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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
FAIRFAX.
MCADAMIzED ROAD UP RocKFIsH RIVER TO
STANTON.
To The Editors Of The Wig:

To The Editors Of The Wig.
Gentemen-ln a late number Of your valuable paper
nouceH cOmmunicalionoyer the signature % "a Farmer
calling the attention OF the Legislature route for road
along the margin Of the Rockhsh River Stanton com
mencing at lis mouth (Iowardsvle) connecting link
Of Improvement between the james River and Kannub,
Canal and the valley Counties contrasting with Its rivals
the terminus Of the Louisa Rail Road. and Scottsve
The and facts urged by "a Farmer" must GER
ainy strike the attention Of the Legislature and command
al least what asks "a survey determine the pac
ucable route" My knowledge OF many the advantages
possessed by this the other routes ne referred TO in
that communication, induces me 90 ak small space in
your paper, believing II only the privilege the d.
y OF every citizen do his part in bringing gh such
information may enable Legislature TO make the
most Judic1us investment Of capital for the public good
thereby yielding the most revenue az the smallest
the State.
The mouth Of the Rockash River is ~ miles west Of
Scousve-a line drawn directly from Scgi.sve to Stsun
ton would show that the moth Of Rocksh would be but
lille out OF the way or south Of said linehence
road be made from that pt by Rockf.n GAP To
Stanton, the Cap through which the Scosye must
pass the distance saved would be oast miles this fact
has been ascerained but by passing through Walters Gao
some miles south Of H. eight miles, and believe that
survey would prove, that 10 - miles would BE- saved
This distance with the advantages Of having the
tera.s for mong the road Immediately paceihe lev
Ell country through which II pass frhe valley # o -
yef when compared with tho other route would save 10
the State much than tie sready invested in the
present nudpike ScDusvie, aud by Connecting with
the central improvement ~ miles higher Up the rve the
additional revenue tio Canal would be worth rstmopy
anu N would most astufdy command much larger
non ~ valley produce ne the a. market would Of
ect II from points 10 or ~ miles remote than Scots
vile would.
Another fact would call the attention of the friends Of
the ScOttsye is, that years ago n making
survey Tor the purpose Of contracting f1 rood from
auuon IN that place. that urged and tho route ao-
ualJ surveyed, md the point established, that by gong
from Rocktsh Cop down the he mouth and thence
down James River 10 Scosve 1t could be done for much
less, conceding the preference TO this route
ROCKF1su.
Tho Erourrr will ulraso copv
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
State Of PARTIES in the Senate

Upon the state Of parties in the Senate, every
thing depends-whether wanton aud ruinous
war shall be waged-to the incalculabe destruc.
ton of human life-to the entire prostration of
abe Southern and planting states-to the disgrace
of ehristendom, and the outrage of humanity-or.
whethef psace, honorable and happy Peace, sh all
be preserved and continued. Mr.. Calhoun has
deserved nobly OF his country, and has acquired
golden opinions We wish him "God Speed" in
efforts which we did not expect from hm-eiiorts
(which in their phiianthropic tendency ought to
make those who profess much christian spirit,
blush for the homicide spirit which actuates them
with one foot in the grave.
We hope and we believe that Mr.. Calhoun
will be sustained by all the Atlantic States As
for rdr we fear it as little as another But war
for 10 slight and absurd a cause War with
ENGLAND, the head of civilization, of christia.
nifty and Professionalism Bone of our bone and
flesh Of our flesh The devastation of countries,
the expenditure Of unknown millions, the slaugh.
ter of tens Of thousands, The desoation OF widows
and orphans, the destruction Of erty land
all for what Let the people ask themselves FOR
WHAT Why to make President, or to ia
cllltate the plumber OF the Treasury As for
Oregon, we must infallibly obtain it by Peace,
and as infalliby lose it by WAR;
letter in the Courier and Enquirer says:
"WAsmNsToS, I'd Jan. 1876.
DKAE SIR:-Mr. Adams speech today will no doubt
produce much speculation aud alarm, but have what
deem good reas IN To believe that Southern Senators
unanimous for adjustment Of the Oregon question by the
49h degree, II treaty be made, and that Mr.. Calhoun
will be sustained in resisting the notice that you may
be confident that we to have
We have rumof that Col. Benton who has heretofore
refused TO indicate his course, has declared In favor
notice and for the "whoe Of Oregon" and suppose
that he will take the Senators from Arknnsas Missouri IN.
diana, Illinois, Ohio and Maine % well Michigan; but
without knowing Whist the other Senatofs will DO have
the best feel assured that Mr. Cameron OF Penn
syyania and Mr. Turn,y Of Tennessee will 90 with Mr..
Calhoun.
spopcr' however that the press ,houd speak and
sustain those who are Tor peace"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
COMMERCIAL RECORD.

n. Y. MARKET, Jan. 5,-2B p. NJ.
But little business has been done. Sale. OF cotton
small. ~
Holders Of 'ur firm, and will take less than S..
90 iorGenesee Buyers offer 1915, and would probably
pay u lule more.
We hear OF no sal sofg grain provision.
Whiskey steady il pIice.
Stocks are down under the erroneous impression that
changes. " -
r. >: Evening-Nothng further in cotton. Bushes.
generally very quiet and the commercial community very
easy in their aiims.-JOUR. Con-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08

These two eountries it s we'll sBd BY the North Amo
riesn. are almost tho only homes q the PROTESTANT
RELIGION ThH Religion has indeed a foothod upon
the continent q Europe, but aud subsidiary In
the event Of crusade against Pfossiausn England and
the United States the only which can be re-
led upon uniur the bannor Of Professionalism and TO rers
the shsckies Of Popey end Superstition
Here then u the suongcs, aud nobcs motive for p,rpe
usune The bonds q brotherhood between the naons
n addition 10 the lhousand considerations of kindred
sfV Of Institutions add Of interest snd humanity oil
plesdiag eloqaentIy Tor Psaes
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08

To He Editors II tie Ipkics
II its the pleasure Of 5nerHn McR1c Es1 10 repre-
sent the County Of Ucnrco, tire secession Of the L,gl
ature, be will be pleased 90 gn such willingness through
Tho pcss: is desired by h friends in tbe upper and low
end Of the county, GALL Of whom still desire bis ser.
vices and will willingly give him their undivided suppor)
70 make known his determination this subectmmedi-
atey.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
Reported for the United States Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

MONDAY ENLNING, Jan. 9TH.
Flour rather quiet TO day aHd only Transaction made
poG Is sue OF oi.oo bois at S5315 which is the gene
raj asking price. Nothing doing IN Corn Meal Wbea,
without inquiry being held the views Of BUYERS
No movement IN other kinds OF ain. Groceries-About
loo bags LSguayra Coffee sold landing, not pub
lie. sugarA cargo OF New Orleans was landing TO J.v.
but no sales have uanspired Provisions remain dull
Whiskey-Sales of hhds. at 25c, bb!s 2Tc
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
THE IrNIyCpSITy

1t will be that the Senate yesterday ordered the
appointment Of Committee Of its body, oct Jointly
with committee Of the House, in investigation of tine
affairs Of the University. The Committees we suppose
will be announced to- day.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
dead WEN TELL No TALESIo
GREAT ATTRACTION At KEEN q CO.'S MONEY SAVING
tNsTITUTGON.

WE are now almost giving away WTvTgR
" Coos and Tor uis mpie fcafon--
Due a. The Meaut Bass new Yok your $3.50 ~
To PotrEE KISS. 1910 Feb ist6.
This AM Ffvefal n kc
coats nocks sh sf5 600 worth n
goods on hand hope th1e hint and
win fe 3d. AMI - w petgs Ourselves that
prices shall b. goods qua ~ ever
bought ~ action KEN 4 co
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
MIR. COuTY,s REPORT.

The report Of this much relied upon Engineer upon the
extension Of the Louisa Rail Road, will appear tO-mor-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08

Tact uiamphan,y ask II come potion Of Western pro
unec may reasonably b. expected 10 seek the Rehoni
market by The proposed Railroad instead OF descending
inc Ohio aud mississippi more than thousand miles,
order To reach market much inferior that Of Richmondf
Havog said ss much has been said. the general
character OF the Mississippi Valley aud its capacities
maintain lines Of improvement connecting 1t with tho sea.
board, We come now 10 the question. what Of
trade and travel probable that Railroad lrom the head
OF steamboat navigation the ksnawha rivcr, the city
OF Richmond, will be able 10 commend Th. il the sist
OF the questionable very question issue. And having
already extended this number a sufficient lcugth will
reserve tho consideration OF this question for another mum
Der. yIRCINIIIS
may have cstmud the average renee in IN. pe. OF or
binary h'ut IN the New oesns and Richmond high
hsSo Hut II So have also estimated
Ton from Charleston to Richmond unnecessarily high My
- al the rate at cents mile hereafter
SHOWN ths Railroad could transport for
ecsp Assuming this rate, the Of barrel
OF unr LION OF the road saw 400
ms would be only ~ COS, OF
ton from Cincinnati TO Richmond that 10 A.
on 20 cent? ifhen the difference price OF the tu,
markets. he assumed oay 81 co. have an
IN the Richmond market that ofN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08

The Roa Road and Canal Discussion ia Vir-
!giHia.
We hope the public will carefully read, and
deliberately weigh, the article thus headed from
the Rail Road Journal. Ii is full of valuable
thought, highly valuable at this time.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
=" XIRGINIuS. ~ NJ G

We conclude the 9th No. OF this enlightened cor
respondent, whose thoughts, clear and well supported
mus, have made strong impression the pubic mind.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
FOR RENT OR LEASE.

In The ociagon dwelling house with is out
AhA buildings formerly occupied a by Mr Robert
Gresnhow For terms apply oG Cump by addressed
10 the subseub rat Washington City.
au s-dtwk9nwtf ROBERT gRFENuOy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
NOTICE.
DISSOLUTION

1--WE conc NJ London, wnnghim Drcw'y. his day
dissolved ~ nltnal The Of the will
be- used only IN liquidation n ~ Affairs Those having ras
against ne viii ~ fof and hci indebted
requested forward and make payment
anxious TO close the business speedy possible
JOHN ! LONDON,
J. WlLttNGHAM
a. ~ DRBWRY
January fsf. 1876.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
FARMERS, BANK OF yIaOIN

Nt"GttN' hNNRN w NNHNINtAs
INHE annual meeting Of the Stoch holders ol
- The Fauners Bank Of Virginia be At ihsr Bank
ouse IN the ely Of Richmond Wednesday the itb January
1870. j. q. BLAIR, Cashfsr.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08

Snn GALS. New Bedford Winter Strained
Lamp o. superior sIielr for sale BY
las a. EISrAcH a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-20

Wishing much TO the spirited proprictors Of
the Great Western Steam ship Company, who have for
many years happily catered for the travelling com
without rece wing that which their constancy and
courtesy deserve, we remain, &c"
CANADA CoxPANy.--A half yearly general court
of the proprietors Of this influential comp any
was held on Thursday the 18th ut., at the offices,
in St. Hclen's Place, Bishopsgatc street, London,
for the purpose of declaring dividend, and on
other fairs. Charles Franks, Esq, Che COVER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-20

Commander O. T. Gordon. new vessel, outline of ser
vice expired complement, las.
The ssiamsnder' T. 400 horse power, Captain A. g.
Hamold- Time Of service expired Complement 100
susvEyiNo VEssELs-The following are surveying
vessels and are not armed manned Ike shIps OF im
lar classes The 96gun frgate Herald old class Capt
Ksllett C. b. and her tender, the Pandora Lieut. Com
mander Wood They may be put down as having 20
guns and complement Of 800 men
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-20

To the above we may add, however, the following on
ron
The Grampss, so, Capt. Martin Complement 500
toierably well manned powerful rszee mounting ~
FOUNDERS. Must have Joined by this timo.
The Csrysfort 80 Capt Seymour, tolerably well
manned. one Of the Juno class Left Madeira April T.
Complement. 30.
The Calypso 90 Captain WORTH new corvetts tolsra-
ply well manned-a smart vessel Complement, 400
STEAM vrssELs-Ths Samson, 8. frigate; 4s0 horse
power, Captain Henderson Complement, l75 new
vsssel-wsll on her passage
The Devastation, 8. sloop 40 horse power Commsn-
der Crouch just LEFT Madeira with dispatches Compile
nj
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-20

The following named artists were k eno.iLne
in London at the time the steamship eh Eng,ana
ssAt Her Ma,estv's Theatre. --Signor Pnzzi; Mad
anne Grisi MadlIe Sancholi signor rornasari
Signor Coreli Sgnor Lablache; Madame Gas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-20


The GREAT BRITAIN STEAM SHIP.-The follow
ing ta'cment OF the performances of that ggan-
tic steamer the Great Britain, propelled by the
screw, has been signed by all the passengers
who came across the Atlantic in her late tnp. 1t
is dated " OF Liverpool, June Fl, 1876 -
1--WE left New York the eh instant passing tho
ght.vessel at o p. M. III p NJ. Liverpool tmej, and
made Cape Clear tho afternoon of the 20h arriving
of the Ormes Hesdat is minute: past 10 NJ this day,
when wa received the pilot board, thus completing
the pasEaCc in little ID days. For 10 days out Of
the 10 we have had succession Of easterly winds and
although the vessel Deep and steamed against
first leaving New York 10 knots and latsrly TX and
L. {; and, n6tw outstanding VIC have had some occa-
sions stronA head wind with heav- z. N E. sea- that
would have seriously Inconvenience paddle wheel
steamer, never went less against it than sk knots.
The three days fair winds light as scarcely to
assist progress This Is, under the circumstance
the quickest passage record and the comfort and hap
piness have experienced in this magnificent steamer
under the good cheer and kind attention Of her able and
excellent commander call for warmest acknowledge
ments
1.-THE following shows the ships position and distance
from day to days and believe is not saying too much
assert that under the most favorable crcumstances
she will yet complete passage across in 0h or IL days
The wonderful performance Of the certainly clic
ted the admiration of all on board -
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-23
DAmASI1 TABLE LINEN.

LINEN SHEEIlNG AND IRISH LINENS.
VHNHE subscribers have now in store and for sale
q by the piece yard, the largest and best qssoTt-
ed stock of LINEN GOODS in this city.
WE NAME IN PART:
"a, "a, 1914, ILL., 1874 and 10 Iish and Barnsley
LINEN SHEETING
40, 49, 49, So So and 81 inch Bolster and Pillow
LINEN
IA, 84 ga aud 1914 Irish and Barnsey Damask Ia
BILE LINEN
IA, "a, ga anu 1914 Irish and Bansley DIAPER
TABLE LINEN
Unbleached Damask and Diaper J able Linen
49, SIC, 1912, 1914 l0-l6, 1920 Satin Bamask Ia
BILE CLOTHS
Damask and Diaper Dinner and ga Napkins in sizes
White aud colored BOYLIES
Birds-Eye and Ruckaback TOWELLING
Scotch and Russia DIAPERS, in great variety
Huckaback and Diaper red bordered Towels
Irish and Scotch Dowlas, German Rolls
Stair Damask-togeher with large stock Of
IRISH SHIFTING LINEN, making in all the
most complete stock of LINEN GOODS we have
ever had
{t3- The above Goods are from the best manufac-
tIrers, (the most of them made to order for
family use,) warranted all Flax and Grass Bleach.
r McELDOWNEY s. co.
No. l63 Baltimore street,
jy23 between Calvert and Light.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-23
A MEXICAN DEPOT


2SE MARSH MARKET SPACs
j. TOY & CO. beg leave to inform the citize
Baltimore, that they have opened Store at the al
place, for the sale of Standard and warranted NJ u
CINAL PREPARATIONS, where they will be hi
TO wait upon those who are so unfortunate as
in anywse afflicted, ard who may want any an
in their line.
Or. NJ. r. MITCHELL'S GALVANIC BAN
FLUID, &C., for the cure of Rheumatism, Neural
and all other Nervous diseases. If these Bands
are not found to be superior to any Others in use
money will be refunded.
The RUSSIAN COSMETIC, for restoring
beautifying the human har--warranted to bened
no charge. Reader, can you ask any thing more
We ask for it ONLY one tral-satisfied thai the
or gentleman who purchases one bottle, will no
forwards do without it.
DIR, MARHOF'5 GERMAN INDICATED so
for whitening and sOftening the Skin, removing
&c. This Soap, although but recently introdu
into this country, has obtained, by its merits,
sale. No ladies' toilet is complete without this
liable article,
03- For sale at the General Agency, No. 28t Nj
Market Space; and also at w. G. Gekler's Comb
Fancy Store, 81 Baltimore street, near Gay; s
Smiths Periodical Agency, No, | Sun Buildings
Wiseman's Drug Store, corner Baltimore and G
streets; L. l.. Ennis Umbrella Store, 80 N. How
street, IL. Sater's Fancy Store, No. 2O3 Broadv
Fell's Point. jy23-eC
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-23
ny WILLIAM G. HARRISON.
O'DONNELLS' WHARF

NN MONDAY, 81 AUGUST, at II O'Clock, at
~ the Warehouse, No. 1877, McElderys wharf
Steam Engine of abou, horse power, with boil
ers, gaows frame. pipes, set of CRATES, zinc CO.
yer for boiler and smoke stack. l wrought iron Div
irg Bell of 81 feet diameter, with lot of castings for
ballast, shears, chains, blocks, wenches signal lines,
sc. small hand Air Pump. l do. on frame, with
fly wheel. sets OF India Rubber Submarine Ores
ses, with copper helmets. small Forge with Black
smith Tools, bellows, anvls, &c, large purchase
wenches, nearly new, lot Of blocks, jack screws,
timbers, dogs shackles and bars, chain sings
hemp hewers, tools, &c. sets of India Hose one
inch and one-half inch diameter, about 200 feet in
length, with many articles of machinery suitable Tor
Submarine Diving, too numerous TO be mentioned.
Immediately AFTER the sale, at Flannigan's wharf,
the Brig FRANCIS AMY, l6l tons burthen, WIZ Store
about 500 barrels copper fastened and coppered' The
inven tory can be seen at my c0unting-ro
iy22-U WILLIAM G, HARRISON, &,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-23
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

Identified. In the Clipper Of yesterday morn
ing was paragraph, stating that the body of a
man, very much decayed, had been found ox-
posed in the woods at Canton in the rear of the
race course. 1t has been ascertained that the
body is that ofan old gentleman named Maurice
Bulger, who has been missing from his resi-
dence since the 10th day of June. His wife,
in company with friend who knew the de-
ceased well, called yesterday morning upon
Coroner Spencer, and after an examination of
the hat, coat and boots found upon the body,
identified it as that of Mr.. Bulger. The de-
ceased was by birth an lrishman, and was aged
near seventy years, and.'had been living for
long while in Baltimore street, between Pine
and Pearl streets. Coroner Spencer proceeded
to the spot yesterday morning, but on arriving
there found that Hosea Armstrong, Esq, JUS
tice ofthe Peace for the County, had empanelled
a Jury and was then in the act Of holding an ia
quest over the body. The jury returned ver-
dict that he came to his death from causes I'M
known. His remains were taken in charge by
his friends and brought to the city for inter-
ment.
appointment. We understand that Mr.. Chas.
Ricketts, was appointed on Saturday last, con-
stable under the city court. He bonded yes;er-
day.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-23
ID L T. ID


In this city, on the 4th inst, Mrs MARGARET II
in the Gath year of her age, of the late Rob
Eaig, Esq. The deceased was native of ERgla
but had for some years resided in Baltimore. On
death of her husband she was left the sole guardy
of young and numerous family, towards whom
faithfully performed her various and responsible dl
ties. Her illness, which was exceedingly painful, 81
bore without a murmuf, cheerfully submitting to I
will of the Omuipotent, A short time before 4
sunk into eternity, she babe adeu to her family q
friends in manner perfectly calm and resigned. Il
many virtues will long live in the hearts of her ia
ly, by whom her memOryw ever be sacredly cherS
ed. She has descended to the tomb amid the RI
consolation of religion, and may we not hope that j
has exchanged this terrestrial, for happier and
better word?
On the l9th inst. Mrs. REBEccA DEERAN, in d
29th year Of her age.
On the goth inst. ALEX. YATES, aged % years.
On the 2lst inst. MARY DAUGHERTY, in the Isl
year of her age.
At Washington, on The 18Th inst, VIRGINIA SYLv
MIA, fifth daughter of John J. and Mary G. Mulld
aged months
at Washington, on the 18th ultmo, WALTER
STONE, ESQ, son of DR.. Benjamin Stone, of OH
aged % years.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-23
EXCURSION FOR CHILDREN,

- aashs<<h The excursion advertised for chill
dren, on Saturday last was prevented,
of the weather, but will come off on SATURDAY
AFTERNOON NEXT, the 25th July. The steamer
POCAHONTAS will leave Light street wharf at 3
O'Clock, and call at the Coun wharf, Fell's Point
going and returning. The boat will proceed down the
Bay and return to the city about shutdown.
This will be delightful trip for parents and guar.
dams TO give those under their charge pleasant trip
and enjoy the sea breeze.
DANCING MUSIC for the amusement of the chill
dren will be on board Also, CONFECTIONERY
and ICE CREAM The Bar will be closed.
Q3- Tickets % cents only; children and servants
l2a cents; TO be had at the Office No, Light street
wharf. iy23-3ts
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OFFICE OF EMORY * co.

opposite BaTnum's, Bait. Nd.
N5-UFFlCIAL DRAWING OF the Md. COnsoli-
dated Lottery, class No, 81, for 1885, For benefit OF
Susquehanna Canal:
81 20 Is Al 27 SO 16 rs TO 40 % az 81 5
90 and a. being the lst and ID drawn Nos each $50
l3 and a. being the Sd and 9TH drawn Nos each 25
81 and 49, being the 9th and 9th drawn Nos each 90
l6 and 49, being the 9TH and 9th; or and 20, be-
ing the 9th and 10th drawn Nos. each Is
All having TWO of the drawn Nos. on them, each 10
All having one only of the drawn Nos. on, {"
1t EMORY & CO., No. N. Calyert-st,