Richmond Palladium (Weekly), Volume 11, Number 4, 30 January 1841 — Page 2

RICHMOND PALLADIUM.

CITY COUNCIL. Tii;jrboa Ejmm;, Jan. 14th, 1641. Mr. Ilutton, Chairman of the committee on Ways and Means made a report, declaring what property should be taxed for the purpose of raining revenue fur the present year. The report was referred back with iuatructious to tmend, so as to include more of the real estate. Mr. ISrighlwell from the committee on Claims ma)e a report, recommending that the Inspector, ami each of the Judge and Clerks of the Charter election be allowed one dollar. The report cat accepted and adopted. The committee on unfinished business made a report which was accepted, and the committee discharged. The committee on Public Buildings and MarkeH, reported a bill for an Ordinance, to place the public building under the care of three Trustees. The bill Was read a first and second time, and made the order of the day for to-morrow. Mr. Cox presented a bill for an Ordinance, fixing the salaries of city officers. Il was regularly disposed of. Mr. Cox offered the following which was laid on the table. Iletolted, That the Council appoint a committee to draft an Ordinance, authorizing and empowerim; them to take a contract on the Itichmond and IJrookville Canal, for the benefit of the city Corporation. Mr. Drightwell, presented a claim from Robert Moore of 41 Z'J ki panning ami glazing on me city atll s..vu. Keforied to the committee on claim. The Mayor presented a fee bill from the Clork of the Circuit Court, in the case of city of Richmond r I M'F arlln, $(j 3U cents; and one in the ease of Warner's heirs rscity, $24,331, which include Sheriff Meredith's bill, which has alrea-iy been allowed. Both relerred to the committee on Claims Mr. Parry offered the following which was adopted Iletulced, That the committee on Streets be directed to examine the public wells, and have them put in order for use. A petition was received from Mr. Van Doien, asking a a remittance of license. Referred to Messrs. Ilutton, Cox, and Wiggins. The Council adjourned until tho ISth insl. Monday Evenino, Jan. I81I1. Mr. Straltan appeared, and was affirmed to tha perfor mance of his duty as a member from the First Ward, by If. H-ll r The committee on WaM and Mean, re-reportod their report, amended agreeably to their instruction:). The resolutions were amended by the Council, and as adopted are as follows : lieiolved. By the Council, of the city of Richmond, that there be a tax levieJ on all the real estate, within the limits of the Corporation, together with the improvements, thereon, except such as are exempt from taxation by the Charter. llesolecd, That there bo a tax levied on all personal property within the limits of said city, including all household furniture, monies, debts due from solvent debtors, whether on account, co.maet.note, bond, or mortgago, capital employed in mercantile or other buxiuess, public stock, and stock in monied institutions; provided however, there be'deducted out of the amouut assessed as household property, one hundred dollars to each individual, so assessed. The bill of Robert Moore, and tho fas bill iif&e cau?e of Warner's heirs was allowed, and tho costs in case of P. M'Farlin, to be paid by said M'Farlin. A claim, for office rent, whilst J. W. Bordnn was First Burgess, was presented from Robt. Morrison. Referred to the appropiiv ctmutwrw- - - -r Mr, Cox from the committee, to whom was referred the petition of Mr. Van Doren, made ait adverse report, and was discharged. The Council adjourned. Temperance lit' form. Pursuant 13 a call, published in the Palladium of last week, a crowded meeting was held in the Warner Building, on tho evening of the 32nd, iust. The Rkv. Pkter Crocker was called to the Chair, and D. P. IIolloway appointR.l Secretary. Jeremiah Hubbard, stated the object of the meeting to be to discuss the subject of Temporance, and to conciliate the minds of the public to an abandonment of the pernicious practice of retailing intoxicating liquors. The following resolutions were offered by lr. J. R. MenlltMIALl.. liesalvei, That in the opinion of this meeting, the retailing of ardent tpiriU, in our city is injurious to the good morals, and the best iutaretts of oar citizens. Jictolvtd, That we will use all reasonable means in our power to have tho proper authorities to grant no more license to persons to vend spirituous liquors. After a general expression of umnimiir i fvov of he above resolutions, they were unanimously adopted. On the motion of 1.P. IIollowav, the following resolutions were adopted. Hctoked, That a committee of three be appointed to prepare a memorial, embracing the sentiment of the reso lution just adopted, and praying the city Council hereafter to decline granting license tu any person to retail ardent spirits, in the city of Richmond. Jiesolvtd, That a committee of twojfrom each Ward be appointed to present said memorial to the citizens generally and solicit their signatures to the same. The Chair then appointed Elijah Coffin, J. R. Meudeulmll, and Jeremiah Hubbard, to prepare said memorial; and the meeting appointed the following gentlemen as a committee to circulate the memorials. lr$t Jl'ard. Rev. C. Sturdivant, and I. P. Hoiloway. Second IVard. James Hunnicult, and Jacob Sanders. Third ll'ard. Benjamin FulgSum, and Caleb Bond. Fourth trd R,v. W. M. Boy.o, a.ul IV. Joel Vaiie. j On motion the meeting adjourned . 1. CROCKER, Cha r l. P. IIollow av, Sec'ry. Correspondence of the Palladium. INDIANAPOLIS, IA., 521st Jam IS IIDalr Sir. We have just had on election for Stato Prin tcr, which resulted ns follows.Colo fc Dowling, got, Stacy &. Williams, Bolton &. Patterson, Douglass &. Noel, Scattering, So votes. 8 11 25 5 Total 131 By which you will perceive, that Cole and Dawling, have been elected, by a rery large majority. These gentlemen occupy a very prominent rank tu the editorial corps, and will doubtless discharge their duties as public printers, in a satisfactory manner. The National Patriot, and the Wabash Courier, ably conducted Newspapers, and nlthoughooe fthe firm composing the proprietors of each of these papers, may by this election, be withdrawn from their former position, yet it may be the means of establishing at the scat of Government by this combination of talent, an ably conducted Journal . I do not know what !

(may be the views of ihese gentlemen in regard I to printing a paper at this place, but hope they

may find encouragement to do so. We hnvo had under discussion this forenoon a bill to prevent the imprisonment of Indians in civil cases. "Il t3 founded on the memorial of Gen. Milroy the present Indian agent, who states that great frauds are practised upen the poor Indians by process of law. Suils are commenced egainst them, sometimes uDon untust claims. They are 1 thrown into prison to await tbe trial of the case, and are thereby forced into compromises which n.ost iniquitously strip them of their property. An Indian loves his native woods, lie delights in its lawless freedom confino him, and he instantly languishes. His soul repines within him; property under such circumstances is of 1.0 value to him. Ho would yield it up as readily as a generous man would give a glass of water. Tho little annuity granted them by the Government would be given up without hesitation even tosaiisfy the most unj jst claims. The object of the bill istoprvent this evil. What may bo its ultimate fate I cannot say. It calls forth considerable debate, und sunns peisooal recrimination. A Bill granting to either party the right to demand a jury, in cases where persons claimed as fugitives from labor from another is now under debate. The question is on the indefinite postponement of the Bill. My colleague is holding forth in favor of the Bill, and that to in a manner that cannot well bo answered. They may voto him down bv force of numbers, but are unab'.o to refute his reasoning. Ila is correct in prin-j ciple, and when such is the fact it is easy to put j a host of opposers t y flight. My colleague, to bo sure,is not eloquent, but he talks good plain sense, and that is a useful commodity in a body like this. I think wo will ndiuirn in about two weeks. I 1 I If we hud a revenue bill passed I am ready to j 1 adjourn ul uiiy niumout so fur as I Bin tudividujaily concerned. I am disinclined to meddle much : wilh the general laws. They are in a wretched ! condition it is true, but tho ouly effectual remedy will bo a general revision of them, and thi9 will take place in two or three years. There is now a bill to authorize .he Governor to make such revision. Yuurs &.C. CHARLES II. TEST. N. B. The bill under debate relative to fugitives from labor is indefinitely postponed. Ayes "12. Noes ID and Beverul did not vote. INDIANA LEGISLATURE. In tho Senate, yesterday, much time was spent in debate on the bill introduced by Mr. Baud of St. J., a few days since, authorizing tho Slate Bank to issue small notes. Tho bill was finally indefinitely postponed by a voto of 25 to 20. i. J wuii imriuura was under consideration while we were present. In the House, on Wednesday, the question of j LUIII.UIIUIII.U 111 UIU I V. f , , .. ... c. .-v i.i4 ., .i, urr;a Pwni ! lation to tne oiaie uonoa rwiu iu mo .i-jma vuui , Company, was debated ut length, and on yesler- ; day, tho vole on concurrence was decided in the 1 affirmative ayes 50, nays 22. The bill to amend the nct for tho regulation of iho Slate Pris- j nn was taken tin anu several ai:ieiiumuni!i ncio ollered hich.created considerable debate, when the bill wa ordered to be engrossed lor a third leading. This bill provides for the appointment of a Superintendent by tho Governor, who is authorized to take upon himself tho solo management of the prison, to make all necessary permanent improvements theron, at the expense of '.he Slate, to furnish necessary clothing and provisions for the prisoners at the joint expense of iho Superintendent and State, the nett profits of the institution to be equally divided between both, and tho Superintendent to guarantee at least $1,000 per annum to tho State as her share of the

Tho Speaker laid before the House a corres- i couragernent as th;y have to contend with, pondence between Milton Supp, Esq. Fund Com-! . 1 dcrc arf' pentemen, that I have a hundred missioner at New York, and the President of the ; ,,rncs felt deeply ci this subject, in seeing, someMori is Canal Company, in relation to certain rail ; times, really, buwftcner when my heart dwelt, r..,,l iron whiW T..nr! nnmmiinnpr wan ill- Wi,h a kindly regird, upon ihe interests of others

reeled by a j .int resolution of tho present Gen- i cral Assembly, not to accept in payment of bonds ' sold to 'hat company. Although the correspon dence is somewhat indefinite, we learn from it that tho wishes of the Legislaturo will be ultimately fulfilled on this subject. Indianapolis Journal, Jan. '2, 1S11. SENATE. S-tTruDAV, Jan. lti, Tho question being to postpone indefinitely the bill based on tho memorial of the Society of Friend?, asking that ihe right of trial by j iry bo allowed to either party, at tho first trial, before a iudrro or i istice where nersons aro claimed ns slaves Mr. Wiliiams said. I know this will be thought j a delicate question tor me to s.iy any Hung on (

... .j. maniv iceling, nid ono involving the maintenmemorial comes. I cannot,howevcr, refrain from ; nnco'of our causs. Let us support the Whiomaking n few remarks, but shall say no more ' p,Q u.. r,, ,.r t

than 1 quarter. feelings. - i WOUld, had it arisen from any other j Il is tho subject itself that enlists my Ilisono of very great importance in view, and should not oe llgutiy treated DV ; the Senate. It involves tbe rights of numan ' beings. Tho right of trial by jury to persons claimed as slaves, on taking an appeal to the circuit court, is now recognized by the laws of this State, and it is now proposed to extend that right to them, and to tho claimant, on the first trial. Tha con stitutionality of this has boen disputed by Sena- ) tors. It is true that I am not competent to judge of constitutional questions; one thing, however, Is certain, we have ihe right to pass this bill, or termer Lesislatures have already violated the constitution by allowing a trial by jury on an appeal. What is asked we esteem a great privilege. So important is viewed the right to demand a jury, instead of abiding the decision of a single magistrate, that we allow it where only a few dollars worth of property is at stake, and shall we refuse it to the poor and helpless colored man when his liberty is at stake? This is ihe question before us, and it is an important one. If it is answered that the law now gives him that right on taking an appeal to the Circuit court, j

froaa tha judge or justice's decision, I would reply, of what consequence is that to him in niue cases out of ten The right to an act, without the power is truly a noor privilege. How can he pay the, 'c j 1 u . !. ."j 1 t, t-iicA costs of suit, and do what else is required to taKe i 11 j it if ivnn an appeal? lie cannot do it. Ha is poor, ignoK , , . rant, helpless, and among strangers. - ' . r .t 1

It 13 not proposed to intenere wnn tne rignts . - ? . . . r 1 of the claimant, but to change the manner ie manner 01 ms establishing those rights: to give either parly the right to have a jury, which is nothing more than to let the matter bo judged of and decided by sereral men instead of one man. It is possible that persons of color who are slaves, may bo claimed 1 . 1 . ... u n iiiA;.lfk,nlfivrifri;-rtfiri Irikon UV UHHO WIWIIH; iiui tutu -1 before a magistrate of their own choice, who may be either ignorant or dishonest the claimants are allowed to take them off, nnd the legal owners deprived of establishing their claims. And in the same way, those who ore not slaves, may bo taken into slavery, where no one is at hand who c .11 testify to their right to freedom. It is not expected that such jury should be selected by the negro, or bis friend, (if he happens to have one,) but by the proper officer. This, il seems to me, is fair for both parties. All that is aimed at in this proposition, i.jtogiso the poor negro a fair tritl, and no ono should wish to deny this to him. I hope tho Senile will not act hastily, but that the bili may receive a proper consideration. In the Senate, su'nre our hist, tho classification of the Public Works has received much attention. Considerable time was occupied in discussing and offering amendments to tho bill last reported, tfirotigli Mr. Cravens, from the Modification committee. Tho vote on the passage of the bill was taken yesterday and decided in tho affirmative. The first section places the following portions of works in the first class: The White-water canal from Brookv:l!e, to the first feeder dam below Connersville, together wilh the other unfinished contracts on said canal ; the Madison and Indiana polis rail road from Vernon to Edinburgh; the ' ... , . -. , 1 ew A banv and incennes turnpike road, (ex- - ' v cept the metaling west of I'uoii and tho two bridges across the White rivers;) the grading and bridging of the turnpike road from Greencastle through Crawfordsville to Lafayette; and the Grading nnd bridging of the turnpike rond from JetF'.rsonvilki through New Albany to Salctn. The remaining works and portions of works are divided into two more classes. 'I he bill passed by a vote of 21 to '0 late yesterday nfternoon. Ia tho House, on Monday, tho House went into committee of the whole on tho bill reported by Mr. Smith, to modify the Public Works. SsverI 1 . , .) .Inl.n 1,1 ..I -.-,. 1 111 .1 1 .u . ,1 siderable length: when the committee rose, and , m , ir .1 r .v. I 7ns rtiic nrorpi imm tho further consideration ot the bill. J On yesterday, tho bill to amend the law subjecting real and personal property to execution so j as to require property to sell for two thirds of its I appraised value, catno up on its third reading, and j fnlcd on its passage by a voto of 12 to 41. In the afternoon the vote was reconsidered, when il : passed bv n vote of 17 to 37. I Indiana (tolls Journal, Jan. 27, IS 11. i The following j'idiciou3 remarks are from the j uen - "wpoJ- tha Naliunal ! Intelligencer: Missus. EnrroKs: I earnestly request vnur inf.i sertim of these fow following remarks in rela tion 'o the Press, always so important to our libertiiP, and now particularly in its bearing upon the Whig cause, so clearly identified with tho spirit of our institutions nnd tho restoration of the country to the nalura 1 currents of its prnpper- . ......-. 'P- only of one point, nnd I spem; of ,t of mv own accoru anu irorn mo tuiiness or my nenrt. I f'Hak ouiy of ono point one that has always, iu relation to iho Press generally, been with me a subject of wounded justice and benevolence, and of painful sympathy. Ir. homclv phrase, I spenk of not paying the Printer or Editor some never paying, und very many not paying pomptly. I ran hardly nscubo it to any thing Irss than an overruling Provilenco in behalf of our liber tics, that Printnrs and Editors aro willing to go on wilh their favos under such a world of distho h"Se masses of machienry and types; the P,,eu9 of P"Per. we, n,nJ UBWC'; a11 of wh,ch aro i cash articles; the laily cash advances lor labor; the ink UP to theclbows of the operator; their steam worn and r.re worn brow; their midnight j lamps; their daylght papers, so constantly, linerj ringly, and cleany worked ofF, and at our doors l b&iora breakfast, .0 be read a real treat, either 'before or after iur coffee enabling us to keep j 1 the run of our can try s interests; giving ns the ' news of the worn, and furnishing us with topics lor thought and conversation for the day Under all ihes exertions and benfits, it has often struck me as narkedly unjust and grossly ungenerous towithoild the smtll yearly amount due ihe Printer or Edlor. Whigs! I woull speak particularly to yon. This subject is hdh ono of justice and fair and v.. o . I'lvuip c.,tii.ta, -t i canji newsnn!)(,r nmant nn,t if in dvanm en mnni.iK. ii. j ter. The Whig Tress has fought for our Iiberi ties, now for nntv years, wilh a moral courao-e. conatsnrv. nprspv?rancp. and nhiliiv imlc n-k!o ; nri OP, ,u r wu .... v. ... vuivj uuu gcuciuun suiiPort- ' AN OLD JEEFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT. : 5"There isn demand for specie in New ork. Mexica dollars are Quoted at onlv ner j cent, premium. I 4 i OA resolution has been introduced in the Vir ginia House of relegates instructing their Senators in Congress to vote for a repeal of Benton's j ceieDrared Impinging Kesolution. j .. T, ., j CCr e Hamburg Keystone of Saturday says.-, Our Banks cornnenced paying specie yesterday; j we understand here were very few notes pre- j seotedfor redemption. j " i tjAixipoLis Joht. We have seen gentle-: v, me uiifitsi rcs-peciauiiuy in our oiaic, who reside at iallipolis; and they say that tho Bank is not ody solvent but has an excess of ninety-one thouand dollars. Troy Time?.

! THE Pl'DLlC LANDS, j ' Th most .mporlani questions before C5tess j ho reference to ,he d.sposal of the pub'c lands. J .iere arc, at present, four distinct r ' propositions before that bodv, each of which has v r - j already elicited much animated discussion. The . - . : first is the (irniliiilion M.11- Ihn nhirt nf which

. - j it til iTraiiiiltB t hr nricfl of lh I n rid 4 ncinn in it In .. . r r . . b ; quality; 1 "Zo to be the mnsimuin and cents I the minimum price: The second, is tho bill introduced by Mr. Benton, which grants to every head of a family, who shall settle on the public lands, a preemption right to luO acres, on condi- ; tiou that he shall erect thereon n log-cabin nnd ' , . , . .-. fm. j improvement. The 3d, ,a the bill ol Mr. oiuiiujii, nrincii propuses to ceue to ine new oiaies the lands within their limits, reserving a small per centage for the general treasury. The fourth, is tho proposition of Mr. Clay, which provides that the proceeds of the public domain be divided among the Slate3 in an equitable ratio, to be used by the States for internal improvements, ed ucatien, or any other purpose, that may bo deem ed wise by the several btates receiving said disi tribution. A bill, embracing the principal features of this last proposition, has twice received j the sanction of Congress and has met the nppro- , batii.n of the people of at least two-ihirds of the States of the Union. It would now have been ! the law of tho land had it not been for tho interpo- : sition of the Executive veto by President Jackson. ' It would have divided a common patrimony beI tween all the States according to their relative , numbers securing to each its proper share of the public I'om iiu which the blood and treasure of tha old States had won, and tho deeds of ces- ' sion had consecrated nnd reserved as a trust fund for the benttit of all. '"Wkn iho Constitution j was formed, the States surrendered all power o- ' v or revenues derived from customs to the General Government, among other reasons, because j by the acts of cession of the States the public domain was to be divided among the States in pro portion to taxation and representation. Any plan, therefore which conflicts with the original ' , ... , . r , . " onnmarl iiri!l tin 1 ppi 9 nf ricainn nranr'n liv Ihm compact and the deeds of cession made by the ' States to the Government for the specified purpose ; of carrying on iho war and paying of! the debt of ; the Revolution, is not only unjust but a breach of compact and plighted faith. The pre-emption bill is unequal in its provis- ! I ions; giving facilities to squatters contiguous to i ' 1.1: . 1 .1 . .1... : ... 1 i.. ; 1 , . f.t, 1 1 a. . .1 . , 11 ; habitants of tho old State, remotely situated from them; nnd experience likewise proves, that the j j squatting system has been n productive source of 1 , litigation, contention, confusion, broils and bloodshed. Squatters, occupving larg-o tracts of land i have, in numerous instances, on failing to pay ' . , ,7 ; for their lands, threatened violence and death to , ..... uuy 0110 nun miouiu mire 10 pun iiase inoir preemption rights nt public auction. A law, then, ol this charact:r, unequal in its operation, productive of mischief, injustice and defiance of legal restraint, ought not to have a place upon the statute book. The proposition of Mr. Calhoun is still worse. It has not a redeeming trait. The new States have no more right to the ownership ol the lands within their limits than tho Emperor of China, and, Congress could, with as much reason and justice cede Philadelphia to tho Q icen of Engl:rwl to coda Ik. fUi Idiula In llialuiul Stllf'.s. What is the property of the whole can only be divided among ihe whole far the general benefit. This plan is supposed to bo n bid for votes a game to win the new States to ihe support of John C. Calhoun for the Presidency. The Graduation Bill is objectionable bcrnuse it lessens ihe value of the common patrimony; holds out a lure to ihe land jobber mid land speculator, and, by cheapening tho price, causes old tracts to be speedily worn out and new tracts to be en tered nnd subjected to the same process, without an attempt 10 renew ttiem by vegetable or mineral manures. This process has been carried on for several years especially in the cotton growing States of Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama. The virgin soil is well adapted to t!.e growth ol cotton, ami hence it is, that it is a "mode of con tinual practice for planters to enter lands at one oou.ir anu iwrnty-nve cents an acre, atl'J place them in cultivation until the soil is impoverished, and then discard them and enter fresh lands, and , . , . , ' , continue this process until the destruction of tho artl C- Ifitt'O t 1 f 1 f Dlirnnnn nvwl n .!.. ....-- . '. n j ll- i . .

i f. .Y - - , The Pauper in the Field Again, Amos Kenleft by this migratory cultivation 1 A reduction ! announce., through the Globe, -Hhat hi, Expositor will ot the price of lands Will only add to this growing ; be issued in a few days, the subscription being already ecvil of desolation, and feed the insatiate appetite J 0,";h to warrant the siep, and rapidiy iiitreasiiig." of negro-tyrants for cotton land and cotton bales, j jthat t0fS 'i'011" pa" ",unJ ,he Let us have the old land system discard all i

, . ...w ...... , .toU..ii up- ; county, a veine of magnetic oxide of iron has been discovOll an equitable ratio, and all confusion nnd lilt- j ered, distinguished from the other materials of that region gfttion will cease, and a policy be introduced , bX ,ts capacity of yielding, directly from the process of which will produce the good of ihe whole and ac- I 8rnelti"K substance possessing all the physical and chem- ! ,i,i, ,un . .r 1 ical properties of manufactured steel. S. Y. Star.

sion. Lebanon fO.) Star. .... . . . . , vitiiuvi DtlU UQUa .co- - Major Andre. Tho bones of iho unfortunate Andre were removed from their resting place whero ho suffered, under the auspices of the Duke of York, to Westminster Abbey, a few years ago. They reposed in a field of from eight to ten acres in extent, which was cultivated; but the ground around tho grave had not been touched with the plough. Two cedar trees, about ten feet high, indicated tho spot. A lady had also planted a small peach tree near the head of the grave. When the broken lid of the coffm was removed, Andre's bones were found in perfct order and the roots of the peach tree had completly surrounded the ekull like a net. Mr. Buchanan, the British Consul at New lotk, pei formed the office of removing the linnet rnrptnllv iranJorto ha nnurk i. ; t.. 4 .i .k.n,.:...i.. t.. -. -. aim uicitr, sajs iiic C'J at i tjr iy licr lew, 11 was tended with pious care by his sisters, in the hope of preserving il for the sisters of Andre.but it drooped and died away, "plants in genera;3 grow no where more vigorously," remarks the Ouarterl v."than amid irraves. dra wine- thir nr.or. ishment from sources which can hardly be cantemplated by the sensitive without a shudder." Rescmption ix Georgia The lst Au?ueta Chrou. contains the proclamation of Gov. McDooaid, of Geo., in obedienceto the la w of the last Legislature, requiring the Banks in that State, to resume specie pay ment on the first day ofFebruary next. If any "bank fail to comply with the provisions of this act, the charter of such bank is forfeited. . The pulp of a roasted apple, mixed withan ounce of tobacco, the whole wet with the spirits of wine or other high spirits, spread on a linen rag, and bound upon the throat will cure the quinsey, at any period of the disorder.

Ditties on Silk Goods Should the Revenue Bill, of Mr. Adams, now before Congress, becooie a law, the duly on tho following articles will be, 3 per cent, ad valorem, viz: Black and colored 6 ilk cravats. Ribands of every description, Fancy hdkfs. of every description. Silk pocket hdkfs. of every description. Linen cambric hdkfs. i Suspenders, hai, gloves, hoso socks and mitts. Silk shawls, scarfs, veils. Umbrellas and parasols. Embroidered cashmere and velvet shawls. Braids, corset, laces, cords, galloons, and lacets. Mil linery of every description. And every arlicto of silk manufacture, or of which silk forms tbe chief value, 'fxcryf silk piece goods, sold by the yard measure. "

A Judgment. Rob Hamilton, a person of weak intellect, well known in Ayr; was a staunch seceder. One day, however, he went to hear a sermon in a church belonging to the establishment, where tho sermon was generally read, and took his seat on an inside stair tbMt had what is called a ravel. In his anxiety 0 listen, he put his head through the railing an d when he attempted to pull it back he found that he was caught by tho ears. He pulled, but in vain. At length, a sudden thought struck him, that this punishment was a just infliction for leaving his own church. "It's a judgment! it's judgment on me, for leaving my am kirk! it's a Judgment," cried he, to the amusement of the whole congregation "it,s a judgment on me for leaving my aiu kir k, and gaun to hear a paper minister." Laird of Logan. Population or Virginia. The population of Virginia, it is ascertained, is 1,231,1 1 1 of which there are Whites. Free Colored. . Slaves. ------- 733,813 48,425 4 17,207 1,231,414 1,211,400 Population in 1S30 Increase. 20,038 The white population in 1830 was 5J3 was tiOf. 430. The increase of whites is therefore 41,373. The increase of free blacks has been 1,322, nnd the decrease of slaves 22,517. The excels ol whites over 6lavcs in lfsJO was 221,715 , ouui-ik in 1840 it is 2S8,G0". GOVERNOR OP MAINE AT Last. The Representatives of Maine, w understand accepted tha report of tlie committee that canvnperl the Oubrrnatorial vote, concluding that there was no choice by the people, and then presented Kent, Whig, and Fairfield, I.-o,to the Senate to chooss from. The Senate thereupon elected Kent. We are really glad this matter is settled. The Whigs now have tho ascendency in all the departments of the Government of Maine. Cincinnati iaz. Seat op Goveunmf.nt Iowa City. The Council and Houe of Representatives determined, yetterday, to hold the next legislative assembly at Iowa city, in December next, provided the public buildings are so far completed as to admit ot occupancy or provided the people of that city will provide suitable buildings free of cost of which the (jovcrnor is to give nonce by proclamation. Iowa Gazette. I Mr. Navior's Contested Seat. It will be ' seen oy reference to our report or proceedings in Congress, , thnt after a long argument and investigation, instigated by Mr. Ingeroll, the House have decided the seat to belong to 1 Mr. Naylor, by a vote of 117 to 85. Mr. Ingersoll has caused much vexation, labor and expense to Congress, for no j beneficial purpose whatever, as the event proves. Ma'iiso- ' man, January 10. Salt made in Westers New York. During Ifi.'FJ, at the works in Oiiandagun county, there were manufactured 000,000 barrels of salt. This year the manufacturer commenced operations on the first of June, and continued for sevenity five days, during which lime 400,000 j barrels of a1tw ere made. A Valcabt-e Cow. Mr. Barrows a little west of this village, is the owner of one of the most valuable dairy cows in the country, if not the very best. She is a mixed breed Durham and Leopard and is now about 8 years old. Last summer she produced over 21 lbs, of butter, ill one week, besides supplying the family with what milk was ! ------- , .,......,., wanted. 31 r. H. hrntiirlit n. Incl ic.nL nji. ..r ..-. ...11- ..C ! nearly equal size, just made, which wsj found weighed 7 lb ' 0", I" ""ces being nearly sixteen pounds per week this win'8r- He has been ottered $150, but refused to take this nnnusiiBC euu. hyracuw Jour, ; 4 j The Caspian Sea between Europe and Asia is the largest lake in the world. Its area is 150,000 squara miles; it is a remarkable fact that the surface of this is 3000 feet below the surface on the ocean. (jT An establishment in Dinvers, Mass., is said to turn out annually 70,000 yards of Domestic Carpetinf. The production of this consumes 80,000 pounds of wool end i'0,000 pounds of worsted, and employs about fifty operatives. jr-According to a report to the Legislature of Massachusetts, the whole value of property of all descriptions in that atate, it $220,000,000 of which 110.000,0K Is in Bosion. The valuation shows an increase of $91,000. 000 on that of 1S31. Fsancia. The Celebrated Doctor of Paraguay, died on the 20th September last. A junta of live euereeded him in tne Government. So say the newspapers. The deceased was, wa think, in many respects, the most remarkable and despotic tyrant that has ever lived. Delaware. The documents communicated to the Legislature ot elaware, at the commencement of tha present session, show this patriotic little State to be out of debt, and to have a sum of 600,000 at interest. Imprisonment. A bill to abolish imprisonment for debt, has been introduced into the .Maryland Legislature. Doc-roa Et.rRirGK. This notorious persp has been again tried, on a new indictment? the'Vurt baa ae;ain charged strongly against him, and egain the jury fail to agree upon a verdict. " The Bridgeport (Ct.) Chronicle wishes olep it before the people, that, at this season of the year, persons of all deBcriptioaa, and particular! those who follow the printing business, are more than ever in want of money. Criticism should be deal tout sparingly by everj man. Addison says be never knew an individual who was conspicuous in pointing out the faults of others who was not daily ia the habit of making gross blunders himself. ;'.