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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02
HUSTINGS COURT Ian s5

Commonwealth Us. Mrs. e. A.. Griffin
Charged with stealing lot of jewellery, &C., on
the 18th inst, from the residence of ]. D. Smith,
of this city.
ss.~A called court for the examination of the pri-
soner, convened to-day at / l oclock-whereupon,
on the prisoners motion, and for good cause
shown, the examination was continuedtil the next
regular term of the Court, (the End Monday in
February The prisoner was remanded to jail
The examination of Moses Pike, on the charge
of receiving from Mrs. Griffin portion of the sto-
len jewellery which had been set for to-day, was
likewise postponed till the next term of the Court.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02
CITY AFFAIRS.
MAYORS COURT, Feb. /.

Three or four free negroes We're brought up
from the cage this morning. on the charge of
strolling about the city without possessing re-
gisters attesting their claims to freedom Three
of the Migrants proved their freedom and were
discharged; the fourth, however, failed to salts
fly the Court as to his right to remain in the city,
and he was consequently sent to Jail.
/ FINEs.-Offieer Miller caused fines to be 7sas
posed upon William Catlin and George w. Wiley
for violations of the ordinances of tine CITY.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02
THE PUBLIC LANDS.

The time has now surely arrived when the peo-
ole of the older States should be convinced of the
wisdom of Mr. Clay's land policy which General
Jackson arbitrarily defeated by pocketng a bill,
which he knew would have been passed, notwith-
standing his veto, by the constitutional majority of
two-thirds of each House of Congress. Prominent
public men are now striving amongst themselves
to make the highest bid for Western popularity,
by giving away the public lands, in different ways
to the prejudice of the guaranteed rights of the
States holding them in coparcenary. Mr.. Web
ster has brought forward his plan, as contribu-
ton to the spirit of what is called land-retorm.-
Mr.. Douglas, of Illinois, has announced another;
Mr. Seward another Gas sort OF balance weight
to Gen. Cass's ant-Austran speculaton;) MI
Walker, of Wisconsin, still another; and finally,
Gen Sam Houston, of Texas has produced land
platform upon which to base his Presidential aspi-
Eations In the U. S. Senate, on Wednesday, he
offered the following resolution:
ResoIued That the Committee on Public Lands be
instructed inquire into the expedency OF granting
each family mot landholders the owners of proper
States or emigrants who now here, may arrive
previous to the 18th of March next l60 acres OF land
and when said families shall have resided upon the said
land so granted three years continuously and shall erect
buildings, and clear ten acres OF ground thereon pa
tent shall be issued by the Government OF the United
etaes, free from all cost, to the grantee.
Mr.. Foote thought this the best "bid" yet made.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02

9NDREW MAHER, the young man who was
stabbed @the affray at Martins grocery on Broad
street, Sunday evening, died from the effects of the
wound Thursday night. Coroner Wicker held
an inquest over the body yesterday. John Hays,
the alleged murderer of Maher, is still at large
The chief of police in this city has not been able
even to procure minute description of his per-
son; so the murderer WILL in all probability, 60 UNI
Whipt of Justice
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02
Posi- TION OF VIRGINIA.

The resolutions, reported Wednesday, by the
Joint Committee of the two Houses of the Legis-
lature, and which we inserted Thursday without
commentary of our own, seem to US TO be such as
should command the united support OF gentlemen
of all parties In the debate, which occurred In
the House of Delegates, the general sentiment OF
the people of different parts OF the State IN favour
of determined stand on the sectional question:
was impressively manifested by the remarks
of different members. most of whom were from
Western counties. Mr.. Shelley, indeed, stated
that his constituents were opposed to the South
ern Convention; but, when the subject was first
mooted in the House, that gentleman truly de-
clared that whenever the issue should be finally
made up, the people of Augusta would maintain
the position of Virginia and the South, as an
nounced in the resolutions OF last winter, as
stoutly and determinately as any constituency IN
the Commonwealth We therefore hope that when
- considers well the import of the present reso-
TONS the caution with which they prescribe the
understood objects of the Southern Convention,
he, and others who may concur with his views,
will forego opposition. Union in the South is now
prominently what is indispensable to the mainte-
nance of our rights. The North is looking and
hoping for division amongst us. 1t will ineylta-
bly regard such division as being conclusive proof
of hesitation and ndecsion. In the provision of
the resolutions concerning the Nashville Conven-
ton, we see nothing from which any commitment
to rash measures can Justly be apprehended The
preservation of the Union, by measures to prevent
the violation of Southern rights is declared to be
the great object of the Convention. The final
adoption of the measures which it may recon-
mend is properly left, if the occasion for their APP
plicaton shall arise. to the decision of State Con-
vention formally elected by the people, which
will appoint delegates to a second Southern Con
vention, whose functions will be similar to those
of the old Congress of the Confederation The
Convention to be held at Nashville in June next,
can only recommend some general plan of action
for the preservation of Southern interests, and all
must admit, that if our declarations mean any
thing, it is the part of common prudence to secure
the cooperation of our sister States of the South
in sustaining them
We earnestly hope that the resolutions, after
being carefully elaborated by the Joint Committee
will be voted upon without attempts at amendment
and will receive the undivided sanction of both
Houses.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02

IMPORTANT DECISION UPON DyoRCE.-The Supreme
Court OF Pennsylvania in the OF Jones VS.. Jones
udpe Couour has decided the opinion of that trib-
nal, that divorces by the Legislature for causes with
10 The jurisdiction of the courts in divorce cases. are
unconstitutional and null. Judge Burnside dssented
IN toto from the opinion OF the majority of the court
as he conceived that the decision would produce in
calculabe amount of injury.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02

The International Art Union announces as prize
for the best picture an income OF $500 for two years
from 1850 enable the successful competitor TO study
abroad. A carte-banche OF subject is allowed. The
works sen, for competition be directed to John
of Design, COL Broadway, until March 25th, 1850
Letters 10 be sent to Goupil Vbet Co, 2S9 Broad
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02

New MINISTER TO RUssA,-Nel s. Brown, late
Governor Of Tennessee has been selected by the Presi
dent fer Minister Penpoentiary to Russia, vice Arthur
P. Bagby of Alabanla.--7ri6uRe.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02

MARyLASp AND SLAvERY.-in the Legislature OF
Maryland, 90 The Goth nst resolution was submit
ied proposing to send delegates from that State TO the
Southern convention to be hetd Nashville, in case
Congress shall pass the Wmo, Proviso or abolish sIa
very in the District Of Columbia
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND.
HIGH WATER AT II O'clock, A. Nj.

SAILED,
Schr Hanover, Lampkin, New York.
Schr Jos Lybrand, Bell, Philadelphia
Schr Edith, Crowell, Boston
. NEW YORK, Jan 3l-Ard, schr Harriet Louisa
Cramer, Richmond,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02

The NEw YORK BLOCK FOR THE NATIONAL No
NuMENT.Both Houses Of the New York Legislature
have passed bill for furnishing suitable block OF
marble from that State tof the Monument at WASH
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02

Mrs. Fanay Kemble has vo unteered TO give a read
ing in New York. for the benefit OF the Hungarians
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02
THEATRE.

THEATRE. -
sEFEoN and CHIPPENDALE,. :. Manages.
SATURDAY EVENING, Feb I'd, $50,
Will be presented I'D tme) the Historical Drama Of
Wallace:
THENFIERO OF SCOTLAND,
Wallace. ............ M Held
Allan RamsayA ....... Mr.. Chlppendale
Marian. :.....:A ,....;ZMrs: NJ Jones
Song, by ..:....AL.... Miss Barton.
To be followed HyAa new Farce, called
WILFUE MURDER.
Ppytggoras sph99sh' .A Mr.. Chippendale
Whiskers ....A. Mrs, Seton
Polka National, Miss Celeste and Mr.. Fletcher
+ To conclude with
IRISH SYMPATHY.
Mike Nurphv MIR Sloan
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-02

The Custom House al Boston, commonwealth 1886 is
completed. 1t cost 81 1897 40.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

as you are, to hold public meetings and de-
nouce my political conduct, whenthe nigh
u6st giants Of the nation fear to awaken my
wrath, or encounter the flashing Of mine
eyes? Know you not that | have caused
Hale, the abolitlonist Of New Hampshire,
to remble at the threatened gsllows; that
Seward the higher-law member from the
Empire State, has been suddenly struck
dumb bv the overwhelming power Of my ell
oqlence; that Benton, the mad buffalo o!
Mis- .ouri, fed from the senate chamber
under an affecting shower of latin quota
TONS, which | poured into his rear; and
thatI have-in addition TO these memorable
achievements tetotaciously exhuncti6ed b
vauuted chivalry Of South Carolina, horse,
foot, and ~dragoons?" But you have dis
regarded these startling manifestations Of
my power; and seem to court Obstruction
at the hands Of an enraged Achilles
Know then, infatuated wretches as you are
sha!low-minded, factions, and aspiring de-
magoaues, as proclaimed you in the Sen
ate-that yon are row sinking into your
political graves too deep for the resurrection;
and that l., General Foote,a with this ma
gic wand of free-solHism here inscIibe up
on your tombstones the following epitaph,
fouud over the d~ecayed and dishonored
bones Of a Mediterranean pirate:
Dead, damned, and discharged"
' "SCRAPS"
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10
THE ADJUSTMENT.

The following paragraph will afford an
indication of how much justice, harmony,
and qeiet the South is to derive from the
late acts of Congress.
The faction to which the individuals
mentioned below belong is but the advance
guard Of that overshadowin and unscrupu-
Ions majority, which recently forced upon
the South the enormous constitutional out
rags'in the California apdTexas matters. IF
the North intends US peace, ii is such peace
as the robber gives his riled victim. Flush
ed with their late victory, they are already
intent on new conquest. Those who see
harmony and peace ia that question, can
"See Helsn's beauty in an Ethiop ia
brow" tMddiSonian.
No PEACE YEr.-We have noticed the
movement Of Mi. Thaddeus Stevens 10
reopen several Of the bleeding wounds
which were SO eFectually healed BY
Mr.. Clay's Panacea. LetiI not be suppos-
ed that this is the movement Of an unim-
porsant, insignificant parsonage, who il
thus seeking noioriely. The New York
Sun, BY no means tinctufed with freesoil.
ism, has a correspondent who thus writes
respecting Mr.. Stevens and his movements.
v. Sentinel.
81 perceive that Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens
Of Pennsylvania, who IS decidedly tn,
ablest man in the House, connected will
this rapidly organizing new yarty. Of Nor.
thern democratic and whig ultras, has al
ready quietly given notice Of his intention
to introduce at an early day, a bill to (vir
ualIy) restore the tariff Of 1924 another
q abolish slavery in the Territory Of Utah
another 70 repeal 50 much d the bills estab
fishing territorial governments for New
Mexico and Utah as recognize slavery il
said territories, and as pledge the nation /,
admit new slave Statesi into the Union; ADJ
also q billto repeal and anBuI the Fugi
tive Slave law, just passed. This, YOU
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

PoLITIcAL QUIBBLEs.-Some Of the oppo-
nents Of the late Southern movements, are at
tempting to censure Gov. Towns for calling
the Convention, because by the act Of the Lee
gislature, i was his duty to call it, in case, Con
gFess should s'admit into the United States, as
a State Ofthis Confederacy, the sparsely peo-
pied territory Of California and New Mexico.
ASthe word and isused md not or, they say
That the contingency has not happened, as Car
ifornia and New Mexico, have not both been
admitted. We think it very evident that the
word and is used for or and that il was intend
ed to be in the alternative, for surely the Lee
g~islature did not contemplate the admission Of
California AMI New Mexicoias a 'State-that
Is, lone State, for such would be the literal
meaning. This little hair splitting business is
becoming very naturalto the Compromisers and
conciliators for some Of them pretended to
take strong Southern ground and yet they End
Il the easiest matter 10 the world to explain it
all away as meaningjust nothing at all.
lfthey had been in tie Gubcrnatorial Chat
instead Of Gov. Towns, Of course they would
have found a~ninsuperable barrier 70 the call f
the Convention, because forsooth the little word
and was used accidentally for or.
Some ofthem have retreated from the strong
eft position on the Southern question for just
as ffivoloas reasong.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

~
The FEMALE AcADEMY.-The female school
ia this place under the direction Of Mr.. Could
and his accomplished daughters, was resumed
on Monday last.
We understand that there are already one
hundred pupils in attendance. This i%nstitu-
ton is now ia the iull tide Of successful exper
iment. Before the end Of this session we shonld
not be surprised, il it numbered one hundred
and fifty. School books can be procured at
the Drug Stores in Town. We see that Priest.
~ and Mosby have n new school book called
the Southern Glass Book. We think it high
time that teachers and parents should scruti-
6ize closely the character of the works placed
in the hands Of youth. Their tender minds
may beeOsily indoctrinated with the sentiments
ofa false philanthropy.
Covert assaults upon our peculiar institutions
are frequently tc be found ia juvenile publiou-
tons.
Bat we had almost Iorgottenthe subject With
which we commenced, viz the Academy
We aregratiaed to state that the Institution
has resumed its session under more aattering
auspices than at any former period.
LeH
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

THANEs. Now that the session of Congress
is over, we cheerfully return thanks to Sena-
tors Davis and Foole, and immediate Rep.
resentatiye Col. McWillie, for various and
sundry public documents politely forwarded
to this Office by each Of these gentlemen.
We hive frequently neglected to make the
usual acknowledgement for these favors ut the
time, but we now make in a lump.
DR.. Franklininstcad of saying grace at ev cry
meal, thought it a labor saving process to say
it but once v erthe head Of the meat barrel.
Without endorsing his graceless habits we
now once for all make a general acknowledge
ment to these gentlemen for all the favors for
warded to US during tile late session.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

by telegraphic dispatches published in anoth
er column it will be seen that dissatisfaction
exists at the North with the late fugitive Slave
Bill, and that the cry Of repeal isalready rails
ed. Perhaps at the very next session Of Con-
gress, a sufficient number OF members opposed
to the Bill, will be returned, pledged torepeal
il.
And this Ii one ofthe late Bills TINT were to
carry healing on their wings and give peace to
the country.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

Father MATTHEW. From the st. Louis
Union Of thes0th ult,, we learn that Father
Matthew, the great Apostle Of temperance,
was then in that city
During the past week, the Union says that
he administered the pledge to more than 1000
persons. We hopethe pledge they take IS per-
petual one, and that there is no release fro"
its obligation, but that it was binding to the
end Of life.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

will perceive, is au earnest that they are
determined not to leave Washington with
out having issuesOn which to agitate. Il
Is understood that these bills are the joint
production Of Mr., Stevens, Gov. Seward
and Mr.. Preston King.n
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

Mr. BentOn.-This gentleman has written n
Jetlef to citizen Of 81. Louis, about the report
thGtthe New Paper 10 be established in Wash
ingtQ il 70 support him fof the Presidency.
He denies TINT It Is intended fol that purpose,
but does moi undertake to say that lie will be a
caudidate however.
The 81. Louis Union, IN which We end the
letter, Il, We believe, the leading Benton Paper
Of Missouri, and IL p~refaces ii with d long eli.
toriaL eulogislic ofcoT Benton, and his claims
for that high station
Jtsaysthat thenew papsr, awili, ifft 4
suits public ppinicn, advocate hs R~entonao
claims to The Presidency; With I'll matter Col
Benton has nothing 70 do. He Is public pro.
perry. ste. ete.
X il more than probable that A strong effort
win BE- made il 1852, 70 run Col. Benton, tie
viii rnnA We suppose, AZ The Southern eonciha.
hon and harmony gaiep man.
On The other side we viii have doubtless 81
ont and out Northern freesoilsr
IA bcautifh choice Of evils will thus b PIE
sented To lib South. we wonld ourselves pre-
ler the Eeytbesn frsesoilers to Tie Southern de
sssiers
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

The Circuit Court met on monday last, the
Hon. Rob't. q. Perry presiding.
The District Attorney R. S. G. Perkins IS
in attendance, aml'is, we believe, v%igilant in
looking after the interests Of the State.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

We are authorised to announce Mr.. 81.
M. HAMMONDs, as a candidate for Assessor
Of Madison county at the next ensuing cleo
ition. MANY VOTERS.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10
Fourth Despatch
TBY THE WESTERN Line
TIE FUGETE w SLATE

ELAH w
Lou, Od.. 3.-Mixed meetings O ! !
and blacks have been held in new :
and in Springfield Worcester, W.
noudcing the Fugitive Slave ~
Springfield where many ruhawfi y \
have gathered, resolutions Wets
resist the execution Of thelaw -
Yards :. nurTs
N. Y, Oct. 8 P. Mn Hool' I
ale business has been done;pIs /,
OF buyers. The cornmarket. is dug ~
day 10000 bushels al 65 cents " !,
els Genessee wheat .soldat 81 y !.
200 michigan at 81 CO. PF0v' IN
unchanged; mess pork selling nj.
Stocks are without alteration - :,
operations have been checked u'''
day by rainy weather.
RISE I'm THE OIll ~
GIN. Oct3-ghe river Aa'
here, and is still swelling
MARKETS
No sales Of -four; prices n,t
Whiskey is firm at % GEMS. Nd
also firm with moderate sa's''
doing in provisions 10 dav.
RIVE RLOWER
PRS, Oct There are ihreg ,osjat
inches water in the chansi
falling.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10
A WORD OF CHEER.

Those who have used DR.. Rogers's Syrup Of
Liyerwortand Tar, unhesitatingty declare that
it IS the most eGicatioGs medicine ever prepared
for diseases of the Throat, Lungs and Liver,
We, therefore, take pleasure in directing at
tention to the advertisement in another col
umn.
C2piedf from The Louisville JournlD.
Consumption isa disease which is carrying
its victims to the tohbs by thousands, without
being arrested in progfess by the medicines in
common u Sc at the present time. Bit bright
er day is coming, and has come-to successful.
ly arrest this disease. DR.. Rogers's Liyerwort
and Tar, not only gives immediate relief in
colds and coughs, but from the testimony Of
men Of the highest standing, here and else
where, it is making some remarkable cures O.
consumption. Improvements in treatment Of
diseases are onward, and nothing can arrest its
piFit in the present age.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

PATRIorlc CLERGYMAN.-A mass meet
ing Of all parties was held inlLowndes CO.,
Ala, on the 18th at which it was declared
unanimously that the law lately passed by
Congress, excluding the people of the South
ftom the territories as if they were felons,
are such as "no people having the spirit Of
freemen will submit to-" Even the clergy
laid aside its robes OF peace, and gave les.
timony against these infamous acts, and de
nounced the %intolerant and uncompromis-
ing warfare waged upon US by our "breth-
rem of the North" From a letter addressed
to the meeting BY the Rev. II, B. Cater
we take the following;
u can go to England, Scotland, or Ire
land, { writes the reverend gentleman, )and
show my credentials, that | am a minister
of the Gospel. OF the Pfesbytry order, aud
a member of the PresbYlry Of South Ala,
aud | will have christian courtesy extend
ed to me, so fur as 10 invite me to preach in
their puIpils. But if | goto Boston, and
some other cities north, and let it be known
that hail from this slaveholding state, and
ar a slave holder, SO far from being invit-
ed TO preach, | will not be allowed to sit
down TO the communion table with them.
Now, this is a specimen Of the dearl Uli-
on which we are commanded to preserve,
and TO which, if we Go not submit, we are
branded with treason, and are to beregard-
edas diSuRioaiStS: We are not now squab-
bling about the Union; who will preserve
and who wall desolve it. The question is
not now debatcable. Our northern friends
have settled it for us, pithOuf our consent
and against our 1biShes. They hare de-
Solpea the Constitutional Union, to all in-
tents and purposes, and if you will leave it
to foreign arbitration, they will tell you so.
Disguise it as you may, the question which
we at the South have now to meet, is one
plain and easily TO be understood; and |
would have every southern man, whig and
democrat, to look it full in The face, aud de-
ttrmine il: tits, "whether we will suffer
the abolition Of slavery, and ourselves and
children to be reduced to a state of peou-
age?D 3
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10
GRANp RALLY AT JAoxson

Our excellent contemporary, the Madi-
s%onian, suggests the propriety oil holding a
grand Southern rally meeting at Jackson.
We think the effect would be better. should
a meeting of this kind be held at a point
more remote from the shadow Of the capi.
tol, where the Imagination of submissi-
onists c%onjure up 50 may chimeras dire Of
executive influence.
There Is a period, however, when a tally
at Jackson might be well-timed. We re-
fer TO the expected oration upon the life and
character Of the late exalted pattiot, Hon.
John @. Calhoun. This grafton is to b.
delivered by Hon, JEFF. Davis, and ii is ex-
pectedthath be w~illbe,able 10 perform tie la
Dor shortly after his return to the State.-
I'he time for this event is not published
but we should anticipate that it would take
place on the assembling of the legislature
.Aississippian
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

The letter Of Mirabeau b. Lamar.--An ex-
tract from this eloquent letter will be found on
Our outside page, its perusal will repay the
. reader for his time,
III is from the pen Of gallant soldier, who in
two wars, hasproyed his devotion to the cause
Of his country.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

The Methodist Quarterly neetlug terminatep
.at this place on Sunday last.
The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-10-10

IaH CANE CRoP. = The Baton Rouge
Advocate oflbe 26th says that the cane
crop is suffering from The long continued
drought.