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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

The Winchester yrglnian, by way of eonvc.
ing its neighbour, the Republican, of the sin of
indiscreton, remarks: ~
The Richmond Times last week quoted para
graph of the Republicans among other encourage
ments the friends OF the Mixed basis TO hold out
against the final adoption OF the committees Ian by the
Convention in hope oil support from the Valley 1t
aid "the Republican did not apparently deem it alb
olutely necessary that the East should make either
Complete or partial surrender" We have not the
copy OF the Times before but ceain that give
almost Its exact words.
Our words were simply these, being appended
to rat her approving statement of the Republi-
cans that the Compromise of the committee
would probably be white basis House and a
mixed basis Sena tie: 1.-THE Republican does moi
consider it indispensable, it seems, that the Eas
should make an absolute surrender IN present. or
IN futuro." The point of the observation was
that the mixed basis, established generally in one
House, without provision for its being hereafter
substituted by the white basis, would not be an
absolute surrender on the part of the East and
therefore the Republican was content with less
than the West gained in the committee COM
prom Use. We perceive no faur pas in what the
Re pu bican said, for it evidently expressed the no.
nest sen timent OF the editor that permanent d.
vision of the Houses wou be fair and desira-
BILE compromise. And we gather from what we
have seenin the Virg inian itselfthat it never
| sanctioned the idea of division of the State, il
the mixed basis sho uld be adopted, ar any COM
promise that did not concede the Western ulti.
anataan If this be SO, the Virginian like the Re-
publ oan, does not consider it indispensable that
the East should make an absolute surrender
either in pre- sent or IN future.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02
LETTER FROM TEXAS.
SERIOUS DIFFICULTY AT ROMA BETWEEN TFxANa
ANB MEXICAN SOLDIERS
Correspondence of the N O. Deta.]

SERIOUS DIFFICULTY AT ROMA BETWEEN TEXANS
ANB MEXICAN SOLDIERS.
Correspondence of the N O. Delta]
ALAMO, Star comfy, Texas, April 81.
visited Mier last week witness the ceremonies
attendant upon the observance by the church of The
oemana SANTA or "Santed Week" and had scarce
y recovered from my susprise on beholdno them wban
an express arrived in the village and informed us that
C eonfilct was then going on between the citizens of
n n. ana me Mexican soldiers. Having the honor
10 De Justice ofthe Peace, lost no time in repairing
10 the scene OF action, account of which | briefly
give you. N'
On Saturday evening last, appears that landau.
20 was given in front of Roma by the Mexicsns to
winch our Roma friends were invited to attend and
accordingly, at about o'clock, P. M, five gentlemen.
wen dressed and in fine Spirits took their seats n
BOAT ana pulled Tor the scene of festvity But they
were doomed TO disappointment, for thew had scarcey
galIed the channel OF the river when eywere chalen
ged oy the sentinel They answered, amigos por eI
friends were pulling for their homes, platoon Of
muskets were discharged upon them, wounding two
OF their number This conduct so enraged the people
" homa mat they opened steady fire, from artillery
rifles and six shooters, upon the rancho, which dro We
the soldiers and families back to the Joining wood
fortunately, without loss fife to either party
NJ When the morning dawned all was quiet and on the
jag" and few soldiers, engaged in throwing up
oreastwork and battery. Our "Stars and Stpes were
Immediately sent to 1he top of the "ibery POLE" and as
It's proud folds gracefully hoated on the gentle breeze
the red flag of neighbors was hurriedy lowered:
nor did they presume again to hoist it, or even the ma
tonal colors OF their country. A: Two O'Clock, P M
there must have been thousand Mexican soldiers
ano armed rancheros lurking about the rancho expect
ground. ' W 'Ao'' o"u
:, Capt j. Y. Drgan, on behalf of the citizens of
Roma addressed very polite note TO the commandment
Vi oe solaefs asking the of the ungracious re-
cepton given 10 those who had been invited to parak
OF mexican hospitality; but believe the note fell into
the hands OF an improper officer and the matter is thus
in Statu quo. :" ''''
The weather last week was " ARM beyond precedent
IRON the 18th to 23d. at l2 NJ, 81; at 3P M. 9S in
Inc coolest part of stone building.
Horn w w per bushel, and the crop failure There
poorer classes. N"s INV
Yours, very truly, J. r. F.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02
GREAT ExCITEMENr!- HANDsoME

- DRESS GOODS.-MoNDAY, June ID, 1851
nave Just returned from a second trip 10 the Northern
amarkets and have been enabled to buy some of tho
choicest Dress Goods at half of the imporIaton
price, and am willing to offer bargains in the foowna
Goods: NV 'oio"ihs
Rich fancy Grenadine, or Donna Marias
Rroche Grenadlne, silk Tissues, plain Berages
Chene Berages, rich Berage de LANES
SuperfDe Lawns and Organdines
Plain black and figured Silks, rich Parasos
Handsome Fans, figured Swiss Muslins
Rich Undersleeves, Bonnet Ribbons, Ginpbams
Grass Skirts, handsome Collars
Swiss and cambria Edgings
Superfne pocket Hdkls, at low price
Twisted silk Mits, Irish Linens, bleached Cottons
And many other articles usual for Dry Goods store
Those in want OF the above Goods will find il 10 their
advantage to call at No. Al Maia street
le% AUGUSTUS MAILERT.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

DESTRUCTION OF THE WHARF.-THE wheat in the cen.
ire and Southern portion of the State is most seriou.i
INJURED by the late iros especially the early snow
thousands OF acres may be seen red at top, yellow at
bottom, and wholly suspended in its growth 1t has
commenced sprouling from the root, and will throw up
new heads probably il the weather should be favorable
anu make perhaps half crop but of perfect grain
Late soWn wheat promises WELL. Ohio StateSn nan 1911
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

In his late speech before the "Centra Southern
Rights Association of Virginia." MIR. P. A. BROWNE
said that he prepared to prove by specimens, that
Western Virginia produce as fine wool as Saxony
and he had no doubt but that in regard TO the hairy
fleece, Eastern Virginia will be able to compete with
if not excel, the Mediterranean and South American
feeceS
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

A DESPERATE SEcEssIoNIsT.-We regret to learn that
several persons were injured the late encampment of
the fifth brigade, linear Camdem,S CT and some OF
them very severely, no dangerously Itappears from
the best information in our reach, that subordinate
officer had been visited with form of insanity or
dehrum, which ineapaoitated him from duty on Fri
day. On that evening, alarm being given that tho
he from Sleep much excited and startled uttered
some exclamation concerning fight with Indians and
rushed out OF his tent. He seized musket with ba.
yonet, among several that stacked as usual near
the tent door, and charged with such desperate fury
on party OF gentlemen sitting near and conversing
peacefully that several OF them stabbed and some
repeatedly, before he couldbe arrested Among those
thus wounded land the only one whose name we have
learned certainly is our young friend Dr. C. j. Shan
non whose wounds such as to excite serious fore
bodings, which we sincerely hope may not be realized
columbia Is. c. Teleeraph.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

The special elections in New York to fill the vaean
cies caused in the State Senate by the resignation Of
twelve Democratic Senator'S in order to defeat the bill
for the enlargement OF the Erie canal, have resulted in
the return Olive Wings OF The twelve, and the bill
will doubtless become law atrhe next session.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

We are gratifed to learn that two blocks of
granite, cut from the topmost rock of the Peaks
ofOtter, are nearly ready for delivery-one for
the National Monument at Washington, the other
tor the State Monument at Richmond Nobly
done, Old Bedford!-Bedford Sentinel.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

PATRIorIsM.-A Yankee gentleman conveying Bri.
fish gentleman around to view the different objects OF
attraction in the city OF Boston, brought him TO Bunker,
Hill: They stood looking At the splendid shaft when
the Yankee said, " This is the place VIII re Warren.
fell" "Ahp p replied the Engllshman evidently not
posted up 10 local historical matters did it hurt him
much " The native looked at him with the expression
of fourteen Fourth of Juys in his countenance "Hnrt
HIM" said he, she killed. sir" "Ah he was Ell p
said the stranger. still cycling ths monument and COM
should think he would have been 10 fail so far" The
native tore his hair but gave him good opportunity
to eoarge upon the glorious connected with the
what extensive country and soon talked himself INTO
gocd humor-Carpet Bag ~ ''''N
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

BATTLE OF New ORLEANs.-A correspondent informs
that the late Major Davezac when passenger some
Liverpool New York, related the following inciden.
illustrative of The sharp shooting at the battle of New
Orleans He stated that, the morning after the bat
tie, twelve lied robins were placed on The breakfast
table, prepared tor Gen. Jackson and his suite which
had been shot with rifle Through the head by one OF
the Kentucky Rtlemen who had been in the conflict; he
had fired thirteen times and missed hitting his bird in
the head only once This Circumstance being soon
known in the neighbohood, certificate of the fact was
requested OF and obtained from Gen. jackson and his
aids, by the British officers, that, by such evidence on
yernment the character OF the enemy at New Orleans
NJ Y Courier
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

FEMALE MEDICAL CoLLEGE-The second annual
catalogue of this institution at Philadelphia, (Pa
shows that it now has forty female students of Med,
clne all OF them being from Pennsylvania except six
one OF whom halls fIom England, two from Massachu-
sets. aud from each OF the States Of New York
Ohio and Vermont. '''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

The Lynchburg Republican affects to think we are
so hostile to any abatement othe Eastern claim to the
mixed basis, that we would be glad see half or,the
whole, OF Western Virginia coded to the Yankees
We only notice the atsurdy for the purpose Of setting
against it the following article from the same paper in
commentator ola gentleman who has pursued precise
" such course as we have approved:
We learn verbally that Mr. Winefeld addressed the
people of Bedford, Monday last it being court day
vention. We also learn that meeting was held, and
resolutions condemnatory OF his course and OF his col
leagues Messrs Arthur and Saunders, were adopted
question of ourselves and cannot condemn those who
favonred it, yet We take pleasure in saying that the
course OF our friend c. Fl. Lynch, Esq, in adhering
throughout to the unqualified mixed bass, has won for
him very enviable and commanding position in the
| District. - ~
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02
7 HE TIMES, TEL
The RIGHT of Suffrage.

1t will be seen that the Convention, in commit
tee of the whole has agreed upon the provision to
be inserted in the new constitution prescribing the
qualifications of the right of suffrage. Citizen
ship OF the State and of the United States, and
residence in the State for two years, and in the
county for one, are the only important limitations
determined upon. The committee of the whole
refused to require the payment of State and coun
ty tax, and it seems that majority of the body
are opposed to any tax qualification, though nc
single vote in the committee was properly dec
sive of the question. 1t is difficult TO perceive
any good reason why the payment of at least q
State tax should not be made condition ofthe pri.
vilegeof electng agents whose chief business il
is 10 regulate and appropriate the taxes. We had
the good fortune, indeed to hear the extraordinary
speeches delivered on Friday by his Excellency in
expectancy Gov. Johnson, and Mr.. Benz. Rush
Floyd; the former of whom eloquently invoked
the Convention to permit the freeman to come to
the polls, in the nobility of his nature, "peectzy
qtntramnaeled By the payment Of tares," and the
latter, with equal fervour, pronounced the pay
ment of tax, an evidence of attachment to
the State, the n,eanest and most contemplate thing
an The wor1d. We grant that paying contribu-
ton of ten OF twelve and half cents towards the
support of government is very small proof of
merit in the citizen, but we hold that the :nten-
tonal failure to pay is, because of its very mi
nuteness, the strongest possible demonstration of
his unworthiness. 1t may we'll be inferred from
such language as that used by Gov. Johnson and
Mr. Floyd, that these gentlemen regard the char
acters who acknowledge no obligation to society
as the only members Of it who should have any
control over its affairs, or to whom constitution
makers at least should pay any Difference. So
Jealous are they to be the champions of the nom
taxpayers, they have apparently come to regard
tax-paying as thing opprobrous in itself, that
ought to be dscountenanced. They have not yet
proclaimed the dogma of the French Communist
Proudhon, that "Property is robbery" but the
doctrine that men who refuse to pay their proper
portion of the public dues should have equal power
with those who do pay, is little short OF it.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

Alter protracted drought. whole county was
on Wednesday last, visited by delightful shower
OF ram In some portions of the county it was very
heavy. w
There are, we pleased TO learn, an abundance Of
Tobacco plants, and many we've, Of course put 10 the
ground.-Bedford Sentinel. TN' ~ '''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02
ROBERT A. CLEMENT. Ch'mp
JOHN M. REESE, Sec'y.
From the Bedford Sentinel

ioiH tiie DeulOru Seutnc.
PUBLIC MEETINe.-We ask attention to the nroceed,
iings OF the people on Tuesday last Considering that
was me second day of monthly term and that it is
ousy sea son IN the country, the assembage was
aage one as 1t was most certainly, one OF imposing
ne DAY previous Monday) there was an unusually
arge attendance and from what we learn excitement
never ran higher They listened to COL Wingfeld's
elence' out 1t seemed 10 work no change in their
minds. There was decided and unequivocsl and al.
most unanimous disapprova of the Comp romise
!. meeting was talked of, but Col .Wingfed having
declared tnat ne would not he controlled by its action It
was abandoned When in the afternoon, he declared his
Wineness to be governed by proper instructions. it
was was TOO late 10 hold meeting the one on Tues
oay. fapers tor signatures Instructions are now cir
cn9lang through the county, and although the lime
showed showed Is too short to see half the people, vet
mere IS nor the shadow of doubt that sufficient
n W o. names will be obtained, added to Coony
lngheid's own observations, to satisfy him, that the
people OF Bedford are not ouly almost unanimously
opposed to the Compromise but that they will accept
notnng that does not Eastern property ample
and permanent protection.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

MORE HIGH PRICES FOR ToBAcco-On ves,.rdav
the crop OF Mrs Williams, widow of the late Albert
G. Williams OF Bedford county was disposed Of Ore
hogshead was sold at the ue price OF S33 per hundred
crop consisting of several hogsheads averaged SIT IS
per hundred-Lynch. Vn.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

Col. r. J. Boyd, of Wythe, has resigned his
position as Director of the Virginia and Tennes.
see Railroad Company, in order to avoid con-
hict with the action of the Board of Public Works
IN appointing three Directors on behalf of the
State Mr.. Joseph Wilson of Liberty is the third
State Director
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02

Inc Lynehburg Republican promises to pub
ish IN us nex' issue, communication from DIR.
James Saunders in reply to some attacks made
upon his course On the basis question.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02
CONCLUSION TOMORROW. ]
THE BASIS COMPROMISE.
Ertracts from the Press of Western Virgil
IL. D.. L. O..

From the Parkersburg Gazette.
The BASIS QUESTION ApJUsrED-Our readers will
find in to-days paper, brief abstract of the PROPOSE
ton OF apportionment adopted by the Virginia Con-
ventlon in committee OF The whole. We reserve COM
ments upon this settlement OF the "vexed question" until
further details shall have been received In the mean.
time, concur generally in the following views from
the Wheeling Gazette-t that press has been correct
ly informed as 10 The character OF the compromise.
eve rejoiced to learn from the letter OF our
correspondent, A, who is well able to judge that it is
scarcely probable that the Convention will change the
action OF the committee Of the whole on the Basis
tie speaks with regret OF the necessity for the support
OF that Compromise, and we feel the regre, that
we could not have had justice entire melted out 10 u.s.
but that is better than had expected and with that
the west will probably be content until 1865 Now
that affair is finally settled, rejoice in having ia
power say that the members of that body from
the west individually and collectively have won for
themselves the grateful thanks OF their constituents and
high honor for their firm untiring and devoted zeal in
camp, there was not coward in the ranks. but through
the whole long hight they presented solid and unbro-
ken column through which spy could creep or foe
man rush As such they nvincibe, and we have
the result before usa majority in the popular origina-
ting and effective branch, and majority on joint
ballot
1.-The other measures of re- ,rm,-the election of all
the public officers by the people, and that with unver-
sal suffrage will be carried without much discussion
and then we shall have a constitution under which
Virginia will spring forward in the OF States as she
has done before. The drones will soon be eaten
up and the young and healthy bees will pile up the
honey OF prosperity
Gin this Convention the west is especially indebed
to Mr.. Summers and MIR. Wise, and next to them
there are lew or deserving more honor for their
hrmness, energy and ability, than our own four mem.
bers"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-02
From the same Paper.

81.
vote whereby Mr. Chilton's compromise was adopted
in committee OF the whole-his proposition being al.
most identical with that reported by the committee of
Compromise, which was rejected when first offered In
after times, this will be the Virginia Politicians
touch-stone, and advise readers TO bear il in
mind; 1t will be seen that the number present was
small. many members rs having paired off Mr.. Wise
had paired OF with Mr. Edmunds, hence his name does
not appear on the white basis roll where it belongs
The names OF other Eastern gentlemen voting wi the
" est, are IN Italics.
From the Martnsburg Gazette
FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE Basis QUESTION IN THE
CONVENTION We learn by private letter from one
our Delegates in the Reform Convection, that the
sition of the committee OF compromise which on The
day before rejected by The Convention was offered
on Friday last by Mr. Chiffon of Fauquier and after
earnest and animated discussion it was carried bv
majority OF seuen.
This final arrangement of The question gives to the
aohie principle present majority of fourteen in
the House OF Delegates, and present majority OF four
on Joint vote OF The Senate and House of Dele
gates.
1t further provides that in 1865, the question of the
basis shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the
State which may be regarded equivalent to the es-
Enlistment al that time of he white or suffrage ba-
sis principle in every department of the State Govern
ment.
Whilst this may be regarded as, in one sense, COM
promise, 1t has much more the appearance of an abso
lutte and complete triumph of the white basis party
We get at once the control by majority of fourteen
of the popular and effective branch OF the legislative
department-.we get at once majority OF four on a
Joint vote OF the two Houses and 10 fourteen years the
entire government in all its departments legislative ex-
ecuye and judicial will be organized upon The princi-
pie OF the white basis All that the East has saved
from this perfect wreck ofther cause is control for
the limited period of fourteen gears of the Senate the
least available and least influential branch of the gov.
eminent.
This is certainly a very gratifying and wonderful
close OF this proracted contest when it remembered
tina! when the Convention assembled, there was ma
ory ofninc pledged to the support OF the mixed basis
vigilance, energy, fmness and ability with which onr
in that body. '|"0''
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-08-09
IRISH EMIGRANT SOCIETY.
ONCE. No. / Reade Street, Neso York.

TN consequence of the great number OF complantswhc
for long time boen made by Emgrants, Of frauds
committed upon them In the sending of money 70 their
friends Ireland, and 10 aid and protect the Emgrant
the Irish Emgrant Society established fund.- deposited
In the Bank Of Ireland upon which they draw drafts,
payable at sight at any Of the branches Of the Bank
Persons residing out of the city by enclosing in letter
the sum they wish forwarded, with the plainly written
direction to whom and where il is to be paid will have the
same remitted. lt#H ~ AAsAf 80 A-tH s8ss
There great advantage In purchasing the Society
drafhat the Bank has branch In each Of the princi
pal towns In Ireland and thus the losses by discount and
otherwise are avoided! ~ 49, A1l 4t+' Ais
The Society keeps an ONCE at No. 20 Spruce street. to
which EmgrAnts apply to obtain situations for which
Orers from employers In the eounry stating the ser
rsrad, wages, and the cheapest modes of
and giving rsference, will meet with
The Society viii be thankful for all crcumstanal and
early information of any fraud imposition outrage
committed Emigrants and will endeayor speedily to
apply remedy. GREGORY DILLON, President.
..a.. JAMES JAMIE snlhfi aaTMkiws, vice Presidents.
aft.r.aab e8 sf JAMES REYBURN, HI baqg4N&tt#
EDWARD @. DoNNELLY, Corresponding Secretary.
KHRNAN b. DAILY, Recording Secretary. gs
ss l4a5 JOSEPH STUART, Treasurer.
A Dlg3a ExECUTIvE sCOMMITTEE. l9 d&g
Felix Ing0ldsby, William Redmond,
William Watson, Francis Mann,
John Manning, james Stuart,
Terence Donnelly, Stuart j. NOLAN, lJA
James dwell, tT5 Cornelius ii. Sheehan,
Charles M. Many, John Nicholson mar a.