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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-11

The Philadelphia conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will commence its session in
the town Of Smyrna, Del, on "Wednesday, the
18th Instant
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-11

Several persons concerned in the spiritual
knockings in Milwaukee city have been indicted
for deception and obtaining money under false
p9otences.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-11
srEApusxss or PURPOSE.

Steadiness Of purpose is essential to wise
ruler, but in a fool is the ruin Of the State. Ener-
gy, too, is a great quality in a statesman when
accompanied by the capacity Of Distinguishing be-
tween what is right and what is wrong, what il
difficult and what is impossible. But heaven pre-
ssrvs me from the energy Of a blockhcad He 10
~ bad a. mad bull in crocksry store.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-11

An Anti-Fugtive slave law meeting has been
held at Lynn, Mass at which the Mayor of the
city presided, and made the declaration that no
slave should be taken from that city.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-11

SENTENCED TO DEArH.-Henry Carna, found
guilty of the murder of Rosseau few months
since in Dey street, New York, was on Satur-
day morning sentenced to be hanged on Friday,
the I'd of May next
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-11


The world is always living in fools paradise,
and fancyDg one age wiser than its predecessor
The secrets brought to light from the ruins Of
Pompeii, HercuIaneum, and Nneveh, sufficiently
establish the fact that the anciens masters of
many arts which have been ascrbed to modern
inventions and it cannot be doubted that il so great
portion of their literature had not persisted in
the lapse of ages, it would be found that would
excel them little in science, as in poetry and the
fine arts The honest truth is, that nearly all the
improvements Of this age, may be traced to the
application of science to mechanical purposes. 1t
is this w0kh has produced steam engines and
their legitimate progeny, railroads, sea steamers,
and all the expedients for travelling. which we GER
tainly do faster than ANCESTORS with the ex-
cepton of the witches on their broomsticks. So
with the improvements in other steps Of "pro-
gress." They may be nearly all traced to the in
creased perfection Of mere mechanical skill most
especially those new discoveries in astronomy,
which are owing simply to the perfection of tee-
scopes. Every age has it's hobby, and that ofthe
present il mechanics. II Homer and Virgil were
living, we should probably find them exercising
their inventive powers in the improvement of
spinning jennies and steam engines, instead Of
the construction of epics. Phidias would be work
ing at stone bridges; Aristotle laying out rail-
road, or boring tunnel through the Alleghanies;
Cicero delivering lectures at the capital on the
feasibility or the great national railroad to the Pa
ci6c; and the Argonauts seeking the golden fleece,
not among the Angora sheep on the Black Sea,
but by making short passages across the Atlantic.
The same tide Of intellect is always flowing, but
every age gives it a new direction. My granfath-
err was wiser man than shall ever be, and il
don I mistake, vast many Of my contemporaries
may say the same thing The only question
worth asking in an inquiry like this, is, are we
happier and better than those who have gone be-
fore us' II we are not, we cannot claim to be
wiser, for all true wisdom is centered on the Mt
tainment OF happiness. The more we know Of
the ancients, the we learn Of their great pro-
gress in science, literature, philosophy and the
arts.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-03-11


The PRESIDENT. The Chair wishes to call
the attention of the Senate to matter in relation
to which he considers that some measure should
be taken, in order to enable the presiding officer
act. He feels some delicacy in regard to the mat
ter and therefore wishes to bring il to the atten-
ton of the Senate. The attention of the Chair
has been called to the mileage question by the
honorable Senator from California, in letter sd-
dressed to the Secretary, in which the Senator
from California claims mileage for the distance
travelled, according to the act of Congress of
22d January, 1918. The act Of September 20,
1850, contains this provision in relation to the
mileage of the Senators and Representatives from
California:
"That the mileage Of the senators and repre-
sentatives from California, and the delegate from
Oregon, be computed according to the most
usually travelled route within the limits of the
United States, and the per diem Of said senators
and representatives for the session shall COM
mence from the day the constitution of California
was first communicated to the two houses respec-
lively"
The subject WAS brought to the notice of the
presiding officer by the senator from California
himself, who placed in his hands a legal argu-
ment by. gentleman Of the bar Of considerable
requirements, and occupying high standing as a
lawyer, in which he gives his opinion that the ac-
ton Of Congress atthe lastsesson applied simply
to that session, and therefore the right Of the SEN
ntor claim mileage under the act of 1918 for the
route which he travelled, and which he claims in
his letter was not impaired by the provso in the
act Of Goth September, 1850. The presiding Of
fcer, at the time that opinion wss placed in his
hands, read it with considerable attention, but
brought his mind to the conclusion, on looking at
the law, as he stated 10 the honorable senator.
that he could not depart from the decision made
by Congress at its last session, viewing it NJ he
did to be permanent and not a temporary ar
rangement, A. il commended by the legal argument
placed in his hands. II ssems, however, that in
the House Of Representatives that matter has been
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13
rH TIMEA, TERM
MIR, SUMMERS

Our distinguished candidate for Governor, Mr..
Summers, reached this city yesterday afternoon,
we were happy to see. in fine health and spirits.
Under the arrangements provided for, at the pub
lie meeting Tuesday evening" he will speak to-
night at the African Church, whers we are sure
an immense audience will be collected to hear
him. The most unjust charges have been per-
severingly brought against him by his opponents;
let all come to hear how he repels them.
The old Wing spirit was greatly aroused by
the excellent speeches of Mr.. Watts and Mr..
Baxter on Tuesday evening. Tonight, the peo-
pie of Richmond can complete their judgment
OF the merits of the Wing State ticket.
Mr.. Summers will leave for Petersburg, by a
special train, tomorrow at 10, A. NJ.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13
Averett's maj. 232
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES

We take great pleasure in calling the attention Of
Virginia manufacturers and mechanics to the inter
estlng facts stated in the following enumeration
Mechanics Institute of South Carolina
The exhibition or fair of the Mechanics Institute oil
South Carolina will be opened at Charleston on tn
18th inst. All products of industry from the South.
ern States, will be admitted with welcome, and will
receive noce, or honorary rewards according to the
measure OF their merit or superiority. The mechan.
les and manufacturers of Richmond who NAV row
have ready some of their best articles Wilde well to
send them to this exhibition No other mode will So
well make them known to the people of South Carroll
ma and Georgla-and they generally DESTROYS Of
finding Southern manufactures which will serve in
place of any heretofore obtained from the Northern
States. The recent great Agricultural fair at Macon
Georgia, offered like inducements, which were avail
ed OF by one Virginia manufacturing establishment
only. Mr.. R. S. Archer. of Richmond, attended and
exhibited some or the and other edge tools OF
the firm; tor these premium was awarded and what
much better, Mr.. A. received orders on the
ground for several hundred dozen of axes from plan
tiers and dealers, who did not before know that as
good an article could be obtained South of Mason
and Dlxon's line Perhaps sundry other manufactur-
ed articles from Richmond, might as well deserve an.
prova, and find new and extensive demand at The
Charleston fair. Any Information desired NAV be oh
tanned by writing to w, M Lanton, President of the
institute at Chareston E. R.
November Sth 1851.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

The Schr. Sican, Kirwan, on her voyage last week
from Baltimore this port, fell in with The brig Emily
Capt. Small, OF Bath. Maine, bound from the River
Potomac, to an Eastern port with cargo of Timber.
She had loaded near Boyds Hole. From some cir
cumsancss which transpred, Capt. K was induced to
believe that there ascondng slaves on board the
Emily; upon investigation such proved to be the case
found, who stated at first that they belonged to
Messrs. Caronus Turner and Landon Garter, OF King
George, but subsequently, TO Mr. Abner Price and Dr.
Horace Ashton, OF that county. They were taken
on board the Sican, by Cap. K. and the crew. and
brought to this place where they have been deposited
in Jail, to await advice from their masters Though
the Captain OF the Emily offered no resistance Of CAPT
k yet he rendered no facilities in restoring the
and Unsatisfactory reasons not given for his conduct
and full explanation rendered of thiswhoe transaction
he will not take load again from Bovds Hole or any
where else on the Potomac Aler GQz
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13
TROOPS IN FLoR1DA-THE INDIANS.

TROOPS IN FLOR1DA-THE INDIANS.
There are now five companies of the U. S. Tr oops
70 7, East Florida. One is Pease Creek thee at Fort
MYERS CdtooSahatcie, one at Indian river and one
at ST. Augustine. Col. Wnder is in command At Fort
Myers, Ma. -, at Indian River, and Capt. Clarke
at Augustine.
We learn from an officer of the line that all the In
d ans are within their boundary. Bowegs frequently
visits the post at Fort Myers, where there is trading
house, sometimes accompanied by many as thirty
OF his men, He appears quite at home, and seems pea
cesby disposed Sam Jones never makes his appear
ance, being almost superannuated. Bnwegs declares
that his quitting the country is of the questionable
is prepared to die the ground-and if war made ups
on HIM he will have the satisfaction putting the whites
astir all over the territory and will give them least
SIX or seven years war in hunting his small parties
out oil the lorresses and swamps Capt. Blake, OF Al
ALBANIA is now attempting to fulfil contract made
with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the peace
able removal of the tribe for the fixed sum OF ten
Thousand dollars with hundred aud fifty add on
al Tor every Indian he gets go 1t is supposed there
are about five hundred Indians in the country Of whom
about one hundred and fifty warriors The Indians
report that the last year has been unusually scky and
the mortality among infants has been great.
jacksonville Rem.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

The TARIFF-The Washington correspondent O
the N. Y. Journal ofCommerce writes under date o
9th instant
1t is believed that Mr.. Secretary Corwin, who is
now preparing his annual report on the state of theft.
nances will present strong views and propositions jr
favor of such notifications of the Tariff as will af
ford adequate protection TO iron and other domestic
products and manufactures.
The Pennsylvanians are very active on the subject
and public meetings held by men of all polite
parties, for the purpose of promoting the mea sures o
the encouragement OF the iron interest. 1t is well
known that strong effort will be made, as | have
heretofore stated, in behalf Of soma scheme that will
afford reIiefto the iron interest excl usvely
They suppose that this interest will conciIiae the
favor Of politicians; and that both parties, in anticpa
ton of the Presidential election will go their death on
the IRON.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS

STEALING MoNEY.-teorge Thompson charged
with robbing Captain White, of the Schooner VIM.
II. Byrd, was again brought before the Mayor yester
day Mr.. r. A. Mayo appeal led and sta ted that Cant
Whites trunk had been robbed last Sunday night f
the sum OF $3.50, while his vessel was lying at Groves
Wharf in ames River-tha the trunk had been opened
with key which the Captain had lost on former
voyage but which, it now appears had been found bv
the pr soner. AS he obta ined the money he
jumped into canoe belonging to the vessel, rowed
ashore, and finally got aboard the steamer Curtis Peck
with the intention OF coming to Richmond The com.
mander Of the Curtis Peck having been apprised of the
robbery and suspectmg his pa ssenger, searched hs
person shortly after he came aboard and found 1914
in his pockets Thompson confessed the robbery, we
understand, and will be taken 10 Williamsburg this
morning by officer Tyler the offence having been com
mitted within the jurisdiction Of that ancient town.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

withstanding any Discrimination or disavowsl on the
part OF the mover Of that de nonsration, or on my
own, could not fail to be construed by maevolence
INTO an unseemly interference In the domestic con
Germs OF cOuRtry not my own, and which has gener-
ously afforded me protection and hospitality.
On this account have found Unnecessary TO decline
all invitations OF this nature, unless from corporate
bodies, which, from their nature, are supposed not TO
represent any party.
In conclusion, i must beg leave definitely, to ac-
quaint you that it would be most agreeable and con-
yenentto me to receive the address by which you in
form me the working classes propose to honor me- at
my own residence the day following that on which
receive the address from the London Corporation.
am, dear sir, your very obedient servant.
l.. kOSSUTH.
To THORNTON HUsr, ESQ.
KOSSUTH COMING TO AMERICA.
From the New York Times.1
We received by the Baltic, private letter from a
distinguished American gentleman in London who
probably enjoys wider and more intimate acouan
lance with Continental politics than any other Amer
lean in EuroPs He has long been acquainted per
sOnally with kossuh having known him in Hunoarv
He states that 1t is Kossuths intention to remain in
England ten days, and then come to the u States in
one OF the steam packets. We take the liberty Of
publishing the following extract from his letter, hav-
lGg reference to topic that has attracted good dea
OF attention here
LONDON, Friday, Oct. "a, 1851.
Kossuh HAS arrived His admirable dis
course at Southampton, which is in the Times OF this
morning, has produced ro-day immense sensation
There may be some feeling in America on account Of
ksssuth coming first at Southampton but long before
the Mississippi was sent, he had made arrangements
Tor putting his children to school here, Mr. Golden
having kindly offered to take charge OF his daughter
Ii was 10 settle his wife and children, he had all long
proposed to do, that he wished 10 touch at Southamp-
ton and one would suppose that the public feeling OF
the United States would eensure either the Captain
VINO refused to bring him here and wait three days for
him, of the Secretary OF the Navy, it this act were
caused by the stringent instructions to the Captain
MIR. Secretary Walker, who here, bames the Captain
much declaring that England by her efforts, had done
enough. apart from considerations of his famly) to
justify Kossuth in stopping here few days his way
TO America. He proposes now to remain ten days
and then take one of the packet steamers.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13
GEO. w. SUMMERS.

This gentleman, candidate for the important Office
OF Governor, under the new Constitution, arrive d
among yesterday.
1t is his wish to meet all his felow-c citizens with.
out distinction of party, who will consent to honour
him with their presence, and frankly to address
them
Will any refuse to hear him =? The subjects which
belong to the canvass interest and concern the whole
State, and independent men Of all parties must be
willing to hear and decide for themselves
The African Church will be open at O'Clock This
Evening. Come all
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

FIaHrINs A white man uamed VIM. r adk ms was
arrested near the New house Tuesday evening
and committed to the cage, for violating the public
peace. During the morning he had, it seems, sought
a difficulty with the late Mr. w P. Byrd, which cause ed
that gentleman to become excited and which, unhap-
ply led to his DEATH This unfortunate affaif, as has
been already stated occurred in Mr. Murhead's restau
rant opposite the Market. Badkns continued lettering
about Inc place ill evening, when he sought difficulty
with Mr. Henry Lambert which induced Mr.. Muif
head to expel B.. from his barroom In doing so
however, he got into fight with Badkins. which was
terminated by the interpositlon OF Mr.. lambert, who
service most Satisfactorily The police took Badkns
TO the cage and upon appearing before the Mayor
Yesterday he sent toJ all In default security for
good behaviour.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

The Philadelphia Ledger says that the Schuylk
Navigation Company have this year brought rather
less than hall million tons of coal to market, the
Lehigh companies about 100000 tons and The Read.
ing railroad early million aud half By the close
OF the season, the aggregate viii reach three millions
and quarter or three and half. This is an immense
business aoa eslnaIng eacn ION Of coal to be worth
millions of dollars.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

RAILEoAD LOAN TAKEN-We learn that the Bal
tmore and Ohio Railroad loan of $3.50 o 100 has been
taken by the Bank ing House OF Messrs Josiah Lee
d. Co, at 80 per The bonds issued by he Com
pany Tor this sum have coupons attached and bear
interest OF six per per annum, payable half-yeary
The negotiation OF The loan secures the completion
OF the road to Wheeling at the earliest period that
money and labor can effect it.--BaL Amer
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

MAGNIFIcENr BEouEsr.-fh e late Abraham G.
Thompson, OF New York has left about TWO hundred
thousand dollars to charitable societies in that city.
Among which are the following;
American Bibe Society $50 900; American Tract
Society $4,000; American Home NJ. Society $40 900;
N. Y, S. COLONIZATION Soeley $4,000; Central Beard
of Education $4,000; American B c. f Mission
$4,000; Deal and Dumb Institution $4,000; Blind
Institution $50 0OO.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

Meeting Of the Whigs Of Richmond, to nominate mem,
bers Of the Legislature under the amended Constl.
tuition Of Virginia.
In pursuance of notice, large and enthusiastic
meeting of the Wings of this city was held at The AZ
rlcan Church, on Tuesday evening.
On motion, r. t. Daniel was appointed TO preside
and Thomas u Dudley and Thomas r. Price, Secre.
On taking the chair, Mr.. Daniel in brief bpt verv
fehcltous address set forth the objects for which thew
had assembled. When, on motion of B B. Minor +
was
"Resolued, That this meeting pledge themselves
cordially and untedly TO support the candidates who
may be nominated by it, and earnestly recommend
all other Wings to do 500
Whereupon, after nominations and on the first hal
lot, the following gentlemen were n,aninaouslu recon
mended for the places for which they respectively
named:
For the Senate JOHN A. MEREDITH.
For the HouSe-CoNwAY ROBINSON
VIM. e.. CARR NGroE,
VIM. F. BUTLER
1t having been announced that our candidate for
Lieut.. Governor in the CITY, committee was an
pointed to invite him to address the meetiag which
he did in manner worthy of himself and the cause
which he maintains
COMMITTEES was slso appointed to invite our can
dIdate tor Attorney General to address the meeting
which he did very briefly, as the hour was late
On motion OF Peyton Johnston, it was "ResoIyed
Tha, the Inequalities OF the Wing, of the city of Rich
mcnd BE- rendered to Messrs. Geo. w. Summers and
Samuel NJ Watts during their stay with u.s. and ths +
VIM II. -Macfarland, Gustavus A. Myers, Wood
Bouldin, Fl. w. Fry, VIM. r. Taylor, John A.
Meredith, A. j. Crane, Thos. R. Price, Thomas u
Dudley aud Jno Thompson be a committee to receive
oar candidate tor Governor on his expected visit TO
this place. ' ~
On motion, it was Resolved, "That our thanks are
due and are hereby rendered 10 Samuel M Watts ESQ,
tor the very able and eloquent address delivered bv
him his evehing-an address which proves him wor
thy to bear the banner confded to hm-worlhy of his
associate nominees State Ticket, Ticket which
we again most cordially approve and ratity."
On motion, the meeting adjourned
R. T. DANIEL, Chairman.
T THSs r. T. p RTgtrz' seorstares.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

Respecting the historical work lof the Hon. T. H.
BENTON, the Washington Telegraph says:
SIh is not all written yet, and will be laid aside un
II! his return TO Washington next Autumn He will
hen carefully revise every sentence he has written
and go on to the completion of the work. 1t shall
tons that the utmost patience and labor will enable
him to remove. He is determined that it shall be in
all respects worthy place among the standard hiso
ries of the present age.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13
ESH ETA

- In 4, Ht.enrlco, on Wednesday the 18th inst, JOHN
the 47h year Of his ags. His friends and acouain.
tances are invited to attend his funeral this day,
tihufsday l3hl at 81 O'Clock, at his late residence
without further Invitation,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

The Scarlet Fever is prevailing u the lower end of
Hampshire county, Va and is very fatal. The r ON
ney Inlegencer states that between twenty five and
thirty children have died from during the last four
or FIVE weeks-several families losing two and three
children. Dr. Kendall, near Pleasant Dale, within
the last ten days. has buried all his Children three in
number.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

BoLD1NG AT HoME.-BoIdng the South Carolina
Slave. Joined his wife and children on Saturday at
foughkeepsie in good health. He says that he was
Kept IN close confinement during his stay at the South
but was subjected to no personal abuse
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13

r. Fl. SHAcKELFoRD Esq, is announced as
the Wing candidate tor the Fauquier Senatorial
district The Piedmont Wing Justly says:
Mr. Shackelford is gentleman well known in h.
Dstrict-9ossessed oacknowiedged ability-and since
his residence in the county has been warm and zeal.
on, advocate oil the principles OF the Wing party
We know of 10 gentleman n the District who will
reader more Efficient service the Senate or repre-
faithfully the interests OF his constituency
We sincerely hope then That the Wings OF Fauqairr
and Rappahauaock will give him their warm andhear
" support.
Col. P. B. Walker, strong man, has been
nominated as the Wing candidate for the Senate
in the Campbell and Appomattox district, Either
Mr. S. D. McDsarmon, or Mr.. Ro. H. Glass, of
the Lynehburg Republican, is his comprehensive
believe there is some uncertainty about the mat
ter, owing to question about the accuracy Of
count Of votes in the nominating Convention.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-13
T FnNs' R. T. P RTR1EH' Secretaries.

FlNEs-Two hucksters were yesterday fined by the
Mayor tor violating the ordinance relative to buying
and selling at the public Markets; and two drivers
in the streets. N' '|"A'