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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-07-03

Making the aggregate
available means which T
were in the Treasury on Zoo.
the LIST of January, 1887, .aMt.g.
and which came into it
prior 10 the 4th of March,
1871, over and above the
current revenue 9l,ss2,732 Ct
From which deduct the
amount (le1s the trust ........
funds) remaining in the
Treasury on the 4th Of ''t
March Is4l, 572,7ls d
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-07-03

vlding for the above deficit, together with
the residue Of the existing public debt,
will be presented.
From the year 1916 to 1887, period Of
twenty-one yatrs the revenues cons
stantly exc the expenditu. The
average annual surplus during that time
was Sill; = 8 81, tabl g.
81 making an c9gr to exes-, of
~40,74S,76l 81 o. this there was
apple to the extinction of the national
debt $20s, 7c2, l27 A, and there was
under the provisions of the act Of
23rd June, 1872, dep 5i;l with the
sta, $2S,l0l ,644 81, and there re.
manned on the Isl of Junary, 1851, in
the Treasury of the Unit1i Sta in
GLIDING the fourth inst lment due the
States, a surplus of l7,Io9,473 &c
The were, al outstanding
debts due and falling due
to the rSasury, arising
from other sources than
tho of the ordinary rev.
enue, and which were
paid between the lst Of
January, 1887, and the
4th of March 1871, the a.
mount oil (see sta'lmnt D) 9,l24,747 GO.
*This item, and the item of expendi-
tur, for the payment of Treasury notes
from the lst Of January 10 the 18th of
March, 1Cll, include about 100000 of
Treasury notes which were received at
he Department on &C unit of customs
turing that period, but for which he war
-an'- were not issued until sutsequent
)eriod:
There wers, also issued
within that perisl, and
outstanding on the 9TH of
March, l84l, Treasury ..
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-07-03
100000 90

Which sum added TO the
above, makes the estIma-
ted deficit $l6,oss,2l5 Is
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-07-03

There wers, also issued
within that perisl, and
outstanding on the 9TH of
March, ls4l, Treasury
notes to the amount OF
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
The resolution lea over ono day.
TO THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.

We beg leave, respectfully, to invite the attention
flhe Head Of the Post Office Department, to mat.
ter m which Richmond and Petersburg and the
whole South and SOUTHWEST ore concerned, md
which, il seems to us, ought to re corrected We
allude to the detention Of the Great Mail going
north, in Baltimore, thirteen and half hours, from
u +. NJ. TO A. NJ. the next morning-in conse-
quence Of which letters and remittances for the
Nouh and East and FOR Europe, from the whole
country south Of Washington have TO be mailed one
day earlier than would otherwise be requisite
The delay we understand u be occasionod by the
dislike II The Philadelphia and Baltimore Railroad
Company TO night travelling on their RiiIroad-a
dislike natural enough, but which wcs not allowed
IN the case Of the Railroad Companies IN Virginia,
and which ought not 70 be allowed, in tho present
instance 10 interfere with the most rapid transpor.
tat.on Of tho Mail this most important route. II
the Department Is not already authorized TO pay
adequately Tor the service, presume there can be
no difficulty in Obtaining, from Congress, authority
70 make such additional remuneration 10 the Com
plny as may be fair. IT, on the other hand the sum
ar present, paid Ivy the Department is sufficient, and
the Company will not give 10 the Mail the accom-.
modation required, and which d; can ford to give
| IL seems TO US the simple course for the Department
is TO send rs mails oy some other route, oYen though
no additional speed be attained. The public might
temporarily, derive no advantage from the change
but we are much mistaken # il would not ultimate
~, as the effect Of mail contract on another route
would be, to divert portion Of the travel along viii
the Mail, and, probably, speedily TO bring the 70
FACTORY Company To terms.
In the present instance We are informed, tina
there would, probably, DO no difficulty in eTsctin
a contract for the transportation Of the Mail betwee
Baltimore and Philade phia, by steamboats, and c,
nal barges, on the Chesapeake and Delaware Cana
ny which il would reach Philadelphia some houi
bsJ0Ys IL now leaves Baltimore.
Al any rate the grievance is a serious one, an
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26

The Family Of Gem HaTTiSon-Thc Washington
Correspondent Of the Philadelphia u. States Ga.
zs,te under date Of Saturday says
There was quite an animated meeting ut Browns
Iotc, this evening ut o'clock, consisting of citl,
zens OF Pennsylvania, to take into consideration the
proprcty of raising, by private subscription, iOO-
O0O for the purpose OF raising monument NJ North
Bend, to the memory Of the dopirted Hero, or o
giving II TO the family. Mo Thbddeus Stevens
made a very eloquent and appropriate address
Mr.. Morrison was IN the chair. This was rcbuIt
tn Congress, as the sum granted by that body was
deemed small.
We find in the National Inie,ligcncer Of yester-
day regular account OF the proceedings the meet.
ing above referred to. We 10 not notice that any
specific sum is named.
IL was, perhaps, necessary in order TO ensure the
pissico Of any appropriation IN Congress 10 fix up.
on n sum which many Of tho more liberal members
Of that body would have willingly enlarged. But
there was never anything lost TO nation 10y gcncr-
osty to i's distinguished sons. The policy Of the
liberal grants m lde to MARLBoRoUGH by the Brit
sh Parliament was noJly vindicatcd afterwards by
the victories Of NELsoE and Of WELLINGTON. IL
the case Of our lliusrious late President, the grant
of n small sum involved the constitutional principle
as fully as n large one would have done. The
question therefore being ono Of hbsralhy, cOull
have wished that the grant had been larger.
lBiL Amer
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
HON ALEXANDER n H. sruAaT

The whole country owes tothis gallant and gift.
ed young Virgnihn, deep debt Of gratitude, which
We trust they will be neither slow nor ready 70
forget. lie has eyincod, from the hrst moment Of
tho recent disrepulnblo discussion on a subject so
foreign ns abolition to the object Of tho Extra scs-
sion, manlincss, a true nobility Of thought and
feeling, and frank and prasoworhy independence
worthy the highest esteem. Most warmly and
cordially as we approved Of bis first course in vo.
ting against the 2lstrule still more DO VIC commend
that patriotic and conchtory conduct IN the House
on "Wednesday last, IN boiring into II the div,
branch IN triumph, and healing, IN spite Of the sneeu
and SCOTS Of open enemies false friends the breacl
70 fast widening between the friends Of the Admin
istratiOn. We'll and noby has he acted. His con
duct through tho whole trying scene has been al
mirabc IN the highest degree Firm and yet moder
ate, dgnfed and yet conciatory, thanks TO- hs deci
ion and promptnoss, the fdends Of order and thoi
countrys good have cinldved to get through the tr
ais Of thepnst week, IN a manner which the wnrmesi
pa trio, could hardly have hoped OF the commence
msnL-- Boston .9tias.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
70 ne Edifors oCM. Jylir.

My worthy friend, "Hnry Of The Wynd," under
the signature Of Tobacco Plant" informs the pub.
lie through the Enquirer, that "Mr. James Bosher
was moulded for the Office Of City Collector, /
like Harry's phrnseology-I like the spirit of his
communication. acknowledgements better word
could be seiec,ed-All the Locos conceive them.
selves moulded for office, and whether they arc fl
for II or not, they content until they get L.
rs to the appointment Of the "PrsSidsHt Of N.
Sotai House" to the most lucrative Office in the city
II have nothing TO say, except II is not exactly 10
my taste. IL nobody else than one, who belongs
to that political clique, which has fostercd so many
prciudcos against the City OF Richmond, and done
have been found ! had been content with the "Pfs.
rldent Of the Sweat Houso"--us he twas moulded
for the Officer q.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26


To ms President ct The United States:
DEAR SIa: TIE uuJsfs gnsd were appointed bv
the c;izsns and City Council Of Cincinnati. and
by many Of the surviving soldiers Of the ate
var, to Apply 10 tie widow and fImiiy 4 ogl
distinguished ie 0w-c citizen, the li,e President o,
tic United S;1tes, for permission 20 remoy. his re.
mains rom the cry Of Washington 10 the Safe Of
Ohio, for intermen,. They have made the upp..c,.
ton directed, and have received permission 10 per-
form that sacred trust. They have now the hon
or Of repor ing 10 you their arrival in this civ
and Of ASKING your appreciation Of the measure con.
templled, and your CO operation 10 Carrying il IN.
20 effect
We are fully aware Of the high estimate you
placed on the talents aud virtues Of our .amcn,ed
friend and fellow citizen, the late Chief Magistrate
Of the Union, whose friendship and confidence YOU
possessed many years. We saw the tear fall ION
your eye and mncle with the tears Of the nation
when tie luscru,a1.c vii. Of Heaven removed him
from us.
Knowing these things, we approach YOU with
confidence, well assured that you will Justly agpre.
cIatG our motives fyr undertaking the fnournlI d..
~ we have been dcputgd 10 perform, and that the
same kind feeling which has marked your course
through life will promp. you on this occasion TO M
ford US your cyunicnance, and, u necessary, your
co cooperation.
III meet your appreciation, the committee will
do Themselves the honor Of waiting uron Won az the
Presidents House, at any hour you may please TO
designate.
Win high rcspsc', We ore, your friends and re,.
.ow. citizens,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
}. BURNETT,
j. e. WRIGHT,
III. ID. Carnival,
CilAS. $. CLARKSON.
EDWD. WOODRUFF.
RUFUS HODGES,
L. WHITMAN,
A. DUDLEY,
y a. POWELL,
a. McALPIN,
JOHN REEVES.

WA7WECr,E, June r., 1871.
GrSrirIES Your letter u the 1G,b W. d,fy
handed me, and lose 40 time bro resr1rJiry 10 tt,
feelings and sentiments which you have EXPRESSED
Tor yourselves aud those you represent, and which
you have correctly ascuUcd 70 me IN regard 10 the Ia
men'cd death Of the late President As a citizen I
respected him. as p1iu9; honDrej him. "a friend
be was near and dear 90 me that The people of
cincinnati should desire 10 keep watch over his re- D..
mains ny entombing them near their city, is both
natural ond becoming that the entire Wes', where
s"Wahy cVlc0ccs Of hs public usefulness are 10 be
louul, should unite DO the same wish was 10 have
"eeh expected tud that the surviving soldiers o.
! h.a many oaUCsi led on by him TO victory and 10
/ E'oiy' hhouI sigh 90 perform the lust melancholy
9uHes 70 Tue remains Of their old commander, is fol.
Ivy lnc'ns0n1ncc with the promptings Of noble and
generous sympathy ] could not, III was autlotz.
Sn 70 90 -, oppose myself TO their wishes. might
hhu something % urge on behalf Of his native STATE
~ my knowledge OF hrs continued attachment 4,
nU through The whole period Of his useful life,
we ,'alms OF rc'uvcs there, whose desire IL WogI
oc Mot The mortal remains Of the IIust,,ous 90,
should secp uud:r sie same turf with tbnso m h,
- NnNngl'hed lathcf, ono Of the sIyoers of ,b no.,
l|I'n Z" lndeptndcuce-in the wish Of the s,,i,. :,
n ~ u'll'e county 10 claim all that Is now lsf, r.
"' ~ nom hey 10 lately cast their almost man,
UVus suhraFe-to say nothing Of nv own ,eeI;,-,
a.ueu as am by blood 10 many Of bis re-, ,,fs,
Il Nes, ana with our names so eiosev .s.ce,.,.J
- u," .ounee'ed with the late exciting political con
~, these CONGREGATIONS might present some ,eo
= son'''e ground Tor opposing your wishes. In, ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26

assent which has been given by his respected
widow and neares, relatives to the request of the
People OF Cincinnati, admits OF no opposition on
my part neither IN my individual official charac
ter.
shall feel 1t my duty, however to submit our cor
resPondenee to the two Houses OF Congress now in
session; but anticipating effort from that quar-
ter to thwNrt the wishes expressed 10y yourselves
IN conSonarce with these OF the widow and nearcs,
relatives OF the late President, readily promise Won
my CO operation towards enabling You to fulfil the
sacred trust which brought you to this city.
situations.
JOHN TYLER
To J. Burnett, J. c. Wright, and others Of the
Committee.
And the hour Of three having arrived the House
adinurned
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26

Female SERVANTS " Ls1dou.--Itis stated that NJ
the last census there were 10000 female servants
in the metropolis; and Of this number ~ 10 $4,000
aro supposed to be always out Of place, or changing
places.
a fellow without money, having n considerable
distance 10 urovo, fastened chain and paddock 10
his cgs and loid down IN a field. lie was appro-
hendtd on suspicion Of his being convict and con
vcycd gratis to ,iI IN the town WHITTIER he dcsi Ell
10 60.
The State Of Ohio contains fraction over 40
900 square miles, or 2j,0O0,O0O acres. Estimated
quantity Of nrabo land, 2O,OOOOOO, wet, broken
and sterile, 600, 600 acres. Assessed for taxation
in 1871, 2O2i5,OH acres probable quantity liable
to taxation in is4I, q 300 900 acres. Total NUM-
Der Of acres in cultivation, including meadow and
pasture land 100000.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
.gbs,ne, Of Mind

Among the many amusing anecdotes Of absence
Of mind, We know Of none which IL more ludicfous
and carries at the same time air Of probability
than the following, related in Wnlpolianai
"a clergyman at Oxford, who was very nervous
and absent, going to read prayers at St. Mays
heard = Snowman in the High street, who had on
exhibition Of wild beats, repeat often, "Walk in
without loss Of time. All alive alive no :" The
sounds struck the absent man, and ran in his head
20 much, that when he began to read the service
and came 70 the words in the FIRST verse; "and doc,i
that which is lawful and right, he shall save hH
soul alive" he cried out with louder voice, "sha
save his soul alive All alive alive no." 10 the as
' constituent Of the congregation,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

This being the day for that purpose, numerous
resolutions, were offered; many Of which, as giving
rise to debate, &c, were by the rule, oid over one
day.
The following were adopted.
offered 10y Mr. ADAMS:
RsS0lrsd, That 50 much Of the message OF the Pre-
sdeut Of the United States OF the Ist inst as relates
to the African slave taJC, be referred 10 the Com.
miiteo on Naval Affairs, with instructions to report
tO the House such measures the highest consJor-
htIons Of public homo, well as the srougcs,
promptngs Of humanity, require, for the supprcs.
son of the trade.
Offered by Mr. CALHOUN:
Rssoirsd, That the Secretary Of War be direct.
Cd to communicate TO this House a copy Of the re-.
port OF the Inspector Of ArscnaIs &c, which wa.
referred TO m the SectlnrY's report accompanying
the Presidents message.
offered by Mr. BREWSTER
RCSoiUsd, That the Committee on Commerce be
instructed 10 inquire into tho CXpodicncy Of So modi
tying the revenue laws rs TO allow drawback upor
goods transported inland IN the original boxes aul
packages, 20 foreign countries.
a Ohred by Mr. GDGGIN:
Resolved, That the President OF the United State
he requested Co communicate ~ this Uouse d. mo-
incompatible with the public interests, any cores
pondence which may have taken place between tbl
Executive and our ministers or agents abroad, au
others, relative TO the tobacco tradc between thI
aud ioreign countries since the ias cominunrc ,tio
made to this House, li,h April, 1870.
Offered by Mr. T.. ID. WHITE.
Rssoivsd, Thot the Committee ON Cow1s,rr d.
directed 20 inquire into the expe1icucy Of rsDortr
bill TO extend the limits Of tic port of Nv On
leans.
On motion Of Mr. FILLMORE. the C5nm,,l
Of Ways and Means was discharged from tfs col
sdcration OF 70 much Of the rcpor, Of tho S,cret,i
at War as relates to new ioruhcatons already cor
menccd, and the subject was referred 10 The Cor
nitteo on Military Ahirs
On motion Of Mr. VIM. .. JOHNSON, tho bI
yesterday reported from the Committee on Pub
Lands and referred to the Committee Of the WI
on the state Of the Union was Withdrawn, and ug
referred 10 the former committee.
Me- RANDOLPH called up the letter and o
moral oil. X. Lippincott, previously presented
him relative to the manufacture OF iron and the
Grafton Of the present tanh Jaws. The motion
pint this letter and memorial was pending.
Nc l.. WILLIAMS briefly opposed the pr
tng.
Mr. BIDIACK advocated It on the gound
sconomy. II was question of great inicrss,
affecting the iron Iado Of this countryi and ldo
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
Destructive Rain.

We have verbal accounts of great fall of rain in
Amherst and Campbell, last Tuesday. It came
down in torrents, and did great injury to the crops
and swept away mills and miIl-dams. The streams
on the Campbell side were never 50 swollen. Pos.
sun Creek, n few miles below Lynchburg, rose
some 80 feet above the low water mark The ca
nal was broken in places within 90 miles below
Lynchburg. The damage, however, was mainly
confined to dirt dams, and may be speedily repair.
cd. Only one piece Of misonry-a calvert a mile
or two above Elk Creek-wos injIred-that was
swept of into the river.
II the accounts are no, exaggerated, the rain, for
quantity and time Of fsIIing is almost without par.
alIel.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
MARRIED.

On the evening OF the 2i,h instant, At tho Second
Baptist Church, by the Rev. Il. l.. Magoon, Hon
RGPHAEL M. Cows, Of Mount Jackson, Shenan-
donh County, Va, 70 Miss SBELrA a. J.Lapp, Of
this city.
On the same night at tho residence Of Mr. John
Jacob by Rev. r.. l.. Magoon, Mr. GEoaoE w
Willis, to Miss JoASEAH G. JAcoB, oil Of thi'
city.
Attho Mansion House on Wednesday evening
the 2J1 inst. 10y the Rev. Isaac Leesor Of Philadol
phia, Mr. LEoa LEvr 70 Miss RAoHEL v. daugh
Ter Of Alexander Levy, Esq. all Of Louisa county
| Va.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26

y Rules holden IN the CLERKS Once OF tue CITr1I
superior Court OF law and ChInrcry for rumLrr -.
AM C"9n on Monday the 7ih day of June ISL. Philp
ohaad Narit his wife, Thomas II rackrii and Sly i.
We; ihoiltH Goodman aud lane his wife James Ynuuy
a,iI LIZ bItn ms wife w Crcnshsw and Martha his
MIC WIN balow and susanna his wife, John Wilson ana
idmaa hs vile, and Jno II Bransiod ptfs as,inst nj
nopsohi hhor 81 Jacob Brandsnrd deed Nancy RTans
t' NHoS o' JACOB BTanS"rl, decd aud Jacob Rrans.
ford an infant undor2 years OF age I,Joyrr,
rue le.cnllnt, Nancy Bransori, not having entered
ct appearance aud given security according 10 the ,rt Of
assembly ani the rules of this court ad appe,ripy v
sAusactoy evidence that she is nhabanf OF thiS
country Is ordered, At rules, that the said defendant
nancy brahSSri do appear tcare the Jugo of our said
,our Court House, the first day Of tho ncu An.
gust FERN anl answer the bill OF the plaintiffs Original AMI
amehicdi and that copy OF this order be forthwith iu
seteiin some newspaper published Ia the CITY of Rich.
mont log iwo months succcssyey aud posted at the front
door OF the Court house OF this county 1850
copy. 1cstc.
u. wOODsON, u. &. G. :. e l.. C. C. G.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26

ought to be redressed. No, less than seventy mil.
lions OF dollars in the item Of sterling bills alone,
are, annually, transmitted from the South to the
North, and To Europe, which ought no, to DO even
day later than requisite in reaching their de,tna.
ton-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF RICHMOND
nigh Walcr, Ind, day. no o,cIock. A M


High Water. this day, 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
ARRIVED,
Schr Charles, Lincoln, Taunton ballast,
SIoop Sally Ann White. Smth6eld. sund,ies
SAILED.
Sc. "' ""'ooo,
Sehr Henry Clay. Martin, Troy, coal.
Schr Constitution, Smith, New York coal.
VIA CANAL
hKRIVED-Canai Boat Mount,inser State,
WIN 81 tons Merchandise, to B,gwell Smith. 81
Jones and WarIick * Brothers: SlO2 Al toll.
victoria, TompkIns, with 70 tons Merch,nJ;,s
10 ~ Iompkins CO., Shockoc Ware House
anu Nwes Harris: paying S63 26 toll
hed Bird, i.ecoy, with 36I tons mdzc. to Jno N
paying SIS 80 toll. "''
-, Exchange, Graves, with 26I tons mdzc, to T. G.
no"phins q Co, Shockoe Warehouse and N ~
R"gland; paying SIS a. toll.
o,earei, Lynchburg, Fields. with 3Ii tons MD.
Tor Lynchburg: paying Si3i 5itolL
hntctprnc' Murrll, with : tons mdze. for Col,,,.
W, oni New Market: paying sig u toll
=, director, Watson, with 2it tons mdze. for I.ock
W. anu Lvnehbnrg; paying $50, 35 toll.
Richmond, Eubank, with 3Ot tons mdzs. for War
INNS or and lynchburr: paying sI25, 80 toll
Union. jerks, wi 39i tons mdzc Tor Scot,sv;,I.
paying Sl2s 20.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26

MEMORANDA.
PAL IiMORE, June 23-Clcared. Ssbr \, ,,,;.
"heri', Norfolk and Richmond. -''' Z" '''"'''
set, Baker, Richmond. S'"' N"frasan-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26
tn. .irgum.nt in q .Ni,,,h,n

Congress has the power to establish Bank in the
Dis;fic'-so said Van Buren, IN his letter to Shcrrod
Wi..ams-and so Richie and all the rest have said
1t may insert clause in the charter granting the
privilege to establish branches any where, with as
much right rs 1t can insert any other clause
The action on the part Of Congress then is eons,i-
inliOnaL
Any State may permit a bank thus privileged to
locate a branch within its mits.-The action of the
States then IS also constitutional
These ttcO constitutional acts, it is con,ended,
when conjoined, make an unconstitutional one. This
is .Ocofoeo LOGIC.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-06-26

a letter from from Washington to the Albany
Argus says: "They (ths Dcmocrats) arc jul Of
'Prits.' This must have been written 10y Mir.
Senator Wright or by some one who had him in
eye.