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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
TIE EXCnEnrEn BILL

Not having IN readiness the first number Of the Sc
res OF articles IN contemplation, on he subject Of
The Exchequer, II may not be amiss 70 indicate the
nature OF the reception the scheme has met with in
this city. And, while Congress is in session, tho
sentiment Of the whole country cln generally be as.
cernlned vi much accuracy on any subject, ty
consulting he immediate Representatives Of the peo
pie. Wereior to opinions expressed by tho mem.
bers relative TO the merits Of me isures, when not
biased by political considerations.
Of course we have had nsi'hcr time nor opportu.
nifty 10 converse with great many Of the members.
Yetitis our qualification 10 be able 10 state on the
very best authority that several OF the most distin
guished Senutors-includlng more than one gene,-
ally recognized as n "ender"--whom tho Executive
scarce hoped would favor his measures, have delar-
ed that with few notifications, they arc ready
and anxious to vote for such bill as tho one pre-.
scented by the Secretary
In the House, tho prospect is equally cheering
We have learned fronn friend personally known
to many Of the members, who has taken some pain,
TO acquire information tho subject ne we'll rs from
our own know edge Of the sentiments of others. Oh
tanned directly from themselves, that while in,
greaier portion OF the moderate Wings will certain.
| ly sustain the measure quite n number, bclongin,
70 the Democratic party have expressed an nclIna
/ ton TO unite with them, con his middle ground
for the purpose Of settling finally tho vexed cues
| ton Of the Currency.
AZ present, we have reason to believe that III
Bill furnished by Secretary Forward will DO regard
ed rs another "Compromise Act" and passed by
PATRIOTIC, instead Of PARTT Observation-Disclosures,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
To THE EDITOR OF THE Vino.

take very different view of the affair Of the
Creole from &C. r." / will. for the present. con
cede to the fullest extent, that British soil gives free
dom to all who nhabit IT, But this is not the cues
ton involved here. While those slaves were on
nm American bottom, they were on American soil
IN whatever sea, and had the authorities of Great
Britain any right to board her for the purpose of
aiding slaves in their escaped But c1ncedc this.
and put the slaves upon the footing of passengers,
by what law is 1t that homicide committed OF sea. on
an AmericHh ship, is 10 be enqured into by English
or any other Foreign Court2 And mark the inso.
lenoe and indignity with which all this was done
he matter demands the instantaneous acton of the
Government. II this outrage is 10 be added TO the
dishonor Of our common country by the invasion of
the rights OF New York and Maine, and pass with
impunity, we had as we'll strike our n,s At once
For ono, am ready to sink with the Nation and her
Flag, sooner th1n yield another ot TO the insolcnce
OF this most lawless nation Of Pirates both hy sea
and land. AN AMERICAN t,ITIZEN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

Mr.. Editor-Among the gentlemen who have
been brought forward, through the medium of vour
paper, TO the notice Of the Assembly, rs nominees
Tor the honorable m responsible office held by Col
LAWSON bunoot, was most happy To see The name
of that very able man and distinguished citizen
Thomas Miller, Esq, Of Powhatan.
IL Is, gentlemen, with the hishcs, degree of plea
sure that accedo TO his nomination convinced as
am, that there is no office which Virginia can be-
stow, whose duties he is not competent TO DISCHARGE
and whose honors he is not worthy to bear. Mr.
miIer IS 100 well known 10 that honorable body
the Legislature OF Virginia for his numerous claims.
to pass unnoticed, which his profound poll cal in =,
formation his familiar acquaintance with the affairs
Of inc State, his devotion to public interest which
series OF years has proven, and talents Of a very
eminent grade, render Of superior order.
Mr. Miller is one Of the few among us who. ploce
HIM where you will, reflects honor on his occupn-
ton. am, gentlemen.
Very respectfully,
A VIRGINIAN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
MARRIAGES.

% Thursday, the 23d inst, by tho Rev. J. ~.
Jctcr Mr. Gsor o w. Harris, TO Miss Mary f.. s..
daughter oi Joseph g. Winghed-all Of This city.
On Thursday the 2nd inst, by tho Rev J. y
Jeter, Mr. Benedict r. Crabb, Of Westmoreland
County, to Miss Eliza Ann, daughter Of Henry
Smith Of this city.
On the 2nd instant, at Lagrange, by the Rey. Mr.
Taylor, Of The Episcopal Church. Mrs s. Royster,
Of Tennessee, To Miss Jane y. youngest daughter ol
Col. William Roburds Of Granville county, North
Carolina.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

t'ROm a communication signed by Samuel Nor.
- RS Of Buckingham Syringe, in tho Rfcbnond
wing Of November 10th, lSil II would nppso,
that Mr.. Morris undertakes 10 deny pI,in ,,,,c.
mcnt OF iaels published by me in Lynchburg. Va
10 Ieieferce 70 matter IN controversy between him
and myself DO not wish to enlist The eeiogs ~
the public IN my favor but as q matter Of ss,f de-.
fence s my only object in noticing anv tbio, r,,,,
we pen OF Mr. Morris; ] will only st6te. tint ~
character - better known 10 the public thln d, nae
and Of 10 his statements in the communication ~
ludod 10, the only matter in 1t eon,aining l,p,b .,
that OF my being employed by him. IN IsiO. win.
out his ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, IN 1871 he al e.
.,t my services, and obtained them by represent.
ing competent yet uncertain tompens,t ,. o,,, !,
"hlcn grew the controversy-it was Irft 10 award =
he refused To ABIDE their decision. and af,,W' "a,
mae a proposition to one Of them which was ad
vlsed 70 consent 10, as IL would be tbo 49,, ~,
could be done without mourning the expense ,f
SUIT The rest s LETT to the public To decide -rt,.
the least. '''' INC h'ti
de25 IL THOMPSON TYLER
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
INCREASE OF PATRONAGE

Presidential patronage, already niarminsly great,
which no mis who values his liberty can recnri
without ienr and apprehension, and the cIrrunt M
tendency OF which IN influencing men t. abandon
their principles and 10 sustain every stretch of an
thority, has been manifest OF late years and is
this moment so powerfully illustrated by many ex
ompleS IN high places, will he immensely augment
ed A great number of Offices orin1uencc distinc.
ton and emolument, probably upwards OF one hun
dted, besides an infinite number of clerks and 9th
crs, are here proposed to DC created n, one fell
swoop! The Presidents doors will be thropped
with fresh horde OF applicants, and the Presi.
dents already prcpondenting weight in the Consti.
tuition increased by an unlimited accession OF parti
zans, courtiers and dependents. In every city and
principal town of the Union, ne will have a rein
iorcement OF oitice.holders brow beat and inilu
encc the People, and these will bc armed wi,h the
most irresistible ofall powers-lhe all controlling
money power.
The mercantile community especially at the North.
attracted by the prospect of present commercial ben
eht, and prone, To regard niftirs with the eve u.
commerce only, will very probably embrace the
scheme OF the Cabinet with avIdIty; but we believe
the yeomansy, IN all quarters, and especially at the
South mud West, will reject IL with northumberland
that, when their voice is heard i, will be the united
voice Of Wing and Democrot. Their language will
be-"We are suffering dreadfully, bu, will suffe r
on, rather than mOke experiment, of a nosirun.
which can give but little relief and will certain
ly endnnger our liberty"
IL is pity the Cabinet has undergone such travail
IN the preparation of this scheme. Il Loves labor
lost. Ii will be secuted 10y Congress, and secuted
by the Country.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

The Hon. Daniel Jenifcr, Minister of the Iroi,.d
states 10 Austria, sailed from New York on Mo-.
Iay las'' IN the packet.ship Westminster TO-
London, on his way to Vienna acconnan;oi ior
thomas II Morris as Secretary of L.e,ation oUy
James Jen'ier as Auachc 4 letter TO tho E; 80
rom New York conveys tho welcome inIormn,,oa
-. Nv, us meah was much improved. ard il was hon
Gu that nc would have entirely recovered fro, H..
'ats indIsposton by the time he got to I.onIon. '
In the same vessel, we observe also went n,,,,,-
ger Toe London our esteemed townsnap. "A, hn,La
ny Preston. A' H"'ho-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
FOTfiRu .AT0pafiuse.

We arc indebted to Mr. Gill, the agent, for the
November numbers Of Binek0ood, Bentley, and tho
.M,irOpoliian Magazines. Bsskwood, which alone.
We have had an opportunity TO read, contains some
rich articles from the pen Of Prof. Wilson.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

HAVING qualified NE the Administrator 81 Jas :
Il decd, ~ Nelson County Court, AZ December
IN tho year 1870, an persons arc hereby nnHfc
they are required tu prrsnut any demands which the
have again II tho dcccicu's Esiatc, AZ shall umo,
after the VI day ~ January next distribute tho cH
cOrding 10 Law, requiring Of the disiribuces tie '
ing bonds, authorized by the Act ~ Asa mbly, NJ
diftributccH Of the said James STR. I'd. who not
1nis Of this Stale alan, required 10 attend n this
amer the period Aforesaid, shall not hold my Eofr
siJlc for interest on any amount whic may be IN my
dc 2s-wtw' WIN ROHINsu
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

tCJ> Mr. John II. Cunningham is duly nutho,i
rod 20 sollc, subscribers Tor the Madsoni,n in this
city, Georgetown, and Aloxandra.-I .Nadisonian
"S0l,eit'" We thought the Niadsonian had
more subscribers than its steam press could supply
"SOlieii" Whowl
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
DEATHS.

At Manskin Lodge, King William County, on
Monday, the 2Oih NJ December, Ralph Wormeley,
youngest son Of Carter w. and Ellen y. Wormeloy,
egod four months and 90 days
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

~ Inc commencement Of the School at tho
house OF MIR. c. G. Coleman. in Louisa, will
&c on the i7'h doy OF January and no, ON the
Srd, as stated in the advertisement.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
a OwE HUNDRED DOLLAR Norr.

gun worthy Of the donor, and which he NAV bo
assured, will be distributed by the Ladies in a
manner TINT will most contribute to the comfnrt
anu cne rec the hearts Of the poor and needy.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
WIGS. t0,UG3TI,,,' rs, p" soAtps7 %

QUtRK, ~ Nov York, deems IL only necessary
npync o IT, a fashionable wofis that be- has lust aTr
Richmond. where he intends ~ remain but f,r
ninc, ~ hr must leave Tor The South IN tho infcI
Offers Tor the inspection NJ n discriminating commm
elegant assortment 81 Wigs and T0upois got no mod
own immediate iuErcctUnt which, Tor tasc and luIl
DC nailcts himself must mect The appfot alton Of
honor him will their commands.
Apply " his room, NJ the Bell Tavern, where no
ready tb receive rails.
IshcH requiring his professional services Will Id
81 10 their residences. most magnificent asfort'
Ladics WiEsl
dee 24-3t
To- Lnm-lLer IcnncaInl % cnny limo
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
From he Independent, Dec. 81.
THE FISCAL PLAN-Tn. Cat out ofn. 5a

III 7 I"O M 7 LhN-IHs CHI on y tss Dag.
The fiscal plan, looked for with so much in,eres,
throughout the country and bill embodying its
suggestions were transmitted to Congress rom the
Treasury Department on Tuesday evening. and
appear at length IN our columns this morning.
We have read both plan and bill with the mos,
ANXIOUS attention, and a resolution to be scrupulous
ly impartial in forming opinion on a subject of
such momcnious consequence more DESTROYS to see
the country relieved than the Administration embar-
Tassed and willing to unite in giving praises 10
those who might effect great a public good even
though they should be REGARDED as onnonnnis
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
WASHINGTON rEMpEp a Ncl. Soc.,.::1,,..

The Weekly Social Meetings of this Society will
hereIIter ne held IN the room ,h"y have --rmanen;
y taken M the Odd Fellows Hail. Il is n,r,ic,,
slr'y desirable that there be fl!l meeting of rho
S,1sety and their friends there on Pridsy ove,ing
Au VINO wish 70 join, and those who desire inf,,,,
uon on Inc subject Of Temperance, are invited 10
-' dc
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

- nc ION. Thomas Davee, the Representative
OF inc fenooscot District tMainc) in the last Con.
gre's' died at Blanchard Niaiue) on the llh inst, If
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
f'o" hs National iHf'iiissneer Dee %, 1911
THE CURRENCY PLAN

on'ne occasion, yesterday. Of motion to rr;pt
s.I 80 nrhncr OF copies OF the Rcport of The Sec
.e.e,y OF Tue T'ehsuty upon the Fiscal Agcr, an
..ro",,, was thrown out tina, the Repor and Bill
m''ee OF the Senate on some d,v ,sr,, III
r, ~" .n'entlon OF their discussing this new MAN y
p.nnnee was also limited at 10y MIR Bnebnns, ~.
mspo,. ana s'l IN the House of Representatives.
no,n,o ,,,i =, OF tho Select Committee ap-
relating TO it. message
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

- UNION BENEVOLENT SOCII,-
nI'-ihe Treasurer OF the Union BenevoIcn,
society takes great pleasure IN acknowledo,ns :,
S S,r present. through the Pos, Olf:c, from
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
EXTENSION OF rnETERM orrr,r,o,

, b'li was yesterday reported in the Uon.n y;
nspteSen'ailves Tor tho extension Of the term f,r
Ion = 'ne uneNpond,d residue OF the Twelve Mil.
n.so provision for an additional loan of Five Nil
Mons oil dollars, on the sam. terms. which - -
s'ou 70 10 intended as substitute for tho
10 the annual Treasury Report, of an
oqulvS'ent amount of the Treasury Notes rn ~ ="
Standing This bill therefore, proposes 10 n'ov ouI.
nnlosctner Tor something more than ten miI;ons or
.ne es'rnatcd dehc; of fourteen millions ,wo hmn,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

WILL. be sold. TO The highest bidder. on Non,
w lWh day 81 January next, NJ Rue kinrhan
House, that being Court day, several likely yuuu
MeU aui Lads, belonging 10 tho estate NJ WIN =
son, deed. and others Tho terms viii lie month
with satisfactory security and irfctcF from INC I'D
punotuaily paid. REUBEN ~ PATTEa
trustee ior sail SauudI
buckingham, Ucc. Hfh 1871. do 4
MANCHESTER PROPERTY FOR
u'iiE subscriber being dcsirous Of rcnnying to II
II try, would rent ~ n good tenant hts IIousa
there arc u acres of asfcuile Land az any in Vrl
lsched thor-toi there Be- also good Stable, Grad
carriage House on the premises.
HIRAM HAHl
! Manchester, Dec. 2ab 1871 do
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
AuCrlnN Nnl,Icr

,cu-fTour Sale this morning, in from, Of S,oro
TUESDAY Dec 2S) will be very attractive. com 4
mene'ng at 10 o'clock In addition to our u.n,I v,,i.
"; Inete VII he found very lar,e collection al
y retiring from house keeping. - '"''
Nh"kOES, HOUSE AND LAND.-A, I,
Hill -''' o' ShuTciI
lN.fOk TED GuNS.-lmmediatcy after III
above lot OF Imported Guns, from the Manuf,c1
tory, OF Chance and Son." England. For nm,
ucuIars. see Auction Head. -"
dec p lNLOES * BROTHER
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
THE HOLIDAYS.

v., Inc Two Houses of Congress yesterday adjourned
over over 10 Monday rext, Saturday being C5r;S,,na.
lay, ana many the Members from districts eas,
Iydays II home. The two Houses NJ ro ,s l"o no.
now ,uy organized and the blsiness of the Soss" e
10 'Io'lienced with fair prospect that much nav
DC done both for the hundreds OF private eaiman;ys
tn. arc" arc wS.ns with what patience they cam for
VIC VIC "sron OF Congress, and Zoe the improvement, ~
The Affairs of Government in whose spccss. oI
all so much interested. Su''eS' we arc
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

The proceedings Of the House OF Delegates of
last Wednesday, published in the Wing OF Friday.
were copied from, and oush, to have been credited
10, the Compiler
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

The committee for courts OF justice have had un.
der consideration the resolution of the house. direct,
ing them to enquire what amendments, If any. Of
the judicial system OF this commonwealth, are re.
ouistc to ensure an efficient and speedy admins.
traOn of justice, and to prevent unnecessary lidga
ton, and beg leave to present the following
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

IL APPRENTICEs-w WANTED II, ,,... %
learn ihc Pruning Business, Two Boys ia or rs &C.,
read and write, need apply ''' WIG san
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

- NJ tn BB. Notary pu5 lie, aud r. n TAHn III
- General Agent ANT Collector, have rer,ovct a. al
O',c l"lnc corner Of Cow ruur and eel
OPPOSITE the ONCE OF Henry l.. Broosc ESQ '''
Richmond Dec 1871 '''t'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
THE PURSE ANDTuE SWORD.

The Secretary the Treasury affirms that his
plan .heetuay separates the sword and the purse.
Howl How are they more separated by this plan
IMAM they are at this moment; when the President
possesses bothl None, he says, can draw money
from the Exchequer, without coming with the
authority of law of CongrrsS;-of course no, even
the President. True: But can they nowl Nobo-
uy has evef imagine that It was within the bounds
OF probability that President of the u. S would
sieze bodily upon the Public Treasure as Cesar
did IN the temple of Vcst,. Such has never been
the apprehension or tho dread. The argument, was
and Is, that the Board of Exehcquer are the Pre-
s'dents otiicers-appontcd 10y him, and removable
al MS pleasure-ihh', consequently, they either arc
or are liable TO become, his creatures, the submis-
sivc instruments OF his pleasure. 1t is now propos
ed 10 dunn sh his control over their will and pro
lect their independence, by dcprvins him of the
power OF arbitrary removal, and requiring him 10
report his reasons 10 the Senate for the act! Vain
precaution The President, who is allowed TO be
the sole Judge oil the "incom peency" or "ncglect or
vo alton of duty" in the first instance will ALWAYS
Ind ready witnesses, who themselves may want the
place TO establish 1t against all obnoxious oTiecH-
We consider the preclution illusory, and those
whose independence It designed TO shield. lust
as much at Executive mercy as now. The Board
ana all ITS osencies though the letter are TO he ap
pointed by the Secretary, are, and in the nature of
things must be, the Presidents oficers indebted TO
im Tor their places, and removable a. his pleasures
for, when 10 becomes desirable TO him TO p,,niSh
one OF them, reason will always be found. and
witnesses TO make 1t gool.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28

FAMILY FBOUK-An additional supply Of
Il belmont Superior Family Flour. fnr ralc
dc p lot II EUSTACE a sol
CTAUGHTON's Bttcrs, Annisced. Peppermint Pei
- Love and other CorAIis-a handsome assortment
bbls, half bbls and bottles, for sale
ds2s JAZZ q GEORGE winston
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-28
FOR RENT-

Ono tenement on Governor street. with four roomI
For terms sc apply 10
RICH'D HIII, JR a co.
dc q n over Inc Eruuircr OfIic
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-16
AN INCIDENT AND 4 MORAL,

Tho following paragraphs are the eli
max of IN amusing article IN tho New
York Mirror:
On a certain dsy-a day never to be
forgotten by nns-news arrived IN town
that the Governor was dead. No sove.
reign, prince, pon,iff, o. poten.ate on the
face of the earth ever appeared SO glgsn-
tic and formidable TO my childish eyes as
that harmless gentleman, the Governor Of
Massachusetts. Imagine the shock occa-
stoned by this announcement! Straight.
way tina bolls began tolling, people col.
lscted in groups, quidnuncs secured from
place to place, gosslps chartered, children
Rapod in dumb astonishment, and old wo-
men with dismal faces ran about croaking
"the Governor is dead !" To me these
things seemed to betoken tho general
wreck Of Nature; for how the order of
the universe could subslst after the death
of tho Governor was beyond my compre-
hension. expected the sun and moon to
fall, the stars to shoot from their spheres,
aud my grnndfather's mill pond to upset.
The horrible forebodings under which |
Law down to sleep that night are not to be
described, and it was a long time ere |
could close my eyes. In the morning
WINS awakened by dreadful rumbling
noise, The Governor is dead | exclaim.
ed starting up in terrible fright. The
noise continued. listened, and discover
ed it to be nothing more than-my ole
grandmother grinding coffee.
The effect Of this prodigous antl.cli
max can hardly be imagined; never II
my life was so puzzled aud conioundee
as at the first moment of this discovery
What % said to myself, lis the Gov.
crnor dead, and yet the people grind COT
fee Then it seems we are 10 eat oul
breakfast, Just as if nothing had happened
Is great man of no more consequence
than this 7" A new ray of light broke
in upon me. fell to bordering upon
the occurrence, and five minutes ponder
ing completely demolished the power SUI
preme with which many pompous ow
had staiked through my imagination
From that moment, governor, town-clerks
selectmen, representatives, justices OF the
peace, and great people of every degree
lost nine-tenths of their Importance in my
eyes, for plainly saw the world could dc
without them.
How often in after life have applied
the moral of this incident How much
moving eloquence and dire denunciation
have | passed by with the remark, That
is a great affair, no doubt, but it won,
stop coffee.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-09-16

Moz.Rr's REoUInM.-A correspon.
dent Of the Boston Daily Advertiser re-
lates an interview with the widow of Mo.
Fart, and gives the following confirmation
OF the romantic and mysterious story OF
Mozart's Requiem -
You know the mysterious story of the
Requiem. She spoke Of that. What yo,.
hare read is nearly all true. The requiem
was ordered by stranger, paid for in ad-
vance, called for once, but being unfin-
ished was loft for future day--th
days later--the time came Mozart fin.
ished the requiem; and died the next.
day but il was never called lor,--and
Notwithstanding efforts to discover who
had given the order, neither abe nor her
friends dre acare, euen 10 this day, teho il
fsus