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The southern press., 1851-10-29

which is thus impaired to it, could be made a
new source of revenue and wealth to the cotton
planter, by having opened the direct market to
Bremen. The introduction Of cottons into Rus
sia, through the port of Amsterdam, is now re-
ceiving al impulse which must lead to results
beyond commercial sagacity at this tune to esti-
mate. To meet the views of those from abroad
(who, by ready transportation and reasonable
valuations on Shipments thus tender the facilities
OF direct trade between the cotton producing
States OF the South, and the consuming countries
Of the continent Of Europe, we submit for con.
sideration to our planters, the inducements pre-
scented through our intelligent consul at Am
sterdam As the representative of our CONNER
cial interests abroad, he has not neglected the
agriculture of the South; and seeing the re-
peated revulsions in the prices Of your great
staple, at his instance, we present to you, cne OF
the probable remedies of these arrangements,
with a tender of our agency in efforts to apply
them. Planters who may favor the policy recon-
mended, and who feel disposed to respond favor
ably to this communication, will be good enough
to advise the undersigned, what amount of their
present crop (however inconsderable,) they
would be disposed {, embark in this first ad-
venture. No period could be more proptious
for multiplying the channels of foreign trade,
instead OF being limited, as at present, to but
one avenue, and to but one market-and Of
bringing into more direct and intimate commu-
nication the European consumers, and the Ame-
rican producers of cotton. #
Respectfully submitted by
JAMES GADSDEN & Co.
The southern press., 1851-10-29
S d MI-W e Elk LY.

strike had not yet come. Men were unwilling
to acknowledge openly the influence of reason
because they feared to pass among their fellow
men as traitors to their country. The result
was political Hypocrisy, which deceived the SO,
cessionists and rendered the co.operationists
successful. Abuse and malediclion were novel
methods OF obtaining converts, and yet in many
instances they were not sparingly used, forcing
conviction down the throats of freemen was
sorry argument for the propagation oftruth, and
yet there were instances of its practice. Intem
perate zeal and msdirected patriotism could not
withstand the omnipotent influence of truth, al
ways irresistible when combating with preju-
dice and error.
But the smoke of the contest has passed off,
and the stiffness of the battlefield, wherein lie
the wreck ofopinion and of passion, induces US
to muse over the cause Of our late division. And
what did we differ about? Only upon the time
when South Carolina whould resist federal dom
nation and usurpation. We all believed that
the State had been wronged. We all determined
to resist, and the only question to be decided
was when that resistance should be overt. This
was the only issue. Prudence, regard to final
success, ability to occupy the position in which
we might be placed were surely necessary ad
juncts to the proper determination of this issue
But these seemed to be disregarded. Carried
away by wild enthusiasm the barriers of sobrie-
ty Ct action were overleaped, and we stood on
the brink of the abyss yawning at our feet.
twas unworthy of the great cause in which
we were all engaged to hur at the cooperation
lists the whitening epithet of submission No re-
feeling man can beliepe that delay in auenging
The insult ioas submission 10 the insult. No one
could suppose that The delay in dealing the death
blow ao1s lone for The destroyer.
The southern press., 1851-10-29

were examined to show, from the appearance OF
the brain and its blood vessel after dea h, Gas
exhibited at the post norton exaIninnton) that
the subject could not have tainted before the
strangulation.
After the evidence was finished on both sides,
the jury from their box and Of their own mo-
ton, without word from counsel on either
side, informed the court that they had agreed
upon their verdict The counsel assented to
its being thus received, and verdict Of
Of" NOT GUILTY." was Immediately rendered
The attorney for the commonwealth then in
formed the court that all the evidence for the
prosecution had been laid before the jury, and
as no new evidence could be offered on the trial
of Stephen ID. Castleman, he submitted to the
court the propriety Of entering nole rrosequi.
The Judge replied, that the case had been fully
and fairly laid before the jury upon the eridence
that the court was not only satisfied with the
verdict, but if any other had been rendered, it
must have been set aside; and that IL no further
evidence was to be adduced on the trial of
Stephen, tia attorney for the commonwealth
would exercise a proper discretion in entering
nolle prosequi as to him, and the court would
approve its being done. nolle prosequi was
entered accordingly, and both gentlemen dis
charged
1t may be added that two days were consumed
in exhibiting the evidence, and that the trial was
by jury Of Clarke county Both the parties
had been on bail from the time of their arrest,
and were continued on bail, whilst the trial was
depending.
The southern press., 1851-10-29
From the Charleston Mercury.
Direct Trade with Europe.

We discussed this matter yesterday, and shall
have occasion to say more on it. In the mean
time we publish below the circular of Messrs.
JAMES GADsDEE a. Co., proceeded ny the letters
which constitute the authority OF that house for
acting in the premises. Precise information
will Of course only be obtained by further cor
respondence, the object of the present cores
pondence being to present the subject Of direct
trade before the planters in general terms. The
circular embodies an interesting review Of the
leading points in the question, and will no doubt
attract full and fair consideration.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Oct. goth, 1851.
Messrs. j. Gadsen d Go.
GENTLEMEN:- Believing that q step must be
taken by the planting interest Of the South, for
the establishment of "direct trade" and fbr the
extension of their market TO relieve them from
the fl ictuations and ruinous declinesAtigipatin
in the present monopoly of New York and Lv-
erpool, hereby place at your command, and for
the consideration of your friends and all those
DESTROYS of direct trade" communication
addressed to me by Messrs. HARTsEN BRoTHERs,
of Amsterdam, Holland.
The necessity Of a movement on the part OF
The planters has long been evident, and believing
that their present and future interest can be
clearly demonstrated to them, by correspondence
with the above named house, refer you for the
details of this desired commercial arrangement
to them, with assurance of every assistance in
my own power to render.
Respectfully,
c. G. BAYLOR,
U. s. Consul, Amsterdam.
The southern press., 1851-10-29
AMSTERDAM, July, 1851.


SIR:-We have been glad to observe by the
conversations we subsequently had with you,
that you intend in your next voyage to America
to bring us into correspondence with some of
your friends who may think it convenient to
make consignments to our market.
We shall be glad to give to your friends any
particulars they may require about the state and
prospects of our market for American produce,
aud should they decide in making trial, you
may rest assured that The ulmot care and alien
tion shall be given 10 The interest they may be
pleased 10 confde 10 our hands. Moreover. we
shall be glad to meet your friends wishes as to
facilities they may require to be encouraged to
give a preference to our market. We shall offer
them such facilities as both commercial and ptlit
zeal circumstances will allow. These facilities
must depend upon the nature of The articles to
which they should relate, and they may be
agreed in correspondence that may be opened
under your auspices.
We are in correspondence with Messrs Schro-
der and Mummy in New Orleans, and we refer
to them for any information that may be re-
quired.
Provided as you are, with per forma account
sales of the most important articles, we may
refer to these documents, and remain, respectfully
Sr, your most obedient servant.
(Signed) HARTSEN BROTHERS.
C. G. BAYLOR, esq. American Consul,
Hotel Garni, Amsterdam.
The southern press., 1851-10-29
VOL. III

az News from Europe is of rumors and
anticipations, and fears. We consider them
much exaggerated. The progress of KossuTH
seems to be looked upon with dread so great is
the influence the name Of that distinguished man
has acquired all over Europe.
The miserable conduct Of the French govern
ment, in refusing him passage through France,
has but tended to increase the excitement. This
is one Of the common blunders committed by
those, who, knowing the principles they advocate
to be bad, like guilty men, dread even their
own shadows. BY rational federation, the
government would gain strength with the masses
by every event of this kind but the whole sys
tenn Of political education is SO distorted on the
old continent, that it is difficult to find man
with sense and moral energy to follow better
course.
There are, of course, plots and conspiracies as
usual. These are mostly got up by the police,
for the mere purpose of entrapping obnoxious
characters. If they produce excitement it il
because the individuals entrapped are known in
their neighborhoods tosbe worthy men, though
jealous in the cause of republicanism. Their
inveiglement into pretended conspiraces, natur-
ally excites indignation. There are clubs and
parties bound together to advance certain great
ends, but they do not come thus easily within
the reach Of the police. Their objects being
legitimate, efforts are made to thwart or damage
them by these petty plots, in which, most fire.
quently, the secret agents of the police are the
contrivers.
This scandalous system is universal in Eu-
rope. No government considers itself safe,
without having such means at its service. In
England it is less used; authority having, by me-
cessity and a want Of military force, acquired a
more moral basis. So far, however, from such
means being useful to government, they newt
ably sow dissension and distrust, excite hatred
and vengeance, and teach people the necessity
for changes.
The southern press., 1851-10-29

The President Of the United Ststes has done
an act which, next TO mentioning the matter
favorably in his annual message, is the highest
sanction he could give the Bloomer costume.
lie has appointed Mr. Bloomer postmaster at
Seneca Falls, ~ Y. and Mrs. Bloopsf d the
deputy.
The southern press., 1851-10-29

Amir. Bezeley, aged IA years, tried at -
-.t.ncs for the murder Of her little half broth
-. been found not guilty BY reason OF
a. n.,',,v She bad assisted the spiritual rapre
The southern press., 1851-10-29

The steamer Europa is announced as having
arrived at Halifax.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10
BY WILLIAMS Il BROTHER.

a UCTION SALE OF GROCERIES IL
IA QUORS &c.-On SATURDAY next 10Th
inst at 10 O'clock will sell at our auction store to
close several accounts and consgnments to us and 10
our late rm general assortment of Groceries, Ii
quors, &c, consisting in part Of
Is hhds ?. R. and N. o. Sugar
Is bags Rio, Laguayra, Cape and Java Coffee
IL hhds Cuba Molasses
20 tierces and half terces Rice
10 hhds Bacon Hams, Sides and Shoulders
100 sides good Sole Leather
100 dozen Brooms-assorted.
IS dozen Painted Buckets
Window Glass, Adamantine Candles. Scan
Taow Candles, Imperial and G. P. Teas
Nlason's Backing, Ground Spices
Clothes Pins, Imitation Brandy
Madeira and Port Wine, Apple Brandy
Old and common Whiskey, &c.
Terms as usual-under $780, cash, over that sum a
months credit, for approved negotiable paper
WILLIAMS & BROTHER
my 7 Aucts
w ill be added to sale on Saturday the balance
OF VIM. S. Burrs stock of Iron and other metals con-
sisting Of
English bar Iron, American band and hoop Iron
Oval, hal-ovai and ha-round Iron
Sheet Iron, iron Wire bolt Copper
German and wedge Steel and tank Ryets
Iron Racks, Scales and other Fixtures
Sale to take place at VIM. S. Burr's store
my ~ w. & B., Aucts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10
BY WELLINGTON GODDIN.
FARMING LAND AN

~ ALU ABLE FARMING LAND AND
v BUILDING LOTS, ON CHURCH HILL,
NEAR RICHMOND, FOR SALE AT AUG.
TON MONDAY afternoon, the 5th May 1851,
will be Sold upon the premises, commencing at Al o.
clock, lot containing 20 acres on the road to Bakeys
mill, near Mrs. Brett, MIR. Shore and Others now in
cultivation, and we'll suited for market gardens also
10 building lots OF about each on the same road
opposite to the property of Mr.. Knauff Mr.. John L.
Carter and others.
These lots are in populous neighborhood, are mos
beautifully located, and afford opportunity to per-
sons to acquire large building lot at a small outlay
and lSmonths for negotiable notes. interest added and
title retained till the last shall be paid plan
the lots be at the office of the auctioneer
|. r. WATKINS,
Attorney for the parties interested.
Sale to be conductedb by w. Goddln, Auctoneer.
my 2-td
POSTPONEMENT-In consequence of the rain
on Monday the 9Th inst the above sale was postponed
to TUESDAY afternoon, the 18th May, at 5 o'clock
my 6 w. GODDIN, Auct.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10

REGULAR SALE DAYS:
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS 81 SATURDAYS.
& IN the above named days will sell at public auc.
" ton, at my store opposite the City Hotel COM
mencing at half-past o'clock, variety OF miscea-
neous goods, such as the following
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wardrobes, Sdeboards,
Bureaus, Bedseads Chairs Of every style and pattern
Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Dining, Tea, Toilet and
Gard Tables, Beds and Bedding &C.
ALSO-A large lotof reasonable piece and cut Dry
Goods NC, with CLOTH. Cassimeres, Sattinets Vest
ings, Flannels bleached and unbleached; domestic,
white and brown l. Linen, Table Covers Oil Cloth do,
Hosiery Cravats, Shirts and Drawers &c.
CLOIHlNG, &c; A lso. large collection of sea-
sonable ready made clothing. Boots and Shoes,
silk, wool and waterproof Hats, cloth and glazed
Gaps, Cutlery, and large assortment of Trunks, Va
friction Matches, Clocks and an endless variety Of
Perfumery and Fancy Goods of every description
mn ALEX. MOTT
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10
BY RICHARD CAUTHORN.
ED OCULAR SALE DAYS. MONDAY

kn, Wednesdays and Fridays-Saie of horses every
Saturday.--On the days above named, commencing at
81 O'clock will sell auction at my store on 18th st.
variety OF Miscellaneous articles, consisting OF the fol
lowing:
GROCERIES-Sugar, Coffee, Gunpowder Tea,
Candles, Soap, Nails, Starch Bacon Hams, Shoulders
and Sides, Rice, Pepp Ginger Brandy Whskey, Gin,
Moasses, Butter, Lard, Herrngs, Shad
FURNITURE-Bi eaus, Sideboards, Washstands,
Feather Beds, Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Bedsteads,
Chairs, Candlestands Dining, Tea, and Toilet Tables,
longs, with many other articles in the keeping
line.
SHOES, CLOTHING, &c.-Iw also sell Boots,
Shoes, Slippers, Clothing of every kind, Hats, Caps,
per, Books, &C.
au2l R. CAUTHORN
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10
OFFICE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURE

RICHMOND, May 5th, 1851.
an Act ofhe General Assembly passed at its last
~ session. the Governor and the superintendent OF
weights and Measures, authorized and required to
contract for sufficient number of Balances Weights
and Measures Tor supplying Standards to the several
counties and corporations of the Commonwealth, who
shall apply for the This act requires that these
Standards shall be manufactured in Virginia
Proposals will be received by the Governor and Su-
petutendent, unit! the 9Th day of June 1851 for fur
nashing one hundred sets of Balances, Weights and
Measures each set to consist of the articles contained
IN the schedule hereto annexed, to be manufactured in
Vlrglnla-to be finished in a neat and workmanlike
this office.
The contractor shall bind himself to deliver to the
Superintendent in Richmond, thirty sets of these Bal
anees Welghs ana Measures, on or before the 18th
day OF August lS5l thirty additional sets on or before
the 10Th day OF October 1851 and the remaining sets
or before the 18th day OF December 1851 AND he sha
be paid tor the same at the three periods last specified
delivered to, and approved by the Superintendent.
All proposals should be sealed and endorsed, "Pro.
posas for weights and Measures" and be addressed 10
the Governor and Superintendent. By order of the
Governor,
THOMAS LAWSON, Supt. w. and M.
SCHEDULE Of one set of Balances, Weights ana
Measures, to be packed tn case or cases suitable
TOR transportation:
One yard measure to be made OF brass and to be
one inch wide by halt an inch thick.
One set OF scales, calculated for weighing from It'll
OF an ounce to 30 lbs averdupos, with steal BEAM and
brass dishes and chains
One set ofscaes, calculated for weighing from one
grain to pound Troy, with steel beam, and brass
dishes and chains.
DRY MEASURES-1ha half bushel, peck, l half
peck.
LIQUID MEASURES gallon, half gallon, l
quart, pint, half pnt,l gill.
All these to be made of iron, turned and polished on
AVERDuPOIS WEIGHTS-l each of so lbs ,25
lbs, 20 lbs, 10 lbs, lbs. bs lbs, lbs and h.,
to be made ofiron, with tops and slightly hol-
lowed inside.
leach of4 lbs bs,2 lbs, h., 8 or 4 o. o., l
o., o., and on to be made of brass, with screw,
tops, and slightly followed inside.
TROY WElGHTS-l each of o., 6 o., 5 OF :,
o., 8 oz.,2 o., OF.
10 dwts, dwts., 4 dwts., 3 dwts., 2 dwts, dwt.,
and dwt.
II grains, II gr, 10 gr., or 8 gr, gr,6 gr, or
g, 8 gr.,2 gr., and or.
All these to be OF brass. THOMAS LAWSON.
my o-d6tc3Je Superintendent
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10
1877 Main st., Eagle Square.

RICHMOND, May 9th, 1851
ICY the 9th section OF can act to revise and amend
Ne the charter oft city of Richmond" passed Fe
puary 2ist 1872 it is among other things enacted that
on the first Wednesday in April (ensuing the pas-
d o. e act and annually thereafter the persons en-
lted 70 the right OF suffrage, shall assemble in the
wards IN which they respectively reside and elect nine
prsons rom each ward to represent the in the
several oftlces therein provided for
by the LIST section OF an act to amend the charter of
me ely OF Richmond and for other purposes" passed
March 18TH 1851 is enacted aiming other thinos
VI tiat eiealet ne following officers for the city
oi Ncnmond snail be elected to the said several and
respective offices by the persons now qualified under the
charter oil the said city to for members of the Civ
Council OF the said eity that is to say, Mayor Record
Taxes, City, Assessor, Gauger Superintendent of the
Water Works, Register OF the Water Works, Manase e
OF the Clty Po9T. House Measurer of GRAM Supern
tendent OF the City Gas Works, Captain and eu,o
ants the Night Watch Superintendent, Of Stras,s
by the 18th section OF the said act of 29tb March
1851, enacted among other things that in ali cd
nary ana regular elections the Presden, of the Council
shall cause notice thereof to be published in At Last
two papers ofthe City for two weeks preceding
ln obedience to the Sd section of The act Of March
18TH eol the City Council, meeting held the 22d
Jay OF April, 1891, appointed the places herein atter
named, for holding the said elections, and the follow
ing persons to superinend and record such elections
Tor councilmen and officers; that is to say:
IN Jefferson Ward, at the Union hotel under the
superintendent OF Messrs. James Winston Luther
Libby, John A. Lacy and George E. Saddler.
IN Madison Ward. at the City Hail. under the Su-
peIlntendence OF Messrs. Jaqueine b. Harvie, Thos
M Smith, John Womble and John ]. Palmer.
In Monroe Ward, at the Shoekoe House under tho
Superintendence of Messrs James Griffin, Felix Mat
thews, Thomas FL, Ellis and Shelton c. Davis. N'"'
In obedience to the 18th section of the said act of
March 18th 1851 hereby give notice that an election
will be held on the third Wednesday in NAV next for
the nine persons mentioned in the 9Th section The act
OF the 2lst February 1912 above mentioned; and also
tor the election OF the several officers mentioned in the
said tlrst section of the ACT of March 80, 1851.
GUSTAVUS A. MYERS.
my Std =
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10

Monongaa, class E-to be drawn the oath of Nav.
Capitals: $6s0o0, 10000 25 600 10000, $685.. 10 OF
5000, 40 OF 1900 40 of 1900 l25 Of 1000 &c. is nos
IL drawn. Tickets So
Buyers are referred to my Register OF Prlzes to be
seen at the Office as proof of what have sold and
every drawing continues to increase the number
Orders Tor packages, certificates of packages and sin
be promptly attended to, and drawing sent when re-
quested. Please address orders to
my5 N. STATION Richmond Va
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10
EA REMOVAL.-Thes subscriber informs ~sz~
EN his friends and the public generally that he "A

Go has removed from his former place Of busi- "a
ness to the store recently occupied by Mr. Judah
Myers, No. 81 Main street. and next door TO the dry
goods store OF Messrs. Thomas R. Price & Co.. where
he is opening an entire stock OF goods recently
purchased for cash in Philadelphia and New York :.
He deems it unnecessary to paricuarise suffice it to
say that his stock embraces all the varieties of Hats
and Caps which have been introduced in the Northern
Bags, ladies' and misses travelling do; boys school
Satchels silk and cotton Umbrellas &c. &c. all or any
OF which he is determined to sell at small prots-
ronage ne socits and hopes, by strict personal at
entlon TO business to merit and receive continuance
OF the same. JOHN THOMPSON
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10

V III ' z1EC ADLE AND BEAUTIFUL
BUILDING LOT ON MAIN, FRANKLIN
AND ADAMS SIS, FOR SALE-The subscriber
is authorized sell that valuable acre lot situated on
Main, Frank and Adams streets, belonging to the es
tate OF the late William r. Myers. This lot will be
divided to suit purchasers tits seldom that lot COM
6lnlng SO many advantages this is offered for SALE
Beng on the highest point upon Frank street is not
liable to dampness and situated as it is in most desir-
able and fashionable neighbourhood, offers every in
soonest building lot in market For terms. annIy
to Col, Samuel S. Myers, or the subscriber 'F''
ap 30 w GODDIN
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10
is l6O Main St. onnosite Ranks
A LUM WATER FROM TIJF D ATfJ a

"A LUM WATER, FROM THE BATH AL
~ UNI SPRINGS.--The great reputation which
this celebrated Water has obtained for curing Scrou
"a, kheumatsm Chronic, Darhoea, DYSPEPSIA In
nate Ergptions the skim Bloches and Pmples on the
lace Affections of the Liver and Kidneys Diseases OF
ane Bladder arrangements of tine Stomach, Diseases
arslng from the imprudent use of Mercury Corrosive
Subhmate, Calomel and in fact all diseases which have
iheif origin IN an impure state of the blood and system
mas induced the proprietor of the Springs to pu. up in
barrels barrels, IN order to place this truely wonderful
Water within The reach of all who are afflicted at
very moderate cost. 90 Z"
Certificates enough to fila volume might easily bs
obtained from respectable persons we'll known in near
ly all OF the Southern States who have tried its virtues
at the Springs, and know and appreciate its benefits
think it useless to furnish certificates for
fenaeaia1 agent SO well known and generally admitted
as this We want the Water tried, and it's virtues viii
speak for ITSELF ~ VA ''e' '" III
we shall keep constantly supplied with the Water as
fast as 1t can be barreed at the Springs and the low
price at whichit sold will certainly do the greates
good to the greatest number
For sale by BENNETT g. BEERS
fe22-3m cant.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10

BALTIMORE MARKETS, May 9, P. NJ
FLoUR-There sellers of Howard Street Flour al
81 3D. but no buyers at that price.
CoRNSales of white at 60 cts, and of yellow at SIS
A 60 cts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-10

NEW YORK MARKETS, May 9, P. M.
CoTToN-The market is unsettled to-day.
FLoUR-We note sales to-day at from 81 to 81 Ia
CoRN-Sales to-day at 6 cts. per busheI