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A STATEMENT OF THE DEBTS
CLAIMED OF THE STATE OF
MISSISSIPPI.

To first instalment Of Planters Banl
bonds, due July lst lS4l, $l25,0 OF
To interest due on 2,000,-
600 Planters Bank bonds, to
Ist Mar Al. advanced by the
the U. S. Bank $l66,792 %
To in,e.'st on
100000 PIant'rs
Bank bonds from
Is, of January,
l84l, to lst July
Al, at 6 pr ct. $4,000 90
To interest on
l25, 900 Plant'rs
Bank bonds from
July LIST, lS4l,t to
Jolly lst, 1916 at
per cent. 81 500 90
To interest on
1875 900 Plant'rs
Bank bonds from
July Is: lS4l, to
July LIST 1851, at
& per cent, 75,OOO OO
To interest on
l25, 900 PIan,'rs
Bank bonds from
March lst lS4I,
to Mar lst 1861,
at 6 per cent, 100000 90
To interest on
100000 Pant'rs
Bank bonds from
March lst lS4l,
to Mar lst 1866,
at per cent, 75O,OOO OO
To interest on
100000 Pant'rs
Bank bonds from
March lst l94l,
to Mar lst 1871,
at 8 per cent, 100000 90
To semi-annu-
al interest on s.
600, 900 u. Bank
bonds, due and
unpaid May lst
lS4l, l25,000 90
To interest on
| ,250,0O0 Union
Bank bonds from
Nav lst le4l to
Feb. 9Th ls50,at
S per cent, 547,7o9 80
To interest on
Lexington union., 1841-09-18
Amount Of
interest of
Planters 4
Union Blk

bonds, $6,sS7,730 II
To amount of Auditors
warrants funded from the
passage Of the law of lS4l,
to August 9th, ls4l,
To the amount Of the sur
plus revenue deposited by
the United States with the
State Of Mississippi,
To amount of Auditors
pay warrants issued and not
redeemed by the State Treas
uror, estimated at
Difference on 13,S47,730,
II in dollars current OF the
United States and pounds
sterling of Great Britain, at
the rate Of four sh;llings and
sixpence to the dollar, on
said sum, it being the total
amount of the Planters and
Union Bank bonds, and the
interest due and unpaid
thereon, and to become due
up to the maturity OF said
bonds, said difference being
1923 30 on each hundred
dollars thereof and claimed
by the bankers and others
holding the Planters Bank
bonds and the Union Bank
bonds, l,325,929 81
Lexington union., 1841-09-18
For the Union,
LEGAL,

ov,ior of Judge Plummer in rdcatiOn, at
4, Court House of Carroll county,
Scntsnhcr 4M, 1911.
Lexington union., 1841-09-18

J Habeas Corpus. On
motion to discharge
, the Prisoner, commit
} ted to the Jail OF
: Holmes county, on a
charge of stealing a
} negro slave named
} Dick, the property OF
! Richard Z. Watson.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21
MANY VOTERS.
FoR TIE WgIo.
THE CITY ET.ECTIOk

You may remember, Messrs. Editors. that du.
ring tne late political contest, when the Ioco. Poeo
party characterized the Wings as a spoiIs-seekin1
plsbaId, Heterogeneous and Tone gentleman. taxing
MS lexicon ior yet more expressive word) called
US ieuuginous pcuy--predicting, at the same
time, that the first breath Of prosperity would scat
ter US like n West India hurricane-tiat such sni.
thes and vaccinations only afforded mirth to ua nj
that moment, engaged as we were, in a struggle for
toedY, and thinking only Of victory, with scarce
ray Of hope 70 cheer But now that the s,rif, n
DER, that the waves haze srbsided. and a cain, a.
lords an opportunity meditation does il not Occur
10 you that some OF these predictions are lax, Ia Lao
verified is there vacant Office Of trust or erno,.
ment 70 MI, are there not dozens Of applicants for
~ We who, when engaged with eegetness nd
iRuung energy IN the pursuit, were united heart
and hand. are now, that tho game is killed contend
ing with herce anmosily for It's dead body To 4.
lustrate my meaning, We have nj present An ol5re
10 I'LL from this city. The present deIepltc infrnd
70 remove, and we have TO choose successor,-
What Jet me ask, has gone with tbat unapi,o;,,
that sngleness Of purpose which formerly bslongSd
to us1 Then, had Wing been nominated. ali on.
position from his own party, 40 lessi, would have
ceased. But now, although We have one who ,,o.
eEceptonabe IN every point Of view vet there mus,
be another found 10 oppose him-bis equal. per
haps, in every particular and quite as ear.b, ~ %.
presenting US IN the legislative couDcis Blu, sill
does this not eHempy the lrnth Of what is cott,,n.
ed a6Ovef sowl for myself ! am no, singular in
this sentiment. do not care which Of tbsse loco
gentlemen, (Messrs. Daniel and et,nord : 49,
edits matter OF entire indifference, b,,t ne ons
was N the held, publicly announced as n esnd,d,ts
before The other vas nominated, who must have lsen
nominated with foil knowledge u that fact, do not
lhink u either courteous or kind 10 Mr. Daniel to o
pose him with Mr.. Sansrd, unless some fy;ciso,
reason could be assigned for wiuidra wing orr sun
port from the former gentleman. DO not under.
stand me as wishing 10 restrain the exercise Of pre
terence which the People nay entertain. only mean
% say, that unless you show some objection 10
The iormer or superior qualification in the latter no
lnee, mat the brst nominee should be entitled 10
our support. Nov, unless some objection con he
SHOWN TO Mr.. Daniel, or Mr.. StaBar1 can be proven
70 possess superior claims, or, that he has done BET,
yer seryloe ior the Wing cause, why then must sup
PoIt Mr. Daniel against all opponents, and call
pon NY .ehow-eHzens TO lend their aid 10 the
'YI'0@ 'Oufs,@ &C. CIVlS,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21
JUDGE STANARD.
70 THE Ep,roas OF rns VINO,

However they may wish TO avoid il or DODGE II
1 am convinced that the Van Buren, portion OF ,hc
Senate of Virginia, who hold the power in their
hands, will finally, concede the propriety of eIec.
ting II second Senator of the u. States. There are
some OF tina. schoo, in the body who may gain, and
cannot loss, by pursuing factious counsels to ex-
tremi,y-ior after this session they have nothing
TO hope and rohing tn ask Of VrE mia; but the 9
are others who have character with the communi-
~ and stake in the country, and whose views
extend beyond the desperate party calculations of
the hour. To them look to rebukc faction and
right the commonwealth, and feel perfect assur-
ahce mat shall not look in vain. NV faith il
strengthened by the country intelligence which al.
most uniformity desires fair trial to Gen. Harrison
and deprecates party extremes.
Convinced that tue election will come on. l ex
ercise my right Of citizenship, in nominating Judge
Stanard as Mr. Roane's successor. The sblcst OF
the able-the truest Of the true-the most loyal of
the loyal to Wing principles-hc is in universal
estimation, a man without supcrior-in Whig cs.
timation generally, man whom they would prefer
Of all others, 10 conhde in Mt this period recurring
nrmness and loyalty, even more than eminent Ia,
cnts individuals have their favorites and loca l,es
their claims, but towering above all is the COM
MONWEALTH, degraded Of late years from her
high position in the Senate, and asking now to be
restored TO her pristine influence and celebrity. 1
depreciatc the claims Of no illustrious son of Vir
GINA; but assert that Judge Stanard would when
elected, command for his preference the voice of ey.
cry true Wing in Virginia.
A WHO
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21

cannot cay like the Departed Felix arundv. ,h,,
YVES born veteran Democrat, for took 10 nan
long before knew what Demoencv meant. sver n
now know what II really means but thai ven
may not grope in the dark, I will tell YOU NJ ia,
mink OF our Govotnment I believe that the
states created II out OF mutual spirit of comes.
son, aLd that all powers not expressly given bv
the states, are reserved To the States and tha,
they, the States, have concurrent in ali
matters that appertain belong 10 their
jurisdiction; that they hoe the right 10 les;s,s,.
upon all matters within their own limits. and ,h,
the militia belong exclusively TO them and r,nno,
be called out by the President, except to sunn,ss.
rebellion, arrest invasion, and TO repr,ss n,,,rrs.
ton That they have tho right, by their L. .Is.
lures, 10 FIX upon the time aud mode of thei, o,.,
State elections. and for choosing their members Of
Congress, and that their broad seal IL pr,ms f,e,.
evidence which no ministerial officer or an unorynn;
zed House can set aside. or call in question. / am
violently opposed to the Sub-Trcssury, call il by
what name YOU choose. These arc the foundatiors
upon which stand. and your votes are required to
give them action. will further state, that hold
the will Of the People tsgoin God bless them y So
vereign, and am willing to abide the selection of
Convention oil the District, and shall most cheerfullv
give way, if the People (God bless them y shall
choose Gholson, Shell, a Shelton, a Chambers.
OF Mallory, or IN fact, any good WING; and il not
i snau dccm this notice an expression of popular
cnore' anu proceed acknowledgement shall attend
your respective Courts, and address the People
9non matters in general and things in particular
WIN sentiments oil great respect subscribe myself
your fellow.citizen, JOHN DARLING.
or D:nsciddie.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21
ELECTION OF JUDGE.

The session of the Legislature was yesterday
consumed in electins Judge of the General
Court to supply the vacancy occasioned by the
election Of Judge Allen to the Court of Appeals.
Ia the House MIR. William Smith Of Green.
brier was put in nomination by MIR. Erskin, and
Mr.. Edward Johnston Of Boieiourt, by Mr.. Full
ton. a prolracted canvass OF the respective merits
OF the nominees ensued; after which the usual
message was cent to the Senate. In that body
Mr. Anierson and Mr. Preston supported the
nomination O. Mr.. Johnston, with eloquence and
effect. Mr. M'AulIen supported Mr. Smith.
The vote OF the two Houses stood For John.
ston 90, Smith Gs
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21
To N. Editors Of ne Whir.

brhUSToE, Jan. 18th, l5il.
Gentlemen-In a late number Of your paper
cbserved n communication presenting my name 20
the oonsideratloHof the People Of the District com
posed Of the counties Of August, Allegheny, Rock.
bridge, BOtetourt, Roanoke, Montgomery, FLOYD
and Pulaski, as a suitable candidate for Congress.
For the kind and fauering manner in which you
and your correspondent have placed my name be-
fore the People Of this Dstrct for so honorable and
important trust, ] feel very grateful, as do 10
other political friends who have urged me 70 become
candidate. IN reply 10 the appeal which has been
made to me, beg leave 10 state that ocedpy 10
suon IN regard TO this matter which fofbids the idea
q ~ becoming, or desiring to become, a candidate
lndepondcnt u this congideration there are others
We have just passed through a long, arduous and
exciting political contest IN regard 10 the Presdon
ey, IN winch took though an humble, a very active
part, IN endeavoring 10 elect Gen. Harrison-suo.
cess crowned our eorts-with that, am for thepre-
sent content, and have no DESIRE so far az porsona-
yeoncefoed 70 enter 80 soon upon another exciting
political canvass. In short, ] have no wish TO en-
g'rk upon tho tempostuous sen Of political life.
Again an now ACTIVELY engaged in the proseou-
ton Of profession, which, 10 accept seat in Con
gress, f could obtain ore, would, consider, be a
virtual abaDdOnmont Of, and which my ercum-
stances would NOT ! conceive, Justify me in doing.
Besides, there are other gentlemen in the District
who have moro time more talents and more desire
Tor the station than have. These considerations,
with others which could mention, induce mo 10 re
quest that my name may be Withdrawn from the
consideration Of the People Of the District and the
Convention proposed 10 be bold for the purpose OF
selecting candidate.
c,noot close this communication without ex-
pressing my Acknowledgements TO those ofmy fellow
citizens with whom differed in the late Presidential
contest, who have requested me 10 become a cand-
date, assuring me, u would, Of their support Such
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21
For The Jrhi0

Promising, that no disparngement is intended for
the very respectable pretsnsons of the several
temen already nominated to represent this city in
the next General Assembly, the writer begs cave
% suggest the name OF one possessing practical in
formation upon all the subjects which matsri,Ilv
interest our city, with sterling integrity Of charnc
ter, and who (whi!st he has not been noisy) has
been indus rious and consistent N support Of the
Wing cause. That individual is ARCHIBALD
PEASANTS. Give us him, and we may feel as
sured That the Mercantile, Manufacturing and Me-
chanica interests at least will be faithfully reor.
sented, and when they all others consequently
must be.
MANY VOTERS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21
For the Wing and Psisrsburg IHteligsnesr.
To hs Voters Of LHnsnburg, M.ekienburg, Bruins
tOiek and UtHwidhe,

Wteh ana D1HWNdltf
Fellow. Citizens Having presented myself be
fore the People lGod bless them Of this district as
candidate for Congress hope will not be deem
ed too prosuming upon my part, as am not given
much TO the stump, that should, in my own way,
and after my own manner Of thinking offer a fe W
remarks TO the consideration Of my fellow citizens.
shall then como straight TO the pont-not OF yhis-
key, but Of the reasons which shall direct me Il
elcctad. First ropudiate aborigins qdfne,n, the
doctrines Of the Proclamation, Protest and the u. s.
Bank. am eqally opposed TO a National Bank
rupt law. am very bitter against Poinsetrs Ar
my Bill, and hold Abolition in the most sovereign
contempt; ss 20 Federalism, il slinks in my nos
tnls, and ] would as soon be caught with n sheep
upon my hack as be called a Federalist. shall
vote (f eleotsd) for 10 amend the constitution Ms 10
restrict tho President but 10 isrm and make II fe.
Iony for him TO appoint members Of Congress- their
sons thoir sisters or brothers sons 70 Office.
real State Rights man OF the siraighest order; SO
much 80, that am a little touched with Nullifca-
ton, not OF the South Carolina order, which seems
to my notion 10 be nothing but SPLENDID foolshness
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21

marx Of respect and confidence. coming from such
pse:s ne stil moro deeply with tho propriety Of
moderation towards and respect for the feelings and
Opinions of those with whom have OF may differ 20.
iiticaly. WA. KINNEY.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21

We did no, repor, with eSict accuracy the re-
marks of Mr. Vaughan Of Dinwijdis on the Sem
ntorial election. To place that gentleman cree,
upon his pasterns, we correct the error and copy his
words.
See tbs debate
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21
MARSHALL TBEATRB,
NV NUN UUI Two UI NO pTeHeHI cnFhFenctt
On THURSDAY EVENING Jan'y q, Isg,
FfHsr ACT 90
LA SOMN MRULA

Ballet rsntomime by scribe aud Aumor Music by Iorod
MAD. LECONPTE THERESA
In tho course Of the piocc, four Danecs
Previous 10 which,
THE TYROLIENNE DANCE,
ny Mile r. DEsJARDlN5.
AMI tho celebrated
CACUCHA,
ny Mad. LECoMPTE
Amer tho Ballet. tby spec ia desired
The much admired PAS STYRiENE,
which was received with enthusiastic applause on
the hrc night
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21

Selling poor neighbOr men aud reighbsr ,oomen for
Dsbi.
A white man was sold in Missouri in December
last as vagrant, and bought ny the keeper of H..
very stable! 1t is curious enough that the only in
stances Of the kind occur in Loco Foco Sa,es-and
more curious still, in the States of Tweedle dunn
and Tweedle dee-Messrs. Benton and Calhoun.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21
The performance TO eomnenee with
ENGA q EN- NTS.

In preparation, the Grand Ballet opera Of IA BAYg-
DERE-New Scenery, SC.
Prices u Admission let BOX 81; PIT 7bc; 2nd ejrsI. q,
cts Orchestra seats 81 Ord Circle rs cents 9nd
gallery - cents. U
COAIs-Wc have on hand, 81 our yard on the nssi, +.
" considerable qganty Of Coal, which we will sen ~,
family purposes 10 manufacturers NJ a low oriee A.
ply az The yard, or at The office 81 ~
ja 2l-a JOHN r TRIPLETT SON.
NoRIlthN HAY bales or prim. quality, in Hois
jail L. LUDLAN 4 SON.
DRINCIPE CIGARS, for sale.
ALEXANDER DUAL a Co
-lsH Cotner N v aud ifh streets
RUfFALO hOBEs-I have Tor e.Ie Ii, -.
~ Buhalo Robes, which will sei eTfremely low r.
casn;;, SAMUEL PUTNEY,
80 Opposite the Log Cabln r
n ina and for sale. "i apo'
jo~ DAvENroRTss.ALLEN,J
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-21
Foa rRE Vino.
TO THE LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.

Gentlemen: Allow an humble Individual, who is
devoted TO our Republican Institutions, TO present
yeu plan Tor the better Application Of a part Of
the Literary Fund TO the object of its creation and
ior the organization Of a Free School System in
tins Commonwealth. My excuse for thus troubling
you, may be found in the universal complaint
against our system, through the length and breadth
OF our State, and in every message Of our late
Gov. Campbell, AZ well the message Of Gov.
S'imer, at the opening Of your session, and the
awful lack Of education as shewn by the late cen.
sus. Shall longer be said that Virginia is incom.
petent to devise plan equal to the demand for en-
tightening the minds of her YOUTH How long will
she be tainted and sneered by her sisters for her
worse than criminal neglect Of education have,
gentlemen, that you may the better understand my
views upon this vital subject, thrown my plan into
the form ola bill, the general features OF which, have
tho vanity to hope, would answer the wants Of our
good old Commonwealth. Should its details be de-
fective-at any rate, hope you will give il fair
and amend alter it rs may seem to
you best; and let US have some act upon the
SUBJECT. NELSON.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-06

the request OF the Washington Light Infantry, |
have, IN one instance, and for one instance only,
departed from the rule that has heretofore gov
erned me in regard to the venerable Pr9torlum
Of the Revolution, viz: that it could only be
granted to occasions Of highly revolutionary
or national character, or to applications from
society Of Cincinnati.
The tent Of Washington is now in the sixty
sixth year, having been first pitched on the
Heights OF Dorchester nj August, l775. In
yielding to the wishes of the Washington Lighlt
Infantry, in this particular and only instance, il
must by no means be considered as precedent
for future applications of like nature | am
happy, most happy, to serve you, gentlemen and
soldiers, in this one instance, while shall be
compelled to adhere to my rules in future.
With my best wishes for the prosperity Of YOU
corps, remain yours, &c. -
GEO. w. P. GUSTS.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-06

PRINTING.-It is now nearly 400 years since
the art of printing was invented before which time
books were written BY the hand Though the copi-
err had low wages books were very dear so that a
Bible was sold for ESQ of the money Of that day,
which would be equal to 600 Of this. The price of
books was high, because the labor required to pro-
duce them very great. When the art OF prn-
ting was invented, end was put to the trade of
the COPPER. A single printer could do the work Of
200 copiers. 1t seems hardship for 1919 to be thus
thrown out of employment But where one book of
manuscript was sold, Thousand were required
so that the increasd demand for books at low prices
employed number of printers Other trades were
called into operation by prinng-such as the cor
rectors of the press, book binders and boo elers;
so that manv thousand more persons were employ
ed by printing, some business connected with it,
than before its invention, than were by the wri-
ting process Without the invention of printing,
books would be purchased only by the rich, instead
of being the judges the guides the companions, the
best friends and the ornaments of the dillon
Without the machinery used in the art ofprntlng,
the knowledge of books would be confined to the few;
there would be general literature, no public opin-
ion; and most pobably, no revival of letters would
have .skcn plase.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-06
TINIES-IN WASHINGTON CITY.

Amongst the many attractions at the
Metropolis during this winter of Jubilee
for the Republican party, we have no idea
that any thing has been, OF could be, more
emineHtly calculated to excite pleasing and
patriotic "reminiscences, than the "Ient of
Washington" alluded to in the following
notice from the National Intelligencer of
the 9Th inst.
THE FOURTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE WASH
,NaroN LIGHT INFANTRY went OF last Tue sday
evening" at Carusi's Saloon, with usual eclat, as
was anticipated. There were not less than from
eight hundred 10 one thousand ladies and gen.
tlemen present; and dancing was kept up with
great spirit until about 4 o'clock the next morn.
ing. The arrangements and decorations were
made with great judgment and taste. Previous
to the opening of the Ball, the Washington Light
Infantry marched into the room, and went thro'
some of their light infantry movements. The
appearance OF the Corps was extremely hand
some, and ELECTED general admiration and praise.
The promptness and precision OF their movements
proved the correctness and efficiency OF their
drill. There were present several members Of
the new Infantry Company now being formed,
who also appeared in full uniform. There were
also present goodly number OF the Potomac
Dragons in their handsome uniform, and several
members of the Columbia Artillersts (ncluding
Capt. Buckingham,) all in full Uniform. The
appearance OF the Columbian Artillerists was
remarkably fine, and seemed to attract very great
p attention, inasmuch as their uniform is that oil
the old revolutionary soldiers, blue coats and buff
facinss, with cooked hats. The military invited
guests who were present at the Ball were Col
Lee and Lieut. Ward, Of the Union Fencibes
of Philadelphia and Lieut.. Walter, OF the Ma
rion Corps Baltimore. The Ball was honorec
with the company Of the Vice-Pfesident of the
United States, G. w. P. Gusts, Esq. Of Ar
lington. the Mayor of Washington. &c.
The tent of General Washington, which was
pitched and exhibited in the Saloon before the
dancing commenced, attracted universal atten
ton and respect, as one Of the honored relics
the American Revolution. The Washington
Light Infantry duly appreciate the honor which
Mr.. Gusts conferred upon them by permilln!
this revolutionary relic to be exhibited at the
Ball, and the more so, as it appears from thu
following extract from Mr.. C's letter 10 Captain
France, that the tent will not, hereafter. be ex
hibited on any future similar occasion:
CAFTAIs FRAScs-DEAR Sir: In yielding L