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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01
To the Editors Of Ike Rk,g:
Make Room for Old Accomac!

Messrs. EdOrs-La.i THURSDAY was one Of those DAYS
that reminded US IT Ie4J. We had litle match race
here, aud fair tOO-each his post with MS
seconds Pror to and the morning Of the election,
was tue opinion OF great macy of parties the
able and talented LOcoiOco Leader could be got
track beaten by NEXT shat fearless and
iaeuted gentleman John {. Wise. who seemed befVIe
vPposiUo candidates brought out, would give
hing for the sake Of havug himself assuring the peo
pie mat he would beoi, try veiy hard. any Wing rand
date that might be started Well Wings A. usual,
looked around, and iound wnom had red in the
Seaae and found faithful and Al request he coz.
sen ed to run, although thu chance looked badly,
ing nov things last year the polls. We had
with hm, hne, talented and young man. who
bad been he be hume the
81 ume as j. usual. We called pretty fair shake
t5ere was very little difference Of opinion between the
dcaits respecting what might be quareled about the
next House OF Delegates, the School System and
United States Senator We aud fought friendly aud
the Locos drubbng they have since
le4O-he lowest Wing candidate beating the Loco Lead
er nearly 100 votes; and the other two the Wing
eandidste should Think beat nearly 300 So It seems
thai Old Accomae is herself more.
bile writing, gentleman from Northampton informs
me that fefby beat bis opponent DR.. Smpkns, handsome
ly, although the Thing canvassed Tor sometime Ut
known Yerby his friends, and did not leak until
two Gays before the election So you may down for
AccOmac, viz:
James w. Gusts and William B. Finney.
Northampton, DR.. VERIFY
And msrk this little garden spot Of VrRins rght side
up" TRUE WIG.
Locust Mount. april IS, 1876.
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Connecticut.

The given for Governor. in the late election,
oficisy ascertained be follows: For Bisse!, the
Wing canddse 81 s22 for Toueey, Locoioeo, % ,2O7
scattering 224s. In Connecticut, in all the New En-
gland States majority OF the whole number Of votes st
necessary e, elecuon-consequeny there is no
choice by the people and the duty deyoyes the
Legislature elect Of candidates who received
the larger number OF In that body, the Loeofocos
have majority Of joint ballot and, in the exercise Of
the power with which they invested will doubtless elect
Mr. Toucey. although his Wing opponent received nearly
thousand than that gentleman. This will doubt
less be considered all fair and Tght-ihough 1t be
entire conformity with the democratic" marin, as laid
down in the Presidential of 1924, that the will Of
the greater number OF ought be the sole rule
OF action with the representative body, even though they
may be expressly invested with larger discretion by
constitution itself They asserted in 1924 that the House
OF Representatives ought have elected Cen Jackson
Presidency because he received plurality OF the
OF the Electoral Colleges, though considerably less than
msoy-and they have since haTped upon that string
one of the evidences Of Wing contempt for the popular
will We shall the in which they will
apply their principle in the approaching Connecticut
election II needs prophet, however, oresl that
like Of their other principles" it will be iramped
under foot.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

letter from The seat Of government Of Texas 10 The
~ Y Journal Of Commerce, dated April g. sntes thot the
legislative committee to whieh had been referred the sub.
jet Of the Pubic Debt, has reported that It impossible
TO ascertain Whist part Of the dob should receive par and
Whist part ss tian par snd how much less 50 their dea
Is to LUMP It," snd pay, Dhsa Hsg can shout so cents In
tho dollar. They will nsver hnd the sctusl amount,
We imagne-hough hey had tat their fingers ends when
they were pressing the annexation through Con
gress-und Uncle Sem shall be persuaded to assume The
sntre debt eIcaangs FOR the public lands Of TsIss II
will soon be sscefiined after that how much IL due asd
II will be "a esuiion 10 Crockeur see how rapidly tho
millions will uuply!
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The Kentucky Ginnt.
STEAMBOAT CAKoLIsA, MI

SALAASNAI OAkOLISA, MISSISSIPPI hlvER,
April 18Th, 1876.
To the Editors Of the Wing:
Gentemen-Beng at this time on a trip from Louisa
county Va To the State OF Mississippi passing through
Louisville, n.y.. the evening the 18th instant 10 com
pany with some five or six young men, called see Mr.
James Porter the tall man Of that place OF whom doubt
you have heard something. We left the boat at the
upper end Of the canal and walked along the banks If 1t
for about miles the locks since takes between
and three hours for boat through the entire length
AZ the locks there village, where there are several cot
ee-heuses, and Mr.. Porter the proprietor Of one which
has considerable reputation. On walking TO- he was
sitting down, but m short time he arose, and there stood
before OF the greatest curiOsitss OF the human
species tie told that he feet and eight
in height, weighed about hundred and fifty pounds.
and thirty years old 1t was not in my power 10
examine his form miautey, he oosey dressed but
was inclined TO believe that he badly proporioncd
which afterwards / heard the case. / saw q rifle Of
his which had been expressly made for hin the length Of
II eight ieot. and, Of course II was very
heavy Just Imagine TO yourselves ride eight feet long
also saw sword belonging him, which was five lie,
10 length, and nicely polished He is very strong hear
but not actye and his indicate bad health under
the effects u which, he SAID he had been sbouring for ten
years. He Is single man. and seems TO be possessed of
wit. and OF strong natural mind but not improyed
by education To enquir he answered promptly and
politely and said, that he did blame our curoy for
1t was very n1tufs Such, gentlemen AR James Por-
ter, Oi Lou.sUIe-ihe young giant Of the West.
A VlRGINIAN,
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FarrnyiIIe Convcn,ion

Al meeting OF the citizens Of Richmond held at the
Exchange Hotel the 9th instant consider the eape-
deney OF sending Delegates the Farmvle Convention
The meeting called TO order by Mr.. James NJ Wick
ham, and upon his motion, James Bosher ESQ., was call
cd to the Chair and Walter ID. Blair appointed seeret ay
MI Nm. e. Darlington introduced the folio wing pea.
Die and Resolutions, which he sustained by some approp
ate remark And after short addresses by Messrs acar
land, Woodbridge and Wickhan, they unanimously
adopted.
Whereas, the citizens of Richmond have been invited to
Ake part IN convention appointed meet at the town
OF ramvile, on the 9TH of May next for the purpose of
considering the most feasible scheme If furnishing
let to market TO the people Of ceran counties lying on the
waters OF the Upper Roanoke and APpomaox and in the
intermediate country; and whereas the and
mint OF this extensive region, present greatly
oy the immense charges incurred for the of
produce, would be vastly increased by the
an improved mode Of with the Eastern mar
kels; aud where's the mplishmen OF such scheme
whilst II would be of incacunbe advantage to the people
whose produce the improvement would bear would also
be highly beneficial Richmond as one of the recipcn.
of that produce; therefore
l. Resolved, That the citizens of Richmond here assem-
bled do cordially approve the object OF the Convention nj
Farmville on the 9Th of May next.
,. That WIN. c. Darlington, Jas. VI. wickham Josenb
Mayo. j. K Anderson, Thomas II. Ellis, Richard Hax-
ALL T. e. Dimmock, Thos. 7. Giles, j. 3. Harye aud Thos
Doane. be appointed delegates represent the city of
Richmond in said convention.
s. That, IN the opinion of this meeting the NEST adv.a
Ole mode ct Improvement for tho proposed would
oe railroad which sho0d commence terminus
oi the Clover Hill Railroad Chesterfield county, uness
some favorable point should be selected nv Tho Con-
veEton and should proceed thence along the route
would be most praetcabe in point Of economy and nst
convenient to the whole country interested.
On motion Of MIR. Wickhsm, the meeting then adjourn
ed.
JAMES BosHER, chr'n.
WALrKR d. BLAIR. Sec'ry
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

In Goochtdnd County Court, 20h April 1916 ::
On the motion Of Archibald Bryce Esq. 1t is ordered
that the following proceedings OF meeting Of the Bench
and Bar Of this Court the Shenffs Of the county, and
number Of citizens, held in the courthouse this day. for
the purpose OF paying tribute Of respect the memory
Of VIM Miller, decd, late CLERK of this Court be spread
upon the minute Of the Court in accordance with the
request contained IN Of the rosolu OF meeting
At meeting Of the Bench sad Bar Goochlsnd county
the Shers Of the county number Of citizens
convened at their court house, the Doth day Of April
1896 for the purpose Of paying tribute Of respect to the
memory Of the late Mr.. VIM Miller; James Ferguson
Esq was called to the Chair, and Col Benjamin Ander
son. appointed Secretary.
On motion, Resolved, That Archibald Bryce John s.
Fleming Peter Guerrant Walter d. Leake and Richard
l. Cooke, be appointed committee prepare resolutions
expressive Of the sentiments Of this meeting.
The committee having retired for a short time return
cd and made the following report which unanimously
adopted
When society is deprived Of one Of its moot esteemed
membes, the family Of him who lost will receive it as
grateful and generous tribute the part Of his friends
when they mnge the public with the private lear Since
the astterm Of tho court for this county, VIM Miller ESQ.
the late clerk, has departed this life. Having passed the
ordinary limits Of mans his death wus naturally
to be expected yet sudden occurrence has deeply
cited the sympoihcs OF his friends and countymen lie
bad been Tor hyhve years tho clerk Of county court
and likewise clerk Of the superior Of this, county
ever since s institution; and during the whole Of this pc
fiod his unmpsaohabe fidelity and integrity biz uniform
equanmity Of temper, his obging attentions and steady
mpnray towards those having business with him in bic
official eapacy, have left general impression Of affection
ate respect tor hs memofy-wnile az the time, bis
even disposition, his intensve department. his kindness
and his hospitality will be long remembered by his nesh
bous and friends. Few who mad general intercourse
Nith The public have passed through life with Ices csnsue
or given more universal ssiiiacton 10 his official capse
" And as.a memorial Of our high esteem end reRsd
Resolved, hat the county court Of GOochland b. re-
guessed 10 enrol these testimonials Of his ensretor smong
he records
Resolved, Thata copy NJ these proceedings DO handed
TO the widow and smy ct the decreased assurance
Of coincidence in their Oh ctivo bereavement
Resolved, That similar copy be Transmitted tho Edi-
tors Of the Richmond Wig and Enquer FOR pubeato
J. y. FERGUSON, Chairman.
BEsJ ANpEEsoE, Secretary.
Copy. Tests. Mas. " MtttR, OK. PIC ten.
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VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

Extract Of letter from distinguished grsdusls Of wes.
Point who has served 10 the Army Of the H. States -.
Indeed, regard Tho nsuuIe likely 10 form the mos,
va'usoe OF AL our BteTsy Institutions Let IL be Kept
up Hnety a. school Of science, disepHs snd braenes
and will soon give TO the STATE class OF scien66c p-se
ueal and bdsiness men, Ia class wholly wanting anJ
which the Colleges can never furnish linen who viii
master end devoope the physical Of the State
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

Fhos SANTA Fs.-The Independence MOI Esposi,Or Of
the lith says;
"Mr Litensdofer aud Lady-and Mes,rs. Estes, Gold.
man, aud Peers, arrived yesterday from Santa Fe. having
been upwards OF 60 days the route.
Some very severe storms overlook them differ.
ent points, causing great delay and almost loss Of lie
10 animals aud men, They bring in with them
Two Wagons, and seventy eighty head Of mulos-hav-
ing destroyed one the route; from twelve &C.
teen ct their mules died while tho SHOWS their
path" .ftfNN" rrF- .'ETE
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

dawn TioHESoR Esq. who died recently in Newark N
J., OF an advanced bequeahed 5000 TO the Amesn
Colon zliion Society; $1,000 the American Board Of
Foreign Missions SiOOU 10 the American Home Mission
cry SUceiy S5DU u the Newark Female Charitable So,
eeiyi $500 90 tie Male Charitable Society Of the Fst
Presbytsrisn Church IN Newark; $1,000 10 The Central
American Edueatub Society," S6,2OO hiryone fesbses.
hs homestead u two uoceS, and fine house TO the widow
q friend. The csidUe Of his es,as qoe.-one half n,
the Treasurer q the Cry Of Newark - be added 10 sod
appropriated 10 the sam purpose No Longwouh Fund
for the education and support Of Orphan one
ha'i 10 the American Bible Soc,iy. Mr.. r. was never
marned. The Newark Daily Advertiser says that his
will expresses better Than words the prevailing spint ofth,
/ mon through ife
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

JEws.-The Paris Journal des Debates gives letter
from st. Petersburg ofhs 22d OF March, which that
ne Emperor had commanded that all fr-igu Jews,
ho-e OF Poland, who present Russia. should quit
territory within three months, should they
DC established and possesses landed property the country.
In future foreign Isaete il TO be permitted TO reside IN
Russia without, special permission from Government
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

long article In the Revolucao In which they declare that
Sir r. PEEPS commercial reform dictated by selfish in
,ress OF England. and not by any homage to the prnei-
PIE OF freedom OF commerce. or desire 81 benefng cr
eign nations that equivalent reductions arc due by Pot-
toga that the reduction in the duty brandes very
u'ng (ony 90 per cent) and that effect of this
reform will DO cheaper British manufacturer instead OF
diminishing Portugal should her protective da
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01
CURIOUS NATURAL PHENOMENA.

II tallow candle be placed gun aud shot at door,
will 60 through without sustaining any injury; and II
amusket ball be bred into water, IL will not rebound but
be iiauened az II hed against solid substances mus.
ks may be fred through pane Of glass making the hole
the size OF the ball, without cracking the glass Suspend
ed by thread b will make difference nnd the thread
Will not even vbraie. Cork, IT sank hundred feet in
the ocean, will not rise Of tho pressure Of the
waet ln the arctic regions when the thermometer be
low Zero persons can convene Than mile distant
Dr. Jameson asserts that he heard every word Of sermon
o. the distance Of TO miles. We have written upon pa
per manufactured from ifon and seen book with leave,
and bIndlnRs Of The anne maiefihl.
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SPAIN.
We have advice. from Madrid to the Cd inst,

We have adviccs from Madrid to the 2d inst.
The information we gave yesterday, that Pezuela was
replaced in the cabinet and Marine BY Mszrarcdo con-
hrmed. The crisis is, however. by no means over Min.
crisis are tho chronic diseases of Spsin and
long spirit turbulent that Of Narvaex prcsdes the
Council Board Of Queen Isabella they will continue So
nor 10 there the slightest prospect OF permanent
and gradual and beneficial progress in the affairs Of Spsn
and the condition, moral and ysea Of the people, whilst
the jealousies and ambition uf Christana are perpeuay
IN operation and thus between the Queen Mother and tho
Duke OF Valencia this country naturally capable Of the
highest degree OF cultivation and
in the list OF European civilization.
General Roneali is appointed Governor of Cuba vice
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

In cersin town. not than fifty miles from Boston
!" nc clergyman was holding forth In he usual dtow.,
msnner one oihs aged h,sier probably influenced bv ~
no'oohe qualities q The dscouro. fel into a dozs Tn,
m sapp'nhE touse the words, WAT 10 me price Of
al earthly pislmesl tho good old man who leo, mi
sore ih'nSng he inquiry pected some kind Of
9ze' Immediately answered S,5sa aad frpeses dozen
SiT,t essA, oreigAt SAHiaes in batter
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lCoMNuSIcATED.
To many Planters OF the Fork of Flu.
wanna.

wanna.
Messrs Editors In the Richmond Enquirer Of to-day
we not &c communication signed MANY Planters Of the
Fork Of Fluvanna" mentioning report circulating in
that community that the buyers OF fine tobacco this city
had "sgeed and determined" under any circumstances
not 10 Sl2 per 100 lbs for any tobacco
hne.
The dealers in the article have authorized to contra
Dict this report There has been could there be-
any combination among them. their couct too
much Should the extreme high prices Of last year not be
paid ms II will be owing TO which will operate
equally the Lynchburg and all other s and rs the
manufactured tobacco Of this city high
prices as that OF other market dealers afford
and will good prices be obtained at any other
inspection
We would advise the Planters of Fuvanua to prize their
tobacco in dry, keeping order.
BRIDGES, MCKINNEY & CO.
Richmond, 29th April, 1876.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

ANEsieAN lsTEsEsTs ~ CUss.--An intelligent gentle.
man who hiss been engaged n the production Of .gs, in
Cubs iof INC la'i hry years ser careful examination,
estnars the value u property In the island ,,,,ea ~
Americans, al $4,000 600. y
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

fIAL fLo"fRs.-R Recently IN London young lsdy
dead The phJsicisns who called in, declared that
ne cole cause Of be catastrophe was the poisoning Of m.
s, BY The exhibitions Of quantity Of lilies found In too
AaSas On a loH iablo An the rooua Ros.. ,l.,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

lSpiAS PoruLArios-Thc Indian population within
the States and Tcrtore, tho United States
Oregon. is estimated ct $4,000 souls
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

Aceuoing count, the gain Of the whig, 90
Tar b 7-oquo 10 vote Of a. Locufooo msjoriy let
Je'r, &c. " there be ebsog,,, msjonty nsIt
year will be %
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

Nav PArfR lr WAsHivsrov We ses IL stated J.,
Iheo isk late editor N rhe deceased o. s. Journal h.
e5oui 10 estabi'h newspaper Washington CIV d, b.
devoted 10 The cause " ODD Fellowship and Literature
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

some one say ola cerain congregation ihat they prov
on their knees on Sunday aud their neghbors the res,
u tte week
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CRTrTENDEN's BOOK KEEPING.-AN

4 tRIITENDEN'S BOOK kEEPING.-AN
" Induevr Practical System NJ Double Eny Boob Keep.
nE on an entirely new PAN having general rule dedueed from
the definition Of debtor AMI creditor applied
eona sets Of books for nparr ge-
knowledge sesnee with numerous and varied snss
Illustrating sge and partnership business both prosperous
Also approved forms lazy books set n steamboat
books-a vocabulary Of tem-pracuc1 forms Of
keeping books different branches OF eu-
latons-a table Of foreign coins and
signed for the students. practical aeeoun-
For sale bookstore Of ORINRER MORRIS who beg
leave TO refer to the eenihelte below;
BY the OF Mssr' Dnker Morris Bookener OF thi,
city have examined VITA the system Ree,nr
recently published BY A. ant g. w. CnAden take pleasure
IN stating OF publication much needed TO
idea ~ importance Of perfect knowledge rdou.
bic en book every business practically
theoretically and 20 well adartrd 10
pot the hands Of young ueznne simplicity
Of IL s'uedaions and the
10 word work calculated i@p geasrsi
p VAN DgURsEN. Accountant
We can supply the trade with npoa
4 AGUYHA AND RIO COFFEE-7So BsSs HntTy
IL prime Green tsguyn Coffee.
SIS Bags ho 'oh e. superior article.
In ore, and WILDE odd vsry low to Consignment,
ap9i wa. ANDERSON. IT,
UCK,s PRIZE OFFICE, Basomont Rooms
Drawn Nos Delaware, Glass iOI
is SO IL 90 I GO ~ ~ 60 &C 40.
Nos j IL 81, another Capital svld and paid BY
Drawn Nos, Pokomoke, Cia.ss4.
50 80 IL &c 81 ~ ~ ca 10 10 3 50 ~ 70.
AiNNN' @'V7 - ~ 90 PiiNe OF SlVVt sofa by
LUCK
IL Notice the Grand Scheme for 9nd Of May, advertised
by LUCK.
IOYT's 900 Capital for
III To-Day. Tho craving takes pluco u.e EHcnanRo
90 O'Clock, this evening Tickets 81, halves end quar-
in proportion. Packages or sse cheap until o'clock
HoYTS OFFICE,
No 2. Exchange
r. WORDS OFFlCE.-Who.e Ticket
- Nos - % u.s. $500 in AieTsnda Lysry, Lrus 100.
sod ~ WORD
AID whole Of $500 .od in A,r,udrs rono, is-No. ~ ~
5000 for w. today and $4,000 fo' siO,'eruorov to
be hadof fny u }. y WORD.
MANAGERS OFFICE---D. Paine a
| 500 TOO 10 of 100 se 90 Hos. iodrsWn. Tickets ~
A.o Dollar LosYetoOo. 1000 600. 400, go Of s0Ge
Dawn No. of Grand Consolidated, Css IL
% IS a. ~ SO 10 II 81 - 81 Ia "a 50 81
Dawn o. Posomots Lotery, Gas ga
40 rs ~ IS - SO - 10 60 &c Sc % 20
Dawn Nos Of Delaware Isouery Cas 100;
81 40 So 10 CO 30 ~ rs SO 63 l % IL IS
Nos 81 PotomoFe, Class -
so 30 IL IS 81 30 ~ 81 10 10 SO Al 70
who's Tietet Nos. ~ 81 7a1
Hall Tietet Nos 10 ~ so ..u......
"a 81
Drawn Nos Delaware, CIsss I0Ii
10 so ~ 90 SO ~ "a so SO ~
Asoshsr PaEe '-Nosl AZ e97-eioo soh and gah " 49,
U ny tn.lEl d. PhNH co,
GAHoEN 8OEs, nAKEs, SPADES sos FoHKs,
~ Tor sais costly .ACLARKsON 90,
No ri Broad s,fses. shockos Hn
sp9o siEn o. hs Hssa saw.
l nsa- "A 49,. g., =
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NoTI,E TO BUILDERS.

NUIIIE TO BlILDERN.
PROPOSALS. will be received by the under
signed until the 18th MAY for the building Of House
worship for the Second street
ron. ~i-hn contract for the whole p,u work
mao ne pan and speeiaeatons Of the building Of
hessrs Halves, Van Deuuen 4 Ward.
; ;sss I : !: $Ssss '.n-r. Committee.
mand NAV Id az
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WHIPPED To DELn-SHocKISs OUTRAGE.-The Shaw
neetown (Ilinois) Gazette. of the 9Th inst mentions
shocking which took place in Vienna near
that place:
"a man named Kersey from Marion stopped at Vienna
over night The morning he that he had be-
robbed Of over 500 Suspicion fell uron a negro man
they endeavored TO make him confess his guilt but with
out success. At length II determined take him out
and whip him. Accordingly he taken out and lied D.
and the lash laid by Kersey and others. After several
places had been named by the negro where he had
concealed the money and each found be false the whip
ping was repeated At length Of the bysanders IN
tererd declaring that the could bear any further
punishment and forciby Kim down. He the con.
veyed towards the jail but before reaching that and with
IN fifteen minutes after, he dropped down dead"
Cuba correspondent OF the Charleston Patriot alludes
to the effect produced in that Island by Mr. Yulee's
proposition to buy Cuba. Ho says that In public the ci-
Zens scorn the idea Of belonging sny Spain;
but among Themselves and with Americans, "they could
not contain their the bare mentioned Of such happy
prospect They declared that they would assume the
debt themselves and amused themselves by calculating
the revenues, wasted army twenty thou.
sand and the legion Of civil hSTpes that prey on
the vtals of the island, would redeem the debt"
The writer adGs-"Cuba IL not however, fit for repul-
liean government and the Spanish aud the AnRloSaIon
races, would never amagamate."
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-01

THE HvilJs TRAstpY.-Jadson. who Killed Porter.
held at Na,bvle, has BEEN discbsrg from Jail and et,
lho cry The inoods Of the Murdered msn made no si.
iorts q prosecute him