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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

be mailed with OF her own saying send his TO ye
sister. Mis-. II yoa please" He remained at the house On
hour and talked Of finance the hne arts. aud the u
she undes~sn, long aud q, the con-
elusion,
Mr.. Dunesuson examined, and he testified that he
Ness. r -
Major Bsrker. formerly IN Aldermen in Philadelphia
snd Mayor Of that ey) sesu6ed the fact that whom no
held otheo. he married persons with license the
presence Of witnesses. 49, ~
Msssu, Pardin. csrbeuy. Robinson and Smith were
examined as to the handwriting Of the deceased.
Miss Virginia Fowler, tho step-sscr OF the plaintiff re-
lated pretty much the tho mother gave
versaon which che overheard between the plaintiff and
the defendant Governor Van Ness) time after tho
feet Asr tho death OF General Van Ness. Governor Van
Ness came TO the house. Tho witness heard him say
the plaintiff Mrs Van Ness) show do you dor" lie then
said, MADAM, came here know whether the book my
brother borrowed from Mr. Carlisle make will. is here
lie said further "knowing my brother be friend Of
yours thought he came here IL being private place. to
make will" Plaintiff replied, 'here 10 no such book
hero"-Governor Van Meas, that occasion. remained
there three hours.
The witness the stand several hours and vas
cross- questioned.
letter of hers Produced enclosing one said TO be
written by Cen Van Ness after the marriage and sent 10
Mrs. Van Ness ut Green Valley. II well written and
the playful aluson to keeping the marriage caused
much merriment
passage Of small took place between Messrs Car
isle and Brent in the OF the day. growing Of the
latter asking tho witness repeat what she had said during
the cross examination. while Mr. Bradley propounding
They did bu, afterwards up; and before the adjourn
ment OF the court tho difference passed away, like the
"mornng cloud aud the early dew"
The cross animation will be resumed tomorrow.
large number Of persons in attendance; among
the most distinguished, Mr.. PageO the French Minister.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
Col. Benton.

TIE New YORK Tribune makes the following remarks
In regard the rumored reconciliation between Col Ben
ton and the Administration;
"NEw TRKAry AT wA,luxsroS.--It has for some days
been reported from the Federal Metropolis tina. Col Ben
ton has given In his unqualified adhesion the ruling dy
nasty and will be the leader in the Senate
at the coming session.
I'VE have just learned what is the sd pro sso OF this
adhesion Col Benton's in-iaw, j. G. Fremont who
was recently jumped three four grades OF his SEMI
in the Army, and from Lieutenant made Lieutenant
Colonel, hss been appointed Governor Of California; So
Stockton, Stevenson. Mason and all ad. Fremont
s to be the suoerat OF the new empire as the price OF
Od Bullions' support OF the toering Executive. Such
IL the advantage OF having powerful friend at Court.
Such the which great lin staton) play, using
for dice the bones Of the undsnguished multitude We
have this information privately OF course, but from such
source that we feel very sure OF its authenticity"
II reliance is TO be placed upon a in the fol-
following letter from Washington however the
which refers groundess We do not however, vouch
for the authenticity OF the Of correspondent
nor endorse what he says;
WASHINGTON, % Nov, lsi6.
You may depend on il, a. far Col Benton is himself
TO be relied that there foundation for the OF
any explanation reconciliation between him and the
President and the poke stalk organ which the Presi-
dent plays Whatever these relations wcrc when the
Missouri Mammoth walked and demolished the 81
10 such they now-Of the organ he speaks with
unreseed contempt and says IL had been nuIured then
now, would have broken down Jacksons admin
isustion. The promotion OF his accomplished law
Fremont he regards not apOys from the administration,
but the due reward OF intellect and enterprise
Strange stories aoat about the corrupt OF the
Telegraph connected with stock operations be-
tween its starting point the Treasury and Wall Street
New York. The natural effect OF disgust seeing this
great invention already abused for specializing purposes
10 make the aloud for it's being placed under
troll Of gore rRmeaf-and what then Would there be
the ess danger Of its abuse under such Cave
Johnson Y.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

The payments Of subscribers the U. s. Loan were
made in Now York Friday according the provisions
OF the Sub-rreasury Law. New York letter published
in the Philadelphia U. 5. Gazette, says:
The Sub-TreasuY Loan has gone into effect with
yengence-a more udicrous than Wall street pre-
scented to-day has seldom been seen anywhere. The
amount of subscription to the Government Loan had
TO be paid at the Custom House Certified bank cheques
refused but city bank received; conse-
quenty there upon the banks not for specie but
At III A. NJ. one bank would pay more notes
-depOsitoTs take specie.
IL M.-Two more stopped payment of notes, and BY 2
p NJ, not Bank could pay nOtes-then the tug
the clerks porers and principals sweating under their
loads Of gold and silver attracted quite crowd and al
though they worked hard o'clock came and upward
OF half million dollars remain unpaid however, il to-
proves fine, capitalists may agan 90 to work
and finish their business.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
BALE PEYTON.

This gentleman, who conspicuous in the battles
Monterey arrived Nashville the 9TH inst. The
Gazette says
lie brought with him number OF trophies captured from
the Mexcans. Among them swords, lances, short
cavalry muskei, saddle and bride, &c. &c. The sword
fine one, with basket handle, ihe ribs OF hch are
sver the cabbard has several silver bands upon IT, on
side OF the first inscribed Captured Monterey IN the
battle Of the 2lst September 1896. On the opposite side
Taken from Col Negara OF the Mexican cavalry lancers
who was killed in personal contest with Col John c.
Hays of the Texas Rangers"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26


pns. s,si.s covered 10 resresrisd suus
lowered over As pspai defsnees and during The shs
~. n.ninf crowned ~ soof Win two he~iisers and
roosdr All uing> were nos prepared 20 the as-aat
e.~no Day whens nas scai in. asking
OF which ed TO the eaptakAiion terms hoaer
-. ent arms AS eonns OF assek froni the
eaee NM nNa Moaoe chief OF ariery reached Nth a
~ "sn mooh sn'eh was mmc Lately advanced 70 the plaza
1870 pu' IN posen ma ked ~ the ehsr wall is bel aelaet
a. ~ ~ sen.t ofened upon upon the great
.N M 'ns peo our troops h.a worked 10 within
ne enc. po-uon OF our comrades ON the oppo.s
- eh NV ulsa.ee OF ths position 10 be asrahed
". . ooaho os'ey ea eos0esiua eight hundred ysr
49,, 80, ~ e.s.e "euaea aeeofainfJ NE nrf shell
~ nv NOR % inc pon' on when was direeed and eesee
. ,, s' ..s' o' ,ne po1seun eha'ge gave exact
.,,'., ~, $3.50. va lnated ~ MAJOR Monroe most
$3.50 49,. - - s oen,. oP.isnohs exercises De
- a, 49, - 'ss na'v en- 'he mourning OF
-, Ss - A oe, ,s va. uespatehea WIN
H., $500. - So, -, W oauety under Lieut.
a. 49,. 4. -. ~ ~ ~. a0aeees k,ounas consuming
,a.s -, asa -, ~ 80 MAJ ~ oa1nna- ihe
$50. ~. .'., =, -, wv .h,'y psseee and waswe
A.. ~ 49,. ma. -. - - 80. my on
10 The a,,auairr Column, Ne ns ~, -, 49,, @ ma.
A.. All vs,. :, On. .,,.,e,. ~ s1 UNIV anu s"~"''
IN m. ss,h in eons,r,n,,S ,.,,h an. ,,.,. :, q, :.
e;,,d.l ,,s ,,k.n ,,,...o, ~ ~. 7. -
eompanes OF each cr,p.n an one scron =, go h, "a
division Gen smith wa. directed 10 TAI. sa,, =, ,h
ami conduct IN. r-rrnory winch inv h.. ~ -,
TO the unhappy and humiiatci Toe N>'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

SrECIE CuRREgcy.-A gentleman returning from the
West and then came across Mexican dollar, and
thinking 1t beuef bring homo than paper. put his
pocket lie collected five dollars IN ALL aud three Of them
proved be counterfeit This is the way that specie
currency the poor from cOuneries The way
certain when piece y pure silver is % file into IL. and
then apply aquaortis the incison specie currency
sh ud always have q small file aud bottle Of aqua.
fortis IN bis pocket.--[N. Y. Jour. Of Com.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
From the Fredericksbure ReeoTde-- Nov d

DREADFUL DEATu On Saturday night, as one Of the
hands employ the Canal driving has laden with
iron, from iown,-when the Falls OF the Rappahan-
mock, by which have been able learn
the horse fell upon the driver bruising him dreadiuy and
doubt killing him instantly. We understand his name
John Newman and that his friends reside at Lynch.
burg. Corners Inquest was held, and the body was
u. Sunday
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

MoNrEviDEo.-Our dates from Montevideo are to the
18th Sept Hcsites commenced Immediately after
the departure Of Mr. Hood The blockade Of Buenos
Ayres badly enforced, that the communication be
the places very frequent, and supplies Of
all kinds TO BuenOs Ayres and produce large
quantities arriving Monievideo.
The general opinion IT, that the question will be settled
Immediately Mr. Hoods arriving in Europe but IN the
meantime preparations making for the opening cam.
paign in which many think Brazil will lake part in alliance
with Paraguay
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

Coin ULooDED AND ATRocIoUs MuEDER-We learn from
the Csrksyle Tenn, Jehersonan, that Mr. j. NJ. Jack
son, Methodist preacher, and tanner by trade was
murdered in cold blood last Friday week, in Carksvie
by Gend IN human shape, by the Of Moon cit.-
zen Of Missouri II seems that Jackson owed Moon mo-
unobseryed and without exhibiting any passion drew
pistol presented 10 Jacksons lett breast and shot hin
ball aud two buck shot passing through hs lungs He died
Immediately. Moon arrested, and tho only reason he
assigned for the foul Decd he disappointed
IN getting his money
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
JOHN ELDERS
DEPOT OF CHEAP LITERATURE,

.......... NOVEMBER -.
lust received, and for sale, the following
~ Publications.
The Chess Palladium and Mathematical spbypx; Devoted IN tb,
eariosue- OF Chess and the Of Edited by
Nafoeoa aaraehe and } Victor Wilson. Price lee.
l.ofd n Pictorial News-soc.
London Times-2Oe.
London Puneh-i9e
Variety OF Chris'mis Toy Boots
No Martin the FoundiinR-6e.
No ~ Pictorial History OF TnPi,nd-9se
No 10 Modern STANDARD Drama
The Jealous wfe-I2e
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

We learn from the St. Louis Republican that orders have
been issued by the War Department 10 General Koarnoy
In which he Is permitted with his staff 10 the q
Siatos next spring provided I'll things remain quiet In Cal
hornia II be leaves al the time permitted ~ the depart
meni no will probably reach here by the month Of August
next HE return 10 the United States, however, will en-.
urey depend upon the state Of sfIsirs IN Csliiomis
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

~ Poll from the 9Th Congressional District in
Vermont represented by Mr. Dillingham;, (l.oco) give
ths following resol For ChsndIor (W) 3546 for Peck
d. s7et. for Rowen tAb) l25S. There IL again no
choios. A. the next gisl-the thrda plurality eecs.
d not imprObsbIs hsrsfos, thu the whip will gain
Jnsnb,r IN Vermont
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

IT Cold Iron - not the only porous mineral which po.
Hucans have encounter. Coal It feems, s not to be
touched with impuniy. There he township In Ponnsyl-
vanih Tor example, named Coal in which, last year. the
Wing candidate received and the Locofoco candidate g.
votes This year the Wing candidate received 80 and
tbe I,ocofoco none.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

~ The kentucky papers inform that Chas. A. Wick
hH sq the Postmaster General under Mr Tyler has como
out In favor Of Gen Taylor Tor Prosdentin 4s. Mr. W.
- IL said wishes yet back into the Wing ranks; but
boue he does NOT intend 10 prescribe conditions
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

~ Returns from Is counties in Missouri, give Knead,
che Wing csnddse for Congress, TO supply vacancy
cssonod by the resignation Of Sterling Price, 500 majority
over McDanel the Locofoco candidate. 1ts probable,
however ,ha, che latter s elected BY small msority.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

" J. D. Bright Esq. u. s. Senator from INDIAN, ha.
rendered DESERVES TO tho President to raise regime
Of volunteers for service in Mexico,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

" We received no New Orleans papers by yesterdays
ma and We therefore unable say whether tho
rumof Of the capture Of Tabasco we'll founded.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

W The Boston Atlas that the last trial in
Maine the House Of Representatives Of that State stands
thus Wings g. Locos co. and "a either not heard from
or no choice.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

" We requested that tho Southern Litera-
~ Messenger. for the month Of December will be issued
to.morroW
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

HSA Water A1 dag ar 81 s'eioek, q. NJ
ARRIVED,
Schr Clara Norris, Julis, York river
SAILED,
Steamer Columbus Parrish, Bait.
Schr Col Russey. Wheeler, Elkton.
Schr Telegraph, Applegarth, Elkton.
BALTIMORE Nov 25-Cieared seht Flight Mitchell Peters.
burg and x chmond.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9i.-Auved sehT Levin I.ank spn
ney, Z days from Richmond
NEW YORK, Nov eI-Arrsed sekr Roehesser Bingham I'm
Richmond.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

- HIHTS---SHIHTS---SII DOZEN shirts
- from "LEiGHTONB" celebrated establishment. New York
received and Tor sale By STARR a co.
20 Il--n.l rorrnr.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26

nVERCOATS. Another lot Of OyercOals re-.
~ cevsd yetsday from New Ycrk in JENNINGS q"
peculiar and adm.rcd 49,, ard for ale INV By
no 20 STARR A. co, Litio's Co-ner
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
Making in all
SI.2IO.737 SO

Mr. VIM. NJ Peyion read to the meeting Report, in
his name, the only Of the committee appointed
the last annual meeting Of the stockholders to view the
line Of improvement, who had been able to attend to the
duty. lie had made critical examination Of the works
between Lynehbug and North rivor-found them IN re.
makaby good state Of preservaonnnd is satisfied that
ihe Canal be completed the latter point within the
estimate Of cost stated in the Report Of the President
Of the Company. Mr.. r. likewise laid before the meeting
estimate Of the amount Of tonnage from Boeiour
~ prepared by committee Of is citizens Both Of these
documents referred to the foregoing committee and
the meeting sdJourned until Thursday evening next.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
THANKSGIVING

OLD.FASHIONED MINCE PIES, and real
~ PUMPKIN PiE5, fresh every day. hea a big Bowl Of
ECC NOGG aiways ready ALIENS RHassJra
rngG Nett t09f N Psu.tenuaty Store. I ttb street.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
Ssq.5l9 o.
Balance Of resources,

But among the Liabilities is General Hamitons debt"
amounting to S74,4Os 90. which is considered " Of
extremely doubtful character and indeed nearly the
whole OF the resources" stated be Of such
that they be rendered available for the imme
date Of the Company; whe, the other hand,
the greater portion of the liabilities be demanded
within a short time
The Company will probably have to meet, within the
three months, claims, Including the January interest
its outstanding debt, TO the amount Of Sl0s,3l3 %
And its resources, which will probably be
available within that period, amount, "a Por-
hon of them estimsted) to 57,765 90
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG.
NJ roLER. ELLrorT a 90.
James River q Kanawha Company.

THURSDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 80, 1916.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-26
S5O,7l9 l3

To this deficiency President Gwynn recommends
application the Legislature for loan the
Of the interest the guaranteed bonds 2,O0Ol which
will be due on tho Let OF January next.
The President discusses briefly and clearly the future
policy OF the Company in the proposed extension of the
work the Ohio river and, without expressing prefer
snce for either of the rival modes Of improyement-ra
roads canals either Of which he deems entirely practical
be-he gives an estimate of their respective cost To
complete the canal he estimates the addi-
tiOnsl cost at slO,6lG.96O 90
Which, added to the amount AireadyeK-
pended, 5,7s9,9sO As
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-03
NEW YORK HERALD
New YORK., Saturday, October ., 1915.
Our Illustrated Weekly.

The Weekly Herald will be published at egh,
o'clock this morning.
II will be embellshed with the view of the
beautiful monument about 10 be erected in Green
wood cemetery, over the grave of Thomas Free
born, the brave and universally esteemed New
York pilot, who lost his life, while on duty, in the
terrible gale of last February.
Also, with the map showing the geegra phical
position OF the United States, its adaptedness as
the great resting place between Europe and
Africa on one side, and Asia, China, Sc Oh
the other, and the facilities it possesses for the
construction of great railroad, that will connect
the most distant parts of the earth by steam.
1t will contain all the important news from
Mexico and the Seat of War; the very interest
ing intelligence received from Europe by the
Great Western; the procee dings OF the Episcopal
Convention now in session in this city, sc &c
Single copies, in wrappers, 81 cents each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-03
City Convention.


The Convention met last evening. DR.. WILLIAMS in
the chair
Public documents received from the Albany
Convention.
Report of the Committee the Judiciary was pre-.
sented by the chairman of that committee asd rsporte
to committee of whole II ordered he printed
with extra number of copies The report proposes
abolish the Superior Court and transfer the cto
to the Common Pleas, and increase the judges Eve
To abolish the Marine Court and transfer the
to the Assistant Justices Courts and extent the urls-
dicton of said Courts to asum of 500 10 abolish the
Court Of General Sessions, and the Office OF Recorder,
and provide that criminal Court shall the
after but that the powers OF said shall be
ferTed to the Court of Oyer and Terminer juris
dicon il to extend all criminal cases That taers
MINER whose special duty shall be hold the court; and
the court may be held, also by any Chief
who shall be attended with two Aldermen To abolish
the Court Of Special Sessions and provide that in the
police districts there shall be Special sessions held
every morning by the special Justices and two Al
Certoraris to be Issued IRON the Common Pleas
the Justices Courts.
These the main features of the proposed mod6ca-
ton OF the judiciary system and ii carried out will be
a great Improvement IN the present system.
The report OF the select Committee Of nine to whom
was referred the charter Of the city, with
report smendn for the consideration OF the
ton, submitted by Mr. Parker, and referred to commit
tee OF the whole convention; Eve the usual
Der OF copies of which, together with such Of
the proposed new charter had been adopted by the
convention ordered to be printed under the drec.
ton Of said committee, here taken up committee
OF the whole.
Some sections were passed, and tho convention ad
journed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-03
Naval iut.lIi.set,ce

From the New Orleans Delta Sept. GAL
On Siuri last libel ilei in the u s. District
Court by Mr. Duran u 5 District Attorney against the
brig Nalale and cargo, on behalf of the United States
ana OF of the Somers. The brig Immediate
~ taken possession fby w. e. Wagner U. S. Marshal
e. Rosellus has been retained behalf of the owners
and shippers who live in Hamburg. preliminary ex.
animation OF the officers Of tho Naiade and of portion
Of the prize crew, he'd before L. f. simonds Prize
Commissioner on Friday, Saturday and yesterday.
From the testimony, that the Naiade left Ham,
burg early in June and arrived off Vera Cruz the 27h
OF August was boarded by officer from the Somers
and warned of-the boarding officer asking the Captain
OF the Naiaie at the time whether he needed any
aud provisions, and being answered that he did The
Naade then seeered for Havana; but having gone only
90 miles in two day and being then becamed turn
ed back towards Vera Cruz for tho purpose of getting
water from the Somers, her officers allege. The
Captain declares that the bad sailing qualities OF his
vessel snd the heat of the weather. together with the
calm aud the adverse current induced him to regret
that be had not taken when offered him. and to re-
turn Tor supply.
On the 30h oAugust the Naiade in sight of the
someTs and bore towards her, and reaching
declsted to DO seized prize. Hor passengers and
ettebag were transferred TO British vessel TO be do
hvered in Vera Cruz.
The Naiade did not reach New Orleans until last
THURSDAY TIE whole will be tried in few days
and Will no louO be very interesting, both from the
nature OF tue question and the ability OF the counsel
We shall endeavop,o lay before readers whatever
further proceedings may be had.