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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

.,,.onn3ec il Is not 10 be wondered al, that there
shond be conflicting stitemeu MIS- by those equally hon
est aud that some should have seen and heard, what
others did not see and hear. Ii was very NATURAL
AGAINST these statements thus getting shoat, Mr. M
and his friends although much afflicted by them nave no
complaint utteT-it Is what was TO be e4peceu Du'
against the many ruusors thrown INTO cltcudt'pn' tue
product of mischievous and inventive Inns ara "hch
have no foundation in truth, he does complain lie re-
CARDS them as cruel and untee ing.
With the question OF the reasonaoeness OF unIeasI IN
daughter with MI Williams, MIR. M. thinks, and we
heartily concur with him in opinion, that the public had
nothing to do, and should not have medded with 1t
Miss NJ is his daughter, and by the laws OF the Iano,
she being under age he 10 entitled to her custody ana
bound to protect her. He thinks that he is as capable
of Judging of the fitness untness OF match propo'
Eed for his daughter those busy bodies wac lnes So
cey and annoy families by their unsough and undeslred
nermeddling He thinks his lee ings might have been
spared any allusion TO this part OF this unhappy trans
action He thinks his affection was sufficiently severe IN
the occurrence itself! without these aggravatng and
false rumors being put in requson, as to mock him
in bis calamity
We do not ascribe the correspondent OF the AdVo-
cate or W." nor does MIR. Morriss, any feeling OF
hostility to NJ. NJ. his family, or any purpose to
discoor this transaction to young MS prejudice we
are grafied learn that such feeling or such pur-
pose is incompatible with the character OF the gentleman
to whose authorship it is ascribed but MI III. mhAs
as we do that his communication betraysa eeNis so'e
what partial TO young Morrsss I,sad @
yery liberal to him. He certainly seemed disposed moi
10 let the slightest indiscreon OF young Morriss upon
that OCCASION escape exposure when we nd MN IN ms
con,nnncoton tracing young NJ to the Coffee House,
and procaiming to the public that he had taken a
small julep' But we forbear any comment upon tins
communication. Mr. NJ. and his friends have deter
MINED 70 leave it where it is to be estimated by gen.
erous and enlightened public for what it is worth, and
not doubling that the author himself will ultimately do
Justice to the memory OF the dead and neal the wound
;nHicted unon the living We think that in the affection
Of his daughter the slaughter OF his and Respondent
broken spirit Of his wife, Mr. M has been as sorey
stricken as his and most vndctiye enemies could
hvae desired Why should unreasonable public Gu
riosity be grsed the expense of the feelings OF an
honest, good man. and stricken, distressed family! We
hink it should not have been SO.
Thus we have redeemed the promise OF our last,
and sincerely hope that shall not again, find 1t ne
cessary to ecur this snchoy occurrence either 10
vindcate the memory of the dead or repel ACCESSION
upou the feelings and honor OF the living.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16
THE JUDITH DAM.

We learn from the Lynchburg Virgnian that this
immense work, which was washed away by high wa
ter last December, rapidly undergoing re construc-
ton, and that the James River Company have large
force employed Immediately by them and placed un-
der the direction Of competent and faithful agents.
The VMgiuan says
The season has been thus far very favorable and
the work has progressed rapidly force of $50 hands
lsnow employed, and should the season in future be
favorable, the work can be completed in the fall-The
large quaptilies of granite and other materials de.
posted near the site OF the dam-lhe Titan like sruc
ture erected from the bed Of the stream, 10 lift the
sition-a steam engine, used for similar purpose, and
for pumping the water from the space occupied by
the workmen and the number of aborers thronqng the
site, who by systematic economy of space and mo-
ton, are kept actively employed different descrip-
tions OF work-presen of very great animation
and interest, exhibiting the active progress of work
ofn inconsderabe magnitude. Eno
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

WARL1KE AsPEcT.-By the arrival of the St.
Louis, the Norfolk Herald has received the fol
lowing interesting news:
The Banda Oriental and Argentine confedere-
ton were in a troubled state. 1t is generally
thought that crisis is about to take place which
will result in the downfall of Oribe aud Rosas.-
General Urquza, Governor and Captain General
of the provice of Entire Rios, under Rosas, has de-
clared against him, and issued proclamation to
that effect. Brazil and Montevideo has also formed
league against him, which Paraguay was expec-
ted to join. A large Brazilian Squadron, under
the command of Admiral Grenfedt consisting of
steamers, frigate, and sloops of war, was at Mon
tevideo preparing for operations.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16
Absenteeism-A Capital Rebuke.

The "Absenteeism'' of which the following article
complains, is not confined 10 South Carolina. And it
seems to be prevailing inmty the learned doctors
Of the Secession school,
Zone of the greatest curses says the Southern Stand
ard that be inflicted any country is the perodi-
cal emigration of large body its wealthy citizens. To
this cause than any other ls to be attributed the
distress and poverty OF unhappy Ireland. large por
lion OF her soil is owned by wealthy propretors, who
spend most of their time abroad drawing the hard earn
ings OF their peasanry to be spent enrchng the peo
pie of other lands This cause operates TO very great
extent the South. AT the approach of every Sum-
mer people in hocks to Northern cities and
Northern watering places; the Southern oftrave
like the Nile, enriching the whole country which it
overhows.
The tax paid by the southern travellers annually at
the North, we will venture to say exceeds the whole
eyacted from the South by the much abused ia
rift. If this vast amount was spent at home, what a
great change would be effected in the appearance
of Southern country. Fine hotels would grace
our inland hill tops--the busy stream of travel
would enrich railroad and stage lines. The farm
or would find ready market for his products at his
own door-our country vii ages would be built up
and filled with storekeepers jewelers. millners and all
the other accessories necessary to supply the wants of
fashion. Our sea islands, with their noble beaches and
refreshing sea breezes, would be covered with fine no
tells filled with gay vstants giving life and animation
to what are almost deserted as the deserts of
Arabia. Sullivan's Island would rival Newport, and
Charleston storekeepers and fancy dealers have the
benefit OF a fine Summer business.
There is no excuse for this absenteeism. Our
tain air is cool and saubrious the favored
Northern clmes-Old Ocean watts her beezes as gen.
thy on Sulivan's Island as at Newport Rockaway or
think that they must seek enjoyment abroad. North
ern editor remarks, with great justice that long as
Southern travellers fill their hotels and watering places
they have fears OF the Unon-Atha Saratoga, New
port Niagara and other resorts, are too great
attractions Tor the Jealous advocate South
ern Rights to resist"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

FRANKLINs ToAsr.-Long after Washington's Veto
res over the French and English had made his name
familiar all Europe Dr. Franklin CHANGED to dine
with the English and French Ambassadors, when, as
nearly as | can recoect the words. the following
toasts were drunk: By the British Ambassador
truciy the rmotes corners of the earth" The French
Ambassador glowing with national Pride, drank
France-,the MOON, whose mild, steady, and cheering
rays are the delight OF all nations, consulting them in
darkness, and making their dreariness beaufiful" Dr.
Franklin then rose and with his usual dignifed simp
city, said-"George Washington, the Joshua, who com
cd him."
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

Mr.. FILLMORE IN LoU1sANA.-The wings of
the parish of West Baton Rouge, recently assem-
bled in Convention, and declared in favor of Mil
lard Fillmore as the next Presidential candidate
of the wing party. They resolved, "That his ad-
minstraton, amidst trials and difficulties unpar-
aleed in the history of his country, has thus far
been signally successful, and commands the I'M
bounded and unqualified respect of the whole
Union, North and South"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

The CosDEN MuKDERERs.-The Elkton (Md) De-
mocrat says that the Cosden murderers have made no
confession yet, but they have been separated from
each other and the belief is now entertained by some
ofthe citizens OF Chestertown that Taylor will ultimate
ly make a confession, and adds:
"a party from Baltimore, on the 4th of .Iuly ap-
preached the jail and with oaths and insults called loud
ly for the prisoners. TAYLOR approached the window
and returned their oaths with interest," declaring that he
would make havoc among them, ifhe were at liberty,
and free from his manacles.
at is very probable that come of those same rowdss
will soon find themselves similar condition TO that
of the unfortunate prisoners"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

TExAs.-Judge o. M. Ochiltree, the Wing
candidate for Congress in the eastern district, ex.
presses his preference for John J. Crittenden tol
the Presidency. Judge OchItree is canvassing
the district with his Democratic opponents Gen
up Henderson, ex-President of the s'repubc, u
has taken the stump against Ochltree. Cen. Hen
derson, when called to the stand, commenced by
saying he appeared for no man, he was opposed to
them all-he was Nullifer and Secession
isf
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16
Correspondence OF the New York herald.
MAYORS COURT, July IS

AssAuLTING Joseph Wood free negro, was ar
ralgned before his Honour this morning on the charge
OF assaulting Meredith Kearsy,a white man residing
near Brooke Avenue. Convicted and ordere 10 be fur
Their punished
DRuNK.-Wm. Fields, and David Davis, both white
men, were picked up in the last night drunk 1t
beng their first appearance, they were dscha ged with
an admonition
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16
NJEW YORK IMPORTERS AND JOB

NT EW YORK IMPORTERS AND JOB
" R S FIREMAN, HODGES & CO.,
So LIBERTY STREET, between Broadway and Nassau
street, near the Post office, New YoRK
We are receiving by daily arrivals from Europe, on
Fail and Winter assortment of
RICH FASHIONABLE FANCY SILK AND
MILLINERY GOODS
We respectfully invite all cash Purchasers thorough
ly to examine stock and prices and interest 60
verns, feel confident our goods and prices will in
duce them 10 select from establishment. Particular
attention is devoted to
MILLINERY GOODS,
and many OF the articles manufactured expressly
10 order, and cannot be surpassed in beauty, style
and cheapness
Beautiful Paris Ribbons, for hat, cap, neck and belt
Satin and Taffeta Ribbons of all widths and colors
Silks, Satns, Velvets and Uncut Velvets, for Hats
Feathers, American and French Artificial Flowers
Puffings and Cap Trimmings
Dress Trimmings, large assortment
Embroideres, Capes Collars, Undersleeves and Cuffs
Fine Embroidered REVERE and Hemsttch Cambria
Handkerchiefs
Grapes, Lsses, Taretons, Illusion and Cap Laces
Vaencenes Brussels, Thread, Silk and Lisle Thread
Laces
Kid, Silk, Sewing Silk, Li.le Thread, Merino Gloves
and Mitts
Figured aud Plain Swiss Book, Bishop Lawn and ia.
comet Muslins
ENGLISH FRENCH, AMERICAN AND TALL.
AN STRAW GOODS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

The RUMoRED DEATH BY LIGHTNING OF Mr..
GRAHAM.-The Detroit Advertiser, in speaking o.
the reported death of Mr.. Graham, in Philadelphia
by lightning; says:
"Mr. Graham is a man of.very chequered for
tunes, having, as rumor would have'it, been burnt
up in the Tribune buildings in New York in 845,
died at Chagres on his way to California, died in
California. fought duel in California in which
he was killed land finally obtained an office worth
$4,000 per annum. The survivor of all these
yicissitudes may be found daily at his counter in
this city, worth ten dead men,"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

The venerable Dr. Mott, now in the 9Th year of his
age was present at the celebration Hartford Conn
the 4h instant, and closed The services III The Church
by pro ounCng the benedicton
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

The Springfield Post says that there living in The
town OF Luenbnrg, Mass atthe present me forty-
eight persons who We're living when the Declaration ri
Independence WAS made. Several OF them are over
nine years old. The entire population othe town is
but 800,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

RACE AROUND CAPE HoKN,-The clipper built
ships Challenge and Telegraph, were to leave New
York, on Saturday, on race around Cape Horn. The
Mirror says
They will sail at sunrise: and choice parties OF sport
ing mariners will beakast board, and accompany
them in steamer ONE distance out. provided any
steamer keep pace with them. The freight bills Of
the Challenge amount to 100000; and the Captain is
to have bonus OF $40 900 he puts her into San Fran
CISCO in ninety days The Challenge cost $4,000;
the Telegraph about $4,000. They both perfect
beauties.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

EhR ROSES CELEBRATED COM
ELY POUND EXTRACT OF BUCHU, for the
immediate cure of Inflammation OF the Bladder Kid
ney Diseases, Dropsy, and Gouty Affections.
This never failing remedy for the above complaints
has been used in my extensive practice of medicine in
Philadelphia the past thirty years, and was always,
since | discovered The preparation, used and recom-
mendd by he la'e DR.. Physic, and the most eminent
physicians in Europe. J. S. ROSE, M. D."
Price only SO cents, and sold by
R. R. DUVAL,
jy I6 Under American Hotel
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JULY 16. 1851
THE TINES TERMS.

DAILY TIMES, per annum, II paid IN advance, OF
within 80 days from the beginning OF subscribers
~
Do if not so paid in every CASE. w
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Single copies, Daily Times two cents each; semi
weekly three cents eachin wrappers ready for mailing
tour cents each For sale at the Times OFFICE
Copies of the DAILY TINES always be procured
likewise at the Periodical and Newspaper Depot OF
Messrs ALLEN & GENTRY, on Broad street-price two
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16
M ARREEn.

In Wheeling, on Tuesday evening, 9Th inst. in St.
Johns Church, by the Rev James D. M'Cabe ALEX
ANDER 9. CHAPLlNE, 10 Miss CATHARINE
The city of Wheeling
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

The DRoUeuT In several parts OF the surrounding
country, especially of this county, the tobacco and corn
crops ale suffering from prolonged dryness
Dam Register.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

JENsY LINZ IN ALBANIA correspondent
writing from Albany Friday to New York,
says!
Jenny Lind second concert is more fully at
tended than the first. The church is crowded 10
suff location. She is in better voice than before,
and at the end of each piece the applause and en-
core doubly increase. The Albanans are per-
fecty crazy amid paroxysms of wonder and as
constituent. Many are superstitious enough to
think her more more than mortal, and wonder how
such musical powers can inhabt tabernacle of
clay. Jenny might sing to audiences ofthree thou
sand here for month, but she cannot remain.--
The crowd outside is astonishingy large, but not
so orderly an attention in listening as there was
on Wednesday night.
The noise and confusion among five thousand
is so annoying that the windows have been closed,
which renders the heat inside very intense
Several carriages filled with ladies and gentlemen
are in the streets surrounding the church, catch
| ing the shri melodies of the Nightingale. The
enthusiasm in New York, upon her arrival in the
country, could not have been more warm and wei.
come, than has been extended to her in this city.
She leaves tomorrow for Utica
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

The General Council of the city Of New Orleans
have addressed memorial to the Secretary ofthe Navy
praying for the establishment of Naval Depot there
on ale CONNIE nsurate with the necessities of the
service and the "unrvaled" position OF the city
The Petersburg lntelligencer Of Monday publishes
the following extract from letter received by a gem
teman oil that c y, from friend in Halifax county,
dated
Halifax COURT HOUSE, Va, July TO- 1851
1t continues excessively Ao and dry in this region
The thermometer in the front porco OF the hoie sued
to day at 100. Com and tobacco in this vicinity blrl
ing up and d ing. | am t1d that on the best Land.
Dan River some fields will moi yield half barrel
TO The acre, unless il rains very and cnnues
sonable''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16
STEAMSHIPS FOR RICHMOND

1t appears from the following letter in the Nav
ofk Herald ofSunday that the projected line OF ocean
steamers to ply between New York and this CITY will
afford each OF the three cities of Baltimore PhjIadeI
PIMA and New York, opportunity OF testing the skill
OF their respective machinisls and ship builders:
Correspondence Of the New York Herald.
- PHILADELPHIA, July IL.
Messrs Mailer & Lord of New York. have given
me contract Tor the construction OF steamship for their
propeller line, between New York and Richmond to
.ne Messrs. Bells OF Baltimore. The steamship Rich.
is rapidly and will be ready to leave he re-
about the LIST OF August As this firm have also steam
snip building in New York there will be some anxiety
most substantial boat. The machinists thus ped to-
gethef to give proof of superior excellence in their
lne OF business. are Hogg& Deamater, of New York,
ne Co.. OF this citya noted for producing excellent
engines tor propelling sw lift steamships
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16
MARINE NEWS.

mond. ->'0''
NEW YORK, July l4-Cld, schr Henrco, Rich.
mond. '1"i
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-16

TUESDAY, July IS, 1851,
The Convention met pursuant TO adjournment and
siier prayer by the Rev. Mr. Love Of tine Presbyterian
church, the Journal OF yesterdays proceedings read
and approved
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-10-23
Symptoms Of Disease

Should never be disregarded. They are une r
ring indication that the vital functions of nature
have been interrupted in their heathful action,
and that serious evils must inevitably follow,
unless the system be again set right by the
timely use of proper remedies.
EsAs Bear in mind that nature is ever en-
deavoring to expel disease when it invades the
animal economy, and only needs the assistance
Of some genial estorative-thorough yet mild
in its action-that viii give tone to the system,
and Act UPON THE BLooD-Nhich is the principal
Of Ire.
GtYSOTT'S YELLOW DOCK AND SARSAPA-
RILLE,
As purifyer of the blood, renovator of the
system, and a supporter and preserver of the
powers Of life, it has no equal. Take it, on the
first indication that disease is upon you, and
you will avert perhaps weeks and months Of
sickness and suffering.
HSA- See advertisement
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-10-23
4 Warming.

A correspondent of the Cleveland Herald no
hc'ng the advertisement of the four girls of Troy
Tor husbands, is out upon the practice, and
gives the following instance as warning to
young girls in hurry Some twenty years
since, q lady, who, Il afterwards appeared, was
mistress of boarding school, sent forth an ad-
Vertisement for q husband. She found no diff
Guilty in obtaining one; and for short period
all appeared to go on smoothly with the newly
married pair, who were, OF an erentful morning,
paftaking OF comfortable breakfast, when a
stranger presented himself at the house, pro-
'e'seaiy to make the needful inquiries prepara-
'0ry TO placing daughter at the school. He
was Of course introduced into the break IA st
fOOm' where he announced himself as police
Oueer' at the same moment producing war
As lot the apprehension of the lady's newly
e'''en e'etn husband on charge of murder
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-10-23
The American Flag.

Much discussion has existed in regard to the
origin of the American flag. 1t has been sug-
gested, that it was originally copied from por-
ton of Washington's coat of arms, and our rea-
ders will, perhaps, remember the allusion to this
idea in one Of Martin Farquhar Tuppers speech
es, when that gentleman was in this country.
This part of the subject will probably, however,
remain always in conjecture, for no documentary
evidence, respecting it, has yet been adduced, or
is likely 10 be. But it is known that the flag as
II exists now, was the growth of two different
stages. At first only the stripes were used, but
with stars was introduced. The stripes or Union
flag, as it was called then, was huisJed ia Wash
ington's camp, at Cambridge, on the lst of Jan
uary, lIT6. 1t was some months later that the
stars were added. In June, 1777, this flag, thus
perfected, was adopted, by vote of Congress, as
the national banner. Prior 10 the lst of Jauu-
airy, l776, plain crimson flag had been used in
the army for one of that description having been
carried 1T Bunker Hill it continued TO be hOisted
I'll the Union flag wars adopted In others OF
the taste of volunteers, or the coat Of arms Of
the State. The first naval aeg ever hoisted was
one with the device Of a rattlesnake, coiled al
the foot OF pine tree, with the motto, ..don't
tread on me-" This was employed by Paul
Jones, in the waters of the Delaware When
the Union flag came into use, however, it sup
pied al others, on both sea and land.