n
breach Of promise case brought by Miss Ruth fl.
Edndge against Samuel Phillips. The parties in
the case both formerly belonged to the Method 81
connection. number of the defendants letters
were read in court, and, the Providence journal
says, "nothng in oil literature, from Ovid to Field
ing, or from Tom Jones TO the epoch Of glltedged
ANNALS, could equal the farce, or the Iudierous
character Of Mr. Phillips protestatons Of love, or
the mngngs Of this mortal sentiment with journal
Of his piou- labors." We think the following er O..
tracts will sufficiently establish the truth Of the
Journals ssertloG:-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-14

it-J1' The Enquirer ass,ils Biddle and his Bank
with great bitterness, and complains that tho Wing
press Is not equally acrimonious. For our part, re.
msmbering some little Bank peecadillocs near home,
We we're content TO DO silent about the faults Of
others, in the hops that our own might CSC pc notes
and criticism. Il was supposed the "bold" md
"irank' Editor ofthe Enquirer would, for once, have
displayed an equal prudenco-parlicularly since il
there should be any hard knocks IN return, he and
bis mus. come in lor their full shareI