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come public necessity to acquire Cuba VIXEN
that time should arrive he was in favor of its &C
quisition-peacesbly if possible, but at all hazards
he would be 10 favor OF it. He hoped the day
was not far distant when in deed and ia truth we
should have an ocean bound republic, living un-
der our own Government, which had shown it.
self ample to protect all the rights of the coun-
try.
Mr.. w. then addressed the Committee at
length in favor of the joint resolution of the Sc
nate, comforting the title of Lieutenant General
upon Gen. Scott, referring in high terms of praise
to the military history of that officer.
Mr.. POLK next obtained the floor, when
The Committee rose and reported its action to
the House.
The House then proceeded to consider the
navy pension and Indian pension bills, ani they
were severalIy read the third time aud passed
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ABSTRACTION OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
The President yesterday communicated to the
Senate message in reply to Mr.. Cass's resolu-
ton calling for information relative to the estab-
lishment by Great Britain of new colony in
Central America in violation of the treaty of
Washington. We are informed that the mes
sage and accompanying documents were tempo
rarily and unsuspectingy placed by Senator in
the hands OF IL person connected with the New
York Herald, and up to dark last evening, when
the office of the Secretary of the Sennse was
closed they had not been returned to that office.
OF course no copies of the papers could be Oh
tanned for publication to-day and it may To
presumed that opportunities will not hereafter
be given to the party or parties concerned to re-
peat n proceeding which is too leprehensible to
pass without rebuke. 1t may not amount to
positive pulloaing, bat it is certainly an abuse of
confidence, which is at once unfair to other
Journals and insulting to the Senate.
Repubtic of IVednesdQu
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LEGISLATURES OF VIRGINIA,
sen Al E.
TUESDAY, Jan. 4,

TUESDAY, JAM 4, 1858.
Several bills having advanced to their third
reading, were laid on the table; among them one
authorizing loan by the Board of Public Works
to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company,
for the purpose of paying the interest on bonds
guaranteed by the Commonwealth.
TAXES PAID BY DIFFERENT PORTIONS OF THE
COMMONWEALTH.
On motion of Mr. CowAN,
Resolved, That the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts furnish the Senate with statement ofthe
tax paid by each county in the four grand divi-
sions in this Commonwealth. each division to be
in separate columns, for the year 1851; Also to
prepare statement, showing the amount of tax
paid by each county in the four grand divisions of
the Commonwealth, in separate columns, for
each division, for the year 1862; also, the num-
Der of cattle, sheep aud hogs in each county, in
the divisions mentioned, in this Commonwealth
and their value, IN each county, the commits
sioners' book exhibit for the year 1852.
EDUCATION.
On motion of Mr. REGER, the bill appropria-
ting the entire capitation tax to Education in Pri-
mary Schools, was made the order of the day for
Friday, 18th of January.
BILLS PASSED.
Allowing fees to the Mayor Recorder and AL
dermen of incorporated towns ia certain cases-
with aryder proposed by Mr.. WATSON. For
taking and certifying the acknowledgment of
any deed or writing which may be recorded, iu
conformity with chapter l21 of the Code of Vr-
ginia and for tai ing and certifying the prvy ex-
animation and examination Of a married woman,
the same fees are allowed as to notary public;
and for administering oath in all other cases,
except Judicial business, Il fee of twelve and
half cents is allowed. The ryder provides that
the Mayor, Aldermen, or Recorder of any town
that does not provide for its poor and keep its
streets in order, shall not charge the fee.
To amend chapter 1853 of the Code Of Virgil
mia. [,Fhis bill was brought from the House by
Mr.. Towns. Mr.. BRAxToN moved a suspen-
sion of the rules, in order that it might be con
sidered Immediately.
CASTS OF THE STATUE OF WASHINGTON.
Mr.. DOUGLAS called up the bill allowing VIM.
]. Hubbard to take casts Of Houdons statue of
Washington.
The bill discussed by Messrs WARD,
STANDS, WITCHER, DOUGLAS, BRAxToN, RE-
G Err, BRowN and DARLINGTON.
Mr.. Brown moved that the bill lie on the ia
BILE. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. STUART,
L he Senate adjourned.
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Southern Literary Messenger.

The January number of tho Messenger has
been laid on our table. This is the commence
ment of the nineteenth volume, and the new pro-
pretors assure the public in their prospectus for
she year, that no exertions will be spared on
their part to maintain the high character of the
work. With a view to ensure larger circulation
of the Messenger they have determined upon a
reduction Of the subscription price to three dol
lars per annum in advance, or four dollars if not
paid before the first of July in any year. The
editorial and critical department will continue
under the charge of John R. Thompson. Esq, the
present accomplished editor.
The number now before Us contains several ex-
cellent original articles among which we may
mention that on the DESTINY of Russia" The
writer argues that it is the destiny of Russia to
extend her dominion over the whole of Asia and
Europe, and that, too, before the present gene
ration shall have passed away. He states his
case strongly, and sets forth the colossal proper
tious of the Russian empire in clear and stri-
king point of view. We must confess however,
that his specuations, however plausible, are far
from convincing that Europe is to fall so soon
if ever under the Sclavonian sway. We may
possibly notice this article more particularly here-
after.
The following is the table of contents
Notes aud commentaries a voyage to China
Chapter To-
Sketches of the Flush Times of Alabama and Mis-
sissppi. The Bench and Bar Stocking Laugh
Ransed Mallory, character-arguins demurrer
Speech ofJopathan Joy. Assault and Battery. BaiYel
or Burwe Shineshis testimony in fulVerdict OF the
Jury.
3. Pea chbloss ON and Ladyslpper With other Fairy
Tales of Travel Told by tho Wind. Dedicated by Elk
press Permission To - and II Peachblossom; p
Ladyslipper. 3 Blind Mans Buff. Little Pauline. 5
They Walked Together. 6 Poor Thing! Saint Mic
The Poor Poet o The Christmas Turkey. 10 The Lit
tie Beggar Girl IL The Christmas Letter Bag. 10 Oh
Gay New Year
The Old Brick Quarters BY Il. 7. H. A Tale of
Virginia in Olden Times
Shall rersas Will
g. Destiny of Russia Colossal proportions Ct the
Russian Empire-Cause gifts greatness-The Russian
sodier-Climate and resources of the dependencies of
the CZar-Specu atoms of the future
A Belize Adventure. a Story Of Continental Ira
vel.
8. ARIA; sketch. BY S. Lie.
Original Poetry. the Editors Table, and Notices
New Works
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THE KANE EXTRACTION CASE.

THE KANE EXTRACTION CASE,
This case was again called up in the Supreme
Court Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Crittenden, the Attorney General, stated
that he had examined the law applicable, and
hal come to the conclusion to take no active part
in this case, considering that the duty of the Ex-
ecutive only commenced when the criminality
otthe accused was fully proved and a warrant is
sued Mr.. Busteed appeared for Kaine, and no
counsel appearing for the defence, asked the ad-
vice OF the Court to what course he should pur-
sue Chief Justice fancy said the Court would
leave it to the discretion of counsel to take su ch
course as they deemed proper Mr.. Busted then
proceeded with his argument.
Mr.. Brady followed, concluding the case for
Kane He then moved that new writ of ha
beas corpus be issued, on the ground that the
prisoner was not sucha person as the act of 1913
contemplated should be given up as a fugitive
from Justice.
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Debate on Cuba.

The debate on the Cuban question, which we
ublish this morning, will arrest the attention
O tho reader The remarks of MIR. Venable of
\ orth Carolina, are worthy of special notice.
Thas gentleman is one of the most prominent
and influential members of the Southern Rights
wing OF the Democratic party, and his speech
would seem to iofeshadow decided opposition ia
that quarter to the acquisition OF Cuba any
terms and under any circumstances Whilst we
do not assent to all of Mr. Venabe's views
on this subject, we have read with great
satisfaction his strong and emphatic condemnation
of fIlibnsteris,n aud his Indignant repuaa alton of
the idea Of going to war with Spain for the ac-
onisition of Cuba The speakers compliment to
the present Wing administration fort part it
has taken in tilwarting the schemes OF the tiibus-
tiers aud preserving the national faith inyoate, is
highly ere litable to his magnanimity and sense
of Justice. Mr.. Fillmore may weltbe proud OF
the voluntary testimony which two ofhis most
distinguished political opponents in Congress
have borne To the wisdom and propriety of his
official course in relation to the Cuban difficulties
The deliberately expressed judgment of two
such men as Cass and Venabe will outweigh
the noisy declamation of a thousand small dema-
coeues and slang whangers. 1t is an unusual
spectacle to see party President extorting such
high praise from the most distinguished cham
pons of the opposite party as has been awarded
to Mr. Fillmore by the leader of the Northern
Democracy in the Senate aud OF the Southern
Democracy in the lower House.
The part OF MIR. Venable's speech that will
attract most interest is that which relates to the
<,pinions of Mr.. Calhoun the sub jeet OF Cuba.
Mr. Venaba's statement amounts to but little and
will not satisfy public curiosity. 1t shows, indeed,
hat MIR. Calhoun was disposed to give no coun-
enauce to the proceedings of the fillibusters, and
that he was utterly opposed to taking Cuba from
Spain by force. All ofthis might have been safely
Dredicate6 on Mr.. Calhoun's we'll known char
acter as pure and upright statesman, and the
testimony of Mr.. Venabe goes to this extent but
no farther 1t does not appear that Mr.. Calhoun
ever expressed his opposition to the acquisition
of Cuba bv peaceful, fair and honorable means.
This is point ia respect to which those who en-
terto;n a hioh degree of reverence for Mr.. Cal
boun's authority feel special interest, but Mr.
Venabe's statement does not eucidate the matter
Hal yindicates the memory OF his deceased
friend from the stain of illibusterism, but he
doe, not eulighten us with his views on the
policy of acquiring Cuba by purchase. That
Mr.. Calhoun entertained decided opinions on this
subject we presume there can be little DOUBT but
whether they were favorable unayrable to
she measure, still aims 50 be seen.
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ARREST OF WANDERER.-On Tuesday
night the watchmen arrested white mnn, who ,
gave his name MS Benjamin Tlord as common
vagraut He was brought before the Mayor
yesterday, when he declared himself to be a
Printer by profession, and said he hailed from tho
city of New York. As the only charge against
him appeared to be the want of a ''loeal h,hita-
ton" the Mayor directed the officers to discharge
him from custody.
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IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
THE TRIPARTITE TREATY.
MR.. EVERETT'S LETTER.

MR.. EVERETT'S LETTER.
Special despatch to The NJ Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Monday, Jan. 3, 1858.
By arrangement made between Messrs. Mason
and Soule, there will be no further debate in the
Senate on Cuba until after the reception of Mr..
Everett's letter declining to enter into the pro-
posed tripartis treaty with France and England
on Cuba. In compliance with Mr.. Mason's reso-
ludon calling for it, this letter will be sent to
the Senate Immediately, probably to morrow
Relying on that event, Mr.. Soue intends to take
the floor Wednesday, and make his long ex-
pected speech on the whole subject.
The letter in question is long and elaborate
document, written with all the care and ability for
which the Secretary is distinguished. 1t gives
in full the reasons of the Administration for de-
cning to join France and England in mutual
pledge never to take Cuba. 1t reviews the histo-
ny aud circumstances of our territorial acquisitions
of Louisiana, Florida, Texas and California; de-
clares that it is in the nature of the American
Union to enlarge itself by the extension of it's
Constitution ovor new territory; and breath 80 the
tone of Manifest Destiny, while it is mild and
courteous in spirit and couched in language of
great dignity and propriety.
Neither France nor England have made any
reply to this manifesto.
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LATER FROM HAYTT.
BOSTON, Jan. 8, 185


Captain Coffin, Of the brig sntcliff' arrived
this morning from St. Domingo City, reports that
he black vomis was still committing rayages
,.,ere. and many of the crews Of foreign vessels
z,ad died. The disease also quite iatnl on
~boys. among others who had died was the
French Consul. The American Consul had also
I,aen very sick but Was recovering,
Caofaia Coffin also reports that during the
-,,,onth Or more he was in port at St Domingo,
,,s hearf Nothing of the occupation of the PENN
s,la OF samana by tho Fench, aud thinks the re-
,,art unnst be incorrect.
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CONGRESS-TUESDAY

SENATE, The bill 10 revive portion of an act
for the relief of the widows of deceased soldiers
was considered and passed.
MIR. Cass introduced Joint resolution declara-
tory of the views Of the United States respecting
colonization on the North American continent by
European powers, and respecting the island OF
Cuba.
MIR Shields reported bill for the relief of
Colonel Fremont; which was considered and
pissed
A message was received from the President of
the United States, in answer to the resolution of
the Senate asking for information respecting the
British colony in Ce ntral America, called the
Bay of Islands.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-Mo of the
days session was spont in Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Urion, (Mr. Richard
son In the chair,) wherein the Military Academy
and ''dniiceucy" appropriation bills were nomi-
nally under consideration. Speeches were de-
livered by Messrs. Polk, Brooks, Lane, Carter,
and German. subsequently the Military Acade-
my appropriation bill was passed, and
The House adjourned.
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Tar MoNRoE DocTRiSE.-Gen. Cass intro
fuced into the Senate on Tue. lay last, Joint
resolution roaffirming the Monroe doctrine and
declaring that the United States would consider
n. an anfrendly act, and to be resisted oy U.s. any
attempt By foreign powers to get possession of
Cuba. either peaceahly or forcibly. 1t was read
and orderad to be printed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-06

TIE ATHENEuM-We are requested to cali
the attention of the public to the reduction of the
price OF admttance to the Athenaun, such as is
indicated by the advertise ment in another column
The price otu ticket for single person will be-
the same as heretofore, but for parties of two or
more will be much less. This arrangement will
continue as long as it may be found to work we'll.
The regular evenings for lectures will be Tues<
days and Fridays The lecture will always be-
gin at 8 o'clock.
The Rev. VIM J. Hoge lectures on Friday
night this week. He is already sufficiently
known in this community to ensure a full atten-
dance.
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The New York Journal q Commerce con
seryatige Democratic Journal SAYS
Although we ass not particularly eaa.ho' %
with Whigeary. yet we siacereiy reJ'''' AZ
a.. .Dreess 1T that purity IA Massachusetts, over
the unha9y alliance 6f Democrats and Freesoiiers'
sinh a coalition deserves to be defeated ana 1t
la. got is deserts. Horace Mann cannot mlsrep-
resent tie, aid Bay Stats in the United states
Senate. nor in ihs Gabernstoriai chair The
WING party IN Ma-saehass'ss i The conservative
party
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-06

RAILROADS IN MIssoURI.-The Missouri Leg
isature has passed and the Governor has approved
the Pacific railroad bill, the Iron Mountain rail
road bill, and the North Missouri loan bill. These
bills lend the credit of the State to certain
extent to the pr opposed works.
NEGROES IN CANApA.-Some of the Canadian
papers are taking ground against the influx of ne-
groes into tho Province, viewing it as II present
injury to their property, drawback to their
social progress, and u source OF much future trou-
be.
GRATEFUL HEARr.-Many of our citizens have
doubtless vivid recollection OF Mrs DeKroyft, the
eamplshed blind lady who some yea1 ago visited
this city for the sale of her Book of POEMS composed by
her after the loss OF hersght She has been for time
under the professional of Dr. Turnbull who is
soournng in N. Orleans, by whose skill her sghthas been
partially restored How grateful she feels that the light
of Heaven once more ilumines her hitherto sghtless
orbs may be inferred from the following beautiful and
touching extract of one from her letters friend
Yesterday read the headings of the newspapers and
the titles several books have done running
the tables and chairs; and the dews of the night
diamonds and they We're nine We're not rich and SO
happy; aud by the grace OF onr Heavenly Father life
sha hencefoh be day of thanksgiving day ore
iocngand may nay heart know nought bat grateful love
l have the again, the and the stars and
the flowers and the running waters and, than all
have tet my long urned heart again beneath the
snileso my precious mother and my blessed father
IMPORTANT INDUSTRIAL MOVEMENT IN KENTUCKY
Some months ago citizen OF New York purchased q
body OF lands in Lewis county, Kentucky embracing
some twenty thousand These lands heavily
covered with variety of timber chiefly oak of very
peror quality well adapted for ship building wagons
plows, railroad cars, eooperage &c They rich
minerals and especially iron ore, copperas alum building
stone, lsand sone and marble The proprietor Intends
" settle large number OF operatives these lands
and already forty Intelligent and hardy Swiss have
rived. They intend to engage in numbering, manufactu
ring MARBLE preparing building stone planting vineyards
aud various other useful occupations.
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9STOwng to a misunderstanding relative to the
occupancy of Odd Fellows Hall, burrows Jen-
ny Lind Minstres" did not perform last evening.
They will, however, we are authorized to say, ut-
ford the citizens of Richmond an opportunity
70 'Laugh and grow fat at the earliest opportu-
nifty.
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PAPERS IN ADVANCE OF THE MAIL.-W
daily indebted to our enterprsing youn.
friend Mr.. L. l.. Smith, for New York paper,
in advance of the regular mail, and advise cit
zens, members of the Legislature aud stranger
generally, in quest of the latest papers, maya
zines &C., to call at his Periodical Depot, oppo>
site the American, where they can always be
served with promptilude.
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THE CABINET.

WAsHIN GToN, Jan, 4-P. NJ.
Senator Hunter will be here tomorrow. It has not
TRANSFERRED yet whether he will accept The office rendered
him by Gen. Pierce.
Should Mr. Hunter not accept place in the Ca bnet,
Gov Floyd and Judge Barbour will be urged by Young
America and Mr., Buchanans friends respectively Vr
ginla is bound to have place in the Cabinet.
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The .Szeamsr Asia.
NEw YORK, ia

NEW York, Jan. 4.
Wa learn that the Royal Mail Steamer Asia
rived a.Halifax On Saturday last, short OF coal
sSioca tl,-.l the telegraph wires north have been
broken and Interrupted by severe storms OF rain
Pad .leet 50 that the news could not be obtained
She will probably reach New J ork This afternoon
or TO niaf
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Local lntelIigence~"City Affairs, &c

MusIcAL.-We take pleasure in announcin.
to the lovers of good music. that Oh
BULL, the renowned violinist, and MauR1c
STRAKoscH, contemplate giving grand vo
and Instrumental Concert in this city in f.
days. Amongst the performers will be Ma
Amelia Patti StrakoscL aud her talented sis,t
Mad'lle Adelne Patti, one of the most deliehtft
vocaiists of the day We bespeak for these tai.
ented artistes brilliant reception.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-06

The Secretary of the Treasury has appointed
Nathaniel Nash Inspector of Steamboat HulIs,
and &. B. Davis, Inspector Of Boilers, at Norfolk,
Va. Salary of each $500.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-06

THE CALoRIc SNIP recently constructed by
MIR. Ericsson at New York, made a trip down
the bay on Tuesday last. The experiment was
eminenty successful, the speed of the ship being
10 knots per hour, wind and tide serving,
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We would call the attention of our readers tD,
Mad Ell Dora Louis second musical soires. to-
be given this evening at Odd Fellows Hail.
Coming here as she did, almost unannounc st, ON
account of the short notice which was gixen we
were surprised and grttifed to see her gaoeted by
respectable and numerous an audis4cs, and
having heard her ourselves we can speak what we
think. She possesses II genuine soprano voice,
OF remarkable compass and clearness of tone.-
The ballad, "Katy Darling was suug with SIM
phcity and true expression, and if we might Judge
by the countenances of her listeners, and the
hearty applause she received. she succeeded IN
giving general satisfaction. Her execution OF
Nepolitane aud other pieces of high order of
merit, prove her to be- IN artistic of no ordinary
talent.
Prof. l.. Louis ms Il deifeator of chasta conf,
caties is peculiarly happy, and his performance
upon his two instruments was extremely
beautiful and orig inal. Altogether we consider
this one of the best musical entertainments which
we have had the pleasure of listening to for
long time.
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1t Is understood that a movement is to be made
soon In the ~ Hampshire Legislature, 10 re-
move the religious test from the statutes of the
State.
The Thirty sixth Annual Meeting of the
American Colonization Society will be held in
Washington, on Tuesday evening, the 18th Janu-
airy, 1853 at O'Clock. The Hon. Charles
Fenton Mercer the oldest Vice President who
Can DO present on the occasion, will preside, and
open the exercises with appropriate remarks. A
snort abstract of the Annual Report will be read
and addresses will be delivered by the Hon. Ed
ward Everett, Secretary Of State, and the Rev
Charles II. Read of Richmond, Va.
Message Ofthe Governor of New York.
p, ALBANY, Jan. e.
The Governors message delivered to the Legisla-
represents the affairs ohe State as in favorable cond
ton with the exception ofthe finances. The expenses
OF the State government for the fiscal year. ending Sep
temper 1852 exceeded the revenue by 5000 900. The
funded debt was increasing by the accumulation onter
the sum set apart to pay the interest and extingush
the capital being insufficient for the former.
City ofPetersburg Flour Inspection from October i6
to December 81 1852, inclusive
42l barrels family Flour
io433 do superine do
1922 halt do do do
1913 do fine do
81 do mddlngs do
III do condm do
ls. OBJ bbls. 1899 half bb4 Flour
+. G. STAINBACK, City Flour Inspector.