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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

The Convention, it will be seen, was occu-
pied yesterday with the apportionment of the ju-
dcial districts and circuits. Some changes
were made in the project of the special commit
tee One of these was to make a separate and
additional circuit of the counties of Accomac and
Northampton, the Judge of which is 10 receive
a salary of $500. These two counties OF the
eastern shore" are so widely separated from the
counties on the Western shore of the Chesa-
peake bay, that the Convention consde red it rea
sonable to secure to them resident Judge
This modification of the lower circuit made it
convenient to modify the arrangement as to the
Richmond circuit, and an amendment was
adopted by which the city alone will have one
Judge of law and chaucery, and the county of
Henrico will form part of the Williamsburg cir
cult. Considering the heavy expenses of living
in Richmond, and the greater amount of out-of-
court business which the city Judge must neces-
sarily transact, besides attending to both the
chancerv and common law dockets, it would be
but just to allow higher salary than the county
Judges receive. The pay should be sufficient to
secure the services of the most competent men;
and in this the people of the country are interest
ed hardly less than the citizens of Richmond; for
they are necessarily concerned in much of the
business that arises here.
Mr.. Randolph, it will be seen, gave notice that he
would move, Saturday, to reconsider the Compro-
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THE CROPS, THE UNION, &c.
AMELIA County. JuIv IA 1915
11MELIA NOUNI JuIy Io01A
To the Editor of the Petersburg InteLIieencer

To the Editor of the Petersburg Inteligencer
SIR-As many of your readers feel lively interest
in agricultural matters, beg leave to occupy small
space in your valuable paper with brief account of
the crops in This district. The harvest ia finished
and am glad to say better crop of wheat for guam
ny and quality has not been reaped in this county for
many years This statement IS applicabe to the crops
OF wheat IN Powhaan, Nottoway, Cumberland and 9th
er clrcamJacent counties. The heads OF wheat stalks
filled uncommonly we'll this harvest, each mesh not un-
frequently containing three, four five firm, plump
grams The effects OF guano were, in many instances,
truly amazing; acres of SOIL which a keen and prac-
tsed eye would have considered unfit for tage pas
tursge being changed by that powerful manure into
fruitful fields, producing, in several cases, fifteen BUSH
els tor one sown
The sagest farmer can predict nothing, with any
certainty about the corn crop at this period OF the
son; but It's present thriving and heathful condition
promises heavy product The oats are not good ex-
cept those which were sown on low, moist lands. The
growth OF our tobacco has been retarded by dry and hot
weather; yet the stand generally satisfactory; how
opinions this subject, this time OF the year.
should be given with difdence and received with doubt.
The drought which has parched such large tracts of the
surrounding country has not yet been severe in this
neigborhood; but the vegetables in gardens begin
to decae from the sui rness and fervency of the
perature; the grass dry places to wher,
the blades OF begin curl, ard the planter looks
up at every cloud with anxious and wishfu eye.
AS am plain, un Uttered man, will not poster
you with any crude, political opinions, although, in
these days, all men delight, like Fieldngs Squire Wes-
term $40 talk about the state OF the nation" But Of
this grand fact express my solemn belief that in spite
of the schemes OF selfish aprants the soph stres de-
ceptlv causnss, the specuatons OF dreamy theorists,
and the violent rants OF hot headed Zealos
wheImng majority of the people are fixed in the mmu-
table purpose and high resolve to stand by this glorious
Union, at every hazard and to the last extremity.
constantly hear from Wings and Democrats, ofthe
most cided attachment their respective parties
nest expressions OF the warmest wishes for the
OF Mr.. Howell Cobb in Georgia, and of his gallant
| compeer in Mississippi, Mr.. Henry S. Foote.
During the past week the heat has been blsterng, the
thermome' In AIRY rooms, and in shady spots without
doors, reaching 500 in the warmest hours.
Your very obedent servant
RUSTTCUS.
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e purpose OF moving reconsideration of the vote bv
when the provso attached to the Sd section was adon
elsewhere. f'"''oou 'o'
The proviso reads as followe
frovlded, That nothing herein contained shall pre-
vent me Legislature from establishing separate judicial
circuit Tor the City of Richmond if the same shall to
i seem necessary and proper in addition to those here
IL provided Tor. The Judges whereof shall be elected
IN te same manner, Tor the same term, and shall re-
ceve the same CONF ensation as other Judges of the
Commonwealth" - 'N
The rules were suspended and the proviso rejected
Mr.. VOOLFOLK moved to add what follows as an
independent section TO come in after the 25h section
OF the report: 'ee"O''
Every Judge elected under the provisions of this
constitution shall take oath before he enters mon
the duties OF his office that he will permit no suor or
lawyer to speak TO him in respect to any cause pending
before hm except in the presence OF the adyesares'
council or In open court" Disagreed 10.
The suspension OF the rules refused for the pur
pose OF allowing Mr. Chambliss to move the reconsi-
ceratlon oifhe vote adopting the two first circuits of the
first section: Ayes 80, noes so.
On motion OF MIR, LErcHER the report was referred
TO the committee on Revision
1he Convention then, on motion, adjourned
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Mr.. Fillmore in the South.

The New Orleans Bee speaks as follows on a sub.
iect that is beginning to be a common theme:
GAS tar as our observation extends, Willard Fillmore
is the decided iavorte of the South for the coming Pre-
sdental campaign. We can speak with confidence
of Louisiana. Here the Wing party is an unit, in re-
gard to their preferences, one and all consider Mr.
Fillmore emnently entitled to the nomination. One
and all will support him ardently and enthusiastically
Should Mr.. Fillmore decline the candidaure, as has
been intimaed, Daniel Webster would be probably the
second choice OF the South Gen. Scott would under
no possible crc INSTANCES receive very warm sup
port and unless his suspected utilization with Free soil
and its leaders, were totally diavowed and explained
away he could not obtain Southern vote. But we
are in hopes that whatever may be the private senti.
mems Of Mr. Mr. Fillmore he will yield to the necess
ties of the country and the solicitations OF his political
friends. His name would be tower of srength-un-
der his banner the Wing party would assuredly march
to victory With Willard Fillmore, the COMPROMISE
and the Union inscribed our standard, we would
fear competitor.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

SINGULAR OUTRAGE AT RIo.-Capt. Paddock, of the
bark Minnesota from Rio June Ill., reports that on
the 9th OF June, the steam towboat Sarah, owned by
the highly respectable American firm of Hobbs &
Alvarngs ship chambers, while in the act OF taking
stores to schooner, which cleared on the 6th and
three miles outside the habor-bound to the coast OF
Africa supposed trading voyage, and owned by
on. Rones notorious trader in that infamous traffic
was siezed by the commander ofthe British steamer
Cormorant who ordered her crew TO be imprisoned on
board his vessel, and their vessel to be blown up.
varinge represented the matter to the American minis
ter and assured his exceency that their towboat
engaged in no avocaton but what was strictly legal
try. TIE American sloop OF war Dale commander
Pearson Law in the harbor, aiordng the United States
minister ample power to arrest the Cormoranls crew,
and blow that vessel up; but IN accordance with hises
matter to the Federal Government where doubtless,
reparation and apology will be demanded
nil Bs5J,isn.
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The Boston Cabinet remarks: "We learn fror

The Boston Cabinet remarks: ave learn from
good authority that Professor Horsford meets with
an unexpected difficulty in making successful ex-
periments in reference to the rotation of the earth
on Bunker Hill Monument. The difficulty, NIT
insuperable, is found in the influence of sunlight
and heat in changing the centre of gravity in the
monument. The stones in the structure follow
the universal law of expansion under the influence
of the sun, and hence the monument, during a
bright day, is biased northward to about three
fourths of an inch, so changing the centre of gray
i,y and the point of oscillation that distance
This natural and curious facts compels the Pro-
fessor to change the point from which the long
pendulum is suspended once or twice each day,
more or less, according to the length and intense
ness of the heat of the day"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

THE HEMPFIELD RA1LRoAD.-A mass meeting
of the friends of the Hempfeld Railroad was
held at Washington, Pa. on the 21st inst. A
large number of persons were in attendance from
all parts of the county. During the absence
of the Committee on Resolutions, the Hon. IT,
M. L. McKennan, the President of the Hempfeld
Railroad, addressed the meeting, showing the
situation and prospects of the road. The COM
mittee reported series Of resolutions urging the
necessity FOR increased exertons on the part of the
friends OF the road. But one feeling seemed to
animate the meeting-that the road must and
should be pushed to completion.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

Governor Hunt, OF New York. has issued procla.
NATION Offering reward Of four hundred dollars for
the detection and conviction OF the anti-renters who
committed assault upon Franklin Smith. on the l4th
instant, the of Berne, in that State whilst 10
discharge Of bis duty as Deputy Sheriff
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

EXCESSIVE DRoUeHr.-A gentleman in Nottoway
writes TO his friend in Petersburg, that the drought in
that county so excessive that but little tobacco be
made. There has been no rain for five weeks and the
tobacco plants persng in the hills In Lnnenburg
is dry that gentleman, by dropping coal OF fire
from his pipe few days snce set the grass in his yard
on fire-Pet Int.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25
RECOVERY OF BURIED TREASURE.

Three men belonging to this place, while digging at
the corner OF Ruggies and Parker Streets last night
at the depth of three four feet discovered box or
trunk containing large amount OF money supposed
TO have been buried by notorious character named
Walker, who occupied cottage in the vicinity some
time since.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

MEETING OF DIREoToRs-At the meeting of the
newly elected Directors of the North Carolina Rail-
road, held last Saturday, John M. Morehead was re-
elected President, and Cyrus P MendenhalI eeot
ed Secretary and Treasurer Greensboro Pat.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

The CRoPs-The wheat crop in this county turns
out much better than anticipated some weeks ago
The heads tolerably we'll filed and the grain of
better quality than the farmers first supposed. The
usual drought Of the past four or five weeks We had
a fine rain however, Friday and another on Satur-
day last which have refreshed vegetation very consid
erably -Staunt0n MESSENGER
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

The Hon. VIM. T. Hamilton has been renominated
for Congress by the Democrats ofhs second district o.
Maryland
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25
THE COUPON BONDS.

The Washington Republic takes the following
additional notice of the new coupon bonds Of Vir-
GINA:
VIRGINIA CouPoN BONDS We observe that the Bank
of the Old Dominion has been organized In Alexan-
dria. This bank is based upon deposit OF coupon
bonds"
The Inteligencer quotes letter from N. M Roths-
child and Sons stating that they hold the credit othe
State Of Virginia in very high estimation"
A sale OF Virginia bonds for large amonnt has been
effected recently in the city OF New York at three
per cent premium, interest added, payable in such
instalments as the Board of Public Works may re-
quire.
We believe that the United States Government had
previously shown its confidence in these stocks by
considerable investment. The rate OF purchase has
not however, ranspired. Those facts prove Inc hlgh
and growing reputat ion of Virginia stocks. With the
improvement n her system ofuance, the constitutional
restrictions 10 be thrown around the increase OF her debt
and prudence on the part Of her fiscal authorities, we
do not doubt that these stocks Will be cassed amongst
the most valuable and permanent in the market.
Some days since, the Republic stated that it
was authorized to correct rumor alluded to by
this paper, that large amount of the Virginia
coupon bonds had been negotiated at par, and to
say that not more than $3.50, 900 had been sold at
that rate. We have good reason to believe that
the Republic itself was in error, and that Messrs.
Seden, Withers & Co., of Washington, did con.
tract with the Board of Public Works for one
million of dollars OF these bonds, at par.
The New York Tribune of Tuesday last has
the following item in its commercial article:
In our notice on Saturday of the taking of two and
hall millions OF Virginia Six per cent. by Mr. John
Thompson the words "for himself and Others were
accidently omitted. There is party of capitalists as
ISOLATED with Mr.. Thompson in the operation
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25
The Jefferson, District.

We learn that the anti-Bedinger Democratic
Convention assembled at Winchester on the ap-
pointed day. and adopted resolutions, in which they
acknow lodged that the body could justly claim to
represent the whole Democratic party of the dis
trict but affirmed that the Convention which
nominated Mr.. B ednger laboured under like
disability, and they utterly repudiated his nominal
ton. They recommended to the district as
suitable candidate Mr.. Byrd, of Frederick, now
member of the State Convention, and we believe
there is little doubt that that gentleman will con-
sent to be voted for If we may use a common
saying, "It's very pretty quarrel as it stands''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

FATAL AFFAIR IN FLoRDA.-On the 10th inst.
w. Clark, Of ST. Mary's, killed young man named
VIM H. Taylor, at the house of Mr.. Harrison in Mas
county. Clark, who is the son-in-law of HARRISON
visit to his father-in-law's family Taylor
lived Harrisons house, being employed as teacher o.
his children. A misunderstanding occurring between
Clark and Taylor the morning of the 10th, exciting
language used by both, whereupon Clark drew
pistol and fired at Taylor Taylor returned the fire,
wounding c. in the shoulder. To prevent further DIFF
6culty Taylor advised to leave the premises, and
was in the act of mounting horse for that purpose
when his antagonist, having seized gun from some re-
turning hunters, fired at him with uck.shot which
taking effect in his back, passed through him, causing
his death in few minutes
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

Our exchanges give accounts Of great storm of
wind, which occurred in Western Maryland and Viz.
ginia on Saturday evening last AT Boonsboro and
Hagerstown, it did considerable damage, blowing off
the roofs and chimneys ofhouses, eveng forest trees
&c.
The Martinsburg lVa) Gazette states that the cold
est habitsnt does recolec severe and desruc-
tive storm as it there:
The wind blew perfect hurricane--the rain fell in
torrents, accompanied by hail, some of the stones
were as large walnus Thousands of panes of glass
were broken in town-fruit, leaves and limbs were
knocked from the trees. In the county large were
prostrated ences stacks of hay and grain were blown
down, and the much injured.
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THIN TIMES, TERMS.

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Single copies, Daily Times two cents each; semi
weekly three cents eachin wrappers ready tor mailing
four cents each. For sale at the ZINES OFFICE.
Copies OF the DAILY TINES always be procured
likewise, at the Periodical and Newspaper Depot OF
Messrs. ALLEN & GENTRY, on Broad streel-prce two
GEMS.
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A fire occurred in Plttsburg the 22nd inst, which
destroyed two brick tenemens; woman and child
who in one of the buildings were burned to
death.
The railroad excitement was incicasing-a meeting
held on the evening of the 2lst in favor OF con-
structing road from Beaver to WellsvilIe, which
will give Pittsburg direct communication with the
lakes
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The Rdgland SLAVES.

Some correspondent of the congregational
Journal"-a travelling one, we suppose, from his
ignorance of what every resident must know
writes to that paper as follows
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

Serious and oitentmes fatal accidents are continually
occurring from the use of camphine ETHEREAL OIL
Last week two ladies, in Boston and the other in
Washington badly burnt that the lives of both
are despared Of Its use should be avoided BY all who
have regard for life
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-25

MT GoouTlc1I, Tie OuHsU1 OF Tie UHTleu olules
at Paris, "a correspondent, writing there to a
N. Y. paper, says,) has invited all his ceuntrymen,
resident or sojourning in Paris, to visit him every
Friday evening, and there every guest receives
the most polite and hearty reception from the mas
ter and lady of the house, their two daughters
and their son. AT one of these reunions some
dancing took place, and this "home" party was in
deed, very pleasing. Several pretty ladies joined
the party, and it is to be hoped that their excellent
habit of meeting at sour Consuls" will come to be
general.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-23
DIED,

On Thursday tho 10Th instant, Miss SUSAN
WRIGHT, daughter of Mrs. SAsAH WRIGHr, Of
this city.
In this city, on the goth instant, Mrs. MARY M.
TELFAlR formerly Of Rhode Island
On the I'd instant, of cholera, on the plains about
ninety miles from Fort Leayenworth, DR.. AL
FRED w. KENNEDY, Surgeon in the United
States army. Also, OF tho same disease and about
the same tins, his son WORSLEY in the 4th year
of his age.
DR.. KENNEDY, accompanied by his wife and
children, was on the line of march to New Mexico
with detachment Of United States troops that had
beon concentrated from different military posts at
Fort Leavenworth. The cholera fist broke out
among the troops at the Fort on the 10Th or 3Oth
ultimo, md before leaving that post eleven Of the
soldiers had died. DIR. Kennedy, who had Just
arrived from Fort Scott to accompany the regiment
as surgeon, continued unrcnitting in his self
sacrificing cxertons TO alleviate the sufIcrings of
the afflicted and dying, until he fell himself no.
bic victim Of the pestilence, in the prime Of man
hood md in the midet Of his of usefulness.
In 1910 he was commissioned Assistant Surgeon
in the United States army, and received the ''rat
honor" among large number of applicants OK
amined at the sarno time. Since that period he
has been almost constantly in active service in
Florida and in Mexico with General Taylor, dur
ing the whole of the war, and afterwards nc had
charge of the hospital at Baton Rouge, which was
filled to overlooking with soldiers broken down in
the Mexican campaign, and all of whom looked
up to him with reverence and gratitude
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-23

FRoM JAMAIcA.--We have received Jamaica
papers to the 18th instant, two days later than
those brought by the Crescent City. Tho cholera
seems TO bc(brcaking out nfrcsh in various sections
of the island. 1t has appeared in Wcstmoreland
and Falmouth, and ia said to linger in it's most
malignant form in the parish Of Havana Since
the thirty first ultmo thirteen deaths have occurred
at Sandy Bay. and seven at Blue Hole, making a
total of forty since its temperance there. Il has
extended from Maylersficld to Friendship, attack
ing every estate on the banks of the Cabaritta
river. At Mesopotamia and Friendship there have
also exists at the Mint and Kings Valley,
Grange Hill, and Lincoln.
The ship Brandon arrived at Rio Bueno on the
9Th of juno. having on board two hundred and
fifty nine Africans. These were Immediately
landed, and selections wero made by the attorneys
and owners ofpropcrtics in the interior Of the par
ish Numbers varying from fifteen to twenty. five
Hail. Hyde Hall, Vale Royal, .Colchis and Stetin
estates; and tho following day the remaining
seventy three taken TO Falmouth port, in the
schooner Dove, and distributed between Hague,
Dundee, Hampstead, Tilston, and Golden Grove.
"Thcso Africans" tho Post states, "are from the
depot at Sierra Leone, and were captured from
French slaver. They young and healthy, and
vice to the agricultural interest which suffered
verey during the late epidemic.
II must be understood that these negroes not
held az slaves, but are merely apprenticed for one
year; after which they at liberty to go whittier
they please. Some Of the Jamaica journals ex-
press a desire that the bondage of these unfortu-
nate captiyes might be extended for a longer
term; but we hope the British government will see
that good faith is kept with them. as we'll sswith
the Coolies. whose return ~ their native country
has not yet been effected.
IN Y. Com. Adperfisr.
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TIT W IN i pl16 ERATOR.
nSH@ NEW &Gr{ OR was brought out
i last Ssason a1Rd widely circnlated through the
city and surrounding country and wherever pfo-
perly managed has given entIre Satisfaction.
The Universal Refrigerator y altogether differ
ent from all others before the ftblc, III IL conbi
nations. apartments, vesscis and the philosophical
oles OF its construction. The Is made of
wood when u. free from smell and lined with me-
tallic surface and it's Inscrer vessels are of stone
ware II is so arranged thai eacn article Of food or
provisions is kept entirely separate, and removed
with facility BY the plan Of it's construction Rcur-
each vessel and within each apartment, while, by
simple ventilating continuance, the complete pu-
rity Of the whole apparatus is insured, thereby OBJ
WAITING all the old objections that have been made
in every other invention for the same purpose, viz:
by avoiding that liability to eDgender local rela
tive odors from the viands meat, fish, vegetables,
pastry, Or fruit which may be contained therein.
The convenience which il affords for retaining the
purity and sweetness of good butter particularly,
that is required to keep every thing cold, is most
economical desid,raum.
o. The proprietor challenges the country to
produce any thing that will compare with il, and
he guarantees it to keep provisions colder and
sweeter with half peck Of ice in twenty -four hours
than any other refrigerator can with peck. he
cost of the Universal Refrigerator is low that
of the ordinary kind, and It will hold more prov-
sions. The 6ters attached when desired by
purchasers. We have the ordinary kinds of Re-
frigerators of all Sizes good any other in the
city, which will sell at reduced prices.
G. WOODWARD, Of Washington, is my sole
agent for the sale of the above Refrigerator for the
District OF Columbia.
June 2l-3t E.. s. larson