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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26

DEATH OF A PoET.-We regret to learn the death OF
PHILIP PENDLEroN Cooke, Esq, OF Clarl. County. He
died Sunday last Of Pneumonia, at the age Of about
49, He native Of Winchester, and Of John
r. Cooke, Esq, OF Richmond.
Mr.. Cooke was endowed with rare poetic talent,
though his retired habits and life left his ambition to
rust as usually will unless kept bright by collision
went forth from his secusion and have flashed their quiet
but deep radiance into many delighted eyes throughout
the Union His Florence Vane" has been placed by
duced during the century So much genius should no
be allowed TO pass away unnoced Some intimate trient
OF the deceased will, we hope, prepare Biographical
sketch IKincAesler Tnginian, January %.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26

The Leesburg Washngtonian says: A Plank Road ia
talked ofbetween Fairfax Courthouse Va, and George
town, d. c. writer in the Fairfax News urges a
meeting in the county TO confer with Georgetown and
select the best route, that the Alexandria and Cor
louisville railroad has been located on the southern route
leaving Fairfax county seat and most OF the county
| the back ground.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26

MoRMoNs -The steamer Ben West arrived last
night from New Orleans, with heavy cargo. She
brought two hundred and fifty English emigrants, prn-
cipaly Momons, who it is said are on their way to
the City OF Deseret, Or in more homely phrase Salt
Lake.--M Louis Republican jan 10.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26

THE BURNT DIsTRcT, ST.. LoUIs-The st. Louis
Reveille Of the llth instant, contains list of the new
buildings erected in the burnt dstricthat large portion
of the city whic laid in ruins by the terrible con-
fagraon of nth May last The list fills two columns of
the Reyee. The whole number of buildings erected is
one hundred and fitty-eigh. The aggregate cost is
x657 900
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26

ARMED DEMONSTRATIONS have been presented to
the Legislature from citizens OF the Eastern Shore ask
ing for cannon and muskes to be placed at the dispo
sal othe good citizens OF Maryland, for the protection
of oysters the waters OF that State against destruction
by the people OF other States.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26

THE GAINING AFFAIR AT LIMA.-I In compliance with
resolution to thai effect, the Secretary Of State has
sent the U. S. Senate copies Of the correspondence
with our Consul at Valparaiso. Among the letters
one from Mr. Potter, giving substantially the same
account OF the chastisement inflicted the British
Charge, that has been already published
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND.
HIGH WATER AT 81 O'clock, P. NJ.

ARRIVED,
Schr Rainbow. Emmerson, Philadelphia
Schr VIM H. MAILER, Price, New York
SAILED,
Schr Marietta Burr, Osborn, New York.
Schr Sam F. Lord, Smith, Boston.
NEW YORK, jan 24-Amiyed, schr Richmond,
Dearborn, Richmond
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26

OF 1903 deaths, recorded as the total mortality of New
DIRK during the last week seventy six were by con
sumption aud its kindred diseases
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26

EeLCCK TIN WARE complete assortment
Urns Coffee and Tea Pots Coffee Bggins Chat
ting and Vegetable Dishes; Egg Boilers; Tea Kettles
Sauce Pans Dish Covers, NC, tor sale al
Ia DC GlN lEN ?, 70 WAN street.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-26

MOMENTEY EXPECTED, by the schooners
1vA Edith and Express 10000 l2-inch Cypress Shin
giles and 80 barrels Tar, which desire to sell on
rival ROBERT S. CLAZEBROOk.
la 2n
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08

The following telegrsphic despatch was received by the South Carolina delegation in Congress on "Wednesday evening about nine o'clock, from the bla:
 Resolution by the South Caro,inia Legislature; Dec l9, ls49.
 Reselsed, That we cordially approve of the course oi those southern members in Congress who have refused to vote for any member ot that body ss speaker in the slightest degree tainted with un sonnd0ess upon the slavery question and that we iaiiy respond 10 the sentiment of our delegation, expressed by one of them, that if slavery be abolish Cd n the District of Columbia by Congress or the Wimot frosiso be adopted, the Union would be dissolved"
 Th he Georgia Legislature have adjourned to meet on the second Monday in January, with a view To decide on ihe course which the Stste shall adopt when the action fCongress on tho slavery question IS decided. We sre informed that the expressed tone oi the legislature of Georgia is in unison with that et South Csrolinis, and that lhere is not dis senieni in either legislature. Hash Union.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
Col. Fremont.

It is stated by Washington correspondent of the New York Journal of Commerce, that Col. FREAoNI IS expected 10 return to Washington in February next, whether elected io the U S. Senate from Cali iornia or not The object of his return IS 10 com piete and bring out his narrative of his more recen and valuable explorations. upon which his fondes hopes are concentrated T. ia sail to be hs inten. ton to resign his appointment as Commissioner tc run the boundary between the United States and New Mexico. Col. Weller continues to act in thai capacity, and wiil do so until successor to Col FREMONT is appointed.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
Senaia,omrnittees.


 The following is implete list ol the Staniing Committees in the SAte for this session.
 On F5rsiga R,tatioe e-Messrs. King, Foote, Web ster, Benton and Nil tum. On FiHaace Mes. Dickinson, Hunter, Phelps Douglas. and Peareei ca Coamece-Msrs. lIamlin, Soule, Davis, O Mass, Dodge of fWipnsih, and Bell. ca Ma79factnres M-ssrs, Sebastian, Batter Clarke, Jonss, and pham. Oi AgrjeuAus-Nss ssrs Sturgeon, Turney, Spru ance, Walker, and ewin. On M,htary Afts-Messrs. Davis, of Miss. Beriand Greehe. sHds, and Dawson.
 Oqhe Mii,tia--Assrs. Houston, Doige, of Wis, Morton, Ciemence, Id Spruance.
 Oa Narai Agars Messrs. Ynlee, Mason, Badge Bright, and AlllierI Oa Public Lak-Messrs. Felch, Borland Underwood, Shiel4and smith.
 Ca ,Priraie Lanf fiaims- Messrs. Downs, Whit comb, Davis, of Ms, Clemens. and Badger Ca Iadian AFat-Messts. Atchison Sebastian Bell, Rusk, and Vles.
 On CGms-Msfs. Norris, Whiteomb, Under wood, Stewart, at Baldwin. Oa Rsroiu!loak Ctaims-Messrs. Walker. Nor ris, upham. DAt ol Iowa, and Cooper.
 On fhF JHdiIats--Messrs. Bu.leE, Downs, Der. rien, Bradbug. and Dayton. Oa the Pos Ogicssld POst Roads--M MassTs Rusk Bright, UptAm, Soar, and Morton.
 ca 7trrsories-l-ssrs Douglas, Balles Under wood, Housoh, as Cooper
 On Pabl'c cBHtiags-Messrs. Hunter, Davis o Miss, and Clark.
 To Audd aaf tJalrol hs C1aii,geat Expenses O the Ssaate--Mshs Dodge, of Iowa, Walker, ald Baldwin.
 ca Ro1as aHCtnals-MessEs Bright, Atchison Greene, Foote, ld Spiuahce.
 On Pea@ons-4iessFs. King, Jones, phelps, Stew art. and Dayton. Ca the Disfridf fC0iAabia-A Aiessrs Mason. Yu. lee. Nj ilier, Shiek and B4rien. Oa Pgteats a'tias Patent O9ice-Messrs. Fur. ney, Norris, Wal, Whilcomb, and Dawson On RetreacAmk-M Bradbury, Houston Mangum, Feleh ,tid Clarke On he LtbFar4 MessTs Pearce Mason, and DA. wis. Of Mississippi On Earoiled Rss--Messrs Rask and Badger.
 ca Eagrossed A5-Messrs Joaes, Corwin. and Sehsstisn.
 On Printing 1essrs. Borland, Hamlin, and Smith.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
Y.,.,..,;nr r,ol washington.

AhtcteNbAhk tftt " "@A@~e~
 Our much valued wIiDgion correspondent, has furnished us bslowtth several interesting items of the position of h and affairs at the cap itoi:
 WASsGroS, Dee. 19, 1Si9.
 :-Ths third weekthe thirty first Congress has commenced. and ,,krranizatioH has been ef- fscied. At times durAhe sittings of the House, exciting incidents and knes of disorder, have oc- cured. no more, bower. than what has been witnessed before, and ,kild bs regarded as momen- tary ebulitions. Theumerous efforts, without sueccess to elect q esker. show the relative strength of parties a tho members composing them. They develoraIso the motive Of small band of faciionists, eng themselves free soiiers abolitionists in othelerms and traitors to their country. This partpvs evinced a cool determi nation to prevent organization of the House, unless majority OAboIitionisis is conceded to them on the ComsniR of the Judiciary, the Dis lrict of Colambia aron territories Their object is to force legislatio on the wilmot proviso. and attempt an abolitioof slayer! in the District of Colombia Thus Il House m,ets from day to-day and after few balotgs adjouris In the same state of things as whethey commenced. How the contest will tefmine, no one ;an draw reason able conjecture.
 In forming tho committees iI the Senate, some difficulty existed caucus. For some years past n practice has otined, which sises the dominant party the chairml, and two members of each com mittec, and the niprity two numbers. Tho selec- tions are madein aucus, and when presented to the Senate, isnsualy agreed tt without a dissent ing voic~ The democrats determined to leave Mr BENTON off tts committee of Foreign Relations, or account of hiafree-sSlisn. When he heard this he wrote dctsioris letter to the caucus. deman. ding his position, tairmau of the committee After some difhcult Mr. KING, of Alabama, wa, chosen.
 It is understood he, that every Northern mem Der. with the excepth of Gen. CAss and Governor DICKINSON, will sulort the WilmOt provso = DOUGLASS aud SHtEL4 are under instructions from their legislature, an3o is Gen. CAss, who, it is supposed. will resign.ther than obey. The case of Mir BENTON, is wpui apology-he sees in- suit offered to the Soi, and high handed injus. tice threatened, perrin the Union itself peried, iu this hour of trouble, is found in the foremost ranks Of the enemy, wing sown all the seeds oi discord among ancientiends. His name hereafter will be synonymous ith that of traitor 10 the Senate
 Gov. DICKINSON is kairman of commtte of Fi- nance. BUTLER of Sth Carolina, of the Conf mtiee on the Judicial DorGLAss on the rerriio- ries, MAsoN, of the Dtict of Columbia. Arkan- sas is highly compluAted, both her Senators are chairman, Mir. SEBAtAN, of Manufactures, and Major BoRLANn, cm la;Ing. Mir. JOHNSON is at his post ready and uing and eminentiy able 10 advocate the interestsl his constituents.
 Father MATHEW ar1 here yesterday, hi, health is feeble, and he intsngoing South. ".
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
New Mstiiniinn.

The convention asstblei at Frankfort to form new consultation forle State of Kentucky have at last completed thel labors The convention contained majority otmOcrats (thc people know but too well whom thsca depend upon for can- stitutonal reforns.1 his portion of the assemh- lage was in favor of prression, the minority ad- vocated the most ultra tlservatism. Between the two, a compromise habeen effected, which we hope will prove beneticl to all The Louisville Democrat alluding to Inew constitution, says;
 ' Lei this constituiofb be adopted, and we are done with life offices and hesr evils we are donc with the purchase and tc of oihcill place. The people sovereign, in q as well as theory They elect all their pubic sEnts We are done with the reign of ciqaes, wi iiohcial patronage aud ne- potism The people arno longer ridden by oEice holders who hold thciriiaccs by purchase, or by inheritance in defianceH the popular will The government of this co bonwealh is restored 10 it's legitimate sovereigns We therefore hope to see this constitution adopgby au overnheIning vote. We convcrsed with Fnber oi fine members yes- terday, on their wayp their homes. They have done their best and aAit the appreciation ot the people. We believe hey have honestly labored according to their ins ictous to make constitu- ton that iii be accetble 10 tle public On some dsouted points we he coucurred with the mi. nority of the conveSn. We are fully satisfied they were right i; butSen on these points, the new constitution is far prsrabe to the old one, whilst in it's main provisional is all that could be desred'
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
nenp deceit

We honor the chivairous defsrence which is paid in our land to women. It proves that our men knew how to respect virtue and pure affection; and that our women are worthy of such respect. Yet women should be something more than mere wo- men to win us to their society. To be our com panions they should be fitted to be our friends to rule hearts they should be deserving the sppro- bation of our minds. There are many such. and that there is rather the fault of our own sex than their own, and despite aIi the unmanly scandals that have been thrown upon them in prose and verse, they would rather share in the rational conversation of men of sense, than listen 10 the silly compliments of fools, and a man dishouors them, as well AS disgraces himself. when he seeks their circle for idle pasme, and not for ihe m- provsment of his miad and the elevation of his heart.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
n.,Ii,.r, Roaa so tAs Pacltlc.

Among the snblects which should eaxsge the iHs. mediate atIenlIoa Of CoHgresa is the construction of q military road, by line of military posss. to tho Pacific. By military ruad. we mean the reno- val ef obstFuclions aBd the erection Of posls te sapply aid e the emigrant travel to Oregon and California. In spits ot aii the energy aud genius which Anglo Ssxo6 mad aud enterprise can supply. 1t uss bs yet several years before the Paeihc ra- way csn be % far completed as 10 be made available to emigrAnts. ln the mean time the Government has 1t h its power to erect nilitpry posts, aud by the employment of soldiers 10 remove all serious obstractons h the route connecting the Territories of uha Pacific with our States the Atlantic. sev er.l posts have alresdy been established by appro pt,Ilens made by the las, Congress. Three or four are established on Nae watess Of the Platte, aud have proved of the highest auty-
 These military pests should be established to each olhes sa one hundred miles From Fort L.sFamIe to the Sacramento would require, perhaps, fifteen posls Each should have garrison oi one hundred men. Each should include stOckaded place, large enough to enclose large number of men and horses. with drpots of provisions. and Two pieces al artillery. la addition to the garrison there should be attached an additional hundred meB, as a working party, for the constructions of the road. In parts of the Fentc where timber was abundant, they might make plask roads with rapidity. The machinery of saw mills Is easily transported. and when cnce the work was begun. the facilities for It's construction will rapidly increase. In one years tirne thess posts might be established; the whole
 line of travel fully protected; provision deposited on the entire route; and the obstructeas and difficult ties of the route in course of rapid removal.
 Another thing would happen which would have greet effect on the growth and improvement of the coantFy. Around each of these military posts will arise . settlement, and ultimately a town. from which will radats the agricultural improvement of the surroanding country. In the course of two or three years. these centres of settlement would be- come magazines for the vast caravans moving be- twecn tho East aBd ths West
 Another advantage woaId follow. These defen- ces and securities for safe Havsl would render the journey much more rapid.
 In sixty days the traveller would traverse the whole dstance between the Sacramento and the Missouri. h short time should have tele- graph line, and our people on the Pacific and those ou the Atlantic would shake hands as near neigh bUFs
 The military road and posts would require about three tious,nd men, all of whose pay clothing, and provisions have to bs paid for at any rate l is the very best they be put to; and thus, like the soldiers of the Roman army, they may be en- poyed in advancing the growth and civilization ot their country by the nrs of peace as well as that o war--Ciaciaaati .9fLas.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
Religious Custom.

There is a custom that has long been prevalent throu ghout Peru and Chili, which to the stranger is quite imposing IL ia this at nins o'clock in the morning, at noon. and at six in the evening, the great bell of the cathedral is toed for one minute during this time ali business is suspended, every takee off his hat is expected to knee cross himself, say hts prayers and the more deVout 10 kiss the pavement. In the street, shop, private dwelling, and hotel all business, all moton all conversation, is suspended, until tho great bell ceases to toll then al is life aud activity again the bugles al the palace gate and the convent b-iS sound merry, and business and conversation are resumed al the point where they were dropped.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08

The House then adjourned to Monday. ihe otth. when the members were sworn In and the Pres. dents message received.
 Dec. 2A h the Senate, there was TO husinsss of much in- teress In the House, debate apon the appoin,mea, of Chspiia occupied the day.
 WAsHtNGroN Dee gT Congress adjourned or Monday ull Thursday. No Clerk has vel been elected.
 In ths House Mr. Boyd offered resolution 10 adopt the old rules o last Congress except the Ith and that a eoaaittee of five be appointed to revise iAe same, which was amended So as to make the committee eonsis, of nine memberes instead of i've and To keep the old rules ih force tIii June 5th-- which was adopted.
 Mir. Venahie introduced resolution capturing oi the President fl any civil miliiary Governor had been appointed for California and New Mexico. and fl any steps had been taken towards the formation of State governments in said Territories. Laid over A resolution was passed ordering l5,o00 copies of the Message and documents 10 be printed.
 NIT. Burt moved the Speaker appoint tne Stand ing Coma;iitees, adopted.
 The House adjourned pending discussion on a resolution to elect Clerk and other officers on the 3d oi Jana1y.
 In the Senate nothing of importance was done Two messages were receJveti from the President, one of which related to the Treasurers Report, h. viiing the early appropriations tor tteexpenses o collecting the revenue for the seeoad half of the cur. rent fiscal year
 Dee a. The Senate yesterday confirmed the nomination of r. Joy Morris, to Naples. 9he message ct the President relating to the Secretary oi the TreasuTys report was referred tt the Finance Committee.
 II IS Fumored that the accounting officers have reported to the Solicitor of inc Treasury that Pros per M. sWAetI6ere, late Navy Agssi al New York as deiaulierin the sum ot S55S, 900. His security is but S30,GJ0
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
Delegates to the southern conver,lo,

The legislative cauens of South Carolina have selected Judge Cheves, Franklin II. Fillmore. James Hammond and Robert W. BarnweIl, to represent the State of South Carolina in the southern ron. -easion. 10 be held at Nashville in Jane next The Charleston Mercury calls the public attention to the high character Of ihs delegation. Every oae is ac qaaieisd with the character of Messrs Elmore and HsnmeHd. Of the other two, who have not ap- pcared for some time on the political theatre, the Mercury thus speaksi
 .The venerable Judge Chevrs, and the scarcely less revered, though not yet venerable Robert w. karnwelI, have not, in the political sepse, either rivals, supporters. or opposers. They have long retired from public life-retifed in the midst of against he desire of the Ststs to re- tain them, and have refused ali invitations to re- turn."
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
His Reward.

TBoMAs HaRr BEsTov, the Judas Iscariot of ,ke Democratic party, who once weoed the affections Oi the South with flAtterng promises and words that swee'ly dropped as honey from the comh {" and more recently with all the bitterness of disappointed spostate. has joined the ranks of the most fanatic iree-soers has already began 10 reap the reward ol his traitorous defeetion He has been ruled out of the democratic party In the formation of the com mii.ees in the Senate ho hls not been elected chair man Of single commii,es "What a fall was there 70
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
The society of Woman.

No society Is more profitable, because none more refining and provocative of virtue, than that of re- fined and sensible women. God enshTined peculiar goodness in the form Of woman, that her beauty might win. her gentle voice invite, and the desire of her favor persuade men's sterner souls to leave the path of sinful strife for the ways of pleasant ness and peace. But when woman falls from this best eminence, and sinks hs guardian and cherish CT of pure and rational enjoym ymeuts into the vain cosuette and fattered idoater of idle fashion, she is unworthy of honorable mans love or a sensi- bic mans admiration. Beauty is then al best
 li,.s,l la. hi1.nz
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
Morals in Massachusetts.

We have had occasion frequently to notice the illiberal manner in which the papers speak of society in Arkansas and the gratuitous manner in which every fiction of rascality Is located here, but from the following should think that hereafter these romances might be located nearer home
 The Bunker Hill Aurora says: "There are this day but two three short of four Hundred convicis in the Massachusetts State prison. being nearly a hundred more than the prison will aceommo. daie believe, that the dilapidatsd and insecure ceis of the old prison have been pat in requsition 10 accommodate this unequalled increase of crimi- nals at the ratio of four 10 a cell v
The Arkansas banner., 1850-01-08
Cotton in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Crescent of the 25th u!t says
 The sales ot Cotton in our market yesterday were
 ie shousani btes, the largest business of any one day since the season commenced. Prices have not only recovered from the decline which ensued alter the untavorable news by the last Liverpool steamer but are eiehfh 10 guGrter of cent higher than immediately before it's receipt.