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Charleston CompIlmcnts.

The Democrats Of Charleston have refreshing way
Of exhibiting their distinguished regard for their brother
Democrats Of other regions For instance one OF the
Charleston papers lu the Charleston papers are Demo
cratcl speaks Of the coming Convention as horde oil
clmP-folowers aud Oi;e-seekers;" and another even
goes so far advise the citizens Of the city tightly
shut and carefully guardth private doors, during the
Convention and TO "bes,Ow catching than AosP'-
tally on the campfolowers who shall come to swarm at
the assembling OF the Convention"
Here are compliments for you The elegant Charles
touiaus wiling enough to accept the sturdy party
services Of the Democratic barblans of the North and
Northwest but wiz not allow the unwashed horde TO
strike hand nor break bread With them, nor even TO
touch the hem Of their glrmens when they go TO tue
convention nay, they will "wlt'h" them, shut their
doors against Them and carefully guard their proper
~, during the sitting of the Nl,onA D'mo'rlhc Con
veu,ion as though that body we're swarm oil pick
pockets perers, and backlegs more deserving oil Gems
in the Peniien,ary than Offices in the Government AND
vet we all Democrats only the CharestonAns are
little more stuck up" than other folks.
How DO the coru-fed Democrats Of Illinois and other
North Western States ike the idea Of being watched
during their stay in CharlestOns
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-06
RHODE ISLAND ELECTION--DEFEAT OF THE RE.
PIRLlCANS

Providence, April 4-The general election for Cover.
nor and other State officers took place in this State to-
day, after most exciting canvass. The returns show
that William Sprague, the conservative Wing" candi
date for Governor, supported by Democrats Whigs
Americans and moderate Republicans is elected by a
large majority Mr. Padeord, the nominee of the
Republican party.
Mr.. sprague is quite young man, not thirty years Of
age manufacturer and the wealthes man in the State
He is partner in leading New ork mercantile house
His wealth is estimated al several millions of dollars
Although not politician he is said to entertain national
sentiments Walter s. Burgess, on the ticket with him
for Attorney General is Democrat; and 5. A. Parker
the State Treasurer ia member Of the American party
The candidates for 1t Governor and Secretary Of State
voted for by all parties.
The Republican majority IN the State in 1856 for Pres
iient 1881 and in 1889 ior Governor 1t was 1929
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COMMODORE MARIN's PROTEST.

The New Orleans papers Of Saturday last contain
Com Marns protest against the capture OF his vessels
The following are the essential portions OF 1t
The undersigned, according TO instructions from MS
Government was bound to- and on the 9th OF March,
arrived the port of Anton Lzardo, which IS port oil
the Republic OF Mexico and there anchored his steamers
Ga the night of the day. at the hour OF hatpas
eleven he approached by three vessels two steamers
and three-masted ship, TO wit: the steamer wave
whom the undersigned knew be in the service OF Don
Benito Juarez the President of Vera Cruz the steamer
Indanol, merchant vessel known also as being IN the
interest and ut the service OF said Don Benito Juarez
and what turned out afterwards to be the Saratoga war
vessel OF the United States.
The undersigned, believing the said steamers Wave
and IndAnoa be in the service and under the orders
of the Vera Cruz Government and supposng that they
towing up armed launches OF said Government to
attack him. ordered the anchors TO be raised and press
ed tue fires at the engine. At this very moment and at
a short interval from each other he received TWO ball
shots from the approaching vessels which were immedi-
ately returned Oy the Aramon. Presently the mlsts OF
the ship became more apparent, aud the Undersigned,
taking MS spy glass discovered that the aforesaid
steamers were towing armed launches OF the Govern
ment OF Vera Cruz he had supposed but irigate,
winch, 1t struck him. might be the United States,
though she had flag her mast any more than the
Wave aud the Iudianola aud at once he ordered his
to firing, his Government not being at war
with the United States had instructed him sedulousy to
avoid all complications with that nation But the fire
from the attacking vessels was resumed with increased
yigor both with and musketry. The steamers
Mi-amOn and Marquis de la HabaEa boarded and
captured and the undersigned with his officers and crew,
reduced to rigorous captivity.
The undersigned would state in addition, that among
the persons prominent board OF attacking vessels
and clearly engaged IN the expidon Senior Gocou-
ria Col Jose Oropeza aud the well known Selor LaLave
one OF the generals of Don Beuito Juarez.
For all wnich, and in view of the claim for redress
and satisfaction which his government may have to urge,
on account of the outrage committed by Capt Turner,
Of the Saratoga without the least color OF right pretence
or excuse upon vessels and belonging the Next
can Republic in the of Mexico, and within cannon
snot from coast the undersigned hereby publicly and
IN the most solemn manner, protests.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-06
SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
CARD.

Since the death Of Judge Ciopton, have been ap-
poacted privately by many persons with the expression
Of their wishes that would consent to become candi
date for the vacancy existing in the above Circuit
Aad nv attention has been called a communication
10 the same effect the signature Of MANY Voters
which appeared in the Richmond Wing on the 4th inst
In response 70 the latter, it proper that should
n1unce publicly as have already done privately, to
many friends my desire not 10 BE- candidate for the
oaice In question Apart from the pecunary loss to
which would be subjected by accepting ia loss which
hope may be excused Tor saying would be very great
one and 20 which cannot be wholly indifferent; there
are other considerations of private character contro
ing IN their nature, which consrain me respectfully %
decline having nv name presented TO the voters Of the
Circuit at the ensuing judicial election.
cannot in justice my feelings, close this com
muuication without returning my grateful acknowledg
meuts the very many friends who desire TO confer
me the honorable position in question, and to assure
them Of regret at being able TO yield 10 their
wishes 20 kindly and dltteringly expressed.
Very respectfully,
J. B.YOUNG
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Reliable Testimony

We the attention the following letter from
President Smith, ofwesleyan University:
MfDDLHowS, Conn, FEB. 2S 1859.
Messrs sEru W. PowLE Co..
ientemen-I fret made Of the 0XYGAIED BrrERs
eight since Having suffered twenty years from
Dyspepsia viii attended with headache
average OF day week induced by the
unpetendng recommendation Of Dr. Green ito bottle and
d NJ benefit received TO discontinue the use"
The bottle further trial 10 the extent OF
three four with careful observance Of the accompany
ing directions The result almost entire relief from the
dspeptc symptoms and their depressing painful
believe these Bters produced enlfe change In the
habits and upon the I've energies OF the digestive
organs now deem myself from Dyspepsia most
persons haze members
Of my family Very respectfully your,
AUGUSTUS ". SMITH.
~ Prepared by sETH W. PowLE CO., Boston, and for
sale wholesale and RETAIL by ADIE GRAY PURCELL LADD
Co. ". PETERSON, j. 2. DAVAL, Richmond and by all drug
dsts and dealers in IN, dleines ia city and country
mh3O-dckyim
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TIE bin now before Congress for che establishment Of
Inc Of telegraph from Missouri 70 California, and paw.
ing TO the company Who shall construct il the sum o.
$4,000 per analu seems TO be nothing more nor les,
than scheme 20 ON the pockets Of few spectators a.
the expense Of the Omitted States Government It i. vel
kaoru tas, the TeegaPbic Convention lately in Session
at Washington own or control every telegraph line in
the Ca.,eiiS,ate aud nor content with the enormous
dviieads both In stock and CASH which they now re.
csye aud OF which the public never advertised they
ssek this large bonus from the Government apparently
for q work dependent &c, but which We believe to be
hxed determination whether the Government aids them
financially not /, is palpaby clear TO any iuquriug
mind thar telegraph line 60 California viii reimburse
the constructors handsomely on the oa,ay-vithout any
AID fom tbe Government wl4,ess- eycep. the "rigl OF
Wv and the protection Of tae l.,.cl Sa.cs troops
IL flgoFs therefore that the fifty thousand dollars per
s4-uu. Is so much Surplus TO be divided among the
s1o,meu. independent Of this there is provision in
the bill requiring The United States Government to pay
the same rates private individuals, if the AMOUNT
charged ia any year more than 6ity thousand dol
Jars II our Senators in Congress viii introduce reso
sion calling tde Secretary OF the Treasury aud other
Departments for letlei statement Of amounts paid by
she Government for tcegaplc dispatches for the past
four or ave ycarswe op.ue they will be much astoushed
SO le charges without line 90 CltoruiA-anj il is but
reasonable 70 suppose when the iae IS established TO
California they w. quickly go beyond G.ty thousand per
wear Besdss the amount which must necessarily De
divided between two three different lines before the
dispatch reaches che eastern terminus Of the California
-e et Jhs Government grant the company small sec
sous Of and the ryd; OF way Cor any company com
P-nies 80 thata heahf, composition may be carried on
sud the protection Of he United States troops aud our
v5rd for Il The Telegraph Convention will be amply sat-
i'aed THIS telegraph system IS fl,, becoming nooop
oy sad % Is vel 20 uterposs checks 70 prevent {, from
se.tiag 700 gigantic in IFS power.
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TIE VACANT JUDGESHIP.

10 PIE Editor ~ Hs Wg.q:
judge John B. Cloptou, the Virginia gentleman and
.rst Is no more lie is gathered his fathers iuu OF
wears suj professional Lonors. clearer head and bet
Ter heart have lot often been given 20 Peace TO his
-tes and honour to bis name The question for
CO. iJ.r,tou b who s- be- bis successor IN ohice-wao
shall be coaatel worthy 10 wear the hOuors thA. Judge
C.c-fla L.. il-. Laid off, I.i- is wgghty question,
lgI. DO IS one tia. must be considered aud au-
-otrci-l1r there Is no cice pa the g- OF the people
more f10orlt Coz tle we-beilg OF society than this and
is the duty u. every citizen % LOOK around and try
Dr.. discover s proper uan 10 Is bis duty aud bis
orv re to DO So, and Dec shrink from the rcsDou-
-sItv. who looks 10 tae well being OF society. For
Judge whose business is 20 administer equal and
i..,.i,, TO an must Of necessity Doe a remarkable maI-
remarkable fer bis learning his Ierspicuity OF intellect
hi, G.icAucss of parccpion-his legI knowledge and
above u Tor bis purity OF character AID integrity OF pur
nose He should be man TO command aud not obey
90 lead and NOT 20 follow man whose IRON nerve vii
enable him Co DO high. uUCer every trial for such
/. ouy worthy 20 be Judge aud dispenser of I,tice DE
tween bis fellow Where shall We hud such one
and whl- shall De ais nancy not looking for per
f..ti1a here on earth believe the poet read human
nature truly Nhrl hc exclaimed, "a maus a man Tor H.
lat" Nevertheless there is marked difference between
,ar I'm Ibis world aad hence the necessity for caution
and consultation before Oil The Office Ia looking
30 far as u acquainted w,th the district can hnd
msn who in my Judgment possesses more OF these quail
tes-who has Of the elements Of success within
him than L u Borden, Of WiHidmSbtrg; and the ques
toa with me Is not as he quail Tor the Office, but will
he acrfDt! VIII he lay aside his great aud valuable
rctce Tor the honor OF Office aud the good Of society
This question be alone answer aud one Of the
voters of the district appeal him say whether he
will be candidate for this position, and if to let
hear from him directly through the public press thai
his friends NAV know what his mind is on this momeu-
tous question l DO not in presenting the name Of Mr.
Bovden bar the door against other gentlemen Of the
district for r. oce 20 think thar there others within
this judicial circuit that are euinentv worthy 10 I'LL this
y,,rcv-aud 1 call upon their individual friends TO pre-
sent their claims forthwith in order that the people
be enabled 70 select from amongst their number
worthy 70 be successor in oice to tue amented Judge
j. B. CiOptOn.
April 2l 1860 WARWICK.
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DIED.

Al bis residence, LOyd IN Esex county, Wednesday
the March, h. d. PITTS IN the list Of his age
Nr Pits Of marked and decided character he
merchant Loyds aud continued the business until
died Throughout his entire life he regarded by all who
Eh him. hoEe fair and above board In his
ransacon best evidence Of which be found in the
standing his accumulated wealth, charge has
ever brought against him oyerreachg expressing
on the contrary, he was always Kind and induRent
Though wealthy before his DEATH his active mind
industrious habits required occupation and his devotion
tLng Will, nded bis on kept him through
long life still devoted the business Of his choice,
though Uacheo and With wealth beyond hs wants he
much Of 10 remain idle aud unoccupied.
Ptt. death will blank la social circle difficult 70
oil he who dispensed genuine and almost unlimited hos
paty His beautiful and Inviting residence wich his
hudng always hearty able grooming under lux
wealth could command host who could and did by bis
ea humo ineXha 4b 81 anecdotes and broad Virginia
hay give pleasure AMI entertainment 70 all who Visited him.
that which he renced 10 icing the agreeable host
those cou0e friends who did all 10 the power
who delightfully."- eat,rt,inod hem.
The writer Of this To lis memory has known
hrtynye year. truly he who possessed in
degree many Of the finest feelings that adon the character
Of vrginl gent enan.
That no wa free from fraes Of human nature without
do pretend assert hut only the highest
authority him who Is without sin FIRST cast stone"
let the red the thousands who have 50
often recipients genial hop casting the broad
To- ntle o charity defects he may have had
''Br 10 his fault little hi nd.
And his virtues very kind"
and has left host friends and connexions 70
mourn who has cheered many Of them Ia the
with something substantial than words Of
encouragement May he rest In peacel O. T.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-06

ApvrRr1srNG.-A better appreciation exists at the pres
emf time than has hitherto existed among the merchants
of this city of the benefits to be derived from udeious
system OF Advertising and believe this appreciation
Will grow still stronger as the subject of advertising is
more inquired into and becomes more perfectly under
stood That it is an aid business in large majority
of its branches is fact which easily be demonstra
ted People look 70 the newspapers Of the day much
for information as TO what is going in the business
world as they do to know what is transprng in politics
and social life No sagacous merchant undertakes to con-
duct bis affairs without studious perusa of all articles
that come within his reach bearing upon the branch OF
commerce In which he is interested, and so prudent
dealer viii make purchases without having FIRST consulted
the advertising columns Of the newspapers. Established
houses NAV think they can rely upon their reputation
but this Is deuson from which many have been aroused
bv finding themselves ous,rpped and overshadowed by
firms more energetic and liberal There is no better in
dex 20 a mans character a merchant than the papers
of his city aori-uor is there any standard by which the
publ, more generally form their estimate Of merchants
enterprise and .spri,eduess OLD business firms
would do well to bear this in mind No present prosper
tv should induce them forget that it is necessary
20 employ all legitimate agencies TO preserve a. it is TO
acquire. trade. They only GEE before tie public,
but they mus. Keep jjore ne puJie-and the latter,
the composition OF these fast times scarcely easier than
.he former.
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Z. B..YOUNG.
CASSIUS " CLAY AND THE PEOPLE OF MADISON
kENTI-NkY

LOUISVILLE, April g. lSJ9-HOn. CsSsius NJ. Clay pub
fishes TO-DAY appeal to the people Of Madison county
against the Revolutionary Committee OF that county from
whom he escaped deuunciltOu by small ma iOyity last
Tuesday aud who consider his again yester
day He said he advised Hanson aud his associates TO
leave that he has dscouncnauced the radicals but that
il the republicans attacked they will defend them
selves HIS appeal embraces a letter signed by Frank
Bland and George Holey in which they saw the troubles
did not originate about Hanson, but because George
West, who sc6 Of consumption, maltreated and
his daughter insultsd with gross language. Mr.. Clay
concludes follows -" You may be strong enough TO
OverpOwer me- but YOU cannot drive from the duty
owe to myself % my friends ADD my country. Ii
fall shall no tall in vain and it viii be enough for all
long cherished associations perchance my blood shall
for the wrongs Of my race and these States shall
az last be free
Private advices intimate apprehensiOns of further
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-06

THE Eye OF THE NEEDLE.-Thc Scrptual smile, that
is harder for rich enter into the kingdom of
Heaven, than for Camel TO 60 through the eye of a
needle, which has puzzled mauy learned and unlearned
mead is clearly explained by modern traveller
Ia the East, all walled cities have a small gate along
side Of the great gates which is called in the guraye
language of tina, ion, the eye Of the needle" When
is understood that the large gates are closed at night
and that traveller arrived afterwards, must enter
through the eye Of the needle through which he can
take his camel if he desires to do so, only by dyesting
him OF his burden and causing him TO kneel down. the
metaphor is clear as il; is simple and beautiful.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-06
ERnM WASHINGTON

WAsuNGToN, April 4.h.--lue House select committee
have agreed to report Pacific railroad bill, on the fol-
lowing plan OF location, prepared by oil Curtis viz
Starting from pOintsone the border Of Nilsson
RI and the other on the western border Of Iowa vih
two converging lines, bearing westward, and uniug
within two hundred miles Of the Missouri river; thence
proceeding by single track line by the nearest and
route the bay Of San Francisco, TO the navgab
waters OF the Sacramento The committee passed res.
ouuon that the road should be constructed OF AmerCa
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MARRIED,

It. James Church. Joshua Peterkn
WALTER ABBO IT and Miss BETTE NJ. DUYAL, daughter Of
Alex Duyal, all Of this city.
On rornlng the 9Th Inst, Mr. JOHN J. CLARKE Civil
Engineer Rockingham county, y aud Miss LUCY MACON
Of Richmond Va, dsughte o. the late Miles Macon Esq
the 18Th Feby sst residence the brides uncle
Mai Hanis county, Miss by the Rev Levi Pearce
g H DUNN Esq, Yszo county Miss Nils ELLA KIABY,
Of AtSkspas, La formerly Of Virginia
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TIE LrnGES IN rrAH

WASHINGTON April "A very volumnious document
was sent to the Senate to-day embracing correspondence
relative to the administration OF justice in Utah The
Judges defended themselves at great length from the
ccusures Of the Attorney General contained in let
ter which has been published and the district attorney
Likewise defends himself from charges of the judges as to
his alleged iueliciency The Attorney Generals opinion
of the Judges may be Inferred from the fact that he urges
the district attorney to ess. their Usurpation of his pro-
per functions and that their insisting upon doing the du-
ties of attorney and marshal will destroy the peace OF the
Territory.
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TrntrfnI RIrnnnr.

Type sometimes makes the man who resorts to
print t7 the TRUTH whether he will oruo. Thus, VII
Ter in the Lyaciburg Epujlcu is made to speak oihs
pl.,y friends ",hs ,sr'iaJ DEMOCRACY" He proJa-
by wrote s.sr'iag bat tie type had 100 much con
science 20 rg-t tae wor aid substituted ioaesmore d,.
crplre.
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VIRGINIA FERTILIZERS!
MANUFACTURED BY
s. VI G G II U ID l. RS SON 8
Richmond. irginia.


Phospho.Peruvian Guhno, warranted TO contain
per ofAnout and IS to 81 percent Of Bone Phosphate Of
Lane. Price per ton Of 2O)O Us $50 90.
Bone Ash GunnO, warranted to contain per cent Of
and Gj Of Bone Phosphate OF me Price
per ton Of 2Gy0 rs $50 20.
Ground Bone Ash, containing per OF Rome
Phosphate ~ and ground powder Price per ton OF
1900 fbs i65 10.
A.A White Mexican GunnO, which we grind to
powder and cent OF Phosphate OF Lime
Price Per ton Of 1000 bs. $50 90.
Having many years largely engaged in the Guano
Trade aud had opportunities testing fully the value OF all kinds
that have been imported into the country enables US to
the best varieties for preOaratons and from
peaed experiments hat have been made with all the ingredients
both separately and 10 combination satisfied that
will find Fertilizers much cheaper than the Peruv
a Guano, when us,d alone.
The Peruvian Phosphate Guanos used sci ced with
great care always subj cted rigid analysis They
dry ground fine powder thoroughly and intimately
mixed.
will take pleasure in showing farmers through establish
THERE'S secret as to the Ingredients used Of
manufacturing.
All orders will be promptly filed
$. MoGRUDER's SONS
ap6-clt Cor 18Th Cary 81, Richmond Va.
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Negro Burningvs child killing.

Against The slave burning accusation Of tae Tribune
against the South the n Y Herald r,oias bys saving
fh4t--
There is no crime more henOus, nor more common
ID this city than ilntcie. We read that in this civ
u one dsy the bodies o, less hNn five abandoned in
fms we're found 10 TIE streets While such evidence Of
s0,l evils the North presented before our ewes
er.rv dsv d0ss 70 not little ike dwell up
- De aoses 10 the eyes Of our Southern brethren Z"
Tbsrs would be que As nucb Ice, siys be New
"a Express, in ,hugi1g E,E Workers With bang a
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THE OxyGEyATED BIrrERs.

DVspepsid LldigestIn Heart Burn, Wdter DrdAh, Sour
Stomach Jdundice Fldtency General DEBILITY, 4c.. and
ready relief and speedy cure in this great remedy.
THE ORIGINATED BITTERs
believed many who have been cured OF the above
plants be the only medicine which the 7drLi ecd affords
Invaluable II Is alcoholic preparation which,
while giving momentay stimulus reduces the Ia the
rao distinct and different from any medical preparation
compounded which WILL cases extract the dis
by and the patient pristine health In
proof which, testimony the very highest and upexcepona
character Ia presented
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community of chd-kiers, as there Is in charging the
South with burning slaves And ye. this last act IS what
Mr. Van Wyck did in the House of Representatives aad
what the Tribune has endorsed