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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-17

NEW COMPREHENSIVE I'M
dersigned having entered into copartnership, under
the firm of STEB PULLEN, will continue
to conduct the EARTHENWARE, CHINA AND
GLASS business at the stand heretofore occupied by
Stebbins, Darracott l. Co. No. l0l Broad ct, where
they will be pleased to their friends and solicit
continuation of the patronage of the public.
CHARLES STEBBINS,
BEN X. PULLEN.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

tn The New York Sun, enumera ies the question,
Of Government policy, to be settled during the coming
year We fear that unless the Brgdiers Administration
makes better speed than has done so far il will
far short Of The calculations by our Democratic cotempora
ry on the lat of January 1856. The list is as follows.
First. The Railroad to the Pacific
Second. The annexation Of the Sandwich Islands
Third. The Question Of Cuban Independence
Fourth. a new settlement with Mexico including the
hesiIa Valley aud Tehuauiepec disputes, aud santa An
ma Imperial pretensiOna.
Pihh The practical assertion aud yindcion Of the
Monroe doctrine against British colonization schemes In
Central America
Sixth. Opening the Valley of tie Amazon to American
trade and enterprise.
Eleventh.. Adjustment OF the Fishery question
BeSdcg these, there purely local questions OF great
interests. snch as Tarin Amendment, Naval Reform
Public Land Distributon Cheap Postage Increased
Ocean Steam Nail Conn unicilion Formation Of New
Territories; Mint in New York. &c, H.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
The Laad Distribution ou,,,,oo IN ro,,,,.,

The House of Representatives had the Land Dis.
'trbuton question under consideration during the
present week Mr.. Bennett Of New York, moved
that the bin heretofore introduced by him, granting
lands equally TO the several States in aid Of the con
fcton Of railways and for the support Of schools,
be referred TO the Committee on Public Lands. A
subsequent motion was made that Il be laid upon the
table. Mr.. McMullen, OF this State, in the meantime
proposed the following amendment:
Rsoived That the Committee on Public Lands inouirs
int che exPedency Of setting apart proceeds Of tho
sale. OF nc public ands aud appropriate the TO The
repairs and building up Of the navy and the surplus n
any % che annual support Of the navy and ha, the said
cptnmittee have leayeto import by bill or otberwse.
9'hia u the fvortc hobby Of tic Hon. NJ. @. f. ON
s.e ittis Tennessee District which he ushered forth
iei spring Just before the Congressional elections
and entertained bis constituents during the canvass
pm sundFy yevnInous speeches thereon although
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

AMExDE HoNoRABLI.-The New York Herald acknow |.
eiges its in opposing the election EN- Scott IL SAYS
1--WE opposed his election in 1852, on certain political
grounds but uat opposition open frank manly, and
honorable to both parties alike. We Acknowledge the
high merits Of Gen. Scott military ceftan, as gen.
teman, ani as man We opposed his election because
We were afraid that his triumph would bring into power
the Seward free soil interest in New York and the North
We acknowledge now that in error in that be-
lief aud that the election Of Gen. Pierce ha. brought
about greater evil IN dat respect than could even have
resulted from triumph involving the advancement of free
som under tie Seward influence This greater evil il
the restoration Of tue Van Barren free soil dynasty in this
State"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
,gJ- Tho Norfolk M,,rs-n Democratic p,Der ,hn

~ The Norfolk H,,cs-a Democratic paper, thus
winds up an article on the Administration:
"The Richmond Enquirer spoke the truth, the other
day when bewaied IN such dOelu and pathetic strains
the dissatisfaction that pcryaded the masses Of the De
nocfacy in Virginia. in regard the Administrations We
repeat Ills true and learfiy Never have we known
in this section Of the State such disaecon in the Dem
ocrauc ranks But unlike the Enquirer We can account
for Il and assign the that they do not love
their party with the ardor Of first love that they do
not approve the Presidents Inaugural not that they do
not still the principles OF rs and 49, enuncia.
ted in his late message but because the administration
have dared in defiance Of the sacred principles Of our par
ty to interfere in Slate elections 10 conntenanoe hire.
ling press To prosecute Northern champions OF Southern
Rights to appoint 20 Office knayes instead Of patriots
shortboys instead Of gentlemen and feesoers instead
ofNaiiona Democratic aud because thoy dread some re.
cree and mysterious coalition eDgendeTng corruption Ia
the heart ofe government. aud endangerng the prnc-
Piles Of the Democratic party"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

'"'So'Nr' fesferddy.-SUsP icloUs-Simon a slave,
The propstty Of Thos w. Peterborough was brourh,
u? on Suspicion Of having stolen quantity of pork found
IL his possession. He has been IL appears an ipma. os
tue foor House, and when detected with the port h.
said he obtained it from A. Mchae Master of the Poo,
House. VT
Mr. Mchaels wac az to the truth of the s,.,u.,
and he denied having given the article to the accused
lie was ordered ifteon," to teach him IN toll a..
truth " ''" '"o
i"f foRFsrALLSo CAsH.-The case Of joseph Sham
ey' who was charged Wednesday, with buvin, s.h
ne f"st Market, OF country negro named Geo. Wal
ogon and selling the at his bench rules re.nro,
Inc evidence OF the purchaser AMI SUBSEQUENT sale ~
the fish, was given on Wednesday.
he case was continued till yesterday TO enable thu ia
'e"uah. 10 bring up witness, who was then opt os
CITY. lie did not appear, however
LIE defence set up by Sharpley was that the ssb
10 MIN at the market in pursuance OF cop,roc,
"'s'eu 'a'o win person at New Kent and that there
A'.u" purchase elected at the market, and there.
m, ''''o" OF the law, in regard to fore..,llinp
III" mayor however, was of a different opin;on n
regarded the purchase Of commodios e. no
try, with view to dispose of them nj Tho ''",
merely create monopoly. as unius,6able Ue ma ~.
'' "o" person could purchase fish In New Kent viii,
were not caught AT all events the proof of the sa,s A.
'ie MARKET coupled with the circumstance of hs bv
Tue scales at tho cart which contained the fish satisfied
''n 'a' the sale was made to the defendant He should
therefore, order the fish to be confscaed as The
directed. ' ''''''a'''
rirrLiSo-James Shinnck was brought nm on eb,rc,
OF retaining ardent spirits to be drank at the place wba
sold. ''''
Edward o. Dryer testified that he had often drank and
pau Tor hquor' at the groggery of the defendant which
kept near the ice house, the way 10 Rockets Ia
also knew him to keep dsordery house. lie occupies
room IN the same building up stairs The defendant In
's case had him brought before his Honor OIL wednes
day, upona peace warrant
(ihat accounts fur the charge Ia this instancel
feter D. Dryer, brother Of preceding witness gave ths
SAME testimony. He often drank liquor at the bou.. NJ
the defendant, and paid 1T.
lie MAS fined 50, and required to give bail in The snn
oil 500, to be OF good behavior for le months.
pisMIssrn.-A charge. preier by Edward O Dwv.
Tue hrst witness in the preceding case against James
shhnck, the defendant in the matter of threaten
ing TO injnre him, dismissed his Honor seeip, no
grounds Of complaint
fop cRAcKERs.-Charles Regnault, was fined 81 for
dchareng pop cracker in the street ON Saturday cven
ing last
FURIOUS DRIvIsd-John Lindsey, was fined ST. for
suffering his boy and son. both in the same cart to drv.
iurlousiy through Main street. on Wednesday evening
ooSriNuEp-Tho case Of James Atkinson charged with
stealing 30 from James Jones, continued till to.mor
row, Jones, the prosecutor, not having appeared.
Atkinson was admitted bail in the sum of $50 far his
appearance that time
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

TROY, N. Y, Jan. 3.The Rutland train on the North
ern railroad had its axieree broke on Long Bridge by
The cara were smashed the track torn up and the
braEesman killed-no passenger was Injured
NEW YORK, Jan. s,-The mail train from Boston res.
terday came In collision with the Harlem train at Morris
ana. The engine OF the mail train going completely
through the other Fortunately the latter had stopped in
consequence of disarrangcmen and the
had got out and no was injured
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
DIED

After illness of Forty Eight hours, at the residence
OF her father Col William B. Payne Flnvanna county ON
Friday, December 8Oth MINORA EyALINE, daughter Of
William b. and Mary Payne the 3d year Of her age
little Ainora was aswect and lovely little child inelgen,
ana sensible Tar beyond her years. but while she doat
ed upon by her fond parents il has pleased the aImoh
dsposer OF events to remove her heaven where she
now sweet cherub hard by the throne of God Weep
not fond parents and friends for your loss her eternal
gain.
No more the song Of JOY Is heard,
From that low mourniul voice:
NO more bright days of gladness come
Thou cans't not rejoice.
FRIEND.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
PENNSYLVANIA LEGIsIATIinr

HARRISBURG, JAN 3.-The Legislatures ma, haze T., H..
Inc House organized at noon by electing WIN. b. Chase
Mr. Ban presented bill for extending the tract of the
road. w. ~ ''A'o ''a'e inc
speaker, ' A''a'""
in Erie county. s '"' s"hse
The Governors message will be sent in 10 morrow
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
OPENING rHE BALr"-The following was presented in
the House Of Representatives a few days ago:

OPENING rHE BALL.-Thc following presented in
the House of Representatives few days ago:
Whereas publications have appeared in the public prints
purpcTtng TO be copies OF correspondence the
Secretary o the Treasury aud Greene c. Bronson the late
collector of the customs for the port of New York relating
To the subject Of the unfortunate division in the demo
cratic party in New York. the distribution of Offices
among the different sections OF the party and in which
after referring ITO that portion of the party TO which Mr.
Bronson adhered the Secretary o the Treasury expressed
an expectation that i collccto. would 'recognizc the
other portion Oi the party in the 'ony way that wouI
carry conviction with it," whic, publications consist of
alleged letters from the Secretary the Treasury to the
collector aforesaid bearing date respectively the third
fourth and twcny.second DAYS of October last and nj
letters from the latter the former bearing date the
seventeenth and t~enty.drst days of October last
Ind waerens in ie newspaper called the Daily Union
OF Wednesday, the twenty of December last il i
stated by authority that the removal of Mr. Bronson was
the act OF the President who freely shoulders the entire
responsibility and usties his act merely upon the
ground OF alleged official characterization but unon The
further distinct ground that the late late coleco had
prosttuted his Office for political ends and otherwise
abused his official trust for party purposes therefore
feSoreI That the Secretary OF the Treasury be- and
lie Is hereby requested 10 communicate this House
copy OF the correspondence above referred to- any such
there be and OF any other letters that nav have passed
between himself aud Greene C. Bronson the late coec
tor OF the customs for the port Of New York. relating 10
the subject matter aitFeSaid.
This promises to open the ball in the House of
Representatives the New York split among the Demo.
N''NN We N'!At tue COMBINATION OF cOlcctCr
Redhcld you'd open the sufficiently in the Senate
for the begerents bit they eager for tilt also in
the House, The bf be snd resolution
significant OF small OF thunder in store for
the Secretary .. the Treasury aud the Brgader too
The Shy authority" OF the organ that :he
President frecly shoulders tie entire rtponsiJilfy" of
the removal Of Mr. Bronson aptly introduced II l.
intended TO show where the responsibility rests and Is
death blow to all efforts, condemn the Cabinet and screen
the President. The issue is therein made up-whe,her
the late collector "pro'twd his Office for political ends
and otherwise abused his official for party purposes
or not This is the issue that must now he decided be-
tween, no. only the National Democracy of " y but OF
the Unon Weapprehend from the indications already
given that they not likely to have very barmonou
time or i in adialicating the question.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
RAILROAD ACCIDENT sENTpNCr or mann

RAILROAD MISUNDERSTANDING OF DEATH
BosroS, January S-A collision occurred TOD On 81.
Lawrence and Manchester Railroad by which two locomo
ives were smashed and the remen and baggage master
Injured ee'e' 'a''e'
James Caugh convicted Of murder has been seDencsd
to be hung on the 2sth April
John Parker, IN old merchant of New Bedford died
yesterday. ' '
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
ARRIVAL OF THE UNITED STATES

NV oRLIASS Jan. 1.-The steamer United s,,,.s ho,
arrived here from Aspuwal with dates to the 9Th
The health OF Panama wa. good Thu n..,, .
Panams. '"ed sa'ep az
AdvIees have been received from Valparaiso IN Dec
season. " s"o'' TINS
Later advices have come to hand from Australia Tho
yates are 10 the 18th October. General news unimpor
PROSPEROUS 'N' 49," o"s"eSs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

The WEATHER AND RIvER-On Saturday the weather
was intensely coldthe Coolest think Of the season
The river continues at good navgable stage but the
Total distractions between this aud Pittsburgh prccdes
me possibility Of navigation above this point and the for
oddng condition OF the elements restraints our river men
from starting Tor below. Navigation is therefore, almost
seghs was the principal feature in this line on Saurday
-Whe'iing Inteiigencer, Jan Q
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
Treaty with sIe,i,o

The New York Herald says Mr. adsdep has nsoo,;.,od
treaty with Mexico, by which, for paymen, of 6lty mil
lions oil dollars this country Is have Lower California
Sonora and as much territory as We may need for
direct Railroad to the Pacific. The treaty is now in the
hands OF the President
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
DONATION TO LAFAYETTE COLLEGE

hasioN, "a jan 3-The Rev. Dr. McLane President
OF Lafayette College, has received sloO oOo tow d ,h
endowment OF that institution In honor of this success
mere was last night grand Illumination of tho college
lo,chhght procession of the students through the
principal streets OF the borough Addresses were made nv
Tue president of the college and by several members Of
the senior class Efforts be made to increase the
endowment to 100000 '' '"'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
ALEXANDRIA, MARKET, jun'y sd.

Flour is frm with sales Of 1000 barrels from store At
t7the receipts continue light. The receipts Of Wheat
light and demand active. We quote red at l5Oal66
cts; white l60al66 eta No sales Of Corn-arket firm
Cloverseed is in good demand at tT25a7SO, with mode.
rate supplies.
Beef Catte.-There Is very limited upply and the
market is firm We quote tsi4 25 per 100 10 grossay.
ersgng f7l2 l2 nett Live Hogs In demsnd at e. ia
6-dead Hogs 650aG,75. Sheep s3ab.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
NAIL FROM FORT LARAMIE-INDIAN NEWS
WEGTEnN
ESTERN NAVIGATION

lGulsvlLtE, Jan. a.-The mail from Fort Laramie mr.
rived Yesterday having len the 18th. No mail had
reached there at that time from the Salt Lake owing as
was supposed to the deep snow e' "
o. The rawnees had gone into winter quarters and the
sioux warriors were returning TO their homes There has
proesa to be penitent since hearing that Captain unn
sons party wsro not Mormons
me Ver between Cairo and 81, Louis Is closed by ice.
also, between here and CINCINNATI ~ Wv
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06
RICHNOND M1REE7,s J,yr,vv

roBACCO-The market has not fully opened since the
noIays we hear OF few private saes prices cores
ponding with sales Las. month
=, WhEAT-General sales of good White 81 go and Red
$780, asuperio: article would bring few cents more
HESTER WHITE, COM MereLau,s
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

t The distractions TO the Northern mails within the
last lew days. We learn have bean caused by ice in the
Potomac riyes The Northern mail on the Sd had to he
conveyed by land.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

he had no competitor for his seat The motion to
lay upou the table was negaiived by vote of yeas
90, nays 90, and Mr.. McMullen's amendment was
voted down. Tho bill was referred to the Committee
| on Public Lands.
The amendment of Mr.. McAIullcn ran against
snag in the way of numerous applications from the
Land Pirates OF the West for grants of public lands
for the construction of railways There were at that
time forty or fifty such applications before the Cons
mtee Public Lands, from Western States; the
claims of which were urged on the ground that
the public lands granted year after year for those
purposes. Mr.. McAullen stated that he had endcav-
orcd TO frame his proposition so as to put it out of the
power of Congress TO vote lands to- railroad compa
mics, or for any other purpose. But it turned out
that the House of Representatives voted down his
scheme to that effect.
This action shows plainly that the land.grab.
bers Of the dominant party are disposed to hold
on to the public domain for constructing their
stupendous works of internal improvements, rs
they have heretofore done. They are in for their
part, at least il they cannot get all; and at
an early stage have given Mr. McMuen's grand avail
scheme the cold shoulder. The Western States have
too deep interest at stake in distributing the pub
lie lands among themselves to think of surrendering
them now for building up the Navy. Let Uncle Sam
build his Navy out Of other funds, and they will
build their railroads out of his lands is doubtless the
view they take of the question particularly as Vir-
gina and the rest of the old States don't want any,
or are too proud to take any.
The member from the Little Tennessee District ST
holds on To his iavorite scheme He after wards in.
troiuced resolution similar to the one reported
above, the fate of which is Yet TO be decided
tS Daring the railroad mania in England in ls4O,
Mr. Hudson, member of Parliament, optstripped all
competitors and acquired the appeaon of the RAILROAD
King He was President Director in various compa-
MES and obtained possession of indefinite amount Of
stock. He went Il with such rush, that he exploded
ard ever since, he has been involved in lawsuits with
many of til companies with which he was connected
In suit just decided 10y the North Midland Railway
against him. it ascertained that he owed the Company
$4,000 pounds lie claimed TO Offset that amount by mo.
ney expended for the benefit Of the Compsay Among
other items in his bill was 800 which he expended in
buying the favor and support of members of Parliament
The publication of the proceedings of the case has brought
this impnation upon the Integrity Of Parliament to the
knowledge of the public; and the London Times bos over
with indignation IL admits that bribery at elections
an everyday occurrence but the introduction of bribery
into Parliament would hazIrd the safety Of those inst-
trons on which Government rcposcs" 1t calls loud
for Parliamentary inquiryand the expulsion of the
Railroad King" and all his instruments from the House
Of Commons.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

t5~Since Gov. Foote and the Union Democracy OF
Mississippi have been laid upon the shelf by the success
dve rnmpbs Of Free soism and disunon under the au
Pees OF the present AJuinsrson the following names
are most prominent for election to the United States Sen
ate by the Democracy Of that State, viz l. T. Brown,
Jeh- Davis and Jno. A. Quitman
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

The Speaker said all resolutions calling for inflammation
debate rise ' wv ''s'
Mr.. Cutting remarked but there can DO no matte, Of
debate. "'" W
| rule. - '"S sAS'"rs'
Mr.. Cutting remarked tina, the reso,uto, 49,.
preliminary to nm investigation to whether or moi hs
ea-coector was guilty Of the high msdemeanors imn,sJ
20 nun lie presumed no gentleman desired tho corrc,-
ponushce 10 be kept back He asked unanimous conscn,
to consider the resolution now ~
made. O. ' N,9''"o" oeihg
Mr. Cutting remarked he had heard no o,;sc,,on
The Speaker replied that objection was made NV tho
gentleman from Pennsylvania Mr. Bridge, who rose In
ois pace. The resolution, therefore, lies over
Mr. Chandler Introduced resolutions which wsro .aon
ed mat select committee Of nine members be appoin
cd 10 inquire into the eIpedicncyof investing the smith,
sonlsn fund in some sound stocks or In such Other
may DO for the interest OF said fund Tho r. "a,
Is lying in the United States Treasury and The soss
snt Its own stock to get rid OF surplus revenue
mt retSins onered resolution that the COMMITTEES on
ways and mcansbe instructed to report bin rcnaai %
auly Oh railroad iron aud demanded tue previous uaes
On motion Of Mr Hamilton the resolution WA ,.h,sa
by IS yeas, to G5 nays. ~ "'eu
Mr. Campbell, Of Ohio offered resolution e,,,, an a.,
o"s INFORM the House what information the Post
oee department. has received relative to the obsruc
ton 1.-THE mails by the Eric disturbances Lies ovss
objection being made H'eS over,
mr. Florence offered resolution which lives over. in>
sue'hg the committee on ways and means to INQUIRE into
me expectancy Of suspending much of the annronr
on Tor the assay Office in New York as provides lar 70
Inning establishment in connection with tbat CO..; W
@ ney report at as early day possible consistent
WIN tue public interests aud the Importance of the mos
ton involved ~ " 'ue ques'
Mr. McMullen offered resolution which was nas..,
,ns'rneng the committee public lands to inour into
ne expectancy OF setting apart the proceeds of the sales
OF ,he public lands for the support of the Navy.
Mr. Preston offered resolution which was nassed call,
on he President to communicate copies OF instructions
20 TIE ocers OF the Navy having reference to the
Great Britain. "'"' wan
ulher business Of minor Importance was transacted.
AR churchill offered resolution insructinp The com
ee OF ways and means to report bill giving four years
ported for their use '' WI "'" "'-
=, Ar hamilton moved to lay il on the table
Mr. Clingman, with view of getting a fill bo,sa ON
'"e question, moved an Adjournment which was carried
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-06

~ DIV. q. uHAiNEHD.-Dr. lBEIryTrD can be con.
AZ We tSohange Hotel until satuday IN n January 1854
from 70 ~ A. w., and 10 w. Mystsy viii he ,bo,i me-
ore icy all Who wish treatment apply Corrsspondents
~ addrefng me, IoHpad boN 10f Ov st,tjng M
haln. o. heir case, and whether the eyeba IL s, or
.so shsiher NE eye stands out promptly H.,
Two doara, obtain adYce Tor Ten do,y. in III,
sidered - ' P''' N'"'@DV cons
On BniNp has restored parsons N perfect gbl In css n,
partial and total blindness Of from III 70 years
BY from 10 seconds 70 minutes apple alton BY
Of MS own discovery, without cutting pain Or ua,h
Dr. has, ALEC, cured o. naamAton on v,,to, d
ayaied grades pain from, and intolerance light
pess or o,i OF sight from agei and on which
have mainsd psrma ent to the present moment ~ ~
o abundant evidence n the facts stated Reference NAV he
had 70 satenent o. persons treated and pubst III
paper hany Of those persons may seen al INK. ro a. 10
" W. Of each day, at which hours Dr. win pcTform e.
ptIments on the worst cases that ~ be preesntd
See notice above, for hours days those VI do M,
Ja2-Gt '' my ''' "see nun ~ hl'
tpAL Pr om.-is Gsret', re1siyns and Tor ,.I. by
~ IS EDWIN WORTUlX 90