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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF yInGIsIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MONDAY. January II. 1912.
A communication was received from the Senate


A communication was received from the Senate,
stating that they had passed the following bills:
IAN nc; changing the time Of holding the terms
Of the Spiog end Fal Courts Of James City"
"An net to revive the act Incorporating the Care
Canon Manufacturing Company"
San net establishing the county q Marion. from
paris oi the counties Of MonOnsaIia and Harrsor;'
Also: the bill entitled nm "Act TO extend the
provisions ofihe nc, Incorporating the Winicrpacli
Rll Road Company" with an amendment In which
was requested the concurrence OF the House:
And has agreed TO the resolution for the election
OF BIis'der General Of The 23d Brigade.
The Speaker presented a communication from o
number of citizens Of Nouoway county, praying
for a separate rrecinc, eec'ion.
Mr. Byrd-The petition Of Jos. Long, asking aid
to c New Towns ippenShurs ca3emy
Mr. Jlckson-Of Blrncs Smith aud others or the
county Of Lewis, for the establishment of a Town
on his land.
MIR M'I.haney-Of citizens Of Loudoun, for the
by non-res dent hawkefs ard red a-r.
Mr. Smith, Of Mason & J7ckson-Of citizens 0!
r.. Pleasant, for an act Of incorporation.
Mr. Dcskns- Ofthc practising Aiiornie, of FLOYD
county, asking The passage of an net 10 change the
coy OF holding the Superior Court.
Mr. Morgan submitted Fssou ton for the House
~ meet herenisr ~ Il O'Clock, which, on motion Of
Mr. Byrd was laid % The table.
Inc uohnlshcd business of Yesterday was taken
W, and Nj Blown Of +. continued the discussion
on the subject of Fedora Relations and the Bank
ruPt Law; oni was followed by Nr Taylor, of y
= ond VIZ ckson. When the latter concluded
Mr. Hopkins obtained the h'or, but yielded 10 Nh
Dyrd, on whose motion, the House adjourned.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
a NEW SERIES
or TuE
DICAL EXA MIN

We,kiy Medical Journal. puJhshsd IN, phiind,lphfa.
EDITED
RgYSELt CoArEs, ". d, W w GERHARD, " D , aud J. ~
BiDDLE, NJ. ID
a new series of this Journal was commenced
January Isl, 1912. Reynell Coates. NJ. D.. has
been associated with the former Editors, and W in
take special charge Of the Surgical Department of
the Journal. The subscription price has been re-
duced TO three dollars year. or two copies for five
dollars, to the snmo Post Office. in oil cases in I'd.
vance. Each number contains sixteen octave pnges
md is published on the Saturday Of every week.
Postage the same as on newspaper.
Contents Of Nos. 1 and 2, just published.
I. A case of Arosia VognU, communicated by
Professor G.. -. Mcigs.
2. An account Of an operation for the cure Of n
doiormed leg, the result Of unsuccessfuy treated
fracture, 10y J. Rho1 Barton, NJ. D., with draw.
ing
5 Observations on Gun shot wounds, with cases.
by w. Poyntell Johnston, M
4. Review Of DR. Kigouts Work on Typhus
Fever, by W. w. Gerhard, NJ. ID.
5. Clinical Reports from the Pennsylvania Hos
| pinl, by T. Hawthorne, NJ DIV
| Cases Of ScrOuln successfully treated with very
large doses Of ioddo Of Potassium; Gases illustrative
Of tho good effects of acetate of lead MS a counter
agent TO Fotor in soughing and other sores.
| 7. photographed Notices Of New Publications
| =. Editorial Comments.
| Q. Proceedings Of the Philade phia Medical SO
| cio,y.
10 Extracted Article, with Annola,ions, viz
Operations for Wry Neck; Case Of crural aneu
rism, cured by constant application of ice; On IN
condition Of tho nails in fractured limbs Reduction
Of strangulated hernia, Ivy oupunc,urc; Ho
morrhage, after lithotomy, stopped ty creosote; o.
an excessive size Of the fntus; Extraction Of IN
primary teeth-outling the gums; Statistics OF II
,hotomy.
Letters to be addressed, post paid, to tho Editor
of tho Medical Examiner, Philadelphia. Office
N. r. corner Spruce and Tenh streets.
| ia 1S-w2|
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
uOuSE-Yrsrrnn..

The discussion of tho Bankrupt Resolutions was
continued by Mr. Brown, Mr. Taylor Of NB.nrd
Mr. Jackson. When tho Inter concluded. Mr. By,d
moved an adjournment, in order thu, hc or Colonel
Hopkins I've did not learn which) might speak
We have now practical proof Of what wc pre-.
dcted would be the result of cmbarkng on the ocean
OF Federal Rclntions--a debate Of which no man c.n
see the end. lie; those who have brought this evil
upon us take the responsibility. The Locoroco dcn,
that great and important subjects can be, or will lie
disposed Of IN body of 1874, without debate, is IL
dcuous in the extreme. Such n thing never hnp.
pened, ought never tohnppen, and never will 1t is
only such party as that of the Locos-whcro all
ure Soomons, know every thing, and think exactly
nlikc-that such despatch and unanimity can OBJ
tain
Whilst this debate, which the Locos have forced
upon the House, by introducing Federal politics,
is going on, the Senate is idle and waiting for bills
from the House. member Of that body yester-
day told MS that he should propose Tint , message
be sent TO the House, informing them that the Sc.
nnto had nothing to do and was impatient to des.
patch the Legislation Of tho State and adjourn.
The Locos are heopng Goals upon their heads
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
Deftetion in .Nntih cnr,l;us

The Locos held n State Convention nt R,ic;o,
last week Committee w,s appointed 10 BRING
IN Report for the consideration of the Convention
Inc Report was made, and in it great s,rcs, WINS
'Hd upon the i'ci that the Funeral expenses of Gen
Harrison were paid GU, of the public Treasury.
MIR WIN III. Haywood, jr., the most distinguished
Member of the party in the State moved to amend
the Repor, Ivy striking out all that related TO this
subject. II he was opposed to the Wings, he would
not permit his opposition convert him into hyen,
TO disturb the graves of the dead. To make sucb
matter ground Of serious opposition To the wbics
was beneath the dignity of the Domocrncv-it ,yo,
degrading TO them. lie said "hc hoped nonc or
them had come there to do any thing that was M,
strictly honorahe-hc could not believe that any
one there wished to dcceive-lct them therefore en-.
deayor to conduct the campaign on higher grounds.
MIR President, asked he have you htari7 Have
you sensiblites ? Ard, then, in an elooucn, md
mpossionei manner, he proceeded at eug,l, TO show
the objections To such frivolous charges, illustrating
his remarks with happy SMILES. II gentlemen oh.
ected to this $500 70. the funeral expcnses of
General Harrison, let them resolve how much !,
ought TO have cost TO bury him. Should he have
oeen buried like dog, not buried at all by tho
Government, bu, his body left TO his family lie
begged his felow-Democfn,s, MS he said. not 10
INITIATE the example Of their political opponents but
to strive to conduct the campaign on principles cal
culaed to elevate, not madden the public mind.
For his part though protesting to he a good De.
mocrn'' he trusted hs should ever net like gentle
man and Christian in all the relations ofliie"
MIR Whe oler, OF Bronch mint notorety, orposed
MIR linywood's motion to strike ont. To leave on,
the funeral expenses (hc said) would be throwing
aside most powerful weapon. He mixed much
among the people, md he knew precisely what sort
OF stuff to eleciioneer with
The motion TO strike out WINS lost-nnd then Mir.
Haywood asked ieare Of absence, and took up his
hat and walked out.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18

MIR ID. then resumed the door, and after several
o'her in.deetunl mo,ions to adjourn,
MIR THOMPSON OF Miss, weared the Hous,
with speech against the bill.
The motion TO strike out the cnaetng clause ofths
bill being withdrawn
The question then taken on MIR Atnol6's
amendments; and II was rejected.
Anu the question was taken on MIR Underwood's
amendment; and it was rejected.
MIR GlLMER moved substitute for the proviso
OF the BILL providing that the TO be issued under
hs bill, should be in lieu of much OF the twelve
million loan. Agreed To.
Mr. EVERETT offered his amendment limiting
the time during which these notes should bc issued
TO the present session. Lost.
MIR FILLMORE offered verbal amendment
Agreed to.
Lost,
mr. u. then went into political speech.
Alter which the committee rose, and reported the
oi and amendment to the House
Mr. FILLMORE moved the previous question
fendIng which motion, at O'Clock, the House
adjourned.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18

through the country. May her rego be perpetual
As to those from the region of Lovinsston, who
have gone off with Gov. Gmer. they have gone
where their principles carried them-thsy have re.
nounesd no part Of their former creed; but with an
ibidln: confidence in the purity Of their principles,
they willing ieitessy to meet every true issue
,hs, may be presented to themi and il NELSON"
pies, notwithstanding the shaking of his ponderous
lance, they are willing TO meet him in battle. with
all the undyins erdour inspired by viriuous cause
and leave the issue To him who prcsdes over the
destiny of all. They are not luke soma who mil h
be mentionedl seeking popular favor aud applause;
they are unwilling to latter guilty greatness for the
sake of an Office. Their country's claims they con
sder paramount oil Others. and in defence of the
principles which they believe to bc in accordance
with her interest. they are willing to stem the tidc
OF public opinion, If needs be, and be branded rs
traitor to party-knowins that after the manner Of
some, a traitor to party is friend TO country.
Very respectfully. yours,
GREENElEI, ID
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
EXCITEMENT Ar ANNAPOLIS.

II will DO seen, Ivy tho letters from Aun,polis.
that person has been arrested thoro on ohafgo of
being an ncondinry. The Annapolis Repullcano Of
this morning has tho following notice of the affair
The Reporter for the Northern Papers who a.
tended the first session Of tho Slave Holders Con.
venuon, became suspected, on taking his seat at tho
rcasscmbing Of the Convention on Thursday even
ing. and considerable excitement onsucI. lie was
lnvlel out Of the Hall by the door. Keeper, land
went from thence to tho Gallery, from which no
was soon after conducod, aud token into one of the
Committee Rooms. The excitement incrcased-he
was accompanied from thence To his lodgings nj
Coopot's Hotel where his papers and effects were
token possession oi and II was thought advisable
10y Justice Hunter, for his safety and the public
peace, u commit him.
Next day he was brought under a writ Of hnbeas
corpus and n worry interesting examination was had
before associate Judge Brewer, which lasted four
hours--for the prisoner, Thomas S. Alexander of
Annapolis, and Mr. Palmer oi Frcdnrck-ror tho
prosecution, MIR Cnusin of St Mary's. and r.. +.
Bowie, Esq Of Pnnco George. The prisoner was
recognised the Itev'nd Charles T.. Torfov. ono
Of the Reporters from The city Of Waslineton om.
poycd to report for Northern papers, and ne p,rt
of his contract TO attend and report tho ptocsed.
ines Of this Slave Holders Convention Of Mary.
lard.
lie was finally romnndcd for further crnmina-
ton.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
DEATHS.

On the OH instant, ~ Aug1sts. @ D.. nm hcr wov
to Pensacola Fordi, Miss Mary T. Arb,I
daughter Of Dr. Branch r. Archer,j IN The 27tb
year Of her oge.
Oi pulmonary consumption, on the 18Th instant.
AZ tho house Of Mr. T.. y. Tree IN the county III
Louisa, JuDiTH, youngest daughter Of Enos and
Frances Gunter, deed, IN the 22I year Of her ace
She bore her pfo'rlcted sickness of nearly month,
du0uon, with great foui'ujc and olmos, without 4
murmur. She was modest unossuming, lovely an,
nlscionntc n al her actong universally De'ovet
by her acquaintance and though she expressed n
strong disposition 10 i,yc yet she was resigned Z,
the will Of her Cre1lor md tho writer OF these line.
has not the least doubt but her soul is hnppy If
eternity ~
! irj- Enquirer requested to copy.
/ AZ the res donco Of MIR WIN. Rgsb. I'm T,,o,, 80,
! County, Va, on Sunday the 81 ul6mo, Mr. Jous
! a. WEATnLRs, in the 49, year OF his are. after
severe illness oionIy eight hours. IN ,hs death o
ihls good man, The nclgbboufhood h1s sustained r.,
inconswcrahc loss Boz made It he business b,ouoI
| NC TO he KIND upright and just unto OH men.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
SOurIIEEN rIANrrn

The December number completes the frstvolumc
The Virginia public have had an opportunity o;
iormn; some judgment of is woodland that
judgement, SO far rs have been able 10 learn. is
uee''ediy favorable. The work is chcnp-only 81
"year-nnd 1t contains n vast quantity Of useful
information, which no farmer can read wihon,
profit.
The new volume commences under promisioo
auspices and the energetic Editor is making ar
engagements to render i, still more deserving or IN,
extended patronage II receives.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18

am happy 30 see in your columns nomination
oi Archibald Bryce, E.q, for the Senate If the
state, and cordially unite with the writer in tie
hope hot M refusal TO serve will be taken. Mr.
Bryce was Known 10 me MS a member Of the Gene
"a Assembly some years and can truly say. that
IN nd'iton 70 h's vel know ability, ono moro liiih.
iul, upright and useful never had seat in the L.
gs'aturo We want such men IN the public service.
J'r me public good, which these days is too often
| sacrificed Tor party end5-oud sufcy if there is a
man whose yrt0ous and spotess character, mode.
ration and Guinness might unite all parties IN bis
support, Mr. Bryce IS such n mar
VCTER o. IHE Dfsrnfcr.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
TO r"E olrIzENs OF nICmMoND.

Iou are requested to convene at the City Hall
on wednesday next, at half pas O'Clock, to con.
slider the proptety Of taking some action upon tho
subject OF the mu,iny and murder on board the
Creole, and other matters connected with our slave
property. MANY
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
PrOeeedingsia .NtD York in relation 10 The Bank
rmpi .lct.

Proceedings ia .Ntlo York in relation 10 The Bank
rnpt net.
The sui Joined notice of tho proceedings in New
York will arrest the attention Of tho Southern pub
lie. a political parties there, nvow themselves in
favor Of Bankrupt Law but what is most impor'
ant is that they n agree to embrace State corpora
tons within the provisions Of the Act The comics.
sion is chndidly made, that "thc only mode we TO-
the Nouh) have Of reaching them thc Southern
Binks) is by the compulsory action OF the Federal
Government" a timely admonition to the South
Mr. BENZ +. Bu,lor-Mr Van Buren's Attorney
Genernl--u,,endcd the meeting and earnestly OPP
posed the repcu Of the Act He is reported to have
said:
" lie reioicod, he siid. that they were met that
diy within that noble Hall, consccratcd, as hc bc
lieved IL then was, to the ends OF justice, Of pubic
policy, and the great interests of trade, veil MS
the interests ul humanity. lGront nppl1usol
lie nssentod, nj the request Of the committee, Ia
attond that meeting, to address them for few mo
ments. lie would not attempt, however, Ia enter
on discussion of tho immensely wide and difficult
| field embraced by tho Bankrupt law. When in
common with them, no raised his humble voice in
us favor, he stated tho great principles which he
supposed TO belong 10 the subject. lilo still nold the
same views and gave It his ardent and cordial sup
port though ho hoped to see il amended by the
united wisdom Of Congress when they agree that
the law is defective, seriously IN his own Judgment
vet he called upon every man TO support 1t. lie
hoped that the five and twenty other States Of the
| American Union would rally with this, and will
ono heart and ono mind support the law, and cal
upon Congress not repeal but to go on and amend
| lGrent npplauseJ
lie concluded by moving tho following resolution
10 include State Banks-which was ndnimoutil
adopted:
| "Rtsoiptd That willis, we deem II n measure Of
Justice and policy, Ms we'll as Of humanity, IN th'
existing condition Of our country, to provide for III,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
MARRIAGES..

A. Locus, Hill, on Tho 18Th instant, by ,be Rev.
J lmes VI. Bigby, licHARD =. Bowls. Eu'r. oi
Hanover, 10 Miss ChrHARfEr H., daugh'ef of Ma.
thhniel ~. Tune. Of Louisa Cornty, Va.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
nInBONs AND sIlAwIs

tJtCH Chono and Plaid Bonnet Ribbons beautiful az
~ fotimcnt. ALSO,
six and satin 5hawls, very rich and dcsrablc will
ho sold cost reduce stock. Those In want vii
please call NJ
de 81 LATHRoP a. VAN DgURsRNs.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
AlEuOnANnA

BOSTON, January I2-Arnvod, sohrs Liberty
lIonMns, Rlcnmond: Eoelc, Krnenr. do.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18

lH'JOuN N UUOOCIts he's romovcit IN Rich
- mont ani pfcTs his professional services ~ the ri
IONS 10 His objects NJ the Of t2 and st,ccs,
over The store Of J. ~ Abbott. IA Is-rpiw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
TwENTY-sEvENru CONGRESS.
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Correspondence 81 the Baltimore Psirio,
WAsHIScros, Jan. -, 1912.
U. STATES SENATE.
PETITIONS, Sc.

- - - 80 oNANh
PETITIONS, Sc.
The journal having bee" read, memorials wer'
MIR KERR presented the memorial of citizens o
Baltimore, demonstrating against any inter ference
with the Bankrupt Law.
MIR MERRlCk presented like memorial from
BNltimOrc. On presenting II for the consideration
Of the Senate, MIR Merrck said, that while he was
up he would say, there seemed to be very strange
notions attha, IN regard to this bill He had voted
for the measure, convinced OF its constiiutionaity
snd utility, and had seen no occasion TO change his
mind IN regard To H. In regard also, to the d,stnc-
lions which had bcca set up here in reference TO the
alleged difference between bankrupt law and n
law of insolvency, he regarded al such discrm,lna
tons as unjust and unreal. Sa of the idea OF the
Limitation OF the bill tn traders. There WAS no rca.
son for this. ADD none had been given.
MIR MERRlCN'S views Were sustained 10y Mr.
WALKER, OF Miss. who also presented n num-
Der of petitions PRAYING against the repc, of the
Bankrupt Bill. MIR Bcn,On's views Formerly ex.
pgcsSedl were particularly condemned 10y Mr. Wal
ker, especially IN what was said in reference TO the
uncons,itutoraly fine Law, and the alledccd dit
ference between the lnSovcnt aud the Bankrupt
Law.
Mr. CLAY, MIR HENDERSON, Mr. TALL
MADGE. MIR WRIGHT, and other Senators. pre-.
sentcd circumstances to the repeal of the Bankrupt
Bill, all of which were referred 10 the Committee on
the Judiciary.
After some unin,portant business, the Senate pro.
ceedcd To the orders oi the day, being the un6nsh
cd business of yesterday, and the proposed refer
ence to select committee OF nine members, the pro
iecl and Bill OF the Secretary of the Treasury TO
establish n better Currency.
Mr. BENTON was entitled TO tho floor, and adj
dressed the Senate for more than two hours upon
matters aud things in general, and mainly IN oppo.
slilon 10 the proposed Board OF Exchequer, winch
he said had its origin in 1877, under SIR Robert
waipclc, and WAS borrowed also directly from his
admins tr1;ion 10y the present Cabinet.
Mr. H. having closed, call tor the question was
heard upon all sides OF the Senate chamber; aud TIE
question being taken upon the report, without the
yeas and nays, was UNANIMOUSLY referred to the Sc
Get committee o, nne members, in conformity 10
the motion of Mr. ramadsc.
MIR SIMMONS, from the Committee on Manu-
iactures asked leave to employ clerk, owing TO
the accumulation of business.
The Senate then adjourned 10 Monday, withou,
taking the question on Mr. Simmons motion
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18

remi- Weekly. .,......c5 yer annum
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
RICHMOND WING.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND sEMi-wEEKLy,
IN AIEN. MOSELES.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-24
SILK AND STRAW GOODS.

A RTHUR TAPPAN & CO., l22 Pearl street
"A New York, having recently made large additions
10 their stock from auction at the preseat reduced
prices are prepared To exhibit extensive and splen-
did assortment of Silk and other fine goods for the
Spring Trade, among which are
Matteoni, Vertas and Riya Lustrngs.
Black and blue black Gro de Swiss.
Black Gro de Rhine and Gro de Paris
Black and blue black Bombazine.
Sarsnets, Sinchews, and Canton Grapes.
Black and blue black Satins and Nelyets.
Gro de Maps and Poult de Soes,
Striped and figured Armure Silks.
Corah and Spitalfeld Handkerchefs.
Company Choppas and Pongee do
Figured and plain Mousseline de LANES.
French Prints and French Muslins.
Linen Cambria and fancy Silk Handkerchief.
Thread Edgings and Laces of all kinds
Trimmed Scotch and French Worked Collars
Bonnet, Cap and Neck Ribbons.
Indian Ribbons of best quality, No A TO %.
Kid, Silk, and Fillet Gloves and Mitts
Italian and Lustring Cravats and Stocks.
Broche and fancy Silk Shawls &c. sc.
Also, BONNETS in great variety
And Will ne daily receiving fresh supplies from auc-
ton and by the latest arrivals from Europe and India
all of which will be sold for cash or credit at the
lowest market prices. Merchants visiting this mar
ke will find II for their interest to call and give then
stock an examination.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-24

ITO AIMANTS.-FRANCIS A. DICKlNS
i continues to undertake the agency of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches of the Govern
ment, including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public Offices He will attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims the procuring of pa
tents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con-
gress of grants and claims to lands; claims for pro-
pery lost in or taken for, the service of the United
States property destroyed by the Indians while in
the possession of the United States all valid revolu-
for Revolutionary services, whether for Communication,
half pay, bounty lands-as well those against the
State of Virginia as the United States; all claims
growing out of contracts with the Government, or
damages sustained in consequence of the action or
conduct of the Government; and indeed any busi-
ness before Congress the public Offices, which may
require the aid of agent or attorney His charges
will be moderate, and depending upon the amount of
the claim and the extent of the service.
He is also agent for the American Life Insurance
and Trust Company, which has a capital of two mil
lions of dollars paid in.
In the prosecution of claims against Mexico under
the late convention, Mr.. Dickins and the Hon. c. p.
Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentary of the United States in Spain, as
ISOLATED and any claim sent to either of them, will
receive their united and prompt attention.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most of those who
nave been in Congress within the last few years.
who have occupied any public station at Washington
His office is OF Pennsylvania avenue, between Full
ler's Hotel aad the Treasury Department and his
residence is on 18th street, between Pennsylvania
avenue and street.
All letters must be post paid.