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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22
Southern Convention 10 Charleston.

The Commercial Convention which met in Mem
phis last fall, adjourned to meet in Charleston S. c.
the se'ond Wednesday in April. The people Of
Charleston making great preparations for the oc
casion and will, from present Indications, be in con-
dton to give all their guests brilliant and hearty
welcome.
The object Of the Convention is TO awaken South
ern feeling, and by concert of action, to protect and
promote the commercial interests OF the South The
object is one, which every days experience goes to
show is more and more important While we CON
tinte " be vassals and tributaries to the North
while We neglect all the advantages Of our position,
and supply our Free Soil brethren Of the North
with the means Of expressing us, VIC need not
be surprised that they should deny us equal
rights under the Constitution. We mus. respect our.
selves if VIC would have others respect us-we must
take Of pecunary interests, IL expect to
be able to enforce our political rights Presuning on
past submission to their aggressons for the first
time in day, they manifest a disposition TO deny.
in distinct and emphatic terms, that the Southern
States Of the Union are entitled to equal rights or
indeed to any rights in large portion Of the natoi al
territory. Thirty odd years ago, the same pretenson
was advanced, and from an unwise prediction for
peace we submitted 10 II. Its renewal nov add in
suit to injury, and admonishes to spare means
to assert and establish ou- commercial independence.
LIT us unite our energies for the development aud
consolidation Of our vast resources, and the Southern
portion Of the Unon, which now creates tbreelourths
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CoMrLIMENrAny nALL

TO THE WASHINGTON GREYs or PHILADELPHIA.
- Capt. ELLIOT, united propose gyjnV JNENTAR
mlLIIAkY aud CIVIC BALL 70 the WASHINGTON 0REYs Of
,.,- United States Hotel
aye nton, which has kindly rendered by Mr. Morris On
InUsDAf EyEN Nc MKT 93d of PebfuaTy and invite The
'n trs and Citizens generally participate The OCCASION
esunhg on the encouragement their brother
wv MS they beg 70 be allowed ~ state that every
agreeable. ~ ''"'''"' P''s's"' SUI
tD SUPPER by 81 syPeriereed and liberal Caterer
a. 49,. AlEo, ENTERTAINMENTS In abundance.
'"'''-N"'iary and Cotiiou-by 81 experienced Basd.
Committee Of Arrangements
Otpt Moore, lieut.. C,aus,yI
Iirui b'-in, gefgt. BOssieug,
re Ilunf, Sergt StArke,
SsTgt. MeDusid s.rgt prg,,'
,iIhslS, TWO DULLAHs-tl aduIt 8enteu.u and Ladies'
W Ds ma OF TIC Cymnts, Of the
~ we d,cr on TIE bight the uaII.
~ TIE VI n'gomsIy G,ard s gel their Telt At ene.
L'N" pThihj 'lsG'sy', o. sUsi Bos.IsuI. iv2O-Si
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22

~ writer in the Mail asks, why do not the
editors of the Richmond Wing call upon the Attorney
General Of the State and upon the Grand Jury put
SOP to such unlawful banking making, issuing and crcul
ting bank notes shnpastcrs the very OF govern
ment The writer infer belongs that class Of po.
cans who opposed to the issuing of small notes by
The banks Of the State aud believes in tho ability Of
law makers remedy the evil Of sbinplaser circulation
by the passage OF prohbory onactmcnts. We have
enough Of the results Of that Of legislation satisfy
US that it worth nothing flour Attorney General and
Grand Jures do enforce the remedies shinpaster
doctors pleased TO prescribe it is look
We have faith in them Let those who profess to be
eve in the virtue Of such quack panaceas insist upon the
use Of their medicine That IS their business-no,
Give US such laws will DO enforced aud effect
the object for which they intended We have been
promised them long time this shinpaster question
When shall we have themS
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22

=, ~ pm. G.. ~. BItAIIERD you'd inform the pable
ta he is waiting for the Committee CossJ Rich
pd 70 report md be consulted Exchange Hotel On.
m Saturday, March iil 1861 from 10 ~ A. ~ and 10
~ Ny stay will be short therefore let wish
aPy Correspondents, by addresiHg post pdJ, box
V new foTE Oily, stating The Of their and whether
We yeba srs ge; also whether eye stands out
promptly o. y sunEencln, Tor two dollars, obtain advice:
ten dollars In wdch the advice
deducted. The poor fsyoraby considered.
DH BEANhD has restored persons perfect sight, cases Of
total 6ndness Of from weeks to % years
~ in ~ seconds 10 minutes application scientific
OF bis own discovery without cutting, pain or wash.
Dr. b. has also inamaton Of various and az.
gnvated gfade'; pain o Intolerance E
psn or 9, 81 IEhom age aid nsarsightednes'-a Of which
nave remained permanent 70 the present moment.
For abundant evidence n the stacd reference may
had 70 s'ement q pariJns treated Published city
ssPr Many Of hos persons be at his 10 A.
M.G4P w. o. each day,at vhich hours viii perform
PeInents on the worst cases that u.ay b. presented.
gee notice above, and days Those vi do moi
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22
Ma. Eptron.

made a statement IN piece that vas published In
your paper o. The lIth Of January last and since
aseealned Incorrect IL Ia relation
Of the Kanauha River, at Its mouth that The bank At this
place. elevated far above tho highest water marx" Thsye been
toll recently, that the Southern bottom
,npnassd Except pYr9n Of ose IN atou, izeny years.
had ever known this fact before piece en-
MreJ foE ten IT, Having BEEN frequently mouth Of the
n.Eha RIVER and acquainted With the banks place
which seemed 10 10 be much Ish
lag htd frequent conversations vita about ~.
lnuns ons Of the back part OF the TGa Point
was upon M mind wheo srce The piece h The
tent tde the statemen however, from an bons.,
o. ~ tu'h without the sgnie inisJ1 20 prejudice or Sjurs
spy on. " PtJfshS
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EnnnsIIiN NK,Ya

The tgaph dispatch which publithsd yei,erdsy morn
Ing, he the --latest by the Canada turns cot 10 be new,
brought BY the Baltic We suppose the haformsd mutat
shape In which trsa:hed ewing interruption Il
the wires.
The last news and Warke paeac co.
luton be the question Omer Paha
10 have ougeneasd the Russians the Danube 10 have
mabeuyrsd strong force between the wings Of their army
But success Ia military Affairs the only test Of strategic sE
and for that must wait.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22
RToHNOND MARKETS Fruur,nv 81

ToDACCoThs market opened month with considerable
activity, and good frtgn demand and medium
Bfade' u o old and mes, which features continued 10
araetrr up to e present time aud prices have fully
per ulIl higher ibln during tie same time last The
liner descriptions u maEufaGuriay however little
after and prices much than d ast SUMNER We
ink the Indications favorable Of
anny ne whole Of ne present season We quote New Lays
from sl 6 general tales. s5I New Leaf ~ 10 II
Old Lugs, 50 to6; Common Lta ~ s Good 80 10 II
Fine manu- aciuTiDg, 4l2 to u. -
WEAT-Tbe last foreign adyices c7ued slight decline
prime whites TOW worth Al. - aud also.
FLOUR. j tOsA.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22

TnEsESiTs ys,terday the subject Of Increasing salaries wa,
discussed f'r time pa''sgs the Increase Of
the Of the aor Of the city Richmond and the salary o,
the clerk Of the Senate Both bills passed The pay
OF the Senate 10 inereated 10 tS6 week An
ton made to make the pay $50 per b granting
an appropriation 70 aafgs amount pa,ied but bill for
Increasing the capital the Manassa Gap Railroad copa
ny $4,000 the and three 6hs principle motion By
Mr. Tnoris 70 at hafpaii oecct, met with
considerable opposition aud bnay defeated by motion for
adjournment.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22

"a The prevailing opinion among the members Of this
legislature is that they will adjourn the expiration OF
the ninety days session. We think their constituents
calculate pretty safely upon their return home af
the ninety days expire. They appear to be in earnest
about il. There chance for them finish the bust
ness by remaining in session for thirty days longer AID
extra session ia considered certain. With the present
state CT feeling existing in the Legislature there is but
little hope that much if anything more could be done by
proractrg the session. They will have take fresh
start. Whether extra session will mend the mater
any is very questionable but it Is their only chance
There Eve six hundred bills yet before both
Houses for them to act upon, aud business pours in
every day in the way Of resolutions bills reported the
various committees motions, &c Indeed, Legislators
seem posses much greater capacity for originating
snes than for d-posng Of it, The little time they have
LEFT might be more proftably expended, should think
in attending what they already have hand than in
cutting out business. If they 60 making work,
instead of finishing up, the extra session will have
mendous job to begin on, End it would be hard guess
when its adjournment will take place. But ten or twelve
days left for Legislators remain in session. and
We trust they will feel the importance of making the most
of that time. There certain bills their situens
VII expect them to pass upon before they adjourn and
about which is high time they had to some def.
mite conclusion.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22

The most violent and heavy Saoo Storm have for
yeTsl yesterday
tel yyieucs AZ ~ o'clock last nilht
ceased before morning the depth 10 block
Railroads aud lnysds ais Tor yeysfl
d.yG Ad;. lat FsL, 81. :.
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IlEsrrR 1 WHITE. Com. Met.hnD,
LYNCHURG MARKET.-Feb. is

TonAcc-Tbc quantity comug in loose pifcels Is still IN.
creasingprices rather better. quote Iugs from 81 10
- 75 Fine Lugs from 90 10 to 81; Common Iesi from
80 to 81 80. Fair from so to 10 %. Nothing Gne
Offering.
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lHE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
RICHMOND WING.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY %, 1854.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Ne Whio" ' w -'N's'''ea 70 the "Adaors @
Articles written both sides paper will moi n.
III RUG ,as standing ought to be known all and viii
unes are charged for as advertise ments. >'s''
e1 Communication, will be charged same a. advertise.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22

tB There will be paper issued from this office to
morrow morning
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22

Of the substantial wealth Of the land only to see Il
transferred to the other and Northern section to be
welded to our injury, may witness speedy and hap.
Ply change in its condition, and itself prepared to
brave all contingencies. The South possesses all the
elements for great and prosperous empire-and Il
has only to make wise Of them for its own BEN
eht instead of letting them go to strengthen the
oil those who seek to destroy us to realize all its
wishes for prosperity and power The honor Of iiv-
ing under a common Government which dspenses
only partial blessings, may be grcat-but it may
cost too much
The arrogant assumption on the part of the North
now openly proclaimed in Congress, and apparently
widely upheld by popular sentiment in that section
that the Southern States do not possess and shall
enjoy equal rights in tho Union will force whether
we will or not to the choice Of maintaining free
dom or Submitting to servitude. five content TO
acknowledge our nfcriorityt will matter little what
conise we may adopt certain and disgraceful des
tiny awaits US But f We would assert and under all
pers maintain those equal rights and liberties to
which we were born, no better beginning could be
made than by shaking off commercial trammels, and
converting every product oSouhern industry to the
aSgrandiZement and consolidation of Southern power.
We presume the city Of Richmond will send its
representatives TO Charleston to signify its sympathy
in common cause and to adopt common measures TO
ensure a common success
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-22


"Le Republican,, the Red Republican French pa
in New York. has always maintained that France and
England have thought and had any oil resisting
the aggressons OF Russia Louis Napoleon in particular
has constantly affirmed. neither ess than
the submissive tool of the Cur and would be found his
rght-hand man in all contingencies The late warke
news somewhat shakes its faith in its former convctions
but continues talk about the aids of the Russian
pot-the Nero Of Vienna, and the Eagabalus Of the TUT
ere aud apprehcuds that they will render their brother
tyrant Of ST. Petersburg all the assistance they Still
this conviction does not restrain lie Rpmbcdin" from
giving it, readers all the it gather from Paris
In the event OF war; it says the Council of Eagabslus
OF the Tueries Is divided tue proper pur.
une set led by ST. Aruaud Minister OF War; in
favor of limited operations themselves with
giving assistance to Turkey aud combining the the
East The other set under Persigny, the Emperors Ia
vorite, advocate universal they would raise Nil
the people o; Europe asans, the Kng and sweep away
every throne-except such may be filled by the Empe
and his dependents Austria and Prussia first
be called upon to fight Russia AS they will doubt
fuse the Revoutiouist, be let loose upon them
and the French armies wall take possession OF their rich
domains on the Rhine and the Pc. Piedmont, Belgium
aud the Papal dominons W III be made appendage to
France and the fat Murat will be permitted 10 take pos
session oil Naples, II he eau.
As 10 the post Of Commander chief of the French
my grea, competition exists ST. Arnaud desires it himself
and as he plotted the coup dsai OF the 81 December
and murdered thousands OF uuoiftudng people in the
OF Paris his claims are consdcredstroug Gene
raj Pelsier who distinguished himself in Algeria by
kingOut Of 900 Arabs boys smoke old
hares-pus forward his pretensions-and such hardy
achievements that Of the umgaton find high favor at
the Paace-he is considered formidable rival to the Sec
rotary OF War.
But in addition these is another-the Prince Nspole
on Bonapare-ihe heir presumptiye-and who has area-
dy been nearly associated to the honors of the purple
He has been madea general by decree, and is dill.
gently employed in learning to ride As he
real flesh and blood horse artificial chargers have been
and with them he Is taking lessons the art of
equestration. The hope expressed that he will make
sufficient progress by the time the ball opens take
charge Of the Grand Army.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
CHARLES H. DRURY.
Corner Of Camden street and Light street. ,cha

Corner o. Cdnden street ana LSht eetrhdJ,
BALTIMORE,
"AVING completed his establishment with
LII Foundry connected, for the making his own
n Castings, is prepared to furnish all va
- reties: Of .aGRICULTUR.aL I'M
A43ssA1s&ssA PIGMENTS and CHS TL.NGS,
made TO pattern ofthe best material.
The following list of FLOWS kept constantly
on hand: Davis, of the different numbers, for
wrought and cast shears, S. & NJ, Cbenowcth,
Wiley, 2 and furrow, No. 0, Hill side, No. and
Connecticut Beach Improved or Posey Plow,
with common Davis cast shear-Self-sharpener or
wrought shear-Corn Cultivators, plain and ex
panding-Tobacco do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
with double hopper-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter Harrows superior Pennsylvania made
Grain Cradles-Revolving Horse Rakes-Cylndr-
cal straw Cutters, &C., &c. Horse Powers GRIST'
MILLS very useful and saving article, and COM
ing into general use. HORSE POWER AND
THRESHLNG .M4CHLNES, ofthese | need not
say anything, as wherever they have been in use
any time they preferred to all Others
c. H. D. will this year make smaller size Pow
er s. Thresher, price of Power, $l06, ,. e=:.e1;
$50, Band, $40, or when taken together, complete,
$3.50 cash.) Persons in want of Implements made
ofthe best MATERIAL and put together in the strong
est and best to the purpose for which
they are intended, invited to call upon the sub
scriber. feb g.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
POSITIVELY SELLING OFF TO
CLOSE

VINHE undersigned having determined on closing
i their business at the Bunny Oak, as soon as
possible, will commence forthwith SELLING OFF
their stock of goods AT PRIME COST, FOR
CASH. AS our average stock was purchased when
goods were 20 per cent. lower than they now are,
it will be the interest of all in want of anything in
our line to call at once and supply themselves with
BARGAINS. A rare chance is offered to any
gentleman wishing to engage in merchandising, as
we will sell our entire stock very liberal terms
and rent the premises for the balance of our time.
The location is an excellent one for selling goods
and the neighborhood pleasant and agreeable.
To our friends who are indebted to us we have
to make an earnest appeal, and in doing so would
state that it is absolutely necessary for to make
collections speedily possible and without fur
Their notice would most respectfully call upon all
to come forward and settle their notes and ac-
counts. Those disregarding this notice will have
their accounts placed in the hands of collectors
JOHN II. MONROE & co.
Bumpy Oak, Feb. Is, l954-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
PAPER HANGINGS.

NOTICE. ISThe subscribers beg leave to call
IN the attention of the citizens of Charles and
adjacent counties to their
LARGE AND SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
PAPER H.ANGLNGS, BORDERS, &c.
Also, most beautiful assortment of
STATUES, MOULDINGS, CORNICEs,
FRESCOES, &C.,
suitable for decorating in the most finished style.
Our stock comprises all varieties, from cts for
piece of paper to sc per piece. We have Gold,
Silver and Bronze papers, also Velvet, Glazed and
Ground Papers.
IEPaper hung and all decorations executed in
the first style of art by the best of workmen, and
all work warranted to give satisfaction.
Upholstering work attended to promptly.
All orders whether given in person by mail
will be attended to with the utmost dispatch SAM
Piles sent when ordered. Letters may be addressed
to US at either of our stores. Very respectfully,
JOS. T. X. PLANT s. CO.,
It'll street, doors south of E street, Washington,
D. c., and King street, 2 doors from Columbus
street. Alexandria, Va. au lily
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
PERUVIAN GUANO.

FT'HE subscribers have now in store and are re-
4 ceiving direct from the Chincha Islands, a
large supply of this fertilizer which they offer to
their friends at the following prices
From ! to 40 tons, $50 per ton of 1000 lbs.
Over so tons, $40 IS =" g.
If taken from the ship, ali expenses Of drayage,
&c., ,ciH be sared, and in any event the cost of de-
lvering will not exceed IS cents per ton. 1t will
be borne in mind by farmers that the cost ofdray-
age alone, last year. from Fel's Point, Baltimore,
was ST. per ton. The above prices will be receiv-
ee in Virginia money, now at discount Of l per
cent. thus saving to purchasers so cents additional
per ton. We guaranty the purity of our Guano.
Vessels can be chartered for the Patuxent at as
low rates as from Baltimore.
FOWLE s. CO.,
au 3-tf. Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
GEORGETOWN Female Seminary.

GEORGETOWN, D. C.
Rev. VIM J. CLARK and Mrs. A. H. CLARK,
Principals.
T'HE duties this Seminary will be resumed on
l. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER LIST.
The course of studies actually pursued in this
Institution embraces higher and more thorough
range than that pursued in any other Female Sem
mary in the Union.
The location of the Seminary is remarkable for
its salubrity. The buildings are large, the rooms
capacous, and the grounds for recreation are very
ample.
TERMS for boarding pupils, 5000 per session OF
ten months, payable OH the 1st of September and
1st of February. This charge includes boarding,
tuition in English and Mathematics; room rent,
fuel, lights and washing. Music, French, Spanish,
Drawing and Painting extra.
Reference is made to DR.. Grafton Tyler, Capt
George F. de la Roche, w. G. Ridgely, Esq, w.
Hunter, Esq. w. S. H. Taylor, Esq, Francis
Dodge, Esq, Robert P. Dodge, Esq, Gen. G. w.
Bscoe, Mr.. John H. Smoot, and DR.. o. NJ. Lin
thicum, Georgetown, D. c.; and to Joseph H.
Bradley, Esq. Aaron c. Dayton, Esq, Mr.. Fitz-
hugh Coyle, and Robert Bowie, Esq, Washington,
ID. c.; John H. Waring, Esq, Prince Georges
County, Nd; Allen Howard, Esq, and Thomas
Howard, Esq, Anne Arundel County, Md; Rev.
Joshua Morsell, West River Post Office, Anne
Arundel County, Md, and Rev. G. X. Nelson,
Annapolis, Nd
August II, ls54-t1N.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
NEW GOODS.
SAMUEL M. PADGETT e. ca

SAMUE Ell WI. z ADGETT q Co.,
a RE now receiving full supply of SPRING
IA AND SUMMER GOODS, which they re-
specially invite their customers and the citizens of
Charles generally to examine. Their selections
having been made with care, they feel assured that
better bargains cannot be offered anywhere in the
county, both regards price and quality of goods
The stock which they offer embraces ali the usual
varieties to be found in country store viz:
DRY GOODS, GLASSWARE,
GROCERIES, TINWARE,
LIQUORS. HATS and CAPS,
HARDWARE, BOOTS and SHOES,
FANCY ARTICLES, Ready Made CLOTH
ING.
They desire to sell goods on the usual terms
for cash, or to punctual customers on a credit OF
six months.
Port Tobacco, May 4, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
w ATCHES & JEW ELRY.
J. G.. CT ARK,
KING STREE

KING STREET,
King Street, betceen Pitt g. St. .4saph doors Vest
of Marshall House,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
HAS just received very large assortment of
Ill Gold and Silver Watches, from the most
celebrated makers in Europe. Also. a very neat
assortment of Jewelry, consisting Of Gold Chains,
Ear Rings, Brcst Pins, Cuff Pins, Gold Studs and
various other articles too numerous to mention.
An extra assortment Of Silver Spoons always
on hand, warranted not to be surpassed by any
other establishment.
Personal attention given to the repairing of
Watches, Jewelry, Musical Boxes, and every 9th
er article in the above line repaired by experien-
ced workmen.
g5All Watches repaired here will be warrant
ed to keep correct time for twelve months, for
which CASH will he required. je8
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-26

y lCHARDs', No. 8, Exchange Block, sells
N Ladies Dress Trimmings; plain, pointed, and
graduated Velyets; knotted and loop Fringes; Fam
cy Working Materials; Gold, Silver, Silk, aud
Worsted Embroderng Braids; Embroidering Pat
terms and Silk, Cotton, and Thread Floss; Tida,
Twist, Working, Marking, Crochet, Darning and
Sewing Cottons; Zephyr and Tapestry Worsted;
Purse Silks and Findings Saxony Yarns; Skirt
Binding; Coat do; Whalebones; Tape; Hooks and
Eyes; Cotton and Silk Cord Scissors; Pins, Emo
ries; Wax every description of Needles ard Fancy
Goods generally.
Alexandria, Va, Oct. 81, 1858.