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AssAcHUsETTs llo.l.

Yeas. None. i=' s.:t S...:s
Nays. Messrs. Abbott, John Quincy
Adams, Ashman, Grinnell. Hudson,
DAME P. King, Julius Rockwell, Ben
jamin Thompson, and Winthrop, wings
9. One vacancy.
RHODE ISLAND e..
& Yeas. None.
Nays. Messrs. Arnold and CranstoD,
whigs-2. 7. &
CONNECTICUT "a: g. Z.
Yeas. None. ~ ,L.s.s5, SOS 81. .:S
s Nays. Messrs. Dixon, Saml. D. HubS
bard, John A. Rockwell. and Truman
Smith, whies-4. 80
NEW 5YoRKs(s4.
Yeas. Messrs. Anderson, Benton, Col.
lier, Demott. Ellsworth. Goodyear, Cor
don, Hough, Preston, King, Lawrence,
Maciay, Niven, Rathbun, Strong and
Wood, democrals-15.
Nays. Messrs. Hungerford, Jenkins
Russell, and Wheaton, democrafs-4;;, 5,
Messrs. William, w. Campbell, Carroll,
Culvert, Elias B. Holmes. Washington
Hunt, Lewis, Miller, Moseley. Seaman;
Albert Smith, White, and Woodruff,
whigs-l2; total, 16. .;s.s g;.5 81
One vacancy.
NEW JERSE Y l5.3
Yeas. None. s:
Nays. Messrs. Esdall.and Sykes, de-.
mocrats, q Messrs. Hampton, Runk,
and Wright, whigs-3 total, 5. -.
PENNSYLVANIA ,(24
Yeas. Mr.. Wilmot, Democrat
Nays. Messrs.tJames Black, Brod-s
head, Erdmao, Foster, Garyin, c.
Leib, Mclean, Riaer, JAS:
Thombson, and Eoist, dsmocrats-i1;;
and Messrs. Blanchard, Burlington. J !.
n. Campbell, Darrah, John H. Living.
Jpseph r.. Ingersoll, Levin, Nc Ilvaine,
Pollock, Ramsey, Stewarl. and SHohm,
wlligs-i2 ;tet,l, %.
DE EIaAAW'ARE \. "a
X cas- s.;.3;sy :;;s
Nays. NJ. N. Houston, Whig ] .3s 81
M EsY Al n D assss
cas-. les dlemocIa
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II cas-. q. s.. ~
Nays. NJ. ". 81 Houston, Wlhig s
yIslY D {6 ssssEEs;:
81 cas-, \ Il democIa Ss::
Long, wing.
Absent. Messrs. Constable aud Ii.
gon, Democrats, and Chapman, Wig

EoHSi VIII ~
Absent. Messrs. Constable aud lii.
gon, Democrats, and Chapman, wlig--
y VIRGINIA (15.)
Yeas. Messrs. Atkinson, Bayly, Bed
in,er, Wm. G. Brown, Augustus A.
Chapman, Dlomgoole. Jas: Mcdowell,
Hopkins. EdmundW. HUBBARD, Hunter,
Joseph Johnson, Lcake, Seddon, and
Treadway, democrats-14.
Nay. MIR. Pendlelon, whig-l.
NORTH CAROLINA (9.)
Yeas. Msssrs. Biggs, Clarke, Daniel,
Dobbin, Mckay, and Reid, dem.-6.
Nays. Messrs. Barringer, Dockely,
and Graham, whigs-s.
SOTTH CAROLINA ~
Yeas. Messrs. James A. Black, Burt,
Isaac e. Holmes, Rhelt, 4. D. Sims,
Simpson, and Woodward democrats.
GEORGIA (S.)
Yeas. Messrs. Cobb, Harralson, Sea-
born Jones, Lumpkin, and Towns, de.
mocrats-5.
Nays. Messts. Stephens and Tombs,
whigs-2. 3
Absent. Mr.. Thos. B. King, whig-1.
FLORIDA Il
Yea. Mr.. Bluckenborough, democr at
Il.
ALABAMA ~
Yeas. Messrs. Reuben, Chapman,
Dargan, Geo. S. Houston, Mcconnell,
Payne, and Yancey, democrats-6; MIR.
HilIiard, whig-1 total, Z.
Nay. None. .g
MISSISSIPPI a. asas
Yeas. Messrs. S. H. Adams, Je(fer>
son Davis, Roberts, and Jacob Thomp-
son, democrats-4. s.lt s . 80!
Nay. None. p
TENNESSEE (11)
Yeas. Messrs. Chase, Cullon, An.
drew johnson, George W. Jones, Bare
lay, Martin, and Stanton, democrats
6. -
Nays. Messrs. Milton Brown. Cooke,
Crozier, Edwin H. Ewing, and Gentry
IS.
KENTUCKY (1O.)- ..s-,,
Yeas. Mcssrs. Boyd, John P. Martin
and 'Tibbatts, democrats-5.,,5: - 4
Nays. Messrs. Bell, Garret Davis
Grider, McHenry, Thomasson, Trambe
and Young, whigs-7.
OHIO (21.
Yeas. Messrs. BrinHsrhof, Cunning.
ham, Faran, Fries, Joseph }. MoDoW,
ell, Morris, Parish, Perrill, Sawyer
S,arkweather, 81. John, and Thurman
democra,s--l2. a.s2
Nays. Messrs. Delano. Giddings, Hal-
per, Root, Schenck, Filden, Vance
Vinton, whigs-8. 8.
Absent. Mr.. Cummings, dem-l. Z
MICHIGAN (3.) .la. s;.5..,
Yeas. Messrs. Chapman, J. 3. Hunt.
and Robert Nc ClellaDd. democrats-3
T Nay. None. 81 81. ~ ass5s
INDIANA {s. s-.5as
~ Yeas. Messfs. Sa,chcsit, Henneiey
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Kennedy, Thos.g Smith, and Wick, des

Kennedy, Thos. Smith, and Wick, de:
=. 80 -. -
Nay $ Mcssrs. Nc Gaugby, and Ca
ieb B. Smith, Whigs-2. E;;.s,5ss;:.:s -:
4 Absent. MessTs. Owens and PERT,
democrats q = sr.5{55is Ess5a
No gYote. Mr.. Davis, Speaker. 81 "
glai ILLINOIS (7.)
Yeas. FMessrs. Douglass aFicklin,
Hoge.J ohm A. McC Clermand and Rob-
err Smith. Democrats .:.:.ss s.,
is Nays. None. s.
Ahsent. Mr.. Wentworth, democrat,
Baker, Mhig-2. 81 B ~ as IL.
MISSOURI 6.
Yeas. Messrs. Bowlin; Phelps, Relfe;
and Leonard H. .eSims, Demo Gratis
Nays. None. g - SIS iss s;
Absent. Mr.. P rice, demorla 8 s9
!. ss5 ARKANSAS rs 3.sssI +
Yeas. None. Nays, None. Absent,
Mr.. Yell, democrat I. sss
LOUISIANA "A. iss.s
- Teas. Messrs. sHarmanson, la Sere,
and Morse, Democrats-3. 81 4;
Nay. Mr.. Thibodaux wing II s3 81.
s5.issi TEXAS r.: q
Yeas. Kaufman, and Pilsblfy, Dem-
ocrals--2. 5,s.5, s!.s.s;s
Nays None. s...I..s5.s saisl 1.5s5
REHABILITATION. vs.
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Total l13 i 10 r.: 10
Three vacancies! one member, the Speaker,
no vote. -sy szSE zi5s.;... -:
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:feuance. .:a1a ysf fei AIMS the sWeetradionce
toffactlildhood's innocences which most
painters sink into Stiffness
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-07-22

The.exports Of colioR goods from ID, Bos.
reached 1926 baIes.s against
;2575in.J June Sass The, exports:i iaf gla,yss. la,s
reign .portsiwere 1897 pksl: against 1876
tlasryeat. and 10 icoastwise fts s3Ua9.a
sagaipst 679a ThnasBip off Ices sf6sf
y Jaaesreaehed 1880 5,s,a,is, e, sshicf saergtas
@e1,tE.ozN zNRsa0 0liea ssi s6:,li. sss55Ssd
Barb ailoesl I5Ds Il q Eha11ass 56 Ehar!essi
ION, la5Ssand isiobiie q SD ions. sssss sssssssei
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-07-22

i st. Juan D. Ulloa.-The Franco. Amer.
ican Of the 9th, states that its Washington
correspondent had been informed by Rieh.
asthority, that the Cabinet ion. the 7th OF
July, determined TO order an attack upon
the fortress of St. Juan .D'UlIoa by the
American feet now blockadlng Vera Cruz.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
The Mutual Benefit
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,

iVNIlE subscriber having been appointed
Agent for the above Company IN thus
town and vicinity. is now prepared To receive
applications from those who may wish 10 ci-
feet Insurance on their Lives, receive AunuI-
ties or Endowmcnls.
For particulars as to rates, premiums, &C,
apply 10 JOHN n. NORrHAM, .4gent
G.. CorroN, NJ. ID. Medical Examiner.
n. Il. This Company promises adyanla.
ges for Life Insurance, which are offered by
no similar Institution ~ tins country, md Is
now dong very successful business. having
issued since the Isl of May, III Policies,
The premium on which amount To SlOONS
- cts.
Newport, March 26, 1916
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
r. Murniord Seabury,

w lc to II brauui4l lot of BOOTS Il
Boston. Among them Is line lot OF Cen
tltmen's CATERS, superior article, ana one
that will give great satisfaction To- those
troubled with Corus. Also, G-nllcmcn's >
line calf scwcd Boots, Ladies, Misses aud
ChIdreu's Kid aud Morocco Shoes, and idSt
bat not ls0St--a splendid lot of LADIES'
FRENCH SHOES, Of the celebrated Purls
manufacturer, EsTE.
June 4h.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
HOSIERY a GLOVES,

Ladies' Wors'cd and Cashmere black and
colofed pl,in and imperial Cotton, blU aud
white tolofS ot the best makes Chlldtehs and
Misses Hose. white aud co'orcd Virginia aud
Cotton hall hose biz, and cold Md Gloves .
Lisle thread do. goat larrly; SIPhldc, Eve
lima aud Frruch Thread ShdNls aud ilikls
Spilalheld. Pungee and English Srik hdkiS, Nc.
Ac when with large assortment at PiinlS. Of
|al The --latest styles brown aud b'cdchcd CWtun>
Ticnug, Dulliug. FIdnuD j.. Ac They odrr 20
the lowest market iaic, Nos ~ y I'll. Milk
reefs. corner ol Pcaf.,t. Boston. Apu!&
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
Court Of Probate, .NtwpOrt, Aag. B. lSlG,
Court Of Probate, .Vtwpori, .Ing 3, 1916.

A N instrument in writing, dated The 9Th day
"a of Sept l5i5, purpou,ng to be the last
Will and Testament of James & Gardner, late
of Newport, Master Mariner, decd, was pre-
sented for Probate, and there being no Executor
named in said VIII, request is made that the
Court appoint some suitable person admniStra-
tor with the Will annexed on The estate OF said
James G. Gardner; the same is read, received,
and referred for consideration To Court OF
Probate, TO be holden at the Town Hall. in
Newport on the first Monday IN september
next, at 9o'clock, a. m. It is ordered that the
Administrator on said estate cause public
notice to be given by publishing a copy of
this order three successive weeks in the Her
aM ofhe Times, to all persons interested in said
Report TO appear before this Court at said time
and place and be heard.
True copy-witness,
Aug. 6. B. b. ROWLAND. Prob. C'lk.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
DRESS GOODS.

De LANES. corded do. newest ,lyicS,ln variety
Lama cords Orcguns; Sain tro>Novcr Glng
hans; Bdllotines; Berages Gladnaird Mus
In Drc>scS; l.Ice aud DU striped and iancN
Cambrics and Mu>lIns Book MuShu>; BiNhor
Lawns: white Fancy Cambric> aud Jlciouels
fine aud cXIia a. Vhue Lluen Lawns
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
Court Of Probate, .Newpoi, Hug. 3, 1916
Court of Probate, .Ntppor, .Iug. 3d, 1916

Court of Probate, .Ntwpon, Aug. 3d, 1916.
Upon the petition of IIelty Z. Turner, EX-
u eculriy of the last Will and Testament OF
William Turner late of Newport, Physician,
dec d, by her Attorney II. V CranSon. stating
that the personal estate OF said William Turner,
is insufficient to pay the debts of the deceased
by the sum Of SO 500 80, less the sum of 4 $50,
30 consisting of furniture not yet sold and pray
ing this Court to authorize her, IN her capacity
of ExecutriX, to sell at public auction, all the
right, title and interest, which said William
Turner had AT the time of his dcceaSe, in and
TO lot of land and the buildings thereon Stua-
ted, on Easlons Point in said Newport bounded
Norherly on land late of Allen Norton, deed
Southerly on land of the heirs OF Henry Ed
redge, deed EaSlerly ON Washington street,
and Westerly OH the harbour, or 81 much there
OF aS shall be sufficient to pay the deficiency
aforesaid, with incidental expenses, the same
being read, received aud the consideration
thereof referred To n Court of Probate To be
holden at the Town Hall, IN Newport. on the
first Monday ~ September next at o'clock, a.
m, and said Execulrlx is directed oglyc NOTICE
of the pendency and payer of said petition, by
advertisement, three successive weeks, in the
Herald of the Times, that all persons interested
may appear at said time and place and be- heard
True Copy-.-wilnesS,
Aug g. u. u. ROWLAND, Prob. elk
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
BOSTON n NEWPORT.
Rail Road and Steamboat Line,
On and after .Nonday, Hprii 6M, 1886

xyy Passengers leave Bus-
h ton tSmdoys srcepiedl
vES=.sNS5t:.y from the Depot ot thu
cfxs61f.SB Boston and Providence
Ran Road, taking thc Fall River Cars, ui "a
o'cIock, A. A., aud "a O'Clock. =. VI. AIrvr
at FAN River at 10 O'clock, A. NJ. aud %
clock, =. NJ. Thence by the new aud -pen-
dld steamer PERRY. Capt. q. w. W0oLsfY,
to NEWPORT, leaving Fall River at 10 10
clock, a. VI. and r. NJ, or on the arrival OF
the Cars from Boston aud Taunton. aud NJ.
rive at .N'EUPORT at ia O'clock, a. NJ
nnn = n'clnrk Z Al
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13

TstOrk OF HATS aud CAPS ever 0fferod IN
this town consisting OF II Cases Beaver,
NutrIO Moleskin, Pearl aud Silk Hats from
/ ( To S5. Also 40 dozen Men's. Boys and
ChIIdrrn's Cloth aud Velvet CAPS, of the
/ latest New York styles, which wl!l bo sold
as CHEAP us can be purchased ut any store
IN town. PARK Err s. WEAVER.
| n. b. Hats aud Caps made to order al
the shortest notice. Mar. 3lst.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
Court Of ProJate, Newport, .4ug 3, 1876.

ME Commissioners heretofore appointed
n to receive and examine the claims against
the estate OF w alter W. simmons late of New.
port decd, present their Report. aud the con.
SIderation thereof is referred To a Court of Pro
bate, 10 be holden at The Town Hall, in Newport
on The first Monday in September nest, at o.
clock, a. IN, AMI It is ordered that the Admins
traitor cause public notice TO be given by pub
fishing copy Of This order three successive
weeks in The Herald of the Times, 10 all per
sons Interested, to appear before this Court a
sald time and place, if they see fl, to show
cause why said Report should hot u received
and said Commission closed.
True copy-wiineSS,
Aug g. b B. ROWLAND, Prob. CT Il.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
National Loan Fund
Life Insurance Society, of LOndOn
EMPOW Erred BY ACT OF
PARLIAMENT,
CAPITAL $2,50O,COO.


The following are among the advantages
offered by this Institution -
The guarantee ofa large subscribed Capi.
tai ia addition to the accumulation OF Prem.
unS
The peculiar benefit secured 10 the as
sured by the principle Of the Loan Depart
mCnt.
The payment Of Premiums, annually, half
yearly, or quarterly.
| Thirty days allowed after each payment
Of premium becomes due, without forfeiture
Of Policy.
/ The Society being founded on the MUTu.
Al s. JoINT STOCK principle, parties may
participate IN the profits of the Society, two
thirds of which are annually divided among
the Assured.
. The Society is not connected with either
/ Marine or Fire Insurance.
! No charge made the assured for Medical
examination.
! For The character and responsibility Of the
Institution, the Society has the privilege o'
referring 20 the
Hon. ABBoTT LAwRENcE, ard
WILLIAM APPLETON, Esq, Boston
] Medical Examiner III Newport. L.
THEormILUs &. DUNN, NJ. ID.
Pamphlets containing tables OF rates, &c
may be examined aud all necessary lniorma
tlon obtained at tho Agents office III TIN,
town, over Mr.. CaIlahan's Book Store
ThamCs-s'. &. f.. ROBBINS, .3geR
Newport, K. |. Nov. 20, 1913.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13

NITEST INDIA HONEY. fur sll' Wy
w WILLIAM NEWTON
llne % $50, Thames street.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
VEsTINGs a. TRIMMINGS.

Boiled Satin add lloneycomb NcS,ingS; Ly.
onS black NclvetS sup six SergeN black Sinci,
Salins Cashmere Nesllng', new STYLES Italian
scwing> best twist; bfOcadc and TWIST buttons
new patterns; Canvass and Paddngs; Apacca
CoddlugronS Croton Cl0lhs JacNei Linens,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
NOilENS.

French and German Cloths. twillcd and PLAIN
ufthc pest makes English Fine Cloths, black~
blues, olives. browns aud Spring colors. JET
black German DucSkius; Extra Fine black Cas-
simrres; Harms Fancy DoeskinN the newe>'
styles received regularly; Mddlesrx Black and
Fancy Cassimcres, a iull assortment American
Cioths CaSsimercs, Tweeds, Sat,InelS, Ac.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
pELL'S
FASHIONABLE REFECT0RY.

rENIlE undersigned respectfully informs his
a friends, and those visiting Newport, that
he has put his establishment in thorough and
complete order for Spring and Summer bust
ness, and his arrangements are such that he will
keep constantly on hand Il choice and fresh sup.
ply of the beS' New YORK Oysters lie will al
50 keep IA supply of Oysters from various other
places, to suit the taste of the most taSldiou,
Ieplcurcan. lie will also be ready to furnish
Public Dinners or Parties, at the shortest notice
also dinners aud SuppcrN, for one or more, at hi,
rooms, served up in the best style, and at modcr
ate prices. Ills establishment Will be in com
plctc order, during the summer season, and the
choicest and rare>t viandS will be- kept constant
ly on hand. Also collection Of fresh conicc
'tionary, manufactured in the best style, and OF
the incest materials.
lie respectfully SolirilS a share of public pat.
ronagc, aud will warrant to give general salts.
faction to all who favor him with their patron
age. THOMAS PELI.
May2S.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13

INEATUERs.- go About TOO lbs Of live geese
II feathers for sale by
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
OIL Il SOAP FACTORY.

vENIlE subscriber has just completed hIs
II establishment for the Manufacture of
SPERM ~ WHALE OIL,
SOAP OF VARIOUS KINDS, &c.
He has now on hand and Tor sale, at the
lowest prices, first quality bleach"d and un-
lbleachcd SPERM aud WH4LE on 49,
Also CHEMICAL g. COHP OSiIIO.N
OIL all Of which he warrants 10 give per-
feet satisfaction. The public are respectfully
invited TO call, examine, and test the articles
he offers. JOHN ID. NORrllAM.
Newport, March ), 1916
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
ETANc TcEEIS.
1,OMSTOCK n CO.'S SARsApA-

OMSTOCK N CO.'S SARStPA- y
" RiLLA Is rs sure and strong an extract
from this celebrated root aS can possibly be
made. The price is So reasonable that the
poor can afford to use it, being bat - cents pei
bottle. or 81 per dozen. 1t Is the only article
that will efecluaIly purify the blood from all
impurities Those who have been imprudcnt
ia the use of calomel, Sc, will find sure relief
from it. Every one should take It in the spring
of the year, if they wish TO heve good health
during the warm season. For sale by Com
stock 4 Ross, 10, fremont Row, Boston.
Agents for Newport,
II. J. TAYLOR, and
&. q. &. HAZARD.
Nov. 90.
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OAK ROW" No. q.

THE subscribers have jlst re-.
cclvcd from some Of the best Man
h uiacturer's ~ n. York the LARG
EST aud MOST DESlRABLt /
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-13
SPRING, 1916.
FarnSWOrth g. Shaw,

HANE received by recent arrivals iull
n and we'll selected assortment Of Goods Tor
ne Spring Trade IN part as tollowS:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-05
New Democratic. Doctrine,

AT numerous meeting of the Locofoco party, recently
held in Tammany Hall, New York. the headquarters Of
Modern Democracy resolution adopted in fayo: Of
giving every andess man. having no means of paving
for It. sufficient land to make a good-szed farm! We
suppose The government is be the grand o!moner IN
less indeed the possessions Of those persons who now own
more Than enough for ga good-sized farm" are 10 be
seized upon and distributed among those whose ndoenee
or misfortune or proagacy may have prevented the acau
ston OF freehold! The N. Y. Globe one Of the recog
nzod organs OF the PrOsressirss, eGu the incorpoa
ton OF this new principle IN the Democratic" creed
Many years Gt says will eapse before every man
who wants land to till for the support of himself and fam
iy and take possession Of much as he can ill.,
free Of price" How long will it be, before thi, new
Democratic principle" will b, SO extended, AZ +, en-
brace other kinds of properly well as Iand-when
AsTaTidniSm will be as openly avowed il now GOV
erty inculcatedl This Tammany movement Is but ii G
initial step which points the glorious continuation
when all things shall be held ia common
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-05
/" old u,..over..

~ a meeting Of the wings OF Hanover. on the 9Th
October, being Court DAY. for the purpose Of sppoinS
delegates To the Convention Louisa Court House 20
lea suitable candidate ill the vacancy in the Senate
OF Virginia oecaonod by the death Of the late Col tucr
rants
III Davis, Bee. moved the appointment Of committee
70 report the names OF gentlemen compose the Delcga-
uon wherenpon the following geutcnen were
VIZ; Thomas Turner, James Winston DR.. Geo. VIM Pol
lard Hector Bowc, Dr.. Jno. z. Harrison, Williams c.
M'ekham, Charles Thompson John Page, DIR. George
Fleming, Dr. Lueius II. Cauthoru, VIM. B. Sydnor Geo
w. Richardson. and John Taylor.
Upon motion. the Chairman aud Secretary were added
Williams O. Wiekham. Esq. offered tho following teso-
IHtons, which were una nimously adopted
Resolved, That recommend TO IN, wbiys Of hi.
Congressional District hold Convention for IN. pur
Pose OF selecting suitable candidate on the 18th Janua
~ next, IN the city OF Riehmond
heSoNed That when We adjourn, we adjourn TO n,eet
again ON the hrs, day Of November Couny Court for the
purpose OF selecting delegates to said Convention and
mat II DC the duty OF the Secretary to give due notice of
the meoting. ~ "
ihe following resolution, offered by Captain Geo w
bssseit, was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That a. this Virgnas first Opportunity Of
responding to the triumphant call Of her whg BRETHREN
sehoins IRON the North the South the East and the West
so VIII VIC use our utmost efos, not only 10 keen the
BAL IN motion. but to give IL increased force.
On monoa. the meeting adjourned.
Wh. WILLIAMSON, Secretary
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-05

'i'tH Nh' " ~ Ficny
The Recent DupI

An unusually large crowd Of persons were attracted to
Recorder Genois court lest evening" IL being under,tood
inat toe preliminary examination Of DR.. Thomas and
Ffanc' b. LcBeau, together with their seconds was 10
place Soon after o'clock the Recorder took bi, seat Inc
attorney Geno'al and District Attorney appearing on be-
h' Z" 'no Sae' MI mozufeau Tor the princpals and Mr.
Gymes Tor some Of the witnesses summoned in the case
The FIRST witness called was Mr.. Buudonfaus ono n The
directors Of the Orleans theatre % being sworn az n bs
knowiedgo Of the duel srged have takon place
the pr ncpas accused, he handed written spsve, 90 ~,
tho court 10 the effect, thst-tskng into ali n !.
oireumslanc,s Of he aar-ho believed BIZ snswe,bg tbs
question propoundcd O. him, be would cOmpfofu bioseC
aud under that consideration decline answering bs
Auofnoy Ionol maintained that innsmuch AZ tho wines
VS. not an accused party he could shield himself b,
hind The provision oi law which says a man usbst ,,t
answer any question that will ormnate him" In the prs
sent instance the answer ~ bc given by tho witness wss
simply n regard IN offence committed bv anot,,r s,d
ne therefore called tho require the witneas 10
answer the question.
NJ Giymes Opposed the position assumed bv the Stat,
and argued hai abough the witness not m accused
pafy-was neither iccond prucpal-yet thsto wero
h1uaand other ways in which citizen ght be bropgh
within The pufviow Of that section Of ibo constitution
which distinctly declares shat sGy cit9en Of is stae bo
shall hght ducl, second or ia any manner ali :,
abff the parties about fight duel shall be den,iycd n
ne iacuy n holding sny Office u honor trus, or p,o6
and shall be- excluded from tho tight Of ,anohise Ind II
n' a"swcf ~ no question PIT " witness such a. 10
bring him within tho reach u those pona,s bs o. s,,
the court would not require bin 10 reply
Mr. Mazureuu followed and ook tie snr,o vi.v a. tb,,
lhif down BY Mr. 0ym,s. The Recorder supro,ted ,be
position assumed BY tic counro tho defence gevorsl
Other quoguons woro put 10 tho witness In different form
but having no same tendency q a Of which the witness
returned similar answofs tho fmL
Mr. Hermann was most aaiod 10 The booL I'm, he a.
rumcd tho same position tho iornor sitness and he
court DID not proceed 70 examine him,
hter the eFsminauon u some Witnesses who know
hing whsievor about mo matter the investigation was
postponed 70 his ahcfnoon Mr. Colin OF tho Orleans
theatre. and Dr. Labatu two important Witnesses being
0o'h apsen'' The parties thea left The Office.