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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
Franklin's Aduice.

The Baltimore American appositely cites, for
the attention of members of Congress, the follow
ing patriotic advice of DR.. Franklin to the Con-
vention which framed the Federal Constitution
1t has given me great pleasure to observe that till
this point the proportion OF representation came before
u.s. our Debates were carried on with great GOODNESS and
temper II anything OF contrary kind has on this oc-
eason appeared, hope will not be repeated tor we
sent hither to consult not to contend with each
other and declarations of fixed opinion and OF de-
termned resolutions change it, neither enighten
nor convince Postveness and warmth on one side
naturally bege their like the other, and tend to create
and augment dscord and division IN great concern,
wherein harmony and union extremely necessary to
give weight counsels and render them efeetualln
promoting aud securing the common good"
If (adds the American) the spirit which prevailed al
the formation of the Constitution could prevail IN
Congress, there would be no cuy in settling all mat
at issue in satisfactory to the whole coun-
try.
Northern gentlemen, especially, would DO well
to recollect, that Franklin was Northern man, as
stoutly opposed to the principle of slave represent
taton, as they are now in favour of the Wllmot
Proviso. He carried out his own wise precepts,
and when the constitution was finally completed
with provision that five slaves should be counted
in the basis of representation equivalent to three
white persons, he rose and delivered one OF his
most characteristic speeches in favour of the adop
ton of the whole. He knew well that the ''more
perfect Union" could never be formed without the
provision to which he objected; and when North
ern members of the present Congress come to re-
fleet that that Union cannot be preserved if the
Federal Government, in any form, attempt to break
down the compromises of the constitution, they
must perceive the impolcy of their declarations
of a fixed opnion and of determined resolutions
never to change it, The two Illinois Colonies
need not expect the South to be overawed by their
visions of Free Soil regiments.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
LOUDOUN.

At large meeting of the citizens of Loudoun county
held Leesburg the I'D u very able report, and
the suboined resolutions submitted by JOHN JANNEY,
Esq, were adopted with but one dissenting voice:
l. Resoloed AS the sense of this meeting, that we
recognize in the farewell address of the Father OF his
Country OF the richest legaces he has bequeathed
to us, and that we ought to cherish his advice with ia
| reverence
q Resolped, That we respectfully decline acting upon
the recommendation OF the General Assembly OF Vir-
gna, reference to the proposed Convention at Nash
ve and for this reason, among Others that OF the
contingencies have occurred, which, in the opinion OF
the General Assembly, would render action necessary
or proper.
$. Resolped, That any inference which may be
drawn from Inconvenience with the plan OF the
Nashville Convention, of indifference part
the issue OF the great questions now pending, will be
wholly unwarranted
4. Resolped That we are decidedly opposed to the
| adoption by Congress Of the Wilmot Provso any
kindred measure in framing territorial governments for
the country acquired from exico and also the abo
| lton of slavery in the District of Columbia
5. Resoleed, "That it is fundamental principle in
political creed, that people, in forming constitu
ton, have the unconditional right to form and adopt the
government which they may think best calculated to
secure their liberty prosperity and happiness and in
formity thereto, other condition is imposed by the
Federal Constitution State, in order to be admitted
into this Union, except that its Constitution shall be
publican and that the imposition OF any other by Con-
gress would only be in violation OF the Constitution
but in direct conflict with the principle on which po
ltcal system rests
g. ReSOlued, That it is the imperative constitutional
duty of Congress legisate to afford to the
northwest of the Ohio, and north of Mason and Dixon's
line the most full and ample security for the rights qua
raneed them by the third section of the fourth article
OF the constitution OF the United States.
z. Resotoed, That the people OF the United States
have delegated to their public functionaries so much
power is necessary to enable them to administer the
existing governments which the people have established
and ap0re and they have reserved to themselves
clusiuely the power OF deciding when, and for what
cause their institutions shall be changed subverted
g. Resolved, That the editors in this Congressional
District and such others may be inclined to do So
be, and they hereby respectfully requested publish
the proceedings of this meeting.
NOBLE S. BRADEN, Chairman
WIN. Fulton, Secretary.
This resolution is adopted from one of Mr.. Cal
houn's.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
GEORGIA.

The following resolutions have been unanimously
passed by the Georgia Legislature;
Resolued |. That this General Assembly regard
most avoably the recommendation emanating from the
people of Mississippi that the people OF the slavehodng
States meet in Convention in June next, eminently
conducive to harmonious and efficient action among
them defence OF the institutions Of slavery, and all the
rights incident thereto guaranteed by the letter and by
the spirit of the Constitution.
Resolred, 2. That both branches of the General As
day next March y IL O'clock, for the purpose Of
sending four delegates from the State at large to the
Nashville Convention.
RESOLVED, g. That we recommend to the people Of
this State to send two delegates from each of the Con-
gressional Districts of this State said Nashville Con-
vention be elected the first Tuesday in April next
by the people of said districts, and that mis- Exceency
the Governor, by his proclamation to the people Of this
State, make known the day Of election herein desgna
ted, be held elections for members OF the Lee
gisature and that the OF the election so held by
the people shall be made to the Governor as elections
for members Of Congress by the people are, and upon
the returns made his Excellency the Governor shall
by his proclamation, make known the persons elected
And in the event that any of the delegates elected
shall retuse to accept the appointment by the 18th day
OF May any vacancy shall in any occur, then
the Governor shall and he is hereby required to fill such
vacancy, by appointment from whichever party the
cancy shall happen.
GEoRG1A-The official vote in the late special cleo
ton to Congress in the first district was, for Jackson
Id 2,l5O; for Fleming WI 2,O70-Jackson's ma
orty ~. Aggregate vote 1920, which is very small.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
MAYORS COURT

Eight prisoners were yesterday brought Up from the
cage for examination. Two of these were white men,
who had been picked in the streets by the watchmen
Sunday night in a state of besal intoxication two
others were resident free negroes, who had taken
up quarters in the city without leave or license and the
others were colored fellows who had committed venaE
offences They were all disposed OF properly.
The ,xaite maa arrested Saturday night by officers
Wilkerson affdJsB. White, on the charge Of passing
counterfeit $50 Julia Dye, Yesterday brought
before the Mayor His real nahads said to be John
Fisher and his final examnatsed will take place the
9th inst. ~ -
PLEASANT NEshRouRs-Mr. 3Ieorge~Grl keeps
contectonsssstore on the coma of Broad and End
streets,is next dooi neighbours Mr.. John DOLL who,
likewise vends cakes, fruits and candies Now may
be- that the slightest possible degree OF rivalry exists
between the parties, who shall secure the greatest
number of pennies in exchange for the good thngs'
wondered alike by each-we say this may be the case,
notwithstanding it stouty denied by one of the
parties Saturday before the Mayor, be this it may
however, thing is certain the parties do not dwell
together in amity and brotherly love. Mr.. John Doll
has two little sons-John and Willam-aged respective
ly about and years-ineresting little Slavonians, but
sadly addicted according Mr. Cribs testimony, OF at
least one bad habit-that OF throwing stones at the
peaceable and inoensive members OF the SAID Cribs
family. Quite number of witnesses were examined
Saturday by the Mayor establish this grave charge
an Interpreter of the Teutonc dialect was introduced
to facilitate matters-and lawyers August and Shelton
retained by the respective gans to and IN the admin
istration of Justice His Honour, the Mayor, thought
little else than family eud and ended the matter,
the evident dissatisfaction OF MI Doll, by holding HIS
sons to bail for good behaviour
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

HANOVER CouNTy-Common,oealt Us. Souther.-
This case up before the justices of Hanover coun-
IT, sitting as Court of Examination, Tuesday last
The defence was announced to be ready for trial but
Mr. Scott counsel for the accused just the testimony
was about to be received and moved quash the
warrant because the committing magistrate had certi-
fed the examination of only witness, when three
were actually examined. The motion was oyerruled
and exception taken. The witnesses were then exam
ined, and, on Wednesday morning, the case was sub
mted to the Court without argument.
The prisoner was remanded for trial at the next term
of the Superior Court. c. w. Dabney Esq, for the
Commonwealth; r. G. Scott, James Lyons, and John
Page, Esqrs., for the prisoner.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
LOUISIANA.

The Governor Of Louisiana has communicated to
the Legislature of that State special message, giving
his for advising Louisiana to take part in the
Nashville Convention. The chief argument he urges
is that aggressons upon the South pressed
merely by misguided zealos, but by State soveregnties
udng to the various resolutions of the Legislatures
Northern States,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 29-2 !

The steamship Alabama, from Chagres. with 65
passengers, and 10000 in gold DUST arrived at New
Orleans this day. She brings dates from San Francis
CO to the 18th of January
Sacramento City had been inundated by the overflow
OF river, and immense quantity OF cattle and pro-
perty, estimated at some millions, had been swept
away and the inhabitants suffering from this great
calamity.
The mines near Stockton had been attacked by a
body OF Chiians, aud several Americans killed and
the rest taken prisoners but soon after released
Great excitement prevailed in consequence and it was
supposed that the Chilians would be expelled from the
CO untry.
We are happy to learn that Mrs. Fremont ad recov-
cred from her recent illness, and with her husban
was about departing for the United States
Cor. Charleston Courier.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
HENRICO COUNTY.

Yesterday being Court day, meetings were held by
both the political parties, for the purpose of selecting
candidate to represent the county in the House of
Delegates.
The Democrats nominated RoBT. A. MAYO, Esq, as
their candidate; and
The Wings, after consultation, nominated DR.. RICH
ARD N. HALL.
ISAAC AVERY GoDDIN, Esq, runs independent
Wing candidate.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
GREAT BRITAIN AND LIBERIA.

The treaty of commerce and friendship between
Great Britain and the Republic of Liberia has been laid
before Parliament. 1t was signed at London in No.
vember lS49 and ratified the LIST of August last,
and contains eleven articles. 1t provides that there
shall be perpetual peace and friendship between Great
Britain and the Republic OF Liberia, and between their
respective subjects and citizens There is to be recpro
other duties are to be levied beyond what may be
levied on national vessels British merchandise goods
are not to be prohibited The Government of the Re-
public may import certain articles with the view OF rails
ing revenue and in such private merchants are
to be prohibited from trading in such articles By the
ninth article it is declared that slavery and the slave
trade being perpetualy abolished in the Republic of Ii
ed declaring to be piracy for any Liberan citizen
vessel to be engaged or concerned in the slave trade
Free access to be given in case of suspected savers
National IntelHgencer.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

ENLARGEMENT OF DEIAwARE.--The Delaware State
Journal says:
"All the Eastern Shore Of Maryland, together with
the two counties OF Virginia, northampton and Acco
mac, talk OF seeding from their respective States and
annexing themselves to Delaware. We hope they may
do so, as this would give our little State very respeca
Bile size and influence, and we could then send three
present
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

We learn with much pleasure that the health OF the
Hon Abbott Lawrence, Minister at the Court of ST.
James, is much improved, and that he is able attend
to the important duties OF his nissonBoSton Journal
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

AprolNrMENr--W understand that Captain Lloyd
Tighman who commanded the light artillery company
in the Maryland and District brigade of volunteers in
Mexico has been appointed chief engineer Of the East
Tennessee and Virginia Railroad Company. We have
doubt he will discharge the duties with his charac-
teristc energy-Bah Clipper.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
Ex,Gov. Morehead, of N. c., introduced the follow

EX-GOV. WOreIoau, OF " 2, IU1Uuuced the foIloW-
ing resolutions at the Guildfoid meeting:
Resolced That the interests of every portion of the
uuon as guaranteed by the Constitution ought TO be re-
spected and must be maintained.
Resolped That the Union of these United States is
indispensable to the happiness and welfare ofthe Ame-
can people, and to the security Of political liberty the
world--snd it must be maintained
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

DEATHS FROM CALIFORNIA DIsEAsE-The New En-
gland papers furnish painful evidence of the mortality
which has taken place among the emgrants from that
section TO the gold regions of California. Many have
died under the accumuatons Of great prvation and dis
tress and others have had none Of the comforts which
the poorest outcast in the United States has thrown
around his last hours. Many who have returned home
have brought disease with them and some have gone
full analogous this occurred last week in this city
in Bond street. where young man ofpromise, just
turned from California, died ola disease contracted in
that cimate.--N. Y. Jour. Com.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

The election ofTrustees for the town of Charlotts-
VILE for the present year took place Saturday last
4. Lei,ch, VIM: T. Early, James A Watson, G. w,
Turpin and E. NJ w off the first of whom, Dr. Letch
having received the greatest number of votes is
quenty president ofthe boa I'd Mayor Of the town.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

The concert Saturday night, at the Exchange Hotel
was well attended. The admirable performances OF
the ELENAS, gave great satisfaction to discrimna.
ting audience We learn these interesting and precoci-
GUS children design giving another entertainment during
tho
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
FAUOUIER

The Piedmont Wing announces ROBERT E. Sco11
and WIN. M. HUME, as Wing candidates to represent
Fauquier county in the next House of Delegates
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
ALBEMARLE.

The Charlottesville Advocate of Saturday, con-
tains the following notice:
The Jefersonian having called meeting at
March Court Tor the purpose OF electng delegates TO the
Congressional Convention which is to select two dele
gates to represent this District in the Nashville Conven
ton, and having urged upon the friends OF the Southern
Convention be in attendance, we invoke the atten-
dance of those who are opposed TO this Convention and
believing the majority OF the county are against it, we
desire that the voice OF Abemarle should be heard.
Admitting the danger of rash counsels prevail
ing at the Nashville Convention, it seems to us
gisature that delegates should be appointed by the
people, it would be hazarding far more to refuse
to send them, than to send such as would truly
represent the public sentiment. According to the
mode of election which has been prescribed a few
citizens of Congressional District may assume
to act for the whole people, and depute represen-
tatives who would pay no attention to the wishes
of the majority declining to take part in the pro-
eeedngs. The Convention, we apprehend, may
do harm, if the Incorporate only are allowed to
control it, but if the sober and wise spirits of the
State, take care that their opinions shall be fairly
represented in its deliberations, it cannot go be-
yond it's Office of a purely consultative body.
TELEGRAPHs-It is said, by the Courier that strenu.
Gus efforts are making by Mr. Morse to obtain an in.
junction from the Supreme Court of the United State.
against the rival telegraph lines It will be somewha
difficult conceive, to wrap up the lightning in an
juncton.--N Y Commercial
We have never known trial TO be made with
the electric fluid in this State, but we make NO.
thing of arresting the progress of steam. A very
important injunction case is now pending, in
which the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany were prohibited from making a branch o
their road to the coal-yards south of James River
Under bill recently passed by the Legislature
we believe the case will soon be decided by Judge
Scarburg, at special term, which he is authoriz.
ed to hold of the Circuit Superior Court of Pc
tersburq.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

To the Voters of the City Of Richmond,
FELLOW CITIZENS am candidate for your suffrages
to represent you in the next General Assembly OF Vr-
ginia. T. r. AuGueI'
: RlcHMoNp, March 4th, 1850.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
CADETS BALL.

The Ball to the Cadets OF the Virginia Military Inst
tute will be given this evening, at the Exchange Hotel
We understand il is to be very brilliant affair.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

The Brownsville Flag contains the proceedings oil
meetings held at that place. for and the OF her
against secession from the State OF Texas of the Rio
Grande territory The meeting in favor of secession
passed solutions asking for territorial organization
and recommended convention composed of delegates
from the different of the territory to devise
provisional government, with suspended functions I'M
til their claims be urged before Congress by dele
gate chosen BY the peonle
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

NEw MExIco.-A letter from Colonel James S.
Calhoun, dated Sante Fe, November a. appears in q
late number ofthe Columbus Georgia. Enquirer from
which we make the following extract:
"The public mind in this Territory is agitaed
in reference to civil government, and the controlling
mowers are opposed to State organization, but their
Plumbers are daily diminishing and | think we shall
have a convention to frame constitution in January
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

Tur TwENTY SECOND AT THE UNIVERSITY The
ANNIVERSARY celebration of the Washington Society Of
the University came off the evening OF the 29d.
The Farewell address was read by Mr.. Winston OF
Louisa alter short but very appropriate and ed hand
the grafton deliyed by Mr.. Farar Of Amelia; the sub
stance and rhetoric the Grafton did honor to the pea
ker, and credit to the '"Od Wash" The manner Of
The delivery was that of one accustomed to the rostum
6has Adp
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

The President made the following reply to the first
toast drunk in compliment to him at Fredericksburg:
Gentlemen | will not in1ict bad speech on you;
tor, it make speech at all it must be bad one. l
must say that as to the battles in Mexico as much
dit is due to my associates, and more, than to me. 1t
sufficient honor for to lead such men into
ton We are nation of soldiers from Maine to
Texas and will say that both of those lines of our
operations in Mexico the CT Virginia did their duty,
and they will do il again and again. so long as WASH
ington's name shall be remembered among them
(Cheers)
to stand by both long they north preserving
l will give you toast:
The friend, companion and brother soldier who fell
by the side of Washington-Gen Hugh Mercer.
Drank standing and in silence.)
Col. Mercer, the son of Gen. Mercer and one of
10th year. who seated the table rose and bowed
in acknowledgment of the alusion so appropriately
made to his father.
Gen. Tay lor nhe News says made several speeches
during the day. One in reply to Mr.. Forbes, and two
at the dinner. The last was in reply to Mr. Robert B.
Marye Of Orange, who being the only representative
that board OF Iaylors native county, felt it his duty to
explain why it was larger delegation of her citizens
was not present. He assigned as reason, want of
knowledge the fact that the old hero would be here
on that occasion. He assured us had the people of
| Orange known in time that Gen. Taylor would have
been in Fredericksburg that day. troops of her cit
zens would then be present to pay that respect due
their distinguished brother.
In response to which Gen. L alluded IN feeling terms
to the place OF his BIRTH to the people OF Orange, and
particularly to the ustrous Madison, to whose me-
| mory he paid touching tribute. lie concluded with
| the following sentiment:
| "The memory of President Madison who acted
conspicuous part in drafting our Constitution and put
| ting it in operation"
The company to their feet, and drank this sem
! sraent in silence.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

A great Union meeting was to Be held on Monumen
Square, IN Baltimore, yesterday evening
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

The offerings of blocks for the Natona. Washing
ton Monument appear TO be coming in rapidly. We
learn from the Newark Daily Advertiser that the bill
providing for the New Jersey block has been signed by
the Governor Of that State, and the following inscrip
ton decided on:
"To immortal memory of George Washington,
the Farther his Country the founder ofa hemisphere
Of tbst war Of independence Which he so goTouau
conducted to such glorious issuethe State of Tren.
ton and OF Princeton and of Monmouth-grateiully
consecrated this vove stone"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

The FORREST DIVORCE CASE Edwin Forests petit
ton for divorce charges his wife, among other things.
with criminal acts inconsistent with her marriage
tract He says he is resident of Philadelphia having
come to that city in December, 1S49. The laws
requires residence OF year before the application for
di.,nrn