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MIR. Seldom.

1t will be seen that this gentleman declines TO
be a candidate for reelection to Congress-
Whether his course has been approved of by his
constituents, is therefore question which will re-
main undetermined. 1t is quite apparent, we
think from Mr.. Seddons language, that he is con-
scious of having given dissatisfaction to some
whose appreciation he would be glad to enjoy.
He has kept himself, from the beginning of the pre-
sent Congress, on extreme ground, and we believe
he is one of the few who occupied that position
with real desire to promote the interests of the
South. Selfish ambition for political aggrandize-
ment has been the i'll concealed motive of most of
the agitating haranguss we have heard from South
ern Fire Eaters in Congress. But Mr.. Seldom is,
we are fully convinced, an extremist upon princi-
pie, one who pursues the wrong because he hon.
estly believes it TO be the right. He is thorough
adherent of that school of politicians, we'll known
amongst us, who borrow their principles from
South Carolina and know how to modify them upon
occasion to suit the latitude of Virginia. Thus he
fought side by side with Mr.. Burt, Mr.. Colcock
and Mr. Orr, during the last session. against all the
plans of Compromise except that which the Nash
vile Convention proposed with quite natural
afectation of seriousness. They representing
South Caralina districts, went home rejoicing after
the success of the Compromise bills, confident
that their people had at last got so good an ex-
cuse for seeding that Georgia and other Southern
States would support them. But Mr. Seldom and
the other Virginia extremists took very different
course. Not one of them delivered public speech,
or issued letter, advising his constituents in
rl.o A. - r.
ment was past and the time for action was come -
Mr.. Senator Hunter did address an imperturba-
BILE assembly of sturdy democrats in the Valley
during that unfortunate tour which he and his col
leage took with the vain hope of raising "fire in
the mountains and he "deined his position"
with precision and distinctness that were trn-
ly edifying. He solemnly declared his purpose
ofollow the State of Virginia, no matter where
She might lead him. with constancy worthy of
Ruth and Naomi. "Where thou goest," said he,
pathetcally apostrophizng the good old Common
wealth, 81 will go; and where thou dwellest, I
will dwell" This seems now to be the motto of
all these gentlemen from Virginia who SO en-
phaticably instructed us through their speeches in
Congress that the passage of the Compromise bill
would degrade the South. If Virginia chooses to
stay degraded, why they, good natured souls, are
perfectly ready to be degraded along with her
The actis, they have discovered that they consd-
erably overshot the mark in their opposition to
the schemes of Cancellation which the ablest and
most trusted men of the Republic undertook to
devise. They have found that, while they may
be pardoned, they not cordially sustained by
the people, who desire quiet rather than agitation
peace rather than contention
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CITY A "A IK y /.
From tie Enquirer.

FROM tEo EEqiiei'
The Reu. Wm A. Smiths Lectures on Domestic
Slarery-Meeting in the city Of Richmond.
AT the conclusion Of the lectures upon the subject OF
domestic Slavery and its relation to the educational
INTERESTS OF .he south delivered by the Rev Nm a.
mond, FRIDAY night, January 10Th 1851
On the suggestion of C. G. Grisword, ESQ., meet
ing was organized, by the appointment of Gov. John
B. Floyd, Chairman, and Thomas T. Giles Secrea-
On motion OF Mr.. Griswold, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Having heard with much pleasure and profit the
course OF lectures delivered in this city by the Rev Will
liam A. Smith, d. d., President of Randolph Macon
Golege, upon the subject of Domestic Slavery and
It's relation TO the educa ona interests of the South"
ana lnly impressed with of the importance OF
tons assumed, and the cearness and ability with which
they We're enforced. we feel called upon as citizens of
thus Republic without distinction of parties sects to
give public expression Of yal Of their Tone
and tendency, and value. Therefore,
Resoiped, That we have listened 10 the lectures of
DIR. Smith with attention. delight and conviction of
the truth OF the sentiments uttered.
Resolped. That, in ourjudgment, the views present.
ed in these lectures and the positions assumed,
ably and fully sustained; and that they constitute the
true doctrines upon this subject upon which alone the
South can rest triumphant and unassailable vindca
lion OF the institution OF slavery.
iesoIDed, That no sentiment expressed could give
us cause OF dissatisfaction to any reasonable man, OF
any po,tcal party, or any religious denomination.
nesolpeu, nat we regard the tendency OF the views
ana opinions expressed in these lectures as being an
eminent degree saiutary, being alike distant from dis
other W.
ResoIpea That it is highly desirable that these lee
lures sou pe frequently repeated, and extensively and
geheray heard and that we cordially and earnest
y recommend their delivery in every Southern city and
town OF any magnitude wy $3.50
Resolued, That DR.. Smith be respectfully invited to
repeat his lectures in this city, the earliest day his
convenience will allow
On motion, Resolped, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the newspapers of this city; and
that the Editors of all other newspapers in the Union be
requested to copy the same.
And then, on motion the meeting adjourned
JNO. B. FLOYD, Chairman.
Tmos. r.. GILES, Secretary.
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ARsoN.-We stated yesterday. that the alarm offire
Sunday forenoon had no foundation This was an err
ror; it had foundation in wicked attempt the part
Of couple ofsma cooured lads to fire the handsome
new brick building lately erected by Messrs. Hooker
& Osborne. on Main street, about midway the square
Immediately above the Banks. The particulars, as We
le arn, are briefly these:
About halfpa 10 o'clock Sunday morning white
lady saw small coloured lad name Henry1GardnSr,
run out OF the lot owned by Messrs Hooker & o.
bone as he passed out he shouted fire. and then laugh
ed mmoderaley; in an instant she saw flames issuing
IN, If bopsbead which had been placed under shed
which connected with the carriage mandatory and
s,o,a If FL. g. O. Mr.. Hooker being in the neigh
boprhood ran in and succeeded in removing the hogs
hand before the flames communicated with the she'd.
Sunday night officer Warrington succeeded in arrest
mo the boy Henry in alley 10Th street, IN the
oe ehbourhood OF the fire, and took him TO the cage
Yesterday he appeared before the Mayor, when he made
the following statement lie said he belonged to MIR.
Temple--that he met 18th William, cCoured boy be-
longing to Mr.. Dill. Sunday morning, and in CONF
pany with him. went into the lot; that whilst looking
about they discovered hogshead filled with straw and
shavings, sitting under the house, and that William
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MARYLAND.

A Baltimore correspondent OF the New York Tr-
hume gives the following results Of the in Mary
land-we cannot say how accurately:
The Census returns OF the State Of MARYLAND exhibit
no,natinn OF s9l 900, of which number 90 900 are
slaves. The slaves have increased only about 1000
since 1870 while the increase OF the white and frss
coored population has been 10000. making an in
crease Of i2I OGO souls in the State within ten years
AS the next .alio Of representation in Congress will be
about IS 900 and the representative plumber OF the pop
naton OF Maryland will be about 555 OOO the Stale
viii retain her present representation o: SIX members
It is not wonderful that the slave population 81 Ma
ryand should have remained nearly stationary Tor the
ast Isn years. The fact that ii hasnot actually dmin-
shed, under the malaga Influence OF continued Adolf
ZIONIST seduetons. sroag proof thar the State far
from being prepared for emancipation.
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RICHMOND Jan. Is, 1851.
Al q maetino Of the Stockholders OF the lanes Ri

RICHMOND, Jan. l3, 1851.
At meeting of the Stockholders Of the James Ri
YER and Kanawha Company, held at the Capitol in the
city of Richmond, on Saturday, January IL, 1851, the
following resolution was adopted:
"Resolped, That committee ot five be appointed,
whose duty it shall be 10 visit the Judith Dam and
make thorough enquiry into the plan OF the Dam, the
manner in which has been executed, and enquire into
the cause OF the breach OF the Dam, and report to an
adjourned meeting to be held on Wednesday the Goth
of January instant; and that the committee have DOW
er to employ competent Engineer to aid in the exa-
mination
The following gentlemen have been appointed to
compose said Committee:
Harold Smyth, of Wythe.
Richard G. Morris, OF Amherst,
Wellington Goddm, OF Richmond,
John M. Otey,,. OF Lynchburg,
P. St. George Cooke, of Powhatan.
The Committee are requested To- meet at the Union
Hotel in the town Of Lynchbprg, on Thursday the Esd
January inst, for the purpose Of performing the duties
assigned Them. JOHN EARLY, Chairman.
ia H-lt
e. ALT-l200 sacks Ashion's Sah, afloat ior sale
~ by EDMOND Il DAVENPORT.
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PREVENTION OF THE EXPLOITATION OF SILVER COINS.

PREVENTION OF THE EXPLOITATION OF sIVEE COINS.
In the House OF Representatives, on Thursday last
Mr.. CHANDLER OF Philadelphia, asked leave to of1el
the following resolution, viz:
Whereas in consequence of the large supplies gold
from California and other parts OF the world, the pro-
portion between that metal and silver is rapidly chang
ing thereby affecting their relative value and render
ing the latter metal article OF merchandise rather
than currency and causing its circulation money to
cease at its nominal value; and whereas, under these
circumstances the silver coins of the country being
largely exported and in consequence of the premiums
offered for them by dealers in bullion, they are being
rapidly Withdrawn from circulation, thereby subecting
the banks and business community 10 great and grow
ing inconvenience from the scarcity OF these coins for
the purpose OF making change; therefore,
Resolved, That the Committee on Commerce be
directed to inquire into the expediency of reducing
the valne OF the silver coins OF the United Staes by
diminishing their weight, increasing the proportion
OF alloy in the same, boh to prevent their en-
portaon; and that they have leave to report by bill
or otherwise.
Objection was made to the introduction Of this reso-
luton, and Mr.. Chandler was unable TO get it upon
the calendar We hope that if the it proposes
shall in future regularly before the House, there
W Il be full deIiberaton before action is taken; for we
are by no means satisfied OF the wisdom OF debasing
our silver coin.
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From the Enquirer.
TO MY CONSTITUENTS


| The approaching expiration of my representative
term renders appropriate the public announcement
you that it is neither my desire nor purpose TO be
didate for reelection. The Discrimination to the posi-
ton hold which, previous to my last nomination. was
frankly avowed to my party friends, instead Of being
diminished has, by further experience, especially of the
agtating scenes and disastrous results OF the last
SION been only increased and confirmed In addition
the claims of my family and of my private affairs,
which demand my presence and attention at honle and
proper regard to my health, which is by no means
firm admonish me to avoid the renewal OF duties both
onerous and engrossing The personal and party obi
cations which, under the peculiar circumstances of my
last nomination, induced my acceptance, trust may be
considered now adequately discharged, and the pr
vlege OF retirement, under the Inducements l have
named, may be accorded me, without misoonstuction
OF my motives, dissatisfaction on the part OF even
partial friends. For the generous confidence which has
been manifested towards me by my constituents on the
only occasions when have been candidate for pop
ular suffrage, feel, and shall CHERISH lively graft
tude, and have endeaVoed to evlnce the sincerity of
my grateful appreciation by the exertion OF my humble
faculties in faithful representation OF your interests and
in maintenance OF your rights
Amid the diversities OF sentiment ELECTED by the
momentous questions that have marked with special
import the period OF my service, it MOTTO be ex-
pected that my public course should be rewarded by
unanimity of approval. That course believe ac-
corded with theteelngs OF majority, | feel sure
subserved the interests OF all constituents and in the
confidence ofseuled convictions, confirmed by subse-
qnent occurrences, have TO those differing from me
no apologies to make nor misgivings to acknowledge
as to its justice and proprety On the contrary, for
the vindicaton OF its wisdom invoke the test of their
own more deliberate reflections and of the develop
ments of the future. Notwithstanding such differences
would fan hope that parting with generous con-
stituencv, leave with all the undoubting conviction,
which my conscience fully attests, that amid all the
trying scenes of my service, my course guided
cording to my best perceptions, by single eye to the
honor, the rights and permanent prosperity OF my
sttuents and my State
Respectfully, yours, JAMES A. Seldom
Washington, Jan. 9lh 1851.
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For THE TIMES.
TAX ON HOUSE KEEPERS

A tax on house keepers has existed in Richmond
since 1897 The ordinance passed in that year pro-
vides That every person who shall occupy house.
the valuation whereof together with the valuation of all
the outhouSes and offices apperainng thereto or there
with, according to the return made by the assessor for
the present year and confirmed by the EquaZers for the
same shall amount to $4,000 and upwards shall be
chargeable with tax of s.; and every person who
shall be $500 and under $4,000, 81 and every person
who shall occupy mouse, the valuation whereof as
aforesaid shall be $1,000 and under $780, SO 50 every
person who shall occupy house, the valuation where
OF aforesaid shall be $1,000 and under 1000 3d. every
person who shall occupy house, the valuation where's
OF aforesaid shall be $1,000 and under $4,000, So SO:
every person who shall occupy house, the valuation
whereof shall be $4,000 and under $500O 3d. every per-
shall be $4,000 and under $4,000 81 So every person
who shall occupy house, the valuation whereof shall
be $1,000 and under $1,000 ST.; every person who shall
occupy house, the valuation whereof shall be $1,000
and under S2o0o, IS cents every person who shall
cupy house, the valuation whereof shall be $3.50 and
under $1,000 SO cents; provided nevertheless that the
licensed houses OF private entertainment and tavern
keepers shall be exempt from the payment of the
hereby imposed upon house keepers
In lieu OF this long provision, the committee oftinanee
propose short clause imposing tax ION every occu-
pier OF any house other than ordinary or any house
OF entertainment at the tate OF fifty cents per thousand
dollars upon the value OF any slc house. with the out
honses and offices belonging thereto. used therein"
Which OF The two is simplest and best Which is
the fares If The occuper ola house valued at $lO-
600 pays at the rate of SO per thousand dollars
why shall not the occupier of house valued at 3d.
OU0 or $50 900 pay at the same rate
The change proposed in this matter by the COM
mttee of finance will increase the revenue OF the city,
now when revenue is gre atty needed and i'll increase
it in manner perfectly fair and just. Yet the editors
of the Times in Saturdays paper speak of this
somewhat startling it is presumed they not
curaely informed OF the provisions OF tho existing Or
dinance. r.
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SEIZURE OF THE STEAMER GEoRsA.--On Saturday
week, quantity OF fruit and sweet meats was found
on board the steamer Georgia, which proved on exam-
nation to have come from board the ship James Con-
ner, then at anchor in Hampton Roads, and which not
having been entered in the Custom House, accord
ly seized. The nextmorning Custom House Officer
wen, down TO the Roads 10 seize the ship, but she had
sailed for Boston, On Saturday last the steamer Geor
ga was seized for having violated the law by taking
the goods board before the duty had been paid or be-
fore they had heen entered and permit granted 10 land
them Nor Beacon, Of Yesterday.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-14

A DELLcATE AFFAIR.--Mr Andrew jackson Per-
due yesterday made his appearance before the Mayor
to answer the charge of converting his person into an
arsenal for the destruction of Mr.. William T. Bose--
1t appeared from the evidence of Bose that he
boarded at the house of Mr.. Hnchman, in the val
ley that few days ago, Perdue made his appearance
10 front OF the house, in state OF intense excitement
with musket in one hand and pistol in the other
swearing that he intended killing witness (BoseJ be-
cause he had reason TO suspect B. o 1 having toulIy
wronged him in tender and delicate manner amount
ing to the estransement Of his Perdues wes at
fections, &c AS Bose felt no particular partially for
making his person target for the bullets and shot of
the retul Perdue, he pruGeny kept out of the way
procured peace warrant for the OF that worthy
gentleman-and the rest is known.
Mr.. Perdue very coolly informed the Court that he
held in his hand couple of letters which Bose had ad-
dressed his wife whilst she was on visit 10 some friends
in the neighboring State Of North Carolina which
letters, he said, entirely satisfied him that an improper
it not criminal, intimacy existed between The parties
that he instituted suit against Bose for adultery one
OF the civil Courts and expected be able establish
the truth OF the charge.
Mr. Rock testified to the fact that Bose had to his
knowledge, carried arms under the belief that Perdue
intended attacking him.
Here this delicate and highly interesting case rested
because no further evidence could DO procured His
Honour however, manifested determination TO pene-
rae still deeper into the affair." before he gave his opi-
ion and with that view continued the case till o.day-
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THREATENING TO AssAULT.--Mr L. Rock lodged n
complaint yesterday before the Mayor against VIM It.
Bose, charging that gentleman with using violent and
threatening language towards him in the shop of Mr.
Barker on 18th street, Saturday last. The Mayor re-
qured Bose to give security in the of 500 to keep
the peace, which requistion he complied with
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-14

INrnANA SENAToR.--The Hon. Jesse d. Bright las
we learn through the Telegraph has been elected
United States Senator by the Legislature OF Indiana,
now in session, for six years from the expira-
ton ohs present term, which will expire the 4lh Of
March next.
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twenty OF the American prints. which would
sell readily for the whole hundred dollars
The credit Of oprcity and State is seriously con-
cerned in the proper appreciation of this work,
and VIC hope it will meet with liberal encourage
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-14

Isaac Carpenter, sailor belonging to the schr.
Champion, was arrested Saturday because he was ad
Judged to be runaway muatto. He proved yester-
day that his ioreathers belonged to the Narraganset
tribe of Indians and that he therefore free man.
He shipped from Boston. OF course Mr.. Isaac Car.
penter received permission to retire aboard his vessel
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-14

Mrs. JUDsoN, widow ofihe late DR.. Judson the mis-
sionary, writes home TO 'one OF her friends under
date OF September 1850, that it was the wish other
late husband that she should TO America collect
his scattered family, and assume the guardianship of
his children but she conceves that she might remain
al Maulmain few years longer without dsregarding
his wishes, il God would preserve her health SO thai
she might be uselu.
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BALLOTING FOR U. S. SENATOR.
JEFFERSON City, Jan. 10Th.
l6 ballotings have taken place, all with the same
result Geyer IS, Benton 81, Greene Sc. Absent and
sick 4
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THE WASHINGTON MoNuMENTin aid oil this work
the Chickasaw Indians have, in council, contributed
$500 During the discussion OF the matter was sta
ted by the members that the Nation had never shed
the blood of white men in war, and that they vene-
rated the memory OF Washington as much their
white brethren.
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REMARKABLE.-Only one individual, and he proved
to be negro was brought before the Mayor yesterday
upon the charge OF drunkenness; and what is still more
remarkable, only one negro boy was brought up for
stealing
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-14

A PRAylNs CAprAIN--A good story is told of a
rough captain, in storm, when the terrified passen-
gers persuaded him to petition Heaven for cessa-
ton OF The tempest, preferred the following brief re-
quest: ooh Lord haven't been in the habit of cal
ling upon thee often; and if you'll shift the wind from
sou west 10 . illle mo,e SOU, | won't trouble you
again.
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Mr.. Audubon, the naturalist, fully concurs in
the opinion of DIR. A. III. Stevens, that the res
tored plates "gve the spirit of the early impress
sions."
The plan of the publication is to issue the Illus
trations in fifty monthly parts, containing. two
plates each atthe price of 50 per part TO subscri-
hers ouly. Mr. A. Morris is the permanent agent
for Richmond, and receives subscribers names.
The publication of the American edition COM
menced July LIST, 1913, and 81 of the restored
plates have now been issued.
1t remains for us, after thus presenting the
history and plan of this highly interesting contr-
button to the fine arts in America, with abundant
testimony from abroad off merits, 10 expressive
satisfaction we avederived from examining the
American impressions and comparing them with
those struck by the plates in their original and best
condition. The assurances given in The testimo-
malls we have cited appear to usto be not at all
extravagant. The. task OF restoring the plates has
been performed with wonderful success, and we
were particularly pleased to observe in those IL
Illustrations, the plates of which were last restored
the most satisfactory evidence that the undertaking
has been prosecuted, as far as it has gone with
uniform faithfulness and precision. We wonld
advise every gentleman who wishes TO adorn his
library with collection of the most desirable
prints that can be procured, to subscribe to this
edition of Boydel's illustrations. The price is
exceedingly low, icing scarcely one-fiflh of what
it would require TO purchase, many other way,
an equal number of engravings of equal merit
We suppose it would not be difficult 10 select