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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
FROM the Indcpen Tent.

tP Washington Irving. Of New York, has
been nominated by the President and confirmed by
the Senate, as Minister to Spain; General waddv
thompson, OF 5. c. as Minister Pleno oo,entiny TO
Mexico, and wm. NJ. Blackboard. OF Virginia as
Charge 20 New Grenada. We understand these
nominations were unanimously ratified. SO far as
they go they redeem the Admnisit at on from nor
lion OF the odium Incurred by the character of the
general run o, It's nominees.
The Senate, 10y the rejection Of James n. Barker
has vindcated its claim TO public respect and Justly
reenked the insult offered IT, the whig party AMI
the American People, BY his nomination. We hope
and believe, that It is H., first o, series of similar
eSertons of their Constitutional power. There are
m,ny other nominations not less reptehensible
than Barket's and which sisnally deserve 10 %
Duke aud reiee,ioG-appointment which no man
can explain, except on the supposton that family
resssns debated them, and which for tina, cause
even Il they might otherwise have been nc
quiesced IN, ought TO be repudNtei. No Re-.
pae.iean, OF whatever party denomination he may
ee, but must revolt at the idice OF public offices
beng bestowed IN view OF tho family ARRANGEMENTS
OF the President. l, is sufficient Amos, to excite
precautionary Spirit f MOTTO Justify II. We are not
aware Of any oihsr Executive LAPSE from propri~,v
calculated 20 oroaSe more violent or ius;er ndis-
nation. We have already proved that many n n %
polntments 10 high and responsible Office have been
made out .; the circle Of the Presidents family,
oSoioets-n Iaw, cousins, ecnnex IONS, and the int
mates OF his seas. We shall at leisure ercupe all
these and others, and demonstrate that he has en-
p.oysd his patronage to enrich his family connex
IONS and relations. OF all Executive baseness we
hold this Of prostituing his powers and the pubic
trust to family uses, TO DC the meanes;, lowest West,
and most ns1iiera6le- Jefferson would appoint no
relation 10 o;ficc-Madison's deiic,cv was eonoiIv
refined. Mr. Monroe adopted the same maxims.
and could no; be persuaded TO nominate his dis,in-
sulssei son IN law, George Hay, to a Jud,eship.
until the evidence OF pop liar wish removed the re-
sisiei'on. How does President Tylers conduct
compare win the example of these iustrious men,
We wall coon enable the Public 10 Judge, by the
exhibition Of facts which can ne,her be questioned
nor misunderstood.
We hope the Senate will watch the progress Of
this nepoisrl-,his appropriation OF the Offices Of
the country 20 the asgrand.zemenl Of the Presidents
family, connexions, "kiih- kin aud allies and in
every suchease, whatever may I've the merit or demer
Of the party nominated, nail the nomination itself
to the eoun;e'; and thus express lis dsapproLation
ofthe motive.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
'ecuu'Iy,
J. II. PEYTON.
DlxwIppls, Feb. 18th, Isas.


MIR Editor; II was Dosenes who, when he saw
every body busy in preparing for defence, tucked
up HIS robe and commenced trundling his tub; and
not to be outdone by the Cynie. propose TO give
my tub a start,-and the moIe willingly under
take the business for the espeei, benefit Of those
Paresoas Of e,oquenee from Preston, Louisa and
Isle OF Wight propose, in the first place, to pass
an act TO be called the limitation act, that after the
year OF our Lord, 1882, all OF the presen; banks
shall expire, aud tina, they shall divide all debts due
them into nine equal parts and shalt be compelled.
by pain OF forfeiture, to collect every year one
ninth and the interest upon the whole, and so on,
until the total amount shall be paid in: with this
proviso, that when the banks redeem their notes IN
specie, they may be allowed TO demand specie for
their dues Thus you will see plan TO get rid of
the banks upon fair and just psineiplc; and for
this discovery, expect that my bust will grace the
ro'unda OF the Capitol, OF 1t will eniiile me TO a
very snug ctficc, either IN Richmond or at WASH
nsion; CT at far,hss, shall get the Farmers' Re-
gis,er and the Bank Retormer one year gratis
Please ard and assist these nay aspirations and YOU
shall no, be the looser thereby.
Yours, Sc.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

-" The Enquirer admits that i, had heard that
Lord Morpeih was tainted with Aboli,ionism-bui
did not believe word Of it, because the charge was
made by the hbolitonists, who are not worthy Of
credit! Ii this be so, why does the Editor copy Sc
largely from them1 But Lord Morpeth was So
pleasant and agreeable, and never once alluded
whilst here, to domestic institutions, that il
could not be true. 1fMr Adams were to visit Rich.
monl lie would be equally agreeable and as good
manners would dictate, would also serupuou,y
forbear harsh comments upon slavery.
We have no idea tina. Lord NJ. will, during Iii
vsi, TO the South, any where, be guilty Of tho i'm
propriety Of offend ne the people whom he meets 10y
animndversions uPon the institution OF slavery. Ill,
good breeding will prevent that. But still that doe,
no, excuse Richie Tor lsudng his Lordship, willis
he abuses Mr.. Adams The incincerity md boo,
licking betrayed in this, is wha, we detesi. We
hope his Lordship will have a pleasant time, onc
be every where well treated, whilst in our country
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
RICH NC d.:
SATURDAY MORNING.. FEuRUAnY
".S.~ zee are come 70 "a. issue. :,

The Enquirer. IN the following emit com.
ment upon Mr. Thornton and his course, distinctly
makes up an important issue TO be decided by the
people at the polls. II tho false Democracy obtain
the aseendcuey in the next Legislature, virsinis i,
TO DO deprived OF her quola-The Legislature /, 10
refuse to appoint an agent to receive the money.
and Governor is to be elected, who will also re
fuse.
Arc the people prepared for this1 Arc thew rca
dy to discard a fund, which belongs TO them. mere
ly to subserve the ends of huekstcting politician,
and brawlins dem,gosuesi Are their Golfer, over
hosing-have they moro money than they know
what to do with Can they pay their deb,s-tbeir
taxes, and are they able TO make liberal appropri.
tons to Education and Internal Improvement,
Let these questions DO brought home to the people
ofevery section Of the Commonwea before thew
perpetra'e the folly Of denying themselves fund
Of inexhausiible value.
From ths Enquirer.
'Now, We come to the issue. Will Mr. Thorn
ton lend his ard to TIE election Of u man. who will
be called upon ty tho Clay Wings (the WING mar
ty) to fasien one OF the most obnoxious of these
measures upon Virginia I'VE mean the ID stribu :
ton OF the Proceeds ofthc sales Of the Pubic and,
watch the Address of the Democrats Conven,ion
has assaied with such whitening force flare =
ton were 10 pass the House OF Delegates. TO instruct
our Senators TO vo;o for the repeal Of the law Mr.
L. would vote for the resolution. Or il bill wer.
to pass the House for appointing an .gsnt to receive
the money, We take Il for granted, that ho would
vote against the bill-Otherwisc, he would no, be
tho .iauneh States Rights man. which our Corrrs-
pendent claims him to be. But there is ano,h-
or category IN this question. The Dis,ribu
uon law provides, that the fund may be received
by State, either through an Aersr appoint.
cd by the Legislature, or by tho Governor.
WILL then, MIR Thornton voc for Cove nor who
vii appoint an Agent to receive the money, and
thus assist IN fastening this oiious measure upon
the good People OF Virginia2 Let us hay. no
splitting ofhairs upon this question. To vote for
Governor. who will app;inI an Agent, is TO all in
EMS and purposes the thing as TO vote di
reelly for the Agent hmself7 Win MIR T. then
vote tor any man rs Governor, until he ascertains
by satisfactory pledges, that he will not appoint
ON Agent; that he is against Distribution; and
therefore no Clay Wing Ii he does, then We
respectfully say, that such Faith wiihou, rorks is
dead-or rather, that such toorks, in opposition to
his Eath would place him directly in the hands Of
the Pniistines. No one, not even our Corre.pon.
Gent, would more truly rejoice than ourselves, to
see Mr. Thornton acting up TO his principles with
the energy. which his great cause and this import
ant Crisis so imperiousy demand q, the hands Of
every States Rights politician.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
ASMODEUS.
Bovine GkKKs, cAsoitsx COUNT. Va.

- reSgHary q, l>ss.
Mr. Eiaer:-On Monday last, (Caroine Court
day,l NosSorne Sutton, ESQ, was snnoanced as
the Wig candidate for the ensuing Leeis stgse.
Ihis ADMINISTRATION was received with much sratih
cation Nv the fEends Ct the god cause fos Il ever
the iTU!. had sl;hlG, and jealous defender in our
ranks, Nosbosne e Sutton IS that man.
Mr. Sutton vas one Of the Whjs Electors in the
laS campaign, and the gal and ersssy with which
ne gave asset up 20 he : osoas cause, won for
him the admiration and praise o. every good Wig
10 the eoun;y.
Deceived, as unfortunately most Of US have been.
~ the miserable incabus that bsoods over the M
ions ees;in:ss IN the person Of Joan Tyler, MIR
Sutton wal DC tSvnl uueompromisins tow ri tie
present administration, 81 lon: as continues The
course OF msrule which has far characterized ITS
movement
HE'S, moreover, the rooS MANS FRIEND. He is
not one OF your politicians who, toe the sake OF
vote, wi. truckle 10 those. who, under other
circumstances, he might find II convenient not TO
know. No-Norbornc Sutton is the same in mis-
manners and communications with al. Kind. bland
and affa6e, good patriot and an honest man.
feomanTy OF Caroline, remember your interests.
\ WING,
bui net a Tiisr Mas.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
no THE GENgRAT. AesguRr.y

A'ihe people ofAccomac IRE suffering immense.
" Tor The want Of a Judge, is j; not your duty 10
supply them with onc7 a election was held In
January, but II hss never been announced. wb.fbsr
me distinguished gentleman would accept Pro.
baby he has not been officially notified Of his ap-
poinimani-ond bis moiosty nnd delieaey are loo
great TO permit hin to ihquHe about i,-O1ght you
no; then 70 call upon The acting Governor Rut6cr
ioofd, 10 know why he has not given The JUDGE M.
commission, that he might long since have repaired
TO his circuit 10 minister justice TO suffering and
outraged peop'o1
merely throw ost this Suggestion and know the
extreme regret, which you must feel 10 part with
80 va'u'blo nember-but puvale feeling ought 10
give way 70 public duty. "a.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
SHORTENING THE SESSIONS.

A correspondent, who inveishs pretty rounily
against the 1.-TWO dollar BILL" or as is more COM
monty called, "HsSn's Starvation BlH" suggests
other modes for shortening the Sessions, which he
deems far preferable. We suti Join his suggestions.
For part, Indifferent as to the means. so
that the end is attained. We feel some affection for
the Starvation Bill-more, probably than it merits,
on account Of the bitter hate with which the Enquirer
regards IL. But that, the zone hour ruler and the
suggestions Of our correspondent, will all probably
be required reduce the sessions within reasonable
limits.
at seems to he generally admitted tina, the ses.
sions Of our Legislature too long. Each session
costs the Commonwealth 500, 000-a goody sum
ont OF the pockets OF the people, particularly in
times like these. How is the evil TO be avoided |
would recommend that the old rule, limiting the re-
ception of petitions Is days. be renstated except
in emergencies. | think this would be good for
two weeks at least. | would also recon- mend the
printing of all bills, both public and private, which
would supersede the necessity of having the bills
read by the clerk. They could he simply read by
the title. The printed bills being in the hands of
each, any defects that might be found in the original
dEat;s, would no doubt be remedied. The phrasso-
logy might be improved and the meening made
clear. Inc reading of bills not attended TO- and
II the members were TO pay the utmost attention.
they could not be expected 10 understand them so
well us II they were before them in printed form.
II the bills were all printed should not hear Of
any mistakes hereafter in our sessions acts. have
known the reading Of bills, 10 empty benches. TO
consume Of ITSELF a days sitting, which might be
put down al from 10 500 dollars. look upon this
as a reform. Wise people ought never to adhere to
practice for its antiquity merely. II old rule, or
a new one should be found not 10 answer n good
end it should be abolished. IL has been practice
TO read the bills from time immemoriil, ond from
this consideration alone, presume, the custom is
continued. think change would result benef
cllly 10 The Commonwealth. From to 800 dol
lars worth OF printing would save the Common
wealth $4,000 at least, in my opinion, and our To-
sislation would be much more perfect. The time
consumed IN reading bills is well known 10 al.-and
in this case, at least, "time is money"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
THE BALL

The preparations aro advancing rapidly for the
Ball. I, is designed as christening Of the new and
splendid Hall at tho Exchange, and it is desirable
10 have il got up in style worthy OF the OCCASION
Il will doubtless be magnificent affair, as il is I'M
ders,ood. that the gallant Boyden is particularly
ambitious TO prove to the Ladies, that he knows
what's what, and when his dander is Up, those who
know him, know that he can achieve wonders,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
r. HOWARD's
IMPROVED CHEMICAL CHLORIDE SOAP.

'Hls SOAP possesses virtues properties found In
Il no other u Is manufactured hy 4 pTactic Chemist
ny washing the face and hands with this soap every morn.
ingu VIII make tito skin smooth and soft silk n
removes tam pnplcs and blcmshcs; those have
used FOR shaving give the prefcren all other kinds
beng made Of Chloride of Soda. makes la.
iectng article IT those who AMI with offensive
breath would frs, soft tooth brush and then PASS II
over this sop, and rub the teeth gums herewith
Iy morning twi cure the seuryy in the gums cure
the Offensive breath.
lisa very superior article for WASHING and CLEANSING
sores and wounds aud preparing the flesh heal Mothers
should not be without this Sap; 10y washing children
thersW prevents sore ant many cuiancogs dis.
orders u 10 believed that should've body DO well washed
al over with is soap once week would prevent many
diseases 10 which tie human fame IL subjected,
has proyedto be the best article IA use for removn,
Goois ''N'
RULES and hsndkerchefs, which have long lain by an
become yellow, toy being washed with this soap viii be.
Come snow white. - "
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by
HOWARD, Chemis,
- Washington, ID &
" u inc genuine VII! have on the Outside envelope,
For sale by L DOVE.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

per-sueh as stay laws, rsplev.a laws. insisllment
lave. &c. 80 expressed myself-bul there was
one measure suggested in the debae. calculated to
afford relief that thought well deserving OF con-
slderation. and that was the pos,ponement OF
the period for the resumption Of spees pay n,ents
bv the banks OF this commonwealth. from the lst
OF April next, the period now fixed by law for
assumptions. TO the LIST OF January nsxt-aud being
so impressed. I voted Tor MIR PipeT's resolution.
You will please publish this letter. which will dis
tiretly explain my vote and my opinions in rela-
lion 10 the subj CT discussed in the Senate.
am yours, respectfully.
pEyTDN
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

Rh uituc or deedof trust, from FEELING Noel 10 us
- bearing Laie 2Si OF October, 1850 aud admitted 10 r,
eord IN the Ccrk'sO Office OF ESSEX County Court the ieh
GAY OF January, iS We shall, Tuesday the 10 day of
" TAR, oiher~sc the nett fair day there
IN said county, expos 10 saie at public auction
10 ihc ehcst hdi'r Tor cash. tho Said Fielding Noeis
tcrest In atrac, Of Land the possession OF his
mother, Betty Noel, widow Of Reuben Noel supposed t
contain lSo ceres Asc his, the said Fielding Noera rsh
title and interest in and 10 the following slaves namly
Nanny, Andrew Tclsou Nahaiy an her two chiIircny
Acting as Trustees shall convey only such title as is
vested in us by the deed Of uus,
ALFRED ~ GARRETT.
DANDRIDGE SALE.
Loyfs February lO,r. 1912. fcI9 wew.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

In anticipation Of MIR Gays expected resignation,
ana oil certain great measures OF reform which he
mas 10 contemplation. and is expected to bring for.
ward before his retirement to private lie, the Globe
= raising the Old cry OF dietaiioa. Pay, IL Mr..
Gay, and men like him, do not originate and pro
pose measures where are measures to como from
ave The master spirits OF the age to he dsmb . For
ourselves, We rejoice in ,hc prospect that MIR. Clay
vii propose TO the country something for its relief
ana benefit before his retirement.-And we trust,
ina, eos,ng from such man. whatever he proposes
may receive the favorable consideration Of Congress
and the Niiou.-Algx. GAz. Feb. 10.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

N% The new Bank Bill was still under discus-
sion in the Senate at our last dates and with pro.
liability that it would be variously amended. IL is
possible, moreover, that we shall have n new bill
introduced into the Senate. There will thus 10
three bank bills before the Legislature, all conflict
ing with each other, ami most Of their provisions in
direct oppositon.-Pha Ing, FEB. IL.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
srNaTE cn4sstn, Friday. Feb. ts,b. Is4o.

mt Edtot' In your paper Of this morning, Won
~ S me o,opposing the resolution offered in
.,e oena'e by Mr. Pipor having for its object, ths
~ o. JOINT committee TO enquire into
wy. ps0uhiary endorsements Of the country and
IepVu plan Tor relief. voted for thot yssoi1,;o
snu ue error IN your statement ha. proceeded. /
presume, from this. am opposed Ia mnnv ~ H.
measures Tor relief Indicated ia the debate as pro.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

Position priat avowel a pscfersnee Cor Mr. Van Ba-
rem. Mr Buchanan will therefore in all probability
,see.ve The vote Of Pennsylvania in the Loco Foeo
National Convention. which is to assemble fsr the
nomination Of candidates for the Presidency and
wee Presidency. Could he also receive the sup
port o. New York, his chance for the nomination
would he excellent As to the election, however,
.hs Whiss will settle that. f they only keep united,
ana bring forward their hes; NAN. Bot let US not
aS'a,e this slbiect pgematurcly.-PHiL. tNe.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
THE VAN BUREN CANnIDATE

The Harrisburg Reporter still insists that Mr..
Buchanan is the choice Of the Loco Focos OF this
State for the next Presidency. No doubt A
iorgo majority OF the Van Buren, presses OF this
Commonwealth have already declared in favour OF
Mr b. while in no instance, We believe, has an OPP
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

la the United States Count for Eas err District Of Viz
- - sinia. February 18th. 1872:
- ODERT q. IiIiiARD, OF the county Of brunswick.
having fled apction praying that he may be declared
bankrupt: IL ordered, that all claiming 10 bc
creditors of the sai Roberto billiard show eause TO tn,
court on mo I'D day Of March why the said Robcr
iinard, DC not declared bankrupt pursuant 10 The
act ~ Congress in that bca and that copy this or.
DER DC published in the newspapers according the 22nd
aud Nth rules OF court.
copy. Teste,
&c lq-ysw IIESpv CIpsnN f,t,k
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

.N,to .vshed Of Box Keeping Some time since.
n barber brought before the Police Court al
Paris. charged with having customers in his house
after midnight. The examination is thus reported:
Barber. Il IS the hu', OF this person, Meron
who is IN the court, ns ho has not time 10 be shaw.
ej until late az night
President You ought not, a, al events, q dig
tutb the public peace, there were cries issuing from
your house, as il you had been committing mur
der.
Meton. lie was shaying-thaP, almos, the
same thing. ILaugh'erl
Ths President. Yves il you then, Msr'on who
was crying out ns ifyou we're being Aaycdi
Msd1n. Yes. 10 fict lie was Aiying ms-la
general l1ughtefl he w1s cutting me horribly.
The Bsrbe'. IL sirue, but made a mistake.
Merton. Dd ygo mean 70 eutmol
The Barber DO not soy that-fprolongsd
laughtcrl-l conlinly DID not mean 10 cut him 90
deeep-lLo md continued laughter
The President Did you then cut him on pur-
The Barber. Indeed ! did, in the spiri, Of nv
| order You understand one does not like 70 DO be-.
low his business.
The Presiden, and Mcrlon together. And wby7
The Barber The whole AFFAIR.". this. Mr. Mcr
lon not n he trusted as he does pay tic ready
money. lie used to cheat me in the number OF
shaycs FOR which be owed me when a. had twelve
he used TO say that he bad only six, 30 That los,
both my razor, my soap, and my time At last
devised a mode Of Keeping a reckoning not 70 DO
disputed.
The President. How was that
The Barber. Every time shaved him mako a
notch in his cheok-fgeneral laughterl-whon We
count up look az his cheek-so many notchcs, so
many shaves-Irenowed laUgh,orl-but tho Other
day the razor turned IN my hand-I made the figure
too large and i was this that made him cry out and
disturb the nsighbolhood.
Amidst general laughter the barber was condemn
ed opay the full penalty, and tho President advised
him to renouneo IN future his new system Of keep.
ing accounts
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19

The Senate, Thursday, refused TO entertain q
resolution offered by MIR Simmons, to postpone the
Bankrupt Law for one year.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
HENRY GIBSON. Crk,

In tho United States Court for Eastern Disrc of Nr.
. Enia, February 18th. lSf2
GARLAND BALLARD, ofthe county of Oranrs haying
~ hicd apetion praying thai he may be dec Jared han
tnp' " IS ordered That all persons claiming Toe ere
the sad Garland Balari show the court on
the Sd lay OF March next, why the said Ballard be not
ecreda bankrupt pursuant 10 tho CorsIcs In
bchs and that copy Of this order he publ shed In the
newspapers according 10 the 2ei and 9th rules court
copy. Testc.
fe 10 WOW HENRY GIBSON, Crk
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-02-19
ATTENTION. ARTIIJEKYI

PARhDE atthc Gun II use, Tuesday, the 22d inst At
ma past O'Clock, A VI, In winter uniform, arms aud
tain. TUnS a nan orltiy ssr,,,f
The detachment 10 FIRE the morning salute will 6o ,t
ihcir post by the dawn ofdsy.