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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24

the three members and upon o,hsrs from the South
efn section The Cozutry.
Mr. PioKENs. ~ho was mo, mentioned in the
notice taksp OF the others, has taken the opportun
~, az you will see by the proceedings Of day,
which may lead TO an issue more than words.
To.DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
Ihe Hoase this morning went Immediately Into
Committees OF the whole Tor the consideration OF the
Bill which provides for the extension for 1--WE years,
the act, approved July seventh, eighteen hundred
aud thirty eight. granting half pay and pensions
to certain widows."
The Bill having been read, a debate forthwith
sprung up on IL. and the discussion became
more personal and peppery than any Of the preced-
ing discussions.
The debate oflast evening put some OF the South.
ern men IN the worst of temper, particularly MIR.
fiekens OF s. c. who appeared to have eoneocted a
speech during the night in reply to Mr. Stsnly;
and he INDUCED in more hard words this morning
thanean with propriety be put upon paper. Mr.
Pickens commenced the attack; bnt had cause 10
regret it. judge, both from the reply aud the feel
ing with which the attack and response were receive
ed Cock Robin was one Of the terms applied 70
Mr.. SIanly by Mr.. Piokens, and other terms were
also applied, such as "puny and pigmy"-Mr.
Stanly beng man Of small stature, but Of clear
head and large soul.
MIR STANLY was awfully severe in reply, and
as cool MS a summers morning. IL he was Cock
Robin, he thought he might say that he was the
Sparrow who killed Coek-Robin. The member
from South Carolina had greater rotundity of boz
dy, because he swelled like toad, and when he
spoke, exploded like a torpedo or pop-gun. He
reminded him OF one OF Sam Sticks gas pipes, and
let off more steam than locomotive. These per-
sonaities were checked by the members, and the
chairman Of the committee, MIR Evans, but as Mr.
Piekens had been INDUCED it was impossible to re-
strain MIR S.
The personal controversy was a, Length dispos.
ed of, and the merits of the bill debated in order
for time, by members from all sections of the eoun.
try.
At the hour fixed for the recess, the debate was
going on upon the merits Of the bill and the follow
ing amendment, offered by MIR GRAVES, was the
immediate question before the House:
''Be 1t further enacted, that Mary Barney, the
widow Of Commodore Barney, shall, during her
life, draw the same pension which she has been in
the receipt Of up the time of the receipt OF her
late pension"
II is proposed to add to the amendmen, one which
shall include all the widows and children of officers
and soldiers in the late army
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
coNoaEss ON THuRspAY.
cOrrsspondsaes ef ihs Bshin0rS Patrioi.
WAsHISoroS, Thursday, Feb. IS, 1871.

task 70 perform this morning, ofpresentin IN, 80,
resolutions Of the Legislature Of that rsgensfatc5
STATE lnstrueiing their Senator'S 10 vote for The re-
peal Of the Sub-TressurY Act, for the establish.
ment OF National Bank, for taration on Iprnries
no.. ano uun ior revenue, and for distribution OF
the proceeds Of the sales ofthe public lands.
call This expression Of the sentiment s,d ,,.;.b.,
Of the Legislature "instructions," because IL IL In
reality mindatorY resolution, which M. vii.
bans Is bound TO obey; for he pledged himself thai
the wishes OF the people could DO ascertaned. he
would comply with them or resign.
Mr.. NORYELL, Of Michigan, made an saor
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
HOUSE or REPRBsESTArrvEs.


The House were in session last evening until
nine o'clock. The Georgia controversy was closed
After Mr Warren concluded his remarks, some
further provisions were read IN the bill, when :
new controversy was commenced by soms Of the
Souuhern members.
Mr. STANLY Of N. Q. made some remarks
which created a warm excitement in the House
from the fact that he reviewed the conduct Of Mepsrs
Sheppard Of ". c., Hubbard Of Ala. and Rbett "a
8. G. The members being severally srraigned
made their explanations, and the time az the session
wss thus consumed until past nine o'clock, wher
the House adjourned.
The remarks Of MI s, lsf. en- impression upos
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24

We invite the attention Of our friends in the
Northern Neck Congressional District, to the fol.
lowing extract from the Winchester Republican of
the 18th int. IL is understood that during the late
Presidential contest, Doctor Grayson was among
the loudest OF those who Denounced mos, ~ Justly
the candidate of the Wing party as Federalis,.
We know not what epilet should be applied to the
seli-ealled Democrat, once member Of the Fede.
raj party, who now denounees his former assoei-
ates
II will be observed, that Doctor G.. was once a
resident Of Frederick Ounty. and we believe is we'll
known there.
"Northern Nsek.-The present whig member,
MIR TaIaierto, is n candidate for reelection, and
Is opposed by DIR. Robert o. Gryson, an old Fed
eralist oil the deepest dye We understand that
the Doctor claims always TO have been Demo-
crat, but the poll books of this county and many
oil our townsmen tell different tale"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
The eonirov,rsv glh N,o yo,E

This question was called up yesterday, and We
had the pleasure Of hearing from COL Coles Of Al.
bemarls, speech upon II, Of excellent common
sense and sound judgment We have heard nothing
70 much resembling the Virginia style Of oratory
20 years ugo-plain, simple and fofeible--unpre e
tending bot not ieeIegaot-unsdorned, but there.
fore TO miny sdoroed The mos, ike true beauty
which does no, need 10 be 50, 90 IN ry'iqg brocuds
Nothing was done. and for the present we reserve
the points Of Col. Coles speech.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF RICHMOND
High Water tbisdsy, G O'Clock, A. M.
Arrived

schr Richmond, jerks, New York, sundries.
Sohr Hero, Cooper, fredericksburg and Norfolk,
sundries, 10 Greuer Peake, Gipme 4 Clendsn.
ming, Parker.
Sehr Repeater, Alexandra and Norfolk, fish, 10
J X q Winston.
Schr Chariot, Freeman, Providence, ballast
Schr Wave, Rogers, Boston and Norfolk, sun
dries, TO Thomas, IT,, II 4 @ Mckenzie, q b
Hale, " NJ Elewes, W G Crane & Co, w +
Boiler, Y Robinson, O A Slrecker, Dunlop, Nom
cure Co, s Puinoy, II W Tyler, A 8 MADDOX,
l. ID Cronshaw h Co, Workman, Me0fuder 4 Co,
J Fisher * Son, Webb, Booker 4 Hamilton, 7
Evans, Seer h Son, T. 4 DAVIS, Hubbard, Gard
ner X Go, A 8 Almond.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
L.Orisa.

The special election in this county takes place
to- morrow MIR Melton, the Wing candidate, who
has been so shamefully abused and prosecuted by
the Feds, is again in the field. The Fed, have pu,
forth their strongest man, in the person Of MIR. J
Zachary Holiday, who Is expected to sweep every
thing before him. The sansuine calculations Of
these boastful gentlemen, might however, be disap-
pointed by a full turnout of the wings. II il bo
yetume, we would appeal to the Wings to rally.
There are many Wing voters in this city, whose
voice might turn the scale.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24

What has become Of MIR. Wise and ''the Repub-
lean portion of the Wing party" of which few
days since we heard so mueh1 Has our eo,empo.
rary discovered that that cock will not hght7 BY
the why, we owe the old gentleman thanks for tho
admission, that there are any Republicans in the
Wing Party-A short while since they were all Fe-
deralisis-By and by, he may ascertain that the
other portion a'e also Republicans. and then, by
putting this and that together, shall obtain the
true result-thst all are Republicans.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
pressing necessity Of the times. subse-ihs mysslf
under present circumstances, en- u@ee~prs-.isisr y
BANK MAN.
.Mr Barii,l and a. Ens.lr.r.

NJ Hapftd and ht kaqhirer. ~
We give a sketch Of the eonclu linz debate in The
Senate las, week, on the resolution fixing dav or
the election Of a Senator.
As Mr. Bspti.,'s f,iend Of the Enquirer has. be-
cause his plot was marred, assaed that gentleman
quite bitterly, and underworld 10 create the impress
sion that he alone Of his party in the Leeislsi6r.
was in favor Of making election this session. II =
but an &c, Of justice to put the public
OF the facts. In the Senate, rs wih- be seen. Mr.
Baptist did not stand alone Even Extra" ~ho.
although reputed 6shy ut time, Lost that pu,s-
ton. voted for MIR BIS amendment. Several o,bsr
Feds, equally dyed in the WOO, gave the same VOTE
Ia the House. still larger proportion OF the Fede
raj ioree went tho same way, deeming the duty i'm.
peratve under the Constitution. On the mct;or
made by MIR Mcpherson to amend the sens,s,.
amendment by substituting the .3ist" for IN, .ard,
OF March, (tantsmount to rejection,) only sfe,,n
voted iorn On agreeing to the Sena,e's amend
men', fully one half oil the Locos were with A,
Baptist, as will be seen by the vote subioined:
AIEsIMessrs- Chopper, Bsyly, Coles, MeCu.,
Stuart, Mitchell, vsndoren, Fryatt, Jackson XVI,
nanns'Sn, Irvine Corbn, Gard WE'LL Cox, Bfoadus,
mclaughlin, Payne, Woods. Hale, Gather. Smish
OF Gloucester, Guerrant, Wilkinson. Er.l;ns IT,,
Tor OF Halifax, Vance, Odell, Thompson. Mnli:o
a armstrong, MeRae, Hamleti, Smith Of /. Of W.
HiesoTy, Stephenson of Jefferson. Davis, TayIoe OF
Harrison, Banks, Diggs, Bryan, Harreil. Brown "
Nelson, Taylor OF N. b., Langhorne. Ether;dre'
VERIFY, Smith Of Northumb, rland, Cheatbam. H;,,
ner, May; Tun,taIt Burner, Porter, Brown Of p.
SuIke' pey, Heath, Radcliffe. Elliott STROLLER,
Snider, Leyburn. Shipman, Ridley, CrutcbfeIS''
F,Zhush. Warren Walker, Ful,on.-7e.
Nors-Messrs. Wiley, Byrd, Burwen OF Rad.
Hannah, Haskins, Meredith, Toler. BurweIl orc.
* w. Johnston OF G, * NJ, Butts, Clarke, Wor-
thineton, Debney, HaLern, Ballard, Marshoi II Off.
Caldwell, Goode, Tsnzey, Chapman, Wade. Or,
rick, Mcconnell, Hiden. Mcpherson, Keen. Ro.
bertson, Dorman Cowan, Bevins, Conn, Tail.
Prince, Stephenson Of Tyler, Goodson-35.
Richie was in minority with his own party,
aud he would vent his venom on Mr. B,p,i,, for
making the fact apparent.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
PERIODICALS

Mr.. Joseph Gill, to whom the agency has been
transferred, has favOured US with the January num-
Der OF Bleekwood's and the Metropolitan reviews
The Metropolitan opens with the "Blue Bellies
OF England" by MIS-. Troope. Blackwo5d's mig
azine contains part XIV. Of "Ten Thousand a
year" and much more that is interesting,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The Senate announced that they had passed the
hill enttled "aa get releasing the Commoa weath
right 10 certain lands therein mentionedtD
On motion Of Mr. MuLLrn,
Rssssta, That The committee on Agficoltore
snd Manufactures enquire into the expedieney Of
smcndng thc act Incorporating the cabe capon
Ton Misunderstanding company, passed April 9Th,
1879.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
".NiRhi and Morning %

This is the title of Bulwer's new work a copy
OF which Messrs. Smith s. Palmer have placed up.
on our table. 1t is said that much time has been
devoted TO its production, but with what success wa
arc yet unable to say.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24

Gen. Harrison left the city yesterday morning
for Berkeley, (he seat Of his nativty,) by way Of
Petersburg. He will come through Richmond the
last of the week, on his return TO Washington.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
Delir,ru of N. S,rnrd,

We postpone a notice Of the interesting ceremony
oil presenting the Swords Monday, with view Of
giving sketch OF the Speeches on the occasion.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
PRINCR EDWARD

We are requested 10 state tina, Col. Burke viii
be candidate foe reelection y the next House Of
pslenates.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24
T III E A T r E

LAST NIGHT or Nh FORREST
THIS EVENING, Feb 29d, shasspers's Tragedy Of
HAMLET.
HAMLET. .-..".."..~"".."...Mr FORREST
"
NEW ovERTUREs, ny ORCHESTRA.
Amer which,
soN0-we,I 90 n more Rowing, Mss COAD
From the Philadelphia Concerto her raj sppesr.nc.
To conclude with Tho Lsughable Farce Of the
SECRET
CARATOeA WATER.-A fresh supply OF m,
~ shove Just fecoivedby RR DuVAl
feA Former below The Banks.
uUTTER AND BUCK WHEAT.
TUE aubtcrbers have received a few hundre,I pounds
~ o. supafior ROLL BUTTER, togeiher with 20 or al
half bbla Mountain BUCkWnRAT
They have elso 90 hsnd 70 20 hrkIns OF good Buet
which they win sell cheap. '''
kw oRETTER a PgAKE,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-02-24

'NoTE-I have sincs learned that w. Botren " oppo.
sed to Rank. whiehlesves ne W the sehie and there.
fore, afenF'',lnslbs position rhivs sssumed
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03
PREAcHIaes ~ A FoRElex ToYsUE.-A

PREAcHISe IN A FoREIeN ToSeUE.-A
Liverpool paper relates The following an-
ecdOtes:
"a meeting in connexion with the BIZ
Bile Society was recently held in Paris; a,
which gentleman appeared, who lad
been sent over from England, by ihs
Committee Of tde Bible Society Of Lon
don. Tho representative had been chosen
we understand, for his superior knowl-
edge of the French language. In his
lutn, he addressed the Partisan Assembly,
with great fire and energy but when he
expected 10 see them beamiDg with en-
Ihusiasm OF melted into tears, he observ-
ed smile on every face, and heard
from every qTarter, the sound ofsupprcss-
ed laughter. This occurred so often
that there was no mistaking for any casu-
al eject, ,and the gentleman was, no doubt
nightly astoniahed at such display from
people sa well.bread so the French are
generally allowed to be. When he had
finished his Grafton, he asked friend
what would possibly have occasioned so
much laughter while he was speaking
He found, to his utter dismay that in his
eagerness to impress upon the assembly
lhe necessity oftaking the Water oflife
(the scriptures) to the poor bealhens, he
had uncOnciOusy been expatiating with
all his might on the virtues of brandy
(edu de vie,) exortng the multitude to
enable them to send brandy to those who
were aihirsi, and telling them that thous.
ands of their fellowacreatures were per-
ishing for the lick Of brandy.
"Anoher reverend gentleman. wishing
to parallel the above anecdote, tod Of a
Frence divine, who preaching in this
eonntIy, fell into a mistake almost as a.
musins as the above. AS the English
clergy are accustomed to call those of
their flock, the French designate all who
assemble under their ministry, their
sheep. The French divine alluded to,
baRnguing his hearers in English, but
forgetting that We have in our language
tSo transIaions for n,outon, one signify.
mo the dead and the other the living an
imal, continually addressed his congrega-
lion, much TO their surprise, as his dear
mutions."
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03

oT BY the mail of this morning wa
learn that MIR. Tyler has nominated Ed
ward Everett, of Massachusetts, Minister
to England, Col. Todd, editor of the
Cincinnati Republican, Minister TO Rus
sia, and Daniel Jonnifer, Minister to Aus
trIa. The President has also nominated
John s. Pendleton, Charge d'Afairs to
Brazil, Gen. Barrow, of Louisiana, TO Por-
tugal, and DR.. Barber, Of Georgia, to Sar.
dina.
Mr.. Everett. during the last war, was
bitter blue light Hartford Convention
'edoralist, and if Daniel Webster intends
still further TO truckle to Great Britain
in the Mcleod affair, he has selected a
suitable agent TO carry out his views.
Statesman,
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03
From the Globe.
July %, 1871.
CONGRESSIONAL ANALYSIS.
SENATE.

The bin for The relief Of GsaeraI
GRArroTwas taken up; aud, after debate
in which M,ssrs. Prsntiss, Clay Of Ala
bama, Huntington, Henderson, Calhoun
Kiag, and BseAaaan- opposed il, aud
Messrs. Bsrrien, Clayton, Clay Of Ken
lucky, Benton, Bayard, and Walker ad'
VOcated il, -. -.
The question was taken oHits cngross
ment, aud it was negatived--ayes 10,
noes 20.
Tie bill 10 establish a general bank.
rupt law was taken up, and was read
through, section by section, during which
several unimpOrtant amendments were
adopted.
Mr.. Nicholson then gave notice of his
intention TO move an amendment, which
would bring banking interpretations within
the scope of the bill.
A motion was then made to 90 into
Executive session, which prevailed.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03
BANK cATAsTRopHlEs


Among the many Bank failures, robbie.
ries, &c, that we have heard of within
the few past days are the following.
Correspondence Of the vicksburg Sentinel.
New ORLEANS, July IA, 1871.
DEAR SIR;-Ths catastrophe which
you long since predicted has taken place.
rhe swindling Banks Of this city have
began TO explode.
A few days since the Cashier Of the
Bank Of Orleans resigned, and in the pub,
lished statement of The situation Of the
Bank, the 'Orleans" showed about one
dollar in specie for twenty FIVE of circuIa-
lion; this, however, was altered in the
Bank statement on the following day by
increasing the amount Of specie in the
statement to 100000, in the place of
| $4,000.
This excited suspicion that all was not
right, and the bank investigating commit
lee considered it their duty to examine
into tho affair. They were refused access
10 the books of the Bank, which alarmed
the public and the holders Of the notes
made run upon the bank yesterday, de-
manding specie or other paper for their
notes.
The doors of the bank were closed and
the public set at defiance.
Rumor says the Immaculate linancier,
w. l.. Hodge, has absconded with large
amount of the funds of the Bank of Or
leans.
The notes of this bank underwent Sc
rious depreciation yesterday, and before
the end Of the week will doubtless be
at so per cent. discount-this is only the
commencement ofa series of explosions
that will take place in the rotten sha wing
shops here. Look out for Sam. Palers'
City Bank next. Sam. has gone to the
north, and they will not have the benefit
OF his fnanciering talent to keep them
afloat.
The CarroIIton, Improvement, Me.
chancs and Traders, will next 60 to the
board.
The Bank of O.leans had very large
circulation.
The Jacksonville Branch Of the State
Bank of Illinois was robbed on the night
of the lth ult. of 100000, and the books
and papers ofthe Bank destroyed, Town,
the Teller of the Bank, has since con.
(essed that he committed the robbery and
all the money but about $4,000 has been
recovered. So says our latest news.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03
Mr Fillmore wanted the House to 90

| MIR. Fillmore wanted the House to GO
Into committee on the Revenue Bill.
Mr.. King said no was willing 10 test
the sense of the House on the subject
The question was then taken on a motion
10 90 into committee and il was lost.
Mr., KUg lhen spoke during his hour
on the resolution. lie was followed BY
several other members until one o'clock.
The previons question was then ordered
on the resolution. and il was adopted as
follows: yeas l0G, nays lO4.
M. McKeon then moved a re-cOnsidc-
ration of the vote just taken, for the pur-
Pose of making speech and offering an
amendment. But being beseiged on all
sides to move an adjournment, he did so.
This motion was lost BY vote Of lis to
.S7.
Mr. McKeon then made his speech,
during which he complained bitterly ol
partiality on the part Of the speaker in
seeing bis own party, and shutting bis
eyes upon members of the minority when
ever they attempted to getthe floor
he concluded BY making the motion tC
| reconsider.
0lr. Slokely followed, but it was so We
ry warm that he soon gave over.
Mr.. Profit then moved the previous
question on the motion 10 e-consider
but before that motion could be put, a
motion to adjourn was carried. So al
three O'Clock the House adjourned f,r
he purpose Of attending either the races
or the steamboat excurtiOn of Captain
Guy. had an invitation TO attend The
latter, but as the Captain would not al
low the passengers to run for shelter in
the boiler from the heat Of the sun, ]
could not venture.
The Senate took up the bill providing
for a General Bankrupt Law. Mr.. Hend
erson offered an amendment including
corporations. This was lost by vote of
10 TO 81.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03
THE STANDARD.
GEoRcETowN, AUGUST >, Isn.


0T Since the late explosions ofsw'nd.
ling machines in this Slate, the whig
journals are blaming the democratic MEM
bers Of the Legislature because we have
40 better currency. They complain that
irresponsible men, brokers, shaVers and
foreigners are buying up the banks fthe
State pu:posely TO swindle the people,
This is true; but every reading citizen
knows that i is as true that the demo-
cratic members are not in fault; but, on
the contrary, that their efforts for years
past have been directed to the improve
ment of the currency by rendering bank
ers, like other men, responsible to their
creditors for their debts. And it is no.
toriouS fact that in these efforts they have
been opposed, inch By inch, by the fed
eral members. Nor has the opposition
endeded with the members OF the legis,
lature. After the democrats had sue.
ceeded in passing wholesome laws for the
regulation of banks, whg judges refused
TO lot them take effect, under a shallow
pretence tha; they were unconstitutional.
Thus have the whig members and whig
judges operated in frustrating the er.
forts of the democrats to prevent the los.
ses now falling upon the people. But the
democrats are censured for refusing to
vote for Mr.. Nye'S bill. If they were
wrong in refusing to create mole banks
without rendering them less capable OF
doing harm, then is the censure deserved.
But thai bill would only have rendered the
bank disasters moro certain and extensive.
1t originated with the present bankers,
and was intended to extend their time
and increase their opportunities to prey
upon the community. The name Of the
State was TO be used only to create more
confidence in their soundnes, and enable
them TO throw into circulation moro OF
their notes. 1t might have inspired con.
fidonce; but it would not have created
capital, nor rendered the bankers more
able to redeem their notes, which would
ultimately be presented at their counters
When a proposition was made to amend the
bill aud make tho stockholders responsi.
bic, it was opposed by the whig members
almost 10 man. The vote on the ques-
ton was published in tho Standard, and
It will be recollected that it was very near
strict party vote; the democrats voted
for individual responsibility, and the wings
(ncluding the three representatives from
this district,) against it. This has been
tho course OF the whig members, as a
body, for several sessions past, during
which time they have proved themselves
the firm supports of the banks in their
most henous transactions.