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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

The EXTENT OF OUR CoUNTRY.--It has been compu-
ted that the United States have frontier line of 10 75(
miles, of 430 miles, lake coast of l6C
miles. One OF its rivers is twice long as the Danube
the largest river in Europe. The Ohio is 600 mile,
longer than the Rhine, aud the noble Hudson has /
navigation in the empire State one hundred ana
Louisiana are bay GUS and creeks, almost unknown ha
would shame, by comparison, the Tber or Seine The
State Of Virginia alone onethird larger than England
The State OF Ohio contains three thousand souare
miles more than Scotland. The harbor of New York
receives the vessels that navigate rivers canals anc
lakes to the extent OF three thousand miles, equato The
distance from America to Europe. From the capital
further than from London to Constantinople, ROME
that would cross England, Belgium, part of Prussia
Germany, Austria, and Turkey.--Nat. Int
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

DANvILLE RAILRoAD-The Danville Register states
that the survey ordered by the Chief Engineer to
tam the practicaby of the route between this place
and Milton, Tor the Richmond and Danville Railroad
has been abandoned. The engineers charged with
making the survey soon ascertaned the inpracticab
lily OF the route, and Captain TaIcott himself after
personal examination of the country and the appca-
ton OF the cham and compass, arrived at the same
cuson and ordered the engineers back to their posts at
Danvile.
The Register says, also, that ground was actually
broken near Danville on New-Years day, by Messrs
Townes & Co., the contractors
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08
NEW YORK

The message OF Governor Fish presents the following
financial statements.
The revenue of the General Fund, exclusive of the
annual appropriation Of 5000 from the surplus canal
revenues made by the constitution, and including a
temporary loan to the treasury OF $4,000,
was ......... 1892 .45l 90
The canal revenues e............. 3442 906 62
Aggregate revenue. ..........~.. S4 ,235 1853 81
The payments account of the general fund during
the year amounted to SS42 22S A. leaving surplus Of
279 %.
The payments out Of the canal revenues were
Expenses OF collection superintendent, and ordinary
q Appropriations made by article seven of
the Constitution, towards the Sinking
FUNDS, and to detray the necessary ex-
penses OF the Government. Il $50, 600 90
Total payment. .......... 81 535 SOB 81
This amount of payments deducted from the canal
revenues othe year. leaves the OF 1897 102 II ap-
pcable to the completion OF the Erie canal enlarge
ment, the Genesee Valley and Black river canals
The debt of the State is under two heads viz the
General Fund Debt" amounting on September Both,
lS49, to $685. $685. and the Canal Debit amounting to
sos ,345-total 1922 1886 03S towards paving which
there was surplus on hand, of S214 1892.
Governor sh IS OF opinion that the resolutions of the
New DIRK Legislature in opposition to the extension of
slavery INTO the newly acquired territories are supported
by the nearly unanimous sentiment of the people of our
State
IheGovernor speaks as follows of the progress Of
several important works of internal navigation which
have been sanctioned by the State Government:
The enlargement of the Erie Canal and the compile
ton OF Black River and Genesee Valley Canals, are
progressing rapidly consists with the limited an
preparations for these objects under the Constitution In
the spring of 1850 l226lo miles of the enlarged Erie
Canal and AIS enlarged structures will be in use being
an addition OF 10 miles, and OF Al structures during the
year
OF the Black River Canal. "a miles are finished and
ready tor navigation, and will be opened for use with
| the other canals next spring.
of the Genesee Valley Canal Sc miles beyond its
present termination, in such state of orwardness
that they can be brought into in the course Of the
next season.
The appropriation made by the last Legislature for
improving upper waters otthe Hudson river has been
udlcousy applied and will have the effect Of opening
new tributaries OF revenue to the Champain canal, as
well as new channels of approach to large and hitb
ero secluded region, rich the products Of the mines
and tine forest and which, until recently, had received
ment of its resources P
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

CIRCUIT SUPERIOR CouRT-Ye serday the Court
convened, and the Grand Jury, according to appoint
ment, proceeded to examine testimony and pass upon
the remaining indictments against VIM Woodward for
forgery. They found true bills on five of the indct-
ments They also found true bill against the Jurors
who sat the first trial. for separating while the trial
was pending The penalty in this case is fine and
Imprisonment but it will remain for jury OF their peers
to- decide whether or not they shall be subjected TO il
after al full hearing of the case.-NortoK Herald Of
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

The MASSACHUSETTS Legislature was organized with.
oa! delay on "Wednesday, the Wings electing all their
after which an election Of Council, Secretary of Stale
Slae treasurer and Adiuant General will take Mace
nus WIN be followed by the election of Governor and
Lieutenant Governor A these matters must he dis
posed OF before the Governors message is deuered
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

FRENCH COLONIAL SLAVE NDEMNIrY.--T Courier
des Etats UniS publishes lengthy decree of the Presi
dent OF the French Republic touching the distribution
OF the indemnity fund accorded to the French Coonsts,
under the law Of the Both April, 1849 by which the
slaves there entranchised The basis of the par
on oithe indemnity is upon the following negro popu
aton in the Colonies:
For Martinique 74,447; Guadalupe s7,o37 the Re.
union 6O,65l, French Guiana 1885; Senegal $500
$780, '''''' -'i"iie
The partition is made subject numerous and severe
restrictions which have neither the time to translate
interest to many persons in the United States.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

haustion, but unable to furnish the names of
those who were lost or died from exposure
bark bound for this port has on board the survi
vors OF her wreck and her arrival it can be ascer
tanned who have been cut off by death -
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

LoonouN SENATORIAL DIsTRIcT.-Messrs. H. w.
Thomas and Thos- r. Love are recommended in the
Fairfax News as candidates spring to represent this
District in the State Senate Gen. Rogers it is under
stood says the Leesburg Washngtonian declines bejno
d candidate for reelection.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

CANADA-The London United Service Gaze,,e cows
that the British Cabinet have seriously considsrad 49,
prOprety OF abandoning Canada as dependency Of
Great Britain "
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

M otal UdrreIs' ............ 9S7 1913
The aggregate receipts of Flour into Boston, in 1913,
were 935, 757 barrels
The total quantity of Flour which was received at the
hudson River, by the New York Canals, during the
year 1912 was 3630S7 barrels the estimated value of
which was $l6,3l5,435. The quantity of wheat re-
celyed during the same period was 2,734 1899 bushels
During the year lS49, the quantity of Flour shipped
570,757 barrels
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

Inc bombay Times states that some WORKING medals
o. railroads. locomotive engines and electric eegraphs
Mahratto sovereign the Guicowar whose osn u
been aroused by what he has heard Of these European
and American wonders to such degree that he conId
pictures. '' 'ooAs anu
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

DUNLOP, MONCURE g. CO ask the attention
OF dealers to their auction sale OF Groceries, &c. at their
store This Morning, at 10 O'clock, without regard to
weather. ia
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

Eugene Sue has just published in Paris. new novsI
called Mysteries OF the People; or the History Of =
family OF Working People through Past Tines The
socialists and red republicans are in ecstacies ahopt Il
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

For OREGoN.-The u S. store-sbip Sunnlv salad from,
New York Thursday, with Governor Gaines Secretary
Hamilton and Judge Strong, the new officials of Ore
gon with their families numbering in all thirty persons
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

From FLoRIDA.-The Ocala Argus of the aotb ,,t
says-"Ihe Indians have failed to meet Gen. Twiegs
nmour goes among US that eight teasers have been
killed by them" '''e ''eN
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

In the Pennsylvania Senate, Mr. Valentine Best
was elected Speaker, by voting for himself. tits
stated that Mr.. Best was elected as Democrat
but was voted for as Speaker by the Wing Sena-
tors When Mr. Best gave the final vote by which
ne elected himself, it was followed by storm. of
laughter and Kisses from all parts of the Chamber
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

"A NTHRACITE COAL.-The subscriber is
fA- now receiving, per schr. New York, in Dock,
from Philadephla 5000 bushels of broken and screened
warranted. All persons wishing to supply themselves
with first rate ceany article will send their orders TO
the vessel or deposit them the box at the coal house
jas ]. DAVIS.
AFFAL! OFFAL !--Persons desiring any
" kind of offal, can be supplied by calling at our
meat house, on Franklin st, near the Old Market
las ]. WOMBIE & CO.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

The Ohio Senate has been the scene of verv
rich proceedings. Mr.. Broadwell, the Wing con-
testant from Hamilton district, asserted his ripht
to address the Senate, and the Speaker recognized
him, although another claimant was sitting:
Mr.. Swift addressing the Speaker. )-"Do YOU mean
10 recognize two Senators from the disputed district Of
Hamilton county,"
The Speaker-N is not for me to decide who is the
Senator. 1t is question which the Senate is TO deter
mine.
Mr. Swift-Why did you not tell me that before. sirl
The Speaker-Because never had any convers ron
with you on the subject.
Mr. Swift with warmh)-You had, sir!
Mr. Whiteman dumping up in much exeitementj-B By
- that's aclincher! Stick to him, Swift
After recess, this excitement was renewed
Mr. broadman demanding that his name should be
called that be might give vote, The Speake,
ordered the Clerk to call it. Mr.. Whteman, Sc.
nator, commanded the Clerk not to call it where
upon the Speaker called it. Then Mr.. PAYNE and
others assailed the Speaker, charging him with
dishonourable Mr. Whiteman called the
Speaker moral fostering leper, and other foul
names. In the midst of scene of great excite
ment, the Senate adjourned
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08
Upon the Panama;Railroad and Nicaragua Canal the
81 Tourr Of To-

Journal of Commerce" remarks
England has motive to epbarrass the proposed
work but rather to expedite and promote it. The same
T. true Of the Panama Railroad In Short al that Mr.
Bulwer and the United States Government had TO do in
the NATTER is first, repudiae several of the acts of
their respective representatives in Nicaragua, and then
enter INTO an arrangement for the loint protection
and use OF the works in question F''
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08
THE FLOUR TRADE.

The total amount of Flour received at Boston, from
various points, during the past year, 95 1893 barrels
as follows:
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

The SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER for January
was LAID upon our table yesterday
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08
Assumed "Interterences'' in California

The inquiries simultaneously propounded to the
President by the resolution of Mr.. Clemens in the
Senate, and Mr.. Venabe in the House of Repre-.
sentatives, are likely to be answered. if not to the
satisfaction of those gentlemen at least to that Of
the country, and to the credit of the administration
The Washington correspondent of the Journal OF
Commerce, by no means Whig authority refer
ring to the instructions to agents in California,
which have been called for, says:
II am told by one who has sided with the Democrats
that they reflect credit the administration and do not
sustain the charge that the federal government impro
pery lnterered, and dictated government The prin-
cipal Instructions were given to Thomas Butler King
who went as the U. S. agent.
The House adds the same writer as to another mat
teri is prepared to adopt declaraory resolution in ia
vor OF river and harbormprovements.
1t IS said that the 4th Auditor Mr.. DAYTON alleoes
that Mr. Wetmore is detaulter to the extent of more
last evening, and of since the appearance of Mr.
Wetmore's Card.
The year opens with much promise but still not
without some evil torebodngs. have had some op-
portlntes OF converslng with the most moderate men
oil the South and there is but opinion among Them in
regard to the danger that threatens the Union from the
continued agitation OF the slavery question. the North
take the ground that slave State shall hereafter enter
the Union then the South will withdraw from it. quietly
or forciby, as she may be allowed to do But at the
same time, the question to be naturally and quiet
y settling itself, and there could be trouble at all if
the Soil party would cease to press premaurely
on Congress.
There great reason to believe that the question can
and Will be settled by admitting California as a State
with her Constitution already adopted and by organ-
zing territorial governments for Deseret and New
mexico, without any slavery restriction. This is the
natural and simple way OF settling the question.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08
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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08

The Legislature of the State of New York convened
at Albany, and was duyorgansed on the first Instant
10 the Senate where the Lieutenant Governor presides
Wing officers were chosen. In the House of Deegates
MT Fullerton whose seat is contested having declined
70 VOTE enabled the Democrats to elect all the officers
BY majority of one vote. Noble S. Elderkin is the
Pruyn. ~ '-oO0'' liz
Mr.. Fullerton vas returned from Orange county, but
the majority OF the ballots given in the county was in
favor OF his Democratic opponent He asserts, how
ever, that if illegal votes which were imported from
New Jersey be stricken off, he sduy elected. He de-
clned to vote in the organization of the House, but
said he should claim and exercise the right to vote upon
all questions which should up before the decision
of his case.
Had Mr. John Robbins, Jr., of Pennsylvania, dis
played as much reserve as Mr. Fullerton, Mr. Cobb
might no now be Speaker of the House of Representa-
tves in Congress.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08
PENNSYLVANIA

In Gov Johnstons message the financial condition of
the State is presente d, in effect, asfollows:
The whole public debt, funded and unfunded. is $40
o|4,4lS 40. The amount appropriated during the mast
year toward its payment is 1896 479 80 Taking into
consideration the difference between the indebtedness of
me state on the LIST December, 1S4S and LIST December
lS49 the actual payment during the year is 1881 465
The total receipts into the Treasury during the wear
penditures 81 ,084,771 3d. N"N '''' VA
The estimate of receipts from all sources during the
coming year is set down at 81 SOC 300 The estimated
payments are 81 034 800; and among the items there
are o PUBIC oo0 Of Co
and North Branch Canal S15O0GO The estimated ha-
lance OF 1881 800 at the end of the current wear it is
tnought VIII justify the appropriation of $40 900 TO-
ward ward the completion OF the Western Reservoir at
OF sum otess than 100000 in addition to that al
ready set apart tor the completion of the North Rranc
Canal. ~ O ~"
Gov j. adheres to his opposition to the extension NJ
slavery but uses this very proper language in regard to
constitutional obligations:
In faithful adherence to the National Constitution
as the same has been expounded by the Sages and Pa
!os OF other days. the people OF Pennsylvania rely for
me pepetuatlon OF their POLITICAL social and RELIGIONS
liberty Although in its provisions NAV be found the
acknowledgment OF principles they do not approve Is
esteemed by them as the fundamental law of the conn
Wy anu they reverence 1t as the contamination of wis
dom ana patriotism, devoted to the general welfare
When sectional interests and jealousies contend for
supremacy and sectional rights are to be determined
When questions between States are controyerted and
disregard OF nanonal laws is manifested; in peace anc
war IN prosperity and advesity in foreign or domestic
dlcutes; the citizens OF Pennsylvania turn with ab
| ding confidence to the National Constitution Ne
ther inc thirst Tor power nor the frenzy of party, mol
e postraon OF their peculiar interests can shake then
allegiance to the National Government or raise with
| them the traitor cry OF dsunlon
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-08
To conclude with
THE WASHERWOMAN.

ADMISSION--Boxes so cts; Pit 25 cts. Centre
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SS A few season and monthly Tickels can be had
on application at the Box Office
w Seats can be secured and tickets obtained daily
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Doors open at 81 oclook-performance to commence
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-16

as traitor, and as desccrating his
seat in the u. S. Senate.
Thereope be anne so exasrerated,
in the course of The evening, that
Mr.. Foo'e was hung IN effigy.
On Tuesday evening the people
aga,n assembled and Col. 'TarpIey
of Jackson, addressed them in a
speech of Two hours in eng h taking
ground in favor Of bod and deter
mined resistance. 1t was received
with enthusiastic applause.
Surh, then, has teen the effect of
Mr., Foo'e speech a Canton. Madi-
son county did more for him in his
election for u. S. Senator than prob
ably any other. in the State; and in
that county he has large number
Of PERSONAL friends. She now how
ever. still stands where she ha II rus
ted Mr.. Foo'e would stand. Upon
reali2inr her mistaken estimate il
was to have been errecfcd that she
woula administer TO him well-,imed
rebuke.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-16
TER WIS.

One Dollar and Fifty Gents for one years suh
seription when paid within three months, Two
dollars fpaymentis DELAYED to the close of the
subscription year 't3s rlH ttol
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considered az made for an indefinite time, and
cSntmned5till adi'continuance is ordered and
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Advertisements inserted Mt rs cents per square
or ths frat insertion, and 81 l-2ctS. for each
eontinned Insertion Liberal deductions made
20 those advertising by the year.
eE AllConnunication should be addressed
to the Publishers past paid.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-11-16
From the Mississippian, Oct. 25th.
IL IL L. i i.

From the Mississppian, Oct. 25th.
Hon. III. S. FooTE's ENTREE lvTo
Ms&issippi-Speeches at jackson
and Ca,tt0m--Senator Foofe hing,
in E&gy--G,$ a Excitement.
MIR. Foo.e, so "a, has spoken at
two places, and how has he heen re-
ceiv di AL Jackson every lead ng
Democrat, and such State Rights
Wing. as Guion, Clifton and Dufie'd
gave him the cod shoulder, whi,e all
he Fillmore submissions sis of The
most fraeSol dye gathered ronnd him,
He sroke N he morn 'ng of Saturday
last. and IN the evening was com
'eielv dcmo shed IN argument and
routed by Hon. G. p. SIN h, whose
speech on tie Southern question we
earn was acknow'e 'ged by Mr.,
Foo'e h,mse'f TO have keen one of
the lest he had ever listened to.
Mr., Foo next visits Can'Cn. He
smoke there on "Wednesday last. = he
abe nm e'oqnent Melville me- h'm,
ard de vered a speech over two
lIOllo VII lcilBill III WHICH Ile look 10 U
and firm gronndin favor ofresistance.
Mr.. Foo'e followed. and upon his
heels came Melville again, who
evpoSed in most Triumphant stv'e
'he absurd rnd conflicting positions
which, n his very scattering speech,
Mr.. Foote assumed. Hon. Frank
IN Smith, IN a stv'e of patriotic IN
digna'ion, comre'e'v ridd ed Mr..
Foo'e, and ,iefiouh al him as trail
tor 10 the Sac and desecrating his
seat inthe United States Sena e. "
Mr.. Foote we learn. left Canton
IN The stage before Mr.. McWille
concluded hrs sratch'ng attack. Mr..
Foote 5 next stopping placeis s. id 10
heat San Jacn'on, in 'Tishomingo
dotnfv. This is a big stride and
very much disappoints the people
who evrected MIR. Foofe 70 discuss
The Sou'hern question with his cot
league, tol Jeff. Davis as agreed
upon by them al Wa hington. We
suppose that Col. Davis is ready 1
meet Mr.. F,ote at any time. HoM