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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-11

1t has been too constantly assumed that Western
Virginia is unanimous the question OF the basis. ar
that division of iment is only to be found in the
East. The following article is from paper published
in the heart OF the Valley:
From the Rockingh am Republican.
VIRGINIA CONVENTION The general action of the
Convention from its meeting to the present time, has
been such, in opinion, to do great deal
more harm than good, and on that account think
the sooner it adIouns not to some other place, but
altogether the better for the PEOPLE, for see no
to hope that ts in future will be any
profitable satisfactory than its past has BEEN and that
has been both Improbable and unsatisfactory For six
months little else has ben done besides discussing the
principle upon which government should be based and
in the whole OF that time, although much has been said
and well said yet not single new idea, worth mo-
consideration has been advanced which was not
well known, ought to have been we'll know by every
member OF the Convention before the discussion
menced The discussion then, has useless waste of
time and money and has tended far more to excite and
distract the public mind than to calm and enghten it.
AS TO the true principles upon. which government
should be based we had supposed they had been settled
and understood by every one in this country so clearly
to admit OF but little any difference of opinion
But, seems entirely deceived in opinion
and that the principles established by American re-
voution, which cost seven years war; erroneous
after all. Representation and taxation the prn.
cpes for which Fathers and the founders of our 90.
vernment fought and bed and died. But all that APP
pears now to have been in vain, for it has been dscov
cred by the 'wise men of the Vest" not OF the East
that the principles false, and that far from repre-
sentation and taxation being the principles of gov
ernment the only true principle is found in bare ma
jory of numbers without regard to circumstances,
other than those of residence age color, and sea- We
should really be glad to know by what process Of rea-
sonng the conclusion has been reached, that residence
age, color, SEX any entitled consideration
as basis of government than property2 The reader
will remember, that the right of suffrage is upon
residence age, color and sex, and the basis of repre-
senaion to be in the qualified suffrage. Now, if these
qualifications be necessary why not add one more, hat
of property, which in our opinion, is important
residence, age, color or sex?
The suffrage basis men often ask with much triumph
Of manner that properly tax of any kind be re-
CURED to constitute right to vote, then the properly
tax votes and not the man. To all such we would re-
ply, that sdence, age, color be necessary
give the right TO vote them some one, all Of these
qualifications votes and not The man. five had time
to extend the argument would not be difficult to prove
the absurdiy of such reasoning but have not and
must leave it at this point.
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Decfh of Mr.. Terru.

Intelligence was received yesterday, by the
packet-boat from Lynchburg, that Mr.. Terry, the
editor of the Virginian, died, about seven o'clock
Sunday evening, of the wound received in his
combat with Mr. Saunders. We learn that DUR
ing the whole period that he lived after he was
wounded, he evnced calmness, fortitude and
even cheerfulness, truly remarkable.
Mr.. Terry was>a gentleman, as we are able to
testify from personal acquaintance, happily en-
lowed with liberal education, mind we'll in
formed, amiable manners, and unquestoned integ-
rity. He was, we believe, the grandson, and bore
the name, of the Rev. Abner w. Clopton, one OF
the most eminent ministers of the Baptist denomi-
nation in Virginia. He was graduated at Prince
ton Collage. After completing his course facad-
emic and legal study, he settled in Danville, and
commenced the practice of the law, in Pit sylvia
mia and the adjoining counties. In his intercourse
with the members OF his profession, he was re-
markable for the anenly and vivacity of his con.
versation In the fall of 1847 1--WE think,) he be-
came the editor of the Danville Register and,
some time during the last year, took charge of the
Lynchburg Virginian, one of the most firmly es-
tabs he'd Wing journals of the State. He effec-
ted many Improvements in the paper, conducted
it with great spirit AID ability, and mad before
him bright prospect of personal success and
useful influence. In what, we cannot doubt
he believed to be the faithful discharge of his pub
lie duties, his career was suddenly brought to
dreadful close. 1t is mournfu pleasure to pay
this brief tribute to his virtues.
We are informed that the community of Lynch.
burg have been thrown into gloom by the distress
sing event which has resulted in the death of two
of its citizens. Young Mr.. Saunders was reared
amongst them, and was generally known and be-
loved. Mr.. Terry, though comparatively stran-
ger, had formed many friendships. Sympathy
for the afflicted families of both, we understand,
pervades the society of the place.
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"iSouthern Rights" Views in Georgia

1t is amusing to observe how chary the advo-
Gates of the so-caed "Southern Rights" cause
in Georgia are of taking ground Tor resistance to
the Federal Government. Their late Medge-
vile Convention did not even venture to adhere
to its first idea of requiring modification of the
Compromise measures. We now find the Savan-
nah Georgian emphatically defining the position
of the party, which it christens with the name OF
.'the Democratic and Southern Rights party" as
follows:
A. indicative of, and clearly defining our own posi-
tion and we believe that of the Democratic party and
Southern Rights Wing hends who are acting with
in reference to the platform laid down by the State
Convention, commonly known the Georgia Plat
form We republish the following paragraph from the
Georgian OF March II, 1851
In regard to the Republicans additional inquiries,
amounting TO somewhat less Than dozen, propose
TO consider Them al lesure.-One Of them howev-
en- ii may be well to reply to here and now, "Whetber
Georgia reply that s as Citizens n Of
Georgia, owing allegiance to her, we bow and shall
ever do 10 her suthe nticay expressed sovereign
expressed auttoritatirely in the action OF The late
Convention-represeDting that body did, the sope-
reignty OF the State. AS good cilzens. we have no
aierna i've but 10 abide by and acQuesce that action.
This we shall do to the very letter. And this the Re-
publican is welcome to publish il it DESIRE"
As bearing iurther upon the same point, we quote,
endorse and adopt, the following from the let
ter OF the Hon. Joseph w. Jackson, dated MAY "a |
1851. Says Col. J-"And now, gentlemen. it remains
me 10 say that, as State Rights man, l ackpow.
ledge the right of the State TO determine her own
course. Her Convention in December last, without
condemnng or approving The measures which were |
enacted, have resolved to scquiesce 10 Them In my
speech in June last, pledged myself to support my
State il she should resist The spirit of that pledge was
obedience to her She has determined. under the most
solemn FORMS with her people 10 sovereignty assembled
under law OF The Legislature, make no opposition
| bow to her will | accept her platform, and will hold
the North 10 it, and her citizens it, as far as
may be in my poor ability"
We have said and shall say that the ac-
ton oil the Convention such should have re-
commended. But such is. good or bad, wise or
weak, is The will and sovereign pleasure the State
uthoritatvely expressed, and has the binding
force upon all her citizens, her constitution and her
laws rendered 10 it is, not by party,
Gus, any collection OF irresponsible Individuals but
by the stare herself, accept her platform. (ihe plat
form OF the State Of Georgid-not ofthe Constitution
al Union pariy'] and will hold the North to it and
her own citizens to it,
When Iii remembered that the State Conven-
ton OF Georgia distinctly declared for acquies.
cence in the Compromise measures, and support
Of the Union with them, it will be perceived how
slender foundation the Southern Rights" men
have for their organization.
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To THE EDIroRs OF THE TINES.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, June 9, 1851.
Dear Sirs: Information from Richmond leads me to
the conclusion that much Misrepresentation and not a
little Misrepresentation prevail there in the public mind
in reference to the feelings and opinions of the people of
Albemarle on the vital and interesting question of The
Basis or rather, it is now the Compromise.
Interested partisan correspondents and Editors may
proclaim changes reaction in favour OF and acquescence
u the proposed Compromise, to sustain, excuse and
paae the delinquency and fahessness of their FRIEND
from the Odium which Justly attaches to his course
My own impression and belief derived as it is from
personal intercourse and careful observation confirms
minds OF the people in regard the congeual question
OF the Mired Basis The White Basis partv few
and tar between in the beginning, have gained no access
sons. The change is this: Nth who have not
taken the pains to trace carefully the movements OF one
OF their delegates who has failed only carry out
the known wishes Of confding constituency but re-
pudates his own published declarations and opinions
circulated during the canvass for in the Conven
ton-others have NOT the time or the inclination to
study the subject fully and whose party feelings and
predictions have been appealed to- sustain Mr. Ra
dolph, say they willing acquiesce in the Compro-
mise-many have been misled no doubt, overlooking
the fact that the Mired Basic was attainable at one
time, but for the detection in the East and persuaded to
believe that Compromise was inevitable from the be-.
ginning.
As Mr.. Randolph promptly obeyed the instructions
forwarded to him from Albemare to resign or move
reconsideration OF the vote the compromise he GER
tanly at that time, considered them AMPLE unequivo-
cal and binding what influenced him, after DAYS
consideration to require poll the signatures of
majority OF the district to do that which he had already
pledged himself 10 the Convention and 10 the country
Is not either material or interesting inquire into If
Mr.. Randolph had proposed reasonable and practical
mode OF ascertain ing truly the of the people on
the question by resgning his seat and presenting him
self as candidate with this issue for their decision
he would have been rejected by overwhelming vote
CITIZEN OF ALBEMARLE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-11

The readers OF this paper, confident, need no
assurance that subscribe heartily the excel
lent sentiments which we'll expressed in the fol.
lowing remarks of the Petersburg S1uth- Side Demo-
craft The evil to which they refer one that seems to
be increasing rather than diminishing in country
Its existence in any degree be deplored by every
citizen who has just appreciation of the power and pro-
per aims OF the public press. If freedom of written
speech be the surest pledge oliberty, abuse is
less certainly destructive to the TASTE the morals and
the social relations of the people,
"There is doubt but that the general tone of news.
paper controversy has laerly been characterized by
spirit most heTce and truculent. This originated in an
ambition Tor efect tor it is painful fact that there is
no syie composition read by the people with much
aviony as the savage and satanic Unimpassioned ar
gurnentauoh, calm discussion OF facts, the delicate
Graces OF rhetoric have charms for the morbid and
blood thirsty appetite OF the public Pointed persona
ties dogmalc assertions, and fierce nyecves are read
with intense Interest," whilst an article no matter how
conspicuous IFS merits, thrown aside as tame and dull
unless has that gunpowder smell which so gratif.s
the sensibties of the public 1t is no nreval
ing mallgny OF disposition in Editors which prompts
them TO indulge in personal abuses they but cater to an
appetite which Graves this stimulating food. The con-
sequence is. that Ed ors have become in some sort
public gladiatos and the Press is the upon which
they brandish helr weapons and engage IN conflicts of
character, Tor The amusement OF the idle and corrupt
spectators. time that the Press had arrested this
tendencY- is false 10 its high vocation, and canno,
claim 10 be The handmade OF virtue SO long as it runs
this mad and protiIgate career in particular does
British journalism contrast more advanIa geoGsy with
the American Press than In It's superior dignity and del
icacV OF tone. Aud an inference unfavorabe to the
character OF the American people is deduced by for
egners, from the character Of our Press 1t is in-
cunbent. therefore, upon our leading Journals
quit OF this foreign reproach by imparting more OF
dignity and delicacy TO their columns"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-11

MARION COUNTY, in Fast Florida, i. said to have
doubled lis population since he first Of January The
immigration is almost altogether from South Carolina
Tallahassee Sentinel.
Notwithstanding this infusion, we do not per-
GIVE in our Florida papers the smallest evidence
Of popular excitement on the questions which 20
much agitaie South Carolina. Perhaps the i'm
migrants are OF the class who, according to the
Creenyille Patriot, are leaving the latter State in
srdcr 10 escape her intestine turmoils
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-11
MR.. CALHOUN.

Gen. Foote, of Mississippi, has made an impor-
tant contribution TO the political history of the
times by publishing the letter from Mr.. Calhoun
which will be found in another column. IT serves
to exhibit very clearly the nature of Mr. Calhouns
views at the time it was written, and shows, what
we have frequently maintained, that he consider
ed general Southern organization indispensable
to any efficient attemptto control the Federal Gov
eminent or destroy it.
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Amendment of Mr. Scott, of Fduquier TO the report
of the Committee upon County Courts and County

Amendment of Mr. Scott, of Fduquier TO the report
of the Committee upon County Courts and County
Organization. lrr,tsY .-
l. A County Court sha be established in each coun-
y be holden by the Justices OF the Peace and the
jurisdiction of such court shall be regulated by law.
g. Justices of the Peace shall be chosen by districts,
and elected BY the qualified voters thereof They shall
be commissioned by the Governor, and hold their offices
Tor the term OIL years from and after. the day on
which they shall be commissioned respectively and
til their successors be qualified unless removed
in the manner prescribed in this constitution.
g. For the election of Justices each county shall be
laid off into districts, and person shall be egi
bic as Justice unless he be twenty years OF
age and resident OF the district for which he may be
chosen.
A. Justices of the Peace shall vacae their offices by
removal from the discts in which they may be elect
ed.
u.s. The Justices shall be classified according to the
districts in which they reside and Justice, least
from each district shall attend every session OF the Coun
Y Court and for attendance upon such court each JUS
tice shall be entitled receive reasonable compensa
ton be prescribed by laws but fee other emolu
ment shall be allowed Tor official services.
6. The manner Of conducting and making returns of
all elections OF Justices OF the Peace for determining
tested elections aud the mode filling vacancies in
those offlcea. shall be prescribed by law.
T. Justices OF the Peace shall be subject to indictment
for naleasance misieasance in office, or neglect in
The dix charge of their official duties AID when convict.
ed thereof their offices shall be vacated.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-11

THE CONVENTION. yesterday. was still
in labour but not doing any effective work. with
the County Courts. The body, since it entered
upon this subject, has been the most listless ard
inattentve, whose deliberations we ever witnessed
1t is almost impossible for locker on to get the
hang of the proceedings. Amendments were of
fered in great number, but as yet no definite de-
cison has been reached
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Loss of Stable Manures from Rain.

"The water which falls in the shape of rain, in the
space of year, is usually thirty three inches fire
quenty or less. The weight of that per is
two thousand five hundred tons It is computed that
1900 lin the climate of Enaand) returns the at
mosphere by evaporation, and IC9o tons finds its way,
by the drainage OF the soil, to the rivers and
The effect of this i,erog of the from the sur
face of the earth the rivers and very impor
tant to aerculturists whatever plants require food
must be dissolved IN water, and when dissolved may
be carried away by drainage. The estimated loss Of
soluble matters in year one-iourh OF what
put on one-touh OF the soluble matter was lost by the
process of drainage. This fiering downwards went
on to greater extent in winter than in summer. And
the washing away OF soluble matter great that
they must apply greater amount of manure in order
10 keep up the demand which the plants required"
The above is the substance of an extract from the
Farmers Magazine, 2st vo uondon,) and will afford
the farmers interesting hints in respect the ap
pcation Of soluble the necessity for deep
ploughingt prevent the too rapid washing away the
valuable portions of the manure.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-11

DRUNK AND DlsoRpERLY.-Three white men were
brought before the Mayor Yesterday, charged with be-
ing drunk and disordery One addison Johnson> had
been arrested Monday night the Depot Of the Cen
trail Railroad whilst disturbing the public peace and,
after stout resistance, had been Gagged another Chas
McMann) had sought lodgings in TIE passage leading
to the office OF Messrs August and Watkins, where he
enjoyed undisturbed repose till midnight when he was
discovered and handed over to the watchmen and
the other WIN. H. Armstrong; had been arrested yes
terday morning the old market, by Mr.. Page, because
he afforded strong evidence by his actions. Of loss OF
reason. Johnson committed to Jail in default Of
5000 security McMann discharged, and Arm
strong sent to the Valley Tor ten days, 10 enable the
Mayor to see what effect change OF scene, diet, and
repose would produce.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-11

The ctzeos ofPetersburg met in public meeting Sa-
turday evening last, for the purpose OF making arrange
ments 10 celebrate the 4th OF July. Mr. John Dodscn
was called TO preside, and Mr.. Jas. Mclwane acted
as Secretary. After few appropriate remarks from
the Chairman explanatory OF the object OF the meeting
Mr.. Roger A. Pryor was elected Orator of the Day,
and Mr.. Richard G. Pegram, Reader OF the Declaration
of independence. A committee consisting OF thirty
gentlemen, then appointed to make suitable
rangements. Petersburg alloays makes suitable arrange
to pay appropriate honours the anniversary oil
American Independence: would we could say much
for Richmond. Here the whole duty devolves upon
he Volunteers. ~ r.
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WAsHGNsToN, June 4h, 1851
My DEAR SIR: When arrived at New York, nv
attention called to paragraph in the teegraphic
report of my speech at Buffalo. Under the circum.
stances, it wonderful that the accomplished reporter
performed the service we'll as he did, but mistake
occurred of some importance which he correc,ed as
soon it met his eye. Toward the end ofthe speech,
am represented having said Gentlemen, regret
exceedingly that slavery exists in the Southern States
and that Congress has no power It," This is SO
entirely in opposition to the whole drift of my remarks
that might have been hoped that all would have re-
garded it misprint, or error 1t appears, how
ever, that this universally the case and there
fore the reporter very promptly caused the following
correction to be inserted in the Herald, the paper in
which the report first appeared Gentlemen, | regret
exceedingly that slavery exists in the Southern States;
but Congress has power to act upon it. 1t may be
however, that in the dspepsation of Providence some
remedy for this evil may occur, may be hoped for
hereafter"
1T be obvious to every intelligent rerson that if
Congress possessed power slavery as it exists in
the Southern States, any attempt to exercise such pow
would break up the Union, Just surely as would
attempt 10 introduce slavery into Massachusetts,
There subjects mere State right and State au-
thorty, intended originally to be left entirely with the
States, and they be left STILL if wish to pre-
serve the Union.
You are al liberty to make any use of this letter
which you may think necessary to remove false i'm.
pressions.
l am. my dear sir,
w it'll the truest regard,
Your obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Hon. JOHN M. Boris, Richmond, Va.
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To the Editors of the Times:

GENTLEMEN 1t appears that Mr.. Webster was
not correctly reported in his late speech at Buffalo,
on the slavery question, and that speech has been
extensively published and read and as his views
on that subject are looked to with great deal of
interest at this time by the South, calculated to
exert large share of influence in the North, it
becomes matter of some moment that no msap-
prehension should exist as to what he did say
Therefore enclose you letter which have re-
ceived from Mr. Webster relative to the matter.
with request that you will publish it, as the best
means of presenting him in his true position before
the public. l am, respectfully yours,
JND M. BOTTS.
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ga FEARFUL FALL.-At Baltimore, on Friday
last, brick layer named Geo. Wilson, employed
on the new gas works, fell from the top of the
stack or chimney to the ground, distance of
ninety feet. He fell backward, through the interior
OF the chimney, and it was first supposed was so
much injured as to render his recovery impossible.
On his removal to his residence, however, DIR. Nc
Cleen found that no bones were broken, and
that his injuries were not such as to endanger
his life.