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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30
STATE CONVENTION

EVENING SEssToN, MONDAY, April D.
In Committee, Mr.. WISE came to conclusion Of
his argument, and there ensued running debate. in
which Mr. ScoTr OF Fauquer, Mr.. WISE and Mr..
SUMMERS chiefly participated.
Mr. kNoTE obtained the floor in the regular discus.
sion.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30
Notes of the Conuention.

The editor Of the Fredericksburg Recorder
(Democratic) after visit to Richmond, speaks
in his papers of some of the speeches he heard in
the Convention as follows:
Mr.. Robert Stanard had the floor. We must do
him the justice to say that he delivered Statesman
Ike Argument not speech for the supplement- but ad-
dressed to The Convention and in every way acuated
to enighten that body 1t has seldom been our for
tune to hear an argument solid and compact In
truth, no candid man could deny, that it was the work
offs visa master builder Mr.. S. showed the reasons
why property should be represented as well as persons
insisted that the Mixed Basis not ant-repubcan
that 1t was certainly not considered by our fathers
in the arrangement Of the Federal Basis of Represen.
taon. But we should do him injustice in attemntino
sketch OF his speech. Our friend OF the Examiner
has said that our Robert cannot wear the armor OF
his stalwart SIRE we confess we doubt it. We heard
his speech with but one regret, and that was that he
was wing; may he yet turn from the errors of his
creed '''
AT the close of Mr.. Stanard's speech, the Conyen.
ton adjourned, and met again at half past seven o.
took the floor in favor of the white basis. ME- II il
gentleman OF commanding personal appearance.
good eocuton, and evidently possessed of fine talents
His. speech showed his want of confidence in his own
positions, and consciousness that he was arpuinp
against principles we'll established and universally re-
cognsed by all wise governments principles establish
ed by our revolution and consecrated by the blood of
fathers He seemed afraid to make definite no;nts
but preferred defamation the indulgence Of his imaoi
nation and appeals to the passions and preudices OF Ills
hearers, to direct effort to convince their Judgments
At the close Of Mr. HIS speech, the Convention ad.
journed until Friday.
On Friday a MIR. Van Wrinkle, from one of the
Western counties read to the Convention the proceed
nes ola meeting OF his constituents, declaring that
sooner than they would submit to the mixed basis.
they would divide the State, and advocated the posi-,
ton his constituents had taken. At this we were not
at all surprised, especially when he betrayed his orpi.
nal whereabouts, by talking Of the "AuH up it." Mr..
Lyons of Richmond declared himself ready to meet
the issue, urged the gentleman prepare resolution
bringing 1t up, and assured him that he would meet
with no opposition from him; but Mr.. Van Wrinkle de-
proceedings uninteresting we left the Hail.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

g BIBLE SOCIETY OF VA called meet
ing the Managers OF this society will be held at the
Vesy of ST. Pauls this afternoon at 81 O'Clock
ap 80 G. N. JOHNSON, Recording Secretary
gV NOTICE.-We invite the attention of dealers
to sale OF Dry Goods, to take place Auction
Rooms this morning, commencing at o'clock
KENT, PAINE e. KENT,
ap 30 Auctioneers
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

EyAUCTION NOTlCE.-Attention is respect
fully invited to the sale of miscellaneous goods to take
place at my auction No. 8, Fifteenth st. this NOR
ming, at bait past O'Clock; several invoices of desra
BILE goods will be sold without reserve advertisement
GEORGE ]. SUMNER
ap 30 Auctoneer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

MEssRs EDlroRs-Please announce that VIII
LIAM c. WATHALL will be voted for as City
the confidence Of the citizens of Richmond and mer-
its the support and suffrage of every voter for that Of
flee. The choice will reflect credit the city, as none
more capable could be elected
ap 25-lw* MANY CITIZENS
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30
1NHEATRE.-MANAeER, MR.. JOHN S. POT

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LEA MR.. JOHN S. POT
FAREWELL BENEFIT OF MISS cARLlNE.
First night OF the re-engagement of Miss JULIA
BENNETT. who is engaged for thres nights only.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, April Both, will
THE LOVE CHASE.
Widrake. $500. Mr. Taylor Walter. - Mr. Allen.
Dance, BY. Miss Carne
To conclude with the grand military drama of
THE FRENCH SPY.
The French Spy Miss Carline
s8@ Time AAered-Prices Altered. -@Er
Doors open quarter after 7curtain to rise at quar-
ter before o'clock
ADMISSION-Boxes so cts; Pit 25 cts; Centre
Gallery SO cs Side or Eastern Gallery l2a cts; Co.
lored Gallery 25 cts.
Seats can be secured from 10 IL, and from to s
o'clock. ap 3O-it
THEATRE CARD-EXTRA.
CHERRY AND FAIR STAR-The Manager
~ has the pleasure OF announcing that in compliance
with the wishes Of many heads of families, and also
with the request OF many ladies and gentlemen, who
we're prevented from witnessing the Gorgeous Fairy
CHERRY AND FAIR STAR,
when first produced, in consequence of the religious
exercises during Lent, that grand romantic spectacle
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, May Sd,
with all the new and beautiful scenery, machinery,
tricks, &c, as originally produced. Upon which oc
casion the house will be regularly lighted with gas and
the same effort produced as by night performance
~ The doors will be opened at g and perform.
ance commence at o'clock precisely. Choice seats
can be procured by calling at the Box Office any time
during the week. ], S. POTTER.
ap 29-5t
VHNHE FAIRFIELD JOCKEY Gu b
Il SPRING RACES, 1851, will commence on
the second Tuesday Q3,h) OF May next, and continue
four days.
FIRST DAY.-A sweepstake for 8 years old colts and
tes mile heats, 500 entrance $25 forfe-4 entries
and closed
/. A. Gillian names CHI. colt by Prodigy, dam by
Duane.
2. c. & N. Green name br. fiey by Bailie Peyton
dam by Prism
g. James Ta!ey names CHI. flley by Bengal, dam by
Betsey White
4. John Belcher names bay colt by Profit, dam by
Pram.
SECOND DAY (WEDNEsDAy>-Jockey Club purse $500
| 3 mile heats.
THIRD DAY (THURsDAY)-Proprietors purse 5000
| mile heats.
FOURTH DAY tFRDAY)-A purse OF SlOO-mile
| heats.
FIFTH DAY tSATuRDAy)-A splendid Saddle and
Birdie will be put up, to be for by saddle horses
| mile heats.
From the number Of fine horses now in training we
may calculate fine sport at Fairfield this Sprinr
r. BLANKENSHIP & ]. BELCHER,
ap 81 Proprieiors.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

THE HU MAN'HAIR.- and gentlemen now
days cannot complete their Toilet without FLETcH-
ding far and wide yet no more than is actually deser-
we'd A friend who has tried this celebrated compound
informs that it has wonderful effect in des-
roying dandruf, sottening and beautityng the hair,
etc.
Manufactured and for sale, by VIM. Fletcher, Amer-
can Hotel; also to be had OF the following agents Alex
Duval, R. R. Duval and w. Fl. Seabrook, Druggists,
Main street, and H. J. Miller, IT'S Broad street.
Price so cents uvl
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

The 81 Louis Republican expresses its preference for
General Scott and Hon. Edward Bates Of w isaoosin
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

MELANCHOLY SuIcIDE.-The Philadelphia papers
day or two since recorded the fact of young
woman, belonging to respectable family there
leaving her home, ana coming to this city in COM
pany with person who had been paying his adj
dresses to her. Her father traced her to a house
OF VI fame in New York, and conveyed her back
TO Philadelphia. This was on Monday last The
papers OF Friday state the unfortunate victim corn
mited suicide on Thursday night by swallowing
dose OF laudanum.-N Y Erpress,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30
70 ROLLS. HARNESS LEATHER


As ROLLS. HARNESS LEATHER
VD do kip Skins
dozen hog do
Is dozen lNpb do
dozen sides Russet Leather
Daily expected and for sale low by
ap3o L. D. & W. G. CRENSHAW & CO.
a TONS COUNTRY BAR IRON, 10 store
. and for sale low to close the consignment.
ap3O L. D. & w. G. CRENSHAW & co.
EEOLLINS' EXTRA AND FAMILY
ap 80 /. 3. & W. G. cRENsaAW ( CO.
EAUTCH CRUSHED SUGAK.-i9 casks
hy daily expected per schr. Hanover, and tor sale
ap so L. D. & w. G. CRENsHAw eco.
NOUNTEKPANEs.- have in store large
are selling cheap and to which we solicit call from
''' - ~ CHAs. HARTwELL & co.'s,
ap 80 Opposite the Swan Tavern
Ma RS. BARTON will open the summer style Of
I'VE Silk and Grape Hats on Thursday, LIST OF May.
ap 30-2t
MNRESH ARRIVAL OF SPRING GOODS
IL WORD, FERGUSON AND BARKsDALE
Goods OF various kinds, to which they invite the trade
generally. They DESTROYS Of diminishing their
stock, and will offer inducements those who wish to
purchase.
Below is list ofiew of the articles on hand
Berege de LANES, plain solid cold do
Fancy Silks OIL every variety
Plain blk aud figured do
Tissues, Bereges, Chales
French Lawns, Gnghams
All pure linen Muslins for dresses
Swiss, check and stripe Muslins
Plain Cambricks, cooured do
Blk and white lace Wells
BLK lace Scarfs and Shaws
Embroidered Musns for curtains very hand
some assortment
Muslin Sleeves, lace do
Inside Chemzetts verv handsome
A cheap assortment of Parasols OF all colours
Hunters 4 Richardson's Irish Linens
Linen Cambrick Handkerchief
Linen Drills, coloured and white
Vestmgs of all kinds
Fancy Cassime-,, and blk do
Silk Umbrellas and cotton do
Linen Collars and Summer Stocks
Fancy Lawn Cravats, &C., &c
ap 30-ts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

IA UEEN CITY HAMS.-A further supply of
" Schooley g. Hengis celebrated Hams, averag-
ing less than pounds receiving this day per steamer,
and for sale by
ap % WILLIAMS e. BRO.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

Messrs. EpIroRs: The qualified voters of this city
having determined, by very large and decisive ma
jorty to accept the Charter amended by the last Legs
laue we desire 10 announce through your Journal that
THOMAS ]. EVANS, Esq will receive the cordial
citizens for the Mayoralty at the approaching election
Tor City Officers. The eminent qualifications of Mr.
Evans, in every essential particular, for faithful and
satisfactory discharge OF the duties OF this distinguished
office, are universally known to our citizens that we
deem wholly unnecessary to enlarge upon this point
We anticipate opposition but let union and harmony
prevade the bosom of every friend and his elevation TO
this Office by triumphant majority is almost inevitable
ap 26-6t* MANY VOTERS,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

INTERESTING TO LADlES.-Those OF the fair
sex who would minister the graces. with the grea
test security of success, should use Flechers HAIR
TONIC" for cleansing softeniug and identifying the
hair. Proper estimation has placed this preparation at
the head of essentials for the toilet. Price So cts per
bottle ap 10
WARM BATHS.-FLErcHER's Bathing Estab-
shment under the American Hotel, is open daily
from A. M. to 10 P. M. Single baths Csc, or five
tickets tor 81. oc Is
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

jority for the call. Trans-Alleghany gave ma
jorty of 1859 against it, which is ll43 less
than the Valley majority for the call. If
we are right then in saying that the issue
of accepting Constitution with the mixed basis
was fully made in this vote of the people, the
conclusion is irresistible, that the adoption of the
mixed basis by the Convention would not even
prevent the ratification of the constitution, much
less produce division of the State. We might
carry the argument farther, and show that the
Trans-Alleghany vote against the call of Con-
vention lay chiefly in the North West and Gen.
trail West, whilst the South West was divided
on the question
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-30

The N. Y. Tribune, of Saturday last, has
leading editorial, upon the Virginia basis question,
even more instructive than that which we copied
from it a few days ago. We shall lay it before
our constituon-,nakers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-05-23

saw that instead Of being a, the upper end Of
the island, they were within few yards OF
the pitch. They also saw numerous band
Of Chippcways standing with poles IN their
hands to Push OF the canoes, in case any OF
them should reach the shore. TWAS all over
With them. Shrek aher shrek announced
the fate Of the canoe-men as they plunged
excessively. VIVA, words passed between
the Dirty Dog and hi. brother, during the few
moments between the death song and the con-
summation Of the plot, can never be known
bot the ChiPPewSys saw them graPPle with
earh other JUS, - the canoe was about to
plunge
Three hupdrcj KahPOrhahs Perished that
night. The ncS, morning the ChiPPeways
crOSseJ the prairie and eNterminsied their
wives and ehilJrca. The tubc has not reeo'.
cred from iha, blow To this DAY.
The hslics Of lhc Dirty Dog and his broth.
er were found hr below, as, locked IN tie
dca,h-gasp. Til, RS, Of the drowned men
served the Mississippi eagles and ravens for
food cor NOR, than a mon,h, Il Is said thai,
even nov their ghosts NAV be heard to scream
abou, the falls every stormy nlsht
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-05-23

DIscoyERY n ArEic,-One VI. Gaysa =
Hungarian, has recently discovered IN the lu-
terror 81 western Aifica, a tnbe ii negroes a.
mong whom cNlsts a system Of religion sImi.
lar To the CHRISTIAN, as we'll a. many Of the
arts Of ci,ililalion. Towards the middle Of
the last century, one Jaques Compasnon, a
Frenchman, started on an exploration Of Cen
trail Africa, snd was not heard ofaftcr the year
1860. NJ. Gaysa, among the tribe, dIsco'-
cred a grave, with a stone bearing characters
which led him to suppose the grave enclosed
the remains OF this Frcnehman. Enquiries
satisfied him Of this fact. He found many
article, OF European manufacture among these
negroes, among other things a quadrant
marked ]. ComPagnon. His memory was
held in great respect by these natives, because
il was to him they Eel, indebted for their sd
perior condition,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-05-23
JOHN HUBBARD

4 SICN SiCNILyING SovrrHNG.-Thcrr
is but one whig Governor in the New Eng
land States aud but toHr IN the whole Union.
one Of these, Governor Johnston u Pennsyl-
vania, has been given over to the " Loous" By
some Of the Wing presses, bccauso Of hI' open
and determined hostility to the course and
doctrines Of Fillmore and Whistler. A. best
whigcry has not got Governors enough IN all
the 81 States Of the Union TO represent is
sersH principles, namely, fire loarD, Plus nro
f,ho.- BaHror J,Gr'omdH,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-05-23

ueh mas Oeen advised 10 proceed Win TIE WORK
II awaits then, only your pleasure to provide
the means.
i by an act Of the Legislature, the supcrvis.
ing power and management Of the State Prs
on was vested in tie Governor and Council,
and il was by the same act made the duty Of
the Governor to appoint Committee u the
Council to visi, the prison at least once in
four months.
The provisions Of this act have been carried
into effect and i, is believed that the discipline
as we'll as the industrial and financial interests
Of the prison have been improved by lhc
measure
Another very important benefit, grovingo out
Of the change in the administration OF the
prison, is the opportunity given to the CON.
milice Of the Council on parlons, (Nho should
be the visiting committee To the prson.l To
acquire a personal knowledge Of individual
eases calling for the exercise Of the highly
responsible power Of pardonnr, which is BY
our constitution vested IN the Executive.
/ 1t would seem to have been the intention
Of the trainers Of the act, to supcrscde the in.
spcc,or, Of the State PRISON, under the old
regime.
I The duties Of the committee Of the Coun.
Ell, and Of the Inspection, of lhr prison, both
Of which arr now In eri,usasc, are coIocidcu'.
and may b. conflicting.
/ would therefore respectfully suggest that
the two ATE unnecessary, and should Won lp.
prove the ob,on, intention, of ~ act, that
you abolish the Board II lnspcriop
Immediate and clicicn, action b. required
both IN relation 10 the Insane Hospital aui
the State Prison.
/ lion. Hugh J. Andersen, Hon John W.
Dana, and Henry Carter, Esl.. have lcra up-
/ pointed Commissioners, under resolve or
the La, Legislature, IN provide lor llio o,,4b.
lishmcnt and erection Of a State Reform
School. These gentlemen have hulGy
aud ably performed the duties thus Gar BOO.
posed upon ,hcm \ site has bcru by them
selected, and by lhc muuGccuca Ut ihr r.ly OF
Porlni presented lo ,hc State.
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TIC Secretary R.lou 10 i-ara- r.--'
10 every school and every pu,at. ihup
throughout he State. llsrcmrk, upultl.
ulal.on should be brought home Co 90, husnr
ofc,rry parui,--ihr rcummrndauoa' .au.I
bc adopted 10 every private anil ,,,y m.'.
dwelling. Both these rrpprs shJA l.ti u..
efforts io improve ihc .rhoul .y.,rm uar, u..
,hIs long cherished establishment 5000 b,.n-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-20
FROM MEXICO.
NEw ORLEANS, Oct.


j Gov. Letcher arrived at Vera Cruz on
the 4th inst. and Immediately proceeded to
the Capitol
The accounts from Mexico TO the 7th repre-
sent the government TO be in great confu.
sion. Many Intellectual attempts have been
made to appoint q new Cabinet. The
treasury is at its lowest ebb. The Govern
ment resources are almost annihilated.
Accounts Of the revolution in Northern
Mexico have not yet reached the Capitol.
Later news from the Rio Crande states
that the Sheriff of San Francisco had ar
rested two of Wild cats negroes, one oi
whom is Golfer John header in the Florida
war but freed by treaty. Wild cat is much
exaspessted.
The steamship @Yacht"has just arrived
from. .Brazos with later news from North
Mexico. The hberating army is still sue
cessfal- they had taken the town Of Rez'
mosa with but little resistance. They took
one gun aad quantity Of other arms.
Gen. Canales, Gov. Of Tamaulepas at the
last accounts was approaching Mstamora.
and that Gea Avalas was going to NEE,
him, whether as friend or foe is unknown
1t is supposed that Canalss will assume the
commands OF the Revolutionists. This dis
pleases the American pariizans.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-20
WAsRINeroN, Oct. l6,

The official report of the District A,,or.
ney has been received and confirms the
newspaper reports Of the Syracuse Outrage
1t states that the military we're willing
TO u:i the Marshal, had ii not been for the
express written order Of the Colonel direc
ling them to disband.
The Presiden. has given in reply the
most positive instructions to Gen. Law
renee, U, S. District Au'y to prosecute the
offenders at all hazards, 10 the fullest ex.
ten, Of the law, being de,ermined.as he says,
that under his administration, neither the
Constitution or the laws shall he violated
within its limits.
The Republic says. in reference to the
President, that Mr. Fillmore has adopted
that policy in order .ha. his administration
may be carriedson with q single reference
to The public good, and has resolved, re
gardless Of oil personal consequences, "a
carry ou, constitutional rights Of oil the CHI
zens Of the Union. lha. the honor and faith
of the country will be maintained inviolaie
He has entered into no covenants. made
no commiI.al, and seeks no reward.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-20
Another Democratic Victory in Old
Portage!

We have the satisfaction Of announcing
another glorious triumph of the Democracy
of Democratic Portage. We have elected
our entire ticket by largely increased ma
iori,ies, ard that. in spite Of the most stren-
uous exertions on tie part Of our ancient
enemy, ard few pretended friends who
deserted us in the hour Of trial. TO defeat
lis. The iudomitable democracy Of every
part Of the county molly did their duty.
We annex the official vote in the several
townships on Governor, which is all we
have room for this week:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-20
New Banks In Ohio.

Lords Cincinnati Dttector for October,
gives the following list Of new banks in Ohio.
Pickaway County Bank, at Circlevills.
Stark County Bank, at Canton.
Iron Bank, Ironton.
Merchants Bank Of Massillon.
Springfel Bank.
Forest City Bank, of Cleveland.
Union Bank, at Sardusky City.
The Miami Vall-y Bank, a: Dayton.
The Bank, OF Commerce, Cleveland.
Bank of Marion.
Champaign County Bank. at Urbana.
Savings Bank, Of Cincinnati
The following have filed their certificates
with the Auditor of State, and will, proba-
bly, Immediately complete their organization: ::
Drovers' bank OF Hudscn.
North Western Bank Of Ohio, Toledo.
Merchant B nix CT Toledo
Franklin Bank of Portage Co., Frank lin. {.
Tradesman's Bank of Cleveland.
Bank Of Medina.
The engraving and printing Of the Bank
Notes are being done in truly beautiful
style by Rawdon. Wright, Hatch & Edison
of this city, that we trust will resist all at.
tempis at successful counterfsiting The
leading title Of all the notes is SOhio State
Stock Bank" under which appears the
name and location of the Back. All the
Banks adopt the same plate, giving uni-
formity to their Netea.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-20

GEN. HousToN.-The Washington I'm.
ion, publishes letter from gentleman re.
sidingin Huntsville. Texas, enjoying the
confidence Of Gen, Houston. This gentle.
man denies, on behalf Of Gen. H J., that he
had any connection with the concoction OF
letters which have been published over fc.
titious 81 gnature, with the evident purpose
Of injuring the political character and pros
poets of the old Hero of Texan Independence.
The letter truly says
General Houston has on hand no plots
has no wires to pull-no intrigues with
any one - Indeed, If all the men with
whom have ever formed an acquaintance.
| think he has the most profouad contempt
for these political intrigues. Democratic
by nature. education and association he has
ever relied upon the great body Of the peo-
pie for a just appreciation Of the services
and merit of himself and others OF all
the distinguished men in the United States,
none can be more remarkable for never
having attempted to control or direct the
political preferences Of newspaper.