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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
A SLIGHT NIIstakc.

Toe Elua.ssr SAYS something about our '"d'e"
dread OF conference With the South thereby inu'aA-
uas that Indicated opposition TO the Southern Con-
fereuce scheme uu,u after the election ct Speaker
Vow. that is all mistake. We came out openly against
this Conference long Tong before the election OF Speak
er We first pubHyy intmated jisapproval OF that
scheme some three weeks age when commenting on the
fac, that Mississippi about to sand Commissioner
Co Virginia And again. nearly fortnight ago, We came
out in AN elaborate article agains, it, and have been con-
-steutly ieuounciug it ever since.
The simple truth is We were opposed to this COME
renee scheme long before Mr.. Memmnger reached the
CITY, But in spirit ofairness and courtesy, refrain
ca from any attempt TO excite prejudice against the pro-
position until Mr. Memmnger should have an opportu-
nifty to explain fully the object of his mission to tie
General Assembly Aad we waited some time after the
delivery Of his address, before we said anything about
the matter at ALL But the Eranliaer aud the two other
Democratic papers in this city caught up the song in Ia
vor of the Conference and then thought it time to
express our public and decided opposition to it, And
We shall continue oppose this Southern Sectional Dis
union scheme until the subject is finally disposed OF by
the Legislature. Nay, more; expect to make 1t the
subject of frequent comment during the approaching
Presidential campaign.
The Examiner further talks about unexpected sub
id.uce of feeling part touching the sectional
conflict between the North and South. Well, we went
90 the fullest length in favor of Strengthening the militia
~ dcicuces of the Sate-in favor OF the purchase Of
all necessary arus-n fayoro thorough and efficient re-
organization of the uJil The Legislature has already
appropriated hsfa u!o Of dollars for these purposes
Aud this something praetical-this is acting aud not
merely talking. And having made this large aPpropua-
zion. and put the Commonwealth in state OF prepare
ton and defence against future aggression, we think
Virginia has done all that the emergency requires at pre-
sent Southern Conference will only talk and resolrs,
and there viii BE- the end of It's hbors. But its talking
aud resolving may lead mischief and cannot by any
possibility be productive Of good And, therefore, we
are resoutey and uualteraby opposed to the scheme
aud we call upon all the people OF the State, OF all par
lies TO set their faces firmly against it.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
OPPOSITION MEETING IN KING GEORGE.

At public meeting Of Wings and Americans, and Of
those opposed the existing dominant parties of the
country, held King George Court House, the % of
February (court day Col. EDWARD T. TAYL0E was
called to the Chair, and Mr. WIN. 5. Brown chosen
Secretary
The following resolutions offered by Mr.. Thomas
Baber, and were adopted
Resolved That rejoice at the prospect of the for
nation OF National Union Party upon the basis of the
Constitution and the observance of all tue laws Of the
United States in every section of the Union and that
we are opposed alike the Sectional Democratic Party
of the South and the Sectional Republican Party OF
the North.
Rssolyed That regard with strong hope the results
Of the Convention proposed be held in Richmond
the 22d of February guided believe it will be- by
the admonOns and warnings OF the Father OF his Coun
try-and believe that now is the proptous moment
for iuaugurating great National Party composed of all
the conservative patriots of all the North and all the
South.
Reso'rel That the Chairman appoint twenty Delegates
10 the said Convention.
The Chair appointed the following
Col Thomas b. B. Baber, X. H. Stuart Carolinus Tur-
ner Robert Wallace, Z. PonSett Tayoe T. B. Baber f.
Fairfax, II. NJ Tenant T. d. Nnee, w. II. Dickinson,
Thomas L. Hunter D. B. Eizhugh, II. D. Ashton, EnOch
Edwards, James Quisenberry, George Turner VIM Jen-
kins E. d. Brown, Harrison e. Rowland and Thomas
l.. LomaN
Eesolred, That Messrs. Wyndham Robertson r. T.
Daniel Arthur Morson, aud X. Rdgway be alternates in
the absence OF other Delegates
Resolved That these proceedings be published in the
Richmond Wing" Alexandria Gazette" and Freder-
icksburg News and Herald"
f. 7. TAYLOE, Chm.
W., = RpoyrN Sacv
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
A Specimen OF an African Ruler.

A correspondent Of the Boston Post, writing from
Badaery West Africa under the date OF September o.
gyr- the following characteristics Of influential gen
JIemau of Africa
Dahomey is governed probably by the most tyraui-
cal monarch ia the whole world His word j. law, aud
whoever hNrts him loses his head without the least
remouy but must say &c Is by TAR the best governed
country have seen In Africa He Is King of the most
powerful and warike people on the continent and Is
continually engaged ia hOsutes against the smaller and
weaker tribes, 10 obtain prisoners many of whom are
sold slaves and large numbers offered sacrifices
upon che death OF favOrtr OF his Majesty. While
at Nlydah he offered up 800 victims the funeral
ceremonies ct one Cd his chiefs At the death of King
Guzo, Who died last November 500 captives killed
besides 300 OF his iayorte wives Since then the num-
Der OF victims killed by this blood thirsty wretch for his
talheris 400. Previous 20 my going TO Whydah, the
King bad sent his messenger with his cane commanding
AIT people both black and white who trading in his
country, appear Dahomev 20 attend the grand Gus
tom u honor OF the late King, his father As not
m Nuydah az the time the message was sent TO me- say
ing tat he had been successful in his expeditions and
had taken three thousand prisoners whose blood would
Doe used 90 wash the graves OF his ancestors Whenever
the King, name D, mentioned, all within hearing fall
down aud kiss the earth aud themselves with dust
They would not deliver the message until stood
up and took on hat You have to take the cane in
your hand during the delivery of the message when YOU
are supposed TO be IN direct communication with the
King, the messengers all the time PROSTATE the
ground Three men are always sent one TO watch the
Others and see the message is given received Thu.
is aways the when any message is sent TO the next
void, 20 see that the way Is not lost
The present Kings title Is Reernee ReeTnee, which
means tle hon. az whose name both and beast fee
About three months the Fetish told the King that the
people OF certain village were the means Of the late
ki.s death. lie consequently attacked them and kill
ell every soulsiX hundred in number-not sparing one
- Riich Tor this wholesome butcher"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
TRIAL OF HAZLETT, THE HARPERs FERRY
INVADER

CHARLEsTowN, Feb. THE court was called at 10
o'clock. Some time consumed by Mr.. Hunter ana
Mr.. Senuet in discussing the bills of exception IN ste
vens ca,e which Mr. Sennet wished the judge to pass
on They were finally Withdrawn to enable counsel TO
make certain changes in the phraseoogy
The prisoner Hazett then brought in ami the EN-
panneling OF jury resumed. In lew minutes Tue
panel was completed aud jury was soon selected all
intelligent citizens of Frederick county.
Mr.. Hunter stated that the first witness examined
would be establish the identity Of the prisoner, when
was conceded in by the defense.
w. II. Harrison then tesiied-He was a resident oil
Harpers Ferry at the time of the INVASION lie came
down to open his store on the morning OF the lin oc
tober saw two men the corner-one was Copplc ahu
the other the prisoner the bar COppc explained the
object of their visit aud the prisoner endorsed it, Inc
only difference in the appearance OF the prisoner Is a'
his hair was then longer. The prisoner was are1 WIN
Shapes rifle. At that time witness was hNe minutes
with Hazlett and he had the least doubt oil ms ueu
ty. He had visited the prisoner whilst IN JAIL Out NC
reiused,o converse with witness Heard him tak no"
ever in the all and recognized him by the tones oil III;
Voice The prisoner dressed in light steel miAeu
suit, somewhat faded, and SLOUGH bat wilmer
took more notice of the expression OF the prisoner
countenance than of bis dress
long crOss-examinaton of this witness ioloWeu
without elictng anything to invaldae bis testimony:
Mr.. W. lIouser, Of Chambersburg Pa, next teslheu
He first met the prisoner the street in ChamDers0ue
he had something under his ARM watched HIN ana sd"
him go into house where Cooks wife was ooaru'ng
witness went after him help him, aud proceeded
into the house; witness asked the andady where the Af
had gone.
Mr. Green here objected to the admission of the state
ments of the landlady.
The witness then proceeded and said he went INTO tht
garden attached to the premises, and found oianKe
and Sharpes rifle Witness took the tram next morn
ing for Carlisle and in short time met the prisoner OIL
the street Thought that he was Cook but the prisoner
said his name was Harrison He had four pistols IN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
Cal u.mmingrr'- Antecedents.

We lad heard chat Col Nemminscr was strong In
ioai,, down 70 recent period But, We hud that in
ISL alter the passage Of che celebrated Compromise
Measures Of $50 Col Memmi1g WAS Appointment lead
or in tae movement set on foo; 10 South Clrolnl for
secession Of that State from th Uuiou, in consequence
Of The passage OF the ComPTSa.se Measures O, lo5o-
measures heartily pproyed and endorsed by all parties
80 Virginia, aud adeed throughout tas Union, with the
exception Of few extremist No.t1 and South. IN
1851 Indeed Col Memminger went So lar As 10 say
aud cau the special aieu,oa o. the members Of tue
Legislature % bis lancuage-thai "HE had RArurR Sorru
C,EolrNA wAs ATTACHED To- rHE G1gERNpEAt oY GEEar
BnrrAiS, As sax WAS PaErlo TO rE. RD0trr0S, ruAN
10 Rruars A uENuyE o. TIL. UNIoN g.
Members Of the Legislature and the people OF Virginia
eau Judge from language like ibis what South Carolina
ola .,,s ave. In Urging conference Il tie Southern
States Al the present tine Til cole object. gentlemen
ofths Legislature add citizens Of Virginia Is immediate
and unconditional Disunon. Think u tlst aud Tell Us
whether you are prepared TO voc 70 send commissioner
@ .hls Southern Conference.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
NoN-INTERCoURsR.
The Philadelphia Sunday Atlas says

ave are not at all surprised that under the influence OF the
present excitement the South should seriously consider the pro
peiy OF doing It's own exporaon ana Importation me cohee
raOn portion OF the material wealth CT this country
In the Northern States their rapid progress In the arts not
entirely the superiority Of free slave labor
The criminal negligence OF our southern friends In EXTENDING
expenditures OF the profit Of the Northern mer
chant and nucture will largely account for the disparity be-
tween the two sections In wealth and poser.
their cotton rice ana tobacco ana
realize thereon import nearly all the
costly goods and supply them with the products o. our factories
please to charge them Our literary ana
mainly supported by Southern Our
watering places mountain retreats sded Ia the
months with the mothers and daughters oil the sunny
solf. . -,
Now supposs that South Mason and DXon line
should dscontnu this profitable intercourse what them Why the
England would pale with terror and the North would
appreciate the folly say the crmnay OF meddlng
with other peoples business
This is no npossibs thing Indeed think much
babe than dissolution the Union For well conceive
the benefit and the disastrous Of the
other movement South There would be herosm In this
madness ruin In that This would be worthy OF brave
indignant patriotic and independent people, that would De he
Of rashness and folly.
Why should not New Orleans Mobile Charleston Norfolk, and
OF Boston, New York. and Philadelphia
the Southern patronage should transferred hes We would
have right complain at this Our people have wanony pro-
voked the South We tolerate midst who are ever war
ring the South stealing and c0unseng nsurecon
squeamh senmentssm about slavery is the prevailing type
Northern Many a. people disregard the Con
stuon and ready rampe the dust rather than inst
the should remain In that condition In which he appears 10
thrive we'll for single day No allowance made Tor tg
difficulties In which the question DECENTRALIZATION Involved And
these people ally forget that they have right to Interfere h
the unless they me
dom, aud his willing him They f0ohly expect 70
the southern people adopt their views OF slavery and
under the rromngs awakened conscience 10 uprot Their
social bc and forever lmpoveh themselves ana ther pos
terty
80 long freely expressed private and pub
lie by the press and from pups 5 strange that the South
should be excited that people should determine To deal else
where, and depend more upon their own resources
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
TIuarY-sIxTH oONoRIsS.-FIrst Session.
"WEDNESDAY, February $, 1860
SENATE

I SENATE
The Vice PRECEDENT laid beior the Senate message
from the President of the Uuite States giving his
for retaining the ill MAXIM appropriation for the
removal OF distractions to navigation at the mouth OF
the Mississippi river which presented to him on the
last day OF last session He refes TO his message on the
ST. Clair Flats bill and gives slmhr reasons in this case
The chair al.O submitted communication from the
Secretary of the Interior in rega to depredaons com
mittej by the Indians in Californis
Mr., Hammond introduced oirt resolution for the re-
lief Of Commodore II. j. Harstne of the navy, and
Joint resolution giving the oonse of Congress TO the ac-
cepjante by Capt. VIM. b Shubrk Of sword from Gen
Crqniza, President Of the Argentine Confederation;
which were read three times by unanimous consent, and
passed.
Mr.. Wilson submitted a resolution which lies over I'M
til tomorrow under the rule, for the appointment OF Il
select committee Inquire into the extent Of patronage
of the President OF the United S,tes resulting from his
power OF removal and appointment TO Office the number
of places OF profit and under he control OF the IRE
sdent exclusive of those IN the amy and navy the pat
rOuagc Of the heads OF the departments and whether
any OF this patronage has been exerted or atemp-
ed to be exerted influence v,ters in any elections;
whether OF money have ben required of persons
holding offices of trust or profit or eecioneering pur-
poses &c.
Mr. Hunter, from the Committee on finance, reported
the postOthce deficiency appropriation bill with amen
ments audit taken up for discussion. The com
mtee report in favor giving the contractors interest,"
in lieu of damages the delay ed payments Some DIS
cus,on took place to the time when the interest
should commence and to whether sub-conractors or
assgnees should receive the interest or not t was mn
ally decided that interest should he allowed from May
lst, 1852 and none should be allowed subsequently TO
December 3lst 1889.
Another amendment reported by the committee pro-
posed the abolition ofthe irankng privilege, which like
wise led to debate. Several Senator'S who were
in favor of this independent proposition,
refused TO tramme the present bill with 1t and thus DO
injustice the meritorious mail contractors. On the
hand urged that the present was too tavora-
BILE an opportunity force tue House TO swallow what
they consider dose be permitted 10 pass BY
After further discussion without taking final acton on
this question: the further consideration OF the bill was
postponed ill tomorrow, and the Senate, alter short
eNarntiYe session adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE STATE CAPITOL


The Senate had to-day, ia the maiden speech of the
Youthful senator from Mdile7ex, Mr. Christian intel
ec,ual exhibition and treat for which, presume, it
Little prepared.
The speech was delivered the subject Of the cee-
bat.eI Oyster F.utum scheme Of taxation which has
occupied so much OF the public talk for the last four
wears buc which undertake say, will be again
heard OF Ia the Legislative halls for the splendid and in-
yiacblr argument Of the eloquent Young Senator has
sent - down to the tomb Of all the Capue,s forever
question whether q more eloquent or brilliant effort
was ever made on the Legislative floors OF Virginia. His
exposure OF the adSurdides Of Mr.. Paxtous bill! as
scheme of taxation and his deuuucltiou Of the enOrm
ties of the details OF the bill in its invasion and prostra
ton of every principle Of civil liberty 20 the point
of mastery augmentation aud touching and subdu-
inc eloqueuce The speaker has almost precisely the
m4uuer Of the late distinguished Abel =. Upshur and
as a speaker is quite his equal all will allow, who
have ever heard them both lie is undoubtedly one Of
the rising Young men Of Virginia destined shed us
tire upon her name and TO make bis mark in the world
Tie extensive interests of Eastern Virginia Involved in
this uiQuous measure, and which under its operation
would have been utterly acrifced TO Mr. Christian
the highest appreciation. And receive H. sure, he
will LOOkER-ON.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
senator Christian, of rIIdd,esex.

Misunderstood that this gentleman made a speech in
en-, Senate. Yesterday, on the oyster FunIum bill,
.li,h elected universal praise. It was effort, We
near of commanding power aud eoQuence, and placed
him at once in the front rank Of debates in the
State As one evidence Of its effect though the cham
Der was crowded not single man moved durngits de
avery. although il was an hour aud threequarters il
,ueth At its conclusion also the Hon. A Il H. Stuart
arose u his place, and pronounced the constitutional
lmeut conclusive and unansweraLe. Indeed it s con
eei on AN hands chat this splendid effort OF Mr. Chris
ti4u has laid out the Oyster Fuulum biI' cold
,tise. Even the Chairman OF the Committee on the
.ls, IN the House although heretofore in favor Of the
m declares his purpose not TO press the matter further
being convinced by the speech Of Mr.. Christian, that
neither Justice nor sound policy ustifes the imposition
o. the proposed tax upon oysters.
Mr. Christian is "A Young man. and the present session
f., b. first appearance in the Councils Of the State and
a cordially congratulate him upon the reputation he has
achieved by his maiden effort. We trust also that the
.0yster Fcaduu bill" viii be permitted to sleep the
sleep of death
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09

Among he true and tried, and able Wing leaders, who
will be- present tie Opposition Convention on the 22ud
OF February omitted TO mention the name OF 1.-The old
ghgeIaorsc." OF observation-disclosures WucHER Al
though nos wei stricken IN years no man in the Union
6, more active jealous aud uahincliag Wing, and none
there are WHO feel deeper interest ia the trumph Of
coa.eryati,e national Wing principles. lie has dealt
ths Democracy many treuchant blow in the past and
A.r, IS sin strength enough in hi. good right arm
for many another in future. We rejoice 20 hear that M
Wi.eaer Will be present with us at ols Convention.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-09
10 the Editor Of the Wing :
wv. S. Brown, See'v.

January 9th, 1860.
The Democrats held meeting to-day, in Charottes-
Vile The roads and weather being bad il not large
and as l thought half Wings. You will have a
better account of it than l can give from one
else as they under way when | entered
Col. T. J. Randolph read from Helper and commented
with Just severity this infamous production so far
all agreed but when the Colonel read the resolution TO
send Commissioners to South Carolina, should have
voted in the negative had my vote beeH called for and
think a large majority of our party in this county
would have joined There is general concurrence
in YOUR opinions here on this subject, as | think.
Why do YOU not say something grand Of the letter OF
Hon W Z. Ryes! We think it mastery, statesman
like patriotic and noble The letter TO his Nephew from
Rev Ro J. Breckenridge, Ia cousin of Mr. r. has been
read with pleasure and profit by many He is Of the
boldest and powerful writers and in the
land; mau of high and noble virtues, one Of us-no
polrcian-his ways are VISIONS aud all her paths are
peace Let have peace, let the troubled waters
tire; send forth the dove with the olive branch to all sec
tons OF this grand and glorious counrystrke sir for
our country stand for Virguas rights the rights Of the
South, the Union the right OF Iii.
Mr. BarboUr's resolutions, and the report Of the
H,rpers Ferry Committee have met with general vOr in
ms part OF the county. Virginia when asked for her
Jewels may vet point TO many noble and talented sons
Why can not Legislature take OF our interests
Can We find three men in the Commonwealth with more
talent than the Legisaurey Cannot the members con
suit The ablest men in the land if there be need:
What said Mr. jefferson this question Of disunon
That he was for keeping Yankee States to quarrel
with; that il the Union reduced to North Carolina
aud Virginia they wond quarrel, &c.
Washington L strong Union man. All, or nearly
al our greatest and best in times past have been in
favor OF holding to our flag Long may it DER
a happy and united people. PAN.