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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11
No. 1, sprigg House Emporium
CLOTHS. cAss1MEREs AND vEsTlNGs,


New Spring and Summer G. Gods!
TIA EpleISuIc ia being able To Say 10 my old Gus; /
ers anu the fashionable community. that lave a.
iturneu from New York, aud have been able Iu PIuE.
Tie most FaS0na BILE Goods for the season that tt rk
Emporium, New York, can import from EiaKe ,p{l.
OLD coTntrteSi and having DISPENSED with tie sale o. m
The wants OF my customers in the Fashionable VaI ",
new stock now consists OF
Blaze, BROWN, GREEN, BLUE, OLIVE AxD
pALIIIN CLOTHS.
Also silk and WOOL eashmeI els. all shades aud cOOr
bonbIZiHe, dIarIcr summer cloths, linen aud grasseos
&C., for making Tock, dress. ard business coats
French, English, and Amer lean cassime les; also JfIS
linen drillngs, &c, for making pants. As YeSHss
have the most beautiful selection ever looked al in any a.
y, all of which am NOW prepared Lake up in lie mos,
Ia iona bic and best style, as have VIZ RrssrlI,
services cutter tor The coming SEASON. feel certain ia
saying that can furnish better cloths any house we
OF the Allegheny mountains
In connection with the above have bsautifA assot
nent Furnishing Goods, all fire. SeAsonab!e aud ash
iona Bile, consisting OF cloth, Cashmere caShere kOul
hazIle. grass linen, dabta and plain linen, nock dies
aud business coats, yeStS and pants made from lie mos
fashionable and seasonabe Goods, In great variety; also
Leii and cotton Shirts, SILK. III en- lambs COT
ton UndersLiris and Drawers cIayats stocks cOlaTs
gloves and suspenlerS.
able for completing sent'enraas aIdrUhe.
All the above named atiiccS together wi many o;he
articles that be found at my store, No SpTiss Ouse
Please call In and take look, and much oh Se yours.
mel $. RICE.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

MR. EprroR:-I announce myself US a candidate. not
on the Sherialty, the favorable notice OF all who
wish to pu, chase Wall Paper dow Paper, Fife 10 rs
Prints and Books Stationery. My stocSs large amt
I ar, deternsined to sell at the lowest prices
ana JOHN II. THOMPSON.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

Ma FiItsseHH.-The Charleston Courier in
torms US that this distinguished gentleman will lie
/" that city during the sitting Of The Commercial
Convention, though he will not, it is thought. a,-
rive in season TO attend the dianer to be given on
She 18Th.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

EDS. IxrrLLiarscER i-Yom will p.ease announce our
well known fellow citizen LEVI MILLS candidate
for Comms somer of Revenue. the County District
the coming spring election.
aps:Im. ONO COUNTY.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11
New Savings Bank Store.


NEW Pa. nIxo>En LErrEHs AT THE OLD POST OFFICE!
AM now receiving and orening unusually large and
I gene u assortment OF boots, Shoes, Hats. Bonnes,
Umbrellas aud c1rIc SACHS at the corner of Market and
vcry large and nti ely new stock which released
most circumstances and offer them to the Gill
zcns of Wheeling and vicinity at reduced prices, whole
deem it say much in praise Of my s,otk II
I mistake not. tn" rearc OF w"eIins not easily
unbHgscd by advertising pGfsi suiceit have Any
and fol- ladies' every variety or silk lawn, braid
0ss SIirPss aud G"ers both or ladies' misses and
Having purchased large stock OF tile above named ar
cali me- send M: their orders viii duplicate
any r ss purchase" !" the caster" Giles for
o. W. nEtsHELL JAS 4. rETzEn X. \. swEARIxuk$, JH.
HEISKELL & Co.
HAVE received their Second Stock of
IL Spring and &; Gods,
hemga very cUnPlr'e and varied assortment rich tam
ey and staple Goods, and consisting in part Of
Nomnet Silks,
IonIet Satins,
Bareges.
Fls'd and Raid Sw' ssrs.
Piain"rd ig' d Jaconets,
French Msnins.
Grape Sh1 wis.
Bonnet Ribhons,
Kid Gloves hest make
Linen CambI ic IIdk'Gs,
Dress Tri innings,
Silk Mitts,
Hosiery,
a"!0 Irish Lirens.
EISKELl. Il 60. have also a large stock OF the fol-
Ii owing Goods $50 "
Linen >hcctiMg.
Pillow Linen,
Linen Tab Clu.IH,
Fine DalHhsk do,
CassnIeTes,
Twceds,
Checks,
IiCk'MsS,
Crash,
Bleached Muslins,
Faunels, CHooI)
Do (siIk,)
Furniture ChiniE
Limity,
Summer Pant stun,
Table & Piano covers
| ParasOls,
Umbrellas,
aTLo &c DC &c.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

CoSFIRMArloN.-The right of confirmation was
administered 10 seventeen persons in rredericks-
burg on Wednesday evening last. by Bishop Meade.
The confirmation sermon was preached by Bishop
Johns. The News learns that The object of the
ptesent convocationin Fredericksburg is 10 accept
the act recently passed by the Legislature of Vir
GINA, making the Theological Seminary near Alex
ondEia a close Corporation, with lower to holl
land TO the amount of two hundred and fifty acres
and property to the amount cf $3.50, 900.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

DEAru OF R. E. TAYLon.-The Norfolk Herald
records the death of Robert L. Taylor, Esq. which
took place on the 6'h inst, after a severe illness
o: several weeks duration. He was gentleman
OF high standing as lawyer. represented the city
on several occasions in the State Legislature. and
took lively interest in the various schemes OF
improvements by which tie prospects of Norfolk
might be advanced. His death, though not unex
pected. is mourned by large circle of relatives
and friends.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

MR. EplroR:-l announce myself independent can
didate the Office Sheriff of Ohio County. The Ell
suing spring election.
mrS-daw JOHN BRADY.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

Mr. Ep,roR:-Peasc announce WILLIAM NJ. DUN
LAP as candidate Commissioner of the Revenue fol-
the county District at the ensuing May election.
| mres ~ MANY CITIZENS.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

JAS. II. McMEcHEN is candidate for the SHERIFF
ATTY at the election TO be held in the Spring of 1851
octo':td
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

HosBs' LOCK NOT PIcxEp.-1t seems, after all,
that the great American Bank Lock has not bee n
picked in London, was asserted. An ordinary
till lock which was of defective construction, was
picked by the foreman oil Chubb, who made
great noise over it in the Times. MIR. Hobbs lmme-
lately offered them two hundred pounds if they
would pick the American Bank Lock; which
challenge was declined Though the Times, after
this fashion:
MI tiOb:s's challenge is neutrality-suspicious.
a weasel asleep Signed J. Gaater. Foreman 10
Messrs. ChuLb, London
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

THE undersigned offers himself as candidate for IN
office of Commissioner of Revenue, or the city dstlc'
at the ensuing May election.
mri5 r.. DAY.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

,r gFWhy did they illuminate books in old times,
'.ut ,ney might be read in the 'dark4ges"
D. IIWhy were the nobility beheaded in III first
their .'oifence was roak,,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

SR:-l requested a statement embodyinp your
views OF the terms Li HE meeting of Air. Breck-
entldge aud Mr.. Cutting, with the hope that our
views would concldc as - the weapons, diSta zee,
&c. But ms the weapon selected Is one with " hch
my principal is WI oily unacquainted, and The
terms otherwise obj ctlOnable, II becomes my duty
10 stand on our lights as The challenged party aud
am under the ncceSSIlY of proposing the follow
ing:
| Proposed terms OF The meeting between tile
Hon. j. e. BrrcXcatldgc. and The Hon. F. b. Cut
ting
/. That the parties are to meet Ut in the
! instant.
=. Weapons to be the ordinary duelling pistols;
distance ten PAGES; pisio $ TO be held downwardS;
i'll a perpendicular direction.
3. Choice of weapons and giving of the word
each TO be decided by lot, in manner 10 be ed
upon by the seconds.
! 4 The word is 10 he given in the following ma n
I ner &c enlemen, are you ready?' (upon eoch
responding '.ready."J "fre-one, two. three
| halt."-nOt less than one, nor more than two sec
onds 10 elapse between each void from the .'hre''
| 10 "halt."
! s. Neither party shall be permit ed 10 elevate
is pistol from perpendicular position before the
word ''hre'' or ere after The word sshalt' under
the penalty of being shot down by The second oil
the adversary Of the Offending party.
=. The pistols are to be loaded with the ordins-
~ charge Of pow der nnl one round Lail, each 10
be loaded alike, by some person or persons to be
selected, by aud under the supervision of the re-
| SpeClNe SeconuS.
I. Tie positions having been marked GU, by
The seconds, the choice thereof is to be dec idei
| by lot.
Very respectfully, your ob't serv't,
JAS. MONROE.
| tEndorsedl Correct, T. T. Hawkins.
| - NO.
| COL. HAWKINS TO COL. MONROE.
| Washington, March 90, '54-lO P. ~
Col Jas. Monroe:
Sill have the Lcnor 10 acknowled The rec.ipt
| OF your noe OF This date.
There seems 10 be some misapprehension ns 10
the relative positions OF Mr.. BIeckeuridsd and
the Hon. Mr.. Cutting. Mr.. Breckenridge, am
very confident, consIdeis himself the challenged,
not the challenging parry. never entertained
The idea that my principal ever occupied! any 9th.
er attitude. =
| Under these circumstances, conceive that the
rights appertaining by custom to the challenged
party belong 10 ar. Breckenridge, who stands only
IN defensive position and not TO Mr. Cutting, who
addressed the original note 10 him on which this
correspondence is based.
have The honor TO remain, with assurances of
nlsh respect, your obedient servant.
+. Il. HAWKINS.
LsSudorsedl Correct, 7. 4. Hawkins.
No. *.
COT. MONROE TO COL. HAWKINS.
Washington, March 90, 1854
Col. 4. F. Monroe
Sir,--In reply 10 your note of this date, i have
the honor 10 say. that, in my opinion, the misap-
ulSconceptiQn. of The exact character of Mr. Gut
tags original NOTE.
On, referring 10 that note, find that Mr.. Cutting
uses the following language r'In the course OF the
debate athe House THIS mac1ing, in reply to what
considered 10 be legitimate er,j ScEm Ipon YotiF
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11
nLAck, 0RowN, -onEEN, nl.uE, OLIVE Asa

NOTICE EXTRA.
have small stuck OF common cO.hing that will Dis:
pose Of at cost, even less to make my Spring
stock OF fine goods
m2I \ RICE
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To the Voters OF oil

To the Voters OF Ohio County.
offer myself as candidate for the Office of Sheriff OF
Ohio county, and IL reelected shall heretofore discharge
the duties OF the Office faithfully and impartislly.
mr1I W. s. wICKHAM.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11
REMOVAL

REMOVAL.
HAVE removed my Wholesale stock of DRY GOODS
AND MOTIONS. to the nav four story brick building.
No. l15, Main Street,
west side, between Monroe and Umiou streets where
viii be prepared with an carry ami extensive Spring
STOCK direct omtmPorters and nianuac urcrs Which
would be pleased to have my Old friends and
to call and examine.
feb4 wN ~ sr,pv
w j. L. MsicHU Will he found at the above ESTABLISH,
m'ent. where he awaits his old FRIENDS
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

sJ-Why IS Il that shoemaker can never he
te".ptSs;el because he takes punch every doy.
Bite Collector of Cast ms OF New Work ac-
know lztses he receipt Of so9 10 calreet esIors in
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11


CoNvENrroS BETWEEN THE WESTERN Powers
AND TuRKEY.-rhe chief points of four hours'
conference held at constan,inople on the sth day
of March. between The English and French EN-
bassadors and Reschid Pacha. touching the Con-
Vention between the Western Powers are thus
given by the London correspondent of the N. Y.
Herald:
lst.-The Porte engages neper to negotiate
10Th Russia aeithout the Intervention Of the West
ern Potrers.
Rehabilitation of the condition ofthe ch,is-
tians.
A separate treaty is sail TO be annexed for the
following four points:
lst'--Aboli'on of the pull-tnx.
2d.-Risht of Christians 10 be admitted as wit
nesses in judicial proceedings.
3d:-Right 10 hold landed property without dis
tinct'n of nationality OF religion.
3th.-The civil rights of the Christians admitted
in the army and the civil service.
The destination of the English and French
forces to be left TO the decision OF the Sultan.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
w ALL PAP Err
:" - -
New sock.

public generally, that he has receivad his spring stock oil
Wall Paper, Window Shades and Ho,de,s.
The latest best styles, sale the lowest prices
by JOS GRAVES, Main st..
aplO Centre Wheeling.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

ANOTHER NEw TERRIroRY.-It is stated that
the people OF Carson Valley have agreed 10 make
application 10 Congress TO be separated from Utah
and formed into a Territory. to be bounded
Oh The east by the Goose Creek Mountains, moth
by Oregon, aRd south and west by California
The area included within these limits is about
one-thMd Of The Territory of Utah, of which it is
the western part. 1t is rem tie from the Mormon
settlements, and its inhabitants are not Mormons.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

DEPARTURE OF TRoors.-Two companies of U.
S. troops sliled from New York on Wednesday for
Aspinwall. route for California, in the steamer
Illinois. The companies B. and l.. of the
Third Regiment, and most Of the men are the same
who allied in the San Francisco few weeks ago,
whose appalling fate is known 10 all. Brevet
Lieut.. Col. George Norman goes out chief in COM
mnnd of these companies. in place of Col. Gates,
who had command on the steamer San francisco,
ami who has since Eeinqushed the charge of the
Third Regiment. in consequence OF the unhappy
circumstances growing cut OF the wreck of that
steamer.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

iScENDMRrsA We learn from the Winchester
Virginian that desperate attempt was made last
week to set fire to the Valley Bank in that place.
A long train of caudle-wick, saturated with cam
phine and gunpowder, WAS laid from the yard at
tached TO that building to clubhouse connected
with Hoovers tavern, where ii terminated in q
large rol of raw cotton. similarly prepared. Fire
had been commu nicaled 10 the southern end of the
cord, but fortunately ii would not burn.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11
EOR KENI,-

FOIN NEIN
HOUSE ON the ISlal g. containing sevsr Inconsistent
N Ono iiumJIed and Fifty Dollars Possession gwen
Immediately. on the III st OF April.
Eng ire OF H. T. CRANMFR,
feb2S M 1I5 Nsin
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Great Sale of Furniture.

LII the Furniture in Mcclure House, in this city,
"A OLE ed at private sae III lots and at prices to suit
uIciascrs. aud at such time may be agreed
Brussels pctIng, bedsteals huk mattresses, best
hair d. bedding OF all descriptions bureaus various
qualities dressing bureaus, tables, wash stands; great
variety and price hairs OF various qualities and Ia BILE
ware chamber glass table and cutlery
and IN TACT aimO every article needed Ia uSekCepng
4 most favorable opportunity is offered all per.
sons needing III nfie and O quality descriptions
furniture al d pic S, during this mouth: By
THE PROPRIETOR.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

SRnoDE ISLAND ELEcTroN.-The returns Of the
Rhode Island election, received by Telegraph,
show that WIN. W. HofrlN. Wing, has been elect
ed Governor by the people. and that the Wings
will have decided maiorties in both branches OF
the legislature.
The result of the vote for Governor in the whole
State is as follows:
For Horpin. Wing. Observation-Disclosures, 112
For Dimond, Demot rat. ...........-. 6,4s4
Scattering. Observation-Disclosures. 23l
Last year the Democrats elected their Governor
by2.143 majority, and also majority Of the mem
bers Of the Legislature. Now the Wing majority
is about $500.
To the State Senate the Wings have elected 10
members and the Democrats and Independents ID;
and to the House of Representatives the Wings
have elected a and their opponents 81.
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w KEELING, Va
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL IL. 1854.

prhe correspondence in relation to the Cut
ting and Breckenridge difficulty will be found in
another column to-day. An idle and impairment
curiosity having ferreted out and published this
correspondence. we give it as one of the current
news items of the day. It will exhibit 10 our
renders the modMs ope'andi of getting up luels
and of disposng Of them in an honorable way
without bloolshed. 1t appears 10 us that Mr.
Wrinkle, wLo figures in the Pickwick papers,
would rejoice in this affair as parallel to the de-
nouement of his anticipated duel.
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PHiLADELPHIA
Curtain Warahn11sa

PHILADELPHLA
Curtain Warehouse,
III Chestnut ST., PHILADELPHIA opposite m. Stat. Io
HENRI w. SAFFOls ID,
IMPORTER AID DEALER ~ CURTAINS C,inrAIS Ma.
TERttLs, AND FURNITURE CoyERlNGs,
WHICH he offers al the lowest market prices.
WHOLESALE AND RETAiL
=. ! ne STOCK comprising. in part, the following;
hmnoro'dered Lace Cuitainsi Gilt Coinices;
-, DO Muslin DO do Pins.
Drarery LaccS d. MusIins; do BamIs
French BrOcatcs, all widths Canopv ATchsS nm, ;u.
and cOlors; Cords 'asS.It I ESn ,s,nsai
Satin dc LANES; Frinse. 4 Hrth;, "'' nn,,
Damasks; Sc "'" D'oPs'
Alarbe stock OF FRENCH fLIiSHES of ALI co,ors an,
qualities on hand, " " "'9 ""'
PAINTED WINDOW SHiDES aud mn ruc . :,
colors for shading. VI H
n D. Persons ordering Curtains will gi We the me,su,.
marIT-1vdNw ~ "i"uoW.
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MR.. CUTTING TO MR.. nnEckENRInaE.
WnShinninn Anrrh u lQSI

Hon. J. G. breckenridge
SI@-four note of last evening has been handed
10 me by Colonel Monroe.
take pleasure in acknowledging its receipt AN d
the qualification feel that /: Z causes which or,yi-
mated The correspondence referred 10 in il, have
ceased TO exist. Reciprocnting the sentiments OF
regret that ANY misunderstanding should have
PLANTATION.
! remain, very respectfully. your obetlient serv-
ant, F. r. CIITrISti
[Endorsedl Correct. #. II. Haw kins.
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- CHANCEkY SAIE-

DuRSUAST toa Utclce n,a,,a IT LIZ.
febrasS G oe ' .sonss I05 S ei
p !ls fSi. i" sSrsery between Fansis
WIN on N onuay the fist day OF Mar ,' defelds,'
s1eton at iGI tie Sdt pG a5o
~, continuing said sale ther.ai er mouse Of Ohio
wiz nv al iSs very sa IL
ing situate on The corner Of and
nins ISeee ny Todd DyoI shoe sIo see'
Sc tee nSIseyn grounds Va
tween Market and Main streets H"Ae eqg dsas
EaLaei with MAJ Eet atlcet stalk, IIeerLyadiJ
| ginning. "" 9''eet to the Pic. NJ
T.. Terms '; Of Sa,tITen per Gent. of Tie ru,e,,,..
he Paid IN hand and The rrsiue hy uors
Two ara three years ro the dale o. ss. st,
AID good security for The dee. rl ,', 10 give
DC e.sHed as further secury iii pararm ~ a. lie
m o. Tie e, ""nds above described can S,,s
tonic FIR .SCIS II y; making am
| SVeC'a L ,u,,1;'i
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VALUABLE FARM FOR sam

ENLUAbL-E FARM FOR SAIC--
1917 ACRES OF Laid two mics ilvm ,I..i. IL
Ing on the Ohio liver; one hall ," cry o. Whs
MaIinSviEe DEPOT OF the Cleveland a.d north
r'ad. Said read ru ming directly thTor.L R1
Ahoundins as It does III COAL lime and lie. Tue Farm
win an eXgei!el quality Of biek car and tSsh
between mn ana bottom land it pr esens GIVt
The land Is OF superior quality and is or. et se
viii be so In sT or siy a. in county,
For terms enquire o! T. Miller. Min s, 81.
ing, OF on the premises. ''''n S'ieet, Via
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The Cutting aud breckenridge Oimculty.
The recent Erecting rrrspondemce bet,cern those
Gentiemen-Ths Arrane ements for H Duel
FinaLSettiement Of the Dispute, &c.
As might be expected, the telegraphic synopsis
which has been given of the Cutting and Brecken-
ridge correspondence, has led to the publication
of that correspondence itself. 1t is as follows
I.
Mk. CUTTING TO Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE.
Washington, March 81, 1854.
Hon. J. c. breckenridge
Sir:--In the course OF the debate in the House
this morning. in reply TO what considered to be o
legitimate criticism upon your argument, You US.
serted that what had said was false.
now call upon you 10 Tetract this assertion, or
TO make the explanation due from one gentleman
10 another.
This will be handed TO you by my friend MIR.
Maurice, who is authorized 10 receive your answer,
and 10 act fot Inc.
Very fesrecttully.7yo"r obedient servant,
F. B. CUTTING.
[Endorseal Correct, r. n. Hawk
MR. DREcKENRIDoE TO Mr.. CUTTING.
Washington, March 81, 1854.
Sn:-Y0ur mole Of this date, by the hands oil the
Hon. James Maurice, is this moment Received.
The word 10 which you except. having been
founded on one personally applied 10y You 10 me,
which consider improper and offensive, cannot
be withdraw while tie cause oil 1t remains.
JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE.
| Hon. F. 3. Cutting, Wash.ng City.
[Endorsedj Correct, r. T. lila wilkins.
| 40 III.
MR.. CUTTING TO MR. BRECKENRIDGE.
| Washington, March %, 1854.
Hon. J. c. BieckenTidge-
Sir:-Iour not Of last night, III answer TO mine,
handed to me at too late All hour 10 admit Of o
reply.
Thr.express:o TO which YOU object was applied by
rue i'll The coutSe Of what considered TO be legit.
| mate criticism upon plrt of your argument, and
was not intended TO be personal III its character,
nor, in my oE'iniOn hen considered in connection
with my remarks. does il justly admit OF that con.
StIuclion.
therefore have to reiterAte the demand areody
made.
Very respectfully, your ote'lient servant,
+. u. CUTTING.
IEndorS-d! COR .cl. y. II. hawkins.
| [rhis letter was Shown 10y Mr.. Maurice 10 Col
Hawkins who declined 10 receive il.
SIR. sRtCKESRIuuE MR.. CUTTING.
Washington, March %, 1854.
Hon. F. b. Cutting
Sir:-liavlng received your note last night at n
very late hour. had no time 10 consult friend
TO whom would refer the Hon. Mr.. Maurice, to
embIace the alternative Offered by your note and
arrange the term OF our meeting, Until this morn
ing.
My friend Col. Hawkins will present this note
ant! act for ire i'll the mailer.
have the honor To lemain your obedent servant,
JOHN e. BRECKENRIDGE.
80 v.
MR.. cTrr-\0 T" MR.. DREckENRIDGE.
Washington, March %, 1854.
Hon. J. c. Breckenridge
Sir:-l have the honor 10 acknowledge the re-
cept of your note of this morning. i'll which you
refer me 10 your friend Col. Hawkins. "to arrange
the terms of our meeting"
My friend Col. Munroe, whom have chosen for
that purpose. will confer with Col. Hawkins on the
subject. have the honor 10 Iemain, your obed-
enl servant. F. b. CUTTING.
[Endors.dl Correct, T. T. Hawkins,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-04-11

NM + have this day received chnice variety OF Bon
w nets, comp Using several very desirable styles; viz:
Plain Staw bonets CsOt finsn) finish, ladies'
I'd misses ..--.
Real Paris honneis, few exceedingly beautiful. 49,
Rutland, split straw, French Lace do.
With an Immense variety other styles. for ladies' and
and mssesi also u stock OF Hloomers and Flats, for
misses.
nj & Tn