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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25
Local Intelligence, City News, &c,
CITY COUNCIL.

Al meeting called for the purpose of receiving a
report from the Committee on Light (on the claim Of
Henry ExalD held Friday, 2lst inst:
-, Present-G. A. Myers, President; C. S Mills, C.
Dimmock, w. c. Allen, S. Cullen, l. w. Chamber
Jayne, G Robinson, Nalh1. B. Hill, S. D. Denoon
and II. w. Fry.
Dr. Dr' Ghamberlayne presented the following report
The Committee on Light recommend TO the Coun-
Gil, the adoption of the following resolution:
- Resolved, That the sum of 50 96I 60 (less by S4Oi
- heretofore paid be paid to Mr.. ExaIl for work
done and materials furnished at the City Gas Works
and not heretofore paid for; and that Mr. Exa be re-
lsved from so much of his contract as embraced ihe
brick-woik of the Tank and dry Well, and the filing
10 of the yard
Dr. Mills offered the following as substitute for
said report:
Resolved, That the sum of dollars be maid to
Mr. Exal IN full of all claims for work done and ma
terial9 furnished, in building the City Gas Works
Which was negatiyed
MI "A len moved that the report be laid on the ia
oe-and the motion negaved
On motion OF Mr.. Robinson, the question was di-
Vded; and being put on the first branch OF the Com
mittee's resolution il was agreed to-
Inc other portion Qrom the words-s'and that Mr.
tXall be relieved, &c. y was laid on the table
The Council then adjourned
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25
OLD LOUDOUN.
The Leesburg Washingtonian saws

The LeeEburg Washlngtonan saws:
Loudoun will roll up her fifteen hundred for GEO.
w. SUMMERS with all ease. Her citizens have
listened 10 his brilliant eloquence and learned his
pa riotism and devotion to the Commonwealth. In
The language OF a contemporary "hey know he has
heart feel for the downward tendency OF the bette
n'erests Of the State under policy heretofore pursued
head to give it wiser and nober direction, hand that
wiz take hold OF what enlightened patriotism directs
to be donea heart head, hand, that will seek to
certain and understand duly and seeing and understand
lag, will perform IT,"
After Mr.. Summers had conclu'ed his speech,
on yesterday, on motion of Mr. A. T. Clark,
JOIN JANEEY Esq. was nominated as candidate Tor
fhe STATE Senate which motion unanimously
adopted Mr.. Janney then came forward aud begged
to be excused from serving but the meeting refused,
bg a unanimous vote, 10 excuse him. Mr.. ). u u
said thai he lelt it his duty to accept after the call
which had been made, and we have announced HIM
by authority in this issue .--feesbifrg Vash.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

The D1REcr TRADE OF CHARLESTON $50 has late
" increased 10 extraordinary degree, and promises
TO extend itself still further. The News OF that city
states tina The receipts OF the revenue at the custom
house there for the last three months, nave averaged
about 100 600 per month, exclusive oil the duties to
be paid on goods which have gone into warehouse
The usual quarterly average receipts Tor duties al the
places referred is SAID TO have been SioOuoo eXlo
jtng Al this rate quarterly increase of 200 per cent
The bid and prod gous growth OF the direct orelgn
commerce OF Charleston will make 1t OF more impor-
lance as an enrepot of trade with the section OF coun-
try Immediately related 10 it by railroad ami other
means of intercourse and, as Its business operations
and wealth are multiplied so commercial conneXon
with il will become more valuable. The lines OF stearh-
ers which now uno Phiadel pha with the port 10 ques
non have proved exceedingly profitable aud other YES
sels may be advautageousy employed IN the same
rade.-N. American.
The Charleston merchants were wise enough
TO see that the true Southern policy was to pro-
mote the commerce of their port, by literally
subscribing to improvements reaching into the
interior Civil commotion would have prevented
those works from accomplishing the great results
now realized Charleston, therefore, with great
sagacity, took decided ground against 'that mad
and every way wrong project of secession" The
Wholesome consequence of her decision is seen
in the important increase OF her trade exhibited
10 the above statement.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

The Augusta Ga Constitulionalst snswers
the question, whether tits prepared to affiliate with
the Northern Democracy by saying that "the
Democratic party of Georgia cannot go into
convention with Northern Democrats if they sre
Free Sellers. If they should 60 into National
Democratic convention, it would be their duty to
refuse to act with the majoritv if they proved
themselves to be uns5und upon the slavery ques'
ton" 1t is willing to cooperate to elect Bucha-
nan, Dallas, Douglas, Pauldng or others, "who
have blavely thrown themselves into the breach
to resist agitation and and~slavery bigotry."
The Census of 1850 shows the following proportion
OF deaths to the whole population in the following
States: Vermont l in 100, Iowa l in 49, Georgia
n9l; Michigan l in 81; Tennessee l in IS; North
Carolina and Alabama / in So; South Carolina in
80; Maine l in II; N. Jersey l in IS; VIRGINIA in a.
Illinois and Delaware in 70; Arkansas mo; Texas
l in69; R. Island l n IS; Kentucky and Connecticut
| in Ga; MARYLAND 10 so; NJ i>sachuSetts l in 81.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

AMUsEMENTs.- Theatre, under the popular
management of Mr.. Maule, is rapidly regalning its
reputation as place of fashionable resort. Mr. Nea
fie has been reengaged and appears tonight as The
Stranger, Ms Potter representing Mrs Haller.
WYMAN-the mirth-provoking, woodworking
Wyman-gives Soiree at Odd Fellows Hall. OF
course, half the town will be there tonight to witness
his clever feats
Dr. WoMERsLY lectures on Physiology and Anato
my at the Unversalist Church. and will not fail to i'm
part valuable and interesting information to his audi
tors. These lectures adapted to the comprehsn.
Sion Of all, and deserve to be literally encouraged.
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SUI NJ MERS In THE WEST

The Lewsburg Chronicle, of the 18Th, expresses it.
sell in the following encouraging terms
"We are reioced in being able to state that the news
from all sections OF Western Virginia respecting the
Gubernatoral Canvass is of the cheering charac-
ter. From all quarters we learn the cheering news
that the Hon. Geo. w. Summers will obtain major.
tyot votes-many liberal and honest democrats pre-
terTnQ him to Joe. johnson, who has no claim upon
them save that of being Democra t, which we CHS
merely as the dust OF the balance when compared with
the great service already rendered them by MIR. Sum
mers, and which they know he will render them il
they be SO fortunate 10 secure his election as Go
vernon. We are unable to say what the prospects are
IN Eastern Virginia, we have had as vet no means
Of asceraning We hope, however, that all is right
East OF the Blde RIDGE and that Eastern Virginia will
give good account OF herself the 9Th day of De.
eember next We would have our Eastern friends re
me mber that the success defeat of Mr.. Summers is
now Known 10 be dependent upon the vigilance and &C.
vity, or careessness sand lethagy OF his friends in
Eastern Virginia: Western Virginia will do her dnty
her whole duty, and if Eastern Virginia will follow
her example the election oil Geo. w Summers is as
certain as anything in the future can be-
Having looked on that picture, we invite the reader
to look upon this. The Roanoke Beacon, (Dem) Of
the same date, says:
"The Wing party are putting nth their whole
strength to elect their candidates, and the candidates
themselves are traversing the state and stimulating
their parry to labour more zeaously in their behalf.
Geo w. Summers the 'Gant of the West" has trav
eled in the Southwest and Valley, and If the reports
which reach us through Wing journals be true, he has
accomplished wonders, and the ru OF his labors will
be seen IN December next. Not a single speech
has been made, so far have heard, in favor OF
our candidates, and not single meeting held to
dorse their nomnatlns, IN any OF the adjoining
ties, but general apathy, cold, deathlike supor
pervades our party. A little more than three week
only remain, and it. may be all important that not
sing lie moment should be LOST
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MAYORS COjTRT

Yesterday was unusually busy dav at the MAYORS
Court, larger number of prisoners having been
brought up from the cage than we remember to have
seen for year past
The first prisoner called up gave his name as J.
Allen. He proved to be sailor belonging to the
Schr Somervllle Capt. Chase now living al Rock elts
and the charge against him turned to be the old
one against Jack ashore-gettlng tpsy and violating
the public peace 1t appears that he had called Sun
day evening at house Main street, near the
County Court, house. occupied by white man, and
demanded glass OF rum; upon learning that he could
not obtain 1t, he became abusive and disorderly -
he owner put him out of the house and closed the
door, whereupon he attempted to re-enter ty force
and IN doing SO broke of the windows The
watchnen came up, arrested Allen and took him to
understanding that he would be released on the appI-
cation OF Capt Chase, provided that application should
be made when his vessel was ready 10 sail.
Row ON THE BAsIN.-A white man named Jim
merson was then arraigned on the charge of beating
negro woman at the head OF the Basin Sunday eve
ing, and threatening TO beat Mrs. Claytor white
woman. The evidence not being fully represented
the Mayor continued the case TIL to-day
WIFE WHGPPING.-A white man named Thomas
Powell next took the stand to the charge of
whipping his own wife Sunday evening. He lives on
the Canal, and was captured by the Watchmen whilst
beating his poor wife He visited the Valley in de-
fault OF security TO keep the peace
Row ON THE DocK.-On Sunday night several la
bourers engaged on the Shlp-ock to a shanty
near the Bridge across the Dock, and meeting some
of their kith and kin" from he Emerald Isle, reg
ulal shindy took place. hearing loud cries for the
"Watch," several Watcbmen repaired to the shanty
aud succeeded IN capturing five of the pugsts, whom
they locked up IN the cage Several others, engaged
in the fight escaped: Yesterday they made their APP
pearance before the Mayor, and upon failing to tender
proper surety for good behaviour, four of them went
10 jail-the filth man edward Shlnneck) succeeded
in obtaining ball. and was discharged
DIsoRDERIY.-M Michael Murphy, charged with being
drunk and dlsorderly Shockoe Hill sunday night,
was sent to jail in default of security
STEALING a CHlcKEN;-Whst the Mayor was yes
erday busily engaged dispensing justice 10 a crowd
of rowdy transgressors, negro fellow who calls HIM
self Thomas Blair, was brought into Court by Mr..
from marketmdn at the Shockoe liill Market, but
had been detected, and as natural consequence had
been 'brought to condign." His Honour looked into
the case, and ordered the rogue below for correc-
ton
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

MESSAGE OF THE GOV. OF KENTUCKY.
The Louisville Journal puts us in possession OF the
message OF Governor Powell to the Legislature of
Kenfscky. The greater portion of 1t is devoted to
discussion of the financial affairs of the State, par
ticulay the condition of the sinking fund, with the
view, "raher covertly," the Journal remarks, Of
'throwng blame upon Gov. Helms administration
Upon Federal politics Governor Powell is very brief.
He congratulates the Legislature upon the passing
away of ''the dark and lowering clouds that recently
threatened the existence of the Unon.' and declares
that ''Kenucky is the firm and devoted friend of the
out, in strctness and in ruth in letter and in spirit
the Compromise measures" He expresses hope
that those who have resisted the execution of the
Fugitive Slave law IN the North would be Vigorously
punished, in order that the South may be assured of
the suflicency of guarantees dc 'gned protect the
interests and aims of all sections of the country.
Ronnhic
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COL. JOHNsON's WHEREABOUTS.

The Parkersburg Gazette of the 18th ham
dies the Democratic nominee without gloves in
the following article, which, by the way, clears
up mystery that has for some time existed as
to Col. Johnson's whereabouts. 1t was given
out that he meant to follow up Mr.. Summers
footsteps, and we have looked with some curosi-
ty for accounts Of him from the South West
Of course none have come, as he has confined
himself to his own Congressional district The
Wings there know him too we'll to allow our
cause to suffer under his efforts.
The Gazette says:
SKULKGNG.-In great canvass like that now pepd~
ing in Virginia, the candidates of the two parties must
be comparatively unknown in some portions of the
State. such being the case, would suppose them
anxious to visit those quarters and minge among the
people, who desire to see and hear them before the
election. Acting upon this very natural suppositou
Mr.. summers is now on tour through those sections
OF the commonwea It'll in which he is the least known.
procalming his principles and discussing questions of
State policy in which all are interested. Every
where, he has been cordially received vast crowds lis
tenlng with profit and pleasure to his manly and elo-
qnent dscourses.
How widely different is the course Of his opponent
Instead OF gong eastward, where he is not known he
Is now skukng around this district in VIII ich he lives
and where he has been known for many years What
people enquire, what can be his motive in dodging
about here, where he can't make friends, while the
other candidate is over the mountains and among
strangers! The reason is obvious Col. johnson
breads an encounter with Mr.. Summers before the
people OF Eastern Virgi mia He feels his inability
to contend with the gifted orator. and is afraid TO cross
the mounla ms, lest their meeting become UNAVOIDABLE
Scouting about home, he leces that same old speech
on every occasion; Meantime, his toades write glow
ing enconums TO the Enquirer, describing his prowess
as lnvlnclble and representing him as "more than
match Tor Summers'-whom he ia afraid to meet
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

THE SfCkAY SEASOs There are some
diseases that visit us at stated of the year. and
which not unirequenlly become aarmngly fatal du-
ring the summer and autumn MONTHS especially to the
young. ltis supposed seventy thousand die annually
from arrangements Of the Stomach, and Bowels alone
Does not every feeling OF our nature become enlisted in
the humane desire to lessen this ghttul mortality?
not bound by every principle Of religion to ad-
minister relief when in power? BRANDRETHS
PILLS, by cleansing the blood from all impnretes,
gives power to every organ to perform its functions
healthiy, matter whether externally or internally
situated Na,dre has formed the bowels for the evacu.
alton of all unhealthy humours of the blood and if
man would but common sense, he would take care
they perform this office faithfully, If the bowels are
out OF order, too slow too active, few doses OF
Baandreth's Pills will bring them to order. Ask the
man that dying from constpated bowels what
cured him; he tells you, Brandreths Pills, Ask him
who has had the dyssen cry for six months and every
remedy had taed he will tell you that Brandreth's Pills
cured him in a week So with evers, chilIs and other
diseases: In word Brandreths Pills, il you are
sick and desire to be well-and use Them occasionally
when well, to keep off sickness.
For sale by NJ BRANCH,
No. East Main street, corner opposite Old Market.
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CENSTS OF TEXAS
The New York Express has Washington letter

The New York Express has Washington letter
OF 18th inst. which runs thus:
1t is not true that Mr.. Webster has sienied any
thing like fixed intention ofleaving the Cabinet
position which he could better have his claims urged
tor nomination for the Presidency, but other friends
have urged him to do no such thing holding that
IN the spendor OF his daily performances, Secretary
OF State, and in the presen state OF foreign relations
he is in much better position to attract wards
INN the attention OF the country His leaving the
Cabinet, therefore, is matter entirely depen-
are unforeseen by himself, and none of which may
happen. lis true however, that he has partly prom
sed to visit New Orleans and the south this win
ter but the redeemng of that pro mise (and of course
his leaving the Cabinet this win erI will depend main.
ly upon the state OF our foreign relations.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

GB The James River and Kanawha Company as
sembed last evenug,-a large vote being present.
Gen. John II. Cooke was appointed Chairman The
reports of the President and Chief Engineer and of the
Committee on Tolls, were presented, and with severa
memorials, referred to the usual committee ofl3.
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THAT CHARGE OF "DODGfNG %

In his review of Mr.. Summers speech at this place,
neighbor, without regard the facts of the case
Bankrupt bill up, 'dodged" the question, by
pretending to have business at the War Office. Mr..
s. distinctly stated that he voted TO lay the bill on the
table-whch was, by all, regarded. as test vote
soldier at the War Department. the vote was unexpec-
teddy called, and the bill passed. If lie had had the
remotest idea of the vote, he would have been at his
post and voted against the law. So much for our
neighhors candor.-Abingdon HireinaGn
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

tg0 The Ladies OF the Monumental Church pro-
site the Exchange Bank. II will commence on Tues
day evening" 25th inst, where will be found a great
variety of useful and fancy articles. The refreshment
ts5es will be well supplied with all the delicacies of
the season, and gentlemen requested to call and
take and suppers The object OF the Fair is to
assist in paying for the repairs OF the Church. and the
ladies invite heir friends and the public to call
no 22-4t+
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tut TIE NICHmOnd tt
RICHMOND COLLEGE.

An attempt is now making, with a fair prospect o
success, 10 raise endowment of 800 900 for his in
| shtutlon; Many OF our citizens may regard it as a
matter of general interest because conducted unde,
sectaran auspices, and by Baptist agent The wri.
ter conesses his ong-chershed objection to Sec
tartan Ism in colleges, creating prejudice and mar
rowing the views OF their managers but he must also
state his conviction, the result OF some observation
hat In Protestant Colleges the supposed religions
bias gwen to the minds OF Students is almost entirely
Imaginary Even it be reality in other situations
the citizens of Richmond, OF any denomination with
their son under their own roots, need fear d nomina
tlonal influence more at Richmond College than AT
anv other school in the city, conducted by man of
different sect. The past conduct OF the Trustees ia
the selection OF Professors, majority of whom have
always been not Baps;s,. u.s. we may hope an ipdca-
ton OF theil future lberaity in that respect
But admitting the objections account OF its Sec
taransm, in their tul force it better to have a
we-endewed, welconducted Sectarlan College, than
noIe at alR Are not of The celebrated institu-
tons OF the U States, with Harvard Yale and Prince
ton at the head Sectaran Institutions yet patronized
without tear OF consequences by men of all denomna
tions?
The citizens of Richmond have deep pecu mary
interest in establishing institution among them
"here ther sons can receive instructions in all the
branches OF liberal education, without leaving the pa
terna root Al least two thirds, it not three tourths of
The expenses OF education may be saved by this plan
BOOKS and Ialtlon constitute very small portion of
those expenses. They consist mainly in travelling ex
penses, board and all the items connec ted with resi-
dence from home. Ii these can be saved the burden
OF educating their will be greatly liehened to
those who can barely afford it, and many will be ena-
bed to secure the blessing, who will otherwise be en-
tirey excluded. Many poor young men near colleges,
are, by that very circumstance, raised 10 usefulness
and dis ncton.
The citizens of Richmond, who desire the improve
ment OF their sons, (and what citizen worthy of the
name does notD will save money in the attainment of
tha OBJECT, by contributing literally ards the es-
enlistment OF good college, at their own doors -
ev will not only it in that way, but will gain
1t IN another, by the expenditures Of Students their
parents and guardians, from abroad Those of other
denominations, or OF no denomination will secure the
right OF demanding that the institution shall be con-
Quoted 10 manner not only to command The patro
mage OF Baptlss, but universal respect and confidence
A CITIZEN
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

HE CAMPBELL PRESENTATION We shall insert to-
morrow the proceedings connected with the presen-
tatlon OF silver Pitcher by the Artisans of the Ire
degar Iron Foundry to their late Superintendent, Mr.
Charles Campbell They reached US too late for this
mornings paDer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

BIC LUMP.-A C california correspondent of the
Journal of Commerce writes from San Francisco as
follows under date of October 18th;
ga few days since had the pleasure of meeting
with a gentleman just down from the mines, who,
The enormous sum of $35.64O IN three DAYS, from a
place called yankee Shde'' on the American river
He told me that nature had changed the course OF the
river at that pont and, alter working three weeks
the original bed of the river, they succeeded in finding
one lump of pure gold weighing two hundred and
eghty-lwo ounces, which, with other small pieces
they collected, in ALL within three days time, the sum
before named, of thrty-fve thousand six hundred
and forty dollars
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

MEDICAL SruDENTs-lt is reported in the Medical
Gazette that the highest number Of students, coun ted
in any of the lecture of The medical institutions
in this city, during the present season, Including all
present any part OF the lecture, has been as fol-
lows -
In the College OF Physicians and Surgeons. 1877
In the University of New York. .l79
In the New ork Medical College. SO
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-25

The CANAL.-Another section OF the Canal extern
ding from the mouth of North River to Buchanan,
will be opened Friday and the Packet Boat will pas 8
up tor the first time. A number of gentlemen have
been invited to take passage and grand rejoicing is
expected -Lynchburg Virgiaian.
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INTRODUCTION OF SLAVES INTO GEORGIA In the
Legislature of Georgia, on the Sd instant, Mr.. Nc
pougald of Muscogee county, presented bill to pro-
hbt the introduction of slaves into that State for pur
poses OF sale The bill passed first reading.
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In the seventeen years that the Common School svg-

In the seventeen years that the Common School sys-
tenn has been in operation it estimated that the people
OF Pennsy lvania have expended over fifteen millions of
dollars in support Of this noble effort, exc usive of the
large annually paid sustain the numerous private
academies, seminaries and schools, which are also
giving their invaluable aid the Of general ed
ucstion. The number of schools in the State had in
creased from 1862 300 and the teachers from 8O9 10
1850. The pupils number half m llion and the
annual cost Of the system is now ST. 400 600.