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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-01


inquired if it not due to the Administration that the
correspondence in reference the treaty should be pro-
duced that the various charges urged in connection with
il might forever be put to rest and honorable stand
justified before the country Had he the control Of the
friends of the treaty. it certainly seemed him that he
could perform wiser and better service for them than
to induce them put the antccedcnts of the treaty before
the country aud thus let the Administration justify itself
upon its recorded acts.
Mr. PHILLIPS said that the bill under consideration
was to fulfil one Of the spaatons of the treaty
with Mexico and the question wes, should they adopt
the bill The gentleman from Missouri (AIr BENTON
had declared that he could vote for the b because
by SO doing he would sanction invasion Of the priy
leges Of the House. He Mr P) protested against the
use Of the word privileges especially as coming from
gentleman who was VIGOROUSLY particular in the
choice Of his language He (Mr. p denied that the
ton of the country imposed upon the House certain func
tons and duties which they obligated perform,
but they had no privileges
Ke argued at length in reply to Mr. BENTON and held
that treaty was not vioatiye Of the Constitution, and
was in all respects just and proper there moral
obligation on the part of the House to execute it.
Mr.. RICHARDSON called the attention of the House
to matter personal to himself and charging him with
transaction Tor which, he guilty oft he should be
expelled from the House. He referred to teegraphc
despatch in the New York Weekly Times Of the 14th
purportng to be from this city, which had been extern
sVely circulated throughout the North The despatch
was to the following effects
An astounding fraud has just been discovered by Messrs
Campbell Of Ohio Benton, Mace and others in the Nebraska
b II that Mr. Richardson stated to the House that
his substitute the Senate bill simply without the Clayton
provo When in fact he had inserted clause providing that
hold office until they had sworn to support the Irn
cipes Of this bill"
Mr.. CAMPBELL, inasmuch as his name was mention
ed in the despach made brief explanation In various
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-01

He had said that he expected to vote for this BILL not
because he thought they bound to vote this money
because the President and the Senate had made this
treaty with Mexico, in which the Government had pro-
missed to pay this sum; he entertained such doctrine.
He held that he, well every member of the House,
free reject this BILL If the treaty did not meet
his appreciation he to vote against the most tri-
fling and ordinary appropriation which might be present
ed for action. s%G
He should vote for the BILL not because Of the small
amount Of land that was be obtained by the treaty.
but In consideration of the fact that the treaty abrogated
the eleventh article Of the treaty of Guadalupe Hdago
OF February and thereby released this Government
from all obligations, real supposed for indemni6ca-
tons growing out Of depredations committed by the In
dams from side of the line He should vote for the
the 1th article of that treaty and because he felt
himself at all bound because the treaty had already been
made.
Mr. BENTON then proceeded, in very animated
manner to oppose the bill. He said that he knew Of
nothing worth saving in the Constitutional the President
and the Senate could take the money Of the people
whenever they pleased. Nothing, help him God was
worth saving in that instrument if they could take from
the people what this bill proposed to take If any thing
he could say should have the effect Of inducing the repre-
sentatyes Of the people to think upon the subject he
should deem it the most glorious day Of his political le
and should rejoice at the Of events which had
brought him here this day to plead the privileges Of the
People and the CONSTITUTIONS plead for the only thing
which, being lost he held there nothing in the Con-
shtution worth preserving
Having adverted to the Of negotiating similar
treaties in times past he said that when the subject of
treaty came within the legislative powers Of the House,
from that moment tho right of the House attached and 1t
and to decide upon its expedency inexpedency, as
IN tneir opinion the public good required There was
just as much Constitution for the House decide upon
treaty when their legislative privileges we're touched as
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-09-09

The auditor of Stark county has charged
the tax payers about four thousand dollars
for his services during the past year. The
amount being much larger than has hereto
fore been charged, and larger than is allowed
IN other counties, the commissioners of Stark
appointed committee to examine and re-
port upon the correctness of the account
They have attempted to perform their duty,
but the auditor has refused to exhibit to
them his bills, and they have been compelled
to report the facts to the commissioners.
And yet the slave democracy of Stark have
nominated this same model Galphin for re-
election o. s. Journal.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-09-09

BRINGING CURSES ON THE GOVERNMENT.
A correspondent of the Tribune, who re
turned from California in the steamer Star
of the West, gives the following description
of the sufferings of an American citizen,
whose property was destroyed in the savage
burning of Greytown:
1t was painful to witness the suffering
occasioned by this bombardment and burn
ing. One case came under our notice OF
most distressing character. Among the
American residents was boatman by the
name of Clark--a soldier wounded at the
battle of Buena Vista-who, with his wife.
had been some time in Greytown, and ac-
CURED buildings and property worth proba.
bly, $4,000. Mrs. Clark had been i'll of the
fever Of the country, and from the exposure
and privations during the attack and the
burning of her dwelling over her head. q
stroke of paralysis was induced, which ren.
dered her utterly helpless-and thus for two
weeks had she Oeen, in unspeakabe agony.
without medical attendance or comforts OF
any kind. Her cries could be heard for "a
considerable distance from the temporary
hovel set up to shelter her from the sun and
rain. 1t was indeed a piteous case to see
the tears course down the cheeks of this be-
reaved man, and hear his reproaches upon
the government which destroyed his proper
ty, in requtai for his blood shed in the bat
ties of his country. Surely there is a wrong
to be redgessed
The day before our arrival, the British
brig-ofwar Espiege l6 guns, came into
port and anchored. There is also a British
revenue cutter, Bermuda, of five guns, in
port, evidently intending to protect the
town from further assault. The British
mail steamer Teviot was also at anchor, and
also two or three other vessels, names un-
known.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-09-09

old JoEKrcKING UP BEHIND" -WouLpN'r
DIE.-At the cholera hospital, in this CITY.
an old chap--about as hard as they bak,.
'em-was acting in the capacity of nurse
and finally was himself taken with th,.
cholera. He had pretty severe brush with
the scourge and came pretty near being "run
into the ground" and the only reason that
ne didn't was because of stubbornness. One
day WAen he was at the lowest ebb, the un-
dertaker, with his hearse was at the hospital
door, in readiness to convey a corpse to the
cemetery, when nurse remarked to him.
by the time you get that one buried we IL
have another for you, =" you might as we'll
take his dimensions now" "Who is it ~
asked the undertaken. THAT fellow there"
replied the nurse, pointing to old Joe. Joe
overheard the remark, and raising up in his
cot, with unlocked for vigor, broke out in
string of words, not over fit for ears polite,
and respectfully requested them to ego TO
HI with their coffin" After this ebulli-
tion, strange to say, Joe recovered, and tells
with gusto his chair breath sea pc" from,
old. bloody bones .-l'rifhn ADV.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-09-09

GREYTowN as IT Is.-The n Y. Evening
Post publishes letter from a merchant al
San Juan, TO his New York correspondent
containing an interesting description of the
present state Of affairs al Greytown. The
writer says that for the first two or three
days after the destruction of the city, every
thing was at a stand-still. The rain poured
down in torrents, and those persons who re
mained i'll the woods sheltered themselves as
we'll as they were able by putting up iittlc
frames, and stretching India rubber blankets
or anything they could get to cover them
with, and crowding together in the few small
miserable houses. Only two houses had
fortunately escaped the fire. A week after
the bombardment some Of the more enter
prising merchants began TO erect some small
apologies for houses. and at the date of the
letter, July 18th, eight or nine sheds for the
storage of goods were in process of con
struction. A number of vessels, English
and American, were in the harbor, and a
sloop was daily expected from Jamaica with
provisions for the poor and houseess men.
women and children. Capt. Smith, the
man who shot the Captain of the bungo, and
thus gave rise to the difficulty which result
ed in the destruction of the town. was there
in command of his steamer, the Ruth, and
more trouble was antici pated on his ac-
count
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-09-09

n The charge here made against membe
OF the Fillmore cabinet is basely false, ar
these resolution makers are challenged
produce evidence to sustain their charge,
else stand branded as slanderers and liars.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

During the recent session Of the Legislature mere wa
manifested feeling Of hostility towards Inc ooofa Oh fuo
lie Works for which we al a loss 10 account III
assumed control OF the public works and finances
the State AT critical unctue and under difficult ctcum
s,,nces The treasury exhausted, and such was ih
s,oeocv of the money market that the best securities
t h,,d,v maintain par value Nevertheless Il was alb
ou,ev essential to credit of the State that an immense
loan should be effected without delay This was accom-
pshsd By the Board without any sacrifice OF The Interests
of the State and which, II regard the circum
stances Of the time, must account emnenlly adVanta
ssous
Neither have the Board betrayed want OF sagacy OF
industry In the management OF the public WORKS ot 'e
State The whole time of each Individual member given
to the personal supervision OF the interests Of the Common
wealth In these works and the result that the public I'M
p,oysmeus of the State have been prosecuted with unpaa
leled visor and success.
In supper, of The hostility which prevail in
tain Quarters against the Board OF Public Works nothing s
offered but vague complain, of the possession OF excessive
by the Board Blu, for this tho Board surely not
10 blame The Constitution indicates the general nature,
and the Legislature prescrbes limits Of these pow
srs IT, therefore, they be excessive the DUTY devolVes on
the Legislature cuail them The Board responsible
only for an abuse of their powers and Of this they have
never bsen accused.
We readily discern the which provokes the hos
Utility and Of the Wing PRESS but confess we do
do clearly understand why Democrats are so prompt
condemn the conduct Of funconarles for whose election
their party responsible 1t TO be the duty OF
the Democratic party vndeae their from eroundess
accusations and undeserved At least, should
join 10 camor which has ts origin In the ancor Of
party SPIRIT and for which there 10 pelext much less an
ADEQUATE justification.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

RICHMOND, MARCH 1854
TOBACCO.-The market is without change snce Gu.
last report, n. M. MARTIN Il co.
FLOUR-Purchsses offer 81 but holders refuse 10 sell a.
that price
WHEAT-White 81 GO; Red S.
CORN-Sales to-day at IS cents per bushei.
CORN MEAL-95 80 cts. per bushel.
OATS-45 IS CITE. per bushe.
EDWIN WORKMAN Il co.
BACON-Mounain cured hog round, sH cents; Ci,y
cured and Smlhtcld hog round 10 10 10Y cents; West
arn Sides eH, Shoulders X 6; Hams IL old Sides
*; Shoulders 4 rs.
BUTrER-Goshcn, lsa 81 c,s., Moun.aIu Is 81 etc. ,
poorer sors suitable for table use are sold
az IL Is cts.
COFFEE-We quote Rio II a IL cents; Laguyra Il a
Isl Java Is ! 10 ~ mochn "A lax cts.
FISH-Mackere, No. 3, small *, the litter for Bos.
ton inspections Halifax Herngs, No. l, IS SIX per bbi
gross S31 1.
CANDLES-Tallow Is Is ctsi Hups and jack
sons patent II Adamantino Is 30 Mtcheps paten, 50
a 81 Sperm SO IS cts.
LARD-New in barrels los cts.i kegs ailX.
LIVE STOCK-(J. Shocks ReporV Cattle scale
weight SO GOA 375, Sheep, 81 30 co. nett; Hes
Sc Is nett.
SUGARS-Wo quote Porto Rico SIX 81 cents
New Orleans 81 6S. Refined Loaf 9& l0i Crushed
81 On; Powdered 81 9A Coffee Sugar 6E q Z
LIME-From wharf 81 80, from store 81 624.
GUANO Peruvian $50 60; Mexican s35 So
PLASTER-Sales Lump ssh at Wharf Sc on Basin
Ground 9.
NAILS-Held at Az S cents.
COALVirgina IL l2S cts, board, for good Mi.ct
Fine and Lump; Smiths cts. Anhracte is only sold re
tail rates-for load of 1000 lbs. 81.
LEATHER-Soe,'S good a,amp, from rs 20 els per ID.
damaged from Is 10 Y cts.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07
TH7RTv-THIRD coNcREss--Is7 SESSION
SATURDAY, MAscH 4.
CEN A'rE

The Senate from II oc!ock until 4, was occupied In a
sharp debate between Douglas Chase, Weller Sumner and
others
Nj Douglas answered the impu,ions OF Mesers. Chase
and Sumner his bill bid for the Presidency, which
he bitterly repeaL ind spoke Of the In which
essrs Chase and Sumner had managed their cleo
ton as Senators He sad it done by corrupt bargain
for votes
Mr. Chase replied tina, Mr.. Douglas uttered alsehoud-
n was party 20 no such ,ransgessions.
Nj Sumner said Mr. Doug could not sustain his
on by lie sought his position, and had
connection directly o! Indirectly win Inc movement which
elected him.
Mi Douglas replied no the Senator did no, s!ea!
the money he only TOOK 1t and put In his pocket"
Mr Chase explained by saying th6t in speaking O! the
I'LL az t., iJr the Presidency he nothing oiicn
sve - M, Douglas. He did not regard ambition DO
President q dishonoabe ambition.
AT five O'Clock the vote taken and The bill passed by
yeas 81 nays a. "a follows:
YEAS Messrs. Adams A,chison, Badger, Bayard Bsna
min, Brodhead, Brown, Butler, Cas- Clay Dawson, Dixon,
Dodge Of Iowa Douglas, Evans Fitzpatrick Geyer, win,
Hunter Johnson, Jones Of Iowa. Jones OF Tenn Mason,
Morton Morris, Petit, Rusk, Sebastian Shields, Slide
DELL Stuart Thompson OF Kentucky, Thompson of New Jer-
sey Toucey, Weller, Wliams-35.
NArs-Messrs Bell, Chase Dodge OF Wisconsin, Pes.
sender, Fish, Foot Hamlin, Houston, James, Seward,
Smith Sumner. Wade. Waker-l4
Messrs Bright, Toombs and Mallory sick, all OF
whom would have voted for the BILL
Mr. Allen who was absent accosnt Of sickness In his
family would have voted against It.
Messrs. Phelps, Pearce Cooper Everett. Clayton and
Wrigh, did not vote.
The title Of the bill was changed 10 "a Bill for Gov.
eminent for Nebraska and Kansas"
General Cass Immediately after The passage OF the b
and said"I congratulate the Senate the triumph
Of squatter sovereignty"
The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday next,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07
SATURDAY NIoHT. MARCH 4, 1854.
SENATE.
BILLS PASSED,

BiLLsPAsSEp
House bill 10 extend The capital OF The Wlnede Mining
and Manufacturing Company brought from the House by
Mir. SMITH
House biIincopornsing heGtesu Hill Cemoly OF Bstke.
ley county. Brought from the House BY MIR. WILEY
House bill 10 incorporate the Greene Mining Company
Brought from the Huuse by MIR. kEMrER
House bill authorizing WIN. A Leavitt TO Greet pier in
tie York River Brought from The House by Mr. CLIFTON
message from the House by Mr. PATRICK, that they had
passed. with amendment Senate bill 10 authorize The sale OF
portion OF the works of the Alexandria Caua Company 10
the Alexandria and Washington city rail road Company
The amendments were concurred in by the Senate
Mr. WEST called House bill authorizing justices OF the
peace give judgment forthcoming bonds taken by con
stables executions issued by justice and amending and
enacng the fourth section Of chapter lo OF the Code
Mr. SAvSDERs moved 10 lay the bill the table THIS
motion sustained by Mcssrs. SAUNDERS STRANDS and
THOMAS, opposed by Dir. WEST, and was agreed 10.
message from the House BY Mr. HAYa0S2, that that
body ready adjourn sine die in obedience the
Quiremenis OF the Constitution.
Mr STANDS requested 10 Inform the House that the
Senate also ready TO adjourn.
Mr. SAUNDERS having been called 10 the Chair,
Mr. WhI7E introduced the following resolutions which he
prefaccd with these renaas
Mr. WHITE said
MI Presidential with the Wishes Of various
Senators Of both political parties and still more in response
10 the suggestions of my heart and judgment uise TO
offer resolutions OF justice and compliment 10 our presiding
officer Lieut.. Governor Leake.
Did not regard myself in this instance as The agent or
of the tact and obvious sentiment OF Tho Senate
could hardly proceed In this ceremony upon my own ssu-
Of propriey.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07
INTERESTING FROM THE ISTHMUS AND SoUTE
AMERICA


New Yolx. March 5.-lhs steamer Empire City, from
Aspinwal Feb. 22l, arrived yesterday evening.
Tho Aspnwau Courier ut the 22i says that Secretary
Marcy has Instructed the mail steamship company
pay tax of 10 per imposed by the New Grcnadian
government Informing them that the Uoi:ed States will
permit such to be enforced.
Panama advices of The Goth that unsuccessful
effort had been made TO rob General Woos party while
crossing the IsIhmus.
large Are occurred nj Guyaqui Dec. q, destroying
property 10 the amount Of 100000.
Peru still uuquiet Bolivia threatening Instant 10
vsson Don Domingo Films was about - march on Lima
with 600 men, but awaiting the result of revolution
10 his behalf In the provinces Of Tacna and Arequlpa-
There were rumors Of revolution impending 10 Chilli The
ministry bad resigned aud Cabalo formerly Minister 10 the
United States, had been appointed Minister of Foreign Az
fairs.
the Panama Star Of February gel has Valparaiso dates
of February lst by the arrival Of the steamer Bolivia
FeIehts continued good, and shipping In great demand
The u S. corvette St. Mary Valparaiso 10 leave in
few days for Callao
The Ex president of Peru had gone South 10 Join DomIn.
90 Eas. jauc'uro Of their forces would make reyo-
uonary party successful and Castillo be proclaimed Presi
dent Bolivia and Peru holding of sgainst other
There was nothing Of moment from Chill or ECUADOR
], reported that Bezus, finding himself unable to
with Peru the Sea- about TO Issue letters Of maquc
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07

LIT. GOV. LEAKE.-Duy demands tina, We should pay
a tribute 10 the admirable manner 10 which Lieut. Gov
Leake has presided The deliberations OF the Senate W.
but press the sentiments which we have heard IRON BON
The Whig and Democratic members OF that body, without
single exception ,ha, lie has performed the duties OF hi.
chair of this every pevou. session Of the Senate vita
an ability fidelity and imparalI,y unsurpassed in the
nal. OF Virginia legislation. Thoroughly conyersant wita
pa Elementary Iaw and making the most ready application
OF IL principles incest questions calm and decided
amid excitement and agitation always just and fair
representatives CT all parties and all sections Shelton f.
ieske has richly entitled himself TO the admiration and the
gratitude of tho Senate Of Virginia. Dispatch.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07
GAYETY IN RICHMOND.

Last Thursday evening we spen. delightfully."- al hand
ball given 10 their friends by Mr. and Mira
Ballard of the Exchange Hotel The dancing kept uf
until late hour and every body charmed with The
liberal hospitality OF the host and hostess The supper wat
splendid one. spread out on three spacious tables
On Friday night las! there was brilliant and mos, agree
able Assembly Sal the American HOTEL gotten up il
Smiths finest se. The supper abundant and beauti
full and the merry dance aouet charmlngly through
veral hours Ths friends OF both OF these Zoe Hotels hao
u reason 10 be pleased with the energy, good taste
warm. hearted hospitality Of the Two popular hosts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07
:
EENERAI, OF DR.. GARDINER

w.sp,soroS March, 5-The funeral Of Dr.. Gardiner,
this afternoon attended by few OF his personal friends
Charles Gardiner present. relieving the impression that
he had absconded All OF In circulation
lsye 10 The letters written by Dr. Gardiner They may
produced at tho inquest Friday when Charles Gardiner
will be before the jury.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07

1t viii; be tina. Mis-. E. NJ. White, native of Rich
ond and daughter of the late en,erprising and popular
Thomas W. White the founder and editor Of The Southern
Literary Messenger will give Poetica readings at the Ahe
mum Friday night. We cordially wish the fullest
this accomplished young lady in enterprise under
taken By her from the most laudable moves
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07
NERRaSEaIN BOSTON

BosroS March 4.-Thc friends OF the administration
fired salute IL d. TO day, In Boston Common 10 honor
OF the passage Of the Nebras ka bill by the Senate
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07
EVENING sESsION-FRIpAv, MAacH 3, 1854
uOrISE or DELEGATES.

1
n, motto, of Nj ELLy.oS. Senate bill entitled an act 10
the the Manufacturers Savings Bank OF me CITY
of Richmond was taken the rules being susPenaeo eao
third time and passed ,l,, 49,;
The following bills were then taken up read third Time
and passed 49,, v tJ,, w..
pany al Alexandria. ~.
Senate bill cedng the right to certain lands In Virginia
in the United States for the purpose OF conveying water 10
the city of Washington
Manufacturing company
An act TO incorporate the Tedegar Foundry and Locono
tive Manufacturing company, in the city of Richmond.
bill Incorporating company to improve The navigation
of The Tug Fork Of Sandy river.
The special order Of the night taken up being bill 10
extend the corporate limits Of the town OF Fairfax IN the
county Of Culpeper. ~
Mr. LEE addressed the House in opposition TO the bill ns
did Mr. Browse of Stafford and King George.
Mr. EG6soaN addressed the House in favor OF IT,
The question it's passage was taken and decided In Inc
affirmative.
AS act au,horisng tho payment of the forfeited School
quota OF Pacahonas county for the year 1852 being the Sc
coud special order, was taken up read third time anu pass
ed.
At about II o'clock Mr.. TIFFANY called up his resolution
requiring the Board OF Public Works have estmaes made
Of the cost The Geenbcr and Monroe routes the CO.
vpgton and Ohio Rail Road before they shall direct the
construction Of The road either OF these rival routes
Dr. GARNETT had moved amendment prohibiting any ex.
pendue upon the line Of the works except west OF the
mouth OF the kanawha River, which amendment was ac-
copied Mr. TFrASv. The question pending when the
subject last up upon motion 10 lay upon Inc
tabs.
long debate ensued, which terminated By motion
10 adjourn al half past ii o'clock, which prevailed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-03-07

DIED.
DIED. in Washington city, the 9Th inst, ELIZABETH yors
child Of Richard and Edmona Heath aged IL mon,hs an