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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-26

STOLEN WHEAT.-A free celoured man named VIM
Pemberton, commander OF freight boat on the James
River Canal, again be fore the Mayor yesterday
mon the charge OF stealing SO bushels OF wheat. 1t
appears that the man received on board his boat at
Cedar Point HOS bushels of wheat rom the farm OF
Mr. nj. NJ. Paine, and 1913 bushels from the farm OF
Mr. r. Anderson-which he promised faithfully to de-
lyerin this CITY, After delivering the number of
bushels called for by his manifest, residuum of SO
bushels remained in the boat which Pemberon claimed
as his own property, though he failed produce any
evidence to MAJOR Suead the toll gatherer, support
of the claim, contending, learn that he would
have been held liable for any number of bushels which
the cargo might have fallen short, so he believed him
self entitled to any overplus which might remain after
delivering The amount called for by his manifest
Pemberton delivered the wheat claimed By himself TO
the Gaego Mills before his arrest, where it now re-
mains subject to the demand of the rightul owner.
As there existed no proof that he had stolen the
wheat and as Dr. Trent bore evidence to his uniform.
" good character, he was discharged from custody
Row Sunday night row occurred on 9Th, be-
tween Broad and Grace streets, which parilclpa-
ted in by free negro named George Jones and cou-
pie Of slaves named Henry and Hubbard. One OF the
slaves attacked Jones with knife, whilst the other
menaced him with sung-s The trio created
quite disturbance by loud protesaons Of blood thirs-
ty desgus, of which, however, carried into
execution, before the watchmen bounced upon the
scamps and took them to the cage. Yesterday they
appeared before the Mayor, when it appeated that
Jones, though notorious scamp acted wholly the
deensve-the two slaves were sent below for corree-
ton.
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BY ALEXANDER NVVT-

E41N%LISH GULD LEVER WATCHES
"a - Al AUCTION.-Oa TUESDAY morning The
10Th inst, commencing at half nast Q n,clock vii
sell at public auction in lance with The recmsgt
OF the consgnor, 30 English Gold Lever Watches 'ul
Jeweleo and regulates; also, Gold Hunting Levers,
au "a ALEX NO-r.r - - ~ 's''
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 25-Clearcd, schrs Forward,
Jones, and Ocean, Mitchell, for New Orleans.
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MARINE NEWS
PORT OF RICHMOND.

ARRIVED,
Schr Eliza Fisk, Gait, New York, coffee
Schr Buena Vista, Brooks, Baltimore, m5z.
Schr John Stuil, Sharp, Philadelphia, coal
SAILED,
Steamer Virginia. Teal, Philadelphia
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THE RECENT EVENTS AT HAVANA.

We are authorized to state that the steam ,rpa tie
Saranac will be dispatched forthwith from Norfolk fol-
Havana, with Commodore Parker, o. the Home SQUAD.
ron on board, who has been instructed to inquire into
all The circumstances attending the capture and execu-
ton OF the American citizens recently shot at that
place. and to ascertain the proofs under which they were
pa to DEATH for having been alleged, engaged in an
armed expedition which invaded the Is and A full
investigation will also be had into the circumstance oil
firing at the u. s. mail steamer Falcon by Spanish
crul.er.
At the same time that these steps are being taken,
renewed and rigid instructions will be issued to The vii
m lary and naval officers of the Government to take
all legal steps, and employ all the means at their com
m md, 10 check and break up any armed and illegal
expeditions from the Unled States against the errito.
res OF friendly Powers and to seize any vessels and ar
res! al persons who may be concerned therein it be-
ing The fixed determination of the Government to
maintain lis treaty obligations and to enforce the laws
OF the land, the recent violation of which, in the case
OF the expedition Of the Pampero has led to such la
mentabe results.
The Saranac waiting at Norfolk for the purpose
OF conveyng Gov. Lecher TO Vera Cruz, on his way
TO resume his DIP omatic duties the city of Mexico:
but her present mission being OF such expressing mpor
lance, she will depart without him. and other convey
anee will be provided for that gentleman
The Sara will leave Norfolk either this AFTER
noon or to morrow.-Nat. Int. of gesterday
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-26

NOTICE-Wlll be sold at public auction the
~ LIST day of eptember next, the Monticello Tav-
ern properly CONSISTING OF the entire square on whch
buildings erected disconnected with the Tavern. 1t
will be sold subject to tbs unexpred lease held by
Mr.. G. C. Omohundro.
To Capitalists who wish to invest money in such
property. it offers many inducements.
Terms OF sale, one, two and three years, with APP
proved personal security, and deed OF trust the
property. .. b. BROWN,
au S-cd VIM. P PARISH
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AUCTION NOTICE-Aueotion is requested to
the sale offiouseold and Kitchen Furniture, to take
place at the residence of Mr.. B. Cudpp, No. 232
Broad street, THIS MORNING, common cling at 10
o'clock. GEO. j. SUN NER,
an 26 Auctioneer
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ssTlsATTON's OFFICE, No. S, South I4tf
~ street.
Let all the world say what they can,
For selling prizes, STRATToNs the man.
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LATEST NEWS
BY LAST EVENINGS MAILS.
DEFEAT AND REPORTED CAPTURE OF
LOPEZ

The New York correspondent Of the National In
eligencer says under date of Saturday afternoon, that
information has been received in this city, in mer-
camille letters from Havana the substance of which is
that Lopez has been signaly defeated and his men dis
persed, with the almost certain probability of the cap.
ture OF every one OF them. Not single Spanish SOL
der joined the invading army and the people of the
country, who had been proclaimed as ready to Join
them' stand by the Government 10 man. General
Concha can now rely on having force of forty thou
sand men, if he requires them.
The stories OF the barbarities committed on the exc.
cued prisoners at Havana are infamous alseh GODS"
The Journal OF Commerce of Saturday afternoo
says-
"A well informed Spanish gentleman, in intimate
mt fcoGfse win the Minister of Spain in This country
saies that a dispatch addressed 10 the Minister, Don
Gaidtfon de la Barca, was put on board the Chero-
kee at the moment oil her deoarture from Havana, an
n0uhcng the capture Gen. Lopez by the government
troop, The Minister who was in this city, sent the
Secretary OF the Legation with the intelligence, to
Sphln by the steamer Humboldt, which sailed to-day
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Admir- of Margaret Miller, decd.

Jt VIdTgdT6t
81 FOR RENT. that large and desirable BRICK
k!jl Dwelling House, near the corner of Grace aud
Slh Streets The house is in good order and posses
sion can be had Immediately For terms, apply to
Mr. Lewis Hill, or JOHN S. GRUB,
an I8-c2W At Vupinia Dapuerrean Gallery
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TuURSDAY-M onongala, extra, No. s7-Capital:
$4,000. 66 numbers, II drawn. Tickets 50, halves
l, quarters So
THURSDAY Monongalia, No l07-Capital
$4,000. Is nos, Is drawn. Tickets $5, halves So
quarters IS.
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WEDNESDAY-Mon No. 1O6-Capital:
S37 500. IS nos, ID drawn. Tickets SO, halves SIS,
ouarters2 90
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-26

FRIDAY-Monongalia, extra, No. 109-Captal
$4,000. 10 nos, IL drawn. Tickets S.
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NTOTICE.-Was committed to the Jail OF Rap.
" pahannock county, on the 4th day of July, 1851,
a negro who calls himself WILLIAM HASLER,
bright mulatto, five feet six inches high, about 80
years OF age, marks scars, and had on wh5n COM
linen shirts, and says he is free was horn Whining
ton, NJ c., and learned the trade OF Snip Carpenter
with James Fl. Cassidy Of that place. and removed trom
there to New York. II he Is slave, the owner IS
requested to come forward and prove property, pay
expenses and take him out otherwise he will be dealt
with as the law directs.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-26

A, FOR BOsTON-The schooner PERI.
3D.. 3d. Capt. Smith, having part of her cargo engaged
VIII have dispatch. For balance Of fleight, apolv to
au RANKIN & WHIT ,OCK
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-26

HANOVER ACADEMY.-The next session
n Il of this Institution will the LIST of
October, and terminate on the last of July following.
Early application should be made as there only
eight or nine vacancies to fill.
Terms, per session of ten months, S200-one hal
payable October LIST, and the remainder March lst.
These charges include board tuition, and every
sary except lights
LEWIS MINOR COLEMAN, A. M Principal.
SAMUEL SCHOOLER, A. M. f
Address l.. M. COLEMAN Taylorsville Hanover
county, Va. 6-2awtf
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EAOM ESTICS.-A good assortment Of the fol-
NE lowing goods for sale cheap, viz
"a, rs and "A brown Shifting Cotton
"a, 7 s and A bleach do do
A 5-4, Ga to IL brown Sheeng do
Do do bleach do do
50 and Sd pillow case Cotton
Nos and heavy cotton Oznaburgs
Brown and bleach Jeans
Apron and furniture Checks
Striped and plaid blue Domestics
Blue stripe Shrtng
Diaper and linen IoweiIng
Diaper and dau.ask Table Cloths
Do do Napkins
MalseIlles Quilts and CUunerpanes
Furniture Djmity and Calico
Irish Linens and Kentings, &c.
N. B.-Those in want OF any OF the above articles
will do we'll to call q;
WILLIAM ]. SWORDS,
No. 225 Broad ST., Shockoe Hill,
au &c Sign Of the Dry Goods Box.
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TUESDAY--M onongaia, extra, No. 85-Capital
81 $50, rs nos, Is drawn. Tickets ST., halves Soc
quarters 25c
-Monongaa, No. l05-Captal: 1923,
500. rs numbers and ID drawn. Tickets S.. halves
81 so, quarters 25.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-26

AID DUMENICN NAIEIS.-Dealers and others
w will find our Old Dominon brand OF Nails OF
most superior quality, and prices for them very low
We manufacturing every size from 3dy to inch
spikes; also box, box lining, warehouse, fence, furnish
ing and flooring Nails.
" 26-eo2m VIM S. TRIPLETT K Co
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@rey, SPRING MILLINERE.-N. c. BAR
stS3 TON, 100, Main street invites the attention Of
W. Merchants and Mners to large assortment ci
Spring styles Silk Bonnets, Dress Cans, Trimmed
Straws, French Flowers and Bonnet Ribbons. Prices
moderate. NH 81
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es97ssA FOls ElvERPOOL.-The A | Baroue
ssssasAk CAZONE. Captain Porterfeld, will be ready
TO OF: receve cargo at City Point, Monday next and
Will meet with despatch. For freight apply to
y29-tf REV, TIOPTON
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N AS.--The subscribers are prepared to receive
vae houses churches &C., in the very best manner and
on reasonable TERMS Apply at their foundry corner of
9th and Cary street.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26

The Chicago Tribune, in acknowled-
ing the receipt Of small quantity oI
genuine saecharine matter, extracted from
the watermelon, says:
1--WE have seen ard used sugar made
from cane, maple, corn, and beets. bu.
we have never seen any so pure and de-
liciously sweet as this. TO our mind il
is equal to the best quality of honey
The watermelon possesses a great a
pure state, and we do not see WHY ma
king sugar from i. could not be made a
profitable business in climate adapted
10 The growth of H."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26
A Rescue.

Not long since, while passing near a
sand bank, we saw little boy shoveling
sand with all his might, and upon near
approach discovered two legs projecting
upward, the body almost buried and out
of sight. We were alarmed at such a
spectacle and lost no time in dragging the
liisle fellow from his perilons situation,
nearly exhausted. where he could not
have remained much longer without per.
ishing. After the excitement had par,
TALLY abated we heard from the boys the
piiiful reason for the act. 1t appears
,ha, there had been three playma,es, who
had spent most OF their time together;
that one removed TO another part of the
village the two had TO pass their play
hours in what they considered solitude.
In order to remedy this, they formed a
plan for increasing their number. 1t
appeared simple TO them. One was to
be planted. leaving his legs out of the
ground from which two boys would
grow, and restore their former number.
The one planted had volunteered to be
the victim of transformation. His par,
was 10 dig the hole ard crawl in, and the
other cover him up. Al first they were
indignant a, our interference, bul after a
familiar dissertation on cause and effect,
the boys became reconciled to us, and
promised they would never again under
take this kind of horticulture.-P Pough.
keepsie Journal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26
From the st. Louis Republican 18th.
Later from the Mexican BOun-
dairy Commission, and from
Col. Summers Command.

Capt. Burnside, L. >. A., arrived in
this city, on Thursday evening, from The
Cooper Mines in New Mexico
Capt. Burnside is bearer of dispatches
from the U. s. Boundary Commission
to the Government at Washington, and
has made remarkably rapid trip across
the Plains. He was only 81 days from
the Copper Mines, some 1900 miles, to
Fort Leavenworth. With only three at
tendants, he crossed The country of the
Apaches TO Soroco without molestaiion.
and thence TO the United States.
We understand that the business of the
Commission to adjust the boundary line
between Mexico and the United States
was almost suspended, in consequence
OF disagreement between the Comms-
sloner and Surveyor, as TO The point of
commencement. Col. Graham takes the
ground that the survey, "according to
DisturnelPs map" (these are the words
OF the treaty. ought TO commence abou,
u miles from Ell Paso; while his col
league in the commission, after actual sur.
Vey, is of the opinion that il ought to
commence not far from Dona Ana, diff
ference of some forty miles. Entertain
ing this view, the Surveyor refuses to
join in the signature of the necessary
papers 10 establish the commencement,
and thus the matter will stand until fur
ther instructions are received from Wash
lngton. Col. Graham had gone to the
ella. ..... ="
Col. Sumner, with his command, was
at Albuquerque on the 2lst August, on
an expedition into the Navoja country.
His force consisted of four companies of
Dragons, two of Infantry, and one of
Artillery. The experience and energy
of Col. Sumner will, we have no doubt,
make this expedition of great service in
putting an end 20 the hos!ilities of The
Indians in that quarter, and if the occa-
sion offers he will be sure to give them
sound drubbing. This they must gel
before they entertain proper iespec. for
the United States. -...
The quarters for the troops at the sew
eral military posts es,a ablished by Col.
Sumner, were rapidly progressing, par
ticularly those at Fort Union, the head
quarters of the department. From San
ID Fe. we have no news Of any special
interest. The removal of the whole body
of troops from that town, had given it
very desola,e appearance. The Rio
Grande was remarkably low, very lille
rain having fallen for long time.
Col. Sumner has detached company
of Dragons to protect the road between
the Moro and Arkansas river. This is
an excellent measure, as it will secure all
persons on the road from molestation bv
the Indians.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26
ScisSOrings.


A dispatch in the Express of this
morning, dated Washington, Sept. 18th,
says:
1.-The Secretary of the Interior has
decided TO reopen the case of the Des
Moines river grant, and favorable de.
cision will be obtained for the State"
We are very glad 10 hear that such is
the fact, and trust that the utmost hopes
of the people of the Des Moines VALLEY
in regard to the Grant, and the Improve.
ment II was designed to construct, may
yet be realized; but we utterly repudiate
the assertion Of the Express, that the
Wing Editors of this State, or "Whig
wire-w workers at Washington have
stood in the way of just and proper
settlement of the question of The extent
OF the Grant. Such charge canno: be
sustained by the facts, SO far, at least, as
we have had any opportunity of learn
ing them.-DuJuque Tribune.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26
New ORLEANS. Sept l6.

An arrival from Galveston brings dates
to The lth inst. Mai Gales Porter is a
passenger to Fort Columbus. The crops
are generally good, though the cotton is
somewhat injured by the worm.
Charles Downs. an AIaerican merch.
ant, was murdered above Brownsville, at
the same place where Labclle, Capt.
Wilson and others, had lost their lives
W. II. Harrison has killed w. G.. Clark
IN a duel in the street at Brownsville
The Indians are committing dreadful
nurages on the Mexican population in
Upper Tamaulpas.
Gen. Z. F. Smith had arrived at Gal
weston, bound for San Antonio.
There is talk in New Orleans of an
expedition to, and the contemplated
movement in the Northern Mexican
States, 10 declare their independence.
Ii. l.. Kenny and Forbes Britron are
reported at the head of the expedition.
Many Texan Rangers in the Cuba move
ment have enlisted in The cause.
The alledged revolving States are Tam
aulipas, Coahulia and New Leon. The
movement is designated as the buffalo
hunt. The Mexican officers named,
are Curavajal and Camales.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26
Eiafe Convention.

The Hawk- Eye proposes ,ha. a Wing
State Convention shall be held at Iowa
C,sy some time this Fab, for The pur-
pose Of consulting on matters of inter
es, connected with the party, and to ex-
press preference for some one, out of
che number Of great Statesmen that are
before the country, for the Presidency.
!, urges the necessity Of Convention
al that time. from the fact tina, the roads
are usually worse in The Spring, and
that the probability is thai The National
COnreniion will be held in April or
May.
We approve of the suggestion Of the
HoSck-Eye. and hope that one may be
called by she State Central Committee
TO tnret sbou, the last of October. Thai
viii be the best way TO secure unity of
ac'ion and prepare for more vigorous
campaign in so. @
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26
New YORK. Sent l6


An extensive silk house failed to, day,
for 800, 900.
Cooper, the novelist, died a. his resi-
dence, at Cooperstown, OH Sunday.
Accounts from Havana to the 7th,
state that 100 American prisoners have
been sent to Spain, only four having been
liberated. .
Accounts from Key West state, that
the citizens there had endeavored to take
Spanish vessel a. that port. but failed.
They then broke up all the Spanish
shops and stores. .'
The Free Soil Convention of Mass,
met to-day, and elected Horace Mann
President.
Accounts by the Europa state, that one
hundred and twenty five arrests had been
made at Paris up 10 the Sd inst, and
tha, Ledru Rollin is implicated.
The Prince de Joinville had declared
his intention 10 be a candidate for the
Presidency. -
The French Mediterranean fleet has
been ordered TO Italy. The Italian States
are in great excitement, and disorgani-
zation absolute; the attitude of the peo
pie in relation 10 the edict of the Empe-
rnr, is alarming and threatening. The
Emperor of Austria has declared his in
'enilon 10 make the Empire absolute.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26
Pork Making with Corn.

The nnproflabeness of feeding hogs
uncooked corn, is shown by an expert
nenl given inthe Genessee Farmer, per-
formed by J. E. Dodge, of Wisconsin.
Two pigs, cross between the b, field
and Berkshires, were selected, both alike
in every respect. except that one weigh.
ed 2G0 lbs. the other 247 lbs. The
heaviest was fed with corn meal mixed
with cold water, consumed 425 lbs. aud
gained GO lbs. live wight. The other
ate 30S lbs. of shelled corn, with plen-
OF good water. and gained only 33 los.
in live weight. Thus ii appears that 8
lbs. 5 OF. of meal, and III lbs. of corn,
were required for each pound of dressed
pork. Had the meal been cooked with
about three times lis bulk of water, i,
would not have required half the amount
used when uncooked.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26
A Correction Of History.

History speaks with authoritative voice.
and to all succeeding ages, yel the events
which il states as facts, says the Phila-
Gelphia Ledger, are often very erroneous
and, sometimes entirely fabulous. II is
not necessary TO -orar to instances in an.
cient history for pro !; that of a very re-
cent date, and which therefore would be
supposed more easily dIsproved or sub
slantiaied, is quite as full of error Mr..
Branlz Mayer, before The Historical So
ciety of Maryland, recently took OCCASION
TO explode an historical error, which has
been widely disseminated. We allude
to the story relative to the Indian Chief,
Logan, and Capt Michael Cresap. Ev-
cry school-boy is familiar with that choice
specimen OF eloqnence-"l appeal To any
white man to say if he ever entered Lo-
gan's cabin hungry, and he gave him
not meat, if he ever came cold and naked,
and clothed him not. Col. Cresap. the
last spring IN cold blood and unprovoked,
murdered ali the relations Of Logan, moi
even sparing my woman and children. :
Mr.. Mayer shows that Logan never
made the speech. and he had no occa,
sion TO make it. The massacre spoken
Of WAS an attack of drunken Indians up
on the cabin OF white man. in which a
squaw. supposed to be Logan's sister,
was killed. Jefferson in his "notes"
moulded the beautiful speech, which
passes current as Logan's. Col. Cresap,
who is charged in the speech, with hav-
ing "murdered the relatives of Logan"
was not even present at the massacre al
luded 10, ana there is strong evidence that
Logan killed his own wife no, long after
wards. Mr.. Mayer fortiies his state
ments by extracts from original records;
and according to his statements. Col.
Cresap was the friend and companion Of
Washington, certain guaranty that he
was no. ruthless destroyer OF human
life, ... -.. ... .a....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-26

The PoTAToE 1t is a fact not gen.
eraily known to farmers, that there are
two parts in the potatoe. which. if sepa-
rated and planted at the same time, one
will produce lubers fit for the table eighl
or ten days sooner than the other. The
small end of the potatoe, which is gene
rally full Of eyes is ihat which rrodu
ces the earliest; the middle or body of
The potatoe produces late, and always
larger ones. A farmer in the Amherst
Cabinet says he always pursues this
plan in order obtain an early supply for
the table, which are usually fine and
mealy. H..