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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-03-18

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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-03-18
BALTIMORE MARKET

ALLNANpEi,, March Is.
Wheat dropping about Sr0 bushels to-day but sellers aud
huye not agreeing In their views, hut portion
at b cents for red and i6fc los white
TAR demand At "'tta6 c~n for white and miNpury white
probably bring Ry- selling small parcel.
tie at .6fS Oats articles
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
From the New York Daily News.
AT THEIR OLD TRICKS.

The black republicans in the House of Representatives
have the virtue of consistency persistency in acous
ness unredeemed by courtesy, common decency,
can be dgnied by the title of consistent The constitution
makes the duty of the President TO give Congress in
formation of the state Of the Union and initiate legislation
by his recommendation of measures in his judgment
cessary and expsdent The tmehonored presidents of
seventy sessions have united in making this obligatory on
the President at the opening of the House and it 10 but
courteous and proper that the reception of the message
the Chief Magistrate should be the first of both houses
as soon as organized But the black republicans" in
ance of the popular verdict which has renowned this
onal party and all their aims and objects and in contempt
Of the President in his performance of constitutional du-
y plunged into what they hoped might continue
the agitation by which their party subsisted.
Gen. Whited unquestionaby and rithouta shadow of
peradventur the legally eleced delegate from Kansas He
holds the munments OF his title to such delegate,
and should have been admitted the face of the papers
into possession But in defiance of justice and the forms
Of legal proceedings this actous of INSCRIPTIONS poll
cans sought take advantage of temporary superior-
y of numbers and exclude, if possible the delegate of
Kansas This is a submission with a vengeance fair
expression Of the win of the people Of Kansas The very
same would have been pursued If constitution al
lowing slavery in Kansas though approved by majority
Of its inhabitants presented instead ola delegate
Fanaticsm knows loyalty the constitution and is
bound by no tie its higher law Gen Whitfield
is doubly entitled TO the seat and the dsgracefu qub
bes by which the aboonis in the House are endeayor-
ing Gust him by snap Judgment should them
with shame and Reproduction. They willing accept
the constitution made by the Topeka Spoutng Club as
the fundamental law of the State because IT agreed
with their notions and preudices bat the territorial dele
gate be excluded for the that he opposed
abotionsm though presenting every legal evidence of his
title.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.

We give this morning the report of the Postmaster Gen.
era-a brief abstract of which appeared in yesterdays
Union 1t is clear, satisfactory and an ably-wrtten
business document and it will be read with unusual inter
est it relates to matters in which every citizen
less affected. This able report, wherever it has APP
peared has called forth expressions of appreciation
from the press The Philadelphia Ledger justly remarks
The report of the Postmaster General ia able State
paper, creditable to townsman, Postmaster General
Campbell who has conducted that and intricate depart
for the last four years with ability and whose
administration considering the consciousness Of the partisan
press has met with scarcely any reproach This report will
enlist the attention of the country 1t exhibits than
any other document emanatng from Washington the almost
fabulous expansion of population and rapid increase
settlements in the new States and Territories
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
BuCHA sAs A MAJORITY PRESIDENT.

Notwithstanding all the boasts u ths opposition TO the
contrary, il turns out that Mr.. Buchanan Is majority
President Of the United States Heyery individual who
voted for Fillmore in the United States had voted for FIRE.
mont or 5iss ps il would not have changed the result
The Boston Times says
" Mr.. buchanan received majority Of the votes poed IN
fourteen southern States which hundred and twelve
electoral votes In addition he carries the States OF Penn
syIyania and Indiana ~ absolute msortes every
thing.
They entitled TO forty electoral votes and added to
the South 1t makes hundred and tytwo-three
than necessary choice The union Of the opposition
forces upon could not have beaten Mr. Buchanan
The official shows this to be fact and that
the Fremont will abusing the supporters OF Mr.
Fillmore upon the idea that had they gone for the Marposa
cattle dealer he would have been elected. The Fillmore
did hold the balance Of power their votes could
have affected the result Mr.. Buchanan In truth and fact
is majority President"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
rHR REsuLr.

Some Of the papers pretend 10 be salts
fed with the recent result ard willing TO take II As an
indication Of what they will and can do hereafter II u
however CHASTITY kind of satisfaction which they show
and Il they really are content with the exhibition they have
made they certainly must have the credit Of being very
reasonable and amiable
Previous to the election they claimed with the utmost
confidence that they would sweep every free State that
New York would 60 for them by 10000 majority over the
combined strength Of all the opposition that Ohio was
theirs by st larger majority that PeansyVaniA would
give 10000 majority Indiana and Illinois, each not less
than 20 0O0 and that Fremont ticket would be in
Of the slave States and though they had not the
hardihood TO say they expected carry any of Them yet
they predicted very strong now with great prob
ability that they would future occasion carry OF
the border slave States for the republican party
And what has been the actual RESULT
They have lost Illinois, Indiana Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and California by absolute and large majores,
Though they obtain the electoral colleges in New York
and oho by plurality vote the people of both of those
States (which they claimed par ezcecs belonging to
them have decided the aggregate vote against them
and their princpesthe former by 10000 and the latter
by 10000 majority and the is the in several
other Of the free States which they have carried merely by
a plurality.
They have lost two members of Congress in Illinois,
five in Indiana eight in Ohio, ten in Pennsylvania, and
twelve in New York and their present majority viii not
only be lost but under the elections that have already
taken place they in minority in the House, with
the prospect that they will be in still larger minority
under additional losses in the spring elections which
yet TO take place in some Of the States.
On the popular in the free States there is absc
lutte majority against them of $4,000 votes with almost
unanimous against them in all the slave States,
out of nearly 100000 in these States the a
gregate in all of them for Fremont is 100 about
in each o0 which the aggregate vote for the bacre
publican candidate, who it predicted would obtain
strong one in several of those States and in the
gate Of the whole Union of 100000 votes they have
about 100000.
Such them is the actual result Of the late contest and
E the black republicans really content with it.
their view of the matter
The danger from black republicansm has passed. 1t
blazed up recently like fire of straw, and at time
threatened to everything before it but the fierce
ness of the fame decreased rapidly before the day of cleo
ton and had the latter been postponed a few weeks
longer would have diminished much and as it is,
it cannot again be rekindled with any effect to any
dangerous extent if its opponents true to those princ
pies which have been recently and triumphany
tanned at the ballot-bor
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

THE WILLARD AND RICHARDSON TESTIMONIAL.
Our able and respected contemporary, Van yactsr, Of
the Canton Commonwealth coyi te resolutions adopted
by the JacSs5n meeting, and says;
These resolutions win certainly awaken an sehoing
response In the heart OF eyefy pStrioc Mlsssspplan
The gallant manner in which Willard and Richardson
bore themselves in the late memorable contest entities
them 70 the gratitude of every southern man They did
not hesitate IN the presence OF northern Audience 10
maintain the equal constitutional rights Of the sayehold.
ing section OF the Union and are called upon TO
show In worthy OF the State our high appre-
clGtlqn OF their patriotic services.
1.-THE people Of the surrounding counties are invited by
their ielloweitizens Of Jackson hold meeting and
take action IN reference 70 the contemplated tesimo,
NAL Concurrng most heartily do In the object Of
the Jackson meeting take the liberty of calling meet
ing of the democracy Madison be held in Canton
Monday, the 7th day OF December"
Our contemporary McKinnon, Of the Oxford Flag, who
has had the honor of receiving abuse from the know
nohings than any other editor in Mississippi responds
follows:
This is testimonial from southern State which has
been richly mered by The glorious efforts of these gentle
men to sustain the constitution and the Union in defiance
of the sectional and reasonable fanacism with which
they have been during the late canvass In their
respective States"
Our worthy friend of the Brandon Platform also re-
spends to the movement He accompanies the publication
of the proceedings with the following call upon the
true democracy Of Rankin
ahe democracy OF Rankin are requested to meet on
Saturday respond to the call OF the central democratic
association to cooperate with II in getting suitable
manifestation of esteem for those distinguished
and patriots Hons w. A. Richardson and A. p. Willard
We would remark to our friends everywhere that we de-
sire their cooperation in this patriotic movement and
above ALL desire their the 23d do honor
the who have calamity breasted the of ia
nacism and borne up the banner Of southern rights in
the face Of our foe.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
THE WEEKLY UNION.

This weeks issue is ready for delivery. II contains
the Presidents message caretuprepared abstract Of
the proceedings of the houses of Congress for the
week interesting intelligence from Europe and the Pacific
coast editorials the political topics of the week. result
OF the presidential elections and the latest news by tee-
graph and the mails up to the hour OF going to press
The Weekly Union has, with one exception only, the
largest circulation of any political paper published in the
United States II is very large and handsomely printed
sheet and is afforded to subscribers at the unprecedentedy
low rate of one dollar per
Members of Congress and Others desiring extra copies
should send in their orders to the publication office early
in the week.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. &, 1855.
toNaREss THURSDAY.

sEsArE-Tbe Chair laid before the Senate communica-
tons nom the Secretary Of the Interior the Secretary Of
State and the Treasurer Of the United States Mr. Bayard
presented the credentials of Hon. Joseph Comegys the
successor Of Mr. Clayton senator from Delaware and
he appeared qualified and took his seat Amer the
presentation Of petitions and other morning business the
Senate resumed the consideration Of the motion submitted
the other day by Mr. Fitzpatrick for the printing Of fifteen
thousand additional copies of the Presidents message and
accompanying documents Upon this notion when II
was under consideration before long debate ensued in
vOring all the exciting topics Of the late campaign and
participated in by Messrs Fitzpatrick Wade Butler Rusk
Fessenden, and others Without taking the question
the notion at four o'clock the Senate adjourned until
Monday next
HOUSE or RKPREsENTAriyEs-No action was taken on
the Question as to whether Mr. Whitfield, the delegate
elect from the Territory of Kansas should receive the oath
Of Office The credentials of Mr. j. G. Davis member elect
from the 9th congressional district of Illinois to fill the
vacancy occasoned BY the resignation Of Mr. Richardson
were presented TO the House by Mr. Allen The Speaker
announced the standing committees in which but few
changes have been made.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

HoSoRARr-lt viii Be observed BY the following that the
Hon. Reverdy johnson, Of Maryland and the Hon John r.
Jordan, Of North Carolina have been unanimously elected
honorary members Of the Union Club OF this city
"YoUEo MrN's DsMocRArrc Urtor CIrp At pumer.
meeting Of the club held their rooms on the 2th
after the transaction Of business was unanimously
Resored That the Hon. Revsrdy Johnson al MARYLAND
and the Hon. John p Jordan Of North Carolina be elected
honorary members Of the club and the he
10 notify them Of their election.
IS. W. CONE, President.
"JoHS y. WHTS, Secretary"
We clip the above from the New York News The rem
temen referred 70 occupy most commanding positions in
their States
We are especially pleased that Hon Revery Johnson Of
Maryland is appreciated by the people everywhere and
MAT mob violence is rebuked in the honors freely bestowed
upon him
Hon John p Jordan Is Of the abest and most so-
quent lawyers in the Union and rendered the democracy
good service in the in the cities Of New York
and Philadelphia
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
BOSTON RENFYOLRNnR

We learn from the Boston Advertiser that there has been
second meeting Of the bookseller publishers and author.
Of the modern Athens TO raise funds to send more free
State TO Kansas and that the shoemakers have IN the
very teeth Of the old Proverb already contributed ten
thousand dollars. ouere: Would II not be better to
apply this money to the relief Of the destitute victims
whom the Bmigrant Aid Society invegled into Kansas
where they in danger Of starving freezing to death
the coming winterl We beg pardon for intrudng ii,
suggestion on these benevolent shriekers
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

themselves Lord Arthur John Hudson and Sir Charlie.
Miller arrested In Pittsburg the I'd instant Al
though stopping at Of the tavorns In the
city hey succeeded in imprcsng citizens and me
chancs with the idea Of their msgnhcenoe many Of whom
they have bled for considerable amounts During the fort
night they have been here they have represented they
on deposit with broker Of this city 10000 and that they
feared his stability They actually bought an expensive
safe for the security Of their imaginary treasures Lord
John had made arrangements for the purchase Of farm
well stocked for SlTOo but when the deeds were drawn
and ready to be signed for the contamination Of the bar
gain, It discovered that the swndlers were entirely
pennes They arrested in the presence Of the par
and wedding guests during the progress OF the mar.
sge Of Of the swndsrs with the daughter OF the land
lord OF the tavern where they were staying.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

The FDoaiDA hnRoap--The Charleston Mercury Of the
LIST inst says:
The steamer Carolina Captain Surts her last trip
from Jacksonville and Fernandina, brought fine freight
Of cotton among which the first bale brought By The
railroad to Fernsndina This town already be-
ginning TO show the quckenng impulses Of lite prospective
conneron with the Gulf and Of becoming important
point on great thoronghfare between the Atlantic cities
and New Orleans Its position and natural advantages for
commercial city cannot fail 70 attract wealth and
prize for their Development
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

lot for which the of $4,000 is asked, has been
selected by the Secretary of the Treasury site for the
cusom-house post Office, &C. to be erected at Knox
VILE Tennessee at the of Union and Prince streets
in that city As the legislature of the State has
ceded Jurisdiction to the land and exempted the property
from taxation steps viii be taken to the work
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

Gov Bigler, Of Pennsylvania sends us pear which
an conscentOusy say is without its rser in the New
The Old World II is inches in length by fifteen inches
circumference and must have weighed some four pounds
when first Pluoked from the twas raised in the gar
den Of Mr. Palmer San Francisco, California and is
hiny not among the least Of the marves Of that marvel
iouS region.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
TRIBUTE TO THE HON. ASsoS BURIINe.uE

The gentleman that 00nts an dai-,larerp constitution an
anfi-'LdVny B'bi>, and an anti-siovery GodD
An abolition paper, giving pompous account OF meet.
ing at Boston in celebration Of the election OF Mr. Burp
game (by the skin Of his teeih tells "Mr Burngsme
rose to respond 70 his health amid shouts Of enthusiasm
when the whole number present took to their hees7
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
pExTER,s HOTEL, WASHINGTON.

THE SUBSCRIBER bes inform hs friends snd the pub
Ne generally, having horourhy renovsted his hois be y
prepared accommodate al who fsysr him with their
patronage.
Nov 5-soQw lint = Emr1 VI. A. DEXTER.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

Or Church Of tn. Ascension, (rrorestnnt Ept.cop-J
u street, 10th Rev henry Stanley rector
Services every Sunday ill., m, und ~, For pcws
apply 70 the sertor. Dec
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

NorIcEThs mncy goods millinery business heretofore
" conducted ~ Cassidy Co. win, from Asts
conducted by the undersigned aione. 4 CASSIDY.
UrnE -lta
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

pURE LISBON WINE have just received eve hfh
II pure Lisbon vino
Th. invoice q wine me subscriber BY end
New Yok recsvsd direct from Lishon THIS
chance get vine moderate price. For sale
BY wM NJ. CRlPPs
Nov Is-i2tsoh Saturdays No. 81 Louisiana
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
LOCAL NE WIS.

Mr.. John r. Campbell of Ohio, son Of Hon. Lewis ID.
Campbell has been appointed clerkshp under the Clerk
OF the House Of Representatives in place Of Mr. A. Ao-
ton, Of New York, removed. Salary, $500 syesr.
CoURT CLANS, December 4, ls5e--Mr. Lawrence
closed bis argument 10 the Of David Myerle when
the case was submitted to the court.
Mr. Rockwell opened the argument in the case Of tho II
nos Central railroad in behalf OF the claimants and was
replied 70 by Mr. Blaf the Solicitor in behalf Of the gov
ernment till o'clock when the court adjourned TO II
o'clock Monday
The euerprsng and indeatgable Bonn has Just publish
ed what he calls his Manual OF Etiquette In Washington
and other cities in the Unon II Is certainly very read
able brochure and will, doubt with ready sale
Copies be procured Of the susor and publisher the
old stand in the rotundo OF The Capitol II is also for
sale BY all the booksellers In this city.
NATIONAL THEkrRE-The management in compliance
with the earnest wish OF many Of citizens have con
cluded engagement with the young trsgedan Booth
who will commence his second engagement In Washington
Monday evening next
La Somnsmbua drew immense audience last eve
nngby far the largest Of the season and the regret
both general and audible that Il the last night Of the
Pyne and Harrison troupe Miss Pyne achieved a new
triumph in Amina Harrisons Elvino was exquisitely
rendered Mr. Guilmete fully sustained his high repus-
ton artist Rudopho. His marvellous natural
liabilities coupled with his thorough musical knowledge
produced effect which viii be forgotten by his
audience.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

This statement shows that Of the Fillmore men
voted with the democrats At the State election but that
they all voted with the abotoniss for Morton except
few who did not vote at all
In Indiana the democratic victory decided over all the
elements Of opposition The Presidential vote Is 4s52
larger than the vote At the State election.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05

Captain Richard O W Radord first artillery, resigned
bis commission on the s0th nit
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-12-05
Wreck Of tie Schooner Nss York.
Later from Hasana.
Markets.

New YoRK, Dec. 4.--Flour is buoyant-sales Of 1000
bbs State, Sc Sc rs southern, Sc so 81 TO- Wheat
tends downward-sales Of B 500 bushels red 81 so 81 81
white 81 65 81 IA Corn has advanced-sales of To- 900
bushels mixed, II Pork buoy ant-mess, $40 so.
Beef is firm SI4 so for Chicago repacked. Lard is
buoyant 10 cents Whiskey is beerOhio, 81 Il cents.