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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25
LETTER FROM THE CUBAN PRISONERS.

LETTER FROM THE CUBAN PRISONERS.
The following letter from the prisoners of the
Lopez expedition, brought to New York by the
Steamer Cherokee, on Monday last will show
how kindly they were treated by the American
and English residents of Havana, before their de
parture for Spain. 1t will also be seen that viii
they express heartfelt gratitude to the British
Consulate, no mention is made of the American
what was due to humanity as to withhold from
these unfortunate men all personal and official aid
and comfort:
HAVANA Cry Prison, Sept. Z, 1851
We, the undersigned, officers and men incar-
cerated IN the City Prison of Havana, account OF
our participation the late expedition against the Is
land OF Cuba, under the command OF General Lopez
being about TO embark for Spain. cannot refrain from
ext resslng our heartfelt gratitude to Joseph T. Craw
ford, Consul General of her Britannia Majesty, and to
Mr.. w Sydney Smith, British Consulate at this place.
10 Mr.. j. s. FLASHER and to the American and Bri
tlsh citizens of Havana generally we also owe debt
OF deep and lasting gratitude. To them we all
tor, by their kindness and generosity, have been
enabled to overcome many OF the difficulties and suf-
terlngs we should have otherwise undergone. To
them we owe debt of gratitude would willingly
express by words, but language fails us; hoping
however, that should we be spared to return to cur
homes, we may have an opportunity of repayng, in
part, the debt we owe. Should such not be the case
we sincerely pray that God the Ruler of the Universe
ana lover OF good acts may repay them, by bestow-
ing upon them In this world all the blessings that
DIVINE Providence can bestow; and after DEATH by
reward mole lasting still, life eternal. [Signsdl
Major Louis Schlessinger, Capt Il H Ellis,
Capt Robt M Grder lit David W inborn
Lit Edmond H Mcdonald, and 1873 others.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25

The Travel EASTWARD There has never before
we lhlnk been summer, which the travel has
Deen anything In amount to what 1t has been for the
last sixty days. and Just now 1t be rather on
me increase than the decline. Newport has had more
ysltefs than ever before, and better accommodations
rthelr entertainment. The Ocean House there as
the Head Quarters OF fashion, full but not too much
so Tor enjoyment. Many come and depart each dav
Dut vast number are permanently there, and between
the music, The dance, the suri-balhing Ec. &c fine
passes Rapidly and pleasantly large number of new
cottages have been constructed for this season, and
many are making Newport nine months residence
intending 10 pass the rest of the year New York
and the South. II the Bis OF Mortality, are true
there, people hardly die at Newport ALL except from
causes out of the OF time and fate Mrs Fill
more, and son and daughter, will continue at New
port Tor about week longer, and soon after join the
EX-M q; IS there on Monday, Messrs Dayton. Of N
Illinois. '''' VI
Nahant, Phillips Beach, Cohasset, and the MANY
interesting places about Boston are all full TO over
flowing, but mostly with Bostonians.
The greatest crowds of all, however, fly off towards
the White Mountains. In the various avenues which
are opened TO these hills by way of Maine Vermont
Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, not less than
n 70 miles from Portland, new town with new
dotel there are about $50 people. The Railroads and
Steamboats, at the East all go full. We travelled
between Portland!and Boston last week by water when
the only lodgings to be had for late comers was
the cabin floor, where twenty thirty berths were
made up, and this is common thing. So on the
kennebec,- these lines of steamers now stretch
clear TO the ST. Johns. where they half full of
State" coming TO New York from Fall River and
Newport, so full, that extra berths had to be re-
sorted to upon the floor and tables.
Boston, Portland and the Eastern towns are ali full
where do all the people come from l-New York Elk
press
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25
DIVISION OLE EAILOIIIER

=, :, n.
BY the 34th section of the 4th article of the nAw
Constitution, the Legislature is prohibited from form
Ing any new county with area of less than 600
square miles, or reducing old county below that
The division of county the length of which exceeds
fifty miles or is equal to three times the mean breadth
These restrictions are generally regarded as concu-
ding the long agated question of division of Fau-
ted. The size OF Fauquer is not sufficient to form
two counties of the required area; have Fauquer
and Loudoun Counties conjolntly sufficient area to
tothe length and to the comparative length and breadth
OF a county, do not apply to Fauquer as we believe
1t Is generally conceded that the extreme length by
an air line IS not more than 45 to 46 miles, and that
the mean breadth is probably from Is to II miles
IWarrentnn Flag
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25

CULTURE OF THE ObvE.-R Chisholm, Esq, of
Beaufort, S. c.. is cutivating the olive tree from plants
procured in the neshbo,hood OF Florence, in Italy
lie has made arrangements to get some trees from
Spain. His trees bear abundantly every year, and
grow satisfactorily. Ho has not commenced the man.
niactuIe OF OIL except few bottles for the experiment
The olive tres will grow throughout the cotton grow
ing region The plant is of slow growth and very har-
DIV =
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25
GREAT ImPRo OVEN ENT.-HALIO-
~ TYPES. or DAGUERREOTYPES COLOR
Ed LIKE MINIATURES In THE FRENCH

EAT IIWPR OV EMENT.-HALIO-
~ TYPES. or DAGUERREOTYPES COLOR
STYLE.
We have returned from Europe fully prepared to
execute pictures In this effective and fascinating
manner by winch the flesh is coloured after natures
model and the reflection destroyed thereby trans orn
ing Inc picture SO as to present the appearance of the
most beautiful miniature ivory We are as usual to
be found at the Virginia Sky-light Daguerrean Gal
lety, NO l45 MAN street, Richmond, under the Go g,
thic Window.
WILLIAM A. PRATT, Proprietor.
EXTRACTS.
Mr.. Pratt has fitted up his new establishment in a
style which reflects much credit upon his taste and lib
erality.-Daily Dispatch
It's reception room is pretty boudoir as we have
recently seen, elegantly fitted up with splendid carpets
rlen velvet dvans, stauetts, immense bay window with
stained glass, &c.-Enquirer.
Messrs. Pratt & Co. the first to Introduce the
Sky light system into the State and appear TO be con-
staaty nventing something for the Improvement of the
art.-IimeS
The arrangement of his show room is exquisite
whilst the Sky Lights superb Mig. Is
Two BOOT MAKERS,-Amer;can and French
IA Call SINUS, OF the most approved brands cochi-
neal rosns sheep Innings and bindings lust received for
sale by JOHN n GORDON a. SON
Sc 25
- HHDS. STUART7S SUPERTp9f SIT-
r4au GAR HOUSE SYRUP for sale BY
Sc Is JOHN N. GORDON & SON.
EDLAiN AND EMBROIDERED WHITE
"a GRAPE StIAWLS.-Rieh embroidered Cash
mere Shawls, black wool Shawls, and other ShawIs
III great variety, at
CHAS HARTWELL & Co IS, ~za
Sc 70 Opposite Swan Tavern.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25

THE DROUGHT IN OHro,--The Cincinnati Gu
zette says: SIN some of the neighboring counties
the protracted drought has produced serious, and
in many Instances, distressing results. A gen.
tleman just returned from all excursion through
the Southern part of the State, informs us that in
Adams county, he witnesseda sad condition of
things. Large creeks and streams, supposed to
be unfailing, have dried entirely up, leaving thou
sands upon tho usands of fish exposed to the sun,
emitting pestferous stencil, which affects the
atmosphere for miles around. Springs have failed
and farmers, in consequence, are compelled 10
dig for water, to supply themselves and cattle.
Vegetation in all parts, is rreparably injured,
and the harvest, this autumn, it is feared, will
but poorly compensate the husbardnan for his
long continued industry and toll"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25

RUMoUREp lNsUsREcrIoN.-Th people o Pitt coun-
W N T., have been much excited the past week or
or TWO, with rcmour of servie Instruction Several
negroes, supposed 10 be engaged in Connecting schemes
for an outbreak have heen arrested in diferen parts oil
he coun'y-some of these have been punished and
turned loose whilst others yet in prison awaiting
examination.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25
oDD-FELLows, HAIL

NEW ORLEANS OPERA TROUPE.
7EYHE CELEBRATED OR !GINAg NEW
81 ORLEANS OPERA & BALLET TROUPE
will give OF their entertainments in this city on
MONDAY EVENING, 22d inst, at Odd Fellows
Hall, consisting OF Songs, Glees Chorusses Dances
&C., concluding with Burlesque Of the most popular
est success in New York and Philadelphia for upwards
of 100 nights.
THIS, and every evening during the week, will he
performed the Opera of
SOMNA MkULA.
Count Rodolpho. kAvANAGH
AlySlo.. ..........-..........S IS. S. SANFORD
Ammo. Miss CAROLINE
~ Particulars, small bills.
Doors open at 74-commence at 8 O'clock
Cards OF A omission IS CT nts Reserved seats I2k
cents extra. S. SAMUEL SANFORD,
Sc 22-is Manager and Director.
NHRIME " d SUGARS hhds in store, tor
a. sale by
se24 JOHN H, CLAIBORNE,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25

GROWTH OF ST LOUISVILLE St. Louis Intel
ligencer of September / furnishes the following
Indisputable evidence fthe growth and progress
of the city of St. Louis:
SALEM STuDDARD ADDITIoN-We learn from
Messfs. Lengwell Il Elliot that the amount OF theii
sales yesterday ti00 hundred and ffiy one iii on
sand dollars. This thing OF selling lots by the quar-
Ter OF million in day is something new in the hiso
to-day, per advertisement should not be surprised
ii the same thing should be done again. The tract
now being sold presents many desirable Spots tina
we do not wo der at the figures TO which it amounts
when we consider the large number oflols changing
hands"
Tx TRIBUNE states that Mr. Kinkel an eminent Ger.
man poet, has arrived in this country to solicit conlri-
buttons in aid OF the operations ofthe German revolution
| its
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25

BENJAMIN R. CURTIS Esq, the gentleman
appointed by the President of the United States
as the successor of Judge Woodbury. on the
Bench of the Supreme Court, is a young man
being only about forty years of age. He is a
member of the Suffolk (Mass.) bar, and is repre-.
scented by the Boston papers as gentleman OF fine
talents and extensive requirements.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25
GEN. TAYLOR NEVER suRRENpERs.

"Crittenden, who was recently shot at Havana, j a
nephe" OF John J. Crittenden, u. s. Attorney. He
was at hrst supposed to lie his The son is now
consul at Liverpool. IL wash he who in the Mexican
war, carried the message OF his commander to Santa
Anna, sen. Taylor never surenders.
We take the above from the Mob lie Herald wi h the
view oil correcting widely prevalent that Ge-
neral Taylor himself il was who uttered The sentiment
there attributed TO him, and also to settle question as
to lis authenticity raised by writer of the press uf this
city, who has again and again, through the columns of
the sheet he writes for said it was an invention Of his
own, drawn from his imagination ito embesh an ex-
ira"
AS TO its authenticity we have the assurance of Col
Crenden h mself, the bare mention Of which is sui.
Gent 10 any doubt that may exist from the de-
claratlon OF newspaper romancer who boasts of hav
ing published to the world an untruth It was during
the Mexican war, whilst enjoying the hospitality of
Col Crittenden's tent that we induced him 10 relate to
! us-which he did with the reluctance of a modesty
which is distinguishing trait in his characteristic
manner in which Santa Anna came 10 be answered,
and 1t was thus
lie was volunteer aid on the staff of Gen. TAYLOR
at Buena Vista On the afternoon of the 22d, before
the battle opened shortly ailerwe do not recoect
exactly whieh-the Colonelswas sent to The enemy by
General Taylor with written answer TO demand to
surrender He conducted to and through the camp
blndolded, until in the presence of Santa Anna, when
Inc hanGage was removed and the despatch delivered
Having head It's contents through interpreter, the
Mexican chief addressed Crttenden and asked ais
General Tay mad Look at my army sir When
you return inform him OF my strength, aud he must
render.'
The interview took place on an eminence command
ing view for miles in every direction. Around them
was was staff gorgeousy equipped, aud, numerically,
lIt'le army OF Itself Twenty five thousand men
cavalry infantry and artlllery-were the plain be-
low In the Tar distance was the American force /;
not over four thousand effective men, without single
heavy gun. THE sight," said Colonel Crenden.
speaking to was imposing; the tremendous DISPARITY
OF force was discouragng, and own had misgvings
as to the result OF the impending conflict: but knew
the stuff our men was made OF, and determining that
santa Annas TICK OF array shouldshave effect ap-
parent to him, said General Taylor never surren.
ders'"
This is the history Of the celebrated reply. Its pub
LEGATION can 10 no wise detrac from the ronown OF the
departed hero to whom it has been accredited and is
but simple justice to gallant gentleman who loved
and reyered him.-N. O. True Delta.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-25

ODD FELLowsHIP.-T'h report of the progress and
condition Of this Order tor the year 1851 as compared
with that for the year 1850, stands as follows
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-25

The PRESIDENT ON HIS TouR.-The Republic
Of this morning quotes from the Norfolk Beacon
of the 22d the following:
"We learn that the President of the United
States, accompanied by the Secretary OF the
Interior, John o. Sargent, esq, editor of the
Republic, and Commander Powell, United States
navy, arrived at Old Point this morning, in the
steamer Osceola, from Washington"
The Republic also adds:
besides the President of the United States,
the Secretary Of the Interior, and the Postmaster
General, we learn from the Intelligencer that the
following distinguished persons are at present
at Old Point or in the vicinity, viz: Miss Apo
lonia Iagiello, the Hungarian heroine General
Joseph Totten, United States Engineer Corps;
Colonel Kearney, of the Typographical Engi-
neers Commodore Shubrick and Commander
Dupont, Of the navy; and Professor Alexander
Dallas Bache, Superintendent Of the Coast Sur
yey"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-25

RoBBERY.-Last evening about eleven o'clock,
a man named Gould attempted to rob the lum-
ber-yard Of Mr.. Watson, at the Navy Yard.
While in the act Of carrying off a portion Of the
lumber, he was discovered by the lady of Mr..
Simons, who resides in the adjoining house.
She Immediately gave the alarm to her husband,
and he lost no time in giving chase He sue
ceeded in grasping him by the coat, but after a
short struggle the fellow made good his escape,
leaving portion of his apparel in the hands Of
his pursuer.
This morning he was found secreted in a
closet in his residence, where he was captured
and taken before Squire Crandell, and by him
committed to Jail.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-25

gate Of ], 1888 votes for, and 3oS against, hs
measure which communication was iaiu VA 'Ae
table.
Mr. PxppxR. ON leave introduced JOINT res
nl,,t;on requesting the Mayor TO cause national
saluts IN he fred at the City Hall at sunrise,
meridian. and at sundown, on the Attn day OF
INV neYt which was read twice, and, on mo-
tom of MIR Downer, postponed until Monday
next by the following vote
Wa Nessrs Easily, Downer, Ennis Bryan, Hutch
,ne.on Morgan, Gull, johnson, Wheeler, and Hil--10
SArs-Messrs. Douglass, Kelly, Callan, wannan Ha-
vsnner, Pepper, Mohun, Brent, and Mulloy-9.
A communication was received from the
Mayor, enclosing an application from the Presi-
dent and Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company, for aid in supplying the canal
with an adequate supply of water at a certain
point; and also in reference to reorganiza-
ton of the Office of Collector, and an examina-
ton into the accounts of the late incumbent;
and to q proposed modification Of the law es-
tablishing Police system; which communica-
ton was read, and, motion, SO much as re-
lates to modification in the law establishing
Police system was referred to the Committee
on Police, and the residue Of the communication
was referred to the Committee of Ways and
Means.
Mr.. BRYAN, on leave, introduced bill en-
titled an act for the relief of Daniel Linkins;
which was read three times and passed.
Mr. MoHuN, on leave, introduced bill for
the relief Of James I. Barnes; which was read
three times and passed
Mr.. WHEELER, OH leave, introduced bill en-
titled an act in relation to the Corporation
wharf at the foot of M street south, in the
Seventh Ward; which was read twice and re-
terred to the Committee on Wharves.
The resolution from the Board of Aldermen
n relation to printing the lists of standing com
nittees was taken up, read three times, and
passed.
The resolution from the Board Of Aldermen
'eferring to select committee the petition of T.
4. Havenner and others, in relation to the de-
ective drainage of certain portion of the city,
vas taken up, read twice, and referred to the
Committee on improvements
And then the Board adjourned.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-25

CAPITAL PUSIsHmKsr.--Hon. Levi Woodbury.
in letter TO the prisoners Friend" in regard
to the abolition Of capital punishment, says:
:" have for some years been convinced that
IN experiment should be made by our legisla-
lures to enforce the penal codes without iufiict-
ing death on the offender. BY this change an
opportunity will exist ut least to reform the of.
fender; and IN government like ours, of pop
ulsr power, tbs easy to restore former system.
should new one fail to answer public expects-
uop,"
The friends Of this reform throughout our
land will rejoice to know that their purpose finds
favor with one whose aid win be SO powerful in
promoting its success. Like all other reforms,
this has originated with people who stood aside
from the strife Of politics and the task Of legis
lation; and the favor of such men rs Judge
Woodbury. will therefore be hailed by them as
cheering and suspicious.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-25
NEW YORK DRUG AND CHEMICAL STORE,
South side Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9Th and
10M streets. Washinqton. ID. O.

South side Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9Th and
10h streets, Washington, ID. @.
rJNHE undersigned would respectfully announce to the
citizens Of the District and vicinity, that he has ta-
ken the above store and fitted it up with all the recent
improvements and more perfect appliances of modern
Chemistry and has opened II with ample stock Of GEN
UISH MEDICINES and welseeced assortment of general
articles In appearing before the public a practical
Druggist IL Is not assuming too much to say that this
lection Is from the weknown house of A. b. ID. Sands,
other eminent Pharmaceusts Of New York. and that
the medicines offered to the Public may be relied
upon what they Represented to bepure and gen
une In respectfully soliciting share of public and pro-
essona patronage the subscriber would beg to that
from extensive experience Apohecary and the prao
of Medicine the last four years in New York. he Is
familiar with the business in all its details and that inn
pct confidence may be placed in his attention and ac
curncy. This store, although yet not complete in all
the subscriber has been induced to open
the present time by the earnest solicitation of numer
Gus friends, and will be known the New YoRK DRUG
AND CHEMICAL STORE at which all goods in this line of
business will be sold at New York prices.
Veterinary and patent medicines every description
and any article called for, II not hand win be imne
express.
full assortment of Syringes, Nipple Shells Nipple
Shields, Drawing Glasses, &c. &c.
Also Tooth Brushes, Fancy Soaps sccntBags every
style of Perfumery and in fact Toilet articles TOO nu
merous to mention.
Soda Water, drawn from patent stone fountain, with
variety of Syrupe of the most delicious navor, never
before offered in the District.
Physicians prescriptions and family recipes prepared
at all hours. ii. III. WooDhuff, W. w.
June 23-3tMW&S a.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-25

THE CHLD's TRoPHY.-We saw pretty little
girl Of seven tripping to school this morning in
gladstone mood, with little silver crescent
suspended by ribbon from her neck. "What
is that?" we asked, pointing to the ornament.
"Oh, SIR" said she, at this is the medal for good
spelhng!" and she held it up for examination
with an air of satisfied pride and conscious mp
prevail We praised the medal and it's wearer,
and the child bounded along before us, no doubt
eager to. relate to her companions the important
incident of strangers salutation and encour-
aging words Would that children could always
be thus led: they become much happier and
better men and women than they do who are
driven.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-25

GENERAL CouRT Misunderstood Day
The high Military Court convened for the trial
of Col TALcoTT, on charges preferred against
him by the Secretary of War, was opened yes
terday with a full court, Major General TwIees
presiding. The charges, consisting Of alleged
characterization and disrespect to the Head of
the War Department, in regard to certain con-
tracts foi' ordnance supplies, were read and
the trial ". os begun by the examination of Hon.
CHARLES M CONRAD, Secretary of War, in sup
port Of the charges -Inteiigencer.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-25
From Europe.

We yesterday announced in our Geographic
dispatches the arrival of the steamer Europa at
Halifax, bringing three days later intelligence.
The Franklin arrived at Cowes on the morning
Of the 18th. The Lafayette was to sail on the
10th, and the City of Glasgow on the 18th, the
berths of both vessels being full.
There has been considerable activity in the
corn market and wheat has advanced 3D. to
3d. Flour has advanced shilling and corn
sixpence.
The English stock market is more active !;
consols have advanced to 9Ss for money, and
983 for account. A fair business has been done
in foreign stock, but not much in American.
U. s. e's, 105@1o53; do. '6s, 112@113; '67,
107@108; Ohio 6's, 20 and rs, los; Mary
land SIS, bonds, 90@91; freights are dull.
Parliament had re-opened, and had passed the
navy and army estimates, including e300, 900
to sustain the expenses of the Kafir war
Doubts are entertained whether or not the
government will proceed with the Ecclesiastic
Titles bill. The Exhibition was still attracting
crowds, but not so many working people as was
expected. Emigration continued unabated The
Galway people were rejoicing Mt the prospect
| of steam communication with New York. Trade
was improving, and prices in the manufactur-
ing districts were advancing. The weather i,
genial, and an abundant hay harvest is antici
pated. The grain crops in England are healthy
but backward. The crops in Ireland are pro
missing, and there is no appearance of disease.
In France affairs are tranquil. The war in
Algiers was over, and had resulted in the sup
preston of the rebellion. Commerce and trad,
were improving The Bourse closed brisk, ant
the 5 per cents we're 30 cents higher than o.
) Wednesday. The Havre market closed inactive
Notwithstanding the favorable reports fror
, England.
I? The Indian mail had arrived, and the BIRTHS
provinces continued tranquil. The Postwar
! frontier and the Penjaut were threatened b
bands of robbers. Money was firm Freight
f high. Imports and exports dull. Cotton brisl
The Continental news is of very little in
terest.