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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

Correspondence OF the IN. Y. Commercial.
The caucus of Democrats was presided by Judge
Bowlin, OF Missouri and Messrs. Robinson and Saw
tele were appointed Secretaries.
Mr.. Wentworth, of Illinois, made some remarks that
betrayed dstrust of the arrangements which, he init
mated, had been made in such completely
to deprive the convention of freedom of action. He
referred the almost moral certainty that nomination
for Speaker and Clerk had been already agreed upon
and in view of that fact rather apologzed his own
presence at the meeting. He said the distinguished
Southern man who about to be presented to the
party might command his support, for he could under
stand the feelings which prompted them TO stand upon
all occasions for what they consider the interests OF their
homes and tresdes; but he must beg to be spared the
inflction of any more doughaceism upon the Demo-
cracy. This a caveat against the Xpected nomna-
ton of Mr.. Fomey for clerk.
Mr.. Meade of Virginia. was about to protest against
the supposition that he would be bound to support the
nomination OF Wilmot Proviso man, for amy station
whatever should the far disregard its duties
as to make such one; but he had hardly begun when
he pacilied by the that his beloved
South should have every thing its own way
Mr.. Booth, OF Connecticut a Van buren, tree soer,
who seemed to have come rather witness than an
actor took note otthis passage, and to observe
that as seemed to have been acty agreed that all
who stayed would be morally bound to support the de-
cision OF the caucus, whatever 1t might be, he should
withdraw; which he accordingly did The business OF
the meeting was then harmoniously proceeded WITH
The extreme Southern effected some hostility to Mr..
Cobb, and Mr. Meade therefore nominated Mr. Richard
son. of Illinois, for Speaker Mr., Robinson, of La pro-
posed Mr.. Howell Cobb Of Ga, and Messrs. Jacob
Thompson, Of Pa, and E. D. Potter, of Chic, were
named The result Of the first ballot as follows:
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08
Mint OF THE UNITED STATES,

Phoenix.
Mint OF THE UNITED STATES
PHILADELPHIA, 24th Nov, 1915
SHY our communication OF the 18th inst, enco-
sing slip from Of the New York papers, was re-
ceived two days since ltrequred some time especial
y in press OF business, to consider what answer should
or could be made to so grave aud surprising allega
tion the force OF which is condensed the caption Of
False Mmtage As to accuracy OF assaying and melt
ing, confidently affirm that there is not mint in the
world which can show srcter fathtuness to the legal
standards, than has been maintained here for long
series OF years
have taken steps to ascertain whether the statement
is true, that the Bank of England does not receive our
gold coin without previous melting and assay Suppos-
ing it TO be true as have little doubt is there are two
ways oiaccountng for the fact, which should any
Writer understanding his subject to hesitate before pub
fishing wholesale dscred OF the national currency
and wounding the reputation and the feelings Of those
who are entrusted with is manufacture
The first is that within the past 16years we have had
three various standards established by law for our gold
coin ls up to June, 1884, it was % carats or 9l6s
thousandths; at that time it reduced to S99 225
thousandts; and in January, 1887, there further
change to the more simple proportion 900 housandths
or nine-tenhs Ot this fact have been surprised to
find that our most intelligent dealers in foreign en-
change have not clear apprehenson; and it is not,
therefore, wonderful, if the Bank of England unwilling
to take the trouble OF discriminating by dates and de-
vices should use the shorter ofmetng down and
assayng.
The other solution, and rather the more probable
Though they may conflict with each other is that it is
contrary to usage, everywhere for the mint of one
country to take the coins of another by tae or at the
alleged fneness 1t is not done here: we receive the
gold sovereign, its alleged neness, which does
not reach, but at its actual assay, after melting In
matter OF this kind there is courtesy to be wasted
one side the other. The Bank of England you are
aware is the channel through which the Mint Of Eng
land is supplied with MATERIAL the two institutions being
closely connected.
You will perceive, then, that have been charged
with false mntage, and the currency OF the country has
been dsgraced, because we have followed the various
standards enacted by law else, because the Mint OF
England like all other mins, takes our coin upon their
own assay, and not upon our testimony.
Allow me, in conclusion, to express my obligations to
you, for haying made me acquainted with this charge,
and thus enabled me to repelit
Very respectfully, your faithful servant,
r. M. PATTERSON, Director.
Hon. j. PHILLIPS PHGNIx,}
Member OF Congress.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08
PLANK ROADS.

The Lexington Gazette publishes the follow
ing interesting letter from the gentleman who is
the Engineer on the Sco,tsville and Stanton
Plank Road. AS the subject of Plank roads is
now attracting much attention in our State the
practical information which Mr.. Walkers letter
contains is very acceptable The Gazette re-
marks:
ct will be seen from Mr.. Walkers letter that the
lumber the Scottsve road, will cost about 81 ,277
per mile. From calculations made heretofore it has
been demonstrated that should the Junction Valley
Turnpike Company determine upon the construction 81
Plank road, between Buchanan and Staunton) the
lumber could be obtained for several hundred dollars pei
mile less than the estimate OF Mr. Walker and we think
1t has been plainly demonstrated that in event would
our road cost more than fifteen sixteen hundred dol
lars per mile. "
ScoTTsvLLE Nov 25th.
Dear Sir Your of the 2lst inst, in reference 10
Plank Roads, has just been handed me.
have no hesitation, so far as my humble opinion
goes in recommending them oyer McAdam roads or
any other road invented for horses travel on So
much they preferred that in some OF the Northern
States they taking up the McAdam roads and put
ting down Plank One track s all that shall put upon
road. ! was upon road in New DIRK that passed
last year IT, 100 teams; i! had only track where the
soil was bad, they rocked three feet at the end OF the
Plank, TO prevent vehicles from sinking when necessary
10 leave it.
We shall do the grading of our road and laying the
track ourselves. The lumber we will let by contract
tha not been finally settled Yet think it almost GER
tain All OF the roads North are built in this way.
It takes 2,24o feet OF Plank, inches thick to the
mile, $500 OF stringers, 3>6supertcial measure)
We expect 70 get it for about S24 90 per thousand.
Where an old road can be occupied, the grading will
cost but little, say from $3.50 10 $780, have not fin
ished the estimates for this road but do not think it will
exceed the above.
The company can do the work fully as cheap and far
better than by contract
ours, most respectfully,
r. LINDSEY WALKER.
Mr.. ]. Il. PATTON
Coy Wood OF Texas, III his message, urges the dispo
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08
Hon. ]. T HILLIPS PHGNIX
Member OF Congress.

IRON FOR ORANGE AND ALEx'A. r RoAn-The last
steamer brings intelligence that the ship Commerce has
loaded at Newport, Wales, with six hundred tons Of
iron rails for the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
She is expected 10 arrive at Alexandria in January
and other vessels will follow in rapid succession until
tom shall have been deivered.-ALex. Gag.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

INDIAN CoNTRAcTs--The contracts tor the supply
of Indian Goods to the Department OF the Interior have
been awarded to the following persons;
Blankets and Dry Goods to Messrs Grant 4 Barton,
OF New York.
Hardware and Agricultural Implements to Messrs.
Timberlake e. Ricketts,, of New York
And the Northwest Guns to Mr. E. X. Tryon, OF
Philadelphia.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

CALIFORNIA FLEEr-The Boston Shipping List says
that the total number Of vessels that have left the United
sstng OF 223 ships 90 barques 4s briggs 1903 schrs and
9steamers. Ofthe above there have arrived at San
Francisco up to the LIST Of October 234 There have
sailed during the past month"; from different ports in the
limited States for California 1l9 vessels.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

Al the approaching session Of the New Jersey Lee
gisstue application will be made for charters for ll9 cor-
porate companies, Among these are 9pank road COM
panes, 10 railroad companies, IL new banks, ferry
companies, renewal thank charter insurance COM
panes, 70 municipal corporations, Savings Banks !
electric telegraph turnpike companies manuiactu-
ring companies, transportation company and other
incorporate associations The amount of banking
capital involved in these applications, is 100000.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

ag misprint occurred in yesterdays paper, which
we take the earliest occasion to recty. We intended
announcing that Mr. HARvIE, the delegate from the
county of Amelia declined re. section-the types
made us say Mr. Harris. The reader will please make
the correction.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08
10
WASHINGTON, Dec. l, 1874!

Total. Observation-Disclosures. .S44, 997, O02 10
g. There is also to be added to the est-
mates statement of the several appro-
priatons, which will be carried to the
surplus fund, amounting to.........., .$502,l70 OF
Accompanying the estimates sundry papers fur
nished by the Treasury, War; Navy, and Interior De-
parments containing references to acts Of Congress-
&c, on which the estimates are founded.
/ am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
w. M. MEREDITH
Secretary of the Treasury
Hon. SPEAKER Of the House of Representatives.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

g=s57 If any OF our fashionable young men wish to
beautiful black or brown, we would advise them to try
Fletcher, under the American Hotel. He changes red,
light grey hair simultaneously to almost any colour
you WISH without the least INJURY to the skin
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

surgical operation was performed lew days since
in the Washn gton Hospital, by Professor May, OF
that Institution. for the amputalion Of the leg Of pa
tent The subject was under the influence Of chIoro-
form, and upon awakng from its effects he inquired
which OF his legs had been taken of-an mcontestble
evidence that he had experienced no pain whatever
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

Old Winter is here--cod, cherries, shvering Winter.
Yesterday cold, windy dayjust such as
should cause the generous and humane, whilst seated
around cheerful fire in their own comfortable dwell
ngs to think of the unfortunate condition of the poor
and destitute
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08
ElINTA

Yesterday morning. CATHARINE, daughter of D.
and S. Antelott, aged six weeks. The funeral will
take place from the Catholic Church. this morning. at
10 o'clock to which the frends of the family re-
quested to attend without further notice.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

c1~ NO CURE-NO PAY-lf your hair is
falling off or turning grey, FLETCHER, at the American
not only destroys dandn but makes the coarses hair
soft and piabe. Price SOC per bottle.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

A QUESTION OF ABnmY-At late Loco Foco
meeting in Illinois Judge Douglas, Senator from that
State said that John Wentworth shppd be kicked out
of the party Now il is well known that Judge Dou-
gas is about the shortest ma in Congress- the shoit-
ness being mostly in his legs, and John Wentworth
is the laes man in Congress- the allness being mostly
in his legs, Wouldn't it be funny operation 10 see
Judge Douglass trying 10 kick John Wentworth out
of any where !-Irlbune
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

EXTENSIVE SURGICAL OPERAToN.-The Journal OF
Friday performed by Dr. Mott at the st. Vincent nos
ptal in Thirteenth street.
A huge tumor had grown with the growth of mid
dle-aged woman, until il extended entirely round from
the neck to the shouder-bade reaching down the side
nearly to the hip. The tumor was 81 inches long, and
weighed nine pounds after it was taken off, During
the operation which occupied nearly hour, the pa
tien suffered little, being under the influence ofchoro-
torn. More than fifty Igatures used in tying up
the veins and some OF the latter were enlarged that the
finger could be thrust into their openings. Since the
operation the sufferer is comparatively comfortable,
and there hopes other ultimate restoration. The hi
deousneso the tumor and its unceasng discomfort had
made life to her almost uncomfortable.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

New ORLEANS, Dec 4.--The boiler of a locomotive
the Canollton railroad exploded to-day, killing the
engineer and fireman
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

n=y| The sale OF the Library of the late Judge Nj
cholas will be continued tonight, at the store of Geo
NJ West & Bro under the Exchange Hotel de-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08
THE COIN OF THE UNITED STATES

The New ork Evening Post having charged that the
Coin OF this country was bad because the Bank of Eng
land received it without melting and assaying it
anew, the director ofthe Mint Philadelphia takes no.
tce Of the subject in the following letter to the Hon. Mr.
Phoenix:
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08
wv ooD FOR SALE, NEAR RICH

Wv MOND.-lhe subscriber Offers Tor sale about
1900 cords Oak and Pine Wood, on the Mechancsvile
Turnpike, about II miles from Richmond. 1t will be
sold standing and in parcels to suit purchasers Terms
accommodating, Apply to
de6 w. GODDlN.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

Gov Wood OF Texas in his message, urges the dispo-
sal of the public lands of the State to the United
States Government, in discharge OF the State debts
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

~ LOOK upon the course OF these gentlemen as pre-
ude to an eyenilu play, OF which Edo not comprehend
the plot
This is the closing sentence of Washington
leterin the journal Of Commerce., relative to the
course of the six Southern Wings who voted for
Mr.. Gentry.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-08

ANOTHER LARcENy.-A negro boy having taken
fancy to pair OF pantaloons very temptngy exposed
Thursday morning by Mr. Solomon his portable
bazaar at the Old Market watched favorable oppor
tunity and took possession OF the admired pants. He
was arrested however, compelled to make restitution.
and punished for the offence.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-05-26
CUSTOM HOUSE REGULATIONS.

The duties on imported articles required by law to
be paid entering them at the Custom House, will
be found specified at the head of such articles in
page of quotations. The following other regular
tions
Memorandum. atm all cases in which the in
voice or entry shall not contain the weight, or guam
tty, or Of goods wares, or merchandise now
weighed. or measured, guaged, the same shall be
weighed, guaged measured, at the expense OF the
owner, agent, or consgnee.
ra,obacks.-That, from and after the first day of
December 1876 in lieu Of the bounty heretofore au-
thorizcd by law TO be paid the expectation OF
picked fish of the fisheries Of the United States
there shall be allowed, on the expectation thereof
figured with foreign salt, drawback equal in amount
to the duty puid on the salt, and no more: to be as.
certaned under such regulations may be prescribed
by the Secretary ofthe Treasury.
Credifs.-All duties are payable in cashier,
Goods, Wares and Merch andise, on their imnorta-
tiou may be placed in Public Stores under the Ware
housing law, and duties paid when such Goods,
Wares, &c., withdrawn therefrom (except for
re-exportaton,) but il not claimed at the expiration
Of year, duties and charges paid, then to be
appraised and sold under the direction Of the Colec-
tor of the Port.
Tares alio,oed- sugar in boxes per cent; in
casks 2 in bags and mats 5. Coffee in casks l2 in
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-05-26

For every vessel either drawing leet water or up
wards, or measuring Il tons custom house tonnage,
coming from the to the city OF Baltimore, per
loot, ....-...... ......... go. 80 20 ~
For every vessel Of like draft, from Baltimore
to sea, .............. .......... ....2 oV
For the months of December, January, February
and March, in addition to every foot such yes
sci draws, ......................... ......'io
Bel enacted by the General assembly Of Maryland,
That every master owner OF merchant vesscl 60
my sea, whether sailing under coastng license or
registered of the burthen of hundred and twenty
tons and upwards shall he obliged to receive the first
Plot who offers to conduct pilot his vessel, and
shall continue the Pilot to the Capcs or shall
pay him halfpotagc; provided the said Pilot shall
speak board said vessel above Fort McHenry, and
shall be duly licensed to act Pilot; and provided
further, that the Pilot who shall have conducted any
vessel from the Capes into port shall be entitled to
take charge of the vessel as Photo the Capcs,
ON her next voyage.
Sec ,. lind be II enacted, That any master or own
of merchant vessel sailing under coastng license
or registered of the burthen of hundred tons and
upwards coming from shall be obliged to take the
first Pilot who shall offer to conduct or pilot ms YES
St and shall continue the to the port OF destina
ton or shall pay to him half piotage; provided SAID
Pilot shall speak or board said vessel before Cape
Henry Light House shall bear south, and provided
also the said Pilot shall have branch or license to
the destined port of said vessel. -,
SEC 3 Ind be il enacted, That the owners OF all
vessels of the burthen OF seventy-hve tons ana up
wards not exceeding one hundred tons, before going
to sea, shall apply to the Board OF Pilots tor license
to navigate the Bay, and shall pay to the
said Board for such license at the rate of six cents per
on and such license shall be good forwelve months
SEC. 4 Ind be 10 enacted, That the master OF any
vessel, for which license is made necessary by the
preceding section, who shall navigate the same with
ont such license shall subject himself TO receive
pilot upon the same terms is provided for in the
frat .ection of this Act.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-05-26
T Whole Number SIP.

bags D and bales 81 Cotton in bales p and in ceroona
E. Cocoa in casks 10; and in bags Cheese IN boxes
%. Indigo in ccroons H. and in cases 10. Pepper
in bags >. Pimcnto in bags And Figs IN drums
10 per cent.
Leakage and breakage.-On spirits , per cent
Ale Beer and Porter in botteslO. Allother Liquors
in bottles per cent. :,
Restrictions No goods to be imported in vessels
less than 80 tons burthen. No Beer, Ale and Porter
in casks orcss capacity than forty gallons beer mea
surc if in bottcs Of packages less than SIX dozen
No distilled spirits casks oil less capacity than nhe
ty gallons wine measure, except Brandy, hlch may
be imported casks in any capacity not less than 10
gallons
Tonnage dufy.-On American vessels and the yes
selsof Denmark, Central America, Netherlands Ham
burg Rrcmcn, Lubcc, Prussia, Sweden, Norway ;Old
enbure, Russia Austria, Brazil, Hanover, Papal DO,
minions, Portugal, Sardinia English, Mexican ana
Tcxian, from whatever port or place, free; ana on
French vessels coming from Martinique and 0nada
roupe frc cents per ton-whcn laden win o.h'r
than cnIoni.l produce. On French vessels from
other ports and all other foreign vessels Except
as above cnumcratcd) coming from ports where Ame-
rcans are permtcdt to trade, nineI fo' cts per on
On Spanish vessels coming drcc, from Spain 81 cts.
per ton; from Cuba s 81 cts per ton; otherports
ton.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-05-26
BALTINoRE.-RATEs OF INSPECTION, &c.

BALTNIORE.-RATES OF INSPECTION, &c.
The following table comprises the Rates establish
cd biz law for III, Insrrction. Guagirg, Measuring,
Sc, of the various articles Of Domestic Produce,
whether brought from any other place, or manuiac-
turad or packed in the city of Baltimore:
Firerood-C Cord, q cts.
Fish II. rrngs 3, Mackercl or Shad 10 cts. per bril-
Flo,,r or NpnI-prr hrl | CT.
Lecihcr--prr Side cts.
Lime-prr hrl. 6.
Lun,Ger-Bourds, Plank, or Scantliug, including
handling 81 cts. per NJ II.
---Shingcs, loose, 90 CTS. per III. =
1Ioasscs-Cask 6 10 10, and brlS. cts.
OiIs-sarnc as Nolasses.
Plaster P0ris-Grcu E! cts. per bril-
Erouisions--Bccf or Pork, including overhaullng,
% cts. per brl.
--Buter Lard, inspection optional
with the parties.
.Spirits-Al descriptions 10 cts. for brls. and 10
for hhds.. including proving.
Shirts I'rpentine e. brls. 6, and tres 10 cts.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-05-26

A CARD.-Thc undersigned, Owners or Agents
of vessels engaging Freight from this port to Liver.
pool or London agree that, aud after this date all
rcights to either port, engaged by either of them,
shall be on condition. that the freight shall be paid
Immediately on the landing of the Goods, aud the
same shall be particularly noted on the Bills OF Lad
ing before signing. to wit: Freights to be paid i'm
mediatey on the landing of the Goods, without any
allowance Of credit discount to the consignee."
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-05-26
WHARFAGE.

SEcrIoSl. BE IL enacted md ordainedby The May
or and City Council Of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance, all Goods, Wares
or Merchandise landed on the public wharves, from
on board any vessclor vessels lying at said wharves,
or placed thereon for the purpose of shipment
posture for sale, shall pay the following Rates of
Wharfage for each and every day the same may
main hcreon or any less time, excepting, however,
Fire Wood and Lumber, the rates of which TO be
accounted for the whole time allowed by Ordinance,
for the same to remain on the wharves,) to be paid
by the owner or consignee, event of their being
nome the master of the vessel and all goods shipped
from one vessel to another, half price, also be
paid by the shipper, owner, the master afore
said.