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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-05
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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-05

The mortal remains OF James K Polk, late Presi-
dent Of the United States, the 22d utmo re-
moved from their temporary resting place the ceme-
public soemny and respect and deposited in the pri-
yae vault prepared for them in the beautiful lawn in
front of the family residence in the city of Nashville
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-05

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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-06-05

FINE CALFSklN SEWED BOOTS,
ONLY THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS.
J. IL. Anthony has made an arrangement with one
of the best makers in the city of Philadelphia to supply
him with handsome and substantial Calfskn Sewed
BOOT, which he will sell at the unprecedented low
price OF So So The attention OF gentlemen respect
fully solicited they the best and cheapest Boots
that have been offered for sale in this city He in
tends to keep but the kind and sell them at one
price. NH l6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28
THE UNION.

There are two classes of agitaors now at work
in the United States who may be considered rivals
for the prize Of general deteslaon. They are the
abononists of the North and the abolltlonsts of
the Souh The former, under the specious pre,ext
Of philan!hrophy, aim to abolish African Slavery 8
the latter under the preience Of patriotism, seek to
abolish The Union. 1t is Difficult, to determine which
party deserves the highest honors for zeal ard pro-
iciency in wickedness. Perhaps the palm of gra-
tuous malignity should be awarded to the anti
slavery faction of the North and that Of self-sacrific-
ing folly to the Dsunonists Of The South but the
glory or the shame they must divide between them
selves.
We believe the true secret Of Northern aggression
is to be found in burning jealousy of what they
consider Southern Arstocracy. They look upon
the STAKEHOLDER as one who considers himself emit
tled by virtue OF his social elevation, look down
with contempt upon the working men Of the North,
and malignant disposition is accordingly cherished
in their hearts to pull him down from that elevation
to level with themselves. On the other hand
Southern pride resen,s with naughty scorn the inso-
lence that questions their superiority and inyades
their dignity. In the blindness of excited passion
each party imagines the other larger and stronger
than it actually is and endeavors TO strengthen tsel
by appeals to the sympathies and preudces of those
whose allegiance is vet mistaken. We solemnly
believe that, noisy and turbulent as these two fac
tons are and however successful in mischief they
NAV have been, their numbers are yet contemptiby
small II remains for the final conflict which they
are striving to bring about, TO determine lheil
strength; but the silence Of The great mass of the
people, and their cheerful progress in the path OF i'm
provement, encourage TO hope that the ties Of d
common origin and a common destiny are firmly as
ever enwined around the hearts of the American
people.
But in this solemn crisis Of our national affairs, il
is important that the people make themselves heard
rebuking the spirit of sectional strife that still hovers
so CONTINUOUSLY the seat of government. The
counsels of NEsroR and the arm Of AJAX are EN-
poyed in vain against the repeated assaults Of fac
lions, unless the people show some decided signs Of
attention TO the struggle and interest in the result
Let US not forget that there are reformers al work
upon our great national Charter, as well as upon the
Constitution Of the State. We find these daugerou,
experimenlers agtaling Free-Soil ct The North and
Disunion at the South, and even now shaking hands
in omnous conspiracy against the liberties Of The
country. In midocean, and in The very crisis of The
storm, they mady threaten to take the ship pieces
in which not only we, but themselves ard the hopes
Of mankind have embarked.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

HUMAN SACRIFICES IN INDA-There is ferocious tribe
of natives nhabng Gosmoor in Bengal, called khonds
The earth goddess one among the multitude they worship,
can be propi!iaed as they believe only by human flesh
and blood The miserable victims purchased false
petence kidnapped from the poorer classes Of ndoos
in the low country These often children, great num-
hers og whom kept hand in reserve as they shall be
wanted At the time appointed for the sacrifice, the VIC
tim is bound to stake and after of the most revolt
ing drunken and obscene Introductory services, at an ap
pointed signal the bones broken, after which the proms
cuous crowd rush, with addening fury, upon the sacrifice,
wildly exclaimng, 1--WE bought you with price. and no
sin rests upon US" They then his flesh in pieces from
the banes Thus the horrd rite is consummaed Each
man then hears away his bloody shreds his field leaving
them there acceptable offering, in favor Of lhei erl
ity to the bloody goddess.
The British Government has acted with great energy
against this dreadful custom In January $40 their agent,
by an aimed force rescued hundred and six of these de-
voted victims great sacrifice had been determined on,
in anticipation Of his coming but he appeared amcng them
suddenly twelve days before the appointed time, and stay
ed the bloody work. Under date Of February, 1850,
learn that up January q hundred and forty three
victims had been rescued by young British officer by the
name of Frye at later date, we learn he had rescued
une hundred and fifty Victims in addition TO the one han
dfed and ory-ihree previously rescued The British Gov
De spared its entire cessation Some Of these
cucd victims have received Christian education in the
Schools of the English Baptist Mission Orissa, and prom
Use great usefulness 10 their benighed counlrymen-Bo'
ton Irareier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

Co. The following account Of funeral in California
would be amusing if il not so shocking We find it
in III. Pacific News:
1--WE were told, the other day, OF burial which took
place last FALL at diggngso the North Fork, which as
we know Of the parties who ocated on The occas"n
the parson) cannot help recording miner took sick
and died at bar that turning out very rich washngs,
and it was not easy call men off attend 10 many duties
that did pay As the who died happened 10 be
vorie among his companions, il concluded to have
general turnout at his burial An old Missouri preacher
was engaged ocate-a grave dug. and everything
promised to conclude in solemn MANNER but as The parson
had never taken the pledge, Cor laid aside in California
if he had he thought ii but proper to molslen his clay
little before his solemn duties The parsun being favor
e and the grocery by he par,ook with one and an
other before the services commenced until his underpn
ming became unsteady. Presently it announced that
the last sad rites about be concluded and our ceri-
cal friend advanced (aher unsteady to perform the iunc-
tions d1e his Office, After eXdium worthy his best days
the crowd kneIt round the grave but he was praying
with due eryency of The party discovered some OF The
shining metal in the earth thrown from the grave and up
he Jumps and starts for his pan, followed by the crowd.
Tie good man opens his eyes in wonder and seeing the
came cried ont for shares His claim recognized
and reserved for him until he got sber In the meantime
another hole was dug for the dead and did not furnish
the like temptation disturb his claim and he was hur
redIy deposited without further ceremony"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

Az IMPROBABLE Sroay.-The New York Sun says ::
ga most extraordinary phenomenon, it is said has just APP
peared in this city, viz: slave from the South, who has
discovered mode of changing the coored skin to
white one! He has already according to report changed
ne hue of his feet his lands and part of his face while
the of his person gradually undergoing the same Won
upon his masters plantation he discovered that certain
weed exercised this astonishing effect. He and number
of his fellow slaves vigorously applied the cosmetic and the
result is before u.s. lie expects to be fully white In from
eioht to len months.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

BEAUTIFUL lNcTDENr.--It is stated that, during the
first few days Of the reign of Queen Victoria then girl
between 10 and 20 years of age sentences OF court
martial were presented for her signature One was death
for deseron: soldier condemned TO be shot, and his
death warrant presented 10 the Queen 70! her sigma
iure She read it, paused looked up to the officer VINO
in behalfof this man 2" 'Nohing; he deserted three
times y said the officer. Tbink again, my lord. was her
reply "And, )" said the gallant veteran as he related the
circumstances his friends, or was other than The
Duke Of Wellington "seelng her Majesty earnest about
it, said We certainly bad soiier bat there was some
body who spoke TO his good character and he may be
good man, for ought known TO the contrary"
ooh, thank you thousand times, exclaimed the youth
full Queen and hastily writing pardon in large characters
the fatal page, she sent 1t across the table, her hand
trembling with eagerness and beautiful emotion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

TERMINATION OF THE FLoRIDA WAR.-The q. States
steamer Monmouth arrived at Savannah Saturday from
Florida, and will be laid up The News says: "'fhere
are twenty-five companies of United States troops still in
Florida Some of The troops, with their baggage wagons,
Sc have been ordered TO Texas with the intention chas
tise the Csmanches it is supposed The Indians remained
quiet and pcaceabe Some ewod superanruated and some
few degraded Indians alone have left for the West"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

FROM OREGoN.-Our adyces are no later than those
brought by The previous steamer. We CLEAN few Items
OF interest, however, from the extracts m the San Francis
co papers.
The Carolina left Astoria on the 9Th and The mouth Of
the Columbia river The 2Sh Of June. The members uf
the military Court Martial, Majors Miller and Sewel, and
Capts Andrews and WeslcOtt, with several Of the officers
in the rifle regiment, among the passengers. The
Court had finished their sessions but the result had not
PRED.
The FIVE Indians, convicted of the murder of Dr. Whit
man, were publicly executed Oegon City. BY hanging,
on the Sd of June. The three who tTled Tor killing
portion Of party Of immg were executed early in
May.
The report that Governor Lane had resigned his post
Governor of the territory is confirmed.
The Oregon Spectator Of June 10 has the following rel
alive to the gold discoyeries:--
While citizens have been quietly preparing TO g3 10
Rogue river dig for gold this summer, they have
aroused 10 unusual excitement by The discovery OF rich
mine in another direction hoopinon gaining strength
daily, that OF the richest mines the shores o the Pa
cc has been discovered in the Spokan country, 400
miles from this city, and up the Columbia We are assur-
ed by Capt y. Crosby, who it, that the sand which
brought from the Spokan, in lis bulk about
quarter god. We have always felt cnhdent that there
gold Powder and Burt rvers and this discovery
the Spokan will st more fully confirm the fact that the
middle region Of Oregon is 10 the grand E Dorado
Of the day.
Oae party is on its way the region of this dscov
cry, i already ihee, snd others preparing to follow
On sc return OF messengers who is expected here in
weeor two if he confirm the report There will be gener
al rush for that cou0y In view Of this fact, sublndan
agent has gone up The Columbia 10 prepare the Indians for
new state of things, which will Immediately commence
in their country
The country in which this gold has been found is one Of
the heahies in the world and it the mine shall be found
10 extend large region Of hs country, will soon be
leeuing with overfuwing population, attracted thitIer
by the double allurpmpnt uf unld and health.
We suppose there will also be considerable mining bu
sness done this ME rivers along the Southern
borders OF Oregon many persons who have been to Cal
orna have convinced themselves that Rgue river and
other streams in that vicinity will afford profitable dig
gings."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

Horrible MURDER AND SUlcIDE.-A horrible affair
discovered in Troy n Y. the 2lst inst at the S
Charles Hotel.
man and woman took lodgings there as travellers on
Monday aernoon-and not appearing at seasonabe hours,
excited suspicion.
The landlord this morng after trying the door, which
was locked raised the window of their room both man and
woman had their threats cut from ear 10 ear aud lay weller
ing in blood. go,
An inquest was Immediately held. The man named VIM
A. Caldwell, of Whitehall about thirty years Of age and
the woman named Louisa c. Van Wrinkle, about the same
age and very beautiful The Jury rendered verdict thai
Louisa c. Van Wrinkle to her death from tho hands
ofCaldwel, aud Caldwell came to his death BY his own
hands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

r. The vote was taken in Rockingham on Thurs
day, on the proposition to levy tax Of $l50,OOO
towards aiding in the construction OF Manassas Gap
Railroad There was large majority against the
schema
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

FRoM SANTA FE AND NEW MGxIco.-St. Lo,ns, .4ug.
2O.Ihe Republican has received intelligence from Santa
Fe to the 10th u The elections under the Stale Con
sltuon of New Mexico took place the 2Oh June, and
resulted in the choice of DR.. Henry Connolly for Governor,
and Emanuel Alvarez for Lieut.. Governor. VIM s. Mes
serdy elected Representative to Congress by 500 ma
joryover H. n. Smith Members Of the Legislature we re
also elected aud This bay convened at The time appointed
by the State Constitution, when some curious scenes were
enacted. The parties divdedone advocating Terri
orial, and the other State Government member of the
Senate presented his credentials and admitted but it
being afterwards found that he wond with the ma
jOry, he was excluded from taking his seat and his
opponent admitted. Heeupon number of the mem
Sers the Senate and members ofthe House withdrew
leaving the House without quorum-The remaining
members tok upon themselves the responsibility fill the
vacant seats with enough form quorum and proceed
ed to business. Major ii. Whleman and Major f. A.
Cunningham, both late paymas,ers in the U. 5. Army
were elected U. S. Senators.
The Indians continuing their depredations through
ont all parts Of New Mexico.
An express which left Santa Fe several days after his
party brought sealed dispatches and orders for thousand
stand Of arms.
The crops in New Mexico very fine and promising
Major Wheman is expected to arrive at ST. Luis in a
few days on his way 10 Washington
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

SETTLEMENT WITH PoRTUGAL.-A Washington cores
pondent of the New York Herald says that Mr.. Webster
has had conference with the Minister resident from Por
tuga here in Washington, the result Of which was the set
Element of the whole question:
The same writer adds -"Porugal to make provisions
for the payment of the four claims admitted by Count To
jail in his note Mr.. Clay, Charge to Lisbon, and the
reference of the General Armstrong 10 the arbitration of
third power which, think, will be Sweden.
despatch from Washington of later date says:-lt is
rumoed here to-day that Hon. Daniel Webster Secretary
of State had proposed the of Louis Napoleon, Pres
dent Of the French Republic, mediator to settle the
difficulties between this country and Portugal ARISING out Of
the. American claims against Portugal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

THE OVERLAND CALIFoRNIANs.-Ac correspondent of the
St Louis Republican, writing from Laramie on the 9Th of
July, says
'The great California emigration has at length swept
past this point. and te praires begin to their won
ted air of solitude and dreary monoony The few stray
eers thousand in nunber still behind this
Side the South Fork and will be here in few days The
final result of this years emigration, registered this
point is as follows 81 $40 men, S25 women ,l26 chill
dren 90l wagons. % 876 horses go mules, 81 500
oxen, and 5,754 cows Making liberal allowance Of 3,
470 persons and GIG wagons for those who have passed
without registering and those still behind should hare
AZ 600 souls and 920 wagons the trail at this moment
or this number from 5000 10000 their way TO
Oregon with the intention of settling in that country and Wis
ting the gold mines next season The sickness has een
severe between this point and the oner but beyond here
there la. been but little mortality"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

MINNEsoTA.-Ours s great country, "howevor bound
ed" The governor of Minnesota returned t, ST. Paul on
the 9TH from visit to Cass Lake, 500 miles above St. P
He represents his trip pleasant and novel in the extreme
and the country grand and romantic to the highest degree
On the borders of Cass Lake the missionaries have fine fields
of wiaet hea! growing Their potatoes and other vege-
tables look thrifty.
pleasure party lately made excursion of some sixty
miles up the St. Peters River Minnesota Territory, and a
description of what has since been published in the
ST. Paul papers, In the body of the arlclewe find the fol-
lowing paragraph.
Gan amusing and pleasing incident connected with the
trip the firing ofsaues by the Indians, at most of their
villages the boat passed. We confess however some OF
their balls whsted too for comfort One was lodged
in the engine room"
We agree with The New Orleans Bulletin that salute
with loaded rifles and ball ''Iodged in the engine room
must certainly have oeen IAN amusing and pleasing incident
What the Engineers opinion Of it is, is not staed-Rich
Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

DANIEL WEBsrER.-The list of the new American Cab
met which arrived by the Hberna, Sunday last places
Mr.. Webster in the position Of Secretary of State Mr.
Webstes fame is European well as trans Atlantic He
is not less avoraby know at home than respected abroad
and the fact of his taking office under President Fillmore
regarded this side of the Atlantic as favorable augury
of the new Presidents character. The Wing party
now in the favorable position which they have enjoy
ed for many years and with ordinary discrimination, they
cannot fail impress the country with becoming sense Of
their administrative capacy.-Wilmer s Smiths Times,
London
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

Or The following given the statistics Of
the U. S. Hote, at Saratoga:
There about roo guests at the house, to which
may be added 100 children and 800 servants. making 100
feed daily They consume, besides many other
the following each day-500 lbs Beef 500 do Mutton
Butter, 800 Rolls for breakfast. barrels Of Flour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

The Massachusetts Election has terminated in the cleo
ton of but one member Eliot, whg, in The first district
In the other two the second and fourth there choice
This is the tenth unsuccessful trial to elect Congressman
in The fourth district.
Mr. Eliot was the first signcr of the address from Boston
approving Of Mr. Websers course the Territorial bills
and regard his triumphant election the ratification by
the patriotic city Of Boston both of Mr. Websers course
and Mr.. Eiot's approval of it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28
OILS 979 lOl6 1922 OF S95 379 l55 lao

4lJemarle Di,sriet-Garand, South.ll, Rsndo phi and
Lyon are elected
Richmond Dislrict-R. G. Scott Bolts, Meredith, Ly-
ons Stanard and Davis radicals are elected.
Petersburg District-Cox, Wallace, Rives and Jones
are elected.
Hanouer District-SO far as heard from F. W. Scott
Hudgin, Morris, Conway, and Braxion the leading
candidates.
Pochatan Distric-Hopkins, Boiling and Hill the
leading candidates, and probably elected.
Norfolk District-Watts, Petty, Tunis, Smith and
Taylor elected.
.4ccomack Distrct.-Wise and Finney are elected
BotetoTt COunty.-The vote stands for Miller, SCI
Anderson, 437 Mcdowell, 364 Waits, PAS, Byrd, 203
Wilson 1853; Cook, l43 DamrOn 10. No other County
in the District heard from.
Rockingham Co,mty.-The leading candidates are Ken.
ney Deneale Newman and Lionberger.
Shenandoah Disirict-Ihe leading candidates are Sam
ues, Williams, Cook and Seymour.
Jefferson Districi-Lucas, Faulkner. Hunter and Muir
ply are the leading candidates. No from Clarke
and those from Berkeley not complete.
Campbell District-Wngfeld, Lynch, Arthur and Saun-
ders, Radicals are elected.
LOudOa Co,mty.-Ented to three delegates-Jsnney
Garter and White the leading candidates. far heard
from, the last two White Basis.
Kana,cha Dislrici-Summers, Price, w. Smith and
Smith are said to be elected
Culpepc Decentralization, Green and Woolork are
the leading candidates.
Fm,guier Corm.y-Chion, Scott and Marshall are the
leading candidates.
Monroe Districl-CapertOn, Chapman and Pendletor
gre elected
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-28

VINO is COL MoNRoE ?--SeveraI inquiries have been
made about Col Monroe now charged with the defence Of
New Mexico, the Military Governor Of that new terrific
y. He is by birth Scotchman and entered the army in
lSl2as private. When enlisted, his education had been
but niied-he had, however, strong native talent, good
principle and bravery and as he was promoted for his good
conduct he became gradually able soldier, good
dent and an accomplished gentleman. There is
to believe that he will be superseded in his command The
Government has already nt,va Buffalo and St Louis.
ous clothing and supplies for the army stationed at FL
Passo and Santa Feoher supplies larger scale will
follow. Most of The forces now in Florida will be directed
where they expected TO arrive before winter sets in
While is ardeny desired that Texas will adopt violent
measures in relation to New Mexico, the Government al all
hazards will defend that country from any aack.-New
York. Sun.