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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-16
To he Editors Of the IHhis.

have read in your paper OF June I2rh an article rea
tive 10 the Va Military Institute signed introduced
with short editorial remark approving Of the article and
expressing hope that ihe provision complained Of will
be reformed"
Having been one Of the visitors since the Of
the Institute, must leave for Others speak Of the man.
ne in which the Board have discharged their srduous du
ties and directed the Institution; will content myself here
to remark that to be regretted that Ciys did not in
qu6e closely into the facts and TO invite him 10 do
So AsI am not aware Of any law provision regulation
or fact that can Ia way sustain the mpuiatou thai
any undue Senatorial influence has ever boon intended
exercised in the appointment OF Cadets, hope that he
will be readily convinced ihst he has labored under mis-
take, and that he will hesitate by just acknowledge
mcnt, TO the uniavObe impression many Of your
numerous readers may have received.
In endorsing the opinion of"Civs" Messr Editors you
were naturally under the impression that tho facts were
represented; when assured that II Otherwise feel conf
den, that your usual sense Of justice viii not tasr tic mis-
take to remain long unoonecicd. &C
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"OLD POINT COMFORT.

We had commenced article in relation to that mos,
delightful spot the imme neghborhood of our much
loved home in virginl when we had the following from
the Riehmo"d Whis placed in hand, by one Of our
most highly valued friends; greatly prefer substituting
1t 10 any thing could we ourselves. The historical
reeolesons are well worth preserving in more durable
form than the columns Of newspaper
one Thing the editor overooked-that is, the speaded
iorhcauons and military works at Old Point and the Rip
aaps The military parades this lsncent fort the
delightful music OF OF the best bands the country
the splendid and spacious Accommodations which have late
been added TO the Hotel all, all couspire u render
this far more agreeable place OF resort for our Southern
friends especially Than any Northern pleasure sopping
place that be named We know the tors
we!l-and can recommend them with uudoubting conf
dencc to the travelling public"
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conespOndenss of the N. Y. Commercial Adv.r i..r.

~. y commercial
WASHINGTON, June 9Th.
delegation from the Democratic association Of the
state O Maryland down here the other day. TO wait
the President and give him instructions upon the sub
Of appointments Office in tst state They told the
President that they wished him defer Of the ap
pOinmens little longer. they had not quite agreed
among themSelyes upon their nominees But ne TO some
appointments they had agreed and they wished him to do
execution Immediately. They named one officer in par
icular who, they said, expected to be turned out Then
said the President, IL presume he will be disappointed II
he is not turned out"
The Democratic clubs Of the several s,stes have
ted TO rule the sdmnsraOn but have met with some OBJ
staeles There is central club here composed Of few
who sspred dictate TO the PTesdsn, all
the app jintmens which he should make in this district
They claimed il matter Ct right that they should eli tho
Offices win meh oil their number aud choce although
they do not represent the wses Of the usory even of
the Democracy Of the District Their ptoic have BEEN
so far, treated with rdicule and disdain.
Two principal Offices In the gift Of the President b,,e
are the commissioner OF public buildings and The koepcr
OF the pcniteniary The club appointed Mr. =. a house
painter TO the former, and Mr. carpenter 10 the
latter Office; but tho President has refused TO confirm ,ei,
nomination. recognize their right 10 make the seeoon
IL nssd that the Prssdeai IS even 20 say that
these offices ought TO be filed By persons who could read
and write, and possessed general intelligence and
were ne 10 associate with members Of Congress aud gen
tlemen.
This is so cruel a the club have IL is said made
representations 10 their ai lated associations
the county to the effect that this Is aristocrac sour
canting, contemplate by preach
ers and old women,and utterly unworthy of tho farmer
ssppoit and counienaass Of the Democracy The mem.
hers OF Congress be instructed by these clubs 10 og
the administration into subordinaiion. II that plan do moi
succeed, the move must be TO efu,n IAN no
raise the cry Of "a IA iHrns" The system will come "a
the later result orc ongas our cities become
little more eE0wdod.
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ing any direct attention TO rule, and pnepe, for he Win
conform 10 thoss which .re
he win be natural. too; NOT a, ho.s IN, s,r y.
whose lips Il is frequently found-but truly natural and
truly eloquent - =
II only object were to turn out rood r,sder, and d.
clamers Of the Of osbers re mi,h, ,oo hs.
Blu, il should be : princir.I oh;sc, or snn,sh.n.I.
scheme Of instruction to psr, s.es ana .ne,ev 40 an.
Manner in which the pupil nj. own ma
feengs This canuot however be sceompli.hed sh psr
feet success by the teacher of slocu,on .ons "A. ,,
have the operation Of tho professor Of rhetoric for ia
TO this department that spesLny proo.r
y belongs. Snl something may be done tow. rjs m,iny
the students style Of conform 10 the prin
cipss OF eocuon; and with this view IL is
that the lectures and illustrations of an. prol,sor he ~
In extemporsneous speaking. And then instead Of the
usual mode Of examination, let student be called upon
give an account in pl.,n and r.r,nc,o,. l.,..n. n
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Tue SrRAwBEREY TaaDE,-Mn Cist, Of Cincinnati, lays
ne feeeny counted the strawberry stands IN Of tho
markets that city, and found there one hundred and sir
teen cnses averaging thirty five boxes Of one qua each 70
inc case1being total Of four thousand Esd siS quarts
no quantity offered at Csgs Market aud various stands
louRh The CITY, you'd cssily increase the aggregate five
thousand quarts These sold tho time from 10
eons per quart, according 10 quality the price Of the ar
uee averaging eight cents through hsr entire period Of
safe tie sdds;-"A four hofss wsgon drove up on Friday
iast TO Pun s;Joel Market with Of sGaeberres
most OF lhs delicious fruits cultivated in adiacent Ken.
ncky where patches Of hvo TO arc lfequent-
Two OF The strawberry gardens eighteen snd twenty
aores' and Of them teaohss thirty seres in extent
mere being AZ oas hundred and forty acres devoted
The culture Of this article" Tho Cincinnati Chronicle
commenting upon tho shove, ssys:- There arc about
twenty five days Of foil sae Of strawberries In this
AZ 1000 quarts per day this gives i000OO aart. Of straw
berries sold 10 ibis msiket n QUO They average
GEMS per qu,u which mskcs $4,000 paid IN Indo
more than three weeks Tor strawberries.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-16

lsoiaui-We learn that the Congressional canvass in
Indiana has commenced IN earnest IN the LEI district
Che notorious infde Robert Dale Oven tocoCoeol and
See'ge D. Thompson are the candidates In the I'd dis
tnet Roger Msrsin Wing aud Thomas j. fenly Loco,
e ne candidates In the 4th district Caleb b. Smith Is
'he Wing candidate without oppoo,ton. In Inc OH A.
t,cI samuel 9. SsmPe WING and Charles Cathcsr
SLoc1l are candidates In the lOd District Dr. Lesis q
IaomP.on WING and Andtsw Kennedy are candidates
O"e" she l.oco'oco candidate 10 the let district is the
ss'ae indWidva That some years pubfhed besst,
BOOK advof tna. among other hinRs $40 abfogaton az m,
lsNs ~ nisisgc. TIE elected 10 tine rs Congress from
zoe dbfc' IA which he candidate. snd Will he eho.
ea sgnia 40 matter u ooassc.--HaorriIls Rfaisfey
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OLD POINT HOTEL

Having learnt that there is doubt on the public
mind as to the time when the Hotel At Old Point will be
opened authorised to state that was opened nh,
10Th June) the day mentioned the advertise men and
that there are ample accommodations for very large num-
be. Of vsiiers.
The u States Journal in repubIishing the article on Old
Point and the attractions in vicinity which VIC threw
out the other day. brings forward additional Others which
we had overlooked The truth is mind was taken IN
more with the past than the present-with Raleigh and
Smith aud Pocahontas, Powhatan and Opcchancenouyb
Washington and Rochambeau, than Mr. Calhoun and Ire
Rip Raps.
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Tie New Ycfk Courier says that PARIS paper hes . L.,
tefststng an AN cloud Of ,cust. visited tbe vii
aae u yuxie add ne ssfons in Africa They destroyed tho
gardens ard other vegetation ia the county, aud complete
" covered che hsbof and the sgsee OF the sea 20 grca,
distance. Three days from thcf eppenunco hey bad en-
trsiy disappeared bot until they bad caused ,nnsnsc
damage, psrcushy Among the ksbyles whose hsfyests
were completely des jared The natives Tomombcr but
ri.itsuon comparable his. sni that occurred o
yesrssgo. Shon only tho grain crops bat the bsrks d
ht wees VEN completely dos0orcd by these dsyast,ng
issces Tb>s bad also been different parts Of All
gers, cod N esny pisces darkenod the heasus IN IN M
hsh A. ConsssnhDc cr twenty four hours they contn-
ses SPsss m sssisns dsn.e eiSuJs leagues 10 length
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Pot e cAsrissssa. and that ssou Ths ftsads Of Mr.
Calhoun. knowing that Pisekney would turn Mormon
hsheuessn. OF thing. Cor ocs are dssross Of ksep
Ing the prsssnt Collector w. j. Grsysoa in Tho pos,-bu
the hst has gone FORTH that bic Office mus, taken from
him. and given 10 Mr. Pnehnsy-sthough Mr.. 0ssyson
hnows NOT but sssarsd By the Administration
that he shall be retained Ta sc however unfair Mr..
Calhoun and his friends and to the
ustion. not the only where the came
praciised The Cabinet will hereafter have bu, VERY
is 10 dsn making snevsls. James X. Polk Cave John
sndThomas Ritchis Esqs have sxelusv
In that matter JnH has fcr himss adoossd The motto
Of Jsckson that the Cabinet ssi,ha II mu.t hInL =,
no does From what already know this Cabinet win bs
Dissolved bsfors eight month"; shall sIsp,s.
The Great Western len the foot Of Pike street dock TO-
day. a. O'Clock. P NJ precisely, and made along down
East River to tbs Ocean She movss with and s.
pdiv through the water. and looks - though YOU would
Be safe end comfortable board Of her q IN man.
sion. Gen. Robt. Armstrong our new Consul 10 Liver.
pool 10 aboard, and about hundred male and female
passsngen-sll bound Tor the continent Soma are MANY
10 know aud learn somsthng Of Europsss N he
U. States that's another they should b
naked there, whore The battle Of the Cowpsns fosrht
would probably as any other way ahsf great
OF study and mpostant airs and few let see nov an
swer that We believe took place In Kentucky OF answer
a. tho Young student Of medicine did over common burn
when asked that he had not rot thar far rel, In
his reading But the ship does carry away many fool
she 10 still great ship for o. that
The weather 10 cool and windy and some appearance. Of
rain. HUDSON
N. B.-Sinec finishing my letter IRE broke out in car
penter shop in Orange 3D. which wss not subdued until
several buildings adjoining burned down. and other,
very severely injared The rain s falling In torrents.
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From fhe ". O. Bee.
Ennaa DRv

By the arrival Of the steamship New York C.ptain
Wright have received our files Of Texas papers TO the
81 inst, inclusive They do not contain any inelgence
OF moment. The Galveston News comments Mt grent
length and with much severity upon the presumed maeb
nations Of President jones' M Smith and .,he man with
the white hat" to defeat Ration by triple alliance
with England and Mexico The Telegraph which /. Enid
to be in the confidence Of Jones' declares that that nc
uonary "has made proposals Mexico and
no messenger TO proceed to Mexico with propo.ss and
suggests that all thcse negotiations have originated in
and forgery OF the seal OF the Republic This
uaordnary explanation will nd few persons crcdulous
enough To swallow il, especially Capt Elliott had
reached Galveston in French sloop Of war from Yer.
Cruz, and proceeded the Of bearing
With him propositions from Mexico acknowledging the
Independence OF TeSas We have doubt that the whole
Of this deep and dark intrigue will be defeated by the
pie OF Texas.
The western counties Of Texas are opposed 10 the Con-
venon and consider the power OF Congress ample and
plenary on the subject Of annexation. meeting had
been held at Basirop presided by General Bureson and
series OF resolutions adopted denouncing Jones' procama
ton as dcta,orin and designed Illustrate the
action Of Congress.
The crops of Texas corn, cotton sugar and tobacco are
represented as ourshing The cotton is, however
what infested by the grass.
~ We regret TO learn that on Saturday evening last
Mr. Wells, the splendid Dancer, and principal Musician
Of the Theatre while bathing in the Gulf was attacked
by some unknown species OF hsh. supposed be Shark
his side and much bruised and two ribs broken He
is confined his under the attendance of Dr.
Carpcr This is TO be regretted for not only the nc
cident and pecuniary loss which will fall on this gentle
man. but that the Theatre for Tine will be deprived of
his valuable services. MIR. W., we learn lie mendine
.N. Gaipeston Nscs, Sd inst.
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N. Y. MARKET. June is-aj Pm.

The sales Of Cotton reach 1000 bales. prices s a The
rates current before the last news. ~
Genessce Flouri is wanted beyond the receipts BATS
TOR fresh though in the afternoon Of yesterday there were
some sales sl6a Michigan - 69s75; 500 mixed brands
brought 469; Georgetown and Brandywine -four Sass;
Alexandria Sl75. contract made for Genessee
on the spot.
Rye change 1900 bu Jersey yellow corn sold aiise
measure. Northern osi. 3t}s35c.
Sales Of new pok by the dealers $40 90 and 3l325
the true " holesais price Ia u little less
Whi.key gle and that only offered for bbls. So
Sterling bills 81 prem. for prime Francs 526ia
21b.
p Eveans-The sales OF cotton for the day are per-
haps IeO0 bales; prices quite firm Jour. Com.
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So litre the Loco Foco party accustomed TO think
differently from their leaders, that is very rarely any d.
vision Of opinion any important subject permitted to
germnaie They nip disaection in tina bud. Ii is not
strange then, that they should stamp Inconsistency oil
difference OF opiniIn among Whigs-as for instance on
the bank question. on Texas, or Oregon.
The Richmond Enquirer 10 gravcy engaged in
showing oil Wing Inconsistency. the Oregon question:
because Wing editors go the figure for an extension
Of the American authority. That paper seems to consider
the proudest trait in the Wing OF
thought and acion-as something wonderfully Of
place in party politics, that IL is attempting to snake
card of IL" Thsy have idea Of sort Of iadcpen
denee which authorizes an individual think for himself
IVA. FsEEPREss.
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COLLEGE In RIcHMoNn

See the pnpretending, but the wise suggestions OF al" -
We address them particularly attention Of Richmond
We most fully in tbs maxim that large city, or ,s
immediate vicinity, is the location for Collepenay
we know 1t from our Collegiate experience. Public
Opinion Is the true Police for preventing irregularities the
laws Of the land the true code for furnishing them when
they oeeur the Constable the officer Tor executing
that code.
Let William and Mary, lsngnshiny where she IT, be in
ved h,her by Richmond and II she Declines the people Of
Richmond establish College by their own ample resources
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Correct Reading and Proclamation.

The following extract is found in a Nashville
(Tennessee) paper it may prove not unintercst.
ing TO many Of our readers. The author of the
Discourse from which it is taken, has recently re.
tired from the editorial chair of the Nashville
Wing, for the purpose Of pursuing, more closely
than heretofore, extensive Literary pursuits.
Mr.. Macleod made an able editor, and will
doubtless acquire in his present vocation, an en-.
yiablc distinction.
RHETORICAL DECLARATION.
Extract from Discourse dsiyereJ before tho Western
Literary Institute and College Of Protests Teachers
by DoNALb MAcLEcD ". A., formerly Instructor in the
University Of Virgins.
lcoNoLUDED1
After having thus developed and improved, in some
measure his powers Of expression, the student prepared
TO enter upon the second branch OF tho business OF the
eoufscesding and defamation. In selecting the sHsr-
osts in there, constant reference should be had their e.
ness 90 iniees' h's MAD and giye him ready command
over those resources which the previous elementary prsc
ce has opened up. They should consist in the first place
Of sentences TO which the simplest modes Of nonaon are
apPropisiei and proceed gradually passages esnR
Tor more bold and lively expression and fnsly 10 those
which demand the highest and diversified eoorng
which language 10 susc .be. In this part Of the course
tho importance Of making close analysis Of every passage
that u 10 be read o. Teced with view TO proper under
standing Of he character and force Of H. be pointed
out, and usrated This practice Of snalysing compost
lion cannot be too strongly recommended. and insisted
UPON " hHVNs an e4Cchent eIercac 10 the Deputies OF
the mind inssuch requires continual and close re-
hceon aud thought and yd state Of the Imagination
and feelings. Tits just remark Of distinguished Amer.
can wnie'-nnd his testimony s valuable, because
his own genius places him far shove the imputston Of nor.
hhed Ven5-ihai sman ,ay possess genus WITHOUT being
perfect reader but he cannot be pefee reader without
genus.'
In his division Of the course also, another mpor.
iant principle which has been stated, must be borne IN
mind. II cannot be too Off fepeaied-I would hazard
The danger Of weafyng the student with limo upon line
pecepi upon PERCEPTION the purpose % npressng upon
hm, The imp i-nco Of zng bic sleuion at The foEienl
Of utcranee, closely end exclusively the subject mlteT
Those who are reed IN the presence Oi
others, will Of hfs find Il difficult do this. But must
be done. And every exercise IN the class ought have
reference 10 ~ lot by Practice I'll that 10 desirable this
respect may be STAINED No other qualification w serge
Iie purPsss n ~ e9egn8piJ, IhS pf HaniIpg Ani
therefore becones 80 highly Important ~ adopt The sys
TEN oi previous elementary pne. that hss been ~
commended No diseci attention be- given 10 rules
the moment Of ast ~ proportion ihe eo.
cufionst does this, he nscesssry wishdrsws his mind
from 'bs pu,'se, w hsnd, and must ,fers fail IN rss
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GRS6r DRouonr lsD DASogR ~ YHE CHors--Ths &C.
counts from the country, says the Pthss Amcresn sre
most aarming The gAss sad every knd Of srain !. diving
np he iof want Of rain. The pastures, farmers
tel recovery. and the wheat rye oats snd corn
are each suffering TO such degree esve tls hope
o. crop worth gathering They begin almost 70 despair
a summer support Tor lheir sock, lei alone supply for
winter. few days eonnuanco Of The present ,cotoh
ps drought viii place large portion Of the crops beyond
the hopes Of the farmers for supply herefom From one
veesrn hssh' Ps'are g bar. g 'bs streets, Aao,hef
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GENERAL nRnpp

Information has been received this department. that
her Britannia Msiesys ships "Erebus and "rerror are
proceeding 10 make iuttheT attempt for the accomplish
ment Of northwest passage by sea from the Atlantic 10
ID. Pacific Ocean. Ia compliance with the request of the
British government. communicated by her Maiesy's Minis
ter Washington and 20 the end that the government oil
the United States manii lie interest ~ this of, "a
advance the bounds OF hamon knowledge all officers 40
the naval service Of the United Btaes are hereby author
Asd and directed TO sdIrd every assistance in their power
IN case OF need 20 the commanders Of bese vessels in tho
prOmouoa Of the objects u the expedition
GEORGE BANCROFT
NAVY DtplnvpEst. June ~, isl5
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MARINE lNTELLlGENCE.
Port OF Rich IN on d =.
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HtsA Wstsv tlss dag % I2i s'sissA, a. n.

-ft- ARRIVED, a.l 81 sraeE
Steamer Curtis Peck, Davis. Norfolk.
Schr Sea, Hart. New York. sundrcs. -
Brig Csucasian, Watts Thomastou. limo and potatoes
. Schr j. Roslefs. Lewis, Albany, ballast. -, .-,
Highlander, Prime, New York, ballast
Susan * Phebo, Corson, New York, ballast.
Hannibal. Lawrence, New York, ballast. g--s
Republican, Sharp, Troy, lumber. --a'
vermadea, Welsh, Baltimore, sundries -l.rs
Constitution, Milton. Fall River, ballast.
May, Hubbard, Baltimore. sundries.
Wm. Thompson, BARGE, Fall River, ballast.
Courier, Couch, New York. sandries. 50
Caiharine Amanda, Teal, Philadelphia, sundflss
SAILED,
Sehr Nevis, Hyler. Boston.
T.FrclinRhuysen, Bogar, Jersey City
Nsrraganset. Baker, Boston.
Elmirn Roger. Sslier, Newark.
Red Jacket, Jsmss, Fall River.
Steamer Pocahontas, Holhnsshead, Baltimore. D
Schr Henry Chase. Eddy, Fall River.
Delaware, Endicou, New York.
BOSTON. June l0-Ard schr Jno. Simmons, Small,
Richmond; ~, CPd schr Coidela, Baker, do.
PHILADELPHIA, Juno l4-CPd ship Della Walker,
Condry. Richmond.
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GOLD TEcUMsEHn

This brave old vcieTan--the hero Of the Thames-has
arrived in Washington, and has taken lodgings NJ the house
Of the Rev o. b. Brown We happy to see that he IS
in remarkable good health and spirls-and what is more
unhesiistngiy predicts that the "YouRs Democracy viii
slonousiy trumph.-U. S. JournsL
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JUNE ~.
Surgeon James Cornick leave from Norfolk ward III, Let
October
Lieut. H. G. Fisgg take passage in the Southampton.
for duty Ia African squadron.
Lieut. @. G. williamson detached from ordinary Mr.
folk, waiting Ofdeus LIT July next.
Lieut. b. w Hunter. to ordinary Of Norfolk. by LIST Jolly