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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-01

The SPEECH or GEN. CAss ON THE RIVER AND HaRBoR
As there has been much misr, presen OF The
OF this veteran democratic statesman The sub
bors, have published his speech, made the close
OF the last session OF Congress- for the information OF
readers and for future reference Without adverng 10 III,
correctness Of the principles which he has laid down for
the government OF his action relation to such
will merely remark in this coDneyion that his
speech fully demonstrates the improperly OF the passage
OF the bill which then pending before the Senate
without material amendments. The wing press OF the
West and particularly that OF St Louis, with the RE
publican" at its heal have made much noise about the
hostility oil General Cass to western improvements, and
have seized his in reference 10 this bill a
fordng conclusive proof OF his opposition to western
teress. This charge does him gross injustice, and is
made without any evidence to support H. He gives
full exposition OF bis views the speech alluded TO- and
shows how far he thinks appropriations from the com
treasury OF the country legitimate and proper for
river and harbor improvements. 1t places him in his
true position before the people this interesting ques
ton, and merits careful reading One thing is quite
certain the river AMI harhor bill, which failed al the
last session OF Congress for want Of time to perfect it,
was wrong principle and detail, and could have
passed in the shape il assumed without INJECTING gross
outrage the country, by making extravagsn aIpro
prlaons to indefinite objects at time when the treasury
vas empty and debt of hundred millions hanging
the people.
After this effort OF General Cass, hope at least TO
hear of the charge that he lodged the RESPONSE
bty oil disclosing his opinions account OF the noise
and confusion "--Mssouri Metropolitan
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The MANUFACTURING ISTEREs- In our recent VISIT 10
Harrisburg, noticed very arg, and handsome edihce
Just being finished, and, upon InqGty learned that
II was intended for cotton factory, UPON which de-
ermned to take look through tho premises, and learn
something of the expectations OF the pauies who
erecting it, Upon entering the enclosure We met
by the superintendent, who politely ACCOMPANIED us
through and informed us that the building wa being
erected by General James, of Rhode Island, the nuyy
elected senator, for company belonging TO Harrisburg
The cost OF the building, with all It's machinery coL-
pleie and the grounds ched will be about two hun
bred and twenty thousand dollars. IL ~ situated upon
the southern bank of the SusQuebanna, few hundred
feet distant, and commands beautiful view OF that
noble river for miles, also OF the misty tops OF The
Blue mountain range. We have never seen more beau
uful location, and the proprieors have spared no ex
pense make the building itself every way healthy and
agreeable. II remember rightly, there will be run
some $500 looms, with all the other preparatory ma
chney all of which is TO be driven by OF the most
beautiful engines which have put up We
inquired how IT came that at such moment as
this, when the manufacturing interests were 50 much
depressed, and We were hearing frequent accounts
Of the s,oppage OF mills, and the half work OF
others, any body would undertake 10 erect new mills
The superintendent, who is shrewd New Enslander.
thoroughly acquainted with his business replied that
they were perfectly satisfied that they could make good
business at the present rates OF cotton and goods
that the mills which were stopping were those that bad
been running for years and that the difference in favor
CT mill, with all the recent improvements in ma
chinery, is not less than from TO Ia per cent 1t may
(sad he) that these mills with their old and compare
lively imperfect machinery are running al loss while
certain OF lair proht and to show that this IS
fact Gen James has jus, contracted put up very
aree factories for parties at home and is collecting
materials Tor their erection We have noticed this mat
show that the complaints of the uiacturers
about prices are not altogether just and that II they do
no get along in their business ii is because they do not
keep pace with the march OF improvement. They must
not expect with their old and imperfect machinery to
compete with the mills erecting which have all the
recent Improvements OF machinery and arrangements.
We were encouraged by the remarks OF this gentleman
10 believe that the manufacturing interest was not so
scaI haAh tc,t h,nk md M
old mills stopped and improved eonadrdy
taking Their ptaces--Bofhnors Argus.
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From The rhiladslphla SIM
Interesting Original Letter

General WGyass Opnt0n Of drnotd
kind friend has placed in hands original letia,
written BY General Aahony Wayne 10 gentleman e' q
this vicinity which will be read with interest," con.
tanning the opinion OF of the bravest OF our reyou
onary officers upon The ,eaehsry and previous ehas
HAvTasrpAw, (ssAR srosY PosrJ
October l. 1850
MY DEAR SIR VIII you do the justice to believe ths
other Intervening have prevented from
writing Indeed my dear sir. we have hitherto
euds and public nisionunes, am almost distracted and
worn down Just ms had effected temporary reeonciIa
zion mons the officers OF this line TO which had
wounded their feelings, and was beginning 10 feel ue
happy the perhdy Of General Arnold has opened field
for anxiety Of mind and dlstrust oil some Others both h
the cabinet and The field.
can't say thatI was much shocked on the occasion had
long known the As early as l176 he produced con-
yicton that honor and true virtue we've strangers 10
his soul and, however contradictory may appear did
naturally coward, and went into danger but when
stimulated by liquor, even 10 inoxcaiion-consequendy
apabe of conducting any command committed TO his
charge But, however that may be- had he succeeded In
dark affair." Charleston and the other military
tribes 10 the loss OF West Point and its dependencies or
by possessing that pass the would ehectualy sepa
sibe uncaon short of Half Moon, situate twelve
miles north OF Albany. BY this means they might direct
their whole force any point without being danger
Junction the forces Of these moes, them in their
operation
the morning The garrison OF West Point sc do.
tached, and the works so wrechedy manned and pro-
vded that the whole must have been carried in twenty
minutes His exceency ortunately-verY fortunately-s
rived that place abont half hour before the treachey
and proceeded down the river flag, and go on board
the Vultue sloopofwar The General expecting that
readiness the enterprise. Sir Henry Clinton would (no
outstanding the discovery atemptto carry the works by
and the proper points of attack and that
within supporting distance, he therefore despatched
night, directing General Greene order the pennsylv
mia line to proceed with al! possible despatch under my
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HOUSE LINENS-The following descriptions OF house linens
III received the Subscribers, which,
think the complete before offered for
sale u Distrctt
~ pieces heavy Russis shesnr in widths from loA to lat
the 1874 width Is superior
case pillow and bolster-case linens, all widths
do English long cloth do This article Is also supe
for clothing Than the domestic, and Is
sold quite reasonable.
following
heretofore offered for sale in this city -
Double damssk "a and 5s wide, In dozens and In the
piece
Albert and Bloom owelns both English make, very thick and
And two bales Russia crash
Also general ofhcsvy linen dugg for crub cloths
aud OF dancing IN
widths 0 1874 wde NIL and beautiful patterns and step
Ap 0+-eo3uf CLAGETT D0DaON,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-01
Prospectus of
THE NATIONAL MONUMENT,
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OF the Washington National Monument society
JAMES c. PICKETT, Editor and Publisher.


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VIII BE- sia appsa to he palpas
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.caan e erection the viii b.
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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-01

IRISH LINENS, sHEETINGs, TOwELIINGs, &c-Th.
peuor quality examination OF which
Of the public viz
30 pieces heavy shifting linen
GU do fine son finish do warranted pure linen
IS do fine shirt fronting linen
do
Is do heavy - linens, nj 81 to 37Y cents
Is do pillow do In "A, 9-s, 50, and Ga
In sHEETINGs have
pieces "a Bamesy sheetngs
do l0-s do
do 1914 do
10
In TABLE DAMAsKs, SC
~ SILICA table damlsks
do heavy and fine do
10 do medium and low priced do
heavy brown table damasks
hne table cloths
plain French ablecioths with napkins to match, sold
&c dozen fine table damask napkins
Is do w-priccd do
% fruit doyies
In TOWELLINGS we have
M huckaback towel diaper
do sfbieschtd mcd,catsd do
~ do very best huckaback towels
do with damask borders
$50 Russia diapers including all widths and qualities
rs do fine linen crash
rs ow-priced brown diaper and linen toweing
Housekeepens article above viii end II
greatly pur-
chasing prepared 70 furnish reasonable quantity
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, co.
hp ls-3tsw2w
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NEW Ores. Good.,-we respectfully invite the attention Q
~ and the public In general 10
which VIII DO found an extensive assortment 81
goods spring which
fail all in OF dry goods We name the fol
owingi
10 pieces rich figured India silks
IS do check do
10 do fancy cood silks, beautiful style for
child
ertrn hand Bereges
do medium qusiy Burss-the cheapest goods
in the market
20 CBene India muslins, In patterns
rs do high colored shalies
10 do plain mous~ciincs
do fancy
fine figured laines for childrenz
gain mn be
% do Berere de LANES, in designs
10 do style half mourning goods.
. In mu-ns, lawns jaconcs &C., we have
10 pieces nn- French musins
Is do Orasnde muslins
hne printed French iaconets. This decidedly the
bapdsomest lot offered In this kind OF
goods
30 do medium price lawns, beautiful styles
French lnusins and lawns lax cents, OF
which - colors
IS do fine Organds muslins ~ half mourning
10 small figured French chipyes
do English do
n Of goods will found examination precisely
and the lowest nil OF which
inv. the attention Of buyers all doubtless get suited
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, CO.
Ap I5--3aw2w
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Thomas Cciiyer's ~eeks-Sercr Trips per day
4 n The steamboat THOMAS CoLLYER will de-
AxzNx&awe part at the following hours. a
R3lnk with The boat in Boat fsreI
Persons going and not leaving the boat, "a price.
Tho Thomas CoIyer will be Mount Vernon
Leave Alersndra at TX, az, 1ok, mi ok, A5x,
Leave Washington 1sx, 10, ny m; tk, 32, m
JOB CoRsos,
Apoo Captain.
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ROMANCE DUST, by william =. Mayo, smshor Of
IL Ksiooab.
The Aihambra (, by Washington Irving.
The Serpent symbol by T.. a. squsr, A. NJ.
Law. OF Last Session Of Ccnsess-L,re Browns edition
APPS FRANCK TAYLOR
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-09-09
WILLIAMSBURG, AGO. Il: ISL.

W WILLIAMSBURG, AGO. II: 1871.
Dear Your letter poma hcd the 18th ns has just
10 hand. 10 when hasten give You reply. gu
request me 10 allow you to bring M before the pco-
Judge.
With al! due respect a'ow 10 say, that hak II would
be premature in any gentleman present his nam formal
y candidate for any Office under III" Consultation,
before il has been ratified ana confirmed by the 2eo am!
whilst -. c"n.aani III the opinion t!at tine co"s:.iai II
will be accepted .! Fe'y lr=e minority o. ie people, Yet
is possible that may DC otherwise. have hesitation,
however in saving that II sh,ud be the good pleasure d;
the people of Virginia 10 rav what the Convention has
DONE and many OF tue people OF this Circuit should intimate
wish that should present SELF for the responsible office
which you refer should in such case feel myself bound
TO obey their wishes he Judicial office is in opinion,
entirely delicate be courtcI and yet is to- honorable
10 be refused.
For this expression OF confidence from 50 :any Of m
old friends aud clients residing in county where have
long practised the arduous and responsible duties OF ny pro-
frssion, De please; 10 accept my SINGER. haEks.
am, dear sltS yout friend and fellow citizen
K. McCANDLlSH
TO essrs. Edward s. Ga; e ouIIcr Husins ami 10 Others
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-09-09
IJIIlECI 1R ABE

We have every hope that the Commercial Con-
vention, assemble on the 10Th inst, will be numerousy
attended by the merchants Of tho State and other citizens,
interested in this of the important movements for
the prosperity and permanent good Of the Old Dominion
We trust tina, the Convention will sur their bust
ness-but will take full time deliberate maturely and 10
carry by their the resolutions for commercial iudepe
dcnce which shall be submitted for their adoption The
mec of arrangements have acted with great energy the
occasion. They have determined TO give dinner TO the
Convention the 10Th, in the large of Stewards
tobacco-iactoy and they hope 10 obtain the OF the
Hall of the House Of Delegates for the deliberations
of the Convention. The will be Of joyous ine
rest and if properly directed and carried by patriotic
action will rebound the commercial prosperity and indie
pendcnce of the whole State.
TO the country merchants and citizens Of the State MAIN
look for any real arbngcr of in mpor
enterprise. Unless they up TO the work. the
scheme fail The merchants Of Richmond now
showing highly commcndablc zeal in importing among the
largest and valuable stocks OF goods be found any
where Nc learned yesterday that the duties the goods
imported Richmond in the ship ErcelSior from Liverpool
would 600. II is for the country merchants
encourage and sustain this bold and patriotic enterprise
of their fellow citizens.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-09-09

II .pc,ia. ii the Democratic party Of powhi,an, held
al thc!: Court House Wednesday, the 3rd Of Sept. l55l
for the urnps" appointing rccglcs 10 the District Con
.untIun be lea. a. Richmond the l0h inst nlfi-
can!:ae tor this district, for seat in the Con.
ercs>:
The meeting was called 10 order By D- Alb Cr;:lr an
On his motion, Dr.. !J T. !arie called 10 tie chair
and Charles X. forsec, Esd was appointed Secretary
The oiJcc o.! The !ier!n" explained By Dr.. CgumD
in few rcr.rEs; ate: which, he offered the ulIow. IRE.
a!oc ant solutions, which were unanimously adopted
Whereas Mr. James \. Seldom late ccat. 10 Con
gross has Seen b, il! kgai compelled TO decline c-e.ac.
;.oG ant whereas democratic fellow citizens of other
portions o; this, the Sixth Congressional District have re-
cJ.n..t!e, and have appointed b. held al
tc:. lad ic lv:l Instant, Tor The purpose Of
i:nr hiss ucccssur therefore,
l. Resolved Thr We with the view OF concentrating tic
action the Democratic Republican party OF this District
DO cordially approve the aforesaid Convention.
Resolved That The chairman Ut this meeting be requcs
tel /" appoint twenyone delegates 10 represent Us in that
Convention
5 Resolved That the delegates who may he appointed
hereby cnn;,ci to Them.
. i:csulvct That the chairman ;h: Meeting be regucs
ted to aiG; six delegates in addition those appointed
BY t.r mceting represent the Democracy OF powia
tic Staraton Convention I" 81 held on the 2it in
: s;a+lr L. That 70. The fine talents and II: decree 81
nu f?urt =: Dir. James \. Seldom late reprcs n,u
vc Congress- cutcraia very igh degree III respect
ard admiration. and that avail ourselves .: this oppog
D!tv nvn expression deep regret for and sin
ccrc sympathy with himself and his family, for his stvc:c
personal affections, which have (ba temporarily We hope
deprived this district and the Commonwealth at large o: ms
valuable Services.
G. Received That record CT The proceedings of this meet
ing i. transmitted the Democratic papers Of Richmond
,.i'h requests 70. earl: insertion therein.
In compliance w:l The lst rcsoIuipn the chairman ap
pointed ;ic following .caitmer, viz pr Abner crlmp, Hill
arv Harris CO! ) DraSc Ed " Bass Il Gates. James Al
len II Earsh, Wa Oh, j., Wa Mash, Vim aluno'd
~ /; Moscey Wan iI>C:Gter LlPrasc, II |. Hopkins, J
l. ;traoa Jno spears, 7 Aiir!aux, Tho Brown, W d
TAYLOR D D jennings, Dr. o l. Drake.
In compliance with ith resolution. the chairman ap.
Oul,i fitr tuDUiuu Inn
Lay " G Nash VIA = Mc!!auX, Ia Brown and Jno 5
HUDSON.
On motion. By Dr. C.ump, the Chairman and Secretary
added the delegation 10 Richmond on the
10th instant.
On notion by Col Drake the following gentlemen were
appointed vigilance committee for this county, viz John
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-09-09
THE FARCE COMPLETE.

1s, ~ we 90 10 press we are enabled TO announce thai
the Whig District Convention last evening nominated Dir
John NJ Bolts their candidate for Congress- This result
is what every anticipated who has watched the course
things this district The Bottstes had the full control
the BODY Every thing was packed bcfore-hand-i, mus
have been for stagccc that forms were so much sticked
for, and the committee were long engaged in
firing the northumberland though the Simon-purc
Bolts whippcrs.n attended in full force there was
an almost total absence Of the Wing leaders of this city
who give tone the party at home and abroad The Con
vcnon was sparse one, and tame, cold and spritlcss
was indeed relief hear the classic "reminiscences
Of our excellent and eruditc friend Sam Perrin OF
Hanover (ihc great champion of the "lmmorla' whom
he thus chrslcncd)-bul his flights Of oratory were
soon broken up by the return OF the Committee
which brought in Mr.. Bolts nomination. On ratllying the
nomination. several voices heard in the Negative. rhc
Bosi,es cried out, "Only two.')
That il was we'll understood that the whole matter cut
and dried evident from the fact that Nj Bolts being
nominated Mr. A. j. Crane as his spokesman informed the
meeting that Mr. Bolts the White Sulphur Springs
but in y,w of this result! had authorized him (Mr CO. 10
accept the nomination.
Mr. Bots certainly is nvnciblc in his own party as
he is the very emblem OF defeat BY his political opponents
He is tcbly strong man in beating down all opposition
in the shaking ranks the Wing partyand in making the
pignics before his giant progrcss-bu the scenes
of last evening satisfy than ever that though nves
ted with this double nomination. he will be easily over
thrown by the champion whom the Democracy shall sccc
on Wednesday The Wings may talk Of "peacc, but
there peace They rally their party TO the sup
port OF such candidate.
One thing yesterday struck little strange. The
Wings boast of being The "Union pary"-ye in adopting
pledge the outset the support OF the nominee. they
amended require him be San Union man.
The Wings then, have dsmi0nlSts in their ranks Per
haps they rank those Wings who "clcar of al
connection with the Nashville (Iarford) Convention"
Mr. James g. Ferguson OF Goochland acted President
o the Convention and Mr. T. W. Johnston, editor Of tn,
Wing, Secretary. Messrs Darlington Of the Times
Gaacr Of the Republican, also appointed Secretaries
hat did nui CT