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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09
GENERAL AssHmBL, or yInorsIA
SENATE

FsipAr, January 9, 1871.
MIR. THOMPSON reported a bill authorship sen,
rate elections IN the counties Of Kanawha, Caroline
| and fsle OF Wight.
On motion Of MIR. Arkrssos, the following ~,
| solution was taken up and rejected
Resoired By the Senate and House of DELEGATE,
That the Judges Of the General Court and a
| the Court Of Appeals be requested n yenor
bly,, such defects and discrepancies in the laws o
| this commonwealth as may from time to time com,
! TO their knowledge.
Ayes and noes being ordered, on motion Of MIR
LIONS, the question was decided in the negative
Ayes =, noes 20.
On motion of Mr. LYONS,
The resolution fixing Monday, the 18th inst, 70,
the election Of U. S. Senator, was taken up.
Mr. Cocks proposed amendment, fxinp
"Wednesday, goth instant, TO elect Senator TO sun.
ply the vacancy which will bc occasioned by the
expiration Of the term of service of VIM. H.
Roane, ESQ. from and after the 9TH day Of March
ls4i, which was nega,ived-Ayes "a, noes Is.
Mr.. LIONS proposed the following amendment
strike on. after the word on," and insert "Tuesday
the 18th instant, by joint vote with the Senate 10
the election OF Senator ofth u s.. to supply the
vacancy occasioned 10y the expiration of the term
of service Of VIM c. Rives, Esq. and on Wed.
nesday, the 18th instant to the election of Sena-
tor Of the u. S. to supply the vacancy which will
be occasioned by the expiration of the term of
wee OF VIM. III. Roane, ESQ.," which was rejected
Ayes IA, noes Is, follows:
AIEs-Mcssrs Campbell, Thornton, Cooke, Pey-
ton, Bondurant, Gusts, Conrad, Preston, Lyons,
Carter, Woodhouse, Fontaine, McIlhaney, An
derson-li
NOrswMessrs; Nash, (speaker) Hunton, Car
son, Wiley, Atkinson, Baptist, Piper Bouldin.
Dyer, Motfett, Bland, McMullen, Scott, Tod,
Thompson-l5.
MIR. LIONS proposed further to amend the rcsolu-
ton, by striking out Monday, the lsth and insert
ing Thursday, the 18th instant which was rejected
ayes 9, noes 20-as follows:
Ares. Messrs. Campbell, Peytou, BonJurant,
Conrad, Preston, Lyons, Carter, Fonaine, Ander,
SOM.
NoEsIMessrs: Nash, lSpeaker) Thornton, ir.
Cooke, Hunton, Carson, Wiley, Atkinson. B,n,s,
Gusts, Piper, Bouldin, Carter, Moffett, Bland
lM,icMulen, Woodhouse, Scott, Tod, MeIlbaney,
~
The question was then taken upon the resolution,
anu 1t was decided unanimously in the affirmative.
On motion of Mr. wILLEr,
The Senate adinnrned-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

Can this institution, under these circumstances,
maintain specie paymentsl IL it make the attemp,
ana iail, what must be the consequences TO the
other banking institutions OF the country These
are questions for our hnanciers and legislators to
consider.
we know that resumption must be attended with
curtallment and pressure. The Banks will be un-
HoIe to extend much accom- mod alton TO trade they
must call IN their issues and contract their discounts
"hai good will result from resumption to coun-
ieroalance this eviI1 A better currency-that is
suPPosing the resumption to be permanent. But if
our apprehension be we'll founded-if the resump-
uon cannot endure twelve month, we shall be
subjected 10 the evil without any compensating
good. We shall experience pressure and paralysis
IN all departments of business, and in the end find
ourselves worse off than in the beginning We
snail have suffered severely from the grinding pro-
cess oil contracting currency, and at last, have a
worse currency than we started with-one ire.
ueema'le IN speeie-without any prospect of its
ever being redeemable.
Alter all that the country has suffered by tam
perlng with the currency, crude legislation, and
'emPorising expedients-t is to be hoped, that now
reason viii govern, and that no hnsy and misc lev
Gus step, which cannot be retraced, will be taken.
Had the U. S. Bank been permitted TO 90 10 the
dogs along with Vans administration, and the other
Banks had undertaken resumption, the thing might
nave been practicable and judsious. But, in at
tempting to bolster up that great borrower, it NAV
prove milestone around their necks and sink the
whole of them.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

smith, Truman Smith, steenrod. Strong, Stuart,
sumter, Swearinsen, Sweeny, Taliaferro. Taylor,
r: Thomas. Thompson, Tillinshasi, Toiand
rrPlett, Turney. Underwood, ID ID Wagner,
Weller, Wick, Jared w Williams, II. Williams,
Joseph l. Williams, Winthrop, worthns ton-i4o.
30 the vote ives not reeonsidered.
Mr.. MONROE stated that he desired to make an
explanation due to himself. He was fully satisfied
IN his own mind, as were many members on this
noor that the report Of the committee in the case OF
Nayior and lngersoll was adopted at the last ses-
son. on its presentation; though the journal did no,
show the TACT, he was nevertheless under the i'm
preston, and had so stated during the recess.
The SPEAKER thereupon informed MIR. Inger-
SOIL twho appeared at the bari that the House had
passed resolution that he should be heard, SC.
MIR MEDlI.L asked leave to present certain de-
positions (placed in his hands by MIR InsersolD ia
ken subsequent to the action OF the Committee Of
Elections.
Objected to.
MIR lNGERSOLL then rose and addressed the
House IN support OF his claim, and had proceeded
about an hour, when, without having concluded, he
gave way Tor motion to adjourn; which, having
been agreed to,
The House adjourned.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09
From N, .aI,rnn,iin cn..,,.

The Richmond Enquirer is getting fitrny again
hJeTks odt IN its Characteristic style OF compose
ton, whole string Of sentences designed 20 SGT
form the course ana policy Of things for the next four
eght-iwelyo years. Gen. Harrison is to be 20
yerned by Daniel Webster-and u. Webster Is 10
be dictated TO by Henry Clay-AT the appoint.
mems ore to be made by Mr.. Clay, who is also. TO
regulate and direct DoHgTess-Harrson is To 20 ont
at the end Of four yeafs-Clay is then 10 come in
and Webslar is TO Intrigue 10 succeed Clay Riyes
is to take his chances from the "neros cbapter OF
aceidenis'-that being a chapter Of which we had
not before heard The Sub-Trensury is 10 he ,bo.
lished-the Pennsylvania Bank Of the United STATE
restored to government favor, preparatory to the 80
adjustment Of a new National B1nk-lbs proc, ode
Of the Public Lands are 10 be distr,buted-tbo ia.
rii TO be rased-and, finally, HORRIBLE distuI G,be
IRON ngo Of the two Fede-al dynastiesp is IN he
brought back agaInl This, in our poor language
70 The whoo scheme, abridged from The condensed
nervous, and yet, unaccountaby wire-drawn eG1.
SION OF the Richmond Enquirer As one after nno.
lher OF The predcllons Of our Mentor become f,lsi.
ned ny laeis, he will have to Jerk out excuses in
stead OF prophecies. We repeat, what we have be.
fore said that We have the best reasons for believing
that Gen. Harrisons administration will be emf
nenty republican and patrotic-deghting his
friends and coniounding his enemies, This is not the
bret time since ts defeat that the Enqurer has been
attempting to excite prejudice against tho next Adj.
nlnistratOn, Wy incorporating he purposes. We
ask the Enquirer 10 give General Harrison a fair
TRAIL
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09
From Chnrlca O,nfnIL..

And Boyle, did you know Sir Harry Bowl,
10 DC sure DID, Shall ever forget him and
ms eaptai plumbers that kept me- laughing the
whole time spent in Ireland was in The bouse
when he concluded paneeyric upon a friend Lv
calling him the father Of the poor and uncle 10
Lord Donoushmore.' ~
lie was the only man who could render bv
ou. what 1t was impossible convey more correct
" s0in Power, you have heard of his duel with
Harry Toet' WIN
Never let's hear it,
III was bull from beginning to end. BOYLE took
II into hrs head, that Harry was u person with
whom he md serious row in Cork Harry on
the other hand, ms;ook Boyle for old C.nIe. yhon,
ne mad been pursuing with horse whipping inten
ions, Tor some months, they met in kidare-stree,
CLUB, and very little colloquy satisfied them thai
!ney were rsht IN Their conIecIures; each party be-
ing so eagerly ready to meet the views of ibe oh.,
u never was difficult matter 10 find a r len in
buoIlni ana, TO do them justice, Irish seconds zen.
orally speaking, perfsctly free from nnv mnn,o
tion upon the score OF good breeding No MN
nave iess impairment curiosity as TO the cause Of
QUARREL wisely supposing that the principal know
their own affairs best, they cautiously abstain from
nuu'sIng any pryrg spirit but proceed to discharge
their functions as best they may Accordirpv
SIR Harry and Dick were set, as the PHRASE is, Il
~ 800 paIes, ana 10 use boyles own words for
nave heard HIM relate the story
we PLACED away, SIR, for three rounds. L put
Two IN hrs hat, AMI one in his neck coth his shots
went all through the skirt OF my coat
wen spend the day here sid Considne, at this
rate; couldIyou put them cloSerl'
And give us a little more time in the world,
saysl. "N'N'
Exactly said Dick.
wei, they moved us forward two PAGES and set
to loading the pistols again
ny THIS time we were near that we had full
Opportunity to scan e'eh others faces; well, sir,
stared a him, and he at me- 80
What said |.
En- said he
'Eow's ths7 said l.
You're not Billy Caples,' says he.
Devil a bit,' said !, nor | don't think vou,rs
Atchy Deylnei and faith, sir, so it appeared; we
~ ~, nshuns away all the morning for nothing,-
Tor some how II turned out at toas nstther ofusn
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

Wonderful ClOeks.-Two very extraordinary
clocks were some time since presented by the East
India Company 10 the Emncror Of China, being
entirely manufactured by English artists. They
were IN the form OF charots each Of which contain
ed lady seated, leaning her right hand on part OF
the chariot, under which was a clock, little larger
Than shilling, that struck repeated and went for
eight days, without requiring winding up. A bird
was on the lady's finger, finely modelled, and Sc,
with diamonds and rubies, with its wings exp nded
as # TO fly, and made TO hutIer them 70. con
siderable time on touching diamond button The
body Of this curious bird, in which were the wheels
that animated 1t, was less than the 10th part Of an
inch. In the lady's left hand was n golden tube.
with small round box on lie Top, to which was =.
ed circular ornament seiin diamonds, which went
around in three hours. A double umbrella was over
the ladys bead, supported by a small futed pillar,
and under II was bell that struck the hour, though
apparently unconGcc,ed with the cock and at the IA
dy's foot was golden dog before which were birds.
set with precious stones, and apparently hying a.
way with the chariot, which from another secret
motion, Is contriyed to run in any direction. while
boy appears, to push it forward. There were
also flowers, ornaments, and flying dragon, all
set with precious stones, formed OF them and a n
the rest was made Of gold most curiously executed
and presenting a wonderful specimen of ingenuity
ahG talent. London Pape,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09
FRANKLIN BANK OF BALTIMORE.

notice OF the President of this institution, con-
tanned IN the Baltimore papers OF Saturday, informs
the public that, ats meeting of the Directors il had
been determined to put its affairs in state OF qui-
dauon-that is, TO wind up This step is alleged 10
be IN consequence OF the course adopted by the
Mechanics Bank, in dscrediting the issues of the
franklin Bank, and prevailing on the other Banks
OF the city to do so likewise. The Franklin Bank
IS one OF the Oldest and respectable institutions
OF Baltimore, and this step, of course, eXctes the
greatest surprise. The Directors assure the public
OF the ability of the Bank to meet all its engage
arena
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

From The National Inieiiigenesr, Jan. G.
In the SENATE, on Monday last, MIR. CLAY, Of
kentucky, took occasion to say that he was desi-
rous at some time, on Monday next, should the Sc
then be full, TO call up for consideration the
resolution introduced by him some days ago, for the
repeal OF the sub'Treasury Bill. he desired to take
the sense OF the Senate upon the proposition, but
preferred doing so when the attendance Of Senators
was not so thin as at the time he gave notice, and
when 1t would be agreeable to all sides Of the Sc
a nct ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

lures, which may be hereafter noticed, when We as
certain their precise import. When MIR. Stephen.
son concluded, the House adjourned, on motion Of
Gen. Bayly, who will address the House to day.
We hope not to be so unfortunate as Dr. Broken
brough. to be defended by the General-we would
prefer TO make our own defence i'm our own wav.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

In the "Courrier dss Etats Unis' we read an mr.
tcle from the n Venozolano; which we take plea.
sure to republlsh here for the high qualification it
must afford the numerous friends Of the worthy gen.
leman who is the subject thereof, and who was for
several years Consul Of France in this city.
1--WE cordially agree, says that Journal, with our
brethren the Liberal and the Couco Of Caracas.
and with the unanimous voice of the people of tbs
CITY, TO express the great regret felt by every one
here at the official report Of the change Of ~ de 4,
Balun, Consul Of France, appointed by his Govern
nent Minister TO Guatemala. To the motives di.
yuglng this feeling for his poet conduct ns n Foreign
Agent, there IS another, which springs from the ne
neral sympathy, which he has awakened amodgst
the citizens Of Venezuela. w. ns We know. NJ de
Ia Palun has served with zeal the interests of France
IN this country, II he enjoys here, the confidence
and the objection Of all the French residents. If he
wphes 70 remain With W. and If we pay him the
high esteem, our Government could veil unite 10
the warm desires Of all and adopt, in that interest,
some measure which is not wlhou, precedeni
amongst the Governments OF Rurope-that il nd.
dress friendly request 10 the Court Of France. 70
giant To Venezuela n mark Of It's condescension Ia
authorizing the merited promotion Of NJ de /, Pa.
too, ~itb9ut taking him from Caracas. II no npcr,.
tive reasons are attacbed 10 his new nominate, q,
Guatemala. This measure is the sincere desi,s ~
the most respectable persons Of our community
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

About year since, call was made upon the be-
nevolent IN this city, TO aid in paying the board and
outht OF poor little blind girl, with a view to her
admission into the Asylum at Staunon. A prompt
response was made to this call, particularly by
some OF the ladies, lever foremost in acts of ercv)
and the necessary amount was raised. This little
girl had been reared in wreichcdness up TO her 10Th
year, and so little instruction had she received Ell
ther mental or physical, that she could scarce use
her limbs or her tongue; and when first received. il
was even doubted whether she was not an idiot, and
therefore in hopeless condition
Bat the voice of mercy was sounded in her ear.
and the Intellectual lamp lighted up, by the es,ima
BILE managers of the Institution. BY their aid. Mi
nerva Woody, the benghted orphan, has been
awakened TO life and light, and is now no, only civ
Ing evidences Of high intellectual capacity, but is
most signal example Of the benefcent influences
which the noble Institution Of Stapnton, is capable
OF exerting. In few days, the pupils viii be
brought to this city, when the members of the lie
gisIature and citizens, will have an opportunity of
witnessing scene Of interest and delight 10 every
benevolent heart. Let me implore all to bear in
mind the contemplated examination. and to suffer
no matter OF ordinary import to divert their at,en.
lion from an object at once appealing to their re.
sponsibility as guardians Of the public veal, and to
their sympatbies as members Of Christian Com.
munity. q
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

The Paris savanls who take an interests in E
syPtian antiquities, are much occupied with the
work of NJ. Gouianof, Russian Orientalist. who
has devoted much time TO the study of Egyptian
archaeology, and has recently given to the Public
three volumes on the subject, written in French and
published simultaneously at St. Petersburg and Pa
RS. NJ. Goullanof is looked on as in some respects
an antagonist OF the late NJ. Champoion; he at
tributes u PhGnlco Samaritan origin to the Egvp-
tan characters, which, though at the beginning
strictly phonetic, became at last mixed up with tie
Geographic. NJ. D'Abret, principal gardener AT
the Luxembourg, has published his course of lee.
lures on the pruning and general treatment of fruit
trees. HIS lectures given in the morning during
the sgplmer TO comparatively numerous auditory
on the spot haye obtained good repute among prac-
teal men. NJ. Eeazar Blaze, the French Nimrod.
has been putting OFT another book on the chase.
which he calls the "ChaSseur Contour" or, in 9th,
er words, SPORTING Anecdo'e." He has also es-
tabiished hls clam TO be considered antiquarian,
having edited the "Liyre du Roy Modus,v the most
ancient work on hunting existing in the French Ian
guage; It IS beautifully got up, printed IN black let
ter, and carefully colated from the MSS. in the
BIbllothCque gu Roy.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

DEAE AND DgNB PRNTERs--A curious ae-
count Is given, from Tubingen, IN WUrtemburg, ola
new printing establishment, lately opened by Theo-
dore Heleerad. Al the compositors and pressmen,
one hundred and ninely-siI in number, eleven Of
the former being women, are deaf and dumb, and
have been educated at bis cost for the employment
in which they are now engaged. The King has
conferred on VI. Helgeud large gold medal, Of the
order Of civil merit, for this great reclamation from
The social and moral waste.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

The January No. Of this publication has been re-.
eeyed' and Isl very interesting one, containing M
Hdoes the best articles Of the late English Review,
and Magazines. Sec a list Of the contents in sno.
ihar column Nv
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09

Mr. MASON here referred to the COG, which. in the
case alluded to- applied carly stage Of the pro-
csedngs AMI by which all amendments OF, and
all debates suppressed. - -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09
RICH MONDE.
SATURDAY MORNING., JANUARY o.
Pennsyipsnia Bank Of "a. ~. 8

rsnnsytrartd Bank 81 the u. S.
The late exhibit of this institution presents the
following result:
Authoritative, IsIs7.ui IN
SSuspeneded s,799. 500 So
Real Estate, sc. 1855 sra "a
po'us anu mortgages St9,y06 81
Balances with foreign agents 57s.Is5 al
Foreign Bills Of Exchange s57,si7 rs
Bonus for Charter $500 600 M
Due by State Banks s'7Iasoo on
Notes Of State Banks las IN, os
Specie oI-, 100 os
Resulting balances COZ a2s 90
74,60S, I4s 46
circulation II.223'6ss 90
OncIame 4 dividends 81 ss6 so
b loans IN Europe l2,575, 30i 81
p Don1s 90 502,222 22
Bonds to United States 633613 "a
This has been advanced but th.
vouchers have not yet been receiv cdl
Guarantee OF Planters Bank $4,000 90
Guarantee TO State Of Michiyan 1874 $50 40
Due TO State Banks 6'33I'29I 20
Due Depositors 3Isa3si "a
36959, $50 6
NaP"a' Stock 35,OO0,O00 20
Surplus ssI3 sos ga
--
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-01-09
36,959,539 6
35,OO0,O00 90
74,603.ii2 46

71,959,539 s.
9,643,6O2 So
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-06-18
] 0 B " q Il \

OF every description, executed in the ncatcst
manner, at the usual prices
OTTAW is the seat of justice of La Sale
county; is situated at the junction OF the Fox river
with the Illinois go miles, by water, from Saint
Louis, and midway between Chicago and Peoria.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-06-18
PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny
GEORGE F. WEAVER & JOHN HlSE,
Ia Sale Street, one door from The n0rfF-lceyt como
gfMe Public Square.
TERM

TERMS:
Two dollars and fifty cents per annum, II paid IN
advances Three dollars ifnot paid before the cNPi-
ration of the first six months; And three dollars
and twenty-five cents if delayed until the end OF
the year.
Advertisements inserted at 81 per square for
the first insertion, and % cents for each sub
scuuent insertion. i liberal discount made to
those who advertise by the year,
QrNo paper discontinued until all arrcaragcs
are paid, unless at the option OF the editors.
All communications, to ensure attention, must
be post paid.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
ABANK NOTE EXPERIMENT.

The New Orleans Bee states that an expert
uent was recently made by an English gentleman
oa the notes II one Of he cily banks, in the pres,
cnao OF the officers, and Of sund,y citizens, by
which he demonstrated his ability TO efice total.
iy aai without leaving a solitary trace, every ink
mark existing on the face Of the notes. TIE i'm
prassions made by The lax were removed by the
fsa!h2r's point of quill, imbued with some chem
zeal preparation compounded ny the gentleman
in question. lie thus established With perfect
cas-, ,hat certificates Of doposito and other bany
DOCUMENTS in writing can be altered for tn, pur
pose Of couateri,ting. After this experiment.
he wrote few lines on piece Of ordinary writ
ing paper, and sent it 10 the most experienced
chemists in ;he city. declaring thot it was inp0s
sible to remove il. lie has offered TO vend his
s,crat to the various banking institutions Of New
Og.aans, at reasonable rae.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
TREASURER OF THE MINT.

Our readers arc aware that Joseph Rit-
ner has been appointed Treasurer of the
Mint Of the United States, in the place of
William Findly. This change has called
forth many lacrymose Locofoco para
graph. The facts relating to the case are
these-when known, every reader can Judge
of the propriety of the change.
Gov. Findly was first appointed in the re-
cess of the Senate in Sept, 1880, and gave
bond. This appointment and bond, by law
expired with the next session of the SEN
ate. This appointment was afterwards
confirmed by the Senate, and q new bond
should have been required and given--but
he was suffered to remain in Office for eight
or nine gears ,Cithout any securityl
In 1899, Mr.. Findly gave a bond. In
1910 law passed prescribing the form of
official bonds, and under this law Mr. Find
ly was required to give new bond. He
declined doing so, and is said to have init
mated his desire TO be considered as having
resigned, or as about to resign his place.
In this position he remained in office. Du-
ring the time the Treasurer was in office,
without security, his agent for the distribu-
ton of copper become 6efautcr on that
account, more than $SO00--and this
amount was increased after the Treasurer
gave bond to upwards of $4,000. The
Treasurer's bond had no retroactive ope-
ration, and leaves the U. States without Sc
cnrity for the greater part of the deficit.
1t is not stated whether Mr.. Findly had Sc
curity from the agent or not. The fraud,
it is said, was going on for years, without
detection or check.
Under such circumstances does any one
doubt the propriety of removing the Treas
urer, or considering this Office vacant?
Cincinnati Gazette.