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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14

THE UNITED STATES AND FRANcE.--The following
information, extracted from the Paris Correspondence
of the Journal Commerce under date of December 49,
cannot be without inter just for any OF our rea
ders:
an D'HAurERIvE. Consul General of France at New
York. has been appointed to the station Havana
and NJ Lacoste is to succeed him at New York. The
latter will take passage in the Cunard steamer OF the
18th instant. The Government allows him no delay,
wishing to heal the breach Washington by all friend
ly procedure and pledge: He an officer Of Napo-
leon and at the battle OF Waterloo aid of General Ge-
rard of the cavalry. M. San Bots -Comte has re-
turned from Turin l cannot say positively when or
whether he will repair to the United States This gen.
tleman was dist inguished officer of the etat-major
(sta and aid of General Harispe now eighty-two years
ofage, and conspicuous in the Imperial military annals
M. Bois-e Comic married the Generals niece, sister
of Etcheveney eminent member OF the Conservative
party in the present Legislative Assembly. The new
Envoy to Washington is about toryfve years of age.
with prepossessing exterior, cultivated mind, refined
manners, and discreet spirit. He was appointed Min
lister Penpotentary to Turin by NJ Bastide Minister
of Foreign Affairs, the intimate friend ofBuchet Presi-
dent of the Constituent Assembly very erudite physi
clan and able historian. He conducted delicate and
arduous negotiations at Turin for about twelve month,
to the entire satisfaction this Government Mr. Rves
is fully indicted into the corps dplomatique."
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14

Bigelow, laid before the City Council Of Boston on
Monday last learn that the number public schools
in Boston is 1877 pupils in attendance 10000; for
ty Of the city $3.50 The cemeteries Of the city are
full and new burying ground is asked for The expen-
OF the police and watch departments for the year
was $4,000. The water works, when carried to
East Boston, will have cost $4,540000 The city debt
exclusive Of that contracted for water amounted the
3st day of Decemberto 81 623 1868 to meet which the
city has abundant The city tax assessed for
the year was 81, l747l5.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14

The New York Express publishes statement from
which appears that, during the years 1896 la47 and
lS4S, the expenses drumming the Providence Railroad
and the Worcester Railroad both using wooden seepers
were, respectively, $S9679 and $4,000. The expen-
SEES ofthe Lowell Railroad, with stone seepers, during
the same period, amounted to $282,44S. Thus it apv
pears that the expenses during the three years OF the
Providence and Worcester roads together embracing
166 miles of trackl were upwards Of eleeen thousand
dollars less than those ofthe Lowell road of only fifty
three miles of track, clearly exhibiting the superiority
and economy of the wooden over the stone sleeper.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14
The AnSwer of Senator Benton.

" 7E'HII4NuIO4VI
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the recent of
your EXcelency's communication of the goth utmo
and say that comes very OPPORTUNITY for the trial OF
an issue in Missouri which excites great public ex-
pectaton. That issue was joined in the Senate of the
United States on the Sd instant in the declaration made
by me, and denied by my colleague, that the General
Assembly of Missouri has mistaken the sentiment of
the people, and misconceived their own powers, when
they pledged the State to cooperate with the savehod
ing States in the measures in progress The expected
time for trying that issue at the August elections of
next summer but the time proposed in the resolutions
which you send me is BETTER because earlier and will
take care to make known in Missouri for the intoma-
ton of all concerned
Respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
THOMAS H. BENTON.
Gov, SEAeRooK, Charleston S {.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14

DENJ. M. BUR ron, APOTHECARY
I'D AND DRUGGIST Franklin street, Carringtons
New Building, near Old Market, Richmond, offers tor
sale Medicines, Drugs and all other articles usually
kept in Drug Store, at low prices Physicians pre-
scrptons will be put up carefully at any time of night
most popular remedies in use, will always be kept on
hand share of the patronage OF the public is
pectfully solicited.
IN
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14

JUVENILE THIEvEs-The Mayor Of New York in his
message says there are about 5000 juvenile thieves in
that CITY They are found mainly on the docks or
places for depositing merchandise. Many OF them go
about the city with small articles for sale, preence
for getting into houses and stores and il is pre-
sent to defect them then TO carry on their depredatons
Cotton flour sugar and molasses, the DOCKS are con.
stanty phndeed by these juvenile rogues Of both sexes,
who are forming habits which will inevitably lead to in
fanny the State Prison. II is for such culprits that
Reform School, similar TO that in Massachusetts, is
greatly needed
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14
DIVIDENDS OF VIRGINIA BANKS

BANK OF THE VALLEY.-The President and Directors
Of the Bank of the Valley have declared semi annual
dividend of ii per cent-4 per cent OF which will be
paid to the stockholders the 18th inst,-the quarter
per cent. being retained as the State bonus.
FARMERS BANK-The President and Directors have
declared dividend of4 per cent for the last six months
which, after deducting per cent. bonus to the State,
Will be paid to the stockholders on after the 18th
instant.
BANK OF VIRGNIA.-The President and Directors of
This Bank have declared dividend of 81 per cent.
OF the profits Of the Bank for the last six months subject
the deduction of per cent bonus the State, which
leaves 81 per cent 81 As per share payable to the
stockholders on or after the 18th inst.
EXCHANGE BANK OF VRGINIA.-Ihe President and
Directors have declared semi-annual dividend of 81
per cent, subject deduction of. per cent bonus,
payable to the stockholders on or after the 18th inst
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE

We have received from Mr.. Senator BENTON with
authority place it before the public copy OF the fol-
lowing Correspondence between the Honorable Senator
and the Governor OF the State of South Carolina.
MT Int
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14
Letter of Governor Seabrook.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
COLUMBIA, December 90, l549.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBIA, December 20, lS49.
SIR: His Excelency WHrTEMARsH B. SEABRooK
Governor OF South Carolina has instructed for
ward to you the resolutions herewith, approving of the
recommendation of the State OF Mississippi OF South
en Convention to be held Nashville Tennessee, on
the first Monday in June next.
In accordance with the third resolution the following
gentlemen elected represent the State at large in
said Convention, viz; Langcon Cheves, Franklin H.
Elmore, James H. Hammond, and Robert w. Barn
we'll
have the honor to be your most obedient servant,
B. F. WATTS, Secretary
To the Hon. THOMAS H. BENTON,
United States Senate.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14
INTERESTING FROM CANADA.

AOSOs
II is ascenained that majority OF the branches OF
The British American League have declared in favor OF
an elective legislative council.
A great many annexationists have been elected to
the Municipal councils throughout Western Canada.
SPEcIE.-Amount Of Specie exported from Boston in
1s49 1862 Os3 6s imported in time, 81 2s7 O39 90
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14

AUCTION CARD.-The attention of house.
keepers and the public in general respectfully solicited
to my sale of Cabinet Furniture, Bedding &c. to take
place this morning. at 10 o'clock, in the frame building,
on Governors street, opposite the Governors House.
See advertisement ALEx Mort.
ia Ia
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14

About $4,000 head of ca,t were driven into Cincin-
natl during the year lS49.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14

" lace, Merchant Tailor, New York, begs leave to
inform his friends and patrons that he will visit Rich
mond Va, during the month of January, for the pur-
pose of receiving such orders for Clothing they may
be pleased TO favour him with Their attention is res
pectfuy invited to his samples of goods which will bs
OF the latest and most desirable styles in market.
ia l4-d6t
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-14
VUREFO COUGHS

~ constantly on hand a fire
brated remedies for Coughs,
Consumption, &c, among
Hastings Syrup Naptha, ia
Cherry Pectoral, Wistar's
Swayne's Syrup Of do. do,
Liverwort, Mrs. Jervis's, Wi
Cough Candies, Thompson
Naptha, Pure Cod Liver Oil,
by. R. i
10 ii
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
Whig Nomination for Governor.

The Wing State Convention which as
sembled at Columbus on Monday last, put
in nomination as their candidate for Cover
nor, WILLIAM JOHNSON, Of Cincinnati.
Little is known in this section of the
State of the character and history of the
nominee. The whig papers are beginning
to puff him up as one of the greatest men
of the age, as scarcely second to Billy Bebb
or his Excellency Gen. Cheesebury Ford,
of Geaug-ee!
On the first day of the Convention dis
cussion arose in regard to the propriety of
passing resolutions setting forth the princi-
Piles of the party, to which there was con-
siderable opposition. So, it will be seen
that our Streetsborough friend who declar-
ed in the late whig convention in this coun-
ty, that the wings always got along the best
without any declaration of their principles,
by playing @muna," is not entirely alone in
his opinion. But the majority of this con-
vention thought otherwise, and series Of
resolutions was adopted.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13

C. The Editor of the Whig in teleraph-
ing to his paper the news of the nomination
of Governor, says of the resolutions adopted
by the convention that they are @right.
That is very definite. This same Editor, a
strong Provisoist. before and long after the
election of Taylor, when the President
came out with his non.aetiom policy, de-
clared enthusiastically that it was Just the
thing, that it was perfectly safe, and ex-
actly fright" Then again, when the
whig sachems met in Columbus last win
ter to denounce the "compromise" scheme of
the great Embodiment" and re-afimed the
Proviso as fundamental doctrine of whig-
gerry, this same sapient Editor shouts aloud,
hurrah for the Proviso, that is "all right!"
The wings are very much as the darkey
preacher said of the woodchuck-~ When
the great almighty dog get atween he and
he hole, he got anodder hole to run to. y
With one who is thus driven about by ev-
cry shifting breeze, can anything which his
party does be aUrong?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
, bus, shall be deemed a compliance with

bus, shall be deemed compliance with
the provisions of said section.
Sec. 6. That if any branch of the State
Bank of Ohio shall suffer its specie and
sight funds in the eastern cities, as provi-
ded in the ffty-fourh section Of the act TO
which this is an amendment, 10 fall below
thirty per cent, Of the amount OF its circu-
lation, and remain so for thirty days, it
shall be the duty of the Board Of Control
to require said branch to return propor-
tional amount Of its circulation. which cir
culaton when so returned, shall be burned;
and thereupon the Board of Control shall
declare proportional amount Of The stock
of said branch extinguished.
SEC. 7. That any branch Of the State
Bank Of Ohio, when majority Of its
shareholders shall so determine, may, with
the consent OF the Board of Control, re.
turn her circulation in any amount not to
exceed forty per cent, and the Board Of
Control shall, upon the receipt Of said cir.
cuation, burn the same. and ihereupon de-
clare proportional amount of the stock
of said branch extinguished, but in no case
shall said branch be permitted to reduce
the amount of her safety fund.
Sec. 8. All laws or parts of laws incon-
sistent with the provisions Of this act, are
hereby repealed.
BENJAMIN F. LETTER,
Speaker of The House of Representatives..
CHARLES G. CONVERS,
Speaker of tie Senate.
March 23d, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
The Detroit Free Press

We see by the above paper of Wednes-
day last that Mr. ROBERT o. HARMON, has
purchased one-third of the printing estab-
lishment Of that paper, and is hereafter to
be associated with his brother, J. H. Har-
mon, and S. Bagg, ESQ.,, in its publica-
ton. 1t is but five or six years since, that
this young man commenced his apprentice
ship in the office of the Free Press, and now,
by his own industry. perseverance and econ
omy, he has become partner in one of the
most extensive printing establishments in
the West. The Messrs. Harmon were for.
merly from this town. The industry and
energy by which alone they have succeeded
heretofore, cannot fail to insure them pros
perity in the future.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
AN ACT

FxIng the times of holding the court OF common
pleas in the seventeen tn judicial circuit.
SEC. 1. Be ii enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of Ohio, That the
courts OF common pleas shall hereafter be
held in the several ,unties composing the
seventeenth judicial circuit, q, the times
hereinafter prescribed, viz: Spring term:
in the county Of Scioto, an the first Mon.
day in February; in the couaty Of Pike, on
the fourth Thursday thereafter; in the
county Of Lawrence, on the second Mon
day in March; in the county Of Ga!lia, on
tho third Monday in March; in the county
of Jackson. on the first Monday Of April.
Summer term: in the county Of Scioto, on
the first Monday in May; in the county OF
Pike, on the third Thursday thereafter; in
the county Of Lawrence, on the first Mon
day in June; in the county of Gallia, on
the second Thursday thereafter; in the
county of Jackson, on the fourth Wedaes.
day in June; Fall Tenn: in the county Of
Scioto, on the first Monday in September;
in the county of Pike, on the third Monday
in September; in the county Of Lawrence,
on The fourth Monday in September; in the
county of Gallia, on the second Wednes-
day in October; in the county Of jackson,
on The fourth Wednesday in October.
Sec. 2 That all acts and paris of acts
Inconsistent with this act, are hereby re.
pealed. ..--. is.
BENJAMIN F. LETTER,
Speaker Of the House Of representatives..
CHARLES C. CONVERS,
SpeaLer Of the Senate.
January 26. 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
AN ACT

| AN ACT
Prescribing the times OF holding The court Of COM
mon pleas in the eighteenth judicial circuit.
Sec. l. BE IL enacted By tie General
Assembly of State of Ohio. That the
court Of common pleas shall hereafter be
holden in the several counties composing
the eighteenth judicial circuit. as follows.
10 wit: in the county of Williams, on the
eighth day Of April. and first day of Octo-
Der; in the county Of Defiance, on the thir.
teenth day Of May, and twelfth day Of No.
vember; in the county of Henry. on the
fifteenth day Of April, and fifteenth day Of
October; in the county of Putnam, on the
twenty-second day Of April, twenty eighth
day Of July, and twenty eighth day Of Oc-
tober; in the county Of Vanwert. on the
twenty-ninth day of April, and the fifth
day of November; and in the county Of
Paulding, on the sixth day Of May, and
twenty.frst day of October.
Sec. 2. Should any day named herein
for the holding of said court fall upon Sun.
day said courts shall in such case commence
and be holden on the next succeeding day.
Sec. 8. All acts and parts OF acts incon-
sistent with ihe provisions Of this act are
hereby repealed. ..r
... BENJAMIN F. LETTER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives..
CHARLES C.. CONVERS,
Speaker of the Senate.
March %, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
Michigan Convention Election.

The Detroit Daily Free Press of Wednes-
day contains the returns of the election for
Delegates to form new Constitution for
the State of Michigan, from eleven counties,
giving the result of the election for 63 men,
bers, of which the Democrats have elected
50 and the Wings IL. The Convention is
to consist of 100 members; so it will be
seen that the Democrats will have major
ity in that body even though the wohle of
the members yet to be heard from be
Whig-a thing no wise likely.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
Che 1portaqe Gentil1el.
VEN N A, o HIO:
VI o N day, May I3, Is so.
FOR GOVERNOR,
R u BEN W 00D
OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY,
Constitutional Convention.

The delegates to the Convention to revise
the Constitution, me, at Columbus on Mon
day last in the Senate Chamber, and organ
lied by electing the following officers:
Hon. WIN. MEDILL, Of Fairfield, Pres
ident,
VIM. H. Gill. Esq, Of Guernsey, Pri'1-
cipal Secretary,
WM. L. B. PRENTIss, of Knox county,
Assistant Secretary;
JAMES ARNOLD, Of Richland county,
Door-Keeper; and
JOHN w. CARRoLToN, Of Hamilton
county, Sergeant at-Armas.
We learn from the Statesman that Col.
Medill received the entire vote of the demo-
cratic members present, 60; 4 members be-
ing absent at the time. The wings cast their
votes for Gov. Vance, 38 in number and 5
Blanks. The other officers were appointed
by resolution, and unanimously.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13

COLONEL TOP AND MAJOR MORGAN
A correspondent of the N. Y. Tribune, a
passenger on the steamship Tennessee from
New York via. the Cape to San Francisco,
writing from Panama, thus speaks of two
of Ohio's Democrats:
"While at Rio should not neglect to
mention the kind treatment and unbounded
hospitality that is extended to every Ameri-
can citizen at the house of our Embass dor
to the Brazils, Hon. David Tod. of Ohio.
He is very popular with the Americans, as
is Major Morgan, his Secretary of Legation.
No American. who knows the men,
would look for anything else from Col.
TOP and Maj. MORGAN, two Of natures
nohlemen.-S
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
LAWS OF OHIO.
Published by Authority.
AN ACT

AIN Az
To provide for taxing Banks and Banking Compa
MES.
Sec. l. Be ii enacted By the Genera
Assembly Of the Slate Of Ohio, That :ht
Cashier or President of every banking in
stltution in this State, whose charter doe'
not prescribe any particular mode Of taxa
ton for the same, and every banking III
stitution hereafter established in this State,
shall. annually, within ten days after the
fifteenth day of November, make Out, un'
der oath, and transmit by mail, or other
wise, to the Auditor of State, a statement,
showing the amount of the capital stock ol
said bank actually puid in and existing un.
diminished by losses, and the amount ol
surplus or contingent fund then on hand,
dedacting. however. from such surplus OF
contingent fund, the amount of money
paid for real estate belonging TO said bank;
and upon which it pays taxes in any 9th.
er manner than that which is hereinafter
provided.
Sec. 2. The Auditor of State shall, an
nually. as soon as he receives such state
ment, ascertain the total per cenlum OF
taxation assessed for all purposes on money
at interest at the place where such bank is
located, and shall, Immediately thereafter.
assess upon such capital stock and contin-
gent fund, per centum of tax equal to
that so actertained.
Sec 8. That so soon as the amount of
such tax is ascertained, the said Auditor shall
inform such bank thereof, and said bank
shall pay the same to the Treasurer OF
State. upon the order of the Auditor, and
shall have a lien upon the stock of each
Of its stockholders for the reimbursement
Of his or her share Of the tax so paid.
Sec. 4. That if any existing bank, the
charter Of which does prescribe any Partic-
ular mode of taxation for the same, shall
by vote of the stockholders owning q
majority of its stock, consent to the pro-
visions of this act, and file the evidence of
such consent with the Auditor of State such
bank shall thereafter, for the purpose of
taxation, be subject to the provisions Of
this act, and shall be exempt from the pay.
ment Of any other tax imposed by its char.
ter.
SEC. 5. II any Cashier or President of
bank. liable to be taxed under the provis-
ions Of this act. shall neglect or refuse to
furnish the statement required by the first
section Of this act to the Auditor of State,
such President or Cashier. so neglecting
or refusing, shall forfeit to the State sum
equal to three per cent. upon the capital
stock of such bank, to be- recovered by an
action Of debt, in any proper court: Pro-
vided. however, that putting into the Post
Office letter containing such statement,
addressed TO the Auditor of State at Colum>
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
AN ACT

To amend the act entitled act fixing the time of
holding the courts in the seventeenth judicial
circuit.
SEC. l. Be il enacted by the General
Assembly of The Slate of Ohio. That the
first term Of the court of common pleas IN
and for the county of Jackson. shull here.
after commence and oe held on the first
Tuesday of April.
Sec 2. That SO much OF the net entitled
IAN act fixing the times of holding the
courts Of common pleas in the seventeenth
Judicial circuit" passed January 25. 1850.
as conflicts with the provisions Of this act.
be and The same is hereby repealed.
. BENJAMIN F. LETTER.
Speaker Of the House Of Representation.
. CHARLES C. CONVERS,
Speaker Of The Senate.
March 7, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13

T The deaths by cholera at st. Louis
for the week ending the 4th inst, were O.
On the 9th there were and on the 7th
10 deaths from cholera. We lern from the
Indiana Register that two cases, both fatal
had occurred near Aurora, Ia, where tha
terrible disease committed such fearful raw.
ages last summer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13
The AlleghaniaDs.

By letter received in town from the
Agent, we understand that this company Of
Vocalists, from New York city, will be in
this place and give Concert on the 22d of
the present month. During the spring
they have given Concerts in Pittsburgh, Co.
lumbus, and in many of the towns and vii.
lagos in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and where
ever they have been their singing is spoken
of in the highest terms. Their singing is
said to be unsurpassed by any company
that has ever visited the West. Go and
hear them when they come, and then judge
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13

T The amount of the Receipts of the
United States Treasury, from the 1st Of
January TO the 3lst Of March, was $l4,-
868,3S5 18. The expenditures during the
same period amounted to $ll 1926, 8,622 48.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-05-13

~ The Banks of Ohio, or many of them
have recently taken vote of their stock
holders upon the question as to whether
they would accept and come under the pro-
visions of law Of the last Legislature,
to place their capital on the duplicate for
taxation the same as other property, Some
few of the Banks have voted in favor of ac-
coping the provisions of the law, while 9TH
ers again have rejected it. Among the lat
ter, we believe, is the Branch in this place.
Is not this mere mockery of justice?
Did the Legislature ever dream of asking
the people to vote yea or nay whether they
would submit to the provisions of the pres
ent tax law, and give them the privilege Of
being otherwise taxed that voted nay? No,
never. And have these chartered money
companies any rights which are not COM
mon to the People? If not, why should not
the Legislature bring them under the same
laws by which the people are ruled? When
the government is compelled to beg Of the
bankers for the poor privilege of taxing
them as the people are taxed, can any one
doubt that we have privileged order in
Ohio?