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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-25

ROARD.-Two or three single Gentle
- men be accommodated with breakfast and tea,
fun Boaid, By applying at No. ll3 East Broadway.
References exchanged MO Ste
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05

tile toySi6tnehE shopd tefIoastg s6hsIael sksth.
ef The h5tl5e provided fol i'd the tteaty shall Rot
be given.
Attention. is called to the extent 10 Which the reve
nues OF the department preudiced by the opera
uons OF express companies; and the revision of the
laws applicable to the subject is proposed, with the
view OF making it highly penal for persons or compa
mes TO carry letters certain specified routes outside
ct the mails. Other penal enactments are sought 10
protect the property and operations OF the Depart
men
The increasing aou ses of the frankiug privilege are
notlced as another matter requiring legislative action
Severe penalties aresuggested to prevent the ranking
public documents things that not SUCH the dis
bution OF ranked envelopes to persons not entitled
to the ranking privilege and various similar praci-
ces.
Authority is requested to increase the compensa ton
OF special agents of the Department in California and
Oregon, and to facilitate the business of the Depart
ment in those States
The concluding para graghs of the report relate to
the necessity ofincreased post office Accommodations
Tor this city, 10 revision of the laws for the governs
ment OF the Departmen the need OF placing the AS
sIstant Postmasters General upon the SINE footing in
respectto salary the heads of Bureaus in other De-
partments, and TO the zeal and assiduy with which the
officers and clerks of the Department have discharged
their duties,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05
HOUSE IN RICHMOND.

l.
~ With the view OF giving our friends and all others
who may Iavor with their patronage, the advana.
ges OF both markets, We have established in the city
OF Richmond house Tor lransacling GENERAL
TAzgwEL.. S. MORTON under the style of TAZE-
WELL S. MORTON & co. The business of
WATKINS & MORTON, will be conducted i'll Pc
tesburg by SAMUEL V WATKINS, assisted by JOHN A.
MORTON, as heretofore
Ii is purpose to adhere strictly to the Commission
business; giving undivided attention TO the sale of
the staple products oil the country, via: Tobacco
Wheat, Cora, Flour, Cotton, &c, &c
We return our thanks tor the liberal patronage that
has been bestowed our concern in PETERSBURG and
to the dealers in produce and merchandise in tha city
tell under many OBJ gaons Tor the generous libeT-
atty and punctuallty we have all times met with in
our transactions with them.
TAZEWELL s. MORTON & CO.,
WATKINS &sMoRTON.
de 2-c2m Petersburg, Va.
a LBEMARLE LAND.-For sale, tract of
IN about 525 acres lying about one half a miles
North OF the University OF Virginia, 3 miles of Chars
lo'tesyile adjoining the residence OF Capt John Car
ter, late that Of George Divers, a good ne ghborhood
due portion OF the tract is cleared, and now in fine
farming condition. The improvements a small neat
dwelling house with four rooms on a floor a stone
barn, wheat machine, and indeed every necessary
building all good order Possession can be had the
25th of December 1851. The payments will be reaso.
nable Nothing further is deemed necessary, in this
notice, as all who wish to purchase, will OF course
first view the premises for themselves. But will say
the farm is beautiful and desirable one.
Address Alexander Duke, at the University of Vr-
gnia for any Information desired relative to the tract
OF land; he swell acquainted with the land, and will
answer all enquiries.
ALEX GARRETT.
a@g Richmond Wing and Enquirer, Petersburg In
telligencer Lynchbure Virginan nd Winchester Re.
publican will each copy weekly tout times.
no ll-ctt
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05
A HARD HIT.

In the discussion, Monday night, at the At
rican Church. Col. Meredith closed his first
speech by saying that he would not defend Mr..
Summers against the charge of Abolition be-
cause of his course in 1882, until he was as
sailed and if the attack should be made, he would
take occasion to refer to some things in the
course of his competitor, (Mr. ScotD at that
period. His friend would recollect, he said,
that in the Convention, the fact was mentioned
that he was the author of one of the memorials
addressed to the Legislature, and he had frank
" confessed that he had no distrust of the West
on account Of the occurrences of 1882, and that
he himself was cone of the guiltiest OF the gull
ty." Mr. Scott admitted that he did draw the
Hanover memorial, but denied that it contained
Abolition sentiments, and defied any man to bring
against him the charge of Abolitionism Col.
Meredith replied that he did not bring the charge,
and he did not think either Mr.. Summers or his
friend Mr.. Scott was to be distrusted for the
opinions they held in 1882; but, if it should be
necessary, he could read some extracts from the
Hanover memorial, to show where his friend
stood at that time. The occasion did not arise,
for Mr.. Scott did not comment upon the opin-
ions avowed by Mr.. Summers in 1882.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05

WT EGRO EITSiNG.-The subscriber again oif.rs
" his services his friends and the public for ring
out negroes or the ensuing yelr. He pledges mself
to his best exernu to promote the interests OF those
who may favor him with their business and 10 pay
special attention to the Negroes daring sickness He
hopes from an experience of II years, be able 10
give satisfaction Hs will also attend to Renting out
Office al the Old stand of Dabney & Cauthorn, corner
OF N ain and 18th streets, opposite the City Hoie.
de 5--cw2w EDWARD N, DABNEY,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05

The Enquirer states that members of Con-
gress have the ranking privilege until the conn.,
mencement of the next Congress. We believe
we were mistaken on the point, but it is a matter
ofn consequence. The Alexandra Circular
was proper document in itself, and, if Mr. Levin
CHANGED to be at hand in Washington to frank
some OF them, itisa very unimportant circum-
stance, at most.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05

RETURN OF OFFICIALS FROM UTAH, &c,
BALTIMORE. Dec. 2.
The ST. Louis Inteligencer of the 2ilh ul, notices
the arrival at 81. Louis OF L. ] Bradbury Chlet Jus
rs, Secretary OF Shareholders OF tn, United States
for the Territory OF Uiah.-on their return. They
confirm the statements Of the awless and disgrace ul
conduct OF Governor Brigham Young
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND .

ARRIVED,
Schr Merchant, Couch, New York
Schr New Y FORK, Nelson, New York
Schr Gypsy, Bonnell, New York
Schr James & Samuel, Walters, New York
Schr Chas l. Hulse. Averton, New York
SAILED,
Schr Falmouth Lewis, Baltimore
Schr L. H Ncker5on, Nickerson, Pailade! paia
Schr Rainbow, Rogers, Boston
Steamer Virginia, Teal, Philadelphia
ROSTON Dec cid schr PatmoS S4nfnp a
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05

THE TINES TERMS.
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weekly three cents eacn wrappers ready tor mailing
fur cents each For sale at the TINES OFFICE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05

BOSTON, Dec. Cid, schr Patmos, Sdnfor d.
R edmond.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-05
THE CASE OF MR. THRAsHER

:, III O7f5U OF MN. I 1hAof1ER.
by the last accounts from Havana we learn that Mr.
Ihrasher had been sentenced to The mines for eight
years. but 1t was reported his sentenced to be re-
viewed.
he fol lowing letter addressed by him from his dun
geon to his government and his countrymen we find in
the New York Tribune
LETTER OF ]. S. THRAsHEk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05
FOR THE sPEcTATo r.

yMesrs. Editors ;-Some time ago propopsition YVES
made high quarters and il has been received with glad
acclaim by the people everywhere that the neat 2d of
February should be cunsecaIed 10 The Union, as well as ~
The memory ofs usirous f'under. by mass meetings in
every city, town and hamlet hmug huul ills broad limits
The violent assaults made upon the government by free
sellers and abooniss secrders and nulfprs anaths Of
every hue and shads boh Nrh aud South make il neces-
sary thai the friends Of Liberty and Unl"n INV and Srev
should thus testify their sacr. regard for the Institutions
under which we live.
Our own citizens have been distinguished in times past
TOR their love ct Country and for having stained with their
blood every battle field since Ihr day The Long Kites
under Lewis, gave repose frontier and gury
State by the brilliant victory Of Point Pleasant ill Loss
fnercanos under the immortal Sco, planted The Flag
OF our Union" upon the bai,lemsnis of Mexico. Will
they be absent when the preparations going for. and
the bateo the Union is Eughll Forbid just Heaven.
Then let us take steps 10 have among us such mass
meeting and Union celebration as is proper upon 50 mpor.-
ant occasion. To his end take the liberty osuegest
that the people Of the hud preliminary meeting at
the Court honse at O'clock Thursday evening next,
when all necessary preparations such as appointing an Ora
tor inviting military companies, benevolent institutions to
unite with u.s. &c., &c., can be made, and In the event
they are venture the assertion there is no community
whatever that will excel in enthusiasm for our erea,
IJuiun which was bought dearly and which cannut be-
surrendered without ignominy BRUTUS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

o. The Fiadicator may feel a little hurt or ,,ss
disposed to congratulate ITSELF that we do no, notice
It's comments upon our editorial of las. week Bv
way OF consolation we will tell The editor WIN, dis
position we have made of his article. We
IT carefully away as very convenient document,
for future reference Let him utter word of COM
plant against Mr.. Fillmores Administration, and we
are prepared to give him "hoist on his own Pc
tard.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

TRUE SToRY-Ihe writer of these lines, few
weeks since, in late train of cars bnnd from The North
To the city Of New York A3Out midnight, his attention
was arrested by the words of gentlemen behind him.
IN conversation with female Voice. On looking around
ne perceived that The female mulalo woman about
twenty five years of age, with ingenious and pleasing
face whom he had observed the cars early in the
evening with large bundle tightly bound up, as if she
traveller 1t appeared that she had enquired of sone
Of the gentlemen, where she could Id resting place ia
the city for the night, and how she could get forwarded on
her way South the next day. This led to some enquiries
their part IN answer which, she stated that she
Jeff her master in Maryland and reached New York some
months beore where along with other fngives she
had been taken care ofby gentleman in that neghborhood
whom she mentioned and had been forwarded by him to
Canada She reached Canada the Canaan of her hopes
late in the autumn, and there fund herself in the Guild in
the midst of thousands of emganis who pe-ocruped ev
cry kind of employment and she found wha thai instead
Of having home that she could be sure uf and master
who would not allow her TO suffer. and family which wa
10 her almost as kindred she alone in The ,vde ,cord
with none TO think for her to care for her. She verv
naturally and las was simple enOughto thnk) very sen.
sby resolved ~ wend her way back her old master and
The funny thing was, that as she approached New York
her great anxiety was moi to fall into the hands of the abo
Htioniss who. she said ,vouM make fuss about her.
and Try 10 prevent her fun getting on once her hume
which o6ooe all things she DESIRED let what would happen
after that.
The majority Of the passengers, indeed all that heard
make any remarks seemed 10 think did, that she was
doing the wise thing; and they seemed. as was, very
much amused 10 lave home in this world and instead
Of being utterly isolated and rorn to have one or rather
many who are interested in u.s. is after all thing uo to
be 50 much despsed Really there are ollie blessings in
the world. besides what clamUrous men call freedom
Fredericksburg Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

CALIFORNIA PoLITIcs.-Quite an animated cam
's'' LOT 'he Legislature is now in progress at Sacra
memo Oi'y' VINCENT E. GEIesR, formerly Of this
place. is nominated by the Democrats, who denouncs
wig measures IN no measured terms. The "Farm.
vile Republlcan"says Mr.. GEIegR is red no, dem.
ocrat, but good-hearted sensible fellow, who. tho,
not more Than 20 ORG years of age has seen a
good deal OF MISUNDERSTANDING been in his time .
printer, butcher lawyer, editor, and officer in the
war win Mexico, besides acting in various other ca
Paci'ies' which we cannot now remember. From
"ha' we can learn of the politics of the adiggns,n
where he has located, we suspect he will be elected,
and II so, we predict he will SNAKE noise.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

% The Board of Visitors of the Institution 70,
The Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, at this place, re-
Gently appointed by the Governor for the ensuing
year, is composed of the following gentlemen:
Alex. II. II. STUART, of Washington Ci,v.
THos. J. NICHE, of Staunton.
On. F. 7. SrMBLNe,
JAMES PoINrs,
JOHN L. PzYroN,
DIR. fERDT, of Northampton,
Dr. HousroN, of Wheeling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

ihE EXECUTIVE DEPARrMEsr.-Ths report Of
the COMMITTEE of the Convention on III. Exscu,ivo
Department seems TO be generally well received
Inc RICHMOND wing says, from present indications,
the difference OF opinion seems to be principally in
matters of detail, whist the principle of election
and the limitation of Executive patronage embodied
in reporseems to NEE! the approval of the Con.
veniion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

% 1t is said that BEN, the we'll known Polish Gener
all died at Aeppo in the rsr part nf December-He TO-
manned IN the Mohammedan faith to The last and was bu.
r'ed with military hunors. With BEN faith was u,aer
OF small account; his business actn and that Of the
must intense and lumaItms st His only religion was
'oavege his country upon The Russian dpspoiism and des.
troy The tyranny of the Cars Personally he WAS one Of
The bravest and most generous beings man OF most er
ille and original mind TO Napoleon and
Wellington, the great commander Of modern times He
was small in siainre but ut active aud nnn"g temper
amen His will once fixed. nothing short Of impossiby
cuuld turn H. and thai mpihly he was the last 10 admit
lie was h,rn at Tarnow. Gsca. in 1895, aud sc
cordipply fify-fve years old at his death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

Or Much apprehension is felt in reference to the fate
the Steamer Atlantic which left Liverpool for The United
States on the 2Slh of December and has been heard
Of SINCE The Baltimore correspondent Of the Washington
Union, says:
From Halifax we learn that the government has sent
out English cutter among the Azores, in search
of her, he Alanlic that should she not soon be hea
from i'll that quarter by the Canada (anolher Steamer
which expected Halifax about the 50h) having
returned to liverpool put into of the ports on the
coast Of Ireland she may be regarded with certainty as
having met with the mysterious fate as the slea-
ship President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05
Utrgtrta Gonbertfom.

| MONDAY. JAN. 2-The Convention did nothing of
general Importance number uf resolutions of mum"
were adopted, and then the body adjourned.
y TuespAy.-The Convention Were in session but f., :.
short ne Messrs Letcher and Care. from The ~, :
norty of the Committee on the executive Deoartmen,
each submitted amendments to the report of that commit,
tee, embodyng the points J their dissent from s proyis.
ions which laid heabe aud ordered BIZ prin.
ted Several resolutions of Ininporl mt charactrr re-
lang to the business Of the Convention, were adopted
Adjourned. o.
WtDNtsDAY.-Ihr Convention was opened with prayer
by The Rev. Dr. Early. motion va, made 10 refer the
report OF the omnltlee onthe Executive Department to
the Committee OF the Whole pending tn discussion of
which, The Convention, alter session of half an hour,
adjourned.
THuRsDAY.-Tbe Convention resumed the considera-
ton OF ir unfinished business of "Wednesday, being ih1
motion of Mr. NJ Ganet refer the report Of the Com.
mitlee the Executive Department the Committee of
the Whole. The motion, after discussion in which Mes
srs WISE Armstrong, Goode >tother, Chiffon. Bocock
and others participated agreed to. Mr.. VI. Garnet
then moved the Convention at resolve itself in
to Committee Of the Whole on the same. which notion
at the instance of Mr. Stanard was laid on the table, in
order afford that gentleman The opportunity TO offer
resolution calling the Auditor for additional nforma-
ton in relation to taxation. The resolion doubts
arising 10 whether the infornati0HNwas already
called for was by consent OF Mr.. Slanad. laid the
table An unsuccessful motion was madeby Nh Stroth.
or to procure Adjournment of the Convention until
Monday. Adlourntd.
FgrDAy-The Convention went into Committee ofthe
Whole the report of the Committee on the Executive
Department of the Government. motion was made by
Mr.. Tedway, To amend the report Of the Committee 30
provide that the Governor should BIZ eligible TO
lection for second only when intervening term
Of non-servcr his part shall have ranspired. Mr.
Bolts moved to amend by removing all restrictions upon
the eligibility Of the Governor aud allow hin 10 be
pced when t. often IS The people might choose. The
discussion Of ,ht sc notions and incidentally OF the entire
principle Of restrictions eligibty of ni hls which
Messrs Bolts. Wis.,. rredway. Elnunds rrigg md u l.
Wis participated, consumed tn SESSION. No ques-
ton taken when the Con ventivn adjourned.
Complete Census OF VIRGINIA The first Auditor
of virg!n has prepared the following statement OF the
population Of Virginia, returned by the United States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

AcKNowLEDGMENT-We are indebted 10 the
Hon JAMES Mcdowell, of The u S. House of Re-
representatives., Msssrs. SHEFFEY and STEPHENSON,
of the Virginia Convention, and Maj. McCuE, of The
House of Delegates, for interesting papers and pub
lie documents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

ens- Mr.. Benton stated on Monday, in speech which
he addressed the Senate that Col Fremont detained
at his home in California by ndisposilion, and that it was
impossible TO say when he would return Washington
we understand that Col. Fremont will return to his
seat In the Senate during the present session. Washington
Uni0n. az
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

McssRs McCUs AND PENpLrroN The remarks in
yesterdays Enquirer. W. learn. do great injustice to one
of the Delegates from augusta, (Co McCue,) in alu-
sion to the sparrlng between that gentleman and Mr.
Ppndieon of Louisa. In discussing the xtens'on OF
the Virginia Ceaira Railroad the Delegate OF Augusta
commented with some freedom The opposition oy the
gentleman from Louisa N the extension Of road that
passed through his county, 10 which his constituents
were deeply Interested and which originality took its
name from his county. Nothing that was said in that
debate meriled the rather harsh structures ELECTED from
the Enquirer. We did not hear the speech of The gen.
tie nan from Augusta hat we have heard It characterised
as one of the abpsr arguments made during this debate
and the whole discussion truly be said TO have beef
a very able one.-Ricin,ond Republican,
GS- The steamer Asia left New York "Wednesday i,
Liverpool taken out 70 passengers apd $ 900 in silver
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-02-05

AN ARDENT OFFICE SEERER.-A good looking young
gentleman recently arrived in Washington fom he city of
"Bmhery Love-" in quest Of an office As he surveyed
the Governmental Departments, his hopes quckeued, and
he informed his friends that he daily expecled appnnt-
ment day or Two SINCE the young man appeared al the
Census Office, and handed The chief lherefa letter sign
ed "a. Fl. Stuart" assigning him duty therein. So
anxious he To enter upon duty that during The session
of the Criminal Court, Judge Crawfud was imporuned.
to administer the oath of office. The clerk returned
was placed at desk with the usual Instructions. and bust
merriy as "a marriage hell" Unfortunately
for his prospects, however, the afternn, the Sec
rotary OF the Interior called The ufce and. in CONVEX
salon. the chief informed him that HI had received The new
incumbent. Mr.. Stuart with surprise; replied, that he
had made no such appointment The letter being examined
it discovered To be frgery 1t is The practice Of Mr.
s. to write his signature IN different ink fnm that he uses
in the b,dy Of letter. Even this Turned M impedmenl
for ink in each variety had been used in the fmaon Of
the forgery, so as 10 correspond possbIe with
the Secretarys The young man. desiring anoher in
ervlrw with Judge Crawford, hastily departed from the
city,"