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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

Professor MAPES, of New Jersey, in course of lee
lures Newark, in that State, is endeavorng Illus
trate the practical benefits to the country large, in ac
oessons OF positive wealth, by improvements in prac-
cal Agriculture. In the Introductory lecture of the
course, the Professor says
Farming calls into action all our knowledge: all the
sciences are its aduncs, while its importance to the
body polite renders it worthy the attention OF philan
thropsts In relation to the general Importance of ag
ricuure, the lecturer stated that England Scotland
Wales Ireland and the adjacent islands had popula-
ton Of 100000 900, and that the total Of land
but " 10000 acres; while the United States, with
population of l743lO oO has an area of land OF $780,
O53 acres and that this exclusive OF territorial
and newly acquired lands The public lands Of the
United States amount in all to 1854, 200 acres-of
these immense tracts but l42OOOOO0 of acres have been
disposed OF.
The professor here referred the fact that much the
larger portion of our whole population were engaged in
agricultural pursuits and advered to the late message
OF the President and his recommendation OF an agri-
cultural bureau
tie stated that the crop of Indian for lS47 was
not less than 600000O00 bushels, and that its export
value was $500 100000 That in the world at large
10000 OF human beings supported by agriculture,
and nnetenths OF the available capital in the world is
employed in agricultural use.
With these facts before us, it strange that so little
had been done to advance agriculture science and
lecturer here gave variety of for the want
OF energy the part OF farmers in adopting the current
improvements OF the day. and cited number Of excep
tons showing that 100 bushels OF sheled corn had
been raised per acre many parts of this State but that
still organization had existed for disseminating a
knowledge Of these improvements He dwelt at some
length on the improperly OF manuring the soil without
reference to its chemical constituents or the require,
ments Of plants, and stated that farmer who could
read need at this time pursue SO Improbable course of
farming If any soil, known to produce large CROP
should be nayzed any other soil containing fair share
OF similar constituents could, by judcious manuring
based on an analysis Of the SOIL be made 10 produce
similar crops
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
FOR THE ZINES
TO THE WHIG VOTERS OF Louisa

Asno person has been nominated by any of you, upon
whom to cast our votes at the ensuing Spring election,
citizen NELSON A. BuRRuss, Esq Heis so well known
to every Wing in the county, that any COMMUNICATION
from me is entirely useless, Mr. Burruss is very popu
lar in the lower end OF the county, and would not only
secure every Wing vote but get some and neutralize
many of the Democratic votes The Democrats have
so many nominees, that caucus will be inevitable and
much dissatisfaction the result Then let us unite upon
Mi B., and the day will he ours. A VOTER.
The Wing and Republican please copy.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
ORDER OF THE DAY.

Call Of a State Convention
The SPEAKER announced as the order of the dav. a
bill to take the OF the people upon the call of
Convention, and provide for organizing the same,
II Jon its second reading.
Mr. STovALL moved substitute for the BILL proyi.
ding that the sense of the people be taken upon the
question OF calling Convention, upon the compound
basis OF white population and taxation combined
Mr. STovALL addressed the House the merits OF
his substitute
Mr. TONNES moved to lay the bill and substitute upon
Tire table and make the order of the day for Wednes
day next
Mr. PENpLEToN opposed the postponement to so late
day as "Wednesday. He thought that one day would
afford ample time, in addition to that already allowed
Mr. DoRMAN moved to amend the motion 10 lay on
the table, by striking out "Wednesday next and subs
tuting tomorrow"
Mr. WoRTRINeToN moved 10 make the bill the order
OF the day for Monday week Lost, ayes DC, noes "a
The question recurring upon the motion to lay on the
liable iii tomorrow, was taken and decided in the
affirmative.
ELECTION OF STATE OFFICERS
Mr.. klpwELL offered the following resolution:
Resolued, That this House, by Joint vote with the
Senate will proceed, on Wednesday next the 18th
INST, TO the election OF First Auditor Second Audi
Librarian. and Store-keeper Of the Penitentiary
On motion Of Mr.. Riyes the resolution was laid upon
the table
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

~ It's suggested in Texan paper that the stone
removed from the wall OF Alamo, to make the bre ach
through which the enemy entered, be sent to Washing
as the contribution Of the State the Washington
Monument The stone still lies at the mouth of the
breach as it did on the day when Travis, Crockett and
their fellow heroes were mastered and is said to be
beautiful block susceptible of polish fine as marble
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
CAMPBELL COUNTY.

We authorized to announce JOHN NJ. SPEED
ESQ., as candidate represent the county OF Campbell
in the House Of Delegates of the General Assem-
bly, OF Virginia
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
REMOVAL oF FREE PERSONS oF CoLoU

REMOVAL Or FEhSON0 VI SOLOCRs
bill making appropriations for the removal Of free
persons Of colour from the State, yesterday under
consideration in the House Of Delegates As the subject
possesses considerable interest the people OF Eastern
Virginia, and particularly to the citizens OF Rich
mond, have thought that the mode proposed by the
bill for relieving gradually of this unfortunate class Of
population, might prove interesting We therefore, pro-
coed briefly state the provisions of the bill 1t APP
proprates $4,000 annually for that purpose declares
the Governor, Lieut.. Governor, and LIST and I'd Au-
ditors Board of Commissioners for the purpose
of carrying the provisions of this into effect
Whenever satisfactory proof shall be produced to the
said Board of Commissioners that any number OF free
persons of color shall have been actually transported to
Liberia, other place the Western coast OF Africa
or that they shall have been embarked for transportation
thther, from within the limits of this Commonwealth,
by the American Colonization Society, it shall be law
full, and the said Board of Commissioners hereby
CURED to issue their warrant on the Treasury OF the
| Commonwealth for such sum or of money as may
be necessary deay the cost of transporting and sub
sisng such persons OF color for limited time the
said coast OF Africa payable the accredited agent or
agents OF the said American Colonization Society,"
The propisos are that the amount annually expended
shall not exceed the annual appropriation Of $4,000,
and not more than $25 to be allowed for the ranspora
zion and subsistence of persons ten years of age
nor more than SIS, for persons under that age,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
Your humble and obedient servant,
WYATT CARDWELL
House Of Delegates, January, 1850.

The Legislature of the State Of New Jersey has be-
fore it Report from the Committee Agriculture,
which presented Friday last, recommending, on
tura Bureau at Washington for the promotion Of the
agricultural interests of the country 1t audes to The
fact that the founders Of Government desired to or
ganize department othis kind for the facilities would
afford in collecting and disseminating information but
OWING to time and circumstances the subject had been
deferred Washington, it is added with emphasis, re-
commendeda "Home Department of Agriculture -
The agricultural Improvements in tn country are said
not have been commensurate with the increase of our
population and by fifty years of bad cultivation the
soil III of the older States has become either en-
tely run down. and its fertility greatly impoverished
PENDANTS OF imperfect tillage, have increased 10 an
alarming extent
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

MlNNEsoTA.-A letter from St. Paul, dated December
s. says Winter has at length and the river this
point is closed both above and below as we'll as the
merous tributaries above the falls We expect year
an influx OF one thousands emigrants from rhe Sekrk
bring considerable amount OF property with them"
Another letter 18th December says that on that day the
the mercury was seventeen degrees below zero.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

As another conclusive retutaton Of the charge that
the company before authorsng such trail structures as
pine pole cuverts, refer you to the iron bridges at
the Rvanna river and Moore's creek one of which is
now nearly finished
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
STATE OF THE STOCK MARKET


State Stock per cents--par value S100-saes at par
Corporation 6 per centspar value $l00--lass sales at
James River and Kanawha Bonds, guaranteed by the
State, par
Exchange Bank Stock-par value $!0o-las. sales
Sl06
Farmers Bank Stock-par value Sl0o-sales ao
$l02a to 1903.
Virginia Bank Stock-par value $7O-sales at ST..
Manchester Cotton and Wool Manufacturing Stock
par value 800 held at 1886.
Richmond Fire Association Stock-par value 500
$29aa30
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Stock--par value Sl00-sales at $50.
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Certificates
Of Debt-par value $l00--last sales at $50
Richmond and Louisa Railroad Stock--par value
Sl00-ast sales $40. Some are asking higher.
LIVE STOCK MARKET
RICHMOND, January 81, 1949.
BEEF-Scale ,oeght-$3 to SO so extra quality will
command higher price.
HOSES nett.
MurroNs-3 to So SO nett, as IN quality.
JACOB SHOOK.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
MAYORS OFFICE,

MAYORS OFFICE, }
RICHMOND, Feb 9th, 1850 (
>, request my feow-ctzens to meet me at the City
Hall on Saturday next 18th instantly at O'clock P. NJ
The meeting is called for the purpose OF making ar
engagements to unite in the ceremonies for laying the cor
nesstone of the Monument to be erected to the memory
OF the Father of his Country.
VIM. LAMBERT, Mayor
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

SEABoARD AND ROANOKE RAMRoAD-The Wedor
Herald ofThursday says the Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad has been placed under contract to within
twenty miles OF Margarettsvie,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

ERROR CoRREoTED.-We are requested by Mr., SHEF-
to correct in the report of the proceedings
upon the Wilmot Proyiso and kindred measures on
Tuesday last. 1t reported that Mr. sheey moved
amend the fourth resolution so give the Gorer-
the power to appoint delegates to Southern Con-
vention" Such was not the effect of the amendment.
1t was to leave it discretionary with the State Con-
renon TO be called by the proclamation Of the Cover
nor to apo int delegates Southern Convention, and
not, as seemed to be the effect Of the resolution it
stood, to require that body to send such delegates.
Mr. S. desires say that he could never have con-
sented to delegate such power to any one man.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

PROVIDENCE, Feb ARD, schr Santee, Nicket.
son, Richmond
NEWBURYPORT, Feb, 4-Saed, schr Oregon.
Richmond.
SALEM, Feb 3--Saied, schr Glenroy, for Rich.
mond
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08


ARRIVED,
Schr. Emma, Aaron, Baltimore
Schr Columbia, Lockwood, Philadelphia
Schr. Liberty, Weeks, New York
Schr. Richmond, Dearborn, New York
Schr, Hope, Foxwell. Baltimore
SAILED,
Schr. Albany Packet, Grant, Portland
Schr. Gazette, Cone, Boston.
Schr MISSIONER, Magee, New York
Schr. Orianna Dodge, New York,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

Gov. QUIrMAN's MEssAGE.-Gov Quman. of Miss.
in his annual message to the Legislature of that State
takes an extreme Southern view He says:
"In the event of the adoption of the Wilmot Proviso
by Congress- or the admission Of California by virtue of
her late pretended constitution, the abolition Of slavery
in the District of Columbia, the prohibition of the
commerce in slaves between the States recommend
that the Governor be authorized order an election OF
delegates from all the counties in the State to conveu
zion, to take into consideration the mode and measure
of redress and adop such measures for our future
rity as the crisis may demand"
The Presidents proclamation, which broke up the
famous Round Island expedition against Cuba is also
denounced in the bterest terms ian outrage our
political rights, and an insult to the sovereignty of Mis-
sissippi &c. This is strange talk for man who SO
long held the Office OF Chancellor in Court of Equity
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

MISUNDERSTANDING Collier has Transmitted to the
Alabama Legislature the resolutions of the Connecticut
Legislature in relation to slavery In his message ac-
companying these resolutions, he says
1t would be an idle waste of words to comment upon
them The time for reasoning with our Northern breth-
rem upon the exciting question: which threatens place
us in irreconcable anagonism with each other, has
ample Of Virginia and some OF our other sisters (how-
ever much we may be inclined to differ, in respect to
other measures upon the subject of surprising interest
to which the resolutions relate, we will speak as with
the voice Of one man.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08

THOS. CRAWFORD.
Mr.. Crawford is an American Sculptor, who stands
high in his profession and ranks with Powers and
Creenough; not only in this country but i'll Europe
That he will execute monument worthy OF Virginia
and OF the great Washington and one that will attract
to State and city persons OF taste to admire work
Of art and draw new inspiration from t5e speaking
probation OF the model il every respect happy, s
king and worthy of the State, is fortified by evidence
which cannot be troverted.-EnQuirer
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY.

We present below, sketch of the proceedings in the
House of Delegates yesterday. Several interesting
subjects were before the House, but none were defn
lively acted upon The Joint Order for the election OF
State Officers having been terminated by the failure OF
the House execute it Wednesday before adouningit
will be observed that motion yesterday made TO
go into the election on Wednesday, the 18th inst.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND.

HIGH WATER AT ! O'clock, P. NJ.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-08
TIE PUBLIC PRINTER

Mr.. FERGUSON offered the following resolution:
Rrsolosd bythe General Assem5ly, That all print
ing paid for OF the public treasury texcept for the
Court OF Appeals al Lewishure,, shall hereafter be
done by the Public Printer provided he shall be willing
10 execute the same at the prices paid therefor.
The question being taken on the adoption OF the re-
solution, it was determined in the negative Thereupon
Mr. FERGUSON moved reconsideration of the vote for
the purpose OF amending the resolution An animated
debate ensuee upon the duties Of the Public Printer
Finally, the motion to reconsider prevailed, and then
the resolution was laid upon the table
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-11-06

CTS. G. Goodrich. j, is supposed, will
be the successor of Mr. Walsh, late Con-
sui a, Paris.
CrI. is reported the Hon. Richard
Bayatd will succeed Mr.. Clemson as
charge 10 Belgium
rThe Queen of the Belgians died
on the Ilth Of October. She was the
daughter Of Louis Philippe, and aged 80
Years.
e. kossuth and other Hungarian e.les
al hentaga. have received permission. 10
retire from the Ottoman territory. ana mos,
Of them VII proceed q, once. 10 the [
States.
The acen. of the Galena and Chicago
Railroad Company. has jus, returned from
Eng having purchased 5000 tons oil
Railroad iron for the section between
Flgin and Rockford The Company have
also obtaned loan OF S450.Ouo, "hict,
VII complete the road from Chicago 10
Rock ford eallv next summer.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-11-06
W Onhcn'> Rights COmvcueiou


The Women's Rights Convention as
semhled at W Worcester. Mass. on Wed.
nesdav evening la>i-Ten States were
represented. viz; Maine; New Hampshire.
Vermont. Rhode Island. Connecticut.
Massachusetts. New York. PENNSYLVANIA.
and Ohio. Frederick Douglass. and sew.
eral ladies' Of color were visible in tho
meeting. Garrison. Phillips. Burleish, and
Foster were also present.
The Convention was organized a. fol-
lows: Miss Pauline Davis OF Rhode
Island President
Rnv w II Claiming Of New York.
Sarah 1'iulal Of PENNSYLVANIA. Vice Pre-.
>idents and Hannah NJ Darlington of
PENNSYLVANIA. and ] &. Mathaway of y
\ Secretaries
Miss Davis on taking the chair real a
very elaborate address on the wrongs and
rights OF women. She presented the re-
>fraiu'S under which, women were bound
down ~ slavery IN a most touching man
ncr She asserted the equality Of women
by nature. contending that she was emit
Tod TO equality with natures Lords. in
politics. legislature and every thing else.
Women wanted an equal chance To un-
fold her great capacities. aud she was
bound 10 have II She stated that society
would remain in profound harhasiaui>m
while it denied 10 women equal rights with
man in every thing under the sun
I.ucretia Mott considered the address
too tame. and on her motion the adoption
Of il was left open for debate Another
motion was submitted that all present,
white and black, should participate in the
proceedings
Letters was then read from different in.
dlvidu al>- one from luCius lIstd of in
rjuuatl. in winch he advocates the rights
OF Women. stating that they had good
a right as men 10 vote. leeIslate. govern,
and TO FIGHT our Baitics-in The mean Time
leaving men 10 attend the children. aud
the kitchen duties
Miss Elijah, tn Wilson of ONO pre-
sent"d a protest again the disposition
manifested bv men 10 make women IN
ferlor beings IN point Of intellect when II
Was no such thing She thought Jenny
Imd was very imntodo>t IN singing for
the benefit OF man, The iNrant.
Several similar resolutions were adopt.
ed AMI speeches made when al 10 clock
the ton.e ntior adjourned To meet ucAt
morning.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-11-06
Rail Road LefHng at CcntrerUe

Rail Road letting al Cen'rerHIe =
We learn from the WAYNE County Wing.
that the grubbing. grading and masonry
Of the line Of railroad from Cen,rcyille to
this place. except the bridge over " hit
" alter was let 10 responsible contractors
on THURSDAY last Section I. was let to
Barney Linderman. Sec :. to Owen Nc
Ninnv. 3 King & Mccoy. and 5 Pier
son Fennimore. 6 Nm. Thompson. : J .
E. Durham. s. Q. 10 and II Jones & Eli
ason. The distance is about SIX miles
and was let al the aggregate sum of Sl4.-
0oO-le>S than $1,000 per mile. The
Contractors agree 10 take stock 10 con-
siderable amount in payment for their
work
The stock. with considerable excess.
mas been taken. and the work will be
pushed forward with energy. As soon as
the necessary surveys and estimates can
be made. the grubbing and grading Of the
road from Censreville % Cambridge will
be let TO Contractors.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-11-06
Eater From California;.

ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIRa--ONg
HuNDGED BUILDINGS ~ ASHES New
Orleans. Nov lst-Ihe steamer Ala
ba,ns has arrived from Chagrcs with two
days later news from California
Another destructive fire had occurred
hundred houses.
This IS the only news Of importance re-
ceived By this arrival
The Alabama has $50 passengers The
loss BY fire AZ San Francisco was halfa
million Of dollars
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-11-06

Enirlss'otcn RaiIroad.-The cars
have been running for several days up to
knightstown. and taking back -four. SC
This must be most gratifying 10 those in
terested in that work. We would have
been pleased TO have been present at the
first welcome. We were on Inc ground
where knights;own now stands. when
there was not ten houses within a circuit
of twenty miles. West of this County
was then an a!rnos. unbroken wilderness
We accompanied the first party which ey-
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-11-06
November /. 1850

FRIDAY and Saturday was spent by the
Convention in discussing the question oil
the terms of office Of the State Auditor
and Treasurer, and whether they should
be re-eligible. 4 proposition TO change
their terms from two wears To FIVE was re-
iec,ed by a large majority--aiso another
providing tina, the Auditor should serve
four and Treasurer two. The debate as
to their re-eligibility had not concluded a,
the adjournment on Saturday
To-day the Grand Jury discussion is
again the special order and Mr.. Terry is
entitled 20 the floor to open debate.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-11-06
DirCCtOr~..lS5O.

CT The following gentlemen were. on
Monday last. elected Directors of N.
Branch Bank in this place:
Those appointed in behalf Of the S,a,s
Rober, Morrison.
George Frybarger,
Daniel 7. Virgins.
BY the Stock holders
A {. Blanchard.
Basil Brgh,weli.
Caleb Shearon.
Benjamin Stra,tan,
Charles II Moore,
Eljah Coffin.
John s Newman.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-11-06

er travelled tie road with Wagons. cut
ting the way as we went. We have
watched the rapid progress Of that rich
valley with srea, pleasure since. and now
most hearth welcome the iron horse TO
the place weonce knew as an almost per-
feet wilderness
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-11-06

CJ-ii Is said 100000 operatives hate
ieu France since the revolution of Febru.
airy and more than w o thirds were natjyes
81 r'r's-sone so 10 Algeria and others
10 California