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New-York daily tribune., 1858-08-10
"sr. JAMzs's STREET CAB STAND, Jul

ST. JAMS : >TkEEt CAB SIND, JIly I'
Sir: Having read your book about tsming OF
horses 10 my fellows here, they wish 10 beg OK you
TO pubLsh 10 The TEa>s for our benefit sId Others,
your opinion whether the 5linEers tor winSers,
cal theul he necessary for the brides n naf
less or not.
We ihirk not, Dec We see csrt and cab horses
going without thtm, aud We knoE they do nuIt our
horsss eyes ths hot, dusty westher; moreover, 81
WAYS seems 10 tlst always look more fright
ered when they hesr noise and cant see what g.
coming behind them than otherwise. four opaion
will perhaps settle the point Tor Us sad We are Obliged
- 49, sra s, CAB-MASTER"
New-York daily tribune., 1858-08-10
HOUSE OF COMMONS -MospAr, July IS.

The SrEAkER took the Chau al IL CLOCK.
THE ygWs-BARON ROTHSCHIID IN PARLIAMENT.
Immediately after prayers, the Baron L. RorR-
CHILD, who was accompanied by his two sons, entered
hat portion Of the House immediately under the
Speakers gallery sloeated to members who have mo-
aiken the osths peers, aud other distinguished
.'snapgers." He had scarcely taken ms seat tine
eadsrs OF both the Government and toe oPpositlon
beng presept, aud much larger attendance oi men
ere than is usual 6, a mornipg sttingl when
The SPsAkrR gave the formal summons-Any men,
b<r proposing to take hs seat will please 70 come 70
he table 30 be sworn.
lord 7 Russell and Mr.. J. A. Smith then proceeded
to the place where the Baron Rothschid was seated
and conducted him to the table. Wnen the Baron
reached the table, and when the Clerk was about 10
administer the osths,
Mr. W,RKTS said-l rise 70 order. Wish to ask
the House
lTbe loud cries of Order" here interrupted the
honorable ana learned gentleman, aud prevented MS
prooeedtg
The SPKAEER-The question Of member tsking
his seat is mser Of privileges and must not oe IN
terupied by any question ether business lChesis
The CLFRk, atter a moueIt's consultation VITO tns
Bsrop turned TO the Speaker ard announced tns tae
tororsble member objected to take the osbs in the
form prescribed.
The beErr,kKR-The honorable member will plesse
10 withdraw.
The Baron thereupon bowed aud left the House.
Ixor6 j. RussELL--I rice, SL, 70 move resolution
IN rotsormity With the act of Psrsmeut pAsssd tals
,.,,,or' rbst rssolaton is: 'Taat appears 10 this
" tjgDee thal B.roo Lionel de Rothseald. psTses
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26
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THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-FrRsr Sx..,
WASHINGTON, JANUARY -. 1,
SEHArE-Mr. Mason, from the Committee a !
reign Relations, reported on the subject Of CO
American affairs, reviewing all the facts Of the
and concluding with the following resolutions: y
LIST. That no further provsions OF law Are n-t..
ry to confer authority oil the President to cas-,
rests and seizures to be made on the high seas II
fences against the neutrality law OF 1918. and i
powers as are necessarily implied in the S'h al
2nd. That the place where Walker was ar.
being out of the jurisdiction Of the United \.
the arrest was without warrant Of law, but il j
of the circumstances and results, the act do. !
cali for censure, except by Nicaragua. The A.
consideration of the subject was postponed uu,
OH of February. A bill accompanies the repo-
thorizing the arrest of fl!ibusters the high A.,
Mr. Douglas, as member of the Commute.
seuted from the report. The bill for the incr.,.
the army was made the order of the day for Ia. Z
row. Mr. Harlan made an anti Lecompton c.
tuition speech.
HousE.-'rhe Speaker appointed select con,
Tee to report on the Pacific rail road psr of h.
sident's Message. The consideration Of Matte.
case was postponed in consequence OF his nece..
absence. A resolution was adopted 10 close N.
bate on the bill making an appropriation TO iu,
pensioners tomorrow. The House then Wen,
COMMITTEES OF the Whole on the Central Amer,
question, when debate snsued- 4nd The fual D.
OF the Administration, WAS G., fernned by NJ,
Granger, aud Washburne OF Wisconsin.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26
To the Editors Of the Enquirer:

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, JAN. 81, 1858.
Gentlemen: | have noticed in "The South" of to
day. an article our action in regard to the seec
ton of Henry Winter Davis to deliver the Annual
Address before our societies here. wish TO make
brief statement in order to act right on this matter
The Editor OF The South" aud all others who are
interested, do not more deeply regret such action
than did very great majority OF the members OF
the respective societies when the selection was an
nouuced, and since the matter has been agitated
there has been universal disapprObation manifested
This was not an act OF societies. but simply blum
der of our committees appointed to make selection;
blunder for which, however, there are palliating
circumstances. They were aware of the fact that
Henry Winter Davis il man Of undOubted ability,
and that he Eimself at one time student OF the
University but they were obivious Of the fact that
he was obnoxious, not only 10 very great majority
of the students, but to the whole South. They mere
ly forgot to look at the precedens of the man. II
was error of the Judgment which older men might
commit when surrounded by similar circumstances,
and with the real facts not brought wildly before The
mind. The matter has been seriously agtated by the
different societies since the unfortunate selection, and
final action at our next meeting will be taken upon 1t.
Our committees seeing their and the universal
dissatisfaction cauued by it. WILL their
and prevent blot and stain from at
tachng to the otherwise fair escu'cheon of our noble
ALMA Mater" Very respectfully, you're,
STUDENT OF The UNIvEsIrY OF VIRGINIA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26
THE MISSING STEAMSHIP

Considerable anxiety begins to prevail on account
Of the non.arrvsl Of the steamship Ariel. She is now
in her 18th day ont from Southampton.
The agent of the line does not think that sbe left
Southampton on the day reported for the reason that
he has received letters stating that the 3Oh abe
was of Havrs in dense fog, unable to get into that
port. The despatch from Halifax, by the America, is
quite positive, however. on this point. 1t Gays:
The Ariel left Southampton onthe 3lst December,
having been detained day behind her usual time on
account of dense fog at Havre.''
The Ariel has on board ninety eight passengers. a
hsavy cargo the English, French and German mails,
and 900 in specie. As severe gales have been
ported by recent arrivals she may have been disabled
in her machinery and forced to put back, or come on
under sail. In either csss may not hear from her
for a week vet,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26


New YORK. Jan. a5.-Ths "Times" has ad,
from Salt Lake 10 December 10Th. The Morn
are not counting on open fight but intend gu.
warfare. The crops in the Lake country are al
dant. Every able.bodied Mormon expects to b.
der arms in the Spring, and a majority are in Il
Of war. II is said there are great many sple
the army.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

A., a,o,,, This shameful waste ia even
s The owner of considerable portion OF thsse nys
tsrs tells u, they are to be thrown awa! a. mr.
single decade OF this rsinor.eess scratching a. @
f"Ddnm Mace our oyster beds in the cams category
nth ,hoss of other Stses where the supply cahno'
hagn 70 meet the demand! flour beds are impover
;,bsd there are no others to 60 to- We neen nol p''
~ Vrynans the horrors Of failure OF the oy'et
oron The thought of existence without oysters 10
altogather too gloomy for contemplation.
We sntreat our Legislators to look into thi1 iunou"
question They must act upon during this ssSs'on
Ne are pleased 20 know that special cou.neI ""'
been appointed upon this question: ana tad The ds.
tom of Lexington, the chairman, has Hisi'eo te 'ao
water district and gathered large amour. OF
ton, and that next Monday number Vi "hne'oo oo
are to meet in Richmond to give In tns,r
and knowledge Of the oyster traoe. ". .ha .ttsn
has our thanks for bringing this subject TO the a''eu
ton of the Legis.sture and We hope yet u see ,
most sanpune expectations concerning the funauu'
realized. :; tho ;rvaat;
We have in our possession, gathered IN tne lnses ,..
cation of this subject many facts RELAXING ~ e ~
So nd i'm trade. which ws may at some future DAY
give TO our readers. We have also learnt tne es'o
lation of the other States concerning their 49,
beds; but as detail of their laws ana regu,ao ,;,
would be lengthy, il not tlresome, we sno
them nor even trouble our readers with suRge
as to the best mode of protecting and taxing .hH
tar beds of this State feeling full connoehoe W ~.
ability of the committee OF the Legislature "
a practicable aud just bill. we trust me Co. ~"
enough
only of the expedisnoy, but of the necessary Oh ''a'e
Legislation in regard to the oyster fundum
| Mr.. r. r. Kimbal, clerk of the Rhode Island Le
oisIatnre, MIR. John b. Pennington Of Delaware, ant
other gentlemen will accept our thanks tor Vaiuao"
| information.
We are sIso indebted to Mr. Lamb for copy OF
the "extract which We annex from letter received
by him from Mr.. Raymond of New York. which vii
be- found to contain facts in figures most encourag
inp to the advocates of the oyster tax:
OYSTER BUSINESS OF NEW YORK.
The number of persons employed in the oyster Du
s;ness is estimated at from $1,000 to Io,Ooo.
The boats engaged in it are valued al 'se
$6,0UU,UOO. from, VI,
eiuja. either direct or transpanted from frnSes
Bay. south of Staten Island. 1t ia estimated Una
zoo vessels, of all Sizes from 45 to 25o tons are en-
gagged in the Virginia oyster trade, IN oonneomo,
with New York city The trade is most e1tensv V,1
from the beginning of November to the rst OF apr,
Ths heaviest sales of Virginia oysters are made u
Catherine market and Olive slip The total sn9aa
value of The sales Of Virginia oysters lnSluain
those obtained from Princes Bay in this city, can
not be- much under $500, 100 or s4,OOu,OOo.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

ACTIVE SERvICE.-The Secretary of the Navy
is said to bs giving orders to put the naval officers
the Senate duty They will each in their not
excepting Lieut.. Maury, whose services are valua.
bls in the observatory be Obliged to 20 to sea. This
will give more leave time, Of course, TO those now
on active service.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26
ER0M WASHINGTON.

WASH ISGToE, Jan. 25.-Tbe specisl committee
public printing. engraving and binding OF the Hu.
authorized correspondence of the principal er
lishmeuts in the country in view OF eoonomizina
branch Of expenditure. The committee prof..
either to establish printing office, or dispose Of
work 10y contract.
E1 Governor Stanton of Kausas, arrived ters
rooruinU
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

THE NEW SLoOP OF wAR.-The Secretary
of the Navy has selected board of engineers to de-
eide upon the engines TO be- built for the new soop Of
war steamer to bs constructed at Boston. The en-.
gnes may bs built anywhere it is said and thirteen
bids have been made from as many different estab-
shments for the work to be done, and which will
probably cost from 100 600 to $3.50, 900.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

LATEK FROM KANSAS.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan .J;h.-The Lower House Of \
the Kansas Legislature have passed bill to abe.
slavery On the LIST of March. 1t is reported ths, I
Indians on the Shawnee are rsvagiug the settlers 1
and burning the dwellings.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

SUICIDE OF EX-PRESlDENT ANSON
JONES -Au extra from the Office of the Houston
Telegraph furnishes US with some further particulars
of the suicide of Dr. Jones. He was stopping at the
old Capitol Hotel and on the evening previous to his
menced in that house, and might, perhaps end there
He bad been drinking mors freely than was his wont;
aud appeared in low spirits. 1t is supposed that,
broodng over some troubles in moment Of depres.
sion be lost control of himself and committed the fatal
act.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

In compliance with the request Of friend OF Hon.
James A. Seldom, we willingly lay before our readers
TO day in erseaso his address delivered at the dinner
given to General Walker, in this city, about ten days
ago. 1t will be seen that there were several errors
in the condensed report of it, which we previously
published doubtless attributable to the unavoidable
haste in which the report was prepared
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

Lady Napier, the wife OF the British minister, at
Washington. arrived al Old Point on Wednesday last
in the steamer Water Witch. Lieut.. Lowell, com.
nanding. from Washington. The Water Witch was
placed at her adysbip's service by the Sscrstcry of
the Navy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26
MIR. BARBEE, THE SCULPTOR

We observe that our most worthy Virginia Soup
tor, Mr.. Bsrbee, has at present. memorial before
the Legislature. asking appropriation of $4,000 for
his statue of "Young America" 1t has not been
our pleasure to this work-nor does it require
sight of to assure US that it is all should be- We
have seen the "Coquette," hs first work. and can on
" repeat what we have already said, that take it ALI
oil, 1t 10 most beautiful sp ,cimen of art ''Young
America" Is the third work of Mr.. Bsrbse and It is
therefore, reasonable to conclude that he has avaed
himself of all his former studies in it's production As
Virginia gentleman, apart from his profession, we
are ready to extend to him the right hand Of fellow
ship; as an artist he to us endorsed in man.
ner thst leaves no question to his ability; as pio
neer in the great undertaking of introducing the ia
otes Of his art among US, he has right to expect
ct our hands = hearty welcome with the fostering
care of the great Commonwealth Of Virginia, his ma
live State We trust it will bs the pleasure Of the
Legislature, without dissenting voice, to make the
order Mr. B. has asked, and in doing take pride in
encouraging the patriotic ambition which has brought
him back to his country.
P. S.-Sncs the above was in type, We have
learned with great joy, that yesterday the Senate
passed the bill for the purchase of Mr. Barbees statue
We trust that the House of Delegates will, with equal
promptuess aud decisive berality, endorse the action
of the Senate and make the bill a law.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

unite my own to the embodied sentiment Of this as
semblage in hailing him IA the champion OF law anu
progress-a pioneer of American freedom and civil.
izstion-and wishing him, in the future cordial
God speed! The scroll of that future, it is not allow
ed to mortal vision now to scsn nor to human saga
city to determine whether the clock Of time has struck
the appointed hour, when the chosen instruments ct
Anglo American freedom and progress are to be com
missoned and sent forth. We may only indulge the
hope, that the hour and The man haze come, and be-
prepared. should Providence approve him, by the
OF success her chosen instrument, to re-
ceive with fluctuations and delight, the announce
Inent-
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nIE1l


DIED in the town Of farmvilc Va. on Friday. the 9Th
January, alter painful illness OF several weeks, Mr.
JOHN HENRY RANSOM, in the 42d year Of his age
seldom called upon to lament the loss OF one
more universally beloved than the subject OF this humble
tribute of respect which the memory 81 his virtues
The writer Of this brief notice knew him well and can
his merits tha, in all the relations OF life he exhibited
those pure and Noble traits OF character which always
cite admiration and gain esteem His Ctarl'ng integrity,
his courteous and unassuina manners his mild and gen.
tie disposition his heightened mor,l department and
Christian worth endeared him TO his friends VINO VIII
wh melancholy pleasure to the sweet and delight
cherish hi. in the casket of memory like precious
jcwebrillnnt with all that is beautiful and lovely he
has gone from among and shall see him no more,
but he has left behind an example,.
- Like the ROSY track
Which sunset leaves upon the evening sky,
As though the day would cast blessing back
Before it mingcs with the shades gone by.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
At called meeting of Equal Rights DIVISION NO. III
Sons Of Temperance held in their Hall, ~ tue Town OF
Farmville, Saturday the 9th OF January, lsa5 ns
death Of JOHN H. RANSOM Of the members OF the ID
vision announced, whereupon committee was sp'
pointed draft suitable resolutions. Who in due time
prepared and presented the following preamble ana
resolutions which were unanimously adopted: .
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God, IN the wlse us
pensaiOn of His Providence TO remove from our iniost
our highly esteemed friend and brother, John h. Ransom
and whereas VIC desire give expression to our feelings
Therefore, Resolved,
lst That in the death OF Brother Ransom this Division
has lost faithful aud exemplary member anu the COM
munity in which he lived worthy citizen.
End That cherish the recollection OF his virtues and
will endcavor initiate the example which ne exhibited
in all his associations,
3rd That ~ tender to the family and relatives of the
deceased our sincere sympathy and coincidence In their
sad bereavement and trust they will derive consoaton
from the fact that he died In the full triumph OF Christian
faith and has doubtless entered upon the runon OF eter
nal felicity in the Kingdom Of Heaven.
4th That this Division wear the usual badge OF mourn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

BALTIMORE. JAN. 25-FIour is dull, sslss o
Howard street q: 81 So. Wheat is nominal, and ri
ceiP's ara light Corn i. trfe lower, all grades ar
selling at So a 90 cts.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

NEW YORK, JAS. - -Fiour-State aud Obi.
brands have advanced cents; Southern ia unchaui
I'D. Wheat il m"nlnal. Corn ia heavy; sales OF y.
low at G6sC9. Stocks are higher and active.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

FATAL CATAsTEoPRE.-Gn Thursday, the lith
inst two negro children, girl in her 9Th year
the other boy in bis 9Th year, belonging 10 Capt.
Y. Overbey of Mecklsnburg, were playing upon cart
cidentally fell and catching them, crushed them to
death
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

ARREsT.-A free negro known AZ William Henry
or Jesse Crockett arrested in this city Friday
the instance Of the Presiding Justice of Stafford
county; suspicion Of having murdered and robbed
awhits man at Aqua Crest, the 18th or g5:h pscem.
Der Last. The circumstances it is said implicate him
strongly. lie has been ssut to Stafford for trial.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

REaASDED.-Edward II. Thompson. charged with
tbs murder Of Moses Williams, in Fairfax county,
was examined last week and remanded tor final trial.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

The CoLoRADo.-It is rumored that Commodore
Joseph Smith, of the head Of the bureau Of navy
yard, and docks, has been ordered to the command
Of the United States steamer Colorado now fitting out
at the Gosport Vs. Navy.Yard. as the flagship of
the home squadron, 10 place Of Commodore Pauldiog
Of the United States steamer Wabash.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

DAMAGED COFFEE.-An entire cargo of dam
aged coffee was sold at Savannah Thursday for ta2l
cents per pound.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26

F@RICHMOND ATHENEUM-Rzy WI.
~ PLATT. Of Petersburg, will LECTURE at toe Hall
OF the Aiheneum, TUESDAY evening" the Goth of ia
nuary.
SuBJzcr-MartyIia.
Price of Admission-25 cents
Doors open Mt y P. 81. Lecture TO besi at 8 PM
az
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-26
TUE OYSTER TAX.

We take pleasure in transferring from tue sos'I.S
aAreus" the following lucid and instructive
article relative to the oyster trade Mr. Lamo' 'ne
aubor of the article, now in the CITY TOR 'ne
noaa Of giving information to the committee appoint
I'D h, the House of Delegates to consider this i'm
portant question and report on it. lie Has '''O'"''
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than bare Subsistence roru the oyster beds Of their
State, Northern men have anassed princely fortunes.
Not 10 speak of numberless individual Instances,
where men have started with scarcely any capital but
their limbs and have reaped by their industry-and
resped where they have not sowD-a handsome for
tune, we could point to Northern communities which
have been built up by the oyster trade. Fair Haven
its existence and prosperity to it its streets are
paved with Virginia oyster shells, and its people $
pockets are filled with the profits on their contents
What does such state of things demand! Such
legislation, We answer, as will not only monopolize to
a fair extent the profits of the trade to citizens
who have TO bear the burthen of our taxes, but will
gather into exhausted treasury, an annual fund,
which will 90 far to assist our great works OF i'm
chants and farmers, the yoke of taxation which is
bearing them to the ground. While all descriptions
of business in which own people engaged, are
GENEROUSLY taxed, why should that business which is
carried on in midst, principally by no1-residens,
20 freel Will the opponents to the oyster tax an
swerl
ALL THE OTHER STATES WHICH CONTAIN WITH
IN THEIR BORDERS OYSTER BEDS DERIVE FROM
THEM a REVENUE. WHY SHOULD VIRGINIA BE AN
HxcEPTIoSl
But there is another consideration which is of even
greater importance than that Of deriving source of
revenue from our oyster fundum. The oyster beds
OF the other States although protected by legislation,
are nevertheless exhausted to terrible extent by the
rapacity of the oyster catchers. Although, during
the spawning season. no one is allowed to rake the
beds, yet the constant drain upon them, together
with the ravsgss of the star fish, in come States,
have injured them to such extent that the supply
falls far short of the demand Here, in Virginia, our
oyster fundun has protection not even during the
spawning season. At all seasons our beds are open
10 the thousands who. seeking after present gain,
care nothing for the interest of those who are to fol
low. hundred and fifty sail at one time have been
in all probability, the inevitable result of this ever.
lasting raking in season aud out of season, at
our oyster bedsl Nothing less than an exter.
do htx,oI,,
which will make them an expensive Luxury too desr
tot thousands who now enjoy them. To such m eI.
tent have Que oysters been taken already this
to Fair Hsven. that even that market is gluttsd and
l0O0 bushels aaost there offered for sale at less
than their cost in Virginia. What is to be done with
them! They cannot be brought back, and Virginia 1
oysters oN not lue through the pinter at The Norih
consequently. they are to be used either to make lime