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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-03-27

Mr. keenan,, who We believe, is Democratic candidate
on his own hook, IN opposition the umnaucs who
represent Frederick, Messrs. Byrd and Wood, who have
been c-nominatcd-rcCuestS the Winchester Nrgnian
say
Mr.. Keenan,, whose announcement we have been direct
cd give candidate represent the IN the
House OF Delegates requests hat he is IN favor
OF receiving Nrgnias portion of the Land Fund, which
is lying the Bank OF Virginia, Richmond, the
amount thy-seven thousand dollars, and, also he
is decidedly opposed the bill, which has just
passed the House OF Delegates"
Mr. W. G. Singleton Is another candidate of the
party ION his hook" He President TyleTs
mincc for District Attorney in the Western District Of
Virginia. and rejected by the Senate for his partnership
in the Campaign OF lsl0, while holding federal office
lie claims his Address the People OF Frederick that
he has fought bed and officially died" for the OF
Democracy
We hope the Wings of Frederick will settle the matter
IN their way.
Frederick Wing county in 1910, and Of oil such
the Wings expect hear, and will hear good
account IN April.
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IYise's Opinion Of Corruption.


"CorUpton first attacks the people hemsevcs it empts
them with appointment 10 Office, and inmdates them by
removal from office. BY avarice and ambition it addresses
ihcm and nsnuacs itself amidst their very crowds the
Of their elections; purchases their public presses
and buys up their aud agents. and seTrdRs
DESTROYS the independence of their Legislatures and adds
TO the Tremendous power OF President. say what
laws shall not be sanctioned the power far Of initial
the llwsot saying what laws shall, and what laws
shall BE- passed originated in Congress- destroys the
responsibility of all subordinate officers the people, and
pun,y.'
lts right which binds the party Of Office
holders together. Ii is the oaves and fishes The purse
string draws them tight the mouth of the recuethe
sPolIs the spo gather them together like around
the o the dead deer the prairie like vulurcs
and crows around the carrion. You with
avace ambition-Ia love of place. lust Of power and
'SaerG flames auri which the beseitug of the
tunes"
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Respectfully, a. SUBSCRIBER.

THE TERRIBLE EARTHouAKE TGuADALouFr.-Inthe Cou-
er des Eats uns find extracts from letters and
from Martinique papers, which by single expression
grouping together few Incidents paint with great vivid
ness the deporable extent OF the calamity
One letter says" Since yesterday we are unable 10 re-
move the dead bodies, great is their number.
Another writer, referring the appearance OF the site of
the destroyed city says Three things only remain erect
over this city OF the dead The front and tower Of the
church. which Is IN ruins yet stand-hc hand of it, clock
stopped at % minutes after TO- the moment AT which the
city and ITS inhabitants nnnhilaed The last fatal
hour had struck, and IN less time almost than the hammer
OF the clock could rise and fall the work DONE and the
silence OF death succeeded the busy hum and active tu
mutt oi lie The poor and the ric the freeman and the
slave, were laid IN the grave while the red glare OF
the rushing flames lighted the funeral pyrc Of an anniha
ted people"
As pendant this sad spectacle was seen hanging on
one OF the walls Of house IN ruinsprescrvcd ns IL were
by mracc-n picture ct the destruction of Babylon-
singular conirasthe traditions of past face TO iace
with the terrible realities of the present The picture of
human destruction in presence of that of divine desucton
and further on and high WALL overlooking as it were
thc scene OF woe, portrait of the King"
We remember many years ago. when Caracas suffered
from terrible earthquake Congress- being then in session
voted OF money for the relief of the inhabitants and
despatched vessel ither without delay loaded with cloth
ing aud provisions.
This cannot be donc-cycn il were quite clear
that II seoud be-but great city, country Astounding
IN articles Of food, aud the materials for buding-should
not some voice OF consoatiOn active OF sccor
go forth to fellow men in such a calamity
The French inhabitants, will bc seen by the ndyers
ment are taking do something as Frenchne-
but this not the apply these sufferers the fine
sentence of TeTenco-"Wc men, and nothing that be-
longs to humanity stranger Indifferent TO us"1
N Y. American
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aaH
PRINCE WILLIAM

At meeting Of portion OF tho Wings NJ Prince vii
liam County convened the Court House, IN Brensyile
the 2Othday Of March, 1913.
Allen Howison. was called the Chair and ". 3. Sin
clair, appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting briefly explained hy the
Chairman, whcrup1n John j. Gibson presented the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions.
Whereas ~ understood by this meeting that the other
counties of the Congressional District Of which the county
OF Prince William forms part hnve appointed Delegates
meet In Convention, WaUenton, the 3st instant for
the purpose Of nominating suitable person a. represent
said District the next Congress Of the q. S. and whereas,
this meeting concur in the proprey Of holding the said
Convention:
Resoiced, herst0re, That Committee Of three, be ap-
pointed by the Chairman nominate delrgatcs, Ia repre-.
sent the Wings Of ts County IN the said Convention
The preamble and resolution being unanimously adOped,
tbe following gentlemen appointed said Committee,
VIZ.
George Wocdou, samns Latimor, and William r.
French, who reported the following resolution;
Rcsoired That Jno. HO5c, IT, Joseph Janncy, Jr Hen.
~ a. Barron William r.. French e. Z. VI Hanson, VIM.
]. Weir, John =. Gibson &. c. Mantcler, Charles g..
llowison John a. Carter Edward -. Lane John g. Wee.
dom Richard w Wheat Robert Alexander Richard Akin.
Robert Howison Alexander llowisan William Dickinson,
Edward ID fUhugh, John Fiilhuc Thomas n. Speakc,
William r. Weir, William Budwcu, augh0rne Bndwell,
and EdNad Holmes De appointed delegates o. the Conyen
non proposed o. be- held Boo WsueutDn rn tc ~ day Of
the present month And uo said resolution having been
rend by the Secretary. wos unanimously adopted.
on motion Of William r French,
Rrsoirsd Jhut he Chairman and Secretary be- added 70
the delegation.
signed by The Chairman and Secretary aud polished In the
Alexandra Gazetr, sud Richmond Wing.
HOWINsON. Cbanm-n.
VI p. sltu4S Secretary
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aud have made nominations. They will watch the
OF events and put forward their candidates all good
time. That they will succeed there doubt decent
effort will them the Of the State beyond all
question Should they succeed the mex, election. they
the place OF Henderson, whose Of expires
1915. The Hon. :. s. frcnts~ the choice OF the party,
and would undoubtedly be chosen. But ii they
able elect good whig they will unite Howard, Tuck
CT, Gholson and defeat McNuu.
Col. Howard IL beyond doubt the talented Of oil Of
his party competitors aud will prove formidable
before the people, and the Legislature. The Colonel is
charged with inconsistency the bond question, but that
imagine will affect the strength Of his Arguments. or
the tenaby OF his positions. II he has been in favor Of
rcpudiaon he promises cNplac hs fault by doing good
service IN opposition that hercsy. II said that there Is
much rejoicing in Heaven sinner. and not
able To comprehend the policy OF the pursued by
our friends Mississippi abusing the Col for the
orgctiul OF past differences. honest endeavor
the State the hands of the spoilers who have
long orlcd it her destinics. Cancellation and harno
will the bond payers tbs control the
certainly opposite will produce opposite and
disastrous results.
We had almost forgotten notice old friend Gen
Fooc, among the democratic diseontcnt. We know
that the General aspiran for any office, but certain
it il, that he has donncd his opposition to McNu
and bids fair to do good service lie possesses fine decam-
atory powers exceeding versatility of talent, and
bottom. lie known tire in any cause, and
will speak 10y the day against any all who choose
ter the arena
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CoLrNsn, March 23d, lsI3.
To the wings of FIuvanna

Eelioi0-cihseas The time rapidly aoproximaung
crisis when you will be called administer the most
exalted immunity Of irccmen, exercising the functions
Of the elective franchise in the coming Spring elections
both for the election Of member tO the General Assem-
by Of Virginia, and also member OF the Congress Of the
United States there hoF been yet formal announce
oi any candidate represent boz che next Assem-
bly,, has any individual been nominated for that
important sation-aihough among the Wings there but
voice and that for present venerable worthy and
honest representative, Col. PAyyr. Feow.czens-t s
needless 20 recommend Col Payne YOU who know him
well hs political authodoxy, crerds 1ud sentiments
known 10 be truly Wing his public and political
has been before you for the last thirty years and you
oil know he has proved himself worthy Of your support and
confidence; and YOU % grateful constituency, will
withhold from him. the need OF your appreciation and
dial support in the coming election, but will cheoHu.ly
rally around the "lathcr OF the House OF Decgatcs and
send him again counsel and instruct his children Mr.
Tolor Of Campbell, the Wing nominee for Congress,
Wing Of genuine stamp and Of sterling integrity and nbi
~ We dare essay the Wings will do their utmost,
will give him $50 majority in the county. Once more 10
the rescue fellow citizens and the citdel will be safe.
MANY Wfi1GR
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IA act Incorporating "The Vusiia Society of Surgeon



Whereas, James ID. MrCabc, John G.. Wayt = NJ
Sheppard = Letbdge and Others citizens Of the State of
Virginia, have formed themselves into Society under the
title OF the Virginia Society OF Surgeon Dentists" whose
objects the cultivation of the science of Dentistry by
the establishment of sound system of dental education
the foundation OF Library; the establishment OF cabinet
OF specimens IN comparative anHomy and the conference
OF certificates Doctors of dental surgery upon such as
shall be entitled TO that distinction careful
examinations and it represented the General Assem-
bly, that the members Of said society," are DESTROYS of oh
tanning charter of Incorporation.
lie therefore enacted That the members OF said soci
ety. together with such others shall hereafter associate
with them and their SUCCESSORS be and hereby cons
ted and ordained, and created body corporate and polite
10y the and style of the Virginia Society of
Dentists and 10y that shall have perpetual succession
and shall be and hereby made able capable in Lar
as body corporate, o have hold and ENJOY goods chae
land and enements and may dispose the same all times
at their discretion.
BE II further enacted, That the said society may have
common seal, may and be sued, may plead and he
impleaded and may do all other proper for corporate
bodies 10 do.
lie II further enacted, That the said society," may an
point such officers, and such Constitution Byeaws
rules and regulations shall Ice deemed and pro-
per for carrying all the Objects said pro
vidrd the shall be repugnan the constitution
and Laws of this State. and OF the United States.
This act shall be in force from iis passage.
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RICHMOND DAILY WING.
The Legislature.
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH ~. IsIa-


This body is here yet They will probably get
away tomorrow.
Never the State, the People, sick Of
any body OF Democracy, Locoiocoism is in gal
Looping consumption in Virginia. Public sentiment is more
aroused and indignant than have known it
against domestic Lcgislarc-The supreme folly of
receiving the money which belongs 10 the State, and
which actually lying 10 her credit in the Bank Of
vgnia the excessive length OF the session, which toge.
Their with the rejection OF the land money has rendered it
necessary levy the oppressive form in which
those imposed, exercising powerful influence
public sentiment.
We congratulate the Democrats, upon the results Of
their Democratic Legsiate Ii 10 do great things,
and has exhibited, beyond all question, the greatest
OF folly and stupidity yet seen IN Virginia.
The Democratic majority have not even shown that low
cunning which. whatever mgh do towards Others knows
how TO take care OF itself Ii have been
WISE almost induced forgive them in the persuasion
that they knew no better.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-03-27

MlssRs EpIroRs II was well pleased TO see in the
Wing Of Saturday. suggestion IN relation reducing the
of the Collector Of the City taxes; and the
plan matchmaking the collection of the taxes and the
Water the person OF individual my cor
dial appreciation do however agree entirely with f.
D. in his plan OF fred salary | would make It rs it
l., dependent upon the rupidy with which the colcc
paid taking that the receipts from the Office
should never transcend the sum of $4,000.
The office Of Collector If incorrectly informed,
perhaps the very best IN the State and also understand
that the time Of tins officer 10y wholly occupied
in n necessary attendance upon its duties.
hope the people will think Of this approach.
ing Ward Elections. Our taxes, all know and feel,
enormously high. and conceive be the duty of our
Council do every Jnl consistently with the public
rest, reduce them. 4 HEAVY TAX PAYER
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wnrrr PLAINS, Caroline. March %.

Mr. EDIToR-I had no idea when read several pieces
against worthy Mayor, that those pieces written
by any really interested IN having him elected from the
office, which he has filled for several years with honor
himself and doubt satisfaction the citizens. When
General Lambert first voted for, opposed 10 his
election and voted against hm-hc Is intimate acquain
lance of mine, have scarcely any, acquain
with him except in his official capacity. In that
have observed him closely, and from what have am
that have officer in the city who vigan
and abornus than himself appeal the citizens bear
testimony with the fact, that Gen. Lambert has been
charge OF his duties When had a fire that he was not
OF the first 10 be present. Nay more,yho does not
know that like of the night watch he has pairoed the
city from o'clock ul In the morung-who say tina
he Is always his post Who putthcir finger on
derelicuon OF duy2 What bIundcr Magistrate has
he committed by which the interest Of the city has suffered
FcllOwcizons, let ask YOU, and ALL did Gcn
Lambert serve you your biddingl Has he not been
faithful in the discharge Of his driy' Has he been d
igent qualifying himself for that duty1 Has he no
claims on your generosity Will you take from him now
his living crafty the wishes Of who doubtless
better lawyer but who will never cun he, make bet.
head OF the polcel Mr. Mayo It is said was the able
adviser Of late Mayor that he paid for and II is
ms business 10 do the thing IN relation present
Mayor Against Mr. Mayo have nothing TO say, except
that am mortified see him o candidate soon
after much being said about him hc city papers
When Genl Lambert elected, Mr. Mayo, no doubt,
could have been then he refused And do hope that the
people Of Richmond will not worthy citizen to
satisfy aspirants for the MayOray and the other
who wants the place Of Commemorative Attorney: Mr..
Mayo suits the latter BEST and for say let him stay
there am utterly opposed to turning out Gen' Lambcr,
with oil his qualifications Tor Mr. Mayo, any
else thst eau think of forced this conclusion
from what have Witnessed myself when my former preu.
dces against HIM a VOTER.
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SAMUEL ID. BAKER,
THOS. G.. BAYLOR.
Rlchmond. NLarch e5th. 4a


GESTLENEN IL have received your letter informing
OF the atterng nomination, again conferred upon me, by
the Wings of jefferson, and acknowledge with deep
sensibity the renewed obligation which II imposes.
The interests of a large family, and increased az
lection Tor the quiet Of home, had inclined abandon
the excitement and turmoil public life but, my ie.
wcitzens have nothought proper bring into their
vice ADLER instrument OF their WILL feel that have
alternative but prompt acceptance OF the present call
My unavoidable detention here will prevent from
early canvass Of the County, and in that my vlgan OPP
ponents will have advantage OF But IN this
case, the OF my intelligent and csmable ussocais
the nomination. and myself the Of the whole
Wing Party and Of the country feel perfect reliance
that our common interest will be we'll attended and that
the generous friends who have often sustained me- will
IN my absence stand up that zeanusly eae-sly
and faithfully. With tins abiding confidence, and
newa OF my gratitude for the honor conferred, shall
main my post until the adjournment OF the Legislature.
Very respectfully,
Your obj servant
JOHN :. GALLAHER
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u good deal of complaint is made Of the fare be.
this and Baltimore being $40. whilst by the River
and Bay Steamboat line but S. all admitting the great
superiority Of the railroad line 10y way Of Washington, in
certainty expedition ond comfort, but many persons in
these days Of economy and rerenchment being disposed
take the tedious and uncertain, but cheaper route,
account Of the saving effected 10y IT,
We informed inquiry that the companies between
this and Washington have Tor time past been dosrous
Of reducing the cargc between Richmond and Baltimore
suited the times but that far the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company have declined uniting in the
reduction their Washington Branch. Under these
cum.Duccs Inc companies between Ibis md Washington
whose present OF ch1rgc lower proportion Than the
charge tho Washington Branch have declined reducing
until the Baltimore and Washington Company, whose ira
vel r much greater, and which Therefore 90 much
better afford 10 reduce. willing To reduce a least proper
uonay with them.
We cannot blame the Virginia companies n this deter.
mnaon which necessary prevent the whole bur
den o reduction being thrown them, but tho Pal
and Washington Company will dioir account IN
cooperating the measure. We they now
lose greatly their present rates. and have little doubt that
reduction through tickets, n conneSion with to other
companies between Baltimore and Chorl'son, aud half
pnce ticket for second class passengers n of inferior
accommodation would add greatly 10 their receipts. For
Of these arrangements an immense travel Is annually
conveyed by sen between Charleston and New York IN
sailing vessels and many passengers between Richmond
aud Petersburg, and tc North, n the way, or NJ
deck forward cabin passengers by the river end bay
stesmbo8ta