davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
TROUBLE WITH THE WESTERN INDIANS.

rRARIE SET ~ riEE-oREAT LOSS or PROPERTY, ETC :,
CIscISATI Nov. 9 55U.-A despatch from kancsvile,
No. tremendous conlag has occurred III
that region caused by the Omaha Indians who fire
the dry grass prairie The wind was very high at the
time and the fumes spread with such rapidy that great
many of The fences outstanding crops, and buildings
ur miles around, euveloped, in one sheet nf fire.
The Indians Just previous the coniAsration, dis
covered in OF setting Ic 10 the prare i'll number Of
different places The Onlalias nhablt portion OF the Mis-
suri territory some sixty miles above Fort Leayenworth
They are described Of the most dangerous and each
erous of the Indian tribes and will be likely 10 cause the pio
nrer farmers of the backwoods great deal Of trouble
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
ARRIVAL. or THE ISABEL

Ners from Mruna The Southern Rights isocidoa, &c.
CHArEsroS Nov. 1.-THE steamer Isabel Capt Rollins,
arrived here to-day from Havana, with late dates The al
fairs Island quiet ana without any speca news
in political point Of view
There has yet been decision in the case OF The wrecked
barque Ranger ut Key West.
Havana Sugars have advanced half rial The stock is
comparatively small Increased duties contemplate
next year.
There much excitement in Charleston with regard Ia tho
subject Of Southern rights All persons in The city are he
in. waited and solicited Join the Southern Rights As
ISOLATION. All citizens putting down Their names
thorough determination stand By the rights OF the
South never before exhibited.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
SALES OF STOCK, IN RICHMOND

reported by John 4. Lancaster STOCK Broker H.ek <y
Saturday. 9M NJreg4sr
Virginia State Bonds, ssue-Sal.s this week s,.
So Do, with interest," from Isl JnySaes this week slG
Richmond City Bonds s.ne-Saes this week slf
so. Do, with interest from LIST Jny-none In market
James River and Kanawha Bonds guaranteed by II.
State, Sl0l 80, and interest from 1T July. ~
Bank OF Virginia, par S10-List sales $40 81.
Farmers Bank of Iiraina-l.ast sales :ili r.
Exchange Bank Of HrginiaI.as sales Sl0S.
Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Sales this week Elm
dividend oil
Richmond Fire Association. par s20Salcs this week s.,
so.
Richmond Fredericksburg nnd Potomac Railroad Stool
Last sales 500.
Contra! Railroad Sock-I.sst sales $40.
Richmond und Petersburg Railroad Siock-Last sales I'd
james River and kanawha Siock--Saes this week 90
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1.-THE sales Of Cotton on SatIr-
day QUO bales and Of the week $4,000 bales, closing
frm-midilnQ qualities l3s c.
New Rice = {. per h.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
WISCONSIN ELECTION.

MILWAUKEE,, Nov. ., ls50.-The Legislature of Wscon
sin IS strongly Democratic, which secures United States
Senator in place ui Dodge Democrat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
DEATH OF MRS. DAvIS-AP

DEATH OF MRS. DAvlS-APPoINTMENT
WAsHNGroS, Nov ll.-Mrs. Davis, wife Of Col &. I.
NJ Davis died here to-day after brief Illness
Mr. BazrlI of Frederick, Nd. understand, has been
appointed 10 ccrkslp in the General Land Office and q.
W. Hanmcrsy, editor of the Lancaster pa Examiner 10
bc Postmaster Of Lancaster Pcnnsy lvania
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15

ST. I.orls Nov "a speech is shortly expected from
MI Benton relative his in the last session o Con-
gress we'll his present position, far regards the
chief topics of the day,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15

PROFESSOR WEgSTER'S FAMILY.
Eos~ox Nov. ll.--Ars Webster widow Of the late Pro-
f.sso and her daughters have sailed fur Fayal in the
baIGue Ion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
IrNNN IlNn GnINl; re BALTIMORE. &c.

JENNI IIND IfUTNE To BAI.T INURF., NE
PHILADELPHIA, Nov ll.-Jcnny Lind gives concerts here
on TN, evening Of tie 25l 2Gt and =, nst and then pro
cecds Ia Baltimore wero she will give several concerts
and proceed tu Washington city and the South.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15

DEATH OF EX-GOV. FORD OF ILLINOIS.
CHICAGO, Nov. g. l850EvGov. Ford died a, his resi-.
dence 10 Peoria, on the 18th inst.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
CIRCUIT COURT or LAW.

Norember llh.-The Commonwealth rs. Hays charged
with murder This case being taken up delay of hour
occasoned in consequence of the conscientious
Piles of of The uynen relative capital punishment.
lie understood say that however clear the evidence
he would not bring in verdict Of guilty if the legal punish-
of The crime should be death The Common eah's
Attorney wished some time consult with the Attorney
General on the case-pending which, the uryman changed
his position and the proceeded The council for the
prisoner had concluded the Defence when al late hour
at night, the court adjourned
Norember l2h.-Hays case went 10 the jury al about 2
O'Clock, p NJ. They in short time, found verdict Of
guilty and sentenced the prisoner 10 the Penitentiay for
twelve years The Court then adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
HANK OF VIRGINIA.. Richmond, October

HMM Ut NTNUININ, NICIHIlI'l NsUUcI
Sir transmit herewith, required ey la", statement u a,
condition III the Bans 81 Virginia, existed the Isl as
am. very respectfully yaut ob"den, .sryant
SaMI. MARX. Ca..,,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15
Ill SF'thShh SP'tS' ~ '
ing resolutions were unanill
ting OF the people Of Sanger
nut tho measures embraced il
ding tho fugitive slave bill. pa
session Of Congress, are EMIT
.nlous approval Of the citizens
iat the fugitive slave law inn
II Inconsistent with the Cons
and that its execution will be
citizen; and that We will, in all
to the country, cordially and !
A SklLFUL ARTIST.
irror draws the following para
-----------NoV
a SkII.EItI. ARTIST.
EREE TRADE IN ENGLAND.

The London letter in the National ncgcnccr, states
triumphant fact, follows
Both pro,ectonisls and Free Traders holding meet
inps previous to The ensuing Parliamentary campaign Al
roectons meeting Lord Stanley lately siard his con
inevitable as original sin" This cold comfort 10 his
hearers The Hon Mr. Tane told his constituents at
Davenport the other dny, that it was us possible 10 turn
the sun from course 10 alter or shake The principles oil
Free ruir" Since both the opponents and the advocates
Of free Tiur sprak onr1uragnpiy III us condition.
the Palectionss must have grea, ardood 10 oppose Its
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15

81 saw machine to day which, If nm moi mistaken, is
destined 10 create revolution in the preparation OF sgnr
In my presence some hundred weight OF sugar, Of the
des character Imaginable and as black rs soot was pa
rcd in and in six minutes by my watch out white
3ry and perfectly clean and sweet Knowing nothing o.
orchanics cannot give you good description OF it, al
la say il that the sugar ID put INTO no."H cy'
lined with wire cloth when revoves the rate Of about
,.. hundred times n minute and after making about fifteen
undcd revolutions the sugar found 10 be clean and dry
trnliiusa motion cleans it, The machine was mrs, =
,,.d ~ irvnu clothes but il is admirably suited for cari-
Ming oil rcclyng sugar and thousand other useful pur-
ana.s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15

Friend Roberts of the Boston Times has causc TO reoce
the erection OF his and pncey "Paiace OF the
prcssa magnificent sxsory building OIL State
Street Last had occasion to notice the beauti-
fu and powerful Hoes Fast Printing Machine on which
5000 copies OF the Times struck off every hour We
should have been happy form of the large party
which had menymakng over thu installation Of the To-
vorite Times its superb manCioE, We know tina.
friend Robots would have protected against the fanntcs
whom in hia excellent paper he handles without goyes-
We congratulate him tins proof of his prosperity
May the Boston Times and the Boston Post long continue
the aconsts, who surround them, md TO fight
for the Constitution the laws and the Union Their gallant
championship Of the nobe.hearcd Democracy Of Boston
must in limc shake the pillars OF Federalism Indeed q:
the moment scratch OIL these words who knows that
Massachusetts has elected Democratic Governor, and
Legislature that will send the eloquent and conserva-
tive Caleb Gushing the United States Sennte in place Of
Winthrop The Washington correspondent Of yesterdays
Republican, Wing though he be- says here is longer
any doubt here" Of such result and he thinks that the cleo
ton, in giving the Democrats the victory nuy sutice To
yindca,c the Union, and the laws from the mob negro
DOM" May his prediction be fully realized.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-15

Approveiby the State Committee Of the State OF -----
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11

TERMS.

TERMS.
TWO DOLLARS per snpum in sdvancei TW'
DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS Is paymsa
be delayed three months; and THREE DV1
LARS IL not paid until tho close Of the yei'1
Flanering offers TO Club.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11
Er--m@n1DUm.
Frsm the American Messepgtr.
Noais's Carpenters.

Ii vas at late hour of the night. The
city Of N with its Gaany turfeis srd
s,Hts was seeplHg rader the shsde~ Of those
rscky senin,ls which have guarded the plain
slnce thu A ,od. The waves of the scceas Eel!
geutIy end sooihinciy on the beach. The
moon waded 'hroush The i,ecy autumn clouds,
a.~ fl-,Isg 9TH The waters and lighting up
the scene. aud then concerning her glory as
Il TO make It's resesnons more ptizsJ. IL was
bigh' f,r p,pus though, ard conversation.
Two persons were leaving the city and
Rssslng along The wafer side 10 bssu;ilG
villa, where ore VAS resident and the other
snest. The ialsr snd elder Of the two ga.
.cltSeiy engaged IN a work of bcnevosnce, N
the betsises u ~aCh the people OF n
aud The Gtu6elis OF - college 1u'ualiy
shared. The work wac Toe heavy for
him and be had united his young lread. az
Impeaaent I'D, OF ~han se will speak as
Hea'y, to aid him. Toyeiher they had sren,
many scafy days IN supslyisg the Christian
lrbotefs who ep-opeisied with them, with the
choices, means OF usefulness, Us they crowd.
cd the depository Of truth. Exhausted BY
their to'le, they we're now returning for a
night's repose. Hitherto 90, i word had been
addressed 10 he ob,glng lad abou, his soul.
The 6uIpg OCCASION s.eaed 10 have afrlv.
ed. 4 qpa'p', bu, fitting manner ~cs chosen.
Hearty" asked the older Of the ysu0ee,,
do ,um know Wha. becp@e OF Monks chr.
pcnicrs?"
"NJah's carpenters |" exclaimed Henry ;
81 didn't know that Noah had sny csrpen.
lers."
"Cet,eiu!y he nns, have had help in build
Jog Que Of The largest aad bss-prnpor,,oned
ships ever put on the stcchs. There suust
have been maay ship.ca'penters at work for
long time. 10 hsrc constructed such 9 yes.
sci IN such al age. What became Of them,
h,ak you, whea all the fountains Of the great
deep we're broken up, and The wladows oil
heaven opened
"What do you mesn by such ,ssr qsss.
toni 7" Henry replied
"No mailer what, j,si nov. Please an.
swer the Ipqmry. And you may aso Tell me.
If you Will, whs, you would hsv. done 10 that
dreadful hour, whes the Storm cans ~ IT,.
fury, and Nuahs prophecies we're all fulfilled,
end all bu, the family OF the preacher OF r,gh.
teoussess we're ready to be ingulled ia those
black wa,ersP'
81 don't know" said Henry, in a half.
thoughtful, hali.,niling manner; " bo, think
| should have got oa the fuddef."
"Tha, is human nature x,c,ly, Ilenry.-
|, would climb up some other way rather
than enter the fold by the only door. l, would
GO, on the ruddei in lie pride and short.
sghieluess, rather than 90 laio tho ak Of
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11
LEGAL RATES or INTEREST

IN ruy pIryEsr,r .rarrs AND rIMyIrusiEs
Maine s per osn,; forfeit OF The claim.
New Hampshre 6 per cen, for cit si thi ice The
smsuHt unlswfully taken.
vermont s per cent; recovery 10 action and costs.
Massachusetts, 6 PER eeat forfeit Of thrice the u.
sory.
Rh,de leland per cent; forfeit Of u,e usnry and
in,eres, the cnbt
Connecticut S per cent forfeit OF tho ~hole debt.
New York per cent, u,urinus contracts void.
New Je,pey Per cent; forfeit OF the wbo'e debt.
Pensy lvsnia per cent for felt Of The ~hue d, b.
Delaware S per eeu,; fafei: OF this whole ceb,.
Maryland per cent; en- tobacco contrasts ., u,u-
rons c. n,racis void.
Virgins 6 per cent forfeit double the usury.
North Csrol.nn par cent; contracts for osury
void fbrfti, double tire injury.
South Carolins per cont; fsffrit OF interest and
premium taken, with costs
Georl IL = per cent 4; frrfeIi thrice the usury.
Alsbams per cent; isftth interest sn1 usury.
Mississippi, . per cent, BY contract 10, usufy re
cov.fstle in scton OF debt.
TonSiana 5lper cent 4; bank in,crctt 8 (; contract
g; b~yond contract interest void
nnessee errsnt; usurious contracts VOID.
Ksntueky S per cent, u,cry recoverable with
cos,s.
Ohio 6 PER cent ufurious contracts void
Iudi-n- per cent ire Of doubt. the excess.
lllino,. per cent; by contract ;, he, oud forei'
thrice the interest
Mi.our 6 per cent; by contract 10. Il beyond
forfeit Of interest ana u'ury.
Michigan per cent e; offeit Of u.uti | ol debt.
Arkansas 6 per cent: by agreement 10; ssury re-
covtrabr, but contract void
District Columbia per cent; nsuFious contracts
void
Florida per rent, forfeit interest sut -tcess.
Wircen-n ! per cent, by contract ~ turfuit
three tho exccss.
lows per cent; ny agreement, 10. foririt thrice
the excess
On debts or judgments IN favor NJ the United States
interest 10 computed at per cen, pei aunun.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11
Printers q Binders
U:lREHOENE.

Nos. 30 and 81. Gstd strse Mansfsefcry. Cor
Of B,osme ard Shsrif aueis. Ner York.
gUNHE subscribers cfer for sale, Of their on,
II manufacture, their improved ra,tn, ,inss
and double Cylinder Printing PIesses. fer Nss-
psper and Dook Work; Card Printing Mach n..
Proof Presses, Hydraulic Pfssses. with rrersa
iron Cy lntcts. Gcered and other Standing ftsl
e.. sl,o Liherrsphir Il Corperplste Pfsrs'
Bindrf.' Ms'efisl-. &c. &c. Chs,es, Cssts. Ca
i.y.. Furniture, Stands, Imposing stones, &c. &c
constantly sn hsud, and every article necrt,,fy
for a complete Printing Ofiee, intending T,N
and lnh, furnished on The most lsversbi- ,srn,
Printers. psb.ishef,, and others sishing to eslas
ii,h = Newspaper. boet or job Once. will Ne III,
pished with an estimate Tor the same ia-1s,sh
desired. Machinery made 20 nrtrr or drasiny,
Iron and Brs" Csaings 10 evSsr. They s..
Manufacture superior esstsisei mill. pii. mi
cro..eni, Circular ord other saws, q sprrly II
which Trey keep consissiIy on band.
u. HOE 4 co.
March %, i54o. <eA.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11

no, beesure men spesk sgsins' II; be honest
for the love Of honesty. and lhoo shsI' Be unit
formiy SO: be that dse'h il ~uhsul principle
is wsver,rg. Say no, unto N, cell, s.ho'o
truth Sreees;h hatred, and | w,'l avoid /;
d,ssimuls,icn ratse,h friends, and ! viii 'ol'
Low II. Arc MT The enemes made oy huts
halter Than the friends obtained BY aa,isT> 7
whv 10 ih. r chr,osd Enquirer like John
Jsceb A.,or I Because buth ere renowned tor
their ri ches (Rich,ss.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11
PHIfER d YoRKE
Letter hem Major Dyesd aeD"gsid, c'''
tr,sL psu O6se

,ieosx Cousrr, n. C., Dsc. 25, is4'
Dr.. J kuhl--i.sr Sir:
Led, IN tits couniy. afflicted with neiT1a'
rompirin', Proisp.us ub,i. flnor A,bus ~
somewhat dersngcd mind, c.used b. ob>'fucl'c''
VIA for about twelve months attended y fou'
our einintni phy.irlsn.. .iihout any effect, az
ever one ,uccs.sively declared her ipenrable,sh
that she had 10 die. She then procured two w
tie. OF your Aby..iDia Mis'are from me, shf'
oufrd her entirely. She has since married, 90
IL IN perfrni soud health and happy. The Ab''
sina M,x,urt hss likewise proved very ea'ese''s'
10 many other dis, ase-, but particularly IN tem.'
discae,. in which it should have the P'ei.r'H'
OF all others.
Yours obedien'lv,
BUGAfD Nc DUGtLDI
rrics forths Aby,.ioia Mixture per bottle
cents, 81 25 & e2 so.
Likewise on hand and Tor sale. Dr.. Kubi's n
sioret, Universal Plaster. I;o,s Mine Balkan, y
4 J. IlOl.TUN. Agent,
Charlotte. N. c.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11

IL Advcriiscmcnis inserted al One Dollar
square. dc lines or less, this sized type loI
first insertion. and IS cents for zach cohl'p7
ancc. Court advertisements aud Sheriff sssJ
charged 25 per cent. higher; and DO duel
OF 33S por cent. will be made from the ree.1
prices, for advertisers by the year Adss'"
mcn,s inserted monthly or quarterly
square for each time Semi.monihly ''s''I
per equaro for each time.
I1-ros.messys arc suihoflIf 10 act asscepe
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11
Co,lytshjp in Church.

A y,ung gen,lsean happening 10 81, in o
pew adjoining one 10 whleh wss y oung ls.
dy for whom he conceived most sudden md
violent passion, fe', DESTROYS Of entering into
n cour,ship on the spot; but the place not
ru'tipg Q formal declsra,icp, the oaigency
suggested the following plan: He politely
handed his fair neiehbor "a bible open. with
pin stuck in the following ,eN:-3 81 Ep's,le
John, verse oh" And now ! beseeeh ,her,
lady, no, as though | wrote a new command
nasn, unto thee, but that which We had from
the beginning, ,ha, we love ono smother"
She returned It nth the following I'd chap.
Of Ruth, l0Ih verse, Then she foil on her
face and bowed herself down to the ground
and said unto him, Why have found grace
IN thine eyes, that thou shouldt, take notice
Of me, sesiDg ! en- a stranger = lie return.
ed the book, pointing to the l2'h verse Of
the Sd Epis,Ie Of John. /" Having many things
10 write unto you, would not write with pu.
por and ink but trust TO come unto you
and speak face TO face" From the above
interview the marriage took place the ensu.
ING week.
=
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11

CaIp HIT, ". G.. Aus |, ltts
Or. j. kshl-D.sr Sir:
You will please Erwsrd To u as soon as erel
senieni. frt'h ,urply ofthe Resiorsr ofihe b0ot
aud the Abyssinis Mixture, we have seld cut ~
rome tine The Rr,,o,er and the Derarsiiu
Powder. have paved to be very efhcse,us q
ia'lnc's u The cheat. kbtumsti,m. Sore Leg. u
Examinations Of lie Eyes, Debility, aud n,hrf fhfs
uic diseases. We warranted the Ab,ssinla Nh
ture 10 every patient. and 10 one has ssird ir ~
tho .nsnty rstntnfc. bu, the contrary, .r.fl
one has praised iis great ,snst ve powers.
We remain yours, respectfully,
A & d. ". ItUNEYct TT.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11
A & d, ". HoNEYcuTT.


CoSco. .. n. c.. JrLr ~, ieis
Or. Kuhl--near cir;
We have sold cut ali &c your Aby ria Miitu't'
hiss gwen epfirt ,sfi,faeiien 70 all those as
have us.d H. We have wsrsn'ed The Abyssni
Mixture N all case, On our osn account; and ~
can saw. u ha- eyer iai.d. We have daily c's
for mute Of the Az, rsiris Mixture, ind yoa ~
please s.nd Us as soon ss possible such suPfgl
which will snsset the great demand.
Very respectable sours,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11
DIR. KUEI;S
Abyssinia Mixture,

For Cs,snhs. lnnpcrra, Ce-,iw ness. Pies. Gfs
vel. G.nofi he. Gitet, Flusr AIbus. OF The
Whites, WcakIso. Ob.truetish,, &c,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-11

"Nhen thou does. good do Il because il
is good, not because men esteem IL; when
thou ayoides, evil, Ase II because it 10 cy.i,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-19

GIVING THE CAsrrsG VorE.-Our readers have
not forgotten the vote of Valentine Best the In.
dependent Democrat of Pennsylvania, who was
last year elected President of the Senate OF th@s
State through the aid Of the Wings aud HIS o~"
vote, aud which caused so much indignation 70 the
Irregular Loco Foco editors throughout the coun-
tyy who were most strenuous IN their de0uactA-
tons OF Beat for his " immodesty." Best is OUT
done by member of the Florida State Scaste'
now in sesson.l Col Floyd. who voted on tho
second ballot for himself for the Presidency OF that
body. A Florida Wing paper (the Aar'"S"a
UIigJ finds fault with the chivalrous Colonel, tts<
he is red,hos Qusttlebamist OF the South CARO-
haa stamp whegeupon the regular Democratic
fDisuuionl State paper, the Tallahassee For1a1ds
and Stntiaci, highly applsads the course OF tao
patriotic Floyd in upholdius his party. which We
copy for tire benefit OF the Opposition press OF
Pennsylvanis, who were so horror,strickea st ehe
vote of Senator Best, who was surely as anxious
TO prevent dsorganizaton as the valiant reg
uar Of Florida Says the Fori3ian.
Now instead Of being worthy OF oensure tor that
act Col Floydis deserving OF praise. II tRere Is
to be any cenSure bestowed any where, let II fab
on those who compelled him TO act MS he did. as
otherwise the Senate might have been without
presiding officer TO rms day. Col + bofore any
vote was had rose in dis seat aud proposedt to ex
change votes with Mr. Avery, the candidate OF tho
minority This was declined by Mr.. Avery. The
vote on the first ballot was to $ sud the Chair
man, MIR. Forward decided Col Floyd elected
This decision was undoubtedly correct, but ma.
iority of the Senate thought that majority OF az
the Senators elected-to Wit 10 WAS necessary
to elect a President. Foreseeing this difficulty.
tie Democratic caucus lad instructed CD. Floyd
to rotc fer h,myelE should u 8ecoa,c necessary. "a
orde, that there rllgd be no delay he orgaHs:a
fioa. Col e. yielded under tho circumstances to
these Instructions, and thas secured the speedy
organization OF the Senate. Had his declined, aud
had the minority persisted in their refusal to vote
for him, the whole Legislature mtght AFse been ."
state of diSorGen3>0iI0s t'U non.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-19
Tribune's Special Dispatches
Washington Affairs.

Vas
Hon. Neil Brown, Minister at Russia
has written home that he shall ask to be
recalled next Summer.
The nominations for Territorial Officers
n New. Mexico are to be determined upon
in Cabinet day and sent to the Senate to-
morrow.
owed from his CIerkship in the Navy
,artment, and John Cockrin as Superln-
lent of Works at Fort Delaware.
James f, NJ. McEiroy Of Pa. succeeds
ekrin.
Nlr. Ewing has abandoned all hope Of
.fez cction, and says that Free Soil Oppo-
s...yn man will be elected Senator from
Ohio.
The Cabinet are considering and desig-
mating the papers in the different States in
the Union to which the patronage OF the
Government is to be given.
The removals asked by the Collector OF
New y ork in the Custom House are again
pressed by members Of Congress, and con-
1rary to what was at first expected, will,
30 some extent, be made.
The Naval Court Martial for the trial
OF Com Jones excites great interest, and
they commence taking testimony to-day
The pleRdings were made up yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-19
Rron, Warl,ingtoll.

WAsHNGToN, Wed0esday, Dec 10
HUCn MAXWELL, your present Collect
or, may go as Minister 10 Brazil IN Ger
Jain event, though Schenck IS pushing tor
the post.
Advices from South Carolina state that
the Presidents letter TO Governor Seabrook
is taken in high dudgeon by the Chivalry.
There are many Virgnians here to see
and heor Jenny Lind, and they are mostly
enthusiastic for Gen. Scott as candidate for
the Presidency. Yours, &c. n. a. W.