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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05
FROM FORT SUMTER.

40 ORDERS FOR EyAcCAUoS-FUEL AND PROVISIONS NEAR
LY EXHAUSTED.
The Philadelphia North american of wednesday morn
ing publishes letter from officer at Fort Sumter, writ
ten on Thursday last March 2sth 1t gives the latest
from that fort. The writer says;
defensive preparations still going Up to TO-
dav no orders for the evacuation of the work have been
received and although messengers from the admi-
nstration have arrived within the last few dsys the OBJ
ect OF their visit has not TRANSFERRED it being strictly OF
confidential nature The prohibition of all intercourse
with Charleston is still rigdly maintained and PROPOSE
ton to cut off the supplies of fresh provisions and the
mails from Major Anderson to-day discussed in the
convention Some private furniture belonging to Of
the officers and which has been detained Sullivan
Island for months was finally down to the fort.
THE prospective evacuation Of the work has been
learned from the newspapers only and if the visit OF the
messengers from Washington related thereto it has not
vet been officially announced and the statement in the
Charleston papers that Major Anderson had expressed
any preference for particular time or that an arrange
ment was to be made with any officer OF South Carolina
in regard TO the evacuation, is entirely untrue. Major
Anderson awaits the orders of his government and by
these alone will he be regarded
"The fuel and provisions at the fort are nearly eI,
hausted The last shanty on the parade was pulled
down week ago and dry pine burns fast. Seven days
allowance of bread yet remain but the men are still
working steadily on completing the preparations for de-
fence The embrasures for musketry the side Of the
work exposed 10 the fire of the batteries at Cummings
Point and Fort Johnson have been filed with solid flag
pipp filed in with lead, and are ball and bomb
proof adding materially to the strength OF the work H.
side the magazine and hospital have been protected by
stone trayerses and the parade cleared
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05
Rrrnd,run.in EngIand.

The Marx Lrs cypress, Of the 18th Of Februiry
publishes information from every District III England
WIKI respect to las, years crop Of cereals and roots and
the breadth oiaud sOwa for the present season. az
mars from this statement the most detailed and accurate
ever published on such subec-that the last crop falls
fiUv oDebird below al average-and that only one-ha
OF e usual breadth was sowu when the frost set in, in
December.
An average crop In England is estimated at ls2 mil
Hoas busbels-and the annual consumption l52 millions
Tau. recurring an importation OF 40 millions in ordina
r. seasons Last year. or rather the present, from last
August 20 next September the crop being deficient one
trd or "a millions Of bushels the total deficit viii not
b. less than 81 millions bushels This deficit according
- the Express viii be further increased TO % or 80 mil
lion by tue inferior quality Of the grain-most Of it being
damp and u16, TO make good four.
Betweeu Che SIS: Of Angus. las, and the 18th Fe-
brairy the unprecedented quantity Of IS millions bush
s had been imported and il was estimated that leas.
Al millions more viii be required BY the Isl of Septem
Der. This quantity, al present prices in England, will
Q q that country $50 millions OF dollars.
With respect the grOEng crop, as already stated
one half cny Of the usual breadth was seeded when winter
ss IL AID Of that half il is said the appearance ia very
dscourlgng the greater portion Of it scarcely showing
green bhde-a fact hitherto unrecOrded in the annals Of
British agriculture" The apprehension exists that much
Of the seed wheat was damaged and will never gerui
nate.
These are facts important to be borne In mind by the
uIsu GEd sgrieuIlursss Of this country 1t Is no" GER
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05
THpEMpER0R 0FFRANCE

1t is evident that Spiriluasm is poweress in calming
the mind of the distracted Empress Eugene. Among
the latest of her eccentric yagar is her determination
have the Hotel dAbbe RACED from the surface OF the
EARTH in order that being of inferior worth and fame
should ever inhabit the dwelling which recognized
her sister az its mistress The Emperor long conended
against this silly vandalism he the de-
molition OF so beautiful structure, especially it
had lately been embelished at great cost. He has at
length yielded 10 the Empress, and in order that the
building may never be restored street is to be run
It's ste thus escng every vestee Of its existence.
The city of Paris in for the ground thus acqur-
ed has given to the Empress portion OF the plain of St.
Cloud in which she is 70 erect in memory Of her sister
mausOleum, with cypress grove and funeral chap
let and it appears that the leading architects of Paris
already pouring in their designs in ceaseess torrents
on the royal patroness whose gloom is becoming more
and more profound. Indeed, settled is her mean-
choly condition. that the brancy of Partisan
certs and the gaiety Of Paris life, into which the
Emperor is designedy forcing her, seem Intellectual in
dispelling her settled woe.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05

LATER FROM HAYTI.-ProteSt against Spanish Us,r-
pation-The attempt of Spain tn seize ST. Domingo
cites the livelies interest in Hayti. graudioquent
proclamation had been issued by the Domuicans calling
upon the people resist the pretensions of SPAIN de-
caring that Santana since his elevation to power, has
sold the republic, and that nothing but prompt
luton will save the country. Here is extract from
the proclamation.
"Domincans to arms led each citizen be n soldier
ofliberiy aud the cry of PiVa Ia Nation the ty-
rant will be forever annhilated Let the fire of patrio-
tism burn in hearts the tropical sun WHITES our
existence. Domnicans TO arms shame to those who
daily in the rear In this great day of our country there
are but two clases-those who are good citizens and
those who are traitors Domincans to arms we must
conquer or die for death preferable to degradation aud
dignity of freemen. Domnicans to arm, Let us arise
on the same day and at the same moment as a single
man. No mercy to traitors. We must conquer at any
price Let not reverses discourage u.s. If we triumph
not in the cities and palace, will triumph in the vii
lagos in the suburbs, in the plains in the forests We
should make fight Of giants which will astonish the
world and make the earth tremble under our feet Do
mnicans Victory DEATH before the fall of the repub-
c Let pray Providence that before this beloved
land of Columbus be dishonored it may be enguphed in
the ocean. Dominicansl to arms to combat! to VIC
tory Let the crown Of heroes before we clasp
the martyrs palm"
The general of the armies Of the Republicans, Jose
Marie Cabra, also issued appeal to the people. The
Kingston papers have published protest Of the exEm
peror Soulouque, which excites much mrth in Hayti.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05

QUEER PEoPLE.-Chdmbers' Journal, discussing a
book Of missionary travels in Africa thus audes
to of the tribes which in that terra ineognta:
But the strangest of all the stories told of the
Dokos who live among the moist, warm bamboo woods
the South Of Gaia and Susa. Only four feet high of
dark olive color savage and naked they have neither
houses temples, neither fire nor human food They
live only ants MICE and serpens diversified by few
aud fruits they let their nails grow long, like tai
ons the better TO dig for ants, and the more easily to
tear in pieces their fayorite snakes
They do rot marry, but live ndscrmnatve lives OF an
finals multiplying very rapidly, and with very little
ternal instinct. The mother her child for only
short time accustoming it to eat ants and serpents
soon as possible and when help itself it wande:s
away where it will and the mother thinks about
it. The Dokos are invaluable slaves, and are taken
in large numbers The slave hunters hold up bright col
ored cloths they come to the moist bam
boo woods where these human monkeys live, and the
poor Dokos cannot resist the offered by such
superior people. They crowd round them and taken
in thousands
In slavery they docie, attached, obedient, with
few wants and excellent health They have only one
iaua love Of ants MICE and serpeuts, and habit Of
speaking to Yer with their heads the ground and
their feet in the air Yer is their idea Of a superior
power to whom they talk in this comca nature when
they dispied angry, tired Of ants and snakes,
and logging for unknown food. The Dokos seem to
nearest of all people yet discovered to that terri
BILE cousin of hum3nity-the ape"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05
ARnnnMnr Admiral.

ADMINISTRATION into the extravaganza and iuehcency
Of hs Bril-. 81 Admiralty has been impending in the
House Of Commons for some time, and a Commit
tee has been raised for the purpose. 1t appears that
the most important witness likely be examined was
Sir Baldwin Walker, ADMIRAL who has been for many
wears Surveyor of the Navy, and is supposed to know
mo-e about the particular weaknesses of admiralty man
s,ement than any other person. The Importance of his
evidence has been frequently spoken OF in the House
Of Commons aud the matter before the House and
the desire to examine Sir Baldwin brought to the
attention Of the ministry so lately as the evening Of
Friday the first of March. On Saturday, the second,
SIR Baldwin sailed under orders for the Cape of Good
Hope.
On Monday evening complaint was made of this cool
manner Of getting rid of AT important witness, and 1t
oas insisted that Sir Baldwin should be recalled l.
seemed tina, he remained in Yarmouth Roads until Mon
dly morning aud had then gone 10 sea in spite OF very
heavy weather TIE admiralty promised on Monday
night to make an effort and after mature consideration
a, about eyen o'clock on Tuesday, despatch was sent
TO Davenport TO send the Avon out ointercept the Mar
cissus Sir Badwns flagship before she got out of the
home seas The Avon, said to be nearly the slowest
steamer in the British navy sailed in eisurely way a,
three o'clock 70 intercept crack steamfrigate After
beating about for a time she naturally enough came IN
TO port again with the report that she had seen nothing
Of the much desired Sir Baldwin, and the chase was
given up He is now well on his way to the Southern
hemisphere, and the government is secure from the
evidence of a most important witness The Secretary
Of the Admiralty Lord Clarence Paget calls the world
to witness that the House had came to no resolution that
it should want Sir Baldwin, and that everything was
done to recall him. the opposition however insist that
be was forced to sea in gale and that good care was
taken that he should not be caught afterwards 1t thus
appears that the admiralty has not practsed how not
n do il" for nothing
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OUR NATIONAL TROUBLES ON THE OTHER SIDE
OF THE ATLANTIC-P0LICY OF THE BRITISH
GOVERNMENT CONCERNINING A BLOCKADE
OF SOUTHERN PORTS.

OUR NATIONAL TROUBLES ON THE OTHER SIDE
OF THE ATLANTIC-P0LICY OF THE BRITISH
GOVERNMENT CONCERNINING A BLOCKADE
OF SOUTHERN PORTS.
Our foreign files by the Africa, at New York, all have
less to say about the troubles in the United
States. We learn from the organ OF the British govern
ment the London Post of the 4th OF March, that Eng
land will only recognize blockade OF the South so long
is supported by adequate force This is the doc
trne of the treaty Of Paris and is European law The
words used by the Post are Of that cautious diplomatic
kind which might be expected but their meaning cannot
be mistaken. 1t says
even in these days Of nonntervention, and phsn 1t
is the practice TO recognise de dcto goUernment Eng
land could not refuse to recognize any ofockdae wh'ch
Mr. Lincoln might choose declare, so long as 1t i0ds
supported by adequate force"
OF the converse holds and as the government
at Washington has no adequate force to maintain a
blockade of coast extending thousands of miles, the
meaning is that any declaration Of blockade will be ut
tery worthless.
The London Times says:
"American affairs look very awkward. Mr.. Lincoln
has arrived at Washington and entered upon his Pres-
dental with nothing but trouble staring MN IN the
face. Strange to say, the Southern congress enters
bravely upon policy of free trade whilst the North
cuts itself off from every European sympathy by the in
PRODUCTION of an ultra protectiOnist tariff President
Davis declares himself prepared to fight for the integrity
of the Confederacy over which he presdes and Mr. Lin
coin talks largely adopting firm aud determined course
of action So fear sanguinary conflict Is really be-
coming imminent and that the interests Of this country
,piH be strongly secured to that division Of the republic
which hugs aud fondles the eternal curse Of slavery"
The London News says:
an 1860 we imported from America G., 7l7,S7l more
than in the previous year, and exported flO9S72 less
than the previous year, making total difference of S.
sl5 75O against u.s. This is the reason why gold is still
going out and why commercial caution is necessary
As regards the sum of e5 1873 which represents the
increase in the imports of wheat and -four have
sumed the supplies furnished aud have nothing to show
for the money As to the increase Of f799.7i0 in the
value of the cotton imported from America there will be
prof. TO be made out of il when it is worked"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05

CorroS PLANTERS CoSvESTIoS-The Cotton Planters
Convention met in Macon Ga. on the 9th, Col. Howell
Cobb presiding It was resolved to hold another fair to
be held the I'd aud Sd weeks in November next, the
place 10 be determined by the executive committee. 1t
decided to send commissioner to Europe charged
with carrying out and consummating the direct trade
movement initiated last year by the convention. Col
Howell Cobb choseu commissioner, and thousand
dollars appropriated to deay the expenses of the COM
missioner Europe The also authorized
to pay Mr. c. G. Baylor $500 in consideration OF valu
able services rendered by him in promoting the aims of
tha
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05
FOREIGN nETAIIa

The Great Edstrn-Ffeedom of Legislative Debate IN
Frdnee-Popuidr Denomination in Vsnina and
Rome.
The House Of Lords has adopted an address Of condo
lence and the Commons passed vote OF coincidence with
her Msesty the death of her mother and the Crown
Princess of Prussia mme datey repaired to London to
attend the obseques The remains to be kept for
week previous to the faners and will be deposited IN
mausoeum constructed blythe deceased at her resi-.
dence AZ Frogmore.
The Great Eastern ia appointed TO sail for New York
on May Is, next, under the command Of Captain the
Hon. S. T. Carnegie, r n.
FRANCE.
The discussions 10 the French corps Legslatf fast
emulang the most tempesuous days OF the old French
Parliament The house IL already divided into right and
left and the speakers 10 not hesitate say the
possible things Of the Emperor ministers and each other
Loud and enthusiastic applause and encouraging cries
cheer the orators on and Of the greatest ANNA
ton are daily enacted.
Commercial operations are still dull uneasiness
ated by political causes the monetary embarrasments in
Europe and America, the l-founded apprehension
terained by many French manufacturers as the period
approaches for carrying into full effect the commercial
treaty and particularly the excessive dearness Of money
impede the revival Of trade.
ITALY.
Demonstrations took place in various towns of Vene-
tia on the anniversary Of the birthday of Victor Enanu
ell On the morning Of that day Oath Of March, all the
shops at Venice remained closed till ten o'clock when
the police compelled them to be opened In the evening
the Inhabitants in the various towns and especially at
Verona made it holiday and parated the streets. Ben
gal lights of the Italian colors lighted Of
the eminences Some persons have been arrested. At
Padua the military were called out but collision took
place.
In Rome, placards in favor Of the King were posted
in the streets there number of arrests and open
outbreak only averted by display of strong militia.
ry force The signs all show that Rome and venets
fast ripening for revolution
Numerous petitions, signed by $500 citizens have
been presented in the Italian Parliament, urging the gov
eminent to its influence procure the withdrawal
Of the French troops from Rome
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05

Our RELATIONS WITH SPAIS-ACTIOS OF THE UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT Within day or two Levera
United States vessels have been ordered to prepare for
Immediately, and the rumor is that Government
il about TO take decisive action concerning the designs
of Spain against ST. Domingo. Washington dispatch in
yesterdays New York HerdLdsays
The army and navy suddenly being put upon a
footing and the knowing state that it looks to-
ward. Spain growing out of her designs upon St. Do
mngo Such activity in both these arms of the service
has not been visible for a long time. The Government
is fully apped Of the intentions OF Spain towards that
island, and will permit her to take possession of it.
Undoubtedly the Government feel that collision in that
direction would divert the attention Of the country from
internal qulrrels and lead to favorable termination
of our own troubles.
IL is known here that understanding has existed for
time between the English, French and American
governments not to allow Spain any other govern
ment to obtain foothod upon that Island In relation
TO smaer, their policy is not only important TO US in
support Of the Monroe doctrine but is peculiarly to
the present time in view Of domestic troubles Ii
is feared tina: the administration has not the to
step boldly forward in the matter.
An officer CT the navy stated this morning he had
son TO believe that rupture would with Spain
within twenty days II is known that orders have just
gone out to several vessels hold themselves in read
for immediate service The PowhaIan now at New
York, whose discharged the day before yescr
day. il ordered 10 at receive back her crew, and
prepare for
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05

TERRIBLE AFFAIR NEAR COMMERCE. Mission the 10th
ult Mr.. Byrnes plantation Commerce, Miss,
learn from the Memphis Avalanche the overseer
was standing in front of the negro cabins smoking he
was suddenly assaulted from behind by four negroes one
of whom struck him severe blow on the head with
large club The feed to the EARTH but
gaining his feet he drew his knife and killed two of the
negroes when, becoming faint be easily overpower
ed by the remaining two, who threw him to the ground
Using his neckerchief tourniquet, they choked him
until he nsensibe when seizng his head and the
other his body they twisted it until bis neck was dislo
Gated. The negroes then fled to the woods.
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tain that the demand for foreign wheat wiz continue N
England until the nextharvest that the immense proouc'
of the great crop of 57-he greatest both as 10 quan
y aud quality ever produced the Island is en're tx
hausted-and that unless the growing crop 'nouio eA
coed all expectations the demand will be quite as great
se.r barvest "a before.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05

At meeting of the friends Of Secession in Albemarle
on Monday VIM D. Hart was nominated for the Senate,
and B. H. Magruder, and B. F. Minor, for the House of
Delegates. The Conservatives have nominated hessrs
Noon and Cochrane Cor the House of Delegates.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05
mr Rives, Speech.

The speech of Mr. Rives, which appeared in our daily
edition Of yesterday will be found the fourth page OF
tie semi-weekly edition published this morning. 1t is
entirely unnecessary that we should recommend its Pc
rusa as few into whose hands the paper may fall will de-
nv themselves that pleasure
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05

The Louisiana Convention has exempted the bonds
for the sl5 ,0000 900 Southern loan from taxation.
Second Lieut. s. n. Cooper, (son ofex-Adjutant Gen.
Cooper of second artillery, 0. 5. army has rendered
his resignation.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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DIED.,

At Rossvie in Caroline ouny, the 10th Inst Mrs. VlR
GINA L. PRAYsER the consor OF Andrew Frayser, ESQ.,
She devoted Christian and died In the trumphs OF faith
all atoms OF life she kind and faithu- wife, 50
ter nsghbo and friend She left kind and devoted husband
and large Of relations and friends to mourn her loss
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-05

CHESTERFIELD SENATORIAL DIsrRIcT.-BENJ. H. HASH
ESQ., is candidate for reelection to the State Senate
from the sh District composed of Chesterfield, Powha-
tan and Cumberland
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- no TmE VoraRs OF THE

49, SIX TEESTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT, COMPOSED
OF lnE ocUNnEs OF JAyFs CITY. CHARLES CITY, NEW
KENT, YORK, WARWICK, LIZABErH CITY, AND The CITY
OF @ILLIAnsBUaG
PELowIzrSs At the urgent solicitation Of mary enes r
respective par " induced myss
represent you In the Senate Of Na In place Of
late worthy repre-. alive Dr. b. Hubbard who declines
election.
comparatively stranger to many OF you, person Ally,
adopt @ aod 70 you .ns On p. OF g
ingy fear that pressing smen's (Which am not at
trict wish TO do 1t twin no doubt be expected that
should give views the ion of Secession from the Gene
raj government by State Of yrgina necessarily be
brief No living has Cherished veneraon and
gard for Union originally handed down
has bea already dissolved the OF and
the idea tina, any OF the said seeded will reurnto
the old Conedsracy In opinion perfectly absurd Then the
Question recurs what poson ought Virginia p
oqght she secedes that you have ntrusd to the
State Convention now IN session at Richmond the exclusive rgh
that question: their decision subject TO be ratified or
that can voted in the Legislature CT Virginia with
practical yet have no hesitation In syowng that as every
been rejected by the Black Republican party who now
ave the entire control Of the Executive Legislative Depart
part Virginia preferable to dscord The anatcal Abolition
party North should be held response for ali the agitation
try We exercised patience and long endurance with the
many Of the North and reading and IN
The Gonsuionsl rights South which forced seven
separate from the Northern portion Of the Confederay
hem or submission government without limitation Of powers
Between evils Fellow when AN called on to
isye that alter and Sc
coded Uaon tina, the General Government has the right
70 coerce the said state back into the Union 49,
It impossible To- to what acuon WIZ
Q 0 in regard to the disturbing h' qn.
III after Of the Convention snail en deal Win
the facts Al fnd .hsm to exist
a-I,s in NV mower 10 advance your Of
sna and permit say that 7ok to the OF light and
the be relied on for ameorang the
condition promoting virtue and advancing the happiness Of
the people. 'eVfSp'e1"'' rouu r,ov
New Kent. March 81.
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Baron Rothschild arrived in New Orleans from Paris
via Havana the 22d ult He has been some weeks in
Havana.
The United States steam frgate Minnesota has been
ordered to be fitted out for Immediately at the Bos-
ton hayward.
Hon. D. Appleton White, formerly member of Con.
grem from Massachusetts,, died on Saturday last ii