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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28
From the Union.
RICHMOND, June 7, 1886


DEAR SIR: beg you to excuse the delay to reply to
the request with which you honored me, to express my
opinions OF the measures reported by tho Committee OF
Thirteen now before the Senate. ! am very sensible
that my opinions of little interest to others; yet up
a matter of such vast Importance, cannot hes-
tate to place them at your service.
| have not doubted from the first that the South ought
to be content with the C mmees scheme of adjust
ment Great respect due to it regarding alone
the high source from which it emanated 1t Of
tered as measure to compose conflict OF opinion
which had gone tar TO lower the character OF Congress
by converting 1t into an arena OF inf1amed sectional
strite-a conflict OF opinion urged with such violence on
either side to threaten the legitimate functions OF the
government and to plant in different sections of the
Union feelings of mpacabe alienation and aversion.
lily your good mpe, in accedng to the measure, had
been more generally initiated, it would have been for
tunate tor the whole country.
The scheme is not liable, think, to any constu-
tonal objections; does demand of the South the
surrender of any cherished convictions. The South
has been and is content with the principle of in
tervention From whatever quarter OF the Union the
Territories may be peoped, and whether ultimately
they decide for against slavery cannot be said it
was the action of Congress which determined it. 1t is
as means of enabling Congress to assume its ordna
ry duties, and to restore the harmony OF the country
consider the measure and so considered it
furnishes in its leading features fair basis of conci-
alton and compromise. Of course, would be true
OF any such measure plausible objections may be made
to it, The fact that we hear objections from some OF
either party is in ts favour but it behooves those who
refuse to acquiesce 10 submit something which may
proposed with prospect fsuccess, and is better
has the merit of being comprehensive, and will,
may hope, dispose efeetualy of the whole subject
1t is in this feature as well Others far more accepta
bic than any other mode OF adjustment which has been
suggested.
The country-I think can speak for this State-is
weary ofthe prolonged agitation. Now that it may
be terminated by measure with which the is Sutfi
cient ea on to belevethe public is satisfied, there
notfa to be great Impotence and surprise if the oppor
tunity be lost.
have TINS frankly expressed nv opinion of the meas
ures as WHOLE reported by the committee, presu-
ming that you did expect me, and that it would
swer no useful end my views of its several parts
Very sincerely hoping that YOU efforts may be blessed
am very respectfully your obedent servant,
VIM. H. MCFARLAND.
Hon H. S. FooTE
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28
TEXAS.


Major Neighbors had been foied in his object and
has returned to Austin, reporting that he had been una
Bile to organize the county of Santa Fe. This inte-
gence has produced much excitement in Texas.
The w ashington Ranger says
This intelligence has caused considerable excitement
about Austin and the whole West. Nearly every man
is willing to shoulder his gun, and demand the rights
Texas at the cannon's mouth. Gen. Taylor is much
mistaken if he expects Texans to submit to this injury
and insult. We understand that Governor Bell has
made peremptory demand on the United States 60
yernmen for the rights ofour Sta tie, and should this
have no effect, he will doubtless march with volunteer
forces land take that portion of country which, OF ri ght
belongs to us.
The Galveston News, in publishing Col. Monroe's
proclamation says:
We can only say that we are glad the true issue has
been at last presented to citizens. We shall now
soon know whether citizens ready to meet that
issue and defend their rights at all hazards; whether
they will tamely give up heir rights, in view OF the SUI
perior power against which we shall have 10 contend,
IN order to maintain them.
The Galveston Journal. in reference to the proca-
nation, says:
We forbear comment until further development of
facts 1t looks, though, wonderfully like part OF the
system Of tactics that has been adopted to exor from
Texas sale and surrender of that Territory.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28
CITY AFFAIRS.

We learn from the Norfolk papers Of Tuesday, that
the mutneers of the schr. John B. Lindsay, Henry
Clemens and Thomas Reed) charged with the murder
of John Eamy, mate, and Thomas Walker, passenger,
on board the schooner J. B. Lindsay, off Trinidad,
the night OF the 9th of January last were, after pa
tent examination of the case Monday before Mr.. Com
missioner Hendren remanded ortral before the United
States Circuit Court, which is to meet in Richmond in
November next. The proof was OF most positive
kind and the very aggrav ated one
The mutineers above named were brought to this city
Wednesday evening on board the steamer Curtis Peck
and committed to prison.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

On the 10th H. island, her seat, in the county
of Meckenburg, alter few days illness, Mrs CARO-
LINE M. LEWIS. relct of John w. Lewis, decd,
in the SD year of her age.
On the Goth ut in the 50th year of her age after
protracted illness Of sixteen months, Mrs MARTHA
D. TRENT, wife Of Capt Thos Trent Of Appomattox
county. The death the deceased has left mounul
chasr in the domestic circle of devoted family. Her
social virtues ola high order but perhaps the
striking trait that adorned her character was unboun
ded kindness to the poor and the afflicted But she has
doubtless gone to the enjoyment OF that blessedness
pronounced upon chin that considereth the poor
While during her long and painful illness, "the out
ward man generally persisted the inward man gave
erview the writer had with her few days before her
death, she her end was near, yet death had
lost his sting and she was able trumphanty to exclam
Thanks be God who gveth the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ" As she look ID back from the
confines OF time, she frequently said with emphasis Oh
how little does this world now appear" Her end was
peace precious in the sight of the Lord is the death
his saints" H.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

THE CRoPs-We learn that the wheat crops in AM
4Nsrst Nelson, Abemarle and Buckingham are exceed
ingly promisin The corn crop is more promising
than was expected The restitution OF tobacco plants
is not SO general as is represented -Lvnchburg Vi-
ginian.
gentleman from Surry informs us that, though in
wheat, the ears are uniniured-the wheat being so
far advanced.
We regret to hear that in the Gloucester region the
rust has been disastrous Enquirer.
THE WHEAT CRoP.-We regret to learn from va
rout sources that the wheat crop, not only in North
Carolina but the fertile counties of Princess Anne, Eli
zabeth City, Warwick and indeed in most OF the tide
water counties, has been utterly blghed by the rust
Norfolk Argus.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28
MEETING OF MERCHANTS,

At the Custom House, the subject Of the 4h Of July
Convention at old Point.
At meeting OF the merchants and others of Rich
mond interested in the subject OF direct communica-
ton by steam between James River and Europe, held
at the Custom House, Thursday morning, June 9th
On motion of Maj. Thos H. Ellis, Horace L. Kent
was called to the Chair, and VIM. F. Butler appointed
Secretary.
On motion of Mr. B. w. Richardson-with the view
of obtaining fuller attendance of citizens, and
preston of opinion upon the subject matter which con-
venes this meetng-it was
Resolued, That this meeting adjourn to meet again
on Saturday evening next, o'clock, in the public
sitting room of the American Hotel.
On motion, it was further
ResolUed, That the city papers be reque ed to pub
lsh the proceedings of this meeting
HORACE l.. KENT, Chairman.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

The Washington correspondent 1.-THE N. Y. Com
mercia Advertiser, who seems to be well informed in
the premises, makes the following statement:
1t is matter for congratulation that the President
takes the fullest responsibility Of Col Monroes course
in this matter, and says that it Is in perfect accordance
with the orders issued for his guidance in such contn
gency, as long ago December last.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28
To the Editors of the Times

mirabe reasons assigned by Richmond in your pap.-
of Tuesday, for the nomination Of Mr. Conway Robin
of our representatives in the State Conven-
nomination. and also TO add the names OF William H.
mcfarland and Arthur Morson, Esqr for the conside
ration OF our ellowctizens OF this district as delegates
To represent our interests in that assembly.
1t gives me pleasure believe that these gentlemen,
like Mr.. Robinson, are unexceptionabe in their
standing IN our community men, and so enlightened
other ,o0y, that may our interests them with
unhestating confidence.
Very respectfully,
1 A CONSERVATIVE.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

The YELLOW FEVER AT Rio DE JANEIRo-At last
dates the yellow fever continued to rage at Rio. This
is said be the first instance known of the appearance
of this fatal disease south of the equator. The NOR
tally on ship board has been peculiarly severe. The
u S store ship Lexington suffered severely from the
ravages of the disease The Portuguese seventy four
Vaca de Gana has lost nearly hundred of her Off
and crew. H. B. M steamer Coronet, at Monte
vdeo April 18th, from Rio Janero with thirteen
of fever on board reported that the British soop of
Tweed had lost forty Of her crew and five officers
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

New PAPER. III. M. Garland, jr., Esq, pro-
poses to commence the publication of Wing pa
per in Bedford county, on the first of August 1t
will advocate tan extension of the right of suf-
frage, some reform in our judiciary system, and the
election by the people of all who desire to serve
them, in whatever capacity" The editor is in ia
your of system ofmoderate protection, butthnks
the differences between the parties, on this and
other political questions, are greatly narrowed
down. He thinks there are no insurmountabe
objections to the Compromise scheme now before
the Senate, save the Texas feature, in yielding to
which, he would regard the South as defeating the
very object we have in making compromise
namely, "to draw we'll defined and perpetual line
between Free and Slave soil" Failing that, he
would say to the anti-slavery members of Con-
gress, elf you insist upon the abandonment of the
line Of the Missouri Compromised you insist
upon the admission of California as she is you
must Immediately, with her consent, carve out
the four new States in Texas, to be admitted into
the Union when their population shall justify it.,
with the express provision that as it is now slave
soil, they shall all be Slave States, not subject to
the application of the Wilmot Proviso. If the peo-
pie shall, in proper way, and at proper time,
meet in Convention and deliberately declare that
slavery shall no longer be tolerated in their borders
it will be their right, right which every slave
holding State in the Union now has,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. The negro slave Henry,
convicted of the murder of his master, Mr.. R. Which
clio and sentenced on the 9th of May last before the
County Court OF Henrico, will to-day undergo the
treme penalty of the law. The execution will take
place this morning. in the neighborhood OF the Poor
House, and will, OF course be public.
1t is fearful thing to take away the lie Of fellow
being under any circumstances; but, il criminal has
ever Justly expaed his crimes upon the gallows it may
be safely assumed that the execution to-day only adds
another to the list of those who have fallen victims to
the Just vengeance of the law. By his admission,
he foully murdered his master, in cold blood.
But the proprety of ipfcting the punishment of
death as an atonemen Tor offences even the most hei-
NOUS has been seriously questioned by the abest casusts
1t has been contended that the possible which
can be made of man is to hang hm-that punshments
which are intended for the good of society. should be
useful to socety-that who hanged is good for
nothing and therefore, that he serves no useful purpose.
This idea is thus illustrated by of the abest writers
of his school, ct is plain, that twenty stout robbers,
condemned to the public works. the State by their
punishment whereas, when they put to death, they
benefit nobody but the execuoner" There cannot be
two opinions as to the forcbleness of the illustration
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28
VIM. F. BUTLER, Secretary.

NOTICE.-The Committee appointed for the pur-
pose have selected and obtained the OF the Public
Sitting Room Of the american Hotel as the place for
holding, on Saturday next, at o'clock, P. M, the ad
journed meeting of the citizens and Others appoint
Delegates to the Convention to be holden the 4th
July next, "Old Point, the subject OF connection,
by steamers, between James River and Europe.
1t is earnestly hoped that there will be full meeting,
and free interchange Of opinion on this subjects as one
of great Importance to the of the city and
the State.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

FINEs.-The Mayor yesterday imposed the follow
ing fines for violations of the ordinances: Mr. Mccoy
49, for obstucng Grace street, near Seabrooks Ware
house, and for failing place proper barrier around
a culvert in said street, Mr.. F. Hefey so cents and
costs, for leaving bench the sidewalk in front
OF his store Main street, Wednesday night; Mr.:
B. Wolfe so and costs, for leaving boxes the
side walk in front of his store on the night !;
and Mr.. Thomas Adams S., for violating the market
ordinance by purchasing butter and retailing the
at the old market
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

The charge of Judge T. H. McCaleb to the grand
Jury ofthe U. S. District Court at New Orleans touch
ing the Cuba expedtonsts, very clear and honest
exposition Of the laws on the subject
lille laws remain upon the statute book, (sad the
@ they must be enforced and there is much
ah h I Nalleve that there many in country
W uoss the plea of sympathy for the oppressed
r e' nr ,her 70 eAse their wild spirit OF adven
lure, VI n'e, a.loi.ion r. conquest Let hope that
important ingredient their zeaa w Ao' ''"''''''o
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

We regret that we did not receive in time the
kind invitation of Messrs. Talbot & Brother to
witness the experiment, which our more. fortu-
nate neighbour of the Enquirer describes as fol-
lows
VIseINIA MANuFAcTURE-CITY ENTERPRIsE.--On
Tuesday afternoon we much gratltled by visit TO
the very extensive and busy machne-shop OF Messrs.
Talbot & Brother on Cary street. There we saw the
large and magnificent locomotive Roanoke" just
completed for the Danville Railroad by these enterpris
ing and intelligent machinists The locomotive was
blocked up so as TO show the OF the machi
merry all but the progressive, under the influence of
steam--and though unfamiliar with such things, wa
could not but admire the sodty and elegance OF the
>workmanshp, and the ease, rapldty and smoothness
wfte which the driving wheels revoved We predict
for the Roanoke" great speed when put on the road
which we feae will be about the middle of July The
splendid covefea Railroad Bridge over James River is
rapidly progressing aud loms very bold and striking
feature as it crosses the rsen islands in the river It
will be completed in few lays, we hope and fair
experiment given TO the Roanons" which must CON
fer new credit on Messrs. Talbot & b.,her. The fine
locomotive weighs upwards OF l6 tons, will cost
about S. 900.
Near the foundry OF these gentlemen, we saw The
large and elegantly solid granite capped tobacco faco-
ry Just erected by Mr.. Potaux Robin on-and on the
opposite side tn deep and broad foundation OF the City
Gas Wo Ks, which will rapidly spring up. The foun-
dalton walls OF solid granite. We hope to see this
fine material rapidly introduced into the building en-
terprse OF Richmond Vast quantities of it will We
hear be brought down by the Danvie Railroad from
the fine quarres along its line Granite Tor building is
said be almost cheap brckespecialy jft is not
finely worked One the prettiest churches in Boston
is built Of very roughly hewn granite, in the rustic style
The gas pipes for the city works from the North
In our walk Mr. II. w. Fry Showed US some speci-.
mems OF wheat and rye, growing with and without
guano. The difference in favor OF the guano is enor
NOUS the ears being Just twice large. Some rye
grown with guauo, on poor, rocky SOIL OF remar-
ksble length and vgor We understand that the effects
Of guauo on stiff strong soil are not very marked
This is fortunate result, as there enough poor land
absorb all the benefits OF this woodworking far
mer's treasure.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

Mss FREDERIKA Bremen, the famous Swedish au-
thoress, arrived at Philadelphia last week from Char
lesion She is be the guest Of Professor Hart editor
of Sartan's Magazine during her sojoun in the city OF
Brotherly. Love.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

1t appears to be ga fixed fact" that CALEB CUSHING is
to den,ar Fourth Of July Grafton at Newburyport,
Mass, on Which day the corner stone Of new town
hall is to be laid
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

We are requested that the Democrats Of Rich
mond will assemble this friday evening" at the Odd
Fellows Hail. to consult together the subject OF the
Compton, and kindred subjects
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

MONUMENT TO SILAs WRIGHT-The citizens of Wey-
BRIDE VT, tSlas virgins native town. are erecting
monument to his memory. The main shaft is to he 80
feet high splendid bust is to be set in the shaft about
eleven feet from the base. The estimated expense OF
the whole monument is $4,000
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

BATHING.-FIot cold and shower Baths can be
had daily at FLETCHER'S Hair Dressing and Bath
ing Establishment, under the American Hotel Single
Bath 25 CENTS or five tickets for 81. my2o
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

Said members to assemble and organize at Santa Fe,
within nine days after said elections frame repu5
can State Constitution for adoption rejection by the
people, and to do all other things that may by them
properly be done for the advancement of New Mexican
intereStI.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

ROACH, RAT AND MOUSE EXTER-
MlNATOR.--A large supply OF this invaluable art-
Gle to housekeepers lust received Price IS per
box This article has been tried by hundreds of house,
keepers, and all join in recommending it, Call and get
a box; if it falls the money is refunded
FORD g. GENTRY,
je % Broad ST., opposite the Theatre.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

NoRFoLK-Wm D. Deany Esq, on Monday
chosen Mayor OF the city of Norfolk, by majority OF
1856 votes over the highest competitor Little interest
was manifested in the election only about half the
voters turning out.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

MAcXEREL.-The catch of this delicious fish the pre-
seueason represented by the Massachusetts papers
TO be unusually large.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

Gen. Wool is named as Democratic candidate for
the Governorshp OF the State of New York.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

Music ON THE CAPITOL SQUARE.-We are gratiied
at being able to state that the fine band of the R.
L. l. Blues will give musical soree the square this
evening.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

The Union says it is Gen. Foote'S intention to
take the stump in Mississippi, in defence of his
course.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

PRovIDENrIAL ESCAPE The Petersburg News of
Tuesday says: Two gentlemen Of city, who had
been to Old Town Creek fishing, while returning, on
Saturday evening, were overtaken by thestorm They
were walking the space within the rails the Rich
mond railroad, when the lightning struck behind them,
the electric fluid passing either side the rails, and
exploding with great noise when short distance be-
y.nd them AS may be supposed they took to the
bushes, the ribs of steel being too aractue for
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

THE CRops, WEATHER, &c.-We deeply con-
cerned for the Wheat. We fear that great damage has
been done by the intense heat and the late rams. In
the counties between York and James River, and in
Gloucester, we learn there will be entire failure
Fred NepS.
Not SO bad as that, we must hope, though the injury
10 doubtless very serious Times.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28
CALIFORNIA REPRESENTATIVES,.

The following was the vote of the Senate, on
the Goth inst, on the first division of the amend
ment offered by Mr.. Berrien, proposing to limit
the State of California to one representative in
stead of laOo:
YEAs-Messrs. Badger Berrien, Butler, Foote, Hun
ter, King, Mason, Morton, Pearce, Rusk, Sebastian,
Sou e-12.
NAys-Messrs Baldwin, Bell, Benton Bright, Cass,
Clarke, Clay, Cooper, Corwins Davis of Mass, Daw-
Greene Hale, Hamlin, Houston, Miller, Norris, Phelps
Pratt, Seward Shields, Spruance, Sturgeon, Under
wood, Upham. Wales, and Walker-31.
The second division providing that the Sena-
tors and Representatives of the said State, in the
Congress of the United States, shall be chosen by
the Legislature and people of said State, after the
passage of this act, was rejected by the following
vote:
YEAs-Messrs. Beren, Butler, Davis of Mass, Dodge
of Wisconsin Foote, Hunter. Mason, Morton, Pearce,
Rusk, Sebastian and Soue-l2.
- NAysaMessrs. Badger, Bell, Benton Bright Cass,
Clarke, Clay Cooper, Dawson Douglas, Downs, Fech,
eene Hale Hsmlin, Houston, Miller Norris, Phelps,
Pratt, Seward Shields, Spruance, Sturgeon, Under
wood Upham and Wales-2S.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-28

"HEAT WANTED ON JAMES RI
w VERNE wish to purchase several cargoes
ofprime Wheat, to be taken off early in July
le2S FRY & McCANDLISH
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