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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-14
JSo. Ro. BAGBY, Sec'y.
MEETING OF THE PEOPLE OF PULASKI

At meeting OF the citizens Of Pulaski county bed on
the day OF December 1860 at their Courthouse on
motions severaly made john g. Cecil Jr, called TO
the Chair and Johu CaddaI Eq. appointed Secretary.
Upon the motion Of Berj. + WysOr, committee of
seven persons appointed by the Chair to pr pare
business for the action Of the meeting consisting OF the
following gentlemen, VIZ: BENZ f. Wysor, X. NJ Craig,
Thos Poage, N. A. Beirne, Isasc Hudson, H. A Jane
son. and H. Sayers Who after retiring for short tme
returned and through their chairman Be f. Wysor re-
ported the following preamble and resolutions, which
being put to the vote, unanimously adopted
We the people Of Pulaski county, in general meeting
assembled in view Of the threatening aspect OF our po
ltical Affairs deemng it duty, in order that unity of
purpose and concert Of action among the people OF
Virginia shall exist be successfully main
ained and dangers averted frankly to express
our opinions upon the crisis which is upon the coun-
try to invite the raterna consultation Of feowct-
izens and 10 make common against common
danger do declare that large portions Of the people Of
the nonslayeholdng States of the American Union have
for more than twenty year through the public press,
through books, novels and dramatic performances by
speeches on the hastings, in the pulpit in the halls OF s-
gslaon OF individual States aud OF Congress- constant
ly agitaied and discussed the question of domestic
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sOmetSIpg for CoercIonI-t-.

Burke maintaining in the House OF Commons that the
American Colonies could not be subdued by British
arms said "In Virginia and the Caronss they have
vas. multitude Of sdsss. Where this is the in any
part Of the world those who free by far the most
proud and jealous Of their freedom Freedom is to them
not only an employment but kind Of rank and privilege
Not seeing there that freedom in countries where it is
common blessing, and broad and general the air
may be united with much abject toilwh great misery
with al the exterior OF seryitude; liberty looks
among them like something that is noble and lbe
RAJ do not mean, sir, to commend the superior mo-
raty Of this sentiment which has at least as much
pride as virtue in IT, but cannot alter the nature of
man. The fact is so, and those people Of the Southern
Colonies are much strongly aud With higher ard
more stubborn spirit attached to liberty than those to the
Nor,hwurd. Such we're all the ancient Commonwealth
such we're our Gothic ancestOrs-such in our days
were the Poles and such will be all masters of slaves
Who arc not slaves themselves. In such people the
hanghlness Of domination combines with the spirit of
freedom, fJrtifes 10, and renders i, iRvineiJIs."
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DeeIar.tlon nom the Nor,hwe.t.

TIE declaration made in the House Of Representatives
BY Vallandghsm, Of Ohio aud AcClernand, of Illinois,
a. spokesman Of the great West that the secession Of
the mouth OF the Mississippi could be peaceab'e
secession has also given practical evidence that the dir
solution of the Union is geographical impOssbiity-
Mr. Sde says that the Southern Conederacy to grant
the free use of the mouth Of the Mississippi TO the West
ern States This would very well in time Of peace
but if the Northern COniederaey and the Southern Con-
federacy should happen to get to war; what safe out
let would Ohio, kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, and
even Western Pennsylvania, have to the s,a' Hence it
has become settled fact that even without coercion.
secession must be followed by war Of eOnque: to pO
sess the mouth Of the Mississippi
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JOIN CArpALL, Secretary.
PROPOSITIONS CONCERNING THE STATE OF TIE
UNION-SENAT0RS JOHNSON AND MALLORY
APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF EX-G0
VERNON THOMAS AS SECRETARY OF TIE TREA-

APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF EX-G0.
VERNON THOMAS AS SECRETARY OF TIE TREA-
SURY-REP0RTED RESIGNATION, &c.
WASHINGTON Dec l9-Many propositions concerning
the state OF the Unon introduced to-day in the Sc
lect committee Of the House. OF which Gov. Corwin is
chairman but is every where admitted that neither
those or any offered the House for reference, any
which the committee may recomme d, can prevent the
eag secession of the cotton States. IL Is hoped, how
ever that propositions for the accommodation Of dr-
ences between the North aud the South well a. dis
cuson In Congress upon the subject may make such
impression upon the public mind to bring about re-
construction of compact and few dissent from the idea
that such result only be effected by convention OF
delegates from all the States.
Senator Johnson of Arkansas arrived In the city, TO-
day. Mr.. Mallory, Of Fla, has been detained at home
by sickness.
Samuel T. Sawyer Esq of this city, has been appoint
cd clerk OF the House committee Of thrty-three upon
the state Of the Union.
Ex-Governor Thomas had no inmaton from the Pre-.
sen that his services desired in the Treasury De-
partment and first Informed to-day by prominent
government official at Baltimore, that his name was
mentioned in Cabinet council yesterday in connection
with the position His appointment was confirmed by
the Senate instanter.
Il il stated in diplomatic circles that Mr.. Prescott
ssiant Secretary OF State, will soon resign.
published version OF Gov. Biger's remarks in the
Senate yesterday is utterly wrong far rs il attributed
to him the expression that further protection to business
Interests of Pennsylvania is necessary to strengthen the
union OF the States.
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EXCITEMENT AT INDEPENDENCE, MO.

IsDErgsDEScE, Dec. ia party Of four men went to
the house Of Mr. Morgan Walker, situated about miles
from this CITY, demand OF him his money and negroes.
Mr. Walker having been notified yesterday that such
demand would be made, called some Of bis Deighbors to
his assistance As the robbers made their ap-
peirance they fired upon, and one killed aud
another wounded. The wounded man aud the other
of the party made their escape The sheriff of the
ty aud posse of in pursuit Of them. The rob-
bcrs from Kansas and we're betrayed by whom
they had pressed into aiding them There great deal
OF excitement existing here in regard to the Affair." aud
should the robbers be caught no doubt they will be
marilY punished.
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..-,,,e ,hs Gallant editor Of the Yicksburg thiss)
Whir believing that the Constitution IS in all assaults
The surcs. signal Of the South. and believing, moreover,
With his State as her Convention declared IN 100 'nA'
secession rs utterly ursanetoned by the Federal eonst
ton" holds the following emphatic language in refer
cpee 10 the maali1ess Of the policy.
.The idea of the South beiag frightened out OF the
Irpion il base. cOwardly and unmany. The men VINO
sdvse Il urge Der to run away only before she Is
wbinped but before she is even struck. The Govera-
ment Of the Union owns hundreds OF millions Oh puohe
lands TO saw nothing Of the millions which have been in
vested in the public buildings Washington, in the ma
val ships in the forts and arsenas and IN the custom
houses and post Offices The people Of the several states
are Joint tenants Of this vast property; and the PROPOSE
ion Of the disunonss is for the South TO abandon II all
from sheer eoWardice from the simple apprehension
that the Republican President may possibly invade
Ssuthern rights Would any individual allow himself 70
be frightened of his private property IN TINS manner
Would any man Of spirit act upon such policyg
That is certainly the true and manly view OF the poll
CIV Of psaeabs seceson-sueh secession as South Oaro
lima and other Southern States preparing to 50 into
We sav-pever! let US demand all our rights in the
U,on and obtain all our rghts-our rights in the army,
navy. public lands and other public prOperty-or else,
instead Of psaesabs secession, let US proclaim immediate
and Unconditional war Let us away from none Of
our rrhts-et rs secsds from of our rghtset us
leave none Of our rights behind IN the Union when
We 90 out of the Union. But let us take all our sn's
along with u.s. or else the scaPs OF our Northern enc
mics That our policy. Il is open, manly just and
honorable policy Let it be the policy OF Virginia no
matter what may be the policy of other States and no
matter what may betide.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-14

ToBAcco AND GRAIN ExcAHSGE-The Tobacco EK-
change building, in rear of the Columbian Hotel has
been completed The large room appropriated 10 the
use of the dealers in Tobacco will be fitted up forthwith,
with the requisite benches and other fixtures, and ono
portion Of the apartment will be furnished for the eK.
press accommodation Of the grain tradsa large num-
Der OF the commission merchants, and all the milling
firms, except two having approved OF the establishments
of a Grain Exchange" The proposed Inauguration
Ball at the Tobacco Exchange Merchants Exchange"
las may be appropriately termed has been indefinitely
postponed on account Of the financial pressure
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QUESTION OF JURISDICTION BETWEEN OHIO
AMI KENTUrEY

a motion the Supreme Court for writ of maneamus
against Governor Dennson of Ohio growing out of the
atters refusal surrender "Llgo" upon Msgon's re-
QUESTION. II the motion fails other steps will be imme
dalely taken.
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Our own View OF Ihe subject.

We are glad to 6nd that even away down in Missis-
spp there are p,rsOns who entertain precisely the same
views that do in reference 70 tie unuanly policy Of
psassab,s secession saViBg rights behind Eos
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-14

Hus1IxGs COURT Yesterday, Joseph Barrsghi, an
Italian indicted for an unprovoked and violent assault
upon Emanuel Straus few weeks ago was tried, found
guilty fined $780, and sentenced to sixty days impiison-
ment In jail.
The case Of Joseph II. Crenshaw charged with shoot.
ing John Askew was proceeded with, Askew testified
that the physical and mental suffering he had undergone
had oblterated all recollection Of the s,r The other
witnesses we're then examined and the argument will
probably be heard TO day.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-14

RICHMOND AND DASvILLE RAILROAD CoMPASY-The
annual meeting Of the Stockholders held in this city,
Wednesday. All the officers reelected, and the
usual business transacted The Presidents report shows
the Company's affairs to be in prosperous condition.
An abstract Of the main items is inserted in the CONNER
al column
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-14

SECRETARY ELEcrrD.-James II. Chamberlayne has
been elected Secretary of the rgina Central Agri-
cultural Society, vice G. Dmmock, resigned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-14

RrsIGSKD-The Home Guard, composed Of many Of
our prominent citizens but all exempt from military duty
BY reason of age held meeting Tuesday night to re-
ceive the resignation OF their Captain wyndhhm Robert
son, E.q. He rendered bis resignation 10 oriet and
aporopraie speech stating that pressing duties had
PEELED him 10 the step, but that should necety ever re-
aure IT, he would cheeriny respond to the call fall into
the ranks and fight with all the strength and determine
ton which God had given him. The company meet
again next Tuesday TO elect Captain. A great many
names have been mentioned for the post
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preserve the CouSerucy This project been started
in the West and ought to meet hearty response rom
Virginia. and al the Border Slave States
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RicHxoSD AND YoRK RIVER RAILROAD C0NPASY.-An
adjourned meeting of the stockholders Of this company
was held at West Point, on Wednesday. A proposition
to unite the Offices of President and Superintendent Was
rejected and resolution adopted reducing the salary OF
the President from 81 900 to 81 500 Gen. Ro. Saun-
ders of Williamsburg then elected 10 the Office Of
President Alex Dudley, Esq, having declined re-eec
ton We regret the retirement Of Mr. Dudley from the
Presidency OF this Company. He faithful and ef
fcient officer and had devoted all his energies TO the
success of the enterprise Gen. SAUNDERS however will
prove worthy successor and will eroy, to the full ex-
tent the confidence Of the stockholders.
Col John Pollard was elected Director by the stock
holders in place of DR.. j. Prosser Tabb, who declined
reelection.
resolution was adopted granting the New York and
Richmond Coal Company the privilege Of connecting with
the Richmond and York River Railroad by q track eI-
tending from their pits, without im alton As TO time.
YousG MESs CHRISTIAN AssocIArIoS.-Under the
auspices of this useful Association, lecture will be de-
livered at o'clock tonight in the large and pleasant
Hsll of the Mechanics Institute by Hon. Mr.. Valandg
ham, one Of the Representatives in Congress from Ohio.
His subject will be: "7Re Bible considered apart fran
its character as a religious book" Though the Repre-
sentative Of State towards which, at present. our peo-
pie have unhappiy but little to indulge fterna
sentiments practise ueghbory courteses Mr. him
SELF is thoroughly conservative and national as well as
one of the abest and most promising OF The new nee OF
public men, For his sake therefore, as well as for the
and assistance OF the benevolent band Ci
Young men by whose invitation he comes among u.s. We
bespeak the attendance Of all who appreciate intellect
and scholarship or who desire TO further the efforts OF
one our most useful institutions.
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RAILWAYS REGULATING PILLS.

The Triumph Of Vegetable Ndi atiop Cilone Q4iHas,
and their Kindred aiiss,oh Poisons
The injuries entard sick Afflicted With Chs
and Fever Agus AMI peyr Typhoid Fever Scarlet and other
levers 10 the Standardization OF Qdnine caoms Asenie Blue
~ 1c In Wholesale Doses daily rolor
yellow skinned cripple he oters vany
crying out for health henh! hel'n
physl others In mind that In all either
Of fever ohe- diseases where custom has saeo ned the
.e.pon Of Qanine calome Blue p that RAILWAYS RIG
ULATIhG PILLS will the patient all the benefits In
less poisona expected to achieve ~Out
.nalng such terrible sit.sts Of heat and general
oyer-d sing With Qunine, Arsenic oalom, &C.
o ~. op ~ ss ~ seS
bowesae coated with gum ard therefore pleasant TO take
igha mercnriA Diseases when nothing - si lou he
complaints Prom N pills will procure healthy dschArgr
Guaranteed 10 be freed from mercury unne dne anno1y,
and every drastic and dangerous drug The sst ape In the
world for ladies' and chidren
RAILWAYS RENOvATING REs0LvENr.
YsT thing reyouiionzss the condition OF
the blood espepg cement that tends decomposition
and urdy and squaises 'h- ecu on. It
pard Il radically sore eyes and all esns
diseases Of the face pesoa m,ks the sersuous sound
ard every syphllc sInt the diseased yste
THE MINUTE MEDICINE
instantaneous ease given BY RADwArs RfAbY Rry In al
2, ssus psn The
sead cots and bruises when spilled ouvardy Torture that
In Ave mouies saspends disease giving lime for the action q
the other remedies All complaints eansd by unhealthy
syId eonvued IL produces rapid reaction. Immediately
relevlg spssus eonvusions Mysteries &e For
any form Have si~.ys for may be required Al Iy
moment. and no drug will supply ifs place.
Railways Remedies are sold by Druggists everyw here.
RADWAY & CO.,
2S John Street, New York.
PURCELL, LkDD co. and JOHN T. GRAY, general whole.
mis- for the rate Of yrgins who will supply the trade
the prices charged BY Radssy Co., New York city
no21-dlm fr0
oATKyT mRDICINEa. The uo.t ,nn-ov,s n, al.
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~ CESS-The excitement In behslfof Bakers Csiobra,
Bs continues 10 increase throughout Virginia and
South and the demand for has become great that the
Proprietor 1nds difficulty In uppyogt As for Ague End
Without RIVAL and have 10 learn
nt instance where they have failed 10 check that
oahsome disease when taken according 10 drectons Yor
Dyspepsia summer Complaint Torpdy Of the
Liver stomach and indigestion, these Biiten without
Headache hsy have been known 10
violent after the best PhFsicians had ven them
No family where there cdrrn should
be without Spring and Fall months they improve
the appetite strengthen The system. Being entirely free from
poisonous substances they be taken by both
at any and under all circumstances need easant
effective medicine them sndudge for yourselves Of their
virtues.
To had Of all the prominent Druggists In the city Of aehm nd
and elsewhere In Virginia and North Carolina Also by O. W.
Jones o. Memphis, Tenn r. w. Smith, Brandon, Mise syms
Provan New Orleans d. b. Miller, Coyngton, Ky O. stott,
Washington city, ID. c. Candy Glpln Co.. Baltimore; b. A.
Tshnestook Co. Philadelphia and Barnes Park, Y Orders
flied by addresslng BAKER, Proprietor.
Va
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Notice TO Physiclans and the Public.-ALL-
COOKS PORUs PLisTgRA-TEsrIM0SIAL-"T. ALLC1cK
co. No. 995 Cansl street. New York 29h Nov, ssGenemen
Ilstey suffered severely from weatn IS back oeaoned
by suddenly oyerexertng myself Having heard your Pasers
recommended for Of this kind procured and the
result all thaiI could desire single plaster cured ne
week.
Youn respectfully, q. BRIGGS
Proprietor OF the Brandretl House, New York
Thers nothing equal the Of Plaster 10 the Porous
Plaster Of Mr. ALLc0Cx Everything pleasant about the
They the Plaster Of the day and OF type Of cur present ad
vaneesnt science aud In Asthma, Cough Kidney Anee
ons deep seated palms. they Afford relief
and for weak backs pairs SIDE stitches and psmodc psI1s
generally they for the benefits they impar Ply
seiAns this article which universally approved
where known Price IS each Principal Office 2s4 Canal
street, New York Sold BY all respectable dealers In medicine
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-14

MAYORS CouRr.-Ouly two three unimpOrtant cases
ye.terday-not worthy of notice.
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THE sIBsCRIBER3 HAVE BKEN ENG GED rok THE LAST
THIRTY YEARS IN
HIRING O q NEGROES, RENTING OUT HOUSES
AND THE COLLECTION OF CLAIMS OF EVERY
DESCRIPTION.

NDO Those alb enter the OF msirineny. ZOO
or want the Chhmi would do well to order
he i prepared - supply them with plain Cake Of
Pu Pound cron Almond cocosnu Current and Lady Cake
AZ N, hest quality Also Creams Je les Pyramids and every
thing required for Christmas or Wedding party. her Ia city CT
couatry. aeh-esS
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35O SACKS FINE SALT in p5@; sf9ssr, 3, ;.s ~
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= sugrs.tIon for the PressrvalIon orIhe Union.

The Staunton Spectator informs US that it has been
suggested by distinguished gentleman of that place,
who has clear and well disciplined mind as well as
patriotic heart which pulates for the best interests of
our common country that would be well for the Legs-
htures Of each Of the States to select Of their best
men as Commissioners TO meet in council at Washington
city to devise some plan Of satisfactory adjustment and
to submit the result Of their deliberations to the cons
derAion Of the members Of Congress- This suggestion,
it acted upon would secure expedition, mperA
lively demanded As well az calm elaboration.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-14

Washington correspondent informs US thatin view of
the threatening condition oArs and the certainty that
in the eveat of hostile collision between the two Sec
ions, the States of Pennsylvania, Vrgnia, Delaware,
Maryland Ohio Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri
hi Os, and Iowa would have to bear the bTuOt Of the
whole contest lying side By side as they do, prominent
men are taking the necessary steps for calling convsn-
lea Of he people Of those States to keep the peace and
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RAILWAYS RENOyATING REsoLyENr
THE MINUTE MEDICINE.

By dell DOVE CO., Dr. ggsh.
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The Vote of Missouri.

The vote of this State unsupported in the published
abstract yesterday The following is a correct official