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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

Tpo millions one hundred and seventy THOUSAND
three hundred and fifty dollars are to be paid out il
Boston city the LIST of January interest money, by
the different Bank Railroad, and Manufacturing Corpo
JRhons.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

INDIVIDUAL LIABILITIES OF STocKHoLDERs-On the
LIST instant the clause in the Constitution of the State of
New York. which attaches individual liability to stock
holders in banks went into operation under the follow
ing section:
whenever default shall bemade in the payment of
any debt liability contracted after the LIST day of
January, 1850, by any corporation joint stock
citation for banking purposes, issuing bank notes any
kind of paper credits to circulate money after the LIST
of January 1885, the stockholders Of such corporation
association shall be Individually responsible equally
and raeaby; such responsibility to be enforced here
after provided and in other manner, for the amount
ofsuch debt or liability, with interest to the extent OF
their respective shares of stock in any such corporation
or association as hereinafter provided"
The N. Y. Tribune says:
The only bank which thus far has Withdrawn its cir
which has made arrangements to the circulation Of
another Wall street Bank, paying per cent per
for the privilege. The circulation OF our Free Banks is
the Coptroler and secondly by the individual liability
of the Stockholders.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

rogue was taken to the cage and proved to be negro
man named Vaughan, owned by Mr.. Kent, and employ
ed about his dwelling. He was yesterday brought be-
fore the Mayor punished for the theft and then COM
mtted to Mr. Tate's jail He will, in all probability, go
South. 1t appears that groceries and provisions,
amountngin value to $50 500 have been stoeHfrom
Mr. Kents store-room prior to this last attempt
Henry Simmons, the vagrant from Providence R. L.
who was brought before the Mayor Thursday morning.
charged with being drunk and asleep in the street
Wednesday night, and who begged to be discharged
from custody because he had been in the city two whole
days prior to his arrest, without appearing before his
Honour, again taken to the watch house Thursday
night in climber" condition Ofcourse he was yes
terday sent below.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
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gz5g7 Fredericksburg papers will please copy

INouEsT.--An inquest was held by Coroner Wicker
yesterday afternoon upon the body Of an old negro
man. name unknown, whether slave or free negro also
not known, who was found drowned in the canal, near
the Public Armory There were no papers about his
person to recognize him. Verdict accidental drowning
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

The eastern boundary of California is fixed by the
tern boundary of Deseret has been established by
the people ofthat country at ll8 deg, 30 min. This
leaves territory de gree and halt wide between the
two with no government
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

1t is said that the underwriters in Wall street New
Caleb Grimshaw,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

EDONDS OF e. MELTON " co. FOR
Ed NEGRO HIRE am informed that certain
persons have maicousy reported that the Louisa Rail-
road Company have refused topay the above mentioned
though designed to injure the Louisa Company, may
suit in injury to the holders Of these Bonds Therefore
deem it proper to state that all the above mentioned
Company, and that considerable number have already
been paid. The report is utterly destitute Of founda-
ton in truth. E. FONTAINE, President.
Office Louisa R. r. Co., JAN End, 1850.
p. The Company will execute their own Bonds
for hands they wish to hire to work on the Eastern Ex-
tension E. f.
ia 5-d10t
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
THE WETMORE DEFALCATION.
Correspondence 0fthe Nep York Express.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3lst.
Mr. Wetmore's misunderstanding with the govern
ment continues to be the absorbing topic OF remark.
1t seems that the comp snsaton of Navy Agent con-
sists OF commission OF q per cent disbursements
the post for which he is appointed pooided, hotoever
that such commissions shall not erceed annually the
sum Of $4,000.
This would make the balance resting between the
Government and Mr. Wetmore something like 1892 900,
against which the government have his bonds in secur
ty sgne1 by his brother and gentleman whose name
is altogether unknown" tor $50 900.
The inadequate amount OF this bond owing to the
circumstance that the moneys OF the government are
not supposed in fact to pass through the hands of the
Navy Agent The check clerk OF the Bureau which
he accounts having immediate control over the fnan
cal duties appeaining to that branch OF the service
The amount OF disbursement at the port OF New ork
and other stations obtaining supplies from that quarter
are many millions. 1t will be readily seen that claim
of d per cent on one million is $25 900. Mr.. Wet
more it would appear claims per cenage of d per
cent all disbursements other than the port of New
York. vast claim like that which he is understood
fer against the Government may be easily founded under
such regulations with small degree of plausbility-
Provided with the "snews OF war;" by the Government
is easy to foresee when the contest which must end
in the Supreme Court of the United States will be brought
| to close
A directly in point is now before the Supreme
Court in which the late Vice President, G. NJ Dallas
! is counsel for defendants.
There are strange laws which get the government in
to scrape, but afford able lawyers who are nearly
every members ex-members of the government
| itself fat case.
will go into the matter extensively when a
decision has been rendered. JUVENAL.
Upon the above detalcaton'the correspondent of the
North American remarks that satisfactory adjust
ment and no practical offer of explanation made
until the 18th of December, when the vouchers for
S359Ols SO were transmitted. A correspondence oc-
cured, in which repeated demands for, and promises
of, arrangements were made, after which the Secrea-
ry considered due to the public interests adopt e
ADMINISTRATION.
"The claims for commission set up by Mr.. Welmore
may be equitable but it is not legal, according TO the
construction of the Treasury Department. The salary
of the Navy Agent predicaed upon commissions de
rived from disbursements and limited within certain
sum- believe $4,000 per But granting the
largest amount claimed, $4,000 H. 500 year during
the term of the last Administration, exclusive OF the
regular saary-and deficiency of one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars would exist according to the state
ments ofthe accounting officers. These arehe facts
they are derived from official sources"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
The Paris correspondent of the New York Journ,

of Commerce writes
You will see that journey from London to Paris has
heen accomplished in nine hoursa half hour being al
lowed TO rest The first editions of the London morning
papers were brought to Paris by halt past o'clock
ID time for Gaignani's afternoon Messenger. A few
months hence you will be able to pass from capital
70 another between breakfast and dinner.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
To conclude with
2 OF THE R.HOYS.

2of the B,Hoys.. Messrs Seton and Jones
Caroline Grantley. .............. Mrs. Sloan
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
WINDMILL.

Marian. Mrs. Sloan
Highland Fling, Bly,. Miss Celeste
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

ARRIVED,
Schr Greenway Couch, New York.
SAILED,
Schr Henry B. Gibson Baker, New York
Schr Jane Ross, King, Norfolk.
Schr Champion, Keene, New London
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

Amesbury, llth month, 1919.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

GTOCA OFF DRY GOODS AT AUCTION.
~ Having come to the conclusion to wind mp my bu
sness in this city, shall offer my entire stock OF Goods
and below cost for ASH until the 9Th OF this month";
at which time my will be closed to arrange the ba
lance left hand, which will be closed out at auction
the 18th inst. without limit or reserve by Kent,
Kendall & Atwater, Auctioneers.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
II Ill e A 's'R e

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SEXTON and CHIPPENDALE.. Managers.
SATURDAY EVENING, January 9Th, 1850,
Will be presented the elegant Comedy of
ONE HOUR.
Charles Swiftly. .............M Mr.. Bradshaw
El Bolero y.......................M Miss Celeste
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

WMT AN'FED TO PURCHASE a HORSE.
Wv perfectly gentle, to use in buggy. Enquire al
No. 81 Cary street ia 5
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

NAT EGRO WOMAN AND CHILDREN
Ia FOR SALE PRIVATELY For SALE to re-
main in near the city, very likely woman about "a
years ofage, together with her three infant children
The woman is good cook, washer and ironer. APP
ply to the subscriber.
ia 5-dlw w G0DDTN
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-22

ties or acts, occurred In Pennsylvania, President
Washington waited for certificate from the dis
trict Judge, and IN application from the marshal
before he called for troops. He accompanied
the troops himself, in order that they should re-
spect the laws" and assured all '.that the troops
were not to be judges or executioncrs of the
laws, but were simply used to aid the civil au-
thorities" 1t is true that Gen. Gage, prior to
the Declaration of Independence, threatened the
insurgents at Concord and Lexington with mar
tal law, and Gov. Dunmore, in Virginia, pro-
claimed the emancipation of slaves and martial
law ut the commencement of tie disturbances.
The message of the President in regard to Tex
as is framed nearer the model afforded by the
British colonial governors than the Executive of
Republican States. The Southern States should
have it understood with each other and the
government, that the army and navy of the coun-
try are not maintained to slaughter citizens act
ing under the direction of the authorities of the
State, and that the high-handed tyranny menaced
against Texas will not be endured from the
Federal Government in reference to any slave
holding state. r
These measures seem to me to be called for
by the exigencies of the times. Whether con-
cord and peace will ever be restored between
the sections of the confederacy rests in the flu
ture. lfthey are. these measures will be nuga-
tory. II, however, there should be no peace
these measures will be foundations for conf
dence and security.
Your obedient servant,
49,. JOHN A. CAMPBELL.
MOBILE, OCTOBER 5, 1850.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-22
From the Savannah Gcorria,.

MEETING IN RANDOLPH CoUNTY.-At meeting
of large and respectable portion Of the people Of
the county of Randolph, held in the court house
at Cuthbert this day, Smawood P. Allison was
requested TO act as chairman, and ]. r. Shrop-
shire, as secretary-when the following resolu-
tons were offered by Thomas Coleman, esq.,, and
after some discussion, were adopted by large
majority.
Resolved, That the persevering and systematic
assaults which are constantly being made on the
rights, property, and feelings Of the people of the
South, under the duty, imperative on their part,
to adopt such measures as will arrest these grev-
ances and secure to themselves that safety, peace
and tranquility which it is the end and object OF
all governments TO bestow.
Resolved, That the attacks upon our honor, in
terest, and happiness, subject us to constant in,
suit and injury, to which we cannot quietly and
tamely submit, and that no government, however
dignifed by the name Of republican, which fosters
this spirit, and boldly perseveres in this wrong,
is deserving the affections of free people.
Resolved, That to bring back the Government
to its original purity, and place it upon the basis
designed by our forefathers-as a government of
equal rights to all sections, is an object sought by
us a-and that with determination that no acts
can move or perils deter US.
Resolved, That firm and concerted action upon
the part of the South to maintain rights is ne
cessary, and to this end that committee often be
appointed to draft constitution and bylaws for
an association to be denominated a Southern
Rights Association, tosbe organized for this coun-
ty, and report the same to this body at an ad-
journed meeting, to be held on the 18th Of the
present month with such other matter as they may
think proper for the consideration Of said meet
ing.
Under the last resolution the following persons
were placed upon said committee--D. Jordan, D..
Morris, D. Kiddoo, M. d. Hendricks, R. Davis,
Fl. s. Hayne, D. l.. Bronson, L. Gregor, s. A.
Smith, Samuel Harrison, Jacob B. Shropshire, and
Thomas Coleman
On motion of Mr.. r. Davis, Resolved, That the
proceedings Of this meeting be published in the
Columbus Times and Southern Sentinel.
8. p. ALLISON, Chairman
J. B. SHROPSHIRE, Secretary.
P. S. All papers friendly to the cause OF
Southern Rights will please copy the above pro-
ceilings.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-22

opinion of Congress- calculated TO allay the storm
that has so long threatened to burst asunder the
bonds Of our Union, and to restore peace, har.
mony, and confidence in our unhappy aud dis
tracted country and its councils, and notwith-
standing our firm, decided, and deliberate inten-
ton and resolve, firmly and unfinchiDgly to stand
by the South, and to resist 10 the last extremity
and at all hazards, any and all infringements of
her honor, or of her admitted and constitutional
rights, by the General Government-yet as In the
opinion of this meeting, there is nothing ~ the
above measures calculated to compromIt the honor
or admitted constitutional rights Of the Southern
States of this Union; and although many or US
would have greatly preferred other and different
measures for the adjustment and settlement Of
these unhappy differences between the different
sections of our Union-nevertheless be II 49,
Resolved by this meeting, That as a measure Of
peace we greatly prefer the mode in which Con-
gress, in their wisdom, have thought it advisable
to settle these perplexing and dangerous ques-
tons, to n dissolution of our Union, or TO resist
ance and civil war. a L......E ..Q,
Capt Scott moved to lay on the table. After
discussion by DR.. Russell, Il. Il. Blackburn, s.
Smpkins, G. NJ. Taylor, and Capt. Scott, for
laying on the table, and J. III. Hawkins, X. IL.
Gamble, r. II. Shackleford, and M. o. Girar-
dean, against laying on the table, which motion
was carried. The meeting then proceeded to
elect delegates: Caraway Smith was elected one
of the delegates, and COL X. II. Gamble the other.
II was moved and seconded that the proceed
ings Of this meeting be published in the two po-
litical papers in Tallahassee.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
Signed, ROBERT III. GAMBLE,
s. SlMKlNS. 3D. .@'
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-22

AN INPATIENT LovER.-Edward Ladbrokc, q
respectfully dressed young man, was awaiting, at
the Eastern Counties Railway station, Shore.
ditch, the arrival, by the Colchester train, of a
young lady, to whom he was paying his adj
dresses, and as the train was behind its time he
became greatly excited, abused all the authorities
of the railway, and at last assaulted one of the
officers. lie was given into custody, and when
the lady arrived she found her lover in the lock-
up. He was fined 4os. and ordered to find bail
TO keep the peace.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-22
THos NJ. PALMER, Secretary, -
From, the San Francisco Ns,cs.

THE NoRrHERN vs.. SourHERN MlNEs.--For va
rious reasons the Northern Mines have hitherto
occupied more prominent place in public estma-
ton than the mining region of the South. But it
should be borne in mind, that while the accidental
discovery Of the gold took place in the Northern
mines, the same hardy men who first worked the
placers in that quarter, turned southwardly, and
discovered still richer deposites Of the precious
metal. ''""'' - j.' J..
To great degree a similar course has been fol-
lowed ever since. At the present moment crowds
Of experienced miners are leaving the more north
erly districts to explore the wealth of the South.
And we have no doubt but that eminent success
will attend them. They not the men to fater
in an enterprise, and with the practical knowledge
they have now obtained in mining operations,
they can hardly fail.
Besides, to the South lie the farest portions of
California. The region of the Tulare Lake is not
the mountains. With the best Of soil, abundantly
supplied with running streams Of water, and a eli
mate unrivalled, we cannot wonder at the raPidity
with which it is beginning to be filled with
thrifty population.
Centrally situated in this region is the city Of
Washington, which offers fine inducements to fla
miles and traders removing thither. tits easily
accessible by land, and a part Of the year by the
river San Joaquin. In all the northern section OF
California, we know Of no locality which sur
passes this tsF}. ~ .
=, In the Southern valley, the city of San joaquin,
accessible at all seasons of the year by steamers,
stands prominent. H. 4 rs re-
1t has not failed to attract, by its eligible site,
the attention OF nearly every one who visits that
region Of the State. Before the lapse OF a single
season its population will probably be greatly
augmented, being as it is the centre of vast min
ing and agricultural district.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-22

"SHALL WE STAND ALL THE DAY IDLE ?"-When
we look at the position in which we are placed,
the unnatural assaults of our Northern brethren
upon us for more than a quarter of century
the evident preparations they are making to re-
new them with increasing vigor, we involuntarily
inquire, what must be done for the safety of the
South and the integrity of the Union' We see
but one course to pursue, and we sustained in
recommending it by high authority. In the OBJ
erver of the Odd ul, will be found the outlines Of
plan which we thought the South should adopt
In the same paper will be found letter from Gov
Collier, in reply to an invitation to attend the
Macon mass meeting, which singularly comedies
with the views we had taken. We had not advised
with the Governor, nor had we read his letter
when the article alluded to was written. We
mention this fact for the purpose of showing that
we are at least well sustained in thinking that the
course referred to is an available one, we will
quote the remedial portion Of the Governor letter
and adopt its sentiment as our own. "In my judg
ment the most effectual, if not the only means by
which the South can secure and enjoy its rights, is
through the agency of joint consultation of del
egates in convention, elected by the people of all
the Southern, States. If such body Of delegates
were to assemble under the sanction of Il popular
vote, and declare the utimatum Of the South,
there can be little doubt that the North would re-
cede. If it would not after having such an effort
at adjustment, and claimed nothing but what hon
or, equality, and constitutional right entitled us
to demand, we should stand justified not only be-
fore the tribunal of public opinion, but in much
higher court. "-Tuscaioosa (.4ia) Observer.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-22

The Queen of Spain has bestowed the order
of the Golden Fleece on Louis Napoleon; the
vacancy wus produced by the death of Louis
Philippe,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-22

The CoTroN CKoP.-Since our last article un-
der this head, we have the telegraphc advlces by
the American steamer Atlantic, bringing dates
from Liverpool to 25th of September, and report
ing a further advance in that market OF one-eghth
Of penny, with large sales during the three days
subsequent to the Cambrias departure, giving adj
ditional confirmation Of the correctness Of our
views expressed in our previous articles, (par-
ticuNarly in that Of 18th September,) in which we
confidently anticipated a reaction and advance III
Liverpool, directly the true state OF the crop was
made known by the September steamers and the
silly and exaggerated estimates, sent out and cir
culated in Liverpool, were exposed by reliable
and truthful advices.
The effect of the accounts by the above named
steamers, Cambria and Atlantic, on our market
here, has been an advance Of fve-eights to three
quarters of cent, with pretty large sales.
| In regard to the incoming crop, the accounts
! from the country continue unfavorabe and to the
same effect as mentioned in our paper of last Sat
urday. Persons who have come through the At
lantlc States during the present week, state the
large deficiency in South Carolina and Georgia is
a fixed fact, which no one doubts. This def
cheney is estimated certain to be $50, 900 bales
in those two States, with about $4,000 bales in
Florida.
As to Mississippi, Louisiana and the country
sending to this port, il would really seem that
would hardly be justified in expecting much of an
increase. The letters and accounts from the
Southern and more promising portion Of the two
former States, continue to exhibit disappointed
hopes of the planter, and show, beyond doubt,
that there must be an early close of the picking in
the upper and Northern counties of Mississippi,
where the plant has, up to the latest accounts,
been poor and unpromising. The yield, even
with the best Of weather, must fall considerably
short Of last season. and the is late, this
section Of country, with North Alabama and
Tennessee, is exposed to frost, which could do
great harm. Indeed, there are accounts now by
telegraph from Memphis, received by several
houses here, stating that killing frost had occur
red on the 5lh and 6th doing much injury to the
crop as far as heard from. In day or two.we
will have more full reports by letters, and now
merely notice the accounts. Ari
Although reluctant to do SO, we offer esti-
mate Of the incoming GRIP, the following figures,
which we believe, will not vary much from the
actual result:
Bales.
New Orleans Gncludng direct receipts
from Montgomery $4,000
Mobile, say an increase Of $4,000 bales
over last year, excluding direct receipts
at New Orleans from Montgomery $4,000
Ai Iina North Carolina, and Virginia, 100000
Florida, 100000
Texas, 10000
Total 70, . 020 OO0