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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
LARGE RANK LIBERALIZATION

Providence K. l., Feb, lot announced here
this morning that the Rhode Island Exchange Bank at
East Greenwich had failed and that the Cashier was
defaulter to the of S2 0OO The capital is 500
OOO and the circulation $4,000 He is also defaulter
10 the Savings Bank in the town. of which he
treasurer to the amount of $4,000 He has lost the
money in stock specuations The assets Of the bank
are ample for the redemption OF its circulation and the
holders of bills ought not to sacrifice them.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

SOUTHERN BOOT AND sHoE MANUFAcToRY IN REALrTl
As the people fthe South have generally determined -
mate hereafter ~hen making their purchases IN fayoro t
en manufactured goods and this resolve has given var
Gus new enterprises the undersigned desire TO Inform ID. pal
that their BOOr sHoE MASUIAcToRY-one Of the Oldest d.
ctyvas established In s2s by hessrs Cook Ryan, and
subsequently conducted by SIR Peter Cook with whom M L
Hill was Afterwards associated Originally conducted ln,,
scale the manufacturing department Of the business has
creased from ear year, and our purpose to eth
. more with experience Of thirty years 10 the busu
by the senior partner and from the fact that both membd
fra were rssed in Richmond are confident uH
will be able meet the expectations Of all who desire PuU
durable and well made SOUTHERN Doors and SHOES p
and on accommodating terms ALtA HILL A CO.
ig2l No III Mains
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
BOOT AND SHOE TRADE.

IT
The scarcely varied for Boots and Shoes since last
number Of buyers here from the South and
West and purchases extent have been made but prices
continue very unsatisfactory and low snd the position Of the trad
quite scouragng previously noticed The desirable
goods selling about cost but other goods the anxiety TO
that the sales made low
prices must be ndered entirely nominal 1t will evidently be
dbl cult to bring prices paying point this season buyers
having had every thng their The quantity forward
,d by and railroads shows cOHsdsrdb Falling ~
pared With last and the trade evidently backward
Manufacturers continue 10 cautiously and turning out
comparatively goods In the present state Of the market this
the only safe With tn exception Of de-
Kinds work large sufficient pros
pectye all kinds quite duh again
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
MARKETS

BALTIMORE Feb Pour closed dull Howard Street held at
1891 Wheat White 81 $50 40 Red s145GlSO Corn closed
Quiet-neF IO72 Provisions closed steady Whisky
closed firm at 2lc for Ohio Coffee closed firm and hgherhed
at i2A9l3c
NEw YoRK, Feb. 1-Four Is dul-State $5O5d515; Ohio
81 50 So Southern s55O955 Wheat qui5tsouthern Red
s2s Ohio white a declining tendency; White
Yellow steady; old sIO; Is. Lard
Is Whisky Is dn AZ 2lfG2liLc.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
CAPTURE OF Az AMERICAN SLAYER.

BosroN Feb 7th-The ship Alarm Capt. Mat
thews, from Calcutta reports having left at ST. Helena,
De ~ the bark "0ron," OF New York, Capt Morgan.
She had been captured SLAYER by the British
err Pluto and delivered to the L. s Mystic
The Captain was imprisoned St Helena, by order of
the American Consul The 'Orion" had on board when
captured ten hundred and twentythree slaves of whom
one hundred and ffty-two died before reaching St.
Helena.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

The Philadelphia papers urge the Legislature to APP
point gas metre inspector to stand between the public
and the gas company In New York. not long ago, com
plants made against the gas companies oil that
city, that gas charged for than was consumed
Many persons who had the gas pipes in their houses dd
not gas ALL but burnt camphene or oil, and yet
were charged as if thew had been burning gas all the
time. On complaint, the gas company declared, first
that it impossible for them TO have made mistake
and next when the parties put in fdavits OF the fact
that il error committed, "there wa something wrong
with the metre.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

A CoLLIsIoN.--We hear that on yesterday afternoon
A personal collision occurred between Mcssrs. Edmund
son. of Virginia and Hickman of Pennsylvania, of which
the following the particulars;
About 81 p m, MesSrs. Edmundson, Reitt, and Vice
President Breckenridge in company with two other gen
ilemeu, were leaving the Capitol. end when about half
way down the avenue way of the Capitol grounds they
met Mr. Hickman, who was apparently unaccompanied
Mr.. Edmundson walked up to Mr. Hickman, and some
words passed between them in relation 10 late speech
of Mr. Hickmans apparently that made on the occasion
of late sereuade) which ended in Mr.. Edmundson deal
ing blow 10 Mr. Hickman, upon the head knock
ing of his hat and following up the assault by some cuts
"slanderer and coward Mr. Hickman endeavored to
close with his antagonist but further hosttes were pre-
culed by the interpositon III Others Mr. kett taking
Mr. Edmundson from the ground, and Mr. Br ck'nrldge
performing like Office for Mr. Hickman Washington"
Star
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
- WORDS OF CAUTION

~ were to te readers that the wells and Spf.u
throughout The had poisoned aud that had
covered antdoe Effects OF them that
gladly Themselves Of discovery with the hope svs
d-ah. five 10 tell them that had discovered usss
treasure enough for them and and that prepared
share with them would refuse aid 10 tune BI
health valuable than riches how CHI rs6ed sl
they be to learn ;hat has been coIpoun
purely vegetable matter and that Its curative ushS
an than light and darkness Need give insane'
call the proprietor OF BAKERS BITTERs and eKAGhs
myrads Of certificates from all sections Of the South Of pEa
who have been cured Of Dyspepsia by Its sheang pOpe
Among them Will the vouchers OF old and young male &C.
female extong this BrrsRs TO the skies and blessing froa
for its curative powers But its virtues conhpei R
pepsa Nervous Headaches yield readily 10 rs power Tl
Lyers become Qulcked aud active by It's influences So
Ssmachs made healthy by its neutrazng eGects Inds
disappears when the organs Of life DArrhpA
sis, IT'S tonic powers And Cholera ITSELF when met BY these b.
promptly farmed and becomes harmless housasd
persons have certified who used in 1919 and 49, Shsn Ia
scourge was devastating the country BAKERS BTrES "
remedy all the Ills Of humanity but such diseases
ed by the stomach and bowels readily yield IN It's rengh
effects and speedily driven from the system Al who te
tonic should try H. and become their judges Of rs virtues
To be had Of Messrs. ADIR a GRAY, FISHER WINSTON
PURCELL LADD co. In this city, and by all prominsn Dui
gss in Virginia Also by 9. sTo0TT, Washington City. D. q
sTABLER CO., Baltimore b. A. FAHEEsToCK co.
Philadelphia, and Of BARNES PARK, New York.
Orders nlled by addressing Y. BAKER Proprietor
feio-dkc Richmond, Va
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
THE IRON TRADE.
Mr.. Samuel Grifiths Northampton, Eng in his an

Mr.. Samuel Griiths, Northampton, Eng, in his an
nual circular, says:
rapid recovery the United States. and
the Increased demand for the Fast Indies highly encouraging
features especa those markets just recovering from
the temporary depression which excessive Imports had occasoned
expansion which the the East Indies
doubtless mainly due TO the improved OF Internal
transit which the railways recently constructed Afford and Is
diff assign limit that Increase Up to lsjo the total
Of all kinds Of Bh produce 10 Inda reached ten
ons sterlng this the export q single artcecotten
will fourteen millions and hal SO remarkable
Of the wisdom OF extending railway communication 10
Indian empire but lead the construction Of ether nes
which, while they viii Immediately benefit the Iron trade by
demand for Railway from will gradually lead to such Improve
the social position Of the HindOo will make them large
all kinds Of British goods II evident from these
that commercial confidence the continent
shall have livery heavy demand for Iron aud for
article produced in this district and throughout the country
The trade depends largely the demand for the Lam
cashre and Yorkshire manufacturing districts and the Of
trades in which they engaged marvellous Up to lo
annual OF Cotton goods had reached 4
OJOOO this year they viii be nesry, II quite, f OOUOUO
Up 5S largest Of Wooden goods exported
amounted nearly gig 900 this will be upwards OF
lis 100 900.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
Thn Pacific Railroad.

The new Pacific Railroad bill before Congress grants
a charter for railway aud telegraph TO the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company corporation already charter
ed by the State OF Texas Of which Company J. Edgar
Thompson Of Pennsylvania Jas. Guthrie Of Kentucky
John p King of Georgia 5. NJ. J.. Barlow, OF New
York, and various other gentlemen Directors
the Company to receive grants of alternate sections of
the public land, along the route besides 81 100000 for
every fifty miles completed this side Of the Rocky Noun
,jns and - 100000 for every fifty the other side
amounting In all to S55,oooooo
The bill also grants the right to build another road and
telegraph from the Missouri river the Pacific north of
the @s,h parallel with branch to Oregoo on the same
terms
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

SATURDAY, Feb. ii, 1860.
Mr.. Garnett asked and was excused from serving as
member OF the Committee for the District Of Columbia
Mr. John Cochrane presented the resolutions of the
New DIRK Chamber of Commerce, in favor of the estab
lishment of mail communication with Mexico which
were referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Morris of Illinois, asked but failed to obtain leave
to offer series OF resolutions calling the heads of the
Executive Departments to furnish list of the appoint
mentS and removals in Illinois
Mr. Sherman, from the Committee of Ways and Means
reported back the Post0hice Appropriation bill where
upon the House went into Committee Of the Whole on
the state Of the Union upon that subject.
Several of the amendments having been acted upon
Mr.. Sherman said every member was in favor of the
principle of the Senates fifth amendment in an indie
pendent BILL namely give out the printing of the Post
Office blanks by contract but appropriation bill
to carry ont existing laws such reform should not
be incorporated II it. Therefore, the committee al
though unanimously in favor of the principle recon-
mend that the House non-concur in that amendment
Mr. Phelps said that Mr. Sherman had correctly stated
the position Of the committee lie was willing to con-
cur in the amendment under protest, it would effect
large saving to the government.
Mr.. Loveoy expressed the hope that the House will
concur in the amendment OF the Senate
Mr.. MlSOn opposed the abolition of the ranking priv
ege as the Senate proposed in one Of its amendments
TO the bill
Mr.. Cobb advocated the amendment in regard to the
printing Of the post Office blanks thereby seventy per
cent had been saved.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
FROM CALIFORNIA

New. YORK, Feb. 12.-The steamer North, with the
California mails has arrived from Aspinwal She touch
ed at Havana.
No specie comes by this arrival
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

A fatal accident happened to Mrs. Herske, lavo.lte
night Having succe. sfuy accomplished the feat Of
walking on a light rope from III stage t. Il gallery
she in the act OF stel ping ON The eros u e, 10
which the end Of the rip, iached 10 ne stsge
when the gauze dress which The were cam, In contact
She was 20 badly Iurnt as o cause he deah the next
morning.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

eHV uooti VOlCtuucuT
ihGgt IRON Yesterday In favor of the bill.
lie was followedhINr. Seldom in opposition who
gave way to motion Of Mr. Barbour to postpone the
further consideration of the bill until Tuesday nex.at
IL O'clock, p4I H.
@Oamohon the House adjourned
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

AID FoR NiRsSIA-The Senate of Alabama have
pa,ssd ont resolution sPpropriating $4,000 for the
relief o. virginia in paying The expenses Of the Harpers
Ferry affair
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

The New Hampshire State election takes place today
Both parties are engaged in an active campaign and the
resll, will show wha may be expected from New Hamp-
shire at the Presidential election in the FAN.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
We extract the following from Messrs. Brooks an
Rrown's Circnlar

Extreme Encouragement apparent buyers OF hides
The prices held by the trade
chased unasactory result Of the months bust
materially contributed induce that feeling The
receipt Hides for the month Of January amounting
200n the effect ntmdae buyers that they have
confined their purchases their immediate requirement The
recorded fortnight have with
exceptions been made with much effort and material concessions
In the Of sale Circulars from European markets still give
active and and full prices by which the
holders Ia this market strengthened We reduce quota
lions, derived sales about per D. since
our figures.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
THE HIDE TRADE.

The following is extract from recent New York
Circular
close the fiscal yearwhch among hide and leather
dealers the first Of Februarywe ally
business operations Moreover aside from this clrcum
stance trade have manifested bu little disposition 10 10
views Of importers and the animation Of
mainly sustained by exporters t. Europe and
transient purchasers Importers confident long
during they probability Of being enabled TO replace
their stock In accordance with present prices.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

WEST A JoHvsToN's.
FOOTBALLS on the Boundary Of Another World by Robt Dale
owen. Price ~.
RENINS ENCES Rufus Choae the Great American Advocate
Price 81 %
C0MPENs ,TION or always Future BY NJ H. Brewster
Price II.
CAMPRFLLS History OF Virginia. Prces25O fels-lt
nISSOLUTION.-The copartnershp heretofore existing
i style and firm Of MITCHELL FURGUSnN Is
this day dissolved by mduarconsent MITCHELL having
purchased the entire Interest is alone authorized
TO settle the business Of the arm. -
SAMUEL p MITCHELL
C. u. FURGUS0N.
CO-PARTNERSHIP.-T subscribers have this day
formed a Coparnershp the style and firm Of MITCH
ELL RY and WILL continue old business OF Mitchell Fur
guson on a liberal scale in all It's branches
SAMUEL p. MITCHELL, r.
fel8-Im WM. FRY.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
THIRTY-sIxTH CONGHEss.-Flr.t Session.

m, , WASHINGTON, FEB. 10.
The Speaker laid before the House copy of the State
constitution OF Kansas recently adopted at Wyondotte
as preliminary to the admission of that State into the
Union.
Mr.: Morse introduced resolution that the several
standing committees authorized TO employ clerks at the
second session OF the last Congress- be authorized
10 DO so with the addition of the committee Of accounts
ana the committee on territories.
Inc resolution was resisted the Democratic side.
Inc resolution was finally passed over and the House
resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on the
state OF the Union Mr.. Washburn, of Illinois, in the
chair.
Mr. Sherman offered a'series of resolutions proposing
to refer the various branches of the Presidents message
to the appropriate standing committees that part rela
ting to Pacific railroad to select committee of IF
teen members.
MIR. Ferry, Of Connecticut occupied an hour in re-
intng what he considered the fundamental principle of
the Democratic party the question Of slavery aud
gued that property in cannot exist a national
right.
Mr. Reagan briefly explained his views the subject
OF slavery arguing that neither Congress the author
tiles OF Territory have the right to destroy slavery
therein.
The memorial of Mr.. F. P. Blair of Missouri contest
ing the seat Of Mr. Barrett presented and referred
to the committee on elections
The House then adjourned
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

Mr.. DUCHWALL offered the following resolution:
Res0ivcd That during the remainder of the session.
Senate bills shall be considered on Tuesdays and Fridays
and on other days, House bills.
Mr.. CARTER offered the following amendment
Essolred That the rules of this House shall not be
suspended the order of the day passed by for any
members to whom such courtesy has been extended I'M
I'll the shall have been at least those to
whom such courtesy has not yet been extended
Mr.. SEGAR offered the following as q substitute for
both the resolution and amendment:
Resolved That after this days session, there shall be
evening sessions of this House, commencing at FIVE
o'clock.
The substitute adopted.
Nj. DUCKWALL moved TO amend the substitute by
striking out FIVE" and inserting seven
Mr.. JONES, Of A., moved TO lay the subject on the
table. The motion was lost
The question then REQUIRED the proposition to strike
out 1t was lost.
Mr.. HOPKINS moved 10 amend by striking out so
much as relates to five O'Clock the hour of meeting
and that the House shall during the remainder of the
session. meet at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ.
On motion of Mr.. BARBOUR the subject was laid on
the table.
THE ORDER OF THE DAY.
The hour having arrived for the consideration Of the
special order Of the day-"A bill making regulations
concerning special licenses
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13

BY Mr. WELSH-0f incorporating the Bryanport
Coal Company in Kanlwha County.
By Mr.. SEGAR-Of bringing in a bill for the incor-
pOation Of the Chesapeake Female College.
By Mr.. WlLCON-0f allowing the county Court OF
James City county TO make sale of all their right and IT,
Tie in the Court House and lands of said county in the
CITY OF Williamsburg
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
SECOND AUDITORS oFFIcE.

The joint committee appointed TO examine the Audi
tors office presented report that they have discharg-
ed that duty and after examination of the books of said
Office unanimously report that they found everything in
excellent condition and conducted greatly to the credit
of that officer"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
A CARD

JULIUS A. HOBsON, City Collector.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-13
COMMERCIAL
UFYIUE UF THE WH1u' fVU' IT,
INTENSIVE SALE OF STOCKS.

The following stocks sold in Petersburg, on Fri
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-17
News from New MEXICO.

ISDsPESDEScE, NO., July 16, 1890.
Tie mail from New Mexico, with dstes to the "a inst,
arrived this evening.
The news from Santa Fe Is Of no importance.
On the sth inst Mr. Thompson who resides Ash Crek,
10 the ueghborhood OF Pawnee Fork discovered he
Supposed buffalo ponies approaching the rancho,
and John Cunningham, his hired man went out TO SEQ
what they Mr. Thompson soon after heard noise,
and upon looking discovered Cnngbs running towards
the house. pursued by three Indians, who shot their
rows him just be reached the door he fell dead
Thompson into the house and bred three shots from
revolver 1t them, but without eject The Indians then
closed on the house and set fire 10 u. Thompson
made bis way out, and having two gans
loaded fired them and made his escape.
A. he leaving he heard the report Of a gun. TIE
next day &c back and found the dead body OF
named Christ Rrouse, who had been murdered by the
same Indians. The dead bodies decenty buried By
the commanding officer at Pawnee Fork. The Indians
took all the clothing OF the dead men, and scapcd them
Krousc had been In the employ Of Captain scott and
MAKING aIs Tay " HssogI! when killed.
There IS news o. any battle with the Indians by the
troops, Who are Ia pursuit OF them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-17


PHILADELPHIA, July 10, 1850.
stocks arm Pennsylvania State SIS, %, Rcasng Rail
road, 21I Morris Canal 60 Long Island Raro~f, l2'si
Pennsylvania Railroad, 3s,.. sight exchange on New
B,ruxoss. July Ia, lsoo.
Flour dull: Howard street and Ohio nominal ~ ~ -
Wheat active but lower red ~ 20 Ell 20, white %
81 30. Corn quiet and steady: yellow at CO CO.,
white roc 53c. Provisions active. Whisky steady At
2ohc.
Flour dull: sales 600 bbs supernne at % IS Wheat
firm sales 900 bushels red Mt 81 IS, white. 81 IS
81 40 Corn steady yellow az sc. a co. Moss pork,
sis 25 prime, si5 -; lard, i3i.c. a is,I. whlssey
steady at 21c. &c.
tlour steady and unchanged demand moderate wheat
quiet and unchanged no sas except small milling e's
for good 20 prime yellow Illinois Oats nrncr saes,
1000 bushels Wisconsin at aye Canal ircights steady
II 600 bushcIs wheat. II 900 Bushels corn EsportsI
100 bbs -four, $4,000 bushels wheat 81 900 bushels corn
Flour d,sf, demand confined mostly 20 the wants 90
town trade Wheat dull. demand confined 10 small milf
ing lots IN bags At prices aording criterion Of the
condition ct the market. Corn lower and IN moderat-
demand sale. 20 100 bushels Illinois At SIC 900 bushels
prime yellow do AZ 53c Oats irm sales IL 90 bushels
Wisconsin and Canadian at &c. Whisky nominal, at
1915 Canal frcghts unchanged lmports-2 90 bbls.
four 1000 bushels wheat, ~ 600 bushels corn, 20Oo
bushels oats. Fyorts-l 600 hbls nour, 1000 bushels
o~wTao July ls--sPM.
Flour unchanged with moderate demand FOR home, in
terror and Eastern trade Sod bbls IS 20 for
state 20 - o. fvorite double extras. Wheat quic,
81 2os, aaoa,. Corn bold AZ 81 stl,c, but without
and cssler. sales ~ 1000 busbris Milwaukee club at
buyers Oats. barley and rye inactive. Canal boats
scarce and ire ghts firm: four 2Gc. wheat, &c.. corn
7l,c. 10 New York. imp0rts-40o bbls. -FOUR ~ 600
bushels wheat 1000 do. corn, - 600 do oats. Ex
ports-a 200 bbls hour 1000 bushels wheat, % 600 do
corn, 2,.54 do. peas
Tour quiet at O. . for spring extra delivered wheat
dun al 81 06 for 30 2, In store Corn very duh, and
IIc lower: sales AZ 900 bushes at Al &C. Az in store
Oats dull &c lower sales 10 600 bushels al Csc, IN
store Reccipte-5o0 bbls -four, Il 500 bushels wheat
90 900 bushels corn, 5000 bushels oats Shipments
zoo bushels -four, 100 bushels wheat Jas 900 bushels
corn, 600 bbs oats. Frcghis advanced ifc &c on
com 20 lmfso sight exchange on Ne~ York l "a pr
| CrscxNtri, July rs. 1890
F7crr very duil. ofe-ei ssl O. whisSey steady
nj tie Provisions frs, bcitfvs denald afsalCe,
Ne ro-A - >aies I P2i b9s