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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
Georgia and Main,

The Georgia papers say, that Gov. Mcdonald
has signed all the bills passed by the Legislature
except some five or six, among which is the q ua.
rantine Bill, relating to vessels coming from Maine
Ii is inferred from this circumstance, that his Ex-
celleney intends to veto il.
1t is well that the Governor belongs to the modern
Democratic Republican State Rights party-else he
had received severe castgation from tina, lust IL
ben upright man, and vehement anti abolitionis,.
who conducts the Richmond Enquirer The hill,
the strongest ever adopted against Aboli,ionsts, was
passed by Wing Legslature-here,ofore accused
of being eagued with the fanatics. This fact was
kept out of view by the Enquirer-ond the passage
OF the bill was hailed rs sort Of Van Buren, tri.
umph. But in time it comes to be known that the
Feds in the Legislature opposed it. and now the
Federal Governor puts his veto upon it! Cannot
Richie IN this new aspect Of the case, find matter
for new and lofty eulogy upon his Excelency :
What recks consistency
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
TIE NEW Jersey OUTRAGE.

The Republicans Of the Union are determined
that the iniamy Of that gross nfraction Of Consttu
tonal right, shall adhere, like the shirt Of Nessu..
10 ats perpetrators. Gen. Williams distinguished
member Of the North Carolina Legislature, has sub.
United the subjoined admirable resolutions eI-
pressive Of ;he sense Of the Old North State on the
subject They will doubtless be adopted
"WheTeaS the Congress Of the United States. ot
lts last session, set aside the Representatives ffom
New Jersey having the legal certificate Of their cleo
ton from the Executive Of said State, given in ac.
cordance with the provisions of the Constitutions
both Of The United States and the State Of New Jer-
sey, and admitted others to occupy their peces in
violation Of all parliamentary usage and o. ,hr .;5h,s
and Liberties Of the People OF New Jerse There
fore,
BE II ResoIvsd, That the act aforesaid wac =. nal.
pabe violation Of that clause Of the Constitution Of
the United States, which declares that the times
PAGES and manner Of holding elections for Senators
and Representatives, shall 10 prescribed in each
state by the Legislature thereof
Rfso'Vsd, further, That the precedent is nj v,
riaHco with oil the customs and laws established Co,
the government Of Legislative bodies and If carried
out into practice hereafter, would be destructive o
the fundamental principles Of Republican Govern
mont and Of the rights ond sovereignty Of the
States.
R,sovsd, further, That il ]. the duty Of the Sc.
yeral Legislatures Of the States composing the
Onion Indignantly u frOwn on this first attempt ol
iaetous majority IN Congress 10 tramplo on all
avs and oil Precedents 10 gain power, 10 fasten nm
odIous measure on the people in obedience to exc
cutve dication.
R,scived, further, That We will sand by our sis.
Ter STATE, New jersey, IN the assertion Of our rights
and We congratulate her on the brilliant victory she
has eehieyed, and the whitening rebnke she hal
poWerP
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
John .MrPherson B,rri.n Of Ga.

Ii is known to our readers that this distinguished
gentleman, after an exile of few ycars-when the
post OF honor was not always the public station
has been reelected to the Senate. The elevation
OF no one man has impaired truer Joy to the ge-
nuine Democracy OF the ntry. His genius was
known to be OF a high and comma ndng order-his
political integrity had been put TO the test-and lie
was proved to be true to his principles and his coun
try, when they came in conflict with selfagsran-
dizement. From his weight OF character-known
honesty-and the high and deserved confidence of
the President elect, which lie enjoys, many have
turned their eyes towards him, as a member of the
new Cabinet We are not certain, that seat in
the Cabinet is more honorable than seat in the So
nate-and even, if it were, ore not advised that
MIR. Berrien would desire the former But we shou ID
not be surprised to hear that the option had been
submitted to him.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
RICH MOND:
MORNING, JANuARYY.

The Federal members OF the Georgia Legislature
nave issued secret circular, in which they assail
the Wings with great venom, for not having redeem
cd their pledge Of introducing better ,imssi This is
specimen OF Loco Foco justice and fair dealing,
with vengeance The Wings are not yet in
power, and they abused for not having correct
cd the abuses, which the Feds have been accumu.
iaiing Tor ten years! That's fair play, for you! IL
they are thus HARSH unchartable and unjust towards
the Wings, whilst Van is still King what will they
DC, when the Wings come into power7 Ii is not
to be supposed to be within the power of human
means, in moment, to repair all the mischief Of
twelve years, and to eradicate the evils which have
struck their roots far and deep into the body poll
tic. IL these happy results shall be accomplished
m Tour years, all just and liberal men will be pre-
pared to say, that it is the best Administration this
country has ever knownl
But what think just and impartial men of this
complaint OF Vans psrtisans, that his mere defeat
has not filled the land with money, as it has the
people with joy1 This condemnation OF Old Tip
and his friends for failing restore the country to
prosperity three months before they come into pow.
er7
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
Judge .alerander Porter of Lnuisinnn.

The Louisiana Legislature, which convenes
about this time, has to make an election Of u. S.
Senator TO succeed MIR. Nicholas, the amable gen.
teman, whose nerves were so dreadfully shocked
last winter by the negro procession in the streets Of
Georgetown. We do not learn from the n. Or
leans papers, who will be the candidate of the
Wings Could they not give us Judge Porter7
They may have others as good-but there is none
in the State whose name is so familiar TO the gene
raj voice of fame, and who enjoys so lofty a repu
Iaiion throughout the Republic During the few
years which he spent in the Senate, his genius eli
cited the admiration and his private virtues won
the love Of thousands. In the revival Of the good
old days of the Republic, his restoration to the Sc
pate would be peculiarly appropriate.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07

In the Hease, yesterday, motion was made 10
take up, to be made the order Of the day for Fri.
day, the resolutions Of MIR. Stephenson, requesting
the Executive to sppoiu, Directors in the Virginia
Bank, who will vote agains, the re.election of DIR.
Brockenbrough. The motion pro5a-.sed some de.
bate and elected some structures on the precpta,e
action Of the s;oekholders-some gentlemen having
stated that the stockholders would not act unit, the
House hal acted.
The motion to take up prevailed by eonsidcra-
Ile majority-and Friday was fixed for the consi-
oenton OF the resolutions
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
Pre,entation Of s.eords TO gallant Officers.

= Is -.
The Legislature OF Virginia, within the past ten
years, at different times, voted swords to many of.
hcers of the Army and Navy of the United States,
natives OF this State, who distinguished themselves
during the late war. These swords (nine in num-
berl have been made, 10y Ames of Massachusetts
and are said to be the most beautiful specimens eJer
exhibited in this country. The following are the
names Of the gentlemen to whose heroism they are
awarded; r. ii. Bell, r. Jones, George Armstead,
and Tn. M. Nelson, of the .4rmy and C. w. Nor
gan, TIL. AP. @. Jones' IL. n. Page, E. A. F. Va
leite, of the .Nars and Col. Henderson, Of the
MARINES.
The ceremony Of delivery will take place on the
22nd OF February-that day having been selected
by the Governor for the purpose. Ii is possible
that the presence Of Gen'l Harrison may enhance
the interest Of the occasion.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
Bank Of VirRinia.

The annual meeting Of the Stockholders took
place on Tuesday. The five Directors Of last year
including DIR. Brcckenbrougb, were reelected.
The vote stood, in round numbers, about 1900 TO
700. The Executive has yet to appoint four Drsc.
tors-NiIer which The election Of President will be
made
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9th, 1911.
Rius Doxs.J

Bills Passed.
MIR. CARTER reported bills For the relief OF
Bryan Lester-nlso, for making appropriation for
certain repairs in the Capital-also, releasing TO
Richard Bassett, the CommonweaIth's right to lot
Of Land in the City of WilliamsburgSals con-
corning Jas. c. Currn.
MIR. LYONS reported bill concerning the Second
Auditor.
MIR. CAMPBELL reported bill divorcing Martha
c. Hemmings from her husband John Hemmingy.
On motion of MIR. CARTER, the bill was laid on
the table.
The Senate then adjourned.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
Frem The Charleston Courier, January 4.
FROM FLORIDA.
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Office Of the .Nstrs
ST. AUGUSTINE, January /. Is.

81 AUGUSTINE, January ], lSil.S
Col. Harvey has passed through the Ever
glades, coming out at Cape Sable. He surprised a
camp OF ~ Indians, hung ten Of the lparrors and re-
served one 10 take him TO Sam Jones' camp. Che
k'ha, VINO headed the party robbng Indian Kew
was among the number. 1t Ord, OF Sd ArtiIlerv'
IN attempting to dslodge Indians from an island
lost one man, had six wounded and the onIy or "a
uniniured, brought his men off. Alta time. when
the commanding General is tampering with out
laws and murderers, 1t is bright relief TO cast the
eye upon man who knows his duty TO the coun-
try'and Is not afraid to perform II.
Last night the market was Illuminated canons
nred, and music employed to add their grateful
sounds TO the admiration which this afflir has nro
duced. f'O
Late last evening, we learn the lilline of IL
Sherwood, 9TH infantry, wife of an officer. and
Two Two priTates neir MieanopY. Also, a teanster al
Piiatka.
ST. Augustine, Dec. 81.
Glorious. Forty Indians C0piHred-Tsn Indious
Hanged.
Captain Thompson Of the Walter NJ arrived
this morning from Key BscayBe brings verbal
report that Col Harvey. who had proceeded into
the Everglades with ninety men, succeeded in is
covering the town of We -kak, where he cap,.
ed 20 women and children, and one warrior and
Killed or hanged ten warriors they were perhaps
shot in the atiack.)
We hope, however, that they were hanged, after
beng caught alive, for, belonging TO the gang which
committed the massacre at Carloosahatc6ie. and In
dim Key, they deserved neither mercy, Judge or
ljury-nothlng but an executioner; and the people
Of Florida have long deplored the unfreauen,y OF
such salutary retributive examples. If those Ind.
ans tceTe hanged, their people will see we are al
last in earnest. How much blood might have been
saved, had ten Indians been hanged five year.
ago.
Col. Harvey, we are told went in at the Miami
and came out near Cape Sable. If so, he mus
have gone where no white man has proceeded, and
discovered singular and important water commu.
nication across the South Of the Peninsula.
We gave the gallant Colonel our good wishes
when he went down, and are rejoieed to see them
| fulfilled.
The party returned round the coast, leaving
Capt. Davidson, who is, we are sorry to saw dan,
gsrously i'll at Indian Key. Another expedition il
preparing. Official reports may be expected To-
morrow by the VIM. CASTOR.
| We snid few days ago that the destruction o
ono Indian was Of more importance than the takin,
Of Bsyrout. What then must he our rejoicing vine,
| 40 are captured. Our market is illuminated ta
nlght-the big gun is out-the band is pInyi,,
eheerfully, and the people are shouting for Joy.
] Herald.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
From The aierandria Garelts.
ACQUIRES, PORTENTS. &c. &c
VI ID ~ Be nnhappu torelh,rlI

In these latterdays, we griege TO saw. that there
are rsigns and wonders" not a iew.-Tbe GIobe
initiating the augurs Of DID, has watched these om,
nous iOrebodlngs. and, with oracular wisdom ;,s.
us the sgnihcations the eof
The CLIQUE records-IsL That il showed md
hailed on the LIST Of January! %. That. a, ,be
conclusion Of MIR Websters first speech In tbs Sen.
ate, this winter, the golden Eagle over the Vice PIE
scent CnaH 'et ioll the scroll, hearing the motto
E Pluribp UnuBt. 30. That the C6andeiier in
the House OF Repre- entativos fell and was sgos6,d
and 4th. That, on the Eistern front Of ths Cani,oI
the arm Of one Of the marble sgures besr,o, ,be
scroll, nscbed, "Constitutlon Of the United state
has fallen To the pedestal.
With lugubnous cOunten,nee. and in dors6,f 81.
cents, the Globe announces these proIipiss az t,.
runners Of the political disasters which arc 10 snse
when General Harrison IL President w, Las.
not word TO sly IN answer Within the mvstic
circle which surrounds the Globe and from which
voice procaimlng "Procul, o. Procui. este nro-
FAM" is heard, we presume, not to enter w..
awe struck under the solemn announcement Of "Cts
ioredoomed;" and, IN our case, foreshndovsd bv
snow storms, knocking down Of gilt upboiste,y
smashing OF lamps, and blowing over of stonssi
Oihers with the organ Of reverence less stroneIv
developed Than we have, may be disposed 10 lo5gb
-Or 10 say, that these prod circus events are oplv
Inc natural winding up ola cracked aod falling Al
/ mlnisuation; and that, the 9TH Of March Usr,i.
son vi. come m 10 raise aiof, again "E pIuribus
mum -and to restore once moro the "Consiitu.
/ nj
storm-the snow stom-hOw are We 10 oet ovs,
that-or the chandelier" how can thu lac sc.
counted 'oH Let us all he unhappy together"
TEETAE LEoPARD.-We were shown. (s,v. IN.
Houston Ieegrapb,) few days since, the skin NJ y
Leopard, whlch was killed near Be1ar some ,gs,Ls
since. The animal 10 which hi. skin b,toneoS
must have been about ten feet long from The 5 "a
lhe nose 70 Tic end Of the tail aud his body of mo-
ponlonsi dimensions. The skin is beautifully y,ri.
esatsd with black spots upon a yellowisb I,o,,n
and white ground and 80 closely resemble, an,
skin Of an African leopard that il would he dif5caI,
70 distinguish Il II found among several skss o9,S.,
animal Many persons IN tie United States b,vs
doubted The statements made by travellers Thai ,he
leopard exists N Texas but Il they could visit n,
or and It's vicinity tser skeplcism would soon vsn.
lsh II ~ said that great numbers Of these leon,,d.
are found ~ the vicinity Of the kusces and tbe Ria
Sgnde: Although they rival the African sDeeie.
m che sze and beauty other skins they sre prol.
sby much less fierce and rapacic us as thew INV.
never been known 70 attack man-tbeir dsorsds-
lions have generally been confined 70 the herd =,
deer that frequent those sections.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07

We are requested to announce Col. Lueius r.
Cary, as Candidate 10 represent the people Of
James City, YORK snd the City Of Williamsburg in
the next Lsgislatnrs q Virginia,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07
MARI IED.

% the 3ls December. by the Rev. A. d. Pol
lock, WV. BAHT LIrscoNB, ESQ. TO Miss Ma,
Am TRoWgR all OF this city.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07

avail myself Of this occasion to renew to you
the assurance o, my distinguished consideration.
II. s. FOX. .
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-07

Gen. Dorman. yesterday, gave notice, that he
should to-day submit resolution fixing day for
the election Of U. S. Senator.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-05-11
Gaea T@4AgM g@W@@a
ESDAY MAY II, ls4I.
PRESCRIPTION PRESUMPTION

Like the criminal who, when he feels the rope
tightening round his neck complains of the hard
ness OF the fate which he has incurred by his l.
duct, those who have fed upon, squandered and rob
bed The public Treasury, now complain that, after
their abuse Of the trusts committed to them, they
are displaced that their places may be supplied with
honest and capable mon The cry of prescription
is raised by the locooco press against the Admins.
tration for the removal ofcertan officers of Gov
eminent who have neglected their duties TO serve
party. rendered unfaithu accounts OF their
ardships. For oilers have, or will be remov-
ed. Not man is displaced unless by investi-
CATION no is proved unworthy; and in very few
instances have friends of the late administration
received reappointmonts when it has appeared
that they had been faithful, and in some promo
tons. Is this prescriptions? s} a"r s.
The President is responsible TO the people for
the conduct Of those who hold office under him and
would it be righr, would it be doing justice to him.
self for him TO retain dishonest and incapable men
in their places,by whom the public have heretofore
sufferede This is all honest and right, and indis-
pensibly necessary cnrry those measures of
Reform requisite to purify tho Government from
the numberless abuses which have crept into its
affairs during the last few years "'~
Gen. Harrison did not, nor does President Tyler
remove public officers without Just cause. But
frequent causes of removals have been found, and
will continue to be found. Some who have been
n Office for years have failed TO render any account
whatever of their transactions. .-s- eaa
The truth is, anxious were the two late Ad.
minisrations to reward their friends that in mum
berless instances dishonest and incompetent men
were put into Office merely because they were moi
sy pcrt:zans. Rogues made Land Receivers,
Custom House Officers and Post Masters. Hence
many Ielalcntions and non-renderings of ac-
counts and losses 10 the Government and to midi
vduals through the mails. Men who could hardly
write their were made Post Masters-not
afar off but in Vermont. s,a e>utHs s.' t aH
Does not the public good require Reform in these
Offices Most certainly. 1t is demanded by the
public the safety of the public Treasury requires
wholesome Reform. ,.' ,t'aHi1 500 '.'
But as vet the Administration has not gone be-
yond this, and it never will It will not follow
Van Buren, in his relentless course Of prescription
for opinions sake, 1t is pledged only to reform
not 10 prescribe. When il goes beyond this
when it oversteps the wholesome rules laid down
by Jefferson (and the observance Of these is worm
wood to tho locos) then will we raise our feeble
voice against such conduct.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-05-11
GEARiNG AND DESPERATE ATTEMPT AT
..... MURDER AND ROBBERY Lt-

Another attempt was made last evening to rob
the hat store Of Henry Boily and Co.. Ia Court ST.,
which for daring aud desperation exceeds that OF
any which has been made this city ts "
We have learned some particulars which are as
follows.-At about halt-pa 8, young man nam
ed Charles Taught, who slept In the store, heard
tho key of the front door, which had been left i'm
for the purpose Of preventing the insertion ola false
key, fall on the floor. He immediately secreted
himself behind the counter, and awaited the en-.
trance Of the robber, who came in very cautiously
and went to the backside door and unbolled it, He
then very deliberately drew out very largo horse
pistol, laid 1t on the counter, and commenced taxi
ing goods from the and tying them in a bun
die. A ter which he proceeded to the iron sal e
and took notes OF hand to the amount of six hun.
dred dollars.
The clerk was also armed with loaded pistol,
and had an excellent opportunity shoot the ras
cal as he was searching the safe. but probably fear
ing to fire first and run the chance of missing him,
he waited ill he had gathered his booty and was
preparing to depart from The side door, when he
! cautiously raised his head from behind the coun
ter in the center Of the The robber saw him
and taking deliberate aim, fired! The ball most
providentaly missed him, and went through three
hats, an inch thickness of wood in hich a look
ing glass resteu through BOARD and into the win
dow The clerk Immediately rose and fred his
pistol at the robber and had the scoundreI stood
little to the left of where he did the aim would
have been fatal. As it was, blood was drawn. A
handkerchief which he dropped in his percipitate
fght,s stained with blood and there is no doubt
that the shot took effect.
The robber dropped his hat, which was an old
one of small size, and marked in ink the lining
'John S. Butler, New Orleans
! The clerk Immediately to the watch house
and gave the alarm, and thorough search was
made all over tho promises and in the peighbor
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-05-11

hood, but no clue could be found Ans,,.
was immediately put on, and one of the WA, wa na
stopped in the store during the night. '''N'
Among the articles selected and which IL,
cal did not find It convenient to make off ,,' ~
gold and silver lace, and gold bullion 81. %
opauetts-a large number Of the bestFror,rS
in all valued at one thousand doilars, and ~. s"S
the amount of $500 y"
4. Too much praise cannot be awarasd
Charles Taught, who, only seventeen wear, "
acted with the GOODNESS and courage of %
soldier. We trust that a handsome and suh., N
acknowledgements will be made to him for ~ y"
perate encounter which he so gallantly renn.,s ~
Boston Times.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-05-11

hbiionnl Goveinment viii then take TIE necessary
steps To afford him that measure Of justice and pro-
tection. which al rho circumstanccs o. tls9 case
may require.
As to the boundary, we learn that a convention
has been signed on the part of Great Britain ana
the United States, which providesfo for the appoint
n,ent OF six commissioners, three for each party to
the dispute. These six, fihey can agree, are TO
give final decision on the question. II they can
no; agree, they are TO appoint three others, and
decision by minority of tho nine is TO be concsu1
sive Such understand TO be the arrangement
agreed upon Some Of the details may be incor1
recy stated, bat we have every reason to believe,
that the &c neral fact, Of convention being signed,
will prove authentic" .;t p. II ,s,.ti
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-05-11
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THE EXTRA SESSION

OfCongress commences the 3lst OF THIS MONTH
and il will be one OF deep interest 10 the country
Those men lately in power, but expelled by the
people, will do all in their power to arrest :he pro-
gress OF Reform, and TO prevent the adoption of
measures calculated restore the country TO its
former healihfni' condition ''N
With tho dongs of theSession all should become
familiar, and we design give full account of
the transactions at Washington, and we should be
glad TO enlarge our list OF subscribers, for we have
room for many more in our books. Besides, dilli>
gent efforts are now makingby their friends to in
crease the circulation Of the Loco Foco papers in
all quarters This fact should induce the friends
of tic Administration 10 extond as widely AS pos
sible the circulation of Wing papers.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-05-11

GJ'When we see Van Buren, editor charging
the acts OF the late Administration upon the present
we think he is ashamed of the doings Of his own
party. Those mus, be very i'll favored and naugh.
ty children to be dsowned by their parents We
trust our neighbors of the Star will attempts to
throw the authorship of the beautiful Sub Treas
ury system upon the Wings. 1t might with the
same consistency that it does the 5000 appropri-
alton for the President house. They passed
by the same Congress. When the Star examines
the matter candidly it cannot fail 10 agree with
in its general views ofthe subject. 4ee is VA. saa