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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18
SOUTH CAROLINA.

We have heretofore been appraised that Gen.
Mcqueen was probably the most violently dis
posed of the Representatives from South Caaolna
Ii does not asonish us, therefore, to find the fol-
lowing statement by the Winyah Observer ofthe
position taken by him, in speech before the
Winyah and All-Saints Southern Rights Asso-
caton'
The Hon. John Nc Queen, the U. s. Representative
for the fourth Congressional District having been inv
ed to address the meeting, gave brief recapulation
Of the aggressions the South is suffering under, ex
paing his and views to the mode of redress
he stated he willing to wait reasonable time Tor
the cooperation OF other Southern States but should
this not be attained then separate State action his
opinion would be the only remedy; he, however would
not dictate but would leave il the wisdom of the
State.
1t is something that Gen. Mcqueen proposes a
respite before he would dissolve the Union. it
will give time for reflection and for Judge But
ler's views to take root
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18
LARGE GOLD COINS.

The editor Of the Union has seen one Of the fifty dol
lar gold pieces coined in California under the supery.
sion OF the United States Assayer
at octagona its FORM and on the front bears the
following inscription: United States of America, $50
Thous. so D. c." On the reverse is rayed circle Ia
starr and around the edges Augustus Humber, United
States Assaver of Gold, 1851" This ingot which is
stamped at the assayers office in San Francisco, will
not legally pass currency because there is yet no
law to authorize it, But there is question of It's cir
culatng freely in California and many other places
1t also in contemplation to strike ngots of one and
two hundred dollars like the fifty dollar piece, only it
will be proportionally thicker "The ingots OF five hun
dred and thousand dollars will be in form paraelo-
grams about five inches long and and three-quar-
tiers in width, and varying in thickness, the smaller be-
ing about threetenths OF inch, and the larger six
tenihs"
The Alta California, of March 4th says about 800
OF the $50 pieces have been struck off, and gives the
following description oft
"The coin is peculiar, containing upon ons face an
eagle in the centre, around which the words uni
ted States of America Just the eagle stamped
1857 hous sguiyng the tineness of the gold. AT the
bottom is stamped so dolls. The other face is orna-
mented with kind OF work technically called engine
turning being number of radii extending from the
common centre, in which is stamped, in small figures
80 Around the edge is stamped the name of the Uni
ted States Assayer."
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18
The bar of Fredericksburg invited Judge R. C.

The bar of Fredericksburg invited Judge R. c.
L. Moncure to public dinner, to testify, the plea
sure with which they received the information
thathe has attained the highest position in this
Commonwealth" The Committee John j.
Chew, T. B. Barton, J. NJ Forbes and J. L..
MaryeO add:
"To assure you that we have known you long,
and intimately, believe that it is but the just re-
ward Of merit, and have entire confidence, that the
duties and responsibilities of the high station, will
tend to make known 10 the entire State the JUS
lice of our estimation. But we cannot consent to
take leave of a member of this bar, professional
brother, so long endeared to us, by his uniform
courtesy, and so highly esteemed for his ability,
without an expression of our regret and mani
festation of those feelings to others"
Judge Moncure gracefully declines the fiat
tering compliment, in consequence of engage
ments preparatory TO taking his seat on the Bench
of the Court of Appeas-Enq,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18

HAMILTON FISH, --"We are enable to state;''
(says the Albany Register,) "upon the most rea-
Bile authority, that Governor Fish, since his cleo
ton to the Senate, has written letter, in which
he says, in substance, that he shall exert him.
sefn that post to give faithful and cordial sup
port to the Administration, at whose head he is
pleased to recognise personal friend, as we'll as
distinguished leader of the political party in his
own State, in whose ranks he has ever labored
zealousy. Had this letter appeared before his
election, it would have saved all opposition, and
we are most happy to learn that he has given ut
terance to such sentiments since''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18
THE CUBA EXPEDITION,
LsE ALARM.-The Savannah Georgian of the 18th

HHsL 1x11AN3H'~ Georgian Of The I4tn
nst says:
"A report having reached the Cherokee region of
Georgia. that nsurrecton had occurred in Cuba nm
wards OF hundred men, in that section rallied on the
strength OF the rumor, ard of for Savannah to offer
their services IN aid OF the reyoluonsls, to Gen A. J.
came as far as the twenty mile station, from Savan-
nah) where they learned that the rumor was prema
ture, and her. that Savannah not thu oint to
which they should have directed their steps, had it been
true They therefore, returned by the way they came,
on yesterday. The rest of their number, probably
learning their mistake in Macon came no further in
this direction. We understand that the party was
mode up OF young men OF highly respectable families.
spirits OF the true grit prepared dare any danger OF
encounter any difficulties, for the promotion of the
cause OF liberty among the down trodden Cubans."
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18

MAIL CoNTRAcTs.--We understand that Mr..
Jesse l.. Heskell has obtained the contracts for
carrying the Mail between Charlottesville and
Stanton and between Charlottesville and Scotts-
vile. Messrs. Parish & Co. have obtained con-
tracts for their former principal routes with seve-
tor between Charlottesville and Lynchburg.
Char. JEFF
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18

THE MILWAUKEE, RioT.-The riot at the lee
turesf Mr.. Leahey in Milwaukee was quite as bad
as the telegraph reported. More than score of
persons were seriously hurt, and among the most
injured were Mr. l.. S. Kellogg, an old man, one Of
the prominent members of the Methodist church,
and Mr.. q ]. Fowler connected with the Milwau-
kie Mutual Insurance Co.
The clergy and principal laity OF the roman
Catholic church have published a card in the
Wisconsin, expressing their unqualified condem-
nation and adherence" Of the acts of the rioters,
and engaging shat the injury to the property
of their Methodist brethren shall be made good to
them"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18

THE HUMAN'HAIR.- Ladies and gentlemen now
days cannot complete their Toilet without FLETcH-
ding far and wide yet no than is actually deser-
we'd A friend who has tried this celebrated compound
informs us that has most wonderful effect in des-
troying dandruH, softenng and beauttying the hair,
etc.
Manufactured and for sale, by VIM Fletcher, Ameri-
can HOTEL also to be had OF the following agents Alex
Duval, r. r. Duval and w. Fl. Srabrook, Druggists,
Main street, and Fl. J. Miller, lis Broad street
Price 80 cents. uIYl
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18

Sir Henry Bulwer lady and nephew, did not 60
to Charleston, as was reported---but yesterday
morning took the steamer for Norfolk. They
will probably stop at some of the large estates on
ture and country life. Those who made the &C.
quaintance of the British minister, were pleased
with his simple and frank manners, and gentle
manly, liberal bearing. Much more than any of
his predecessors, he has mingled with the people
of this country---and seems to have formed a just
conception of our free institutions and the great
destnes of this country. A few days since, we
published some interesting incidents, shelving
how welcome his popularmanner made him everys
where. He was much pleased with the debates
he listened to in our State Convention ex-
pressed his surprise to find SO much talent in the
Legislatures and popular bodies of the various
States.-Enquirer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18
THE FIRST STONE.

ARLINGTON HOUSE, April 14th, 1851.
To the Editor OF the alexandria Gazette:
Observing in your valuable journal, of late date the
notice of STONE placed the ruins OF the House in
which the beloved Washington first saw the light, per
nit ME to offer you brief account of that interesting
event, as it occurred six and tn irty years ago.
In June, 1915, sailed in my own vessel, the "Lady
of the Lake." fine topsail schooner of ninety tons
accompanied by two gentlemen, Messrs. LEWIS and
GRYMES bound to POpes Greek, in the County OF West
moreand. carrying with slab of stone having
the following inscription
The llTH OF FEBRUARY, 1882, (oLD STyLEO
WASHIN GTON
WAS BORN.
Our pilot approached the Westmoreland shore caut-
ousy, as vessel drew nearly eight feet water and
the pilot was but ndferently acquainted with so upre.
quented navigation
We anchored at some distance from the land, and ia
king TO boats, we soon reached the mouth of Pope'e
or Brydge's Creek and proceeding upwards we fell in
with Mckenzie Beverly, Esq, and several gentlemen
on fishing party and also with the of the pro-
perty that formed the object OF our visit We were
kindly received by these individuals and escorted 10 the
spot where few scattered bricks alone mark the birth
place of the Chief.
DESTROYS of making the ceremonial of deposng the
Stone, imposing as circumstances would permit we
VIII enve Hoped it in the Star Spanged Banner OF our
country, and il borne 10 its resting place in the
arms OF the descendants oour revolutionary patriots and
soldiers-Samuel Lewis, the son OF Geo. Lewis, cap
tain in Baylops Regiment OF Horse, and nephew Of
Washn gton; William Grymes, the son of Benjamin
Grymes a gallant and distinguished officer ofthe Life
Guard; the Captain of the vessel, the OF brave
soldier wounded in the battle of Guiord; George w.
P. Gusts, the son OF John Parke Curtis, ad-de-camp
TO the Commander in Chief before Cambridge and
Yorktown.
We gathered together the bricks Of the ancient Chin
ney, that once tomed the hearth around which WASH
ISGroN, in his infancy had played, and constructed
rude kind of pedestal on which we reyerently placed
the FIRST STONE, commenting it to the respect
and protection OF the American people in general and
the citizens of Westmoreland in particular.
Bidding adieu 10 those who had received us so kind
ly re-ernbarked and hoisted colours and being
provided with piece Of cannon and suitable ammu-
milton. We fred a salute, awakening the echoes that
had slept for ages around the haowed spoil; and while
the smoke OF our marital tribute to the birth place OF the
Pster Pae still fingered the bosom oil the Potomac
spread sails a iayouring breeze, and speeded
joyousiy to our homes.
Such was act OF fal love and gratitude perform
ed more than third OF century ago-such is the
history OF The FIRST STosE to the memory oil WASH
INGTON.
Health aud respect my dear sir.
GEORGE. w. P. GUSTS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18
THE cow ENTION.

On Saturday last, the Convention resumed posses
sion OF the hall OF the House of Delegates, which had
been properly fitted up with mating ard other summer
furniture. The seats were drawn for the numbers being
written slips of paper placed in basket; and the
solution authorizing the process having prescribed a
boz question of order humourousy raised, wheth
er in legal inten dment basket box. The Pre-
sident decided that was declaring himself governed
by pr ecedent established in the House of Representa-
lives whereby sourd used ballot box, in some
Tennessee election was construed to be ballot box
This matter occupied the day.
On Monday, Mr.. M. R. II. Garnett, of Essex, de-
livered long and highly commended argument in ia
your OF the mixed basis in the which he criti
czed severely statement prepared by the Second Au
dior, in which Mr.. G. urged that very unjust exhibit
was ade of the amount OF appropriations Tor the bene
tit OF the Piedmont district.
On Tuesday Mr.. Anderson, of Botetourt, and Mr..
Pendston, Of Giles spoke in defence of the white ba-
SIS
On Wednesday, Mr.. Goode, of Meckenburg, adj
dressed the Committee OF the Whole in support Of the
mixed basis but, his voice failing him, he was unable to
conclude his remarks. Mr. Stewart, of Morgan then
occupied the floor for the white basis, during the re-
mainder of the morning session, and continued in the
evening. I'VE understand Mr.. S. commented upon the
course of the Times, and therefore regret that we
did not hear his remarks. Probably, the Supplement
will enable us TO reply some three weeks hence]
In Convention, Mr.. Finney, presented memorial
from citizens OF Elizabeth City County, demonstrating
against the IMAGINATION Of that County with any OF
| the neighboring counties On motion of Mr. Purkins'
the said memorial referred to the Select Committee
upon the subject OF consolidating the Counties OF York,
James City and Warwick
Yesterday, Thursday Mr.. Stanard, of the Rich
mond district delivered very able argument for the
republican doctrine OF the mixed basis, and, in the
oft, showed conclusively the aacousness q
Mr.. Wises idea that the Tide-Water ought to league
with the Trans leghany against the Piedmont dis
trict
Mr. Hunter, ofJeferson next obtainedthe floor, and
the committee rose.
Mr.. Chiffon made motion that the order for closing
the debate to-day be rescinded but motion to adjourn
was made and carried.
Mr.. Hunter spoke at the evening session.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18
Richmond, April l7,h, 1851.

HE ARCTIC SEARCH.-It is stated in the Lon
don Globe that the Admiralty have resolved to
send powerful steamer in Barrow's Straits this
summer, in order to communicate with Capt.
Austin, and bring back intelligence Of the opera
tons oil the squadron in search of Sir John Frank
lin
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18

The Union, of Wednesday, contains the salu-
taon of the new editor, Mr.. Andrew Jackson
Donelson, with long programme of the doctrines
he means to maintain. He proposes to follow the
old track which Mr.. Richie has beaten before
him
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18

agay DUNLOP, MONCURE & co. ask the at
tention OF dealers to their auction sale OF Sugar Ba-
con- Moasses Coffee, &c. this morning, at 10 o'c l2ck
without regard to Ather. ap Is
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18


tween Mr.. DE Cordova, ofPhadelphia, and the Hon.
Henry Clay, portion Of which we copy as follows:
WASHINGTON, March 7, 1851
"DEAR sIR:-in the midst OF my public engagements
here, have not had time fully to answer your letter
and now | can briefly only say:
lst. That know OF no Obstacles arising out of our
avs to the emigration OF the free persons of color to
the West Indies.
"2d. That have preferred Africa as place des-
tination tor them TO any other for many reasons
"3d. But that the scheme of African colonization is
not at all inconsistent with that to the West Indies
there being an amount OF that description of popua-
ton in the United States sufficient for both
9th. That as to the disposition ftle blacks to ems
igrate to the West Indies and their inclination to en-
gage in agricultural labor, you have near YOU in Pha.
dephia the means OF acquiring as much information as
l could possibly communicate.
with great respect, am your obedient servant.
"H. CLAY.
"Mr S. DE CoRDovA, Philadelphia
Mr.. CLAY.-We have already mentioned in tele-
graphic despatch, the arrival of Mr. Clay at New Or
cans in the steamer Ohio from Havana The New
Orleans Picayune says
The U. S. steam frgate Saranac Tatna, sailed
from Havana Tor Pensacola on the Sd inst at halt
past o'clock, A NJ. at /, o'clock A. NJ, Mr.. CLAY
was conveyed on board the Ohio in the Captain Gen
erals barge, when the Ohio Immediately left, and
passed the Moro at half past II o'clock. AT o'clock
miles ahead which proved to be theiSalanac At S
o'clock, P. M. the Ohio had gained on her so as TO
bring her hull iu view from the deck and at half mast
7 was directly abeam, and about one-eigth of mile
distant.
The Sarauac wasuminated with large battle lights
fore and att and during the passing of the Ohio fired
salute of thirteen guns and four voleys of musketry in
honor of Henry Clay. The firing Of rockets and the
burning OF blue lights illuminated the ships that the
people cou Id be distinctly recognized from the decks nj
each vessel. Three cheers were given by the passen
gers OF the Ohio (which answered by the crew of
the Saranac. The stiffness otthe night and the CAIN
ness OF the water lent encbantment the scene which
was one OF the most magnificent ever seen a, sea 80
This may be. considered one of the finest COM
pliments that Mr.. Clay has had paid to him during his
travels by sea and land ~
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18

INTERESTING TO LADIES.-Those of the fair
sex who would minister the graces with the erea-
test security of success, should Fetcher's HAIR
TONIC" for cleansing, soitening and beautiying the
the head Of essentials for the toilet Price So cts per
bottle. APP 10
WARM BATIS.-FLETcHER's Bathing Fstah.-
lishment, under the American Hotel, is open daily
from A. M. to 10 p. M. Single baths 25c, or five
tickets tor ST. oc Is
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18
FROM DANIEL WEBSTER.
w AcrJINf,noH, nI,,al q

WASHINGTON, March 49, 1851
GENTLEMEN You may we'll say that YOU never ap-
preached the anniversary ofMr Cays birth with "more
profound respect Tor this "iustrous and venerated
statesman than you do now
Having entertained high regard for Mr. Clay for
many Years, and heartily cooperating with him on
many occasions in public lite have great pleasure ia
saying that at no period did he render more mpor-
tant service to his country than when he took part in
favor OF the the Compromise OF the late ses
sion OF Congress.
thank you, gentlemen, for the kind notice you take
OF my efforts on the subject
1t would give me true pleasure to attend your dinner
but an excursion tor that purpose would be inconsistent
with my engagements at that time.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-18

The Kingston Journal gives correspondence be-
tween Mr.. De Cordova, of Phiadephia and the Hon,
Henry Clay, portion (which we copy as follows:
WASHINGTON March T. 1851
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-09-25

THE EFFEcT UPON THE IRoN TRADE
The Clarion pa Register adveriises six
furnaces to be sold by public auction, at
Sheriff's sale, on the first day Of Septem.
Der. The Piusburg American, referring
to this fact says:
1--WE know that up to lS42, good
many iron furnaces were in existence
that from 1S42 to 1916 great number Of
new ones were bni,, and not one sold by
the Sheriff; that during this time they
went on prospering and to plosper-lhat
from this last date not ono new one has
been built-and that now, at every term
of the County Court. they are advertised
for sale by the dozen, as property no Ion.
ger in request or Of value sufficient to
support themselves or owners"
This is one OF the effects Of the Locofo
CO tariff. which encourages the iInporta-
lion Of foreign iron, and brings it into di.
rect competition with the productions Of
our own mines and furnaces. The above
Is one view of the results Of this strange
policy. Looking at the suspension Of
these mills in another light. we find that
while the iron masters are ruined. hun
dreds Of workmen have been thrown out
Of employment. Who can calculate the
amount Of destitulion and misery which
those suspensions have causedi-Hoili-
days5ayg Register.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-09-25

INGENIOUS RoBBERY BY A"CoNFrDeNc
MAN William H. Hawkins, a county
merchant. while in New York, on Sun.
day last, near the Fountain, 10 the Park,
was familiarly accosted by man. who Of
fered his services in showing him about
the city. Finally. it was agreed to make
visit TO Hoboken; where, after showing
him the pleasure grounds, walks. &c., the
confidence man enquired Of Mr.. Hawk
ins il he would not like to visit the bat
lie ground Of Gen. Washington. Az
though any signal battle ground being in
that vicinity was news to him, he never.
theless assented. Arrived at the spot,
they discovered man lying down, ap.
parently drunk, anumber Of bank bills
clinched in his hand, his pocket book be-
side him. and q quantity Of gold scattered
about. The confidence man opened tho
book and took out a gold ring, which he
Immediately replaced, when an slterca-
ton took place between him and the ap.
parently drunken man; bet Of $500 on.
sued, and the confidence man having no
money. but being possessed Of some
checks Of large amounts, pledged one
with Mr., Hawkins for the loan Of $500.
The check proved to be worthless. and
Mr.. H. found himself minus oil his mon.
ey except four cents. Mr.. Hawkins wait.
ing subsequently, at the Jersey City Fer.
ry, discovered his man, had him arrested,
and he was safely lodged in Hudson jail.
Newark Advertiser.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-09-25

THE BRAMAH LOCK PIcKED.-.M Mr.
Hobbs, of New York, succeeded in pick
ing the famous Bramah lock, one made
especially as a test lock, and having al
unusual number ofslides. This lock ha:
been exhibited for many years in Lon
don, with notice that reward Of tive
hundred guiueas should be given to any
person who should succeed IN opening i
without the key. Mr., Hobbs accomplish
cd the feat, In one hundred and fGteer
minutes, to use bis own words, "by the
persuasive power Of few small steel in
slruments inserted in the key hole"
Mr.. Hobbs is exhibiting at the World''
Fair. Day & Newell's Bank Lock. ant
since his successful trial at opening the
Bramah, he has been applied to by The
master ofthe Mint. and several Londor
bankers for Day & Newell's patept locE
for their establishments.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-09-25


The residue. 80 fer 90 can Tscollseh
was purchased from General Bsyly, Mr.
Segur. and Mr.. Joynes, Of AccomSc, Dr..
Scott of Richmond. aud Mr. Fsulkner,
Of MsrIinsburgh-- all gentlemen of high
standing and intelligence, who, either
as owners or agents, sold mo their scriP,
and were iust es we'll aware OF iis value
as was myself.
You have gone great way back Mr..
Editor, in the Investigation OF my pri.
yale afairs-aad in total ignorance ofthe
facts, without allowing me. though .
neighbor, and on terms Of daily inter.
course. the opportunity Of previous ex-
planation, and finally without the slight.
est proyocation-have sUught to oimpeach
my integrity.
| Now what | am entitled to demand,
and what do demand as an act Of mere
Justice, is that you give this statement Q.
quail publicity with the charge. Let them
go together to friend and foe. to those
who know US both, to those who know
either of as, and to those to whom we are
both unknown, and /. for one, shall be
satisfied with the result.
| ess HENRY STANBERY.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-09-25

BooKs.-We are q reading people, and
progress rapidly in education. Al the
book trade sale in New York, on Tues.
day. the publications ofthe Messrs, Har-
pers were sold to the amount of$60, 900.
The invoices Of Putnam and tho Apple
tons are also going quick" at high pri-
ces. Among the items at the Harper's
sales, were 1000 copies Of Murse'S Ge-
oerophy. more than 1000 Webster's oc-
tavo Dictionary. 10 900 volumes AbbOu's
Juvenile Histories, about 1000 volumes
Barnes Notes on the New Testament.
700 copies Macaulay's History of Eng.
land, and 600 sets Of Anthon's Series Of
Classical Text Books. These items inii.
cate the extent ofthe book trade, and the
demand for good books. - BGit. SSa, sr