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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

PRFcE ~ JoIEyfLLE arrived IN this city this
morning from New York and the Ball NJ Faneuil
and Quincy Halls will be given this ,vening-tbe
dancing to commence OF O'Clock. We learn from
the Atlas, that "Fbneu Hall ha, been covered With
q new md elastic floor, adapted to dancing The
Hail IS orn1mcntcd with elegant and peculiarly
appropriate decorations. The Flags OF OH the Ma.
tons are ts'oiu.ly arranged, and the 600 color Of
France IS displayed ir every part of il. The show
will be very attractive and brilliant. Farem Hall
with all ts onto.rOOms, snJ tho Arnories over the
Hail, will be thrOun open on the occasion. The
ArmOry Of the National Lancers viii be used az
the Reception Room. Tho supper will be served
in the Rot1n5a Of Quincy Hall, which is hung with
paintings nbinirsd from the Athenoum, and from
tbe houses Of private gentlemen Of tho city, We
anticipate that this will Js the most splendid ball
ever given IN this city"
The Prince took .odginR az tho Trcnort House.
lie disappointed a very large crowd NJ the railroad
depo', 10y walking rapidly from Tho Cars, before he
could be pointed out, and taking a coach o. the
Hotel. lie was accompanied by his suite consist
ing Of ~ persons, and the French Consul T.. Smith,
Jr, ol this city.
The Prince accepted an invitation from Commo-
dore Downes 10 visit tho Navy Yard this noon, and
was received by q national salute. lie vii return
10 New York tomorrow, and on Sunday will en-
bark Tor France, in his Ffgate, Belle Pouie.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
NOTICE TO
OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE IN THE
CITY or RICHMOND

llE Assessed AMI Assistants appointed under an Or
a dinancc Of the Common Hal, passed on the 10Th No
Ncinbet 1871, an enact from which will be found below
VIII attend Thursday, Friday and Saturday,, the Orb Inh
and liti, a. the Shockoc Ilil Tavern Monroe Ward
90 Monday 1ucsdtY and "Wednesday, the 18Th IAN and
18TH at the Ohicc 81 Richard Ill., Jr 4 Co, on hr,c
over the Enquirer Om-c-in Madsrn Ward, and on
Thursday, FRIDAY and Saturday, the 6t " and 18th Of
December next, over the Oh MarsCt House, between the
h"ufH OF W O'Clock, VI aud 2ocloCk, Ofcach day,
u near and determine any application Of pTppCTT
owners astO 10 assessment Of their property.
Art The assessor and assistants before entering on
the discharge of their dues shall ADVERTISE Tor 10 days
IN te daily papers II the Cy that they prepared 10
receive applications from all persons who consider Them
selves agErevei by the last Of their property;
hml where no such applications made within a rci.
sonable Time the Assessor AMI Assistants shall proc to
act on theit own aforementioned when the said a.
sessmn shall bc completed, the shall tie subn fled
70 the Common Council 6r their ratification n the same
10" rih"d ainIar notice thereof shall be given aud u no
application he made for alterations corrections and no
such corrections be made, the same shall nc lie ass,as
mcut for The said city. un ~ ,itn
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
NOTICE

IL Those ct a distance, desiring to subscribe
TO the INDEPENDENT" are requested to address US
at Richmond, until LIST December and after that
time, at Washington City.
PLEASANTS, JOHNSTON & WOODSON.
'7IdabOH's Birds Of .lnsrfea is received to No.
IS inclusive. MIR Audubon desires me to urge upon
delinquent subscribers, the neeessity for pay
ing their dues without further delay, to enable him
to meet the heavy expenses of the publication,
which accrue weekly.
Having no pecuniary interes, in the Agency, and
no Hme to call on subscribers with the numbers, |
respectfully reques, that they will call er send for
hem without further delay.
no % wM. II. RICHARDSON.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
PORK.-Tho Iast Maysvi.lo Eagle say,.

IN this city, we understand Pork dealersare pay.
ing The unusually low price Of g so Tor Pork
gross w. We further learn Tint it Is selling on The
other side Of The River at 81 so per 100 lbs nett
The price Of Pork has not been so low at any pre-
vious period, for % year,.
The Cintinnati Chronicles Of Saturday says
Hogs are TO day being bulhered on account NJ a
drover Did not learn the price oskcd or offered
The last Alton full Telegraph says
We have taken great deal Of pains TO ascertain
what the numerous buyers Of Pork in this market
intend giving, and feel warranted in saying that 81
Is the utmost they give, unless they intend 10
do losing business.
Neat Pork is selling in Lexington, Ky. at %
and 90, IS per hundred weight
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
From IA, NJ, w. yJ,,.,t

TO THE HON. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
On r'sd"s Az Sssshf4i Pos-. tAs Wsnis II Man.
Mt coRoLLA HrAcsrH sEssEr.
Your Waats, dear sir, will seem but small,
When they're compared with mine;
My single eGai outweighs them all
teant a SoL hike thiRs.
For all the wants that you may find,
And yet ten thousand more,
Can never satisfy a mind
So filled with wsdom's store.
l want a soul that in a span,
Can grasp the orbs on high;
The only essence OF the man,
That is not doom'd TO die.
want place in yonder sky,
Where you and may meet,
To sing the praise Of God on high,
Aud worship at his feet.
You do not "rasi the voice of praise;"
IL follows you behind
You will be thought, in future DAYS
The friend OF human kind.
And after ages as they rise,
Exulting will proclaim,
In choral union to the skies
Their blessings on your name.
September IS is4i.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

We learn that five thousand bushels Of wheat
recently arrived in this city from Illinois via New
Orleans. IL was sold yesterday nt private sale, at
one dollar and iory ono cents por bushel Such
on arrival from that quarter Is very rare, but Il
serves 10 show what can DC done and how II can be
done. Phi u. S. Gas.
a fourth attempt to elect representatives. in the
town Of New Bedford, was made on Monday last,
apd proved unsuccessful. The Wings had $50,
Locofocos gO7. Abolitionisis 20, and tho Liberty
ticket -. There were, necessary 10 choice, 975
fB.
The New York papers contain n glowing ne
count Of the military parade IN that city, on Thurs
day in memorial Of the evacuation Of the place 10y
the British But We notice, m tho Express, a com
munieation, complaining that the line Of the sodio
~ was continually broken by yielding TO rickeuy
bakers carts nnd loaded wheolbartowa-n.
The Wings are endeuvoriog 10 break down Nj
TYLER that they may bui up the fame Of Mr. Clay
upon his ruins.-.Uadis0ntaH.
You might a. we'll charge them with thinking {,
| build M a temple upon the ruins Of chicken
| op.--LOdspils youTtal,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

mere Is but little demani for Southern bills. and
1 rates are gradually getting worse. The period
TOT resumption by tho Southern banks sppe,r,
most distant. '"""' appears
The weather has Continued very unr,vo,,b,. r.,
bound. " ''e" ae ~"u'
GRAlN-Eght thousand bushels Of I,l;no;,
is y shade lower 90 ""''"
CorroN-Has droopcd little, and lower rate.
have been accepted.-Erprsss.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

The Planters Hotel, in s.. Louis, has been sold
70. the sum OF 10000 IVY
Ine building was erected by stock companv
at an expense OF upwards Of 100000. The stock (
OF iAe company al present total loss unless some
tn'hs can oe made on: O: the cha.Ier.-Ncio YvrE
Express.
.MiS'iEg-Hon. Robert p. Fleming, an opposition
member OF the State Senate of Pennsy Ivanra, has
has beeu hS,rd OF him. He lef for Illinois ON nrn
ie'sona business, and was to be back five weeks
ago As no reason Is known foe his absorbing, It
IS feared that he mas been ioully dealt with-Ib.
The dinner rendered TO the Hon. John J. Crit.
tenden and the Hon. James +. Mocehead, on their
return from Washington, by their neighbors and
ieNo~'cIIlzens Of franklin, has been dccllned-Ib.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
I. Y. MONEY MARKEr-cITY NEWS

Ihere - suddenly large export OF Flour TO En-.
gland. From ten to fifteen thousard b, res bay,
neen engaged to 20 by the London and Liverpool
taekets-Ihe rates Of freight beg inning at 2s 81 and
sesing At is to former aud 20 aud q Cd to the latter
mere Is also an Increased quantity OF Cotton and
Naval stores, shipping, which causes an active de-
m manu- Tor freight, and at improved rates, to En-.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

THIS morning abou; sunrise, FIRE took place in
the Furniture Warehouse of w. A. & ID. Cosges
hall. The building belongs to b. II TIsdalc, aud
IS IN the rear OF hts house, IN Thames street, nsur
ed at your Office. The inside of the warehouse was
completely burnt out-thc outside was completely
saveG.-PrspideHee Journal
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

lis stated in the Poadelphi, U. s. Gazette.
hat Thomis a. Cooper, we'll known as a veteran
uagedlan 10 the bcs, days Of the drlma m this
country has been appointed 10 the Office Of Militia.
~ Store Keeper, ot the Y. S. Arsenal, near Frank
iord, (Pa.l which Is a short distance from Philade
phia.-- Bal. Pat.
The New York Express says that the amount
Of specie exported from that port during the months
OF August, September and October, was five mil
lions Of doIlar-making a grand total of UPWARDS
Of SIX millions in less than four mobths-B.
McLVoD.-We learn thlt this individual Is again
ln Misunderstanding been arrested on capias at
Niagara, for his defeloations IN Canada.-Erpyss,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
NEWPORT. Nov. "a. 1911.

FIRE IN NEwPoRr.-The following letter was
received yesterday, at the Mutual Insurance Office,
IN this CITY:
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
sNLEOF valuable NEGHOBs, PLATE,
GLASS, SC. SC.
A. "Black Hoth," IN Chesorfod County, urder n
n.,t AZ Trrst

IlY virtue 1I Decd OF Trust, executed IN mo sub.
ID scfibcr by john ucth, for the benefit " Lewis Ro.
and which said DC OF has been duly recorded in tho
rlrrk fi-e Of county Of Ch~H'erfrld, shall,
THURSDAY, the 2ld FAY ~ December pr coed 20 sell
nub- auction 10 tho hgho bidder, Tor cash, upwari
NJ Gt valuable NrHrorr, consisting ~ men, and
children aud among them there valuable col.
Hers Geld hands, house servants carriage driver cook,
s.. Also, on tho day, The day nher, tshoud
there not be dime 20 finish The entire gaie the hs dny)
all Of The Fad John licts household nbd kitchen Fur
uituTo aud Utensils. Of every description, including tho
Pate. GilEs ana silver Waro.
No adtdaEr3t no. GWATHMEY, Trustee,
frs- Tho Compiler VII publish diiiy from TUESDAY
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

The greatest curiosity IN the world is now exbi
o'"ns m this town, IN the person of James wssh-
outn' me wonderful Dwarf, decidedly the smallest
man IN creation! lie is in his 18th yenr yy.;.Ls
out Is lbs, and u only Sc inches in height He IS
IN good heslIh, has fine sparkling eyes !. active. in
teiIigent, IN short perfect man in miniature. He
is SAID to heve been born in Vermont, and ceased
Cause Mass. Spy.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

Price Of Pork in CLiheoths.-The Cbi.lcoth.
ADVERTISER OF the l2th says, "a few engagements
have heen made 10y the packers of this L. 10, h,',
pork al ~ per 100 lbs. neti, and we understand
Ihey are unwilling to make any large contracts al
present, even at that price. Il is most probnbIs
mat me farmers Will put up their own pork 10
considerable extent during the present season.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

=. MADDOX, Richmond, Va IL constantly re.
n ceving FROM celebrated Manufactures Of Chick
rnng Mnckays, aud T. Gilbert Co, BOSTON, eNten.
assortment Of Piano Forcs made expressly 10 his
order all Of which warranted be superior to any
brought 10 this market. From arrangements which no
his just made with the manufacturers, he will be able 10
sell them considerable lCaz than formerly n The In.
stTumeuts what they represented 10 oc, they
Will be exchanged taken hack, and when there any
doubt about the quality ply will be required until
such doubts are Tcnnvcdhy trial.
Piano Stools Of al patterns.
Plano Covers from 81 o. els.
PiaL0s always hire.
The largest collection Of church music embracing oil
the publications. TIC lowest prices whnesala and
retail \ MADDOX,
no n HaI
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
FIRE Ar LOCKpORT

pile OF buiIding4 known as tho "Iocl,nor,
House." at Lower Loekpori, wes entirely consu
med by fire on Saturday night last, a portion of
the furniture was saved. Tine buildings we're owned
by Messrs. wsloridge and uuat Of that place
NJ Y. C0ur. & ENqr., Nor. &c.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
CHEAP DRY GOODS.

JAMES ~. CUNNINGHAM. Main street, door
Deluw Juah Myers shoe store has recently added 10
bis former stock altgc aud well seos supply Of Cheap
Dry Goods, 20 which hc would respectfully call The
auentonof his customers, and the public generally; those
reading iu the Country well those yina in the CIV
Amongst his assoIimH a. will bc found
Blue, black and green Broad Cloths all shades OF col.
ours anil quality
Green mkt B'aver Cloths ant Lyon skins
Muc, black and Fancy Cassimsres all Qualities
Valencia, SwanFdDwu, ~ and Velvet Ncsttnga
Kentucky Jeans Saitinctis and KcIscys
Plain and P'ld tiusey, from Is 10 at
Red Flaunrls ~ ~ ~, PC, aud fncr
White DO a. 25-. slc, 3 4 &c, aud finer
Rcdand White Canton flauucls
silk Linen Cambria sod Cotton Pocket iiikfs
Buck, Beaver, Berlin, I'D aud silk Gloves
Also, a large Stock Of
Mousrlin Sc LANES, silks Satiiug and Caliooes
IaccH Of al kinds, wi ifl and prices
silk, WOTsfcd ami Cotton Hosiery
Hicarhcd and brown ShirtirEs an' ShestnTs
Bod Tickf, Apron aud Furniture Checks
With every variety " articles TN the Dry Good line. which
will he roli aiuuprcccd low pdccF,n
. ~ CUNNtNGffAM'S
noV New and Cheap Cash Dry Goods store. Main o.
NOTICE -hupcrsous horiius al bonds agansl tho
~ estate uf the late Ch9s. W. M-gnncss rtGu sei
10 hand hcm TO- Tor payment, 60 Mr. Aided ~ who Ia
my authorized agent. T.. A. McGlNNEsS,
no 2g-dColw Administrative.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

I'lyEhunIrc boxes Bunch Rai.na
4 = casks superior Cheese
bpl do Pearl Barley
100 bags Government Java Conco
Landing this morning for bale hy
- WEHH. HOOKER HAMILTON.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

ntt.-hc-t New Bedfuid bleacbcd
y DO Tan crs'
mr. ANnY--cheire brands
Do Imitation
WltsK EN=in hbta and bills
LA6rER-rrcuud, in ticrccH
POWDER Kentucky Htnr, warranted
DO Bisfina 30
TEAS-fne and o1tra huo Guupowdor
DO choice black. ln papers
CANDLES -Iuits' pafcut
~ Hura AMI Jaekaon'F do
WHITE IEAu-BrHoEIyu
Coffee Rio and java
INDIGO Caracas m reroons and kfEt
POrATOEs- prime MERGERS
MUETARD-in half an iquarcr b11ea
CftOCOLATE-N1 and No
PAPER Wrapping sud Writing
SUGARs-Ncw YORK and Philadelphia refnsI
RUN-UOsion, in barrels
MOIAssEs- Cuba and Porto Rico
% For Saloby DAVENPORT ALLEN,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29
EXECUTRTX NOTICE.

H. persons Indebted 10 The estate n my late husband
"a Philip Tnidof will ploaee make payment 20 nc sub.
scuber without Delay, anil a persons wing elaine anst
tbr estate win please present them n Capt John Pren.
ils thai they may be adjusted for payment
RARAu A. q. SNYDER, E1ecuiHN.
MA 6nc bot Of Wool on haod-for sale by the ESo-
eUtriG no 2t-dtw COW
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-29

ASTHRAcITE.-The anti racile coal regions bov.
this year turned out nearly sGO 900 tons, which is
about 100000 more than they yielded last year
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-01-07
BRIGADE ORDERS.


To the Colonels commanding the following Regi,
moDts in The lth Brigade and 4th Division Of
North Carolina Militia.
a. OF are, by these orders, commanded 10 pa,
IA rade your respective Regiments as follows
The Regiment Of Militia in Cubarrus county at
Concord. on Thursday the 4th of March next.
The Regiment of Cavalry composed of The
Counties Of Meckeuburg, Cabarrus and Montgo-
merry, al Concord, on Thursday the 4th Of March
next
The Regiment Of Volunteers composed of The
Counties Of Mecklcnburg Cabarrus and Montgo-
merry, at Concord, on Thursday the 4Ih of March
next
The North Regiment Of Militia in the county
of Mecklenburg, ut Charlotte, on Tuesday the 9th
Of March next,
The South Regiment Of said County, at Hous,
toms on Thursday the lth of March next.
The Western Regiment of Militia in the Coun.
ty of Montgomery, at Ebcn Hearn's, on Tuesday
the 18th Of March next.
The Eastern Regiment of Militia of said Couu-
ty, at Lawrenceyilie, on Thursday the 18th OF
March next
Tho above Regiments viii appear on the days
above mentioned, Equipped as the law requires, at
10 o'clack, A. NJ, for Review and Inspection by
the Brigadier General
WILLIAM C. MEANS.
Brig, Gen. llth Brigade N, G. Mihtta
The following Officers have been appointed and
Commissioned 10 compose the Staff Of the Briga-
der General of the llh Brigade ana 18th Division
of North Carolina Militia.
Mai William Barunger, Abide Camp.
Mni William Alexander Brigade Inspector.
Capt Robt. S Young, Brigade Quarter Master.
Dr.. Charles J, Fox, Brigade Surgeon.
All Officers and Privates are commanded TO re.
spcct and obey them accordingly
WILLIAM C. MEANS,
Brig Gen. llt5 Brigade N. C. MiIitid.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-01-07
Tuesday, Dec. 20.


The resolution 10 relation TO the Statue
Of Washington, passed its third reading 20
10 10. and was ordered TO be engrosssu'
The TIL for the establishment, and better
reaola,ion of Common Schools, was amend
cd on rpouou Of MIR. Shepard by making
federal instead of tchiie population Tho ratio
h the distribution Of the proceeds OF Tue
Literary Fund for the support oil SCHOOLS
by vote of 25 to 81.
Yeas.-Messrs Arlington, Bond, Cooper, "a
varla. Etheridge, Faison, Hawkins, I'M, houl'
der. John.on, Larkins, Melvin, Moye, fss'eai'
Pollock. Reid, shelby, Shepard, sloan, opeeo'
suicrs seruill. Whitaker, WhitheId iIson'
Vans = Nessts. Albright, Bynum, ClinEaan'
ca,,har usrgrave. Hullen Kerr, Melchor, Mitch
All Moaro Morehoad, Montgomery, Myers, Orr
parks. Puryoar, RibeIin, Waddell, WaFd WI
liams. Worth.
AIR. horehead from tho COMMITTEE on
IN. Iud,riary, TO whom was referred tue
Resolution nqulrlng as to the propne'y OF
repoaling the law granting banking PRIV
ioaos IN this State to the Louisville, GIN
cinna,,,. and Charleston Bail Road Com
nanv, reported adversely thereto. Con
CURED in. Mr.. NJ. also reported the bill
concerning the Banks established, and those
which may hereafter be established IN thus
State, without amendment; and also re
por,ed adversely to the bill concerning the
collection of debts from the Banks OF this
State. Both these bills were laid on the
table.
On motion Of Mr.. Moore, the Senate re-
solved to hold evening Sessions after this
dry.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The b,ll to amend the Revised Statutes
entitled an act for the preventing frauds and
fraudulent aouyeyances, asd to repeal the
3d section ,tereol, was read the second time
aud passed.
The bill to omend the Revised Statutes
entitled an act concerning Slaves aud ire'
persons Of colour, was read the second TINT
and passed.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-01-07
"Wednesday, Dec. 30.
SENATE.

The Senate spent some time in commit
tee of the whole, Mr.. SpruilI IN the chal,
on the resolution relating to Lumber r,yer
which was read the second time, amended
aud passed.
The Senate resolved itself Into o commit
tee of the whole, Mr.. Edwards ia the char,
and took up the bill for the establishment
and better regulation OF common schools !;
the proposition of MIR. Mitchell to strike
out all after the eDac,ipg clause still pend
ing. Alter SOME time spent IN the consld
GRAFTON thereof, the committee rose, aud OBJ
timed leave 10 sii ag9la.
Mr.. Speed presented bill to authorize
the making ~ turnpike road from Galesvlie
to the Chowan liver, and to Incorporate q
compnuy for that purpose. Mr.. McDiar
mid a bull 10 Incorporate the LluIe Rive;
Manufacturing Company; which bills pass
ed their first reading.
EVENING SESSION.
The engrossed bill 10 make elections uni
form throughout the Slate, passed its second
reading, 81 to-.
Mr. Albright moved that message be
sent TO the Commons, asking their concur
renee IN resembling the resolution adop.
ted TO ADJOURN % Mouduy nexl which, on
motion OF Mr.. Sprvill, was laid on the table
HOUSE or COMMONS.
Mr.. Hoke ob,aiued leave Of absence from
and infer this day, Tor the residue Of the
Session.
MIR. j. 2. Caldwell presented Memorial
from the Agricultural Association of lredel
county, praying for Neurological and
Geological survey of tho ate which vas
referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Cardwell, the House
resolved ascliInio q committee OF the Whole,
on the subject Of Common Schools and af
ter some time spent therein, the Committee
rose, reported progress and asked leavo 10
81 again, which was granted
The liouse adjourned al o'clock,
EVENING SESSION.
Mr. PsIudeSler, from tho Committee Oh
Claims, TO whom the sobjsct had been re-
ierred, reported that u majority of said
COMMITTEES had instructed hlm 10 ak thai
the Conmltlse be discharged from the fur
ther consideration Of so much Of the Repod
Of the Buard uf Internal lmproVemen, AZ
relates 10 the payment Of Engineers COZ
surveys of the Fayetteville and Western
Rail Road, which was concutred in.
Mr.. poindexter then preseuisd Resolu
ton 70 pay for surveys Tor the Fayetteville
and Western Rad Road which was read The
I frs, time and pissed.
Dir. Morris presented bill to authorlzj
The making OF Turnpike Road 10 The couu
I ~ OF Henderson Which was read the frs
tue and passed.
/ Mr. Bryan presented Bill to appropriate
/ $500 TO the Improvement Of Lewis Fork
Road, which was read the first time, and
passed.
Mr.. Siler presented Petition ffom the
Tennessee River Turnpike Company, pay
ing an alteration 10 the laws 10 certain par
tculars therein specified winch was, Oh
notion Of Mr.. S. referred 10 the COMMITTEE
90 the Judiciary.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-01-07

Murdcriag on large Seale.-We learn
from the Portsmouth Times that IN South
ampton, Va, on Moaday night week, were
succossiyeIy bu,chered, Mr.. Scott, an aged
quaker, with five others Of the family, with
the design Of robbing the premises Only
ono Of the household escaped, which was
little negro girl, 70 tell the melancholy
Story The neighbors on hearing the news
from the girl, repaired Immediately to the
premises and touud the house burning slow.
ly and the bodies Of the slain as they had
been murdered. Mr.. Scott was a worthy
old gentleman and reported wealthy, and
tho hope of gaining his money led to the
perpetration Of the murders. The suspec-
ted person has been appreheuded and Sc.
cured for trial. traces Of blood upon his
whiskers and the discovery of the clothes
that be wore on tue night wera evidences
Of bis guilt.