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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-01-17
CAMPBELL.

NJ meeting OF the Wings OF Campbell, held the
Court House. Monday, the 18th inst Tor the purpos. Of
appointing delegates TO the Congressional District Conven.
ton. which meets IN farmve the 2l.l Of this month
C'anuary,) Tor nominating candidate Tor Congress-on
motion, Capt Richard Perkins was appointed Charm,
and Charles w. Statham, Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object Of the meeting when
me following gentlemen were appointed delegates: Chas
H. Mosby' Dr. 10. r.. Witlers, Daniel Mari, Col. WIN
b. Brown, Dr. Livingston Walker, Jno Pannll Capt Rich
ard Perkins, Chns. w Christian, Col. Bryan W. Nowin,
Richard Perkins, IT, Creod II. Wills, Chas w. statham,
James o. Hunt, John X. Garland, Capt. VIM. A. Talbot,
Booker Y. Smith. John VIM. r.. Bucknor, Chas A. Hol.
combo' VIM. y. Reid, IT,, WIN. IT, Swinney, Robert Sta
tam, and Giles b Poftwood. 1.-THE delegation were in
suced either 10 attend the 2s Of January or on any
other day which may he agreed upon by majority OF the
counties composing the Dsrctl
Hesofred That the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
lished IN the Lynchbug virgnian. and Richmond Wing
and Compiler.
RICHARD PERKINS, Chin.
CHAs. w. SrATHAN Sec'ry
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npiinx down oil sides until many had f.lea
leave single here and there standing anos, alone
solitary grandeur
Abiding with great spness and fosce the statement
OF Mr. Dearborn. that about 80 Of 100 Of ill the
chants failed, Mr. James reminded Mr. London Of his
ing yet in his Asr. bssk-ss Of Mr.. Jass good boys
few years and tina, he should like that gentle
man 10 hence. aud should rejoice should then b
found that Mr. London had escaped from the ruin which
had overtaken many-reminding Mr.. London that IL
was he who laid down the harness tina, might rather
than he whopucth il Mr.. James made illusions
TO his own and the great difficulties he had
counter in order illustrate his and give then
greater force and effect lie warned the friends Of the
State against taking the step urged upon the Bank,
most fully believing he (Mr James did, that oppo.
nents or enemies Of Mr.. Csbe the part.
made up OF the enemies Of the great James River and
kanawha Company. and IL Mr.. Cabca should DO super
seded the work would stop-bc eonscated sold and
bought by the State-the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
would then be pressed up the Valley OF vgnia leading
ultimately 10 division OF the State. and when that
occurred truly might say farewell long farewell all
our greatness repeating the beautiful lines Of Sir Walter
Scott
"Brcsthes there the with soul 20 dead,
Who never 10 himself hath said,
This is my own my native land"
and appealing with all his powers the Patriotism Justice
Interest and good sense OF the meeting 10 against
the resolutions. Mr.. James concluded his speech.
Meeting Of The People Of Richmond tomorrow
evening, at the Club. House.
IL viii be noted by the Public. People sf Rich.
m"nd are requested To meet Saturday evening.
at o'clock. the Club House. take under their consi-
deraion. the questions pending with James River
X kanawha Company, in which this Community have so
deep stake.
In this movement OF the there is nothing OF poll
teal party. Democrat aud Wing found shoulder To
shoulder, they should be found when the question: dis
connected from party politics. addresses seto the inter.
ess' the good feelings, and the veal Of the pub
lie.
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To TILE VOTERS
Of The COngressoRdI District competed Of The COUNT
Of PILLkulnanla. Patrick and HIM.

Of The CongressonaI District competed Of The counties
Of Phtsyloania, Patrick and Henry.
Several nominations having been already made of suit
able person succeed Col Penn your Senator AT the
election IN Apr next, take tins mode Of bringing before
you my far0rie for that station. While have no obec-
ton either Of the gentlemen who have besa named in
connexon with this subject and believe that citizen Of
Piitsyvana already nominated and with whom have the
pleasure Of apesona acquaintance, would make an ex
celent representative think that Vincent IPieAsT has
claims the Wings Of the District which no Of that
party should be willing to see postponed put aside for
another.
propose therefore that he be taken up by the Whgs
the counties OF Pisylvana Henry and Patrick and rum
phaniy elected to the Senate Of Virginia Ills election
thus effected, without any effort his part would be but
deserved tribute TO the great worth Of individual whose
talents and political and personal integrity command not
only the respect but the admiration Of his countrymen
hope that this suggestion will the views Of all the
Wings and Tint Mr.. Wieber will be brough, before the
people, by his friends ia the several counties OF the Dis
trct at their next courts A VOTER
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A CARD.

The Convention Of delegates for the Congressional Dis
irict, composed Of Fluyanuo, Buckingham Cumberland
Prince Edward, Campbell, Charlotte and unenburg coun
ties, will assemble. at the Presbyterian Church, OF Farm
NJ.
II the Wing brethren Of any Of the counties Of the Dis
iret, have not appointed delegates, will the President Of
me Clay Club please appoint Immediately, informing tho
delegates OF their appointment IL very important 10
have the candidate in the field at early day.
January IS, IS35.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..
CUMBERLAND ROAD


After reading Of the Journal OF yesterday.
Mr.. Smith. Of Indiana, offered u resolution making Tia
DILL in favor o the Cumberland Road the order Of the Jav
Tor Monday next
II being Of order, and objections bein, made Mr.
Smith moved suspension Of the rules.
Mr. Schenek, ofoho demanded the yeas and nays which
were ordered
The vote stood, 60, nays 50. SO the rules were
not suspended.
CALL FOR INFORMATION.
resolution adopted dirt citing the Secretary of War
and Secretary Of the Treasury the amour,
Of claims Of the State Of Georgia against the General Gov
,rnnen and also for Information the in which
disbursed.
YET ANOTHER ANNEXATION SCHEME.
Mr. Burke. OF New Hampshire, submitted n bill Tor tho
annexation ofTcxas provides that the people of TeIn,
may agree upon Republican form Of government and
.ha be admitted State OF this Union before the fir, of
January next Congress shall approve the Constitution
adopted by the people OF Texus.
As the population increases Texas shall be divided INTO
other States exceeding five in number That part
south Of 50 degrees. 80 minutes north latitude to have
Slavery not us the people there may determine
The debt not to be assumed by the United Statos GOV
eminent
The proposition being out Of order and objected to-
Mr.. Burke moved to suspend the rules. The vote on
that motion being taken by yeas nays the rules we've
suspended-yeas l26, nays -.
The bill then read and referred the Committee Of
the Whole.
Several unsuccessful attempts made by memben
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.
The House then resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole aud took ny the Texas question.
Mr. Bo~n OF Missouri, being entitled the floor spoke
an hour IN favor OF annexation. and was followed BY
Mr.. Hardin OF Indiana, Who opposed il.
Mr. Severance OF Maine also made speech in the mega
tive of the proposition.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Scverance's speech,
Mr. lismmett OF Mississippi got the hoor-when q mo.
ton made to adjourn.
MIR. John Quincy Adams asked the indulgence Of the
House To offer resolution calling the President for in
formation as To the mees and bounds and the degrees a
tudc and longitude within which the territory Of Texas h
included.
Objections were made, and Mr. Agams demanded the
ordered.
After which the House. at o'clock. adjourned.
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Statue 10 Mr.. Clan.

The Ladies Of Hanover will hold meeting al Tnyors
ye on Saturday, the 18th this month for the purpoe Of
forming an Association to aid in erecting Statue in hon.
or Of Hanovers greatest living son.
MANY LADIES
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cos'-s,,s.s. ,- nahl..as ra,o.. ~ n..~. r..u.,..
wI'ussrss. "Wednesday Jaa'y. Is. ieis.
PROCEEDINGS OF TO-DAY.
SENATE.
CUSTOM HOUSE AT NEW ORLEANS
communication received fram the Treasury De-
parment, stating the condition. VI the Custom Honss
New Orleans. -rr-...... ..,....
REDUCTION or POSTAGE.
Mesn men1e. . ,nd saeh.nan presented numerous Pc
-.. OREGON.
Mr.. Allen with . memorial In hs hand unor the
subject Of Oregon and snqufsd whether any .n.wsr had
been received tho President to tho re.oiuor
u incompatible with the public interest, 10. spv eos
respondcncc that had passed between Govsrum.a, and
Great Britain in relation to Oregon.
The Chair aware that any reply had been 70.
ecved. but could say without referring tho iIes
Mr. Archer sad he could inform tho Senate that no ~.
ply had boon made, but IL because he had
70 believe tho result Of the negotiation in progress would
% transmitted 10 the Senate la u few days
Allen went ON To complain Of the OF the E,.
shsh Government and said that II that government
uiing with ours for the purpose OF gaining time our 60
vernmen' ought not In turn trAe with the Amsrican
people.
The memorial zen, to the Chair and read n, x..
from Fairfield county, Ohio. and the memorials, ,sk tina,
within twelve months, the government will extend in laws
Oregon establishing Custom houses and Foss there
and give tho settlers section OF land EACH provided in
the bill heretofore before Congrrss.
NAVAL PENSIONS.
The bill extending certain Naval Pensions for five years.
REVENUE OFFICERS.
bill TO give revenue officers compensation when
detached os duty in the Naval service taken ND and
advocated ailsngh by Mr.. Baysrd.
Mr. Dayton objected the Retrospective operation Of tho
BILL especially that In this respect partial going bact
only five years. He had objection TO voting for Nm
which should he prospective IN its bearing.
Mr. Huntington advocated the passage Of the bill In the
om IA which was reported. and spoke earnestly and
some length.
Messrs Cri'.enden and Buchanan opposed. g. Messrs
woodbury. woodbridge favored the bill which was f.
naly rejected by the following votc-ayes IL nays IS
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
Messages in writing received from the President
FRENCH SPOLlATIONS.
The bill to ascertain claims for French sposiion wa.
passed by at the request Of Mr. Choae gave notice
that he would call il up Tuesday next
CHESAPEAKE g. OHIO CANAL.
Mr. Pearce called up the bill give the assent Of Con-
gress to Legislative act Of Virginia. Concerning the Ches
apeake and Ohio Canal.
The bill received some slight verbal du,ent. and
was then ordered to DO enproesed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Senate then into Executive Session and after
tho doors were opened il adjourned.
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DIED.
Suddenly on Monday the 9th instant, at White Hall his
late residence in King George, Mr.. GusrAvus b. WALLACE
inihe 6sh year of his aye.
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Nj spring supply Of Landrelh's fresh Garden
eds have Jsi been received pr Steamboat Poeabont,s
sgN oenns and am prepared furnish those who IA We
of ihe supplies viii seed u every de-crpsa that am
a"uon~@d 70 wafraut AZ fresh and genuine
H.b'-A Catalogue viii sppssr in a few days
l. q. PRYTON JOHNSTON
= SoSe Agrni Tor u. Iandreth.
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PRINCE EDWARD

The Wings Of this county requested to meet OF o.
clock on court day at tie Court House.
18th January
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of the Superior Court Of Law and Chaneery Ame
La county, an the Let Monday IN January, i545:
Owen H. Tucker and Edward r. Johnson merchants and
trade under the firm and style Of Tucker Johnson
Pha.
against On Foreign Attach.
Anderson Mc' John w askns, James Bhnton Of
Willis Blanon deed who administrator de- bons the
win ann.Ied of Dabncy Miller deed and Austin Sea late sheriff
NJ Amelia, and SUCH administrator de bon. will
annexed 81 fah Uabney Niler deed,
The plaintiff having fled their b aud the defendant Anderson
Miller not having entered his appearance according the Act Of
Assembly and the Rules Of this Court add appearing by ae
cvfenee aidueed before the Clerk In his ONCE that be the
~ad MHcr inhabtaut Of this Commonwealth: Il 10
dce That aid defendant do rules 10 be holden In the
Cerk' oe of said the FIRST Monday in April and
the h ~ the pain' and that ~ this order BE-
published the Richmond Newspapers
months ueeve and posted the front door oftbe
of the county. A Copy--reae:
a I7-wow' ". q. LEIGH q. G.
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HOUSE or DELEGATES.
TnUEspay, Jan. IC,h, I5.
Reports from Committees were made.
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LANDRETIFS
& A X DEN SEED.

JOHN X CREIGHTON
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THE DAILY UNION.

per bushe red, Gs Cd IS 81 per bushel; duty las
per quarter Of 8 bushels. Indian Con--free, ASS a
49s; in bond, per 400 lbs, 32s 34s; duty on 48O
lbs. 6s Cd. Tobacco--V Virginia leaf sound, 2Id a
Sd per 10; stemmed do, new and DID, I'D, I'd and Id;
Kentucky leaf, Cd 3d. stemmed do old and new,
3ld Sd and sgd. Clover seed, Of l643 and 1874,
per cwt. ASS SIS, dull Turpentine per cwt., 81 a
los. Tar, per Dbl. American, las las Cd Beef
United States mess, in bond, per bbl 40s AIS;
prime do. Dos a 37s; mess per fierce, SIS 76s
Pork United States mess, per Dbl. SIS Cos;
prime, 46s SOS. Lari-fne, duty paid, in bbs. per
cwt., 48s Sos, dull; good do. 44s 46s; middlng,
42s a ASS inferior, 33s 36s. Butter, Canada du-
ty paid los S2s. Cheese--duty paid good Sos
62s; middling do. Sos 54s; inferior, 44s ass
Tallow, Ais 42s. Cheese dull; 1900 boxes
had been disposed Of at decline of from Is 2s
per cwt.
Yours, very truly,
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feel no desire to expose This respectable journal to

feel no desire to expose This respectable journal to
any portion of our cross-fre
From the Baltimore Constitution" Dec. 10
THE "UNIoN,p THE "INrELLIGENcER." AND THE
CONSTITUTION"
We are not SO much amused neighbors APP
rear to be at the extraordinary crossshootng Of the
"unon and the National Inielligencerj" and when Is
obser, ed that stand between their fires exception
the mh around will appear surprising We have
already expressed the dispeasure with which witness
ed the interpretations and assumptions with which the I'm
tellgencer accompanied remarks OF the 9th inst We
have reiterated the satisfaction with which placed the
President before the country in the lofty attitude OF abso-
lutte and preparation Tor the assertion OF our
onal rights and have accompanied these expressions OF
grathcaon with distinct reference 10 the whole course
and conduct Of the Executive In the management OF our
ations with Great Britain II shall not be from any nds
cTeon, Inconsistency toruons and contradictory en-
plantations Of ours the "lntelgencerr shall derive adj
vantage For the courtesy and comfy which induced the
editors Of that paper even while inulgng In most unwar
rantable conclusions 10 present article entire and
muated to its reodes desire to make our acknowledg
ments.
In our remarks the 9Th instant distinctly defined
the position of the President the Oregon question: and
sustained by the message and the official common
taIies upon IT, In pronouncing his true position We
leave the ncllgencer' and the Union" their mutual
ordinations and recminatons as 10 how far the message
usans the editorial views of this question heretofore ta
ken in the Union The qualification expressed at the APP
pontment of Mr. McLane minister to England at the
particular iuncture alluded to, hailed by none with
satisfaction than by the Union" and the "ntell
gencerp For ourselves decline further participation
their differences We perceive that the speculaons of
the "inteigencer" ingenious, and are intended doubt
less to elicit indiscreet revelation OF diplomatic
cres Fortunately for not the honored deposit
ares Of such and feel In danger Of embarrassing
friends of causing them TO pray to be saved from
zeal We content to leave the question where we
placed il in our article Of Monday last
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az The MANAGERS OF THE WARRINGTON CITY
Orphan Asylum, in gratefully acknow Lodging kind
donstion Of $40, sent them through the post Office
by NV. w." and another of $50, left at the insti.
tuition by lady, would earnestly commend this
example to the imitation Of others; and beg that
those who have SO recently devoted day to the
expression of their gratitude for many mercies,
would consecrate portion of their abundance unto
Him who has bestowed il, by contributing at this
nclement to the relief Of these His destitute
childreHr-remembering that our Father and their
Father has said: aye shall eat neither bread nor
parched corn, nor green ears, until the sefsame day
that ye haye brought an offering unto your God"
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SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
=. WEDNESDAY,, December 10, l645.

Present as yesterday.
Robert C. Schenck, esq, of Ohio; Stephen
Adams, esq, of Mississippi; Bedford r. Wood
esq, Of New York; and |. Z. Holmes, esq, OF
South Carolina, were admitted attorneys and coun'
sellers Of this court.
Nos. 81 to 26-McKean Buchanan VS.. James
Alexander and Mary Ann Anderson, in error to the
circuit superior court of Norfolk State Of Virginia
MIR. Justice Mclean delivered the opinion Of the
court in these cases. reversing the judgments of the
circuit superior court in said cases. with COSTS and
demanding the cases to said court with instructions
to dismiss the attachments at the cost Of the appel
lees in that court.
No. 39.-George Smith, plaintiff in error, VS.. VIM
Turner, health commissioner, &c. The argument
of this cause was continued by Mr.. Willis Hall for
the defendant in error
Adjourned till tomorrow morning, II o'clock.
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Stock, at date, sO7,l7O bales. Same time last
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The following were the Liverpool prices of Amer
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Cab ult:)
Ashes-Pearls, 23s 24s; Pots, 23s Bark, New
York, Is Cd a Sc Sd per cwt. Beeswax, Fl los f5.
Hides, sailed American, Sd 3Id per ID. Rice,
nominal, per cwt Dos 35s. Flour--United States,
in bond 30s 33s per Dbl, duty s. Sd per bbl free,
sweet 36s a 38s; Canada, free, sweet, 35s 37s.
Whest-United States, white, 70 lbs. 9ss 9s Cd
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