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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

ErAY CUTTERS AND CORN SHELLEES
4 4 of various kinds and sizes,
Ruggles, Nou,se, Mason s Cos
Sinclair s Cos
TIov,v s Co.. E,r for sale Nv
auc u Il AILA'i. ; - mas
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

TO FISHERMEN! TO FISHERMEN {!
E00n LBS. WALKERS GILLING
COOO THREAD. Just received by
the steamer 5000 lbs. Of Walkers superior Gill
ing Thread, such as gave great satisfaction last
year on the Potomac. For sale at the importer ;
prices. Those who buy early will save 25 per
cent, as it is on the advance in Europe.
Also EVERY DESCRIPTION OF TWINES
and CORDS, 300 lbs. Of COTTON ROPE to
hang Seines
]. DUkEHART g. CO.,
100 Baltimore street, BALTIMORE
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07
HORSES For SALE.

Y HAVE pair of BAY HARNESS HORSES
I and two matches of GREY FlLLlES, raised
on my Farm. | will sell either two pair OF them
The Bay Horses are well broke, high spirited,
gentle and fast gocrs.
aug 3I-3t J. G. CHAPMAN.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-09-07

DO all they can to unite us TO themselves
by mutual interest, as firmly as we are now
united by fraternal regard.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17

convenience Of navigation The width GO feet viz about
~ ieet ON each side tor prom enade with ever
green's shrubs trees &c, with suitable seats &c. Tor the
accommodation of visitors and bcng kcp, select Tor That
purpose contemplating the possibility of railway 10 AL
exandra would propose that OF least II feet should be pro.
V,ded ior that purpose public foot und road way II ert
wldc which, including the prOmenadcs Of IL feet cac would
make bU leet. These pr0menadcs, In the summer 'S,
would he an agreeable place vi resort If Sccred as mere
alter proposed by building the whole length
aud breadth OF the bridge: thus oEY sheerng from the
rays OF the but afUding tho chance OF cool breczcf
from the surface OF the %ater
About ten yeaIs ago. submitted 10 the propric0Ts OF the
Waterloo Bridge In London plan for constructing gale,
ovor It's whole length and BREADTH about 1900 feet BY a.
feet for the purpose of receiving the works art &c from
all parts Of the world for exhibition and for sale and sub.
mitted the drawings Prince Albert Buckingham "a ace
aud subsequently, at THE sOIees given bv tho late Fan ni
Northampton. Both a Prince and The Earl Of Norihanf-
on President Of the British Assaiss much pleased
with The plan md design, more particularly the laii%r
1t has occurred TO that the proposed bridge would noa
the opportunity OF elleciins much more magnificent stfu
ure least II rcspecls length and breadth, il would
be three times longer than the celebrated Louvre gallery al
Paris and neatly double It's BREADTH In relieve iht
m0uotony Ol such long exterior line propose making
additional the Is ARCH viz loUO re'
long, 10 be appropriated 10 conservatory for plIns now
ers. &r., &c.
Win respect the exhibition room propose Ii 10 be mol
only plan for exhibition hat also Tor the sale of t Woke
OF att and scencc from all parts OF the world lha by
OF small charge for admission and commission on lie
SALE together with charges or visitors admission IL mghl
produce amply sufficient puy interest the required out
lay That such erection would tend greatly pu6lf al
pantage think hardly be doubted and be mcsI rarcu
aily advantageous the city Of Washington attracting az
II undoubtedly would visitors not only from ell ps o the
Union but from all paris OF the world especially the Euro
pean exceeding II would for novelty least any thing
OF the kind in the world excepting The Cysal Paacc
now erecting al London.
| am yours respectfully,
THOMAS MOTLEY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17

The speaker then proceeded call upon committees i'
reports, bcginnn. with HE committee on o!esn c!a!ohs
al @lci the call stopped on the last day.
Mr. Houston, from the COMMITTEES on ways ard means, 10
which referred bill The Senate, regulating the
mode OF payment ni members ol that oody reported me
same back 10 tho House with sund!y amendments. He
proposed to postpone further consideration OF the bill
un Tuesday next IN order that The amendments might De
printed. Some discussion upon the mo'on TO post
pore, being objected that would mateTsy inconsch
encn many Senators.
Mr. fmyy Of Virginia, was opposed 10 nnY amendments
of tie bill by the tpuse cspeciay he thought that
lie Senate ought to be entrusted viii, he management OF
liz contingent fund, and with The secon oil the de-
2ostory of that fund without any intervention on the part
OF the House Were he member Of IN" Senate lie shoue
consider himself insuod BY the amendments proposed
Messs Houston Jones, Meade Taylor o ONO a"! CIins'
man participated in the dstl,e
DIR Cl!nsmao moved the previous question: which was Sc
conded, md The main qaeslun oFjcTc".
The question recurring the amendments OF The COM
Eiittcc, They were scycrally agreed TO.
Tho bill was then ordered third rcu4ng and wa5 sub
sequcniy read ;hi time and passed. BY yeds 49, nays 6
AtunrnCd,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17
TnIRrY-rIilRD COXGREss.--lsr SESSION
lHunsohY, Jas. u, 1855.
SENATE

SENATE.
Mr. Bright prascniei petition from the citizens OF WASH
inpton and Georgetown for custom house In The pIscl
Mr. Sumner presenled petition for c exclusion of sa
very from the territories and moved at IL oe eiefeo ~
eerct committee Referred.
i1in1 resolution !o' making nc o'%n 2 va
port of entry brought from The House ana passed.
M Bell movrd for copies Of the correspondence between
the President of the United States and the Chiian govern
men respecting The orcble abduction OF four American
sailors al the port Of Valparaiso as well as respecting ''he'
outrages. a.,
Mr. yin report d. from the committee. b!!! FOR The c'ei
of widows and orphans OF the officers and cTe oil the
chip Grampus LOST in 1913
joint resolution for vote 0l thanks 10 CapI ihSfsla'
was referred 10 the committee on naval affairs
r Badger moved that when the Senate adjourn aa'
I1u!n 20 meet Monday.
Some further business OF no particular interest," trans
acted after which Mr. Clayton arose and entered Into DE.
fence Of Tic treaty which 81 his name between ea'
Britain and the United States rcDeclIng CeniTn Amcca
lie pre:cad lis speech 5y the reading Of crr!an portions OF
the speech Of Senator Cess Inc preceding cay "HIch
was done By Mr. Ben amin anil q! the conclusion romeD
ing Ihcfrmpyn having spoken one hour AMI 4 nan! -
Mr.. Badger ln,erpnscd ahd said MI President, "li,
ask my friend from Delaware, who serIs 10 be sDod dea
exhausted 10 give way in the discussion o his suelse ahc
will submit motion that the Senate do nov ADJOURN
Mr. Clayton Yielded the Dor; Mr.. Badger motion was
agreed To- and line Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Spcscr laid before the House two documents yeset
day received from the President covering the Information
some time called for by the House concerning inc CON
dtion CT the fisheries d:spne ordered TO nc prn'eo "io"
being read, for The Information of The House
The House then proceeded the consideration Of me re-
solution reported yesterday from the Committee on ffinns
By hl Stanton OF KY, Directing The printing OF my lhou-
sand extra copies of The abstract OF the census l
Mr. Mc,cham proposed 10 amend this resolution by t'i'
King out fifty thousand and inserting in lieu therefor one
hundred thousand" ,,h
Upon this amendment there arose Geoac 70 Ha,c
ue.srs Meactnn, Skellon Stanton Of ky and Florence
advocated tho amendment and Messrs Saub and Eastman
opposed It. ,,, ,r,s,dmcnt
by yeas and nays and decided 10 the nrmanSe-yeaS
nays 81.
The resolution was then passed AS amended.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17
Special Correspondence of the Enquirer.

WAsHISoToN, Jan. l3, 1854.
! /" Mississippi Senatorship Nebraska Bill Ih.
''S'st u ne Albany Alas Mr.. Douglas and So.
heie seems 10 be much doubt 10 whether COL Davis
>" 'eaVe -: Catae hs seat In the Senate His
es 10 the mailer known 10 his friends In MISSISSIPPI
and he has inmaed his consent 10 lake seat 10 the
ae' h7 will be elected, being the unanimously fret
u'ee Of The Farty there. In this event. should not be
'p'sed Mr. Gushing 10 be Secretary Of War and
hen vacant Attorney. Gcnorashp will be rendered to
"s w pom!nen! Southern man.
oo1 Davis remain In the Cabinet, II Ia probable that
bowt viii be the Senator from Mississippi There Ia no
u o' more reliable man than he. Both Davis and Brown
"s0 who have been well tried and have never been
"an:ns The South does we'll to select such men as
En ;m 10 take charge of her interests But although
e, mos OF the feelings Of Col. Davis upon The sub:
ope thu, his leaving the Cabinet s to be regretted
grca,.r M consent 20 come to the Senate II neiu
md where usreGess and better suited 10 ms aoil!es,
ou.hern RgE,, &c more serVceao'e ~ ''e 'uu'' VI
Bate Barubu,ns, NE Albany Atlas the leading organ OF the
ss Nebrssss hn Of The party In New York. on Doug
,lcle as s as created some little talk here That
The bill Of y n, writer, was prepared without nav
0nsderate II i, Gouclas and Is, TO say The least n'
2plic, ,ble and In, ng pi rusms which are totally 10.
M and but eve ,ss Of which was therefore use
bad ,sste The 's % suspicion II TO- 10 any aspect
ongs has been resss o ,Ae party TO which The Atlas be.
snes; ant beboov win great fairness, and with conf.
eyond the reach of 90 10 conduct ITSELF as 10 be even
Atlas has suspicion The intention Of the article
'ubed ha, will iTeh ns Misunderstood and Is not
ar. Douglass Webs.e,u satisfactorily explained.
r'oy The bill lie deemed entirely salts
.ka should bs Of the territory South of Ne
es there s d osdsd for the same time with It. Be-
be scruuzad oesweeen the bill and the report 1t
cougres to de, and there general disposition
Prepared is!'y with the rights of all The bill
the little pisn' hastily 1t Is considered biz bid
ss cutie lor the Presidency 1t aso looked up
fnea.urr, NJ as 10 their adhesion 10 the Compromises
loOatIe - h 'N,s the spirit Of the thing is obec-
Ee5, OF 1t M ,ho et The Administration q, ,s po-
Fomp,ousa me .ne prominent men who opposed The
= view Of ,b measures may be very adro and skul yet
behindp OF all parties not to reopen the past,
spt Of the e platform OF Baltimore, 1t is violation
M Of r siesnient made by ell The fact is that tho
'OV0as has much ,ha, ls good In it, but The spI.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17

HIGH BRIDGE.-The following Is correct description
OF The High Bridge on the SUu.h Side Rail Road near
FarmyiIle:
L. $50 feet long; the 49 abutmen, 80 and 80 feet
gh respectively and the highest part OF the bridge from
he foundation Of pier 10 the rails OF the road Is III eet
Tac The piers built Of rock masonry 10 height
Of three feet the ft she the piers are Of brick work
TIE supesucture Uf wood, the spans lOo fee! 10 the
clear the side or supporting irusses formed in the
simple manner of king pUss queen posts and spur braces,
with an arrangement adjust the bridge In case OF slight
settling from the shrnkoge of timber.
While the piers are nearly, II quite substantial as
built Of rock their Is not haa onehird hence.
The cost Of the whole OF this immense not more
thau siGG OGG.-t Pelersburg {neNigenser.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17
DIED.

DIED on Sunday no.nlng, Mrs. SUSASSAu DAY. IT, the Slj
wear Of Her friends and acquanances requested
m her from The Second Baptist Church. this Afternoon ss
.pI.. three oclock
DIED. his residence In Cheselfsd county the 2S. Ut
ZACIiARlAII H. BROOKS Esq sd year Of his age
Endowed by manly intellect honorable IN his m
pulses prompt and fearless 10 thought word and dee
Mr. Brooks elements Of chaTacte thd In many stations
life would have secured him high Distinction A. ci.i1cr
and as masarste his life emnenly useful Without de
ocrs may bs said that his neshoorhood Could
no ere While uy spprecans !is nov
ever his friends their own s1ef 10 gynty
hi interesting family which has been tepVe' A'"o "u
|, t,uj AMI father, and ~hoes Iosa is lfleparaeie.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17
NAn MEN,


MARRIED vtay tie 81 po%haAn county W The ReT
Joha Hlcc Ur ARCHIBALD RICE OF PiI3te Edward eouoty
Miss SAS1I second daughter OF Judge Mash OF
P0Whdlan.
MARRIED 2h OF Dec. by Rey James D. syor Mr BEN
JAMIS TIMMlNS, 20 HANNAH DAVIS
MARRIED on Tuesday 10Th January 1851 by Rev Andrew Fisher
,lr Jas BRACKETr OF Richmond 70 MISS hARf diushtes
O.: Vim Sub!ett Esq, Of Oakwood, Powhatan County.
N.rn,Rp or the lOth Mitator in the county Abe
III hv ,he Rry r. X Meade, Dr. o. K FUNSTES the
OF Vrsna to Miss MARY BOWEN, daughter Of James Bow=u,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

Ngw ORLEAss, Jan. l6-The steamer Texas hae arrived
Mexican dates of the 5th and MIR. Gadedcn paseen
ger He brings important treaty concluded with Mexi
co. by which that country gives 100000 OF land
and the Mesila Valley for s2O0O00OO and confrms the
Giray grant.
General Lmbardne was dead, and General AnonIe
ceeds him in command Of The army.
1t is understood that Ulso pays the Ichuanepec Compa
ny millions of dollars for relinqushng all their rights
General Alcosta Minister Of War; had resigned In cOnse
4uence OF III health. No successor had been appointed as
yet.
The Texas brings passengers, Col Ramsay, the two
Mpssrs. Hargoas, Seuor Atacha. The F" Item, Trait
dUnion notices Mr. Gadsdens treaty avoraby and says
i, is received with Joy by the public
The destruction Of the Walker expedition Ia contirme6
but nothing later ia known except the reported capture OF
the Caroline.
era very bad that sdnd-chiely however, among
the blacks-of whom 3U0 had died in ten days.
VIRGINIA LAND SCRIP.-1he Washington Star says
the Secretary of the Interior has made the following hnG!
decision in regard 10 Virginia land scrip:
l That he is required by the act o Congress- thorough
the proofs In each and 10 Judge whether the
issue OF the warrant BY the authorities OF the State OF Viz
gnia sanctioned BY The laws Of that commonwealth
not bu that when his mind might be equally bal
ancad nearly his respect for The Judgment Of the EI
ccuye Of Virginia would induce him 10 sustain IT,.
g. That the warrant Issued by Nirgr!1 for Tho sery
ces OF stewards and other officers in her State
wy for bounty apportoncd 10 those Of one grade higher
"a nix in the army should be satisfed by the issue OF scrip
otherwise emitted.
81 That officer s entitled 10 aouoc allowance OF
bounty land
view yet considering the equity likewise those officers who
wcro transferred Virginia by the Continental Congress
entitled 10 the warrants issued 10 them by virginia
5h That suPernumerary service and ~haia termed dead
service will be recognized In accordance with the VeWs
expressed by the Attorney General
9Th That the act OF Congress o. February, ls43 does
not apply 10 these Virginia and warrants, and that they
a.slgnabc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17

r In which It has been concoced is Objectionable is
cracked up here something which 10 Ito CATCH aud Tim
up" those whom his friends Imagine be in hs way Tor 90
do not believe that there many In the way OF NJ
Douglas, who will make his chances for the resldenual
nomination less than they now are. FAlRFAA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17
SENATOR HUNTER.

The Editor OF the Charlottesville Jferso.ian writes from
Washington:
Senator Hunter Is OF the most ndefagable and bus
ness men here; devotes his time his talents and all the
powers of his great mind TO the and eucdaon
of all measures which may be recommended for the consider
aon of Congress by the Committee Ways and Mems OF
which he is the Senaes chairman. Virginia may well be
proud of her son. renowned she has been for patriotic and
gifted Statesmen. Notwithstanding the incorrupble and
uumpeochabe character of Mr. H. the ISLANDERS OF the press
have lately been csorled TO- 10 bring him Into dsrcpuc win
laugh his enemies scorn; he cannot be aduced and
stigma will ever attach his He has been represent
ed as being hostile TO the President and the Administration
Th. Is not 60 for hero perhaps member Of Congress
whose relations social and political Intimate and
friendly with President than those OF Senator Hunte
He like the other members Of the Virginia Delegation
Democa, principle and factous opposition reed ever
expected from either toward one who hns emhazoned on
his shield the JeIersonian Republican doctrines OF 95 and
go Should stay here during the week will endeavor TO
see what going and if there be treason 10 The camp
shall BIZ certain 10 know something about It.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17

DEATH OF A SON OF PATRICK HENRY.--Capt
A. s. Henry long resident Of Lynehburg died in Char
lotto county on the 9Th na, He son Of the H..
lusrous Patrick Henry, and (says the Lynchburg Virgil
nian though gifted with the genius Of his sire we have
unfrequenty imagined that detected In his uncon'
querabe aversion tyranny OF every orm and his in,ole
ance all abuse of power something Of tho spirit of him
who the fret raso his voice against British oppres
sion Of the American Colonies. Capt, Fl. was man Of
quick impulses strong feelings and high spirit His remains
hs father Peace 10 his spirit
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17
E06n NEWS

The New York Tribune has good opinion of Con gress
O. the Administrations Here ls explosion of It's wralh;-
II. is confidently stated that the Administration have no
,re Whatever arrest the ibusteng proceedings on
a. Pacific and rather favor the Idea OF eeboo.ng anneso
su provided 1t is likely end In the extension of slavery
is 70, Congress- there was one more completely
eieu liz general tone, 10 the demands OF the slave
owe There Is no degree of humiliation to which It does
ot show disposition in behalf OF the peculiar institution.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17

IMPORTANT pROPoSITlONS.-In,h The House Of Del
yates on Saturday, Mr.. WALLACE reported bill Ito pro-
de The Organization of companies for mining and man.
lacurna purposes" and Mr.. YEaDY introduced resolu-
.on proposing 10 establish Board Of Commissioners" 10
enss, OF ,e First ind Second Auditors Treasurer and Re-
.ler Of tie Land Office audit and settle claims against
Ihe Commonwealth exceeding in amount 100 dollars
FOX the settlement aai payment of which there Is now no
provision Q. law.
Such would s1ve much Of the time o! the lssis.
and great convenience TO the numerous class
0' persons who hav0 against the Common
Seah Claims for the small Of $40 or $40 are o..
Pen brought before the Legislature
Biennial sessions, too make 1t important that some su;h
ss ehoud DC passed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17

EXTRA SESSION OF ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE
CHIcAao, JAN lO.-The Governor Issued proclamation M
yesterday cnnvenng the General Assembly for ihulsoay
The 9Th OF February The subjects TO be submitted
darc,ing of the State Senatorial and epresenaae ols
no ,heir ,ocks by sampcs 10 authorize counties 10 bo
row money and Issue bonds for the erection o Puoc ou
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17
pICna0ND ENQUIRER.

~--~~~y nv n1TcnIEs s rRYoH.
--=-s.,,DZJXC- JANUARY 10, 1851.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-21

The time OF publication Of this order for loading and
departing; and If met at by any Of her Majesty's
ships shall be permitted to proceed Il, upon ezamna
ton, Il shall appear that their cargoes wre tatea on
beard before the expiration OF the above providing
they have Not board any offer in naval military
Service OF the enemy, any article prohibited o. con
fraband Of war patch 90 the Russian gosersniat
Also that any Russian vessel which prior TO the @3ih
efsIareh shall have sailed FROM any fore~n port asdf'
her Majesty's Indian territora foreign OF c'onAl
possessions shall permitted 20 enter such port or
place and discharge their cirross snl aftrNArs loFta
With depar without Iaolsst4toa; ana that any shcs
vessel If met at sea BIZ any her Majesty ships shall
be permitted to continue their voyage 20 any port not
blookaded.
Forty thousand artisans fled the streets Of Barcelona
on the 31st ult. They were unsrmed, and when
raopea to dporse they refused They then turned their
seps towards the Garcia suburb in order to join their
comrades outsde the walls The gates then barred
by the troops, who when psltel with stones by the
mob had TO their aras. The result was that
several of the mob killed and wounded after which
they dispersed
The steamship Arabia, Captain c. II. C. Judkins, from
Boston, reached Liverpool on the Sth inst.
On the It'll inst the Canadian steam Navigation Com
panys steamship Ottawa Captain Atkins arrived in che
Mersey from Portland, Maine after rapid passage of
little twelve days. She left Portland at 40 P.
On the 25th ultimo
The mail steampacket Washington, from New York for
Cowes was OF Plymouth at half-past two p. H. the
7th inst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-21

point Of fact the whole insurrecon had been conry
Of the court Of Greece (kear hear for s prrpess
weakening the authority OF the sultan thea in ELI
srce with Greece. (heGr heer) There numerous
roofs that the King and Queen or Greece hsa undisxus
ely given repeated ard marked encouragement TO tho
insurroctionsry movements and such being the case
vitho, touching FOR The preEout upon the character
the demands Inade liz 1uFkeghe was Of opinion that
Tie coi.rse which had been taken by Turkey towards
Greece vas erfectly inelliYsle Ter Naesy's govern
nnt hrd been IN communication With the governments
OF Greece and austria and lad given such INSTRUCTIONS
~ il thought expodcnt TO orr Minister az Athens He
VI ud only add that he regarded le court OF Greece as
ansverable for this Uni fortunate insurreeon (Aear)
THE AUSTRIAN FR0NTIFR
In the House OF Commons on tic I'll inst, Lord d.
srAKT whe;her the Austrian government il not
concentrating large army the frontier o. Sers; AMI
whether any explanations have been obtained from that
to he object Of such procee ling or gen.
orally to the intentions Of Austria in regard to Tur-
key"
Lord ]. RUSSELL said II true that the Austrian
government concentrating large armies on the from
tiers OF Turkey Certain explanations had been given
by that governmv to the object OF such proceeding
and generally speaking Austria had explained her in-
tentsns with regard 10 Turkey However, further eS-
plantations had been asked, and the correspondence
that subject was still proceeding,