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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
HenricO Agricultural and HorticuI-
tural Fair.

We trust our agricultural friends and al. Others fond Of
the works OF Nature may no ike ourselves forget through
the Pe'vadng excitement and interest incident the Ma
lions yicssude that there be an interesting exhi-
bition OF the Agricultural and Horticultural products Of
HenrIco county Tuesday next Ii should be rCmem-
bered that this Il the pettes for such exhibitions
and all who have IN their power add to the attraction
the 2I'h by sending specimens OF horticulture or
culture should not fail 10 do And must not be for
gotten that flowers OF Nature be unattended by
the flowers OF speech" that occasion for oil who
know the gentleman selected deliver the Address before
the Horticultural Society, Tuesday next, know him to
be fully competent 10 discharge the pleasing duty assigned
him. Dr. A. L. WAESER whose addresses are always iu
sirucve and Acceptable his hearers has been chosen
to deliver the address referred to- and from his eemen
iay knowledge and practical skill such matters those
who visit the Fair will doubtless Be grated with all they
and hear
The Fair is be held the usual Pace-hs Exchange
Assembly Room.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22

10 the Editors OF hr Whig;
Gentemen-ln the brief abstract Of the proceedings OF
the 18th inst in the House Of which you
ia the country Whg OF Tuesday last, find the fol-
lowing paragraph:
resolution OF inquiry in relation the sums Of
ncy paid to WIN NJ Bsckford and Benz b. Green. acting
as Charges dos Afates, with OF acting upon claims
received BY them. was also adopted"
This imperfect notice Is calculated make impress
sion unavoTaoe o character aud the report Of the
proceedings given in the Union meagte aud the
fuller aud more intelgibc contained IN tho Ma
nona In'geneer may not tho ot many Ut
readers beg leave To state the facts OF the case 50 tar
my name Is involved
In the settlement OF my accounts Charge dAhares
OF the United States, with the Department 1T State, claim.
cd the usual allowance OF quarters salary Unfit
ihs the Secretary reluctantly assured felt bound
to refuse upon the strength Of opinion OF the Attorney
GENERAL IN case which did not consider analogous.
Thus refused what believed my unique .tonabe right
peuuoned the House OF Repr, sentatvcs NV memorial
was referred To the Committee Foreign Relations, who
were unanimous in reporting favorably upon IT. On the
10Th inst, bill for the relief OF Com Thos APP &. Jones
being before the House. Mr. Garrett Davis by order OF the
Conuce, Offered an amendment authorizing the Secr,
ary OF State 10 settle principles equity the claims
myself and Mr. Il Il. Green late Secretary OF Legation
Mexico The amendment rise to long debate. The
Reporter OF the National lnIeigencer says. IN note
nothing was alleged against my clsim-hc objections
being to Mr. Green's. The amendment finally adopf
I'd BY the decisive vote OF IS 27-and this recogn.
ton OF the Justice OF the claims would have been hna
but unfortunately, there n quorum present. and
alter some further amendments aud procs proposed
the question laid The day Mr. DAVIS cali
ed up the amendment, but induced to withdraw IT,
resolution had previously passed calling upon the Secre
tary TO state what monies had paid Mr. Green and
myself on account Of salary, &c.
So far from having ceived any extra allow ances have
tor year. been kept OF what believe the letter and the
spirit OF the Law allow have ful confidence that
Congress will do me justice but in the time,
not permit ~ Innoced any paragraph which would
seem to imply that a defaucr-or that had IN any
way, not accounted tor the money which
claims OF citizens from the Government ct New Gram
ia The paragraph have quoted. think, implies some
thing OF this sort.
am, your obcdient servant
WIN. VI. BLACKBOARD.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
Caution 20 parent. ON III Street,

The practice, by boys Of jumping the Care on Broad
or street. as they leave the Depot becoming com
either fo the safety Of themselves the comfort of
those connected with the passenger train Il wss but the
day before yesterday that small lad very near losing
his life by piece OF his folly in jumping on the cars
they passed up Failing from the place he had
attempted reach the wheels Of the passenger car passed
over the clothes Of the boy but fortunately did not harm
his person From the escape this lad made we
he will scarcely attempt the like ngain and we trust
tmay be warninz 10 oil others who have been guilty .
the ashness. Cannot parents who permit their chill
den 60 the depot give them express orders MT 10
attempt 10 Jump on the while the in motioL1-
No matter how slowly the may move along the street
there is always danger in attempting to climb upon the
platforms.
We are sure that CHpL Dlrucot pnd Others connected
with the Cars pecauton prevent accident. to
children the line OF the road through street and they
should not be held responsible tor the negligence parents
the folly Of their children
Let this warning be needed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
DIED.

o. yo'er5sy 10 he 1th year Of bsrsze, Mrs. CATH.
ARlNE ,. sTRATHER. NJ pis Civ.
The trends Di he lsmIy. aud those NJ WIN sustbs,
b-' ore invited ~ arsnd her fInsfa us afternoon Al
ooocs e. The United Pr,ssy,snsn Church yNr snlss) on
ShOckre HHI. ~ ''
On uie iOh instant. her fssdsnes In Tou.s county
MS hLnt 11sHfs D.su. widow NJ Colonel Dudley
DER'' d'ed, md d1Yghfsf n Ggv John Pagc formerly
Roosevelt in Hc 7sh gear ri her ags-a adv o, eultvs
eo ''te o. .ngIary dignhsd Department sod Of refined
200 courteous mann'~ shs bod I,nz anticipated sudden
uean snd me ANTICIPATION arfoly realized She had
nseh ~ hef u'ual hDof, sef dsys N sgbt indspos
Won, 900 hsa nsary eompstsd her TOILETTE when she com
gs'ou ~ suoasn hnsss, I'D VS. ssssfsd the bed By
w aenoant and n lsss fhsn too minutes from the mo-
nen, o. ylnE down she VS. eorpss Bot though thus
,ooey osiso she Nas noi unprspsrsd ss had her amp
u'nl"'u s"p hef sh banning rhsn summoned 10 tho
ms sgs supper d he Lsmb. From period fer beyond
me memory Of the Ur'sr che he'd been pious humble
oseple oi Chr'', anf member n he Efseops Church
400 whilst her iamy mofno7sr Tho ssfss fopbs when b,s
ss'h rom hem mother IN lsfss thsy have the connfo,t
took her WIZ . "'''"'' wv
wine "Eaq"Her' ,nd 'rrms' reqas-,sa 10 copy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
Vow Publications.

Pictorial HnToEY o. Eso-ASD.-The Messfs. Hsrper
Of New York have commenced the publication Of 4 new
serial work, originally prepared by the British Society 70,
the Diffusion Of UseiuI knowledge aud which possesses
leading design, the peculiar Distinction in the sngusg.
VI te publisher, Of presenting history Of e p,opl, a.
vel o. HISTORY Of the kingdom. The Religion, Litera-
ue, Inventions, Arts and Laws Of each successive period
form the subjects Of separate chapers-and tn. vo.k l. Il,
be embeished with many hundred engraving. Of MoDu
mental Records Coins Civil and Msry Co.tumes Dornes
nc Buildings, Furniture and Ornaments Cathedrsls and
other great works Of Architecture Mechanical Invention.
Portraits of eminent persons. and remarkable Historical
Scenes The work will be completed IN shout 40 number.
rs each the first Of which, now before ~ s exc
cuted that style Of ,eRance which distinguish In.
standard works from the press Of the IIarper The mate
als Of this valuable work, which, judging from the number
before us, cannot too highly recommend are oil drawn
from authentic and reliable IL ought 10 be in the
library Of every scholar and student
We indebted to Messrs. ]. w. RayDoLrH g. Co for
q copy Of this splendid work.
From Mcssrr. DEIygER & MoRRrs W. have received tho
May number Of the Eclectic Magazine Of Foreign Itera
ure" The contents Of this Magazine consists Of seer
tons from the best articles that appear In the British psod
cistho'e, ateas' interesting the American read
The wheat is wunowod from the chuH and the read
or has before him monthly view Of the spirit Of the I'm
gsh Magazines, without The trouble Of wading through
mae Of matter possessing only local interest
| FROM Mr.. J. Gitf we have received the March mum
Der Of the London Quarterly Review" and the Apu NUN
Dor Of the "Foroigu Quarterly" IN both we find mani
highly interesting Pipcu. We may refer particularly to al
article IN the London Quarterly, treating Of the Orego
Question, in connection with the new Commercial Polio
Of Great Britain IL towards the United States IL f.
liberal and just than Tie writers Tor that Review hav
the habit u maintaining heretofore though the s
ucle nevertheless sufficiently spicy Il discusses IN
Of Sir Robert Peel and his colleagues IN the Mimi
ny relation TO the Corn Laws with reedorn, and viii
/ some harshnoss.
We have also received neatly printed pamphlet COP
from the press Of H. X Eyson Of this oyO Of the -
gumcn, In reply to the Rev. WIN. s. Plumer before II
sommirse Of Of justice, Of Vim. n. Macfsrsn
Eq upon the Petitions Of the Bsptsts snd Epscopslan
ssking that the Law may protect Donsuons to pous
We need say that this Is very able yndeson Of ii
motives Of the petitioners we'll powerful srgumo
| IN support Of the object Of their petition.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
Broadmeadow Steel.

We informed that the Broadmeadow Steel Com.
OF this City, have forwarded very tine samples OF the
Siee made at s works, the great National Fsr now
in progress at Washington and also parcel of beautiful
Tools Manufactured Of It's Steel similar those exhibited
some time aimee the Fair Richmond. These tools
the iron and STEEL and the iron OF which the steel was
made, all Of Virginia manuise ture-thus exhibiting
which would do credit any OF the older ma
lions oi Europe. the results of enterprise from
the raising OF the native the last touches OF the pol
ishng wheel And, what less cTedabe 10 the man
useurers than interesting the whole county, IL the fac,
that THE Steel has borne the tests the best work
men in the city, with all their prcudees ssainst II as
new aTuee and At has been pronounced equal that i'm
ported from abroad Such result ought to 30 most graft
tying To every American, particularly 4 time when we
know not what the sword may be unsheathed
against by the Ration which are most dependant
Tor 80 valuable IN article.
The Company, are pleased to learn, has completed
most Of it, works, machinery, &c, for doing large and
hope profitable, business. 1t Is preparing to pu ts
steel in market, which do under certificates of the
most faterng character.
We have been presented with sample Of the Broad
meadow Steel which well worth the Inspection of those
who feel interest in ths important and valuable enter
prise.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
No War ScWs-A state OF SuSpenSe-Vo-
lunteerS StilI pouring into New
Orleans

In common with our whole community. We have been
anIiousy awaiting the arrival Of further intelligence from
our gallant lille Army on the RIO del Nortc For two or
three mornings past have visited the Petersburg Depot
hoping to hear O glorious achievements by our army Of
cupauOn-aud, indeed, earnestly desiring that the first news
which 10 reach msy be u such nature a. 10 put a,
rest the ieafs Of continued conflict with the Mexican go,
eminent ~ the known sk and determined purpose Of
General Taylor, and bis companions In AIMS together With
the efficient services OF large number Volunteers gone
10 the Gene Of action expect that the Wanting Mex,
eans will hnd their hands rather fuller an they dreamed
Of when this fret wsged And, without stopping
mere to inquire into the Of the conflict between the
two nations, or that will be subject Of investigation here
aierO wo sincerely adversaros may get such
thrahIng at the hands Of Gen'l Tayors Army A. NAV
serve hem for the balance Of heir day. and cau-e the whole
Mexican race TO be at peace with the world large for the
iuinre The state o Suspense whole country has been
in, since the S adyce- from army IL indeed intense
and whatever may be the Of the ews then does
come shall hasten 10y IL before our readers In an
Extra.
Al hough the New Orleans papers have sad but little On
the subject Of present army tie RIO Grande within
the ast few days. yet pleased % learn through os
OF our exchanges from that city that large number Of vo
un'ees from the Parishes Of Louisiana are continuing "a
pour into New ORLEANS to the battle field ard to tho
rescue Of the American forces. Like gallant and brave
spirits m defence Of their country evory Volunteer IN the
bnlon seems 90 pant Tor the contest that t may be ended
a. doubtless must and lhat sp.edy 10 the honor of the
American nation. For the easy r, Illumination If tb,
which s 30 devyuhy 20 be wished tie United State. should
not hosists u make ampe-nsy even more than sbundsn
pfoyison-and it's 10 be hoped that noney and men" ma,
be Of once called into requsuon Sufficient 10 show the enc
mics Of country that capable Of doing things al
they should be done.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
Gent &cnra-

It's stated IN some OF the letters from Washington that
the appointment OF this distinguished officer the
mand IN chief OF the army the Mexican frontier We
hementy opposed by many OF the Loeofoco members OF
Congress-and that. time. contemplated de-
ny II to him. and to confer the upon Gen Jssup
or Gen. Roger Jones' from which nothing induced the Ad
mn'''raton to but the fact that Gen. Gaines. next
In rank to Gen Scott, stood in the way OF the selection Of
either OF those gentlemen and would be Justly offended h
his claims were set aside for those OF junior officer
What truth there these reports we are not prepared to
say but they be well founded. they dscrcitsbe to
all concerned aud the less because OF the
to which is ascbedan apprehension that Gen. Scott,
who has been spoken OF candidate for the Pesi
dency add to his already strong claims upon the
tude Of his country, by decking his brow with laure
in the approaching campaign We hope there is ruth
IN the statement but there certainly
strongly coTrVborativc OF it,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
COMMERCIAL. RECopn
RICHMOND MARKETS



.r,,.,, MAY ~, 1876.
TOBACCO The quality continues very inf.,ic, n,I
prices o courrc low-indccd regard the crop b. me-,
Inferior inspected here. Fine descriptions ar. .aca
higher. '''
ELouR.-The article is du-held at $3.50
Nothing doing In Wheat
CORN-65 cents.
OATS-from vessel, i2l 10 45ct.
CUT NAILS to 4tc.
N Z. COrToN-7I a = eouts.
25a5Oc. v''-'' nnsek
wiilskEY-IIossheads2 2s. bbls 2a.e.
CANDLES-Sperm 26a30c Patent Sperm ao,. Ham,
Patent l3c; ralow l0si2i '"'
Eo Ssn 5iasts; Lasoayra s.asi.
TIMOTHY Do.-S4 per bu.hel.
PIG lRoN-S25 to IS
FISH.-ln demand.
LlME-95c. from the vessel
Cuba 25a26c. ~ "i0' 'oaS&e'
olIWiner strained oil best 100 cts; Fall ,,r,,n.a
SOaS5: Whale in bills llc 'e"
PROVlSlONS-Bacon. Smi,h6.lJ ee, m,
and Baltimore Sides 6a64c, wanted; Shoulders alaia,
Hams 6t,1t; Lard 7a7le. ''s"''
fLAiSTER-from the Wharf, last sales. 1926 ne,
Giasc o"'a' 'aa'' Rico
sHoT-s,c
sALT--Livcrpool. 81 soc. from wharf
"a iLE-Beef from S3t to a; Sheep from al to a,
EXCHANGE.
N. York drafts lali y. CT Bal,imor. it,r,, ,.Il .
.miadelphia lalt prem. North Carolina IA Ais
south Carolina dis. Wheeling odi.
Treasury Notes prem Tennessee 3dis.
ALABAMA Sac dis. Specie saI prem
COAL FREIGuTS.
cents to New Work. 81 cents Boston, cents: RaE-osI No
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
The MEXICAN Version.

We publish this morning the Proclamation of President
Paroles OF Mexico, received at New York via Havana
issued prior to- but evidently in anticipation Of the
events the Rio Grande twill be seen that he expresses
great aversion War, and dseaims for himself hs pow.
TO involve his country in hosuites He expresses his
determination however, deiend the soil OF the country
which he alleges mad been invaded by American forces
who, BY that act, had begun Var upon MeIieo So
that, while President and Congress affirm that war
exists by the act OF Mexico, the Mexican President de
cares that struck the first blow The pirties to con-
hieI generally incompetent judges the degree Of
blame which should attach them respectively The i'm
porant question is how will the civilized world to the
opinions OF which nations amenable decide the ques-
fiou
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22

"WEDNESDAY, May 90, 1916
Conference met usual. Bishop Soule in the chair
Mr.. q. Garrett conducted the religious services.
The proceedings vt the afternoon session Of Yesterday
read.
DIR. l.. Pierce from the committee con the Bible cause
presented report, closing with resolution pedRng the
General Conference TO the support OF the American Bible
Society, and recommending that the Methodist Church.
South, m all is departments do paronizs that institution
The report was received adopted and ordered be print
cd IN the papers Of the Church, South
The next business IN order the motion TO reconsider
the vote liking the boundary Of the North Carolina Con-
icfone, pending h the time Of adjournment last evening
The motion 70 reconsider prevailed and the question re-
cured the substitute offered by Mr. Bryant for the re-
port Of the committee Boundaries, altering the southern
boundary Of the North Carolina Conference which was
lost-ayes ~ noes &c.
The report Of the committee Boundaries in relation
TO this subject was then tken up and adop'ed.
Mr. Drake offered motion regulating the manner of 3D.
pcatins Tor diVsOn Of conferences and regulating buun
daries, which was laid the table.
DR. Smith offered a series Of resolution the object Of
which is TO authorize the General Conference Of 1850 TO
roaango the boundaries Of tho different conferences which
wss laid the tsblc.
The report Of tho committee Fnlnco in relation TO the
Book Concern was now taken up. The report amen
ded by striking that portion Of the report calling for
sisan agents az the divisions VI hs establishment
DIR. Pierce had psn which he desired 10 present but
tho chair stated that II could be presented without
considering tho action Of the conference upon that portion
of the report already adopted.
moton TO reconsider was made, and a very lengthy
debate onsued the subject Of the Book Concern and
whgthet II was proper to have ~
Tho Conference determined hold afternoon session
and refused 20 suspend the III cen minutes rule.
Before coming VOTE Conference adjourned with the
bonodietion Of Bishop Paine.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
AFTERNOON SESSION.

TuEsDAY, May 10. 1876.
Conference met according To adjournment. Service
conducted by MI Nc Mahan. Bishop Capers in the chair
The proceedings Of the morning session were read
The rop1rt Of tue Committee Finance, which was be
fore the Conference the time OF adjournment was on
motion OF Mr.. Whiiefod Smith, laid on the table and the
report OF the Committee Boundaries in relation to the
line Of boundaries between the North aud South Carolina
Conferences was taken up.
Mr.. Bryan, offered the following amendment which was
adopted:
North Carolina Conference shall be bounded on the east
by the Atlantic Ocean, the north by Abemare Sound
Roanoke and Stanton the by the top Of the
Blue RIDGE including the counties of Wilkes and Irede
on the south 10y the south lines Of lredcll and Rowan
thence 10y the Hadkn and Great Pcdee rivers to the state
line. aud thence by the state line to the ocean.
Mr. Tally moved that much Of the territory Of North
Carolina % - now embraced IN the South Carolina Confer
once be coded to the North Carolina Conference and that
the whole o. tho State Of South Carolina be ceded 90 the
Geogia Conference, which motion laid on tho table
for the present.
Mr. Boyle moved reconsideration Of the vote upon Mr.
Bryants resolution, pending which question: on motion Of
Mr.. Early,
The Conference adjourned with benedction by Bishop
Soule.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
Removal Of our Press and TyPe-su>-
peusiou of one days publication.

Under the necessity OF moving our Press aud p'nuns
materials from location are reluctantly CON-
PEELED this important uneture OF affairs. to suspend the
publication paper for day. We SHALL therefore,
paper from this office on tomorrow but should
important intelligence reach in the midst of cOnu
sion we shall nj once have Extra printed other
office.
On Monday morning, usual, hope to have our pa
per before its readers.
n. B. The Counting Room OF the Wing will remain
where is, until further notice. We take occasion.
too remind correspondents again, that our box Is
quite the Post Office, and hope not to
be- heretofore continually Jared with drop letter. pos
mga. Every alton that reaches us through the
Post Office dropped in the city, costs postage
~ entirely unnecessary-as get such things out of
the Wing Office box free OF VIII friends bear
this in mind for future Otherwise, shall adhere to
rule and take communication from the Post Office
unless the postage is paid.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-22
Fnrmxtllc Convention.

MIX. JONES' kEfORT.
Rssoivsd, That the wants OF the country bordering
the Roanoke and it, tributaries require that railroad should
be constructed from Richmond 10 Danville.
Resolved That the Richmond aud Roanoke Railroad
should Al Danye eros. ,h s,.nn,,n n.., an.
mouth of the Little Roanoke. follow up the valley tho
Little Roanoke at least lar tho OF mouth Ashcamp
creek and then pursue the most direct aud
TO Richmond.
Before making estimate the probable Cos. Of the
Richmond and Roanoke Railroad It Is proper remark
that the country from Richmond To the APPROXIMATION presents
serious obstacle economical location Tor the road
From the AppomstoS A-hcsmp creek, there 1. ridge
all the way: by following down the valley of tho Little
Roanoke crossing the Baniscr. aud follow ng up
valley 10 Sandy creek said creek to tho ridge dividing
II from Falling creek, aud then down Falling creek Dan
vile, il believed that the location would be avora
BILE a. that OF road OF the length above tide
ter.
The distance from Richmond to Danvle rs taken from
BoyeFs smaller map virgnis and following much
practicable the Of the road, is about 40 miles, but
there would necessarily be various in the road
IL is fair estimate II at $50 miles The county being
very favorable aud Astounding fac timber. thou
sand dollars per mile might be considered high estimate
for the OF the road including all the necessary bdg
There would then be $50 miles OF road, at $4,000
per mile. sl,35OOo0
For depots. engines, cars &c. $4,000
Total amount Of capital required, SI.5OOUOO
An examination Of the map will show that the following
counties would necessarily send their produce the
road via:
In North Carolina-Persou. CasweIl Rockingham Gull.
ford. Stokes, Suy and Wilkes aud portions OF Orange,
Randolph, Davidson, Rowan. lredell aud Burke,.
la Vngnia-Parek Henry, three .fcurths Pitylvsnia,
Halifax, Charlotte, Prince Edward, onefourih Noitoway
half Amelia. besides the portions OF Cum
bersnd, Powhaan aud Ches ered. bordering the APP
pomauoN and contiguous To the road.
BY reference the OF 1910. it will DO found that
the section of the country above mentioned produces for
market 677 900 bushels wheat after dcducng fourth
for seed and home consumption and 300 hogsheads Of
tobacco.
The following table will furnish estimate Of the in
to be derived from the road will the depots
from which the produce will be TAKEN with the distance Of
Gle: