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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

The Union publishes letter from an officer on board
the u S. iron steamer Jefferson, dated Port Desire,
Coast of Patagonia, June 4th from which we learn
that The vessel not actually lost reported but
was nearly so in dreadful storm the 18th of May
She is condemned unseaworthy, and the officers and
crew will return BY another ship.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19
FROM the Manchester tiE3ug.l 1lmasy Aug. &.
THE RELEASE OF KttSSTITH.

IL will BE- observed, we quite sure, with pleasure
by all parties and classes Of Englishrneu that Lord
Paimerston has announced to The House of Commons
the intention of the Turkish Porte to release Kossh
and the lew remaining Hungarans from their cou6ne-
ment in ASA Minor. We have never doubted the sin.
cey OF our foreign minister's frequent profes ions of
concern for the harsh treatment OF the refugees anv
more than the dsapprova he expressed, during the con-
hct OF the conduct Of Austria in violating the Hunpa.
Ran consultation. Indeed the published correspondence
OF orr diplomacy during the few months that followed
the end OF me war, enough prove that valid efforts
were made by Lord Ponsonby at Vienna. and by Sir
=. Gaming at ConstantinopIe to protect the ngitiyes
from beng delivered up to the Gar and to Haynau
WHICH must have been the case had not the Sultan of
Turkey been backed in his refusal by the eectual sup
port OF Great Britain, and secondly of France Not.
withstandng menacing inimation which is put forth
N one OF he Vienna Journals we do sppre!end that
the peace of the continent will risk any fresh disturb
ance by the Liberation OF these objects of tyrannica
suspicion. The Auslr an government which besides is
financially incapacitated from warlke undertaking.
would surely not venture, grounds so trivial 10 at.
tempt to punish Turkey for act done at the urgent
request OF this country; should rather anticipate that
Austria might seek TO dictate some conditions such as
q pledge on the part of Kossuth to abstain from auy
future action in The affairs of Hungary and so endeavor
to find petext tor tardy and uugracous assent to
his freedom
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

MIssouRI-'rhe election for Judicial Officers in the
State OF Missouri last week, terminated far heard
from, as follows: Hamilton r. Gamble, William B..
Napton and John F. Ryland elected by the State
large as Judges of the Supreme Court In the city and
county of St Louis, Judge Alexander Hamilton, the
Samuel Treat to the Court of Common Pleas and
Judge James B. Colt as Judge OF the Criminal Court.
All of the three latter-named persons are Anti Benton
Democrats, whom the Wings assisted to elect. In the
Supreme Judges believe that each of the three par
ties in the State have representative.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

The New York Tribune states that Madame Dem.
bnski, wife ofCount Dembinski, who has resided in
that city for year past, left short time since for
Paris with the intention OF visiting Hungary If posi-.
BILE. By the last arrival intelligence has been received
that this accomplished lady has fallen into the hands
of the Austrian authorities and at the latest dates she
close prisoner at Pesh.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

A street fight occurred in Wetumpka on the
3lst ult., between the citizens and band of des-
perodoes, in which one ofthe latter, David Nc
Quirk, was killed, and Joseph A. Davis, citizen,
was badly wounded. The citizens have taken the
most vigorous measures to eXpel the band OF
rascals from their midst Huntsville Adu.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

COOP THING RIGHTLY DoNE.-The Railroad and
Steamboats, leading to Richmond, consent TO issue
tickets to and from the Merchants Convention to be
held here on the 10th Sept next, at half price We
hear from all quarters of with the people
the subject. Let it go on, the great importance of
the SUBJECT demands action and harmony-acton in
every quarter.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

THE NICARAGUA RoUTE-A correspondent of the
Albany Journal furnishes the following table of dis
tances, from the Atlantic the Pacific by the Nicara-
qua route -
From San Juan del Norte, to River San Carlos
about 40
From San Carlos River to Fort San Carlos, as
measured by actual survey of Col Chds. e.
From Fort San Carlos to Virgin Bay across the
Lake. 90
From Virgin Bay to San Juan del Sud- by
good road made by the Company, and stocked
by them with mules. Observation-Disclosures. 1911
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19
MARINE NEWS
PORT OF RICHMOND.

ARRIVED,
Steamer Belvidere, Clifford, Baltimore
Brig Manzanillo, Berry, Camden, Me.
Schr Mag Warren, Johnson, New York
Schr John Harris, Germ an, Albany
Schr Geo NJ Robertson, Plumer, Norfolk
Schr Samaria, Creighton, Norfolk
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19
tf'nfs tNIitANs,

lhs havoc which the smallpox and the cholera
nave made among the Indians within the last twelve
months has been very great. Those diseases co OPP
erating with the fatal vices introduced by the whites,
have caused very nsderable dimnutioh OF the In
dian population manifest destiny" appears 10 be
overtakng the poor Indians with lis most destructive
agencies.
There are few persons, we suppose who do not
anticipate the eDite extinction OF al the present tribes
of North American Indians. Ever since the Anglo
Saxons established themselves on this continent it
has been apparent that the sayaces could exist in
their vicinity. Each year has sen some reduction in
The number oil red men, un.I their aggregate
population ls comparatively very small.
wherever Inc Whe man gees the Indian disappears,
ana, as the whites aie rapidly than ever dusire
thSIseYes over this great continent, the period when
out few sea erng Indians will be found is not very
mote w Thin the last few wears diseases has greatly
thnned the Plumbers OF several tribes The Mandars,
oy Tar The most advanced OF the Wesern Indians were
Almost an swept away by the sma pox lew years
ago. Other tribes have suffered terribly.
O9f Government has for several years been engaged
IN EFFORTS to elevate the condition OF our Indian popuia
ton, IN the hopes OF saving them from the havoc which
must soon overtake them unless they toego those habits
70 winch they cling, and which in msorty OF cases
seem 10 be as tenacious the love OF lie ITSELF The
only course which be pursued preserve any OF
he present tribes is to educate their minds and cv2e
their habits If they could be induced adopt the me-
tnods OF the white men, they might survive the rum
which threatens them We have but little hope Of the
Permanent success OF any efforts turn aside from them
that tate which seems inevitable. They will perish,
and their modes of life will live only in tradition, ro
nance, and song.-[ Louisville Journal.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

MRS. JUDso Letters received at Boston, mention
that Mrs Judson Fanny Forester at Cape Town.
Cape OF Good Hope, on the 26th Of May, and in good
health. She was to leave soon for England, on her
way homeward.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19
Total amount paid out. sl9l

Total amount paid out. $l9I ,744 IL
Probable sums yet to be paid may be set down some
what as follows :-Ro II. Gaahs, from twelve to six
thousand dollars; Richie & Dunnavant, from three to
tive hundred dollars and the expenses OF advertising the
Constitution in twentysix papers, about six thousand
one hundred dollars. The aggregate cost, therefore,
when everything shall have been summed up, will not
reach S22UOO0 - Richmond Republican,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

The amount OF coal shipped from Cumberland by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal during the week ending
on Thursday, was 1919 tons. BY the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad for the week ending 9Th instant, 1926
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

NEGRO ExcLusIoN.-The people OF Indiana by a
m ojority of 10000, have adopted that clause of the
Constitution which excludes free negroes from that
State. Indiana is free State, and has many abolition
lists on her borders.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

To BE MARRIED AGAIN.-A letter from Kentucky
says that Sallie Ward, the queen Of western beauty
who was once Mrs Lawrence, is soon again to be led
TO he altar The happy % individual who is about
take Salle by the hand DR.. Hunt rela-
live Of Henry Clay.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

George A. Porterfeld, Esq, one of the editors of
cerkship in the Department of the Interior.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

~ 1t is rumoured, we believe good authority
that Mr.. Seldom declines becoming the Democratic
candidate for Congress in this (he Metropolitan Dis
trict
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

The Stanton Messenger learns from one of the En-
gneers on the work that the progress made at the un
mel was 90 feet in the month of july being the largest
amount OF work yet accomplished in the same length
of time
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

Yesterday woman was gored by mad OK in
Broadway, and badly injured that she can probably
never recover. Several men were assaed by the
animal, but escaped comparatively uninjured
1t that there is law to protect human beings
from the rage of Infatuated beasts in the thoroughfaes
OF this metropolis, and that municipal legislators
see no reason 10 pass one-N Y. Tribune.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

The 5000 which the slave Spence robbed J. Shaw
q Co. of at New Orleans and sent to Rev. H. Dan
drdge colored preacher in Boston, has been recovered
there.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

"Baron Won Humboldt, although small man-born
so long ago Sept. IA, l769s all animation and his
conversation ohe most varied and interesting character
His face is without wrinkle; his eyes sparkling
ever. and saw him read without glasses" So says
a late letter.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19
BROWN. SIMPLIFY & CO.'S CIRCULAR.


We have to report very steady coos market, since
the date OF the ls the sales for the three days reaching
22OO0 bales with 600 to exporters and spectators
at the full prices of lest week whilst in some few in
stances one eighth of penny advance has been OBJ
tanned for the mddling qualities.
The corn market has been very dull and -four has
declined Cd to Is per bbl, good Canada having been
sold at ]9s 6s per Dbl and Philadelphia and Baltimore
at 20s 2Os 3D. Corn dull at previous quotations.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

INDIANA.-Lemuel @. De Bruler. Wing, is defeated
by small ma ority in the LIST District, James Lockhart
Oppo.. being chosen
Rev. Samuel Brenton, Wing, however, is chosen in
the 10th District, and Samuel W. Parker, Wing, 10 the
18th. This gives the Wings two members, being gain
OF one.
David Brier, true and consistent Whig is beaten by
a small majority in the Sth LA Fayettej District by
Maj. Daniel Muce, Oppo, who wrote some furious let
tiers against the Fugitive Slave Law.
Johnson Watts, the worthy Wing nominee, made a
splendid in the Sd District; but John l.. Robin
voted against the fugacons law he received most
OF the radical Loco votes. Watts was for the repeal
OF the law.
Hon. E. A. flanagan, ex- United States Senator and
late Minister to Berlin, defeated for the Legislature
in Fountain Co., Ia, by Jacob Dyce Dutch
Blacksmith" So it was the Industrial against the
Statesman--N. Y Tribune
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

We have been requested to state for the information
of the public that a daily mail has been established
between this city and Scottsvlle in Abemarle count
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19
LARGE WILLOW TREE.-A correspondent Of

LARGE WILLOW IKEE.--A correspondent OF
the Bunker Hill Aurora, says:
"There is, in East Parsonfeld, Maine, an old
gentleman and his wife. he was 95 years old July
18th, 1851; she SO January 1s, 1851; he served in
the revolutionary war; was on Dorchester Heights
when the British evacuted Boston; also in several
battles on the Hudson River, in one of which he
was wounded, having his belt cut loose by ball
which passed through his side. Fitty-two years
ago last May when returning from the annual MAY
training, he cut himself cane from willow tree,
walked home with it, and stuck it in his yard
The cane took root, and is now tree measuring ID
feet inches in circumference, and spreads its
branches seventy feet wide, besides having had
several large branches cut off which hung down
over the road"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

THE WHALING FLEET OF THE UNITED STATES
The Whaling last OF New Bedford contains some inter-
extent of the Whaling business may be formed By far
The greater portion OF this busoess is confined to Mas
sachusetts. The whole number OF vessels employed
bred aud seventy five ships and barques, and more than
halt the tonnage Nantucket, New London and Fair.
haven have about equal interest in the bust
ness There are now hundred and thirty.two large
ships and barques in port fitting for sea- and
they will require nearly four thousand men for
officers and crew: The total amount of property
invested in the whaling business must be between TWEEN
ty and thirty millions OF dollars and the oil taken must
amount to rising ten millions of dollars yearly to make
it paying business but from examination of the list
should Judge that the sperm whalers were not do.
out three years more, are reported with small
fares. The first months this year there has been
landed about 100000 worth OF sperm, $4,000 600
worth OF whale oil, and 81 100000 worth of bone ma
king total of 500 900 fer the first seven months
| giving for year nearly SIS 900 600.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

HE New ROUTE TO THE PAcIFIc.-The N. York
Post, speaking of the arrival of the steamship Prone
thcus at that port from Nicaragua, says
This is the first trip by way of the Nicaragua route,
and the passage, performed in twenty nine days and a
halt, was the shortest yet made. Nearly five days. we
informed We're lost in consequence of not effecting
This of course, will not occur in the next trip, SO that
it pretty certain that the passage by this route
from New York to San Francisco, will be made in
twenty-five days, The passage across the Isthmus
from San Juan del Sud to San Juan de Nicaragua was
performed in thirty three hours, running time. The
iron steamer Sir Henry Bulwer, steamed up and down
the river San Juan without the least difficulty The
passengers all declare themselves delighted with the
new route, and say emphatcaIly it's the route.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19
.I256I0

From lie ist tothe 18Th Of Aug. last year, $500
rived; for the same period this month"; rs 62S; making
the whole number from Jan to Aug. 10, 1850, $3.50;
from Jan to Aug 49, $751; l79,2l3-increase this year
Is 4O3-N. Y Trb
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

The LARGEST STEAMER IN THE WORLD The steam
er Eclipse, the stocks at LOUISVILLE KY, is to
be three hundred and itv-nne feet in length She is
10 have eight of the largest sized boilers and her water
wheel will be forty-two feel in diameter She will be
completed in the fall and it is expected that she will
make the trip from New Orleans to Louisville in four
dars
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

The Presbyterian says: 1t is remarkable that the
Presbyterian Church is nearly as large at present il
was before the exclusion and secession of the school
party, thirteen years since. This will appear from the
following comparison
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

IMMENSE IMMIGRATIoN the records in the
Office of Commissioners OF Emigration, we find that
the arrga for the first months OF 1850 and 1851
WARE as ioloWs:
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19
The CRors.-The Greensboro Patriot OF the 9th ms

The CRops-The Greensboro Patriot OF the 9th inst
says:
"Ampe showers of rain have recently fallen in this
region, and wonderfully revived vegetation Tn the
northeastern corner of Guiord, and some other To-.
ed.
There vii be some corn yet although many fields
are past redemption"
The Milton Chronicle speaks of fine rains in that
section by which it says, thousands OF barrels Of corn
will be made" And the Salisbury Waterman ra-
marking this, says that thousands more viii be
made in Rowan, for on Tuesday we had good rain .
The recent ransm this section of the State, also
have beer productive ofgreat benefit to the growi
crops-Fay Obs.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

The U. S. Mail Steamship Baltic, Capt. J. J. Com
morning from Liverpool, which she left at P. M. on
wednesday the 9th inst, making the passage in Nine
Days Fourteen Hours 20 Minutes apparent, or Nine
Days and l9a Hours actual time from port to port. II
counted from the time she passed the Bar Liverpool
Is f. M her passage is hour shorter than we have
made it above. 1t all events the shortest passage
euer made.
The Baltic had good weather and fair winds for the
greater part OF the passage, and made Cape Race
era hours quicker than it ever before made by
vessel from Europe This side of that Cape, she expe-
renced thick weather and adverse winds, and, having
lost several floats from her Wheels her speed
sderaby retarded, but she has nevertheless made a
magnificent voyage. She left this port less than 20 days
ago.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19
LATER FROM AFRICA-TERRIBLE DISAS-
TER.

VIEW DIRK, aug, 10.
By the Brig Lowder, at this port, from Africa we
learn that in the month of April, the Br. Brig English
man, Harris OF Bristol England was ca sized in tor
posed to be about thirty persons board, and only
one, native Of Africa escaped. He was picked up
on the third day after the disaster floating spar,
by British ship from Caravan, for Fernando Po.-
The Rev. G. w. Simpson and lady, Of the Presbyte-
ran Board OF Missions, of New York. were on board
at the time. as also the Canfaln,a lady.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

CosT OF THE VIRGINIA REFoRM CONVENTIONS
there has been good deal of speculation in regard 10
the probable cost Of the Reform Convention to The
Treasury of the Commonwealth, we have had the Gu
rosty to ascertain accurately as possible the real
sa'e of the case. We give be,>w the whole amount
which has been paid up to this time, and have estimated
probable sums yet 10 De settled:
Per Diem of Ncm5ers
The Convention having been in session altogether $50
days, the per diem of 1875 members amounted
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-19

HIFsge' 1b,09i
Salaries OF sergeant-at arms, door keepers,
pages clerks to committees, expenses of
repairing Univeisalist Church and use OF
same, GOA, ice, 1898 Sc
Stationary. Observation-Disclosures. $50 90
w G. Bishop, official reporter. ......... 1851 81
VIM: Culley, printer OF documents, &c.,. 3,097 81
Ro. H. Gallaher, publisher of debates and
proceedings. Observation-Disclosures. 24369 10
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-11-26
ON DRAFT HORSES.

The Committee appointed 10 report upon
the best pair of Horses for general draft, the
best pair Of Carriage Horses, aud the best
single Harness Horse, submit the following
report:
They proceeded to the discharge Of the
duties assigned them, and examined the
several horses exhibited with care. The
best pair Of Draft Horses was exhibited by
Gen. John G. Chapman, and we according
~ award him the p emlum therefor. The
bes, pair Of Carriage Horses, raised in the
county, was exhibited by Mr.. Richard b.
Pusey, but as he had heretofore received
premium for them, he is now, under The 18th
rule of this Society, entitled only 10 q GER
,ificse of highest merit The next best pair
of Carriage Horses was exhibited by Nal
Geo. w. Matthews, and we award him the
premium therefor. For the best single Har-
ness Horse we award the premium /" Mr.
George Brent, for his sorrel Horse 'Paris :"
This Horse was raised by Mr.. John Ware.
Of this county, and he is possessed of as
fine style and action as any horse we have
ever seen in harness. In addition TO this.
he is perfectly broken, and although Of the
highcs, spirit, is perfectly manageable. He
is a proof that Charles county can raise as
fine Horses for the road as any other part
Of the Stale, and we have most readily a.
warded him The premium. We cannot close
This repor. without expressing the opinion,
that most of the Horses exhibited were very
superior animals.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
J. Il. ROBERTSON,
GEO. P JENKINS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-11-26
ON SHEEP.

The Commute on Sheep beg leave 10 re-
port, that they regretted 10 find so llllle COM
petition, as they consider, by care and due
regard to crossing, that Sheep would be-
come a stock Of great value TO this county,;
and they would most earnestly recommend
to Ihe Farmers of this county more alien
lion to This stock, as they feel confident they
would be amply remuneraled in time.
The C"mmitee found but three lots Of
the improved breeds exlbled One by Col
VIM Thompson--a 2 ear old Buck Of the
Cotswold Breed, a remark ably fine animal,
which received The premium last year, and
under the rules Of Ihe Society, is precluded
from receiving II this year, but we cheerful.
" award him the prize of merit Col
VIM. Thompson also exhibited 4 Co,swoId
aud S"uthd"wn Lambs, remarkably fine
Col. Francis Thompson exhibited pair of
Ewes, year old, BskeweIl and Co,swnld.
and very fine Mr.. Richa.d Barnes exhib-
tied Buck Of large size and of pure blood
from the stock of Mr.. Reybold, Delaware.
Gen }. q. Chapman exhibited of The COM
mon breed Lambs and Buck. DR.. S. w.
Dent exhibited OF The common breed Buck
and Ewes. The Committee award the
premiums as follows:
For the bes. Buck, improved breed. to
Mr.. Richard Barnes, So.
For the bes. pair Ewes, improved breed,
10 Col. Francis Thompson.
For the bes! Buck common breed, to Gen.
J. G. Chapman, So.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-11-26
ON FRUIT.

To the President ehe agricultural Society Of Charles
County:
The undersigned Committee on Frui! beg
leave respectfully to report: That they
have carefully examined the same, and a.
ward to 10, NOD, (Wm. G. Robey's) as be-
ing the bes, assorted lot of Fruit; and To lot
No2 (Rev. James Moore's) as being the
bes, To-, of Apples, no, less than one dozen.
The undersigned would also particularly
recommend to the notice Of the Society two
lots Of Domestic Wine-No l (deposl,ed
by Mrs Mary A. NeaIe) and No 9. (deposi-
ted by Mrs. Dr.. Mics; two lots Of Preserves
No. (deposiled by Mrs. Charles A. Pye,)
No g Ode posted by Mrs. Pearson Chapmsn,l
also 10, of Lemons (deposi,ed by Mrs.
Hezekah Brswner,) for which premiums
have not been offered. Domestic Wine No.
l was very palalable, and an excellent i'm
i,ation of champaign; and No. l Preserves
was certainly very delicious, and No. 2
might have been equally so, but, in conse-
quence of label upon the same, The Com
mil,ee did not examine it. We would, there
fore, respectfully recommend that premiums
be awarded to Domestic Wine No. l, and
Preserves No. l. All of which is respect
fully submitted,
WALTER A. HAIsLIP,
E N. 6roNEsTREET.