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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-31
To the Hon. ]. c. CALHOUN,
Secretary Of State, Washington.
Mr.. Green 10 !Nr. Calhoun.


WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1874.
Sir: In reply 10 your enquiry am sorry 10 in.
form YOU that none Of the three last instalments
had been paid al the time left the city OF Mexi-
co. 1t is true that the Mexican Minister of Fo-
reign Relations, by note of the ID September, in
formed Mr.. Shannon that the two which had
fallen due on the Both April and Both July had
been satisfied. This note, copy or which was
at the time forwarded 10 the Department, was
sent 10 Mr.. Shannon early on the morning after
he presented his credentials, and was written,
as | have reason to believe, in consequence Of
an impression that the Mexican Government, by
having failed to pay the ipslaments of the 30th
April, had forfeited its right under the Conven-
ton Of l943 TO pay BY instruments and that Mr..
Shannon was going out with instructions 10 de-
mand payment Of the whole indemnify under the
Convention OF 1889.
The fact is, that various orders on the Treasury
were given TO the agent appointed TO receive the
inslalmenis but he could obtain no payment on
these orders up 10 the day when Mr.. Trigueros
left The Treasury Department, and the first act Of
his successor was TO suspend the payment Of all
orders.
While upon this subject, l beg leave TO stale,
that our claims were used by the Mexican Go
vernment as pretext for levying forced loan
More than sufficient TO pay all our claims was
raised in this way; but very small part OF 1t
has been paid 10 our citizens, and the rest has
been applied to other purposes; At the same
time, ii was declared in the official newspaper that
our claims were unjust, and that the Mexican
Government owed our citizens nothing but the
forced loan was justified before the Mexican peo-
pie on the ground, that the previous adminlstra-
lion Of Bustamente had pledged the national faith
to pay those claims, and that although they were
an unjust robbery on our part, it was necessary
that the national faith pledged by Bustamen'e
should be maintained.
am, Sir, very respectfully, your obedeni ser
want. BEN E. GREEN.
Hon. JOHN c. CALHOUN, Secretary of State.
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NEGRO HIRING

THE subscriber, having sold his interest in
i the Auction business and Bell Tavern,
would inform his friends and the public, that his
Office is in the alley of the Bell Tavern, and in
tends continuing the Commission business, in
GLIDING the hiring Of servants out for the ensu-
ing year.
His objec, will be to get the highes, prices, good
homes, and have the hires we'll secured, and will
pay strict attention to them through the year, and
particularly in cases of sickness. He fatiers
himself that from long experience in the above
line of business, TO give entire satisfaction TO
those who may entrust their business to him.
Persons intending to send servants 10 hire, will
please notify him as early as possible, and send
their servants in Town from the LIST to1 10th Of ia
nuary. Address to ROBERT HILL.
Dec l2-d&cl0J
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tons, has received the note addressed 10 him on
the 9Th instant by the Envoy Extraordinary OF ihe
United States Of America, by which ne ASKS
with reference TO his note OF the 18th Of Septem-
Der last, what is the situation Of his counlrymen
taken in the William Turner2 ],
The honorable Mr. Shannon is now informed
that as The matter in question belongs exclusively
10 the War Department the undersigned must
apply TO that branch for information as in iact ne
has done in the first opportunity. He will this
day remind the Department OF War TO afford HIM
The information which the American Legation de-
sires 10 have; and SO soon as he receives II, ne
will have the honor 10 transmit It to the honora-
BILE Mr.. Shannon, 10 whom in the mean time, ne
presents the assurance of his most distinguished
consideration. NJ Z. REJON.
Hon. WILSON SHANNON,
Envoy Extraordinary, &c.
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NEGRO HIRING

THE subscriber offers his services to his
i friends and the public, to hire out their ne
groes, and would advise them send their negroes
in as early as possible.
He will use his best endeavors TO obtain good
homes and good prices. Hewill always be found
at the Bell Tavern.
Those Of the patrons of Robert Hill &; Brother
who wish the subscriber TO hire out their negroes
for the ensuing year, would do best TO inform him
as early as practicable. N. B. HILL.
Dec 5-c&dtf
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The citizens of Charleston on Friday last, as
sembed, the Mayor in the Chair, and adopted a
Preamble and Resolutions, proposed by Henry
L. Pinckncy, Esq, in which they tender to the
President Elect "ihe man Of their choice and the
exponent Of their principles" their cordial
gratulations on the great political victory by
which he has been elevated 10 the Chief Mags-
tracy Of the Union, and their hes, wishes for the
honor and success his administration" They
further request the City Council to invite Mr..
Polk to visit Charleston on his way 10 Washing
ton, in the name OF the inhabitants OF the City and
of the Neck II is, however, we'll ascertained
that Mr.. Polk will proceed 10 Washington by the
Ohio River, being expected in Louisville between
the Isl and 10Th of February
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NEGRO HIRING

TINE subscriber again offers his services 10 the
i public in this branch OF his business, as the
time for hiring out is near a, hand. His en-
deavor will be to give that attention which the in
teress Of the owners require, in sickness especi.
ally He still continues the collection OF debts Of
every description, renting out houses, &c. Mr..
Richard G. Tunstall, who has for several years
been associated with him, will assist him in his
business. RICHARD HILL, in.
Dec. 3-d&ctl0thJan.
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Ear he Endu;r
COUNTY couRTs.-[No. III

To tie General Assembly Of Virginia:
In my frs. number, stated that it was practi-
cable 10 frame scheme which would combine
the requisites of correcting the evils complained
of and efecting that object without additional
expense.
Before proceeding TO develope the plan which
seek TO recommend to you, | now proceed to
point oul the sources from whence the means can
be drawn, which it is necessary we should en-
ploy in order TO command the talent and learning
essential for such an office as it is proposed 10
create, for it is only by anne1ing toit a suffi-
cient salary that we can make il worthy of the at
,ention of The members OF that profession, from
whose ranks its occupant should be taken. In
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NEGRO HIRING.

TINE subscriber, thankful for the liberal patro-
i mage heretofore bestowed on him, again Of
ers his services 10 his country friends and the CT
tizens Of Richmond, as Agent for the hiring out
of Negroes for the ensuing year.
GEO. w. TOLER,
Agent and Collector, Lisle's Row.
N. B. Every exertion will be used to procure
good homes for the servants placed in my hands,
and my personal attention given in case Of their
sickness during the year.
GEO. w. ToLER, Agent, SC.
Richmond, Dec. 2, 1874.
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taken no steps TO arrest the murderers OF Snlln'
at Grafton, and his father being an avowed anti
renter, and his own conduct give strength 10 Inc
general belief that he himself favors the traitors.
Some 25 members OF the Burgess Corps OF this
city went TO Hudson yesterday at The rcquesI OF
The Common Council OF that city; some OIL lnein
returned his morning, and nearly as many more
left here to-day. All was quiet and evidence OF
the proposed or rumored rescue was moi visible
From the Albany Argus, Dec. I'll
An able and well-lmed appeal 10 the anu. REM ~
people, signed BY large number OF citizens .,
Columbia county, Of the highest character anu
distinction, will be found among our extracts 10
day. twill produce salutary effect, we 40 no.
doubt. The excitement at Hudson, at The latest
dates, had subsidized, although an efficient corps
of citizens, aided by volunteers from CaisRlll, anu
the Albany Burgesses corps, were constantly on
guard. The Burgesses corps, under the COM
mand OF Major Franklin Townsend, VINO lorm-
ed the escort for the arms and munitions iur-
nished by order of the Governor, PROCEEDED IN
the morning train of Wednesday, agreeaoIy 10
arrangements, and reached Hudson without Cd
slruction of any kind although rumor had iol-
lowed them with alleged detensions and attacks
by the disaffeced Little doubt was entertained
that the persons arrested were concerned IN the
murder Of Riphenburg; nor was IT feared ina,
the local authorities with their auxiliarles, would
be able to maintain their ground. II is report
ed that the anti-rent Convention, somewhat hume
rously attended, was held at Claverack on Thurs
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Gov. STEELE, of New Hampshire has vetoed a
bill 10 incorporate the trustees Of donations 10 The
Protestant Episcopal Church, on the ground that
il gave partial and special privileges. The vote
upon the passage oflhe bill, when returned TO the
House, was nays $50, yeas 80.
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MARRIED

Al City Point, on Tuesday, the Oath instant. by
the Reverend f. d. Sanders, Mr.. DANIEL EPpls,
10 Miss MARY Z. Dunn.
Married, at Mole Hill, in Cumberland county.
on Tuesday, the 9th instant, by The Rev. MI.
Gary, Mr.. WM. ID. CLoProN, OF Richmond, 10
Miss MARY S, daughter Of Mrs. Mary Jones, Of
said county.
Married, OH the same evening, By the same, 81
Rose Cottage, Mr. RICHARD Henry RonERTs, 10
Miss JANE frances daughter Of Archibald Me-
Laurne, Esq, OF Cumberland county.
r.. ('ity nam will nIensc coDv
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[B.l-lNr. Porter 10 Mr.. Green.
Consulate OF THE U. S. OF AMERICA, J


DEPARTMENT or TABAsco, Sept g, 1874
Sir. have this day received both Of your ia
vors by the same conveyance, dated the 2IthJuly
and the 9Th OF August ultimo. Allow me 70
state in reply that had written an account Oh the
unfortunate Sentmanat occurrence 10 my Govern
ment at Washington by the earliest direct cen
veyance could find, and had the pleasure alter
wards of writing to you as soon as learned rom
report only, that some person was acting as our
Minister at Mexico
| have the felicity positively TO state, that MT.
Patterson was not sent 10 New Orleans 10 enuce
Sentmanat to be shot, but MIR. Patterson was sent
by me to New Orleans, and on my business.
He had never seen or known Sentmanat preVi-
ous 10 the date of cmbarkation at distance be-
low New Orleans.
Agreeably To the declarations OF the prisoners
taken before the authorities Of the Mexican Go
vernment, the greatest courtesy and kindness SUD
sisted between Sentmanat and MIR. Patterson,
cabin passenger during the voyage.
No man could do more in favor Of the Prison-
ers than Mr. Patterson has done under the CIR
cumstances Not even you Yourself had you
been placed in the same position, could do more
for the American sailors, in declaring them, ana
other American passengers that were IN the
schooner, innocent; and, so far from wishing to
crminate our Government, as stated in your
letters only take the trouble 10 look over the deca-
ralions taken from Mr.. Patterson and the prison
ers. You will find therein facts stated that will
prove they had the welfare of our country and
humanity at heart.
1t is needless 10 enter any further into discus
sion on the merits Of Mr.. Patterson. He stands SO
high in the estimation Of the respectable portion
of the community that his calumniators cannot
touch him with a ten foot pole.
shall refer you altogether 10 the sundry depo-
sitions wrenched from him and the prisoners BY
The Mexicans, may say Inquisition.
Expecting the favor of your reply, and that you
will mention who is the author of the Islander, |
remain, your very obedient servant,
E. PORTER, U. S. Consul.
Ben. E. GREEN, Esq.
Legate from The q. S. Of america al Msrieo.
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The St Louis Reporter Of the 2lst inst. says
The following remarks were on the way bill, re-
ceived last night, from Jefferson city:
"The Legislature will instruct our Senators to-
day on the Texas question, after one weeks de-
bate in the House ofRepresentatives."
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fEron Albanv Journal, Dec. 26.]

We have been informed upon credible authori-
t., that "Big Thunder alias DR.. Boughton,
has made full confession to the Attorney Gene
raj, duplicating himself as one Of the principal
nstigaiors of the Ambient rebellion in nearly
one halfof the counties Of the State. We are al
SO told that he has revealed the names OF all bis
coadjutors in this evil work. Further parlicu-
lars we have not received, but of the truth OF this
information, there can be little, If any, doubt.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
TINE Co-partnership of HUBBARD, GARD
i NER y CO, expires by Limitation on the
first Of January next All persons having de-
mands against the firm will please present them
for payment, on or before The 3lst OF December,
and those indebted will be called on for settle
ment Of their accounts al an early day i'll Janu-
airy.
We have on hand fifteen hundred pair Of
SHOES Of our own manufacture, of superior
quality, suitable for Factory and Plartation
hands, which We now offer at reduced prices for
cash, or approved credit, and we will sell, during
the month iof December, by the package, any
goods we have on hand for cash, at cost.
HUBBARD, GARDNER & co.
Nov 20-cI0t
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air. Shannon 10 W.. Calhoun.


LOCATION OF THE U. STATES Of AMERICA,
Mexico Nov. l2, 1914.
SIR: The importance of my present despatch,
(No. Altogether with The uncertainty Of its reach
ing Washington city in convenient time by the
mail, has determined me TO forward it by Benz.
Green, Esq, whom have appointed bearer OF
dispatches.
| have been induced 10 take this course, also,
because it would seem, from the last advices
from Washington city, that some of the despatch,
es OF Mr. Green, as Charge d'Afaires, had
not reached that place, although forwarded long
SINCE
Gen. Green goes in The Woodbury. 10 Calves.
ton, bv whom have forwarded to our Charge d
Afaires at Texas copies of the correspondence
that has taken place between this Legation and
the Mexican Government in relation 10 Texas.
thought it was advisable that our Charge at
Texas should be informed Of what had been done
here in relation to this subject
Owing to the importance ofthe events trans
piring here, ! have detained General Green up 10
this Time, and am greatly indebted TO him for his
aid and advice.
Yours, with great respect,
WILSON SHANNON.
To the Hon. J. c. CALHOUN,
Secretary of State Washington.
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ALABAMA on REGULATION the 18th inst,
the House Of Representatives OF the State OF Ala
bama passed, by an almost unanimous vote, Sc
ries of of resolves denouncing The reputation OF
debts by the States.
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TENRICO AGRICULTURAL AND HOR-
IL TICULTURAL SOCIETY.-A general
meeting Of this Society will be held al the Ex-
change Hotel, in the City Of Richmond, on the
first Monday in January next, at lo o'clock, 10
appoint delegates from this Society to the Farmers
Convention, which will meet on the Goth day OF
January, l845 in the City Of Richmond. A full
attendance is desirable.
By order Of the Executive Committee.
VIM. H. RICHARDSON, President.
Doc 81 ZIG
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TRANsLATioN.l

MIR. Rcj0u TO ..gr. Shannon.
NATIONAL PALACE MEXIco,l
September ?, 1914.
The undersigned, Minister Of Foreign Rela-
lions, has the honor to acquaint his Excellency
the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
Tertiary of the United States OF America, that
his Excelenay, The Minister Of Finance has in
formed him, under date of the 9th OF August
last, that the ins;alment due on the 3Oth OF April
in This year, and that due on the 3o!h OF od July
January, lS43, have been paid 10 the agent APP
pointed by the Government of those States
and that this notification had been delayed in con-
sequence of the vast business of that Department
The undersigned, &c.
Nj. c. REJON.
Hon. WlLsoN SHANNON,
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To mis- Excellency The MINISTER
vi the U. States Of America al Mexico.

I'M. Shannon to Mr.. Rejon
LEGATION OF THE U. S. OF AMERICA
Mexico, Nov l, 1914.
The undersigned, Envoy, &c, would take this
occasion 10 state to his excellency NJ. c. Rejon,
Minister &c, &c. tina. he received few days
since Letter from Charles c. Waterman, mas
Ter Of tho ship Braganza, OF the United States,
dated October The I9h of this year. at Acapulco,
stating that after having been at sea some seven
months, he came TO anchor in that port in order
70 make The necessary repairs and recruit the ships
company, expecting 10 remain for that purpose
about sixteen days. that before repairs were CON-
pleled, and three days before the time he had APP
pointed for his stay had expired, and without al
seginZ any violation Of the laws OF the country,
the Governor of.he place issued his orders to Mr.
Waterman TO leave the port in twelve hours,
giving as the only reason for this procedure, the
iroube il gave the custom-house officers TO look
ciler The crew Of The BraganZa 10 prevent snug
Cling, when in fact there was nothing on board
said vessel to sell. The undersigned has no doubt
,ha, this act o! the Governor Of Acapulco is with
out the authority or sanction of the Supreme Go
vernment of Mexico and he therefore deems il
his duty to lay the facts before his excellency Mr.
Reioa, so that such steps may be taken 10 prevent
similar occurrences hereafter, as in the judgment
OF hi. exccllercy may be deemed advisable
The undersigned avails himself Of this coca
sion. &c. WILSON SHANNON.
To His Excellency NJ. c. RECON.
Minister OF Foreign Relations and Govern't &c.
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Hon. WILSON SHANNON,
Envoy Extraordinary, &c.

From tie Nep York Herald, December %
LATEST FROM THE NoRTH-MoRE FROM The IN
PgcreD DisTRicrs, &c.-The Northern mail ar
rived yesterday gives us further particulars Of the
affairs in the insurrcctionary counties. Our Al
bany correspondent informs us of fow facts
Other matters, equally interesting, we take from
the papers.
ALBANY, Dec. %, 1914
Probable Confession Of Big IHnnde'
JAMES 6. Bennett, ESQ.,:
The an,i-rent difficulties are the general topic
Of conversation here, as well they may be, Tor
their importance takes precedence Of all other
matters Of State and private interest The At
,orney General, on his return from Hudson, an
nounced that the three miscreaDts arrested in Cla-
verach, and now confined in The Jail in Hudson,
must, without the chance OF an escape, be con-
vic.ed of murder. The man known as "Big
Thunder" alias DR.. Boughton, is the ringleader
of the whole movement. He was one of the
first who raised the standard OF rebellion, and has
been the paid missionary of the organized socie-
lies for two years. He has it is said, received
per diem Of six dollars. and has lectured and
spoken in Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer,, Scho-
harie, Delaware, and Ulster, and has drawn
up the constitutions, bylaws and resolutions
OF the societies, and was the lobby member
in behalf Of the anti-renters before the Lee
gislature, for the last two sessions. Since his
arrest he has, TO use the language Of an official,
"blubbered like an overgrown baby" and hear
this morning, that he has offered, 10 use the ori-
nary phrase, TO turn States evidence. In other
words, he is willing to confess the whole matter
to name all the Indians, detail their plans, and
give all other required information. The condi-
lions are of course, the usual ones, with all such
craven cowandly villains: complete immunity
from punishment for himself What the course
of the prosecuting attorney will be, of course is
no, known; but il is to be hoped that Boughton at
least, will suffer for the crimes he has himself
committed as we'll as for those that he has persua
ded others 10 commit. The conduct OF the sheriff
Of Columbia deserves all commentator; ii has
been prompt, efficient and brave; whilst that Of
the same officer in Rensselaer, has been the re-
verse of all this Upto this time, the latter has
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UNITED STATES CONSULATE

Monterey, Carliiornla, August 1914. }
Sin: have the honor TO inform you tha, an
order has been issued by this Departmental Go
vernon bearing date LIST January Of the present
wear prohibiting the sale Of merchandise from
on board Of all vessels engaged in the whale
fishery that may arrive at the ports of this Depart
1nea, six months after thatdale.
am perfectly aware that this edict does not in
fringe upon any Treaty with foreign nations, but
as The whaling business is now prosecuted with
success bv large number Of American vessels
ON the Northwest coast OF America, tits Of great
benef, to those vessels TO touch at the ports of
San Francisco aud Monterey for provisions, and
recruiting the health of their mariners.
The long-estab,ishcd custom OF the Mexican
authorities in California has permitted whaling
vessels arriving al is ports TO sell small guam
ty Of merchandise for the purpose above men,
Toned for which privilege the maritime duties
have sometimes been exacted, and at others no
charge mas been made more than ten dollars for
anchorage fees.
Whaling ships cruising upon the Northwest
coast Of America will hardly receive intelligence
Of change in the maritime regulations OF Cali
fornia in such a limited time as that named in
the aforesaid decree, and according 10 their Gus.
ion vii! steer for This coast, after long cruise,
IN the expectation OF obtaining their supplies OF
refrc.hmen;s for The restoration OF the health o!
find themselves obliged to procure money at
great discount on their owners or perhaps not be
able 10 procure ii at all, and will be debarred the
means Of refreshing their crews, which always
have at least oae-half i'll of the scurvy.
Whaling ships have long been accustomed TO
receive on board, on their departure from the U.
States, small quantity Of merchandise Tor pur
chasing their supplies OF refreshments in foreign
parts, and, by tact, consent on the part OF the
authorities in California. have been permitted TO
dispos. Of that merchandise.
would respectfully suggest to you, that il i,
wete possible, 10 obtain an order from the Gene
raj government 10 the local authority of this
Department, commanding permission TO be gi-
ven for the sale Of goods 10 the amount of FIVE
hundred. dollars By all whaling ships arriving at
hi, coast, ii would greatly assist those vessels, as
also in much greater degree be favorable to the
inhabitants
Ihave the honor 10 be, Sir,
Your most obedient servant
THOMAS o. LARKTN,
limited States consnl
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DICHMOND ACADEMY.-The Exercises
IL OF this Institution will be resumed on
Thursday, ID January. Students then entering,
will be charged in proportion for The remainder Of
the term. VIM. BURKE,
Dec. 3l-2t Principal
DIGGER'S PRIZE OFFICE-Drawing Of
ID the Pokomoke River Lottery, Glass No.
25l:
50 "a 81 , CT 30 81 5 co 81 81 30.
Ticket, Nos 30 IS, small prize Of $500,
sold and paid by BIGGER.
Drawing Of the Grand Consolidated Lottery,
Glass No -:
40 25 "a rs IS 81 4 ! AZ II 3 20 S.
I. 3. BIGGER, Managers Office.
Dec 81