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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18

Mr. Lincoln, the President elect, is expected to sard
for Washington about the middle of February. The Pitts
burg Fort Wayne aud Chicago road have rendered him
a special train.
the Chinese will live in the history of journalism, as he is
the first correspondent OF daily paper who has received
the crown of maItyrdom while engaged in his profess
sional duties in distant land.
young lady writing to her brother in Washington
says that General Cas- heard Dr. Hill preach in New
York last Sunday As they coming out OF church,
Dr. Hill said to Gen. Cass, "These gloomy times"
"Yes" replied the General it is the greatest calamity
that has befaen the civilized world since the dispersion
OF the Great family in the Ian OF Shinar
At q meeting Of the joint committee OF the Pennsyl-
yana Legislature appointed to make arrangements for
the Inauguration of Gov Curtin resolution was adopt
ed that no Wide Awake Clubs, other political organ
izatons as SUCH should be assigned positions in the
parade on that occasion.
The safe KEY of the Revere Bank Boston, with q
million combinations, became disarranged on Monday
aud the mechanical skill Of the maker could not open
IT, Business a stand still; gang of workmen
we're at last to work to batter down the masonry
The St. Charles the largest and most fashionable he
tel in New Orleans and WHICH averages water from
five 10 eight hundred Northern boarders has at this
time but thirteen guests haiing from north of Mason
and Dixon's line.
A man IL the New York Clipper challenges all the
world to sleeping match He sleeps five days on a
stretch and thinks he can exceed That time.
Twenty patriots of the Revolution died during the
mast wear; eighiy.two all that now left.
committee have been formed at Turin TO raise funds
for the purchase of a crown for Victor Emmanuel
On the I'd of Janulry there 81 900 received at
the New York Tribune Office for country subscribers
alone
In the city of Canton, China there areon average
about O)0 suicides every year.
| Col. William A. Saunders, OF Marion, Ala, who was
shot by Green SAUNDERS died Tuesday evening last He
was an estimabe geeman aud possessed of fine talents
Mr.. A. weddel, of Petersburg, Va has been elected
intermediate Orator of the Washington Society at the
University of Va He delivers his Grafton the night Of
the % of February.
The required repairs Of the "Great Eastern" now
living securely and snugy the beach at Milford Haven,
have been commenced and are vigorously bieng carried
| on. They will be completed early in the spring.
The winter is very severe in Great Britain The
London papers say the heavy storms and keen oss
now visiting the country find parallel even in the
membrance of that veracions individual the oldest n-
habant" No part of the kingdom appears to have es-
capped the visitation Of winter in its severest aspect.
liberal citizen Of Georgia, who does no. desire his
name to be made public, has contribute g 600 to be
used by the Governor of South Carolina in defence Of
| that State.
The Wilmington and Manchester Railroad has offered
to transport the troops Of the State of South Carolina
| free ofcharge.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18
No Time To- Lose.

There is no time to lose would remind the people
al over the State in selecting candidates represent
them in the State Convention. On next Monday two
weeks the 4th DAY Of February the election takes place
The mos, important dehberatiye body that ever con-
yened in this Commonwealth, will be the Convention
that assemblies in this city on Wednesday the 18Th Of
February It should be composed therefore, Of the dis
creetes', the Wses the very best men in the State
Aud vet the apprehension is from the shoruess of the
time in which TO make proper selections of delegates
well AS from the eXcitabie condition OF the public mind
at the present uucture that there will be many iyqaa
fled and very small and very silly meu elected to the
Convention. Let the pcope, then, be on their guard
aud choose Ofintesence, character good judgment
and conservative disposition.
The crisis is grave and solemn one, and the people
need the services and should require the services of
statesmen and patriots. The chsrlatan and the dema-
gogue should 10 Iu under the ban, and turned away
from at all time and especially in times like these. Let
the people them select their best and safest to rep
resent them in tie approsch ching Convention
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18
a SounIIy proceeding.

The virtual rejection of the Crittenden propositions
by the Senate day before yesterday, is sqaaly and
ominous proceeding. The vote on the adoption OF
Carks reSoutons-yeas % nays Candidates that the
Republicans are opposed to any amendments OF the
present Constitution without whch-such is the numer
zeal power of the North-the South would be complete
/, at the mercy Of the hostile sectional organization
that will assume the reins of Government the 4h of
March.
II such is the unalterable position of the Northern
people there is no living together with them in the
Union Without additional guarantees and securities for
Southern rights aud nteresis-new constitutional guar
autees and securities-the South accept the alter
native Of separation, as the only safe aud honorable
course that is left her No man in the South so far
As we are aware has dreamed of less in any adjustment
that might be suggested. The Crittenden PROPOSE
lions provide fer amendments TO the Constitution with
view to taking the slavery issue out of Congress for
ever and furnishing such guarantees and securities, as
will forever protect the South against the aggressOns
Of the North These propositions, though not melting
out full measure Of justice TO the South, would never
heess have been accepted by the South for the sake Of
Union and peace. But if the Republicans have deber
aey resolved to reject these propositions all hope of
ad ustmeut is at end
We still hope however, that such is not the deermi-
milton Of majority Of the Northern people, whatever
may be the fact with regard 10 the corrupt and BIZ
eo.ted politicians at Washington. If the people Of the
North could only have opportunity presented them
OF voting the Crittenden propositions we believe
they would accept and endorse them by overwhelming
majority And the opportunity for them tc express their
will and wishes on the subj is indeed the only hope
left for the preservation ofthc Union and the prevention
of civil war VIII not their leaders at Washington gra-
cousy consent to afford them the desired opportunity
And if not will the people OF the North disregard
ing and despsug the Obstinacy and tyranny Of their
leaders provide iCr themselves, in manner the
opportunity desired
In the of peace justice and fraternity we invoke
them to the rescue speedily aud earnestly, all is os
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18
From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l5.-The Senate in executive ses-
sion to-day confirmed the appointment of Mr. Taylor,
chief clerk in the New York postoice, as postmaster.
The minority reports have not all been made yet from
the committee of thrtythree
Nessrs. Love, of Georgia, and Hamilton, of Texas,
unite on something ike the Crittenden basis.
Messrs Nelson and Terry have each presented their
views.
Mr.. Adams Of Mass. Withdrsws his assent to the ma
or O. report for the reason that the Southern members
have generally retired from the committee, thereby show
ing unWilngnss to accept anything that the North
could yield in the way Of compromise.
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no SURVEILLANCE OF MAJOR ANDERSON'S COR.
RESPONDENCE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. l5.-InfOrmaton having reached
the Post Office Department that under an order OF the
Governor Of South Carolina the correspondence of Maj
Anderson and his command is subjected TO surveillance
Of the pest office other authority at Charleston, Mr.
Holt addressed letter Mr.. Huger the postmaster al
Charleston, making inquiry in the matter
He replied that "when the communication between the
city and fort first interrupted under the intense
element and in order to avoid collision between
horned parties distinction made by order Of Gov
Pckens in two instances between official and private let
ers for Major Anderson Subsequently this decision
Gems to have been reconsidered, and | send al
natter for Msor Anderson and for his command under
ealed cover from this Office and Continue 10 do tC
his day January l2, as opportunity occurs. And dc
without surveillance of the post Office other authOr
at Charleston"
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Let not the Northern People be Deceived

We would fam hope that neither the Northern Legis
ures nor The Norhern people are any wise, deceiy
cd in gard 10 che real feeling existing at the SOUTH
And We: all their recent acts and utterances seem to In
dicat, an utter failure their part comprehend Tie
condition OF public sentiment in this section Of the
Union
Bl. let us again proclaim TO them, We have often
done heretofore that there essential difference Of
opinion among the Southern people 10 the grievances
ley bse suffered al the hands Of the North The only
real difference that does exist or has existed among them
this subject IS the means Of redress. There are
Co be sure gooly number Of rank per disunonists
bay the number Of that class exceedingly small espe
,sy outside Of few Of the Gulf States compared With
whole population The great body Of the Southern
people staulch and devoted friends Of the Union
upon The and 10 the spirit Of the Consttuton-but
ey Union men in no other sense and upon no other
condition, nor have they ever been We belong to this
class ourselves We have always foudy hoped that the
aion a. founded and handed down to US by the wise
and patriotic Fathers Of the Republic would be perpetu
al I, IS still the ierven and anxious wish Of our heart
that such should be the And such is the feeling
and idea as e have said Of the great body Of the South
ern people.
But though there are uanumbered thousands Of suel
Union men in the South there sNbmissiOHists
We believe indeed that If Virginia rAked AMI scrap
ed there would not be found hundred persons within
all her borders, Who could reasonably be elassed a
sHbaissioaisis. Thsrs il stsrn and universal deter
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18
BALTIMORE MARKETS, Jan rspM

CoPPRsWe BE TAR gD0d kIO ~ IllL 24c aud an
for p p rto Rico at lSis.e, Lsguayra 45c Java
HID Al lc0elIe y n
inquiry for Flour to-day quiet and NJ.
rep red 100 bb's Howard Street cut Bsra a. pm
which figures quote IN NJ vaj Sire Ohio sup-f
but there no buyer. a. over g. 81
Gk.IJ-conoues In light supply Wheat 10 hrm-so %
bushels good Hhie,od At jOl t, and qId- q %
65c fer fair 70 ch Ice CO De shes prime .oc A.
quote st 81 - 20 Sfar fsr o. Icy phr Com
good f-m OF white there received
quote 61GL69J lot Of 200 bushels old hlw-' on
bu' sold % ia 12c; 0O6 bushes
yslllv bfouyh SIC and 6C1 bushels Old sid 1t I0c
PRoyIsf S4-The Prsv ion market Is active TO-DAY is
prices hm for all dsscrpt ons, r sulc hs1t
upward tendercs. Bac Is Ia good request W.
quote ~ 4 for ShOuidsIs. and ~ &c Tor II 'e.
WHsKY. For whisky ere Is inqI day and
sales ported IOJ bhs Ohio a 10 We qIoe coulty 20
is1Ic. and City AT ls+s ~ Yc per COLON.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18

A forged letter from Andrew jackson, as suspect
Is going the rounds, dated Washington May 1888
Jackson was ever denuneiaory enough OF tn nuiiers
as therein stated but this sentence
The next pretsHt flor disunan Will be the negro or
slavery question
Is, We win feel dulsI sure, forgery
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DIED..

On Wednesday morning. 10 January, 49, Mrs ELLA ANN
d0DDIN consot ~ Isaac Gnddn In The 5h year Of her sge
The friends Of the family and those the late nor Hugh DA
Wis., respectfully requested TO attend her funeral on fdy
18Th Inst ct II o'clock, NJ, from the Unveas Church. hAy'
etreet
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OOOBUs. PRIME SEED OATS,

Z,OOO is'Ss b, Mi 6a. h-'
Family, Extra and superfne Flour,
Wforley's Food for Cattle,
OIL Cake Oil Meal. For sale BY
BLAIR A HARyIE, Commission Merch,nS,
IalS-lm Cor. llth and Cary streets.
CORNS, BUNIONs, NAILS, WORTS. and all ctr
~ Of the feet removed without pan Ia hve
conds
More Tss,rlonidia
take pleasure In adding testimonial Of TIE SIN 81
VIII Oh Dr. Schultz opetas He removed four Corns and Bin
rectfed the mails ard performed the whole operation In f
utes giving Ia no pain whatever.
ALFRED ". BARBoCE.
NJ LLOYD.
Dr. Schultz has removed this morning. three Coms from NJ
feet without causing my pain The relief great and
reason why shouli fear q notice Of them
CHS MINNRGRR0DE, .. D
Probably not person In ten possesses the fun commsn
the limbs and muscles ofhee dreng eBmbr,n
therefore, absolutely necesAry you value heah and
fort, t. seek the aid Of q comD>teut chlrc pedist.
Dr. Is still attending the pedal welfare At he o,s. Wal
Street Hste Wall Street Early application will BIS VI
vices. jal--g'
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Rraoturroys OF INQUIRY.

The following resolutions Of inquiry were adopted:
BY Mr. wICKHAM-Of authorizing the county court
of Henco to take the Of the voters OF the coun.
ty on the question Of making loan for the purchase OF
arms.
By Mr.. NEES0N-0f increasing the permanent cler-
zeal force in the office of the Auditor of Public Accounts
as recommended by the Auditor.
By Mr. THOMAS, of H-0f refunding certain sum
of money to Geo. Hairson improperly paid by him into
the Treasury.
By Mr.. PATE-0f amending the Home Mining and
Manufacturing Company.
By Mr. FRENCH-Of providing for the relief Of the
Northwestern Bank and branches
Several petitions and proceedings OF public meetings
were presented.
On motion of Mr.. JOHNSON, the Senate adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18

AFFAIRS IN Charlottesville Augusta GA Sentinel
publishes the following extract from letter received
from prominent and well Informed gentlemen in Char
lesion Hnder date of the 18th inst
ave have no fear Of bonbardment. Fort Sumter
cannot reach the city with shot she'll There have
been several vessels sunk the bar and large vessel
of war can get in They may land troops. II
they do we can take care of them. That's just what
went to get them shore.
mo panic here; no leaving the city, any thing
Of the kind.
There is no need of drafting and will be none more
volunteers eofering than know what to do with:
One of the Edge6ed companies would have been refused
if we had known it before they left. Six ready in Able
vile and only taken. Edgefeld has than fur
nished her quota"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18
iYFLAxxATORY LETTER FROM FORT SUMTER

From the AUBURN Union
General Segoine has kindly permitted us to publish the
following letter. received by him Saturday last, from
Japt Abner Doubleday who is with Major Anderson, at
Fort Sumter. 1t speaks for Itself
FoRr SUMTER, S. c., Jan. s, 1861.
Nv DEAR SR-It is a matter of great satisfaction to
me- to sec that our here have been approved
uy my former ownsmen and that the heart OF New York
sill beats aud for the Union. We have been
long surrounded with trmmers and traitors. that
began the love of the national flag dying out
in our country. You cannot imagine the annoyance Of
the South Caroln finding themselves foresaled
in the possession OF this important work II il the key
of the harbor and III the very centre OF their communi
cations.
At fort MouItrie everything had been prepared for
desperate stand but could have done little against
me powerful batteries Of this fort, which would have
been turned against u.s. in addition to army OF at least
900 men, who would have assaed US on tue land side
Oar own lives OF little consequence, but dtat
would have involved the loss of this habor to the United
States loss that would have been irreparabe. Tnis
State still continues her aggressive actions. The Charles
toui4n surrounding with batteries on every point
)f land 10 the vicinity aud arming them with guns
from forts they have seized This Is done with the hope
Of preventing any vessel from coming TO our assistance,
and also with view to force ne ultimately TO surrender
from a lack Of supplies. In this think they will be dis
amounted for there is no such word as surrender in Ma
or Andersons composition. The garrison Of th-
fort il Fix hundred men. We have about seventy bur
should they attack US hope the country at large will
have no reason TO find FAULT with defence.
One of cur boasts aud of our have been
captured The lights in the harbor have been put out the
buoy taken uI all communication has been cut Off with
u except such as the Governor chooses authorize and
vet we hesitate TO fire upon them Major Anderson still
hopes that wiser counses may prevail amongst them and
that something may occur to prevent the impending
s'riie May God grant it; but if must come let the
people rise in their might, and mantan the integrity Of
the Union. That will carry the hearts OF thousands
with it. even in the Slave States themselves shall pro-
badly not soon have opportunity send another let
ter TO any person North. must close abruptly the
gentleman is about leaving who will take this Yours
very truly, A. DOT BLEDAY, Capt [. s. A.
Mrior General J SEGOISE.
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50 OSHEN BUTTER."-2i kegs choice orange Cous.
VI " Batter, rec lived tsis day, and for sale by
ialS 4, CHAs 7. WORKMAN L O.
INOH RFNT.-The two threrstoIy Bhck Tenen,nt, -
Il Grace. between 25th and 25h Streets (Church HD L.
occupied by Mssrs wm Taylor and Prank Pot,
houss nvay have and and all the
out houses Possession Of Of The be had the let
rGary. and the other the 18th March.
Apply to q. J.sINToE
lalS-u MAIN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18

USE SEMPLE'S
dsal AVAILABLE BAKING PowDER.
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xviKGISus-uN CHaNCEHy.-,t

NJ
Ci.r. Of the circuit Of LoGiia couny gt
day, tie ,th day Of January, 1861
James wash ThomNs =. wash Richard wash Marhi
q mn non, Richard W Cannon mi Edmoni, Gaunol b
last named being mans, uiig BY William Cannon -f
next fdeni Pante.
against
The chi arsn william wash, deceased (wose
Der are unknown } ~ other Def ndsEtl
The Object tbs suit is obts'n ia and nnal seites
the tate Of Edmund Wash decesset proper construed 0i
WILL In order hat the iners ~ all parue, claiming der
he ascersined and proper spilled And IN l,s having b
ell the defendaLs shove meu1n.d the
raj description Of part unknown "uknoWn and
dents o. his state motion OF TIE plaintiff by th ariry
10 orcerei that the defendants sbNyr meut ned by to-
description Of lea unInosn," do appear here ~thu
month after due putcton ths order and d. What ne,a
pro'ee their interest in this snit
copy-TetR:
t.iaxI, n.VIo n Ut.xTgp ct,,s "a
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18
Mr.. JOHNSON, from the Joint Committee on Fede
Z, =, .nrnrtnh the fnllnwinr resolutions.

Rlred Ts In opinion OF the General Assembly Of Viz
gn propositions embraced In the resolutions presented to
he senate Of the United the Hon John j. Orttenden
constitute the such adjustment Of the unhappy cono
divides the states or this Oonderacy as would
BE- accepted by the people Of this Commonwealth
That Commissioned 10 the Government OF the
ut-d states Commissioner to the State South Carolina
and seeded shall secede, be appointed
by ont the General assembly with Instructions respect
u y rsquesthe PRECEDENT OF the United ses and The auho
ties Of such States abstain pending the proceedings
contemplated the action Of this General Assembly from any
calculated TO produce collision between the states
and the Government OF the United S;sts'
The President laid b fore the Senate the following
special message:
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18

Mr.. AUGUST from the Committee on Military Affairs
reported bill authorizing the county courts to arm the
militia and TO provide means therefor The bill was ad
vanced to a second reading, wbereupon,
Mr. WICKHAM proposed to amend the bill by provd-
ing that the question of issuing bonds to raise the means
for the purchase of arms in any county, should first be
submitted to the voters of the county.
The amendment and the bill we're uSsedby Messrs
WIcxHAN, BRUCE. NASH, TONNES, DICKINSON of P. E
and others.
Mr. TONNES asked for an opportunity to examine
the bill with view to perfect the bill TO render it
acceptable to his constituents He moved that the bill
be laid upon the table until tomorrow This motion,
and the pending amendment finally withdrawn and
the bill was amended and ordered to be engrossed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18

At this stage of the debate, the SPEAKER interposed,
saying he held in his hand communication from Gov
erDor Letcher which bore directly upon the subject
then before the House. that be thought it highly proper
to lay it before the body He accordingly submitted a
communication from Governor Morgan, Of New York, 10
the Executive Of this Commonwealth containing certain
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18
ITEMS OE NEWS

Mr. Lincoln the President elect is expected to stsrd
for Washington about the middle Of February. The Pitts
burg Fort Wayne and Chicago road have rendered him
a special train.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-18
HOUSE OF DELEG ATES.

The House was called to order at II o'clock, M
Prayer by the Revd G. A. Read, OF the Presbyterian
Church.
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SENATE.

THURSDAY, January 18th 1861.
The Senate met at ~ o'clock, pursuant to adjourn
ment. p.,
Prayer BY Rev. DR.. Mnnegerode OF the Episcopal
Church.
THE MILITIA BRIGADES.
The PRESIDENT presented communication IRON the
Governor enclosing plan for the reconstruction OF the
militia brirades of the State Referred to the Commit
tee on Military Affairs.
BILLS REPORTED.
Mr. LOGAN reported bills to incorporate the st. Pauls
Church Home to amend the charter of the Jackson Or
phan Asylum of Norfolk to amend the charter OF the
Virginia Life Insurance Co., and to incorporate the Mer'
chants Savings Bank of Richmond.
Mr. BRANNON reported bills for the relief of John
W. Murril, of Lynchburg Robert Y. OVERLY of Meek
lenburg, and j. W. G. Smith, of Rockingham; and, to
protect the interests of the Commonwealth, and other
stockholders in internal Improvement companies against
injurious competition.
Mr. COGHILL reported bill for the relief OF Charity
Casey.