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RECONSIDERATION.

Mr. Randolph, of Albemarle, has given notice
that to-day he will move, in the Convention, re-
consideration of the Basis Compromise. What
the result will be we cannot undertake to predict
We have heard different opinions expressed, but fer
ourselves, we shall quietly await the denouement.
The more we have reflected upon the so-called
Compromise, the more we dislike it. In our udg-
ment Mr.. Bolts did not characterize it improperly
when he said it would establish in Va. the worst
government that the Convention could possibly
establish We have never believed in the wisdom
of the East's attempting to secure protection by
means of divided Houses. The mixed basis would
have made all slaveholding Virginia homogeneous
and had all the Eastern men had the firmness to
do right, it would have been carried without diff
ficuty or demurrer. Eastern vacillation and hints
at Compromise aroused Wester II confidence un.
til, when the game came to the pinch, the minori-
ty fairly beat down the majority. A mis.called
Compromise was Matched between one party act.
ing in body and few Eastern members who
abandoned their colours. The mighty voice of the
people has called back three of these failing cham
pions. Whether others will not faint in the last
trial, will be seen to-day.
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SATURDAY MORNING. JULY %. 1851.
EDUCATION.

The Convention, yesterday, had up the subject
of education, anda long session terminated with
refusal to act upon it at all. Early in the day,
a proposition offered by Mr. Ferguson, requiring
the Legislature to devote the whole Literary
Fund and its proceeds to education in primary OF
free schools, was adopted. This would, of course
have prevented the application of $4,000, out o.
the Literary Fund, to the support of the Univer-
stv, and, the appropriation, if made at all, would
have been directly from the Treasury. The
friends of the University naturally objected to the
Conventions striking So dangerous a blow at
the prosperity of the institution, and debate OF
some interest took place, from which, together
with various votes that were taken, we were sorry
to see that majority of the Western members
manifested spirit of hostility to the institutions
There is no just reason for any such feeling
The University is emphatcally State institu-
ton, and the State should no more think of de-
stroying it than of destroying the Treasury or
the Auditors office. If the institution does not
sufficiently tend to the benefit of the people at
large, the State has only to prescribe the
reform which it wishes to be adopted
For ourselves, we believe that the University
may be rendered far more efficient than it is in
promoting primary education. We hope to see
the number of State students (who need not be
charity students, as Mr. Wise supposes, but
students who obtain their educatons on condition
of becoming teachers) greatly enlarged, and the
institution thus made to spread its benefits far
and wide through the Commonwealth by teach
ing teachers.
Mr.. Ferguson's proposition was finally amend
ed by adding to it a proviso, that the annuity of
the University may be appropriated from the pro-
ceeds of the Literary Fund; and then some
friends of the proposition concurred in motion
to postpone the whole subject indefinitely, the
effect of which will be to leave the matter of
public education entirely to the Legislature.
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OF BRANDRETH PILLS.

SUCCESS OF BRANDRETH PILLS.-A lady
to whom can refer, was given up TO die; her phys-
clans assured her friends that nothing could be done
for her, that she dying What was the condition
clans for months; her affection cancer on the
RICH. breast and consumption. A blister was wished
to be raised was applied to the neck; lit made no
impression whatever. Other parts of the body were
tried and with better success; there not suf
cient vitality in the system to raise blister. She
suffering terrible agony, and she determined,
her doctors gave her no hopes to try what BRAN
DRETH'S PILLS would do for her. She took eigh-
teen the hrs cay; she continued them in large doses,
and in Two weeks she was so much better that she
could walk about DESTROYS of testing whether bis
ter could be rased she had put her leg, design
ing draw down the putrd humOrs; the blister raised
finely, and of her doctors owned that it
tonishing to him the blister it to her
at all, living, and so much recovered, What those
Pills could be made Of and purge as they had done,
and not kill but absolutely sustain the vital powers,
York. in the centre of our city, the greatest thing has
been in the way OF absolute lie saving, unknown
in ancient modern times till Brandreths Pills were
known Two months ago and this person was dying
absolutely dying OF consumption and cancer, and
her consumption is entirely cured and her
is in fair way to be so. Is this medicine quack
medicine Can this be equaled by any other med-
cine in the word in the good it efiecs2 answer no
and ten times ten thousand can be referred 10 person.
ally to sustain my assertion
BRANDRETH's PILLS. by cleansing the blood from all
impurlty gives power TO every organ TO perform its
functions heahily; no matter whether externally or
internally situated.
For sale by M. BRANCH, Richmond va
No. east Main st. corner opposite Old Market.
Country Merchants and Planters can be supplied at
New York prices ap 10
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cia.s. With respect I'd The Virginia bonds adj
vertissd by J, Thompson, the Tribune says


In another column the new loan of Virginia is offer
ed for sale in lots to suit purchasers The Bonds are
in sums Of $500 and 81 600 and are due in 50 years
They bear interest," coupons coo noo !, ssned
for purposes of Internal Improvement and the Unteo
States Treasury has taken 100000 for the Indian An
nuily Trust Fund. The entire direct debt OF Virginia,
not including the above Bonds, is about nine millions,
which, considering her wealth and resources IS oaga-
ele. There six per Ct State Bonds OF equal Sc
curity offered low these, and while they otter lrst
class security they from 10 IS CT cheaper than
Ohio, New York and Government Sizes, as WI, be
seen: Virginia Coupon Skies, 1886, los; New York
Transferable 1885, lie; Ohio Transferable, 1870 ia,
Govt. Transferable, 1867, ZIG; Government Coupons,
1868, l22 change from any OF the ABOVE stocks 10
Virginia Skies could be very probably made NO one
can doubt the perfect security OF either.
Amongst the sales at the New York Stock Ex-
change on Tuesday, we notice the following quo
tation:
10000 Virginia Is, 's6-l05.
The same day, U. S. Is, '67, brought ll6 IA.
1t seems quite plain that Mr.. J. Thompson,
Stock and Exchange broker, has procured one OF
the best Jobs that ever Wall street was blessed
with. Nobody can give a reason why Ohio skies
should be at ia and Virginia skies at only l04 to
6. Still less can we account for the haste OF our
Board of Public Works to negotiate one million
of the Coupon bonds at par tits said the Treasu-
ry was in immediate want of $250,ooO. but why
was not the first sacrifice, if one was to be made
limited to that amount If the public have got
at the facts, these bonds jumped at once from par
to lO4, and, in J. Thompson's hands, from 1o4 to
1O5. The takers of the first million have already
therefore, realized fifty thousand dollars by theil
operation; and Mr. Thompson will probably garnisf
his money safe with some three or four per cent
on his two and half millions. We do not de-
sire to do injustice to the Board of Public Works
but, if we are correctly informed they are certain
| ly not very astute financiers.
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voJ., H. and, i, vas Known would aot B, sustain.

Under the law. snd vas known would dot be sustain
ed by the courts. H.
Subsequently Mr.. Garay disposed of his grant, the
gold discovery in California doing more Tor MN tnan
all his previous exerons but his title was no longer
good 9TH fact the purchasers did not know the Mexi-
can Government which had made liberal grants pre-
vious 10 the war; 10 induce settlers to come into the
country took different of the question, and as
Garay had complied with his agreement they were
raw included sixty miles OF territory each side OF the
proposed route Mexico very naturally apprehends that
# The Americans construct this highway, and settle one
hundred and twenty miles OF territory, compromising
both SIDES OF the road there would soon be toleraoy
large nucleus for entire subug on OF her territory.
This question was one of political existence, aud hence
this resolve of Congress- there great TO relieve,
was induced as a means proIong it they cannot pre-
serve the political independence of the Republican,
Y Express.
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REMARKS OF MR.. LYONS.

In opposition to the motion made by Mr. Bolts to make
the qualification OF suffrage under the City Charter
and the State Constitution, the same.
Mr.. Lyons said wish to call the attention of the
House to The provisions of the Charter Of The City of
Richmond, which will be violated by the proposed
amendment.
By the 9Th ton of the Charter of the City Of
Richmond, the right OF suffrage is defined and among
others who authorized to vote, fceeholders with
in the City, whether they reside in the city or not
Now, if the proposed amendment be adopted all such
freeholders will be deprived OF the right OF sua &C. be-
under the State Constitution no person is author
lied to vote even upon freehold in county or city
in which he does not reside.
A man may, then, be large owner of real estate in
the City OF Richmond, but resident of the county OF
Henco or some other county, and under the proposed
amendment he would not be entitled to vote for the
municipal officers OF the city; not the members of
Its Legislative Council who have the power to it
an unlimited extent. This will be most manifastly
just to the owners o property in the City of edmond,
and WILL IN my opinion be NEST injurious 10 the credit
and character OF the city; for residing out OF the
city Will not invest their money in the real property
OF the city if they informed that they have voice
in eectng the persons who are to exercise the large
control over 1t, which unlimited power of taxation
coners
have lived in this city all my life, and very large
portion OF all that possess consists OF lots and houses
in this city, which | value, but this amendment be
adopted shall be very glad 10 get rid OF it on fair
terms.
But this is not the only respect in which the City
Charter will be violated bv the proposed amendment
BY the section of the Charter before referred to- all
housekeepers and inhabitants OF the city who have re-
sided therein for Twelve months preceding election,
and are worth one hundred pounds, entitled to vote.
by the proposed amendment all property qualification
Tor Inc night OF suffrage is abolished, and man who
may have resided in the city twelve months. will be
denied the privilege OF voting unless he has also resided
twelve months IN some other part OF the State un
der the pro osed Constitution, man will be permit
ted to vote who has resided in the State Ter two
years.
I do not feel authorized by my vote to make these
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cy, De 1t haYg sisads, tsas adob L ihS yea isaAj
Sa39d amsnded III the yeaf 1851, HA!S0dt any change
like that now proposed. ,
The people OF Richmond have not aske9 TINS change
and, believe, do not desire it. The gentleman rom
Eenrico has certainly received instructions from the
people of Richmond, to move any such amendment of
the City Charter, And yet this Convention, without
any application petition from the people of Rich
mond, and in opposition to the wishes OF majority of
to alter 10 violate the Charter of the City of Richmond
trust, Mr.. President, that the Convention will not do
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RICHMOND AND DANvlLLE RAILROAD.

RICHMOND AND DANVlLLE RAILROAD.
AT meeting ola large number of the citizens of
Henry, convened by proclamation in the Court House,
the 18th day of July, 1851 court day. the meeting
was called to order by John R Smith, Esq, on whose
motion George Hamson, Esq., was appointed Chair
Clifford, Esq, Vice President of the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company, being introduced, he de-
liyered able and lucid address to the meeting, upon
the subject OF the affairs and ultimate prospects OF
that company. Col. George Townes, of The county Of
Psylvania being called on, also addressed the meet
ing. After other addresses from Messrs. James M.
Smith, c. Y Thomas, Col. John T. Hairston, and
Hughes Hllard, the following preamble and resolu.
lions were submitted to the meeting and unan mously
adopted
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS
Whereas, the county court of Henry, has this day
the fourth Thursday in October next, to the expedi
ency OF county subscription to the stock othe Rich
mond and Danyie Railroad Company, and this meet
ing feeling the deepest interest in the speedy completion
Of that great work, therefore,
Resolved lst. That pledge ourselves lin the event
ofihe citizens of Charlotte and Halifax previously agree
ing to themselves tor the purpose in proper
ton The interest they hare and should feel in said i'm
provement) 10 best exerons to induce the peo
pie Of this county literally to follow their example.
Resolved, I'd. That the thanks of this meeting be
rendered both to Mr. Clifford and Col. Townes as well
Tor their able and instructive addresses this day deliver
en- before us, as for their untring and energetic
tons TOR the advancement of the Richmond and Dam
vile Rail Road.
Resolved, Sd. That James NJ. Smith, Hughes billiard
and c. Thomas, Esqs., be requested to visit Hall
tax on the fourth Monday in the present month"; and by
full and tree interchange OF views and opinions with the
good people OF that county,to urge upon them the app
cation of their Hercuean strength the advancement OF
so great and valuable an improvement.
Resolved, 4h. That the Secretary forward copies of
these proceedings TO the Richmond and Danvlle papers,
with request that they be published. The meeting
then adjourned.
~ GEORGE HAIRsToN, Chairman.
HILL C. REDD, Secretary.
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The Washington Republic of Saturday says

"There is large amount of money seeking perma-
neu investment, and good six seven per cent bonds
are in demand. Considerable sales OF Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal boads have been made during the present
week at $34aS84h. The demand for Corporation and
Bank Of Metropolis stock exceeds the supply; the for
mer has been sold at IT, and the latter q per cent
premium, and the bank of Washington at 75a76. ST.
Louis per cent bonds met with ready 39a and
interest So many of The bonds of the Wilmington and
Manchester Railroad Company having been taken
above IS, and many at par we may expect those who
were fortunate enough to secure some below the above
price willrealize good advance"
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Virginia Coupon Bonds.

The New York Tribune of Wednesday, pub
fishes an advertisement by a. Thompson, Stock
and Exchange Broker, "a Wall street," running
thus
VIRGINIA STATE 6 PER CENT. CouPoN BoNDs-Hav-
ing IS years TO run, interest payable IL this City.
Having taken, through the Banking house OF SELDEN,
WRITER'S d. Co., OF w ashngton, So 5OOOC0 OF Virginia
State six per cent Coupon Bonds, am now prepared
offer the in suit for investment, or tor
remittances to Europe.
This is portion Of loan of s4 900, OO0 Eight
hundred thousand OF has been purchased by the Uni
ted States Treasurer, investment for the Indian
Indemnify Trust Fund, being the best investment at
its price the market.
The leading Government Stocks of our country may
be quoted about as follows: Payable.
~Virgina Coupon Bonds, per cent. JOG 1886
Oho-Tranferabe, per cent. ia. ....l 1870
New York-Transterable, per cent. ZIG. .... 1865
United Sates-Transferabe, per cent ll6. .... 1867
Do Coupon Bonds per cent l22.... 1858
1.-THE direct debt OF the State is then stated by the
advertiser be 50 035 ls9 and the conngen, liability
for guarantees 50 425 762; and The auditors estimate
that the State holds stocks worth Sll 1862 900 is gven
This Stock is for sale at the office OF the subscriber
in $500 to $1,000 bonds. They are payable 10 bearer
ard ere transferable by delivery They have THIRTY
rIyE years 10 run and the interest payable in This city,
on the first Of January and July.
The Tribune, in its money article, states that
"there is an active demand for money" but ga
growing distrust of all paper but strictly first
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NORTH WESTERN RAMRoAD.-The books of sub
scriptioD to the capital stock of the North Western
Virginia Railroad Company were closed in Parkers.
burg The llth inst The total subscription at that.
place amounted to Sl66 300. A general meeting OF the
Stockholders is called for the End proxmo, when an
election OF President and Directors will be made.
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Tho Movement for the Danmze Railroad

We learn, through private letters, that great
interest was exhibited at Pittsyvania Court
House, on Monday last in reference to county
subscription to the Danve railroad Messrs
Flournoy and Averett, the candidates for Con-
gress, were on the ground, but declined to ad-
dress the people, in order that the railroad advo-
Gates might have full sweep
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THE CHOLERA.

The Petersburg Gazette of the 10Th inst
says 1.-TWO more deaths from cholera have &C.
Cured among the Germans, in this county, since
our last. We are glad to state that the disease
has abated, if not entirely disappeared, in that
qua rter. Wilamsport, opposite Marietta, in this
county, has also suffered somewhat from this ter
ri BILE disease"
The number of interments in Cincinnati, for
the week ending / 9th inst, was 1877 by chol-
era.
The deaths in st. Louis, during the week end
ing Sunday, the 18th inst, were 20l, of which "a
only were from cholera. On Sunday, there we re
% interments, of which were cholera
The Hannibal (Mo.) Courier, of the 10th inst,
says: 'The number of deaths occurring in this
city. for the week ending yesterday, was seven
all but two of cholera. This shows falling
off of more than one half from the week previ-
ous and a decided improvement in health general
ly."
At Brandenburg (Ky.) up to the 9TH inst, 80
cases of cholera had occurred, 10 of which were
fatal. The entire business of the place was sus-
pended, the business houses closed, and the
town nearly deserted, so that there were scarce
ly we'll persons enough to attend the sick and
dead.
At New Orleans, on the 9th inst. Mrs Vignie,
wife of DR.. Vignie, was seized with cholera. and
during the day three of her children were attacked
with the same terrible disease, and in less than
twenty-four hours all four succunbed to this
dreadful malady.
The ST. Louis Republican states that passen-
gers from the Missouri river report that thirteen
persons had died of cholera on the steamer st.
Ange, among whom was the much esteemed
Father Hockin, the companion of Father De
Schmidt, who were on their way to Oregon.
The fremont CO., Freeman says: "The chol-
era is again approaching the Lakes. AT Bellevue,
Huron county, they have had several cases, and
two or three deaths. At Shelby, Richland coun-
ty there have been six or eight deaths. At San
dusky city, on Wednesday last, there were two
cases."
The Quincy Qll.) Wing says, that "the num-
Der of deaths in this city from Monday morning,
the Odd ult., up 10 Monday morning, the 3Oth, was
80, of which % were of cholera. Last week, the
number of deaths was 10. We are in hopes the
worst has passed."
CHoLERA.-A few cases of cholera keep oc-
curing on the Mississippi plantations, but we are
glad to hear that the disease is considerably aba
ted in districts, both above and below, where it
prevail ed.-Natchez Free Trader.
Recommendations arereluctant-
ly compelled to announce that the cholera was
still prevailing with increasing violence at Inde-
pendence, at latest accounts. In the family of DR..
tiockersmlth the scourge has created the greatest
devastation. Seven members of his family have
fallen victims, six of whom died within the space
of 30 hours.-Kansas (No) Ledger.
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New PAPER IN New YORK Henry ]. Raymond,
recently one of the editors ofthe Courier and Enqu
rer and before that time associate with Mr.. Greedy
OF the Tribune, is about to establish penny paper 10
New Yo k, called the Times. 1t is 70 he one of the
largest class, and independent party.Mr R. is now
in Europe, arranging for correspondence, &c.
The \ ew York Day Book, says that for the purpose
OF carrying on this paper, fund of sixty thousand
dollars has been raised The major part of which
contributed by the merchants in that city. Messrs.
James and John Harper contributed ten thousand dol
lars Stetson of the Astor House, ten thousand; Moses
H. Grinnel, ten thousand; and Simeon Draper ten
thousand The other twenty thousand dollars are put in
by the Albany Evening Journal and an Albany banker;
five thousand more by New York broker. Messrs
Hoe and Co, we told making the press, and it
the intention of the parties print abount twen-
ty thousand les daily and distribute them. Ofcourse
large portion, not all the money contributed, will be
sunk before the paper by any possible chance be.
gin to pay its way.
If it be true that the men above named are to fur
nish the sinews of war; for the new concern it must
be strictly Constitutional and Union paper, notwith
standing the supposed Frees predictions of Mr.
Raymond. Messrs Stetson, Grinnell, and Draper are
among the most devoted and unwavering friends of Mr..
Webster; and the Messrs Harper are very far from Civ
ing in to any Free Soil hereges.
The editor Of the Harrsonburg Register, in recent
trip the mountains p Highland county, found in.
divdua who had read every word yet published in the
.'Supplemen!" The editor might realize something
handsome by inducing this singular individual to allow
him self 10 be exhibited hereabouts.
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MANASSAS GAP RAILRoAD.-The County Court of
Shenandoah have appointed Saturday, the 10th day of
August, as the day tor taking second time the sense
OF the voters on the subscription by the county of $75
900 10 the Manassas Gap Railroad
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ARRIVAL OF CARS AND BOATS.

Northern Cars from Acquia Creek, Fredericksburg,
&c, daily, at o'clock, P. M. ~
Southern Cars, from Weldon Petersburg, &c. daily,
ct half past O'clock A. NJ
Central Railroad Cars, from Charlottesville, &c.,
daily at half past O'Clock, P. NJ
Petersburg Accommodation Train, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, at o'clock, P. M.
Richmond and Danville Cars from the Appomattox
River, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at III A.
N ~; and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 81
Norfolk Steamboat, lat Rocketts0 Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays, at 44 P. M.
n, NoTfolk Cars and Steamboat, via Port Wathall,
TUESDAYS, Thursdays and Saturdays, at Al P. M.
2 DC lock p. M =. :.