davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
KENTUCKY TOBACCO.

KENTUCKY TOBACCO
Extract OF letter from Commercial House in New
Orleans to another in Baltimore, dated
New ORLEANS, 18th Sept, ls49
sR t. af abeui he i aPscso shsss
we possess and willingly give you our opinion as to
ces, &c. &c. The receipts OF last season m tn ",
sant were rather larger than anticipated and
eu 10 1920 hhS, against our estimate of 40 to 50 OOO
hhds ina excess was occasioned by the high state of
the rivers until very late in the season. which permitted
planters 70 send all their Tobacco to Market to which is
to be added, that much Of the finer descriptions Of Mis-
sour tobacco usually bought by the manufacturers in
Kentucky ana Ohlo was sent down TO New Orleans 80
ey od not venture to SO ia ST. Louis during the preva
renee Oh e cAoea IN that city and other parts Of the
State, p"''' VI 'ie
Ihe receipts during the last years were in 1s47 S.
an average of 81 600 against " 500 hhdS i; 1ade
n 800 in lS45 and 50 400 in 1874 or an average Of Is 600
hhds; showing gradual decrease in the cultivation, and
deiclehey IN the last three years of $1,000 hhds Judp
ing from all accounts from Kentucky and Tennessee ,6
crop this year again will be short one and not much lar
ger than the last but even if should amour. 5a6O 900
of all the markets in this country Europe &C. 40 Tvs
consumption OF kentucky Tobacco is constantly ncrea
sing and out OF proportion to the cultivation of the las,
three years. '
Inc average quantity required annually by the Reggie in
France is about 5000 hhes Spain has made contract
or ooo nas annually tor three years. and the contractors
qure $500 hhds in the next The Reges Of Sardinia and
other States in Italy require about 5000 hhds annually
LSOOn lDTaltar and other ports the Mediterranean
to 1000 hhds Africa West Indies, Mexico, &c. &c in
hhds and bales about 1000 hhds Great Britain in Strips
and Leaf from ~ to 1000 hhds The consumpton ri
this country amounts to from 10 to 70 900 hhds MAXIM
total for this Of from 4S to $1,000 and there5,e
cr9p OF $1,000 hhds more than the highest est
hhds for Holland, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and ali
other markets. N'' "NN al
The stock remaining sale the hands of our factors
IS unusually small and inclusive of Mason County Tobac
does not exceed 1900 hhds Probably 1000 hhds are
in the hands OF Spectators which are kept entirely out Of
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
From the New Orleans Picayune, September 20th.


BY the arrival here yesterday OF the steamship Palmetto,
Capt. Smith, from Galveston the 18th inst we have
ceved the Civilian and the News up the day of her de-
parure, with other papers from the interior OF Texas
The News Of the 18th instant says:
Very little additional election news reached lis by the
last mails from the interior Of this State. Complete
turns have been received from only about onefourh OF the
counties in the State partial returns from about one-ha
and nothing, but vague ruors from the remaining quar-
ter. Not quite lo,ooo votes have been heard from-ot
which, for Governor, Bell has about $500; Wood about
6000 and Mills less than 1000 For Lieutenant Governor
Greer has about 1900 majority
For Congress in this district Howard has about 1000;
Williamson 5OOO Pllsbury 1000, and Mcleod about 700
votes, as far as heard from Perhaps thousand
main to he reported but there is prospect Of any
ter5a change IN the relative vote Of the candidates
Capt. Darling his way to San Antonio for the
purpose of conveying the body Of Gen. Worth thence to
New York.
The Western Texan of the Both ult. says:
We have intelligence from Laredo that the Indians had
outraged some Guerrero and carried off three
children In the vicinity Of Mier they shot one man and
stole quantity OF mules and horses.
Major La Note, commander at Camp Rnggold sent a
company OF mounted men in pursuit Of the Indians.
Gen. Brooke has ordered Col Hardee with two troops
Of dragons to proceed Rome and punish the Indians
that have been recently plundering that section.
Col Hardee Immediately despatched Lieut. Neil and a
party OF diers in pursuit. who overlook the Indians
killed one of them, badly wounded another and recap
ured the horses and mules together with the animals be-
longing to the Indians.
The Huntsville Banner of the 8th inst says:
1t is reduced to certainty, that the cotton crop OF
this State is to be taken by the They have pro-
badly appeared every section OF the country by this
time. All the crops upon the Trinity River below this
were destroyed last week. So were also the crops on
Lake Creek and in the neghborhood of Montgomery
The worms did not make their appearance in this county
until few days ago They have by this time finished
the work OF destruction here.
The Austin Gazette Of the 9Th instant says that court
martial had been sitting for days previously to in
yestigate certain charges preferred against Lieut. Starr
I'd Dragons.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
CHARLESTON MARKET Sent Of
CITY AFFAIRS.

HE MARKETs-We refer the reader to the wholesale
prices current tor quotations Business is
bly, brisk in all departments Of trade The REGENTS of nro
duee however, are very light owing to low water in the
river The drought in the region above tide water has
been unexampled, and besides occasoning some slight
injury to the corn crop, has materially inertered with the
country millers Nearly all the streams have become So
low as to preclude the possibility making full time at the
different country Touring mills. The equnoct,l storm.
which prevailed here the latter part of last week and gave
us one Or two copous showers appears not to have afford
ed much reeto the parched earth and diminished streams
in middle Virginia
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
From the ~. o. Picayune Of Sept. 90.
FROM TAMPTCO

From the subjoned letter. which has Just come to hand
would appear that Santa Anna still entertans hopes Of
remsating himself in power in Mexico. The latest intel
igence from Jamaica ntmates however that he ia living
in the most profound secusion in that island:
IAMrco, August 80, l949.
A good deal OF excitement existed at Iampico owing
to report that several suspicious vessels-six saihad
collected near the lsa de Lobos which it was feared
might belong to expedition Of Santa Anna intending to
make landing at Tampco. Others believed them to be
smugglers The authorities sent commission down to
Cabo Roo to obtain authentic information which returned
with the report that the vessels had left without attempting
anything and no clue was obtained to their intentions
The tariff question appeared to be approaching its sou-
ton and hopes were entertained that it might vet be ia
vorable to the mercantile interest
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
From the Norfolk Beacon, Sept. &c.
NAVAL.

The U. S. Steamer Vixen Lieut.. Cong Ward got I'M
der weigh from the naval anchorage yesterday afternoon
and proceeded to Her destination supposed to be
the Gulf
The U. S. ship Relief, Lieut.. Cong Totem, was
lowed down to Hampton Roads yesterday afternoon BY
the steamer Engineer She is bound to New York. and
will take in stores there for the African Squadron
The U. S Race independence, Capt. T. A. Couover,
arrived at Gibraltar Both ut, after passage OF "a DAYS
from Norfolk and was performing quarantine in the Bay
The u S. ship Portsmouth, Commander Peck, bearing
the broad pennant Of Commodore Francis II Gregory
Commander OF the U S. Naval forces the West coast
OF Africa sailed from New DIRK Friday last about 70
o'clock.
The Portsmouth sailed with sealed orders, consequent
ly her destination is yet unknown.
The National Integencer OF Monday ys:-The II
3 steamer Allegheny, commanded by Lieut. William w
Hunter arrived off Cat Island on the 9Th inst and is an
chored there The Allegheny lately sailed from this city
for Norfolk whence alter taking supply of stores she
went to sea with sealed orders.
The Philadelphia North American says:
We learn that the ngate Congress shortly to be sent
to relieve the trgate Bradnywne the flag ship on the
Brazil station Two sloops OF war are now fitting out
one OF which is destined for the coast of Africa and the
other Tor the Pacitic& The steamship Saranac recently
ready Tor sea by the first of November next Her destna-
ton is at present unknown A store ship is being made
fe at Norfolk tor the purpose of conveying supplies
: The u 5; schooner fancy has been ordered by the
Secretary OF the Navy to proceed to the Coast Of South
Mhmenea Tor the purpose OF testing the truth of Lieut.
Maurys Wind and Current Charts which have been
drawn according theory based on close and careful
inquiries into the reports OF great number of navgaors
on that coast 1t is alleged that along South America
vessels which sail close shore have the benefit of strong
westerly breeze by taking advantage OF which they are
enabled to shorten the distance least one thousand
miles, The route by the Cape de Verdes obtuse
gle, and if the theory of Lieut. Maury is correct vessels
may sail in direct line TO Rio The question to be tested
IS most important one and shall look for the result of
the enquiries OF the officers Of the Ianey with great in
terest
Another obectn sending the fancy the South Amer
can Coast is to test the strength of the eddy currents and
their bearing Our merchant vessels have been frequently
and dsastrousy delayed in their northward voyages by
them, and its time that information OF reliable character
was had to their nature their trend and the means of
avoiding them.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
From the Norfolk Herald of Sent. 26.

BARQUE J. G. CoLLEy--CElEBRATIoN OF THE FOURTH
OF July AT MoNTEvIDEo-PoLlTENEss OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE ST.. LoU1s-The bargue John G. Cooley, from
this port her way to San francisco, put into Monte
video, where she remained July TO- One of her passen-
gers who has written home, speaks in glowing terms of
Monteyideo, who Though only numbering 49, had pub
lie dinner in honor Of the day, at which Major o. E.
Edwards OF this city presided and delivered an appro-
pirate address. The letter further says:
"On our arrival here we found the U. s. soop-of-wa,
St Louis, Captain Cooke We have received the utmost
attention from him and his officers Capt c. has intro
duced us into the finest society here where we enjoy eve
ry evening at dancing parties the company of the bright
eyed sgnoras, and find ourselves perfectly at home in
their agreeable society Our passengers all feel them
of the ST. Louis who have we'll deserved their gra-
tude, by theirmany acts ofkndness and hospitality
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

Col. FREMONT DIGGING GoLD-Mr. James King lust
returned from California 10 Washington reports that Col
Fremont was working large party at some new pacers
where they doing we'll The business of the Colonel
to designate the place to be worked and to provide for
the hands, and to exercise general superntendence He
receives certain portion OF the findings. The old pacers
Is said, do not yield any thing like as much as formerly
and new corners prefer going them to hunting out new
locations, where they might do better. Mr. X does not
think the gold neXhaustibe
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

oiflcal intercourse with the French Minister founded
upon his Governments declining to disavow and make
reparaon for his offensive conduct 1t necessary
that it should intimate doubt OF the American Govern
ments disposition TO recprocate diplomatic couresies, in
order to determine the latter shield itself for the future
against Mr.. Poussin's insulting ''riuacties"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

Mr.. WALSH.-The Journal of Commerce publishes a
long defence of Mr. Consul Walsh, prepared by Dr. Bu-
reaud Rofrey ofParis, who is said to be gentleman of
distinction in the literary and scientific world and now
visits the United States of observation and scen
tfc research, bringing with him the friendest disposition
towards country and its Institutions benevolent sp
rit and polished manners
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

the market and will not be sold unless at considerable
advance on our present quotations. which are as follows
med A to ST. fair 81 to e. fine 6a7 cents selections
too; Mason County refused al to 81 admitted accord
ing to quality from 81 to and at these rates there
lar Demand but very difficult to make suitable selec-
tons from our poorly assorted stock
1t is more than probable that present prices will not
only be fully supported but will rule much higher in few
months from now, and during all next year -"
We shall inform you of the further particulars we raca;v
about the present crop, and remain, Yours tSc
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

2lst publishes letter dated at Pendeton 8 c.. STATING
that number OF copies OF abolition circular directed 10
the COMMITTEE of Vigilance received there by the
it seems called upon the postmaster for the documents
but that tmctionary refused to deliver Them whereupon
said committee entered the post office and took them by
neghbohood where occurred and numerous threats are
thrown out as to some sort liberalization against the aggres-
Sors. - "0s7-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

The MAYORS COURT yesterday presented quite an an
mated appearance. The civil docket was called at 10
O'clock to the exclusion of Commonwealth cases and
hence we have not an item to report The number of
civil litgans in attendance on the court was unusualv
large
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

=, CONVENTION OF GERMAN AMERICAN CITIzENs--Since
the news OF the stirring revolutionary events abroad have
come to u.s. the Germans resident in the United States
nave had desire to form league by which to render
~ The most efiectua manner encouragement and aid to
theIr struggling friends in the ''fatherland.'
accomplish this, associations have been formed in
the different States; and Thursday last general Con-
yennon commenced its sessonln NewYork at'Stuyvesant
Hail. Tor the purpose OF organizing Universal Patriotic
League IN order to cenaize the efforts othe subordinate
associations; Delegates from Virginia, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Massachusetts and New York were present
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

ed M. MgIsASeE-Fhe New York grand has presep
pus'i,ted, during the entire season Of the en-
aelc TO tester with bodies, huddled together above
ana often uncovered, filling the with the mo
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

Cry MoRTAHTY-lhe deaths in Philadelphia last
week were 1885, OF cholera 6, Of dysentery 80 In New
York. deaths 366 of cholera 81 dysentery S. In Bos-
ton deaths l49; OF cholera %. In ST Louis for the
week ending Sept TO- the deaths were &c of cholera .
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

STATE OF THE STOCK MARKET.
a103 f ''N' safes a' @ioes
Corporation per cents-par value $loOlast sales at
James River and Kanawha Bonds, guaranteed bv the
State, l0l4 T' eNe'" ~ ''o
$1O5. fN' '"'"o ~A00-i"s' sales
to l02. 'NN ~-o'~'e' "' Sloia'
vnglnia Bank Stock-par value S7O-ast sales at 40
manchester ,a Cotton and Wool Manufacturing Stock
par value $l0O-- held at 1856. '0'NA
richmond Fire Association Stock-par value S2o-2ea
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Stock
par value $l0o-hed at $50 '''o'N
richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Certificates of
Debt--par value $l00--last sales at 500 -
richmond and Louisa Railroad Stock--par value 800
last sales at $45 Some are asking higher, wy
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
SAILED,
ochr. Mary Wise, Crockett, Salem.

NORFOLK, Sept. 25.-DsAsTER-We learn from
capt rednck agent OF underwriters, who has lust re,
turned from the wreck Of schr Belle that only part of
her cargo has been saved and that in damaged state
the Balls and vessel will be a total loss. Sale of what
cargo saved will take place to-day ''''
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.
IeIcgrophed for the Charleston Courier.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 22-6.5OP.


IeIegraphed for the Charleston Courier
New ORLEANS, Sept 22-65OP. M.
The Markets-The Crops
lhere were only small sales OF Cotton Yesterday. The
weeks sales reach $500 bales-prices firm Mddlnp
quoted at 10 to l09 middng fair l0a to fair III to
IL I'M Dealers waiting CamJrias accounts.
at Al to 5. 1'0N
The accounts from the interior respecting the crops are
gloomy The army worm is said to be quite destructive
Inc tota receipts OF the new crop only $4,000 bales
against 81 900 last year.
r Later from Chagres
me steamship Portland has arrived here in IL days
from Chagres u out Of 20 Of the crew of the are sick
OF lile Gnages lever. She brings later intelligence
New ORLEANS, Sept. 1880 A. M.
Late and Important from Merico
Inc br. steamship Serern has arrived at Mobile. She
brings one matton one hundred and Mrty-one thousand
1otoS IN specie The most of it destined for England
the remainder is for Mobile and this city.
Inc late Round Island expedition has excited much
1neaslness IN the city OF Mexico. The Consul at New
orleans sent word that the expedition would land on the
Island OF Lobos, near Tampco Herrera addressed re-
monsrance to the United States Legation at the Captol
OF Mexico and the government commenced making ex-
ensive preparations defend the cities along the
Gen La Vega had collected together body of 800 men
OF the river at Tampco.
law. ~ W." '0 "
Inc town OF Antigua, near Vera Cruz was completely
lne TO escape with their lives Public contributions were
taken up at Vera Cruz to relieve the sufferers The cho-
erawas decreasing throughout Mexico
lne accounts by the Cambria have just been received
New ORLEANS, Sept. 23LlO.23 A. M.
yesterday $50 bales Cotton were dsposed of at steady
prices. f 20 ~ ''e"''
We have no news. The weather very hot since the
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

0Rors IN NEW JERSEY The New Jersey crops are
generally abundant this season. Buckwheat has seldom
oeeh heel ane the yield of wheat rye and corn viii
% belarger than ever f"o WI" oiop p'o'''Ses
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

FooTE ON BENroN.-The Mississippi Senator has re-
Gently taken occasion to denounce "Od Bullion" as gull
~ OF every thing bad and odous letter to Hon Henry
"A: WISE Some WICKED wag has, amusngly enough
N. Y, in which he spoke of Benton thus =
A man, In many respects superior to Edmund Burke
as practical statesman inferior to but few men that
the world has ever prqducedas firm, disineresed fear
less and agnanmous champion OF the democratic cause
destined to rank hereafter venture to say higher even
lhan ne goes at present. and to claim companionshp OF
ed such mpershabe dignity TO our annals free people
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND.
HIGH WATER AT O'CLOCK, P. M.

ARRIVED
Schr Lady Clinton, Crammer New York
Sahr. Thomas b Smith, Smith, New York
Sehr Thomas Il. Thompson, Wixon, Boston.
Sehr. Thomas Ireland, Somels, New York
Schr Baltimore, Philips, Baltimore.
Schr. Ellen Goldsborough, reported Wednesday, was
an error; it should have been the Baltimore Phillips
Schr Henrico, Tuttle, New York, sundries to A S
Lee,N Smith, Resented & Bro, Kent, Kendall &
Atwater, Haskins q Libby, Mott, j. Ginte E Fl Skin
ker ya9IeW Taylor lnloss& Bro, Dudley & Johnson
d q c Weller, Nash 4 Woodhouse, Vanlew, Smith
y Go, ] J. Bray, Brooks T. Bell, Word Ferguson l.
"a 5tSs 1 Ba Qlgares Co. Owen Ballard WINS f,
ton tones IS Co. Evans Gaynar Wood " Greanor
Duy al Quarles y Merwn, Purcell, Ladd & Co. Tinsey
q Bryant, Gay, Mathews & Co, o A Srecker, Lon
don, Edmond 4 Davenport, R Duval, Dunlop, Mon
en- enre 4 CO, DooIey Crane & Son, W 4 Butler &
90, j M Royal W Ritter D ] Burr. II w Tyler i
Subett d. Bro Richardson 4 Co. II Ludlam & Co, Da.
ynenpoH Allen & Co. Peake. Bradley 4 Co, Pizzin,
R Rn.omo Catogni Andrew Pzzni, Antonio Pzzin,
Peyt3n, Webb. Bacon & Co, Workman, McGruder (,
der u F'''H y" w
Snhr
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28
COFFEE-AT HOME Ann Appo.n

COFFEE AT oME-Ihere is little coffee iu first hands
at present in the United States and that is confined r. rho
Boston, New York and Baltimore markets the whole
amount of which is probably less than IS 900 bags and
OF this Baltimore has about Is 000 all of which is Rio
the total amount of other Rio in the country in first hands
does not probably 5000 bags But the trade NAV
pc said pretty fairly supplied and is-but how
long will the supply last in this population now
mat the cholera is over cofeedrnking counyf The
advance OF lie per h. and the consideration that shorter
supplies are coming forward going restrain this
people IN gratifying their propensties but better zest will
De impaired toits flavor and any thing larger quantity
VIII be De drank We need only look back few years to
test the truth OF this statement.-Lgfords Journal
a. UNITED STATES COFFEE MARKET.-The following are
kets OF the United States at the latest dates:
AZ Doston lotl INST NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. none
~ lh' ioui his'. IS 3OO bags
baumore, 2lst inst. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IS 900 baps
I've" Olediis' lotl ins IS 600 bags
CHARLESTON MARKET, Sept. 25
CorroN-Ihe transactions yesterday reached 500 bales
at extremes ranging from s.. to 1Oa Holders firm and
prices very stiff Stock on sale quite light
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

REASONABLE CoRREsPoNDENcE--'The Canada papers
announce ANN &C. that Lord Eg Governor General Of Canada
eral leading politicians charge oftreason in reaarS 70
The annexation ofthe Canadas to the United States. -
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

From THE PAcIFIc-We understand that Letters have
peen received here by the arrival OF the Empire Citv at
New York stating that serious difficulties have occurred
out OF the California fever and the consequent nsubord
nation and desertons of seamen We do moi learn anv
particulars.--BeW Bedford Mtrcury of Tues0av. '
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

LIBEL SUIT AGAINST THE N.,Y MIRRoR.-The person
claiming to be son OF Lord Byron who proposes an edi
menced a suit for libel against the Evening Mirror
which pumpy reiterates its conemptuos nntGs 95 ah
rnoIIle IL -' ~ ~
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

When Mr. Madison declined any further official inter-
course with the British ambassador Mr. Jackson without
having gwen any ntimation to the British Government OF
e cause OF e circumstances interruption of friend
y relations followed Another ambassador was sent in
Mr. Jacksons place, and difficulty whatever arose out
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

The Boston Transcript says that Messrs Davenport g.
Bridges the celebrated manufacturers at CAMBRIDGE
port have stopped payment and suspended business at
least for the present,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

Arpointnnentb by the President
EDWIN ~ Perm, Navy Agent at Memphis Tennessee,
10 succeed George w Smith, on the first Of October next
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

lHE CANARY BIRDs.-The lovers of the wonderful,
should not a to visit the exhibition of Canary Birds at
boshers Hall We understand their performances ara
really astonishing
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-28

Us An Address will be delivered nv Cant D,,,,oo-.
before ne Arnory and Tredegar and Artisan Divisions
sons sons OF Temperance at the Oregon Hill Chapel on the
S9 - INST, at r. M Subiect-1Ae Claims Of the Sons
Al Al trends OF the cause are invited to attend
The Amory Band will be present. 60 %