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Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

Lyons, MoCandsh, Meredith, Morris, Purkns Ridley,
Rives Saunders, Scoggin Scott of Caroline. Scott OF
Fauqner, Scott Of Richmond city, Shell, Smith Of Nor
folk county Smith of King & Queen, Snowden, South
ALL Stanard, Strother TurnbuII Wallace White,
Williams OF Fairfax, Winghcld, Voolfolk and Wor-
sham-53.
NoEs-Messrs. Anderson, Armstrong, Bird Of She
nandoah, Bland, Blue, Bolts, Brown, Byrd OF Frede
rick, Camden, Carle Carter of Russell Garter of Lou
doun Chapman. Chiffon, Claiborne, Faulkner, Ferguson,
Finney Fisher Floyd, Fulkelson, Fuz, Gally, Hays,
Hill Ho2e, Hunter, Jacob, Johnson, kenney, KIlgofe,
knote Letcher, Ljoaberger, Lucas, McCamanl. Nc
Comas, Martin of Marshall Martin of Henry, Miller,
Moore, Murphy Neeson, Newman Pendeton, Petty,
Seymour, Shelley Sloan, Smith OF Kanawha, Smith of
Jackson, Smith OF G!eenbrier, Snodgrass, Stephen
son. Stewart of Morgan, Stuart of Patrick Summers,
Tate, Tavlor Trigg, Van Wrinkle, Watts of Norfolk
county, White, Williams OF Shenandoah, Wise and
Wysor-66.
APpoRTIoNMENT.
The consideration OF the aprortonment Of Dele
gates and Senators, was resumed.
On Saturday, the words ''jointy elect two Delegates
stricken from that part of the Committees report
which reads:
''The counties Of Greenbrer and Pocahon'as shall
jointly elect two Delega es"
Mr. FUReusoN moved to fill the blank thus created
with these words "eect each one Delegate"
Rejected, 90 ayes, noes SIS.
Mr. FLOYD moved 10 fill the blank with these wor s.
"sha together elect two Delegates, ayes 60, noes 81
agreed to.
Mr. BooocK moved to strike out the words: che
counties of Greenbrer and Pocahontas shall jointly elect
two Delegates
Mr.. BARBOUR moved to add to the words proposed
to be stricken out, what follows:
1.-THE counties of Wythe and Pulaski shall together
elect two Delegates; and the counties of Wetzel and
Marshall shall jointly elect two Delegates"
| A division being demanded, the question was first
taken upon adding these words: "1he counties OF
Wythe and Pulaski together hall elect two delegates
| Agreed to-ayes SO, noes %.
The remaining words were also agreed to be added
| -ayes85, noes 20.
The question then required upon striking out the
words indicated by the amendment of Mr.. Booock as
amended
The amendment of Mr.. BococK was agreed to-ayes
SO, noes Sc.
Mr.. BococK then moved to insert the words "Poca-
hontas Greenbre Monroe, Mercer" in the list of coun-
ties entitled 10 elect delegate, after the word
| page"
| Mr. PRICE moved to add after the amendment these
| words "Ihe counties of Greenbrier and Pocahontas
| together shall elect two delegates
| The hour Of two having arrived, the chair va
Gated, and the Convention took until half past
| o'clock.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

The Cincinnati News says young physician OF
Venice, in Ohio, passed through Cincinnati last week
with young Miss of fifteen, whom he represented to
land. On Saturday, relative ofthe Miss also came
to the city in search of her, and he stated that the
physician had deserted young and faithful vile, and
little child, and had no doubt imposed on the girl
who was with him. The girls friends offer reward
for her arrest and detention, and they called the tel
egraph to their aid, they may her.
The Cincinnati Gazette of Wednesday says
ga dispatch from A. Grier, dated Belview, yester-
day morong, addressed to Mr.. J. D. Walbrdge states
that DR.. Branch, who eloped few days since with
the daughter ola respectable citizen Of Butler county
leaving behind wife and child, has been found at
friends. The despatch did not state whether Branch
had been arrested or not"
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

The Baltimore Sun says that steamship IS
now building, and will be ready for sea by the LIST
of December, which is intended to ply between
Baltimore and Galway. stopping at Halifax on the
route The contract with the builder is, that the
steamer shall make the trip between Galway and
Halifax in six days, otherwise the parties con-
tracing for the vessel at liberty to reject her.
The steamer is to be of the largest size, with ac-
commodation for 800 to 1000 second class pas
sengers, besides having accommodations for first
class passengers.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

CHARLESTON AND MEMPHIS RAILRoAD-The Charles
ton City Council have disappointed the Tennessee COM
mtee who applied for a subscription TO the Memphis
and Charleston Railroad The point Of difficulty ap-
pears be in the obstruction at the crossing the Ea-
vanuah river. The city authorities of Augusta have
not consented the granting of free passage of the
road that point and though large number of the
citizens of Charleston have urged the unconditional sub
scrpton of the required from the city, The Council
has declined Tor the present. The Mercury complains
that the effect OF this action is "put stop to one of
the greatest and most promising Improvements in he
Southern country, and one in which Charleston is be-
eved TO be deeply interested than any other city
Why then do not her citizens take it or themselves 81
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

CHOLERA AT RAvENswooD-We regret to learn, from
an authentic SQUIRE that this fell disease has made its
appearance in Ravenswood, Jackson co. There had
been deaths up to Friday last. We heard OF no
names but that of Mr.. John Thorn and two Of his
children, and Mr. Phillips. Thorn we knew. He was
valuable citizen. His services in the fhumani-
ty at ST. Louis should ever be remembered.
We learn from the same source that the dysentery
prevails to some extent in that county, but not OF a
very virulent type.
A young man named Tucker died OF cholera on the
Skipper coming up, on Thursday.
Mr.. John Thompson, a boatman well known here
and respected, died near Lovells Furnace on Friday
last, after short illness.
On the same day, a negro man in the employment
OF Mr.. w. A. Me Mullen, died Of the same disease.
In this place on Sunday afternoon, middle aged
IA alter a short illness We learn this an unmis
takesbe case. and the first that has occurred in
Charleston this season. The case WAS traced 10 i'm
prudence in eahng,-KanaWha Republican.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

The DONATION FOR Mr.. CALHoUN.--It has been
said for some months past that the friends of John c.
Calhoun had proposed to raise large to be pre-
sented to him as donation, but that his sudden de-
cease frustrated their intentions when they had $780,
600, only part OF the proposed amount, collected
The Southern Press gives the following of the
proceeding
"The facts ere, that number OF the friends of Mr.
Calhoun did propose to raise the of sixty eighty
thousand dollars for present to him, for the purpose
of enabling him to visit Europe, and particularly the
countries of the Mediterranean, for his health. And
Mr. Calhoun refused ept the gift. After his DEATH
it appeared that thirty thousand dollars of the
money had already been subscribed and paid and was
offered successfully to the four of Mr.. Calhoun
tor the benefit of his estate, and by each of them
refused.
at is a mistake that either Mr.. Calhoun or his es-
tate embarrassed His property, on his death,
worth about one hundred and fifty thousand dollars
and his debt due to some bank in South Carolina
only about twenty five thousand. So that was no
barrassment. But as money. to the amount OF thirty
thousard dollars had been pa 10 by his friends, they
the refusal Of his to accept it forwarded check
Tor The amount to his widow sta ing that II could re-
without great Inconvenience be restored to the
IL butots, some of whom perhaps, were u known -
So she accepted it. But her sons had before taken
care that she should be entirely independent; for
they released her, in fee simple, the mansion proper
ty, the Fort Hill estate which amply sufficient to
support Ter in the Injuries of e."
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

The Grafton of John w. Archer. esq.,, of Rich
mond, before the Philodemic Society of George
town College, at the late commencement of that
Institution, is highly spoken OF by those who
were present at its delivery. The subject chosen
by Mr.. Archer, for his address, was the "Perretu-
ity of our Institutions" and afforded the speaker
a we'll improved occasion to give utterance to
the sentiment of Virginia on the sanctiy and in
volatility of our glorious Union. The Grafton will
soon appear in pamphlet form under the auspices
OF the Society.-Alen. Gag.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND MARKETS, July 20.

RICHMOND MARKETS, July %.
TOBACCO-The market continues brisk. and
prices have upward tendency. We quote Leaf.
to good $751; to $1ls; fine $l2h to $lS; Lugs,
good, Sc to SO.
READ & BARKSDALES.
FLOUR-Scotsyile offered at $4s Richmond 81
very dull.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

The Mr.. Peabody, who gave the grand .fete in Lon
don ON the Fourth of July, is native OF Salem, Mas.
sachusetts, who passed the early part Of his life Bal
timore, where he was an extensive and enterprslng
merchant. Some years ago he left Baltimore and
went to London where he established himself in The
commission and banking business, and has succeeded
to the utmost ohis ambition having amassed an i'm
mense fortune, said to equal nearly two millions sier,
ling. The fete is said to have cost him upwards Of
$4,000 The concert, at which Labache, Miss
Hayes, and other eminent artists appeared must have
cost him nearly halfthat sum.--N. z. Express.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

This section of country was, perhaps, never
blessed with more abundant crops of every des-
cription. The wheat of fine quality and album
dant in yield, has been secured in good condition.
The hay and oat crops are to great extent saved
in like good condition. The corn bids fair to make
a most plentiful CROP The tobacco throughout all
this section of the State was never more prolnis-
ing.-Ka. Republican, July %.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

We shall give other returns by and by, as they are
announced from time to time by the Collectors at the
Custom Houses. The new fiscal year promises even
begins the first week of the month with about mil
lon PHILADELPHIA with 100000, Boston with $ls7 0OO
&c-N Y Erpress
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

The new Virginia stock seems to attract con-
siderable attention in the commercial circles in
New York city. The money article writer for
the Herald says in that paper of Thursday:
"Consderiug the wealth and resources OF Virginia,
her debt is less than any other State in the Union and
the safety and security of her bonds undeubted.-
The market prices must make them desirable invest
mens as they range eight and ten per cent below the
current rates er bonds better for permanent invest
ment.'
And why this should be, we find it difficult to
assign any other reason than tnat the Board OF
Public Works unfortunately started the bonds at
too low a-fgure
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

At meeting of the Directors Of the Bank of the Old
Dom Mon. held on Tuesday the lot at the northwest
corner of Prince and Water streets selected the
site tor the Banking House, and was purchased for
$l75o. The board also elected James Mckenzie,
Erq, Cashier and Teller. We learn that arrange
mems have been made to have the building erected at
an arly day. The business of the Bank will COM
mence soon as the Notes be prepared and
temporary office cured-Aleg Gaz.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

ANOTHER BLooMER.-The fourth Bloomeri in LYNCH
burg made her appearance the street on Thursday
evening last in the person of Mrs Chrisman late of
Richmond and one of the "down-towners" She was
dressed in full suit OF white satin, which looked very
observation-disclosures Repub. 2S
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

SIN5ULAR PHENOMENON A meteoric stone, weigh
lew days since on the farm of Mr. Newton, IN Spring.
vile. 1t was deeply imbeded 10 the EARTH and the turf
of the ground still fresh under it.-lNontrose (Yaa
Democrat
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

PH1LApELFHlA.-Th Evening Bulletin esti-
mates that at the rate of increase which the popu
lation of Philadelphia has shown since 1910 eco
per cent? the city will contain 656,oOo inhabitants
in 1860, and / ,O49,oO0 in 1870.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

SANDWICH IsIANps-The usually well informed
correspondent of the N. Y. Journal of Commerce
writes follows from Washington under date OF 18th
inst:
Very important information has been recently receiv
ed by the Government in regard to the interference Of
These dispatches show that the French have made
which they have threatened a resort to force. The
app lied to his Government for orders, and was await
ing an order 10 exert his force.
The authorizes of the Islands have applied to this
Government tor protection. The Cabinet have as !
understand agreed unanimously upon the course OF this
Government the subject and the result has been
remonstrance against the interference of the Govern
ment of France, and assurance that this Govern
will permit the threatened hostile interference
on the part OF France.
This government the first to recognise the ua-
tonal independence of the Sandwich Islands, and to
make treaty with their Government. The British
Government slowly and reluctantly into the
same measures. Lord Pamerston objected 10 the ap-
pcation Of the Sandwich Island Commissioners that
the United States Government could not be in ear
nes but upon assurance from our Minister, Mr..
Everett that we were serious In determination to
respect the independence OF the Sandwich Islands, he
pursued the like policy in regard to Them
While this Government seeks exclusive control
over the Islands, it will not permit the assumption of
any such control by any foreign power. The indepen-
dence OF the island is matter OF gre commercial and
political importance to the United States-as they
the halfway house between our Pacific coas, and the
East Indies
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

SALE OF NEwsPAPERs.-The greatest sale
which any Journal ever attained is probably that
of the number of the illustrated London News
containing the account of the opening of the
Crystal Palace. Aboug one million of copies were
sold, which, at the retail price would amount to
x115 600
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

DUEL.-The Augusta Constitutionast of Fri
day says:
The anticipated duel between Mr.. VIM.
Lomax and Mr.. Benjamin Posey, both of Abbevile,
Is. C.) took place on Aliens island, few miles
above Moseley's Ferry, or Tuesday morning, the
22d inst. There was one exchange of shots with
pistols at ten PAGES. Mr.. Lomax was shot through
the right hand and wrist, the bail striking the
back Of the hand and ranging upwards. The
wound is very severe and painful one.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

HON. WILLIAM C. PREsToN.-The Caroli-
man of Friday says: We gratifed to state that
this gentleman is recovering from his recent slight
attack of paralysis. We noticed him riding out
in carriage yesterday. We learn that it is his
attention not to resume his duties as President of
the South Carolina College.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

MARRIAGE OF JENNY LTND.-The London Sun of
July tn states, upon "unquestiouabe authority" that
Jenny Lind and Signor Belle will be married "on their
return from Canada previous to the voyage from New
York to England. when does Jenny go to Canada
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

GOATS SPOOL COTTON.-A full assori-
" ment of Coats white and coloured Spool Cotton,
IN store and for sale by a
KENT, PAINE & KENT.
iy 80 Ag'ls for ] & P. Coats
81 a WELL BROKEN MULES, for sale :
IS1E Apply stShis Office. my 2o-tf q
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

Since the of The present year, upwards
OF leo Chinese have emgrated California The cry
Is still they co., and many Of the vessels take cargoes
which are the produce of China. The American ships
Oneco and Lebanon were lately loading at Hong Kong
with Chinese passengers and freight for San Francisco.
Those emgrants merchants, small dealers, agrcu
turists and artisans all Of whom are respectable people,
This emigration will increase every month"; as the n-
ducements to leave are very great.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29
PRAY PREPAY

Some things are quite as well said in as in prose;
fact which will be undenable, among the poets at
least This Moving imprompu, from one OF our sub
own could be. 1t relates to the new post office law,
and the necessity of accommodating ourselves to it
with all possible dispa tch:
"Precept on precept, line upon lne
Prepay your postage, and I'll prepay mine -
The importance of this advice will be better under-
stood when remind the reader that by the new law
we every letter the postage of which
paid by the sender Our correspondents particu
ary entreaed therefore, for ourselves and the sake of
the public generally, to pay three in advance on
their letters that may be spared the necessity of
paying five. "a penny saved" says Franklin. sis a
penny gained" According to this rule, Two pence
saved is two pence ganed and putting the saved and
(by all ogic) at the close Of the
ton Neaos
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

CUSTOM REcE1PTs.-The following is statement of
revenues received the principal ports for the year
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

Day WEATHER.-For three weeks past have hat
hot dry weather. and unless rain should fall soon the
corn crop in this negh5orhood will be an entire failure,
even now many fields look almost beyond hope For
week past we nave had clouds but DC rain in other
pars Of the couIiry there has been rain but no clouds
We learn mat IN Hanover and below the dry wea er
does net preyAil-ChGr Jsf.. july "a
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

The Boston Traveller states that Englshman
named Lewis has been dupina the Bosonians lately,
by claiming TO be an English lord getting into the good
graces OF the aristocracy, purchasing clothing, &C..
and finally leaving, without paying his bills amounting
in all 10 about 500.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-07-29

after prayer by the Rev. MIR. Doggett of the Metho-
dist Church. the journal OF Saturday was read and APP
proved.
MEMORIAL.
Mr.. CONWAY presented memorial from lawyers of
the town OF Fredericksburg, praying that The proviso
which declares Judge shall remain in office after he
has attained to the age of 10, be repealed Read and
laid upon the table.
Mr.. SCOTT OF Fauquier, moved the following in
stracuons to the committee on Revision:
Resolved, That the committee on Revision be in.
struced to strike op the proviso of the 9TH section OF
the judiciary Report under the title oil the Court OF APP
peals
The effect of the resolution, if adopted, would be to
allow the people the privilege of elecng Judge over
10 years of age.
The resolution adopted-ayes &c. noes 50.
MI M GARRETT moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee on Revsa be in
struced to insert the following provision into The
stltuon, to w.t. N person shall exercise the right
OF suffrage who shall not have paid IL months next
preceding the election which he offers vote, either
state, county, or corporation tax; and the Legisla-
ture shall provide by law for the payment thereof, TO
such officer as may be appointed receive The same
whether the party shall have been assessed with such
tax or not"
Mr.. CAMDEN moved to lay the resolution on the ia
bic. Agreed to-ayes 60, noes 40.
RECESS.
Mr.. PENDLEToN moved that the Convention take
recess to day from o'clock until half past O'clock.
Agreed to.
COMPROMISE.
Mr.. FCouA moved 10 take up the motion OF the gen.
tleman from Albemare, (Mr. RANpo1PH0 for the re.
consideration OF the Compromise which was on Sa,
turday laid upon the table.
The motion was disagreed to--ayes SO, noes Gas
follows:
AYES essrs Mason tPresident0 Arthur, Banks,
Barbour, Beale, Bocock, Bowes Btaxon, Burgess,
Chambers, Chambliss, Conway Cox, Davis Douglas,
Flood, Fuqla, Garland, N R II Garnet. Goode, Hop
kins, Janney, Jasper, Jones, Laake, Lyon, Lynch,
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-10-17
CHESTERFIELD.
Our Telegraphic Correspondence,

We are, and have been, extremely. unfortu
nate in the transmission as well as reception
of Telcgraphic information. 1t is now an as.
certaincd, absolute and frcd tacl, that news
by telegraph from US, or to us, travels slower
than by Rail Road. Oar friends ofthe Charles.
ton Courier requested return of the Elections
for Southern Congress as soon as we got them.
In accordance with this reasonable request, we
tried to comply, but as usual it was no go!-
On Tuesday and Wednesday last, we gave
them the result so far as heard from, and as we
see nothing of them in Yesterdays Courier, we
presume they were not received; likewise, we
Photographed yesterday, (Thursday) giving the
news as we received it from Darlington. We
presume in the course of human events, our
friends will receive it, at least we hope so. The
fault lies somewhere along the wires. If it was
the first time we should not complain, but there
seems to bea strange fatality connected with our
operations in the Telegraph line. We assure
our friends it will give US pleasure to obligc
them whenever we can, and if they will pre-.
vail upon MIR. Conner to start an "Express
train" from Camden, there may be some hope
Of our being able to accommodate them.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-10-17
Choice PerfumerY. &c.

Mr.. DELAY has kindly presented us with a
full supply of Tooth Paste, "Orionfine," ""Mao,
tcha," or Chinese Tooth Paste, new and
choice article, superior to any thing we have
ever seen in the way of valuable dentfice
Also superior article of Toilet Soap--Rous,
sells Defensive Poncine Soap. We suppose
the Rose would smell as sweet by another
namc--we give their names IS we find them
leaving Others to try for themselves, which is
the best proof of their worth.
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-10-17
Acknowledgements. A

We are much obliged to Messrs Shaw &
Austin for Can Of Pine Apples. This is in
keeping with their splendid variety of Fancy
Groccres, which have just been opened and
are on sale at reasonable prices
Also, we beg to return thanks to Messrs. AL.
den & Murray for recent favors, a specimen of
their extensive and well assorted Stock; an ar.
ticle made expressly for us by the manufactur.
er, which will compare with any thing of the
sort in the State.