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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-30

FOURTH OF July IN Passive have alrea-
dy stated that the Anniversary of American indie
pend .nce was celebrated in Paris by a banquet,
at which large number of citizens of the United
States were present. We find, however, in the
Paris correspondence of the New York Herald,
full particulars of this interesting celebration and
shall proceed to notice its prominent Characters
tics.
The large paror of the word-known restua
rant ITols treres .Prorencaur was engaged for the
dinner The price of tickets S. esq 1t enabled
the assembly to obtain from the reStaurateur a
very elegant. repast A band of excellent music
was provided. At six o'clock pr cisely. about
fifty Americans, who lad assembled al the office
Of Livingston and Wells, No. 8 Place de Ia
Bourse, proceeded along the Rue Vivenne arm
in arm, TWO by two. This createdquite sensation
among the spectators, who did know what meant
that procession of cheerful, coed looking men,
thus parsding in the treets Of Paris. The dinner
was sevred up at seven o'clock precisely; the fol-
lowing gentlemen officiating on the occasion:
PREsIEDNT,-Colonel S. o Hebert. of Louisiana
the gallant commander Of the Sd regiment of u S
infantry n the Mexican war, under General Scott
VICE TRESlpEHTs- Charles c. Bartling, of N. York;
A. NJ. Hobrook, Of New Orleans James w Hewitt
OF 81. Louis; Dr. r. l.. Howard of Columbus % ;
r Miller, OF Tennessee; r. f. Vansychel. OF PhiIa.
delphia.
SECRETARIES w. G. Deschler, of Columbus. o..
J. c. Warrior. OF New Creans-coresponde of The
PicayuRe.
Amongst those present, we notice the names
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DETROIT, July IA. 1851

GENTLEMEN-I much obliged to you for your in
yltation 10 attend the dinner proposed be given to
Archbishop Hughes at New York. the 2lst inst
and should be happy ooin in this tribute orespec
that eminent prelate were it in my power. But other
engagements will prevent my attendance, and must
content myself with expressing my graf fcaton this
public mark OF es TEEN who well deserves it,
by the power ofhis intellect the purity of his life, and
the services he has rendered the ofregon and
virtue.
l am, gentlemen, with great regard, your obedien
servant LEWIS CASS
Letters were received from the Hon. A. H H. Stuart,
Secretary OF the Interior, Chief Justice Taney, and
print.
Speeches were made by the Archbishop, by Mr.. Jno.
McKeon, and by others present.
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Col BENToN's New WoRK.-The New York
Mirror says the Messrs. Appleton have concluded
an arrangement with ex-senator Benton for the
publication of the political work on which he is
now engaged in his retirement. 1t will form a
single volume of about 800 pages octave; and,
although in the main compilation of selections
from the speeches of the author during the Sena-
toria debates for the last thirty years, WILL we
understand, furnish complete resume of the po-
tcal history of the country during that time, and
include great variety of matters derived from
the personal connexions of Col. Benton with the
Democratic administrations and political organi-
cations OF the same era, and the experience which
he has derived from his public life. The title of
the work will be "Thrty Years in the Senate of
the United States.''
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The Cincinnati Times speaks of an important rail
70 d movement in Ohio, having for its object the con,
sructon of continuous line OF railway from Pisbnrg
10 Cmclun Ii, without crossing the Ohio river and On
new route This object is to be flee ed by uniling
company, organized at Mount Vernon, to make
road from the OHIO and Pennsylvania Railroad at its
southern bend, near Londonvi lie, to Columbus, via
Mount Vernon, and company at Springfield, where
the Lttle Miami Railroad terminates, 10 make road
from that point to the Pirtsburg road. The line will
be about ITO miles long, commencing near London
MarysvIlle to Springfield At Mount Vernon the road
will cross the Columbus and Lake Erie road, at Della
ware, the Cleveland and Columbus road, and at Spring
field, 80 miles from Cincinnati, the road will connect
with two ines leading that city, giving its passengers
choice of routes by the valleys of the Little and Big
Miami,
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Mr.. BoorT of f., moved 10 lay the report upon the
aoie or the purpose OF taking up the resolution offered
IN the morning by Mr.. Conway. Agreed to-ayes Ga,
Mr.. CONWAY modified his resolution to cause it to
read as follows; "The House Of Delegates shall con-
sist OF l52 members"
Mr.. FERGUSON moved to amend bv substtutiny for
it the ioowng "
The House of Delegates shall consist of 156 mem
6es-ihree to be given to the East, and three the
On motion of Mr. RIDLEY, the resolution and amend
ment was indefinitely postponed: Ayes &c, noes AZ.
Mr SCOTT OF Fauquier, moved the following resou-
ton
Resolved, That the House of Delegates shall con.
sls OF ISL members, and the additional member be as
signed to the county of Fauquer.
NV. SUMMERS moved the indefinite postponement OF
the resolution. Agreed to-ayes "a, noes "a.
Mr. BocooK moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the report Of the Committee on Ap-
poonment be adopted with the exception of the de-.
egate alternating between the county OF Ohio and the
counties OF Brooke and Hancock be given the first
election to Brooke and Hancock instead of Ohio, and
the said report be referred to the Committee Revi-
sion.
Mr.. CARLILE moved to amend it by adding:
"And the said Committee shall change said report
so as to assign to the city OF Richmond two delegates
and O. the county of Fauquier two delegates"
The President decided the resolution and amend
ments out of order.
On motion, the report of the committee on appor-
tionment was taken from the table
The amendment Of Mr.. Chiffon was under con-
sheraton when the report was laid upon the table.
Mr. NELSON moved to substitute for it the following:
The county of Fauquier and the city of Richmond
snail each elect two delegates" Rejected
. ne question then REQUIRED upon the amendment Of
Mr. Chiffon, to insert in the list Of counties entitled
each to two delegates the county Of Fauq Ter, and it
was cecldeo in the negative, ayes 81 noes 70.
Mr.. W Use moved the following resolution:
Resolved That the report as nded be referred to
committee Of. taken from the Piedmont section
OF the State with instructions to eapportion the coun-
ties thereof so as to give Fsuquier two delegates
mot TO- 49, Al
porionment by the special committee to that portion of
Piedmont, North of James River
, Pending the consideration of the amendment the
hour OF two having arrived, the chair was vacated
and the Convention took a recess until four o'clock,
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The phenomenon of rain icith0ut Clouds which the
Philade phia North American notices having occur.
red in that CRY Wednesday of last week, was no.
ticed at Norris by the editor of the Free Press
who says Precisely the same phenomenon was OBJ
served at this place al quarter past 10 o'clock on The
evening. On the north and northwest horizon
at repeated intervals These clouds did not rise from
the horizon more than thirty degrees Overhead it
perfectly clear, and the stars shone forth with re-
markabe brightness, In this of the heavens. the
rain commenced falling quite smartly, increasing in
volume it fell, and lasting some four or five mi
uutes"
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TERENCE BELOW McMANUs.

A Paris letter says "A very curious natural phe
nomenon was observed Saturday last in The street
where gentleman, who carried red umbrella was
lnstanlaneously covered with swarm OF about 25 10
$4,000 bees. Never has such sight taken place The
who body the gentleman was covered with these
industrious Creatures and, fortunately for him he did
not make any movement until some persons brought IN
the spot large brass pot. They rallied upon il and
having presented the insects large boxes they all en-
tered and thus carried away 10 the country house
Of the gentleman who had the narrow escape Of being
stung death by the poisoned trunks OF the busy colo.
n.y."
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"OPIN1oN AT HOME" Under this caption the Co.
umba u.s. C,) Transcript has the following paragraph:
Our opinion, expressed some time since, with
regard to the sentiment OF the State is being rapidly
tablished. We are satisfied from own observa ion
and that OF such of friends have conversed on
the subject that at least two thirds of the town of Co
umba believe it exceeding injurious our cause even
to agitae The question OF separate single secession at
this time; in the district large four out of every six
occupy the same position-that is where they have an
opinion at all. The same may be said Of Kershaw.-
the three hundred more who signed the call in the
lower part OF Edgefed, almost the whole of the cas-.
tern mot western to Georgia) and northern parts
courthouse" ~
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A LUCKY EDIToR-The editor of Southern
paper, being about to start on rambe in search
of health and subscribers, introduces his ''sub'
to his readers in the following terms:
During our absence our paper will not suffer,
but, on the contrary, will probably be much bet
tered. Our better-half, who has been pronounced
by competent Judge "the smarter man of the
two,u' will have jurisdiction over its columns. She
is staunch Democrat, and decidedly opposed to
the new innovation on female costume; and our
only fear is, that when we return our readers will
insist upon our going again"
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LETTER FROM Mr.. McMANus.-T The following is
a copy of letter from Mr.. McManus the Irish pat
riot, TO John B. Dillon, Esq, of New York:

SAN FRANcIsco, ] une ID, 1851.
My dear old friend and comrade II have barely
time to announce 70 you by this mail my arrival on
ordeal of punishment Van Diemans Land little short
OF what you imagine the flames Oft be,
outmanguvred my tyrants there and escaped, ing
my parole of honor and leaving Them in utter confu
sion. am so oyerpowered by the excess of kindness
OF the citizens of San Francisco my arrival here,
that cannot find an instant to arrange my ideas
TO give you particulars. My poor comrades, be-
hind were in good health as could we'll be
expected under the tortures they endure Believe me
very affectionately, your friend
TERENCE BELOW McMANUS
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Repre- SentdLi on of The Citu.

Our readers have seen that the plan of appor-
tionment now under the consideration of the
Convention, gives the city of Richmond three
delegates. Yesterday morning, strenuous eff
fort was made to take one delegate from Rich
mond and give the county of Fauquier two instead
of one The proposition, however, was defeated.
The recess arrived before the matter was finally
disposed of.
DRousHT.--We have Just had glance at the
country about Gordcnsville, in Orange, and re-
greet say that the farmers and planters there are
suffering dreadfully from the drought. Unless
there is rain in very few days, the corn crop
will be almost total failure, and the tobacco
crop likewise In asy event, it is certain that
both crops will be greatly curailed AS the
wheat of that region was cut short by the joint
worm, the year is truly calamitous one to the
people. The cora On the Pamunkey and Chick
ahomny has generally attained very good
height. but without rain the yield must be small
as this q the critical time with the plant
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ofonly two gentlemen from VirgInia--vla Mesars
Thos. Walden, jr. and J. A. Liggatt.
Mr.. Rives, the American Ambassador, was de-
MED the pleasure of being present, in consequence
of i'll health. BY direction of his physician he
had, two weeks previous 10 the 4th, repaired to
the watering place ofVichy la Baius, where he
spent the anniversary of his country's indepen-
dence. Mr.. Sanford, the Secretary of Legation,
was also sick and unable to attend, whilst our
new Consul Mr.. Goodrich, had long before the
party was arranged, engaged lot of his coun-
trymen to come to his house to enjoy the glori-
GUS 4th of July, with dancing entertainment;
he was, of course, obliged to receive his friends;
but he engaged all the guests of the dinner to
come to his house to achieve the night. Not
withstanding these drawbacks, the banquet pass
ed off most happily.
Among the toasts were "To the President of the
United States, "The Presdentlof the French Repub-
lic," George Washington" Lafayette" "The Ame-
fican Army and the French Army A brilliant or
chesra had performed the Mdrse1lldise several times
when order prohibiting it from being repeated
The guests Immediately Numbered out the Republican
chant chorus protesting to the utmost of their power
against the enormous presumption OF Louis Napoeons
police, They then went to Mr.. Goodrchs, our new
consul at Parls, who ball that evening to his
countrymen. The National in relating the clrcum-
stance, adds: GAS Frenchmen, thank the Ameri-
can citizens tor having associated the french Kevolu-
ton and the Republic with the celebration OF the ami
versary of their glorious Republic The time will come
when such manifestations, far from being regarded
with dstrust by the public authorities, will be greatly
extended under true Republican Government"
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EASTERN REPRESENTATION.
HOUSE OF DEIEGATEs

The counties of Loudoun Albemale, Bedford, Frank
lin, Campbell, Pittsylvania, Halifax and Norfolk shall
each elect two delega es; the counties OF Fairfax, Alex
andria, Prince William, Fauquier, CuIpeper, Rappa-
hammock, Madison Louisa, Goochland, Fluvanna, Mel
son, Amherst Henry Patrick, Meckle nburg Charlotte
Prince Edward, Appomattox, Buck ngham, Lunea-
burg, Brunswick, Dlnwddle, Chesterfield, South
ampton, Isle OF Wight, Nansemond Princess Anne
Aceomae. Northampton, Gloucester, Caroline, Spott
sylyana, Hanover and Henrco and the cities of
Norfolk, and Petersburg shall each elect dele
gate the city OF Richmond shall elect three delegates
the counties OF Orange and Greene shall together elect
delegate the unes of Cumberland and Powha
tan shall together elect delegate the counties of
Amelia and Holloway shall together elect one dele
gae the counties of Prince George aud Suy shall to.
ge her elect one delegate The counties of Greeusville
and Sussex shall together elect one delegate; the coun-
ties OF Elizabeth CITY, Warwick and York and the
city OF Williamsburg shall together elect one delegate;
the counes Of James City, New Kent, and Charles City
shall together elect delegate the counties OF Mat
thews and Middesex shall together elect one dele
gate; the counties of Lancaster and Northumberland
shall together elect delegate the counties oil ch.
mond and Westmoeand shall together elect one dele
gate; the counties OF King George and Stafford shall
together elect one delegate; the county of King Will
liam shall elect delegate; the counties of Essex
and King and Queen shall together elect one dele
gate.
Mr.. CHIFFON moved to strike the county of Eau.
QUEER from the list OF counties entitled TO one delegate
and to insert it in the list of those entitled to two.
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BAITIMoPE JuIy 10 1881

BALTIMORE, July 19, 1851.
GENTLEMEN Passing rapidly from the North back
10 Washington, find here your kind note inviting me
TO meet the Most Reverend Archbishop Hughes at a
public dinner ia New York the day after Tomorrow
be given by you and associates in honor that highly
distinguished prelate.
regret much, gentlemen, that my official duties OBJ
lige me to decline the honor OF being present
cason OF so much interest, and remain, very truly your
friend and servant, WINFIELD SCOTT.
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= ASHLAND, July 10, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: hasten to acknowledge the receipt of
your favor inviting to attend public dinner which
the Catholics and other citizens of New FORK intend to
give to the Most Reverend Archbishop Hughes on the
2lst instant, in honor of his return from Europe-and
to thank you for the compliment OF the invitation
eoquence OF the Archbishop, and of his zeal and ide
ity and devotion to that system of the Christian religion
which his conscience and his judgment have prompted
him to adopt, it would afford me much satisfaction if
could assist in rendering him the honor which he so
richly merits; but the great distance of my residence
rom the city OF New York will not allow OF my ac-
ceptance OF your invitation. should have been glad
Wy my presence to demonstrate my conviction that,
whilst all sincere Christians aiming to arrive at the
same state OF future bliss-no by what different
roads they may pursue their journey in this enoth-
ing could prevent those of one denomination from man
Testing all proper courtesy and honor to eminence.
piety and devotion, in another denomination
With high respect, am your obedent servant,
H. CLAY.
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Texas AND New MExco.-General Sam
Houston in his late speech to the people of Gal
weston, alluded TO the sale of the Santa Fe Terri
tory and thought that 'if there was anything
wrong in the trade, it was that Texas had got a
little more than the country was worth; but as he
acted only in the capacity ofagent of the people
that responsibility must rest on their conscences
Texas, he said, had but ella m to Santa Fe, and
the government of Texas, from 1888 to l841, had
weakened that claim by offering, in substance. to
treat with New Mexico. as a foreign power" Tex
as, after all then, made pretty good bargain in the
opinion of Gen. Houston.
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A BANQUET TO BISHOP HJTGHES

Was given at the Astor House. N. York on the even
ing OF the 2lst. number Of letters were read from
gentlemen who had been invited, but were unable to
attend Among which, we find the following in the ~
York papers:
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WASHINGTON, july 81. 1851.

GENTLEMEN have read your very kind letter of the
9Th instant, inviting me to attend public dinner pro-
posed to be given TO the Most Rev. Archbishop Hughes
on the occasion OF his return from Europe. Not only
because should be happy to be present at compli-
mentary dinner to very distinguished person, but also
because would be most agreeable to comply with
request from gentlemen respectable as yourselves
and among whom have many friends, should com
But have made an engagement TO be in Massa-
chusetts the day of the proposed dinner, from which
engagement cannot free myself.
II could be present. gentlemen, l should offer the
following sentiment: Religious federation and charity:
Let all Christians remember that they have one Lord
one faith, one ha ptism'
l am, gentlemen, with much respect your friend and
obedent servant DANIEL WEBSTER
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S 6.lIl,3l3 OF

The balances OF the civil and diplomatic branch Of
the expenses of the Government have not been sruck
The appropriation tor that service for the current wear
was $707O6I7 20.-Nat Int
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WEDNESDAY MORNING. JULY 80, 1856
THE TIMES, TERM

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within 80 days from the beginning OF subscribe
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thsn that What sest 81 nsw Union h his
~tsn 4husk ~ xm1neiaAel - - - - -
Pvias and conditions upea whiah W. ~p to r.
main il the semblance qf the Old
write this for your confederation and retisc-
ton. II have made nyau4 understood, your
own mind will more fully ard lossihly develop
my views. That the compremiss measures are
based upou the priucipie Of Gen. Cess mp's-
ixteyunsties, he hislsslf declared. Mr.. Calhoun
afiFms the same, when, in his great and lAst
speech, he appealed SO powerfully to the Taylor
party, to show how they eoaid sapport Pria-
ciple, which they had bat just opposed and de-
featcd Gen. Cass upon. Toombs, Of Georgia,
in his Macon letter, sdmits the same, although
be had once 40 vehementIy denounced the doc
trine. And all, but FOX selfish and party mo-
tives and prejudice, would and mpst admit that
the measures passed and based npon this psinci.
pie, have given the North sll, and left the South
none.
Ii this be true Of the application Of the prin.
ciple to tire division or disposal Of the territory
acquired from Mexico, ahat will make it less
true when applied to any and all future acquisi
tons! And II, by aequiescence ia this compro
mise, we thus bind ourselves. do we not hold
or purchase, our right to remain in the Union
upon terms more degrading and base than evel
yassal held land under his feudal lord Is it moi
worse than pure viIlanage itself!
With great respect, sir, yours, &C.,
..t l {, RI r.