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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-29
IcoNcLusToN TO MORROW

CULTURE OF SUGAR.-A hundred wears AGO
the Jesuits brought few bundles of cane from
Hspanoa, and planted them in what is now the
second municipality of New Orleans. In 1859 the
the first sugar mill was erected In 1910 the
number of slaves employed in the sugar culture
was l4S,690, and the product was l19,947 hogs
heads of / 900 pounds each, and 600 900 gallons
of molasses. In 1850 and 1851 the crop will
exceed 100000 hogsheads, worth ten millions of
dollars. The capital now employed is seventy-five
millions ofdollars
KILLED BY AN ELEPHANT.-We learn that
lad was killed by blow from the trunk of one of
the elephants attached to Raymond & Co. 3 men,
agerie, in Derby, during the exhibition there on
Wednesday. As is frequently the case a crowd
of boys were feeding the animal with nuts apples,
&C., when the deceased, who was among the
number, wantonly punctured the trunk with
some sharp instrument, which enraged the ele-
plant.
The keeper cautioned the lad to keep away after
this occurred, or he might be injured; but no heed
was given to the warning, and soon after he APP
preached within reach ofthe elephants trunk, from
which he received blow on the head which pros
trated him, and soon after caused his death.
New Haven Palladian, 23d.
IMMIGRATION TO VRGINIA.-We noticed the
other day, the proposed settlement of colony of
Northern farmers in Eastern Virginia. The
Washington Telegraph learns that in that beaut-
full region of Southwestern Virginia, through
which the great railroad is to pass, near the
junction of the four States of Virginia. North Car
DINA, Tennessee and Kentucky, at Jacksonville,
in Tazewell county--where the soil, the mineral
wealth, the contiguity of navigable stream, and
every desirable advantage, are all presented
company of French people, skilled in manufac-
nd a lt1rp tn no tob1 hoJ
and under such auspices as will insure to them
permanent prosperity IN their undertakings. 1t
learns further, that in the immediate vicinity of
that settlement, large tract of most eligible land
is to be brought into market upon such terms as
cannot fail to awaken the desues OF any people
who may be seeking desirable home
Spirit Of Jefferson.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-29

From the indications of yesterday, it would
seem that the unpopular Supplement is at last
to be thrown overheard. The Convention has
suffered more prejudice in public, opinion from
this publication than from any other one cause.
In the first place, it induced the members 10
protrac the basis debate beyond all reason OF pow
of endurance; and in the second place, by being
month behind-hand, it furnished no matter
that was interesting TO the reader; and in the
third place. it was published in style slovenly
that it was almost impossible TO read it, if one had
the disposition. A faithful report of the debates
and proc eedings issued promptly while they
were vet fresh, would have been of great use to
the members in the conduct of their discus
sions, and would have been comparatively &C
ceptable to the public
The "Yazoo City," of Mississippi, makes the
following remarks upon the question recently be-
fore our State Convention:
vIkaINrAN PoLlTIcs Virginia wants and
insists upon having representation provided solely upon
the white population. Eastern Virginia insists that
blacks, TO some extent shall be counted well as
whites. This long controversy before the Convention
is likely be settled, it is said by adopting the mixed
basis OF The Senate and the pure Whle basis Tor the
House. Wetrust that Eastern Virginia will hold out
the last against this taa principle Once admit that
slaves property in politica sense, and thus not
entitled to representation according to the doctrines OF
Repubcansm and we strike fatal blow at The Fede-
raj mixed basis which hangs the threefourth slave
representation in Congress II the principle is wrong
neutrality-suspicious. in the case, is also nhe other.
The admission that slaves properly in political and
legislative should never be made. Also it sap-
parent that the danger slave institutions in the States
will be from within and without and il fatal poll
cy for The slave districts part with the powers and
vested rights which they have enjoyed from the foun-
dation of their institutions.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-29
FARMVILLE CONVENTION.

Convention of the Wings OF the fourth Congress
sonal District of Virginia held at Farmve, agree
ably 10 appointment on Tuesday, the goth day of May,
1851, for the purpose ofnominatng Wing candidate
for seat in the House OF Representatives in the mex,
Congress of the u. States for this district.
The Convention being called to order and delegates
appearing from the counties OF Campbell, Appomattox,
Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward, Colonel
pointed President, and Mr.. George w. Palmore OF
Cumberland Secretary.
Col Forbes on taking the Chair forcbly and eloquent
ly addressed the Convention.
On motion of Mr.. Moseley of Buckingham the
Convention resolved 10 cast their votes by counties on
questions to be submitted and in the proportion of tho
reprea ntation OF the several counties in the House Of
Delegates OF Va.
The Convention having determined to proceed TO
nomination, Mr. B. S. Morris of Appomattox. nomi-
mated Col. Philip A. Boiling of Cumberland as the
wing candidate tor Congress from this district. The
nomination seconded by Messrs. Moseley, Burke.
Langhorne and Others The several eoun les beng
called on, The delegations unanimously nominated Coll
onel Boiling.
On motion committee appointed to inform
Col Boiling OF his nomination and request his accep-
lance OF the same. Whereupon the President appon.
ted the following committee, under the resolution: viz:
Meesrs Langhorne, " Parish, A. Moseley, B. S. Nor
rs.S S. D Burke
The Committee subsequently reported the acceptance
by Col Boiling OF the nomination; and, at the request
OF the Committee, Col. Boiling appeared before the
Convention and in appropriate terms thanked The
ing Tor the honor done him. and ably dressed the Con-
vention.
John T. Thronton, Esq, being present, was called
out and his usually loclbe and eloquent manner urged
the Wings ofthe District unite in giving to Col Boil
ling that cordial and united support which it was biz
purpose to do. After Mr.. Thornton's strong appeal
the Convention latter passing a vote requesting the
Wing Press OF the District and of Richmond and Pc.
tersburg publish its proceedings adjourned sine die
VIM. w. FORBES sPre'nt.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-29

In the year 1881, there was but one newspaper pub
lished in Texas In 1911 there were elevenA and at
his lime there are thirty three Without including
many that had au almost ephemera existence, at dill
PERIODS between these dates, there has been
Increase of thirty in the last twenty years, or OF
ten in the first years. and twenty-five in the last.
Mr.. Websers speech al Dunkirk, s one OF his char
acerstc efforts, but is excluded from our columns
Just new.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-29

"We have few mlanaries, in the literal sense but large
number who own from 5000, 900 to $500 ,000 Tho
richest property holder in New Orleans we presume
is Madam Pontaba who estate is valued at about two
milons-one halt Of which, however, is in France. In
proportion to total population, New Orleans has
greater nuber Of rich men than any other city The
Union"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-29

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church, Old School, has resolved TO meet next
year in Charleston. Mr., Wilson, of South Caro-
lima, spoke warmly in favor of such a choice;
said that the late Southern Rights Convention
was an irresponsible and chimerica body, and
that there was no danger of Charleston being out
of the Union next year.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-27
THE UNION.


Our acknowledgements are due TO Lieutenant Msury
Tor copy OF his Investigations " OF the winds and
rents OF the sea-. published by authority of the Secretary
OF The Navy and Of the Chief OF the Bureau Of Ordnance
and photography This work is most favoraby received
by the friends OF phiosophc research Europe and par
iculary in Berlin, where the liberal encouragement
is afforded 10 every effort Of the scientific kind In this
respect the King OF Prussia has outspped his pedeces
sors and has laid the foundation OF character which
will survive the changes which have marked his policy
as political reforms He has had the good fortune to
keep near him, and in his confidence, Alexander Hum
bodt, under whose patronage nothing has been omitted
TO build up the institutions devoted to science and art,
This great watches all that passes other countries
and is unerrng in the accuracy OF those determinations
which separate the good from the bad OF what is APP
pearing in the great republic of science and art And
should be generally known that not only this work
of Lieutenant Maury is regarded by this distinguished
eminent addition to the materials of the prac-
teal philosophy of the age but that in the departments
OF history and language, sculpture and poetry the high
tributes OF his praise given TO American genius.
Two years ago delighted to hear this man de-
clare that next 10 Ranke historian he placed our
own Prescott. and that in many Of the qualities essential
TO the success Of historical painting he considered the
latter as his equal We trust that the time is not far
distant when the abors OF Lieutenant Maury may be
equally successful and that he will not be discouraged
by the fear that what he is doing encountered by
too great of figures and calculations. There are
many minds in the observaores and schools OF Europe
that understand them and aiming like him to extract
from them the secrets of the and the atmosphere
and TO convert them to the service OF man.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-27

"a Crack Grammar for the Of Schools and Uaiusrsi-
nn;" by PHLrr BUTrxAss-translaed by EDWARD RoB-
INsoN. New York: HARPER IL BRorHkRs.
The grammar of Bumann has passed through eighteen
editions in its original language, and it is sl the "Cas
steal and National Greek Grammar OF Germany" Since
the death of it's distinguished author, which occurred
1922 this work has been repeatedly revised by his son.
Alexander Butmann, now head master in the Royal
Gymnasium at Potsdam, who has introduced such
changes and Improvements as time and experience die
taed The present, as compared with former American
editions exhibits entire reconstruction OF the syntax
The ripe scholarship of the translator guarantees the
auihenticy and reliability of the present edition, which
has the additional merit Of not being eneumbered with
noesthose appended BY the translator serving TO eluci
date the text, and not is too frequently the case
perpex and confuse the student.
London Labor a~a The Lo~don Poor y by HENRY May
mKw-par4 HARPER Il BROTHERS.
This work loses none OF its interest progresses
The author has evidently collected his facts with great
care and has presented them in plain, unvarnished
form. which greatly enhances their value. The habits
modes OF life profits, &C., OF the different 'sree sellers
OF London described in the present number, and
the pecuaIi,es OF each class illustrated by the history
nd experience Of some individual connected with each
trade. The book commends itself to the moralist the
philan,hropst and the political economist 1t depicts
in truthful colors condition OF society to which num-
bers OF the poor in large cities fast approaching
and which, If not prevented ameorated, will soon
demand their attention
" The Autobiography a~d Memorials Of Captain Corgav -
by Rev. HEsRY T. CHEKvgK. HARPER * BRoTmKRs.
With most interesting narrative of the trials and ad-
ventures Of this veteran sailor is interviewer full ac-
count OF his religious experience profession temptations
and triumph. The work is written for sailors, and is
dedicated to the Seamens Friend Societies OF this country
and England. II is well adapted for Sunday reading,
and it will amply repay the time expended in its perusa
whether al shore.
Natsss and Biss~d~ss Of Chrisa~ Purify !" by Rev
8. fosrxR. HARPER Il BRorHKRs
The author tina, his object in the preparation Of
this work is ito promote the great OF holiness in
the earth" the building up OF Chrisfs kingdom in The
world" He presents his views the various religious
subjects OF which he treats fully and undsguisedy,
avoiding however. sectional contentious, and addressing
himself to the whole body Of Christians without reference
to their peculiar church relations.
The above works be obtained at Farnhan's
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-27

EDUCATION Education is the handmade OF virtue
The diffusion Of knowledge among the people diminsbes
crime, increases comfort and adds to the strength OF
popular Hence academies colleges, and
public schools the most useful institutions OF the age
They educate youth, who soon grow up TO be men
When we say education Is the bandmaid OF virtue.
something more is meant than the requirement OF n
knowledge of books of the arts and sciences which
the entire attention OF youth is directed in schools There
ia home education referred ioihe right education of
the feelings those valuable moral impressions which are
only acquired in well regulated home" How often do
we find a we'll educated man who is not a well bred
man He ia licentioos and unprincipledhe is selfish
and vindctive-he is rude and ill-tempered-and yet
wi,hal il man OF excellent attanments. Why is this
He has been educated at school, not at home He has
not been instructed in the great principles OF virtue from
parents lips; he has not been taught magnanmity OF
motive, or disciplined into forbearance and self-sac-
rihce.
Home education is the basis upon which mere book
education should be built The light of learning and
good example shines then before men
democratic Union.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-27

n EXPERIMENTATION
BIZ The President of The United Statss.

by the President Of the United Mates
Whereas there is reason to believe that military ex-
petition about TO be fitted ou in the United States with
intention to invade the Island OF Cuba colony OF SPAIN
with which this country is at peace and whereas
believed that this expedition is instgated and sci on foot
chiefly by foreigners, who dare to make our shores the
scene OF their guilty and hostile preparations against
friendly power and seek by fasehood and msrepresent-
alton, to seduce citizens, especially the young
and nconsiderate, into their wicked schemes-an I'M
grateful return for the benefits conferred upon them by
this people in permitting them 10 make our country an
asylum IRON oppression, and in fragrant abuse OF the
hospitality thus extended to them:
And whereas such expeditions only be regarded as
adventures for plumber and robbery and must meet the
condemnation Of the civilized world. whilst they are de-
rogatoy to the character OF country in violation Of
the laws OF nations and expressly prohibited by own
statutes, which declare that If any person shall within
the territory Jurisdiction OF the United States begin
set on foot. or provide prepare the means for any mill
tay expedition enterprise TO be carried from thence
against the territory domnions OF any foreign prince
or State, or OF any colony. district people with whom
the United States at peace, every person offending
shall bedeemed guilty of high misdemsanor and shall
be fined not exceeding three thousand dollars and i'm
prisoned not more than three years."
Now, therefore, have issued this my proclamation,
warning all persons who shall themselves with
any such enterprise expedition, in violation OF
laws and national obligations, that they will thereby sub
ect themselves to the heavy penalties denounced against
such Offences and will forfeit their claim to the protec-
ton OF this government or any interference their be-
half, matter to what extremies they may be reduced
in consequence Of their illegal conduct And therefore
exhor all good citizens, they regard national
reputation, they respect their laws and the laws
of nations they value the blessings Of peace and the
welfare Of their country, to dscountenance, and by all
lawful means prevent any such enterprise; and cali
upon every officer OF this government civil or military,
all efforts in his power TO arrest for trial and pun
ishment every such offender against the laws of the
country.
Given under my hand the tweny-ff day of April, in
the year of our Lord thousand eight hundred and
fty-one, and the seventy-ffth Of the Independence
OF the United States.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
By the Presidents
w. S. DERRICK, Acting Secretary OF State.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-27

NAvAL-The United States North Carolina ga receiv
ing snip at the Brooklyn navy yard it is stated is about
to be fitted to 20 round to Philadelphia for the purpose
OF sting the strength Of the baancedock at the navy
yard there.
The United States ship John Adams, Commander Sam
uel Barron, bound to the coast OF Africa, wa. lowed
down 10 Hampton Roads yesterday and probably pro-
ceeded 10 sea
The following is a list of her officers Samuel Bar.
rom ESQ., commander; lieutenants, Henry French, Geo
r. Sinclair johnson Carter, Isaac g. Strain purser,
A. A. Belknap; paused assistant surgeon, William
b. Sinclair; assistant surgeon, Joseph +. Heustis /;
midshpmen, Calvin r. Thomas, Robert Boyd, M. G
Campbell c. n. Babcock, g. r. Baber. James r. Roche,
John Irwin; captains clerk, s. Barron, , sailmaker
VIM. Mahony; carpenter, VIM Hyde; hca,swain. VIM
Black; gunner. John Owens, : Noufoih Herald
A Havana letter Of the 12th instant in the New York
Tribune says The sloop-of-wM Albany arrived here
from Tamp,co yesterday having made since her depar
ture the crcu Of the ISLANDS and the coast Of the Gulf
touching at nine ports The frat officer OF Fst
Lieutenant Edward l. WesO died during the absence Of
the ship from the port, All are well on board"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-27

II is NOT true is charged by the opposition and
pecaly by the abolition papers that the democratic party
OF New Hampshire, in the aie State election, made the
fug tive slave law test On the other hand il this
same abolition party that attempted 10 make it test in
the election. We had nominated Mr. Atwood, and were
going to support him with great unanimiiy. asking no
questions TO his views on the compromise measures
We made test Of that question, though il well
known that the great body OF our party were ~ favor OF
sustaining the compromise measures whole, for the
sake OF peace and quiet believing 1t TO be for the best
good Of the country 40 TO do Mr. Atwood Indirectly
scented TO this BY accepting the nomination OF convention
which passed resolutions sustaining those measures.
Well. thus it stood. But John H. White, Goodale,
&C. with other abolItionisls, were not satsfed-they
wished TO Introduce the test They therefore tempered
the fugitive slave law in the strongest possible
against the democratic party IN letter which was sent
to the abolition papers first for publication, and which
papers expressly declared when they out with IL in
their columns, that that to be the test question in the
then coming election. Well, what was then done Did
the democratic party at once throw Mr. Atwood over
camp, under the most suspicious circumstances No
such thing They disapproved generally OF his letter.
and the in which II was put forth, but still sup
ported him. Not more than one paper in the Stale
even inmaed that he should be dropped our can.
dda,e on that account Yet IL cannot be denied and
IL it could the denial would be much to the discredi
Of democrats, that that act OF his greatly shook the
confidence of his best friends in bis stability and
fitness for the guberna,oal Office Had he rested there,
he would undoubtedly have lost many democratic
votes, but would not have been repudiated. Had
he rested after be had published his second letter, be
would no, have been repudiaied. But after the state
men Of the six Manchester men and his third letter
published. nothing could him. His letters and state
mens were contradictory and irreconcilabe with truth
and honesty. They showed him TO be unfit for The
Office OF governor. lie and his associates persisted
in making that test in the election which the great body
of the democratic party could assent to- II was for
this that he repudated. II was for the
that repudaie every protested abotionst with
the additional founded his prevaricatons and
Inconsistencies He had made himself so rdiculously
inconsistent that honorable party could not support
him.
As TO making the slavery question a test, the demo-
cratic party have always opposed IT, They have always
regarded the abolition party a folly Its aboonisrs
only that make this question tta Their very party
organization is founded upon it, They break away from
their former party associations for this alone
With whai grace, then, the charge from them OF
making the slavery question a test
Iafntns RspSbRoa~ and Farmer, April "a
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The impudence Of the wings OF New York is plainly
visible in the attempt being made to cast the odun
and responsibility OF the extra session Of the legislature
OF that State, called by an insulting proclamation OF
Governor Hunt upon the senators who resigned in order
to defeat the nine million speculation bill They are
doing this in the face Of the fact that the senators who
resigned did their umost TO induce the majority pass
the annual appropriation bills before taking up the canal
bill for final consideration. This tsays the New York
PosD the majority absolutely refused TO do, thinking
thereby the minority into submission to their
constitutional designs The conduct OF the majority is still
reprehensbe when take into consideration the
fact that when the canal bill was reported TO the Senate
from the COMMITTEES OF the whole, it was Immediately
taken from i,s place in the general orders. and placed
ahead OF long list of other bills Tor the purpose Of
king their passage dependent upon its success And
after the twelve senator's sen, in their resgnaons there
was still quorum Of senators, who could have passed
The Appropriation bills and saved the State the expenses
OF extra session This the majority still pernsciousiy
refused to do, bent upon the perecng OF their scheme
Of unconstitutional plumber 10 which they were happily
defeated by Mr.. Carroll Withdrawing, when he found
that no other course would the State from in
iQuitous job,-Prov'dsw~ Poa.