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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09
FROM THE RIO GRANDE.

Dar'ns ASSASSINATION OF the Governor Of 7amaulpas
The steamship Globe arrived at New Orleans on the
3Oth ut in three days from the Brazos We learn from
the Pcayune that it was reported in Matamoras when
the Globe left, that sergeant formerly belonging to
the command Of Don Vital Fernandez, and who was
very much attached to him, presented himself some
time snceto the guard in charge OF the residence of the
present Governor of Tamaulpas, Don Jesus Cardenas,
and under pretence of presenting letter, prevailed on
them to admit him to an interview. with the Governor
After entering the chamber, he presented the pretended
letter, and then, in full view of the Governors own
body guard, drew revolver and shot Cardenas in two
places-one ball entering the chest and the other the
lower part of the abdomen he then made his escape by
another door, 1t is said that Cardenas was MORALLY
wounded although he was still alive at last accounts
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

GEN. McDUFFIE.-The Edgefeld Advertiser of
Wednesday, says: Gen. McDutfie, in company with
Col Singleton, passed the night in our village, on
Sunday night last, his way hsresidenceia Abbe-
vile. Though perhaps, feebler in health, his mind
seems to have improved since he passed through here
in October last His recollection of persons and events
is better, and his conversation more connected"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

PErRIFIED BoDy.-A Mississippi paper, some TINA
since, mentioned that body, which had been buried
five or six years had been taken up for the purpose
in attempting to raise the Coffin that it contained body
of stone. From he Laurencevile Herald we learn that
this body was that OF lady formerly resident OF that
district and the letter giving the information saws chat
she had become solid limestone rock. Her hair was
natural, and the comb in was sound as when mt
there. The body was as heavy as when deposited in
the grave"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

1t appears from these figures, that in the six
counties contested by opposing candidates for the
House of Delegates, the aggregate vote on the
Convention was larger than that cast for Taylor
and Cass; whilst in the six counties where there
was no opposition to the candidates of the prevail
ing party, the Convention vote was scarcely more
than e-fourth of the Presidential vote. Yet
there can be little doubt that this question of
State Convention is of far greater practical mo-
ment to the people of Virginia than the election
of delegates to the Assembly, or even of Presi-
dent of the United States.
The Wing party may draw profitable lesson
from this remarkable exhibition of the influence
which the general Indifference of the people to
elections exerts upon their results
We anticipate that the Enquirer will probably
endeavour to turn these remarks to different
purpose from that we have had in view, by apply
ing them to the recent election of delegates to the
Nashville Convention in Georgia. 1t appears,
from the official returns that the whole vote given
in that State for the delegates amounted to 1922,
less than one aoemty.tM of the proper vote of the
State, and that but little more than half the coun-
agree that very large allowance is to be made
for the circumstance that there was no opposition
to the gentlemen put forward as candidates, but
when the nature of the subject is considered, the
warm discussions in the press of the merits ofthe
Nashville Convention, and of the importance of
displaying Southern unanimity on everything pro-
posed as Southern issue, and the urgent appeals
of the advocates of the Convention in Georgia.
that its friends should display their strength at the
polls, we cannot reject the conclusion of the Au-
gusta Constitutionalist, a Jealous Convention pa
per, that the result of the voting affords unques-
tionable proofthat large majority of the people
of Georgia disapprove of the Nashville Convention
at this time That they will be prepared to unite
in Southern Convention, or any other measure
they may deem more etfectual, for the purpose of
preventing or redressing aggression, we do not
doubt for moment
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

The SoUTH-SIDE RALRoAD.-We learn from tina
Petersburg News that that portion of the road between
Sutherlands and Battersea has been let to Mr. John
Ives, of Lynchburg, and will be proceeded with imme-
diately.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09
DIED.

at the residence of Mr.. James NJ. Perdue, on yes-
terday morning, alter protracted illness, Mr. DAVID
and OF Mr. Perdue requested to attend his funeral
from the Methodist d. Church in Manchester, this
CIhursday) morning. at 10 O'clock without further in
vitaton. "
ssW@ Mississippi papers please copy.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

The COLONIZATION CAUsE.-We noticed in the Co,n-
mercia Advertiser of Friday, an effort that is making
IN this city, to raise eighteen hundred dollars BY sub
scrptons of hundred dollars each to pay the ex-
been manumitted BY the will of Timothy Rodgers of
Virginia. the condition of their being sent to that re-
public We have the satisfaction now to add that
one thousand dollars have been subscribed by ten gen.
tlemen without word of solicitation and we presume
lhat the remainder of the amount necessary will be
raised without serious difficulty
gratifying all hands the renewed inter-
striking instance of the appreciation in which it is
peg ming to be held the proposition made by A.
b. Davis at the late session the legislature to appro-
pirate $4,000 to the funds of the society of this state
The financial condition of the state forbade such
donation al the present time, but the mers proposition
is source of encouragement the friends of the soci-
ety-N. Y Commercial
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

AUCTION NOTICE. Porto Rico Sugar, Rio
and Laguayra Coffee. Liquors. Salt, Angola and Leg
horn Hats, &C., this morning at 10 o'clocky by
my 9 DAVENPORT, ALLEN & co,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

The article of the Republic, from which we
made coplous extracts yesterday, is regarded in
Washington, if we may credit the Unior as dis
avowing and repudiating Seward and the Free Soil
Clique, and repelling all connection with Benton
The Union, notwithstanding the Republics recent
disclaimer of authority, apprehends that the arti-
Gle proceeds from the President himself But still,
it asks, is it the act of Gen. Taylor, and will he
adhere to it?
If Gen. Taylor, Ghe Union concludes) has taken
the stand by the article which we have copied
from the Republic, he will thus save the Southern Wings
from political destruction and the Union from the most
Imminent and alarming danger We hope that is so"
The Union is certainly the last authority we
should appeal to to learn what is essential for the
good of the Southern Wings; but in this in
stance, we must say that we concur entirely in
its opinion. We should have some difficulty in
divining an explanation for its saying any thing
for the benefit of the Wings, were it not OBJ
viously quite as important to the Democratic as to
the Wing party that the slavery question be settled
1t it be not settled before the next Presidential
election, the only parties in the Union will be Sec
| tional ones
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

HE GROWING TOBACCO CRoP-The Petersburg
News ofyeserday gives rather gloomy accounts of the
growing crop OF Tobacco in that region of the State
1t says that on high and dry lands the fly has DESTROYED
nearly all the plants. A letter from Lunenburg says
the plants are very small and scarce and the prospect
Tor crop al TINS season never gloomy; another
one from Henderson, N Co. inclines to the opinion that
there Will notoe more than fourt half crop Of
tobacco made this year, Tor the want of plants" We
trust the accounts from other growing regions
ofour own as we'll as from our sister State Of Norb
Carolina NAV prove more encouraging
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

A correspondent of the New York Courier and
Enquirer says that Mrs. Fanny Kembles new play of
the Dukes Wager" is literal translation from a
French play, written some years ago by Dumas style d
Madame Belle Isle
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

The Washington correspondent Of the Alexandra
Gazette adverts as follows to several interesting to-
pics now engaging the attention of Congress.
During the last week, the Senate after general
and animated discussion, passed bill granting lands
in aid OF the construction of rail road from Chicago
to Mobile Ihls road is to connect the Lakes with
the Gulfof Mexico 1t will be an mporant work 10 the
commerce Of the country. | apprehend. however,
that in the House, where the old States have the
power there will be opposition to the project unless
the Old States can also enjoy the advantages of land
appropriations in aid of their own imnroyements The
lands probably to be diverted fom the ordinary mr.
poses OF revenue and appropriated to special objects to
tona highways, education the promotion of apricu-
re, and the removal OF the free cooured people to the
snores OF AREA The project ofgiving free farm
succeed. ~ ~
MIR. Websters scheme is destined to find tayor-that
is,to give farms to actual settlers and cultivators
ana TO devote the proceeds of the future and former
population OF the United States to Liberia.
Inc Ditto Increase the rank and file OF the army and
encourage enistments, has passed the Senate This
Will not require any additional officers except what
WesI rolnt can furnish. But it is contemplated to
raise considerable force for the purpose Of giving
military protection to New Mexico, and carving into
erect our treaty spulaons with Mexico for the res
rant OF the Indians side of the boundary from
hostile lncursions from the Mexican territory.
The Compromise Committee will be ready IN ,enort
on Tuesday The report, and the bills accompanyjne
it. will, it is supposed be made the order ofthe day for
the 18th Of May. Mr.. Seward and Mr. Benton mani
Test great hostility to any scheme of compromise and
especially the connection of California with anv other
SUBJECT 1t is notin the power OF these gentlemen to
defeat, though they may long delay, the adjustment
OF these vexed questions There will be severe strup
gle In the House, but there is every reason to believe
mat at, the Senate's scheme will prevail there.
Ihe deficiency bill has not yet finally passed The
delay is embarrassing to the departments, and to ind
vldual creditors of the government
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

n iME.-l5o bbls Alexandra Lime, for sale bv
-A my2 EDMOND q DAVENPORT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

INEN THOUSAND COD FISH, for sale bv
l. my9 DAVENPORT, ALLEN d Co
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09
The Nashville Convention IN North Western


Virginia.
The Enquirer of Tuesday, has the follow
ing:
=, "A friend writes us from North Western Virginia
ta probably, no delegates will be sent from that region
ton OF the Legislature this subject and the PEOPLE
would have undoubtedly delegates but for the pros
pect OF an amcabe adjustment of the question at Wash
ihgton While we regret that the delusive appearances
OF favorable adjustment at Washington (which are
now looking more cloudy should have defeated the
WISE Polcy OF the Legislature pleased to believe
mat lhe election, by increased maorties Of the de-
legates who voted tor the Nashville Convention is de-
coed proof thatthe people fully sanctioned their
last winter"
with what different eyes our charitable con-
temporary looks upon the same act in Wing and
Democrat! If Wing paper, after concurring
in the proprety of the Legislatures recommend
ing the appointment of delegates to Nashville, re-
luctanty concludes from the evidences presented
in the different Southern States, that the South
Will not unite in the Convention, that it therefore
cannot act with the proper sanction of the South
ern people, and that it is better for Virginia to show
that she does not mean to stake the Southern
cause upon an issue now worse than doubtful
the Enquirer calls this vauting, vaciating incon-
slstency. But, if the North Western Democracy,
without motion to the contrary, decline to send
delegates, although their Democratic representa-
hves urged them to do so, why it is only matter of
slight and friendly "regret, and that is more than
counterbalanced by satisfaction at seeing goodly
number OF Democrats returned to the Legislature!
BY the way, these Democratic gentlemen from
Western Virginia are men of remarkably easy
habits politics. They come down to Richmond,
knowing full we'll that there are important differ
ences in sentiment between their constituents and
the strong saveholdng part of the State. But
they find the Democratic press constantly badger
ing the Wings for being honest enough to differ
amongst themselves about the proper wav of
maintaining the Southern institution, and straight
way they determine to give as many votes, and as
strong, as the Enquirer calls for. They 90 home,
and explain to their people, that they have acted
as was best for the party, and they are readily ex-
cused. The Enquirer exults over the unitedness
OF the harmonious Democracy on all subjects con-
nected with Southern rights. And so the game
goes on from year to year.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

DECIDEDLY FIsHY.-Wm Brown. fish and crabbucl
ser, Old Market Richmond, Va, was arraigned before
the Mayor OF the city Tuesday, for abusing and beating
Mrs Mary e. Codewell, or Coles Qor she appeared to
answer to both names0 lady engaged in the same line
OF buslness-or, rather, in opposition to Mr. Brown
Inc lady belongs to that class of beauties known as the
hrloe rs" lat, fair and forty the gentleman on
Inc other hand wole juvenile appearance not having
probably seen more than seventeen winters. Quite
number OF gentlemen tish-mopgers appeared as wit
hesses In this important case, and each party had duly
retained one OF the greenbag fraternity to assist in eu-
cidatng the whole matter.
Mrs. Codewel, or Mrs. Coles being sworn, duly de-
tailed all the particulars of the row-showed how
Browns crab table stood against the side of Mrs
Smiths house. how he had moved it when required to
do so by Mrs S. and how he had abused and mareated
her, Mrs C under the presumption that she had INTEL
tered with the crabtabe. She then prodgay exhibited
her right ARMAND very pretty, round we'll -chseled
arm proved to be-to enable the eyes of the Court TO
behold awful bruise inflicted by the ungaant vender
OF crabs and mulets.
Then followed number of witnesses, all of whom
saw the fight, the crab table, and great many other
things, then and there enacted. One witness a Mr.
Slater, said that Browns father "a veteran fish deae
told his son IN the midst of the row. when the din and
shock OF conflict was at its height to whale the whole
cro"o-i you can't do 1t, your father can" This state
nehl rather red Mr. Brown, senior, who happened to
oe present IN Court that gentleman promptly and atv
conlaoicteoH and was proceeding to give true YER
sion oil the whole affair, when he was summary though
somewhat abruptly, shut up" by one of the officers
VINO shouted silence with depth and strength of
lung which might have asonished even old Stentor
himself had he heard it. One or two witnesses asserted
mat Mrs Codewell gave the first blow-other eye-wt-
nesses who saw the whole affair, didn't see that
80 ms Honour was sorey puzzled to decide between the
paftes-he finally split the difference by declaring that
one was as much at fault the other and should there
lore hold both to bail in the sum OF 500 each to keep
the peace. The parties entered into bonds and adj
ourned to the fish market where doubtless the events OF
the morning were fully discussed.
Mr. Cannon appeared counsel for Mrs Codewell,
and Mr. Hancock represented Mr.. Brown
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

the same and that the President furnish copy to each
of the delegates appointed to the Convention
When, on motion, the Convention adjourned sine
die.
VIM. H. ROY, President
J. w. STIrH, }ssors..ra,
CARY s. JONES, Secretaries
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-09

STEALING WATcH.-Otis Bailey charged with steal
ing watch from Mr.. Spraggns having been admitted
10 bail In the sum of $500 last week. This father and bro
ther undertaking for him. has departed beyond the u-
risdctlon OF the Mayors Court. Yesterday having
been named for final examination of the case Bailey
was solemny called, but failed to answer. Thereupon
the Court declared the recognzance forfeited Proceed
ngs Will be instituted against the sureties at the next
term of the Hastings Court. His Honor charged the
officers to arrest Bailey should he at any future period
appear in the city.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-02-21

GES. LANE-We were politely shown a letter from
Gen. Lane 10 his lady. dated Oregon City the Odd
Sept. last 1t contained very little matter relating to
public affairs, of The principal item of pub
lie Importance in H. is request that his family shall
hold hemselvc in readiness 10 leave here for Oregon
early in March, at which time his sou, (who was in
Oregon at the time he wrote.) would be here to- nc-
company the family to point designated where the
General himself would meet them.
In view Of the position of Gen. Lane before the
public, we question very much whether, under the
circumstances, he will leave. He is in the hands of
tie people. aud the people of the West have taken
stand for him a candidate for the Presidency in
1882 The recent movement at the State capital and
other unmistakabe demonstrations Of public opinion
in his favor when presented in proper light before
him, will no doubt induce him swerve from his
purpose Of emgrating to the wids Of Oregon. He is
not ambitious, but he is who will do whatever
the people legitimatcy say he must do.-Erdnsvige
Journal, Jan. 81.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-02-21

CIRcUMsTANTfAL EvIDENcE.--The late excitement
Niles Michigan, shows the danger Of relying upon
circumsantial evidence alone in hurryng To conclu-
sion untavornble To the reputation Of another. Mr.
Martin disappeared under such circumstances 10
leave doubt he had bern murdered. His team
cft at Mr.. Waterman's stable, coat and mittens
in tie entry of the hotel-a boat seen the rv-
unusual Iinur for mornings AFTER his dis
appearance, reports Of fire arms and groans were
heard the hotel late in the night Of the day on
which MIR. Martin last ihere-n puddle OF
blood was found in The same vcinity-and other sus-
pcious circumstances led 10 the arrest of Mr.. Water
man for the murder. A clnirvoyant placed suspicion
beyond doubt with the multitude and although there
was positive proof TO fix guilt legally on Water.
man. the public sentiment did so, until letters from Mr.
Martin himself settled the question of Mr.. Water
mans innocence.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-02-21

without enquiry all the Secretary OF the Treasury asks Of
Us, and complaining Of deficiency Of force the New
YORK custom shout this capitol In the Hobbies
and reporters desks Of the two houses and probably VIII
tag those very attacks, of the employees Of
tom-hOuse."
Gen. Houston delivered patriotic and eloquent speech to-
day. He came down upon the fanatics Of The North and Of
the south with vengeanee-came out boldly against the
proposed Southern COnvenon-deeaTed that only for South
Caiona this project would have been gollen up but
she had shifted its getting other shoulders the
people had not forgotten her old notification
closed with the emphatic dca aliOn that "f the Union
was dissolved be Trusted that its ruins might be the
nent OF his gave. He desired epitaph TO tell that he
had survived the wreck Of the Republic"
The ladies out in great number hear the "hero
u San Jacinio" and OF they allowed seats
in the Senate Climber. PEN.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-02-21

HORRIBLE MURDER IN ILLINurs.-On the 9th inst,
horrible murder was committed at Dolston prairie,
Clark county, Illinois:
The Marshall Democrat gives tho particulars, from
which gather that John knight sold to his brother
Joseph Knight, wagon. fur which he to dig him
two wells or pay him fifty dollars The work on the
wells was partially performed. and then abandoned
John then sued and recovered judgment. On Friday,
Joseph went to his brothers house, and made an at
tempt to take his life. with long knife but failed
and then told him that. unless be gave him receipt
against his judgment by the morning at O'clock
he would shoot him. Complaint was made against
Joseph, and warrant issued but the officer failed to
take him. John reformed home, and loaded his gun,
he suid for the purpose of defending himself, should
Joseph attempt 10 carry out his threat. Next morn
ing, after breakfast. the children announced that
Joseph was approaching with his gun. john took
down his gum and stepped of The DOR, and when
Joseph came within The yard. he told him to APP
proach nearer, or he would soot him. Juseph, with
out making any response. drew mis- gun and shot
his brother through the heart. VIM. Knight, another
brother. barely escaped with bis life. Joseph then
loaded his gun. and star ed hnme On his way, he
told neghbor what he had done and requested him
to GO and whether his brother was dead. Ca
reaching home, he started of. but return-d and
told his wife that his life was a burden 10 him, and
TINT he would not evade justice. lie then COM
mitted to await his trial.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-02-21

BRUTAL AFFAIg.-An affair of the shocking
nature we have been called upon notice, hap
pened in Atlanta. Ca, few days snce 1t appears
that some difficulty had existed between Mr.. Fannin
and his son-in-law Mr.. Godfrey, in relation To Ger.
tain slaves, and that the father. Mr. F.. had been for
hidden to the house Of his son-in-lnw. During
the fore part Of week before last, however, he attempt
ed to gain enterance into the house, and being OPP
posed, fight ensued between himself and son-n-law,
when the wife of Mr.. e. in endeavoring quie, the
parties received stab in the abdomen. from knife
in the hands of her father. She the time some
eight months advaced in pregnancy. She died from
the effects of The wound about two days afer it was
| inflicted.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-02-21

There was little debate in the House Of Repre-
sentatiTes in Congress OH printing report of the
Secretary Of the Treasury Some of the members
wanted large edition printed in cheap form to go
to the people; others wanted it bound in substan
tial binding. 1t really to be hoped that the repre-
sentatives Of this great nation will not continue to
belitte it by such a of miserably printed
pamphlets as come TO the people. If document is
worth printing at all it is worth printing WE'LL and
not such wreiched paper and in such a wretched
manner as too many of the national documents are
printed They disgrace TO the nation. One of
the members stated that 1t notorious that con-
siderable portion of the documents printed found their
way into the grocery for wrapping paper. This
is all some of them fit for.-Boston Posi-.