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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-21
Here arc the t~o statements /,

Mr.. C2dy's Statement.
" Some time ia January,
eighteen hundred and TWEEN
~ FIVE, and not long before
the election Of President OF
the United States by the
House OF Representatives,
the Hon. James Buchanan,
then a member of the House
aud afterwards many years
a Senator OF the United
States from Pennsylvania,
who had been a jealous and
influential supporter Of Gen.
Jackson in the preceding
canvass. and was supposed
10 ENJOY his unSounded con-
ddence. called at the lodg-
ings of Mr.. Clay, in the city
OF Washington. Mr.. Clay
was at the time in the room
OF his only messmste il, the
House, his intimate and con-
hiential friend. the Hon. r.
p Letcher, since Governor
of Kentucky, then also u
member ofthe House. Short
iy Aztec Mr.. Buchanan's en-
try into the room he intro.
duced the subject OF the ap
preaching Presidential elec.
ton, and spoke OF the GER
tainty OF the election OF his
fayorite, adding that he
would form the most splen-
did Cabinet that the country
hal ever had. Mr.. Letcher
asked how he could have
had one more distinguished
than that of Mr.. Jefferson, in
which were both Madison
and Gallatins Where would
he bc able TO find equally
eminent me nY Mr.. b.
chansn replied, he would not
90 out of this room for & Sc
cretary of State looking at
Mr.. Clay. This gentleman
Mr.. Clay) playiully remark
ed that he thought there
aus no timber there fit for a
Cabinet officer, unless il were
Mr.. Buchanan himself
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-21

Gen. JdcksoR's Statement.
"HEkNirAoK, Feb. IS, lsl5.
" Your observations with
regard to Mr.. Buchanan are
correct. He showed a want
Of moral courage in the affair
ofthe intrigue OF Adams and
Clsy-did not do De justice
In the expose he then made,
and l am sure about that
time did believe there was
q perfect understanding be-
tween Adams and Clay, and
about the Presidency and
the Secretary of State. This
| AN sure oi. But whether
he viewed that there Vas
any corruption Ia the case
or not. | know not but one
thing | do know, that he
wished me 10 combat them
With their own weapons
that was TO let INV friends
say if | was elected, would
make Mr.. Clay Secretary OF
State. This to me appeared
to be gross corruption, and
| repealed it with that hon.
est indignation as l thought
il deserved.
ANDREW JACKSON
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-21

We learn fro the Georgia papers that at the Fillmore
ratification meeting held in Atlanta Georgia on the II,
inst, Col John L. Harms prominent Democrat. made
stirring and able speech in support Of Fillmore and Don
eson The rafting" from old Buck has commenced In
earnest in both sections Of the Union The people every
where begin feel that Fillmore JUS, the man for the
times and they determined 10 make him President in
spite Of both factions Of the Democrats and tratorou
Rack RennbLcana Roll ON The ball
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Omcial Corruption

The Baltimore Patriot SAYS that the first evidence OF
the movement recently initiated under the auspices
the National Democratic Committee resident ashing.
ton TO it in the shape of the following document
which under the frank OF George Vail, ~ c., to
OF the Maryland Postmasters and which is sample
pattern OF thousands of Others that have been dispatched
in like those holding similar official stations in
all parts of the Union
" COMMITTEE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC RESIDENT
coNNITIEE. Washington July 2, 1856
40 The Postmaster al
"Sir-The Democratic National Committee respectfully
request Won send in your earliest convenience sepa-
lists
y. Oi English names.
80 OF German, Swedish, Dutch Norwegian and
French OF persons Who receive their letters through
NOur post once for the purpose of sending them Demo
cratic documents calculated promote the election Of
tie Democratic nominees for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency OF the United States
Very respectfully,
"CHAS. JAS. FAULKNER
Address: Hon. Chairman Nat Dem. Res. Com"
We should like know whether any of these precious
circulars have been any Virgins Po-nas-
trr.y VIA Col Bigger come the stand and true ar
sSer make
We remark that. Charles james Faulkner is the
chairman Of the National Committee, and will stay ia
Washington during the whole canvass Won may look
has ever transpred in any previous canvass Charles
James Of those wretches who prefer lying to tel
ling the Guth-it il passion with him that absorbs all
other passions Look out therefore for Charles James
falsehooGs
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,o,s E !. ]. q MI.LLEH,

WHhyEs az tiues f supYly q DC oovihs Iind Old
Wines Liquor, Ac, u their lupprtaor 10 vhieh
the particular nitrnu dealers nnd
HRANDfEa,
following ceisbratrd choice brands-Otard puruv
Co sasarac, pluet Castion, Co Hensrsr arpsts Nj
ehc. Bernard aud ,. ). Dupuy
wINra
Choice Od Madeira Royal Sherry extremely dscatc
hnc Amontado sherry sicnss Pale scrr Madeira
Cocthurns Old Grown Port burgundy Port Malaga Collie
and low Priced Wines f cpiuaT purpocs
geed table 70 exit. noe quality spanns Miss and m Hoct
Wines, MAJ sutaiue Co and Charles Heidsck Champagns
Wines for Which sgenls and seI New Toft prices
LIQUORS.
Od Jausca Rum, Scotch whify, Oa Bourbon Whteg, NJ
WHISKY, Robinscn ZsEisrs, souGer
Whtys, Rectlhed nyhsty, Holland Gin 40
pie add Peach Brandy
London Porter, quarts aud pints.
Scotch ale, piuta.
Dosaessc Bra1dy. Gin. Cordisls, a.. A..
q.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-21

IL aid that the Governor Of California has called upon
the President Tor aid In suppresslng the vigilance COM
mi,ee but that the President declines the ground that
he has received that the committee intend "a
sbdicate at a very early day.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-21

The New York Herald has sdvcea both from Washing
ton and London the effect that the British Mnsr,
have made treaty with Honduras. by which Ruatan
aud the Bay I'lands coded the latter country
Me- Dallas represented concufrng IN that disposition
~ he sgbect This II true amounts 10 settlement o.
the main question Of difficulty between this country and
Eugi.uI
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Documents

Mr. Filmcre's speeches in pamphlet form may b
obtained At this oice for distribution At sOo per hun
dred.
Other documents appropriate to the campaign will sl-
be provided speedily that all orders addressed the
U1iq Osee will be promptly attended to-
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ARaWAL oT CRAWFORD, rHE ScULFTgR.-Among the
passengers that arrived New York Thursday In the
Fuon, s Mr. CravfodI the celebrated Ameno.n sculp.
tor He comes 70 supcntend the erection Of the WAsh
ingon Monument 1t Richmond which he has had cast at
Munich
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-21

~ Osr BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SEAT TWO
w MiiHs wEsT % RIOHNOND PoR sILE ms b,se'fS,
County located shove owned and occupied b. Dief
iuson, feq, u for sale
TIE dveng ssohed shout 20 aeres In hlr sat. Of
cultivation The dwelling nearly large and eessntlv
furnished, snd comfort and accommodated nsusy
such establishment. The budnes also eoror
table and simple for the Of ne place DESIRED more land can
b. hsd. y II
Tern. reasonable. Apply TO
jy3i--e 0ODDIN 4 ApPERaON Ant.
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fourHTuL Howcfpr a boy, - yesrs Of sge, has been
arrcstc ~ 'cw York Tor throsng auother lad named
Benjamin fiiogton, into the aud drowning him
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-21

yrER MONDAY the 9oh inst uy stage run Trwecs
n hom Liberty o. Buchanan They WI TIberfg
days Thurdays sod SsurdAys, on Tsaes
Cars PASSENGER BY this Peaks Of Ostrr
ngt aud reach buchanan The vsins
ne prngs BY THE route vn have the advantage % v,Hng
nc Pssts snd Nstoral BrdFs. The
-eh rr.ded and being placed good oF5r rrndsss tf
agrresblc
ly2t-ctOt n HERSHEY
N AZ kLLD sHUCks.-is bsles hsctlef thues. ~
u eonsisnmsnt and foi sale b. 1T. wINsfoN CO.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-20
Gen. w alker.

General Walker is Of respectable family in
Alabama. lie is about forty years Of age, and
a man of superior education, the greatest part
which he received in Europe. He originally
studied medicine, but afterwards became mem
Der ofthe legal profession For some years he
conducted newspaper in New Orleans; but
when the California excitement broke out. he
went to that country, and for some time edited
a journal in San Francisco, and has laterly
been practising his profession in Marysville, a
city Of some Importance in the Northern part Of
California.
In personal appearance, he is not al all what
one would suppose daring and successful fili-
buster TO be, being an exceedingly quiet man.
with mild expression Of face and very decided.
ly Saxon features His followers hold him in
the utmost esteem and admiration; and his con-
duct since his accession to power in Nicaragua,
has been such as to inspire with confidence in
his judgment and abilities many influential tbeo.
retcal flibusters in California who are not like
ly to allow the present Hattering prospect of
the realization of their ideas to be lost for want
Of support"
Walker has already made himself not in
considerable hero by bis daring, his decision, his
forttude in adversely his moderation in yicto.
ry, bis tact and prudence in the management,
as well as government Of the people over whom
he has suddenly acquired almost supreme pow
er. We cannot divest ourselves OF the opinion
that in however filibustering spirit Of adven-
ture his enterprise may have been conceived
and carried on, his expedition will do good by
infusing an American feeling, and sowing a
good seed for future harvests Of civilization.
We are inclined to say with the New York
Courier and Enquirer, that without ranging
ourselves against the Costa Ricans, who, while
seeming to act from motives Of selfprotection,
must have the sympathies of all who love Jus.
tice and freedom, we are not ashamed to con
fess that we cannot divest ourselves Of a certain
sympathy for Walker. He appears as the rep.
resentative of the Democratic party in Nicara.
qua; and whatever may be his personal motives
he has shown that he has Just perception of
the present needs Of the distracted country in
which he has made himselfthe controlling pow
er; that he possesses at least the discretion to
prefer the good of that country to his own i'm
mediate advancement and the decision neces-
sary to control those who must either be his
ministers or his masters. That the introduc-
tion of American common sense, morality thrift
and enterprise into the politics, society, agricu
ture and commerce Of Nicaragua would save it
from the destruction which threatens it, and
raise itrapidly to respectability and competence,
if not to power and wealth, cannot be denied;
and if this can be done by Walker consistently
with the eternal principles Of right, we trust
Costa Rica may check his actual aggressons
without paralyzing his potentialreforms.-R Rich.
Enquirer.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-20
An Indian Burial.

On the 9th inst, says the Volcdno Leader, an
opportunity presenting itself within half mile
of our sanctum, we had the satisfaction of wit.
Messing the soemnities Of an Indian burial
The corpse, that of a female, rolled up in a
blanket, was deposited on the ground near
the place where it was to be consigned to its
prison-house. Here the ceremonies began. A
number of squaws surrounded the body, and
commenced the burial "cry"-an unearthly
howl, yet was it indicative Of great depth Of
feeling, and was designed as we are informed,
to propitiate the "Great Spirit" on behalf OF
the departed sister. Then commenced the ework
of digging the grave, Ia hole about three feet
deep,) which occupied some forty minutes of
time. The body was bound with cords and
placed in a sitting posture in the grave. As
soon as the work of filing it up began, the wall.
ing Of the squaws was repeated. Their cries
we're. ..heartrending beyond conception. Some
of the dsconsolate creatures jumped into the
grave, and continued packing and stamping
the earth about the corpse until it was filed.
AT this stage Of the proceedings the "pale faces
present we're requested by the Indians TO leave,
which was Of course complied with. We may
not soon forget the scene, and regret that our
pen is not adequate to just description. The
solemnities, rude and uncultivated it cannot be
denied we're yet characterized by an earnest
ness, sincerity, that, we fear, seldom attends
the Christian burial. The gorgeous pageantry,
the pomp, p,circumstance and splendor with which
the remains Of Napoleon were received inFrance,
didnot exhibit deeperfeeling than was evnced
by the wailings of these poor Indian women.
To propitate the Great Spirit-that the depart.
ed might forever exist in peace-appeared to
be the burden Of the song. Never we're we
more forcibly reminded that Divinity pervades
everything; that an idea Of the Almighty is in.
nate in the human mind; that His existence is
impressed upon the understanding Of even the
poor savage, whose "life without light has con.
fined his spiritual intelligence within exceed.
ingly contracted limits. Never we're we more
forcibly reminded Of the lines:
"Lol the poor Indian, whose untutored mind
Sees God in clouds and hears II i'm in the wind.
As we left the grave Of the departed daughter
Of the forest, so impressive we're the wild and
untutored yet soemnly interesting obsequies
we had witnessed, feelings Of regret crowded
themselves upon us-regret that the poor In
dian, than whom the "pale face" is only supe-
rior because of his education, for generations
past, should be regarded as barbarian, and
driven from the very face of the earth befor
the relentless march Of the axe, the pick and
the ploughshare. For our part, when we shall
hear OF the death of an Indian, it will not be
without pang of sorrow that another Of nat.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-20
60 NJ O. n II . . .

In TIE SENATE, yesterday, two messages were
received from the President ofthe United States,
returning with his objections, the bills which
orig mated in the Senate, making an appropriation
for deepening the channel over the flats OF ST
Clair river, Michigan and making an appropria-
ton for keeping open the mouth ofthe Mississippi
The President refers to his last veto message of
January, 1854, afording a full expo sition of
his views on the subject ofinternal improvements
The messages were ordered TO be printed, and
Wednesday next fixed for their consideration.
Mr. CAss gave notice that he should, at a con
venient opportunity, reply 10 certain remarks
.pecting him, contained in Mr.. Cramptons des-
patches TO the British Government concerning
him.
Mr. SUMNER commenced speech on the sub
ject Of Kansas affairs, taking the freesoil side of
.he question.
In THE HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES, a joint re-
solution was passed, authorizing a national ves-
sci TO convey 10 the Cape de Verd Islands such
provisions may be furnished by private parties
for the relief Of the famishing inhabitants
Mr.. GALLOWAY made an Intellectual attempt
10 introduce resolutions with regard 10 certain
alleged murders in Kansas, and other ouirsges,
calling on the President ofthe United States for in
formation upon the subject
Mr.. PRrSeLK asked, but did not obtain, leave to
introduce a resolution for the appointment Of a
special committee to report concerning the Wash
ington aqueduct.
Mr.. KKITT moved suspension Of the rules, in
order TO offer resolution providing for adjourn
ment of Congress on the 9Th Of August The
motion was decided in the negative-yeas o.,
nays ~.
After further proceedings, the House adjourned.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-20
Aid for Nicaragua.

The Committee appointed at the meeting Field
at National Hall in aid Of Nicaragua met last
evening the Astor House and issued the follow.
ing address:
AsroR HOUSE, N. Y, May l5, 1856
FELLOW CITIZENS Having been selected
at the recent meeting in National Hall TO act
as committee TO solicit and receive aid for our
brave countrymen who are contending under
Gen. Walker in the great cause Of republican
progress, il devoves upon Us 10 notify you that
we have met and that we are ready to receive
such donations as your generosity may offer
IL would seem to devove upon us, also, to
inform you to what degree our countrymen in
Nicaragua need relief; but the public press and
the distinguished gentlemen who addressed the
meeting in Canal street have sufficiently per.
formed that duty. II therefore only remains
for us to add, that the chief necessity Of Gen.
Walker and his troops is food, and that dis
tress as keen as now threatens the Cape de
Verbs, or ever afflicted Ireland, appeals to us
from our struggling fellow counrymen, who un-
der the united stress Of hunger and Of battle,
are sinking in the cause ofliberty in Nicaragua
We need not dwell on this appeaE commu-
nifty which has never closed its ears to the
wants Of the remotest populations Of the earth
will not fail to respond to the appeal Of its own
kinsmen in distress
Fellow-citzens-Y on understand the matter,
know what aid is needed, and the recent recog.
milton Of the Minister of Nicaragua by the
United States Government will warrant your
benevolence, and indicate to you that the ma.
ture Of your contributions need not be confined
to money.
Flour, barrelled beef and pork, blankets, gray
flannel shirts and boots and shoes, will be con-
tributions of most valuable character, while
money will be the most useful and acceptable of
all An office will be opened for the reception Of
goods and provisions at No. Broadway, and
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-20

From the San Francisco Herald.
Room Tor Another State.

There is large extent OF country lying Il
the east of the Sierra Nevada, and north of the
Carson Valley route through Utah to Califor
MIA, of which little is known. Orson Hyde, the
Mormon Judge of the newly created county for
Carson, has recently made an expedition into
this terra incognita. His report is interesting
so far as it settles the question OF the existence
of large tracts of beautiful and fertile land, sus-
ceptible of culture, and capable of sustaining a
large population That belt OF fertile lands,
admirably adapted to agricultural purposes, and
of sufficient extent to form State of respecta-
BILE size, exists, bounded on the West by the
Sierras on the East by the desert country OF
Utah, and extending more than four hundred
miles North and South, is no longer proble-
matical, but an established fact; and, unless
Congress should alter the present boundaries
and attach this narrow belt of fertile country
to California, new Territory, distinct from the
Salt Lake or Utah Territory, will be required,
before proper government can be admins
tered over this highly valuable and now rapidly
populating portion of our national domain. 1t
is too far from the Salt Lake settlement to be
conveniently attached for judicial purposes, and
for half the year almost totally cut off from any
direct communication with it by belt of desert
country hundreds of miles in width. And now
that the people of Utah are moving in the matter
of admission as State, proper steps should be
taken to secure the annexation of this extern
sive valley country to California or its erection
into a new Territory.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-20

companies, from Fort Oxford On The 26th
March, information having been received that
the Indians had large quantity Of provisions
stored in village about eight miles above the
mouth of the river Captain Ord was des-
patched with two companies to destroy it.
When Captain Ord reached the village he
foundit recently and hastily abandoned and
saw from various signs, that he would not
be permitted to destroy ii unopposed. lie went
TO work cautiously, therefore, and placed his
men in position, whilst small party fired the
houses. He was Immediately attacked. by the
Indians, who attempted to surround him, and
after sharp skirmsh Of some two hours, drove
them entirely across the river killing eight, and
wounding perhaps as many more. AS soon as
the Indians opened fire, the troops charged and
drove them from pontto point, until they forced
them across the river over which they were fer
ried by their squaws in canoes. The command
returned to camp the next day, with a loss OF
two men wounded, both severely This is re-
garded by the people of Rogue river as the first
regular defeat of the Indians since the begin
ming of the war. 1t is the first time the whites
have charged the Indians after having been at
tackled bythem. After the fight, parties were sent
out in different directions in the neighborhood
and destroyeda very large amount Of the Indians
provisions, so that they will soon be pressed by
hunger, and without the means Of replenshing
their stores. This, with little more powder
and ball, is expected to bring them to terms.
Capt Smith with his command arrived at Port
Oxford on the 5th Of April, after hard march
oftwenty-three days from Fort Lane The troops
were to make another excursion from the mouth
of Rogue river about the middle cf April. The
writer states that speedy conclusion to this
war need not be expected. 1t will be, he says,
along and expensive war, and he will consider
it fortunate if it is concluded by Novembea, after
the rainy season sets in. In conclusion, the
writer AYERS that this Rogue river war has not
received one half the attention it deserves; and
he reiterates that from its locality, it is likely to
be long, difficult, expensive, notwithstanding an
energetic use of all the means at the disposal of
the officer commanding.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-20

IL This most delightful Summer Resort, the
most inviting on the Southern seabosrd for varied
attraction exceled by none in the country,
convenient TO the salt bath and all the luxures OF
the salt water region, in broad view OF Hampton
Roads ana the Chesapeake Bay and with an
extensive military post beside H. has passed TO the
propriatorship Of the undersigned, and will be
opened for the public reception on the 10th OF
June, after which date il will not be again closed.
To no locality in all the land can the votary Of
pleasure or the seeker for health resort with
better assurance of qualification. Disease at Old
Point Comfort any season is almost unknown for
health, indeed, it rivals the most secluded retreat
of the mountain interior.
For the chief management the proprietor has
engaged gentleman who possesses the best
aptitude for the management OF frst-cla..
watering place. while his own supervision will
guard the comfort of guests and the reputation
Of the establishment.
may 20--3taw3m JOS SEGAR