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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
To ruE EDrroEs OF TUE Wac.

Gentlemen: Can you inform the public if VIM.
Selden Is yet Treasurer of III. United States, and
II the Federal Executive mean 10 continue in Office
one who came into II IN such n fashion as he did,
No Bargain aud Corruption.
THE Editors of the Wing, in reply to their cor
respondent, have to say, that they understand Mr.
Solden is yet Treasurer Of the United States
Whether lie is to continue SO, or To- be removed,
they are unable to say They but echo, however,
The general opinion in this quarter in asserting that
il Mr. Selden is to be retained, 10 body ought to be
removed. The Administration Of MIR Tyler could
not inlIct on itself blow than by retaining
in political Office Of such influence, not merely a
piuzan OF rancoToUs feelings, but par,zan who
entered office under such circumstances VIVA,
were those cireumsGances1 We will recall them to
public memory. Little more than two years ago,
William SelteR was Register of the Land Office
at Richmond. lie resigned the Office, and be-
came candidate for Congress, in the fororn
hope Of defeating the election Of MIR. Bolts
II leaked out, that If d.teaisd, he be reward.
ed with better office, by MIR. Van Buren,, thar the
one he resigned. This paper, weeks before the
election, proc aimed the fact and designated the Of
fee Of Treasurer OF the United States as the one
which was TO compensate his sacrifices. Mr.. Sell
den iggS defeated for Congregation Campbell a
iiithfu officer, toa; removed from the Office OF Trea.
surer by Mr.. Van Buren-Mr. Selden ,oas reward.
ed, rs had been foreioid, with that very Office
It's for the Public TO sly, whether these cireum-
Chances do or do not, look ike a compao, and who
Their they do no, so far to prove that Van Buren,
meddled with State Elections. With di.crimina.
ting public, the train Of circumstances will be apt to
be regarded as conclusive proof of1scutive inter.
ference with State cleo ions, and to imperously de
mand the removal OF the Treasurer as Just e1pia-
ton.
With personal good feelings towards Mr.. Sci
den, We agov our CONVICTION chat lee ought above
all men 10 be removed and that il family and con.
neEi0n' are TO operate 10 save any man, much
more ought hsyto be sivsd who have the msfor.
tune to be destitute Of influential friends and con.
neNions. II an officer who was placed in station
under circumstances which loudly and unansWer.
ably prosliim Executive meddIiog with elections,
IS TO be protected IN the enjoyment Of his gotten
tpoi'', then We hope that there will be universal
eess1t'on Of that branch Of Reform which the Anne.
nean People have 80 unanimously demanded.-
Partially is odious in all iis aspects; nor can We
contemplate with any satisfaction even the ius, re-.
m'vS Of small bugs, when big bugs, more offend.
/ ing, uTe permitted to escape.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
TO tue voTERs OF HANOVER

Once more unto the breach. good whig,-one.
more No where in the State have the two pol;,;.
cal parties conteuded with more determined spi,i,
and ,indomitablc perseverance than in the old Demo.
cratic county OfHanOver. For long time, |, seem.
ed that the evil genius of Loco Focoism was de,,;n-
cd to preside over the native county of Henry. O
Clay, and of Morris; but brighter day has dawn
cd upon us-the scales have at length fallen from
the eyes OF many an honest patriot, who convinced
oi the error Of his way, has had the &c,
cast on the Shackles of his patty and contend ayan,t
hts former allies with manly zeal and honest pa
triosm Tor the best interests Of his country In this
way our cause has slowly, but steadily, advanced
ana nothing Is now needed to secure successful
make assurance douby sure" but united exertion
on,,he part OF the friends Of Capt Thompson.
Wings OF Hanover. You have heretofore brave-
ly and nobly Tough, the battle with fearful odd,
AGAINST you-aod now tina, victory is certain. will
you oasely throw away your shield, and turn your
back to the enemy7 Or will you shrink from tho
contest, and undo years Of laborous exertion by one
day OF supineness and inaction2 l know you will,
not. Let your watehwords then Le-Fitshoid,rs
to The polls A WHIG.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19

Destruction Of Gen. Hsrrison's residence by fire
Gen. Harrison's dwelling at the North Bend, near
Cincinnati, has been burned to the ground, and hi.
family who so recently occupied the most exalted
position in country are by The accidents of for
tune, deprived OF shelter for their heads. Little
more than five months have elapsed since the End oil
November, and what reverse has occurted! The
venerable Patriot who then borne on the shout
ders of nation, to the highest station among man.
kind, sleeps with his fathers. His numerous con-
nexons who had assembled around him to partake
OF his flowing hospitality, and TO share his triumph
over the prosecutions OF his and his country's
foes, are dispersed. His venerable widow, over
whelmed 10y the eaamitous tidinss OF his death, has
time recover from the rst shock of the dread
full blow, before her abode is laid in ashes. What
lesson upon the frailty Of human hopes, and the
vanity of human wishesI
The American People in Congress assembled,
must and will DO something, TO soften the rigor OF
these cruel Gspensations of f,te. Ii is in all mems
mouths especially since this last infection that Con-
gress ought to appropriate years =. esidenial
pay at least, most say two years, 10 repair to the
family Of the Old Patriot, the severity of fortune.
BIistered be the tongue that on such an occasion
would raise objections to fulfilling the obligations
OF national gratitude. But we anticipate no such
objections. precedent cannot be dangerous which
can IN all probability scarcely recur and which
it did recur, would again be justified upon grounds
OF intrinsic right and propriety.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT NORTH BEND.
Scarcely week has elapsed since assisted in
paying Funeral Honors to the memory of General
Harrison, and we receive information that the Man
sion in which he resided, the ubo le of his Family
the house which had known him, but was to "know
him no more"-has been destroyed by fire! Tru-
ly now is his family "wthout home" The fol-
lowing is all the we have of this last cal
amty: National InieL!igeneer Of Saturday.
From the Cincinnati Republican Extfa,-Aprii u
FIRE AT NoRru BESD.-The Captain OF the
steamer New York reports that when he passed
n. Bend, at o'clock last night the West Wing
Of the Mansion House of General Harrison
on FIRE-.he roof was covered with persons with
axes and buckets Of watsr-the windows of the
house were taken out, and the furniture had all
been removed out upon the green IN front Of the
house. The Captain thinks the main building will
be saved.
The Mail Boat has not yet arrived-perhaps de-
tanned on account OF the above.
upon the above printed note is added the news
brought by "the Mail Boat" in few words: "Bunt
10 the grounj."l
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
FACILITY or COvpostrrov

ThomV Haynes B1yy, the late ballad writer,
during The last yearsof bis life, supported himself
by his pen. IL b. related, evidence Of the facility
with winch he wro.e that he called On pub.i.bs,
and rendered hlm song, Tor which he demanded
i've pounds and asked for the loan Of a like sumiin
addition The publisher preferred paying him mat
amount for another song; when he walked 70 the
window and wrote M about five minutes ono ofhi,
most popular melodies. This was no dyuJl the re-.
suit Of habit Of close thinking and always, IN hi,
reflections, cDiiu0g his IDEAS with appropriate Ian.
gIage ~ thfway, his mind became an original
book, from which % was only necessary, when he
would give 10 ine world his ssntimeE's, on any sub
Jeci, TO take transcript % there were more think
ers, we should have more ready writers.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
MARINE JOUn NAL.
PORT OF RICHMOND
High Water, this day, ? O'Clock, p. M.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED,
Schr Texas, Ross, Toy, sunires.
Schr ID. a. Somers, Thby, New Bedford, ball
last.
Schr PasIora, Creighton, Baltimore, sundries.
Schr WIN. Young, Somers, New York, su0dries.
Schr Lynchburg, Clifford, New York, sundties
Schr Emeline, Peterson, New York
Schr John Stnll, Teal, Philadelphia, sundfies.
Se1r Z. u. Hooper, Adams Hartford and Nor
70 X, sundries
sehr AImirO, Meekins Baltimore, sundriss.
Schr Amanda, Traverse, Baltimore sundries
hr Tone, Snow. Warren.
Schr Josephine. Robinson, Boston and Norfolk.
sundries.
Schr Liberty, Townsend, Boston, plaster.
Schr Galena, Leeds, Providence.
Schr EdentOn, Boston, stone, to Exchange
Bank.
schr Union, Crowell, Philadelphia, sundries.
ARRIVED-At City Point
Brig Essex. Rhymes, 80 days from Newport
lEnsiand,) with iron, to Rail Road Company and
Ship Rob Roy, Marsh, from PhilOdslphia, in bal.
last. To e Palmer.
Brig PAOs, Carter, from Philadelphia, in ballast,
TO c Palmer.
VIA CANAL.
ARRlVED-C Canal boat Columbia. Deyenney.
with 40 tons mdze, to w Dibrell & Co. J Fisher
& Son, l. Ludiam & Son, winfree & Williamson.
Shields x Somervc-To!l SI56 IS.
Canal cat Highlander, King, with 2gl tors mdze
10 w DIhreli & Co, l. ID Crenshaw & Co, Bag
well, Smiih x Jones, Shields & SOmervle, Rves
Harris, Fly x Co, Webb Booker & Hamilton
Toll $50 Is
CLEAGED-Caral boat John Randolph, Cram
packer, with 32l tons mdze, for Lock 7, New Can
ton, Warminster and Lynchburs-Toll Sis 96.
Canal boat Pocnhortas, Corse. with "a tons mdze.
for Warren, Scotsville, New Market New Canton
and Lvnchburg-Toll $40 So.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19

IIAVE the pcaeufo % announcing 20 their customers
andtbe public generally that thoy have iusf rec evcd
Ar thrir ftsh nabo clothing tore, Main street. Eve doors
bsiov the Exchange Bank the following and boaut.
nj spring and summer styles
Superior Blue Wool DYED, nack, Olive Ion on Brown,
Invisible Bottle and Polish Green Dress and FrDck Coats
ne and beautiful ar' le n Summer Coats, made IN he
latest Paris athon single NIT aq1meTe fancy AMI paln
Corded, Check snd Plsin Gambfo0n, add China Gore
Pants, rik Satin, Pombazne Chs w. Cashmere silk Bro
cadc, French Emhtoi1sred, N, rino and MTeiIe Vcgf
Persian Robes and Morning Gowns; silk SHIRTS ana
Drawsfn Linen and Cotton Dc Co. Pine Linen nOsons aud
Collars tart made ~ tho Byron style; stOeks Ek and
linen Crava, very neat pHterngi soaTfs, Suspcndoff
Hsndkert hcis, Shoulder Braces Russia Ridna netf
Money Bes End Purses SIX, Merino Lambs Wool and
Cotton Half Hose,
.neInen In Of Clothing would DO well 10 call and
eramte Stock, determined 10 sell cheai
esabshinont IN this any u the Northern cities
lp-2n " y SPENCE, Aren't.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
RICH MON d:
MONDAY MORNING. APRIL 10.
Mr.. Biddls's Letters.

We have no space for a review Of these letter,
(Ihe first of which we publish to-dayl. They are
attracting great deal Of attention, and very high
commentator from many quarters They are al.
lodged by some. to be not a little deceptive, espe-
cally on the score OF the cotton speculation, and
will be certain to elicit from the Committee OF
Stockholders, severe rejoinder. Perhaps the me-
ri,s OF the controversy cannot be perfectly under
stood until that reioinder appears.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
YOUNG MEMS CENTRAL COMMITTEES.

The Young Mems Wing Central Committee.
appointed last Spring, are earnestly requested u
meet at the Museum Building This Evening at G
O'Clock, on election matters.
l. Ia hoped every member will be at his post.
COMMITTEE
Monroe WGd.-Ro. C. sAnard, David Bridges.
X. b. Haxall, George Ii. Tomrkins, VIM. S. Trip
lett, Charles T. Wortham, Samuel Ruthe, foord. p.
w. Grubbs, John A. Baber, Charles Howard. DR..
James Bcole, ID. Nj. Miller, wOldrop Maemurdo,
Sampson Jones, Dr.. Robert Muniord, Montague
Thompson.
Madison Ward.-George N. johnson, Hugh A.
Watt, William Anderson, George X Cru,cb6eld.
Lewis L. Barnes, J. A. Meredith, VIM. C. Tomp
kins, c. J. Richards, Thos Baie, ]. Il. Wiks. n.
August. l. h. Sueeler, w. b. Archer, r. FL. Jer-
kins, J. II. Coqut,.
J.terSon Uard-P. Von Dems.n, Edwin Robin.
son, Silos Wyatt, Edwin Farrar, James b. Cowles
} sonhall, Burlington, George w Goode.
Titus Rice, Ro. L Irby, VIM. Palmer, b Slsds.
ii rdwicke.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
4 voTER OF THE DlsTR CT.

From the SaiOH0l InfsiissHeeT Of Saturday.
The President has taken up hts residence in the
Mansion assigned TO his official station, and, ut
the appointed hours has received his friends there
during the last two days. Among the visiiers who
yesterday paid their respects 10 him were eH Presi.
dent Adams, and the Hon. Mr.. Southard. President
pro lem. Of the Senate, now on visit to this city
Mrs. Harrison, junior. and her Sons, with Nj
COMPLIANT and Nj Henry Harrison, nephew and
grand.nephew Of tho late President, still remain ut
the Presidential Mansion. Col Chambers and Col.
Todd left this city few days ago.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
DIED.

Yesterday afternoon, at 81 O'clock after lineer.
Ing lnd'sposltion, MIR EDMUND Nails, for more
than - years Flour Inspector the City Of Rich.
mond. HIS friends erd ucqn'inrsnces, and The
members Of the Masonic fraternity of Richmond nd
Manchester, ere requested to attend his funeral.
from The residence OF Archibald Blair this aerno n,
at ; o'clock.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
.Nrsln York ani Hirginin.

Ga the lI;h Gov. Seward transmitted to the
Legislature of New York, copies of the recent COM
munications between him and 1t. Gov. Patton,
of which on motion of Mr.. Sbey, ten times the
usual number of copies were ordered TO be printed.
No other action was taken at the lime
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
Wish great respect, yours,
+. DUNLAP, President.

Hero then was the positive evidence-hrst, that
this loss was incurred by sacrifices for the benef,
Of the Bank, and second. that the loss was recog.
nlzed aud assumed by the Bank
Fearful that my ownJujgmsnt might mhIead me
determined 70 consult some eminent gentleman,
out o. Philadelphia, who would look az the matter
with eanior and impartality, and therefore submit
TED the whole case 70 Chancellor Kent Thai zen.
ileman's answer is as follows:
,.n NEW YORK, Sept. ", ls4o
NICHOLAS BipDLE, ESQ.
Deer sr-l have carefully porUsed the papers
you 'ent me yesiediy containing the draft Of your
euef 10 the president and Directors Of the Bs1k "A
i We u states and copy Of Mr. Dunlap,s etie, 10
Me'srs Bsvan and Humphreys, OF the 5,b Fell.
ruary, 1870. ~" GU
am OF opinion, and most decidedly. tina, vor
e wen founded ~ law and equity in yonr claim
" n l,v' ucoueted from the account, the diff
enee between the cost Of the cotton, sold Al were
~ Messrs. Humphreys Bidde 70 ren,v H., ,.G
advances 70 Mr. Jaudon, and the prosssds ~ -,
ssles; The letter Of Mr Dunlap, az Pr,sidon, y" :
me b'nk, Greeting the sale at eli eVsns ond
Y saenhee 70 save Mr Jaudon and s1smot he RI
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
RICHMOND, FREDERICKs AND POTOMAC
RAILROAD COMPANY

Meeting OF the President aud Directors of the Rich.
n mOud, FrederioE sburg ami Potomac Rail Road Com.
pany on the ian day Of April, 1871:
TIE President stated that HE whole ofthe Masonry and
Roadway 70 ma oh between the Rsppahsnnok POLO.
mac Rivers under contract and progress ng
great ygor aud that the Company having been
sion would hc ndispcn able make farm rTo-
vs n in aduon TO the furnished foin the income
Of the road to meet puneluay the engagements tie
Company: Wherein on.
R,Soircs That ussinen NJ ten dollars per sharn be
called IT, each share III the additional Com.
pany payable he 2h day OF May next the Rank Of
Virginia Richmond, the Bank Of Penny yana Poi.
ladelphia
true copy from the minutes.
lq-td e.. w. MaCNURDO Treas'f.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19

c,l IA ACRES II LAND, lying nesr Four Nile
OO Greek sbont 30 acres cleared the balance Of which
Ia wood iandnow under COED Inc oaufcVth some lev
houses the samo, will DC disposed u on reasonable
terms. situation milea bolow MISUNDERSTANDING
q I. McCoul. 2. Crenshaw and others plat of this
1snd can be seen At Mr. EnderP Fspry ~ on ms
% iq-aW3W JOHN oOODb
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19

e.. es:.ss1 s:ss.1 ss
INCREA-En AcrnMMnnATIoN

PASSENGERS going North are informed that there IRE
now three daily line OF Cars from Washington 10 Raj
iimoie one Immediately the arrival OF the Potomac
soamboNi another NJ A. NJ the morning. and ano.
theG ai beio l2-ths last connecting with line from
Baltimore Philadelphia r. NJ. hns aiording travel.
ler from Richmond and Petersburg opportunity Of pro.
cectng imne iaeiy ADD reaching baltimore 20 tea OF ra.
m'tnng nght in Washington II they desire H. Of con-
uuuing In Washington until before 70 the next day and
yet reach ng Philadelphia loge. Fare from Richmond
Ia Biumore slO TllOS. SHARP, Agent Ttans'n
ap l9-G Rich, FIR & Pc. II. II.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
FREIGHT FOR LYNCUBURG

TIVE Lynchhurg aud Richmond Tfansp1Iaton Con "a.
N.Y. Barscs Pbcah nias and ~ ghlandcr, will receive
spi9 J.. LUDLAM 4 SON. Agents.
(tAEERTUN a. CRUbP have IN sore a iarr. and
~ genea assortment Of articles In their line aud with ID.
dpnal supplies expected, enable them To csT their
ifends and hc public Inducements 10 give htu CALI pro
msinE 10 sell for rash aud punctua toners on a. rr
sonabie termsa The same Kidd Of Gnds he procured
Ia his market Comfasion Business attended TO- ard the
usual advances made on produce them 10 sell
aplg
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19

DAScmc TO SoHE TUHE.-Ths correspondent
Of the Bilumore American, under date OF Nav
Orleans, Apul 3, siys-
"FINHT ELssLER's benefit took place l,,, rirh,
and such benefit There were fully &C. .OO1 IN
The house. The fair daHssBSs was literally p.ltsd
with roses. Ia one Of the wreatbs thrown to her
there was pair Of diamond bracelets which COS,
sI,5OO. Oilers contained valuable presents. So
shat the gtosi rtesipu Of the night could scarcely
have been less than. from ss 600 10 10 600 a.,
has probably melted $4,000 by her engagement
10 THIS eiiy. .lt Is doubtful whether she vii. be re-
engaged al the St Charles or will dibee At the The
airtd OrieaHs. She has set the enthusia,tic popu-
| performances" y wv
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
GREENS TRIAL

This procra'tnated trial, which was. expected 10
come on Saturday, will probably commence one dsy
,.s week.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
YOUNG MEMS MnIG coMMIrrrr

u will be observed that there is a call to ,hs
Young Mems Wig Central Committee to rally ,hi.
evening at the Museum. Important business claim.
their attention, and VIC hope the attendance will la
FIJI
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19

Coz. X. X. Cal --Fifty-four Guns were Rrsd in
tls e.y ~ The Wing Patty, on the receipt Of The
intelligence q Richard X. Cal being appointed
toYefnor Of tbs tefutory.-SL .4ngttif1, Mans.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
E,ar,e, ola lo,,s, to tn, Editor or,bs P.,do. d..
PORT DKPOsITK. AnliL1a-

- TVIt 7 UtFVoIIEl NpUT I3, IS4I.
We ore delighted with President TyleFs Ad-
dress. think d every thing we could wish. and
% always said, for I know the ma "hs Is with.
out doubt, sound 10 the core.u
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
MARRIED..

On 18th April, at Upper King & Queen Church
by Elder George W. Trice, Mr. SPusBE SALE, {,
Miss JULIA MARTEH.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19

iLJS Advertisers are requested TO hand in their
advertisements at as early an hour Of the uty as
practicable All advertisements intended for insor-
ton in the ensuing days paper, must he handed in
before O'clock p. NJ, and those intended for in
sertion in Mondays paper must DO handed in on
Saturday; otherwise they cannot appear until the
day after,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19
WINES. &c

9 QUARTER rasks pure Port Wine
y ~ do sicily Madeira do
10 Do Old Madeira do
10 halfripes old Cognao Brandy
40 doz Pm ladeph Porter
10 N rcca Londan do
10 halfohestssuperoT Gunpowder Tes, just received
snio CAPERToN & CpUMP.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19

There is, also. in the National Gazette Of Sa'ur-
day, the following letter from Horace Binrey, Esq.
IA reference TO paragraph in the Report OF the
Committee:
The late report 10y "lhe Committee Of Investisa-
ton appointed at the meeting of the Stockholders OF
the Bank ofte United States" contains the follow
ing paragraph
'in addition to these sums he (Mr Jaudon) was
allowed 10y the Exchange Committee an extra COM
mission Of one per cent upon loan effected in De-
iober, 1889. Of $4,000 pounds, say s., 75j dollars
% cts. and upon his claim for similar commits sion
upon subsequent loans in France and Holland TO
the amount Oi 33T,l4l dollars so cents, the board
- d. ectorS, under the s,nction of a legal opinion
from counsel OF high standing, and the views OF the
former President, by whom the agreement with MIR
Jaudon was made, that the case Of extraordinary
loans was no; anticipated nor meant to be included
IN the orgngl agreement, allowed he further charge
OF $500 dollars, 81 cenls.s
IL Is understood tHatI am the counsel referred 10.
whether the COMMITTEE read the opinion gave o
MIR. Jiudon,-tOr II was 10 Mr.. Jaudon that the
opinion was given, and rot 10 the Bank,-l DO no,
know but they have mistaken its import, II they
mean TO represent that II sanctioned any particular
allowance for the service alluded TO. THIS part oil
The report Is not perfectly clear; but the meaning
which Gy some OF rs readers IS attributed 20 the
clause, IS inaccurate.
gave no opinion TO Mr. Jaudon, nor 10 sny one,
that he was entitled TO compensation FOR tie seryi.
ces mentioned, 70 the amount stated nor 10 any
particular amount. was not consulted I'D n any
such question. The point upon which he asked
my opinion was his and this only,-Whelher the
service Of ,iteciing Icons for the Bank in France
and Holland under power Of attorney Of 23d Au-
gust. 1880, wa3 embraced by the agreement IN tie
Presidents letter Of 7th October, 1887, under
which he became the agent Of the Bank IN London,
50 as 10 be included Ia the RUE Of compensation
prescribed by that ugreement,-and ga.s him my
opinion tho. II vas no; aEd rot being within the
agreement, 'totIt s'oed upon the footing Of services
which he was free to psrfrm or No.: ut his pleasure,
and # performed, for such compensation Is miyl.;
be agreed upon or as should I've jus', # there was
no express agreement. What IN particular he was
entitled TO claim for The service, ! was no. asked.
an DID rot say. My opinion was founded upon
he two writings referred 10, and not upon the com.
m1nca'lon Of views subsequently, expressed by
any one ese.
! muTrot be understood 10 imply that Mr. Jau-
don "ns not EMIT Cd TO all tina. I've received for he
critical service Of negoiiitlng the Continental loans.
Ih'fe IS rerhops a known rule OF compensation tor
SUCH services IN Europe. But mean to say, that
did rot give m or any one on opinion upon any
other point ~ his case, than that which have stated
and mat 90 other poni wos Submitted 10 ne.
HORACE BINNEY.
Phil ephia, April 10, Isil.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-19

CXTHk HAms-iO0oib Of .rpal sze family Hams
Az 10 Jas A gro WINSTON