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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

II the public sentiment may be inferred from
the opinions expressed by the press, there is little
doubt that the new constitution will be adopted
by large majority The following papers have,
within our observation, declared their approba-
ton of the constitution as whole, though each
one, We believe, states some objections toit:
Enquirer and Republican, Richmond; Repub-
lican, Lynchburg; Jeffersonian and Advocate,
Charlottesville; Gazette, Alexandria; Flag and
Wing Warrentown; Republican and Gazette, Mar
tinburg Virginian and Republican, Winchester;
Spirit of Jefferson, Charlest own; Wing and Dem
ocrat, Fincaste; Gazette and Star, Lexington;
Spectator, Vindicator and Messenger, Staunton;
Argus, Norfolk
The Richmond Wing, Lynchburg Vrginian,
Fredericksburg Herald and Farmville Repub-
can, all express confident opinion that the Con-
stitution will be ratified by an overwhelming ma
jority, and each seems to counsel general con-
currence in the popular approval.
The Fredericksburg News and the Petersburg
[ntelligencer and Democrat condemn bitterly
many of the provisions of the instrument, and
the News, at least, warmly opposes its ratification
The Richmond Examiner objects that it lodges
too little power in the officers of government, and
predicts its speedy overthrow.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
WING MEETING IN LOUISA

AT meeting OF portion OF the Wings ofthe coun.
y Of Louisa held at the Courthouse on the 18th of An
gust, tina being Court day On notion Col. Clayton G.
Coleman called to the Chair, and L. Turner APP
pointed Secretary whereupon, it beng thought ady-
sable that the Wings Of this Congressional District
should nod Convention for the purpose OF nominating
a CANDIDATE tor Congress, therefore it was
l. heS3tred That this meeting cordially invite their
brother Wings OF the District to meet them in Conven
ton Tor the purpose indicated above.
ReSOLUed, That special delegates be appointed bv
the Chairman OF this meeting, to attend a Convention
OF delegates appointed by tie other counties of the Dis
rlct and that all the other Wings OF the county of
Louisa be also requested to attend.
B. ReSolued, That Friday the 9th of September at
o'clock P. NJ, and the CT Y OF Richmond, be the
ing the proposed convention.
ln accordance with the I'd resolution the following
delegates were appointed: Philip II Jones, DR. Julian
Keen, Capt Edward Turner james H Hackett, w
Hariss DR. VIM Pendleton, DR. Buckner Vim Cook
VIM Bagby, A N Duke, DR. Thomas Shelton Col Ro-
bert lsbell, L Atkisson, Gabriel Jones, B F Wnson,
Granville Bullock, Nelson Burriss Capt David Per-
kins, Andrew J Perkins, Major f w Jones' George w
Trice, James Morris, joseph w Morris, DR. Thomas
Nelson, Walker Niche, DR. Charles Quares, Joseph
Baker, Joseph BoxIey, Alexander Garrett G r
Waddy, Richard 7. Biggers jonathan, II Cow herd
James d. Porter, Robert Porter, T Gooch Elisha
Melton, DR. Mercer, w Quares VIM James Winston
DR. Philip E Pendeton, Capt Hackett, SamuaI Hack
ett and Capt Burwe Bunch.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were added
to The delegation.
On motion,
Resolved, That the proceedings OF this meeting be
forwarded TO the Richmond Wing for publication and
that the Richmond Republican and Times be requested
70 copy.
And then, on motion,
The meeting adjourned.
c. G. COLEMAN, Chairman.
l.. TURNER Sec'y
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA

A Telegraphic despatch dated at Montgomery
on Saturday, says that Benjamin G. Shields, the
Union candidate for Governor, has been elected
over Henry w. Collier, Secessionist, the present
incumbent
If such result has happened in Alabama it
will excite surprise in the mind of every one who,
at this distance from the scene has noticed the in
cdents of the canvass in that State. In the first
place, Mr. Shields was not candidate for Gov
ernor His name was presented for that station
by the Union men in various parts of the State
but he declined the proffered honor Secondly,
Gov. Collier is not recognised as Secessionst
by those who avow themselves to be of that party,
and who endeavored, by making nominations in
some parts of the State, to put candidate of their
own in the field against him; which endeavor was
defeated, as we suppose, by the hopelessness of
their cause. The Governor was not, however, ac-
ceptable to the Union men, on account of his want
of explictness in declaring his sentiments; and
hence their attempt,.at late hour, to put Mr..
Shieldsin nomination as regular candidate against
him. Under these circumstances, we are of opin-
ion that Gov. Collier must have been reelected
Nat. Int.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

Wv EtSNOR OF NIkClNiA.
There being doubt whatever of the adoption oil the
amended Const uton by an overwhelming popular
vote not premature TO raise the inquiry, who shall
be the first Chief Magistrate under the new govern
ment
All will agree that the selected individual should be
possessed OF the first parts. Every imaginable consd-
eraon, domestic and national, requires 1t. Not only
Is the new TO be put in operation under au-
specs TO US entirely new but the aspect oil our national
affairs Is porentous. In internal improvement poll
ey-the overriding interest OF the Stae-lt Is crisis.
ln This posture of things, want Governor of
doubted Abilities of discretion and WISDOM of elevated
character and uuquestionabe orthodoxy the sub
OF our national relations and internal interests.
AS one einently possessing these attributes venture
to bring the notice OF the people, James E.. Heath
formerly First Auditor of Virginia, and now holding
an important post under the Federal Government;
DO not suppose there is single citizen in all the
State, who will deny to Mr. Heath the possession of
every qualification for the gubernatoria office. He is
known throughout our limits a gentleman of fine
abilities, OF polished education and literary iaste and
most decided administrative talent On the all absorb
ing and vial question of the Federal Union he is sound
beyond dlstrus, while the subject OF State improve
ment, his views are Just such as the Virginia statemans
should be- embracing as they are well known 10 90,
system broad and LIBERAL that shall not stop short OF the
connection of the Eastern and Western waters and the
general development Of the great resources OF the
State.
/ may claim for him another recommendatiou-he
is pre-e mnently popular with the people,.
1t is much to be doubted whether, in this regard, he
does not stand before any man in The Commonwealth
is uieIe one cltlleH VI HShi" wHo r@e o'iCuSei
hold, or so strong hold, upon the affections OF her
people?
thnk not All well recoect the deep sensation
produced in all sections of the State by his proscrp
ton from the public service; and it not to be wonder:
ed at. BY thirty years connexion with the business
relations Of the people OF Virginia, he had by his ur-
banty, republican simplicity, accommodating spirit,
and official integrity and efficiency, raised up Tor him
self friends and admirers in every section aud corner OF
the State. The people have moi forgotten him. They
still cherish in kind remembrance their old kind meek
able Auditor Not can party considerations avail,
TO Withdraw from him the confidence and affection of
the people. l solemnIy believe that name in Vir-
ginia can carry with it SO much of the popular good
will and enthusiasm.
His election to the Chief Magistracy might well raise
the pride of Virgnians. 1t would recall the PALMER
days OF the Old Dominion, when, without regard to
party considerations, the most ustrous of her c,i
zens were selected for the gubernatoria dignity and
when none but the best abilities and highest virtues
could reach the high places of the Commonwealth
HAMPDEN.
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NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.

The returns from the different districts are in,
complete, that it is impossible TO approach conec-
ture as to the result From the 9Th alone, have we
suficien information draw a conclusion, and from
the lights before US, think may safely announce
the election OF Edward Sanly. it is, however, too
early, TO give expression to that satisfaction which such
an event calls for. The contest has been fierce one,
and every exerton made to crush Jealous Wing
and true patriot. We feel an almost certain assur-
Of his triumph, which day more will fully
firm larger vote than in l949 was polled in nearly
every precinct of each County showing the desperate
energy OF his opponents, and the deermind zeal OF his
friends.
10 the 9Th and 9th Districts little interest was felt by
either party The field was left entirely to the regular
nominees of the Democrats, and the result shows how
easily they might have been defeated, by the fantest
attempt at organization There were hundreds OF Dem
ocrats who would not permit themselves to be led off
mic the consequences OF the dangerous doctrines of
Venabe and Daniel, and hence the 9Th. strong vo
was given TO Calvin Graves, though without his
sent or solicitation In the 9th, many Wings and DEM
ocrats cast their votes for that sterling Patriot Henry
w. Miller, while other g.ntlemen received mauy scat
terng tickets. The indifference in this district pro-
found, and the occasion seemed TO be used merely as
second day 10 the usual annual gathering together of
the people.
In the 7h, the same state Of feeling existed and the
vote there will be unusually small From the 3rd
little IS yet known and nothing reliable than
m0red gains and losses Dockery is reported 10 have
gained in Arson and Moore, and has certainly gained
handsomely in Richmond where the friends Of CaId-
well had hoped to profit by the existence Of family
feuds.
The result, so far, shows the soundness of the peo-
pie upon the great questions OF the day, and their
Willingness TO be led asay into false paths In the
strong Democratic Districts 5h and 6th it will be
found, voters either absained altogether from the
polls as s shown by the very small vote, or else gladly
awaited themselves OF the express their dsap-
probation, exhibited by the vote given to Mes
sieurs Graves and Miller may be said that that vote
repre- sents the Wing strength but it could be shown
that the sentiment OF disapprova was general and con-
fined to party. This may be said of The 7th Dis
trict. The vote of New Hanover and Cumberland is
smaller than ever before poed while we do not sup
pose greater interest felt in other counties of the
pistrict-Raleigh Register, Aug. -.
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TEXAS BEFORE ITS ANNEXATION

TEXAS BEFORE ITS ANNEXATION.
The nionists of the South present strong arguments
TO the people, AS specimen take the comments of the
Charleston News on what Texas was independent and
what she voluntarily elected to become when she Joined
the Union:
Zone OF the Northern journals recalls to the recoec-
ton OF The Secessioniss the position of Texas before
she was admitted into the Union. She enioyed all the
blessings and benefits of independent Government.
She possessed the attributes Of sovereign State un-
abridged and undsputed. She had large territory
She had all the elements of great State. She had
sgnalzed her valor in war, and could defend herself
whilst she exhibited boundless capacities for improve
ment in peace. Yet she sought political association
She did not like the solitary condition. She had no
taste single bessedness, but preferred political we'd
lock- The genius of her statesmen did not discover
even IN her large virgin tracts inviting emgration-her
hne rvers rendering every part of her territory access-
ble-her hardy population, capable of military service
her remoteness from ambitious neighbors-in none of
these, all Of them combined did Texas find induce
ments for preerrng solitary grandeur to affation with
those who had similar property to defend and similar
Institutions to sustain. She could have obtained the
most advantageous foreign alliances She was coured
BY one of the great Powers of Europe. She was wse
She Stunned the fatel embrace, which. allowing her
nominal independence would have enslaved her. She
preferred assocationby which she abridged her SOW
ereigny to retaining nationality in name only"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
LATER FROM THE CraAN INyAuEes.

Important from Florida Rendesuousang among the
Florida Refreshing of t,oo Steamers Nth One
Thousand to IieeIue Hundred Men for Cuba
Mr.. j. Thompson Wylde writes TO the New York
Express from Orange Key, Bahama Banks. Aug
Stating that
Two small steamboats, from New Orleans with from
1000 to 200 men on board, anchored in Los MIN
bros Roads last evening, and after stopping for about
two houls passed this place steering E. S. E. tits we'll
known here that the Cubans have purchased these stea-
m rs and that those on board formed the auxiliary
force expected by The Patriots from the United States
1t is impossible to conjecture the cause OF so many
small craft, with such able bodied crews assembling
less that which exces tho public mind in regard to the
political movements now Transporting 10 Cuba
The destination OF the steamers and the HotilIa IN
this Archipelago, IS unquesonaby the Bay of Newt
tas, which is the entrance to Puerto Pncioe the river
emp'ying into the Bay running into the interior of
the town OF Principe. The approach to the B7y of
Neuvltas, by troops must be made by sea from Haya
na and not an oyster boat move in these waters
unknown to the invaders At Puerto Prinoine or on
the opposite side of the island and equdsapt. are the
town and river OF ST Cruz which is accessible to small
vessels OF war and, to certainty, at of those two
points will the men from the rect and the steamers Of.
feet a landing.
The white population ofCuba does not reach 600 600
and the Tree coored and slaves as many. The Creole
whites are 100000 and the free colored 100000 equal
TO lS0OOO, all OF whom capable oil bearing arms
and favorable 1t 10 said to the revolution. Opposed 10
tins force are 900 S2anads, belonging the Island
and 3d. 900 Spanish troops.
The next intelligence will be decisive. and will de.
clare to the world that Cuba has severed the link that
connected her with Spain or rvetted it more firmly to
endure for ages
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

CORN AT PREM1UM.-A letter from reliable gen.
tleman at Holly Springs Miss informs the editor OF
the Pauding Clarion that was selling about the
1st OF August at some points the Mississippi river at
the exorbtant price of 81 per bushel The crops in
Marshall and other counties are nearly ruined and last
years yield is exhausted.
"M arshall, readers are aware, (says the Clarion
OF the I'd ns is of the remote northern counties
OF the State, bordering the Tennessee line Untor-
tunaey for her citizens, Tennessee, like Mississippi
is arid from the drought, and her crops in the spring
months so promising, crisp up in her fields, worthless
even to return to the earth as fertilizer.
I'm Jasper and some contiguous counties the pros
pect truly deplorabe Months of sury dry weather
have puverized the moist and Itch earth, until the
soil is but bed of powder, waited in clouds into the
atmosphere by every passing breeze. The corn crop
is pemaurely made the dwared and sparse ears being
mere apologies for preceding yields.
so excessive is the drought that the spontaneous
growth OF the forest is willing and perishing There
is general decay of vegetation and it is melancholy
to witness the old oak and tall pine, as well as the
mere shrub, with blanched tops and yellow foliage.
"We trust that speedy and pleneous rains will save
the live stock of the Planter from the common ruin
Should it continue dry much longer, we will be with
out pasturage for our anmals--a result which would
be not tine least of the calamtes oil this nauspcious
As it is, compelled 10 indulge in gloo-
my antcpations ofmuch suffering among those Of our
teowcitizens whose chief dependence was the harvest
OF this year."
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
c. C. Brown, Secretary.

FRUITS IN CALIroRNIA.-A letter. dated San Fran
cisco on the LIST of July says:
I'VE had an arrival from Boston this week of carr
go OF ice, and stored with one hundred and tv
barrels OF Baldwin apples, nicely packed, and each
apple carefully enveloped in paper. N Notwithstanding
their perishing condition. flavor gone, and many Of
them deeayed, and NONE that will keep sound Tort
night they readily found purchasers at thirty dollars
per barrel in parcels of ten, thirty five dollars per
single barrel. They realed about our streets at
twenty-five cents each for those that are sound the
others three for quarter according to the number Of
specs" Judging from this ms experiment, have no
Pelrs farm, and in his USUAL mode, with the addition
barrel might be brought here with perfect safety, in a
clipper ice loaded, and pay the shipper handsomely.
"Oranges are very abundant here, and can be pur.
chased at dime each; the quality superior
demons always scarce, and very difficult to ob-
tain at any price.
"We have no berries brought into our markets for
sale, though backberries are ripe, and abundant
upon the hills, even within our city limits Vegetables
are abundant and of choice quality; prices high com
pared with but worth one quarter the price
current a year ago Potatoes five cents per pound
onions thirteen cents per pound"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
THE CITY OF BOSTON

Rambler correspondent OF the National Intelli.
gencer, writes thus of the "Cily OF Notions"
The Boston Of TO day is very unlike the Boston of
twenty years ago. There hills have been worn away
by the labors OF man, and in the large tracts have
been made to rise up and appear. Beacon hill has
been raced and covered with costly buildings and
the Cochtuae water has been raised to its top and
rests in large, massy granite reservoir supported on
huge granite arches.
This process of laying the hills low and raising I'D
the valleys is now extensively going in South Boston
which was formerly part Of old Dorchester and 10 East
Boston, which used to be known WiIlams's Island,
| and often as Noodles Island" East Boston twenty
years ago was almost desert island having but two
or three houses upon it it is quite city of itself
In South Boston Of the old dorchester Heights"
otrevoluonary memory is turned into grand reser-
voir to hold supply of the Cochiuate water for the
use OF the people of Boston.
Many OF the streets OF the city have also undergone
great changes within twenty years. Milk street, which
used to be known only second or third rate place
OF residence, lined with ordinary dwelling houses, is
now become great business mart, lined with splendid
stores and warehouses; and is, believe the heaviest
importing street in the city, Pearl street has under
gone similar change, aud now exhibits many magnifi.
cent blocks OF buildings tor various business some Of
BRICK and some OF massy granite, finely finished and
of tasteful architecture.
There are some things which the Boston people do
try to preserve from change; and is the big elm on
the Common, which stands it did, and where it did
two centuries ago. 1t is than twenty feet in cir
cumference near the ground, and its giant arms are
stretched out to long distance. 1t is beautiful to
witness the pous taken preserve this venerable
relic OF ancient time To guard against the rude touch
of Vandal hands, it is carefully enclosed by an iron
fence Any wounds in its sides, cetects, or signs Of
decay, endery nursed, bound up and shielded from
wet and weather. Some of Its arms have become too
heavy to sustain their weight. These have been
clasped by iron bands and attached by long iron rods
to higher bands in the top of the support them
AS dutifu children look after an aged and venerared
parent, nursing his nfrmities and supplying all his
wants. SO do he good people of Boston nurse and che
IRISH the old big elm. Ii this is one 1.-THE Boston ''no-
tons, il is beautiful one
the grounds OF the Common have been good deal
extended at the lower end within few years, and
much improved and ornamented. The little pond
with its curbstone around it, and fountain playing in
the centre, is quite beauty spot this lovely cheek
OF Bos on.
But there have not been improvements in all
where there has been change: and one of the most
striking instances in point may be found at Fort Hill"
one of the ancient "Tri-mountains
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

The FIRST ACT OF WAR.-The Southern Renublic,
paper published at Camden, S. c.. gives US def,-
ton OF what will constitute the first assault upon Souh
Carolina by the General Government, constituting an
act OF war that is the application oforce keep South
Carolina in the Union. "The first as;anlt' will be
the retaining OF the iors about Charleston Unless the
United States wthdraws all its force from the posts,
and surrenders them at once to the new sovereignty,
that will be an act OF war;. South Carolina will pro-
csed TO attack and take Them; that will be an act of
defence"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

ARMS FOR SOUTH CARoLINA.-The cannon for
the would-be Southern Republic are being made by
Messrs. Amos of Cabotvle Mass. The order was
first sent to Virginia company, but it failed and
tn secessionlsts were compelled to get the order
filled north Of Mason & Dxon's Line, which they
had avowed they would not
The statement which we recently made, to wit,
that the small arms for South Carolina, vera be-
ing made at Milbury, we are again assured is
correct, Notwithstanding the disavowal of the
Charleston Mercury.
Woodsocket Or. ~ Patriot.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

VERY FERocloUs.- ultras of Jasper County, Ga.
held meeting the 18th ult., which they resol-
we'd that South Carolina should secede from the Uni
on they would support her with muskets and
daggers unto DEATH" As these brave men say moth
ing about cannon we suppose they be deficient in
artillery practice The allusion the aggers evden-
ly conemplates very close quarters. We think we see
an army OF the Jasper county chivary marching to-
ward the South Carolina frontier, and each one ex-
claiming is this dagger that see before me-" What
magnificent sight it would be.-N. o. Pic
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

We learn from the Dispatch that the examna-
ton of Wormley and Reed, for the murder of
Robiou, was concluded ON Wednesday at ten
o'clock, before the examining court at Chester
field Court House. They were both sent on
to the Circuit Court, which meets on the 22d of
October next, for trial. Bail was refused to be ia
ken in either case.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
AN OLD WOMAN

There is female resident in Clark County.
Ca says the Savannah News, who is one hundred and
thirty three years OF She quite active lively and
cheerful eonverses 1uently, reads we'll without the
use OF glasses She says she does not feel the effect of
deaf This. too, is partly the result of accident She
has now living within one mile OF her residence, grand
children to the sixth generation.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

ALDERMANIo Minerva California correspondent
of the Boston Traveller, abiding to mining operations
at Deer Creek, SAYS
"ln one hole met the Mayor and ALL the Alder
men hard al work by candleght, and averaging $40
per day, which is the average of the entire digeings
some three miles 10 length"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
Who Nomination,

The Wing District Convention which met at
Suffolk on Monday unanimously nominated Leo
pod p Cowpcr, Esq, as the Wing candidate
for Congress, in the Norfolk district. Mr. Cow
per, several years since, represented Norfolk
county in the House of Delegates. He is strong
man, and popular one, and we doubt not will
conduct the canvass with credit to himself and
advantage to the Wing party