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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23
FIRST INHABITANTS OF MEXIi

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we learn from the Literary World that NJ de Bour
5ourg, Preach gentleman of eminent requirements
has Obtained copies OF two manuscripts, written by Dor
kamon de Ordonez Aguiar, native aud priest o.
Chapas some fifty years ago, in which is maintained
that Mexico was fist settled by immigrants from Asia
who came through the Mediterranean and across the
Atlantic, centuries before the Christian era The
peopled through Behring's Straits. Ordonex claims
to have devoted the best part of his life to the study
Mexican Antiquities, and to have deduced his views
entirely from those He asserts that the mmi-
grants remained, for time, at St Domingo and
subsequently crossed to Chiapas NJ de Bourbourg
so Tar sustans this opinion to ajm that there are
evidences OF settlement this latter pace earlier than
In Mexico. The French author believes that Cortez
and his followers knew OF these traditions but concealed
them from desire to monopolize the glory OF dis
covering America.
1t would be curious it further researches should nrove
Ordonez 10 be correct. The visit OF the Mortimer to
New England, in the ninth century, is now ac-
kuowledged by the learned 80 that the old notion OF
Cabot being Its first dscovsrer is exploded entirely
10 demonstrate that the Wesl Indies and atterWard.
Mexico, were CO. onized by Asiacs sailing westward
through the straits OF Gibraltar, would b. to dethrone
Columbus in like manner, from the honor of first dis.
covering the southern portions Of this great continent
II scarcely prooaole however, that the fact even if
it So can be established to the general satislac
ton. No written records OF the aboriginal Mexicans
exist, unless their picture writing may be called such
and this, so Tar as known, throws light on the sub
leet. Tradition meantime cannot BIZ trusted. The
learned world we suspect, is still doomed TO rema in
IN Its old ignorance respecting tile original settlers
Mexico. All that s certainly known u.s. that the centre
OF CIVILIZATION, in this northern continent once existed
there, and that the arts, such they were radated
thence northwardy and eastwardiy, becoming dim
mer as the distance increased until finally they were
lostin barbarian darkness.-Phil. Bulletin.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

THE UNION JUBILEE IN JACKSON, MIss-The Vicksr
burg Wing of the lth inst. pub ishes letter giving
an account of the Uniou jubilee in Jackson Miss, on
the 9!h and 9Th inss The writer says that in beau-
tiful grove adjoining the State House a stand was
erected for the speakers, nnumerabIe benches for the
accommodation of the assembled thousands filled the
immense arena stretching out before it; splendid band
of music occupied tastetuy adorned stage at the ex
treme end of the long line of benches directly fronting
the speakers stand and over all was spread canvass
to shield the multitude from the rays OF the sun. Four
thousand persons were assembled under this awning,
the first speaker on the occasion. Judge Hopkins Of
Alabama, J S, Yerger, Gen. P B. Sarke, Jud ge
Sharkey and several others, addressed the multitude
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

THE GERMANS The Enquirer of yesterday
appeals to our German fellow-citizens to vote
against Mr.. Bolts, because he voted in the State
Convention, for requirement that the Cover"
nor should be native citizen of the U. States.
On proposition to strike ont the word native,
SO as to allow foreign born citizen to be elecs
ted, if the people wish it, the vote was ayes
40, noes So ; and the name of Mr.. Bolts, it apps
pears. is recorded in the negative. Now along
with Mr.. Botts' name, we find those of the fols
lowing trusty Democrats, any one OF whom, if a
nominee of a Democratic Convention the Enquis
would commend 10 the support of naturalized
foreigners
Messrs Jno, Y. Mason, (Prssident,) Banks, Beale,
Gale, Douglass, Edmunds, Fuqua, M; R. Fl. Garrett,
Goode, Kenney, Leake, Lucas, Newman, Rives,
Francis W Scott, James Smith, Archibald Stuart
Taylor, Turnbu, White, Wise, Voolfolk.
Let the German, Dutch, French or italian
reader mark well the fact, that high in this list
is the name of Wills P. Bocock the same which
the Richmond Enquirer flies at its mast head
for the office of Attorney General. That paper
forgot to leave out the nominations of the
Stanton Convention, when, after quoting the vote
ESQ Mr.. Bolts heloed to declare by organic law
that no foreigner though he have lived among US from
Infancy and performed the services OF hoscusko, "a
MONTGOMERY or a Lafayette; though he have achlev-
ed the world wide reputation in the cause OF human
freedom of kossutIi, the home reputation, IN the
same cause, of a Galatn, shall be Governor OF Vlr-
giia if the people desire to call hun to the trust "
Now we beg our German fellow citizens to
remember that every word of what is here said
against Mr.. Bolts, holds good against Mr.. b.
cock, the Enqcirer's candidate for Attorney Gen.
eral If that paper will acknowledge tina they
ought to vote against Mr.. Bocock because he
gave this vote, then we will admit that its present
objection may have some weight But as long
as these words, "For Attorney General, Walls
p Bocock Of Appomattor," publishes in large
letters under the Enquirer's nomination flag, in
the upper right hand corner OF that sheet, all
voters born in foreign countries may be assured
that this is only an appeal to their preJudIces'
We do not mean to say that we concur in the
vote that Mr. Bolts gave, for we do not; we think
the people may safely be left to elect any body
they please. But no man can doubt that he
gave it conscientously, and surel no intelligent
citizen Of foreign birth will allow himself to be
persuaded by the Enquirer for this reason to vote
for Judge Caskie. when that same paper is urging
him to vote in December, for gentleman who
has committed the very same offence.
Besides, let ii be we'll noted, that not a word
has been said in the Enquirer about Judge
Caskies opinion on this same question. Who
luolvs loLeker he ,e0uld not have potel precssely
IS Mr.. Bots did 4?
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

The Enquirer complains that, when we quote it, we
do not copy all it has to say 1t thinks we ought to
have told readers what it said the Tpig and Mr.
Carter Lee sad and what Mr.. Bolts said against Gen.
Taylor. ''a long time ago" Now this was not at all to
the point. We chose to call attention to the gracious
kindness of the Enquirer in advising the Fillmore
Wings OF this district, how to vote in an election be-
tween Mr.. Caskie and Mr. Bolts, so as to help Mr.
Fillmore. Our neighbour renews his appeal bv at
tempting TO show that Mr. Clay is still in the field
for the Presidency, and that Mr.. Bolts will be for
hun. Graat it all, tor the sake of argument; and we
should like to know how it will do Mr. Fillmore more
good to have Democratic opponent in Congress from
this district, than Wing supporter who Is attached
to Henry Clay. And Sin the name Of all that's fun
n.y., are Wing voters expected TO decide for the Dem
ocrat, becaus- the Richmond Enquirer tells them that
Is the best way to sustain the President? proverb
saith it is well to learn from the enemy but net sure
ly by taking his advice. Wings in Virginia may re-
ceve it as an axiom, that Whenever The Enquirer
counsels them to take one road, they will be wise
take the other.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

ON THURSDAY, THE 23d OF OCTOBER,
an election will be held of REPRESENTATIVES IN CON-
GREss for all the fifteen Congress iona districts OF Vr-
pinja ofSrArE SENATORS for the AmeIia, Bedford,
SpotSyIuana AIbemarle, Fduquier, augusta, She
nandoah and Monongalia districts; and OF DELEGATES
for the cities counties and election DISTRICTS according
to the existing apportionment Of representation Tins
election will be held under the present Constitution
and Acts OF Assembly, and those persons only will be
entitled vote for Representatives, Senators and Del
coates who are qualified under the present Constitu'
ton The election will be limited to one day, unless
kent open Tor the special now allowed by law
| ON THE SAME DAY, vote will be taken
throughout the State the question OF raying or re-
| ecing the amended Constitution and Schedule, re-
! commended by the late Convention. The same Off
GERS who conduct the elections of Representatives
Senators and Delegates, will keep the polls and record
the votes for ratyiug" and 'ior reectng;" and will
| keep them open THREE DAYS. Thsy are directed by
the Schedule 10 receive and record the votes of all
persons qualified under the existing or amended Con-
stituon 10 exercise the right of suffrage : and THESE
words wereintended by the Convention, and re con.
s.rued by the Attorney General to include BOTH those
who are qualified to under the present Constu-
| on and those who would be qualified under the
amended Constitution of 1851 it had been already
ratified by the people. The following are the provis-
fcation of voters"
ART. III.
Sec. l. Every white male citizen OF the Common
wealth. of the age OF twenty years, who has been
resident of the State for years, and OF the coun-
IT, city or town where he offsrs to vote iol twelve
months next preceding election, and no other per-
son shall be qualified to vote tor members OF the Gener
al Assembly and all officers elective BY the people, but
no person in the military naval or marne service OF
the United States shall be deemed resident OF this
State, by reason of being stationed therein And no
person shall have the right vote who Is OF unsound
mind, pauper, non commissioned otilcer,
soldier seaman or marine in the service OF the Un-
ted States who has been convicted OF bribery IN an
election, or OF any infamous offence.
Sec. d. In all elections votes shall be given openly
rinn Uoce and not by ballot. But dumb persons en-
titled to suffrage, may vote by ballot.
If a majority of the votes taken the 23rd, 24th
and 18th of October be for the ratification of the new
Constitution, and the Governor having proclaimed
The fact an election will be held, throughout the State,
ON THE STH OF DECEMBER NEXT, of GOV
F1RNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR and AT
TORNEY GENERAL, and of members of the Sen
ATE and HOUSE OF DELEGATES. All persons qualified
according to the provisions Of the new Constitution
above cited and no others, will be entitled to vote IN
his election; and it will yaeate the seats OF the mem
bers of the General Assembly elected In October
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

CAMPHlEE.-Some damage was done in this town
few days ago, and house had nearly been set on
fire, by camphine lamp being upset.
Ia New York, accidents by that dangerous article
endangerng life property, of almost daily occur.
renee. A few days ago, two fires occurred in one
evening. and five females were dreadfuly burned by
camphene explosions.
1t may not be known, perhaps, that the use ofcam-
phne makes policy OF insurance void unless special
permission ls given 10 use II. So dangerous it con
sidered that strong efforts made III New York to
induce the city authorities prohibit its use alogeth-
er-EayettepiHe IN. C.J Observer
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23
IN THE POLLS !

In the language of South Carolina the time for ar
gunrent is past and the time for action is But
the Wing party wants no better action from its MEM
bers than voting To the polls, then, and let us de-
clare by our votes, that President Fillmore deserves
the support and enjoys the confidence of the Metropo-
Titan District Of Virginia. Letus place the good OF the
great Union Wing cause above all minor considera-
tons and sustain 1t to-day against Calhoun Democ-
ran
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A New York letter says

1t is stated that the importation Of silk goods and
other fancy fabrics lor ladies' dresses into the port of
New ork, varies from to three millions of dollars
in value weekly, and that the cost of these gewgaws
for the farer part OF population is what drains the
country OF specie, and brings commercial distress So
if the ladies go upon the principle of rule RUM they
will be pretty to accomplish OF their pur po-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

Mr. FILLMORE IN GEORGIA -Tne Mooe Regis el
says that "Unionism (which has recently triumphea
in Georgia. is bat another name for FiIlmoreisn, -
We are glad to hear it. Georgia must then be q
very decided Fillmore State; and so are Alabama
Mississippi, Louisiana, and, indeed, every Southern
State except South Carolina According to the Re.
gister, Mr.. Flmore's reelection is certain.-Mobit
Adyt.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

PROFESSOR TUoMEY of Alabama, is about to visit
Virginia, by invitation from the Governor ofthat State
for the purpose otexamning int o the practicabily OF
extending the James River and Kanawha Canal to The
Ohio. The appointment says the Tuscaloosa Monitor
is an honorable testimony of Prof rs reputation as
an engineer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23
e Ea IT Az Eg II


Manager. ..............M Mr.. John S Potter
Stage Manager. ........M Mr.. j. G. Cartlich
SIXTH NIGHT OF Mr.. WOOD.
Who will appear the "The Drunken Corporal.
FIFTH NIGHT OF MRS. POTTER,
W no will appear the "Evadne" and ",Julietta"
On THURSDAY EVENING, Oct %, will be per-
formed, tine beautiful tragedy OF
EVADNE.
Coonna ,...................M Breslord
O. Eyadne.'... Mrs Potter
To conclude with lhe drama of
THE DUMB GiEeL OF GENOA
StTapada. ....,.-.............M Mr. Wood
ADMISSION Boxes so cents; PIT 25 cents; Gem
ire Gallery so cents Coored Gallery 25 cents; Eastern
Gallery l24 cents.
Doors open at quar- Ter to curtain will rise at
half past o'clock.
~ A few season and monthly tickets can be had
on Application at the Box otllce. %
u CERTIFY that on The '4th day OF April, 1856 /,
Ill the day which the Hastings curt oil the city
OF Richmond appointed Commissioners to hold the
polls in the several wards of the city, the 23d Of
October, 1851, the following gentlemen justices were
present on the bench and made tho appointment viz:
Samuel 7 PulIiam, John l. Tate Liltlebarry Car
rnglon, Taos COwcs, Joseph c WingfieId, Larkn
w Glazebrook, Alfred Inloes, Thomas Tyrer, Edwin
Farar
Teste,
CHARLES HOWARD, Clerk
OF Richmond Hustings Court.
October 90 1881
James Cask!e qualified as Alderman for the first
time, on the 2ls day of April 1851
CHS. HOWARD, Clerk.
report having been circulated that commissioners
adverse to Mr. Bolts had been appointed by he Hus-
tlngs Court at my instance append above a certifi-
cate OF the Clerk oil the Court, which shows that
not member OF the Court the time of their ap-
pontmen and could consequently have nothing to do
with the matter | shall vote Tor Judge Caskie, not
on account OF relationship personal affection, but
because | believe him to be sound on the Southern
question, and in every respect conservative thar
Mr.. Bolts.
oc 23-lt JAMES K, CASKIE.
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A firm in Charleston advertises in the Standard
that it has contracted with celebrated pyrotechnst
for supply of sky rockets They are intended

for the use of the fre-eaters. The notice says:
"Any secessionsts who are anxious las some have
recently expressed the desire; TO pershin blaze of
glory. can, upon application to the undersigned be
sent up Gree of CHARGE in sky-rocket thus King
thier exit with brilliant ecat, and accomplishing 10
lives, the Illumination Of their benighted countrymen
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23
MARRIED,

In Middebure Vermont, on Tuesday 9Th inst, b.
Rev. James Mulchahey Mr.. WILLIAM MULCHA-
HEY of this city and Miss KATE MCDONALD of
the former place.
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND,

ARRIVED,
Schr Manchester, Creighton. Baltimore
SAILED,
Sctr Hanover, Worth, New York
Schr Il Holmes, -. Philadelphia
- NEW YORK, Oct @l-Cleared, ship Darlington.
Fr ench, Port Walthal
BALTINoRE, Oct. 22-Cld, schr Ocean, Mitch
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

Iotai' '''''''.'.'''..' .-.'.1 1ool I0IUS
The majority for Cooperation out of the above 49,
QS9 votes IS 6653 from which must be deducted the
Williamsburg and Union Secession maiorltles, and
added the majorliies in Anderson, Pickens and Car-
endon, which will give total thus far, of Z SIT.
The following are the delegates elect:
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

The "Spartan Band" are hard pushed indeed
just as the election comes on. The Enquirer
has had little to say on the subject of the con.
stitutional bar in James river, for that is weak
point in Judge Caskie's platform. At last, how
ever,a Godsend has come to our neighbours re-
lief, in the shape of the Camel Steam Tug, in.
vented by Lieut.. Winslow Of the U. S. Navy, for
towing and transporting ships over bars and
in saoal Rivers"
at s confidently thought tsays the ENQUIRER of YES
day. that the adoption of such boat On James Rive,
would overcome all the difficulties Of NAVIGATION be
tween City Point and Richmond-transporting ships
OF the largest size, with the greatest facility immed
ately TO our wharves. The of the boat will be
about 100000"
1t is very apparent that the Enquirer hopes
this "Camel Steam Tug" will help Judge Cas-
kie over the bars, as well as the ships, But as
the cost of one Tug is to be 100000, and some
twenty, at the least, would be necessary to &C
commodate the heavy commerce which we ex.
pect our port to secure in few years, the econo.
my OF this mode of getting Judge Caskie to
congress is rather problematical.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

ANOTHER -STABBTNG Casa fracas occurred
tuesday evening between two white lads, named
Montel and Taley, in the neghborhoed OF Bacon s
Quarter Branch, which resulted in the stabbing of
Tally by Monte. We have not learned the tu Il par
tieuiars OF the unfortunate affair." and shall not there
fore, attempt to give them Suffice to say, that Mon
tel cut Tally on the side OF the head with a knife
and then stabbed him in the right SIDE Both are Sc
rious but neither believed to be dangerous wo unds-
AS soon as he inflicted the wounds, Monel left the
city. Talys father yesterday applied at the Mayors
office for warrant of arrest which was granted; and
is to be hoped for the credit OF the city that the Of
fender may ba arrested and brought trial Affairs Of
this kind are becoming quite too frequent in the city
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23
AND STUDENTS are re

uDHYSICIANS AND STUDENTS are re-
q minded of tie fact that the largest stock of Med
ica Books ,of the latest edtions is to be found at
Randoph's Bookstore. AS the whole were bought
low for CASH am enabled TO sell them to good custo-
mers less than usual prices months credit and
still lower tor the money. The following are few
o. the m 81 prominent.
Practice Of Mediciaa-by Watson, Wood. Com
stock PeixoEo. GREGORY, Mcintosh Morton, Jackson,
Graves, Gerhard, Cam, Ell oltson, Rogers, Lse,
Stewarson, Ebsre. Duagso a, Forbes. Tweedle, Co
molly, Cullen, Beach, Blchan Norwood, Armstrong
and Andra
Anatomy-Bv Watson, saarpy, Quain, Leidy Pan.
coast, Ws'ar. Yohn Behr, Birkett, Morton, Nickel,
Shaw, Homer. Hope, Lawson, Cove, Gross, Crage,
Cruvehisr, Cloq Ct, Gutter, Beclard. andn, Sweet
Hand, Hezse. Baye and D0aHe
Anatomical P.aes-By Smith, Homer, Quain, w IL
son, Paueoasf 3assa aud Pajtsoa.
s;urgery-Bg GOsoa, Miller Averl Drgt, Simpson,
We peau, Mott, Taveraer, Comstock, Sargent,
Smith, Mcclellan. Nickel, Liston. Jourdain Jones,
HAYS South. Hastings, Hunter, Ferguson, Norris,
Brodle Aberue1hy. Cooper, aud Bell
O5stetiics-By Vepeau, Churchl Megs Harris,
Tucker, Simpson, Eig5y, Ramsbotham morrill,,
james Buns, Gooch F ancs, Denman. Dewez, Dix
On, Ginning, Cazeaux, Thomas, Coiombat, Chaly,
Bedford, Morsau, Beton, Goddard and Ryan.
Maieria Ned ca-By D1ngIi=on, Cullen and Eberle.
&C 20 J. ". RANDOLPH, III Main Street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23

1st District-r. N. DawKns. Saml. Rainey.
81 do. il Orr, J. II. Irby.
Sd do. James Chestnut, r., john S. Preston.
4th do. G. W. Dudley, J. p Zimmerman
9TH do. j ]. Wardlaw, Henry Summer.
9th do. VIM Aiken, w. d. Porter
7th do. r. B. Rtett, j. ". S Duncan
All Cooperationlsts except Messrs. Rhett and Dun
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Mr.. WEBSTER AT BOSTON.


Important and pressing business, it's said will proven
she return OF My. Webster to Washington tor seVeralt
days.
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eGaa'a AR y lAaas :.
A FEW WORDS TO THE WINGS OF RICH.
MOND


The day is at hand when you are again summoned
to the battle field, and there is time lett PREPARE
tor the contest. viii you permit very humble mem
Der oil the Wing party say to you in the language of
truth aud confidence, that it bre hren in a
common cause, if we act as true Whgs il we unite
aud present to the enemy unbroken phaanx, we
will achieve splendid triumph of truth over error, Of
Union over secession and tauaticsn1. saw "thers is
work for every man 10 do" Wines OF RICHMOND l
appeal to yau Do you not know that have the
Administration OF Willard Fillmore to sustain Do
you not know that the candidate brought forward by
the united Democracy of this district is not only
Democrat, but firm, unfiinching believer n and ex-
ponent oil, Mr.. Calhoun5 doctrine OF SECESSION? Do
You not know that Mr. Bolts is true and genuine
Wing, and that 10 will sustain the fullest of his
ability national President aud lastly, is it not
your duty TO yourselves and yonr country to come
forward and heal any disaension which may exist in
oar ranks? Suppose MIR. Caske should be elected
perhaps you will then your course. But will
then be too late. EVERY VOTE HELPS In such
CRISIS as this when Union and Secession are the is-
sues, let us forget all pejudces, all preferences yes,
let us sea tier them to the four winds aad come up to
the glorious work of saving the district. call upon
ola Wings, Young Wings all, to do their duty. Let
TINS contest be decided on national grounds and when
the dust and fury OF the fight is over we can muu-
ally console each other with well done, good and
faithful servant" et us fight for our candidate and
though there few who may entertain prendices
toward the nominee say let forget men and fight
Tor WING PRINCIPLES.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-23
SOUTH CAROLINA ET,ECTTON

The Charleston Courier gives the following sum
mary of the from the late election of delegates
TO the Southern Congress, far as as heard from: