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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-18
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fbrt on tie sih uf FEBRUARY, i-3 between the
Water station aud Chcs i'i jciri hosc red Pocket book
crpe3nus fourteen hundred and five dollars Ia bank
-e hundred dollars in paper The above re.
at i le gwen The Of above book with coneni>
m name. 81. the usors rego;eclrd; bat,
ne payable me, persons Notified 1so.' trai ng
i.f the :. BASSEIi FhtsCti.
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-18

VALUABLE JAMES RIVER ESTATE FOR SAI.E.-l offer
for sale Farm in Pnwaan county lying on James we
H miles above The city Richmond, adjoining the lands of VIM
A. Trpin Dr. H. w Royer George w. Porter and Tos liar
rs and containing SO of which M are first rate James
river low grounds e land, state e; good Guilty alton
and wood land in original growth aud heavily timber
ia bushels Of wheat have been seeded on The land TINS
wear The buildings 81 good dwelling house with six
rooms and all necessary houses For terms apply TO on
tie premises, or Il. II. Dickinson, Richmond, Va ~
TUOS. a. HARRIS.
n. B.-A plat Of The land may be seen al my oiiee
iIrc >, Cs-aa,,tf K. II DICKINSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-18

CARD-pENTiSIRY, the branch Of Medical Science
wirn i'r ieisn's has made his special object Of Practice
X Utice--in Rcsler's Row.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-18
a rcTlnN AND COMMIssI0N mOUsE-NrW {. R0l

A UCTlCN AND COMMISSION ii0USE.-NEW ( RoYS
n TER, ArclIc>Yras have associated with them THOMAS
w cLEiAAD na III: business viii he continued for The n.
and firm OF ClEl AND NEW 4 R0HSJER
They taken ', central and spacious Store Main street.
long occupied y Mr. Isaac White, few doors beuv the Bell
Tavern. uurpn>c GE.NEkRk aTC1ION
itD CO.iLNf>>iGN BUSINESS, and tender
friends aud the public ior the sale &c Read Estate Slaves
Horses Carriages Stock of Merchandise rv Goods
Furniture 49, &C. p.dgne themselves 10
the Interest o those who honor them with their
patronage, settle all sa!es with propnes and dispatch
puretuay and devotion business,
the long experience Of tie partner, give genera!
satisfaction.
~ Executors, Administrators, Trustees and Commission
attended reasonable Terms ehcr
cit, cnunry.
1 They viii also give their attention to tile sale Of Produce
&c every description.
Jan. d S-2awiw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-18
STORE nous
In Clarks, IN, (T;,~;uie. J for Rent.

m ITHThSfWe, It'SfNtV'I T3 I''H.' -
FsNHt large and eommo,iionS House ~ the t"Wh 81
Mechlenhurs county, Va lately occupied by H. IL Mos
Co., for lease immediate possession gwen ne ~
the the town for large Dry "od
and Grocery Business The house OF stone ana b,'cA, a m
been recently un This situation for naiiFi ca ana
cn;epize is the hest in The up-couny he 'ue o t
town large and incrcasins-uS:al receiving rom !"
hds al Tobacco annnaly-and having the ADVANTAGE oi
branch OF the Exchange Bank viii al all times III eA
tensive trade. -, !,
R For further particulars, apply 10 mr. L. a. hoioway III u
' " ~ ''' wy WILLIAM TONNES.
Psh S6-2awiw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-18
SPLENDID LOTTERIES.
CO. ogI

ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, Glass T. for ISIS 10 he drawn at
Alexandria, d. e. on Saturday, the oi % February loi3
.il.nn.S ch.,ns
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17

Those who remember the Of 1872 and its early re-
verses, and how the National Spirit revived, excited
aud rendered nvnciblc by Eu's victory over the Guer
mere, will lament his death tho good old age with pa
triotc grief
The capture Of the Guererc BY the Constitution, was
the turning point the Of 1872 Before there
nothing but d-aste after there victory after vic.
tory. Hull the Hero who turned the tide France
IN 1888 indebted to DemOurisr for learning
her how conquer, than L. States Hull in the
last war, for the service. Others have worn inca.
sure his aures but he the man who arrested defeat
and introduced victory.
May his be immortal in the hearts Of his county
men.
DEATu or CovNODoRE HuLL.-The fears which we OK.
pressed last week, that Commodor Isaac Hull dan
gerJus situation have been fully realized. That veteran
officer died yesterday morning. his residence Potco
Row, meeting death toe natural and expected close Of
long and useful life.
The Of Hui Is identified with the honor and glory
Of this His skill saved the Constitution early IN the
sst war, when chased by Blush feet aud shortly after.
wards he commenced that series Il naval victories which
gave character the abroad. Those who recoect
the gloom that hung upon the public mind from defeats and
disasters the frontiers, sill bear in mind the revyng
huence U the victory Of the Constitution the Guerrero
achieved by Com Hull, and comprehend how much Of graft.
tuoe ~ due 70 him for his brilliant success
Cum. Hull the third the list Of Post Captains
Commodore Barron and Commodore Stewart were before
him. His commission bears date 20 April, 1906 one day
after Commodore Stewards.
Com. Hull we, believe, native fCOnnocticui, where
he married. and whore he spent much Uf bis time when not
public duty. lie have been shout 81 years Of age
though his personal appearance would have led u the be.
lief that he : much Younger
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
~ Mr. Rlyts, resoIulions Nh be noticed tomorrow.
SIGNIFICANTl

The New York Morning POST established to aid Mr.
Calhoun, and in political rivalry the Evening Pos,
which susans the fortunes OF his rya Mr. Van Buren, has
knocked under" and be Identified after Saturday
next" with the Evening Post
In this little fact there is great Specification Vans OBJ
Jeet has been all along, truin seduce gull and fiat
ter Mr. Calhoun with the appearance of strength induce
him to consent into Convention. This accomplished
and shall find the Calhoun papers, one after another
"keeRg up" BY next Christmas there will not one be left
out Of s. Carolina. There very few of them now but
by that time there will be nOne Calhoun considerable
at abstraction, but in the knowledge of nen and things
and the world it is, Van beat him and give him
High, Low. He will count Jack and the Game in every
hand, and the Jack is out in due Of shung
Van will turn him up
What gorgeous folly to Imagine as Calhounism docs,
that the game dead match, aud that the cards will be
dealt or played faryl Clay is the who will show
them both "where Toney hid the wedge.n
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
WV. FOaBrs, sec'y. ''''' :"


The President and the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Mr. Tyler and Mr. Forward, Secretary of the Treasury
1t will be noted issue upon the sueency of the Re-
venues OF lsi3, meet the expenses of ls43 Mr. For
ward estimates tina; there will be surplus the Treasury
on LIST January, 1874, of $4,000. some fraction.
Mr. Tyler (see his letter. that the Treasury will
bs exhausted before the close Of the year. even with the
reissue of Treasury
We may Judge what Of Administration it is by this
simple and single circumstance
Here is the President who wants as much money AZ nos
s6!e, setting his traps up seam-and here il Mr. Secret
ry Forward, oleraby fair times 60 setting lis
traps down the River to catch the fish passing that way
We have seldom never, known holder or more deci.
ded push for popularity Tyler catch all going up
MIR. Forward, all going down. Either it is thus or it
argues gross want Of information, subodinaon and order
that the President should propose thing and the Secre
,ay of the Treasury propose and say the very opposite
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
To tAe Geaerai AsssaLiy Of YaEinia.


The writer saw, time past. suggestion, by Mem.
Der OF tho Legislature setting forth the proprey Of
ing Law, requiring free negroes, who carry articles
MARKET Tor SALE to obtain, from respectable c
uzens OF the County, certificate stating that the said
zen has just believe that the said free negro
mas become honestly possessed Of such article.
The ptopnety, OF such act, must he readily admitted.
that act passed pgo, requiring
slaves to obtain, from their employer written
PERMISSION to sell article has failed entirely In the
ootnpishent OF the objcct aud believe be truly
said has rendered matters in relation stolen property
much worse than before the passage OF that act.
Under the law the slave has only 10 transfer o
zen property to the hands Of free negro whom
ncae requrcd and the proceeds Tor such portion there
OF as he may think m is given the slave thus rendering
inc house OF the free complete repository for pro-
perry stolen by the slave. This fully exempfed in every
neighbohood where free negroes reside and although is
known, that many ut them sell times the amount of
produce that they raise yet under the present law there
great difficulty IN detecting them. BY subjccung them to
penalty Tor offering articles for sale without such certificate
well rs the purchaser for buying il il believed
the evil would, in great degree, be arrested.
The law, here proposed, would impose but little difficulty
on those who are known to be honest while would cfcc
III y deprive Others OF the present facility of roguery
The County Courts would appoint, sufficient number Of
PERSONS m each neghborhood give such certificates
soguenty only those who dishonest could be effected BY
the inconvenience.
Such an act is certainly OF pressing importance and but
Tor the probable short time the Legislature will be session.
ueoud be shown to be generally advocated.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES CITY
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
The LEGISLATURE.

The House yesterday resolved by large vote to adjourn
the 9th March-f the Senate That they will ad
Journ that day, very Pobablebut whether the bust.
hand will be completed very different question
As yet little nothing has been done When the great
haste and strongest outward demonstrations deter.
mnaton work. exhibited least progress in the real
business OF the House made Whether this be owing TO
the Speaker the nattention ncapacity of mem.
bers, presume Il decide.
All the important bills yet upon the table The
House has determined five hours day, despatch
them. But ii they do, they did days this week, de.
hours the passage Of BILL and then hours
the reconsideration and rejection Of tive shall be very
little in advance Of present position, the 9th
March.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
N,ln York and Rirpinin.


The difference between these States sprung out Of
the refusal Of New York deliver up three free negroes
who stole negro slave Norfolk. The quarrel was sub.
soqueny aggravated by tie passage Of what called the
Jury Law" Virginia. by way OF retaliation and redress
passed what termed the "Inspecton Law" subecng oil
New York vessels examination &c-tho be paid
by the New Yorker. II provided in this that it
shall cease and be Of effect, New York does
oo things viz Surrender Isaac Gdnzey and his
peers and rcpeql their jury Lato We thought, and have
frequently expressed the opinion that the action Of Virginia
was, If not unconstitutional undgnifed and unworthy Of
the Commonweah-and that il would do much injury
az New York.
but not thought Richie and the great Democracy.
They regarded the Inspection Law"-the bsoudeol Of
legislation; and they in their wrath, II should
borepealed, until BOTH Of regulations complied with
csTioiny notunu Gantey Co. surrendered. Their
honor and the honor Of the State pledged this No.
thing could for the original offence except the giving
up Of the fuguves.
We think see signs now, that the great Democracy
abou, abandon their high ground The Democratic
Governor (Mr. Mcdowell who was soon to vndicutc
the character Of the sote) has yet demanded the fuE
ycs Of his Democratic brother, Gov Bouek and the En-.
quirer nmatcs that the surrender Of the rogues he
fusa give up whom the original offence is Of
consequence now; and ths " the " Y Legislature will
repeal the Jury Law (which by the decision Of the Supreme
Court dead Ltter) the Virginia Democracy will peck
the original insult and longer insist upon the
der Of the fugiuves
We ask e public 70 keep their eyes upon the
going between the Richmond and Albany Junios In r.
gard to this matter!
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
Respectfully, yours,
C. STOIIINCS
Remark. Of M1: Moore Of ca5eI it;arn. IN Il.


ErttHSoH Of udgsirates Jurisdietion Jty doilars
Mr. SrTAKEs.-I arise not for to make aowery speech
for am not capable Of doing for home consump
uon-nOr for honor p;ohi-bu for the welfare Of my
country: for honor what honor does To show tins
House that all have DONE Is sgainst Las
year got Cabc county divided, which against my
terest, for the Sherf's place, will be here will
come next March year, If live. You knew in advo
eating the passage of this bill is sgans my Interest,"
but willing sacrifice this interest for the benefit of
country which almost with last breath PRAYING for
some aid TO deliver il from total destruction. But sir the
dark clouds that appear here like great thunder storm
will hold 10 the helm, and If my will stick me-
lior one will never give up the ship.
Mr.. Speaker should not be surprised if Mr.. Calhoun
will be next President for the people pressed very
hard and If they don't relief they will be com.
PEELED TO nully OF the arisocracy of Virginia Some
crying in this House for the Constitution and they
Infringing he Constitution every day, and breaking
down ;he poor peoples Constitution Mr.. Speaker
this not the first time the people prayed aloud
They have called for it for several years. and
IN particularly there necessity for the passage Of
this law. Mr. Speaker appeal those high minded pro-
iessionsl men, this floor If would expe many Of
those fifteen shilling lawyers from the Court Houses and the
county for they will have study higher station 10
get make their fifteen shings Mr.. Speaker II does
take much study make fifteen shilling lawyer. If
will only study impotence, and ltto low cunning
and pass words get license, he and make
mischief amongst the neghbors, that he make
fifteen shings, that all he wants. and that all he cares
for, is butcher the laws and butcher the people II
bill should pass, shall offer resolution that they shall
pay for license peddle out law in the county.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17

We Yesterday glanced o, this subject which IL beginning
10 attract attention. and expressed decided conviction
that slave mechanical labor should in be- allowed
interfere with white Labor IN the department Of industry
which citizens had chosen ior their support. In This
advance and knew oueyes TO be 50, Of the giov.
Norfolk which bad led to the agitation Of the sub.
Jet The complaint there il only that tho Government
employs slave labor to perform what free men do D.
we'll better and anxious 20 do The principle the
same, and would strike At that and not at the individual
instance.
The principle il that tho owners Of the couniry-the
white race-havs right to put their sons 20 what trades
they please in whrh having become proficient by appren.
uceshp, the large stakeholder has no night 10 render their
business Improbable by bringing HE siapes into compod.
ton with them.
Free labor cannot Withstand This competition. The nch
mans carpenter or blackmit having family to support
can afford Or his master con, underworld the free labor
en-, snd will invariably dot,
II s that the free labOrer charges too high or h
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17

We observe that the Baltimore papers spoak Of shad In
that market, and this reminds Of other matters.
Some days ago waited upon by queer looking
feow-wo could nottcl whether mulao a dirty white
man--who saluted familiarity and said his was
Eplraim.
Ephrair, said wenot guessing at oil, nor thinking that
way At the tme-whut Eplrsir3 o said he--the Stars
Ephraim - Corporal strceers Ephruim thrusng his
tongue knowingly into bic larboard jaw.
Well. said VIC, Ephrsim--whars the world o! nothing,
SIR sad boony thought would jet call and tell you
dat YOU were night about them there shad!
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17

IL We mistaken in supPosing in our paper of yes
eray the detention of the mail until o'clock last evening
resulted roR the destruction OF the Little River Bridge
twas occasoned by the and sleet Of the morning.
which appears have been heavier between the Junction
and Acquia Creek than it this neighbourhood-
The Bridge will understand reconstructed in about
three weeks. In the meantime, the arrangements made by
the Company such that passengers and baggage are
passed. the point of obstruction with delay only about
fifteen minutes; carriages being provided for the accom-
mediation of ladies' and for the transportation Of bag.
gage, between the trains each side of the stream
There be doubt that the destruction Of this
Bridge the work Of design. No had passed the
bridge for nine hours previous the fire, and when first
observed the bridge in flames at it, two cHtremites
whilst the Of the bridge yet untouched. We
the efforts making by the Company for the discovery
Of the ncondiaries, may be successful
II may be worthy OF consideration by the Legislature
whether the punishment prescribed by law such cases
imprisonment in the Peniientary to ten years)
be an adequate punishment in such cuse. Strong ex.
amPe in the Of discovery necessary to check
crimes difficult Of detection, and OF such serious con-
sequence.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17

~ Ten dollar counterfeit have recently appeared,
purportnR be Of the Farmers Bank Of Virginia in mi.
Of the latest plate Of that Bank for that
The general Of the engraving calculated deceive,
but the writing Of VIM n. Maciaraud Prs, and Of J. G..
Blair, Cashr., clumsy imitation IT genuine signatures.
Tho notes. far seen. filled in with the office a Lynch
burg VIM Radford, Prcst, whose is imperfeety
initiated. They dated let January 1871, 5h January,
&C. and lctcrcd D. The faces on either side Of tho f.
cues the LEFT hand margin, badly executed being
scarcely po5ccivablc.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17

Ha, Said ws-so they not shsd after all No sir,
they wer'ni' Al humbus. The Corporal bought them
for five cents the Old Market, Just as you said air.
real Alewiyes.
We'll, said We, Enhram-we not surprised to hear
this news-DOes the Corporal know the nee between
a Shad and Alewifei
He sr-no indeed cir lie told they were ahad aud
said he would stake his reputation upon il,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
S23.323.4OO Os
Saon.621 ns

I'stinhtcQ DuldnCc lAt jan, lcAi $500 6QT
will be seen that this estimate makes no provision for
the amounts which may be required meet the apprope
lions for Tirac bills other objects beyond the official
estimates, for the redemption ut Treasury notes NJ
which there 81 O6S 81 6g outstanding and redres
bic during the year 1853 OF these the whole except ~
iJ2 500 30 carry Unrest after maturity and well not mona
bly, be presented for redemption. But the SUN OF 80 400
$50 So which the interest after the from the
date Of issue will require he provided for and viii not
only absorb the balance Of 1890 G27 gs but will need n
further supply OF upwards of millions % maintain the
public credit have proposed 10 the Finance Commit,cs
Of Congress place these on the some footing In re-
ga to interest the other issues ard 70 authorize the
Department % reissue such Treasury notes as may be re-
deemed previous TO July s-Shoud this proposition be
adopted by Congress; the estimated balance Of $500 637
O5 will remain unaffected, except by such appropriations
us may be made beyond the estimates
Believing Necessary that further provision should
be made by Congress for the purpose Of eusung an amount
Of receipts ha will enable the Treasury 70 meet punetu.
" n demands that are likely n be made upon IL, have
this d1y addressed communication % the chairman Of the
Committee Of Ways and Means recommending duties ur.
on tea and coffee together with several other arces which
appeared 10 be proper subjects Of taxation. However de-
truble Il may be u avoid this resort thought to be
nperatvey called for by the condition Of the finances and
have the honor be- with great respect your obsdisn
servant, w. FORWARD
Secretary Of the Treasury.
To the President Of the United States.
The message having been read
Mr. FILLMORE moved TO refer the message 10 the Com
mitce Of Ways uind Means-whch was carried.
Mr.. WISE moved - reconsider the notion on d there
upon made speech and said he differed from the Secretary
oi the Treasury believing that h and
would prove erroneous and that other would have "a
be provided than are now afforded by Law, the
wants Of the Treasury
Mr. FILLMORE made a shou reply and
Mr. WISE then withdrew his motion 20 reconsider,
And the House Adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
To the Editor Of tGe IY1ir.

[
~ February 10th, ~.
Sir:-Will you do the kindness to state in your pa
per- that At the time of the passage o the bill arranging IN.
Districts was confined my bed by indis-
position Had been present should have voted ,eain,,
ihe o not only because was dpeased with the arrange
ments OF the District which the county have the honor
10 represent was attached but because regard the BILL
whole unjust, having effect to dsrancbise large mi
monty OF the people Of Virginia, voice in the popular
branch Of the National Legislature.
Respectfully, yours
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
Commercial RECORD.
RIchmOnd Markets.

Reported and corrected rseLly for the Whisl
FrBRrARY l6TH, l543.
GRAiN-Wheat 90 TO 30 ets com-Yeliow IS 70 t7ie wh
so Ct. Oats from wagons and Depot 30 cents
TIAs-mPena and GunPowder use $3.50 Black SOs75 e
WHlSkEY-Bbls - cents bids. 20 cents
CANDLES-Spsrm 26a3S cents. Patent Sperm cents HUI
Patent 10 cents. TaIow iOaI2t.
CoFFEE-Rio 81 to 0ie; Lsguaya OaOi. g. Domingo Tls
Jaws i1lat3 cents
CLovERsEED-silt to ~ from store per busbeL
HERDS GRASS--e7t per bu-hcl.
TIMOTHY GRASS so per bushei.
FISH-Famy Roe IierrnFa stt; No L. S. 80. q ~ 10 J.
IRoN-Pg - English SEQ swecdss eos Tredsear 500.
MOLAssEs-Porto Rico l0a22c; New Orleans 2ia2t cents
OItwnier s9OaOj Pail Strained 3OasS Whsle in bbls ~
PRoNfsIONs-Bseon hog round cents. Lani cents
PLAtsTER-sti Basin Bank
sUGAR5-st CrOH saiOo Porto Rico 6la7t: New Orleans vi
&c. sHOT-5le. sALT-Whad On go: Store - co.
cAITLE-Becf from -! 70 a. Sheep from 81 TO a. Hog' I'D
sftofi
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
The wing Meeting thi. Evening.

The Wings, we trust will not forget the meeting this
evening They bsvo held lately, and they ought to
out now, let the Loeoy and the world know that
there Is such pary the Wing party Of Richmond. snd
that the conqueros Of 1910 still in Issul living and
breathing and hoping, and It'll III "od Coon" who
90 the whole route Tor their country.
foil attendance is asked and expected the Exchange
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17
AUCTION CARD.

TO Dealers and Manufacturers In Tobacco.
The SALE q n na,SoHs RHsets Renting Fsctoy H1-
Ing Of Negroes taxes ilaes THIS MORNING O'Clock pre-
siss1' ali INLoEs \ BROTHER, Auets
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17

uJTho Madsouian says that Mr. Tyler "hss stung BIZ
fish pride the quick" We do not think that Mr.. Tyler
has the means Of singing British prdeI but for singing
American pride, no hos weapon In his tail like the tine
u 9 pichfork.-LOuispiHs Journal
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-17

" Inc Executive and Legislative Temperance Society
wii hold N regular meeting the Hall Of the House Of
delegates, on FRIDAY next at O'Clock, r. VI. Some n.
esing addresses be expected The Ladies and gen
ucmen Of Richmond ore respectfully invited 10 attend.
RO. WHITE, President.