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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02
THE CROPS.

A correspondent of the Petersburg Democrat,
writing from Mecklenburg County, June 26th,
says:
In this county, and from all the information can
proc ure from the adjoining counties, the pros
2ect is no better tran it was last year. The rains
have been partial, in no place enough and in many
places, none at all since the LIST Sunday in May.
In this immediate neigborhood we have had but
one rain since the time alluded to above, until
day before yesterday, when we had barely sea-
son, three-ourths of the crop then pitched out
ofvery Indifferent yellow plants, and many ofthem
must die, followed upas it is by scorchng sun
We will be content with half crop of Tobacco
and Oats. The corn looks healthy but very small
and will require much rain henceforward to make
good yield.
lnCharote county, a letter of the 26th informs
us that the drought was unmtgated, having con
tnued for nine weeks.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

Ny- 1t should be remembered that the law re-
quires the postage on newspapers to be paid guar.
terly in Advance.
Some of the points that are distant not more
than 50 miles from Richmond, and where, there
fore, the postage on the Daily Times will be 25
cents, and on the Semi ,oeekly Times 10 cents
per quarter, are: Guinney's Depot on the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad
Frederick Hall on the Central railroad; Stony
Creek on the Petersburg and Weldon railroad;
Gainesville on the James River and Kanawha
canal; point on the Danville railroad miles
below the Junction with the South Side railroad
and the different post Offices in Henrico, Charles
City, New Kent, Hanover Chesterfield, Powha-
tan, and parts of Cumberland, Amelia, Nottoway,
Dinwiddie, Prince George, Sussex, Goochland
Louisa, Caroline and King William.
The second circle of distances embracing all
points over 80 and not over 300 miles from
Richmond, will include all Eastern Virginia (be-
yond the circle of 80 miles,) nearly all Western
Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and North CARROLL
ma, and parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and
South Carolina. Princeton, N J. to the North is
299 miles distant; Wilmington, N. c. to the South
is PAT miles; Charlotte, N. C. (by the Danville
raroad 272 miles; Cumberland, Md. ON the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, $50 miles. Salem.
on the Virginia and Tennessee railroad, will be
1877 miles from Richmond; Covington, on the
Central railroad, 2O7 miles; Charleston, Kama
wha, $50 miles.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02
Mf. Webster III Manchester.

We gave on Monday one account of Mr. Web
ster's reception at Winchester On Tuesday, oath.
The Winchester Republican, describes with rather
more eulness his speech at the railroad station,
where hewas addressed and welcomed by the
Mayor:
The reply of Mr.. Webster, although occupying
but few minutes, was couchedin that eloquent
manner that characterizes his intellectual great
ness. We regret that we are unable to give
verbatim the patriotic and inspiriting language
that fell from his lips. Ithad long been his de-
sire, he said to visit the greatvaey of the Shenan-
doah, and he was happy to cast from him the re-
proach of neglect at last. The antiquity of Win
chester, its connexion with the early history of
our country, the honor attaching to it of being
locality of some of the first scenes in the career
OF General Washington, who represented the OIL
den county of Frederick in the deliberate council
of the State, were alluded to in the most happy
and effective terms. The concluding eulogium
upon General Washington was worthy of his il
lustrous memory. He was great in every thing
he undertook. First, as a surveyor ofthe immense
public lands clothed in forests, then in the Indian
and French wars, and finally in the answering
patriotism and integrity that marked bis course in
the struggle for American independence.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

ABLooMER1N TRoUBLE.-A lady in the "Bloo.
mer costume" attended a ship launch in New
York on Tuesday, with her husband On her way
home crowd of come hundred rowdy boys gath
cred around her from the wharves, completely
blockading up the way.
The couple made a rush for an omnibus, and
at the same time rough looking fellow also tried
to get in. The husband, suspecting his intention
belabored the intruder with heavy cane. A gen.
eral fight ensued and it some time before the
omnibus could go on. Its departure with the en-
terprising lady ard her chivalrous spouse was the
signal for great cheering.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02
Mr.. CoBB's LETTER or ACCEPTANCE.
e In1ntno,t Linz 10 iasf
June Is. 1851

Hon. HOWELL CoBB-Sir: At Convention recent
ly held OF the Constitutional Union party, you were
unanimously nominated their candidate for the CHIEF
Maglstracy OF Georgia. The undersigned were an
pointed committee to notify you Of your nomination
and TO solicit your acceptance.
La the performance OF this duty, we may add, tina,
many OF that Convention, were those with whom YOU
have hitherto agreed upon the political issues which
nave divded the country; many were those who have
hitherto differed from you those issues Yet ALL ami
mated by an ardent love for the preservation of that
government which has been transmitted to US by Wash.
lngton-now, when an mperied Union demands the
loyalty OF every patriotic heart. forgetting all past diff
ierences OF mere policy and striving after higher and
nober object have united 10 that Union ITSELF
Not only has the spirit of fanaticism elsewhere bu,
that OF urasm among US, sought destroy the prnci-
pies OF our government as expounded by Washington
Jefferson and Madison; but it has even sought 10 Law
It's saelegous hands upon the government itself and
to throw into revolution and anarchy that which Is the
Jreest, hoppiest, and best on earth.
10 avert this calamity and to preserve this Union
upon the principles OF the constitution have united the
hears and purposes of that portion of the people
OF Georgia who were represented in the late Con-
Ventlon OF the Constitutional Union party. By that
party, with such principles, you have been nominated
as candidate for the Chief Magstracy Of Georgia.
Permit US to add the expression of our individual
preferences as to its acceptance
Your obedient servants
LAS: A. MERlWETHER,
w. H. HULL.
JNO. MILLEDGE,
VT. WOFFORD,
T. w. THOMAS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

The Charleston Courier announces that the
Hon. b. +. Porter of that city, has ready for the
press, and is about shortly to give to the world,
his elaborate translation from the Latin, of the Ee-
ments of the Civil Law of the Romans according
to the Order OF the Institutes of the Emperor JUS
tlnian, by j. Gottlieb Heineccius, Counsellor of
the King fPrusia and Public Professor of Law
and Philosophy. The Courier adds: "Some of
our ablest ]urlsts have expressed their opinions as
to the fidelity and great merits of the translation
in the highest possible terms. The members of
the bar, and the terat of the United States gene
rally with hail this translation as valuable
accession to American literature
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02
The facetious editor of the Petersburg Intelli-

The facetious editor of the Petersburg Inteli-
gencer, by way of forestallng any attempt in
that city to introduce the Turkish dress, an
nounced, some days ago, that lady might be ex-
pected soon appear in the streets in that CO.'S
tune, and that the town bell would be rung SO as
to give timely notice. The modern style of
dancing seems to have disguised our friend near
ly as much as the idea seeing the ladies discard
their petticoats and skirts, and after looking into
the ballroom at Old Point, he writes for his paper
the following:
THE SoMERsETsK1-This the name OF new dance
the Polka, the Rodowa and the Schottisch into cock
ed hat This last named dance is by far The most rd-
lous affair that participated in by peo
ple We never it without thinking of a gander
balancing himself one leg, and noddng affectonae-
ly and armorously on his favorite goose. But, from
all accounts, the Somerseiski the dance OF the age
Lis danced by four persons-two ladies ard two gen
tlemeu: The ladies are dressed in frock reaching
to the knee, and the continuances Of stocknet,
fitting close possible to the skin One lady wears
white stocking and black stocking and the other
one green and one red stocking. The gentlemen are
dressed in shorts and their stockings are of pink and
purple coors. The dance begins by the gentlemen
turning the ladies, after which the ladies'
turn summersets over the gentlemen; and then the
whole party turn summersets each other rapidly,
promiscuously and mscellaneously During this last
costumes, present all the changes of the Kaeides
Those who have seen this dance admire it greatly Ii
will doubtless be in vogue at all the watering places
this season.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

"A GREAT SNAKE.-The good people of McKeespor.
1pa) have walked up serpent on dry land-
Inc story goes that a snake has been traversng
the ,neighborhood, and was seen by several rep
utable, good and true citizens of the bawick as thick
as stove pipe and nearly thirty feet long. This is
the showmen ofth West to such degree that a
thousand doll ars has been offered for his scalp, and
two thousand dollars for his snakeship alive and kick
ing with his scaIn on -
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02
CITY AFFAIRS.

Fire-Damp Explosion in the Black TIeth ceoz N;ne,
About halt past fave o'clock Monday morning, an
explosion occurred in one ofthe Black Heth Coal Mines
IN Chesterfield county, by which three persons-two
whites and one BLACKLIST their lives 1t is supposed
That this unfortunate explosion so destructive to human
lie, was the result of negligence on the part of the
miners who descended into the pit early Monday morn
lng--for those skilled iE mining are confident in the
pehei that had they used Sir Humphrey DAVIS Safety
Lamp, with which they were each provided an acc-
Gent OF Inc KIND we are called on to record could
not nave taken place. No labour having been per-
formed IN the pits on the Sabbath, these unfortunate
ihen oescehoeo before O'Clock, Tor the purpose OF
making preparations for commencing operations Mon.
day morning at 7 A. NJ, at which hour all the opera
lives, numbering $50 miners and labourers are re-
CURED to begin work. As already stated the first ex-
poson took place about half past 5-shory afterwards
one Of the Superintendent attempted to descend the
pit, tor the purpose of ascertainng the extent of the
damage, but he found the shaft too ou! to admit of bs
dong so, and accordingly returned to the surface, A
quantity OF water being thrown into the shaft for the
purpose OF purifying 1t, another and terrific explosion
ensued about A. M. 1t is supposed that the water
produced change IN the current OF air. causing it 10
now INTO the furnace attached to the steam engine and
'hat the second explosion may be accounted for in this
WISE Passengers from the neghbourhood of the pits.
who reached the city yesterday the Danvil Rail-
road state that the engine ontsde the pits had been put
into operation but that no effort had been made to ex
plore the shafts, and consequently that the bodies OF
the men had not been recovered had any estimate
been formed OF the nature extent of the damage TO
the pit.
Since writing the above, learn that several persons
descended the pit yesterday afternoon but our IN.
dormant did not learn the result OF their explorations
The names of the white miners killed by the expo-
sion, are Wright Shaw and Andrew Jewett; the latter
leaves wife and three little children
lhere were also seven mules in the pit at the time
the explosion occurred.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02
UnaperSiitu of VIRGINIA.

We regret very much that we were unable to
attend the closing exercises of the University
We learn from those who were more fortunate.
that the Governor and several members of the
State Convention were present, and the occasion
was, in most respects, very agreeable one. The
Society of Alumni had discussion of some
warmth upon resolution offered by Mr.. John B.
Baldwin of Staunton, to the effect that the Socie-
ty did not mean to hold itself responsible for any
OF the views which the gentleman chosen to
deliver the usual annual anniversary Grafton might
express and that this declaration be always printed
with the speeches. Mr.. Baldwin, we understand
dsavowed having reference in his proposition to the
address expected from Mr.. John Randolph Tuck
er, and stated that his object was simply to estab-
llsh distinct understanding for the future on the
SUBJECT. The resolution was opposed on the
ground that it was unnecessary, and might be con-
sdered unkind to Mr.. Tucker. 1t was, however,
| adopted. The day following, Mr. Tucker deliver
ed his speech, which was mainly an argument for
the right of secession At subsequent session
OF the Alumni, Mr.. Baldwin's resolution was re.
considered, good deal debated, and finally mo.
diiied so as to take effect after the present wear.
II Mr. fuckers address be published, therefore,
1t Will not be accompanied with the standing an
nouncement that the Society of Alumni are not
responsible for the sentiments of their orators but
no inference is to be drawn from this fact that
such responsibility is, in the present instance, az
sumed.
Inc Hon. Robt Toombs of Georgia, an Alum
nus OF the University, was elected to deliver tn e
anniversary Grafton in 1852.
The Society agreed upon plan for the endow-
nent of professorship of History in the Uniyer-
slty. committee Of three was appointed to
raise, by subscription, fund of about SIG, 900 for
the purpose.
The Visitors, we are informed, established an
Assistant Professorshp of Law, to- be sustained by
fees paid by the students, and assigned the post
to Mr.. Jas. P. Hocombe, an alumnus of the
Institution, and much distinguished as writer
and editor of valuable legal works.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

The Hon. A. w. Venable, of North Carolina
addressed the Literary Societies of Princeton Col :.
lege at the late commencement. His subject was
the true objects OF learning and the chief point of
his address "that theory without practice is una.
vaing in general benefit" The Trenton True
American says; "He uttered some singular ideas
disappearing of public school education, which
we forbear attempting to sketch for tear of unjust
Misrepresentation" He also condemned "com-
binations based on error" as ASSOCIATED mischief
makers"
The closing part of his address contained beautiful
tribute to the memory of Dr. Stanhope Smith. whose
death-bed he attended He said that his last hours
were marked by the atfaby of the gentleman the re-
fnemen of the scholar, and the dignity of the Chris
tan He referred, in similar strain, 10 the death of
Dr. Green, another OF Nassans presidents, and paid
high but we>merted compliment to Professor Me.
Clean who is the only remaining member of the iacul.
ty of 1916
He alluded ieelingly the recollections of his col
lege life, and, in speaking of the literary societies.
Justly remarked that their influence was not exceed bv
any other advantage OF this revered institution.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

CHARLESTON AND SAvANNAH.-We learn
from the Macon Journal that there are scores and
hundreds in Georgia who are on the point of with
drawing their trade from Charleston. They will, of
course, transfer it to Savannah their own seaport
This will be as it should be. Savannah has
claims upon the people of Georgia which no other
city has. State pride, no less, we believe, than
their own interests, should induce them to trade
at the commercial metropolis of Their own rather
than that OF another State. Moreover, Savannah
has exhibited degree ofpubc spirit and of true
Southern feeling and patriotism which should
commend her to the kind regard of the whole
State. A number of merchants from the interior
have within year or two established themselve.
here in business. There is room for more. We
hope others will follow these examples, and pro.
mote their own and the interests of the city by
bringing down with them the trade of the inte.
rior.-Sauannah Georgian
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

Mr.. Jefferson fors,oorn.-A correspondent of
the Georgia Federal Unions paper that supports
Gov. Mcdonald, having quoted Mr.. Jefferson's
authority against the right OF secession, the editor
says:
"Our space is TOO precious to be occupied at such
period as this by such protracted dsqulsions on any
and digointed rieacs OF Mr. Jefferson on the night of
secession"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

DEEP SEA SoUNDINGs.-Capt. Barren. of the
u >. Navy, has communicated to Com. War
rington the result of line of deep sea soundings
across the Atlantic, giving the depth of the great
Atlantic basin between the Capes of Virginia and
the Island of Madeira, showing il to be at least five
miles and half deep. A line of deep sea sound
ings across the Gulf of Mexico from Tampco to
the Straits of Florida shows the basin which holds
the waters of this gulf to be about mile deep, and
the Gulf stream in the Florida Pass about 5000
feet deem
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

THE BLooMER CosTUME.-A girl, apparently
about Is years of age, appeared on Sycamore
street on Friday in the Boomer costume This
may be relied on, for we saw her with our own eyes
Pet INT.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02
MARINE NEWS.
ARRIVED
PORT OF RICHMOND.

ARRIVED,
Schr Merchant, Couch, New York, sundries to Has
vim, Dunlop, Moncure & Co, Edmond & Davenport II
" Fry, Tinsley & Bryant Butler & Tinsly, Morris s,
Bro, l. A Rust, J w Randolph, Jno A Smell & CO.
q Go, B Peyton & Son, o A S,recker Nance & Gooch.
Crane d Son, Gaynor & Wood, Ludam d Watson,
Johnston, W Taylor. Fl Watt VIM Hamilton, ]
Il SkinSer, J Bonavta, S McGruder & Sons ] H
Claiborne, Crenshaw & Bro Vanlew & Taylor. Hub
bard, Gardner & Co, A s Lee, w Tyler, and to or.
der " "
Sehr Chas LanseI, Lansel, Cuba, molas.es to Dun
lop Moncure & Co. w -0'A-
Steamer Pennsylvania Baymore, PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, Juno 3O-Cld. Schr OREGON
Hawthorn Richmond ho'
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02
MR.. COBB. OF GEORGIA.

we insert the letter of this distinguished repre-
sentative OF the Constitutional Union party OF
the South, accepting his nomination for Governor.
Ii IS we'll conceived, and makes the position of the
writer clear beyond uncertainty We cannot sup
pose there is any doubt of his election.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

NJ. sam BoIs LIE CoMTE.-Accounts from Par
Is state that NJ Saln Bots lie Comte, late Minister
Plenipotentiary to the United States from France
is aboutto be charged with diplomatic mission in
Italy
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

The Hon. Charles H. Hopkins has bee nomi-
mated the Union candidate for Congress in the
first district of Georgia
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

HUANO. 1880 bags Peruvian Guano, direct from
NH the importers, receiving and for sale by
y2 EDMOND & DAVENPORT
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

- WIG VIGILANCE COMMITTEE
The Wing Vigilance Committee of the city Of Rich
m NOR will meet on Thursday evening" Sd inst, at Our
members are requested to attend. By order "
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02
NOTICE TO GAS. CoNsUMERs-A,

NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.-Ata
meeting Of the Committee on Light, on Tuesday,
April 9th, the following resolution adopted:
Resolved, That the Chairman announce BY pubIics.
ton in the newspapers that of gas will be-
required to pay their bills in money that can be depo
sed in the Banks of this City, and that notes OF other
States will only be received at their curren value
LEWIS w. CHAMBERLAYNE
lit Crn Conn., on Light
INTEREST ON THE STATE DEBT.
SECOND AUDITORS OFFICE
July I'd, 1851
TIME semi annual interest due that part of the
n public debt, registered on the books of this office
will be paid on application, on and after Wednesday,
the I'd inst. J. BROWN In
W 2-J Second Auditor
EpANK OF VIRGINIA.-The President and
I'D Directors of the Bank of Virginia have this day
declared dividend of four nd quarter per cent out
of the profits OF the Bank Tor the las, six months sub
Ject to the deduction OF per bonus the State
which leaves four per cent 50 80 per SHARE pays-
Bile TO the sIockho ders on the 10th instant
Jy 2-d2w SAML. MARX, Casl4er.
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Postage on the Times.

Under the new postage law, which went into
effect yesterday, the rates of postage on the Times
will be as follows
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SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES

For any distance not exceeding so
rn1laa
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IN PURSUANCE of an order OF the Sur
IN PURSUANCE of an order of the Sur

q rogaC of the County Of New-NOr notice hereby
gwen all persons having claims against WILLIAM Ed
WARDS late Of the CITY of NcwNork deceased. ~ pre-
sent the sae with vouchers thereof O. the subscriber n
the store Robert Edwards. JUNIOR No 3S7 Hudson
street IN the CITY York before the nineteenth
day If January ner-Dated New YORK the tlsenth day
of July. 1851 ROBERT EDw AkDS.
iyl6 lav6mW,ds Administrator
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DEGULAR MAIL LINE via Stoning-

u I ten for BOSTON, PROVIDENCE, NEW-BED.
FORD TAUNTON and NEWPORT, crarylng the gre'k
Eastern United States Nail without change Of cars OF de.
teHtion The steamer {. VANDERBILT, Capt. joel
Stone and Commodore. Capt W II Frazee IN connection
with Sonngton and Providence and Boston and Prev
id.nce Railroads leaving NewYcrk daily Sundays eI-
ceped) from Pier No an X first wharf above Battery
place at o o'csk y NJ aud Sonngon al 81 o'clock M
or arrival of the mad which leaves Boston at
PM.
These unsurpassed for strength safety,
speed comfort and ee The officers ARE experienced
and attentive.
The natural advantages II hs route superior 10 any
other beng shorter and direct the pie
ar and eIpeiltiousiy performed while passengers can
aw ayr rely upon reaching their destHston IN advance
those by either ri the other routes
The COMMODORE, from New Yors-Ao uday .Wednes.
DAY aud Fnday.
The c. VANDERBILT, from New-fers-Tuesdsy,
Thursday and Saturday
Yrum Stoningt on--Monday Wethe sdsy and FRIDAY.
NB-Passengers ARM al at Sonngton proceed rnme-
datey per Mail Tram 20 Providence and Boston or pre-
rred remain board the steamer and (Sunday eNcepte
take the Accommodation Tram from StOnington At NJ
which connects az Providence with the II NJ Tram fox
Boston
Baggage Master accompanies the Steamer and Tran
Though each
Newport passengers can remain board the boat At
Sionngon until O. A M then take the Accumulation
tran and arrive at Providence time take the steamer
PERRY, which leaves Providence for Newport at d.
arriving at Newport BY II AN NewBeaford and Tauh-
ton passengers proceed immediately the ARRIVAL OF the
Mail Tram a. Mansfield ,..
For passage terths state rooms freight appDca noA
be made at Pier North River or az the ONCE II Bat
tery-place. lezu