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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-24
JAMES LYONS, the candidate of fhe People, and moi
tie nominee of . smau Mum Caucus.

JAMES LYONS, the esRdidste Of the People, and not
the nominee Of small Msm Caucus
Fellow Whgs-You called upon this day. 4, decide
who shall be your representative in the General As
sembly OF Virginia Ii becomes you, therefore, en-.
quire first, who will be likely promote aud carry
out those great measures IN which tho city Of Richmond
is 30 deeply interested.
Let federal politics alone; the legislature Of Virginia
has always dabblcd too much into questions Of this
to the sxcu on of other business deeply and vitality az
fectng the interest Of our beloved Commonwealth The
candidate whose heads this piece is by all,
his opponents acknowledged possess qualifications and
talents far superior his competitor Il mean no dispar
agement TO Mr.. Brooke, VINO 10 talented and worthy
gendeman,)
The simple enquiry which every man should put
TO himsel s-wl Mr.. Lyons by his talents, his high
character. his popularity and influence throughout the
State be able TO do more for the good Of the city
and State, than Mr.. Brooke Who, that knows
the man can for a moment doubt il. The hue and cry
about his Texas notions and opinions fudge. stuff
humbug raised for the purpose Of frightening you
from your propreiy," and to defeat n gentleman, a
good and true Whig-ono who has always stood by
his Party in every trying hour, and borne aoft the
| triumphant Banner OF Wing Principles. What has
the Legislature Of Virginia TO do with the Texas question:
Is not tho treaty making power, Ito dec sion
OF the question in manner depend upon The action Of
the General Assembly Of Virginia. Texas settled qnes
on and ought not TO be logged into this Those
who hoard Mr.. L. this subject, cannot think for
moment that his opinions would place him. under
any circumstances, IN position that would
fct with tine opinions and wishes Of his party
What claim has Mr. Brooke the Wing party Of Rich
mond When and where lac found battling face face
with its enemes What trophies has no laid upon its anr1
Where wasi that he appeared its champion Upon
what fields has he fought ave ask for information
Tor really we are in ignorance - the Editor Of the
Wing said. Il Is needless here II refer to Mr..
Lyons services in behalf of the Wing and
Wing principles i'm every quarter Of the State he
has been sustaining aud upholdng them when
his opponent was pursuing his private business and
paons Which oi the two deserves your support aud
hdence The question Is easily answered-Lyons. As
generous and tue Wings ought you support hun
who has supported your cause and your principles zeaoas
ly and faithfully. WING OF RICHMOND
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mn IL rsssusng lss<iigssesf
To THE WHO'S OF PETERSBURG.

You are upon the Of Of the mat important
State elections which has occurred within Common
wealth u Virginia for many yes past You conen-
ding for the glorious conservative principles which
you advocated in 1910 and A. when fighting under
banner of Harrison & Clay. "what tho the field be losif
What tho have been beaten and overborns BY fraud.
AaTe not yosr principles dear you iheni Are
you To stand idle with folded. and
vert the nealculable ills which may befa BY the
cess Of sdvsrssres in the coming struggled All 10
os-those cherished principles the creed Of the Wing par
~. yet survive, and dear frecmsn they had
iriumphed in the through which have
passed. All 10 no, ye, losoar glorious Union yet lives
but Wings, it can only be perpeusted by eternal vig
ence. Wings never say die.
"Tmth crushed earth will rice again"
On Thursday morning the busle will be sounded-To
arms To arms :: Are you ready for the conflict Is
ries mshsng their forces for the gh and slres
dy in the field. Why stand You idle 'Shske of the
dew drops rhch are upon your garment"
Wings II the Cockade, deceive yourseves-be not
too saneaine Of success. You have contend with an
enemy ever on the alert, who watching your move
ments and who will take advantage Of your apathy. Your
candidate most worthy OF your warm and hearty support
has done yeoman service n your cause-thro' evil and
good report he has stood up manay for cherished
principles.
Why's OF the Cockade you who have votes in Chester
field, what shall be said you1 IL appeal made
sary Tn stimulate you acton1 We not. The su-
rest evidence aud guarantee which you have Of the je
~ and political purity Of JonS MiSoR Boris, is in the
pensions which have i'm every variety Of form been heap
ed his head and the reckless in which he has
beeu trsduccd by his enemies. The dogs'of have
been turned loose upon him. bu, needless Of all
ces he has gone on the tenor of hi, way carving
ror and CONSERVATION in the camp Of the enemy He has
been the trueke power bend the preg
nant hinges OF the knee" to Princes fayos more faith
full public servant no people ever had Ills competitor is
politician u the Calhoun Multiplying party-a dis unonist
in fact, who elected doubtless with that party will TO
for the formation OF southern conederacy and break up
this Union.
Wings, choose you this day which you will have Oh.
Wings, be eneated be up and doiny-bucke on your
armor 60 the po let no weather prevent you casting
your for noble and talented champion ever
graced any cause. Let your motto be principles not
men," Sink your private personal objections upon al
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THE UNIyERSIT

We have omitted TO say any thing in respect to the
University Revolt, wishing hear the su,henc pseu
lars before they announced: For the same reason
we refrain now, and await that official expose which will
doubtless be made by the auhortcs and the counter e1
pose.
Wa do not der these occasional college revos a.
very Important They incidents the period Of life Of
those who COMM, them sort Of relief and rceresuou
after aseason Of hard study aud close confinement!
We shall be happy however to hear Of suspension Of
the Revolt after the Students have played their play
and restoration Of order and Government.
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A Doctor SPEAKING roK ARMY NAvY.-At an
entertainment given by the members Of the Canadian Par
Lament, at the close Of its session. the Army and
Navy were oasted-snd unfortunately enough there hap
pened be sailor soldier present 70 reply In this
dilemma, doctor took the foor-Bah Pat.
"Genemen" said he, "the Of the army and avy has
been proposed. There is n soldier or sailor among
There 10 no. man among who has shed blood for
his country, except pcrhips gentlemen il be myself Ye,
gentlemen, tell you once more what have said
dred, thousand times hare bed for my country, bied
aye and uisfersd too And therefore have believed il
to be my duty respond to the call Of the chairman"
The speech was received with rounds Of applause.
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NY. MARKET. April 81. oIP.M.

Cotton IL quiet, the sales are but 900 bales.
Genessco -four s quite heavy Some small lots have
boen picked up at si62 s4e9 the asking price. Sales
Troy at $3.50; Michigan, 90; 900 Richmond county In
the wnnt Of city sold Al s.
There Ia considerable fair clover scedseng Of GsGt cts
Three csgoes Of plaster Paris sold % ton. which
advance.
1000 bu North River sold at ~ cts.
There have been several sales of pork % Is and
sI2,75 for old 400 bbls prime sold a $1,000. and
Sl3JOsG2. Most Of tho lard in market has
been sod at cts. for prime in bbls; kegs u for
bbls, I'd quality.
The cargo Of by the ship Na,eheI wss offered by
auction. Most Of the greens Of choice quality and
Withdrawn after the sale OF one lot from each kind The
other grade sold much before. The eompsny was
large.
The sale Of sugar BY aocon OF full Price for the
quality, say 6a6t for ordinary quality,
Whiskey, no change. N. o. moasscs In bbls sold q,
80 cts.
Sterling 9I,b; Fumes SAGA, fat.
The termination Of the Mexican has relieved stocks
from their depression, and they up three per cent as
general average. Tho bears have taken San Jacinto
sndgng this time, for following the lesd Of the political
GROWERS. =
p. 8. Evening.-There has boon more activity sincs
the morning IN Tho sales Tor the day roach 1900
bses, at the closing prices Of lss, week jour. Com
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CoNNuSIcArEp.
GREAT CRY AND LITTLE WOOL.

The letter OF Hugh A. Garland ECO, and the common
iary Of the Richmond Wing thereon. Read it, and decide
there Is any thing in 10 drive any Wing from the sup.
port Of MIR. Lyons: "iIE MIGHT, ELECTED. SUPPORT
Wmo-HE NIGHT SUPPORT Ma. LYoSs!" How des-
perate must be the that requires such means
to crop and sustain it-and how hard be the
resorts to defeat him. Every who knows Mr.
Lyons, knows him be a thorough and siaunch Wing
and Mr.. Garland knows this well as any body
else II he had said that he would for him pre-
ference 10 Democrat then something might be made out
Of it, but is like many charges against Mr. Lyons il
must fall harmless and powerless PUTT.
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CANAL COMMERCE.
ARRIVED,


Canal Bost, Flying Lucy, J. X. Station, master, with
h5 tons ndze, from Lynchburg, to Crenshsw & Co.,
and Preston g. Enden.
Old Dominion, J n Mcbride, with 1874 tons mdze, from
Luxembourg. to T. ID Crensbsw e. Co, WIN q Crenshaw
aud Jones & Blair
Charles Mitchell. J Yea,rnsn, with ~ tons ndze
from Lynchburg, TO Frys & Go, and Wren & Mscon.
CLEARED,
Velyetdee r Dunn with 26I tons ndze for Dover Pits
Hatdwcksvie and Bynchburg.
New York, MTapscot. with "A tons mdze, for Lynch.
burg.
Commerce, Bcal. with IS tons mdze. for Lock No
?, Coumbis, Lock No. 16 New Canton, Scottsyie and
HowtfdsvlIe.
Tenne ssee, d Crumpscker, with 3Oi tons mdre, for
Lynchburg.
ONO, James Gilmore, with tons mdze, for Lynch
burg. 900. ts ........r DID. ......' ....
Re Bird D. Goo.by, with 2ss tons mdIe. for Lynch
burg. - I.r .t- ..' . A.
nbOhr WINE-2G &C. pipes lspdirs sPd foe <sle by
- 10 ~ DAVENPORT ALLEN
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Tue RlaHT KIND WHOA gentlemen from New
Haven who has been engaged urgent business in Roch-
ester. New York, for several weeks past finding himself
unable finish before the election in his State left
il, went to New Haven voted and has now returned to
finish his business in Rochester. The distance travelled
By this patriotic gentleman for the express purpose Of poll
ing vote for the good cnuse, nearly 700 miles Such
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TnE MIssISs PAcKkrs.-Ws learn from Capt SPAWN =,
Of the ship Norman o Boston, arrived this port yester
day from Mobile, that his outward passage from New
Orleans to Liverpool. he experienced the hurricane in
which the packets United States and England
posed have been lost the l2h 18Th and 18th Dec.
lie never experienced any thing like before, and his
vessel received great deal of damage On the 18th
goth, lat so. Ion S. passed several pieces OF wreck,
long sky light, BOBBY hatchcs pieces Of boards painted
white, &c.-such articles would have belonged
packet ship, and he has doubt that they belonged
one Of the missing packets.-N. Y. Jour. Com.
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We call upon you this day take your friends and neigh
bours to the Pollsyou dd this last November and You
credit yourselves and honor to the Wing cause
Come, come this is the day for victoyour opponents
have been manufacturing foreign power against u.s. Come
to the Polls early; bring friends and neighbours We
bcseech you in the name Of glorious Wing Principles
come, come. come-see that every Wing votes. Commit.
tees look TO the interest Of the Wing Cause this day. and
bring up every voter, beseech you number Of good
Wings haye gone to the country for Boris and the
county Candidates. RICHMOND WINGS
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THE si.nCfloN.

~ tAs kfiesvs u sAs Wxl.
2 Lhavs sAeva ~ NJ. Lysnp v,Apa Coz a Ds~ssss
sniass W. ed szpwsssd hhpeeIss.ss fos - ssaay
The WIG nny ever oas Of n sassnehsss nissas-s.d
~ sssay aoss hsary ~ uasslsadasr sAsk fos. I'm
sss prusset DsnoeAt in ths lad, On sAess I'D der
charges. both Of omission and Commission he tried BY
ajasy Of his vieinase, and verdict against him pro-
noanecd-welghed In balance by ho.e who had been
his warm political friends and found wofuly wanting!
am aware that. By union Of strangers most Of whom
oay know him BY he In 1870 and bic short
in the Senate with one wAoss goddess Of heart swsyed
his better Judgment office carved fos him. with
the triple view Of soothing his fselinss ching
his political character, aud eoneilisns his few follower.
The Electoral Committee, oversepping their legitimate
powers proposed him Grand Esctor. and tho Goa
ven,on eoneurred in IL without sufficient, In fact. any
consideration Those who opposed to it-(nsmbsr-
ing among them, in my opinion. large majority Of the
Wing delegation from this Electoral District wero deter
redtrom declaring their opposition and the for t. BY
the fear Of dsscnsons and heart burnings might
Thus he made . Grand Eector, and IL any people
had tho old proverb, Save me
from my friends" the Wing party have in the Of our
city, and wishes tho Wings VI tho Gibraltar Of whg
gerry place him in the Legsture with liberty (ss un-
detsnd III do much no likes. He refuses aid
in eectinR member Of Congress for the lower House.
and modesty asks place him in position In which he
US from elecung member OF the upper House
of Congress.
IL Mr.. Lyons Texas notions were tho only objections
him. they might be overlookcd-but this 10 far from
being The They only Of importance being
link in tho chain Of evidence show his political esnings
witch, when coupled with much that had been accumulated
before renders his political character Of doubtful hue
fr him expect ak to be made the representa-
tive and leader Of the Gbrnar Of whisgcry. Whenever
and wherever the Wing standard Is unfued il 10 the duty
OF every good soldier enroll HIMSELF and when he stops
bv the way cav about the choice Of him who the MAORI
y have selected carry that standard depend ho
soldier aud being 6 for soldier he Is much less Il,
for officer There by which every candidate for
political office should be ed will you abide oil times
by the nominations Of your par,i if he says no. let him
pass, he is the DO trusted with the power you
have bcsiowhe goes into power represent himself
not his party. Wings Of Richmond-whigs Of tho Log
Cabin aud the Club House-if you would preserve your
par,y-f you would preserve its organizsuon-ii you
would preserve the Wing press that has long batied
your cause 20 the Polls and your vote for the
l,odes, unassuming nominee of your party; man who
is good Wing, and will make you aud the city pac.
teal aud useful member alb, he may make many
long talks rs his adversary. A VOTER
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UskFrL IxvEsrroS.-ws copy the following psrssrsP
from the Boston Transcript pam Norman Post.

from the Boston Transcript :-PhH. Moraias Poet.
We read in Of our London papen Of . capital con-
vancc for the prevention Of drowning in VI scc-
dent the water, being the conception Of artisan by
tho name Of Wilson, residing In Edward street, Pormsn
~ are, who has hit upon the happy idea lining and
sailing jackets nth air bags filled with blow.pipes-
IL the find himself any unpleasant predica-
ment which involves the possibility OF his being sud-
denly immersed ~ gustfe ossfo, he instantly in
date himself up To such buoyancy, that nothing but
cork could compete with him and after having puded
himself up like the frog in the fable, no small
screw to keep him ain wind" and can then calmly and
phosoPhicay await the impending danger in all the air
orded BY these sailing jackets will be ad
don the pleasures OF yachting and il 10 said that these
air bsgs may be fitted into any for comparative TIL
fling IL has been hitherto observed that drowning
men catch OF straws, but # any board sinking
boat discovered possess Of these life preserving
garments, his fellow passengers would lind thing
substantial To catch at than a de paiile
They would find that each could be his own Humane
Society.
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REGULAR WING CANDIDATES FOR THIS CON.
GRESSIONAL AND SENATORIAL DISTRICT

GRESSIONAL AND SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
For The 9Th Congressional District Powhsiau Chester
field, Goochand Louisa Hanover, Henrco and the City
OF Richmond,J
JOHN MINOR Bolts.
For the Senatorial District of James City, Charles City,
New Kent, Henrico and the City Of Richmond,
ROBERT c. STANARD.
For the House Of Decxates.-
NwHArAN,
CHASTAIN COOKE.
cHEsrKRfiELp,
LAWSON MONCEY BURFOOT
LOUISA,
ELISHA MELTON.
WILLIAM WILLIAMSON.
HENRfco,
SHERWlN McRAE.
cHARLEs AND HE~ KENT,
RICHMOND +. LACY.
JAMES CITY (yoRA wiILIAMsBuRG,)
- HOWARD.
RICHMOND CITY,
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RAISING WIsp.-wc learn that the PhGnix Bank Of
Hartford. few days since relieved Of $4,000 by
individual who left collateral package which he repre-
scented contain large amount Of New York broken bank
bills, and have been scaled by the State Comptroller
He said he would open the package IL not that by
doing, the bills would drawing interest He however
Bank bills Within The BANK officers having some
knowledge Of the man. induced believe his story
and him bills Of their Bank the above AMOUNT
which he said he wanted To circulate in Ohio. The long
and short Of the matter that circumstances having
soon after thrown suspicion upon the the pack
age opened and found to contain little else than
paper the few bills included 10 it, being Of small denomi.
nations requison has been obtained from Governor
Baldwin, Of Connecticut, upon the Governor Of Ohio
New York. ooth for the surrender Of the accused.
IN. Y. Jour. Com.
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NEW KENT AND CHARLES CITY.

u As Mr.. Lyons mistook Mr.. Young for Wing when
no voted for him in 1892 although lie entertained no one
opinion in common with the Wing party-msy he not
mistake Extra Billy Wing winier and vote for
him Senator he and EIu agree entirely in one prin-
cipe, and that the paramount in Mr.. Lyons opinion
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REPORTED FOR THE UNITED STATS GAZETTE.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET,

MoNDAY EVENING, ApF IT.
There is but limited demand for Flour, and tho only
sales making for city use at - so Si75-hoders
ask - 50 for shipping brands No vnraon in Rye Flour
Corn Meal Wheat-Sales q considerable extent have
been made "a 99j for good. and I0lo. for prime
parcel Rye-A sale Of 1000 bushels Perna nj Ole. Corn
Sales Of Southern yellow 4Sc, and 500 bushels Pcnna
mixed at 45c. Southern Oats sold al &c 261c.
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We very much eri.vod learn that the Hon Lev.
srsa ssisonstsn 10 dangerously w Of his residence in
esisa. He ncmevoss friends, I'll the Union, will
s~sssvs ss intelligence with deep and SINGER. regret
BOsrJs ArL...
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The Pottsvile Miners Journal OF Saturday say: ave
are grshed that the recent rains have lost
the fire which for several weeks past has been raging on
the mountains around The flames have consumed
large amount Of cord wood and growing timber has been
destroyed. in some places, the Of $50 the
The Blue, Broad and Sharp have all been
on fire. We sorry To learn that Mr. John Schooner
Jr has been heavy loecr. His sawmill and small barn.
situated in Tumbhng Run Valley together with large
amount OF cord wood and timber, have been consumed
Much damage has been done to timber and cord wood
understand In the neghborhood Of Tsmaqua. and also
P'negove, in the vicinity Of Weswood which latter viii
!age was itself at one time in imminent danger from the
d-vourng element"
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FROM wAsHINGTON.-The correspondent, OF the
New York Evening Pos says, that the Government mp.
pointmens for New York postponed q, Washington on
seeoon, Of the fac, tina, e expeetsn lettering abou,
the city.
We told that tho Globe u TO be changed Wash
ington Enquirer aer May and that Mr. Richie w com,
mence his isbors the lat 1t May Tho official editor.
The Post further says-f Boil. Pet. $3.50 =
Many VI Mr.. Ritehie's friends express serious
msgivings of the Of biz new enterprise. They
think that he 10 old Cor the arduous duty which will Of
necessity devove upon him and st his idsss Of
and hings-of parties and supersnuaied aud al
together behind the wishes Of the ardent progressive de-
mVcracy' Of the present day"
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The ZInesvihe (o) Gazette, OF the 10th inst. says:
ave regret to state that the steamboat Mcintyre
c,psized by the wind, and sunk at Marietta As
derstand, lives lost. The boat believe, was
the property. of Mr.. Bishop, OF this town."
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" Col. J. w. Gillian brought out Monday - the
Wing candidate for the county Of Dnwdde, aud has
cepsed the nomination.-Pet. Tat. ... ....
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LONDON TWEED BUSINESS COATS.
NEW and besutfsl sy Of soeds Of vreek Dos.y
y. -, T. 4 ssxscR. Ages,
sPN 11 zee msis street, tsonw issA sad nsia -, q.
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CITY OF RICHMOND.

The Pools will b opened In the city at half past seven
O'Clock. A. NJ.
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DEATH By LIGHrSrso.-Mr. Wesley Ivy was killed by
lightning during hail storm in Macoupn county, Illinois,
o. the 4th inst.
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EAGLE BAKERY

NHE susserbss hes this oppcstuay resse,av sssins
The p.she that he has sosshs out ths Bshs frwsry
espied ~ Mr. Richard Adam isi ssss opeass ~ ME
Of the Oh Eas,e Hos Ne oah puSlse sk.s h
will supry tAen viii srss<. vheh .rsss - - Al
ways sweet and with al kads %
70 he seasons Of IL Hs Caeh,r Sod Cssehsr
Water cekess Dyspsp-ia Bred s evs day Hoss Board
ING ioases and Aies ssppsA every nsssf /. Ii,
Bakery line ssars OF public psossss rspee,y isvil.i
by tsp ss-Iml JAMES sInp,.nN
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RICHMOND. DAILY WING.
MORNING. APRIL II. is.s.

HENRICo COUNTY.
We sathosi. to say that tho Polls viii be opened
II the Court Hosse, a half peat O'Clock, A. NJ.
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J. r. WORDS OFFICE.
Splendid Scheme for To-day! $4,000 Capital! e.
5oO 1000. 10 Of 1900. 10 Of 1000. &C. &c. Tickets ga
is drawn Nos. Call before IL o'clock At
WORDS Office
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NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

I'D The new and fast sailing schr. SEA, Capt.
Hart, iiadinE nj Rockets foe New York, positive
sail this day 3o'eioek,
offered up 10 that hour For having superior
ton. apply To tn, Captain boardor
49,