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

A recent report from General Harvey, commanding
on the Texan frontier, communicates intelligence OF
the rescue of seventeen Mexican cap'ives fiom the
delivery to the Mexican authorizes at Guerraro,
Mexico, agreeby TO the 1lth article OF the treaty Of
Guadalupe Hidalgo., Sixteen of the prisoners were
boys, and all were children collected in the predatory
Northeastern Provinces Of Mexico; but although ma nv
OF them had been from five to seven years in capliy
y, the United States officers were enabled TO gather
such particulars respecting thsr parentage and pa res
OF birth az will probably secure the return of them
all 10 their families.-Nat. Int,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
NO DETENTION AT THE JUNCTION
s ~ M
VIRGINIA SPRIN G S.

vi X u N "A . II ~ u ..
VIRGINIA CENTRAL FORMERLY LouIsA)
v RAILRO AD.-WAIT FOR SOUTH.
ERN PASSENGER
On and after MONDAY, the 1lth instant, the Pas.
senger Train will leave Richmond at o'clock, A. NJ :.
breakfast the Junction, and arrive in Charlottesville
at II P. M.
Fare between Richmond and Charlottesville,
lOO miles. .................u...S3 so
Fare between Richmond and Lynchburg... 4 so
Passengers from the North, as we'll as South, will
find this the most comtor able and expeditions route be-
ing the GREAT CENTRAL LINE TO THE
SPRINGS.
Avoiding the night travel of other routes, passen.
get to Stanton in good time first day. and the
White Sulphur second day from thence.
Servants travelling by themselves, furnished
with passes so that one can be retained at the
ticket oice and it must be expressly stated on the
pass that they are permitted to go the cars
Coming down from Charlottesville the cars of this
company will connect with the of the Fredercks
burg Railroad at the Junction, at 81 O'Clock, A. M
and arrive in Richmond al l0a o'clock, A NJ
NORTHERN PASSENGERS leave Staunton in
the afternoon sleep in Charlottesville leave ext morn
ing at 81 o'clock, P M, and reach Washington at 4
o'clock, T M, and Baltimore at o'clock, M, same
dav.
Fare from Lynchburg to Junction. "a So
c. R. MASON,
au 8 Superintendent of Transportation.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

DuELNe-A Neapoltan nobeman fought four
teen Duels 10 prove that Dante was a greater
poet than Ariosto. At his deathbad a confessor.
who was great admirer of Ariosto, desired him
to acknowledge the superiority of this poet
"Father," answered the dying nobleman, "to tell
the truth, never read either Dante or Ariosto. -
Were the causes of many of our modern Dues
examined, it would appear that those engaged in
them could assign no better reason for riskins
their own lives than this Neapolitan nobleman.-
Nat. hatelLigencer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

bers TO settle the vexed question of the basis of
representation, that we need not tarry to dis
cuss them here We have laid before the public
faithful history of the whole proceedings, and
upon that history we are willing, so far as we
are concerned, that it shall be judged.
| According to the requirements of the so-called
Compromise, the present apportionment is to coll
| tnue until 1865 when the Legislature is to reap
portion representation ifit can agree upon "a prin
cpe of representation" iii cannot so agree, the
competing plans of the two Houses are to be GER
tilted to the Governor, and he is to submit the
two plans to the popular vote; if the two Houses
fail to agree, TO certify their competing plans,
then the Governor is to submit four specific plans
or principles to the people, viz: 1st the suf-
trage basis in both Houses, I'd. the mixed basis
in both Houses, Sd. the Senate on taxation and
the House on the suffrage basis, and 4.h the
Senate on the mixed basis and the House on the
suffrage basis; in case neither of these four prn-
ciples receives majority of all the votes cast
the Governor is to submit the two getting the
highest votes to the people; and when at last
clear majority has declared for one principle, the
Legislature is to reapportion representation upon
it at its next session, and thereafter every tenth
year.
What will be the course of things under this
arrangement, it is difficult to foresee. There are
some who anticipate that the West will have a
much larger prepondence in 1865, than it has now
Others think it possible that the extension of az.
ricutural improvement may change''the course of
empire" and restore the East to its former posi-
ton. Others again indulge the hope that in the
fifteen years of truce, large portion Of the West
may discover its interests to be identical with
those of the East, and thus give the principle Of
slave representation still greater strength than it
possesses at present Whatever. the issue may
be, we fervently trust that the glory of our be-
loved Virginia may never be sullied, or her har-
mony seriously disturbed. We cannot profess
to be content under the decision to which the
! Convention has come; for it has been our strong
conviction that it was better for one section or the
other to prevail entirely, and leave no room for
future contention. We would have been heartily
glad to see the friends of the mixed basis carry
their point, but we deliberately think that full
and graceful surrender would have been better for
the East, than the poor contrivance which has
been forced upon it under the guise of Compro-
| mise.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
CITY AFF AIRS.
STAGE OFFICE, RIcHMoNp, VA. !
August 7th, 1851.

bIAGE OFF1CEl RICHMOND, va I
~, a. August 7th, 1851
10 the Editors of the Times;
=, GENTLEMEN: In you remarks in reference to the
Richmond and DauvIe Railroad in vour naper of the
9th INST, you use the following language, viz: awe
understand that the stages have constantly full COM
penents OF passengers and quicker time is even now
made over ths route to Lynchblrg than on any other
the travelling demand as greater than the stages ca,
,UeU accommodate" '
Though not designedly upon your part, find that an
public mind; and which beg you will have the Kindness
to correct, by stating that the Stage Proprietor has
been induced within the past week. to put another fonr
horse coach the line between the Railroad terminus
and tarmvile which, for the present. he deems amply
sufficient to accommodate the travel and all due efforts
Will be made 10 consummate that object
Very respectfully yours,
THOS E. SIMS Agent
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

EGGS IN ENGLAND.-Eggs of hens, ducks, and
other poultry, commonly eaten as food in the
kingdom, are, in point Of quantity, almost incred
ibe. The aggregate number cannot be less than
l,5o0.ooO,ooo or $4,000 tons and the value, at
the lowest prices, f3,O0OoO0. Ireland produces
nearly l00,0Oo,0oO, and the continent of Europe
supplies US with 5oo,o0o,OoO annually. These
facts are perfectly ascerlainabe
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

Alta meeting of the democratic party of St.
Landry Parish, Louisiana, held on the 18th ult.
a resolution approving of the course of Hon.
Isaac E. Morse, the present democratic Con-
gresham from that district, was rejected almost
unanimously, and the delegates to the nominating
convention were instructed to vote for another
candidate: The contemporaries views of Mr..
Morse led to this severe rebuke
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

MoRMoNIsM IN ENGLAND.-There were in jan
uary last, in England, forty two conferences, COZ
branches, twenty two seventies twelve high
priests, l,76l elders, 500 priests, 1926 teach
ers, 682 deacons and 25,454 members, making
total OF 3o,747 saints. During the last fourteen
years more than $4,000 had been baptised in Eng
gland, of which nearly $1,000 had emigrated from
her shores to Lion.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

The people of the Valley of Virginia appear
to be highly pleased with the prospect of the
Presidents visit to their charming region. Be.
sides very general preparations all along the line
to receive him and his party the propretors of
the stage lines above Winchester have placed
their stages entirely at his disposal, so as to give
him every opportunity to suit his time and rate
of travelling, to his own wishes and convenience
We predict pleasant time to all, ysiters and
visited
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
LIVE STOCK MARKET

LIVE STOCK MARKET
RICHMOND Aug. 7, 1850.
BEEF CATTIE--Scale ,Deight-$2 25 to So 25
Hoes Nett Sc so, and in brisk demand at quota.
tons.
SHEEp-Nett 81 75a3 so per head, price varying &C.
cording to quality.
JACOB SHOOK.
SALES OF STOCK
Reported By JOHN A. LANCASTER Broker, for the
,ceek ending Saturday. Aug. 2:
Virginia State Stocks-par value $100--new issue
sales this week at. ......................S 800 90
Ditto. with interest from LIST July-sales this
week at. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. lOl 5U
Richmond City Bonds-new issue-saes this
week at..................... 100 90
James River and Kanawha Bonds, guaranteed
by the State-par $l00-sales this week at. 100 90
Virginia Bank Stock-par value $70-sales this
week at. ................. n so
Farmers Bank Stock-par value $1O0-saes
this week at. Observation-Disclosures. 1909 90
Exchange Bank Stock-par value $l00-saes
this week at. northumberland. lOs 90
Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Stock-par
value $loo-last sales at. ............... 100 90
Richmond Fire Association Stock-par value
S2o-last sales at. 800, ................ 81 90
road stock-par value Sl6o~Iast sales at 800. p. 90 90
Central Railroad Stock-ast sales at. 40 90
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Stock-last
sales at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sc so
James River and Kanawha Stock-sales this
week at. ........................ 20 90
Richmond and Danville Bonds, guaranteed by
the Stale, with interest from LIST January
last sales at ~ ~
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
road Bonds-sales this week at par.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

u ADY EMELINE STUART WORT
A LEY.-Ernest Malvern, life of Author
with "a illustrations by PhM.
Travels in the United States by lady Wortley
Nos, London Labor or London Poor, with da-
guereotype illustrations.
Just to hand
aus MORRIS e. BRO.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

RISE OF WHARF.-THE Chicago Journal of Saturday
week says: "Lake Michigan was playing its antics
again all day Yesterday, the rising from two to
four feet half hour so, and suddenly reced
ing; At dusk while the lake smooth mirror,
without wind or appa ent cause, the water to
the height OF four feet twice within an hour. What
has caused this great commotion with old Michigan is
mystery. 1t certainly very unaccountable.''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

A POLITICAL SPECIALIZATION. Quitman, a
Northern man, born on the North River, is STIR
ring up the people of Mississippi to hatred Of
the land OF his birth.
Gen. Fooe, born in Fauquier county, Va, is
cooling the troubled waters, and preaching peace
concord, and national harmony
The Memphis Eagle gives long account Of
their several adore sses at fernando, July al
Foote, he says. in three hours speech, was IT.
resistiby powerful, and enchained attention all
that time. OfQuitman he writes,-
"We left him in the midst of strong and stir.
ring appeal on the subject of Northern aggres-
sions and Sou thern wrongs"
They do not speak together,-but Quitman
mounted the stand five minutes after Foote quit
ted it, and was greeted with great enthusiasm
by his friends.-N. Y Express
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
From, the Newark Mercury (e.rtra.)

Our city last evening was the scene of mur-
der which has excited the most general interest
on all hands, and which is another fearful
chapter in the history of love and crime.
Edwin Drum, an Irishman, aged about 25
years, in the employ of John Burnett, at his foun-
dry in the upper part of the city, has, it appears,
been paying attention for some time to young
girl named Margaret Garratty, engaged as a
servant by Charles w. Tucker, at the North
Ward Hotel
According to reports, the affair had proceeded
SO far as to lead to an arrangement for their mar
rage. During the same period Drum had also
been engaged to another girl, and on Sunday
last was married to her, and came to reside in
Plane street, near Blocker
Last evening Margaret informed some of her
fellow servants that she intended to kill him, and
showed carving knife which she had secured
for that purpose.
About half past IL o'clock, Drum and his wife
were walking in Plane street, near the corner of
New, when Margaret approached them, and say
ing, "Now for it, Edwin" plunged the carving
knife into him to the depth of nine inches
The unfortunate man gave shudder, walked on
for short distance and suddenly fell dead.
The body OF the murdered man was taken to
the watch house, when Drs. Dougherty and
Grant being called in, the wound was examined
and found to be in the neighborhood of the heart.
After committing the deed, Margaret, according
to reports, proceeded home, and informed the SER
wants what she had done.
The affair has created the greatest excitement,
and thousand reports are in circulation as to
the character of the intercourse between the MUIR
deress and her victim. Her purpose was evil
IDENTITY one of premeditation, but whether the re-
suit of vindictive passion or "mind diseased
we are unable to determine.
We understand that when she returned home
she expressed no regret for the deed or commits
GRAFTON for the victim.
1T is said that she ex hibited the knife afterward
in an exultant manner, and said that she should
drown herself or 60 to New York. The general
impression appears to be that she has Committed
suicide, and that thus closes the curtain upon this
deed of death and crime
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

About midnight on Sunday the Europa ran
down and sunk the American fishing schooner
Florence, belonging to Massachusetts, The
crew, consisting of fifteen, were saved with the
exception of one named Joseph Snow.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
w Ar RTEn

On Tuesday, the 5th August, at Meadow Farm in
Hanover county, by Rev. Thos Sydnor, LEROY A.
CRENSHAW, Of Richmond, to SARAH B., daugh-
ter oil MIR VIM. B Sydnor
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

TIE CRoPs-From what we can learn, the recent
fine rans with which this region has been blessed have
not been extended universally, was hoped Enough
has fallen to benefit Cotton, but Corn and Tobacco in
many places are beyond redemption. and prices of the
former must rule hgh-a most unfortunate contre
tempslnst upon the inception Of the abors upon the
Central Rail Road The wheat crop large and
fine in quality, but present means of transportation are
too poor to make it available opav for all DEFICIENCIES
in other crops. The weather is pleasant and coudv,
with prospect of rain -Rnleigh Reg. Aug. 6fh
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

The Louisville Courier states that many persons are
leaving that and other Western States with view OF
joining the Cuban revoutionsts. They proceed South
in small parties in order not 10 excite suspicion.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
THE MONEY MARKET-The New Y ork Tribune Of

THE MONEY MARKET.-The New York Tribune Of
Monday evening, in its money articles
Foreign Exchange has fallen off. Sterling is 81 10;
bills on Paris, ia 12a; Hamburg, 6@a6s; Virginia
Bank B ills on London sold at %.
The Money Market continues very stringent
Commercial discounts only be obtained with diff
Guilty and number otempoary sacrifices have resulted.
Good acceptances have brought IL pei cent. The
anxiety Top prevent shipments of specie continues
baved. Since the arrival OF the Atlantic, the premium
on Silver has declined /. An arrival OF gold dustby
the Empire City may inspire confidence and
produce an easier condition OF affairs.
The EXPRESSES Commercial writer says:
Monday, P. M.
The intelligence by the Europa, OF further de-
cline the cotton market, and the extremely depress
ed condition of that trade in the various oregn ports
regarded unfortunate feature Tor the Improvement
OF the money market. In addition the anticipation of
further commercial disasters. arising from the late
dreafu fagralion in San Francisco, fills the minds
of capitalists with fear and alarm, and tends to make
The market for money harder and the prices OF property
less firm.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

AUCTION CARD.-The attention OF the public
is solicited 10 the sale OF Rockaways to take place on
Saturday morning, at iot o'clock.
~ See advertisement
aus ALEX. MOTT.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

There s at present much sickness prevailing in the In
diana State prison. Upwards OF sixty convicls were i'll
on Wednesday last
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

The competition has become strong on the West
ern steamboats, that passengers are carried between
Cincinnati and Louisville for fifty cents.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
The New York correspondent of the Republic

The New York correspondent of the Republic
writes:
New York, August 1851.
The Oldest denzens of Wall say that this has
been The bues Monday known in that famous locality
in MANY years. 1t was thought Saturday that the
financial thermometer had down its lowest point:
but the news by the AtlaRc ola further decline in the
cotton market, and the report of another great fire in
San Francisco, have given another turn to the screw
and the money market has been tighter than =
Stocks fe 81 the first hoard, and Erie Railroad which
down 10 70 on Saturday closed this morning at 69a
But Notwithstanding the tightness ofthe money mar
ket no failures are announced among merchants,
nd it is not expected that there will be any of moment
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

Seventy-fve vessels arrived at the port of New York
Tor Europe between Saturday afternoon and Tuesday
morning, and with them 1854 emigrants
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
THE GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

In supplementary Sheet we publish this NOR
ming the Governors proclamation announcing to
the people the Bill of Rights, Constitution and
Schedule agreed upon by the late Convention.
This proclamation is published in conformity with
the publication sin such newspapers of the State
as may be deemed requisite for general informa-
ton" The supplemental form is more convent
ent to US, and will better enable the reader to pre-
serve and study the new Constitution.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

III FOR BOSTON-Erstand only Packet.
S. The regular packet schr SHARON Captain
Prenuce Thacker is loading and will sail with all
possible Dispatch For balance of freight, or passage,
having superior accommodations, apply to Captain on
board al Ralsoa g. Peasants wharf, or to
aus DAVID CURRIE
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THE TINES TERMS.


DAILY TINES per annum, if paid in advance, or
within 80 days from the beginning OF subscribers
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS 90
Go. il net paid Tin every case). ........... 90
5EMl-WEEKLY TIMES, per annum, if paid
10 advance, or within 80 days, &c......."... 90
Do if moi so maid lin every easel ....... 90
Single copies, Daily Times, two cents each; semi
weekly three cents eachin wrappers ready tor mailing
tour cents each. For sale at the Times OFFICE.
Copies OF the DA1LY TINES can always be procured
likewise at the Period ,sl and Newspaper Depot of
Messrs. ALLEN 4 GENTRY, on Broad street-price two
cents.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
MARINE NEWS
PORT OF RICHMOND.

CLEARED,
Ship Izaak Walton, John Burnley, for Rio de Jane
rio, with flour, &C., by Warwick & Barksdale
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

BEACON SIDES 30 hhds receiving and for sale
ans JOHN H. CLAIBORNE.
ERRIME LEAF LARD bills, for sale
IL by
aus JOHN H. CLAIBORNE.
n LIVERPOOL FINE SALT .-l5oo sacks for
n "A sale from wharf by
aus DAVENPORT, ALLEN & co.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

xh FOR NEW YORK-Virginia Line of
90. Richmond and New Y ork Packets.--The regu.
lar packet schr MERCHANT, Captain George W.
Couch, is now loading and will sail with all possible
or passage, having superior accommodations, apply to
Captain on board, al Edmond & Davenports wharf,
to
aus DAVID CURRIE,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08
WORK HY A yIRG

81 TK ES ING WORN BY r VER1I'
q NlAN.-Riego, or the Spanish Martyrs, Tragedy
in five acts; price in paper 37 cts; halt binding so
Cts
"The theme attempted in this DRAMA is the Revolu-
fate OF its iustrious champion, Riego. No event. pro-
baby ever more deeply excited the public sympa by
The authors object has been to present some
of the most Interesting incidents and prominent actors in
that glorious though unfortunate struggle"
Just published, Tor sale by
aus NASH & WOODHOUSE,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-08

RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER,
YESTERDAY,
At the Bookstore of ]. w. RANDOLPH 12I Main street
1oclock. IL O'Clock. o'clock.
10 SO 80
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-13

Mr.. SIGuR.-The New Orleans Data
announces that Mr.. Sigur, against whom
such just Indignation has been excited a
mong those who were the unfortunate
dupes Of his misreprescntations,h no long
er any interest, either as proprietor or ed
itor, IN that journal. He sold out to Major
Hess on the 9th Of June The Delta adds
that the money received by him for his in
terest was invested in the Pampero. He
had also involved himselfin heavy Iabih.
ties IN the same disreputablc enterprise.
Mr.. Sigur has been absent from New
Orleans for the past six weeks, and has
not yet returned