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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-19
From Vow York.

Correspondence OF The Ralumlre patrot-By Tceg.srh
NEW YORK, Feb IL, 8 r. NJ
The stock market to-day was more buoyant aud prices
tending slightly upwards.
The flour market was rather heavy; sales TO moderate
extent of Genesee brands 81 IS Small sales of George
town at 1913 Southern brands generally will no, com
mand more thsn S6,s7i Both buyers and sellers are
disposed to hold off tor further adyices from Europe now
momentariy looked for by the Cambria, which has been
out 10 days and, being the fastest steamer considered
due. Corn meal is worth S5,25.
The grain MARKETS without much change; prime white
Genesec wheat is worth li2il73 cts
The demand for is better sales to-day of 30 600
bus white 95l9S rye 95 c 39a40 cs clover
seed cts per ID.
The market is firm and sales of about 1000 bales
at the highest prices of yesterday.
Provisions in good request and prices maintained
Sugars, molssses and coffee are also IN good
prices tending advance.
Whiskey is rather dun at2SIl29 cts, in bbls
Exchange on London % per ct prem.
The weather to-day has been mild and favorable T., ont,
door business ~ 49,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-19
WING Meeting i'm Buckingham.

Al a meeting OF the Wings OF the county of Buckng-
ham, pursuant To notice previously gven on motion of Jno
Hill, Col Grandson Moseiey called TO the Chair and
Henry Spencer, appointed Secretary.
On motion OF HILL Resolved, That the Chair appoint
- gentlemen, from different portions 1t the county TO re
commend 10 the Wings suitable candidate to represent
them IN the next House OF Delegates.
WhereuPon, the Chair appointed the following, to wit
HUI, Geo VI Payne, A Boiling A Lancaster Chs l.
Christian, w Sanders, Cary McCraw, ID Nc
Craw, Jno Harris, w w Forbes, Miles Gibson, Arthur
II Moore, John VI Terry, Richard A Booker, A Moseley
Jas vi Patteson Jno NJ Harris, Chas Irving Robert Davis
DR. Christian, DR. David Kyle. Ewd Glover, f. GrRg
who upon short consultation offered the following resp
luuons, which were earned unanimously.
LIST Resolved, That William NJ Mosey be the Whig
candidate.
2d Resolved, That while the Wings Of Buckingham be-
cve that another than the nominee of the Farmye
veniop could command larger vote, and IN Difference TO
that consideration and his high worth man, recommen-
ded TO the Convention their Col Tn Bondu
rant, they chceruly acqulcsco the nomination of the
true hearted Irving, and will vndicate said nomination
oy giving him hearty support
On motion Hill, A Boiling and r X Irving were sp-
pointed committee to wait upon Mr. Moseley and inform
him OF hrs nomination, and ask his acceptance.
Whereupon MIR Moeey appeared before the meeting and
IN few happy remarks sgned his acceptance OF nem
ination.
Resolved That the proceedings be published in tho Wing
papers OF Lynchburg and Richmond.
Resolved That the meeting adjourn.
&. MoSELEY, Ch'mn.
II. SPENCER, Scc'ry
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ANOTHER BoRDER WAR.-We copy the following from
tie ~ Louis Republican OF the G,h inst:
Generai Thompson Ward. commander Of "the 18th d.
vision Missouri militia, near Lower Lake. Platte county,
following the example Of his Locooco compeers has deter
mined To get up war on his responsibility. Itseems
from the explanations OF the Of the Platte Mo- Ar
gus that band OF Fox Indians roaming large IN the
counties Of Gentry aud Harrison committing douredations
on the properly Of citizens and frequently insulting and
terrifying women and children, being excited thereto from
the effects OF liquor. which furnished them by whkey
tladcrs who follow IN their wake.
We should ike to know wncro this militia general gets
his authority TO commence such OF hostility against
Indians Anybody ese2 Would be quite a. well Tor
the General 10 employ himself IN finding and punishng
the scOundfels who sell whskey the Indians thereby
causing them TO insult the aud children instead OF
taking upon hmfeit to call the mti and punish the
Ildnnl We had supposed that tho Governor might have
something 10 say IN matters OF this kind, but seems that
Gen. Ward considers himself quite competent 10 Ogina
and carry on the without any consultation with him.
lie has issued order captain Of a mounted company
10 remove these Indians beyond the borders Of the State
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EnR TIE Mnta
II. SPENCER, Seen

ALBEMARLE, Feb. IL, lSi7.
Gendemen-Our fsihfu and worthy delegate CAPTAIN
Bows having declined reelection il becomes the duy
of the people OF the county elect to represent them
who is competent to that stand ia tie Legislature
which has been heretofore CALAMITY taken and main
tsined. We name, therefore, most respectfully THOS
1. HlLL-a ycung man well known TO most of the PEG.
pie OF the county, and he therefore needs no euogy from
mind Underwriting Wing stern integrity and firm.
ness with industry energy and eoquence well united
for that theatre These qualifications render him peculiar
y suited to represent party the councils of the
State. IL from the solicitations of friends that
he was urged 10 become 4 candidate last Spring and al
though entered the last quarter of the race against the
regular nominees aud within five days OF the election he
received large and respectable that ut least
titles him TO the highest consideration of the people
AWHlG VOTER.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-19
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

OFFICE OF the AMERICAN, Feb. H. 5 p NJ
Flour-Limited sales vi Howard stfeet -Four were 80.
yesterday S625 To-day the market is very ou. and
only few hundred bbls. have been taken at th5
There was sale this morning OF 400 bbs ae OF IS s7I
For receipts, S6.l2 was paid yesterday.
Sales OF about 1900 bbis. City Mills Flour were rn,ds
yesterday and to-day S62j per Dbl. The stoe is now
quite light.
Late in the afternoon a sale OF 300 bbs susoueb,nna
Flour made Q S6.lsi
Grain.-No Wheat arriving. We quote lo5,I35 etl
as the p'ice which good to prime lots would BRING
Yesterday there OF Maryland Corn Al sa ~ c.
for white, and Sass for yellow Sales Of PENN vel
low also at % To-day there is a bette, feeling aud
large sales have been made :" Maryland AZ s3as els for
WHITE aud Ssa9O cts for yellow and % cts f.. Pruna
yellow. cargo Of Md yellow sold this afternoon AT
friction over 30 ots.
We quote Oats at 3Sa40 cts.
Cloveiseed sells bT,kly at S. so per bushel.
Provisions.-Mess Pork has been sod in smau mar.
cells at Sl6 In Prime do hear OF any tr,,,onrs
IL Is held AZ 10 5Oa Sl4. Holders have ndyanre I'M,
rates for No ond Prime Beef No. is now he Id At $40
5OaSl l. and Prime At 50 500 We quote Ms p,r,in-
ally at Sl2. For Bacon the demand is fair and st.cks
Igh: Western Shoulders sold to day m small u- nj
II CENTS and Hams "a cents cash. Sides are held AZ
cents. For Baltimore cured advanced rates arc
but we do not hear Of sales any extent Shoulders sre
held at cents; Sides 10 cents and Hams at lO4 cents
We note sale Of 100 kegs Lard % cash sale of
large parcel has also been made at ~ cash In bb we
d. not hear Of transactions.
Whiskey-M deroto sales only at % cents Tor hhds,
and 80 cts for bbls.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-19
PUBLIC MEETING.
FOR TmE RELIEf OF IRELAN


At meeting Of the citizens Of Richmond convened BY
public notice, in the Hall Of the House Of egstes on
Wcdncday evening l7h Fey, 1917, for the purpose Of
adopting measures Tor the relief Of The suffering poor Of
Ireland.
Gen. WM. LAMBERT, Mayor Of the city. was called
20 the Chair and W.. WILLIAMS appointed Secretary
The Chairman having explained the ohlect 0 the meet
ng. read letter from y ford, E47. of Cheeffed
count, Impaniei ~ che on London Bank for GO
sterling. o. h lIbsonpu1n. Also. letter from Jas Lyons
Esq feeung that indispoU,n prevented his attendance
and handing % check for SO.
Caleb Jones' Esq. Agent u tie Virginia Woolen com.
pany. stated that he doputcd by toe operatives IN al
csabfhmeu % present 20 the meeting check fur s g.
bsi1g their joint contributions to relieve their starving TEL
low creatures in Ireland.
Ibsag known that scvcrsI gentlemen who intended tai
ing acuyc port IN the meeting prevented from at
tending by the nclemcncy of the weather OF or causes
% Wa, 'n motion made ard seconded,
R'fs,sd, That when this meeting adlrufns 10 adjourn
10 meet asa on next Monday evening, I'D bali
pet O'CiseL.
On motion " Mr. Wallace &c vas
R's0'5ed That tho Ccrgymen Of this city bo and the
ore hereby requested 90 address their respective congega.
tons rr.i Sunday behalf of The s1sung lnsh aud 10
give r.tc7 n t1r ir'111ed Meeting.
on motion of Dr. Cnam1.f.ayue, is was
E'',irsd That committee be- appointed 10 procure n
suitable place for inc intended meeting and that hey give
r9lee the public papes us eafy praoucabis Of the
place selected.
Rev Nr. Hoys Dr.. Chsmberayra and John william,
Ls1. we're appointed fHs committee.
And Ihs meeting ad. ,urrod.
WI. LAMBERT. Chairn1n.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.


THuRspAr, February ls. lsiI.
communication wss received from the Honss an
noHnoing =" disagreement 10 the amendments OF the Sen
ate to the o concerning the pay Of OF the Gen.
er Assemeyi and also stating that that body had passed
on the proceedings Of the House yesterday
Sve to the adoption by the House OF in
Congress, OF the Wilmot Proviso
AFTER some discussion as to the proper be pur.
sSed e'e TO the resolutions received from the House,
they were, on motion OF Mr.. wooLroLx laid on the table
resolution was then adopted requesting conference
with the House touching the dsgreemen, the House
INC senses amendments to Ito bill providing for the pay
o. members to the General Assembly under which Mesr.
THOMPSON, WALLACE. WrrcHsR, Cox and wooLFoLx were
appointed committee the part Of the Senate to con-
Ter with committee Of the House the subject.
The order Of the day was next called for but was on
monon OF MIR. iucsrsoN, laid until o. morrow.
On mohon OF Mr. VOOLFOLK, tho Senate thea adjourn.
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For WIG.
To Col. GOodsOn OF tie House OF Dele

DSAR CoL-ln my las, brief epistle recommended the
Importance OF defeating the leader Calhoun faction
II we were certain of doing that would be of little con-
sequence as TO the res-for there is man among
Ihem 50 far as know who has the courage dare or the
skill 10 lead with success rebeious faction Deprived OF
him, they would be easy whut under our heels rs tho
they were vile ours. Bat the Amelia man is formidable
and nshi hard TO beat, should all skill 10 de-
pfve him OF his forces. To effect this should in some
countess where we are strong enough drop them without
ceremony and run true Democrat in Others let the
Wings succeci-for Wings do less harm than false
Democrats. You and Gov. Smith determine 10 which
counties this or That regimen had best be applied.
As TO Congressman, see that threatened with
deluge OF the ChiyaiTy. What must we do ? REQUIRE
pledges Of theml And of what avail are pledges from
men possessed OF their hairspltng capacities have
never known them to refuse any pledge yet and gencl
ally, when seemingly subservient 10 us and most
ooserous IN Their Democratic professions. l have found
them most ueacherous. When predetermined TO beiray
rs, there pledge, however yvhoe-hosCed and hu-
initiating, which they not willing to give. Now sup
pose we require that they shall solamny pledge themselves
TO abide the decision of National Convention. They
Will do 1t, every Of them promptly, and protest
with an air OF honest indignation that they never thought
OF any thing else And when elected they will start some
miserable abstraction to defeat the very Ohec; for which
they were elected. You know this will be case as well
as do And yet knowing this. compelled to vote
for them. The Democracy is IN bad box, my Dsar CO.
IL Is hard lot Tor honest have work for men,
who, we fully believe, will bc,Eay US
These reoPic have been Justly likened unto the
" Co-Jogs OF the Revolution, who sold beet in either the
Englsn 90 American camp, accordingly the the
other pail the better price Now. they mad very fine
market in camp for the last five years and their wares
have commanded price much beyond their Intrinsic value
Within thai ne they have bad nearly all the offices " had
20 5estyw aud II Is dCO,Iate conviction they want ala
shai. have 10 besow 10! the years. The only
thing they id not get was the seat IN the Court OF Ap
peals-and that they begrudged Have you looked at
the vote All Of tue Chiyary, except two or three
whom Circumstances forced 10 vote for Daniel voted against
him. How do you fur this Don't they want
every thing Amt they greedy the descendants Of
the taugher OF the hOrse-eech1 Has the Democracy
come 70 tnis-to be Insuted betrayed, robbed Blu, /
must stUD-DapCr IS Xourz sfscttnna,aIy
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sTArIasARr usEp BY me 27rH CoseeEs..
S6J5I4 u

TOta sos 5I4 -
This divided among 2i2 members and gave 10 each
member S257 rs for stationary at one session.
For further information. refer Mr. Brockcnbfouph 10
House document No. ass I'd 29h Congress where
he will find that Steamer estimated be worth = 5000
was hired at $500 day, provided for and insured uu
u the compensation amounted $50 555; and hs only
one Of seven hired Steamers. Sl2lo7 ~ were paid or
two hu1oied aud Elk For years. rent OF house
al PicOat1, $500 paid. Fly dollars piece Tor 80
Saddles, and 81 jJa pece for tseyc Saddles Ia 1870
100000 we're expended building. erected on FGIATL
LANDs' when public lands we're An examination INTO
tue uansacuOn5 ~ Honda will exhibit Ly1RHyu7 FRArD5
Of which, doubt. Mr.. Bf0ckenbrOggh D. ignorant An
nyau9u Tor further Proofs - ooREUP1I,x will meet with
. prompt Te.pJLle. fIAI JIsTITIA
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Eighth Congrc..ion nal DI.,r,c,.
WING MEETING IN ESSEN.


Al meeting of the whigs Of Essex. on Monday l5tA
in,,. in Tsppahsnnoek, motion Of Ga,swood, Esq.,
Col JOSEPH TToMPkiNs was called to the Chair, and
JOSH W. Rosissos appointed Secretary.
After tho orgsniz iuon Of the meeting the following re-
solutions unanimously adopted:
list Resolved, That this meeting fully concur with the
Wings OF Richmond aud King & Queen counties in the
Proprety OF holding the proposed for the no
inauon OF Congressional Candidate for this District on
Green.
2d. Resolved on motion of Lewis A Garrett ESQ. Tha,
the following delegates be and they hereby
TO meet the delegates from the other counties this
,rict in said Convention. viz DIR Garne jas Fisher
Lewis Fisher, Jas Spindle, Barber Spindle Jos Spindle
Paul Spindle. Jas DIshman, A T Baylor ID Pits {;
VIM upshaw. Lewis A Gsrnctt, l. c .;atewood, VIM
u Anderson. Edwin Andrews. DR. Ro Rennold.. DR. G
Motley. Jr. Rieh'd Motley ,r Chs Brooke II Dobyns
A Remedies. Jas Sempe. Thos n Clarke JEFF. Minor,
John sempe, Col II Smith. smither. Capt r l.
Covins,on. Geo w Philips, DIR T c Gordon. Tho. Crox-
ton. John Hart, wizey fogg, Elzor Fogg Rid Croxtcn
Geo III Dobyns. Thos Jordou, Thos l. Muse, b Dew,
Capt Nj Clements, Jas Crc1on. Mu-coe Garuct, Robt
Warning. DIR WIN Warng, II Wsring. Jas A Dunn,
smith Young, WIN Hughes. Ro w Ferneyhough. y
Jeares. L Ware, A VERIFY. Capt no cauthorn, Geo
Brooks, Or w Smith, Saml Smith. VIM + Smith, Geo
w billiard, James Dyke, VIM G Newhill, Theo w Gate.
wood. Godfrey Ceu,hcrn, VIM Sadlcr, Thos Garrett.
Sd. Resolved That the Chairman and Secretary OF this
meeting DO added the list of delegates and that any
other Wing OF this county who may he present the Con-
venuon be and he hereby fully authorized take part
4th Resolved, That the nomination rendered by Con-
vcnon held the Bowling Green the sth ms ant TO our
highly esteemed county DR. l.. Rosne as the Wing
candidate Tor this Senatorial District having been declined
by hm-we therefore respectfully and earnestly solicit tho
delegates who shsll attend the proposed
ven'on from the counties OF Caroline and Sposyvana
come prepared unite with the nomina of cam
didate for the Senate.
Sih Resolved. unanimously, That our present repre-
sentative in the House OF Delegates, Dr. L. Ro,ne just
y entitled to our warmest thanks and highest
ton Tor the faithful and independent in which he
has discharged tho trust eposcd in him by the Wings OF
Essex, and hereby pledge him our united and
jealous support Tor his re-eecuou.
Resolved That these proceedings be signed by the Chair
man and Secretary aud forwarded tho Wing for pub
cation, with the request that the Richmond Republican
and Fredericksburg Herald will copy them
J. T. ToMPKlNS, Chairman.
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Essex senatorial District.

We regret TO learn that Dr.. Lawrence Roane has de-
ehaed the nomination, recently conferred upon him by
the Senatorial Convention the Wing candidate in the
Essex District He has, understand, so informed tire
Chairman OF the committee appointed apprize him OF
ms nomination. We hope that steps will be Immediately
taken TO bring another candidate the field and iu
deed perceive that the Wings Of Essex have taken the
initiative, by inviting the Wings of Caroline and Sposyl-
vana to unite with them for this object during the sitting
OF the Congressional District Convention Inch is to meet
at TsPpahinnoek the 25,h inst. With strong man in
the field there be reasonable doubt of the result
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-02-19

dT Mr.. DANIEL OF Prince George. advanced 4 PROPOSE
ton last Tuesday night in the Indignation Meeting which
we should be pleased TO him maintain BY srsumcn
IL is that if the lib of this country arc over
thown the fatal blow viii be struck by the Senate OF the
United States So contrary this idea all the common
res on the Constitution that have read-so diametr
eay does conflict with all that know Of the restrain
ing influence which tina; body hsbtuay exer,s it was
intended to do both upon the impctuosy of the popular
branch ct Congress and the ambition of the Executive
that we cannot be made this doctrine by
the mere Pse dirit of the worthy member from Prince
George.
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FROM PuILADEI.PUIA

Correspondence of the Baltimore Psuiot-By Trlogt,pb
PHILADELPHIA, "Wednesday, Feb. H. : z. NJ
The stock market without change; transactions mode
rate. Sales Of Morris Canal al advance
No change IN lour-small sales Of Peuns, lyana
at 1925 though mostly held higher. Sales also OF corn
meal at S4,75
Very hile done IN whea, prime reds worth l3s 10 li5
cents.
Sales Of few thousand bushels yellow corn Of csns
per bushels; 40 cs whskcy bbs 3lI cts scr gall
lon.
Sales Of eloyerseed at SIS to 1914 per bushcl
Provisions and Groceries arc " .thout change
Tne weather pleasant.
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The National IneIigencor has ransiauons from VI

The National In'eigencor hos uansiations from Vera
Cruz papers to the 18th uit
The city Of Mexico Dsno del Goborno Of the 3Oh De-
ccmbcf vos letter from Aospulco on tho 18th Decom-
bu,shch says they hsvc their hgenco direct from Mon
torey DE- Caforn snd the port of Francisco tho
following Effects That since tho LATE explosion Of the Amer
leans from udad de los Angeles, they rallied force a.
900 men, and returned 20 uack ~; but that san Pedro
three leagues from Los Angeles, they were encountered
by the CaOrnans and driven back 10 the coast with
siderable loss II IL probable that the news Of this
pectcd RESISTANCE Of CssrniaHs hos od 70 proposal
about tho date In the Mexican Congress, raise
tpecsl loan Of bafa million 10 aid the New MeHcans
and Cafonans in their efforts 70 exPel the invaders from
those srritOrIes.
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Mr.. Senator westcoirs warning TO the Demo-
cracy.

Ii Mr.. B'oekenbroush really pushes procure accurate
information OF the corruption charged by Mr. WcsIcOit a.
being practsed 10y the Democracy he attain h object
either by persona! eXamlauon By pu0lcat on IN.
wiling information from individuals can furnish doeu
meRs,y eedeaee sustain Mr. westco,'s charge. U4uug
cordially with Mr Br c&enDrough IN 4 desire TO pub
h The truth, The whOe truth and nothing Jui the frufh
give ihe following extract from tue House document No.
80, 9th Congress:
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IL from friend in Buckingham informs US that
the Wings of that county, whose proceedings publish
this morning presented united determined
and enthusiastic spirit. At the meeting recently held
which VIM. NJ Moeley nominated as the county can
didate, speeches delivered by p A. Boiling, George
Morton Payne and John Hill, in their happest srains"-
Similar tidings reach from other AL that s
necessary REDEEM STATE is union and harmony,
energy and perseverance, Every thing for the
nothing FOX men,. The union of the Wings the sake
. 3D.. I'M
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Correspondence Of the Baltimore SUM-
W ...tt....-... l. L - 4,

'H7hlH"io"f HtOs ~ lc4i'
The officers for the regiments fast being
created The names Of the officers OF troops which were
already organized waiting be received, have been sent
IN by the President and combinations understand
have been made Among tho nominations, is paymnsier
Andrew, Of this city, be Colonel Of the drsgOon rcg
msnt John Moore clerk in the QuartcTmasters depart
mon' 10 be Assistant Ianermastor OF tho rogmen
and smother gentleman named Moore clerk the comp
'rJer's Office 10 be a Captain 10 tho same Dragons.
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Charge OF Corruption.

We said yesterday that the proposition Of Mr.. Brocken
btough, Of Florida institute enquiry, by the House
OF Representatives, the truth OF the charge. made by
Senator Wesicoi OF that State that the several departments
OF the Federal Government reeking with corruption,
Of simplicity We might have added that
it in oihe points Of view, remarkable suggestion.
With what little probability the people might expect that
the House would "a verdict render" in the premises.
may be inferred from the following development:
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~ The Rockingham Register that the 9Th
inst, in Luray, PsRe county, delivered Of
two fu.grown, perfectly formed female chidren united
from the superio part of the thorGr the umeus, be-
log much remarkable Lusus Natuls than the ccle
brated S!amese Twins. They in the possession
OF Dr. freeman OF Luray, who designs presenting them
the Anatomical Museum OF the University OF PennsySa-
Why the University Of Virgnia, OF, app
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Correspondence Of Tho Baltimore sun.l


We suli without udings uf tho steamer Cambrg,
though che momenrony looked for. The report, which
hnk unlJuud.d hlt another 1nx express 10 be run,
n causng holders OF Gour and grain 90 very
y However, % well, tho Boston telegraph will
doubtless be, heretofore IN the hands Of spocuIaOrs-
The market De- inactive, and bot Little will be done unu the
sietmCI arrives.
An immense meeting is os-ombng in tho Museum
Building, 70 organize committees TO make collections
roI ghout ihc ciy iJr the relief Of Ireland The sympa
hes u ourczeDs orc enlisted IN the and large
fund Will doubtless be raised.
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r In answer 10 resolution Of inquiry, tho Secretary
OF the Treasury has reported the House Representa-
lives that the following paid to the officers Of
the several houses for their assistance in framing
the ireo trade humbug tariff Of ls46-wheh that seere-
ts already. in the frs, three months of il. operation
proposing seriously to modify. order 10 bring some ar
uees dows and to lift others up to the true "revenuo
standard which /, seems that. with aid Of his
board Of counscllors he was IN