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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-11
THE LANCASTRIAN SCHOOL.

We trust every reader OF the "rmes1 has carefully
perused the fatering OF the condition of this
excellent School, subm tted to the Council by order of
the Board OF Directors on the 1st inst, and published
in Saturdays paper. Those who have read this report
have not failed 10 perceive that less than 376 pupils
are annually nsuucted by this School in the elemeu
lary branches Of plain but good English education
at a cost to the city of only So IS for each pupil and
that its capacity is such that the benefits of edu-
cation may be extended to nearly double that number
OF pupils
The benefits which this School has conferred and il
daily conierImg, upon our city, we sorry to say
have not hitherto been properly appreciated The Di-
recors, the Teachers and the Pupils have not received
proper degree Of aid and comfort from the citizens
at large. They have been lett Struggle on for years.
uncheered, unappreciated. Even those in authority
whose province it surely was and is, occasionally to
cheer by their presence least the efforts that have
been made to lmpart the inesmabe blessings OF edu
cation to the rising generation, have turned cold ear
to the invitations OF the Directors, and have rarely
darkened the doors of the institution Northumberland.
ing these dkcouraging evidences the part the pub
lie the Directors, to their honssr be it said have stea-
Oily and undeviatingy pursued the great object had in
view by the founders of the school, How well they
have succeeded, the last annual report has already in
formed the reader. The Principal of the late Rich
sent from the Lancasterian school "were certainly as
good not better "speerS aud readers than those from
any others, that came to that Institution. As to ,ori-
ting, we think Judging from the exhibits before us,)
school in the city produce creditable speci-
mems. We have now at the "Iimes" office several
| specimens OF penmanship, taken promscuously from
the more advanced classes, which reflect credit upon
the school, and which those who feel an interest in tic
subject OF education, are requested 10 call and exan-
inc.
AT present, must content ourselves with the
above brief illusions TO the condition and capacities of
the Lancastrian School, At more convenient sea-
son, shall again 10 the subject, and endeavuor
place the claims of this school fully before The pub
lie. We cannot, however close even this brief au-
sion TO the subject without returning thanks to our ex-
celent and phanthropic fellow citizen, DR. Jno Dove,
Tor the service he has rendered the cause of primary
educate n in connexion with this school. During a
period oil nearly forty years has he aboured assduousy
to dispense its blessings broadcast the cityand
| never, during thai whole PERIOD has his zeal fatered
his efforts been paralyzed by the cod indifference
of those around him. Would that we could boast of
more citizens in our midst who, like him, are prepared
to sacrifice ease and comfort Tor The purpose OF doing
something in their day and generation for The good
mankind
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Ez,sX Il FAIR rs.
HASTINGS COURT


Monday being the first day of the regular morh-
Iy term of the Hastings Court, the officers md
attorneys made the necessary preparation for the
| transaction Of business. About the usual hour
| for the commencement of the session the Clerk
| Sergeant, and Jailor, together with the usual
number of lawyers and loafers, entered the room
/ and found only two Aldermen in Attendance
After anxiously awaiting the arrival of other Al
dermen, till their patience beca me threadbare, the
loaters vacated the premses-the lawyers fol-
lowed suit, and finally the Justices themselves de-
scended into the Rotunda, took turn or two.
and-went TO dinner. The Tailor, at the instance
OF the Counsel for Jas. +. Lewis alias GEORGE
Williams, who had been arrested in this CITY a
short time since, upon the charge of abductng
negro girl belonging to Mr.. D. Register, of Gran
vile, ~ T., and attempting TO sell her in this city,
had brought the prisoner up for examination--but
as the court failed to meet, of course he conduc-
ted his prisoner back TO the jail No evidence ex.
listing against Williams, his counsel confidently
anticipated the result of the examination The
court, he thought would be bound to order his dis
barge and his client might thus be enabled to
get out of the State before the Governor of North
Carolina could send on a requisition. All these
calculations, however, were sadly married by the
negligence of the Justices. The prisoner return
ed to the jail, and on the following morning,
messenger arrived in the city by the Southern
cars, with requisition from the Executive of the
State OF North Carolina, the body of Williams.
This requisiton was, of course, complied with,
and the prisoner left the city Tuesday evening i'll
the cars, for North Carolina, in custody of the
agent from that State. Now, whilst we do not de-
sire to be understood as complaining, because the
Magist rates failed to form court on Monday, yet
we may be pardoned for saying, the omission was
certainly peculiarly unfortunate, SO far at least as
the liberty of the North Carolina slave abductor
was concerned 1t was, besides, an occurrence
somewhat unusual-the first we believe, which
has been noted for many years. But, possibly the
ends of justice have been subserved by the omis-
sion-and if SO, none should complain.
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VIRTUES OF CIANO.

The following testimony of Virginia farmer IN la
YOUR OF Guano as mauurc, we clip lfom the Peters
burg, Va, Iutegencer:
ROANOKE Co., Va, Aug %, 1851
Messrs Editors: Gentemen-l1avng made a fair
trial of Guano both wheat and tobacco, under the
management OF one OF the most experienced and sue
cessiu cuvaors OF the soil in Virginia. give the
suits, mainly for the benefit of those who have yet
become believers in the great and good effects which
this most valuable manure is capable of producing.
On the land seeded in wheat last fall, the increased
yield is estimated from twelve bushels per acre.
whilst on the tobacco growing, on second year
new ground, and which oduced pretty goofd crop
last year, without Guano now promises, pHh inc use
hundred per cents and such is the confidence OF the
manager alluded to, in Guano that shall use 1t on
both oats and year. as well as on wheat and
tobacco. A VIRGINIA FARMER.
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GEN. PERsIFER SMrH.-The New Orleans De

GEN. PERsrER SMrH.-The New Orleans Del
says:
s'We have been remiss in failing to notice the ami
val in our midst, days ago, OF distinguished
fellow citizen, General Perser L Smith. The geh-
eral has dotted the military gab for time, and now
cv atatng h n .h ost nopuar Of
our citizens. few years of pretty severe service
has made but little change in The appearance OF the
General. The only perceptible aera ion we note is
10 The increased snowness of his locks. General Smith
has gone over to spend few DAYS with his gallant
comm and er, General Twiggs at Paseagoula- 1t Will
be a pleasing and agreeable reunion between these
veterans whose splendid division performed such mar
wells in the Mexican war. They are both, We are
happy to know, in excellent health and preserva-
non.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-11

Rows ON nth STREET Tuesday night man
named John Brown arrested by the watchmen
whilst endeavouring to break into one of the sinai
wooden tenements situated the eastern side of 18th
street, between Main and Cary streets The house is
occupied by Mrs. Sullivan, and is the same one in
which fight occurred Monday night between two
women The man Brown drunk at the time, and
was promptly arrested and taken to the cage. The
Mayor yesterday sent Mr.. Brown to the Valley, where
he will spend few months the expense of the State
On the same night, in the same street. and the
same locality, the watchmen arrested man named
Thomas Sullivan, whilst engaged in abusing and beat
ing man named Pat Schsm, who was too much in
toxcated to defend himself On being brought before
the Mayor yesterday Sullivan entered into bonds keep
the peace
That portion of 18th street, lying between Main and
Cary streets, is one of the most dlsordery districts in
the city, Notwithstanding its proximity to the cage.
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RICHMOND FIRE AssocIATIoN.--This nstitu-
tion, it will be by notice in another column
has declared dividend of 7 1-2 per cent on its
capital stock, for the six months ending LIST Sep
TENDER. This is at the rate OILS per cent per
annum-a rate of per centage, by the bye, which
has been paid the Stockholders for some time
past. tits one of the most prosperous as it ia
certainly the best managed institution of the kind
in the land
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-11

GRETNA GREEN FOR VIRGINIA LovERs.-Frederick
County famous place OF resort for Virginia Swans
and their sweet Lasses who desire the siken knot 10
be tied In this case they fly from the cruelty of
parents but from the more cruel law which requires
the intended husband to give security against
becoming county charge. Our state derives hand
es, as the parties would rather pay the Licenses
than give the required security that they will always
be able to provide bread and butter for the children
We admire the spunk of the Virginia boys-Fred-
erick Herald
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LARcENY.-A negro man named Richard, was yes
terday arraigned before the Mayor upon a charge OF
stealing sundry articles OF hardware from the store of
Messrs. Robertson, Gates q Radcliffe. The man is a
slave and has been employed about the as porter
The articles stolen found in his room, but being OF
little value, the Mayor settled the by ordering the
rogue to be punished for his dishonesty.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-11

SAILING OF THE PAMPERo.--The steamer Pampero,
which arrived here day or two since, departed on
Tuesday last route Tor Cuba with body Of one hun
bred men from East Florida, as part OF the laerang
army of Cuba. Fl. L. Titus has command ofthe body
as Colonel Theodore Oliara, Of Kentucky, as Lieut.
Colonel John Hopkins, OF Florida, Adiutant Captains
Province of Ocala, w lliamson, Savannah doth Of
" hom served with gaIlanlry throughout the Mexican
wa) and Colyin. OF This place are in command OF COM
panies. We understand the force is expected to be IN
creased at certain other points on the coast.
Jacksonville tFLa) Republican.
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q Thirteen persons we're poisoned at private
clearinghouse in the city OF New York on Satur-
day last with Arsenic, which had accidentally be-
come intermix ed with the flour of whicha pud-
ding had been made that day. Two deaths en-
sued Saturday night and Sunday, from the eff
fects of the deadly poison Observation-Disclosures best
medical aid had been procured; tn others were
doing well, and it was hoped that they would re-
coVer
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DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT CONVENTION

DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT CONVENTION.
The Democratic District Convention met yesterday
afternoon in the Concert Room of the Exchange Ho-
tel, at about o'clock, aud organized by the appoint
of Col. T1villian, of Goochland, as President,
and Messrs. VIM. F. Richie and j. Nj. Daniel, as
Secretaries
Delegates were in attendance from each county in
the District.
A nominating committee having been appointed, re-
tired and shortly afterwards returned and stalled that they
unanimously recommended the nomination OF Judge
John S. Caskie fit aud proper person to represenf
this district in Congress.
The nomination having been unanimously ratified
by he Convention, committee appointed to wall
upon Judge Caske, apprise him OF the action OF the
Convention, and request his acceptance.
The committee We understand found dge Caski
upon the bench, engaged in the discharge oil his Off.
cal duties. Upon learning the action OF the Conven-
on he promptly addressed letter to the Executives
resgning his office of Judge repaired the Conven-
ion, and in an address, accepted the nomination for
Congress.
Thus. then, the issue in this District has been fairly
made up. The Democrats have unquestionably put
forward their strongest man; but If The Wings are trae
themselves and to heir country they have nothing
to fe ar.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-11

SPAsiARDs LEAVING NRw ORLEA Ns.--I'wo hundred
Spanish residents Of New Orleans ave left or are on
the poni Of leaving that place. consequence OF the
recent le lnefe creating approximations Tor their per
sohai SAFETY lhey are represented 10 be among The
most industrious and iaoiisnsive OF the citizens OF
New Orleans and the Press there adv es them to stay
they need fear no further manifestations OF VIC
Ienee.
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DIED.

On the 9Th inst, of Group, after Illness Of days
her GRANDPA hers residence, in the county Of Hano
Eliza Wingheld, aged years, months aud 10 days.
"Sufler little Chi dren to come unto me-
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THE DINNER.

The Dinner to the members oil the Commercial Con-
venton took place yesterday at Stewards large factory
on 7th street. very large number of gentlemen were
in attendance, and The proceedings characterized
by great spirit nd enthusiasm. Maj. Thomas IL. Ellis
presided, and Gov Jones OF Tennessee; Messrs Bur-
well of Bedford White of Norfolk, and other gentle
men, in response to complimentary toass, made eo"
quent and interesting addresses which were received
with great applause by the assemblage The dinner was
excellent and every thing passed off pleasantly.
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srocxs-The followingsales ofstocks were made al
public auction in Norfolk Monday last;
Shares Farmers Bank brought. .."... Jos
DO Exchange do do ..... lO7t
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TENHE A MPB L l. s ARE COMING.
Ia EXCHANGE CONCERT ROOM,-FOR
THREE NIGHTS ONI.V

"a 1EXCHAMGE CONCERT ROOM,-FoR
THREE NIGHTS ONLY:
Is, 16 and IT.
WEST & PEEL's celebrated Operate Troupe, the
original CAMPBELL MINSTRELS, have The honor
TO announce that they will give three of their inima
Bile ENTERTAINMENTS as above. Admittance
SO cents.
For particulars, see Programmes. Sc II ca
a. LESMAN WAN TED IN A DRY
~ GOODS ESTABLISHMENT young man
who is capable, and can bring good references. Ad-
dress II F. letter paid pd ne R dER1GE
n AND IN AMELIA FOR SALE.--In exc
cution of the will OF Edward Wlkerson, dec u,
| shall sell by public auction, on FRIDAY the 10th
day OF October next. the land whereof he died possess
The tract contains AGO acres lying N ibbo Creek,
within three miles Of Amelia Court House, and half
mile Of the Richmond and Danville Railroad. There
abon. 40 acres of valuable fla land and about 200
in oak, forest and pine.
Several log cabins stable and corn house upon the
place, and two good tobacco barns.
TERMs-A credit of ], 3 ana years, in equal install
ments. Full possession given the first January next,
with the privilege to the purchaser of seeding crop
OF wheat.
At the same time, will be sold the personal property
VIM. EGGLEsTON,
Sc l1-w4w Ex'or. of Ed Wilkerson decd.
0..geS STRAY COW.-straved off Yesterday
Wv morning, brinde cow with white lace
nderneah, and her tail lately trimmed; about six
night years old, and lately purchased in Albsmarle
County
A liberal reward will be given for her delivery in
Richmond by E. G. Il W. d. TOMPKINS,
Sc lift Caryst, No. 1874.
OFFICE OF THE RICHMOND FIRE ASSN.
Tuesday, 9Th September. 1851.
4 II meeting of the Board OF Directors, held this
n date, The annexed resolution was unanimously
adopted, and ordered to be published
Resolved, That the thanks OF the Richmond Fire AS
ISOLATION be rendered to DR.. James Beale and Mr.
Luther P. Ellis, for their generous hospitality 10 the
Fremen on the night Of the 9Th inst A copy from
The proceedings.
Sc lit JNO H. BOSHER, Sec'y.
rNNEA.-A prime article of Gunpowder and Black
a Tea, for sale by
Sc II EG & W D TOMPKINS.
A tOFFEE.-A good article OF Rio, Laguyra, Java
~ and Mocha Coffee, for sale by
Sc II f G d w d TOMPKINS.
4 "a HHDs PRIME NEW ORLEANS
n W SUGAR, for sale by
Sc II EG g. w D TOMPKINS.
s4< BBLS. SCOTTSVILLE SUPER
~ a ~ FINE FLOUR, receiving this morning by
Sc ii RAGLAND & BROTHER.
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On Tuesday evening the Oh September by the Rev
James B. Taylor Mr. BENJAMIN THOMPSON,
to Miss ELIZABETH JUDE, all of this city,
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CUBAN AFFAIRS In ENGLAND.

TIE Cuban disturbances are discussed by the Iondon
journals their opinion generally being that the insur-
recton in the Central Department could not be any
thing serious. The Times comments as follows on
The action Of the United States Government in this
matter:
Ii anything could increase The dsgfa OF an ATTEMPT
to make war on the colony OF a friendly nation, with
troop OF adventurers, who are pirates claiming when
1t suits them the protection of the United States it is
the tact that such violation OF law and good faith
should not only have occurred, but have occurred
twice. The American Government has had the fullest
proof oil the abuses justly complained Of by Spain
Yet, whilst its own laws were powerless to punish
this violation OF friendly territory the influence ofthe
United States agents exer;ed to rescue the nrson
ers from the fate they had deserved; and hess very
same persons having got back to New Orleans and
Mobile have continued to plot with impunty against
the peace and security oil the Queen Of SPANS d0min-
ions until this new outbreak summons them second
time to the scene OF action. The American Govern
ment has at length dispatched steamer of war to
cruise Oft The Cuban COAST but nothing palIiate the
msness or ineficency of the authorities OF the United
States who allow preparations to be publicly made
and expeditions 10 put TO sea, for which they after
wards disclam all responsibility. In such case it is
probable that nothing but the severest measures Of re-
preston will be of any avail and there no greater
curse 10 mankind than private wars carried on by adj
venturers or buccaneers on their own account without
the shelter ofany national flag any responsible au
hortY, so there is crime which exposes the persons
committing 1t 10 more condgn and discriminating
punishment. A general rebellion in Cuba, nstgated by
fA"ieIcan sy1palnZers, and lnf1amed, as it ultimately
must be- by the passions of the negroes let loose upon
the island, would combine all the horrors and evils
from which humanity recos; and it would render any
Government by whose connvanee or apathy such afro
cities have been rendered obnoxious to the strongest
censure and remonstrance. Unless however, The
troops have been tempered wi h, we entertain but
sma apprehension that this expedition can be prosecu.
ted with success, and we hope it will be crushed as
speedily and ANONYMOUSLY as on the last occa-
sion. But we think the American Government must
acknowledge that the OF such attempts is
serious discred to the authority it s bound to exercise
overlts own citizens, and that the revolutions which
threaten Cuba are scarcely less menacing and injurious
to the external peace and internal union of the Ameri-
can confederation.
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rNNEA.--A prime article of Gunpowder and Black
n Tea, Tor sale by
Sc IL EG g. w d TOMPKINS.
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CHARLESTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
A the election he'd on Wednesday last Col John
;Schne ere was chosen Mayor. The vote stood for
Sclinerie 1885, for Hutchinson 1882
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a NOFFEE.--A good article OF Rio, Laguyra, Java
~ and Mocha Coffee, for sale by
So IL F. G. d. w ID TOMPKINS
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or indeed Of anything showing juvenile improve.
tied at any agricultural fair would doubtless be
properly noticed, and rewarded either by preyi
GUS provision or otherwise.
Experiment. young ladies in school
in New York sent to an agricultural fair held
the last season some specimens Of their draw.
ing. On the walls of the school-room are now
suspended. side by side, the drawing thus ex
hibited, and diplomas awarded by the society
to the young artists for their industry, skill
and Improvement
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For the National Era
THOUGHTS AT A GRAVE.

W. lag the body an the gJoNnd, bit he spirit M ron
menu 10 COL
oh, Mother Earth, we bring to thee
precious boon this day,
And sadly on thy quiet breast
Our snitten bud we lay.
Room in thy softest, greenost spot,
Room midst thy summer flowers;
Daa only to thy care we give
She blooms in brighter bowers.
CONSTANCE.
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WHOLE NO. 247.

the silken curtains Of the yerandah StClare
stepped out and lifting up the curtain, laughed
too
What is t. said Miss opbclia, coming to
the railing
There sat Tom, on little messy seat in the
court, every one Of his buttonholes stuck full Of
cape jessamines, and Eva, gayly laughing, was
hanging a wreath of roses round his neck and
then she sat down on his knee, like chip-sPar-
row. still laughing
Oh, Tom, you look 40 funny!
Tom had a sober, benevolent smile, and
seemed, in his quiet way, 10 be enjoying the
fun quite rs much as his little mistress He
lifted his eyes when he saw his master with
half deprecating apologize air.
" How can YOU let her p said Miss 0phelia.
Why net said St Clare
Why don't know-it seems - dreadful 20
." \ on would think no harm in a child's ca
ressing large dog even if he was black; hut
a creature that can think. and reason. and feel,
and is immortal you shudder at-confess it,
Cousin. ! know the feeling among some of you
Northerners well enough. Not that there is a
particle of virtue in our not having it but Gus
tom with us does what Christianity ought to
10 CELEBRATES the feeling of personal prejudice
have often noticed in my travels North, how
much stronger this was with You than with us.
You lOathe them a. YOU would q snake or a
toad yet you are indignant at their wrongs.
You would not have them abused but YOU
don't want to have anything to do with them
yourselves You would send them to Africa,
out of your sight and smell and then send
missionary or two TO do up all the self-denial of
eleyating them compendiOusly. Isn't that iti'
"Well Cousin said Miss Ophelia, thought
fully, there may be some truth I'm this"
What would the poor and lowly do without
children - said st Clare leaning on the railing,
and watching Eva "a she tripped off leading
Tom with her "Nour little child is your only
true Democrat Tom. now is IA hero to Eva
his stories are wonders in her eyes, his songs
aud Methodist hymns are better than an oueEa,
and the traps and title bits OF trash N his
IrrSst > 1IlI5 % owls ard oNt.sil,c+st ,o,,-
derful Tom that ever wore a black skin This
is one Of the roses Of Eden that the Lord has
| dropped down expressly for the poor and lowly
who get few enough Of any other kind"
ats strange, Cousin said Miss Ophelia -
one might almost think you were professor TO
hear you talk
a professor" said st Clare.
Yes--a professor of religion
Not at all-not professor, as your town
folks have it-and what is worse, I'm afraid, not
a prdetieer, either"
what makes you talk so then -
Nothing is easier than talking said St
Clare. 81 believe Shakespeare makes somebody
say Il could sooner show ten the way TO
Heaven, than be one of the ten TO follow my own
showing Nothing like division of labor. My
forte lies in talking, and yours, Cousin, lies in
doing"