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PHILANTHROPY thy name is HowARDl
MISUNDERSTANDING acknowledge /

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT acknowledge the
receipt Of very fattering letter signed by a
number Of the clerks in one Of the Departments,
approving our remarks on the subject of RE
form" Ii is our intention TO continue the series
at fitting periods, and we trust that our friends
good that may be accomplished by dispassionate
and fearless discussion. Much reform" is
needed, and there never was more propitous
time than the present to effect it. Our present
Chief Magistrate has already given abundant
evidence that he is both ready and ANXIOUS TO do
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cHAPLAlNs TO CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,


The Speaker took the Chair at twelve o'clock, and
the journal Of yesterday WAS read.
Mr. TILLlNGHAST presented a Resolution for
the appointment of Committee of three Members on
Expenditures on the Library. Adopted.
Mr. FILLMORE asked if the question of the
Rules were not disposed of until tomorrow. The
Speaker answered in the affirmative Mr. +. said he
supposed then that the subject now properly before
the House the disposition Of the Presidents
Message.
Mr. CLIFFORD asked if petitions were not now
in order
The SPEAKER said that strictly, they were now
in order
MIR GILMER asked permission to introduce Mr..
WILLIAM SAITH a member newly elected from Vir-
GINA
The SPEAKER said that this would of course be
allowed Ii took precedence privilege question.
Mr. SMITH was then qualified and took his seat.
Mr. CARU THEIRS asked leave to refer to the
House the question Of the right to seat, in dispute
between himself and the gentleman from Louisiana
(Mr. John b. Dawson) which they had anicably
agreed TO leave to the decision Of the House. The
seat claimed that occupied last session by Mr.
Sergeant, who, in expectation OF resgning, had ex-
changed with him, Mr. Caruthers,) at which time his
had been fixed upon the desk in the usual FORM
Before the beginning ofths session, Mr. Dawson, on
the ground that members had the right to transfer
or exchange seats
The two gentlemen made full explanations of their
several claims.
rambling debate followed in the course of which
various remarks propositions and amendments, as to
the tenure of seats were made by Messrs G. Brown,
Gordon, Weller, Stany, and Slads.
Mr.. STANLY'S proposition was submitted in the
form of a resolution g that the Hen. ROBERT l.. Ca
RuTHERs is entitled the formerly occupied by the
Hon. JoHN SERGEANT they having exchanged seats
before the close of last session, custom established
by the usages of this House.
Mr. BIDLACK moved to lay the table, in
der to give time for decision of proposition to dis
tribute all the seats by lot
The House refused to lay on the table.
Mr.. DAWSON called for the yeas and nays on
Mr.. Stany's resolution. Ordered.
The resolution then passed. Yeas l22, nays
81
Mr.. CARUTHERS then took possession Of the
disputed pace-the whole affair having occupied
nearly an hour.
Mr.. BRIGGS offered joint resolution for the
election Of chapains. Adopted.
Mr.. YORKE offered resolution for furnishing
members with newspapers for the session. Adopted
Mr.. WELLER offered resolution for the distrbu-
ton Of the seats by lot. Pronounced out of order.
Mr.. CLIFFORD wished to present petition
Mr.. ADAMS asked some questions on the subject
not heard.
The SPEAKER said that the committees Were
not yet constituted would perhaps be better to de-
fer the call for petitions till Monday, when they could
be appropriately referred, though the call in order
now.
M. FILLMORE said petitions might be referred
to appropriate standing committees now though the
members not yet named.
The House then adjourned,
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Nem fork Correspondence.
New Y DIRK, Dec. 5. 49,

New York, Dec. S. 1S41
For want of news Of interest, will give you lit
Ito gossip of light literature. As the holidays ap
proach, the booksellers are veing with each other in
producing the most tasteful and elegant presents for
Christmas and New Years, from the costly annual for
the boudoir of the belle, to the petite annualette for
the young miss of twelve. Belonging to the inter
mediate class are the Messrs. Appleons popular is
sues of Tales for the People and their Children -
This work is deserving of all commentator, both for
the beauty of its type and binding and the choice OF
subject matter. The incest discrimination and the
purest moral taste has been exercised in selecting the
stories from the best writings of popular English
thors and in obtaining original tales from established
American pens Mrs. Ellis one OF the sweetest and
most graceful OF English female writer's has contrib
uted to one volume beautiful story, and Mrs. Grit
fifth, the well known au,horess of many valuable
works, has written good story, called The Two
Defauers," fol another Each volume of this popular
series (thc whole Of which ought to be portion of ev
cry family library where there are intelligent chidren)
is illustrated with an elegant fronispiec They may
be had separately well as in sets, and while they
will at all times iurnan elegant and useful ornament TO
the boudoir or drawing ROOM they appropriately serve
At this season for holiday presents.
Besides this popular series arc several misce neous
holiday gin books issued by the enerprsing Mcssis
Appleton. One of these is the Juvenile Naturalist,
small volume beautifully got up and illustrated, be-
sides an elegant vlgnette frontspiece by Heath with
numerous fine engravings, Though osiensibly writ
ten for youth it is useful for any age throwing by
peculiar style additional interest around subject at
all times entertaining and instructive The path to sci
ence now. adays is strewed with flowers The book
in question is by B. H. Draper, ESQ, and embraced
in two volumes, the first entitled Spring and Sum.
mer = the second Autumn and Winter" The bind.
ing and costume are superb as that Of all the books
lately issued by these distinguished publishers The
two Messn. Appleton have already taken a stand at
the very head Of American publishing houses They
are enterprising, liberal and what necessary quail
iheation in successful publishers, are bold Timid
publishers, who afraid to adventure an American
book unless written by Washington Irving, or Coo.
per- other Of established name do nothing for
national literature unless spurred 10 it by microscopic
view OF their own interests Such houses may do
safe business, perhaps but they benefit the lit
srsture ofthe country. Tbs Messn. Harper were 70.
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r USBY s DUvALL Merchant Taors, ad

r USBY & DUVALL Merchant Taiors, ad-
IL joining Newton & Gadsby's hotel, Pennsylva-
MIA avenue desire respectfully to call the attention OF
citizens, members of Congress- and strangers visiting
the Me ropolis choice and well selected assert
ment Of superfne Cloths, Cssslmercs Vestings. Bea-
yer cloths, &c. which they will make up 10 order in
the most superior and fashionable manner at moderate
prices In addition 10 the above, have many other
desirable articles for gcnllemen's wear, such silk
and Marine Shirts and Drawers, Fine Linen and
Muslin Shirts, Scarts, Cravats, Stocks, Hdkfs, Gloves
Suspenders, Hosiery, Dressing Gowns, &c.-all Of
which will be sold cheap as they be purchased
In the District dec 6-3tawif2w
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DAPER-PAPER- PAPER received fron
i the celebrated franklin Manufacturing Compr,
Richmond, Va, 500 reams Of an invoice OF Wiring,
Ledger and Envelope Papers equal 20 any OF the
Northern manufactures for Durability, &C. vryiny
from So 30 TO "a for Letter and Cap Papers 81 to
IS for superior fine Envelope and SO TO Sl2 for Demi
and Medium Book Papers. The principal part was
made to order and invites the Departments md others
TO call aud examine. intend keeping regular sup.
ply on hpnd, This being the first attempt 10 obtain
Stationery south of the Potomac Old Virginia curren-
cy, we all know, is not bad TO take
Also on hand, general assortment OF Papers from
the principal manufactures in the United States FOR
sale on reasonable terms
GARRET ANDERSON
Psnnsylvania Az. between llth and 18th s,ree,s
dee
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debt, can we not then borrow safely, chesply.
from our own citizens. aud without any chance
Of depreciation Of the paper medium. All
these questions are 10 be answered SATISFACTORY
ly before you condemn.
Moreover, the scheme allowsno discounts, aud
admits Of no individual profits whatsoever. All
profit, in incidentally furnishing commercial
facilities upon rigid and scrupulously hon
est business transaction in the shape Of a
well regulated system of exchange, goes TO the
Government in amelioration of the general taxes,
and in sustaining the wear and tear of the sys
TEN. Itpresents a hard money basis, and cir
culaton equivalent 10 coin currency. What
more can be desired Yet, in addition, ii may
repealed at will, if il does not answer the object
of its establishment. IL the scheme be deficient
and wants amendment, let Congress discuss,
agree, and amend. John Tyler presents him
self TO the country for their verdict. The
Peoples President appeals 10 the People.
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BANK OF WAsBlNoroN. D

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, TINT general
l Y meeting Of he Stockholders of this Bank will be-
held at the Banking House Monday, the 81 day
Of January next, for the purpose of eecting nine D-
rectors to serve for year. and until others are duly
elected.
The polls to be opened at 10 o'clock in the foro-
noon, and close at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
dec q lawtd JAS ADAMS Cashier
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CABINET g. CHAIR FACTORY, Pennsyl-
~ vania Avenue, 4 doors west OF 4 liz street
JAMES WILLIAMS has received a large supply
Of high and low back Nurse and Arm Chains has on
hand and continues to manufacture by experienced
workmen, all kinds Of Cabinet Furniture.
Cain and Winsor Chairs Hair and Shuck Mat.
tresses. Old Furniture taken in exchange for new
old furniture and chairs reprinted and reprred which
will be sold low for cash or time FOR good paper
dec Aft
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his part. A concert of action on the part Of
those in authority and the public press, is all
thai Is required Much, doubtless, ,ofR be done,
and something has been done already We
have only 10 persevere. II has been too often
the case that promises Of reform before Presi-
dental election, have not been performed after
the installation. II will not be so with the pre-
sent Administration.
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IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY,, Dec. 8, lS4l

The following named Senators, in addition TO those
heretofore announced appeared in their seats, viz
Mr. CHoArE, Of Massachusetts, Mr.. BARRow, of
Louisiana, Mr. KING, of Alaba ma, Mr. Dixon, OF
Rhode Island, Mr.. MILLEa, of New Jersey, and Mr..
BEaRIEN of Georgia.
CHAPLAiNs TO CONGRESS.
Mr.. ARCHER submitted the following joint reso-
luton:
Resoiped, That two Cha lains, Of different demon
nations be elected to Congress during the presen,
session, who shall interchange weekly
The resolution was agreed to- and sen, TO the House
for concurrence
Mr.. HUNTINGTON inquired whether there
was now any business before the Senate and
The ESIDENT having replied in the negative,
On the motion Of Mr.. HUNTINGTON, the Sc
nate adjourn
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In THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
BE usIrr-is sos-EssENrIALs, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
THINGS cHARIrs.-.fuglstn.
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DEMOCRACY by George Sidney Camp, / vol;
~ price so cents. A new science of politics is
Indispensable TO a new World."-De IocquerMs.
This day received, for sale by
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DOOMS FOR RENT,-Three Parlors and three
IL Chambers, situate on a l-2 street between Penn
sylvania avenue and G street.
dee JAS. WILLIAMS.
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Also, History of Michigan, from its earliest Colo
nIation to the present time, by James Ii. Lanman,
vol; 50 cents
Scandinavia, ancient and modern, by A. Crichtcn,
can Charge j'Affaires at Copenhagen, volumes /;
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ing the Mythology, Government, Laws Manners and
institutions OF the early Scandinavians, and of the
present state Of Society, Religion, Literature, Arts
apd Commerce Of Denmark, Sweden and Norway
nov 40
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M ASTER HUMPHREYS CLOCK, AND
INl THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP, complete
to,ihe conclusion, in 2voumes-price 10 cents-usual
price two dollars For sale by
nov II F. TAYLOR
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-09


me haIso, anew ship Of go tons. was destroy
oy nre, with most OF her cargo, on the 9th ult.
| ~ he west India Docks. A FIRE broke out in y
nu"oins IN t'cendlly, occupied by Mr. Salmon, or
| NC ~ n, and entirely dtS,rcyed L. \ hrrman wa,
| Nied at the same time by IN, falling lmbers
| 'nn ano'hsr was seriously wounded.
Ihomas Dibcin died in London on the 10Th ult
Inc Manchester Guardian states, that % person,
were POISONED at whi,worIh, by eating diseased
meet, and one peCson had died.
TAM. AVN 'NN'''
Es1a,ero has s.,niied to the French Governmen,
"'aN me Suecn beng IA minor would not be per
mlUeu To receive letters from an Ambassador,-
even II depu,sd by hts Government for that pur-
fRuSsia-l; Is stated that the differences between
russia and the Holy See had been adjusted by
means OF mu'utl CONCESSIONS aud that the King had
vo"s. Ecu decoration ON the fsSSSian nesotiator.
w ,estnony ut his satisfaction.
rAlf.-a letter from Florence says, iha; on the
t'n "' September, hostile meeting took place be-
t"cen pr Crook attached in tho Court ct the Grand
D"Se o' luscnny, and Mr Picwdcn, banker ut
e otShee' They hred at four PAGES distant, and Dr.
StvoN was shot dead. Mr. P.owden was arrested
IN ms fight towards Modena
hGifr-The Pach,, who was perfectly satisfied
WIN 'he present position OF otlllfS, was amusing
himself IN reading the Turkish Translation OF the
op''tSnonuence relative to tie Dtfu's Of the East
"h,'h he had received from London.
HREEcE.-rhe new Greek ministry is at an
emu NaNrocordao, worn out NV the obstacles
sSnec, and another cabinet had been formed. The
Sdurs Of Greece were daily becoming more compli.
satd, aniN instruction asNins, the Bivarian rule
was anticipated.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-09

SATURDAY, sept lG.-lu ihe House rC Con,
mons sept lGu s.l Robert Pee. having moved
mo ORDER ~ 'ng LAY 90 goo lrt1 Committee o. sun.
py, Lord John Russell proceeded ~ Ft1.e HI,
views UPON the position OF public HGurg. Clan.
eng 80 'lr i'fs.u relations in Europe. boz ARGUED
me r1nlu' nee OF peace and CO. tina. rrI ha frrJ
mot One HIe p' tho IUrce Who r.w r,isns over the
ne'line- of France might be sprrrd ON tho rf.
lcmp,s OF infatuated usslssins. One question win
The Jnncd states certainly wore o. g,fy uns.f..f.r.
ory appearance, but tho two Executive Gyyero-
men's Nas agreed that the aifir Of fln Caroline ys
n question between nation and nation. nod bs be.
'llVe1 hat the uuihDHrCs 81 JLc Union would sfe
'hIi u WIS necessary tu prevent any occurrence TAX
ns place winch would expose British suursf, fg
einssr Sir ItpIof Pce's appointment. for us
'.vr.npr Of iceland, Lord J hin viswoI with ,rr,,
'''s'.iuri Fe bad Hs highest rcsrsc. for the cr,r.
ecker p' .He Lord Lieutenant; sud the Chef Sscfe.
my N'u snowu on various occasions "a dsposif. on
10 F.'g inc lusn people in "a condition win vii Oh
alone ,hay could hc s1us6od one Of perfect eousI.
" "iH zoe people n this country Ile houed G,,y.
e'ei' t'i Lord Elliot would not re-otroaIca o,s
o'nhy bi.I' Thus Tor there was mo- poipt Of dF +,
eh'e WIZ me Government; but be now r,,ne IN q
PHl OF VIC su'J'ei on which there was a silc ,f,,
ehc'' VI the importance Of laws which n,,gbt On.
D'r'ss fade, dcmnge the currency and ,pc,c,s, a.,
lfVallons Of TIE people, thcio coud he M dopb,
Inc Ouecn, a. the beginning Of the p,,l..,,,,,
had been advised TO draw attenlion 10 ,L. 49,
respecting corn the House was un,rio,,,,, - "a
hitting the importance Of the cons,de,,,;o, r..
w mat lhe amended DID not differ Gon he ofi
gnaI Address. The dismissal q Mio,s,s,s
| however wos put a condition 10 the eonsid,,
"oh' Ihst condition has been fulfilled an,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-09

The principle asserted by Mr. Tyler in hi, late
address to the acting Postmaster General, that Ed.
tors of political papers should not be appointed Post.
masters, has been excepted to in mony quarters
as prescribing whole class Of citizens. The prin.
cP'e' we censsier sound onc-and ought to b,
rsIdly adhered to. If Mr. Tyler had never done
and would never do any thing worse than this ms
Administration could not fail 10 be Il good one The
objection TO the principle has no force Our only
Objection to H. as asserted by the President, is that
itdoes no 90 far enough. 1t ought to embrace all
Ed'ors-neutfal and Theological as well as PoIiti-
cal. Regard to the revenue and equal justice DO.
mund this.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-09


To- 1t will be seen by an advertisement IN this
days paper, that the remaining Pcws In ST James
Church. will DO disposed OF az auction in the course
OF a few days. The debts still due 10y the Church
render this measure necessary. May we not hope
that many of our readers will consider this an
nounooment as nm appeal no; merely to their views
OF present interest and convenience, bat 10 those
higher principles which bind Christians to aid the
cause OF religion, and to build Churches 10 the 30
~ Of Godl When an opportunity is pre- ented for
making free will Offering to the Lord like to that
which God required from the lsraeteG for he build
~ 81 their Temple, what Christian, blessed with
competence, IS not willing, 10y an act OF benevolent
iibcrolity and piOus charity, the present occa-
SION. to my up small amount in reyersion by
lending II TO the Lofd2
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-09
MARYLAND E,.CCr,oSs

The 'e'urns from Baltimore indicate the defeat o
mo Wings in the State. The result Is attribute
10 the confusion ineden, to Mr. rylct's effort 10
siatde the two parties, and create party person.
al 10 himself Alter lew more elections, he will
lind the scheme is no, practicable, and that the old
rue s' holds good, that when attempts to ii, ON
TWO stools a, once. be will be ap, to come to the
ground.
we snbloin such returns Os we have received.
From hs Baln1ors Pafriof Of Tan,.day
MARYLAND ELECTION.
The election was held ye,orday in MARYLAND n,
HoSernor to serve three yeats, delegates 10 tho
Seher"' Assembly to serve one year. and n STAT
senator Tor Baltimore 10 serve FIVE wears W,snh.
mornings edition. '''' ''' "'''
y 10 The city Of Baltimore, it will be seen. the .oco
soco ticket has majority rsins one thousand vo,ss
81 molot'r go large y not less unexrcctcd to MS
i' "" Is 20 the opposition. What effect this r.,
sun IN oiIi'mcre may have upon the eI,etion for
u"'ern"r, W. cannot determine; but il will on "a,
TO advance, II not secure Me Thomas 'elec,i,r
we nave also returns itom three districts IN Raj
n"'ois county, which indicate a largely increased
Loco toeo majority in that county.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-09

Inc proceedings OF the Estates Rights Repub
"ean' OF Richmond are gwen at large in the En-.
qnirer Of yesterday. They are very venomous in.
deed The indictment they prefer against the
Wings, will put an end to that unfortunate party
We give one item, a sample Of the whole:
They tthe Whgsl have already created Nj
uon0' I'eoi OF twelve millions Of dollars, and w.
are told, from high authority that sixteen millions
more Will scarcely s.tisly thcir cupijityn
The triHh and justice Of this charge are too noto.
nous to every man convorsani with public aft rs 10
require any argument!! The Locos squaoJsred
the money-.he Wings borrowed twelve millions IN
pay portion Of that which had been wasted or
sto,tn-they thereby created a national debt, Their.
- II" denying It
what an IS innate must these gentlemen pu,
upon the intelligence Of the People, in putting
ior.l such an assertion! What character for can.
dour and truth 10 they give themselves in standing
forth the authors Of such a charge!
The general tone Of the preamble and resolutions
may be seen in every Enquirer. Foul aspersion of
the Wing P'rty-mnh.nani hostility to MIR Clay
and desire to "head Captain Tyler" by affecting
readiness to sustain HIM, without committing
themselves to his sup OFT, are tie leading features
The Committee which brought in the Refort
consisted Of Thos. Richie E.q., WIN. + watson
Esq, Col. Francis Wicker Samuel u Denoou
Washington Greenhow, John womble, Thomas fl
Ellis, Thomas + Giles, Daniel Truehau. Pbirp
Mayo, james A Seldom Wt,iim Wallace, Esolir, 8,
. and Col George w Muniorl
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-09

me TRIAL OF McLEOD.-The trial of
''''eou increases IN interest, and has some symp.
IONS alarming even. Capt. Appoby. of the c,,o-
'"'' o" the second days trial. testified, tina, as he
came out of tho cabin ON the night of the ,uocl
some one struck at him with a sword-he b,l;,,,J
thus man to be Mcleod, bu, on the ero.s.e,omio,.
uO"' SAID he was no, positive. Samuel Brown
isaac H. Carson and Charles Parke, testified ,b,,
lhey saw Mcleod at Chippewa, on the niyb, N,
caroline was burnt. Parke states tha, he saw him
EMBARK IN the expedition, ard Brown swear. ~
having seer hun win the meu after the boats land.
CO. ana that Mcleod wore sword or cul,,. hv
h'S SHE. Nothing to materially alter their frs,
testimony, was eliced, on the cross examination,
nc uepos'"on' OF the commanders OF the several
boats that went on the expedition agains, the Caro-.
H H, nave been taken, each Of whom swears ,hut
'eLeod was not in the boat under his command
II is said, however, that one decline, nnsw.,inc 81,
mat point but Of this shall soon hear more,
IN Y. Erp,tss of Thur,diu.