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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

President Taylor's first Message is emphatically
Just such paper will crafty his political friends
and give satisfaction TO all who were not predeter-
mined to condemn. Considering the great variety
of its TOPICS it may be said to be the shortest annual
message since the Presidency of General WASH
ington The admirable simplicity of its style,
and the frank directness of its recommendations,
cannot be too much praised. OF its various SUBJ
lect-matters, and the general policy indicated by
the President, we shall probably have much TO say
hereafter
The Message, we repeat, isall that the friends
OF the Administration could desire, and it cannot
fail to exalt the public estimation of the brave and
single-hearted patriot, whose first official commu-
nication with the national Legislature it forms.
The synopsis which we published on Tuesday
morning, of the Presidents message, was sur
prisngy accurate; but one or two errors occurred
in it as printed, which are material enough to be
pointed out.
The President says that he desires mot denies)
the independence of the Sandwich Islands.
He promises to limit the application of the veto
to certain extraordinary cases. and, amongst them,
hasty (not party legislation of Congress. And,
by the representatives being responsible to his
constituents only, rather than in great part to the
Executive, he argues that the elector in choosing
law-maker (and not the legislature itself will feel
himsef"a component part of the sovereign power
of the nation''
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
DESTRUCTION OF MANSFIELD,

The handsome country seat, known as Mansfield,
about mile North East of the corporation ine was
entirely destroyed by fire Yesterday morning, between
the hours of two and three o'clock The mansion house,
we learn, had been untenanted for some time past
though tenant for the ensuing year had recently been
secured. The fire was clearly the work of vile in
cendary, who, it is said only kindled it in the
tire OF the hall oor but took the preeauton to give it
draught, by hosting OF the windows "Mansteld'
was beautiful and picturesque residence. Situated
the brow Of the hill opposite the Poor House, it
manded lovely view of the city and its envrons be-
longed to the heirs OF the late Garland Thompson, and
was insured, presume, though we have been unable
to learn the amount.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
CITY AFFAIRS.
OF w. C. PARKHURsT.


This individual, who recently examined by the
Hastings Court and for trial before the next Su
peror Court, the charge of kidnapping and selling
into slavery cooured Children escaped from the city
jail Monday night last between the hours of IL and IL
O'clock and has thus far euded arrest Pakhurst was
physician to the JAIL had been transferred from the cell
reservation maeacors, to the upper apartments of the
JAIL usually known as the Debtors apartment To effect
an entrance into the yard of the jail became necessary
to open heavy door leading out of the passage He
effected his purpose by boring holes through
the facing othe door with gimblet and cutting out the
wood which protected the bolt of the lock- with an old
pocket knife which he managed TO get possession OF
through some means unknown to the Tailor This work
must have occupied the prisoner several hours and
evinces considerable ingenuity. After getting into the
yard he scaled the walls which encompasses the a by
of rope made of blankets taken from his bed
-Four persons confined in the same room with,
Parkhurst, and it does to be matter OF impossible
y that he should have laboued at the door several hou
without their knowledge They asseverate, however.
We learn, that they knew nothing of the intentions or
labours of Parkhurst, till late in the night when one of
them, on going into the passage discovered that he had
escaped, and gave the alarm.
Parkhust is said to be native of the State of Massa-
chusetts, but has wife and family near Wilmington
Delaware. Heis well known in Maryland from which
latter State he kidnapped the negroes sold by him to
resident of this CITY,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
COL. BENTON.

It's asserted by various correspondents that
Col. Benton's exclusion from the Senate Commit
tees was resolved on by the caucus of the Demo-
cratic Senators under the influence of strong de-
nunciations of him by Mr.. Calhoun and Mr..
Foote. The usually well informed correspon-
dent of the Charleston Courier, writes, Dec. 18th
The Senate have got into trouble in relation TO the
organization of their committees learn that, in pre-
liminary canvass the Democratic Senators agreed to
put Mr. Benton the head of the Committee of Foreign
Affairs. In the consultation held this morning, Mr.
Foote and Mr.. Calhoun objected to serving with Mr.
Benton on that Committee. The appointment of Com
mittees deferred till tomorrow, and cannot be lon
ger DELAYED"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
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LATER FROM CALIFORNIA

The Charleston Courier of Monday publishes a de-
spatch dated New Orleans, December 81, A, M CIV
ing late and interesting accounts from California brought
to New Orleans by vessel from Chagres.
The dates from California are 10 the 18th November.
The election, which took place the 18th of that
month, passed off quietly
1t is probable that Burnett has been elected Cover
nor In the San Francisco District, the Democrats
were triumphant.
The Alta Californian states that Thomas Butler
King is unqueslionably defeated as Senator.
There was heavy vote in favor of the Constitution,
and its adoption is considered certain
The rainy season has commenced in California
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
MAYORS COURT.

General LAMBERT held his Court Christmas morning.
usual He enjoys respite from the severe duties OF
his Office, Christmas day Six prisoners were
brought before him John Murphy, Geo W. Bakey
VIM. McCullin, John King and James Mcdonald ali
whites were brought up from the cage, charged with
disordery conduct the preceding night different parts
of the city. Baker and McCullen it appeared, COM
menced fight in the Theatre--were promptly expelled
by the oficersand determining to "haye it out" in the
street. recommended hosttes, when they were captured
by the Charles and taken below Each gave security
to keep the peace and left the Court House John King
who had been arrested by Mr.. Granger, was sent TO-
Jail in default of security for good behaviour because
he had resisted Mr.. G when he attempted to arrest him.
Murphy and Richards discharged. The other
prisoner proved 10 be free negro who had been guilty
OF the culpable negligence of peregrinatng the city
without his papers. He was discharged
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

RoBBERY.We learn that the engineers office of Mr..
Gill, on the Basin, entered Friday night last by
some OF the light fingered gentry, who very quietly pro-
ceeded to help themselves TO the ''moyeabes" found
therein. Alter securing two cloth coats, hanging in the
Office they stripped three tables of their and then
helped themselves TO quantity of Engineers Drawing
instruments, paints, paint brushes, measuring rules and
scales together with various other articles. Mi G. be-
ing Assistant Engineer on the James River and Kama
wha Canal the instruments stolen OF considerable
value to him personally we hope sharp look ont
will be kept, and fany of the instruments stolen should
be offered for sale, the person offering them may be ar
rested.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

FREs-About Christmas day, an alarm of
fre given. 1t caused by the roof of the dwell
ling house Of Mr.. R. c. Wortham on Grace street. be-
tween LIST and I'd streets, taking fire. The flames were
extnguished before material damage done, and be-
tore the fire companies reached the house.
Another alarm was sounded about a quarter past 8
O'Clock Christmas night. The store occupied by Mr..
c. A. Schwagere, on Main street, between 18th and
18th streets, discovered to be fire. which caused
the alarm. The front door was broken open and the
fire exngushed. Very little damage was done the
store though Mr. SIS stock received considerable inu-
ry from the smoke water, &c. Wehave not learnt the
extent Of his loss The fire supposed to have been
caused by an incendiary.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
Thursday Morning, Deer. 81, 1S49.

Our city readers were, yesterday morning,
served with copies of the PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,
which we procured from the office of the Nation
al Intelligencer at Washington.
AS we shall furnish our country readers with
similar copies of the Message, we deem it unne-
cessary to insert it in our own columns, and pro-
coed to give to-day, part of the admirable report
of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

SEARCH FOR SIR john FRANKLIN.--We learn that
letter has been received in this city from Lady Jane
Franklin in which she asks advice and information
from the party to whom it is addressed, to the expe
diency finer coming over, with view to the arrange
ment of an expedition at her own expense for the
newal next Spring OF the search for her lost husband
She medates the purchase, and equipment of two
small vessels. with which she hopes more successful
disappointed her under the command OF Sir James Ross.
Y Ho7u
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
nIET

On Tuesday, the 25h inst, DR.. JOHN CULLEN,
in the SD year of his age His friends and acquant
ances respectfully invited to attend his funeral from
the Monumental Church, this day, at II o'clock A. NJ
In Jacksonville Florida on the 18th instant, Mr.
RICHARD L. COLEMAN, late OF this city. A few
months he removed to the South hoping that its
genial climate might arrest the progress of lingering
disease, but he has fallen, leaving widow and three
children TO mourn irreparable loss.
1t will be gratifying to his friends to know that he
died as he had Tor lived devoted christian
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

MORALS OF VERMoNT.-Ihe Legislature of Yer
mont has taken hold of subject OF morals, without
State The Legislature assumes that the moral of
these exhibitions is bad upon the body polite, and that
as guardians of the public welfare they have the right
and power prohibit whatever tends to its demoraliza
ton
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
WuREIINc Dec l,

WHEELING, Dec. Is, P. NJ.
The Brilliant passed under the bridge after cutting
four feet off her chimneys. The Hiberna, No 2, could
not pass the bridge, and would not cut her chin
neys. She reshipped her freight and passengers, and
will return to Pittsburgh There 81 feet water in the
hannel at this point and rising.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

ls49 ageeaby to table o. annexed to the last report Of
my predecessor, to the sum of S6577 ,d50 Al Since
that tme 81 073756 20 OF the debt has been redeemed
and extinguished by the purchase OF stocks &c. OF
the amount thus redeemed and exngushed, there were
account of the debt of the cities OF the District OF
Columbia, assumed by the act OF The 20th May, 1886
100000; account OF the old funded and untunded
debt 5000 So; of Treasury Notes purchased at par
and received payment for lands and customs, 50 1885,
of military bounty scrip, $233075; OF the stock OF 1912
$50 700 OF the stock of l943 $136 000 of the stock of
lS49 $3.50 600 of the stock of ]847 1892 500 which
last paid for Of the land fund.- and purchased
by Hugh Maxwell Esq, collector Of New York. with
the aid Kindly afforded OF G. w. Lawrence, Esq. the
late collector of that port whose resignation had that
time Just taken effect and who had acquired some ex
perience in similar operations from having been employ
ed in them by the Government in the previous year.
See statement hereto annexed, marked Co.
The public debt now amounts to the sum OF 1854 ,704,
693 II which will be redeemable as follows:
Parts Of the old funded and unfunded
debt on presentation. ............. $l22,735 10
Debts OF the District cities assumed by
Congress, $50 900, payable annually. 100000 90
Five per cent stock per act of August,
1886 redeemabe 9th August, 1851 80. 3O3,573 80
Five per cent loan of Sd March, IS43,
redeemable LIST July, 1858. ......... !6,468,23l IS
Six per cent loan of 22d July 1885, re-
deemabe 18th November, 1876 ., 1899 JAG As
Six per cent loan Of 18th April 1912, re-
deemable 3lst December, 1862. -. s,19s,6s6 os
Six per cent, loan of 28th January, l847,
redeemable 1st January, 1868. ...... 27,6ls35O SIS
Do do do. l4952S 90
Skipper cent loan of 3lst March, l848,
redeemabe LIST July, 1868. 80. 15,74oOoo 90
Treasury notes issued prior to 1916, pay
able presentation if converted into
stock, under the act OF January, l847,
will be redeemabe LIST, July, 1863. 144,l39 81
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

~ The Ladies' Sale, on Church Hill, closes to-
night with an elegant supper. Weuuss goodly num-
Der of gentlemen will take Church Hill tonight
We speak advisedy when We say, more elegant re-
past has seldom been served in the city than the one
which will be spread tonight.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

resoutionshas been adopted by lighthouses otthe Le
gisature nstructing Senators and requesting
Representatives in Congress to endeavor procure the
establishment of Bureau Of Agriculture in the Depart
ment OF the Interior at ington.-Knorpiile Re-
G;ef
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

FATHER MATHEW officiated in the Catholic Church
Christmas day, and administered the Temperance pledge
to number of applicants.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

TEENEssEE.-The lower house Of the Tennessee Lee
gsaure has passed act Tor the election ct the en-
tire judiciary by the people.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

According to a catalogue Of German newspapers
inst published al Lepsc, there are present printed in
Europe as many as 1858 German journals
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Trial to elect a Congress
man IN Palfreys district Massachusetts is TO be made
on the 2lst OF January
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

The shipments OF -four this season from Milwaukee
6 $4,000 barrels, and $4,000 bushels OF wheat
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

The vintage in Portugal has been SO bad and thu
loss 1.-THE crop OF Indian Corn great that the grea
test misery perysdes the whole Of the northern pro-
ynces
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MARRIED..

On the 23d inst, by Rev. J. L. Reynolds, JOHN A.
LYNN, Esq, to Mrs. MATILDA REEFS, both OF
Richmond.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

The "Cayuga and Susquehanna railroad" lying be-
tween Owego and Ithaca, New Y ork was reopened ON
Monday last with spirited ceremonies. 1t is all old
gone down road which has been recently revived as
tributary TO the great New York and Erie railroad At
the festival at Ithaca, Mr.. Coleman, OF the Aslor was
called on for Speech and he avaed himself Says the
Commercial Advertiser OF the occasion to advise the
farmers OF the Western and Southern counties how
deeply they interested in the establishment of quick
and ample conveyance TO the MISUNDERSTANDING the
inference from just three tesn the annual consumption
OF the Astor House table. To supply the needs OF the
little party that does its eating there, he said there
required only 10000 pounds of beef per annum; OF
hams about 5000 weighing from 10 TO IS pounds each
and in the matter Of eggs, the establishment
constant drain upon the exerons of about 5000 hens,
diligently devoting themselves to their appropriate func
ton From these three items alone he said making no
account of fruits and vegetables OF butter and cheese
&C. &c, the farmers might form correct idea of the
importance to them of continuance which takes from
their shoulders all the trouble and small share of the
expense Of getting their things to market
While train of cars on the Hudson River Railroad
was passing the village OF Peekski on Wednesday of
last week. the whistle of the locomotive frightened the
horses attached to Garage coming along the road by
the side of ravne and caused them to break from their
harness. The Garage left standing upon the decyity of
hill rolled back despite the drivers efforts prevent it,
and precpitaed with lis inmates, to the bottom of
the gorge, distance osome sixty seventy feet making
two entire revolutions in its decent. Mr.. Flaglor his
wife and daughter, and gentleman named Broas with
his wife, were all severely njured-Miss Flaglor and
Mrs Broas it is feared, fatally, and the Others quite ser
ously.
OFFICIAL GALLANTRY.-The Legislative correspond
OF the Savannah Republican, writing from the cap
ita OF Georgia, remarks;
1t sommes quite amusing to observe the conflict be-
the gaantry ofhe Speaker and his disposition to
preserve order If there is unusual rustng ofladies
dresses i'll the gallery, and quite warblng of soft voices
that pretty women are always proud of, down comes
the Speaker hammer while he looks hard in direction
where the ladies are not and cries "too much noise
in the gae'y Mr. Osn, the door keeper, takes the hint
and waksup cluster ofthe CORDS ofcreation who
arepercty mute, and toerably the fair ones and
calls out GENTLEMEN silence in the lobby I" On one
OCCASION Mr.. Oslin marched up party where there
was an unusual chatterng and cried on angy voice
Gentlemen, the Speaker says you must cease talking
and let the ladies talk The House pleased to hear tie
ladies talk :" By this silence is secured in an
indirect and polite way, that gives offence to one,
and readily forgiven both by the mute and the noisy
gentlemen.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
MARINE NEWS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-Cleared, scfrr Richmond,
Dearborn, Richmond.
BOSTON, Dec. 2l-Arrived, schr Charm, Berry,
Richmond; Cleared, schrs Louisiana Greene, Rich
mond; Copia, Sears, Norfolk and Richmond.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

The new British Minister, Sir HErrsv LYTToN
BULwER, presented his credentials to the Pres
dent on Monday, and made very happy address,
to which the President replied with equal felic-
to,1sness
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

ag% The Ladies' sale on Church Hill, will close this
evening. Vsiters wifind variety Of Fancy Articles
and good Supper. de27
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
MOVEMENTS IN THE SENATE.

The resolution offered by Gen. CAss, in the
Senate on Monday, directing an inquiry into the
discontlnuance of our diplomatic relations with
Austria, and Mr.. Borlands resolution concerning
removals and appointments, will attract attention
The first msaifests the prevailing weakness ofits
mover in always fishing for popularity; the second
indicates something of that violent opposition to
Gen. Taylor's administration, which, it is said,
NAV be expected from the Senate.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

- IA 1=4.D Aoen.-Tle SansHe of Ohio, BY lis
last accounts, had taken aoo a,sdred ard elesse
ballots for Speaker, Is votes being constantly cast
for each of the candidates, Randall and Swift.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

AUCTION CARD.--1he attention of dealers is so
liced to my sale this morning, of large lot Of ready
made Clothing, to be sold without See adver
tlsement.
de27 ALEX Morn,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

A CARD.-The Ladies connected with the FAIR at
the new Church, on Church Hill, take this method Of
returning their warmest Acknowledgements to Professor
Amateur Musical Club who contributed, for their bene-
fit, rich musical entertainment Monday evening.
de27
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

Leaving balance in the Treasury July l.
as appears in detail by accompanying statement A.
ESTIMATES.
The estimated receipts and expenditures for the fiscal
year ending Both June, 1850, are
Receipts from customs, LIST quarter by ac-
tua returns. .SIl ,643,72S Sd
Receipts from customs, 3D.
Sd, and 4th quarters as
estimated ............ l9S5627l 46
---$3l, 500 900 90
Receipts from public lands. ............ 100000 Oh
." miscellaneous sources. -. 900 90
$34, 100000 90
Receipts from avails of loans
in specie. $399,O50 90
Receipts from do in Treasu-
ry notes, funded. ....... S39,450 90
- 500 90
Total receipts ...................S 1876 639 500 90
Add balance in the Treasury July 1S49 21S4 1854 %
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27

The difference between these sums, viz .$4 62l 81
was OF course paid out of the Including balance
on lst April, 1916, and S563061 80 premiums on loans)
towards the extraordinary military and naval expenses
OF the war.
In addition to these expenses without taking into the
calculation sundry smaller ems) the number of militia
ny land warrants issuable under the of 18th Febru
airy, lS47 and the act OF August TO- S48 is to be taken
into consideration. Under these acts, III warrants
for 100 EACH and 5219 for 40 acres each have al
ready been issued. Claims the amount Of 5000 have
been suspended or rejected and is estimated that the
number of claims yet to be presented will amount to
II 600 (See statement marked |, hereto annexed)
The whole amount OF warrants issuabe under the act
above mentioned may, therefore, be estimated equal
to 10000, Of 100 each, which, 5000 EACH will
amount to $l90O00o0 OF course, until these
shall be exhausted, large proportion of the
from sales of public lands must be thereby diverted
My predecessor estimated the revenue from public
lands for the last fiscal year. to be received the Trea
sury at $3O00,O0O
The actual receipts at the Treasury from that source
in the year ending Both June S48 So, 1923 642 Sc
During the calendar years l847 and l646 and three
quarters of l94e there located for patents on mill
tary bounty land warrants 5025 400 acres amounting
at 81 IS per acre, to the sum of 81, 2Sl $50, viz:
In 1847, 239 $50 acres. .,........... S 299850 90
In l84S, 2289 800 acres. ....,....-.. 1851 200 90
OF lS4a 2496, $50 acres ............ 3,l20700 90
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-27
l44,l39 81
S64,7o4,693 II
WAYS AND MEANS.

1t will be observed that there is estimated deficit
on the ls July of SIS 1928 12 &C. and on the LIST Ju
ly, 1851, Of $lo,547o9s 73 making in the whole an
estimated deficit OF $l6,75 ga 80 to be provided for
arising from the expenses Of the war and treaty with
Mexico.
In order to aid in forming estimate of the expenses
occasioned by the war with Mexico, have directed
statement to be prepared, which is hereto annexed
marked H. showing the OF the expenses of the
army proper for three years from LIST April, 1916, lst
April 1s49 over those for the three years Immediately
preceding; and the OF the expenses OF the Navy
proper for two and half years from LIST April 1885, to
lst October, lS4S, over those for the two and half
years Immediately preceding.
The of army expenditures thus
ascertained was. ............... $5s,e53,993 Al
And the excess OF navy expenditures. 475l,627 80
Making together the sum OF. ....... 63,605,62l 81
The increase of debt by the loans and
Treasury notes authorized by the acts
of July %, 1916, 18th January, ls47,
and March 81, 1913, was. ......... 49 900 90