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The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-01
COrrespondence of the Conrier

w ASHINGTON, Apr le
The government has taken prompt mean
to arrest and Illustrate the new exDodiasT
against Cuba The Spanish Minister h
repeatedly stated to the Secretary Of ,Stss
his apprehensions, that an expedition won
be organized for an invasion Of Cuba in NJ
1t is not probable that this government 4
again interfere for the protection Of AMI
the adventures who may fall into the han
Of the Cuban authorities, nor will the SEa
ish Government feel disposed to exercise an
clemency towards them or their Cuban coai
Il any they may have The result
OF abortiye attempts to revolutions
Cuba, ~ be to subject the Cubans to il
creased precision and greater pecuniary e1,
action. Tic partitions of Spain, for The
defence of the Island since the late invasia
by Lopez, cost a laIee saln of money, and
must be met by an increa reFenue ffon
Cuba. at the same time, sueh expsdi ton.
viii be encouraged by the impunity ut.
which they are got up in this country. Ga
existing laws are inadequate to the punish
ment Of those who may set ON foot hostil
within the ited States, a gains
countries with which the. United States an
at peace.
One Of the last .cldns acted upon }y Tie
Io.lrd Of Commissioners on Mexlcan claims
was that Of Mr. L. S Hargous This Tas
one Of the largest claims presented to the
B5srd, amounting to twelve hundred thou
sand dollars. The principal ground fr the
demand IS debt acknowledged h Ne1co
ior the supplies of cannon and stone 10 ref5
the Caste Of San Juan de Uloa. after tie
attack ofFhe French feet. The cannon vee
made aud the stone cut in New York Sig
lar friqudas, merchant Of Vera Cruz, and
afterwards Secretary of the Treasury, VS.
HE partner u Nr Hargous in the contrad
IAereiore half Of the amount-cr 50 mud
9f he debt rs is due to Dir. Hargou-. era
partaer will be awarded to him.
The awards viii be declared to-day; and
numbers of the claimants and their a4s MS
vii 5e sorely yexed and disappointed .t lie
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-01

u s4ciAlNGI0N. IlIsI -
The Board of Commissioners on the ct ms.
asgains6, Mexico have closed their business
aud declared their awards The followin. s
tie enefal result:
ne whole number Of memorials presented
WIS Ihe number rejected, as Insult
Gent % their face, was % The SAN ap-
pr9pFlated By Gongreas aad the treaty was
S3,190,090. lie aggregate 81 All She ;rwag6s
Is s., 203, 523 So there are S4S.zI1 lad
Of the fund stipulated to be paid by tLs
treaty.
Some of the larger awards are as fol- VS.
10 Lewis S. Hargous, $3.50, $50 80; Dr.
Gardner, S428, 900; the Union Land Com
pany in Texas, SIS, $40 10; tie Trniu
Land Company, 85S, 800 24; Galveston Bar
and Texas Company, $50 1000; Aaron Les
gett, 500 600; VIM. S. Parrot, STA, 60J
Nearly all the claimants are chagrined
the results, whether they got nothing
what they deemed insufficient. Much com
plant is made of Dir. Hargous award, q
the allegation that It IS claim for debts aetu-
ally due to Mexican citizens. Some of The
claimants talk of protesting against the
awards, and appealing 90 Congress fer faEth.H
g relief 0ns fourth 81 tile hole claim q
lr e winch ras award
ell bought year areoran g
Rigs but lesentatiyes
Of he de o consider they have
go enough Ole ether clam for which
ofeK thousand ID as efleTeai
not se thousand dol
nd 70 Otter elainS, tie awards
have ea one nE IS The amount
me elnied clain syafnss
have $40 - nan viii ss6 iindem-
nit due HEM
geAts and com Z. syill take of about
halt a lnillIol 81 the amounts awarded The
claimants
The Secfetary Of the Treasury has diree-
ted that the awards be paid IN cash, though
iaccordine to law he had the option to pay n
q s. Eve pen cent stocks There are nov
fourteen millions IN the treasury
Melancholy and Sudden Death.
On Tuesday last, 1ir b. Andersen
proprietor Of the Holly Springs Gazeiie
died very suddenly, from the rupture af 8
lbleod-yessel IN the Lungs He was walking
along Re mt neaI the Drug Store 9
Wins & 5artIe At the time he begin e
SPIT blood. He went into then Store, ana
was corpse ID 80 minutes Oh Wednes
day after III appropriate and beautiful ser
non by tie Rev Si 81 the Epise
ipa Church ms renaains were coopanl
&c Ne Grave ard 81 large procession
friends and 1ol| uai d nlees
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-01
Correction.

In-quoting last week from the files Of the
Republican, the word September, wherever
it occurs, was substituted through mistake
for November.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-01
Cuban Expedition.

/
The Savannah News of the 18th inst,
throws further light ON the movements Of
the Fillibusters. In noticing paragraph
from the Atlanta (Ga.) Intelligencer, which
stated that one hundred and twenty young
men took the Macon and Western cars from
that place on the morning Of the 8th inst,
bound professedly for California but really
for the Island of Cuba, the News says this
premature movement was accustomed by a
rumot which had reached the upper districts
of the State that the revolt of the Cubans
had already taken place. The young men
comprising the above company, among
whom are some of the finest spirits in the
Cherokee region, Immediately fastened to
Savannah to tender their services to Gen
Gonzales, now resident of that city. Six
ty-three of the.party went as far as Twenty
Mile Station, on the Central Railroad, from
which point they communicated with Sayan-
nah OH the 18th inst; and learning that
their movement was premature, and also
that they had mistaken the rendezvous, they
returned to their homes to await the proper
time, when they will again seek an opportu-
nifty to give their aid to Cuba The balance
of the company, which passed through At
lanta, it is presumed learned the true state OF
matters at Macon, and turned back.
The Havana correspondent of the N. Y.
Express, writing on the 31st ult. says;
1t is known in town, and, in fact, all over
the Island, that the Captain General has in
formed Com. Parker of the steamer Saranac,
which vessel is now lying at anchor in our
harbor, that he had received positive infor-
nation that Lopez d Co., would make de-
scent upon this island within thirty days;
md as about fifteen days have elapsed since
he Captain General received this news, we
may soon be on the lookout for the "pirates."
They arc said to number from 1000 to
? 800 The Captain General very unwisely
made this statement to Com. Parker and off |
:crs publicly, and the consequence is that
the whole island sin great state of excite
nent and alarm. That the Captain General
has received this information there can be I
40 doubt, but we do doubt It's correctness;
5he Captain General, however, undoubtedly |
places full reliance on the correctness of the /
from the fact that he has re-
luested the captain of the French war steam
5r Mogador, who was about leaving this port
to oblige him by remaining few days long
er.It may be true that party is on its way
to invade this island, and it may effect land
ing; but there is no one so sanguine as to
believe that such an invasion will be success
fh
The Savannah News goes on to saw.
Ry This q w;u h saan tha+ +bo Co,.o,n
mont i in do;ly ovroctaton Of ~ ontGreai
and that tho Sind ! On ,,raot stata &c
alarr, ), IT, It, H., a. = 800 S','So ~
tbo "a inst on5 ,I vt a. nv 9eol s,t ~ ~
ono ,ror1 9bo,+ a. %, - ;4 ot ~
Con Toyo7 ~ oo Ttr.v pei. .I Slsi. ~
i71Y1aa,.- r1roryoil -
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-01

In art or science, to. be first IN elninence.
is great advantage; for those that come
after will be counted but imitators Of those
who went before.
He that is never idle win often be vicious.
The life is buta index Of the heart the
ole tells where the other may befound,
a good man suffers evil and does good; a
bad man suffers good and does evil.
Almost az Of us make ourselves misera-
pc BY too much forecast
Prudent mon lock up their motives, Civ.
ing only their intimates key.
"A man who knows how to sneak. knows
also when be silent
let your discouraes With men St business
3e short md c0mpre heusiFe
Goodwill Ike GOOD name, IS ret by
many good actions end lost BY one
Never atiact % g witty, 81 lest 81 as y
wound ire feelings n anofhcr
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-05-01

Mr.. WEBSTER. large concourse Of
citizens gathered in front Of the Revere
House, in Boston, on the 22d inst, filing
the street each way for great distance, to|
lIsten to the address Of Mr. Webster, deliv-l
cred IN conformity with previous invita-
ton. Mr. Webster spoke from tie gallery
Of the Revere House, aud his address vas
received with frequent bursts Of enthusiasm
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

ENGRAVING TO VReINIA.-Some OF the best farmers
in Western New York have purchased lands in Vr-
gina and will soon become cutivators ofthe soil in
that State Ia letter TO the editor of the Genessee
Farmer of recent date. from Proctors Creek. Ches-
for company Northern farmers say 100 to $50 to
purchase tract of from 20 to 600 acres within 90 or
30 miles Of the principal cities and tide water on or
near railroad and water navigation 1t will be but
30 hours travel by railroad from New York and 40 hours
by steamer. Some OF these lands are well improved
and have fair buildings; and their average price may
be 81 per acre. The climate is salubrous and adnsa-
bly, adapted to fruit culture. The following price. are
common for the crops named, Wheat 81 IS and 81
90 bushel; 70 to IS cents; rye IS 10 70 cenis
buckwhea 81 to 81 to IS; hay $50 to IS ton; oats,
SOTO "a cents; butter 81 cents pound always cheese
none msde Irish potatoes; 81 bushel; sweet 81 to
$780, beans ST. 30; cotton IL cts, le raised but might
be- Nothing Is farther from the truth than the COM
mon belief atthe North. that it is dis2raceful here
for a white ma to labor"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06
THE CAMEL COAL OF KANAwHA.

1t has been suggested to US by an intelligent gentle
man from the Western part Of the State, TO estimate,
from such data as adduced yesterday to show the
superior capacity of the canal to bear the trade OF the
Ohio Valley the practicabiy OF transporting the Can
mel coal Of Kanawha to the Tide water markets.
Assuming the tolls and freight together to be one cent
per ton per mile, which is than the present char.
ges the Erie canal, and the average distance over
which the coal would be brought to be 400 miles, the
cost OF transporting one Richmond would be 81
The Camel coal would readily bring IS cents per bush
ell 10 any of the Eastern cities and 80 bushels making
ton of 1000 lbs., it's value would be $l,55. Taking
S. til of transportation, from this sum, the collier
would have 81 SIS per ton to pay the expense OF mining
1t is evident that there would be large margin fol
profit. We have not doubt that if the canal were
completed the Camel coal trade through the centre o
the State would become most important business ant
it would tend almost as much as any other branch
our internal commerce to make Norfolk great eIpor
ting and importing city for the steamers wout
be drawn to Hampton Roads to procure their Goals.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

ALABAMA AND MISSISSIPPI FAcToRIEs-From
the April number of DeBow's Review we gather
some interesting items showing the progress OF
manufactures in the above named States. At
Autaugsvils, Alabama, which has grown up in
the woods during the last two years, with pop
ulation of 35o-a factory for Osnaburgs is in op-
GRAFTON, with capital of SS7 ,0O0-eighty one OPP
eratves are employed, mostly females. The
building is $50 feet long and so wide, of brick,
with sis of cast iron. The factory ntans 5000
spindles, 100 LOOMS AZ cards, and all necessary
machinery, and the proprietors expect to manufac-
ture daily, 1000 yards of cloth. The location Of
the village is three miles from the Alabama river.
A large Cotton Factory is in contemplation on
Loachapaka Creek, near Auburn, (Ala.) line of
the Montgomery and West Point Rail Road.
A project for the erection of Cotton Factory
in which citizens of Mississippi and Louisiana pro-
pose uniting, has been started by several enter.
prising gentlemen of the former State; Biloxi Bay
is suggested as desirable and healthy location
and combining cheapliving with ready facilitiea o.
translation.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06
CONVENTION.

In the Convention yesterday, another effort was
made by Eastern members TO pass resolution to stop
debate in committee of the whole, but it failed BY tie
several Eastern gentlemen, usual, being out o.
place.
In committee, Mr.. Wise defended his peculiar no.
tons Of the interests OF dewater, and proclaimed him
self fast friend oil Richmond
Mr.. Ferguson spoke, at some length, to prove that
he loved Richmond better than Mr. Scott Of Fauqusr.
Unfortunately for this phase of the argument on the
Moper principles of government, the galleries were
/sparsey occupiedl
Mr. Scott efFauquier took the floor and the COM
mttee rose.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

MIR, WISE yesterday, in the Convention, with very
proper of proprety, stated that he would not adj
dress the citizens of Richmond tonight he had been
advertised do and disclamed any purpose OF inter-
ferag 10 the pending question OF instrucrng the dele
gates of this district in the Convention. We much
surprised at seeing the announcement that Mr.. Wise
would speak the African Church. 1t would have had
a sorry appearance to the world, that the people OF
Richmond should find Unnecessary to solicit gentle
man from another district TO instruct them how to in
struct their delegates
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06
LETTERS FROM THE DELEGATES.

Most of our space to-day is occupied with the
letters of the delegates from this district In the
State Convention to the committee the Henrco
county meeting We have only had opportuni-
ty, before they were submitted to the printer, to
read the letter of Mr. Stanard, and we commend
it to the perusal of every intelligent citizen OF
Richmond. 1t is impossible to reflect upon his
view of the interest our city has in this basis
question, and not be convinced that the mixed
basis ought to be firmly adhered to by our rep
resentatives in Convention.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06
PUBLIC MEETING ON THE BASIS CUES.
II0N

PUBLIC MEETING ON The BASIS CUES
IION.
Our own sketch of the proceedings of the large pub
lie meeting at the African Church Friday nigh
last, renders it unnecessary 10 give now more of thu
Sscreary's report, than the various propositions tina
were submitted:
MR.. CRANES RESOLUTIONS.
"Whereas, the subject OF the Basis of Representa-
ton of Virginia has been long vexed question, one
which has occupied much Of the time and attention OF the
citizens OF the State and which has occupied the time
and attention OF the State Convenion now in session
10 this city, for several months, resulting upon the
recent vote in nearly equal division Of the friend.
Oh the Mixed and Suffrage Basis.
"And whereas the East and the West are nearl,
equally divided upon the SUBJECT and both unyiednl
in their several views now, therefore, we the people
OF the City Of Richmond in public meeting assembled
10 rider the harmony, unity and prosperit,
OF the entire State of Virginia, do resolve
"ls.. That 10 opinion the Basis OF Represents
ton under all the circumstances by which the State il
surrounded presents fair subject for Compromise
I'D. That among the propositions Tor compro
mise which have come under our observation, we de-
clare preference for that presented by the Hon
John M. Bolts OF Henrico.
h. AUGUsT's RESOLUTION.
tWherea the delegates from this district in the pre-
sent Convention were elected after full expression O
opinion upon the various subjects to be acted upon BY
that body and were fully discussed before the people
amongst which the Basis Of Representation was one Of
The most important: Therefore, be it
Resolved, That this meeting composed of only a
part OF the district, deem unnecessary and unwse to
give any instructions to the said delegates upon the
Basis, or any other question, but leave them to act 10
such manner as ID their judgment may best carry out
the views and promote the interest Of their constitu-
ents."
THE RESOLUTIONS THAT WERE ADOPTED.
Resolved, That the Chairman OF this Meeting be
requested to appoint three Commissioners, in each
Ward, 10 open poll on Wednesday, the 7th inst. and
take the sense of the qualified voters this CITY in re-
gard 10 the White or Suffrage Basis, the Mixed Basis
and Compromise. The polls to be kept open three
days il necessary 10 obtain the whole OF the civ
Resolved, further, That when the voting shall hay.
been ended and the result known the Commissioner
be requested 10 furns copy ofthe Vote to each Of
representatives from this district 10 the Constitutions
Convention now in session 10 Richmond.
In accordance with these resolutions, the Charma
of the meeting ha. appointed the following Comm,
sioners to take the of the qualified voters in tn
several wards:
COMMISSIONERS.
JEFFERSON WAED-Wm. f. Butler, Hugh Rlleigt
Alexander Royster-George W. Pesrce, Clerk.
MAprsos WARD-John X. Marin, Thos. J. Deans
Io. Adkips-E. Stephenson, Clerk.
MosRoE WARD-Wm. w. Timberlake, James
TYLER. Samuel Elbs-F. J. Smith, Clerk.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06
To the Citizens of Richmond.

To the Citizens of Richmond.
am candidate for re election to the office of City
Sergeant have for several years held This office by
the appointment OF the Justices # the Husngs Court,
and was again appointed in March last for twelve
months | am happy IN the belief that have discharge
ed the duties of my Office faithfully, and shall be much
gratied to receive the appreciation OF my ellow-cili-
zens. evidenced by their supp ort at the polls on the
third Wednesday of this month.
my 6-dtd JOHN M. FERGUSON.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

MIR. Wise stated in tho course of his speech on
Monday last that single firm in Baltimore had amass-
ed during the last years fortune Of $3.50 900, by
simply Transporting oysters to the Western States
all of which obtained at the oy ser banks OF
the Eastern shore OF Virginia. and transported over the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Cumberland and thence
TO the OHIO River IN stages. This firm paid TO the
alone 49,, 900. This single illustration should speak
trumpe, tongued in favor Of East and West lines Of
Railroads
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

RAISING SUGAR IN FLoRIDA.-The st. Au-
CUISINE Herald states that sugar is destined to be
the great staple ofihe State OF Florida the climate
and quaiity OF the soil giving it peculiar advanta-
ges beyond any other portion of the United States
The trade IN moss, hemp, arrowroot, and the
orange and lemon, has also become of much i'm
portsnce.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

DT II you like, vote this ticket:
Mayor. A. Meredith.
Constabe-N. E. Green.
Sergeant-G. R. Peake.
Recorder-A. ]. Crane.
City Colector-Thos. J. Glenn.
Assessor-D M. Miller.
Gauger-P Fl. Butler.
Superintendent Water Works. L. Davis
Register do dom l.. Stratton
Superintendent Poor House--A. Mchaes
Measurer OF Grain-L. H. Luck.
Superintendent Gas Works-A. H. Vanceve.
Captain Of the Night Watch--B Jenkins
First Lieutenant do do--A. Wlkerson
Second do do dow illiam Gardner
Third do do doc c. Johnson
Superintendent OF Streets-M. Bates.
my 5-T~ VOX POPULI.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

Messrs. Editors-Please announce that am can
dldate tor the Office | hold as Captain oil tie
Night Watch ofhe City ofRchinond; and it should
be the pleasure of The citizens to elect me, will endet
to them as heretofore.
my Cts BURRELL JiNKINS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06
PROVIDENCE. r. MAY &

PROVIDENCE. R. Inlay 8.
Captain Burgess, of the schooner Harriet Newal in
forms that the Schooner Minerva, of Norwich, was
capszed in squa off Fire Island Light at haf.past
o'clock on Tuesday night, and all hands, numbering
l6 were lost
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

ERRATA-1n the article headed "The Basis Debate ,,
on the first page of this days country ISSUE the reader
will please read "psrpetuated" for "perpeated" and
invent for "insert"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06
Ohm A. MEREDITH.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
SciENcE-An intermediate meeting of the American
Association" will be held at Cincinnati during the week
commencing on Monday, 5th OF May next. AS this af-
lords opportunity for gentlemen residing in the West,
interested in the promotion OF science to meet 'ios OF
interest Many persons have already sgnifed their in.
tenon OF being present, and large meeting is expect
ed
To correct an error which has been inadvertently
made in OF the public notices, are requested
to state that Professor A. D. Bache will preside al
this meeting, having been elected for the period ON
August 1850 10 August 1851 In addition to The Pres
dent Tor the present year, informed that Pro-
lessor Henry the President Of the last year and Pro.
lessor Agassz, President Tor the next, will be present
The regular annual meeting of the Association will
take place at Albany on the 81 Monday OF August
next.-Nat Int
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

The New York market for Pigeons, eleven
hundred and seventy.two pounds of which have
recently been received in our market over the Erie
Railroad. is OF course becoming dull under the
pressure upon ii. They are bought in Allegheny
county, where good portion of them come from
! Tor about 25 cents dOzen.-Erpaess
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06
Ist May, 1850. LIST May, 1851. d.
I6,OlS 1928 i" $3.50

READ & BARKSDALES.
FLOUR-The market extremely dull and declining
Last sales of Richmond at 81 a.; Scoltsvie 81 62a--
a better demand for low grades, which bring more
than their proportionate value.
WHEAT-Very little offering, and prices nominal.
We quote Red and White at 81 81 O5 per bushel
CORN-Supplies coming in more freely. We
quote sales a 63a65 cts. per bushe
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06
DIED.

Yesterday morning, THOMAS LEE, in the 5nh
year of his age. His funeral will take place to day.
terrain Church. His friends and those of his daughter
are requested 10 attend
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

PUBLIC NOTlCE.-ln compliance with certain
resolutions, adopted by the citizens of Richmond
public injecting held in the A rcan Church. on Satur-
day evening last the undersigned Commissioners, ap-
pointed for that purpose will open poll the Union
Hotel on WEDNESDAY MORNING, The 7th of
May at O'clock to take the OF The qualified vo-
tiers of Jefferson Ward in regard the Basis ques-
ton pending before The State Constitutional
Convention.
WIN. F. BUTLER,
HUGH RlLElGH,
my CT A. l.. ROYSTER.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

We are requested by Col Meredith to state tina; he
has not authorized the nominations of him for the
Mayoralty, and is not candidate for the office.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

To the Voters of the City of Richmond
| take this method of announcing mysefa candidate
for the office of City Gauger and Inspector of Liquors.
| my I'D PAT. H. BUTLER.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-06

MEssRs. EDITORS:
Whilst l appreciate The favorable opinion Of my
friends who have nominated me for the office of High
Constable, beg leave to the citizens of
Richmond that most respectfully decline being
ddate for that office.
nv 6-ll* N f. GR[ EN-