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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-12-31
Minnesota Legislature.
Reported Expressly :or III. Pioneer all Dem.
TUESDAY, Dec. -, 1851.
SENATE.

TUESDAY, Dec. -, 1857.
SENATE.
The Senate was called 70 order by the
President.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
BY Mr.. VAN ETTEN memorial 10
Congress to divide the State into two Dis
tricts, for the United States District
Courts.
BY Mr.. MckUNE u bill for the dis
position OF the Public Printing.
BY Mr.. RICHARDSON TO establish
the county OF Jefferson.
MINORITY REPORT.
Mr.. NORTON, from the Committee to
whom was referred resolutions offered by
Mr.. NORTON, relating TO the authority Of
the Legislature and the Acting Governor,
made minority report, which was ordered
printed in the journal.
THE DAILY JOURNAL.
The Senate took from the table the resolu-
ton to dispense with the daily printing ofthe
Journal, and on the indefinite postponement
Of the resolution, the vote was ayes IL, nays
Ii. A motion TO reconsider the vote was
lost. Ayes IL, nays l..
LEAvs OF ABSENCE.
4 About dozen members asked and OBJ
tanned leave Of absence for from ten TO
twelve days.
The Senate then adjourned for three
days
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The EIouse was called 10 order by the
Speaker.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
The Speaker announced the following
standing Committees:
On State Afaus-Messrs. Young, Lyle.
Cruttenden, Wakesfeld and McGrorty.
On Internal improvements Messrs. At
kinson. Smith johnson. Frost, Hinkley. and
Crosby
JOINT RULES,
The House had under consideration,
the Joint Rules, 10 which amendments were
ofi,red.
EyGRossYD BILL.
Mr.. POEIILER reported An Act No.
H. to extend the time Of collection If
taxes in counties, correctly engrosstd.
REPORT sRox JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
A substitute for tn bill providing for a
Forwarding and Commission Merchants
I1en, was reported from the Judiciary
Committee.
The substitute was laid upon the ,able
and ordered priutel.
MEMORIALS PASSED.
Mr.. TEFFT presented . memorial 10
His Excellsncy JAMS BUcBASAS. concern-
ing the Dskotah Half Bred Tract, asking
the President TO Indefinitely postpone the
sale OF the same
Mr.. STARkEY presented a memorial
to Congress. asking an Appropriation for
the construction Of wagon road from lake
SuI-ris TO the South PAS.
Mr.. BALCOMBE moved . suspension OF
the Rules for the parpes Of fra! passage
~ these memorials
The question 70 . Suspension OF the rules
was carried; ayes -, noes o.
The memorials were then read SECOND
AMI third time, and put apcu their fnal pas
sage. The vote 90 the memorial for wagon
road was ayes 81. so the memorial vas
passed..
The memorial relating TO he Half Breed
Tract Was passed, % members voting affirm
aiiyely.
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of Congress

Under the scheme adopted by the Board
/ in c,nvassiug the votes-which has been full
ly explained in this paper-there was reject
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SA Mt PA VI.

rrBLisHfD EygkY THURSDAY,
% the "PioLeer Buildings, corner Third and
Jackson streets, by
GOODRfCH, SOMEHS & Co.
EARLE y. DDODkffH....t......,t... EDITOR
JAEEs MILLS. ..s.............AAsI EDITOR.
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The Senate was called 70 order by {,
President.
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by Mr.. VAN ETTEN a memorial to
Congress to divide the State into two Dis
tricts, for the United States District
Courts.
BY Mr.. MckUNE u bill for the dis
position OF the Public Printing.
BY Mr.. RICHARDSON 10 establish
the county OF Jefferson.
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MINORITY REPORT.

Mr. NORTON, from the Committee to
whom was referred resolutions offered by
Mr.. NORTON, relating to the authority Of
the Legislature and the Acting Governor,
made minority report, which was ordered
printed in the Journal.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-29
rrMoRr MARKE, H.sypr aG

C~oFFEE-The past week nss,,,ea one o; unus,,
depression and dullne's. Small Gales OF Rio CT
from second hands at our quotations. and 2O bsss I.
euayra AT 1870,
We quote prime Rio at IL. to l2c; good llic, fair :.
L.suaara l3.: lava lG! TO l7!c.
y We had no movement TO note In the Fl;
market 70 day. Business of every description was a.
stand s:ill, the present state of the money market be:
the MI absorbing topic everywhere. For Howard Strs
| Ohio and City Mi Is super. holders were generally will:
TO sell at s5 SO cash, but there were no buyers ON ehsI
ezra Flour rcmsins steady y, So 25a6. so for Ohio, e.
al rs for Howard street do; SC 25s6 50 for common bra:
CITY Mills, and 81 per Dbl for good brands Of do. 7
Flour is still steady At IS IS per Dbl. Corn Meal may Z
be quoted at 50 "oa3 " Tor country anu sfaf u: per
for i:i,y Meal.
come . te 3 cents lower than tie closing rates OF yer,erc
Receipts were Iish', there being olly some oWo ou''
prime parcels; sl20al25c cts Tor fair dry lots OF white;
Al 40 els tor good 10 prime do, and sl o5sl - ccna
parcels on, Of condition There were no choice Far
Flour sample, offering. Corn wss IN lknt receipt an ]
were some . SEQ bushels, and sales were made OF goo:
nri:ue white. ~ 7Oa72 cents, and OF do yellow at IoaT'
0,,. were in fair demand, but receipts were light. ]
oaernls were only 800 Sus .nd sna al, 500 ~ :" !.
we have 10 note q slight decline. There were 100 eu-.
Pennsylvania Rye offered and sold AZ 40 cetts. We e.!
| MARYLAND nomin.lly nj on cts r orsneL
PROVISIONS The Provision market to-day wa '.
,nisr and we had no movement OF any consequerc.
NOT, In B lcon We had reported safes OF 10 ndds 81;
In one i5,, q, Isl cts; is hhds do. not in order, at Is
and 10 hhds shoulders at Is. cts; The jo6eer. are
selling in small lots. Bacon shoulder al l3t a l3s e.:
all 40 sides Isl n l5a cents per ID. Hams are selNri
to o auslity, at Ii d Is IL cents Bulk Me.. rems,n,
changed we quote hummer cured shoulders Al II ~
d, sides Mt l3 Il 70 IA cts: and do hams AT Elsa !:
cents. Winter cured are he'd at l2 | > cts for shoule
and IA etc for sides. In baIre!ed Pork we have no h
70 note. We sill quote soft Mess at s2i Is; Wsf
packed Mes. q, 500 a &c so, aud do prime at s2l So
Der Dbl. Beef continue. steady, and small sale; ere
r. E Li..,or. n, sol for RaitinOra MeGf. and Sc
hbI tor do No. !. Lard Is In ia!r demand, and ~e
QUO. e il a, Il a IA l.2 cts per Dbl for city rendered 7:
i. no City rendered in kegsor Western Leaf in msrke,
CHEESE We note sales today, In loa, OF 1o oc
W.,r-rn Cutting Cheese at 10 ~ cts. Eastern do Il,
selling at 10 - a 10. cts. and English Dairy Chre'
- - a l3 cents per pound.
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND MARKETS, SEPT. 90, 1857

FLOUR-We have no change to note in Flour. Hot
.s are still asking So 25s6 50, and we hear Of some us
at 4he former price Shippers, however, are unwilling !.
WHEAT i. firm a: 81 a5al IS. with very little doin,.
COBN-We quote Corn at T7as3c per bushel.
TOBACCO.-We quote Tugs at SO q 81; Lest-commr
: sc az - New NJ; sp ppimina. IS ce"is a > e per 100. Reee IL
by Canal last week l0l hhds.; same time last year i
hhds.
~HAY-Sules from store slni - per cwt
BACON-The stock Is sIi.l exceedingly light ard prit.
firm. Wo quote shoulders Il nni .ites 10. a II ca. lila.
III 10 Is-nomiusli very few in nrst hands.
COFPEE-We quote rio ~ 10 l2f cts Laguayrs Is,
1874 cts Java . Cts; Mocha ls cts.
sUGARS.-Market active, with improved demand
Raw sugars: New Orleans, none ir market Cubs 9
A lOtc; Porto Rico IL n IL Lee. Refined Sugsrs: La
IA GEMS; Crushed and Powdered Is u -. cent?. A. CO.
lac: Il. Coffee IL LA IL: c. Coffee l2c.
CANDLES.-Tallow Toe. g D.; JaeEson's l6Gl,; Hu.
l9c. Adamant.ne, 26G2sc.; Sperm l3c.; Patent, speru;
cents.
SHOT.-7A1s cents, cash and time as to quantity, f.
MHlshEY.-we quote ej a % CT. per gallon fer Il.
mond rectiiad. Cincinnati - a 81 cts.
GRASS SEEDS Glover Seed 5000, $50, according
quantity and quality. Timothy iGI.3O. Orchard aad Z,
dal! Grass 202 30 per bushel. The season for sowing u o,
and quotations nominal.
BCTTER-we quote Mountain lI125; Goshen 2ols:
Common l2Il2Hc. The market is better supplied.
FISH. SO 25Go s.; for No. l Nova Scotia Cut Herring \
North Carolina in market. MAckEREL-No. 3 ~ 5OS9 :
No. l., N kits, 81 Is. We note TO sale OF II cargo O.. H,Ih,
not Cut Herrings, at 80 70.
scarce: We quote Mexcsn S20,30 per ton, acco,i,n,
qualify. De Berg's Manipulated Gusno $50; Reese.
$50; De Bsrs's sdpe Phosphate Lime $40 pe't9n
Clai5ornes Ground s. 81 per ton; Calcined, 5! 37.a2
per Dbl stock of Lump very light
RYE.-Improved a ii.tle-we quote ge "a 2 bushel.
TEAS.-ImperiaI and Gunpowder, SJ!l g.
Las, sales 1t sl.l5 from vessel. Sl.?jGl.S .r
store. None arriving and stock light.
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Y INTELLIGENCE,

The Navy Department have dispatches rom the
African ~squsdron, dated Porte Grande, August Both.
The Cumberland was then there. The Dale called
thence on the 18th August for Congo river and St.
Paulde Loando. Commodore Conover reports favo'
rably on bis inspection of the ST. Louis, to which ship
the sick Of the squadron had been transferred TO .tart
for the United States. The Cumberland thag shipl
wa, TO sail at once down the coast.
The q. 3. ship Germantown. Commander Page,
reached The Island of Madeira in twenty.four days
from the United S~tatss-about the 18th uttimo. AL
we'll. On the 3Dth ultimo Commander Page was pre-
pairing to continue her voyage 10 join the East India
squadron.
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TWO VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND IN
Chesterfield County, For Sale at Auction. to.
gether with stock, Crops, Farming Utensils
&c,
n AvING determined to move farther sonth, | shall
offer for sale. at Public Auction, on the premises, IN
Wednesday the 4tE day of November, lso'. II fair, II not,
the next fair day, commencing al u O'Clock. NJ, my
FARM on which / now reside, consisting of about 2I6
acres, ten miles from the city OF Richmond, about two
miles from the Old Pits. very near The Manchester turn
pike, and within one and a halt miles OF Robiou's Station i,
on the Richmond and Danvile Railroad. or the above
tract about 400 acres ere c.eared. under a good fence, in
Q cd state of Improvement, and well adapted TO all the
Staple Crop, of this region; the remainder Of the land is
well wooded with oak and pine. The location Is we'll
known TO be healthy and agreeable; the neighborhood
good. and very accessible TO market. The bulldogs on
The place are all in good repair and consist Of a dwelling
with six rooms, a kitchen, quarters, barn, stables, &c.
ANY person desiring more land than 10 offered above can
| enlarge the tract, az adjoining lands are for sale
Also. at the ssme time and place about 22s acres Of
woodland, In the same county. about Ave miles from Rich.
mond, situated on the north side Of the Manchester turn
pike, adjoining the lands of Johu Realns, A. G Elan and
others. The above land 10 very valuable on account Of IL,
oak and pine timber, Of which enough may be cut to pay
the purchase money Of the whole tract at a reasonable
price, there being about 60 acres of original growth never
~pillaged. Any pelson wishing to see thi. land can do Sc
by calling on Mr.. Benjamin Hatcher, John Elicit or A. G
liam Either of the above tracts may be bought private
ly. The terms are liberal and will DO made known Vn tha
day Of sale
SsD, 0Q-ntaEo JAnCa z MNnnS
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MARINE NEWS.
ARRIVED.
Of RICHMOND. SEPT u, 1857
UyGH WATER THIS DAY ATl O'Clock.

TEGF 7 VT u II W
ARRIVED.
Steamer George Peabody, Pritcbett, Baltin'
mdse.
Steamer City Of Richmond, Mitchell, Phils'
phia. mdse and passengers.
Schr Amos Fnlkenburg, Rogers, New Rork, guc
Schr Pinuet Mars, Geoghegan, Ciaremont, luz:
and wheat.
Schr Wave, Sprae. Philadelphia. coal.
Schr Enterprise, Rooms. Clsremont, lumber.
Schr John Betty, Sharp. Philadelphia, coal.
SAILED,
Schr NJ Vanname, Nannarne, New York, mdse
Schr Carrie, Booz. Baltimore. coal.
Steamer City Of Richmond, Mitchell, Phlladslp
,ndUo md pasa.nu.rs
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THE BANKS IN NORFOLK, VA.
NoRFoLK, Sept 28th.-Some feeling 10 manifested
about the suspension of the Baltimore Bsuks, but so
far all here is right.
SECOND DESPATCH
NORFOLK, Sept. 2S.-There have been no suspen.
sions here. All is quiet. Apprehepsions are enter.
tanned by The banks here OF b run on them from
abroad, but thew feel secure.
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THE WASHINGTON CITY BANKS.

1IE )
WAsHlEoTos Sept 28.-The Bank of the Metro.
polls paid about s65, OOU dollars on Saturday, but was
obliged to suspend totally to-day. The Bank OF
Washington auc the Patriotic Bank followed the e1'
ample. A heavy run was made on all the banks
Virginia notes s:e FIVE per cent discount, with a fur
thsr tendency downward. Uncurrent money is IN
salsable. Business Is paralized.
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VOLUNTARY ENSLAyEMENT.

Elizabeth Buckley, a free girl of color, aged about
% years, voluntarily went into slavery at the pre-
sent term Of The Abingdon Circuit Court. She was
bought by Capt. Samuel Skinner, Sheriff OF that
county. -,
This 10 the first instance Of the kind We have heard
OF, ssys the Abingdon Democrat, in this end oil the
State. The woman Ia very intelligent, and was fully
aware that a kind master was better able to provide
and care for her than che was herself. This Is a nut
for Yankee philosophy TO crack.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-29
VTPnINIA

WHEELING, Va, Sept. 26.-A meeting Of citizens
was held here to day in reference to the present NOR
etary crisis, when the banks were requested TO Gus
pend as a measure of precsution in consequence OF a
run upon the banks by foreign brokers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-29

PHILApELPHn, Sept. 28.-The banks Of this city
commrnced repeating the course pursued on Satuf'
day: the Girard paying specie for fyes, &C. Inc
Mechanics Bank and all the Southwark Banks, and
the North American Bank, have suspended. In all
abou, eleven have suspended, aud the suspension
will probably become general.
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Nrw YORK MARKETS. SEPT &c

NEW YORK MARKETS, SEPT 26
FLOUR The market to-day was dull; sales OF
bsrrsIs. n,ice, declined-Common to good State. IS
S so; Ohio s. 75,6 90; and Southern Is 5'aS 80.
WHEaT-Tbe market Is nn~settled; with sales OF Il
bush ls-White Western l27al4oc; Red l2oc.
CORN-Thc market is trn with sales OF l2.VVo
mixed at gu cents.
PORK frm--sales Of Mess at s24 90a25.
BEEF-Pnces are unchsnged-ssles OF HepacEed
cago Sli 75al6 W.
LARD-Is buoyant-sa'es at ID cents.
ateadY-snles OF Ohio At 24lA23c.
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ENTERTAINMENT

Professor Roger, of the United States, with one hun
dred and fifty members of the British Scientific A.so-
citation, lately 10 session in Dublin, were Hospitality
entertained by the Earl of Rosss at his castle, near
Psrsontown, ireland, on the 5h inst.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-29
DOOR KEEPER,

We are pleased to notice that Robert B, Hackney
Esq, of this Congressional District, has been pre-.
,euted as a candidate for Door.Keeper of the next
House of Representatives, and that bis Prospects Of
success are most hattering. Mr.. II. has in this dis.
trict a large and influential family connection, who,
like himself, have been ardent and consistent Demo.
crats-always in the thickest of the bsttle-and who
have made many sacrifices for the cause. Besides
he comes recommended by prominent members OF
the party from almost every county In the district,
who testify to his unwavering zeal as a member OF
the Democratic party, and to his fitness for the poei,
ton which he seeks. We hope, on account OF his
friends, as well as on his own account, to have the
pleasure of recording HIS elections result which we
| are sure would be highly gratifying to the Democracy
of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Register.
We fully endorse the above. We have longknown
Mr.. Hackney. He kept the United States Hotel in
| Washington City for many years, and is we'll known
by the members of Congress from every section a. q
man of gentlsmanly department, kind and ooligipi
in his disposition, honest and upright in his dealings
and with energy to discharge the duties of any bust
ness he may engage in. We believe that his election
would give entire satisfaction.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-29
pRESIDEN'

PRESIDENT BUCHANAN AT WHEATLASD.
The President reached Whea,lsnd, his Lancaster
county home, on Thursday evening, in fine health.
He expected to spend three days among bis old
neigbbors, and to return TO Washington on Monday
or Tuesday. Ph,ladsph,d Pref.
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EPnN MEYICl.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 26.-Tos steamer Texas, from
Vera Cruz, has arrived at quarantine. She reports
tha; the grant by Mexico to the Tebauntepec Coupa'
ny requires the completion of ten leagues OF the rail.
rusd yearly.
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EXTRA SESSION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
LEGISLATURE.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept, H-lt is understood That tue
has determined upon calling a Especial s-ssion
of the Legislature, 10 assemble on the first Tuesday IN
October. The proclamation vii DO issued tomorrow.
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THE NOR1H CAROLINA BANKS

WILMlsoros, N. G., Sept. 2s.-No excitement eI
lists here. The Banks are perfectly sound, and al
continue as heretofore; but their future action will b
governed by that of their neighbors.
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ruv nANKS N NEW YORK

NEW YoEK, Sept 2s The banks are hFm' '"!
heavy failures are reported. nj on the Sa-
A a.. nsSa ,um by til small dspositcrs. There ,s
n un pss DSpr'e elsewhere, and bill holders there are quiet
and confident.
IsEcoyp DIsPATcH.l p,u.d.,nb;a
New YORK, Sept. g -E1chanse on rnM y re-.
t San,;n ~" IF Insn, and a strong specie column. The
rates 90 the street 10 some cases reach six per cent q
mouth. - Rank O;
New York. Mechanic,', American, EIcnnnge, onIou
and Phoenix Banks nave issued d circular assul'nt
se oublic of their ability aud determination to MAN
tain . specie basis, and expressing the opinion ina f.
tSSs tendency of specie and produce to this point WIZ
anon epablethe banks 10 relieve the pressure 'na
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
DETROIT, Sept. IA fire last Friday night. al
Grand Rapids, destroyed many Of the best houses
The lose is Sl00, 900. Insurance about S6O,0OO.
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THE MONEY C~kGSlS-BANK SUSPENSIONS
From the Philadelphia Ledger of Saturday Morning.I

From the Philadelphia Ledger of Saturday Mornine.I
Yesterday morning, after a quiet run for thres or
four davs, the Bank Of Pennsylvania acknowledged
its jnabilit, TO meet its liabilities In coin, end closed
its doors. The fact soon spread over the city, and q
run WAS Immediately commenced on the other banks.
At first all paid both circulation and deposited in coin.
In about an hour The Girard Bank and the CONNER.
cisl Bank stopped the payment Of their deposites,
but continued the payment of their circulation. All
the other banks paid all demands throughout the day
The Pennsylvania Bank, since Monday last, has paid
out over three hundred thousand dollars in coin
and the other banks yesterday paid out over one
million and a half; making an addition TO the
amount of coin in the hands Of the public, in the
last thre, or four days, Of over eighteen hundred
thousand dollars. The run being 30 general at all the
banks. aud 80 very decided that the banks felt 1t Ut.
terly impossible to continue on, and in the afternoon,
after the closing Of tue banks, q conference OF the
Presidents Of oil The banks was held, which resulted
in q recommendation 10 suspend the payment Of
specie, to-day until further notice. This course SCENE
forced upon the banks. however Objectionable it may
be considered by the community. Such results are
incidental TO The prevailing system Of bank credit
We have had repeated warnings in our financial his.
lorv of the effects Of undue expansions OF credit; bat
in times of sseming prosperity which they create, il
IL difficult 10 convince the public of their danger, 80
that a sufficient check shsll be put upon the evil. In
tunes Of disaster like the present, there is, however, a
l-sson to BIZ learned, which may eventually impose
such restraints upon the aystem as will make II con
ducive TO the interests OF business, wi.hou: subject
ing it periodically 10 such terrible prostrs,ious.
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In disposing Of so coarse and frivolous an asperslon
(which, but for the notice it was receiving at home |
should never have regarded,) l take occasion to add,
that 50 far from Judge Ms having ever in any way
excited the displeasure Of the Empress, l have the
most wsll.founded reason to believe, that both her
| self and the Emperor entertain for that gentleman
TIE most decided personal esteem.
Not only was the Empress pleased at Mr. Buchen-
ans election, from the prospect It afforded OF Judge
Ms continuance here; but the Emperor himself, be-
fore the whole diplomatic corps, expressed to Judge
M, bis desire that he should be continued hero as the
representative of our country. The idea was sub.
~stssntialIy repeated. in the most emphatic manner, to
an American gentleman of my acquaintance, not a
That Judge NJ. should have been ssssiled on this
point, does seem to me, In his case, an unhappy error
believe We are proud, at home, of pointing, with
emphasis, to the Krginia gentleman. 1t 10 my im'
precision, that Judge II. is regarded as illustrating. IN
an eminent degree, those proprieties, and those dsco'
runs which are supposed to be familiar TO suon q
person. e.
Above all, in any question Of manners, no possesses
the kind ssnsibility to prompt, and, unimPaireo, tns
Just faculty to Discriminate, what, a. regards the &C.
casiop, It seems most proper and betting to DO or
to s*oid. sm, sir, very respectfully,