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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16
Fridays PROCEEDINGS.
WAsnISG TON, August 70 b, 1912.
UNITED STATES SENATE.

MIR MERRICK, Of Md. presented to the Senate
n memorial from citizens OF Baltimore, in behalf Of
the newly discovered science Of Photography.
The petitions found warm, earnest and attic nd
vocate IN the Senator preseI ling The memorial. lie
spoke Of the invention rs important in It's benth
cal Effect and instructive and mpo tan, in lis char
actcr. IL would lie conceived, II fostered nnd en-
courage by the Government Of great public service.
Mr. NJ made brief statement 10 the Senate Of
the importance Of the measure, and regarded the
Science as more important than Typography, in =
portant as that was Like music, II nigh prove
a universal language, speaking to oil hearts and
reaching oil ears. IL could bo the medium Of com
Inuncalon between different and distant people,
and thus become n subject Of universal bene7oence.
The Efforts OF the menoralists will probably flil
10 be accomplished, bot they have been we'll ex.
plBined by Mr. Merrick.
bill for the representatives Of Colonel Stone,
of Nd, was the subject Of debate In the Senate
syh.ch continued at length. The claim was oppos-
cd by Mr. WRIGHT and Mr. PHELPS, and ad.
vocaied 10y Metsrs. KERR, and Mr. SEWER. Mr.
KERR made very clear and able defence Of the
till IN answer 70 both the argument used by the
senator from Vermont, and the Senator from ~.
Z. The bill was indefinitely postponed, and the
SENATE proceeded 10 o,hor business.
And then the Senate adjourned
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16

q )O REWARD fgrmy man PRANK, WHO len on
- " Saturday night, Inst. Ne Ia about % years
Of age about feet and upwsrds hah hc " bright mn
ao very stout built inoned u be bow legeei. Tic had
mail scar above ono Of bic eyca,a very huahY heed o.
hair aud largo whiskcrs when he o; alec hal on blue
ransoons, nankeen roundabout and dfeb hat Will crape
H. no speaks very proper when spokon to, ns WaA
seen NJ the Old Market Sunday morning about suuet
and doubt no Us lurking In the lower pr, "l VIC
near Rockets lie faigcd 10 Noctlnan.m s.uny ~,
sken In the city delveredto me M tlcnnono or m
ial ~ that get him again iorwafn a % veg
si frotn narborng OF tatlag him on board
under .h - !he "fe' P'"'"' v SAMUEL 7, JoNEs
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16
Effects ofih. V,fo ,

IL is impossible TO estimate with any degree Of &C.
curacy the full extent OF the disastrous effects to the
industry OF the country from the Veto of the Tariff
Bill. If does not nnnihilae the manufacturing in.
teresi Of the country-it will cause millions to be
lost. IL will deprive thousands and thousands OF
workmen Of employment aud the means Of an hon.
est livelihood. twill probably exert a most iniuri.
Gus effect upon the agricultural interest Also the
manufactures are broken up, the home demand for
the abundant products OF the farmer will cease
People cannot buy wheat and -four when they are
out Of work, and have noting TO pay with. The
foreign market will not, from present appearances,
make up for the want Of demand at home. The
British Tariff will exclude flour from British ports
until the population are at the point Of starva-
ton.
In the mids; Of the general gloom there may be
ore good efTect-at least the Abstraconiss will so
regard it. We shall bavo perfect free trade on our
side. Our ports will all be open to the manufactures
Of oil the woodland British goods will be as che
as wheat. We are anxious to see this experiment
thoroughly tried. its merits cannot be fully tested
in less than IL or I9 months. when thnt timo las
elapsed and manufacturing shall! have ceased. excep,
by those who will live ns cheIpy ns the paupers in
England, and the whole country has 10 till tho soil
for livelihoo1-we shall DC near the end of OK
perimens, and the people will begin to appreciate
the full blessings or this Toasted system.
Let the experiment go forward--Irs as we'll now
as 1t will be. The people are prepared to sacrifice
the millions embarked in ,c,ures. and TO nav
a direct tax Of 100000 900 to supply tn, wants Of
Captain Tyler and his Guurdi
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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16
HOUSE or REPREsENrArIvE.-

The Journal having been read and approved, on
effort YVES made 70 present a dozen subjects DO.
fore The House ~ once. Afssr several bills had been
reported, Mo McKENNAN, Of Pennsvlyano.
asked that the bill upon tho Speakers t,blo FOR
the purchase Of a site for Maxine Hospital in the
West, should DO taken up. The bill was taken up
ond ordered TO DO engrossed by yeas and nays
Ayes sc, noes G7.
A. soon rs tho result Of the vote was announced.
Mf g. WILLIAMS, Of Tenn. moved recors
derson. After q speech upon tho merits Of tho
question, the yeas and nnys were ordered, and the
motion vas carried by vote Of ~ 10 %.
The bill having been rcconsdered an amendment
was submitted ~ Mr.. WILLIAMS, Of Tennos
see, 10 change the place 20 Napoean, from the pac
named IN the bill. This amendment was vote
upon by yeas aud nays, and rejected by vote o
- 10 s.. The question returned upon engrossinl
The biil, which was again CARED by yeas and nays
A NEW PLAN.
Mr JOHNSON. Of Maryland, this morning CAV
pore, That on 70 morrow morning he would intro
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16
Ego si msus Rer.

In the II. Of Representatives, Friday, Mr. IT A
Wise, closed an hours horangus in his usual la
bakSuk Mucklewrath strain, os loows-from
which we conclude, that the Captain is barely ueat
Ell with common respect by his Guard:
"Mr w. snid he knew his friend from X entucky
(Mr Undcr@ood) did not mean TO insult him whor
he asked whether the President would sign tho bill
without the land clause But he should not an
swer that question. uo would put n stop 10 til,
thing al once: he should answer that question to ma
man. he regarded 1t as insulting to the President
But there was one member on that Dor who had L
IN his power 10 say whether the Prs dent was Just.
ly charged with selhshness and ambition in yeloinf
either the b1nk bin or this.
Here Mr WIS hour expired.
Mr. w. was understood TO refer 10 Mr. Granger
and admitted to Mr. G.. that he did; whercupon MI
q. said he should talk with him about that another
timop
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16
HoUsE or REPREsENrArIvEs

NAVAL BILLS FROM THE SENATE.
The numerous bills which have passed the Sen.
ate within ten days past FOR the better adminstra-
ton oithe naval service, were this morning reported
from The Naval Committee Of the House, and re-
orrod 70 the committee ftbo whole.
PAY OF DIPLOMATIC AGENTS.
r. Mr. STUART, Of Va, from the COMMITTEES on
roSegn All IFS, reported bill TO regulate the pay
Of Consul' and Secretaries OF Legation. in Inc an
10y OF We Government, in the absence ola Minis.
Gs ~ .. |ha'se' The pay provided is that Of a
aver the passage Of private bill, tho commit
| see on we who'e, on motion Of Mr. w. THONP
son, Of Indiana, were discharged f,om ,hs eoo,;d
esauon o. bill 70 regulate sales Of land in certain
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16
N. Y. MARKETS, Avo. IS. 1912.


Flour AND GRAm-The price Of Gercseo az
the close Of last week was s5,75, but the market
opened on Monday very dull, and with downward
tendency Of prices, which gave way in the course OF
the day. and snles 10 tho extent Of about 2000 bar
rcls were made at 81, 5OaS5G2 for the present.
Subsequent sales Of several thousand barels were
made at s5,50ns5,3ll for Genesee and fiat hoop
Ohio.
This day the marko, is again lower, and several
sales have been made from store ~ s525, and SONS
transactions are reported at less. Fresh flour,
though held generally a, 1851, can be bought at
s5,25. Ohio -four is also S5,2J, but wo have heard
Of no trans ciions Of momtnt TO day. SouIhe n
flour is nominal at e. ,5O-nolhng doing in IL.
There is no prime Wheat in market.
EXCtIANGE.-FOREIeN .-Sierling bills STAT
por cent. premium.
DoMEsTIo The sales are as folowsi-
On Boston, par a ! dis.
Philadelphia, par a
Baltimore, par Is
Richmond, q as
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16

Under the existing excitement casstd by tho We
20 Of the Revenue bill" (sl20OOOOO) IL is diff
cult TO realise what may DO the state Of things
should Congress adjourn without peifoc,ing another
bill on tho same subject, and slill more difficult
calmly 10 devise and present for public considera-
ton any plan by which tho pubic faith may be
preserved. And yet the magntudi Of the danger
10 the honor and prosperity Of the nation loudly
appeals 70 every citizen who loves his country 10
ponder the subject with the firm conviction that i
10 m mperous duty 20 give his aid 10 attain 50 de-
sifablo an obiec,.-Nadsonian.
The fool has got beyond his depth Why did
no no, think Of this befors he arrested tho act Of
Congress by which the Treasury would have beer
ropenished, the honor Of tho Government pros,rv
ed, end tho interests Of the people protected o.
his head be The consequences Of his folly
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16
THE ARMY

Mr SEWER of Arkansas, introduced his bill
sgreeabiy TO previous notice, for raising new r'h
regiment and new Dragon regiment Tor tho pro-
lection OF the Western Frontier. The bill reported
points out the manner in which the new regiments
should DO armed; with long swords, because inc
Indians regarded them as long knives. and CoiIs
many .ehambered rifles, because the Indians also
had horror of these.
MIR PRESTON thought that thfs' weapons
msht be necessary, and an additional corps 100. n
b,i had been reported to employ corps OF saprers
and mirrors. which was laid upon the taele.
This bill was laid upon the table because there
was di,position 10 reduce the army, but he be-
leysd nsycrtheless that II was Indispensable TO en-
plov such A corps. The hill was referred 10 the
Committee of Military Affairs, where II will sleep,
or il not there when reported to the House, Will
be killed.
The bills upon the calendar were then taken up
and considered at some length, when the bil 10
augment the marine corps was taken up and de-
baled until the reception oil
THE TREATIES
by the private Secretary Of the President The
Senate unanimously aban ioned all other business,
md went into executive session. After some time
spent therein. the doors were 70 opened, and the
senate took up the bill for the augmentation OF The
marine corps This bill led to long debate 10
which Mcssrs. HUNTINGTON, BUCHANAN,
ARCHER, CUTHBERT, CALHOUN and others
participated, when the hill was so amended as 10
strike out the Offices, captains and 10 lieutenants
and 10 limit the increase to Ave hundred after
which the bill was ordered to be engrossed Tor ID
reading.
And then the Senate adjourned.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16
pRocEEDINos or CONGRESS.
J PROCEEDINGS.
Hoth'.NU W. "Ue ~ -
UNITED STATES SENATE

MIR CALHOUN presented memorial iIom eiti-
zsns Of Caoline, Va. against the tariff. The me
moral was laid upon the table.
TIE bills upon the Seerstary's table, yesterday
ordered TO third reading, were finally passed.
The bill providing Toe a police in the city oi
Warrington for the protection OF the public prope,-
~ was taken from the table. The bill was amend
.d 50 as to authorize the Mayor OF the city, instead
of the President, to employ the guard OF the ward.
The bill as amended was passed by vote Of ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16

wHEAr-Ilas declined cents. I.is now bough.
at from rs 10 lO5-aceOrdipg 70 quality. Receipts
increasing.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-16

eaSes The bill after much discussion In the HOUSE
upon the previous question. was passed.
The "rennessee horse bill" was also passed,
after the vote had been reeonsidered by which II
had been rejseted.
pEpnR-r OH, TIE CON MITrEE ON INDIAN
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18
MASSACHUSETTS.

The election came off in this State on
Monday. Our returns are as yet incom-
plote but what we have is somewhat akin
to those of New York, and it is more than
probable that Morton is elected Governor.
The Post 1.-THE aggregate vote Of
last year in the State was III ,062, of which
Davis had 55,974; Morton, 81, &c., aboli-
ton and scattering, 1921. The Majority
of Davis over all was $50. The majority
over Norton, of Davis and scattering, 1928
votes, which Morton must gain to be elected
As far as heard from this gain has been
made, and if the rest of the state has done as
well for us, Marcus Morton has majority
over all others !"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18
&SH5[I|9atsM9
FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER le, Ie42.
THE LEGISLATURE.

This body adjourned, without day, at five
o'clock on Monday morning, the resolution
fixing upon Wednesday for the session to
terminate having been received by concur
rent vote of the two Houses. In accordance
with our apprehensions, the Bill for Geo
logical survey the State, which passed the
Senate last week by SO large a majority, was
defeated in the House of representatives.
For this unfortunate result we are indebted
to the bad management of some of the friends
of the Bill, to the clamor of Loco Foco DEM
agogues, and 10 the false and niggardly no.
tions of economy which infest the sapent
noodles of some of the weaker brethren in
our own ranks. The more intelligent MEM
bers OF both parties in the House were deci-
dedy and strongly in favor of survey. But
the narrow-minded and illberal, which class
unfortunately comprised this year large
majority of the Loco members, and, we re-
greet to say it, a very respectable numerical
minority of the Wings, went point blank
against it, as they always go against any
measure for the improvement of the State,
which involves an expenditure of dollars and
cents. The Bills for the relief of our Uni
versity, and for the establishment of board
of Education, both Of which had passed the
Senate Independent of party divisions, met
the same fate in the House of Representa-
tives, which had befallen the scheme for a
Geological survey. We intend soon to en-
ter upon the discussion of the subjects in our
columns and to call the calm and dispassion-
ate attention Of the people to their para
mount importance both to the moral and
physical property of our State. For the
present we can only express our regret at
their i'll success in the House of Representa-
tlves and hope better destiny may await
them hereafter.
But, notwithstanding the shameful defeat
of these measures, the Legislature have pas.
sed two or three Bills Of great importance,
and which, we have no doubt, will be highly
beneficial to the State in their practical re-
suits. We allude particularly to the Militia
Bill and the Bill TO secure more perfect
accountability of public officers. We have
not space at present to give the particular
provisions of these two Bills, but shall refer
10 the subject again, and enter into more
intricate discussion of them.
On the last day of the Session, another
Bill was passed also, at which, we have no
doubt many Of our readers will be pleased /;
we mean the Bill to pay the REV. ZADocK
THOMPSON ofthis town, the sum of five hum
dred dollars, for his services in preparing
that excellent and valuable work-,he natu-
raj, civil, and statistical history of the State.
The passage of this Bill will be as crafty
ing 10 Mr.. THOMPSON as it was creditable
to the Legislature.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18
PUBLIC SALE OF AMERICAN PRO-
VISIONS AT LIVERPOOL.

Monday, the 10Th ulto., was the day FIX
ed by the new tariff for the payment of tho
reduced duties on sailed provision, and, in
consequence, public sales TO considerable
extent were announced to take place on tho
following day in Liverpool. These sales
comprised 1912 barrels of American beef.
2l99 barrels American pork, 321 barrels
American hams, COL barrels Canadian pork,
and 35 barrels Canadian beef, which excl
ted considerable interest and curiosity. The
attendance of town and country dealers was
numerous, with some gentlemen from Ire
land, the latter, no doubt, TO watch the pro-
gress of trade threatening 10 interfere with
that which they have enjoyed exclusively 90
long.
1t must be observed that greater portion
ofthe United States beef was imported some
months ago, and having been cured before il
was known that there would be change in
the British duties, were not so well suited to
the taste of consumers here, as doubtless
they will be rendered hereafter. The meat
was generally we'll fed, though rather fattsr
than the usual run of Irish. of the beef, on
the contrary it was observed that it was not
sufficiently well fed. We question whether
the sales have resulted to tho satisfaction Of
the importers generally the buyers eyident-
y acted with more wariness from being new
to the trade. OF the United States provis-
ions large portion was Withdrawn, the pri-
ces not coming up to expectations.
The hams that we're sold went al sos. cd.
10 3ls. per cwt. duty paid. Prime beef sold
at 3Ss. to 39s. per barrel, duty paid very
old parcel went even lower. Pork went at
Ais. to 46s: per barrel duty paid. The Ca
madam pork realized AS. to 46s. per barrel.
duty paid, and the little Canadian beef that
was offered brought 46s. TO ass. tor prime:
one lot prime mess SOS. per barrel, duty
paid. Several parcels Of American cheese
were also offered. and sold at Sos. cd. to 46s.
Cd. per cwt. duty paid, for inferior to mid
ding quality, while afew lots of good brough,
sos. to SIS. per cwt. duty paid. et. =
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18

FRoM TExAs.-Texas papers of October 8 indicate
mat there VIII be some sharp work soon on the Mex
lean side of the Rio Grande
TExAs.--Galveston dates to the 23d ultimo
were received at New Orleans on the 3lst
ut. The news does not appear to be of much
Importance. The citizens of Galveston were
engaged in fortifyng the island. President
Houston has issued a proclamation calling on
the members OF Congress to convene at Wash.
lngton on the 18th inst. The Houstonian states
that the notorious Cordova, who headed the
MeXicans at Nacogodoches in 1888, was killed
at the battle of Solado, together with the broth.
er OF Gen. Vasquez, and several Cherokee In.
dams.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18

INTERESTING FROM CuBA.-The schr. Bur.
l'nSton, Capt. Ellis, arrived at Savanna on
Friday evening, Nov 4, from Gvara, Cuba.
She was bound to New York;, and owing to
stress of weather, put into that port, having
experienced some danger in heavy gales.
The passengers Of the Burlington have fur.
nshed the Georgian for publication the fol.
lowing statement:
"On the 10Th day of October, appeared of the Dor,
OF Givara, small sloop showing English colors,
from which boat put off and came into the harbor,
having on board David Turnbull, Esqr. member OF
Parliament, one Of the mixed commissioners ofthe
African Board, with authority from the English gov
eminent 10 demand the liberation, of not only tho
English blacks in this part ofthe Island, but Of all
Africans introduced since the treaty of 1921. lmme-
diatey on landing, dressed in full uniform, he called
upon the communicate OF the port, presenting his
passport, and desiring TO know # he could proceed
Immediately TO certain palnations, which he named,
with view Of prosecuting his intentions; stating
hat the vessel would lay oil the harbor during his
short absence.
| This the communicate positively refused, ordering
| at the same time the vessel 10 enter the port On
anchoring she was boarded by the authorities, and
found manned with negroes-the pilot or captain Of
said vessel, one Tom Cater by name, free muatto,
a Spanish outlaw and perpe,rator Of illegal acts on
this side of the island and for whom the Spanish
thori,es have for many years been on the ui rirs.
| \ guard was placed on board TO prevent any COM
mnnication with the shore, Mr.. Turnbull then re.
quested permission 10 proceed to the town of Hol-
gum where the Governor Of the district resides, desi
ring at the same time the protection Of the author
tes and whether 1t were safe for him 10 60 without
arms, as he had nothing but his sword.
The commandante assured him that he would bs
70 accompany him, with strict inlunctions not 10
allow MIR I. TO enter into any plantation, or commu.
nca,e with any he route.
/ On presenting himself at the Governors he was
recOo ulZel As the Enp> who had al
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18
NEW YORK ELECTION.

LOcofocoism has swept the State like a
tornado. The Wings are routed, horse, foot,
and Dragons. BoUcK is elected Governor,
by something over 10000 maj. The Sen
ate stands 10 Wings to % locos; the House
sc wings to 90 locos; and the Congressional
representation, 10 wings to "a locos. The
only green spot in the State, is Albany City
where, upon full vote, the wings have re-
versed majority Of near two hundred against
them last year, to near six in their tdvo'
this-an increase upon the majority of 1910
All honor to the gallant wings ofAlbany.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18
TExAs.-A little additional news has ar

TExAs.-A little additional news has ar
rived relating to the operations going for
ward. President Houston made speech to
the troops on the Sd, in which he told them
that Texas must now ego ahead" in earnes,
and make up her mind for fighting. He al
so issued orders for the march to the Rio
Grande-and beyond i, if the general thinks
it advisable. The rendezvous to be at San
Antonio on the 25th. The command seems
to have been bestowed on General Somer-
vile. i
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18

EARTHQUAKE IN CANApA.--The Montreal
Gazette OF 10Th Nov. inst says: son Monday
morning. the shock of an earthquake was felt
very sensibly IN this city. 1t lasted only few
seconds, and in its effect, was like the treu,.
bling sensation occasioned by roar of artil.
lery. The windows of the houses, and even
the walls Of thick stone buildings, were smart
ly shaken. The shock was experienced IL
various parts Of the country. Private accounts
from Three Rivers and Sorel mention thu
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18

GFThe communication IAN old Anti-
jackson man." in regard to County Judges,
which which we promised to give this week,
we have accidentally mislaid. viii our es-
teemed correspondent excuse US 50 far az to
prepare another for us7
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18

JOHN c. CoLr.--The application of Colt,
who is under sentence of death for the muir
der Of ADAMS, for Executive clemency, has
been denied, and he will doubtless be execu-
ted to-day, agreeable to the sentence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18

The TREATY OF WAsHrNaroN.-The rat
ification ofthis treaty is officially announced,
and the treaty itself officially published in
the National Intelligencer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18

NEW HAMPSHIRE UNITED STATES SENATOR -
Charles g. Atherton was on Wednesday last elected
U. s. Senator from New Hampshire for six years
from the 4th of March next.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-11-18

DEWITT CLINTON CLARK, of Brandon, has
been appointed Major General in Chief Of
the VT. Militia. A very good appointment