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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-11-03

At this time General Scott made his appearance upou
the platform and received 9TH de,enng sppI.use-
II" appeared in excellent health and spirits except tina
he still suffer from the fall which he receives,
some time ago in New York. his being st In sng
In obedience to repeated calls Of General Scott"
eral Scott" which forth from the crowd the usir
Gus hero appeared in front the platform, and briefly
addressed them lie merely returned thanks for the Gu
thusiasm displayed In his regard.
ExPresident Tyler called upon lie said no
was nothing but old Virginia armer and that that as
the only title which he sought upon that any other oc
easion lie did not SEQ that would we'll become him
to utter word at that time lie could not add anything
which was not presented by the mposng spectacle be.
fore them. wasthere not dignity glory, in all around
which spoke sentiments more eloquent than human
tongue could utter. Mr. T. continued to speak upon the
merits OF the Exhibition, and the important effect which
IL would inevitably have upon the Agricultural interests
OF Virginia.
He EXPORTED the Society perseverance In the uobl,
work which they had undertaken.
Gent Scott being again loudly called upon, came for.
ward and addressed the crowd in the following words
will venture. my cOuntrymen, add but a few words
have always been proud Of my native State I
prouder of her than ever before; for belicv,
she is entered upon which will add still
to her fame and place her in position more prosperous
than any Other State In the Union The result
ssrily follow the successful bors Of the Agricultural So
ccty; and you have in the Exhibition before you full
and practicable testimony Of the Of such efforts
Virginia possesses Infinite agricultural within
her. and they needed but to be developed render her
great and prosperous.
am exceedingly happy to find myself again amen 9
you, sud to have opportunity OF congrstulatng you
upon the great success of your enterprise.
The General retired amidst teafening cheers
Frequent calls made Of the Hon. W. c. Riyes ut
he was not present
We are unavoidaby compelled to abandon for this day
the publication of the different articles now on exhibition
athe Fair We WILL however, pursue the task hencelor
ward until it is completed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-11-03

Wing gain DO one year, only 17,TIa''
Had Bronson been removed fsw weeks earlier shcf
would have been tbc afS majority y-Bnh. Pat
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The Minister to Spain.

The Republic means to make an ample atooement for
its grauitous professions of "oyaty" TO the admins
tralon. Suspected, disrusled, and deeae in its at
tempt to creep into the democratic camp it has returned
to the service OF It's party with its usual weapons OF
detracion, OF vupeation 1t is fast reapsing into it's
habllual tone OF malignant partisanship. and nobody
Will hereafter be deceived by its hypocntcal proesla-
tons of independence and fairness
Its issue OF yesterday gives an insight into the sort
OF warfare which the Republic is preparing 10 wage
against the administration Having engaged the services
OF an ally who, writing with the license OF an anony-
nous correspondent does that dirty work which shrink
from responsibility and only be done in the dark the
Republic, with the aid of its gossip" assaiIs the admin
islraton for the appointment of Mr Soule as minister to
Spain This is not surprising. The brilliant senator
from Louisiana has been the especial mark of vndicye
criticism in the columns of the Repubic-hs offence con-
sisng simply in his foreign BIRTH Ii was bad enough
thought the Republic, that "Freachman'' should be
senator Congress; but send him abroad to represent
the country al foreign sis the las, degree un-
wise and unjustifable." The opinion of the Republic
Is OF no consequence whatsoever The conclusion of its
judgment not of character to command respect,
even if they were not the dictate of party bias or person
al malignty. Nor have they The sanction of any re-
spectacle portion of the country. II is barely possible
that the ungeneross bgotry of the Republic may be APP
pauded BY the supporters of political nativism but by
all others it will be detested and repudiated.
Pierre Soule is noble representative of that hume
Ious and honorable class OF American citizens who be :
such not by the accden, of BIRTH but by their own
voluntary adoption and his appointment is but Just re-
cognon by the Executive OF the claims OF the foreign
born citizens OF America His brilliant public career af-
fords abundant evidence not only of his extraordinary
talent but Of his devoted patriotism and the country has
every guarantee that the administration have secured in
the diplomatic service the fidelity and capacity of another
Gallatn.
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Where are the Depotsf

We do not wish TO be obtusive but yet we beg leave
respectfully to remind the Republic OF questions
put it days ago relative to the depots estab-
lisbed by the wing administration beyond the western
frontier TO succor the California emigrants The only
have for supposng that such depo,s were ever
established is based the assertion OF that journal No
report to Congress-no message public document-re.
fers TO them, and one OF the many thousands who
have crossed The plains gives any account OF them but
the Republic has affirmed that the forecast and humanity
OF the wing administration impeed il 10 create such es
Adjustments; and large of money was taken from
the public treasury, which, il il no, devoted 10 that
purpose, must have been applied TO private uses with
the knowledge and consent OF wing cabinet officers
Bands Of men, having the appearance OF gold mining ad.
venturers, were sent toward California al government
expense with horses, wagons, mules, forage and pro-
visions, purchased with government money. When
public attention directed TO the spectacle the Republic
aft rmed that those caravans furnished from the treas
uy had been sent into The wilderness to establish de-
pots and houses OF refuge for unfortunate or improy
dent emigran,s. Now we wish to know where those
depots and houses OF refuge established, and the
Republic refuses 10 enlghten us Certain il is that the
money has been spent. and we beg for enghtenmen,
as TO the result OF the expenditure. Win the Republic
answer, or will it obsiinaely stand silentl
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H. belong precisely to that class of errors which always
characterize The action Of dynasty party which feels
itself foredoomed The course OF the wing leaders during
the last four only be explained or understood
upon the idea that they regarded their continuance in
power and their return 10 power alike impossible.
They administered the government throug bout if
they did not expect hope 10 administer il long They
rallied and organized their party in the canvass in the
spirit and on the plan OF iorlorn hope. Their ablest
man told them in his last hours that il toas iorlorn
hope, and that 'as national organization, the wing
party dissolved"
II these views be correct the conclusion is inevitable
that serious powerful opposition TO the present admin
straon is not now to be looked for Ga all the great
Issues which represents in the past organization of
parties the battle has been fought and won The poll
cy which il procaims for the future grows so plainly
out OF the exlgences OF the country and responds so
completely to the popular sentiment that, with excep
lions lew and far between, il finds general acceptance
The time has come when the coualry demands that all
departments OF the government should work harmon-
ousy, and not during the last four years at cross
purposes; and that their harmonious action shall be
democratic New events and new issues growing out of
Them and new partisan combinations meet them seem
TO De the only possible opportunity for successful or eec
nal opposition 10 that great national organization which
the administration represents.
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Prssident Pierce's inaugural What is
Thought OF 1t In Paris.

paris Correspondence N. Express, March 81
The reception and psrusal Of the Presidents message
have been the event and the occupation Of the week
No document from America has ever | think, received
approval 80 unanimous The resident Americans are
wings by large majority but long sojourn in for
egn country weakens party ties to such extent that
State paper matter from whom it emanates, is
likely to be judged by them upon its merits alone We
have pronounced bold, patriotic, and of good promise
We have fear of dangerous results from expansion
and in this respect share the sentiments of Mr. Pierce
The Americans domiciliaed abroad manifestdestny
The French too, strange TO say enth usiaslic
in their euloges has penetrated deeper than any
sage before This 49, OF course, in measure owing
TO It's being the exponent OF policy, and the pro-
fession OF faith OF party that have OF late been out of
power. But il has been read by persons that never
trouble themselves with the dscourses of their Emperor
Said balletmaster TO me yesterday Cea audaeisur
ee beau Years ago he was Tag lonis Zephire in
the ballet OF "Fore ct Zephire," and | should hardly
have expected HIM to read an inaugural address. But
he expressed himself highly des with it. The Mon.
doctrine seems to go hard in England but is thought
very natural anda very necessary doctrine here The
French people would totally dsapproye any attempt OF
their government, to contest this doctrine, to undertake
colonization IN spite OF it. You will read the compi-
menary remarks Of the Pays the Patre the Seele the
Press the Dtbats shakes its head wisely, apprehends
mischief and hopes for the best The Const ~iionnel
is cynical. sarcastic, aad natured probably though
this course would please lis Emperor, and must have
been asonished the next morning at the tone OF the
Pays and Pdtrs The Gazette thinks the United States ia
no longer star, but and tina, when comet "ex
pands, may set the world on fire. The message was
brought TO Paris, in advance OF the mail by passengers
by the Arctic. who arrived in this city twelve days from
New York-the usual summer time OF the Collins steam.
ers was myself favored with copy OF the Express
OF March 3lh, twenty -four hours before had any right
to it, and read the inaugural with Infinite satisfaction
between two slices Of toast, and while my coffee was
getting cold.
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THE FLOATING BATTERY.-Preparations for construct
ing the proposed floating battery for the United States
government designed for habor defence) actively
going forward at Hoboken by Mr. Robert L. Stevens the
contractor. large excavation is making just above Il
errylanding in which 10 lay the keel II is about fol
hundred feet in length, and of shape corresponding to
that which vessels bottom would make if placed on
bed of mud 1t partially cut through soft, slaty rock
with its bottom below high mark, and from which
water is excluded by temporary dam At one end. The
idea probably is to arrange it that the battery which
will be OF iron, may be launched locked. simply by
opening the dam that the water may float on or Of
Viewed from the adjacent emnence, the deep
with the laboTers at work within it, presents
an interesting spectacle Journal of Commer<
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The Republic Excited.

Our remarks, "a few days ago. on the deep interest
ce have aroused the ire and disturbed the caution of the
Republic Under the influence OF unguarded passion il
has disclosed its system OF tactics based on nsncerty
and arthce. The bitter partisan feelings which II cher
shes under the gsrb of moderation and candor can no
longer be mistaken their existence doubted liz base
to wipe of the imputaon tina, the whg party attached
undue importance TO the distribution of oce-its zeal
endeavor to iaslen that mpusiion on the democra
eyiis angry denial OF the fact that the party in power
has any common principles TO unite il after tho
executive patronage had been disposed of-fumsh
commentary on its pretended moderation which
cannot be misunderstood We know the tender point and
we understand perfectly the cause OF the Rspubes ex
element II arises from the reference we made to the
whig plan OF forming opposition by State orraniza
tons. welding local interests and sectional feelings to
embarrass the national move
men the while through fear Of an immediate overthrow
and especially to many wing ofhce.bolders as
possible Having almos, all the officers the hope to save
some Of them impes the wing party to seek hollow
rsce for The present because any political excitement
growing out OF the contest Of national organizations might
be attended with fatality among holders OF federal Offices
Therefore, State organizations urged with zeal in or
der 10 array pebald and varega'ed opposition, while
soft words and Judas ksses prodered The admins.
tra'ion The strategy is transparent
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Askv EMBODIMENT The old and important topics
OF patriotic agitation having either been deprived OF their
charm by settlement over-use, change OF fash
any ney one is hailed with delight Accordingly we
have fury about an international" difficulty between
the captain Of United States sloop- war and the Eau.
lhortes" Ito wit mayor and tall OF little dirty village
the mouth OF the river San Juan de Nicaragua This
village, which is within the limits disputed between the
King OF the Mosquitoes and the State OF Nicaragua being
left pretty much without government, taken posses
sion OF in May, 1852, by half dozen Yankee adventu
rers, who erected it into independent State "wh a
constitutional government
Now, the Accessory Transit Company, which conducts
the transportation and travel between the two oceans
through the Nicaragua country had secured from both
sovereign claimants TO the territory the privilege OF erect
ing wharves and all necessary buildings for their bust
sandy point, the other side OF the hsrbor.
opposite San Juan, and have continued to conduct their
affairs in tina, location peaceably for time But il
entering into the sovereign noodles OF the aforesaid hall
dozen Yankees regning in the village OF San Joan,
that they would make money out OF the travelling world
by compelling the Transit Company to pull down their
buildings carry the materials the barbor. and phi
them up again within the village they proceeded to lees
late to that effect The company paid attention to the
decree The authorities thea sent out the forces OF
the empire consisting OF the marshal and dozen
rowdes. to execute the law They proceeded to pull
down the buildings and had effected that object
extent, when the sloop- ofwar Cyane Captain Holns
made its appearance of the port The captain was wait
ed upon by both parties. and after listening TO both, de-
ermned that II bis duty TO protect the property Of
the Transit Company from spoia,ion, which he did b.
despstehing file of marines TO the scene OF depreda-
ton.
Upon this being known, great was the indignation and
excitement in the sovereign village OF San Juaa. Tn,
authorities drew up solemn protest directed through
Capt Hollins to "the civilized word' in which they sc
forth that their territory has been invaded by armed
force that they are unable to resist that they there
fore submit A. conquered people !" and finally the,
abdcae the sovereignty in favor OF Captain HoIins
will bold him responsible for any injury tina, pigs boy
msY do during The allowance OF constitutional rorein
n"td = 'h- to~h o. Ssn liza We nave copied ~,
TV,ds oil tnis tremendous document, but have adhere
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SALE or THE LATE Mr.. WrssrrR's LIVE srocx-Tbe

SALE OF THE LATE Mr.. WEBsTrRs LIVE srocK-The
Boston Cour:.r says The live stock of the late Hon
Daniel Webster, consisting of cattle of the Alderaey
Deyonshire, Hereford, and Ayrshire breeds sheep,
horses, &C. sold at auction by order Of the execu-
tors Wednesday, at Msrsbfeld Many OF the bes, spe
cmens bought in for the OF the farm by James
w. Paige, esq, but yet the number sold for removal
from the premises large. The buyers were mainly
rich, experimental farmers, and they paid high prices
The horses which were given TO Mr.. Webster by his
New York admirers in 1850 were sold for about S4oo,
and purchased by Col. Thompson. The number of
persons presen, a, the sale quite large
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We understand that Mr.. Forney. the Clerk Of lhs
House OF Representatives, has appointed w " Me.
keane ESQ. OF Philadelphia his chief assistant 10 Ill
the vacancy occasoned by the resignation of P Barry
Hayes esq the highly accomplished chief clerk OF the
House who was recently appointed appraiser of the port
OF Philadelphia Mr.. McKsane is an able and eloquent
advocate OF the democratic party and will make most
acceptable officer He will be recoected by the mem
bers OF the last Congress the gentleman who occupied
the reading desk of the House the close OF the ast SEES
SION, and gave such general satisfaction 10 all parties
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According to appointment. the Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs, Hon. Geo. w. Manypenny presented to the
President Of the United States, Saturday afternoon,
The I'd instant Judges Hicks Adar, and Pegg, delegates
from the Cherokee Indians; Messrs Sampson Folsom
and Thompson Mckinney. representing, respectively.
the Chckasaws and Choctaws and Captain Jos. Park,
delegate from the Shawnees. After the ceremony in
cdent to the presentation, conversation OF desultory
character entered into between the President and
Judge Hicks, at the close of which the Judge addressed
the former follows
Mr. President. we shall occupy but few minutes oil
your valuable time The delegations of the Cherokees,
Choctaws, Chlckasaws, and Shawnees, now present,
have designated me to speak their sentiments, severay
from several tribes offer you our personal re-
spects and regard and we happy to find you enjoy
ing health in your exalted station. Permit us, then,
briefly TO refer 10 the past condition OF Not
great while past our nations were destitute of the
of communication in English TO the Chief Magistrate OF
this great government it had be rendered in English
through the medium OF an imperfect interpreter. This
has now been overcome The means furnished and the
fostering OF this government has enabled people
10 acquire your letters and language and pecu
Ilay happy in addressing the President in the Ian
guage OF his country Many years past, our tribes oc
cupied, in part, what is now known as the southern
States, and their authorities have toed much to attain
the improved condition of your people, in which they have
succeeded in part They have, however, removed from
their ancient possessions in accordance with the wishes
OF your government and have located west OF the States
fertile lands conveyed TO them by the United States,
where they continue to patronze the instruction OF their
youth, religion, and government As an evidence OF
this, we exhibit you volume of 300 pages, printed In
English by the Cherokees. which will give at glance
their progress in government and Jurisprudence This
likewise the state OF progress with the Chocaws and
Chckasaws The policy TO promote literature will
tnue receive the support Of tribes 10 enable them
to acquire the advantages OF freemen and in time to
amalgamae with your
To which the President made appropriate reply,
and concluded by assuring the respective delegations that
nothing could give him pleasure than to their
condition in every respect improved, and that il would
be primary object with him protect them all their
rights
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CANADIAN RECIPRoCTY.-In the Canadian assembly,
the night of first instant the inspector general moved
that the house go committee of the whole on series
of commercial resolutions Mr. Hinckp in the course of
his speech the resolutions alluded TO the failure OF
United States government TO establish reciprocal trade
with the Canadas and said that Mr. Crampton the Bit
sh minister still of the opinion that satisfactory
arrangement would yet be made and recommended that
step be taken to carry The contemplated reaiatory
policy Under these changed circumstances, government
did not propose adhere 10 the policy announced in the
fall but at the time had changed their views
to what would be necessary il the American government
should decline to come terms The resolutions of
Mr.. Hncks recommended important notifications in the
colonial tariff. the most important particulars of which
have been given by telegraph.
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IHr WAsHikoroS TREASURES Ar AKLIseros HousK-
we learn hat benson Losing, esd, distinguished
artist of New York. and ayoably known TO the Amer.
public BY work entitled the Field Book Of the Rev
olulon, has been for some days at Arlington House.
engaged in making drawings of the yeserabe articles in
that mansion. that formerly OF Mount Vernon with
view engraving of The 10 be published in Har
per's Magazine
Among these touching memorials of the past
eral OF great antiquity The sdeboard that stood in the
dining room Mount Vernon in the days OF Lawrence
Washington. and iron lamp that hung in the hall
hundred years ago, and shed lis light upon the youthful
Washington. then in the bloom of carly manhood, and
about 10 start his high OF iane in the perlous
expedition to Fort Duquesne, in 1853.
There are also memorials of the First Prcsi-
dency, and the Last Days at Mount Vernon" The tea
liable at which Washington wont to sit with his
family, and make his supper Of single dish of tea.
The silver easervice, remodeed in New York from the
Old family plate of the chief and inscribed with his
OF arms The waiter, called the national waiter" of
massive silver used all the evees and drawing
rooms OF The first presidency and from which have been
served with refreshments all the great men and dstn-
guished ladies who survived the revolution Also the
bed and bedstsad which the first President slept from
his Inauguration in New York to the close of his life at
Mount Vernon, in 1899
Drawings have also been made from the original pic
lures OF Peele Iumbull and Sharpless and of several
ancient and magnificent pictures by Vandyke. Sir God
Hey hhehei anu WooastoI from Two centuries 10 q
century and half old The revolutionary battle pieces
painted by Mr. Curtis have been copied for engraving
They consist OF Trenton, Princeton, Monmouth Ger
maniowD and Yorktown. The last is very large paint
ing, on canvass of egh, feet six by feet four As it
is rather large Tor private residence is probable the
painter will either present il to the State of Virgnia--n
whose bosom occurred the glorious and ever
surrender OF Yorktown, the crownng glory of the war
of iadependence-or the city OF Washington.
To each of the engravngs will be attached descrip-
tive history Of the subject represented From the superior
style in which the Messrs Harper will get up these ven
cradle and interesting "reminiscences of the past we
argue rich treat TO all those who will delight in
perusing, in the relics OF bygone days. the memories of
the beloved Washington .--Atera1dril Gazette stu
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The WYE OF SENATOR DoUoLas.-AlWashington cor
respondent, writing TO the Western Waichman IA rel-
gious paper published at ST. Louisa that only dsy
or before her death, Mr. Douglas had remark ed that
his happiness complete He had just been reelect-
ed TO the United States Senate for ak years. and his
wife bad us,giyen birth to her frs, daughter He had
then two and daughter, with one Of the most
pleasant and accomplished wives, to make bis home
paradise; and bis State, at the same tme evnced her
disposition to lavish upon him her greatest honors