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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24

CHARLESTON. Dee. 22--In the legislature yesterday,
the House adopted a resolution instructng the military
committee 10 make provisions for feeding and transport
Ing troops; also foI establishing tsegaphs 10 the princi
raj 90 posed points in the STATE and giving The Cover
nor authority over a the telegraph lines 10 ease OF war
O. appr hended Invasion.
resolution vas made toe special order for to-day,
authorizing searching inquiry into the business OF the
banks Of the Sat, with pOseT % send persons 10 cz-
anime the banks, their books, aud transactions.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 22-The Senate has adjourned al
the % Of January. aud the House has adopted resou-
ton 70 the same effect
The latter il SELL in session.
Tie committee 10 whom VAS referred the communist
zion IRON portion Of The members OF the Georgia legis
lture reported that the communication provided that
no secession shall take piee until South Carolina, Ala
baut Mississippi and Florida have assembled in couvcn-
tom when zeal State action shall take place The COM
mse stale that the secession OF SOuth Car0ns has
derrd the communication useless.
NJ Aagrath from the committee the Presidents
MssSse reported that they desired secret session on
tse subject
TIE solicitor Cor preparing credentials Tor The joint
COMMITTEES Washington 10 secrecy, aud
dcrd 10 prepare the accredited papers These
peted to-day, and delivered 10 the commission. TIE
commissioners provided secretary, and will receive
tlsir travelling expenses and ten dollars per day.
Tie convention spent two hours in secrct session.
Adjourned uu Monday. o.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
INTERESTING FROM CUBl.
ARRIVAL OF TIE EMPIRE CIrY-Two CARGoE.

ARRIVAL OF THE EMPIRE CITY-TWO CARG0ES
OF NEGROES LANDED-SEVEN HUNDRED OF
THEN CAPrURED-ARREST OF THE DELIN-
QUENT COAST GUARDS-FLEET, &c.
The Steamship Empire City, Capt. Baxter. from New
Orleans, via Havana the 10th, reached this port yester
day morning. with merchandise and pass myers to N. D.
Roberts. She experienced heavy, bosterous weather
from Havana.
The Captain General OF Cuba notified the Consul Gen
era Of the United States yesterday that hun
dred bozle negroes had been captured Sint Spirit
~ who had been landed the south of the island
few DAYS previous from American schooner No 9th
particulars given We have also private advces that
large cargo delivered the spot, from an
Aaarian s-ss@l "J that they safely disposed of
without ponce OBSERVATION. The captain
TO sea on an excursion yesterday morning. board the
Spanish war steamer pzarc, TO join the Spanish fleet
which is outside in the Gulf on tour OF practice and
TREY will treat the Captain General and his staff to
sham naval battle before his return lie will probably
be back to-day.
We learn this morning that orders have beer Issued
for the arrest OF all the officers of the district
where the negroes taken at Sanc Spirus landed,
TO account and answer for the illegal introduction
Nothing is said TO the cargo not discovered, which
was landed in the same vicinity.
Our city begins TO he crowded with strangers and our
health continues good although have had but short
periods OF cold weather
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
SUPREME COURT OF u. S-TnE FUGITIVE SLAVE
CASE BETWEEN OHIO AND KENTUCKY.

FRIDAY, Dec. u, 1850.
No. Z, original docket parte In the matter Of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Of the United States Of
America by Berah hagOiia governor aud the executive
authority thereof petitioner, VIM. Deunson, govern
Of the State OF Ohio. Mr. Monroe having read in open
Court the petition flied herein aud also the exhibits filed
with said petition, and having moved the Court for 4
writ of mandsmus for rne TO show cause, pursuant
to the terms of said petition it is thereupon here
considered and ordered by the Court that the sail motion
be and tho same ia hereby set down for argument on
this day three weeks TO Wit Friday the nth day OF
January, 1885, and is further ordered that the clerk Of
this Court do forthwith send copy OF this order and Of
the pc on and exhibits filed herein be served his
ExcelIency VIM. Dennison governor Of Ohio.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
Republican Opposition 20 n Compromise OF
our National Dimeulties.

Tue Washington correspondent Of the Columbus Jour
val the central organ Of Governor Chase aud Of Ohio
Republicans, thus yenlates his spite toward those Re
pubcans in Congress who are willing to make some con
c. ssions TO aid in saving the Union. He says;
The Connecticut senators finally got upon their knees
before the slave power They scaryd, without any
d,rbt Mr. Dixon especially conceded everything 70 the
yc-code gentlemen OF the slave States. Both OF these
Republican Senator's seemed 20 be willing TO eoncede
ans thing TO save the Union
The feeling among the Republican Senators IS very
strong on the subject They deeply greyed at the
course pursued by the Connection. Senators.
tThe course pursued by Messrs Dixon and Foster NJ
Tc,tes that some sort OF compromise eau be passed
through Congress aud fear something as bad IN IT,
character a. Constitutional amendment which requires
ntso-thrd voc. The nonsayehoding States are gre a.
~ alarmed At the prospects before them and are getting
,se,kkueed So look out for reachery. The great ma
io-ity OF the party in Congress- however stand hrm as
f,a everlasting hills and t j. safe 70 say that majority
of the RepnblcAns viii never consent TO compromise
OF principles
When we consider the critical state Of our public az
f,r it is difficult TO read such partisan language as tie
above without the deepest resentment and indignation
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
Secession state Conventions.

South Carolina having opened the ball Of secession, We
reru, for the Information Of our readers the cotton
< M in q e order in which they expected to follow
A Secession State Convention will be held
In Florida January 8.
Ia ALBANIA, January 2.
In Mississippi, January &.
Ia Texas Spontaneously January $.
In Georgia, January y.
In Louisiana, January 81.
.Bsci,l s.sion of the Legislatures each of Virginia
AMI Tennessee in reference to a STATE Convention will
meet on the 9Th January. The Legislature OF Norh
Clrona is nov ia session aud according 20 ont last IT,
,rts was engaged upoa measures for arning the State
Toe tones are big Nih he fats Of nations" in both hem
isnLrrez
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
cOTTU CAROLINA CONVENTION.

Cu,rLESroN. Dec Z2-rhe convention met at noon
received several reports and after some unimporant ba-
uass vent into secret session. Il Is understood that tie
revenue aws Of the United States will be generally adop
tel by South Carolina, and that the postal hs will re-
main unchanged for the present. Mr. Bhetts address TO
be S,uthsrn States had not vet been acted ~ re-
.. of the convention the reporter rclrautrOm send
ing an abstract OF he address
Amer coming Ct secret session the convention az
j11rued an Monday.
The commissioners 70 Washington will appear with full
poWers % joint commissioners.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
REJOICING IN GEORGIA.

South Cardinals secession. Cannons are fred Church
bells ruug and large procession Of Minue-hen and
citizens with banners and notices is parading the
streets Speeches being made, and ubiaon gen.
eral. The widest enthusiasm prevails.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24

Tux REcoSsrRucTrD CABSET.-fhe Senate having con-
rmed ElwaFd NJ Stanton Attorney General the eabi-
net is therefore now constituted as follows:
Secretary of Statc--JeTcmah s Black, of Pennsylya-
ni vice CASE resigned Secretary OF Treasury-Philp
D. Thomas Of Maryland vice Cobb resigned Secretary
of Iuieror-Jacob Thompson of Mississippi Secretary
Of NsVy-lssae Toncey. OF Connecticut. Secretary OF
WM-Iohn y Floyd, Of Virginia. Attorney .,ieneral-
Edward n Stanton, Of Pennsylvania, vice Black, promo
led, Postmaster g, usrat-Jacob Holt, Of Kentucky.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
GREAT FIRE AT ADAMS NEW YORK,

ADAMS n Y, Dee. 2l.A fire broke out in this place
early yesterday morning. which destroyed and consumed
nearly half ofthe business portion of the town.
Twelve buildings we're burned and property TO the
amount of ity-thousand dollars destroyed Of which
about twenty-five thousand il covered by insurance.
The FIRE originated in Stearns & Webser's dry goods
store, from chimney that had burnt QUE during the
evening.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
SECESSION CELEBRATION.

MExPHIs, Dec. 22.-Yesterday large and enthusiasts
tic meeting here ratified the secession Of South Carolina
salute of fifteen guns fired. and at night many
public and private buildings were Illuminated.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
SECESSION RgJOIoINGs IN nAITGNORE

BALrNoRE, Dec. 22.-0ne hundred guns we're fred
here to-day in honor of the secession Of South Carolina
There is meeting tonight to urge the governor to
call an extra session Of the legislature.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
REPORrED ClPTURE OR A SLAyET
FASCINATION as CAPTAIN IN rus NAVY.

NV YoGK. De ~ III is reported here that the
h0hean (-x guusl has aptur'd another SLAYER
on tie coast Of Africa having on bond 600 uegrSes
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
rHIHTI,sIxTH CosGxGss-second Session.

Constitution articles may be agreed upon by said
deputies
On motion, Convention adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24

Nav YoRE Dec % -Commodorc Kearney, the
sscond senior 0hcer &C the Uniied States Navy Mas
guei bis commission. lie is native aud resident q
NeE jersey.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
sOuTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.

s g. SOVEREIGN CONVENTION.
CHARLESTON, Dec. - The convention will probably
t7Le recess to-day until the l5tl a Januiry.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24

n@sPECIAL NOTICE.-0wing to the
49, stringeney the Money Market and the heavy dis
counts the Agents OF this Company
in.ucted on and After this date until notice. not 10
eeve any monies payment Of Pare and Freight but 'nA
banksbe fnnds and specie. sAhL kufh, supI
ONCE H. y. and p. T. Company .
Richmond, 20 Nov, 1850. noZ4
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24

gE-The Home Article.-sEMPLEs lsPAtiIBLs
BAKING POWDER strictly Virginia articl- ands fast super
all similar being cheaper and better than any
..ne.rs dell
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24

WE have M received frat rate assortment Of Miles
w Sons Ot- embracing their Medium and Daube soles
POTNLY a WATTS,
de2a No. li3 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24

M~NOTECE..-The freight trains on this roii
49, will be discontinued ster Thursday, the erih inst
until Thursday, ID January 1861. RUTH,
Superintendent transportation.
oFucs AR r. Co.,
Richmond, Dec u. lsG0. I defl1
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-24
49, BLANKETS!

BLANRETS!.t
Eagh Naclnzy Blankets for eeryants, coorei aud White OF
all grades, Imported TO this port
supeh Bed Blankets from the Crenshav NILS Richmond
WATKINS a PIC1LlN.
Also Grey Cloths from the crsn.hsw Mills Richm!nd
dsig-A Al
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12

CowARDLY ASSAULT UPON A WASHINGTON
EDIToR:--On Saturday forenoon, Mr., ..
Schnable, whose participancy in the political
meetings in this city on the Douglas side has
been noticed in the Washington papers, en-
tered the Office of Gen. Bowman, editor of
the Constitution, the official organ of the Ad-
ministration, and after the usual saluLation
inquired Of the latter why a certain attack
had been made upon him through the columns
OF the Constitution. Gen. Bowman referred
to Mr.. Brown as the author of the article, but
lntimated his responsibility for it, when the
indignant Schnable seized loaded cane be-
longing to the General and struck him very
severe blow over his mental laboratory, A
clerk of Gen. Bowman Immediately upon the
blow being struck, sprang forward and ad-
ministering shot left-hander full upon the
prominent proboscis of the astounded Selma
bic, capsized that individual in an exceedingly
ungracetul manner, tumbling him by sort
OF side-somerset over chair, and forcing
MIN TO take upon the tobacco-juice saturated
carpet-"the measure of an unmade grave"
An interesting little scrimmage then ensued
between the energetic clerk and irate Selma
oie, IN the result Of which the latter was be-
gihning 70 experience IN intense anxiety.
when Two friends who had accompanied him
rushed in and dragged him out. Schnable
was subsequently, arrested and held to bail
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12

New YORK, July. 1.-THE Tibune's Wash
ington correspondent says that the friends OF
Mr.. Douglas, after full consultation, have de-
termined to nominate him for the Presidency
in 1864.
Efforts are making to effect the removal OF
Madison Cults Second Comptroller, ,,father-in-
law of Douglas
RICHMOND, July 1.-THE Executive Com
mittee have called the State Democratic
Convention at Charlottesville, August l6.
indianapolis. .Tuly IA coll for n State
mass meeting of the friends of Breckenridge
and Lane, to convene at Indianapolis on the
3lst inst, signed by one hundred prominent
Democrats, is published in the daily papers
this morning.
ALBANY, July 1l.-The friends of Douglas
and johnson held a ratification meeting to-
night, in Capitol Park. 1t was the largest
political gathering ever held in this city,
over 10000 persons being present.
CHICAGO, July 1.-THE Breckenridge wing
of the Democracy held State Convention at
Springfield to-day. Resolutions indorsing
Breckenridge and Lane, and recommending
each County and Senatorial District to
present full ticket of National Democrats
to be voted for at the ensuing election, were
adopted. The following is the State ticket
nominated: For Governor, Thos. NJ. Hope
Lieut.. Governor, Thos. Small; Secretary of
State, B. F. Burk; Auditor, Harry H. Smith
Treasurer w. H. Gather. For Electors at
Large, John Dougherty and Thompson Camp
bell.
The nominations were received with much
enthusiasm, and hundred and five guns
were fired in their honor.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12
Singular Case of Absence of Mind.

Edward Everett delivered an Grafton at
Boston on the Fourth of July, in which he COM
batted the remarks of Lord Grey in the Brit
ish House of Lords, on American institu-
tons. In the enthusiasm of the day and of
the argument, Mr.. Everett showed triumphant
ly that not only were there no signs of decay
in American institutions, but that experience
continually proves that they have the ele-
ments of perpetuity to greater degree than
those of any other nation; entirely forgetting
that he had sacrificed his inclination and was
running as candidate for the Vice-Presidency
solely to save our institutions from an i'm
pending collapse from the success of a sec
tional party.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH


WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE commission
TO settle the claims under the Paraguay Com
pany will probably be in session two weeks
longer. The testimony for the American
claimants has not yet been all taken. II in
cludes much valuable information relative TO
the natural advantages and productions of
that country. The Republic of Paraguay Is
represented by J. NJ. Carlisle, Esq, of this
city, as its Attorney. ef
The Senate's Printer, on Monday afternoon,
delivered to the binder 10000 of the 10000
copies of the agricultural part of the Patent
Office Report. Twenty thousand copies ad-
ditional will be ready in the course of few
days
The printing of this document was delayed
by the action of the House in postponing the
order till the close of the session. The Sem
ate edition Of the work has already been
printed, bound and delivered. There is no
truth in the report that the House Printer
has suspended operations, as the Attorney
General has not yet rendered an opinion as
to the construction of the law reducing the
price to be paid for printing. The report Of
the Covode Committee makes $40 printed
pages; OF the 100000 copies ordered by the
House, 10000 viii be ready for delivery in
the course of few days.
Congress, at the late session, ordered
printing involving an expense of at least
$780, 900.
Workmen commenced this morning the
removal Of the naval monument.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12
Revolting Cannibalism In the Northwest
An Indian Boy Murders and Devours Six

The Red River Nor Wester published in
Oregon says that detailed accounts of case
of cannibalism were lately received there,
and that the victims were six in number-a
| Salteaux Indian and his wife and four chill
dren-and the cannibal, one of the youngest
members of the family.
About the beginning of March, a Salteaux,
named Re5wa,kie.sick, who was wiHtering
south of "Dawson's track" to hunt moose.
On his way he noticed in the snow the trail
of Indians, who appeared to have been catch
ing rabbits; and while following along to visit
them, he was startled by finding an Indian
woman lying dead near the track. Her re-
mains were so horribly mutilated as to lead
him at once to suspect case of cannibalism.
To all appearance she had been sitting
snaring rabbits, when she was killed by being
shot through the back of the head. The
skin of her arms had been torn off by the
murderer to be devoured A short distance
further on the hunter saw boy named Sha-
way-gonish, sitting by little fire. He was
about ten or twelve years of age, and had
been cooking something which had the ap-
pearance of human flesh. After q brief con-
the young wretch before him was the canni-
bal, and would at once have tomahawked
him, but forbore lest, in that event, he himself
should be accused of cannibalism
Leaving the boy at the fire. therefore, Ke-
wa-kie-sick, proceeded to q tent close by,
and here still more frightful scene met his
gaze. Inside lay the bodies of an elderly
Indian and four of his children-all of
whom had been murdered.
The father had evidently been shot while
sitting in the tent, and it is supposed that he
must have been the first victim. Portions of
some of the bodies were cut away aud from
their decayed appearance the hunter con-
cluded, that the murders had been perpe-
trated several days previously and that in
the meanwhile the boy had been living on
the flesh
When the atrocity became noised among
the tribe, the boy, Sha-way-gonaish, was
hunted from place TO place, and at length,
being found at the Lake of the Woods, he
was chased into the woods and shot by his
uncle
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12

NAroLEos's WRITTEN ANSWER TO KING
BoMBA.-The Cburrier du Dimdnehe, of Paris,
gives, "under sll reserve" the following as
an analysis of the written answer made by
the Emperor to the autograph letter Of the
King of Naples delivered TO him by M.
Martino:
The Emperor Napoleon, after a few intro
ductory words of common politeness, said
that the bombardment of Palermo was a
horror, and the capitulation an act of
cowardice. As both cruelty and cowardice
are equally repugnant TO His Majesty, he has
nothing 10 say about the means which might
have been taken TO avoid both the lombard
ment and capitulation. The Emperor wishes
to assure the King of the Two Siciles of the
interest he feels in the trials which he is sub
iected 10. His Majesty would advise him to
seek the security Of his throne and the tran
guilty Of his dominions in policy sincerely
national. He urged upon him, in very
forcible language, the necessity of making
every concession demanded by the national
will. The Emperor, not being able to inter-
fere in Sicily alone, recommended the King
TO grant reforms, and to endeayor to come
to an understanding with Piedmont. His
Majesty, together with England, would
recommend Victor Emmanuel to use all his
influence with Garibaldi to prevent him
from going to extremities. And thereupon
the Emperor begged the young King to be-
lieve him to be his most devoted, &c.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12

NEW YoRK, July l1.-There is as yet no
clue to the Walton murderer. The executors
Of Mr.. Walton offer 81, 600 reward, in addi-
ton to that offered by the Mayor.
The Great Eastern had over 5000 visitors
yesterday.
The morning papers publish letter from
Lord John Russell, accepting, in behalf of
the Prince Of Wales, the invitation to visit
New York. The letter says, the Prince on
leaving British soil, will lay aside all royal
state, exchanging his title for that of Lord
Renfrew. .
A dispatch to the Philadelphia Press says
that Marshal Rynders has been removed for
refusing to oppose Douglas.
Ex-Councilman Kerrigan attempted 10
shoot Alderman Genet in the City Hall Park,
to-day, but was prevented 1t is stated that
the Alderman and a Mr.. Ketchy induced a
sister of Kerrigan and another lady TO take
a sail ina yacht, on East River, last Thursday
night, and attempted violence upon them.
The loud screams of the ladies attracted at
tention, and they were landed, when the
men sailed away. Kerrigan had given the
Alderman notice of his Intention TO shoot
him. A bloody sequel to the affair is antici-
pated.
Mrs. Schumacher, one of the victims of the
Seventy -frst-street tragedy, died last night.
VIM. Finn an dttdche of the daily papers of
New York for twenty-five years, died this
morning, after a six months illness. He was
a native Of ireland, and a nephew of Daniel
QConnell.
A French lady, named Jennette Pelissier,
fell out of second-story window of her resi-
dence, in Delancy-street, last night, while in
a state of somnambulism, and was almost
instantly killed.
Jos. Doherty barkeeper in Fortieth-
street, was severely but not dangerously
stabbed last night, by laborer named
Barney McAtee, whom he had refused to
trust.
Five thousand two hundred and seventy
four persons visited the Great Eastern to-day.
The excitement in regard to the great ship Is
daily increasing. Excursion trains are
mourning into the CITY from every nnarter
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12

New REGULATIONS AT THE U. S. MINT.
The Spanish and Mexican fractions of the
dollar will not, henceforth, be received at
the Mint, at their nominal value, in exchange
for the new cent. The main object of the
law authorizing these coins to be received at
their nominal value of twenty-five, twelve
and half and six and a quarter cents, was
to retire them from circulation, and thus re-
lieve the community from worn-out and
deprecated currency, which materially in
terfered with our excellent decimal system Of
coinage. Hereafter the new cents will only
be paid out in exchange for gold and silver
coins of the United States, and for the copper
cents of the former issues
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12
TERRrrIc HunmcANr ON THE HupsoN RIVER

TERRIFIC HURRICANE ON THE HUDSON RIVER.
A violent storm of wind passed, says Tues
days New York Tribune, over Red Hook,
Dutchess County, and Clermont and Living
ston, Columbia County, on Friday, doing
considerable damage. Large trees were torn
up by the roots, and buildings blown down.
The most serious accident that occurred dur
ing the storm was near the residence of Eg-
bert Stats, Esq, at Tivoli, the hay-house
blowing down while several men were under
it, having sought shelter there from the
storm. It was lifted from its foundations,
and portions carried to some distance flying
in all directions. Mr. Samuel Simmons and
his son, who were in the building at the
time, were seriously injured. The former
had an arm broken and was much cut and
bruised about the face. The latter had leg
broken. A man named William Moore was
carried nearly thirty feet, and escaped unin-
jured. A valuable horse belonging to Mr..
Stats was found among the ruins with a
leg broken