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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09
u Z INJTII II
Hospital Steward Of the Army of C
THE TRAGEDY IN CJTpA


There Is no longer doubt that Lopez is utterly de-
feated and executed, and that his brave deluded fol-
lowers have all persisted now in chains. very
lew may be still hiding IL the mountains and forests,
but they must be few indeed, with desperate chance
OF ever reganing their country The discontinue
OF the expedition is complete.
That the number OF the killed and the prisoners ia
exaggerated by the Spanish bulletins, we confidently
believe. 1t seems certain that Lopez not joinedby
any considerable number OF Cubans, and we think his
whole force cou d no, have exceeded six hundred COM
batants. OF these probably one-half were dead and
the residue prisoners (many wounded) at the date of
our last advices.
soners are 10 be- spared While Lopez was in arms on
the island, and his impossible severity might
be paiaed; but the necessity has vanished with the
peril. These misled perhaps cupable but brave aud
unfortunate prisoners have suffered all but deah surely
this last drop may be spared them In the name of
humanity, and of wise policy, we would enlreat
the saving OF their lives.
And yet we fear the worst. Probably they have not
been able to hold prisoners if they took any; and Ii
they were compelled to execute them however stern
the necassity,a bloody retaliation is certain. The
Spanards are not mercul race, and the OF the
disgracefu, barbarian Outrages perpetrated their
Consul and other Spanish subjects by the miscrean mob
OF New Orleans, will have exasperated them to mad
ness. 1t would be hard ii our unhappy countrymen
deluded into this invading expedition should be called
to suffer for that cowardy outrage, yet it may be-
Surely, it must now be evident that the Cuban Creoles
DO not desire Independence enough fight for it, and
il not, why should others risk their lives in the cause
Ii the Cubans who have been promising operate
with Lopez had possessed spark of generous feel
ing, they would have redeemed their promises even in
the face OF certain death. They had right draw
back when our confding countrymen had thrown their
lives into the contest. Every Patriot Cuban should at
least have mitigaed the bitterness of the deatlbeds of
these devoted men by dying with them. If the invaders
could have felt that they had sacrificed themselves for
men worthy of the offering, they might have closed
their eyes sereney and loyully That consolation
denied them. Who will henceforth court their fate ?
Let US have more Annexations by violence !! il
Cuba belongs to us, las think she does notO she will
to us in good time. Peace hath her victories not
less renowned than War The growth of ourcounry
Is abundany rapid, and needs no bloody rain stimu-
late it, Let the terrible lesson just taught our people be
duly weighed and heeded.-N. Y. Tribune.
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THE HAVANA VIcTMs-ANoTHER LETTER-The
following letter from one oiihose shot at Havana
addressed to the editor of the Louisville Courier The
unfortunate writer belonged to Louisville, where he
followed The business Of cuppng and leeching:
HAVANA, Aug, 16.
Mr.. W. HALDEMAN, Editor Louisville Courier
DEAR SIR take this last opportunity and liberty
OF sending you this ete ,tor the benefit Of those who
viii probably come TO Cuba Sir, Gem Lopez has de-
ceved US all. He is traitor ard no gentleman
There is no evo uton here the papers have stated
Tell all those who intend to visit Cuba not to come
for they all will be shot There is no chance 10 get
back again. II any officer has raised company or
companies, tell them through your paper, if you think
proper, TO disperse, for the expedition is all great
humbug l don't like TO OHara bringing men here
from Kentucky to be shot.
Sir, am condemned to be shot, and as / have only
lew minutes 10 live, thought would inform you
that fifty OF US will be shot shortly. Col Criltenden
oil Louisville is among the lo Give my best respects
10 all my friends. would write more but cannot do
so for the want OF time
Very respectfully,
J. FISHER,
HosDItaI Steward of the Army Of Cuha
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

City OF Richmond voted loo4
So that, on the SC ale Chesterfield will have three
votes; Hanover five votes; Henlco six votes; Gooch-
land two votes; Louisiana three votes PoWhaan two
votes; the city of Richmond eleven votes
The question being on the adoption the Re-
port, il was carried.
Mr. James M. Taylor moved that a vote ofthree
be allowed to the delegation of Powhatan, which
being put to the vote was carried.
Mr.. :. G. Coleman moved that four votes be
allowed to Louisa.
After some debate, the motion was with
| drawn.
Mr.. James M. Taylor moved that the several
delegations now retire in order to rep ort to the
Convention the nominee that each prefer
Mr.. Coleman moved an amendment that the
Chair appoint committee of members from
each delegation, jointly, to report a nominee.
Mr.. Woodbridge advocated this amendment.
Mr.. Jones of Hanover advocated the original
resolution
Mr. Winston moved as general substit ute
that the several delegations each select COM
lnittee consisting of as many members as each
has votes, who shall consult together, and report
to the Convention the nominee, whom, on the COM
parison of all information, they shall consider 1t
most eXpedient 10 recommend.
The substitute was adopted
The delegations accordingly selected the fol-
lowing general committee:
RIcHMoND.-Jno Dove, E Robinson, Jos Mayo,
Jas Winston, w F Butler, A J Crane L Stearns, Z
Griffin, las Smon, J II Gardner, L J Smith.
GoocHLAND.-J Fleming, J + Jennings.
HANovER.-C Thompson, A S Jones, Il G Clarke,
w Anderson.
CHEsrERFmLD-A Woodbridge, I. Jones, 3 ]
SiZer.
LouIsA-C c Coleman, Ed Turner, w Walker.
PowHATAN.-Geo w Tinsley, T fl lvey, c Mos
by
HENRIco-P Tinsley, S T Huce F Griffin, Dr.
Picot, VIM Burton, J Apperson.
The General Committee having Withdrawn, in
the recess of business, Mr. Evans was called up
to address the Convention, and spoke as follows
Mr.. T. J. EVANS, in obedience to the wishes
of the members then took the stand lie said
that it was about four years since he had had the
pleasure of saying fellow citizens, and feeling
that he was cooperating with tie Wings of the
District. Since General Taylor was nominated
for the Presidency, he had had but little to do
with the Wing party, but he felt now that he
could vote for Wings and feel with them. lie
wished to be understood Alright in the statement.
He had been voting for the Wing nominees all
tine time, but had not been working muci, for tue
party, and it appeared to him that the people OF
Richmond generally had been doing very little
for the Wing cause. But the time had come
when they should bury their differences, not to
please individuals but for the sake of the Wing
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HALIFAX COUNTY.

Tins county Is TO vote, during the present month,
upon The proposed subscription to The capital stock OF
the Richmond and Danyle Railroad Company. Up
made to depend, and unless il subscrbes we must ex-
pect the others to TAIL Accordingly the friends of The
road have addressed the people at various times and
places, and have so Tar succeeded in ectug the PEG.
pies investigations The results OF this effort will of
course be best revealed by the details ofhe vote which
shall be given but in advance we think may with
ont hazard venture assert that the negen people
OF HALIFAX will as COMFORTS with the character OF
rational and thinking men. We have recently been
among lhe people OF this county, and cGndidlY admit
lha the enthusiasm upon the subject yalled
opposition are our friends and those whom we believed
ukewaTm are our alous advocates Halifax is think
ing upon this subject, and this in some sort puarat-
tee Tor the hight decision. Let Halifax do her duty and
he will coon reap golden haryests"-D anpiLIe Reg.
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private letter from an American gentleman
jim Havana states an incident as occurring at
the execution which have not seen in print, and
which is interesting if true. 1t is, that when
Col Crittenden was told to turn his back and
knael--hc impatiently exclaimed "No! / knee7
only to God and nerer turn my back TO the enc
N.Y." The guard stepped back, and he was
left to face the almost instant fire of the pla-
toon, which he did with the utmost GOODNESS. An
American is usually a man, whether as bravo
patriot or in almost any other phase of life.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAMRoAp.-The
survey Of the branch Of the Orange and Alexan.
dria Railroad to Warrenton, has been completed
The length of the branch road is eight and three
quarter miles. Proposals for the graduation and
masonry of the branch road and also for the third
section of the main stem, which will complete the
line to Gordonsviie, have been invited. The 10
cation Of the depot in Warrenton has been left
open for further consideration
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

THE SoUTHs1DE RAnRoAD-The Petersburg
papers publish notice from the Chief Engineer
of the Southsde Railroad, inviting proposals
from railroad contractors for grading about thirty
miles of this road, commencing at Farmvie
and extending westward-the work to be let in
the town OF Farmville, on the 18th day of Oc-
tober. This letting will comprise rather more
than half the distance between Tarmville and
Lynchburg, and the Petersburg Intelligencer
thinks the whole line from that city to Lynchburg
will be finished in the course of eighteen months.
When Finished it will also place Richmond in
railroad communication with Lynchburg; a
choice of markets will thus be presented to coun-
try merchants and farmers; and the trade and
travel over the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
will, upon reaching Lynchburg, enjoy the privi-
lege of an outlet to the seaboard, by three diff
ferent routes. LIST, through the medium of the
James River and Kanawha canal to Richmond;
2ndly, by travelling over the South-side road to
its junction with the Richmond and Danville
road, and thence to Richmond; and, thirdly, by
taking the South-side road at Lynchburg, 90
ing direct to Petersburg, and from thence tc
City Point by railroad. Both routes to Rich
mond will possess superior advantages, because
both avoid transhipments. For example, pro-
duce destined tor the Northern or Eastern mar
kets can be placed on board boat in Lynchburg
and transferred to the deck of vessel in our
dock, bound direct to the port whence the mer-
chandize may be destined, without risk or charge
So, too. cars laden with produce and passengers
in Lynchburg may traverse the Southbde Rail-
road to the junction, and be thence brought to
this city over the Danvile Railroad and landed on
the Dock
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

THE NEw YACHT.-A correspondent of the Newark
Advertiser, abiding TO the success ofrhe Yacht Anne
rica, ia England says:
I'VE learn that the builder has recently launched
another vessel OF similar description, which he is viii
ling 10 bet ten to one will beat The America. Til.
vessel is yet unnamed, but we have seen gentleman
who has been IN her during recent trial trip, and
says hat her speed is considered far superior to any
thing yet seen in the harbo The steamer Staten Is
land happening to be her regular trip this yacht
Kept even with her during her run of nearly six miles
making most unusual speed"
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The Farmville Republican describes the graduating
exercises, occurring in that town. the 28h ult at the
commencement OF the Medical department of Ram
doiph Macon College, being unusually Interesting
dent, and DR.. ]. P. Meauer one of the Professors.
both OF W hch are highly compIimented The school
ID under tho charge OF The Drs Mettauer, gentlems n
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

INVITATION TO HENRY CIAy-A letter addressed to
the Hon. Henry Clay, and signed by large number of
influential citizens Of New York. is published in the pa.
pers OF that city After referring 10 his efforts in car
rying through the compromise, they proceed to speak
OF the desire OF few fanatics secure its repeal ard
the direia consequences likely to ensue, aud add
awe feel confident that Yon will not favor the abet-
tors OF such doctrines but rather reprove and denounce
them. We, therefore, respectfully, but earnestly ask OF
appear among at New York.
"Ihe people are profoundly grateful for your past ef-
forts, and are proud and willing TO acknowledge your
yoir Union principles and your national sentiments
and none are more deeply penetrated BY these obIira
lions han your fellow citizens generally Of this CONNER
cla emporium ard did we not think that the present
cfss required your warning voice, your presence and
your name, TO your eountrymen 10 a sense OF
tneH dsY and their danger, we would not attempt to
disturb the repose OF the sage OF Ashland"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

OFF FOR CUBA.-Gen. E. W. Hickman, the demo-
cratic candidate for the legislature in the
pagn, from Davidson county, Tenn, has accepted the
command of company OF 800 men. rendered to him
at New Orleans, designed 10 aid the Cubans in their
pending struggle for liberty Cen II. lett Nashville
for New Orleans on the 18th. We know Gen. Hck-,
man. and hail with pleasure the accession ofso brave
and gallant man to the cause.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

A very singular meteor observed on the evening
OF the I'd, over the city of Ferrara about l0a O'Clock,
in the torn of fiery globe, which seemed to pass just
above the submits of the taest edfces, in The drec
ton OF southeast to northwest, leaving behind long
The whole city Illuminated by it, as if il had been
MONDAY and it was remarked that the lamps above
which the meteor passed, extinguisted by its in
tuence. AT fourteen minutes past one in the morn
ing, slight unduatory shock of earthquake was felt
by the inhabitants ofthat city, but damage was
done At the moment the shock was felt at
Milan, Venice and Verona
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

1--WE AREA DOOMED PEOPLE UNLESS WE REsIsT"--The
editor of The Greenvile IS c. Southern Patriot re-
Gently visited the Chick Springs in Greenve District.
While there, the proprietor made OF the expression
at the head Of this article upon which says the editor
eve said to him. have you boarders than you
ever had! Yes was his reply. Are you not better off
IN the world than you were before? Yes, said
your negroes sell well DIS they did? Yes. Then.
said we, you're doomed it seems, prosperity, and
so is our country"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

THE PAMPERo.-We learn from letter dated Jack
sonvile, Florida September 2, received yesterday in
this city, that the Pampero, arrived there Sunday
morning last at 10 o'clock, for the purpose oreceiv
ing certain arms, &C., that had been there for three
months past. One hundred volunteers for Cuba
to have embarked in her on the evening of Tuesday
last e Hnr COu,fer
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

Pension PAyMENTs-Thursday busy day at
the banking house of Selden, Wlhers & Co, Of
Washnaton The Telegraph says
r. W Latham, Esq., Of that house, is the u. s.
annual requirements appear to have augmented very
Inuch o. late years, and now we believe amount to
from hity to one hundred thousand dollars The 4th
OF September IS the day regularly dedicated TO this
purpose, and the pensioners OF the revoluen of The
war oil 1872, OF The Florida war, and o. The Merriam
war, are coming up promptly to receive their we'll
GAINED tribute from the nations Golfers ''''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

LARGE ToBAcco.-We were handed a day or two
since two leaves of tobacco of this years growth of
the largest SIZE that remember to have seen
The two leaves measure from point 10 point seUen feet
three inches and the width OF each Leaf is feet in-
cheS, 1t was raised by Capt John A. Mcclure of this
Counly, VINO has crop OF nine acres of the same
sort eit.-Fiacastte Wig, Sept s.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

EALT1MoRE AND ONO RAILRoAD.-A gentleman o.
Pittsbutg, who has recently travelled some distance
upon the Railroad improvement east OF Wheeling, In
forms the editor Of the Journal that that great Public
work isbeng prosecuted 10 completion with much en-
ergy. The Journal says:
The sec ions adjoining Fish Creek, about forty miles
from Wheeling OF rock excavations say from sixty
TO eighty feet cutting. AT this time, the work APP.
pears to be- perhaps, half towards completion of
the road for the rails The scenery OF the surrounding
locality is truly enchanting diversified by glen dale
and champaign country.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

Funeral obsequies, in honor OF the Americans who
were executed at Havana, to take place at St.
Louis on Saturday last The demonstration was of a
military character, all the volunteer companies intend
ing to participate.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

The "CAMPAIGN" IN South CARoLINA.-We find the
following article Of intelligence in the Gfeenville
"Southern Patriot of August 27:
ellis Excelency Governor Means arrived in Green
vile on Saturday evening from the brigade encampment
at Pickensvile, and is staying with his friend, Dr. 0.
Irvine Yesterday he reviewed the lower regiment, IL
this dstric and this evening the citizens give him bal
at Nc Bees hall To morrow he will review the upper
regiment His Excelency is locking remarkably well
and stands the heat OF the weather and The fdtigues o.
his campaign like one who had been accustomed tt
the camp aud the duties OF soldier
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

A QUEER SToRM.-lt ia gravely stated BY the Ban.
Tell recently 10 shower at Dunbury, Coansctlcul."
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DIED.

On Sunday, the 9TH instant, of inflammation of The
throat, TflOS. ARMISrEAD. only child OF Rober-
on and Emily A. Arnoid aged months and "A d avs
EBACON-l0 hhds Bacon Sides, Landing and for
ED sale by
se9 EDMOND g. DAVENPORT.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

Williams over all III Do last Governor, 1922
We presume Williams and the whole vi ig State
Ticket have just about l,0C0 majority over all manner
OF opponents.
the Senate will be hardly at all changed from last
year, wnen there was handsome Wing majority.
The House, so far we have returns, shows a Wing
loss Of g. counting the old Line Free Democracy
&c, all together against The Wing majority last
year "a. 1t is Of course, somewhat diminished
through personal euds, but is still sufficient.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

VERNoNr-The Boston Atlas has returns of the
vote Tor Governor IN III towns composing about
three fiths OF the State, which sum as follows:
1851. 1850
Williams, Whig,. 1891 Williams Is 296
Redfeld, Free Dem. 1894 Peck, Free DEM. TO- 43
ROBINSON Hunker,. 1896 Roberts, tlunker,.. 250S
Scattering,.. 20 Scattering. ....... %
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

KossJTH.-Mayor Kingsland, of New York has,
received within day or two, letter from Mr.. Jno
P. Brown, Secretary of Legation at Constantinople,
Turkey, communicating the gratifying intelligence that
kossuth, with all the Hungarian refugees confined
in Asia Minor, will be liberated by the Sultan on the
18th of this month, TO go wherever they may please
1t thought that Kossuh and the majority OF his
sociates will come to the United States. II he takes
the wishes OF our government he may be expected in
New York about the middle of next month. We an
mex the letter.
LEGATION THE UNITED STATES,
CoNsTANTINoPLE, August 4, 1851.
DEAR SIR:-As believe it will interest you to know
it from reliable source l do myself the honor and
pleasure OF informing you, that since my arrival here
from the Turkish minister of Foreign Affairs the form
al and official assurance in the OF his imperial Ma
Jesty the Sultan that the LIST OF September next (our
l2i Mr. kossuth and all the refugees at Kutahck
in Asia Minor, will be liberated and permitted 10 20
wherever they please.
Mr. Kossuth has sent TO this legation declaration that
he and his associates with the exception OF Count Bath
yani and his lady will proceed TO the United States,
in the steamer Mississippi, which vessel you are
aware has been designated tor the purpose of convey
tran government Is still protesting, and will continue
to protest, against their release YET believe the Sui
tans government will act with rmness, and carry out
his Maesly's generous and humane intentions. i.
consequently suppose that as the Honorable Sec
rotary Sae has directed Mr. Kossuth to be conveyed
to New Y ork, you may expect him there by the later
part of October. Mr.. Kossuth still enterans the
highest opinion OF our country and OF its government
the institutions which have rendered the United Sta
so prosperous and happy. have the no nor remain
dear Sir, respectfully and truly,
JOHN P. BROWN.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-08-02
SENTIMENTS
offered at the 4ti Secession Celebrafiona at Green
pile, Is CO. july 4fh, 1851.

BIZ p. E. Duncan The Right Of Secession revolu-
onay, constitutional ghone suited only to South
Rights Assocsonso the South and the party
Of the North Well may the Syracuse Convention applaud
South Carolina for her patriotism
By COL r. p. Broekman. let the people Of South Ca
rona have light and their patriotism and COED will
them eschew the folly and madness Of separate State
secession.
BIZ ~ o. TueH May abolitonism take its flight, and
find no, where to rest its foot till lands in the bottom of
Meunt Vesuvius, and may separate State secession
pany it.
By Capt. J. w Brooks The Mississippi and its tributa-
Union. N
By Perry E. Haykins The Rights Of the South and
the Union Of the States Alike nvoabe and inseparable.
By C. J. ELford. The Farm, the Workshop and the
Factory. The tripod which rests national happiness
and Independence. ~
By L. s. Cunningham. The secessionst who would
the protection Of England and bend the knee to royalty
merits 'be scorn and contempt Of every true republican
By B F. Perry. The State, the South. aud the Union
Our political trinity ndvisble and insepaTab one and the
same-our counry-snd all attempts at disconnexion sacr
lesious
i By Willis Benson Esq Northern Aggression and sepa-
rate Secession Two wrongs never make one right.
II Bya Guest Political Prescription and Persecution The
tools with which designing demsgogues forge the ers
tyranny We hear their clanking the plains Of Caro-
i lima
By Eiat Sate.feM May secession cease and the union
Of our fstsers, be perpctuated till the end Of time
BIZ Dduis Hunt The revival Of Brigade Encampments
the appropriation Of money by the Legislature 10 purchase
munitions OF Two Of the bareaced impos;,ions
st were ever put on the shoulders Of free and enlightened
? people
BY George Coz. Unequal representation ia the State Ie
gsau The eemen Of the back country are submissonis,s
: indeed If they stand il any longer.
Ry a. Wasson Palsied be the hand and pb,enz al ,be
brain that would conspe to overthrow glorious Union
By a Lady Secessonss who seek the aid Of England
May God Almighty save the country from the influence d
Z such men
o. Bya Guest The Tree Of Liberty: Is mighty roots have
DEEP and its noble branches spread too far and
too csny real patriots reclne beneath slo us shadow f
to be upooted BY aew woudbe grea. men and dap
! poined poli,icisns.
4 By D. Hunt Submission to the laws Of republican
appears to be alike odous the AboIons
the North and Secessionss d the Souh They should bost
leave the Untd Sstess attempting to excite III
people violate the good sdves which Of his Coun
, try bcquosshed In bis Farewell Address